Keene Firefighters Contain Electrical Fire in Tanker District

Photo by Professional Firefighters of Keene IAFF Local 3265
KEENE, NH — November 14 — A verified electrical fire inside a single-family home in the tanker district prompted professional firefighters from Keene IAFF Local 3265 to react on Box 9022-1. When crews discovered that the fire was spreading through a wall, they extended two handlines to swiftly put out the flames and look for any more spread. There were no occupants in danger, according to searches. A Code 100 recall of available off-duty personnel was necessary to maintain coverage in the city because all responding units were committed to the incident. During the procedure, another medical emergency was handled by Cheshire County EMS. The event made clear how crucial it is to have enough personnel and to mobilize quickly in order to minimize fire damage and preserve service across Keene.