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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, March 13, 2010, 3:13 am
  • Address:
    50 S. State Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 26-1 arrived to find heavy smoke throughout the building. Crews had a tough time locating the fire due to it being in the floor and walls. Fire was located on the 2nd floor and extinguished quick with no injuries.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, March 12, 2010, 11:20 pm
  • Address:
    303 Perkasie Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with a garage well involved. Command requested the box struck. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:35 am
  • Address:
    426 Evans St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 1 reported a 2 story stand alone dwelling with a vehicle and heavy fire on the exterior, Battalion 1 placed all hands in service the fire was brought under control quickly with no injuries.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:40 pm
  • Address:
    327 Maypole Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

UD-11 reported fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R. Engine 36-2 went in service with a hand line to knock the fire quickly.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:35 pm
  • Address:
    Rhawn and State Sts
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-13 had heavy fire on the second floor of a two story vacant building, 125x125. Used 2&2 on the box.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:25 pm
  • Address:
    5313 Race St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-11 had fire on the second floor of a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 4:35 pm
  • Address:
    1550 N. 4th St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 reported fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R, used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 2:45 pm
  • Address:
    Rt. 30 and Colby Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene of a one vehicle crash with one victim trapped. Crews went in service with tools to pop a door. Two victims transported to the hospital.

Photos By: Rich Moulder
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:57 pm
  • Address:
    314 Laurel Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Stations 17-3, 16-1 and Engine 10 were dispatched for a dwelling fire. Command reported a 2 story twin with smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Squad 16 secured a water supply and placed a 1 3/4" hand line in operation. Command reported heavy fire on the 2nd floor striking the all hands box. Ladder 2 from Camden was added above the all hands. No injuries were reported. 1 dog perished from the fire.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:45 pm
  • Address:
    2300 Blk Wharton St
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Engine 24 arrived with 1 car on its side with a female trapped and requested all companies to go into service. B/C 1 reported ladder 19 was in service extricating the female and to have Rescue 1 proceed in. The female was removed from the car and transported to HUP as a Trauma Alert. Companies made themselves available.

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

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 2:00 pm
  • Address:
    4745 Worth St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-10 reported fire showing from a two story M/O/R auto body shop, 50x75, placed 2&2 in service. Command reported several vehicles and contents on fire in the building. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 6:55 pm
  • Address:
    2450 Larkin Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-55 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a dwelling. Command requested the second alarm struck, had heavy fire showing through out the dwelling. Evacuation tones sounded, crews went in service with exterior attack.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 4, 2010, 10:20 pm
  • Address:
    7241 Grays Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Ladder 4 arrived to find smoke showing first and second floors from a three story single, placed 1&1 in service. B7 arrived and placed 2&2 in service with fire on the first and second floors. All searches were negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:55 pm
  • Address:
    West Chester Pike and Northwood Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Delaware County company 41 had a vehicle fire up against a building. Fire crews made quick work of the small suv fire and there was no extension to the inside the building.

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 6:52 am
  • Address:
    400 Blk of Walnut St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Quint-69 arrived on scene with heavy smoke and fire showing from a two story E/O/R, with reported people trapped. Command requested the second alarm. Crews placed hand lines in service to knock the heavy fire through out the dwelling. All searches were negative.

Photos By: Tom Kelly III
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 7:20 pm
  • Address:
    2713 W. Albert St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-8 reported fire in a two story E/O/R, 16x35, placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 1, 2010, 2:00 pm
  • Address:
    2290 Mt. Ephraim Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Engine 1732, Squad 16 and Engine 10 were dispatched for a vehicle that crashed through the front of a store. Crews arrived to find the occupant insude the vehicle. Crews assisted the pt. out of the vehicle. The occupant was not injured.

Photos By: Ted Aurig PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 6:15 pm
  • Address:
    100 Collom St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-9 reported heavy fire on the second floor of a three story S/F/D, 18x55 placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 5:20 pm
  • Address:
    718 East 7th Ave.
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Ridley Twp. Companies had fire in the 2nd floor of a two story twin. Quick knock with 2 handlines and roof ventilation. 1 civilian smoke inhalation patient was reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 2:21 pm
  • Address:
    500 block of Marticville Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with heavy in a S/F/D, with reported entrapment. Due to a long tight driveway crews had trouble accessing the fireground.
One female victim was found DOA.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 12:04 pm
  • Address:
    1114 Newton Ave
  • Box:
    16
  • Submitter:
    Ted Aurig PFN Staff
Details:

Task Force 16 dispatched for a reported dwelling after a neighbor called 911 for smoke from the eaves. Haddon Township Police arrived and reported a working fire. 1601 struck the all hands on arrival reporting a 2 story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Squad 16 secured its own water supply and placed a 1 3/4" hand line in operation. A 2nd line was also placed in operation. 1602 requested an additional Ladder Company above the all hands. Searches were negative as all occupants were out and accounted for. Crews reported fire on the 1st and 2nd floor of the dwelling. The fire was placed under control with no injuries reported. Camden County Fire Marshals have the fire under investigation.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 7:50 pm
  • Address:
    Drivers Ln La Cascata Apartments
  • Box:
    82
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton
Details:

Command reported heavy smoke on the 2nd floor of a 2 story garden apartment, placed 2 lines in service, the fire was brought under control quickly, 2 civilians checked by EMS for smoke inhalation.Fire Marshal on scene.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 12:05 pm
  • Address:
    46 Hidden Valley Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 65-9 arrived on scene with a working fire on the second floor of a two story S/F/D. Crew from Engine 65-2 placed hand lines in service Command requested the second alarm struck. Used all hands.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 7:30 am
  • Address:
    309 S Broad St Philadelphia International Records
  • Box:
    516
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout PFN Staff Philadelphia
Details:

Ladder 5 was dispatched for the alarm system and arrived to find a 3 story occupied building ,75 x100 with meduim smoke from the 3rd floor and people trapped, all companies were placed in service,Deputy 1 requested additional medic units and additional ladders, the 2nd alarm was struck,the fire was brought under control with at least 1 civilain transported by PFD Medics, Fire Marshal on scene.

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

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:35 am
  • Address:
    4200 N Carlisle St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Squad 72 reported a 2 story M/O/R dwelling fully involved, Battalion 8 placed all hands in service, requested 2 additional engines above the all hands for extension into the exposures, the fire was placed under control with no injuries reported.

Photos By: Javier Torres