Squad 43 First Due to a Tractor Trailer Fire I-476 N/B

Yesterday afternoon at 15:32 hours, the Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 (Montco 43) was dispatched to mile marker 16.3 N/B on Route 476 for a reported vehicle fire. Initial reports indicated smoke visible from the cab of a tractor trailer.

Squad 43 quickly made the response as they were just clearing a separate accident on the Southbound side of the Blue Route. Squad 43 arrived as the first due engine company and reported the cab of a tractor trailer well involved. The crew immediately went to work placing the front bumper 1¾" line in service to quickly knock down all visible fire.

Chief 43 placed the fire under control within 10 minutes and crews continued to overhaul and wet down the cab to ensure extinguishment. The scene was turned over to the PA State Police and station 43 was available just after 16:00 hours.