Meredith companies were called into Sandwich to assist at a third alarm structure fire. Sandwich companies were alerted at 18:22 hours of a building fire at 251 Squam Lake Road. At 18:25, the Sandwich Fire Chief (20C1) responding to the scene reported heavy smoke in the area and requested a first alarm.14 Engine 1 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment. 20C1 arrived on scene at 18:26 and reported a 40' x 50' 2 and one half story home well involved and requested a second alarm. This request added 14 Engine 4 to the response from Meredith. Meredith personnel assisted with fire attack and water supply. 20C1 called for a third alarm at 18:51 for additional manpower to the scene due to hot and humid weather conditions. All Meredith companies were in service at 22:17.

Meredith Companies on scene: 14 Engine 1, 14 Engine 4, 14C1