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Recent Firewire

(Philadelphia, PA)

Apartment Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, August 16, 2008, 3:54 am
  • Address:
    511 N. 41st
  • Submitter:
    PFN MDT
Details:

Ladder 6 arrived to find a 2 story M/O/R MOD with heavy fire in the rear. Placed 2 and 2 in serivce. B/C 11 reported heavy fire 1st and 2nd floor. Held all hands.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, August 15, 2008, 3:05 pm
  • Address:
    2 Biddle Wood Lane
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-6 arrived on scene with heavy smoke and fire showing from the third floor of a three story S/F/D. All companies in service with hand lines.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, August 15, 2008, 12:03 pm
  • Address:
    3819 Groveland Ave
  • Box:
    12
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Fm225-1 AOS 2 story single family dwelling with smoke showing , established cmd and gave orders to E44 to stretch a supply line & go inservice 1 3/4 waterline also start a primary search as 25PD reported occupants possibly still inside. C44 and E44's crew knocked bulk of fire quickly , with negative results on the primary search. E12 & L11 conducted overhaul and secondary searches. Bristol Township FMO is investigating the cause.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, August 15, 2008, 3:03 am
  • Address:
    834 Patterson Dr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-80 arrived on scene with heavy fire through out a two story S/F/D. Companies went in service with an exterior attack. Command requested the second alarm struck. No reported injuries.

Photos By: Upper Gwynedd Twp Fire Dept.
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, August 14, 2008, 5:55 am
  • Address:
    52 Sherri Lane
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Command 85 reported fire showing from a two story S/F/D, placed all hands in service. Several hose lines in service, truck companies opened up.
Photos Courtesy of Chief Colacicco Cherry Hill Rehab 13 Deer Park Fire Company

Photos By: L. Colacicco, T. Kraft, J. Cundiff of Rehab 13
(Lancaster, PA)

Barn Fire - Churchtown

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 5:35 pm
  • Address:
    211 South Churchtown Road
  • Box:
    3
  • Submitter:
    Barry Messner
Details:

Companies dispatched to a barn fire. Reported truck on fire inside of barn and spreading. D/C 3-4 on scene with 30 x 50 barn well involved. Numerous companies from Berks, Lancaster, and Chester counties.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 4:50 pm
  • Address:
    203 Washington St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief arrived on scene with heavy fire though out a five story building under construction, 200x200. Command requested the second alarm struck for a four story building under construction fully involved with extension to numerous occupied building. including two five story apartment buildings. The buildings collapsed early on into the incidents. Numerous master streams were placed in service to protect the exposure.
The fire spread to two occupied five story apartment buildings. The fire burned through the roof and dropped down into the lower floors.
Command requested up to eight alarm worth of equipment as fire burned atleast five buildings.

Video from CBS3.com

Photos By: Karl Kuchs, Joe Pilcicki, Ted Aurig, Alexander DeAngelis, Jessica Huber
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 9:00 pm
  • Address:
    Mechanic and Locust
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 8 arrived with a late model car fully involved off the road, Engine 8 made quick work of the fire,no injuries reported.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 6:05 pm
  • Address:
    300 Blk of Mill Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-69 reported a garage well involved. All companies in service.

(Burlington, NJ)

Building Fire - Chesterfield

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 4:50 pm
  • Address:
    450 Ward Ave Albert C Wagner Correctional Facility
  • Submitter:
    Dave Hernandez/PFN Burlington Staff
Details:

Command arrived on location reporting heavy fire in a laundry room. All companies in service. Initial attack delayed by electronic security. Command reported 2 lines in service. Mutual aid from Burlinton, Mercer, and Ocean counties requested to staging area due to prisoner security. New Jersey State FM notified.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 4:00 pm
  • Address:
    6 Prestwick Drive
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Command reported heavy fire in an occupied S/F/D placed all hands in service,the emergency evacuation signal was given and crews went exterior operations. No injuries reported.
Photos Courtesy of Chief Colacicco Cherry Hill Rehab 13 Deer Park Fire Company

Photos By: L. Colacicco and J. Cundiff of Rehab 13
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 9:35 am
  • Address:
    514 McClellan St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-1 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the first floor of a two story M/O/R, 15x45, with reported people trapped. Placed 2&2 in service, ladder to prepare for rescue. Companies rescued one victim from the dwelling. Medics transported the victim to the hospital in unknown condition.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, August 11, 2008, 4:25 pm
  • Address:
    IAO 3rd and Market sts
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 4 had a Philadelphia Trolley Works trolley that hit numerous vehicles, poles and a tree from the 400 blk of Market St to the 200 block of Market with a large fuel spill. 1 person was taken to a trauma center as a trauma transport. Philadelphia Police accident investigation division on scene investigating.

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

Building Fire - Parkside

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, August 11, 2008, 6:40 am
  • Address:
    2610 Edgemont Ave Royal Exterminating
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with smoke and fire showing from the second floor of a 2-1/2 story building. Command reported heavy fire second floor front, placed several lines in service to make a quick knock. No injuries reported.

Photos By: Dan Brees
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, August 11, 2008, 6:25 am
  • Address:
    876 Fairview St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 10 arrived with fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story E/O/R occupied taxpayer, all hands were placed in service,the fire was placed under control quickly with no injuries reported. The Camden City Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor/Ted Aurig PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, August 10, 2008, 7:45 pm
  • Address:
    3107 Garfield Ave
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 13 used all hands for fire in an occupied S/F/D, no injuries reported.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, August 10, 2008, 7:30 pm
  • Address:
    2400 Blk of S. Juniper St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-49 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a two story M/O/R. B/C-1 arrived and placed 2&2 in service and also requested the box struck. Third and fourth due engines to the exposures. Had heavy fire second floor.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, August 10, 2008, 12:40 pm
  • Address:
    1022 Tyler Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 42-1 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two story twin dwelling. Crews placed 1-3/4" line in service for fire in a second floor bedroom. Used all hands.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8:43 am
  • Address:
    4933 Sheldon St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 9 reported a 2 story M/O/R occupied dwelling, with smoke showing, placed 2 and 2 in service. no injuries reported. Red Cross notified.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, August 10, 2008, 3:55 am
  • Address:
    925 N 27th St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 11 reported a 2 story vacant S/F/D with heavy fire showing, the all hands was transmitted, followed shortly by the 2nd alarm, crews operated in defensive mode. No injuries reported. The Camden City Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Photos By: F.F. Gabriel Angemi CFD
(Philadelphia, PA)

Garage Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10:30 pm
  • Address:
    Park and Erie Ave
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 10 reported a 1 story garage 15x30 with fire showingused 2 engines and 2 ladders to bring the fire under control.No injuries reported.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, August 9, 2008, 5:25 am
  • Address:
    219 Dawson St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 had heavy fire showing from from the first floor of a two story occupied M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. Box was struck due to numerous 911 calls. All searches were negative, used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, August 9, 2008, 1:21 am
  • Address:
    Wythe Cir & Chowning Pl
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 272 arrived on scene reporting a dwelling well involved. Command requested the second alarm struck. Companies went in service with exterior attack.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, August 9, 2008, 1:06 am
  • Address:
    1206 Countyline Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Co.s arrived on scene with working bedroom fire on the second floor of a dwelling. Crews made a quick knock of the fire with hand lines.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, August 8, 2008, 6:15 pm
  • Address:
    500 Smithbridge Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-59 arrived on scene with working fire in a one story dwelling. Crews placed several hand lines in service and opened the roof to knock the fire.

Photos By: Robb Ware/ Robbware.com