Busy Week for Local Fire Departments

Its been a busy week for the local fire service. An apartment fire in West Oneonta, and a structure fire in the city proper. With the apartment fire, Oneonta Fire and West Oneonta providing mutual aid. An engine from the Otego Fire Department responded to the scene for assistance. Laurens Fire/EMS provided coverage at the Oneonta station and handled several calls while on standby. The structure fire was attended by the Oneonta Fire Department, off duty members responding. An engine from West Oneonta and FAST teams from Worcester and Franklin Fire Departments also responded to the scene. Otego Fire and Laurens EMS provided standby coverage. The causes of both fires are currently under investigation by the department’s cause and origin team.

(otsegocountyfirewire FB page)