Greenwood Village Chimney Fire

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South Metro Chimney Fire

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At 08:16 on December 16th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a house fire at 3700 Willamette Lane in Greenwood Village. Upon arrival Medic 37 reported heavy smoke pushing out of an outdoor chimney, surrounding attic and roof space adjacent to the home. Engine 38 positioned on the road and advanced 500 feet of 2.5” hose for a horizontal standpipe and wyed it down for 1.75” attack lines. Battalion Chief 3 assumed command on the Charlie side, assisted by District Chief 1 and assigned Battalion 2 as the Alpha Division Supervisor. Safety 34 was assigned as the Incident Safety Officer and Engine 15 established a water supply. A weight restricted bridge at the Highline Canal prevented access for a Tower and Firefighters had to carry ground ladders nearly a quarter mile uphill to the fire. Firefighters worked from above and below to successfully prevent the fire from spreading into the home, but extensive and very difficult overhaul was needed on the chimney. 2 additional Engines and Rescue 34 were requested over the 1st Alarm for additional personnel and specialized cutting tools.  Crews remained on scene for 5 hours removing heavy stones piece by piece and exposing the smoldering wood until the fire was full extinguished.  

Units on Scene: Battalion 3, Battalion 2, District 1, Safety 34, Medic 37, Engine 38, Tower 32, Medic 32, Engine 15, Engine 14, Ladder 12, Bureau 23, Bureau 34, PIO10 & OEM1

Special Call: Engine 11, Engine 31 & Rescue 34

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