At approximately 23:15 hours on February 11, 2007,
Stations 8 & 11, & Squad & Ladder 10 were dispatched to a
building fire at 2633 Philmont Ave. (Sandro's Restaurant)
Deputy 8 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the roof
area. 8 Command was established. Initial
arriving crews went in service to the interior with
multiple handlines. Command reported heavy fire on
the second floor. All crews were eventually pulled
from the building and companies switched to a defensive
operation. Engine 95-1 was initially dispatched to
stand by at Station 8 along with Bucks Ladder 1.
Within minutes of arriving at Station 8, Engine 95-1 was
requested to the scene. Engine 95-1's crew stood by
in manpower and assisted with various fireground tasks.
The crew also assisted in extinguishing Engine 11 which
had a fire. The State Fire Marshal & Arson
Investigation Team were requested to the scene.
Canteen services were provided by North Penn Goodwill.
Engine 95-1 cleared the scene at 03:22 hours.
Engine 95-1:
Driver- Ct. Anders, Officer- Lt.
Avallon, Crew- Gowen, Groo, Hartnett Sr., Rivera
Asst. Chief 95 (McElroy) was also on
scene.