Lamar Structure Fire

Photo Courtesy of the Lamar Fire Department

At 07:50 on April 3rd, 2024, Prowers Communications dispatched the Lamar Fire Department and Lamar Ambulance Service responded to South 3rd Street for a shed fire. While responding, crews were advised that the fire had exposures on multiple sides of the building. Truck 1 was first due on scene and was placed in the alleyway. Truck 1 reported a fully involved shed on fire and requested Prowers Communications to send a second tone for a working structure fire. Truck 1 requested that Engine 6 lay supply line from a plug to Truck 1. Engine 6 crews were assigned to fire attack off Truck 1. The crews deployed 100 feet of 1.75” hose off Truck 1’s front bumper followed by 200 feet of 1.75” hose from a cross lay. Engine 5 and Med 3 arrived on scene and were placed as next out apparatus. The fire was contained at 08:05 and the crews began mop up. All crews cleared the scene and were returned to service at 09:30. Additional information provided by Lamar Fire Department.

Units on scene:

Lamar Fire Department: Engine 5, Engine 6, Truck 1, FRU 1, & FRU 2.

Lamar Ambulance Service: Med 3.

Other Agencies: Lamar Police Department.

Photo Courtesy of the Lamar Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Lamar Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Lamar Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Lamar Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of the Lamar Fire Department