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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11:35 am
  • Address:
    7000 Commerce Parkway
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 3603 reported fire from the roof of a one story commercial building. Command special called numerous unit to the scene. used all hands.

Photos By: John Izak
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:25 pm
  • Address:
    1 E. 9th ST
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire on the first floor of a three story twin dwelling. Command reported fire extended to the second floor. Multiple hand lines in service.

Photos By: Frank Wesnoski © 2010
(Montgomery, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Lower Merion

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10:57 am
  • Address:
    50 Righters Mill Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units on scene with fire showing from the second floor of a dwelling.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 7:10 am
  • Address:
    5100 block of Aspen Street.
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-11 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from a two story M/O/R, 15x45, placed all hands in service. Command requested the second alarm struck for fire extending to the exposures. Used all hands.

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

Dwelling - Whitpain Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:00 am
  • Address:
    1651 Burke Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-33 reported heavy smoke showing from the basement of a S/F/D. First in engine companies placed 1-3/4 line in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 15, 2010, 10:00 pm
  • Address:
    Benson and West
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Engine 1 arrived and reported a 2 story vacant stand alone dwelling with heavy fire from the rear, Battalion 1 (Rossi) placed all hands in service, numerous handlines were used to bring the fire under control,no injuries reported.

Photos By: Dave Hernandez PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 15, 2010, 7:40 pm
  • Address:
    123 S. Broad St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-1 reported fire on the mezzanine level of a 20 story Hi-Rise building. MIRA box was struck and all hands were placed in service. Crews assisted in evacuation and sheltered in place the people on the upper floors.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 15, 2010, 12:10 pm
  • Address:
    1755 Brandywine Drive
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with fire in the kitchen of a dwelling. Crews made a quick knock of the fire. Extensive overhaul due to large amount of trash in the house.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 15, 2010, 11:10 am
  • Address:
    822-824 Monmouth St
  • Box:
    51
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 505 (Williams) reported smoke showing from the 3rd floor of a 3 story occupied twin, Squad 51 arrived and went into service, all hands were used to bring the fire under control with no injuries reported. The Camden County Fire Marshal is investigating. Firefighters from Gloucester City,Mt Ephraim,Collingswood,Westville and Bellmawr operated as well as BLS from Camden EMS and Haddon Heights EMS.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • 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 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