On Thursday afternoon, Stations 225, 221, & 227 were alerted for a stove on fire in the 8500 block of Dersam Street. 911 dispatchers updated units that the caller reports flames coming out of the front window. 227 Assistant-2 requested a RIT Team to be dispatched, bringing Station 222 on the call. EN-225 reported on scene with heavy smoke showing and requested the next engine to get a water supply. EN-227-1 established the water supply from the hydrant and supplied EN-225. Crews from 225 & 227 made a quick knock down of the fire. EN-221 handled ventilation. 222 handled the RIT and Roof Ventilation. No injuries reported. Fire was under control in about 15mins. PH Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. On a side note, while responding to assist, 222 Engine 2 came across a shooting patient at Mt Carmel Road and Verona Road, there crew began basic life support until PH EMS arrived.
Command: 221 Chief (Snyder)
Operations: 221 Capt, 225 LT
Units: EN-225, Quint-225, SV-225, EN-227-1, TK-227, SV-227, EN-221, EN-222, EN-2222, PHPD, 380 & 310, PHFM