Sunday, January 22, 2012
At 2039 Engine and Truck 37 were alerted to the 1000 block of Kayak Ave for the fire in the basement. The engine responded with 4 and the truck with 5 for a total of 9 personnel. Engine 8 went onscene with a structure fully involved, with command advising that the bulk of the fire should be knocked exteriorly. This decision was made based on the fact that this was the second time this exact structure was on fire and repairs had not been finished completely. Engine 37 arrived second due stretching 250 feet of a pre connected 2 inch attack line. Truck 37 arrived shortly thereafter placing ground ladders and helping with exterior operations. Command soon thereafter advised that the structure was safe for entry. Engine 37 with the help of engine 8 finished extinguishing the fire, While truck 37 completed the primary on the first floor and secondary on the second floor with both coming up negative. Truck 37 and Rescue engine 33 assisted both engine companies with opening up all areas of the house checking for hotspots along the way. Both the engine and truck company were onscene a little over 2hrs before returning to service.