Structure
Fire - Oakdale Borough (5/8/2003)
Shortly before 10:00 PM on May 8, 2003 the Oakdale V.F.D. (Station
215) was dispatched for a possible structure fire in the 200 block of Cottonwood
Drive. Station 215 requested mutual aid from the North Fayette Twp. V.F.D.
(Station 209) and from the Sturgeon V.F.D. (Station 267). Upon arrival
of 215 Engine 1 in the front of the single-family split entry structure there
was smoke showing. 215 Engine 1 established a water supply and attack crews
found a fire burning in a room in the rear of the house. 215 attack crews
knocked the fire down quickly and prevented the fire from spreading. 267 & 209
crews assisted with ventilation, checking for extension and overhaul 209 units
operated on scene for just over an hour before being released by 215 command.
Pictures and Story Provided by: www.northfayettevfd.org
Photographer: Chuck Hoffman, North Fayette VFD