Truck 22 was dispatched for a reported stove fire in the Borough of Williamstown, at 113 West Market Street. The truck responded with five personnel. Upon arrival, the truck was assigned to the rear of the structure, instructed to set up behind the Williamstown American Legion, and to ventilate the building that was on fire two doors up from there. The crew arrived to find a three-story structure to the rear and a four-story structure in front with extremely heavy smoke pouring from the rear second floor and eaves. Truck personnel laddered the rear of structure and proceeded to vent the rear portion of a second-story addition. After ventilation, personnel assisted hose teams with fire extinguishment in this area. Truck personnel then proceeded to ventilate the main roof using a trench cut on the East side of side-3, followed by another vent cut on the roof of a rear second-floor addition. Truck personnel continued to assist other personnel in salvage and overhaul on the second floor interior of the main fire building. Tanker 22 was dispatched on an additional alarm to provide water shuttle to Engine 66 operating to the rear on side 3 of the burning building. Engine 22 was dispatched on a special call for the thermal imaging camera, and upon arrival engine personnel entered the first floor of the structure to locate hidden pockets of fire. All Company 22 personnel assisted with additional salvage and overhaul of structure before being released by command.
Company 22 was alerted to respond class three for a tree down in the 100 block of North Street. Chief 22 responded POV, and found borough employees handling the cleanup. Chief 22 called the station by phone and placed the company in service.
Company 22 requested by Medic 6 to 15 South Second Street in Lykens at Rattling Creek Apartments to assist with entry. Engine 22 responded with 6 and was canceled by EMS almost immediately. They had gained entry to the building.
The section of calls we've responded to has been compiled from fire company records, newspapers, and other sources. Listings for years prior to 1981 might be incomplete.
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