Heavy Fire at 2335 Potts Point Road |
| By Chief Jonathan Riffe | |
| November 19, 2008 | |
| 46 minutes after midnight, Chief 6 (Riffe), Engine 61 (Nasti), Engine 62 (Capt McKenny), Squad 6 (Lt Thrasher), Tanker 6 (Farrell), and Ambulance 68 (Inscoe) were alerted for the house fire at 2335 Potts Point Road (601 Box). Units arrived to find heavy fire through the entire house (1st & 2nd floor). Engine 61 laid a supply line, and stretched the 1st attack line to the front door, venting two windows, before making entry. Once inside heavy fire conditions were found from floor to ceiling. However, due to quick work, the crew from Engine 61, made quick work of all fire, on both floors. With all occupants out of the house, Squad 6 arrived and began opening up the entire house. Engine 21 arrived, supplied Engine 61, and advanced a secondary line to assist with any remaining fire. Engine 51's crew assisted crews already on the scene, Engine 12 stood-fast as the RIT Team. Tower 2 assisted crews inside and opening up the roof. All Tankers were utilized in Water Supply. Units from the Huntingtown VFD remained on the scene until 0307 hours. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHBG1bPkP5w&feature=channel All pictures and video courtesy of a Prince Frederick VFD member. |
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