Lawrence MA, 2nd alarm

[Massfireman]

August 25, 2013 AT 4:58
2 Merrimack View CT. 1st. alarm : E 5,7, Ladder 5, R-1 Car 21
Second Alarm 5:31, E 9,6, Ladder 4
Methuen to Central Andover To South Broadway for coverage.

Fire in a 2.5 story wood frame vacant single family. Originating in the Chimney, extending to the walls and floors. Narrow dead end street off of Water St.

http://photos1.zillow.com/p_d/IS-p7azmpaf04f1.jpg

http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x312414797/Two-alarm-chimneyfire-hits-vacant-home

 

[fdny1075k]

Another multiple for Lawrence!

A quick question for anyone who may be able to answer, if companies get o/s w/a "confirmed structure fire", does it automatically bring in a 2nd for additional manpower and companies, since it's only 2 & 1, Rescue on the 1st Alarm?

 

[Massfireman]

No, in this instance as you can see there was over 1/2 hour time difference. The incident location was approx. 9 -11 city blocks from the central station.

Some Deputy Chief's will call for an additional engine or truck ...in this case did not.