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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:30 pm
  • Address:
    Glen Riddle Rd and Howarth Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Crews had heavy smoke and fire showing from 2 story single family dwelling. Fire was under control just short of two hours later. PSP fire marshal was requested.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:00 am
  • Address:
    4001 Myrtle Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 2 arrived with heavy fire 1st floor of a 2 story garden style apartment building with people trapped, Placed all hands in service with companies preparing for rescue. B/C 2 requested the 2nd alarm to be struck. Car 3 struck the third alarm and had companies stage. Car-3 reported fire has extended threw the roof of the apartment building and to signal the emergency evacuation of all members from the building and to switch to defensive operations. 2 Tower ladders and numerous master streams were placed in service to knock down the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:40 pm
  • Address:
    5546 Lena st
  • Box:
    375
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 2 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the roof of a 2 story 50x100 auto body shop. Placed all hands in service. B/C 2 requested the 2nd alarm to be struck and for companies to set up for an exterior attack. B/C 2 reported fire is threw the roof and to strike out the 3rd alarm. Car 3 placed the fire under control. 1 FF was transported to Roxborough hospital with minor injuries.

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  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Address:
    Swamp Church Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a church. Command ordered the second alarm struck. All companies in service with exterior attack. Numerous master streams were placed in service.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 pm
  • Address:
    8634 Provident Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 reported fire in the walls and ceiling of a two story M/O/R. Used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:00 am
  • Address:
    329 Breneman Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with fire and smoke showing from the basement and garage of a barn converted into a supply store. Companies went in service and knocked the fire from the exterior.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:10 am
  • Address:
    832 Excelsior Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 11 (Capt. Gibson) arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the 1st floor or a 2 1/2 story S/F/D, going in service. Chief 11 (Tryon) established command. Ladder 37 going to the roof, Ladder 11 to the interior. Engine 52-1 to the hydrant. Rescue 53 as RIT, put to work (suppression) Special call Rescue 16 as RIT. Mutual Aid Engine 52, 14, Rescue 12, Medic 143, Canteen 4.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 2:57 pm
  • Address:
    2700 N 2nd St
  • Box:
    1786
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 10 had heavy smoke showing from a 1,2 and 3 story building 150x100, placed all hands in service. B/C 10 reported fire was in the basement but was having a difficult time acessing the fire due to a partial collapse of the roof. Deputy 2 placed the fire under control. Used all hands

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

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 3:18 am
  • Address:
    1728 Arlington St
  • Box:
    7814
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 3 arrived with heavy fire 1st floor of a 2 story 15x35 M/O/R dwelling. Placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 3 reported the fire extended to the 2nd floor and placed all hands in service. Deputy 2 placed the fire under control. No injuries report. FM-21 on location.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 8, 2010, 3:00 am
  • Address:
    80 Manhasset Trail
  • Box:
    37
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Approximately 3:00 AM, Task Force 3711, Station 379, Engine 431, Station 251, Station 252, Engine 281 and RIT 171 were dispatched to 80 Manhasset Trail for a reported dwelling fire. Police O/L reporting a fully involved dwelling fire. C4300 advised Central to place all companies in service, bringing additional resources to the scene. At 3:21 AM, CP37 advised Central that there were 2 handlines operating, with an exposure problem on the "D" side. Tender 291 & Engine 223 covered Station 371.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 9:40 pm
  • Address:
    6 Indian Park Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

D/C-13 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a two story S/F/D. Command requested the evacuation tones sounded after D/C-13 reported heavy fire conditions and deteriorating conditions. FM225 (Dippolito) was handling the investigation.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 7:30 pm
  • Address:
    600 Blk of Spruce St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 1 (Rossi) reported a 2 story E/O/R dwelling fire on the 2nd floor,placed all hands in service, the fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 7:00 pm
  • Address:
    1020 Woodlane Rd. (Woodlane Crossing Apts.)
  • Box:
    12
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Approximately 7:00 PM, Stations 121, 122, 129, Rescue 232 & Ladder 903 were dispatched to 1020 Woodlane Rd, Apartment 152, for a reported kitchen fire. Central advised incoming units that the caller reported a grease fire with extension into the cabinets above. Chief 1200 O/L reporting heavy smoke showing. All companies placed in service, bringing Ladder 161, Cascade 231, RIT 201, Engine 111, Engine 302 to the scene. Engine 1224 went into service with a 1 3/4" handline and made a quick knock down of the fire. The fire was placed U/C at 7:12 PM. Engine 241 & Ladder 701 covered Station 121.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 5:14 pm
  • Address:
    200 Blk of Chain St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Asst. 27 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a three story twin dwelling. Quint-27 placed a line in service for fire on the second floor, with some extension to the exposure. Special called additional 1&1.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 4:41 pm
  • Address:
    2928 Mechanicsville Road
  • Box:
    65
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 65 (R. Harris) arrived on scene of a 2-story dwelling and reported heavy smoke showing. Engine 65 established a water supply and went in-service with a 1 3/4" waterline. Interior Command (R. Sponheimer) reported heavy fire conditions on Side C of the first floor. Ladder 65 vented the dwelling and Engine 28 stretched a back up line to the 2nd floor. Interior Command reported the bulk of the fire knocked down with extension in the walls between the first and second floors. Rescue 8 and Ladder 16 were added to the assignment and assisted the initial crews. FM 222 on location for the investigation.

(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Evesham

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 3:05 pm
  • Address:
    238 Crown Prince Dr.
  • Box:
    22
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Chief 2210 O/L reporting fire showing from the surrounding area around chimney. All companies placed in service. Quint 362 & RIT 251 dispatched to scene. First due engine leading off with a 1 3/4" handline. Engine 371 and Ladder 312 covered Station 221. The fire was placed U/C quickly with no injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 1:10 pm
  • Address:
    100 Briarwood Dr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from an attached garage with extension to the house. Multiple lines placed in service. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 1:19 am
  • Address:
    1725 Southport Dr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-66 arrived on scene with a two story S/F/D fully involved. Command advised all companies in service with an exterior attack. First in engine lead off with their deck gun. Tower ladder was placed in service. Used all hands.

Photos By: Greg Leaman/ LTFD.org
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 9:00 pm
  • Address:
    158 E. Main St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Squad-14 arrived on scene with fire showing from the third floor of a three story S/F/D. Crews placed a line in service and made a quick knock of the fire. Special called station 12.

Photos By: Randy Diehl
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:45 pm
  • Address:
    8708 Cottage St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-13 reported fire on the second floor of a two story M/O/R, with reports of people trapped. Three victim were removed from the dwelling. One victim sustained serious burns and was transported to the hospital. Two other were injured, but their condition is unknown.

Photos By: CBS3.com
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 4:50 pm
  • Address:
    3329 Jeffery Dr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Asst. 88-1 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a two story split level S/F/D, reported people trapped. Command reported multiple hand lines in service, heavy fire on the first floor. Command requested the second alarm. All searches were negative. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 4:50 pm
  • Address:
    2126 W. 9th St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chester-11 reported heavy fire in the rear of a two story twin dwelling. Command requested the second alarm struck for fire extending to the second floor. Used all hands.

Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2010
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 9:27 am
  • Address:
    1022 S 6th St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 10 reported a 2 story E/O/R vacant dwelling fire showing from the 2nd floor. Battalion 1 (Rossi) arrived and placed all hands in service, the fire was brought under control quickly with no injuries reported.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 2:25 am
  • Address:
    41 Krause Rd
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

87 Command reported heavy fire through out a 2-1/2 story S/F/D, placed all companies in service with exterior attack. Tanker task for requested to the scene.

Photos By: Tom Kelly III
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 12:35 am
  • Address:
    329 Salem Church Rd
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Command reported an S/F/D fully involved all companies were placed in service,the fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.