• Date/Time:
  Sunday, February 5, 2012, 5:58 am
• Address:
  1619 N. 20th St
• Municipality:
  Philadelphia
• County;
  Philadelphia, PA
• Submitter:
  JD

B/C-3 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the third floor of a three story E/O/R, 15x65, reported people trapped. Placed 2&2 in service. Command requested the box struck and additional medic unit. Firefighter rescued two people from the dwelling, two others were able to get on their own. B/C-3 requested all companies to evacuate the dwelling due to deteriorating conditions. Also requested additional medic units. A second RIT was added. Three firefighters were injured while rescuing the trapped victims. One member with first and second degree burns to his arms. Two other firefighters were transported with minor injuries. Four civilians were also transported with smoke inhalation.

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