| The Westwood Fire Company was dispatched for truck fire, at Keystone Foods Distribution located at 201 Waverly Blvd,which is in the Valley View Business Parkat 13:40. Shortly after dispatched, CCDES upgraded to a possible building fire due to the exposures. This assignment brought 2 engines from Sasburville Fire Company, 1 Engine and an Ambulance from Pomeroy Fire Company and Coatesville Ladder 43. Chief Scott responded at 13:43 and was advised that a tractor trailer was on fire and was fully involved with exposure to the building. Chief Scott arrived on scene to confirm two tractor trailers on fire in loading dock area.
Rescue 44 and Eng 31-2 arrive simultaneously and both deployed attack lines with the crew from the Rescue handling the truck fires and Engine 31-2 crews entering the building to check for extension.
Engine 44-5 provided water for the first two in units and Engine 29-5 held at the hydrant located at the entrance to the complex in case additional water was needed.
Coatesville Ladder 43 arrived and was given orders to place the aerial ladder to the roof and check for any further extension. Ambulances from Westwood and Pomeroy along Brandywine Hospital Medic 93 stood by in case any medical issues would have arisen.
It was determined that extension was negative and only smoke had entered the loading dock area.
The fire was contained to the two trucks and crews continued to ensure that the fire and hot spots where extinguished.
The fire was placed under control at 14:06
The facility is a cold storage depot for a local restaurant food chain. The loading dock area is a completely cooled area and maintains a temperature of approximately 38 degrees at all time. The use of Positive Pressure Fans did not prove to be beneficial due to the size of the loading dock area and we did not want to force any residual smoke into the dry storage area of the building. It was determined that natural ventilation would be the best method of removal.
Assistance was provided by the Chester County Fire Marshal Division and the Chester County Health Department due to consumable foods at potential risk.
Units cleared the scene at 15:40 hrs. |
