| Saturday January 26, 2013 at 0929 hours, the Assistant Chief (Montgomery), Engine 62 (Lt Montgomery) & Tanker 6 (Gaylor) were alerted for the Working House Fire at 3715 Saint Leonard Road. First arriving units reported heavy fire showing from a one-story wood-frame residence. 4th due Engine 62 arrived on location, assuming 3rd due Engine Company responsibilities and stretched the rear 400' attack line to the rear of the residence to assist units already at work extinguishing the fire. Due to deteriorating conditions and the roof collapsing, all units were ordered to exit the residence. After going to defensive mode for a few minutes, Engine 62 repositoned their line and gained entry into the garage, knocking down all visibile fire which included a couple of automobiles. Tanker 6 shuttled 3 loads of water to the fireground, with Chief 6A handling Water Supply. At 1040 hours, the Huntingtown Volunteers returned to service.
During the incident, several crews remained in quarters. Engine 61 transferred to the St Leonard VFD after handling a medical local with Ambulance 69. With both Wagons committed in St Leonard, Dunkirk VFD transferred to the Huntingtown VFD.
Most pictures courtesy of member, Dennis Hook: www.DennisHook.smugmug.com |
