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Working House Fire on Beaver Dam Branch Road
Sunday, November 27, 2005

On Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 1327 hours Stations 81, 71, and 77 were alerted for a House Fire on Beaver Dam Branch Road
81-Command responded with Deputy Chief Hill. Smoke was visible from Station 81.
Deputy Hill arrived on location to find a single family dwelling with fire visible from sides ?A? & ?D?.
As Engine 4 was leaving Station 81 and they were delayed because of a train. After they advised Sussex of this, Command then requested Station 79 to be alerted.
Engine 3 was the first Engine on scene and placed a 1 ¾ hand line in service. Shortly after, Engine 4 arrived and also placed a hand line in service.
Command had the crews from Station 71 and Station 77 ladder the structure & begin ventilation. Additional crews from 77 and 71 assisted in overhaul of the structure.
Crews had the fire under control at 1403 hours. Command released all units at 1538 hours.

Equipment Responding: 81-Command, Engine 4, Engine-Tanker 5, Engine 3, B-81, Rescue 81, Utility 81, 77 Units, 79 units, 71 units, Medic 102, Fire Police, DSFM.