On Wednesday at approximately 3:50 PM the West Chester Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 Block of Regimental Drive for the Reported House Fire. Engine 51-2 (First West Chester Fire Company), Ladder 53 ( Fame Fire Co.), Engine 52-2 (Capt P. Widmayer) and Chief 52 responded shortly after dispatch and where given the report of smoke from multiple floors of a Single Family Dwelling. Police arrived to find a working fire and smoke showing and the assignment was upgraded adding Rescue 25 (Longwood Fire Co.) and Goshen Fire Company.
Engine 51-2 arrived as the first due engine and laid a supply line to the scene followed by ladder 53. Engine 52-2 arrived as the second due engine and secured 51-2's hydrant and sent there crew up to the scene. The crew of Engine 52-2 pulled a secondary line to the rear of the dwelling placing the 400' 1 3/4" line in service. Crews from 52-2, 52-1, Air 52 and Squad 52 assisted with fire attack, ventilation and overhaul while Chief 52 had command and Captain 52 had operations. The fire was quickly put under control and a short time afterwards was held to Engines 51-2, 51-1, 52-2, Ladder 53 and Squad 52. Units remained on scene for a few hours completing overhaul and assisting Fire Marshall's.
Thanks to Stations 47 (Lionville Fire Co.), 6 (West Whiteland Fire Co.) and 39 (West Bradford Fire Co.) for covering the borough of West Chester while units remained on scene.
