• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 5:00 am
• Address:
  Rt. 47 and Cattel Dr.
• Submitter:
  Owen Heller

Command reported heavy fire in a vacant structure. Multiple lines in service upon arrival. A short time later all operations went to a defensive mode attack with master streams put in service with a partial collapse of the dwelling. The bulk of the fire was knocked down around 05:20 AM with a total of three master streams in service.

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• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 4:25 am
• Address:
  5524 Arrott St.
• Box:
  7639
• Submitter:
  Owen Heller

Batt. 11 reported a front bedroom fire in a two story occupied middle of the row dwelling. Companies did a quick primary search that turned up negative. Companies quickly had water on the fire a seconday search complete also negative. Held the box to one engine and one ladder. Fire was placed under control at 04:36 AM.

• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 2:15 am
• Address:
  629 High St.
• Submitter:
  Owen Heller

Command on the scene at 02:20 AM reported fire conditions in the basement of a single family dwelling. Companies stretched 2 1 3/4 line while the truck company ventilated windows and doors. Companies made quick work of the fire and placed it under control at approx. 02:47 AM.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 7:24 am
• Address:
  2500 Blk of Harlan St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-3 had heavy fire in a three story vacant row dwelling. Used 2&2 with no reported injuries.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, January 14, 2008, 10:36 pm
• Address:
  2512 W. Cumberland St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-8 had heavy fire first floor of a two story occupied M/O/R, 16x45. Used 2&2.

• Date/Time:
  Monday, January 14, 2008, 4:03 am
• Address:
  1809 North Taylor St.
• Box:
  7843
• Submitter:
  Owen Heller

Battalion 3 arrived on the scene with light smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story brick 15x45 occupied dwelling and put 1+1 in service. A short time later, a medic unit was requested to the front of the fire building for a civilian injury and 2eng and 2ladd were placed in service for fire on the 2nd floor. Companies made good progress quickly knocking down the fire and placing it under control about 04:13 AM and request FM21 to the scene. Medics confirmed 1 civilian DOA at the fire scene. Cause is under investigation.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, January 13, 2008, 11:47 am
• Address:
  432 Park ave
• Box:
  34
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies were dispatched as explosion in the area of 4th and Park. A Collegeville fire officer arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the front of a two story S/F/D with confirmed entrapment of several children. Command also reported a burn victim in the front yard. Medevac and Pennstar flew two patients to burn centers. Two small children were found DOA on the interior of the house. State Police and County Detectives are investigating. The fire is reported to be suspicious.

• Date/Time:
  Sunday, January 13, 2008, 8:38 am
• Address:
  1729 W. Champlost
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-2 had heavy fire second floor of a two story OMD, 18x45, reported people trapped. All hands placed in service. Command reported searches were negative. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, January 12, 2008, 11:15 pm
• Address:
  Cecil B Moore and American
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton

2 vehicle MVA,1 DOA on scene, 4 people transported to area Trauma Centers,Philadelphia Police are investigating.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, January 12, 2008, 6:58 pm
• Address:
  3505 State Rd.
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies 20 (Drexel Hill), 26 (Highland Park), Tower 74 (Primos-Secane), and Medic 103-7B (DCMH Paramedics) were dispatched to the above address for a building fire. Engines 20-1 and 20-2 arrived under the command of Deputy Chief 20-9A (M. Morgan) to find a one story ranch style home with smoke showing from the front door and roof area. Crews went in service with several 1 3/4" attack lines for heavy fire in the kitchen and crawlspace/roof area above. Ladder 26 crew ventilated, 20-3 and Rescue 20's crews assisted with extinguishment, searches, and overhaul, and Tower 74 stood-by as RIT. Crews made quick work of the fire bringing it under control shortly after the first 20 minute mark. Chief 20-9 (Hoban) had command. Rescue 58 (Bon Air) was special request for the air bank, and coverage for Station 20 was provided by Company 19 (Lansdowne).

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, January 12, 2008, 6:00 pm
• Address:
  6017 Landsdowne Ave
• Box:
  357
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton

Deluge 41 reported a 3 story M/O/R 15x50 occupied dwelling medium smoke second floor,2 engines and 2 ladders in service, no injuries reported.

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, January 12, 2008, 4:30 am
• Address:
  700 Blk of Cinnaminson Ave
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton

At 4:30 am on January 12, 2008 Police and Fire units were dispatched to the area of the 700 block on Cinnaminson Ave for a M.V.A Rescue in Philadelphia. Units arrived on location at 798 Henry Street and reported a 1 vehicle accident with a car into a house. Crews went in operation with the tools to extricate the trapped driver. The driver was transported to a local hospital. Police stated the vehicle was stolen. Story and Photos by Ted Aurig

• Date/Time:
  Saturday, January 12, 2008, 3:30 am
• Address:
  1211 S. 53rd St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C-7 had heavy fire in the rear of a two story twin dwelling, 20x40. Used 2&2 and no reported injuries.