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(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 12:38 am
  • Address:
    2649 Cedar St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-25 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of a two story M/O/R, 15x35, placed 2&2 in service. B/C-10 reported all searches were negative. Used 3&2 on the box. Medic 2 transported 1 occupant to Temple with smoke inhalation.

Photos By: Ron Trout
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 15, 2010, 12:18 pm
  • Address:
    6024 Locust St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-7 had fire in a dwelling, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 15, 2010, 4:30 am
  • Address:
    2552 N. Corlies St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-2 had heavy fire in a two story vacant M/O/R, 15x45, placed 2&2 in service. One victim was found DOA inside the dwelling.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 14, 2010, 2:30 pm
  • Address:
    120 Game Farm Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

EMS arrived on scene with a two vehicle head on crash with four people trapped. Special called an additional rescue from Limerick. Numerous EMS units requested and victim were extricated and transported to Trauma Centers. Two victims were DOA.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 14, 2010, 12:10 pm
  • Address:
    2703 Union Ave
  • Box:
    11
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command reported a 2 story wood frame dwelling with heavy smoke showing basement fire ,placed all hands in service,Cherry Hill Rehab along with County Fire Marshal on scene,the fire was placed under control,1 firefighter was transported with a minor injury.

Photos By: Dale Wescott
(Montgomery, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Abington Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 14, 2010, 10:25 am
  • Address:
    1524 Mill Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies had fire in a S/F/D. Used all hands

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 14, 2010, 3:50 am
  • Address:
    3712 N Carlisle St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Battalion 8 placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service for heavy fire in a 2 story occupied dwelling, residents on the porch roof, Ladders rescued the victims, 1 transported with minor injury.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 14, 2010, 1:50 am
  • Address:
    Neshaminy Creek at Brownsville Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

A/C-9 arrived on scene reported one vehicle over embankment into creek, cmd was established orders to R9 to prepare ropes and riggings,and prepare for a high angle rescue. Marine 6 and dive rescue 6 were advised to have firefighters launch boat . R8 special called for manpower. Units on location were R9,R8,marine 6,marine 6-1,dive rescue 6, medic 168,medic 167. County advised cmd 1 passenger self extricated and was at a private residence along the creek

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 13, 2010, 5:53 pm
  • Address:
    6515 Woodland Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline 40 Ladder 4 on scene with heavy fire showing from the third floor of a three story store front with apartments above. Batt. 7 place all hands in service... three people removed from the third floor apartment via ground ladders

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 13, 2010, 5:44 pm
  • Address:
    West Philadelphia Avenue
  • Box:
    30
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Stations 50, 51 & 52 were originally dispatched @ 17:30 for a Train Fire in the area of Corson Street in Bristol Borough. Nothing was in evidence. At 17:44 Tactical Box 30-23 was struck for a Train Fire in the area of West Philadelphia Avenue. Chief 98 arrived to find a New Jersey Transit train, the Atlantic City Gamblers Express, enroute to New York, with the fire showing, as the Diesel Engine well involved, but contained to the engine housing. Also, the Centenary Wires had fallen on the train, and on the adjoining track areas. The New Jersey Transit Staff started to evacuate the train prior to FD arrival. The fire eventually burned itself out. Passengers were transported to Station 98 to await NJ Transit Buses. Chief 98 had Falls Command.

Photos By: Bob Hedden
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:15 am
  • Address:
    49 Lakeview Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Squad 62 reported a 1 and 1/2 story occupied dwelling heavy fire showing, with exposure problems,wires down and an occupant unaccounted for placed all hands in service, 6201 arrived and transmitted the 2nd alarm,

Photos By: Steve Paoline for PFN
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:30 pm
  • Address:
    2441 S. Lawrence St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-53 arrived on scene with fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R, 15x35. Used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:20 pm
  • Address:
    13 S. Morton Ave (Rosario's Restaruant)
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived with fire in the basement of a two story store front with apartments above. Command advised of an active gas leak in the building. Ordered all companies out of the building. Used all hands.

Photos By: Frank Wesnoski C 2010
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:30 pm
  • Address:
    Glen Riddle Rd and Howarth Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Crews had heavy smoke and fire showing from 2 story single family dwelling. Fire was under control just short of two hours later. PSP fire marshal was requested.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, February 11, 2010, 3:00 am
  • Address:
    4001 Myrtle Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 2 arrived with heavy fire 1st floor of a 2 story garden style apartment building with people trapped, Placed all hands in service with companies preparing for rescue. B/C 2 requested the 2nd alarm to be struck. Car 3 struck the third alarm and had companies stage. Car-3 reported fire has extended threw the roof of the apartment building and to signal the emergency evacuation of all members from the building and to switch to defensive operations. 2 Tower ladders and numerous master streams were placed in service to knock down the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:40 pm
  • Address:
    5546 Lena st
  • Box:
    375
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 2 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the roof of a 2 story 50x100 auto body shop. Placed all hands in service. B/C 2 requested the 2nd alarm to be struck and for companies to set up for an exterior attack. B/C 2 reported fire is threw the roof and to strike out the 3rd alarm. Car 3 placed the fire under control. 1 FF was transported to Roxborough hospital with minor injuries.

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  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:00 pm
  • Address:
    Swamp Church Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a church. Command ordered the second alarm struck. All companies in service with exterior attack. Numerous master streams were placed in service.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 pm
  • Address:
    8634 Provident Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 reported fire in the walls and ceiling of a two story M/O/R. Used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:00 am
  • Address:
    329 Breneman Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with fire and smoke showing from the basement and garage of a barn converted into a supply store. Companies went in service and knocked the fire from the exterior.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:10 am
  • Address:
    832 Excelsior Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 11 (Capt. Gibson) arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the 1st floor or a 2 1/2 story S/F/D, going in service. Chief 11 (Tryon) established command. Ladder 37 going to the roof, Ladder 11 to the interior. Engine 52-1 to the hydrant. Rescue 53 as RIT, put to work (suppression) Special call Rescue 16 as RIT. Mutual Aid Engine 52, 14, Rescue 12, Medic 143, Canteen 4.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 2:57 pm
  • Address:
    2700 N 2nd St
  • Box:
    1786
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 10 had heavy smoke showing from a 1,2 and 3 story building 150x100, placed all hands in service. B/C 10 reported fire was in the basement but was having a difficult time acessing the fire due to a partial collapse of the roof. Deputy 2 placed the fire under control. Used all hands

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

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 3:18 am
  • Address:
    1728 Arlington St
  • Box:
    7814
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

B/C 3 arrived with heavy fire 1st floor of a 2 story 15x35 M/O/R dwelling. Placed 2 and 2 in service. B/C 3 reported the fire extended to the 2nd floor and placed all hands in service. Deputy 2 placed the fire under control. No injuries report. FM-21 on location.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 8, 2010, 3:00 am
  • Address:
    80 Manhasset Trail
  • Box:
    37
  • Submitter:
    Thomas Fischer PFN Staff
Details:

Approximately 3:00 AM, Task Force 3711, Station 379, Engine 431, Station 251, Station 252, Engine 281 and RIT 171 were dispatched to 80 Manhasset Trail for a reported dwelling fire. Police O/L reporting a fully involved dwelling fire. C4300 advised Central to place all companies in service, bringing additional resources to the scene. At 3:21 AM, CP37 advised Central that there were 2 handlines operating, with an exposure problem on the "D" side. Tender 291 & Engine 223 covered Station 371.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 9:40 pm
  • Address:
    6 Indian Park Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

D/C-13 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a two story S/F/D. Command requested the evacuation tones sounded after D/C-13 reported heavy fire conditions and deteriorating conditions. FM225 (Dippolito) was handling the investigation.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 7, 2010, 7:30 pm
  • Address:
    600 Blk of Spruce St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 1 (Rossi) reported a 2 story E/O/R dwelling fire on the 2nd floor,placed all hands in service, the fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor