• Date/Time:
  Saturday, March 15, 2008, 5:15 pm
• Address:
  Wellington Ave
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton

Task Force assignment was dispatched for the dwelling fire on the unit block of Wellington Avenue between Bryant and Coolidge in Stratford Station 64-1’s local 1st due area. Waterford Twp Fire Company Chief 2301 was on scene reporting a garage (shed) heavily involved with a propane tank involved and an exposure to the D side of the fire building. The fire did communicate from the shed to the living spaces of the original fire building. There was also damage to the B side of the exposure dwelling from radiant heat. While companies were responding an additional report from 2301 indicated that the propane tank had exploded (BLEVE) to further complicate the fire load. Companies from Stratford (64) Laurel Springs (60) and Somerdale (65) were assigned on the incident along with Stratford EMS. The all hands was declared at 1721 hrs and Rehab 13 was detailed to the fire. Rehab 1385 and Support 1386 responded 7 personnel and were able to set up about 1/2 block from the fire building. Hot food, hot beverages, and cold liquids were provided along with cooling towels and a rest area. Additional rehab personnel were held in station but were released at the 1 hour mark as the on scene rehab units had adequate supplies and staff to handle the incident. Rehab 13 units were released from the fire scene at 1910 hrs and were available to respond by 1930 hours after clean up and re-supply. Photos of the incident by Lts. E. Levin and J. Cundiff of Rehab 13.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, March 15, 2008, 3:40 pm
• Address:
  10th and Germantown
• Submitter:
  RT

B/C had heavy fire 2nd and 3rd floors of a 3 story vacant dwelling. Used 2 and 2.

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• Date/Time:
  Saturday, March 15, 2008, 7:20 am
• Address:
  1522 N. Main St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with fire in two story S/F/D with reports of people trapped. One elderly victim was removed from the dwelling. The victim was flown to hospital with burns and smoke inhalation.

• Date/Time:
  Friday, March 14, 2008, 9:45 pm
• Address:
  267 Commerce St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Chief-21 (Terry) arrived on scene with an building fully involved. Companies went in service with an exterior attack.

• Date/Time:
  Thursday, March 13, 2008, 10:00 pm
• Address:
  366 Lincoln Ave
• Submitter:
  Steve Skipton

Tower Ladder 1324 arrived with fire showing from the rear of a 1 story S/F/D placed all hands in service, no injuries reported. Photos by Ted Aurig Staff Photographer PFN

• Date/Time:
  Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6:52 pm
• Address:
  17 Hill Drive
• Submitter:
  Kevin Knight

Pine Hill had a working house fire today at approximately 1300-1330. Not sure of the companies involved. Note: I know of this fire since I handled the board-up for All Risk. Thanks, Kevin Knight Medford Division of Fire

• Date/Time:
  Thursday, March 13, 2008, 2:10 pm
• Address:
  325 S. 69th st
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Sq-36 on location with smoke showing from a commercial building. Companies went in service with hand lines for fire second floor. Crews had a tough time locating the seat of the fire due to the layout of the building and having to force entry through numerous doors. Fire contained to a rear room.

• Date/Time:
  Thursday, March 13, 2008, 12:30 pm
• Address:
  17 Hill Drive
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with working fire in s a S/F/D, 20x40. Interior crews reported fire in the kitchen. Made a quick knock with no reported injuries.

• Date/Time:
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 3:00 am
• Address:
  1731 W. Main St
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a 40xx80 storage type building. Command reported a pick up truck on fire on the interior. The second alarm was requested. Crews made a knock of the truck fire and check for extension to the building.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 11:34 pm
• Address:
  1327 Bobarn Dr
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

22 Command reported heavy smoke in a large S/F/D. Companies made a quick knock of a fire.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 5:19 am
• Address:
  18 Parish Lane
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies arrived on scene with fire showing from an attach garage of a two story S/F/D. Command requested the second alarm struck. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 2:00 am
• Address:
  20 Concord Dr
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

Companies had fire in the basement of a 2-1/2 story S/F/D. Crews placed several hand lines in service to make a quick knock of the fire. Additional tankers requested to the scene. Photos by Dave Hernandez for PFN

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• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 1:32 am
• Address:
  52nd and Pine st
• Submitter:
  PhillyFireNews Staff

B/C 7 had heavy fire showing from a 4 story appartment building. Placed 2 and 2 in service. Used all hands. Medic 7 transported 1 occupant class 3 to the hospital.

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