Working Fire June 12, 2026

Address: 836 Candia Road, Unit #7

Dispatch: 10:01 Hours

Under Control: 10:39 Hours

Resources: Engines 9,7,11, 5 (RIC), 7 (RIC), Trucks 7 and 1, Rescue 1 Car 1, K1, Squad 1,
O1, O3, O4, ALS 3, PIC 1, EM1, K1, K5, Engine 8

Description of Incident: Engine 9 responded to the dispatched location for a report of smoke
coming from the building. Upon arrival E9 confirmed smoke showing from a 1 story non-
combustible garage unit in a large 1 story commercial building. Engine 9 stretched a line and
received reports that all occupants were out of the building. Assistant Chief Guay(O4), arrived
and took command. Engine 9 was assigned division 1 and a working fire assignment was
requested by command. Car 1 arrived on scene and took over as Operations. EMS 1 arrived
and took EMS Operations. Fire was knocked down near the electrical panel at the rear of the
unit. Engine 3 advanced a second back up line and Engine 11 advanced a line to the rear unit.
Primary and secondary searches of the fire unit and adjacent units were clear. Crews checked
for extension and overhauled as needed. Moderate fire and smoke damage was noted. Air
monitoring was conducted by Rescue 1 showing high levels of carbon monoxide. Trucks 7 and
1 spent a significant period of time trying to ventilate the units to facilitate a safe investigation.
Command of the scene was turned over to the Fire Marshal(K1) and his team. All other units
cleared. The fire is under investigation at this time.

Civilian Injuries: None

Emergency Service Injuries: 2 (heat exhaustion)

Special Circumstances: High heat and humidity, limited ventilation options

Incident Commander: AC Josh Guay

Operations: BC Steve Desruisseaux

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