Paterson NJ All Hands, 66 Plum St. 02-17-22

Shortly before 11:30 on February 17th 2022, Paterson NJ fire dispatch transmitted the box in the 1st battalion for a possible structure fire in the area of Washington St and Plum St. BC-1, E-6 and R-2 normally 1st due from their firehouse almost around the corner were tied up conducting a search with FD boats in the Passaic River for a missing person. E-3 arrived 1st due and reported a working fire in the abandoned 2 story frame at 66 Plum St. All hands went to work in an offensive attack with fire on the 2nd floor. Deputy 1 arrived and assumed command, after receiving reports of holes in the floors, a possible collapse and the fact that the building was badly dilapidated and with fire on the 2nd floor and in the attic, all companies were withdrawn and switched to a defensive attack. 2 exterior 2.5" hand lines and 1 ladder pipe were used to knock down the fire which was declared under control in about 90 minutes with no injuries reported.