January 2, 2007: The Quaker Hill, Cohanzie and Oswegatchie were dispatched to a house fire at the corners of Rt. 32 and Fitzgerald Rd in Quaker Hill. Enroute Station W reported receiving multiple calls and confirmation of fire as well as the possibility of an elderly person still in the home. Upon arrival a heavy smoke condition was observed and fire in the C, D side of the home. First in companies stretched multilple handlines and began primary searches while ventilation operations were being established. Primary searches proved negative and the occupant had escaped successfully. The main body of fire was knocked down in approx. 25 minutes.

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