HBFC personnel responded to four emergency calls for service on Sunday, including several major incidents. At 07:51, Honey Brook units were alerted for a structure fire on the 1900 BLK of Shady Lane, in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County assisting Co. 34 (Churchtown). First arriving units found a brush fire involving a shed, and the incident was held to 34 units, Tanker 30, and Squad 33. Squad 33 assisted with opening up and overhaul before being released by Command 34.
At 11:14, Station 33 was alerted to the intersection of Horseshoe Pike and Chestnut Tree Road for a report of "Mulch". Chief 33 responded and was advised of multiple callers stating a large mulch pile on fire to the rear of Column Drive, located in West Nantmeal Township. Chief 33 requested Co. 48 (GMFC) be alerted, as well as two additional tankers. Chief 33 arrived to confirm the reports and established command, while Brush 33, Engine 33-5, and Ladder 33 began suppression efforts. Ultimately, units from 33, 35, 45, 48, 49, 69, and Lancaster Co. 34 operated for nearly three hours to bring the incident under control. We'd like to thank Lancaster Co. 30 (WVFD) for covering our local while we operated on this incident.
At 16:06 hours, Station 33 along with EMS were dispatched to the 6000 BLK of Meadville Road, in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County for an agricultural rescue. Squad 33 arrived first and began initial rescue efforts, while Lieutenant 33B established the Meadville Road Command. Due to the technical nature of this incident, additional resources were dispatched to the scene, including the Chester County Rescue Task Force. However, Honey Brook personnel completed the operation prior to their arrival. Out of respect for those involved, the HBFC will not be providing any media or additional information regarding this incident. Our thoughts and prayers from everyone here at the Honey Brook Fire Co. #1 are with the family at this extremely difficult time.
At 18:14 that evening, 33 units were due on the box alarm assisting Co. 49 (EBFC) for a reported dwelling fire on the 300 BLK of Dawson Place, in East Brandywine Township. First arriving units from 49 found a fire on the Charlie side of the residence which appeared to be extinguished, and extension into the attic space. Chief 33, Ladder 33, and Engine 33-5 provided RIT services for the duration of the incident before clearing the scene.
We'd like to thank all of our mutual aid partners for their assistance and cooperation on this busy and challenging Sunday. |
