On Wednesday April 8th the West Chester Fire Department was dispatched for smoke in the building at the Chester County Hospital. First arriving chiefs reported moderate smoke emanating from HVAC vents by the Emergency Department entrance. Crews went into service and located a involved dryer fire in the basement of the hospital. Crews were able to contain the fire to the original unit involved.
Due to the large amount of noxious smoke put off by the fire many patients in the Emergency Department were temporarily relocated to other units in the hospital.
The fire was contained and extinguished rapidly and units then went into service to remove the large amount of smoke in the building. Crews remained on scene until the building was made safe again for all the patients and staff.
Assisting the West Chester Fire Department was the Goshen Fire Co, Good Fellowship Ambulance Club and Chester County Hospital's own Medic 91.
Crews were in service for approximately an hour and half. There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Units:
Eng 51-1, Eng 51-2, Brush 51, Sqd 51, Eng 52-1, Eng 52-2, Air Light 52, Sqd 52, Traffic 52, Lad 53, Eng 53, Res 53, Sqd 53, Chf 52, Ast 51, Ast 52, Ast 53.
Mutual Aid:
Lad 54, Amb 55-3, Med 91-2
Engine 52-1
Ladder 53 and Chief's vehicle
Ladder 53
Ventilation in service
FF Miller, Capt Stafford
Chief Cotter
Lt DiNunzio
Good Will and Fame Fire Fighters gather after job well done.
Photos courtesy of David Smiley Jr
