Brockton, MA 2nd Alarm Crescent St

Box 5523 was transmitted for a house fire on the Eastside of the city. Engine 4, Squad A, Engine 7 and Ladder 4 responded under Command of DC Joe Marchetti. Ladder 4 arrived and had fire and smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story dwelling. Two lines were stretched to the 2nd floor but the fire was already into the attic. A working fire was struck with Engine 2 as RIT and Ladder 1 due. A 2nd alarm was quickly ordered as fire broke thru the roof and all members were withdrawn. Engine 3 was assigned on the 2nd and supplied Ladder 4 ladder pipe. Engine 5 was special called to help with water supply. The fire was knocked down in about and hour. East Bridgewater Engine and Brockton ladder 2 covered Station 1 with Avon Engine at Station 3 and a Whitman Engine covering at Station 2.