7-23-06 - Odor of Natural Gas in the Structure

As the day was drawing to an end, the 41 tones were dropped for an odor of natural gas in a structure. The Engine Company was enroute within 2 minutes with a crew of 8 and Chief 41-1 (Livelsberger) in the seat and Rescue 2 and Car 1 right behind with an additional 8 personnel. Engine 1 arrived on scene at the 100 block of South Front Street with a 2 story apartment building that was being evacuated. The MSA multigas detector was placed in service by the "Men in Black." No LEL readings were found. The incident was handed over to Columbia Gas crews. The 41-01 box was available at 21:48

Thanks to all the mutual aid departments and their quick response.

UNITS WORKING THE 41-01 BOX

Engine 41
Rescue 41-2
Car 41
Engine 21
Attack 42
LC Tower 81
LC Engine 811
LC Engine 792

TRANSFERRED UNITS

LC Rescue Squad 79