20220329 - City of Mount Juliet - House Fire
212 Bass Dr - At about 5:45PM, City of Mount Juliet Police and Firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire with heavy smoke, and flames visible.
The first arriving units were Chief Jamie Luffman [Chief-101] and QRV-3 (Quick Response Vehicle). Chief Luffman reported smoke showing and began his 360º scene survey. He also advised dispatchers to initiate the department's 'Working Fire Protocol'.
The next arriving apparatus was Squad-103 (C Shift) under the command of Lieutenant Drew Noland [1130]. One 1.75 inch handline was stretched to the front door and an aggressive interior attack was initiated.
Additional responding units included Engine-104, QRV-1, Ladder-111, Captain Mike Leal [1103], Deputy Chief Joey Edwards [Chief-102], Wilson County EMA Medic-4, Rehab-23 and Middle Tennessee Electric. An additional engine was from Wilson County EMA was requested to the scene to function as R.I.T. (Rapid Intervention Team).
Engine-104 was second due and its initial orders included assisting in establishing a water supply line to a nearby hydrant, and deploying a second 1.75 inch handline to the rear of the structure.
The apparent area of origin was a front bedroom on the A / B corner and the fire extended down the hallway and up into and throughout the attic void space. The rapid attack stopped the fire before it was able to self-ventilate through the roof. Although the structure was saved, there was smoke, fire, and water damage throughout.
None of the residents were home at the time of the fire, but two family dogs were rescued from the house by neighbors. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians, and the cause & origin is under investigation by the Fire Department of Mount Juliet.
Read MoreThe first arriving units were Chief Jamie Luffman [Chief-101] and QRV-3 (Quick Response Vehicle). Chief Luffman reported smoke showing and began his 360º scene survey. He also advised dispatchers to initiate the department's 'Working Fire Protocol'.
The next arriving apparatus was Squad-103 (C Shift) under the command of Lieutenant Drew Noland [1130]. One 1.75 inch handline was stretched to the front door and an aggressive interior attack was initiated.
Additional responding units included Engine-104, QRV-1, Ladder-111, Captain Mike Leal [1103], Deputy Chief Joey Edwards [Chief-102], Wilson County EMA Medic-4, Rehab-23 and Middle Tennessee Electric. An additional engine was from Wilson County EMA was requested to the scene to function as R.I.T. (Rapid Intervention Team).
Engine-104 was second due and its initial orders included assisting in establishing a water supply line to a nearby hydrant, and deploying a second 1.75 inch handline to the rear of the structure.
The apparent area of origin was a front bedroom on the A / B corner and the fire extended down the hallway and up into and throughout the attic void space. The rapid attack stopped the fire before it was able to self-ventilate through the roof. Although the structure was saved, there was smoke, fire, and water damage throughout.
None of the residents were home at the time of the fire, but two family dogs were rescued from the house by neighbors. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians, and the cause & origin is under investigation by the Fire Department of Mount Juliet.
