Mutual Aid to Kent Fire Dept. for another cold night at a Structure Fire
 
By Ex-Chief Robert Shannon
January 19, 2016
 

We were dispatched mutual aid to Kent Fire at 2257 hrs. for a confirmed Structure Fire with an Engine and a Tanker. Upon arrival the crew from 17-2-3 (engine) assisted with firefighting operations. 17-4-4 arrived and supplied water and its manpower went to the scene to assist. Once again firefighter battled cold temperature and icy conditions. Units were on scene till approx. 0230 hrs.
 
Units: Kent 16-1-1, 16-4-2, 16-4-1, 16-3-1, 16-7-1
 
Mutual Aid: Lake Carmel 17-1-1, 17-1-3, 17-2-3, 17-4-4 Carmel 12-2-2, 12-4-1 Mahopac 18-1-3, 18-2-3 Putnam Valley Fasteam w/ 24-6-1 and 24-4-2
 
Water was pumped from Tankers to the scene
Water was pumped from Tankers to the scene
Crews operating, starting to perform overhaul
Crews operating, starting to perform overhaul
 
Crews working on hotspots in the second floor
Crews working on hotspots in the second floor
17-2-3 supplied manpower, water and lighting
17-2-3 supplied manpower, water and lighting