| On February 19 at 1501 hours, Cherryhill Township firefighters were dispatched along with mutual aid from Clymer, Pine Township, Commodore and Citizens Ambulance Service for a possible structure fire at Spiritlife Recovery Center.
Fire Chief Jody Rainey responded direct as command. Chief Rainey arrived on scene reporting nothing showing and residents evacuation completed with residents sheltering at the Spiritlife Recreation Center. Spiritlife staff reported during evacuation smoke was present on Division 2 A/B corner.
Engine 243 responded with a crew of 4, with First Assistant Fire Chief John Rainey as officer. Engine 243 was ordered to take a thermal imaging camera (TIC) to Division 2 A/B corner where staff was reporting smoke. Clymer Ladder 159 arrived on scene and under Clymer Assistant Chief Brent Gromley, was ordered to Sub Division 1 to begin checking utility rooms and kitchen areas with a TIC. Engine 241 arrived on scene and under Captain Vinny Mutz was ordered to take a TIC to Division 1 and check resident rooms and utility rooms on Division 1.
All other responding units ordered to stage at JJ Kennedy Concrete and 4C's Ice Cream stand.
Ladder 159 reported all clear on Sub Division 1 and Engine 241 reported same on Division 1. 243 reported they found the source of the smoke was a malfunctioning toaster in the residence lounge on Division 2. The toaster was removed, building was naturally ventilated with opening of windows. Staff was notified all residents could return to the resident quarters. All units returned to stations. |
