Sparrowbush fire quickly contained, but nine residents and two pets displaced
Photo by Sharon E. SiegelSparrowbush Engine Company responded within minutes, as did mutual aid companies, and quickly contained a single family fire that left nine people, two pets displaced.
Photo by Sharon E. SiegelSparrowbush Engine Company, Sparrowbush, NY
Photo by Sharon E. SiegelMilford Fire Department, Milford, PA
Photo by Sharon E. SiegelSparrowbush Engine Company, Sparrowbush, NY
Photo by Sharon E. SiegelSparrowbush Engine Company Chief Carl Van Horn operates at command during a second-alarm residential fire in Sparrowbush.
Photo by Sharon E. SiegelSECO 1st Assistant Chief Michael Reiser was first on scene and assisted in the safe rescue of a canine.
Photo by Sharon E. Siegel
Photo by Sharon E. Siegel
SPARROWBUSH, NY – Just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, a residential, single-family house was reported to be on fire at 6 Darraugh Lane, Sparrowbush. It was initially reported that a toddler bed was on fire, with possibly a canine and one person trapped. It was later confirmed that a canine was still in the house, but all residents had exited safely.
Sparrowbush Engine Company 1st Assistant Chief Michael Reiser, who was first on scene, arrived within minutes of dispatch. SECO Chief Carol Van Horn reported that upon arrival, Reiser encountered heavy smoke in the front of the building and placed a Second Alarm call for help. SECO’s tanker, firefighters, and additional apparatus arrived on scene within minutes, as well, followed by quick responses of mutual aid units.
“With it being the first weekend of rifle season for deer hunting, we wanted to be sure we had enough water and manpower for fire conditions,” Van Horn said of the Second Alarm response. “Our tanker carries 7,000 gallons of water. It turned out that we only used 2500 gallons due to everyone’s response and quick work.”
Upon arrival, it was noted that a resident of the house had re-entered the building to find his dog, but had not been successful. Upon arrival of a tanker minutes after his own arrival on scene, Reiser made a sweep of the residence. He also was unable to locate the missing dog at first. However, as he exited the front door, the dog approached the doorway and was able to be handed over to his owner.
“It was a really good stop due to a fast response, hard work, dedication in training, and honestly bravery,” Van Horn said.
Departments and units on scene included SECO, Port Jervis, Huguenot, Matamoras, Westfall, Milford, Lumberland, and Forestburgh, along with Deerpark Police Department, and Port Jervis Ambulance Corp.
The Red Cross was called to assist the nine displaced individuals – five adults and four children -- and two pets, which were the dog and a rabbit. No injuries were reported, and the cause was not immediately available.
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