Date: 6/29/12
Dispatch Time: 15:09
Location: 4286 Dick Woods Rd.
Call Type: Residential Structure Fire
Fire Units: E121, E41, E82, E61, E111, TO121, TO88, BC10, FM11
Rescue Units: M121

At 1800 E121 was dispatched for the alarm activation at the Bright Beginnings Preschool in Forest Lakes.  After arrival on scene, E121 reported smoke within the structure, and a commercial structure fire alarm box was stuck.  Units were able to locate the source of the fire within the ceiling and quickly extinguished it.  Extensive ventilation and overhaul operations were conducted to ensure there was no further spread of the fire.

Fortunately the few people and class pets within the stucture were able to make it out safely.

Please see the following link for more information from the local news station: http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Albemarle_County_Preschool_Closed__160827125.html

E41's crew manning the backup line at the entrance to the preschool

E41's crew headed to conduct overhal to search for fire extension in the ceiling and walls

Made the local news!