| On Friday, September 20th,
Wayne County Communications Center dispatched companies to a reported structure
fire on Route 296 at 06:30 hours, one mile south of Route 247 in Clinton
Township. On the assignment were Station 43 (Browndale), 75 (Waymart),
42 (Vandling), 41 (Forest City), and 28 (Mt. Pleasant).
Engine 43, first due, arrived
on scene reporting smoke showing for a two story wood frame dwelling. The
engine crew stretched a 1 3/4" line to the rear of the structure. Second
arriving Engine 75 positioned on side one, while Tanker 75, readied to
establish a supplemental water supply.
Engine 43's officer
reported that the fire was knocked down on the first floor and would be
checking for extension. Company 41 checked extension on the second floor
worked with company 75 and 42 on ventilation. All companies were returned
to service by 7:30 hours.
The structure, which is
unoccupied but under renovation, suffered moderate damage. The fire is
under investigation by the PA State Police. Chief 43 (Obelenus) was the
incident commander.
One firefighter, Trevor
Smith, from Station 43 was injured at the incident when his was hit by
a hose coupling. He was transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital by Forest
City EMS, treated and released. |
