On Sunday, September 7th, at 10:26pm, The Holbrook FD was activated for a Signal 13 - Structure Fire, across from 60 Betsy Ross Drive. Asst. Chief Heinssen was the first unit to respond, receiving additional information of a caller stating heavy smoke and possibly fire coming from the rear of a structure. Upon arrival, Asst. Chief Heinssen confirmed a Working Structure Fire with heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the unit and began evacuating families from the adjacent homes.

Engine 1 was the first unit on scene and stretched a primary hose line through the front door. Simultaneously, Engine 6 from Headquarters arrived with a full crew and was instructed to stretch a 2nd hose line and perform a primary search of the structure. No sooner to this assignment did Engines 2 and 5 from Station 2, arrive on scene with full crews. Both crews were assigned to ventilation and primary & secondary searches of the home.

Approximately 28 minutes into the alarm, Chief Heinssen placed a Signal 4 - Under Control on the alarm as all fire had been knocked down and crews were performing Overhaul.

Photo Credit: On Scene Photography