Sunday April 14th just before 1500hrs the company was dispatched to assist Aston-Beechwood (72) with a working house fire in the 600 block of Mount Road in Aston Township. Engine 66-1, Engine 66-3, Rescue 66 and 66-8 with a total staffing of 18 members made the response. Chief Mike Heacock (66-9) was assigned as the Accountability Officer. Assistant Chief Dan Kirkner (66-9B) was assigned Manpower Officer.
Bethel crews were in service for over 4 hours under the command of Aston-Beechwood Assistant Chief John Moletteri (72-9B) assisting with various fire ground responsibilities (extinguishment, ventilation, water supply & overhaul). Thank you to Eddystone Fire Co. (12) for standing by and covering the Bethel local while crews were committed in Aston Township. Thank you to Eleanor Heacock and Kellee Hurst for providing food for our members upon return to the station.
The pictures are courtesy of Mark Dougherty and Fireground Photography.
Units:
Aston-Beechwood (72)
Mutual Aid:
Green Ridge (63), Chester Heights (71), Rocky Run (46), Bethel (66), Boothwyn (40), Middletown (50), Claymont RIT (NCC 13), Media RIT (23), Lower Chichester RIT (39), Chester Township Canteen (47), Crozer EMS (100), Riddle EMS (104), Aston Township Police Department and 1st/11th District Fire Police
Eric Dobrzynski (L) and Assistant Chief Dan Brown (R)
