98 Bedroom fire

At 1426 Thursday MCFD, with mutual aid from Liverpool FD, was activated for a possible structure fire at the Westminster Apartment Complex. Reports from the scene reported smoke showing.  Battalion Chief Jim Wisnowski arrived on the scene and reported a possible working bedroom fire.  Light smoke and no flames were visible on arrival. 

MCFD Engine 21 (FF Greg Shaffer) secured a water source and advanced the attack line to the front door.  Liverpool E2 provided ventilation and  MCFD Engine 31 (Lt. Stevens) checked on exposures.  North Syracuse Car 2 (John Linnertz) was assigned Operations and Liverpool Car 1 (Steve Smith) provided assistance at the scene. Limited manpower initiated a coverage move up and a Signal 98 (minor fire) all hands working . A quick knockdown prevented a second alarm response.

Onondaga County Sheriffs and the County Fire Investigators interviewed a juvenile living at the residence who possibly started the fire playing with a lighter. 

Relatives provided living arrangement for the family. NAVAC ambulance provided medical assessments at the scene.