Dwelling Fire on West Chestnut Street
 
By 1st Class FF Bill Cummings
June 17, 2016
 

WCFD units (51,53) and Good Fellowship EMS (55) were dispatched early on Friday morning to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in the Borough for a reported dwelling fire. Assistant 51 (Pelna) arrived and reported fire showing from an occupied 3 story brick twin dwelling and requested the Working Fire Dispatch bringing Station 52, Medic 91 and Station 54/56 (Goshen) for RIT. Engine 51-1 and Ladder 53 arrived quickly and went to work. Fire was located in a kitchen area and quickly extinguished by 51 crews, while Ladder 53 split and conducted searches and threw multiple portable ladders. Additional crews provided manpower and checked for fire extension. The fire was placed under control by the Incident Commander, Assistant 52 (Stafford) within 15 minutes of FD arrival. The cause of the fire is being investigated by WCPD and Chester County FMO.

All photos taken by Good Fellowship EMS.
 
Ladder 53 arriving on scene as Engine 51-1 crew stretches a hoseline.
Ladder 53 arriving on scene as Engine 51-1 crew stretches a hoseline.
Ladder 53 Outside Team placing portable ladder on Side A.
Ladder 53 Outside Team placing portable ladder on Side A.
 
Several hoseline and numerous ground ladders were placed in service at this early morning occupied dwelling fire.
Several hoseline and numerous ground ladders were placed in service at this early morning occupied dwelling fire.
Just a few ladders...not counting the ones thrown to the rear and exposures!
Just a few ladders...not counting the ones thrown to the rear and exposures!