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  • 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, 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.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:15 pm
  • Address:
    900 Stephen Avenue
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Deputy 11 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing on side "D" of a single story single family dwelling. Deputy 11 established command. Chief 11 on scene and took interior command. Ladder 11 on scene went to interior attack with 1 3/4" hand line. Engine 12 covered the plug with Engine 11 going to the roof for ventilation. Engine 11-1 to interior with assistance from Engine 50, Ladder 14 and Rescue 10. Also on scene was Rescue 8 as RIT,Rescue 51 for Air and Medic 143 for EMS.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 11:22 am
  • Address:
    6 Hydrangea Rd
  • Box:
    8
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Original assignment was for E-8 response for a AFA. 44pd arrived had an active alarm with smoke showing. Assignment upgraded by Bucks 911 to a working fire which added E-77-E-7-E-13 and Lad-31. Eng-8 crew arrived found a two story S/F/D with heavy smoke showing. E-8 Crew went in service with a hand line and found Heavy fire in the kitchen area. Middletown Twp FMO is conducting the investigation.

(Montgomery, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Abington Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:48 am
  • Address:
    1722 Arnold St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief-500 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the rear of a S/F/D. Squirt-100 arrived and went in service with hand lines. Command reported heavy fire conditions, requested the building evacuated. Went in service with exterior attack.

Photos By: Matt Hauser/ Rich Drennen WGFC Photographer
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, March 6, 2010, 6:00 pm
  • Address:
    510 Northfield Road
  • Box:
    225
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Tower 2 arrived first to check on a fire alarm at large 2 story SFD and had smoke showing from Side C. First Alarm then struck. Crews forced entry and found a fire in a clothes dryer that had extended into cabinetry. One dog passed as a result of smoke inhalation. Thanks to the Brazunas's for help with the information.

Photos By: Dannon Voight ©
(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.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 4:30 pm
  • Address:
    4729 Tampa St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C 10 has fire on the first floor of a two story M/O/R, placed 2&2 in service.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 2:37 am
  • Address:
    350 Layfield Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Lt. 37 arrived on scene with a working fire in a S/F/D. Command reported fire in the rear of the dwelling.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 1, 2010, 10:40 pm
  • Address:
    259 Mascot Rd
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Units arrived on scene with a cabinet shop building fully involved. Command requested the second alarm struck. All companies in service with exterior attack.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, March 1, 2010, 8:01 pm
  • Address:
    3136 Clive Ave
  • Submitter:
    Ray Finnell
Details:

Chief 11 arrived on scene heavy fire from a dwelling. First arriving crews pulled multiple hand lines to protect the exposures on sides B bravo and D delta sides. Residents reported that the home owners had munitions inside. Crews ordered to take defensive actions for precautions. Secondary water supply picked up, Ladder 11 in service with master stream. Companies in service: Engines 16, 28, 37, Truck Co's. 11, 16, 37, Rescue 6, 53, Squad 185, Canteen 4. Under investigation by Bensalem FMO.

Photos By: Ray Finnell
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 2:09 am
  • Address:
    2042 S. 70th St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Pipeline 40 arrived to find smoke showing first floor from a two story E/O/R, placed 2&2 in service. All searches were negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, February 22, 2010, 11:10 pm
  • Address:
    220 Thornwood Pl
  • Box:
    4934
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Battalion 13 reported smoke from the roof of a 3 story occupied apartment building 65x100 placed 2 engines and 2 ladders in service. B/C 13 placed the 3rd and 4th engines in service checking exposures and requested the second alarm transmitted. B/C 13 placed the fire under control and recalled all companies but the orginal box.

(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:
    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.