| Working House Fire on Goosetown Road in East Fallowfield |
| By Board Member Frank Dowlin | |
| October 18, 2025 | |
| On October 18th, 2025, at 17:24 Modena Fire Company along with area mutual aid were dispatched to the 1600 block of Goosetown Road in East Fallowfield Township for a house fire. Modena Fire Company units along with mutual aid made the response and were advised by the Chester County 911 Center that the caller reported the side of the house was engulfed in flames. Modena Fire Company units arrived and began fire suppression efforts along with search and rescue efforts. Assistant 37 (Bryant) held the command for this incident and requested a "Working Fire Dispatch" and 1st Alarm "Tanker Task Force". As mutual aid units arrived, they were given their assignments by the commander. Deputy 37 (Reason) held the operations role for this fire and directed personnel to the task at hand. Numerous animals were rescued from the house and treated on the scene by EMS personnel. The animals were transported to an area Emergency Pet Care and Specialty Hospital for further evaluation and care. The commander made notifications to the fire marshal's office, SPCA, Utility Companies. The fire was placed under control at 17:49 with all hands working. Modena Fire Company units were clear from this call at 19:30. *Thank You to IrishEyez Chesco for the use of the pictures* |
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| Units: | Engine 37, Squad 37, Tanker 37, Utility 37, Ambulance 37-3 |
| Mutual Aid: | 41, 44, 8, 31, 39, 49, 35, 33, 46A |