First Due House Fire
 
By WrightsvilleFIRE Web Division
September 7, 2014
 

At 1957, Company 41 along with mutual aid units were alerted for the house fire on the 5900 Block of Lincoln Highway. A Passerby advised that there was smoke coming from the chimney.
Chiefs 40, 41, Rescues 41-1, 41-2 and the Engine went en route with 20 personnel in one minute.

Ambulance 41 arrived on scene to find smoke showing.

Engine 41 arrived and stretched two lines to the 1st and 2nd floors.
Crews found high heat in the walls on side Charlie. Crews opened up to find active fire in the walls between the first and second floors. The fire was quickly knocked down. Crews did extensive overhaul and inspection of the unburnt floors to ensure there was no further extension.

 
Units: Engine Companies: 21, 22, 38, 39, 41, 44-2, 89-1, LC79, LC801 Rescue Companies: 41-1, 41-2, LC79 Tankers: 21, 38, 39, 44, LC10 Utility: 21 Truck Companies: 42, LC801 Squad Company: LC7 Chiefs 40, 41