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2nd Alarm assignment in fire district 1 Feb 27 - At 1900 hrs, Franklin Fire District #1 was dispatched for a reported structure fire. As first arriving units were arriving they found heavy fire with flames through the roof. A second alarm was sounded, which requested Ladder 25 to stand by covering Fire District #1 while they operated at the fire. Ladder 25 stood by with 6 firefighters for close to 3 hours while units operated at the scene of the fire. 2-Alarm Fire on Wheeler Place Feb 26 - On a cold Sunday afternoon, at 1353, District 3 was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 437 Wheeler Place. Chief Richard Ries (Car 25A) arrived first, stating he had heavy smoke and fire showing from the basement and 1st floor of the structure. Engine 251 was first due, and Truck Co. FF Brian Whittaker stretched a two inch line in the front door and began knocking down the fire on the first floor, backed up by Engine Co. FF Elizabeth Diaz and Safety Officer Al Pinnella, Jr. Franklin Police were also on scene, and they assisted the Station 25 crew with securing a hydrant and ventilating the windows on the first floor. Assistant Chief Herman Calvo arrived next, and assumed the role of Operation Officer. Ladder 25 was the first due truck, and was instructed to put the stick in the air for possible roof ventilation. A second alarm was requested, bringing New Brunswick Fire Department Engine 5 and Ladder 1 to the scene, as well as putting additional companies on standby to cover District 3. Engine 251's crew then started making their way to the basement, while NBFD E5 and Engine 272 stretched a back up line into the structure. Squad 27 arrived, and due to the heavy smoke, were instructed to stretch a line to the attic to check for extension. Rescue 56 was assigned as the FAS team, while Engines 278 began overhauling the structure to ensure extinguishment. Both Van 257 and Van 276 responded with additional Station 25 firefighters to assist with the overhauling. All units returned to service in 2 hours. Photos are courtesy of Station 27.
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