Richland works first due fire in Geistown
On January 17, 2009 at 1003 hours the box was dropped for a report of a house on fire in Geistown. Communications gave the report of a working fire dispatch located at 222 Nees Avenue. Car 3-1, 3 Chief and the Truck (staffing of 4) went on the street directly after the assignment was sent out. Car 3-1 arrived on the scene and confirmed the report of a working job and passed the command off to 3 Chief. Engine 8-1 (staffing of four) went on the air and with the location of the fire being seconds away from their firehouse, Engine 8-1 arrived as the first due Engine taking the water supply operations and laying in. Truck 3-1 was placed at the address just in front of Engine 8-1 and assisted the crew from Geistown inside working the fire. Engine 3-1 (Staffing of 6) was sent to the hydrant and splitting their crews up, with one to the roof and one inside. Rescue 3-1 (Staffing of 4) and Squad 3-1 (Staffing of 4) was given the assignment of RIT Operations. The fire was found in the attic area and was knocked down within minutes of arriving on the scene. Crews assisted with extensive overhaul and salvage operations until being placed in service by command. Crews worked the incident just over an hour from the initial dispatch. The toal staffing from Richland on this incident was 31 members. Good Job to everyone who worked this incident