Van Wert Co. Chapter » Willshire http://www.vanwertredcross.org of the American Red Cross Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:24:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 House Fire on December 9, 2009 http://www.vanwertredcross.org/2010/01/house-fire-on-december-9-2009/ http://www.vanwertredcross.org/2010/01/house-fire-on-december-9-2009/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:17:37 +0000 admin http://www.vanwertredcross.org/?p=673 The Disaster Action Team was called out to a house fire in Willshire at about 4:30 AM on December 9, 2009. 3 members of the team responded, arriving at the fire scene at about 5:15 AM.

There were trucks and firefighters from 4 fire departments on the scene, including Willshire, Wren, Rockford, and Chatt. They managed to prevent the total loss of the home, but it was badly damaged by the fire and water.

The DAT members provided services to the home owners, as well as hot coffee, hot chocolate, Gatorade, and water to the firefighters. They were also able to pass out doughnuts donated by the Van Wert Walmart and breakfast sandwiches provided by the Van Wert McDonalds. After the fire was out, the team made it back to the garage by about 9:00 AM that morning.
Where the ERV was parked when first arriving at the fire. Firefighters attempting to get at the fire in the attic. Putting water on the attic fire after cutting through the roof. When the wind blew right, it was made seeing and breathing hard. When the fire was under control, the ERV was allowed to park closer to the scene. With things under control, the firefighters are discussing what next. With the sun rising, hoses and gear are getting packed up to return home. A firefighter getting one last hot drink from the ERV before going back to the station.

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