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First Due Fire On Adams Street For The Members Of Bedford Hills
By Engineer Jason Nickson
December 22, 2007
At 15:40 hours on Saturday December 22 Bedford Hills Volunteers were alerted to the area of Wesley Street and Adams Street for a reported Structure Fire. Bedford Police were on location first and confirmed a working structure fire @ 259 Adams Street. Engine 198 requested Fire Control to re-dispatch Bedford Hills for a Working Fire at the above Address.
Once the first alarm was transmitted, Mount Kisco FAS Team and an additional engine from Katonah was dispatched to the Scene. Cars 2033 and 2030 arrived on scene an established Adams Street command. Engine 198 arrived on scene and was faced with heavy fire coming from the "B" side of the building. The Engine hit the hydrant I/F/O the fire building and the crew made an aggressive interior attack by using (1) 1-3/4 hand line. The Main Body of Fire was knocked down with in minutes, Due to a heavy smoke condition the Truck Company opened the Roof and checked for extension. 199's crew pulled a Second hand line into the first floor while the ceiling was pulled to check for hot spots. Car 2031 declared the fire under control @ 16:10 hours.
The Mount Kisco FAS Team and Katonah Engine Operated on scene for about 25 Minutes before Returning to service. All Bedford Hills Units remained on location to assist the C&O team and the residents remove belongings. All Bedford Hills Units were back in service around 19:00.
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
Bedford Hills firefighters work at the scene of a house fire at 289 Adams Street in Bedford Hills Dec. 22, 2007. Firefighters from Katonah and Mount Kisco assisted at the scene. ( Frank Becerra Jr. / The Journal News )
