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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:35 am
  • Address:
    426 Evans St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 1 reported a 2 story stand alone dwelling with a vehicle and heavy fire on the exterior, Battalion 1 placed all hands in service the fire was brought under control quickly with no injuries.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:40 pm
  • Address:
    327 Maypole Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

UD-11 reported fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R. Engine 36-2 went in service with a hand line to knock the fire quickly.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:35 pm
  • Address:
    Rhawn and State Sts
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-13 had heavy fire on the second floor of a two story vacant building, 125x125. Used 2&2 on the box.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:25 pm
  • Address:
    5313 Race St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-11 had fire on the second floor of a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 4:35 pm
  • Address:
    1550 N. 4th St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 reported fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R, used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 2:45 pm
  • Address:
    Rt. 30 and Colby Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene of a one vehicle crash with one victim trapped. Crews went in service with tools to pop a door. Two victims transported to the hospital.

Photos By: Rich Moulder
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:57 pm
  • Address:
    314 Laurel Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Stations 17-3, 16-1 and Engine 10 were dispatched for a dwelling fire. Command reported a 2 story twin with smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Squad 16 secured a water supply and placed a 1 3/4" hand line in operation. Command reported heavy fire on the 2nd floor striking the all hands box. Ladder 2 from Camden was added above the all hands. No injuries were reported. 1 dog perished from the fire.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:45 pm
  • Address:
    2300 Blk Wharton St
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Engine 24 arrived with 1 car on its side with a female trapped and requested all companies to go into service. B/C 1 reported ladder 19 was in service extricating the female and to have Rescue 1 proceed in. The female was removed from the car and transported to HUP as a Trauma Alert. Companies made themselves available.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff Photographer
(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 2:00 pm
  • Address:
    4745 Worth St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-10 reported fire showing from a two story M/O/R auto body shop, 50x75, placed 2&2 in service. Command reported several vehicles and contents on fire in the building. Used all hands.

(Camden, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Camden

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 9:07 am
  • Address:
    1007 S. 6th St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Battalion 2 (Glassman) reported a two story E/O/R heavy fire 2nd floor, placed all hands in service. Tower Ladder 3 and numerous hand lines brought the fire under control. One occupant transported minor injury to Cooper.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5:20 am
  • Address:
    10th and Fair Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with a two story S/F/D, 40x60, fully involved. All companies in service with an exterior operations. Reported people trapped. All searches were negative.

Photos By: Rich Moulder
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 6:55 pm
  • Address:
    2450 Larkin Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-55 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a dwelling. Command requested the second alarm struck, had heavy fire showing through out the dwelling. Evacuation tones sounded, crews went in service with exterior attack.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:15 pm
  • Address:
    900 Stephen Avenue
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Deputy 11 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing on side "D" of a single story single family dwelling. Deputy 11 established command. Chief 11 on scene and took interior command. Ladder 11 on scene went to interior attack with 1 3/4" hand line. Engine 12 covered the plug with Engine 11 going to the roof for ventilation. Engine 11-1 to interior with assistance from Engine 50, Ladder 14 and Rescue 10. Also on scene was Rescue 8 as RIT,Rescue 51 for Air and Medic 143 for EMS.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 11:22 am
  • Address:
    6 Hydrangea Rd
  • Box:
    8
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Original assignment was for E-8 response for a AFA. 44pd arrived had an active alarm with smoke showing. Assignment upgraded by Bucks 911 to a working fire which added E-77-E-7-E-13 and Lad-31. Eng-8 crew arrived found a two story S/F/D with heavy smoke showing. E-8 Crew went in service with a hand line and found Heavy fire in the kitchen area. Middletown Twp FMO is conducting the investigation.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:00 am
  • Address:
    Haddonfield Road and Orchard Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C 1104 (Palumbo) BLS 1177, 1176, Medic 45 and EMS Chief 1170 (Ritzinger) Dispatched for a 3 car MVC with Entrapment, 1104 arrived and advised he had a 3 car MVC with 1 person trapped, advised the Rescue to go in service upon arrival.1191 pulled a line and stood by while crews extricated the trapped victim.1176 and 1177 each transported 1 each to trauma

(Montgomery, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Abington Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:48 am
  • Address:
    1722 Arnold St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-500 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of a S/F/D. Squirt-100 arrived and went in service with hand lines. Command reported heavy fire conditions, requested the building evacuated. Went in service with exterior attack.

Photos By: Matt Hauser/ Rich Drennen WGFC Photographer
(Burlington, NJ)

Building Fire - Maple Shade

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, March 7, 2010, 6:40 am
  • Address:
    2798 Rt 73 Motel 6
  • Box:
    101
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command used all hands for heavy fire from a 2 story motel complex, the fire was brought under control with no inuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, March 6, 2010, 6:00 pm
  • Address:
    510 Northfield Road
  • Box:
    225
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Tower 2 arrived first to check on a fire alarm at large 2 story SFD and had smoke showing from Side C. First Alarm then struck. Crews forced entry and found a fire in a clothes dryer that had extended into cabinetry. One dog passed as a result of smoke inhalation. Thanks to the Brazunas's for help with the information.

Photos By: Dannon Voight ©
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 4, 2010, 10:20 pm
  • Address:
    7241 Grays Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Ladder 4 arrived to find smoke showing first and second floors from a three story single, placed 1&1 in service. B7 arrived and placed 2&2 in service with fire on the first and second floors. All searches were negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:55 pm
  • Address:
    West Chester Pike and Northwood Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Delaware County company 41 had a vehicle fire up against a building. Fire crews made quick work of the small suv fire and there was no extension to the inside the building.

(Gloucester, NJ)

MVC - Westville

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 11:55 am
  • Address:
    I/A/O Spruce Ave & Boundary Lane
  • Box:
    73
  • Submitter:
    PFN Staff
Details:

At 1130hrs Companies were dispatched to area of Boundary Lane and Spruce Ave for a car reported in the water, with an occupant trapped. Upon the arrival of the BLS Unit 739, 739 reported a single vehicle accident with one pt still in the vehicle in the water, Rescue 628(Verga) was added to the assignment for the cold water suits. The patient was assisted to ground with help of the BLS Unit and a bystander, the patient was uninjured and refused treatment.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 6:52 am
  • Address:
    400 Blk of Walnut St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Quint-69 arrived on scene with heavy smoke and fire showing from a two story E/O/R, with reported people trapped. Command requested the second alarm. Crews placed hand lines in service to knock the heavy fire through out the dwelling. All searches were negative.

Photos By: Tom Kelly III
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 7:20 pm
  • Address:
    2713 W. Albert St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 reported fire in a two story E/O/R, 16x35, placed 2&2 in service.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 4:30 pm
  • Address:
    4729 Tampa St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C 10 has fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 3:00 pm
  • Address:
    Jamestown Square Apts.
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Blenheim Quint 83 was first in with a engine compartment of a car on fire. Eng.822 also responding and assisted.

Photos By: David Gray