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On Friday May 2nd, 2008 at
around 20:30 Communications dispatched Rush Fire and a Tanker from
United along with Montrose EMS for the report of a structure fire on 705
in the village of Rush. Rush 13 (Brock Small) quickly special called for
the tower out of United while responding to the scene. United Tower and
Tanker responded with a total of 8 with additional to the scene. Rush 13
arrived to find a 1 1/2 story Residential Building with a working fire.
Rush Engine 1 took the hydrant and Rush Engine 7 took the "A" side
deploying an 1 1/2" attack line to division 2. United Tanker arrived and
was placed in staging due to the hydrant being used. The Tower arrived
and was requested to ground ladder the building and open the roof for
ventilation. The Crew went to work opining two holes in the roof per
commands request. Command also special called for United Rescue for air
shortly into the incident. Crews put the fire under control quickly and
remained on scene for extensive overhaul. Crews operated for just over 3
hours before returning to service. there were no injuries reported and
the structure sustained major damage.
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