Morning Alarm Turns to Structure Assignment

CHFD volunteers responded to a report of an automatic alarm at Colchester Intermediate School. ET 1-28 arrived on scene with nothing showing from the exterior "A" side however upon gaining access had an odor and slight haze. The crew then split and performed a rapid search and were greeted with a nice bit of thick smoke upon opening up the basement access. A small fire contained to the large industrial water heater was found. Utilities were controlled, ventilation was performed and the 1:1 (Engine & Truck) assignment was held for mop up. Units: ET 1-28, L 1-28, Car 2

On a side note: This is the third automatic alarm in as many weeks that has yielded an actual fire. Always be prepared to go to work!