DC BOX--City Of Chester Building Fire 07.31.07

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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- At approximately 1940hrs the companies were dispatched to 100 Pennell Street (Health Mats) for a fire alarm. Squrt 81 arrived on location and reported smoke showing from the roof of a industrial linen cleaning company. Chester-11 then advised fire board to dispatch the next due ladder (Tower 61) to replace Tower 82 that is out of service. Crews from 81 and 82-2 (Acting Tower 82) made forcible entry and gained access. 81's command then reported he had visible fire showing from one of the machines. 82-2's crew worked on ventilating from the inside while crews from 82-1 and 61 opened skylights in the roof due to the heavy smoke conditions. Crews remained on location for about an hour for the investigation and overhaul. Capt Barbato was wearing the helmet cam.


Helmet Cam Clips...

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=COagmYCzkZg

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