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Working Trailer Fire in Ridge
By Lieutenant Scot Best
April 30, 2009
Just before 1800 on April 29, Ridge VRS was dispatched to a working house fire on Hatties Lane in Ridge. Ambulance 499 responded within minutes of the call.
Engines from Ridge VFD quickly knocked the fire. The initial search of the residence found no one home. However, the family dog was later found hiding in a closet and sadly, perished from smoke inhalation. Additional Engines from NASEA (NDWFD) and Bay District VFD responded and assisted in overhaul.
The crew from Ambulance 499 provided rehab for the firefighters.
The Fire Marshal's investigation determined the fire to be accidental, resulting from an electrical malfunction within the breaker box.
There were no injuries reported. The local chapter of the American Red Cross was called in to assist the family.
Photos courtesy of John Douglass and Mary Franklin.
Units:
A499
Mutual Aid:
E44, E43, E42, Tanker4, Command 4, E141, E33, E91
Firefighters knocked the fire quickly.
A499 and E42 on the scene.
RVFD Safety Officer Raley in rehab with Lt49B Best and RVRS Member Ridgell.
Chief 49 Gatton and RVRS President Raley getting vitals from FF Wathen.
Capt49 Keister rechecking vitals on FF Wathen.
Lt49B Best getting vitals on FF Morris.
Trailer on fire. Photo by Mary Franklin.
Flames becoming more visible. Photo by Mary Franklin.
Fire envelops the trailer. Photo by Mary Franklin.
