Shed Goes Up in Flames

 
By Firefighter Andrew Vattilana
March 23, 2008
 

At 0031 hours on Tuesday, March 18, West Grove firefighters were dispatched for a working "OUTBUILDING" in London Britain Township. The fire was located off of Glen Oak Drive. The report stated there were several explosions then flames erupted from the shed. Chief 22 went directly to the fire scene and set up command.

Upon Chief 22's arrival, he confirmed the initial report and reported a 10 foot by 10 foot shed on the ground. After his report he requested the Chester County Fire Marshals to the scene. Fire Marshal 102 and 103 responded.

Engine 12-1 went enroute within minutes from dispatch, with Ladder 22 going enroute a minute later, followed by Tanker 22, Tanker 23 (Avondale), Engine 22, and Engine 12-2. Once on scene crews from Engine 12-1, 12-2, Engine 9 (Aetna) and Tanker 22 began to extinguish the flames.

Chief 22 held the two Engines and Tanker onscene and all other units returned available. All units were cleared by Chief 22 at 0158 hours.
 
Units: Engine 12-1, Engine 12-2, Ladder 22, Tanker 22, Engine 22, and Chief 22
 
Mutual Aid: Tanker 23, Engine 9 from Aetna Hose, Hook, & Ladder, and Chester County Fire Marshals
 
Engine 12's crew attacking the flames.
Engine 12's crew attacking the flames.
What once was a firewood pile was left smoldering.
What once was a firewood pile was left smoldering.
 
Chief 22 running Command
Chief 22 running Command
Engine 12-1 supplying the water.
Engine 12-1 supplying the water.
 
The smoky remains of the shed
The smoky remains of the shed
Charred debris.
Charred debris.
 
Chief 22 and Captain talking about the fire.
Chief 22 and Captain talking about the fire.
Chester County Fire Marshals looking over the scene.
Chester County Fire Marshals looking over the scene.
 
Engine 12-1 illuminates the fire ground.
Engine 12-1 illuminates the fire ground.