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(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 21, 2008, 6:29 am
  • Address:
    6200 Blk of Carpenter St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-7 had meduim smoke showing from the second and third floors of a three story twin dwelling. Requested multiple medic units for people trapped and two additional engine companies. Command requested a total of five medic units. Several burns victim removed from the dwelling. Special called two additional ladders on the box. Medics transported 3 victim to HUP with burn.
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Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 7:30 pm
  • Address:
    500 Blk of Poppy Court
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-21 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from through the roof of a two story cluster home. Same location of the earlier fire. Command reported heavy fire through out, requested the evacuation tones sounded. Also requested the second alarm struck. Two Ladder pipes multiple hand lines placed in service.

(Camden, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Camden

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 7:00 pm
  • Address:
    1100 Blk of Marion St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-1(Rossi) had heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a two story vacant M/O/R, placed all hands in service. Command requested an additional 1&1 above the all hands. Photos by Rob Saunders and Steve Skipton

Photos By: Rob Saunders and Steve Skipton
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 5:00 pm
  • Address:
    500 Blk of Poppy Court
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-21 arrived on scene with fire on the second floor of a two story cluster type home. Interior crews reported fire in the ceiling. made a quick knock of the fire after opening up.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 3:58 pm
  • Address:
    116 Walnut St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-16 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the second and third floors of a three story twin dwelling. Reported person trapped on the interior. Command reported three lines in service for fire second and third floors. PD removed one victim out of the rear of the dwelling. One person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Photos By: Steve Katz
  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 12:05 pm
  • Address:
    139 Holly Dr
  • Box:
    13
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command reported a 2 story wood frame occupied dwelling heavy fire 2nd floor, placed all hands in service. No injuries reported.

(Delaware, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Edgemont

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 10:40 am
  • Address:
    252 Street Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 64-1 arrived on scene with a S/F/D well involved. First in companies laid supply lines and went in service with an exterior attack. Mutual aid from Chester County.

Photos By: Dannon Voight
(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Delanco

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 8:00 am
  • Address:
    309 B Vine St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command reported a 2 story O/M/D with fire in the basement, used all hands. No injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:05 am
  • Address:
    107 Heritage Rd
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command reported heavy smoke from the 2nd floor of a 2 story S/F/D, 10 minute mark command reported heavy fire second floor, 2nd alarm requested,no injuries reported. Gloucester County Fire Marshal on scene.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 2:25 am
  • Address:
    1800 N. Ringgold St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-3 reported fire in a two story M/O/R, used 2&2. All searched negative and no reported injuries.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 9:35 pm
  • Address:
    Route 45 and Hazel Ave
  • Submitter:
    William Rieger III
Details:

BLS 739 arrived with one car on its side and one patient entraped with minor injuries, Rescue was inservice with tools, with roof removal.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 7:40 pm
  • Address:
    194 Kirk Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

D/C 59-9b arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a dwelling. Used all hands.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 7:35 pm
  • Address:
    5554 W Thompson St
  • Box:
    2242
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Engine 41 arrived with a 3 story E/O/R dwelling 15x40 heavy fire showing from the rear, placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service. No injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 9:40 am
  • Address:
    101 Donna Dr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 312-1 arrived on scene with a working fire in a dwelling. Engine crew went in service with hand lines, Ladder 39 opened the roof. Special called additional ladder.

(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Pemberton

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 4:30 am
  • Address:
    310 Birmingham Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Command reported heavy fire through out a two story S/F/D. Mutual aid from Ocean County.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 18, 2008, 11:44 am
  • Address:
    2504 Swamp Pike
  • Box:
    89
  • Submitter:
    William Moyer
Details:

Ladder 37 arrived to find heavy smoke in a three story multi-family building. Initial crews encountered heavy debris throughout the house hampering efforts. Engine 37 arrived bringing a 5" supply line from a nearby hydrant. Crews eventually made it to the involved first floor room and were able to contain the fire. A second alarm (Eng.58, Squad 54 & Engine 67)was struck to assist with extensive overhaul. Fire was brought under control in 40 minutes.

(Burlington, NJ)

Dwelling Fire - Mt Laurel

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 7:35 pm
  • Address:
    34 Hemlock
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command reported fire showing division A,placed all hands in service,no injuries reported.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 6:10 pm
  • Address:
    1817 E. Clearfield St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-10 had fire on the second floor of two story, 15x35, E/O/R store front with apartments above. Placed all hands in service. A firefighter from a Ladder Co. fell from the roof and was transported to the hospital as a trauma alert with stable vitals. The firefighter reportedly suffered back and leg injuries. A second firefighter was also transported to the hospital with a minor injury.

(Camden, NJ)

Church Fire - Camden

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 3:35 pm
  • Address:
    613 Libery St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-1 had a two story dwelling converted in to a church with heavy smoke showing. Interior crews reported fire first and second floors. Placed all hands in service.

(Montgomery, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Abington

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 2:20 pm
  • Address:
    2027 Wharton Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

FM 35-8 reported smoke and fire showing from the second floor of a two story S/F/D. Interior crews reported heavy fire second floor with extension to the attic. All hands in service with multiple hand lines. Evacuation of the roof ordered by command.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 10:24 am
  • Address:
    629 Grant St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scenw with fire and showing from a dwelling. Interior crews had fire in a bedroom. Made a quick knock.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 5:39 am
  • Address:
    2884 Congress Rd
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Engine 10 arrived and reported a 2 story M/O/R occupied dwelling smoke showing 2nd floor,B/C Rossi placed all hands in service,the fire was located in the basement and brought under control,no injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 4:30 am
  • Address:
    8 S. Westminster Drive
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a one story S/F/D with reports of people trapped. One victim was pulled from the dwelling and transported to the hospital. That victim died at the hospital. A second victim was found DOA inside the dwelling. Fire Marshal is investigating.

Photos By: John Welling and Ted Aurig PFN Staff Photographer
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 2:03 am
  • Address:
    128-B Walnut street
  • Box:
    723
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived with heavy fire showing 1st & 2nd floor rear of a 3 story occupied multiple dwelling above a bodega. Second alarm struck with fire through the roof. Fire brought under control with numerous hand-lines @ 0300 hours. FM's office investigating

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 17, 2008, 12:50 am
  • Address:
    3830 Oak Dr
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-12 had heavy smoke showing from a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. Medics transported an elderly women to the hospital with burns over 80% of her body. She later died at the hospital. Second victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Photos By: Ted Aurig