Engine Assist Parkesburg With Dumpster Fire

 
By Fire Chief Adam Grossman
July 2, 2011
 

On July 2nd, 2011 at 1312 hours the Parkesburg Fire Company and an Engine from the Sadsburyville Fire Company were dispatched to the 100 block of Main Street in Parkesburg Borough for a Dumpster Fire. Engine 31-1 made the response at 1317 hours with 6 personnel.

Engine 28 arrived on the scene at 1318 hours followed by Engine 31-1 at 1322 hours. Units worked together to apply water to the smoldering trash inside of the dumpster.

The fire was quickly under control and all units cleared the scene at 1325 hours.
 
Units: Engine 31-1, Command 31
 
Sadsburyville and Parkesburg Firefighters access the fire using an "attic" ladder.
Sadsburyville and Parkesburg Firefighters access the fire using an "attic" ladder.
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Engine 31-1 and Command 31 staging on North Church Street.
Engine 31-1 and Command 31 staging on North Church Street.
Engine 31-1, Command 31 and Command 44 on scene.
Engine 31-1, Command 31 and Command 44 on scene.
 
Chief Grossman oversees operations.
Chief Grossman oversees operations.
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Engine 28 staging on Main Street.
Engine 28 staging on Main Street.