Squad 50, Squad 71 and Ambulance 160 responded to a request for medical assistance at an address in Newton.
Vehicle Fire Endangering Structure
Saturday, January 20,
2018 at 6:05 PM:
Engine 50 and Tender 50 were dispatched to a county address just west of Newton for a vehicle fire. While fire units were en-route additional information was received at Dispatch indicating the vehicle was a tractor inside a shed. The call was modified to a Working Structure Fire and additional engines from the surrounding communities were dispatched.
Engine 50 arrived to find the tractor was fully involved with extension to the structure. With this updated information a Tender Task Force was requested as this location is not served by hydrants.
Engine 50's crew was able to control the fire and with conditions improving all
units that had not arrived were cancelled. Firefighters from Clarkston had arrived, helping to secure a water supply connection to Tender 50 as well as joining in mop-up. When the work of overhaul and a preliminary investigation were complete all units returned to quarters.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation but appears to be accidental.
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Greg Fabricius
Asst. Chief
Newton Fire Department
Asst. Chief
Newton Fire Department
Medical Assist
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 4:50 AM:
Squad 50 and Ambulance 160 responded to a request for medical assistance at an address in Newton.