On Saturday March 12th, 2016 Upper Makefield Firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of Dolington Road for a reported Shed & Garage Fire. Chief 71 arrived to find a Shed with heavy fire along with a 2-story Garage with heavy fire that had extended inside. There was also a 100lb propane tank located between the Shed and Garage that was venting. Upon arrival of the FD, multiple hand lines were placed in-service to protect exposures & extinguish the fire. Tankers were used to bring water to the scene. Crews placed the fire under control approximately 45 minutes after dispatch.
UMFC would like to thank the following companies for assisting us during this emergency:
Newtown Fire Association (Ladder 45 & Rescue 45),
Yardley-Makefield Fire Company (Engine 0, Engine 80 & Ladder 80),
Northampton Fire Company (Tanker 3),
New Hope Eagle Fire Company (Tanker 46),
Union Fire & Rescue of Titusville NJ (Tanker 53 & Utility53),
St Mary EMS (Medic 172) & UMT Police (72)
Covering Station 71 during the fire:
Lambertville FD (Engine 17)
Warwick Fire Company (Tanker 66)
Pictures from the fire:
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- Prior to arrival of FD
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- Upon Arrival of Chief 71
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- Companies in-service
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- Companies in-service
