Chimney Fire on Topsmelt Ct.

October 22, 1909 hours
reported by Firefighter Tim Ramsey

Engine Companies 12 & 3 were alerted for the chimney fire in the 5200 block of Topsmelt Court. RE-123 arrived on scene with nothing showing, and advanced a 1 3/4" line to residence. RE-123's crew found the chimney on fire with no extension to the residence. Lt. 12 (Tunney) established the Topsmelt Command, and asked for E-33 to pick up RE-123's supply line while staging all other units. Command then asked for the first due truck (Truck 1) to proceed to side "A". Truck 1 had roof operations, and investigated the chimney finding no extension. Command held the scene with Companies 12 & 1, releasing E-33 and the rest of the units in staging. All material were removed from the chimney, and taken outside. RE-123's crew checked the attic area with a thermal imager, and found no extension. RE-123 ventilated house due to light smoke conditions in residence. Command was terminated while units picked up, and returned to service. Units operated on scene for less than an hour.

Waldorf Units: RE-123, E-33, Amb-128, & U-12.

Mutual Aid: Truck 1