In the overnight hours, Tanker 577 and Rescue 581 (FAST Team) were alerted to respond to a working house fire in the Town of Goshen. Tanker 577 responded to fulfill water supply obligations and with numerous 2nd alarm companies being put to work, the FAST team was requested to respond later into the incident. As Rescue 581 responded, Car 3 (Hearn) gave a size up advising of a large farm house with heavy fire being attempted to be knocked on multiple floors, with command opting to make a knock with the tower ladder master streams before using interior lines to fight the fire present in the attic area. As on-scene companies began interior operations once more, 581 arrived on scene, at which time a mayday was transmitted. The crew quickly assembled its gear and headed toward the scene, during which time the mayday was cancelled, as a member having fallen into an in-ground pool was assisted and handed over to EMS. The crew positioned itself on the ½ side and noting members operating on several floors, went about placing several additional portable ladders including 18’s, a 24’ and assisting in the raising of a 35’ to the attic where line crews were encountering heavy fire. Once complete, the crew stood fast during the duration of interior operations. At 6:30 AM the FAST team was released with 577 remaining on scene.
THIS RESCUE WAS MADE BY THE WARWICK FIRE DEPT – FAST TEAM MEMBERS – http://www.washingtonvillefd.com/news/fullstory/newsid/156144
