At 2:48PM KVFD was dispatched to a report of an odor of natural gas, or gas leak outside in the 200 block of Grant Street, Parkesburg Borough. Ambulance 8, Ladder 8, and Squad 8-2 responded.
Ass't Chief Cazillo assumed command and assigned FF O'Connell and FF Barrett to investigate. Investigation revealed a leak on a bad valve on a gas meter set for repair with with light emissions. PECO Energy was notified, and all units returned to service at 3:05PM.
Units:
Ambulance 8, Ladder 8 and Squad 8-2.
Jr. FF Mango after bringing some equipment to the team investigating the gas leak.
FF Barrett (L) with FF O'Connell (R).
FF Barrett (L) with FF O'Connell (R).
From (L to R): Capt. Gathercole, a past active member, FF Reynolds, and Jr. FF Mango, with Ass't Chief Cazillo in the passenger seat running command.