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ORANGE, NJ - A fire in 2½ story wood frame private dwelling required a second alarm assignment to bring the incident under control. At approximately 04:30 hours on June 5th, 2007 a Signal 11 (Working Fire) was transmitted by fire units operating at 282 Park Avenue in Orange. Approximately 15 minutes after transmitting the working fire signal, command reported that they had a well involved building, multiple lines were stretched and operating, and that due to the fire conditions they were switching to a defensive strategy. An additional engine company was also requested to the scene at that time.

At approximately 05:00 hours a second alarm was struck, bringing additional firefighters from East Orange and West Orange to the scene. The fire had come through the roof of the building and two ladder pipes were put into operation. Multiple 2½” and 1¾” attack line were also operating on the “C” and “D” sides of the fire. After about 45 minutes of exterior operations, the bulk of the fire was knocked down and the units on scene were preparing to switch to interior operations for final extinguishment and overhaul. Additional companies from other Essex County departments provided mutual aid to cover empty stations.