| On Thursday evening at 2236 hours, Station 5-2 was alerted to assist Station 5-1(Bart) for a barn on fire at the intersection of Upper Valley Road at White Oak Rd in Sadsbury Township.
Chief 5-1 (Woerth) responded shortly after dispatch and received the report of fire through the roof. Deputy 5-1 (Graybill) marked on scene, confirming a working fire in a large tobacco barn, that was converted into a workshop.
Engine 5-2-1 (Buckwalter) responded at 2239 hrs with a crew of six, followed by Tanker 5-2-2 (Stoltzfus) and Tanker 5-2-1 (Meadowcroft). Engine 5-2-1 arrived seconds after Engine 5-1-1 and were directed to setup on the east side of the structure. The Engine crew deployed the 2.5 inch attack line and a 1.75 inch backup line. Both 5-2 Tankers arrived and set up to supply Engine 5-2-1.
5-2 crews advanced both attack lines into the upper level of the barn and made quick work of the fire located in a office, while the 5-1 crew operated in the lower level of the barn.
Christiana units remained on the scene for several hours assisting with overhaul, and the fire marshal's investigation.
The last 5-2 unit was clear at 0212 hrs.
Thanks to Westwood Engine 44-5 for the relocate while we were out of town. |
