Ridge-Culver Volunteer Fire Association

Box Alarm 1-1 Apartment fire 113 Washington St

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By Firefighter Kevin Carr
November 26, 2019

At 6:32PM Dorchester Central dispatched units for an APARTMENT FIRE at 113 WASHINGTON ST APT B in the Cambridge 1-1 Box Area. Chief 1 (Adam Pritchett) arrived on location with smoke showing from side alpha and established command. Engine 1-3 arrived on location and made quick work of A room & contents fire on division 1, other crews assisted with search, overhaul and ventilation. At 8:15PM command placed the situation under control and released all units without incident. Chief 1 remained on location extended with the Fire Marshal and awaiting Red Cross.

Chief 1 (Command)
Engine 1-3 (500' of attack line, 24' of ground ladders)
Tower 1-1 (16' of ground ladders, Ventilation, Lights)
Engine 1-2 (400' of 5" supply line reverse lay to A hydrant, crew assist with investigation)
Brush 1-1 (additional personnel)

Units: Chief 1, Engine 1-3, Tower 1-1, Engine 1-2, Brush 1-1
 
Mutual Aid: CPD, DCEMS PM100 & 101 (Cambridge), Talbot Station 30 (Trappe)
 
 

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