Just before 3pm Station 62, Montgomery County Station 51 (Limerick), and MICU 84 (Goodwill) were called to the 2700 block of New Schuylkill Road for a building fire called in by Spring City Police. Spring City Police Officers evacuated the building. The working fire dispatch brought in Station 64 (Norco), Chester County Fire Marshal's Office, and PECO. Chief 62 arrived and had fire showing from the rear. Rescue 62 arrived and deployed two hand-lines to the rear and began to extinguish the fire from the outside. Engine 62-5 deployed a handline to the interior with crews from Station 51. Ladder 51 put their aerial to the roof and ventilated along with crews from Station 64. Additional manpower was requested from Station 63(Liberty Fire Company), Station 61 (Kimberton), and Station 68 (Valley Forge). Station 61 crews opened up the roof in the rear of the main fire building. Special Service 51and Rescue 98 (Royersford) were special called to the scene for their air cascades. Goodwill EMS provided rehab to crews operating on scene. The fire was placed under control in just under an hour. The incident is being investigated by the Chester County Fire Marshals Office. Crews operated for about three hours. Thank you to the crew of Ladder 69 (Twin Valley) who provided coverage to our run area while we operated on the scene.
