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  • 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, 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.

  • 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.

(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.

  • 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:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 6:15 pm
  • Address:
    100 Collom St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 reported heavy fire on the second floor of a three story S/F/D, 18x55 placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 5:20 pm
  • Address:
    718 East 7th Ave.
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Ridley Twp. Companies had fire in the 2nd floor of a two story twin. Quick knock with 2 handlines and roof ventilation. 1 civilian smoke inhalation patient was reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 2:21 pm
  • Address:
    500 block of Marticville Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with heavy in a S/F/D, with reported entrapment. Due to a long tight driveway crews had trouble accessing the fireground.
One female victim was found DOA.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 12:05 pm
  • Address:
    46 Hidden Valley Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 65-9 arrived on scene with a working fire on the second floor of a two story S/F/D. Crew from Engine 65-2 placed hand lines in service Command requested the second alarm struck. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 7:30 am
  • Address:
    309 S Broad St Philadelphia International Records
  • Box:
    516
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout PFN Staff Philadelphia
Details:

Ladder 5 was dispatched for the alarm system and arrived to find a 3 story occupied building ,75 x100 with meduim smoke from the 3rd floor and people trapped, all companies were placed in service,Deputy 1 requested additional medic units and additional ladders, the 2nd alarm was struck,the fire was brought under control with at least 1 civilain transported by PFD Medics, Fire Marshal on scene.

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

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:35 am
  • Address:
    4200 N Carlisle St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Squad 72 reported a 2 story M/O/R dwelling fully involved, Battalion 8 placed all hands in service, requested 2 additional engines above the all hands for extension into the exposures, the fire was placed under control with no injuries reported.

Photos By: Javier Torres
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:44 pm
  • Address:
    7101 Buist Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline 40 arrived to find heavy fire showing second floor from a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 20, 2010, 6:08 pm
  • Address:
    10 S. Maple Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-7 arrived on scene with fire in the basement of a two story abandon warehouse. Crews had trouble access the fire, the second alarm was requested for manpower. Two lines placed in service.

Photos By: J.D. Brooke
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 20, 2010, 5:24 pm
  • Address:
    6153 Glenmore Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline 40 arrived to find heavy smoke showing first floor from a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 20, 2010, 11:10 am
  • Address:
    2410 N Berks st
  • Box:
    741
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Pipeline 34 had heavy fire 1st floor of a 3 story 15x45 E/O/R dwelling placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 3 used 3 and 2 plus the medic unit.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff Photographer
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:52 am
  • Address:
    Church Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived with a working barn and quickly requested the second alarm assignment. Fire was soon brought under control.

Photos By: Woody Woodward
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, February 19, 2010, 5:47 pm
  • Address:
    2112 S. Simpson St.
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline 40 arrived to find smoke showing from a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, February 19, 2010, 5:35 pm
  • Address:
    755 Jericho Rd
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Engine 70 reported a 2 story M/O/R occupied dwelling with heavy fire on the 1st floor,2 engines and 2 ladders placed in service,Battalion placed all hands in service,the fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 18, 2010, 2:30 pm
  • Address:
    1500 Blk of Alter St
  • Box:
    1511
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-24 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second and third floors of a three story building, 50x75, placed all hands in service. B/C-4 requested the building evacuated and the second alarm struck. Command reported exposure problems and fire through the roof, the third alarm was struck. All companies placed heaviest water lines in service.