South Walnut Dwelling Fire

 
By Fire Chief Scott Kulp
July 2, 2011
 

07:12 Hrs. The structure assignment was sent to the 100 block of South Walnut for a reported dwelling fire with entrapment. Responding units were advised of a first floor fire with an elderly female still inside the residence. Chief 7 and Borough PD arrived with nothing showing from the exterior. Chief 7 reported an oxygen fed fire on the first floor, fire was out, and held the assignment to Engine 7. The crew from Engine 7 checked for extension and ventilated with a PPV fan. Southern Berks EMS transported one elderly female to the hospital.

 
Units: Engine 7 Engine 7-1 Command 7 (Kulp)
 
Mutual Aid: Quint 6 Engine & Rescue 25 Ladder 1 Tanker 23 SBEMS