Two of Isle of Wight County's oldest frontline wagons still getting it done!
By Department Chief Jason Stallings
March 22, 2013
Crews from Station's 50, 30, 40, Chucktatuck Station 9,and 60 responded for the reported structure fire in the area of Fort Boykin Trl. at around 10:00 am Wednesday the 20th. Initial reports from dispatch were for smoke coming from a house on the property. E-50 went en-route with a crew within 2 minutes of dispatch along with E-52 clearing from an alarm activation elsewhere in the district. Upon arrival of E-50 with 501 (Chief Stallings) a single story private dwelling was found with heavy fire from side 'A' and venting from the roof. 503 (Asst Chief Savage) arrived to take command while E-50 entered the structure for an aggressive interior attack, with E-51 establishing water supply. Due to the lack of hydrants, additional tankers were used for water supply. The fire was quickly knocked down by crews and extensive overhaul was needed, crews cleared at 3:30 pm. VA State Police handled the investigation after the structure was found to be vacant.
