At 23:34 hrs (11:34 pm), Station 5 was dispatched to southbound Rt. 202 north of Rt. 29 for an accident. Supplemental information stated that the wreck involved a tractor trailer vs a sedan, with a fuel leak in progress.

Firefighter/Photographer Mike Schon was first to arrive on scene along with the Pennsylvania State Police and confirmed the report of tractor trailer blocking the Southbound lanes of 202 with an active leak in progress with approximately 40 gallons of fuel already on the roadway. Due to a manpower shortage and Station 2 (Berwyn) being available after returning from another call, Capt. 5 (J. Temple) requested an engine from St. 2 to assist with the incident. The crews from Rescue 5 and Engine 2-3 secured hazards and established a dam to help contain the spread of the leaking fuel, while applying absorbent pads and oil dry to mitigate fuel already on the ground. Due to the volume of material, Squad 5 with Containment 5 responded to assist with additional supply.

All units were taken up and available by 00:52 hrs (12:52 am) and the incident was turned over to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation and the Pennsylvania State Police.

Story and Photos by Mike Schon

Apparatus:

• St. 2: Engine 2-3
• St. 5: Rescue 5, Squad 5, Containment 5, Ambulance 5-1, Traffic 5