House Fire on Bedford Avenue Quickly Extinguished
 
By Ex-Chief Brian Bennett
May 9, 2016
 

Districts 9 and 11 were dispatched to Bedford Avenue on a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, Chief Geary reported a working fire with heavy smoke coming from the structure and requested a full first alarm. First due Engine 9-2 stretched an 1 3/4" handline through the front door and quickly extinguished the fire while Ladder 11-2-1 went to the roof. No injuries were reported.

 
Units: 9-2, 9-6, 9-3-1, 9-3-2, 11-2-1, 9-3-3
 
Mutual Aid: Rescue 8, 12-2-1, 5-4, 7-2, Metuchen FD