PRESS RELEASE FROM GOSHEN FIRE DEPARTMENT:
On Thursday, January 11, 2024 .. just before 9pm .. the Goshen Fire Department was dispatched for a reported house fire at #5 Middle Street in the Village of Goshen. Upon arrival, first arriving companies reported heavy fire throughout the single-family balloon-frame residence. Several hoselines were stretched, and searches were conducted to verify that all occupants had escaped safely. About 22 minutes into operations, the bulk of the fire was knocked down on the first floor, and companies were advancing to the second floor via the interior stairs, when the interior stairs and the safety ladder placed over them collapsed into the basement. Two Goshen firefighters fell into the basement during the collapse, and a third firefighter was trapped on the second floor at the top of the stairs. A mayday was transmitted, adding a 3rd alarm, and FAST teams were deployed to assist. The firefighter at the top of the stairs was able to evacuate via a ground ladder placed to a second-floor window. One firefighter who had partially fallen into the basement was removed by companies operating inside and the FAST resources, including members of the Washingtonville Fire Department and Wawayanda Fire Company - Slate Hill Fire Department. The other firefighter, who had completely fallen into the basement, was removed via the interior basement stairs with assistance from other Goshen and mutual aid firefighters. Once all members were removed, the building was evacuated to take accountability and reassess the structure, after which interior operations resumed and the fire was extinguished. The 3 involved firefighters were treated at the scene by Goshen Ems and others. No other injuries were reported by service personnel or civilians. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Village of Goshen Police Department and the Orange County Fire Services Fire Investigation Unit.
The Goshen Fire Department extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our mutual aid partners for their assistance, and in particular the Firefighter Assist and Search Teams who responded quickly and professionally to assist our members.
-Peter Easop, Sr.
Chief of Department
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