On Saturday July 20th, In the midst of a Northeast Heatwave Tower Ladder 57 was dispatched dual response to the Bedford Fire District for a reported structure fire. On arrival, smoke showing from the attic and eves - Car 2582 transmitted the 10-75 bring numerous Mutual Aid companies to the scene due to the lack of water in the area and high heat.
The fire which was caused by a malfunction of a torch being used by a worker in the attic was quickly knocked down. Members were able to extinguish the fire with minimal damage.
Incident Run Down: BVFD: Car 2044, Engine 108, Engine 109, Engine 110, Rescue 44, 52-B2, Utility 140 AFD: Car 2021, Tanker 9, 51-B1 (Relocated to BVFD) BIFC: Car 2582. Engine 157 (Source), Tanker 7, Tanker 17 BHFD: Car 2031, Car 2033, Tower Ladder 57, Utility 6 KBHVAC: 65-B1 KFD: Car 2212, Car 2213, Tanker 6 MKFD: Car 2282, Utility 13 (FAS Team), Engine 103 (Relocated to BIFC) PRFD: Car 2402, Car 2403, Tanker 6, Engine 113 (Relocated to BVFD) WEMS: 45-M3 WCDES: Battalion 16, C&O 1405
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