Carousel Lane [6-24-13]
On the morning of June 24th the Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department was dispatched to 44 Carousel Lane [Redan and Richmond Roads the cross streets] for a reported house fire. Assistant Chief Brian Guerin [2502] was among the first on scene and transmitted the signal ten [working fire]. The main body of fire was located on the second floor, number two side of the two story private dwelling. Point Lookout-Lido Engine 255 was the first engine on scene and would go on to stretch two lines [both were put into operation]. PLLFD Ladder 254 was the first truck company on the scene and positioned themselves in front of the home.
Freeport was notified as the FAST and responded with Tiller 218. Mutual aid to the scene also consisted of Long Beach Ladder 2372, Long Beach Engine 2344, and one ambulance from 230. Freeport Engine 216 along with Atlantic Beach Rescue helped to provide standby during the operation. Within thirty minutes all visible fire was knocked down and the scene was then placed under control [signal twelve transmitted]. All fire department units were under the command of Point Lookout-Lido Chief of Department Walsh [2500]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and the home was undergoing storm related renovations at the time of the fire.
Read MoreFreeport was notified as the FAST and responded with Tiller 218. Mutual aid to the scene also consisted of Long Beach Ladder 2372, Long Beach Engine 2344, and one ambulance from 230. Freeport Engine 216 along with Atlantic Beach Rescue helped to provide standby during the operation. Within thirty minutes all visible fire was knocked down and the scene was then placed under control [signal twelve transmitted]. All fire department units were under the command of Point Lookout-Lido Chief of Department Walsh [2500]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation and the home was undergoing storm related renovations at the time of the fire.
