Monday afternoon at 15:32 hours, Adams County Box 1-4 was struck for the mobile home fire on Heth Street in Lincoln Estates, west of Gettysburg Pa. Engine 1-2 of the Gettysburg Fire Dept. arrived with fire showing and exposures (sheds) in close proximity.  E1-2’s crew stretched a 2 1/2 for fire attack.

Engine 5-1 of the Arendtsville Volunteer Fire Dept stretched a 1 ¾ line backing up Engine 1-2’s crew. Ambulance 2A of the Fairfield Fire Company assisted the occupant who was self-rescued from the house fire. Crews had the fire knocked down in 15 minutes. The balance of the manpower assisted with an extensive overhaul.

Things got a bit “dicey” when firefighters were briefly trapped inside with no ability to advance the hose line, due to a door being closed. As you can see, firefighters got out rapidily and by their actions, it indicates things were HOT. Chief 4 (Bowling) of the Cashtown Fire Company had command.

Photography by Chris Eiker of 911 Photography.

Photography by Chris Eiker of 911 Photography.

Photography by Chris Eiker of 911 Photography.

Photography by Chris Eiker of 911 Photography.

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