| On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 the Westwood and Sadsburyville Fire Companies were dispatched at 2155 to a reported gas leak in the 200 block of Church Street in the Hayti Section of Valley Township.
Chief 44 responded within one minute and was advised that a call to 911 reported a strong odor of propane in and around a residence.
Rescue 44 and Ambulance 44 responded at 2200, with Tac 44 following just minutes later.
Assistant Chief Sly arrived on the scene at 2205 and established "Church Street Command." Sadsburyville Engine 31-2's crew arrived simultaneously, and firefighters went to work to establish the source of the odor. Crews utilized gas meters to trace levels inside the home.
Rescue 44's crew arrived and also assisted with gas meters.
The source was traced to a leaking propane tank outside the home. Several residents were notified that the gas was shut off and that they would need to contact their gas service company as soon as possible to rectify the situation.
All units cleared the scene at 2236. |