Kissimmee Fire Department's quick response saves commercial structure

The Kissimmee Fire Department’s quick response saved a tire shop on Thursday.

At 11:09 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to Speedy Tires at 211 E. Vine St. after receiving reports of visible flames and smoke from the location.

Within minutes, the first set of crews arrived on-scene and found a large collection of tires and a shed close to the rear of the structure on fire.
Given the nature of the fire and the quick thinking by responding units, the department’s foam truck, which is equipped with specialized firefighting foam, was assigned to the call to help crews better defend the nearby storefront, according to a city press release.
 
“Today, we saw a textbook response by city crews who worked hard and fast to contain a fire that posed a threat to this small, locally owned business, and I am proud of the hard work demonstrated on-scene,” said Fire Chief Jim Walls.
 
The cause of the fire has not been determined and is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.
 
For more information about the city of Kissimmee Fire Department, visit, www.kissimmee.org.