On January 7tth just before 7a.m. Engine 1 was dispatched, along with other mutual aid companies to the 1200 block of Dauphin Pl. in eastern Exeter Township to assist with a working structure fire with entrapment. First arriving units found a well involved home and struck a second alarm for more manpower. Several lines were used to extinguish the fire while other crews were opening up. Units began to be released shortly after 8a.m. Unfortunately the resident was found deceased inside the home. The cause of this fire remains under investigation by Exeter Twp. Police and the PA State Police Fire Marshal.
As Engine 1 was arriving at Dauphin Pl. remaining Mt. Penn units, along with additional mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Farming Ridge Blvd. for a vehicle fire. First arriving Rescue 1 found a well involved engine compartment fire that was extinguished with one line. Fortunately there was no extension to the home and units were able to clear just before 8a.m.
