Huntertown First Due in Hawthorn Park Attached Garage Fire
Posted By P. Feely on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 19:28

On Saturday February 20th at 14:00 Huntertown FD was called out on a Structure Fire in the Hawthorn Park Addition.  F-94 was first on scene and had a single story structure with moderate smoke pushing out the front door to the house, with the overhead garage doors still shut.  It was at that time the owner advised the fire was in the attached garage.  F-94 established command on the front of the structure (Alpha Side).  Engine 92 was the first apparatus on-scene with a crew of 5, they split into 2 crews.  92-A's crew stretched an 1-3/4" to the front door while F-92's crew set up ventilation for a positive pressure attack.  Smoke conditions in the structure were heavy, as the door between the house and garage was left open.  After a quick knock down the fire was marked under control 10 minutes after arrival.  Salvage and Overhaul operations were initiated and units cleared shortly after.  The occupant in the home at the time was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation.  No other injuries were reported and units cleared the scene.  Thanks to Northeast FD and St. Joe Twp FD for the mutual aid response.  (photos by Roger Gump and Chief Jim Berger STJFD)