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03/13 - Kuhl Hose was
dispatched to assist Perry Hiway at a residential structure fire
Wednesday evening. Dispatch reported multiple calls and possible
entrapment. On arrival of Medic 144 a working fire was confirmed
with one patient located on the exterior of the structure. As 683
Engine arrived, the medic
confirmed one person was still inside. Personnel from 683 split
up; one crew took water cans and hand tools to do a quick search of
the rear of the structure while the second crew stretched 2 lines to
attack the fire. All crews attempted to locate and rescue the
trapped victim. 682 Engine also responded and assisted in a
secondary search and fire suppression efforts. 362 & 434 crews also
assisted with suppression and overhaul.The first fire victim was
transported to UPMC Hamot and the second victim succumbed to the
smoke and fire. 685, 686, 145 and 435 shuttled water to 683 as there
is no municipal water system in the trailer park. 687 also
responded on itital dispatch to provide rehab and medical aid. The
fire is under investigation by Perry Hiway and the Pennsylvania
State Police Fire Marshal. Crews from Perry Hiway, Belle Valley, Brookside, and Waterford assisted at the scene. |
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