Company 2 (New Martinsville) was alerted Tuesday Evening for a Dryer Fire reported to be extinguished by home owner.  Upon arrival, members of company 2 found smoke showing from a single family dwelling.  Command notified Wetzel County 911 for a "working" Structure Fire Dispatch bringing Co. 4 to standby status.  Shortly after being placed on standby Company 4 was alerted for a response to assist Company 2.  Engine 5 and Squad 4 responded with 8 units and arrived to assist manpower on scene with the "mop up" phase of the incident.  Units operated for approximately 30 minutes before returning in service.

On Scene:

Co. 2 - Engine 202, Engine 207, Engine 209

Co. 4 - Engine 5, Squad 4 (8 Units) Station 4 (4 Units)

EMS - Medic 21, Medic 31

Photo Courtesy of the Wetzel Chronicle