| On Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Sadsburyville firefighters were dispatched at 2255 to assist the Pomeroy Fire Company at a building fire at Chestnut and Middle Streets in the Pomeroy section of Sadsbury Township.
Pomeroy Fire Company was initially dispatched at 2249 for a reported dumpster fire at the above location. Pomeroy Assistant Chief Tribbett arrived on scene with Pomeroy Engine 29-5 and reported that the fire had spread from the dumpster to an adjacent building, and additional units from the Sadsburyville and Parkesburg Fire Companies were dispatched to assist.
Engine 31-2 responded at 2258, with QRS 31 responding at 2259 and Engine 31-1 responding at 2301; all fully staffed with personnel.
Engine 31-2 was instructed by Chief Supplee to stop at a fire hydrant in the area of Old Wilmington Road and Middle Street to establish a water supply to the scene. Engine 31-2 layed hose from the hydrant to the scene of the fire.
Engine 31-1 and QRS 31 arrived and additional personnel assisted at the scene, helping to quickly suppress the fire.
Sadsburyville firefighters remained on scene until 0020.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshals Office.
Thank you to the Wagontown Fire Company for standing by at our station for 53 minutes during this incident. |
