Structure Fire - West 50th Street
Posted on February 5th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Just after 2000 hours Kearsarge, along with West Ridge, Perry Hi-Way, Kuhl Hose, and MPS were dispatched for a reported structure fire. Dispatch said the caller reported a smell and haze within the structure. Chief 450 arrived and confirmed that report, and assumed command. Engine 444 arrived with 6 volunteers and did a search of the structure. Tower 449 arrived with a crew of 3 and laddered the structure to investigate any possible roof top units. Companies from West Ridge, Perry Hi-Way, and MPS were level 1 staged. A faulty belt caused the odor and haze and it was determined to be no fire. All companies were clear within the hour.