Wood Park Drive [7-16-13]

On the night of July 16th the Baldwin Fire Department responded to 1008 Wood Park Drive [Curtis Place on the cross] for a report of a collapse of a rear extension on a home. Upon arrival the first units on scene confirmed the collapse; however, it was unknown if anyone was trapped inside. Due to the severity of the collapse the building department was requested to the scene immediately and Freeport was alerted for their technical rescue team. Freeport responded to the scene with Heavy Rescue 217-2 and went on to shore up the collapsed portion of the home. The greatest potential fire hazard present was a twenty pound propane tank that was attached to a barbecue and underneath the debris. Firefighters attempted to remove the tank but the risk was too much and the tank was left where it sat. Baldwin Engine 204 stretched and charged a line for precautionary measures. After the technical rescue team was able to secure the collapsed section to the best of their ability units were soon released after. The fate of the home did not look good as it displayed other signs of danger including a crack along the one side of the home. Fortunately no one was trapped underneath the debris. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin Chief of Department Brancato [205].