On Tuesday evening, several members got together for an impromptu training.  Engine 5-7-4 and Rescue 5-7 went to the office building we have been using and began a run-in drill.  As soon as the first line was pulled and charged, the Company was dispatched to assist the Rawlinsville FC (5-8) on a house fire at 41 Saint Francis Way in Martic Township.  Engine 5-7-4 (after disconnecting the line and leaving it in the yard), Truck 5-7, Tanker 5-7 and Rescue 5-7 were due, and responded within minutes.  LCWC advised that multiple calls were received, indicating a working fire.  Engine 5-7-2 was then dispatched also.

Chief 5-8 (Strickler) arrived with a two story dwelling with heavy fire throughout.  5-8 units arrived and began the fire attack, laying a supply line on Saint Francis Way.  Engine 5-7-4 arrived 4th and was assigned to assist as needed.  The crew stretched a 2 1/2" attack line and went to work when water was available.  Engine 5-7-4 also supplied the line for the Rapid Intervention Team.  Other 5-7 units arrived with the crews going into manpower staging to be used in a multitude of fireground functions.  Tanker 5-7 and Engine 5-7-2 assisted in the water supply operations.

It took several hours to place the fire under control due to the volume of fire in the residence, and the lack of a close, usable water supply.  No firefighters on the scene or any residents were injured while battling the fire in sub-freezing temperatures.  The QFD units were back in station to clean up by 2:30 am.

Thanks to Bart Twp. FC (5-1) Engine 5-1-1 and Tanker 5-1-1 for standing by in our station.  Thanks also to Tom Amico and FF Clint Stahler for the pictures.