| TSFRS Rescue Engine 85 responded to Acorn Drive in Cumru Twp on Saturday May 16. as part of a mutual aid structure fire assignment for a reported porch fire. Subsequent information from Communications reported possible entrapment which resulted in an upgraded assignment. Police arrived and reported a working fire, which was confirmed by Cumru Deputy 42 who reported a two-story twin with heavy fire showing from the front.
RE85 was the first engine to arrive and accordingly assumed first due engine responsibilities. Captain 85 did a further size up and reported smoke pushing from the eaves in the rear with all occupants stating everyone was out of both connected homes. RE85’s crew advanced an attack hose line and initiated a transitional attack from the front including a soffit sweep near the front door. Members then proceeded to the second floor and found additional fire on the 2nd floor. Cumru E42s crew then stretched an additional hose line from RE85 and completed the water supply. Personnel removed all ceiling in the front bedrooms and extinguished all remaining fire.
When this was accomplished, Command was so advised and the fire was placed under control with overhaul. RE85s crew continued to wet down hot spots after which they withdrew, secured all equipment and stood by until released by command. |
