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Early Morning St. Patty's Day Fire

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

On March 17, 2017 at 0023, the Dover Fire Department was alerted to a working trailer fire in the Lakeland Mobile Home Park off of S. State Street. The Duty Officer, Asst Chief Glenn Whitt was first on scene to find a mobile home with a heavy smoke condition. E4 arrived moments later and secured a water source. Crews advanced a 1-3/4” attack line through the front door. As additional crews arrived on scene, primary and secondary searches were performed as well as securing the utilities. One of the residents were transported for evaluation at the local hospital for an ankle injury sustained while exiting the residence. Extensive overhaul was performed and the scene was placed under control. Thanks to the crew of CWVFC E41-3 for providing the RIT team and assisting in getting our apparatus back together. The scene was turned over to the State FMO (FM28) for investigation.