South Newton Twp. Vol. Fire Company #49

On February 20th @ 23:56 units were dispatched for a house fire in the area of the 2200 block of Ritner Hwy. County received a second call from the home owner advising that the location was 7 Wagner Drive and everyone was out of the house. Utility 47 arrived and advised we had a fully involved double wide. Engine 49 arrived with heavy fire showing on a ranch style house. Deputy Chief Davidson requested 2 additional Tankers. Crews started to make an interior attack and then were pulled out for safety. A FF from Co. 47 fell through the floor and was transported to the hospital for burns. Crews remained on the scene until approx. 03:00. Thanks to Co. 46 for covering the station.

Units dispatched:

Engines - 49, 252, 147, 247,248 and 152(fill site)

Tankers - 49, 52, 150, 250, 151 & 251

Truck & Air 53 , Rescue 47, Utility 49, Ambulance 47 & 53, Squad 54 for RIT

Interresting Note: The morning of the fire the house was completley removed and footers were being dug for the new house by late afternoon

Photo's by DENNY CLOPPER