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Assist Delmar with Working Structure Fire - Jewel Street
Monday, August 5, 2013

On Monday afternoon August the 5th the Delmar (74), Laurel (81), and Salisbury Station 2 were alerted for a structure fire with a subject trapped. Deputy 74 (Rementer) arrived on scene and established Command. He with assistance from a Delmar PD Officer threw a ladder and assisted the subject down from the second floor of the burning structure. E 74-3 arrived and advanced a hose line into the building. E 81-4 arrived and assisted with a secondary hose line. Truck 2 arrived and set up on the A and D corner and opened up the roof. Truck 74 arrived and set up on the A and B corner. E 81-2 and Rescue 74 arrive and provide manpower. Deputy 74 requested additional engines to the scene bringing in Hebron 507 and Gumboro 79-1.Tower 81 arrived and is advised by command to throw ladders to windows. Firefighters worked for approx 2 hours to bring the incident under control. One subject was transported to PRMC with minor injuries and kittens were pulled from the home during incident. Special thanks to Sharptown and Blades Fire Companies for providing stand-bys at 74 and 81 stations during this alarm. Special Thanks to Billy Atkins (Delmarva Fire Photography) for the Photos