House Fire In East Bradford

On Wednesday February 27th, at 0143 hours Rescue 47 for the rapid intervention team was alerted to assist station 39 (West Bradford) in the 900 block of Brandywine Ave in East Bradford for a house Fire. As Rescue 47 (Chief Chapman) made the response, Engine 47-5 was alerted to relocate to station 139 (West Bradford - Sub Station). Engine 47-5 (FF Holmes) responded and their assignment was changed to proceed into the fire scene to assist with water supply.

Rescue 47 arrived and began their size up of the structure. Once it was determined that a part of the building was vulnerable to collapse, the RIT group established and monitored a collapse zone. Once Engine 47-5 arrived, it began shuttling water to the fire scene, while its crew were assigned to assist with fire suppression and overhaul. RIT was not activated, and Lionville volunteers operated for 4 hours before returning available.