Fire District 63

October 10, 2011 – Working House Fire (Panther Valley Road)

October 10, 2011 -At 07:54 Stations 1,2, and 4 were dispatched along with Fire District 41 (Cressona) to 2417 Panther Valley Road, North Manheim Township for a house fire. SCCC advised all units of possible smoke and fire on the 1st floor of a residence. Chief 41 (Mansell) arrived on scene and was met with a fully involved house fire and immediately requested a second alarm. E-737 was the first of the SHFD units to arrive on scene and positioned behind 41-17 on side B of the structure. E-732 arrived and reversed laid down the driveway of the residence and set up a dump site for the incoming tankers. Crews from Station 2 & 4 also setup a dam in a creek near the bottom of the driveway and quickly established a water supply to E-737 and Ladder 725. Manpower from all companies assisted with fire suppression, and overhaul.  All SHFD units were on scene for approximately 5 hours. Chief 41 (Mansell) was in command of the incident.

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