Assisting Company 2 With An Agriculture Chicken House Fire / 114 Pleasant Grove Rd., Wheatfield Twp.

10-12-26 @ 07:34
Engine 8 and Tanker 8 were dispatched along with units from Companies 12 and 9 as part of a first alarm assignment to assist the Duncannon Fire Company. Chief 8-4 arrived at the scene and reported smoke showing from a chicken house measuring 500 feet by 50 feet. With this information, Chief 2-3 requested a second alarm, bringing in units from Newport, Marysville, Progress, North East, and Carlisle.

Crews from Companies 2, 8, and 12 worked together to attack the fire and open up the structure. They continued overhaul operations until second alarm companies arrived. Additional crews then assisted with further overhaul. Tanker 8 supplied water to Tanker 2 to support fire ground operations and provided one load of water during the incident.

Engine 8 and Tanker 8 responded to the call with a total of 15 members.

Thanks to Ickesburg Fire Company for standby coverage with Engine 3 and crew during the incident.

Photo Credit: Rita Benner