Smoke prompts evacuation of Route 9 office Building

February 22, 2010

Firefighters responded to Forrestside Office Park shortly before 3:00 PM and found a smoke condition on the second floor of the three story building. As a precaution, each engine tied into the fire hydrants, and Engine 23 additionally tied into the fire sprinkler system.

After investigation, it was determined that the smoke was caused by a newly-installed HVAC unit on the roof top. The smoke was cleared and the building was checked for further problems.

All equipment was clear of the incident by 3:38 PM.

Car 20, the Incident Command vehicle, is ready for action while Engine 22 is tied into a fire hydrant.

FF/EMT-P Christopher Shanahan (on truck) and FF/EMT Thomas Hogan repack the hose onto Engine 22.