Briarcliff - Working Chimney Fire 1-17-16

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Date: 1-17-16
Time: 17:59
Location: 45 Larch Rd C/S Maple Rd and Oak Rd
District: Briarcliff Manor

Battalion: 12

Incident Commander: Car 2051

Channel: Fire 12

Weather: 29F, snow
Units: Briarcliff Manor FD Engine 93, Engine 94, Engine 92, Tower Ladder 40, Car 2051 (I/C), Car 2052, Car 2053

Briarcliff Manor PD

Writer: x635

Description: Dispatched as a reported chimney fire

18:06 Car 2051 confirming working chimney fire, directing Tower Ladder 40 up the driveway first and put aerial in operation to the roof, then the Engine behind it. Hydrant is at the corner of the driveway.

18:17 Tower Ladder 40 capping the chimney

18:20 Car 2051 reporting 50x30 2.5 story wood frame single residential dwelling, fire in the fireplace, smoke in the attic, sparks and embers coming from the chimney, holding all companies

18:33 Car 2051 placing the fire under control, Engine 92 is available from the scene if needed

Edited January 18, 2016 by x635
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