| On June 18, 2007, at 01:22 hours the City of Coatesville Fire Department along with the Westwood Fire Company was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 308 Charles Street on the west side of the city.
Assistant Chief Tracey arrived on scene at 01:26 reporting heavy fire showing and assumed Strode Ave Command. At 01:28 a second alarm was requested which added the balance of Westwood, Modena for two engines, Thorndale for one engine, Parkesburg for the tower, and East Brandywine for a ladder.
Engine 37-2 arrived on scene and was asked to stretch an attack line to the south/west side of the structure and start fire suppression. Engine 37-1 arrived and laid a 3" supply line from Strode and Madison up to Engine 37-2, the crew from Engine 37-1 then assisted with fire suppression and overhaul.
The fire extended into the adjacent structure at 310 Charles Street before being placed under control with all units working at 02:10.
All units cleared the scene at 04:18 and returned to the station for clean up.
Thanks to the Christiana Fire Company of Lancaster County for standing by in our station during the incident.
Photos by Deputy Chief Paulukinas |
