Another Fire... turns to Haz-Mat

CHFD responded to a report of a working structure fire on Westchester Rd Sunday evening. While responding, additional 911 calls were received reporting heavy smoke from the building. First due ET 1-28 arrived reporting a 2 story commercial w/ smoke showing. The engine crew forced a door and quickly advanced a line deep into the first floor. Ladder 1-28 arrived and assumed the first due truck assignment performing searches of the first and second floors and opening up. A fire of unknown fuel was found in a large industrial part washer in the rear of the structure. Due to the high volume of chemicals, lage volume of acrid smoke and apparent containment of the 'fire', the decision was made to notify DEP and assume Haz-Mat tactics. Decon was established (Thank You Marlborough FD)and defensive tactics were deployed while assisting DEP Haz-Mat teams mitigate the hazardous situation. Car 628 had command of the incident (fine job...for an EMS boss!)
LT. Papp




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