Volunteers Run First Due Vehicle Fire
 
By EMS Captain Francis Griffin IV
October 23, 2014
 

On Thursday, October 23, 2014, Benedict was alerted at 1517 for the vehicle fire on Animal Shelter Road. Rescue Engine 5-2 responded with 3. Enroute, 5-2 was advised that numerous calls were coming in for the reported large vehicle fire. Rescue Engine 5-2 arrived on scene to find a 1973 GMC RV fully involved. 5-2’s crew pulled a line and made a quick attack. Tanker 5, with 2, arrived on scene and supplied 5-2 with water. The fire was under control within 5 minutes. 5-2’s crew then began overhaul operations. Once the mop up operation ended, Tanker 5 returned to service and 5-2 remained on scene until the fire marshal arrived. Units returned to service at 1732.

 
Units: Rescue Engine 5-2, Tanker 5, and Engine 5-4