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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 17, 2009, 6:06 am
  • Address:
    Breakneck Rd @ Lantern Way
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Battalion Chief 2202 arrived on location with 7 patients heavily trapped. One D.O.A. Rescue Company 2218 went into service and extracted 6 of the 7 victims within 11 minutes of arrival. The accident is under investigation at this time. Crews cleared just after 7 am.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 17, 2009, 5:25 am
  • Address:
    218 W. Lincoln Highway
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of two story twin dwelling, reported people trapped. Command requested the second alarm. The fire extended to the exposure dwelling and command ordered the evacuations tones sounded. All occupants were able to escape from the dwelling, however one was injured.
The fire is being called suspicious. Arson investigators are investigating.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 17, 2009, 5:25 am
  • Address:
    229 W. Diamond St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Capt. 41 reported smoke showing and heavy fire on a rear porch of a two story twin dwelling. Crews made a quick knock of the fire.
One child was treated for smoke inhalation. This fire was only a couple block from the W. Lincoln Highway fire and is reported to be suspicious in nature.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 17, 2009, 4:47 am
  • Address:
    1651 N. Felton 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.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 17, 2009, 3:57 am
  • Address:
    2204 W. Cheltenham Ave.
  • Box:
    6373
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-73 arrived on scene with a two story M/O/R with medium smoke showing from the second floor. B/C.2 placed 2&2 in service. L-29,L-21 E.63 & M.24 also on scene.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 11:56 pm
  • Address:
    2323 W 4th Street
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Command reported first floor fully involved with a subject trapped on the porch roof. The 2nd alarm was transmitted to stage at 4th and Townsend and also requested the Fire Investigators.

(Camden, NJ)

MVC Rescue - Gibbsboro

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 11:30 pm
  • Address:
    United States Ave & Foster
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Crews arrived to find a vehicle that rolled and struck a tree. The Rescue went in operation to free the heavily pinned driver. The pt. was transported to Cooper Trauma by South Star with critical injuries.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 9:20 pm
  • Address:
    152 W. Palmer St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-2 arrived on scene with medium smoke showing from a two story vacant M/O/R. placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 8:15 pm
  • Address:
    559 Pine St.
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig
Details:

Battalion 1 reported a 2 story M/O/R heavily boarded vacant dwelling with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor. Placed all hands in service. An extra Engine and Ladder were special called above the all hands. 2 hand lines placed in operation. No injuries reported.

Photos By: Ted Aurig and Ron Trout/PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 7:30 pm
  • Address:
    2603 W. Oakdale St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-45 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the first and second floors of a two story vacant E/O/R, requested the box struck. Command reported fire extended to the exposure. Master streams in service on the original fire dwelling.

(Lancaster, PA)

School Fire - Brecknock Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 6:48 pm
  • Address:
    126 E. Bowmansville Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-33 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a one room school house. Command reported fire in the walls from a chimney fire. Crews opened up and draft site was established.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 4:45 pm
  • Address:
    1309 North 28th
  • Submitter:
    Ken Van Pelt SJ PFN Staff
Details:

Batt. 2 on location of a 3 story twin with smoke showing from the #3 floor. Batt 2 reported 1 line stretched and operating, crews seraching for the seat of the fire & striking the all hands. Car 3 reported 1 ff transported for minor knee injury. Bulk of the fire knocked. Car 3 placing the fire under control 1710hrs

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
(Gloucester, NJ)

MVC - Washington Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 10:48 am
  • Address:
    GreenTree Road Area of 10-1 Sub Station
  • Box:
    10
  • Submitter:
    Ken Van Pelt SJ PFN Staff
Details:

Companies were dispatched to the area of Greentree Rd & Greenwood Dr across from Grenloch's Sub Station for reports of a Single vehicle vs. utility pole. 1001(Chief Hoffman) arrived with one vehicle overturned with the driver trapped. Patient was able to self extricate and was transported to the hospital. ACE responded for the electric problem . R-1038 Stood by while the vehicle was up-righted and applied oil dry to the roadway. The crash is under investigation by WTPD

Photos By: Ken Van Pelt SJ PFN Staff & Justin Coan
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 8:10 am
  • Address:
    22 Keswick Lane
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 64-9A arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two story S/F/D. Interior crews reported heavy fire, multiple lines in service. Command special called two additional engines.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 16, 2009, 12:57 am
  • Address:
    24 Apple Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C- 303 arrived on scene of a 1-1/2 story S/F/D with light smoke showing from the front. Crews found fire in the walls adjacent the fire place with medium smoke in the attic. Crews opened up and the fire was placed under control at the 30 minute mark.
No injuries were reported and the fire is being investigated by the Camden County FMO.

Photos By: Bill Bates
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 15, 2009, 9:30 pm
  • Address:
    7941 Craig St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-13 reported smoke showing from a two story twin dwelling. Had a kitchen fire with extension to the walls. Used 2&2.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 15, 2009, 5:55 pm
  • Address:
    3400 Vaux St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 had fire in the rear of a two story M/O/R. Used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 15, 2009, 4:00 pm
  • Address:
    72 Arbor Meadow Dr.
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

County Radio advised responding units a caller reported flames from the roof. Command arrived and reported a 2 ½ story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing striking the all hands All occupants were accounted for. Crews led off with a hand line to find fire conditions in the attic area. Crews were forced out of the dwelling when they ran out of water due to poor water pressure from the hydrant. Crews went into defensive operation with multiple hand lines as well as the Ladder Pipe.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 15, 2009, 3:05 pm
  • Address:
    2600 W. Gordon St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 arrived on scene with heavy fire second floor of a two story M/O/R, Requested the box struck and medic to the front of the dwelling. Used 2&2 on the box. One civilian was transported to the hospital with difficulty breathing.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 15, 2009, 12:15 pm
  • Address:
    1528 N Robinson St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-11 placed 2&2 in service for heavy fire showing from a M/O/R, requested the box struck. Used 2&2

(Delaware, PA)

Dwelling fire - Havertown

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, January 12, 2009, 1:00 pm
  • Address:
    824 Homestead
  • Submitter:
    Dannon
Details:

Crews had fire showing on arrival , command had 1 line in service. Units working made quick work of the fire.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Apartment Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, January 12, 2009, 10:45 am
  • Address:
    2nd and Cheltenham ave
  • Box:
    6622
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 2 had heavy fire on the 3rd floor of a 3 story apartment building. Used all Hands

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, January 12, 2009, 3:15 am
  • Address:
    1126 Tristram Circle
  • Box:
    22
  • Submitter:
    PFN Staff
Details:

CMD o/s of a previously burned 2 Story, apartment approx 125 by 50, with heavy fire through the roof, requesting the third alarm. Ladder Company 2216 arrived and went right to work with exterior operations. Companies Establishing a water supply and stretching multiple 2' 1/2 lines. No Firefighter Injuries reported, FM and Gloucester County Arson Investigation en route to scene for investigation.

Photos By: SJ PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:39 am
  • Address:
    3 E. 2nd St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Ladder-69 arrived on scene with smoke and fire showing from an apartment house with confirmed entrapment. Command requested the second alarm struck. Crews made entry and were able to rescue two victims from the the building. Command reported several lines in service and fire knocked. Used all hands. The rescued victims were not injured.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, January 12, 2009, 1:16 am
  • Address:
    600 blk of Sandy Hill Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-19 arrived on scene with a large three story S/F/D with fire through the roof. Numerous additional tankers requested to the scene.