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Rapid Intervention Team Deployed to Solon Fire
March 09, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,

Photo by Homer Fire Department

Photo by Homer Fire Department

Photo by Homer Fire Department

Photo by Homer Fire Department

Photo by Homer Fire Department
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SOLON, NY - On March 9th, the Homer Fire Department responded as mutual aid to the McGraw Fire Department's request for a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for a reported structure fire at 4252 North Tower Road in Solon. Homer unit 541 responded as the RIT assignment, ensuring firefighter safety during suppression operations. In addition, unit 563 assisted with drafting and tanker filling operations, as well as fireground operations. All Homer units cleared the area and returned to duty around 2:06 a.m.