Tanker Assist at East Brandywine Fire
 
By Assistant Chief Adam Grossman
August 26, 2016
 

Late Friday night area firefighters were called to battle a blaze in the 100 block of Ridgewood Circle in East Brandywine Township.

Once on scene East Brandywine Firefighters encountered large volumes of fire on all levels of the involved structure. Fortunately all victims were accounted for and not injured.

Several fire companies were called to the scene for mostly water and needed manpower. Due to this area being rural, fire hydrants were not readily available in a close proximity. Additional manpower was needed due to the large amount of work at hand and the not so favorable temperatures this time of year.

Photographs courtesy of IrishEyez Photography.
 
Units: Engine 44-5
 
Firefighters arrived to find a two story structure well involved with flames.
Firefighters arrived to find a two story structure well involved with flames.
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A view from the front corner of the burning house.
A view from the front corner of the burning house.
East Brandywine Deputy Chief Edwards sizing up the situation.
East Brandywine Deputy Chief Edwards sizing up the situation.
 
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Westwood Firefighters working a corner of the house with a hose line.
Westwood Firefighters working a corner of the house with a hose line.
 
Firefighter/EMT Grossman hooks up a hose line in the rear of the structure.
Firefighter/EMT Grossman hooks up a hose line in the rear of the structure.
Firefighter Pearce stands by awaiting orders.
Firefighter Pearce stands by awaiting orders.
 
Deputy Chief Scott assist at the water supply operation.
Deputy Chief Scott assist at the water supply operation.
Firefighter Ranck at the helm of Engine 44-5.
Firefighter Ranck at the helm of Engine 44-5.
 
Engine 44-5 dumping its 3,000 gallons of water.
Engine 44-5 dumping its 3,000 gallons of water.
Engine 48-5 providing water to the scene.
Engine 48-5 providing water to the scene.