| 13 minutes after clearing the Confined Space Rescue, Engine 61 (F/F Nasti) and Squad 6 (F/F Foresta) were alerted to 3681 Dory Brooks Drive (Company 1's first due) for the house fire (0951 hours). A burglar alarm was received by Communications and upon arrival of the Sheriff's Department, they were greeted at the front door with smoke showing. Engine 151 (Capt Wells) arrived first and reported smoke showing from Side One. The crew stretched an attack line through the front door and found seperate fires on the 1st floor. The fires were quickly extinguished along with the assistance of surrounding companies. Engine 61 assisted in checking for extensions by utilizing the Thermal Imager while the crew from Squad 6 assisted in Overhaul. Huntingtown units remained on the scene until 1058 hours. Chief 1B (Gibson) had the Command.
Pictures courtesy of North Beach (www.northbeachfire.com) |
