1st Responder Newspaper - PA
February, 2013
PAgE 27
TERRY RITZ
Smoke showing in East Greenville On January 22, 2013 at 2:17 a.m., East Greenville Fire Department was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 316 3rd. St. in the borough. Chief Wilson reported a three story dwelling at the corner of 3rd. St. and Long Alley with light smoke showing at the left rear corner of the first floor. The dwelling was wood frame in structure and half of a double home. Hand lines were utilized
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with the CAF system. The fire gained acecss to the second floor through the rear wall. Chief 38 called Montgomery County radio and told them to dispatch the next two due engines for manpower back up. A 1uick response from the fire-
fighters using handlines, saws and various other tools prevented the fire from making further extension to the third floor. The fire was declared under control by 38 Command within an hour. Overhaul followed. Assisting East Greenville Fire Department were Pennsburg, Red Hill, Hereford and Upper Perk EMS. - TERRY RITZ
BRETT MACK
Fire in Southeast Reading Reading, PA - Late at night on January 5th, B platoon companies were dispatched to Box 06-01. The Berks County Communications Center advising that people may still be inside the building. Engine 6 arrived at 514 South 17 & 1/2 Street to fire showing from the D side on the first floor. A line was placed into operation and had the main body of fire darkened down within 20 minutes. Searches proved negative for occupants. However two dogs, a bird and two reptiles perished. The fire marshal's office is investigating.