Central Disptach dropped the tones at 1807 hours for a reported car fire on Sullivan Drive in the vicinity of the Partridge Run Golf Course. Assistant Chiefs Erik Johnson and Bob Crowe arrived shortly to find a 1987 El Camino with heavy smoke coming from the passenger compartment which very quickly turned into heavy flames. Several extinguishers were discharged on the fire with no effect. Engine 7 was of service at 1812 and arrived on scene 3 minutes later. Two lines were stretched to extinguish the vehicle. Chief Johnson requested the response of Tanker 20 due to the distance form the nearest hydrant. Tanker 20 nurse fed Engine 7 for the additional water that was needed. The El Camino was a total loss. All units were back in service at 1855 hours.
Units:
Engine 7 (FF Mike Morgan), Tanker 20 (FF/EMT Steve DeSantis), Tower 1 (FF Robert Grandaw)
Mutual Aid:
Canton PD
Fully involved El Camino.
FF Shawn McGregor and FF/AEMT-CC Don Thompson attack the burning El Camino.
