Ranger Times

The morning of June 22nd at 6:19, Ranger Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Alice St. While en-route, responding units were advised that there was an occupant trapped by the flames in a camper trailer that was next to the structure. Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved. First arriving units made a defensive attack on the fire in an attempt to rescue the occupant. Batting smoke, extreme heat and impinging flames, firefighters were able approach the camper and rescue the occupant. Units had to use fog pattern from the fire hose and one firefighter wrapping his body around the occupant to protect the her from the flames and heat. Five dogs were also saved from the fire.