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(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.

(Montgomery, PA)

Building Fire - Royersford

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, January 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
  • Address:
    134 Adams St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies had working fire in a commercial building. Mutual aid from Chester County.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, January 11, 2009, 8:00 pm
  • Address:
    822 North 6th Street
  • Submitter:
    Ken Van Pelt PFN Staff
Details:

Engine 6 (Capt Payne) reported a 3 story E/O/R dwelling with fire showing from the first floor, the fire was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported. The Fire Marshal is investigating.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, January 11, 2009, 5:50 pm
  • Address:
    37 N 63rd St
  • Box:
    2171
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service for fire in a 3 story vacant M/O/R dwelling, no injuries reported.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, January 11, 2009, 10:40 am
  • Address:
    5259 N 5th St
  • Box:
    3543
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion reported 2 story M/O/R occupied apartment heavy fire throughout,placed all hands in service.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, January 11, 2009, 9:15 am
  • Address:
    1126 Tristram Circle
  • Box:
    22
  • Submitter:
    William Rieger III /PFN Staff Photographer
Details:

CMD O/S of a 2 Story, apartment approx 125 by 50, with heavy fire from Divison "C". All hands struck all companies going to work with large water lines, and establishing a water supply, along with second alarm. 8 units damaged in the fire, FM on scene for the investigation along with County FM. No Firefighter injuries reported, one minor burn by civilian refused treatment. Check more pictures from William Rieger III this job on our Photo Gallery

Photos By: PFN SJ Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, January 11, 2009, 4:02 am
  • Address:
    6534 Gratz St
  • Box:
    4587
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 2 placed all hands in service for heavy fire in the basement of a 2 story M/O/R occupied dwelling 15x35, 1 occupant was found during the primary search and transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, 2 firefighters were also transported with minor injuries.The Fire Marshal is investigating.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 10, 2009, 10:35 pm
  • Address:
    180 Buck Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 3 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 2-1/2 story S/F/D and established Buck Road Command. Command reported heavy fire in the basement with extension to the first floor. Multiple hand lines in service.

Photos By: Brian Wozniak
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, January 10, 2009, 11:11 am
  • Address:
    1419 Grange St
  • Box:
    4636
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-2 had heavy fire in a three story "U" Shape apartment building, placed all hands in service. Command requested the second alarm struck for heavy fire in the basement with extension to the upper floors. The third alarm was struck and the emergency evacuation tones were sounded. Third alarm companies to the go the exposures with 1-3/4" lines. Fourth Alarm to companies to the "B" exposures. Command requested the fifth, sixth and seventh alarms struck. Had severe exposure problems. 1 firefighter was transported for a minor injury.

Photos By: PhillyFireNews Staff Members
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 9, 2009, 11:30 pm
  • Address:
    205 South Charlotte Street
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 26-2 arrived on scene with smoke and fire showing from a large 2-1/2 story S/F/D. First in crew made an interior attack, however were forced out due to deteriorating conditions. The second alarm was struck and master streams were placed in service to knock the fire. used all hands. No injuries were reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 9, 2009, 11:20 pm
  • Address:
    205 S. Charlotte St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

D/C-26 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a two story S/F/D and an attached garage. Command requested the second alarm struck. Crews had a tough time gaining access to the dwelling. Evacuation toned and all companies went in service with an exterior attack.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 9, 2009, 9:45 pm
  • Address:
    2900 N. American St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 had heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a three story building, 100x50, placed 2&2 in service. Interior crews large pile of rubbish and tires on fire on the second floor.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, January 9, 2009, 5:34 pm
  • Address:
    600 blk of Sandy Hill Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

D/C-23 arrived on scene with with heavy smoke showing from a commercial type building. First in engine arrived on scene and placed a hand line in service to knock the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 8, 2009, 3:55 pm
  • Address:
    313 New Jersey Ave
  • Box:
    51
  • Submitter:
    Pfn Staff
Details:

Squad Company 51 and Battalion 504 reported a 2 1/2 story occupied single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the 1st floor with exposure problems. Squad Company 51 lead off with 2 1/2 inch lines to protect the exposure and knock down the bulk of the fire. 1 firefighter was transported by UMDNJ EMS Camden for a minor injury,the Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor,Ken VanPelt and Ron Trout Staff Photographers
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 8, 2009, 3:10 am
  • Address:
    4282 Griscom St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-10 had smoke showing from a two story vacant row dwelling, 15x35, placed 2&2 in service.

(Philadelphia, PA)

OMD Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:10 am
  • Address:
    5200 Blk of N 2nd St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline-61 arrived on scene with heavy fire second floor of a two story OMD, 15x35. Used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 3:30 pm
  • Address:
    2019 Clayton Williamstwon Road
  • Submitter:
    Ken Van Pelt PFN Staff Photographer
Details:

Chief Kinsley Station 41, arrived to a single vehicle overturned and into a dwelling with negative entrapment. The accident was found to be in 43-3's local and command was turned of to Station 43. Clayton units worked with station 43 on this technical rescue. Units shored up the dwelling and awaited the gas & electric companies to secure its mains into the dwelling. Once secure the vehicle was removed without any further damage to the dwelling. One female was transported by ground to local hospital with minor injuries. Special called was Franklin Twp Building Inspector.

Photos By: Ken Van Pelt PFN Staff Photographer