Relaxing day at the firehouse? Not at the 28! A walk-in reports a house fire behind the firehouse. Déjà vu? You're correct! CHFD Fact: On February 18, 2003 the same exact thing happened. A walk-in reported a house fire behind the firehouse. On arrival, companies found a 2½ wood frame residential house w/ hvy fire showing. The Catch...? (3ft of snow & freezing conditions.) Now fast forward to January 27, 2013 (Almost 10 years later!).....Companies arrived to find 2 floors of hvy fire, with fire extending into the attic. The first due Engine used it's blitz fire to knock back the quickly advancing fire. Interior crews were held back by the already deteriorating stairs & floor. 4 lines were stretched & 3 placed into operation while the truck opened up. The fire was placed under control 3 hours after the initial alarm of fire. Thanks to all that responded. ALSO: Nice job by the covering companies in handling a dumpster fire while the CHFD was tied up!
