Early Morning Dwelling Fire held to Bedroom

Ladder Co 44 Venting D side

Just past midnight on January 16th in the 1st block of Birchwood Park Drive S., A-group Squrt 31, Ladder 44, Squad 13, Engine 22,  BLS 1393 and Battalion 13 recieved an assignment for a dwelling fire.

Squrt 31 responded on the Cherry Hill Police tones and were enroute before the tones dropped for the dwelling box.

Venting Completed to assist interior companies

 Upon arrival Squrt 31 reported only a light smoke condition visiable from the street. Additional information from homeowner was that it was a bedroom fire on the second floor.

Battalion 13 arrived as Squrt 31 was stretching an 1 3/4 handline to the front door and assumed command. Ladder 44 arrived and stoodby to open up the second floor.

31's officer confirmed it was a bedroom fire contained to the room and extinguished the fire.
Companies checked for extension and completed the overhaul. Fire is under investigation by the county Fire Marshal.

Remenents of the bed that was on fire