Relocate turns to assist 45/46 on the building fire.
 
By Dalton Lotz
April 6, 2021
 

On April 6th 2021, at 2026hrs, Station 5 was dispatched to relocate to theWest Whiteland Fire Company (station 6). Station 6 was dispatched to assist the Downingtown Fire Department stations 45/46 on a building fire at a recycling facility in the 500 block of Trestle Place in East Caln Township.


Shortly after arriving at Station 6, Trestle Place command requested additional apparatus to the scene which added Rescue 5 to the assignment. Rescue 5 acknowledged the request and responded to the scene. Rescue 5 crew joined the crews that were working the overhaul operations. Once command deemed the fire to be under control, Rescue 5 was returned to service.

Photos Courtesy of IrishEyez Photography

 
Units: Rescue 5
 
Mutual Aid: Downingtown Fire Companies 45 and 46, West Whiteland Fire Company, West Bradford Fire Company, Honey Brook Fire Company, Modena Fire Company, Thorndale Fire Company, Lionville Fire Company, First West Chester Fire Company, East Brandywine Fire Company, Uwchlan Ambulance Corps, Tower Direct, Chester County Fire Marshall's Office.