FD Rant News 2016 Issue 3 Volume 5 | Page 15

Valentine’s Day Fire Story and Photos by Andrew Carpenter On February 14th, at approximately 1307 hours, the Albertson Fire Company was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Barry Park Court. Assistant Chief Joel Melamed [802] was first on scene and encountered smoke from the house. Shortly after transmitting the “Smoke Showing” signal, Chief Melamed transmitted a Signal 10. Engine 806 was first-due and hit the hydrant just past the fire building. In total, two lines were stretched and placed into operation to extinguish the fire. All fire operations were under the direction of Chief Jason Lasek [801]. FD Rant News - March 2016 ALBERTSON Click Here for More Photos Page 15