PaulBrown
12-28-2001, 08:46 AM
Remembering the 5 Buffalo, N.Y. Fireman killed on Dec 27th, 1983.
On Tuesday December 27th, 1983,at 20:23, 2nd Platoon Fire Dispatcher Bob Albert dispatched E-32,E-3,E-1,L-5,L-2,R-1 & B-43 (B/C Harvey Supple) to Box 191N.Division/Grosvenor for a reported 500 Gallon Propane Tank that had ruptured and was leaking inside a building. E32/L5 responded from the same Firehouse. E-32, E-1,L-5 & B-43 all arrived at the same time and began speaking with the bldg's occupants on what happened. It was at this point that the vapors from the propane tank had found a ignition source of a wood burning stove on the first floor of the four story bldg and caused the massive explosion.
ALL Members of L-5 were killed and eventually found buried, under massonary debris, under or around E-32. B/C Supple had a piece of wood lodged in his neck and blown against his truck. The Capt & Driver of E-1 were trapped inside their Engine when debris from the bldg landed on the cab of their truck. By them staying in the Engine saved their lives.
The members of Ladder 5 that were killed were:
FF. Michael Austin, 39, 15 year veteran<br />FF. Micahel Catanzaro 37, 13 year veteran<br />FF. Matthew Colpoys 47, 23 year veteran<br />FF. James Lickfeld 43, 18 year veteran<br />FF. Anthony Waszkielewicz, 37, 11 year veteran
Those of us that subscribe to WOF & either lived or still live in Buffalo make a effort to remember that tragic day.
<br />John Mercer<br />Manatee County, Fla Fire
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(All times are in Central Standard Time unless otherwise indicated)
<br />Monday, December 24, 2001
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS Co., MO: Normandy FPD has a 1st Alarm for a fire in an Apartment building at 4450 Normandy Trace. Command reports a fire in an Apartment with 1 Pre-connect laid and a Supply line has been laid. Both utilities have been requested. [STL819]. 12:40a.m.
· MILLBURN (ESSEX Co.), NJ: *Working fire* 288 Hobart Ave. Fire in a private dwelling. [EAN39/EAN318]. 1:16a.m.
· Working fire – GARDEN CITY PARK, NY: 147 Country village Dr. x Meadowfarm. Fire in a private dwelling. M/A Meneola for RIT, Williston Park for 1 Engine for cover. [MNS47]. 1:44a.m.
· CENTEREARCH (SUFFOLK Co.), NY: Working fire #2582 Middle Country Rd. Grand Prix Stereo Store. PD on scene confirming. NFI. [MNS270]. 1:56a.m.
· Update – CENTEREACH (SUFFOLK Co.), NY: Working fire at #2582 Middle Country Rd. M/A Stoney Brook, Selden 1 Engine each to the scene. [MNS270]. 2:02a.m.
· MANHATTAN, NY: 75-1525 at 408 W. 129th St. x Convent Ave. Kitchen fire on the 1st floor of a 5-story brick “H” type occupied multiple dwelling 50x100. 1 line stretched out. L30 was FAST, has been put to work. L28 new FAST Truck. [MNS342 IAP]. 4:37a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: STLFD *1st Alarm* with report of person trapped @ 3164 Oregon x Wyoming. Heavy fire on the 1st floor in a 2-story/4-family flat. 1 line off. PUMPERS: 14-32-1-7, HL6, BC804/802, SQD-1, DC810. [STL899]. 5:01a.m.
· STLFN: ST.LOUIS, MO: Update - STLFD's *1st Alarm* @ 3164 Oregon x Wyoming. BC804 reports fire is under control. Primary & secondary searches negative. Strike out the 1st Alarm. *FINAL* [STL899]. 5:09a.m.
· Working fire – YORK, ME: on York Street in the area of Elementary School. A well involved structure. M/A requested. C603 [TAC9-C09]. 5:20a.m.
· 2nd Alarm – YORK, ME: on York St. near the Village Elementary School. A well involved house. Additional M/A requested. C101 C603 [TAC9-C09]. 5:31a.m.
· Working fire – JOHNSON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported vehicle fire inside a structure with extension to a Commercial type structure. Heavy fire conditions. Request for an extra Engine & Ladder to the scene. [TAC9-C226]. 7:57a.m.
· 2nd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported vehicle fire inside a structure with extension to a Commercial type strucuture. Heavy fire conditions requested for an extra Engine & Ladder to the scene. All Companies ordered out of the building. Exterior operations. [TAC9-C226]. 8:10a.m.
· BOWIE (PRINCE GEORGES Co.), MD: *2nd Alarm* at Laurel Bowie Raceway. Heavy fire in 3 large old kitchens at track. 4E, 2T/L, 1SQ on scene & 4E for cover. M/A Montgomery Co. Heavy Rescue. [CFP733-O/S/763]. 8:10a.m.
· Update – 2nd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. OIC reports Ladder Pipes in operations, also Acylene Tanks and Fireworks in the structure. Companies report heavy fire to the rear of a Commercial structure. C319 [TAC9-C226]. 8:20a.m.
· 3rd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported heavy fire in a 1-story 50x100 Commercial structure. Companies are protecting exposures. M/A from Cranston & N. Providence. C304 O/S, C319 [TAC9-C226]. 8:45a.m.
· (Overnight – 00:30hrs) – LITCHFIELD (MONTGOMERY Co.), IL: Working house fire at 706 S. Grant St. Command requested utilities to the scene. Fire was under control in about 30-40 minutes. [CIFN*4]. 8:51a.m.
· Update – 3rd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported heavy fire in a 1-story 50x100 brick Commercial structure. Companies report structure is showing signs of collapse. Heavy fire conditions. [TAC9-C226]. 9:25a.m.
· Overnight (0235hrs PST) TIGARD, OR: 2nd Alarm in the 7000 block SW Bonita Rd. Working Apartment fire. M/A Lake Oswego. Evacuations & S/C Red Cross. [FPNW-OR2]. 9:27a.m.
· STLFN: ST. CHARLES Co., MO: Hwy 79 & Hwy Y. ½ mile stretch of 70 K volt power line down along the highway. Ameren UE responding. Spot brush fires breaking out along the line. Companies 9114, 9118 on scene for extended period with Missouri State Highway Patrol. [STL 829]. 9:30a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: STLFD *1st Alarm* b/o FAO for a fire in an Apartment at 4365 St. Ferdinand x Newstead (Apt.10). One apartment unit fully involved. 1 line off. PUMPERS: 10, 26, 28, 17, H&L-15, Rescue Squad-2, BC805, 806. [STL810]. 10:22a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: Update – STLFD’s *1st Alarm* fire in an Apartment at 4365 St. Ferdinand: One apartment of a multi-unit Apartment building fully involved. 2 lines off so far. [STL810]. 10:29a.m.
· QUEENS, NY: Box 4480: Murray Hill LIRR Station. Person struck by Train west of the station. Units operating in the rear of Depot Rd. & 157th St. Engine 274 on scene. [MNS274]. 10:31a.m.
· Update – 3rd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. OIC reported all heavy fire knocked down in the 1-story brick 50x100 building. PWH. C226 [TAC9-C319]. 10:41a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: Update – STLFD’s *1st Alarm* Apartment fire at 4365 St. Ferdinand. BC805 reports fire in an Apt. in a 2-story multi Apartment building is under control. *FINAL* [STL810]. 10:41a.m.
· MFN: BALTIMORE, MD: Dwelling fire at 1535 Myrtle Ave. Command had reported smoke showing on arrival. Crews made a quick knock down. Special call Air Medic & Neighborhood Services. *1* civilian injury. [MFN-8/MFN-1]. 10:55a.m.
· Working fire – PROVIDENCE, RI: Box 4141 on Valley St. Fire in a 3-story wood frame. Fire in the walls on floor #1. [TAC9-C319]. 11:42a.m.
· Update – Working fire – PROVIDENCE, RI: Box 4141 at 240 Valley Ave. Fire in a 3-story wood frame 30x60. Fire on all floors. All heavy fire knocked down. PWH. [TAC9-C319]. 11:50a.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: Box 4062 Peen Ave. & Freeport Loop Starrett City. Fire 2nd floor. L175 FAST. [MNS-30]. 12:25p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: 75-4062 Penn Ave. near Freeport Loop. (Starrett City). Fire 2nd floor of an 18-story 200x200 occupied multiple dwelling. 1 line runs. BN-58 [MNS-30]. 12:27p.m.
· STLFN: DUPO (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: Dupo FD on scene of an abandoned building fire in the 200 block of N. Main St. Prairie DuPont FD is responding M/A. Columbia FD on stand-by. [STL 835]. 12:40p.m.
· STLFN: BELLEVILLE (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: Belleville FD on scene of a *MVA* @ E. Main St. x High St. Vehicle on it’s side. Extrication started. Companies: Engine 1, Truck 1, 2. [STL 835]. 12:48p.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS Co., MO: MVA with Rescue @ I-270 & Dorsett. Units 4410, 4422, 4426, 4833, 5217, 2237, 2317, 2327, 4837, 4404 on scene. Unknown direction of travel. [STL 829]. 12:58p.m.
· STLFN: (0400hrs) – EAST ST. LOUIS (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: ESTLFD was on the scene of a house fire at 630 N. 37th St. Co.424 on scene with an occupied 1.5-story with heavy fire on the 1st floor. Co. 426 assisted. 5” line laid & 2 handlines working. Companies on scene for 2 hours. [STL997]. 2:35p.m.
· QUEENS, NY: Working fire – Box 1338 at Beach 91 St. near Holland Ave. Fire in a 2-story 25x50 private dwelling. [MNS-30]. 2:44p.m.
· Working fire – CAMBRIDGE, MA: Box 2111 at Roosevelt Towers, 951 Cambridge St. at Willow St. Fire on the 3rd floor – now PWH by the OIC. [TAC9-C105]. 3:16p.m.
· WASHINGTON TWP. (WARREN Co.), NJ: *Working fire on Rt. 31 at “Ryeman & Sons.” Mulch pile fire. M/A for 3 Tankers to the scene. [EAN14]. 3:55p.m.
· IRVINGTON (ESSEX Co.), NJ: Working fire Signal 11 504 Union Ave. Fire in a 2-story frame. Fire is knocked down & under control. M/A from Maplewood for cover. [EAN24/503/10/EAN100]. 3:58p.m.
· NEWARK (ESSEX Co.), NJ: *All Hands* 440 South 12th St. x 16th Ave. Fir ein a 2.5-story frame. [EAN100-EAN503]. 4:11p.m.
· NORTH BERGEN (HUDSON Co.), NJ: *Working fire* on Blvd East. Fire in a high-rise building. Unknown size-up & particulars. [EAN100-EAN503]. 4:13p.m.
· Working fire – SCARBORO, ME: Box 4311 for Baileys Seafood on Depot St. C101 [TAC9-C69]. 4:16p.m.
· MFN: HARFORD Co., MD: Building fire – Co.#1 (Level Vol.) on Level Rd. & Glenville Rd. COM reports a working fire. Dual lines laid with master stream in place. [MFN73/MFN-2]. 5:08p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: Working fire at 356 South First St. Fire in the basement of a 6-story brick 50x100 occupied multiple dwelling. PWH. [EAN100/EAN27]. 5:26p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: 75-228 South 1st St. @ Keap St. Basement fire in a 6-story brick 50x100 occupied multiple dwelling. Fire PWH. [MNS-516]. 5:31p.m.
· NEW ORLEANS, LA: *2nd Alarm* 6316 Royal St. 2-story wood camelback dwelling – on the ground & a 1-story wood exposure heavily involved. [NOLA]. 6:28p.m.
· GLASCOW (NEW CASTLE Co.), DE: 817 Watkins Dr. in Glascow Pines. MHP working trailer fire. [EAN23]. 7:14p.m.
· EAST BRUNSWICK TWP. (MIDDLESEX Co.), NJ: 8 Lench Road. Working structure fire – heavy fire in the walls. [EAN51]. 7:16p.m.
· QUEENS, NY: Working fire – Box 7465 at 30th St. near 31st Ave. Fire in a 4-story occupied multiple dwelling. L128 FAST. [MNS-30]. 7:18p.m.
· QUEENS, NY: 75-7465 at 30th St. & 31st Ave. 4-story brick 50x75 occupied multiple dwelling. Fire 2nd floor. 2 lines run. 1 in operation. BN-49. [MNS-30]. 7:22p.m.
· FREEHOLD BOROUGH (MONMOUTH Co.), NJ: Box 225 at 16 Avenue C. *Working fire* All occupants out. [EAN51]. 7:23p.m.
· Update – FREEHOLD BORO (MONMOUTH Co.), NJ: Box 225 at 16 Avenue C. 2-story dwelling well involved upon FD arrival. Deck Gun used to knock down fire. Severe burn victim entroute by ground to Centra State MC. [EAN27/EAN51/EAN12]. 7:43p.m.
· STLFN: (17:20hrs) ST. LOUIS Co., MO: Spanish Lake FPD *1st Alarm* fire at 12645 Treeyard. Fire in the chimney & roof area of a 1-story frame house. Fire held with a pre-connect. Co.’s 5110, 5125, 3710, 4910 were on scene. [STL810/966*]. 7:43p.m.
· MFN: PRINCE GOERGES Co., MD: Apartment fire at 6028 Parkland Ct. (Dist. Heights). Command reports a working fire top floor. [MFN-101/MFN-2]. 8:12p.m.
· STLFN: ST. CHARLES Co., MO: 1st Alarm house fire at 3052 Willow Bend Dr. Fire reported through the roof. Occupants believe to be safely accounted for at this time. [STL810]. 8:32p.m.
· LOS ANGELES, CA: Greater Alarm structure fire @ 3755 S. Chesapeake Ave. A 3-story center hall apartment with fire in (1) unit on the 2nd floor with extension to the 3rd floor. Fire now knocked down. [FirePage (sm) LA-40]. 8:40p.m.
· STLFN: Special Duty – DUPO (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: 2 car accident on Northbound I-255 at Milepost 11. S/C Columbia IL FD for their Thermal Imaging camera to search for 2 children involved in the accident. [STL810]. 8:40p.m.
· STLFN: Update – DUPO (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: on Scene of a *Serious MVA* on NB I-255 @ MP 11. Columbia FD responded M/A. Dupo EMS on scene transporting victims to hospital. [STL 835]. 8:40p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: 75-957 at Herkimer St. near Nostrand Ave. Fire in a 4-story 40x50 frame attached occupied multiple dwelling. Fire on the 3rd floor. PWH. [MNS119/154/254]. 8:54p.m.
· MFN: PRINCE GOERGE’S Co., MD: Dwelling fire at 7419 Long Branch Dr. (Lanham). Command reports heavy smoke from the top floor. [MFN-101/MFN-2]. 9:11p.m.
· PATERSON (PASSAIC Co.), NJ: *Working fire* 171 Marion St. 2-story brick Apartment. Fire on the top floor. Companies venting. Main body of fire is knocked down. [EAN322]. 9:11p.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: STLFD has a working Still Alarm for a fire in a house at 2312 Allen. Pumper 7 reports a fire in the rear – 1 line off. PUMPERS: 7, 1, 29, BC802. [STL819]. 9:16p.m.
· Update – PATERSON, NJ: *Working fire* 171 Marion St. Fire is under control. Releasing E-7, E-8 & L-3. Supply Truck on scene as well. [EAN322]. 9:28p.m.
· EAST NORTHPORT, NY: Working fire in a vacant house on Rt.25A between Vernon Valley and Laurel Rd. 1st due to hit hydrant in front of house. Northport 1 Engine to scene for RIT. [MNS143]. 9:32p.m.
· Update - FREEHOLD BORO (MONMOUTH Co.), NJ: Box 225 at 20 Avenue C. x Throckmorton Street. *Dwelling fire* 2-story wood frame with heavy fire throughout. 1 female burn patient to CSMC then Southstar transport to Burn Center. Investigation in progress. [EAN27/12/52/EAN51]. 9:34p.m.
· Update – ST. CHARLES Co., MO: Central County Fire Rescue *1st Alarm* house fire @ 3052 Willow Bend Dr. Command advises @ the second 20 minute MARC fire is under control. All Firefighters accounted for. Utilities notified and en-route. Move-ups made. Companies are remaining out for overhaul for an extended period of time. [STL388]. 9:38p.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: Update on STLFD’s Still Alarm at 2312 Allen. BC 802 reports that the fire is under control. Companies are overhauling. [STL819]. 9:41p.m.
· STLFN: ST. CHALRES Co., MO: Update Central County Fire Rescue *1st Alarm* house fire @ 3052 Willow Bend Dr. Salt truck dispatched for freezing roads. Companies are being released at this time. Red Cross en-route for family assistance. [STL388]. 10:21p.m.
· POQOUSON, VA: 2nd Alarm @ 56 Ridge Rd. Heavy fire in a single family dwelling. All Poquoson Units working at this time. (VFN05x/AC). 10:39p.m.
· UNION CITY (HUDSON Co.), NJ: **2nd Alarm** 314 11th St. Fire in an unknown type building. [CWRNY * EAN301]. 11:42p.m.
· UNION CITY (HUDSON Co.), NJ: **3RD ALARM** 314 11th St. Fire in an occupied multiple dwelling. No size up. DWH. [EAN301]. 11:57p.m.
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<br />*** FirePage Ohio Report for December 24, 2001 ***
Covering All of Ohio and parts of Western Pennsylvania.<br />*Note: All times are EST
Report compiled by Scott Berringer FPO/D703 ( 703@firepageohio.com )
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- 0008<br />North Olmsted (Cuyahoga): 2ND ALARM 3451 Clague Rd. 2 victims removed, both DOA. Fire thru roof ATT. FPO/700*/D703 ©
- 0015<br />North Olmsted (Cuyahoga): 2ND ALARM 3451 Clague Rd. Crews making progress. 3rd victim removed DOA. FPO/700*/D703 ©
- 1001<br />Liberty Twp (Trumbull): W/F 1300 Block of SR 304 Lot # 14. Fire in a mobile home. Cos: Res34cuE, Eng 34, Med 35. Recall off-duty FFs & volunteers. FPO/323/D256 ©
- 1046<br />Columbus: W/F 3015 Hauck Dr. Cos: Eng 193 (Franklin Twp), 12, Lad 12, Res17cuE, Med 12, BN 5. 2 sty SFD. FPO/D217 ©
- 1048<br />Columbus: W/F 3015 Hauck Dr. W/F Cos: Eng 192, Med 195, 17, EMS 15, SO 2. FPO/D217 ©
- 1120<br />Columbus: W/F 3015 Hauck Dr. BN 5 reports fire K/D. Red Cross & Fire Prevention S/C'd. FPO/217/D284 ©
- 1400<br />Clearcreek Twp (Pickaway): MVA/PIN on US 22 @ The Circleville Bible College. 2 car head-on MVA. Sta 510. M/A Med 1000, 1001, Squad 121, 122, Res104cuE. FPO/249/D223 ©
- 1411<br />Broadview Heights (Cuyahoga): MVA/PIN I-77 SB Just North of SR 82. LifeFlight # 4 (3122G) S/C'd. May need 2nd Helo. FPO/D703 ©
- 1438<br />Broadview Heights (Cuyahoga): MVA/PIN I-77 SB Just North of SR 82. LifeFlight # 4 to Metro with 40s female, altered LOC. Ground unit to Metro with one. FPO/D703 ©
- 1950<br />Cleveland: W/F 3354 West 98. Fire in SFD. Cos: Eng 23, 33, Lad 23, Squad 2, & BC 3. Eng 4 - Worker. Lad 4 - RIT. AC 1 on the card. FPO/D703 ©
- 2219<br />Cincinnati: W/F Box # 7192 @ 944 Enright Ave. Dist 2 reports medium smoke from basement of 2 sty brk SFD. Cos: Eng 24, 17, Trk 24, 17, Dist 2. Eng 37 - RIT. Res 24, & Dist 1 OTW. FPO/D605 ©
- 2225<br />Cincinnati: W/F Box # 7192 @ 944 Enright Ave. Dist 2 reports fire K/D. PPV fan is up & running. S & O underway. Eng 37 & Dist 1 cancelled. Move-ups: Trk 29 acting Trk 17. FPO/D605 ©
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<br />*** REPORT FROM THE LINE OF FIRE ***
<br />Hartford Citywide Radio Association Incident Log
***Happy Holidays***
<br />12-16-01
Hartford, CT /10-75/ 47 Clifford St occ 2.5brk dwelling fire 1st flr 01:10
West Hartford, CT /10-75/ Van Buren Ave 2.5wdfr dwelling fire in basement and extending thru walls add’l Engine req 05:22
Stonington, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ I-95 NB between Exits 90 and 91 a rollover add’l EMS req 08:44
Marlborough, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ Rt2 WB at Exit 12 a rollover 11:01
Montville, CT /3rd Alarm/ Old Colchester Rd “Montville High School” fire in auditorium 12:55
New Fairfield, CT /2nd Alarm/ 13 Misty Brook La a dwelling NFI 14:03
Essex, CT /10-31/ 10-43 req/ Rt9 near Exit 3 a motorcycle accident (1) 10-45 Code 2 (traumatic arrest) 15:24
Hebron, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ 309 Gillead Rd a rollover NFI 16:38
Enfield, CT /10-30/ 17 Kimberly Dr exterior fire extended to 2.5wdfr dwelling 16:50
Salem, CT /10-30/ 1 Hartford Rd “Bess Eaton Donuts’ 1brk comm bldg NFI 17:36
Providence, RI /10-75/ 646 Elmwood Ave a comm bldg NFI add’l Engine and Ladder req 19:03
Ansonia, CT /2nd Alarm/ 41 Mott St occ 2.5wdfr dwelling well involved exterior attack 20:21
Hartland, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ Rt20 a rollover with ejection 20:21
<br />12-17-01
Vernon, CT /2nd Alarm/ 60 Old Town Rd “Ryefield Condo’s” 2wdfr 6 unit condo block 01:38
Pawtucket, RI /10-75/ 377 Pawtucket Ave fire occupied dwelling outside fire extended to 1st flr unk type bldg 14:40
East Longmeadow, MA /10-30/ 25 Decelles Ave a shed fire with propane tanks involved NFI 17:03
East Providence, RI /10-75/ 60 Chauncy St a chimney fire extended to bldg NFI 19:02
Springfield, MA /10-75/ 209 Fort Pleasant Ave a kitchen fire in a dwelling 22:31
<br />12-18-01
Naugatuck, CT /10-75/ 808 New Haven Rd 1.5wdfr comm bldg 01:33
Providence, RI /10-75/ 152 Reynolds Ave 2.5wdfr heavy fire all flrs exterior attack 07:19
West Hartford, CT /10-31/ Fern St and Wallbridge Rd 2 cars 1 pinned 07:26
Berlin, CT /10-30/ 127 Webster Square Rd “Wawa Kitchen” fire in the duct work 12:53
Salisbury, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ Rt44 on New York state line 16:04
Willington, CT /2nd Alarm equiv/ 45 Schoffield Dr a garage fire 16:51
Montague, MA /2nd Alarm/ Center St unk type bldg NFI 19:12
<br />12-19-01
Providence, RI /10-75/ 8 Atlantic Ave 2.5wdfr fire 2nd flr 02:47
Norwich, CT /10-75/ 22 Sunnyside Ave occ 2wdfr dwelling fire 2nd flr 06:10
Hardwick, MA /2nd Alarm equiv/ 22 Parker Crt a dwelling NFI 10:24
Providence, RI /10-75/ 157 Congress Ave 2.5wdfr well involved add’l Engine and Ladder req 11:18
Springfield, MA /10-75/ Cherokee Dr 1.5wdfr dwelling a basement fire 12:00
Stratford, CT /10-75/ Sikorsky Memorial Airport 1brk with propane involved 12:36
West Haven, CT /10-75/ 123 Great Circle Rd a dwelling NFI 14:32
Westfield, MA /10-75/ Twiss St and Norton St a dwelling well involved with water problems exterior attack 21:51
Farmington, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ 575 Plainville Ave (1) 10-45 Code 2 (traumatic arrest) 22:56
<br />12-20-01
Hartford, CT /10-75/ 759 Wethersfield Ave 4brk OMD (1) occupant rescued from 3rd flr via ladder 03:53
Ledyard, CT /2nd Alarm/ 64 Long Pond Rd 2wdfr dwelling 04:24
Springfield, MA /10-30/ Page Blvd unk type bldg NFI 09:13
Branford, CT /10-75/ 525 East Main St lot #4 a mobil home with explosions reported 10:06
Waterford, CT /10-47/ 51 Shore Rd a buck stuck in a rock wall DEP req 10:54
New Haven, CT /10-31/ Rt34 at Exit 3 truck vs van (2) 10-45’s Code 2 (serious 1-adult, 1-pedi) 12:26
New Fairfield, CT /10-75/ 7 Candlewood Knolls Rd 2.5wdfr 13:01
Vernon, CT /10-31/10-99/ Loveland Hill Rd by Rockville High School 4 cars (10) 10-45’s Code 3 (minor) add’l EMS req 14:28
Southington, CT /10-75/ 35 Bruce Ave 2wdfr well involved 15:23
Newtown, CT /10-75/ Swamp Rd a dwelling 19:19
<br />12-21-01
Sherman, CT /2nd Alarm on arrival/ 2 Sunny La 3wdfr NFI 07:47
Ansonia, CT /10-75/ 649 Main St an auto supply store 18:06
Farmington, CT /10-31/ 44 Indian Hill Rd a rollover 1 pinned 20:38
Bridgeport, CT /10-47/ Water St at the train station man with his hand caught in a machine 21:03
Hartford, CT /10-75/ 108 Irving St 2wdfr fire in 1 room 21:45
Manchester, CT /10-31/ I-384 unk direction 2 cars 1 pinned 23:37
<br />12-22-01
Warwick, RI /2nd Alarm/ Old Warwick Ave 1brk 00:09
Groton, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ I-95 near Exit 85 prolonged extrication 06:52
East Providence, RI /10-75/ 13 Woodcrest Ave a dwelling NFI 07:54
West Hartford, CT /10-75/ Kane St 1brk strip mall fire in one store 13:44
West Hartford, CT /10-31/ Raymond Rd at the Boulevard NFI 14:09
Milford, CT /10-75/ 124 North St 2wdfr chimney fire with extension 18:38
East Haven, CT /10-75/ 189 Borrman Rd a 1.5wdfr dwelling 19:25
Plainville, CT /10-31/ 10-43 X2 req/Kate Downing Rd (1 mile from Rt12) car vs tree add’l Jaws req 22:55
Fairfield, CT /10-75/ Limerick Rd 2wdfr dwelling fire 2nd flr 23:18
Berlin, CT /10-31/ 10-43 req/Berlin Tpk at Rt9 (1) 10-45 Code 1 (fatal); (2) 10-45 Code 2 (serious) NFI 23:28
<br />12-23-01
New Haven, CT /10-75/ Forbes Ave 1brk with an exposure problem 01:17
New Haven, CT /10-75/ 633 Washington Ave fire from the roof unk type bldg NFI 09:50
East Hampton, CT /10-75/ 33 Fern St 2wdfr fire in the walls 17:06
East Windsor, CT (Warehouse Point Section) /10-31/10-43 req/ I-91 NB near Exit 45 a rollover R-5 req 20:04
Guilford, CT /10-75/ 74 Stepstone Hill Rd 2.5wdfr dwelling 22:41
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<br />***BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FIRE HISTORY***
for December 24th:
1921: T-22 was organized & placed in active service with E-29 @ 4312 Park Heights Ave, Park Heights (Northwest Baltimore) - They received a used Mack AC chassis with a used city service ladder truck body - Their 1st Captain was U. McFadden, a promoted Lieutenant from T-18 - They were disbanded on 9/22/1989 & combined with E-29 to form Aerial Tower 122, using a Sutphen Quint 100' Aerial Tower - AT-122 was disbanded on 9/21/1994 & E-29 was reorganized using former E-38's 1987 FMC/1000GPM pumper, which was disbanded from Steadman Station the same date. (CHM2*TUH*BCFD)
1960: 4 Alarms - Box#61 - Rear Of 514 Light St - Inner Harbor (Downtown South) - Fire involved the George O'Brecht Company. (CHM1)
1963: 5 Alarms - Box#62 - 1526hrs - 1124-1126 Light St - South Baltimore - Fire involved the 2 story brick Irvin's Department Store - The fire, started by an incendiary in the basement stock room, quickly spread throughout the building - A 2nd alarm was sounded @ 1531hrs, 3rd alarm @ 1539hrs, 4th alarm @ 1547hrs, & 5th alarm @ 1558hrs - The firefighters brought the fire under control in an hour, but not before it burned out the interior of the store. (TUH)
1968: 11 Alarms - 6-6-1528, 4-4-157, & Box#1522 - 1428hrs - Caroline & Lancaster Sts - Inner Harbor East (Southeast Of Downtown) - Fire involved the League Lumber Company - The wind swept blaze appeared to be intentionally set following a Christmas Party - Despite the 20 degree temperature with gale force winds, icy conditions, & falling walls, there were no serious injuries reported - Firefighters were needed to cover exposures as well as fight the roaring fire, with flying embers landing on rooftops in every direction - In less than an hour, 6 alarms were sounded from Box#1528, 4 alarms from Box#157, & 1 alarm from Box#1522 - In the worst conditions imaginable, hard working firefighters confined the fire to the 3 mill buildings. (TUH)
1994: 2 Alarms - Box#621 - 1524hrs - 1101 Key Hwy - Harborview (South Of Downtown) - Fire involved a 2 story brick vacant restaurant which had been the scene of previous fires. (TGA)
George T. Ehrman<br />DC/BMD/E*23<br /> chinman.gte@verizon.net
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<br />RESPONSE - HISTORY
24DEC1973 - Equador - Maritime Accident - Ferryboat capsized off the coast of Equador, drowning 200.
24DEC1971 - Amazon, South America - Aviation - Peruvian Airlines Electra crashed at headwaters of the Amazon, killing all except Juliane Margaret Koepcke found 10 days later
24DEC1966 - Binh Thai, Vietnam - Aviation - USAF C144 military charter crashes near Binh Thai, Vietnam killing 129 servicemen & civilian technicians.
24DEC1953 - Czechoslovakia - Rail Crash - 2 fast express trains crashed head-on killing 103.
24DEC1953 - Wairoa, New Zealand - Flood - Wellington-Auckland express train swept away in flood near Wairoa, New Zealand, killing all 166 aboard.
24DEC1933 - Paris, France -Rail Crash - Paris express train derailment killed 160, injured 300.
<br />IBN - Editors <br /> ibn-editors@insaro.org
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Jerry Morris, a member of our club, has done a great job in creating a webpage for Box 55. It is still under construction, but below you will find the web address.
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On Tuesday December 27th, 1983,at 20:23, 2nd Platoon Fire Dispatcher Bob Albert dispatched E-32,E-3,E-1,L-5,L-2,R-1 & B-43 (B/C Harvey Supple) to Box 191N.Division/Grosvenor for a reported 500 Gallon Propane Tank that had ruptured and was leaking inside a building. E32/L5 responded from the same Firehouse. E-32, E-1,L-5 & B-43 all arrived at the same time and began speaking with the bldg's occupants on what happened. It was at this point that the vapors from the propane tank had found a ignition source of a wood burning stove on the first floor of the four story bldg and caused the massive explosion.
ALL Members of L-5 were killed and eventually found buried, under massonary debris, under or around E-32. B/C Supple had a piece of wood lodged in his neck and blown against his truck. The Capt & Driver of E-1 were trapped inside their Engine when debris from the bldg landed on the cab of their truck. By them staying in the Engine saved their lives.
The members of Ladder 5 that were killed were:
FF. Michael Austin, 39, 15 year veteran<br />FF. Micahel Catanzaro 37, 13 year veteran<br />FF. Matthew Colpoys 47, 23 year veteran<br />FF. James Lickfeld 43, 18 year veteran<br />FF. Anthony Waszkielewicz, 37, 11 year veteran
Those of us that subscribe to WOF & either lived or still live in Buffalo make a effort to remember that tragic day.
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<br />*** America's Fire Paging Notification Network ***<br />Local & National reports from pager notification networks around the U.S.
(All times are in Central Standard Time unless otherwise indicated)
<br />Monday, December 24, 2001
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS Co., MO: Normandy FPD has a 1st Alarm for a fire in an Apartment building at 4450 Normandy Trace. Command reports a fire in an Apartment with 1 Pre-connect laid and a Supply line has been laid. Both utilities have been requested. [STL819]. 12:40a.m.
· MILLBURN (ESSEX Co.), NJ: *Working fire* 288 Hobart Ave. Fire in a private dwelling. [EAN39/EAN318]. 1:16a.m.
· Working fire – GARDEN CITY PARK, NY: 147 Country village Dr. x Meadowfarm. Fire in a private dwelling. M/A Meneola for RIT, Williston Park for 1 Engine for cover. [MNS47]. 1:44a.m.
· CENTEREARCH (SUFFOLK Co.), NY: Working fire #2582 Middle Country Rd. Grand Prix Stereo Store. PD on scene confirming. NFI. [MNS270]. 1:56a.m.
· Update – CENTEREACH (SUFFOLK Co.), NY: Working fire at #2582 Middle Country Rd. M/A Stoney Brook, Selden 1 Engine each to the scene. [MNS270]. 2:02a.m.
· MANHATTAN, NY: 75-1525 at 408 W. 129th St. x Convent Ave. Kitchen fire on the 1st floor of a 5-story brick “H” type occupied multiple dwelling 50x100. 1 line stretched out. L30 was FAST, has been put to work. L28 new FAST Truck. [MNS342 IAP]. 4:37a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: STLFD *1st Alarm* with report of person trapped @ 3164 Oregon x Wyoming. Heavy fire on the 1st floor in a 2-story/4-family flat. 1 line off. PUMPERS: 14-32-1-7, HL6, BC804/802, SQD-1, DC810. [STL899]. 5:01a.m.
· STLFN: ST.LOUIS, MO: Update - STLFD's *1st Alarm* @ 3164 Oregon x Wyoming. BC804 reports fire is under control. Primary & secondary searches negative. Strike out the 1st Alarm. *FINAL* [STL899]. 5:09a.m.
· Working fire – YORK, ME: on York Street in the area of Elementary School. A well involved structure. M/A requested. C603 [TAC9-C09]. 5:20a.m.
· 2nd Alarm – YORK, ME: on York St. near the Village Elementary School. A well involved house. Additional M/A requested. C101 C603 [TAC9-C09]. 5:31a.m.
· Working fire – JOHNSON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported vehicle fire inside a structure with extension to a Commercial type structure. Heavy fire conditions. Request for an extra Engine & Ladder to the scene. [TAC9-C226]. 7:57a.m.
· 2nd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported vehicle fire inside a structure with extension to a Commercial type strucuture. Heavy fire conditions requested for an extra Engine & Ladder to the scene. All Companies ordered out of the building. Exterior operations. [TAC9-C226]. 8:10a.m.
· BOWIE (PRINCE GEORGES Co.), MD: *2nd Alarm* at Laurel Bowie Raceway. Heavy fire in 3 large old kitchens at track. 4E, 2T/L, 1SQ on scene & 4E for cover. M/A Montgomery Co. Heavy Rescue. [CFP733-O/S/763]. 8:10a.m.
· Update – 2nd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. OIC reports Ladder Pipes in operations, also Acylene Tanks and Fireworks in the structure. Companies report heavy fire to the rear of a Commercial structure. C319 [TAC9-C226]. 8:20a.m.
· 3rd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported heavy fire in a 1-story 50x100 Commercial structure. Companies are protecting exposures. M/A from Cranston & N. Providence. C304 O/S, C319 [TAC9-C226]. 8:45a.m.
· (Overnight – 00:30hrs) – LITCHFIELD (MONTGOMERY Co.), IL: Working house fire at 706 S. Grant St. Command requested utilities to the scene. Fire was under control in about 30-40 minutes. [CIFN*4]. 8:51a.m.
· Update – 3rd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. Reported heavy fire in a 1-story 50x100 brick Commercial structure. Companies report structure is showing signs of collapse. Heavy fire conditions. [TAC9-C226]. 9:25a.m.
· Overnight (0235hrs PST) TIGARD, OR: 2nd Alarm in the 7000 block SW Bonita Rd. Working Apartment fire. M/A Lake Oswego. Evacuations & S/C Red Cross. [FPNW-OR2]. 9:27a.m.
· STLFN: ST. CHARLES Co., MO: Hwy 79 & Hwy Y. ½ mile stretch of 70 K volt power line down along the highway. Ameren UE responding. Spot brush fires breaking out along the line. Companies 9114, 9118 on scene for extended period with Missouri State Highway Patrol. [STL 829]. 9:30a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: STLFD *1st Alarm* b/o FAO for a fire in an Apartment at 4365 St. Ferdinand x Newstead (Apt.10). One apartment unit fully involved. 1 line off. PUMPERS: 10, 26, 28, 17, H&L-15, Rescue Squad-2, BC805, 806. [STL810]. 10:22a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: Update – STLFD’s *1st Alarm* fire in an Apartment at 4365 St. Ferdinand: One apartment of a multi-unit Apartment building fully involved. 2 lines off so far. [STL810]. 10:29a.m.
· QUEENS, NY: Box 4480: Murray Hill LIRR Station. Person struck by Train west of the station. Units operating in the rear of Depot Rd. & 157th St. Engine 274 on scene. [MNS274]. 10:31a.m.
· Update – 3rd Alarm Equiv. JOHNSTON, RI: 1465 Atwood Ave. OIC reported all heavy fire knocked down in the 1-story brick 50x100 building. PWH. C226 [TAC9-C319]. 10:41a.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: Update – STLFD’s *1st Alarm* Apartment fire at 4365 St. Ferdinand. BC805 reports fire in an Apt. in a 2-story multi Apartment building is under control. *FINAL* [STL810]. 10:41a.m.
· MFN: BALTIMORE, MD: Dwelling fire at 1535 Myrtle Ave. Command had reported smoke showing on arrival. Crews made a quick knock down. Special call Air Medic & Neighborhood Services. *1* civilian injury. [MFN-8/MFN-1]. 10:55a.m.
· Working fire – PROVIDENCE, RI: Box 4141 on Valley St. Fire in a 3-story wood frame. Fire in the walls on floor #1. [TAC9-C319]. 11:42a.m.
· Update – Working fire – PROVIDENCE, RI: Box 4141 at 240 Valley Ave. Fire in a 3-story wood frame 30x60. Fire on all floors. All heavy fire knocked down. PWH. [TAC9-C319]. 11:50a.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: Box 4062 Peen Ave. & Freeport Loop Starrett City. Fire 2nd floor. L175 FAST. [MNS-30]. 12:25p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: 75-4062 Penn Ave. near Freeport Loop. (Starrett City). Fire 2nd floor of an 18-story 200x200 occupied multiple dwelling. 1 line runs. BN-58 [MNS-30]. 12:27p.m.
· STLFN: DUPO (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: Dupo FD on scene of an abandoned building fire in the 200 block of N. Main St. Prairie DuPont FD is responding M/A. Columbia FD on stand-by. [STL 835]. 12:40p.m.
· STLFN: BELLEVILLE (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: Belleville FD on scene of a *MVA* @ E. Main St. x High St. Vehicle on it’s side. Extrication started. Companies: Engine 1, Truck 1, 2. [STL 835]. 12:48p.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS Co., MO: MVA with Rescue @ I-270 & Dorsett. Units 4410, 4422, 4426, 4833, 5217, 2237, 2317, 2327, 4837, 4404 on scene. Unknown direction of travel. [STL 829]. 12:58p.m.
· STLFN: (0400hrs) – EAST ST. LOUIS (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: ESTLFD was on the scene of a house fire at 630 N. 37th St. Co.424 on scene with an occupied 1.5-story with heavy fire on the 1st floor. Co. 426 assisted. 5” line laid & 2 handlines working. Companies on scene for 2 hours. [STL997]. 2:35p.m.
· QUEENS, NY: Working fire – Box 1338 at Beach 91 St. near Holland Ave. Fire in a 2-story 25x50 private dwelling. [MNS-30]. 2:44p.m.
· Working fire – CAMBRIDGE, MA: Box 2111 at Roosevelt Towers, 951 Cambridge St. at Willow St. Fire on the 3rd floor – now PWH by the OIC. [TAC9-C105]. 3:16p.m.
· WASHINGTON TWP. (WARREN Co.), NJ: *Working fire on Rt. 31 at “Ryeman & Sons.” Mulch pile fire. M/A for 3 Tankers to the scene. [EAN14]. 3:55p.m.
· IRVINGTON (ESSEX Co.), NJ: Working fire Signal 11 504 Union Ave. Fire in a 2-story frame. Fire is knocked down & under control. M/A from Maplewood for cover. [EAN24/503/10/EAN100]. 3:58p.m.
· NEWARK (ESSEX Co.), NJ: *All Hands* 440 South 12th St. x 16th Ave. Fir ein a 2.5-story frame. [EAN100-EAN503]. 4:11p.m.
· NORTH BERGEN (HUDSON Co.), NJ: *Working fire* on Blvd East. Fire in a high-rise building. Unknown size-up & particulars. [EAN100-EAN503]. 4:13p.m.
· Working fire – SCARBORO, ME: Box 4311 for Baileys Seafood on Depot St. C101 [TAC9-C69]. 4:16p.m.
· MFN: HARFORD Co., MD: Building fire – Co.#1 (Level Vol.) on Level Rd. & Glenville Rd. COM reports a working fire. Dual lines laid with master stream in place. [MFN73/MFN-2]. 5:08p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: Working fire at 356 South First St. Fire in the basement of a 6-story brick 50x100 occupied multiple dwelling. PWH. [EAN100/EAN27]. 5:26p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: 75-228 South 1st St. @ Keap St. Basement fire in a 6-story brick 50x100 occupied multiple dwelling. Fire PWH. [MNS-516]. 5:31p.m.
· NEW ORLEANS, LA: *2nd Alarm* 6316 Royal St. 2-story wood camelback dwelling – on the ground & a 1-story wood exposure heavily involved. [NOLA]. 6:28p.m.
· GLASCOW (NEW CASTLE Co.), DE: 817 Watkins Dr. in Glascow Pines. MHP working trailer fire. [EAN23]. 7:14p.m.
· EAST BRUNSWICK TWP. (MIDDLESEX Co.), NJ: 8 Lench Road. Working structure fire – heavy fire in the walls. [EAN51]. 7:16p.m.
· QUEENS, NY: Working fire – Box 7465 at 30th St. near 31st Ave. Fire in a 4-story occupied multiple dwelling. L128 FAST. [MNS-30]. 7:18p.m.
· QUEENS, NY: 75-7465 at 30th St. & 31st Ave. 4-story brick 50x75 occupied multiple dwelling. Fire 2nd floor. 2 lines run. 1 in operation. BN-49. [MNS-30]. 7:22p.m.
· FREEHOLD BOROUGH (MONMOUTH Co.), NJ: Box 225 at 16 Avenue C. *Working fire* All occupants out. [EAN51]. 7:23p.m.
· Update – FREEHOLD BORO (MONMOUTH Co.), NJ: Box 225 at 16 Avenue C. 2-story dwelling well involved upon FD arrival. Deck Gun used to knock down fire. Severe burn victim entroute by ground to Centra State MC. [EAN27/EAN51/EAN12]. 7:43p.m.
· STLFN: (17:20hrs) ST. LOUIS Co., MO: Spanish Lake FPD *1st Alarm* fire at 12645 Treeyard. Fire in the chimney & roof area of a 1-story frame house. Fire held with a pre-connect. Co.’s 5110, 5125, 3710, 4910 were on scene. [STL810/966*]. 7:43p.m.
· MFN: PRINCE GOERGES Co., MD: Apartment fire at 6028 Parkland Ct. (Dist. Heights). Command reports a working fire top floor. [MFN-101/MFN-2]. 8:12p.m.
· STLFN: ST. CHARLES Co., MO: 1st Alarm house fire at 3052 Willow Bend Dr. Fire reported through the roof. Occupants believe to be safely accounted for at this time. [STL810]. 8:32p.m.
· LOS ANGELES, CA: Greater Alarm structure fire @ 3755 S. Chesapeake Ave. A 3-story center hall apartment with fire in (1) unit on the 2nd floor with extension to the 3rd floor. Fire now knocked down. [FirePage (sm) LA-40]. 8:40p.m.
· STLFN: Special Duty – DUPO (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: 2 car accident on Northbound I-255 at Milepost 11. S/C Columbia IL FD for their Thermal Imaging camera to search for 2 children involved in the accident. [STL810]. 8:40p.m.
· STLFN: Update – DUPO (ST. CLAIR Co.), IL: on Scene of a *Serious MVA* on NB I-255 @ MP 11. Columbia FD responded M/A. Dupo EMS on scene transporting victims to hospital. [STL 835]. 8:40p.m.
· BROOKLYN, NY: 75-957 at Herkimer St. near Nostrand Ave. Fire in a 4-story 40x50 frame attached occupied multiple dwelling. Fire on the 3rd floor. PWH. [MNS119/154/254]. 8:54p.m.
· MFN: PRINCE GOERGE’S Co., MD: Dwelling fire at 7419 Long Branch Dr. (Lanham). Command reports heavy smoke from the top floor. [MFN-101/MFN-2]. 9:11p.m.
· PATERSON (PASSAIC Co.), NJ: *Working fire* 171 Marion St. 2-story brick Apartment. Fire on the top floor. Companies venting. Main body of fire is knocked down. [EAN322]. 9:11p.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: STLFD has a working Still Alarm for a fire in a house at 2312 Allen. Pumper 7 reports a fire in the rear – 1 line off. PUMPERS: 7, 1, 29, BC802. [STL819]. 9:16p.m.
· Update – PATERSON, NJ: *Working fire* 171 Marion St. Fire is under control. Releasing E-7, E-8 & L-3. Supply Truck on scene as well. [EAN322]. 9:28p.m.
· EAST NORTHPORT, NY: Working fire in a vacant house on Rt.25A between Vernon Valley and Laurel Rd. 1st due to hit hydrant in front of house. Northport 1 Engine to scene for RIT. [MNS143]. 9:32p.m.
· Update - FREEHOLD BORO (MONMOUTH Co.), NJ: Box 225 at 20 Avenue C. x Throckmorton Street. *Dwelling fire* 2-story wood frame with heavy fire throughout. 1 female burn patient to CSMC then Southstar transport to Burn Center. Investigation in progress. [EAN27/12/52/EAN51]. 9:34p.m.
· Update – ST. CHARLES Co., MO: Central County Fire Rescue *1st Alarm* house fire @ 3052 Willow Bend Dr. Command advises @ the second 20 minute MARC fire is under control. All Firefighters accounted for. Utilities notified and en-route. Move-ups made. Companies are remaining out for overhaul for an extended period of time. [STL388]. 9:38p.m.
· STLFN: ST. LOUIS, MO: Update on STLFD’s Still Alarm at 2312 Allen. BC 802 reports that the fire is under control. Companies are overhauling. [STL819]. 9:41p.m.
· STLFN: ST. CHALRES Co., MO: Update Central County Fire Rescue *1st Alarm* house fire @ 3052 Willow Bend Dr. Salt truck dispatched for freezing roads. Companies are being released at this time. Red Cross en-route for family assistance. [STL388]. 10:21p.m.
· POQOUSON, VA: 2nd Alarm @ 56 Ridge Rd. Heavy fire in a single family dwelling. All Poquoson Units working at this time. (VFN05x/AC). 10:39p.m.
· UNION CITY (HUDSON Co.), NJ: **2nd Alarm** 314 11th St. Fire in an unknown type building. [CWRNY * EAN301]. 11:42p.m.
· UNION CITY (HUDSON Co.), NJ: **3RD ALARM** 314 11th St. Fire in an occupied multiple dwelling. No size up. DWH. [EAN301]. 11:57p.m.
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<br />*** FirePage Ohio Report for December 24, 2001 ***
Covering All of Ohio and parts of Western Pennsylvania.<br />*Note: All times are EST
Report compiled by Scott Berringer FPO/D703 ( 703@firepageohio.com )
To Report an incident, call: 1-888-342-0143<br />For information visit <a href="http://www.firepageohio.com" target="_blank">http://www.firepageohio.com</a> <br />Or, E-Mail info@firepageohio.com
- 0008<br />North Olmsted (Cuyahoga): 2ND ALARM 3451 Clague Rd. 2 victims removed, both DOA. Fire thru roof ATT. FPO/700*/D703 ©
- 0015<br />North Olmsted (Cuyahoga): 2ND ALARM 3451 Clague Rd. Crews making progress. 3rd victim removed DOA. FPO/700*/D703 ©
- 1001<br />Liberty Twp (Trumbull): W/F 1300 Block of SR 304 Lot # 14. Fire in a mobile home. Cos: Res34cuE, Eng 34, Med 35. Recall off-duty FFs & volunteers. FPO/323/D256 ©
- 1046<br />Columbus: W/F 3015 Hauck Dr. Cos: Eng 193 (Franklin Twp), 12, Lad 12, Res17cuE, Med 12, BN 5. 2 sty SFD. FPO/D217 ©
- 1048<br />Columbus: W/F 3015 Hauck Dr. W/F Cos: Eng 192, Med 195, 17, EMS 15, SO 2. FPO/D217 ©
- 1120<br />Columbus: W/F 3015 Hauck Dr. BN 5 reports fire K/D. Red Cross & Fire Prevention S/C'd. FPO/217/D284 ©
- 1400<br />Clearcreek Twp (Pickaway): MVA/PIN on US 22 @ The Circleville Bible College. 2 car head-on MVA. Sta 510. M/A Med 1000, 1001, Squad 121, 122, Res104cuE. FPO/249/D223 ©
- 1411<br />Broadview Heights (Cuyahoga): MVA/PIN I-77 SB Just North of SR 82. LifeFlight # 4 (3122G) S/C'd. May need 2nd Helo. FPO/D703 ©
- 1438<br />Broadview Heights (Cuyahoga): MVA/PIN I-77 SB Just North of SR 82. LifeFlight # 4 to Metro with 40s female, altered LOC. Ground unit to Metro with one. FPO/D703 ©
- 1950<br />Cleveland: W/F 3354 West 98. Fire in SFD. Cos: Eng 23, 33, Lad 23, Squad 2, & BC 3. Eng 4 - Worker. Lad 4 - RIT. AC 1 on the card. FPO/D703 ©
- 2219<br />Cincinnati: W/F Box # 7192 @ 944 Enright Ave. Dist 2 reports medium smoke from basement of 2 sty brk SFD. Cos: Eng 24, 17, Trk 24, 17, Dist 2. Eng 37 - RIT. Res 24, & Dist 1 OTW. FPO/D605 ©
- 2225<br />Cincinnati: W/F Box # 7192 @ 944 Enright Ave. Dist 2 reports fire K/D. PPV fan is up & running. S & O underway. Eng 37 & Dist 1 cancelled. Move-ups: Trk 29 acting Trk 17. FPO/D605 ©
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<br />12-16-01
Hartford, CT /10-75/ 47 Clifford St occ 2.5brk dwelling fire 1st flr 01:10
West Hartford, CT /10-75/ Van Buren Ave 2.5wdfr dwelling fire in basement and extending thru walls add’l Engine req 05:22
Stonington, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ I-95 NB between Exits 90 and 91 a rollover add’l EMS req 08:44
Marlborough, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ Rt2 WB at Exit 12 a rollover 11:01
Montville, CT /3rd Alarm/ Old Colchester Rd “Montville High School” fire in auditorium 12:55
New Fairfield, CT /2nd Alarm/ 13 Misty Brook La a dwelling NFI 14:03
Essex, CT /10-31/ 10-43 req/ Rt9 near Exit 3 a motorcycle accident (1) 10-45 Code 2 (traumatic arrest) 15:24
Hebron, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ 309 Gillead Rd a rollover NFI 16:38
Enfield, CT /10-30/ 17 Kimberly Dr exterior fire extended to 2.5wdfr dwelling 16:50
Salem, CT /10-30/ 1 Hartford Rd “Bess Eaton Donuts’ 1brk comm bldg NFI 17:36
Providence, RI /10-75/ 646 Elmwood Ave a comm bldg NFI add’l Engine and Ladder req 19:03
Ansonia, CT /2nd Alarm/ 41 Mott St occ 2.5wdfr dwelling well involved exterior attack 20:21
Hartland, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ Rt20 a rollover with ejection 20:21
<br />12-17-01
Vernon, CT /2nd Alarm/ 60 Old Town Rd “Ryefield Condo’s” 2wdfr 6 unit condo block 01:38
Pawtucket, RI /10-75/ 377 Pawtucket Ave fire occupied dwelling outside fire extended to 1st flr unk type bldg 14:40
East Longmeadow, MA /10-30/ 25 Decelles Ave a shed fire with propane tanks involved NFI 17:03
East Providence, RI /10-75/ 60 Chauncy St a chimney fire extended to bldg NFI 19:02
Springfield, MA /10-75/ 209 Fort Pleasant Ave a kitchen fire in a dwelling 22:31
<br />12-18-01
Naugatuck, CT /10-75/ 808 New Haven Rd 1.5wdfr comm bldg 01:33
Providence, RI /10-75/ 152 Reynolds Ave 2.5wdfr heavy fire all flrs exterior attack 07:19
West Hartford, CT /10-31/ Fern St and Wallbridge Rd 2 cars 1 pinned 07:26
Berlin, CT /10-30/ 127 Webster Square Rd “Wawa Kitchen” fire in the duct work 12:53
Salisbury, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ Rt44 on New York state line 16:04
Willington, CT /2nd Alarm equiv/ 45 Schoffield Dr a garage fire 16:51
Montague, MA /2nd Alarm/ Center St unk type bldg NFI 19:12
<br />12-19-01
Providence, RI /10-75/ 8 Atlantic Ave 2.5wdfr fire 2nd flr 02:47
Norwich, CT /10-75/ 22 Sunnyside Ave occ 2wdfr dwelling fire 2nd flr 06:10
Hardwick, MA /2nd Alarm equiv/ 22 Parker Crt a dwelling NFI 10:24
Providence, RI /10-75/ 157 Congress Ave 2.5wdfr well involved add’l Engine and Ladder req 11:18
Springfield, MA /10-75/ Cherokee Dr 1.5wdfr dwelling a basement fire 12:00
Stratford, CT /10-75/ Sikorsky Memorial Airport 1brk with propane involved 12:36
West Haven, CT /10-75/ 123 Great Circle Rd a dwelling NFI 14:32
Westfield, MA /10-75/ Twiss St and Norton St a dwelling well involved with water problems exterior attack 21:51
Farmington, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ 575 Plainville Ave (1) 10-45 Code 2 (traumatic arrest) 22:56
<br />12-20-01
Hartford, CT /10-75/ 759 Wethersfield Ave 4brk OMD (1) occupant rescued from 3rd flr via ladder 03:53
Ledyard, CT /2nd Alarm/ 64 Long Pond Rd 2wdfr dwelling 04:24
Springfield, MA /10-30/ Page Blvd unk type bldg NFI 09:13
Branford, CT /10-75/ 525 East Main St lot #4 a mobil home with explosions reported 10:06
Waterford, CT /10-47/ 51 Shore Rd a buck stuck in a rock wall DEP req 10:54
New Haven, CT /10-31/ Rt34 at Exit 3 truck vs van (2) 10-45’s Code 2 (serious 1-adult, 1-pedi) 12:26
New Fairfield, CT /10-75/ 7 Candlewood Knolls Rd 2.5wdfr 13:01
Vernon, CT /10-31/10-99/ Loveland Hill Rd by Rockville High School 4 cars (10) 10-45’s Code 3 (minor) add’l EMS req 14:28
Southington, CT /10-75/ 35 Bruce Ave 2wdfr well involved 15:23
Newtown, CT /10-75/ Swamp Rd a dwelling 19:19
<br />12-21-01
Sherman, CT /2nd Alarm on arrival/ 2 Sunny La 3wdfr NFI 07:47
Ansonia, CT /10-75/ 649 Main St an auto supply store 18:06
Farmington, CT /10-31/ 44 Indian Hill Rd a rollover 1 pinned 20:38
Bridgeport, CT /10-47/ Water St at the train station man with his hand caught in a machine 21:03
Hartford, CT /10-75/ 108 Irving St 2wdfr fire in 1 room 21:45
Manchester, CT /10-31/ I-384 unk direction 2 cars 1 pinned 23:37
<br />12-22-01
Warwick, RI /2nd Alarm/ Old Warwick Ave 1brk 00:09
Groton, CT /10-31/10-43 req/ I-95 near Exit 85 prolonged extrication 06:52
East Providence, RI /10-75/ 13 Woodcrest Ave a dwelling NFI 07:54
West Hartford, CT /10-75/ Kane St 1brk strip mall fire in one store 13:44
West Hartford, CT /10-31/ Raymond Rd at the Boulevard NFI 14:09
Milford, CT /10-75/ 124 North St 2wdfr chimney fire with extension 18:38
East Haven, CT /10-75/ 189 Borrman Rd a 1.5wdfr dwelling 19:25
Plainville, CT /10-31/ 10-43 X2 req/Kate Downing Rd (1 mile from Rt12) car vs tree add’l Jaws req 22:55
Fairfield, CT /10-75/ Limerick Rd 2wdfr dwelling fire 2nd flr 23:18
Berlin, CT /10-31/ 10-43 req/Berlin Tpk at Rt9 (1) 10-45 Code 1 (fatal); (2) 10-45 Code 2 (serious) NFI 23:28
<br />12-23-01
New Haven, CT /10-75/ Forbes Ave 1brk with an exposure problem 01:17
New Haven, CT /10-75/ 633 Washington Ave fire from the roof unk type bldg NFI 09:50
East Hampton, CT /10-75/ 33 Fern St 2wdfr fire in the walls 17:06
East Windsor, CT (Warehouse Point Section) /10-31/10-43 req/ I-91 NB near Exit 45 a rollover R-5 req 20:04
Guilford, CT /10-75/ 74 Stepstone Hill Rd 2.5wdfr dwelling 22:41
<br />HCRA Website: <a href="http://www.hartfordcitywide.com" target="_blank">http://www.hartfordcitywide.com</a>
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<br />***BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FIRE HISTORY***
for December 24th:
1921: T-22 was organized & placed in active service with E-29 @ 4312 Park Heights Ave, Park Heights (Northwest Baltimore) - They received a used Mack AC chassis with a used city service ladder truck body - Their 1st Captain was U. McFadden, a promoted Lieutenant from T-18 - They were disbanded on 9/22/1989 & combined with E-29 to form Aerial Tower 122, using a Sutphen Quint 100' Aerial Tower - AT-122 was disbanded on 9/21/1994 & E-29 was reorganized using former E-38's 1987 FMC/1000GPM pumper, which was disbanded from Steadman Station the same date. (CHM2*TUH*BCFD)
1960: 4 Alarms - Box#61 - Rear Of 514 Light St - Inner Harbor (Downtown South) - Fire involved the George O'Brecht Company. (CHM1)
1963: 5 Alarms - Box#62 - 1526hrs - 1124-1126 Light St - South Baltimore - Fire involved the 2 story brick Irvin's Department Store - The fire, started by an incendiary in the basement stock room, quickly spread throughout the building - A 2nd alarm was sounded @ 1531hrs, 3rd alarm @ 1539hrs, 4th alarm @ 1547hrs, & 5th alarm @ 1558hrs - The firefighters brought the fire under control in an hour, but not before it burned out the interior of the store. (TUH)
1968: 11 Alarms - 6-6-1528, 4-4-157, & Box#1522 - 1428hrs - Caroline & Lancaster Sts - Inner Harbor East (Southeast Of Downtown) - Fire involved the League Lumber Company - The wind swept blaze appeared to be intentionally set following a Christmas Party - Despite the 20 degree temperature with gale force winds, icy conditions, & falling walls, there were no serious injuries reported - Firefighters were needed to cover exposures as well as fight the roaring fire, with flying embers landing on rooftops in every direction - In less than an hour, 6 alarms were sounded from Box#1528, 4 alarms from Box#157, & 1 alarm from Box#1522 - In the worst conditions imaginable, hard working firefighters confined the fire to the 3 mill buildings. (TUH)
1994: 2 Alarms - Box#621 - 1524hrs - 1101 Key Hwy - Harborview (South Of Downtown) - Fire involved a 2 story brick vacant restaurant which had been the scene of previous fires. (TGA)
George T. Ehrman<br />DC/BMD/E*23<br /> chinman.gte@verizon.net
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<br />RESPONSE - HISTORY
24DEC1973 - Equador - Maritime Accident - Ferryboat capsized off the coast of Equador, drowning 200.
24DEC1971 - Amazon, South America - Aviation - Peruvian Airlines Electra crashed at headwaters of the Amazon, killing all except Juliane Margaret Koepcke found 10 days later
24DEC1966 - Binh Thai, Vietnam - Aviation - USAF C144 military charter crashes near Binh Thai, Vietnam killing 129 servicemen & civilian technicians.
24DEC1953 - Czechoslovakia - Rail Crash - 2 fast express trains crashed head-on killing 103.
24DEC1953 - Wairoa, New Zealand - Flood - Wellington-Auckland express train swept away in flood near Wairoa, New Zealand, killing all 166 aboard.
24DEC1933 - Paris, France -Rail Crash - Paris express train derailment killed 160, injured 300.
<br />IBN - Editors <br /> ibn-editors@insaro.org
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<br />NASHVILLE, TN:<br />BOX 55 CLUB Fire-buff Webpage.
Jerry Morris, a member of our club, has done a great job in creating a webpage for Box 55. It is still under construction, but below you will find the web address.
Mommadot
<a href="http://pages.zdnet.com/evm8her2/nashvillefirebuffs/index.html" target="_blank">http://pages.zdnet.com/evm8her2/nashvillefirebuffs/index.html</a>
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<br />The 2002 Fire Apparatus Calendar is available from the Metropolitan Fire Association of Atlanta, GA.
This calendar is full color, with a different piece of equipment from the metropolitan Atlanta area featured on each page. Front & rear covers are fire scenes. Contains shift markings for 24/24 & 24/48 shifts. Also has dates for many fire related events & musters. Previous years' calendars have had favorable reviews in Fire Apparatus Journal.
Price for USA & Canada $8.00 postpaid.<br />Make check or money order in US funds payable to MFA .<br />Send to:
MFA-2002<br />Box 80607<br />Atlanta, GA 30366
The calendar is a fund-raising project of the Metropolitan Fire Association of Atlanta, Ga., member club of International Fire Buffs Association, operator of the Hot News Alert Network paging network.
Bill Delmar<br />Metropolitan Fire Association<br />Atlanta, Georgia<br />HNAN/BillD
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