This evening, at approximately 5:00 PM, Company 17 was dispatched to assist the Karthaus Volunteer Fire Company in responding to a working structure fire. The initial 911 reports indicated a residential fire, with smoke and flames visibly present upon the call.
As Truck 17, Engine Tanker 17, and Engine 17 were en route to the scene, an officer from Company 20 arrived and discovered that the residence was located a considerable distance from the nearest accessible road. Given the challenges posed by limited access, Truck 17 and Engine 17 were placed on standby, with the decision made to make them available for other emergency needs.
Upon the arrival of Deputy Chief 20 at the scene, it was confirmed that the fire apparatus would face significant difficulty reaching the structure due to the restricted access. Firefighting crews, however, worked diligently and remained on site for approximately 3.5 hours, assisting in efforts to manage the incident.
Unfortunately, as Engine 17 was returning from the call, it experienced a front steer tire blowout, rendering the vehicle inoperable. Despite this unexpected event, the operator expertly maintained control of the engine, bringing it to a safe stop. While Engine 17 sustained damage from the blowout, no personnel were injured. The vehicle will remain out of service pending necessary repairs.
In the interim, Rescue 17 has been temporarily relocated to the Wallaceton station to ensure continued emergency response capabilities until Engine 17 is fully operational.
Company 17 remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community and will continue to support neighboring fire departments as needed. |
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