Thursday morning August 28th at approximately 0820hrs the company and Medic 66-7 (Crozer EMS) along with the Ogden (55), Boothwyn (40) and Green Ridge (63) fire companies were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Garnet Mine Road for a building fire reported to be in the basement. Assistant Chief John Heacock (66-9B) arrived and reported he had smoke evident. Boothwyn Engine 40-1 arrived, positioned in the driveway and under the direction of their Deputy Chief Ray Fuller Jr. (40-9A) quickly placed a 1 ¾ hand line in service knocking down the fire and containing the fire to the basement. Engine 66-3 and Engine 55-3 arrived and the crews from both engines performed ventilation. Assistant Chief Heacock had Aston-Beechwood (72) dispatched to assist with manpower. Units worked on scene for over an hour under the command of Assistant Chief Heacock. A good job was done by all companies on scene.
