Mutual Aid Structure Fire

Last Friday, the 14th, Manheim Fire Department was dispatched to Penryn Fire Company, Station 28's, first due for a reported structure fire. Caller was reporting their kitchen to be on fire. Chief 28-1 was first arriving line officer and reported a dwelling with heavy fire showing from the Charlie side and the roof.

Engine 26, Tower 26, and Tanker 26 all made the response with 8 personnel total. The Tower was second arriving apparatus, shortly behind Engine 28. Engine 26 arrived just behind the Tower. Crews from both engine companies made an aggressive attack on the fire. Tower 26 performed various truck company assignments. The Tanker arrived on scene shortly after other apparatus.

Crews were on scene for several hours before returning to station to clean tools, hose, fill cylinders, and get apparatus back in service.

During the structure fire, Rescue 26 was dispatched to a fire alarm at Pleasant View, another Penryn call. The Rescue made the response and assisted with that incident.

As always, thank you to Columbia Fire Department, Rescue 80, for standing by in our station during the incident.

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