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3 runs for Engine 5

 March 15, 2017

 


Engine 5 started the evening with a pt unresponsive with Medic 14-5.  While Engine 5 was returning to quaters a structure fire was distapched brining Company 2 (1st due), Company 3 (2nd due), Rescue 5 (RIT), Squad 2, 3 and County 10. Engine responded with 4 members due to already being out. Engine 5 was first arriving to find a two-story single family home with nothing showing. Engine 5’s OIC and FF took interior to investigate, while Engine 5 chauferr ladder the building. Engine 2 arrived next and took command. Engine 5 crew advised fire was contained to the chimney and would need a fan on B-side. Crews cleared within a hour. Units operating Engine 5, Engine 2, Engine 3, Tanker 2, Tanker 5, Rescue 5, Rescue 3 and Command 5. Soon as Engine 5 marked in quaters they were assigned with Medic 14-5 for unresponive not breathing. Engine 5 and 14-5 were able to re-gain a pulse and pt was transported to LGH.

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