On Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 1313 hours, a call came in for an outside fire at 16601 St. Jeromes Neck Road. The following units were dispatched- Engine 141, Tanker 4 (Keith Raley and Firefighter Jeff Gerek), Brush 4 (Safety Officer Francis Raley, Allen Raley, Josh Wise, and Karen Raley. SMECO was also dispatched. Upon arrival, the power lines had caused a tree to catch fire and burn some of the surrounding area. Possible cause of the fire was a deceased squirrel. Pictures courtesy of the homeowners Dennis and Jane McAuliffe.
Safety Officer Francis Raley and homeowner
Jane McAuliffe.
Firefighter Karen Raley and Firefighter Allen Raley