ROCKFORD, IL, MARCH 2— The Rockford Fire Department arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the back of a four-story commercial building. Upon size-up, the volume of fire dictated a defensive approach. Ultimately, five alarms were sounded. Four aerials, five engines, two ambulances and four chief officers operated at the incident. An arrest was made for arson.
Photo by Timothy Morris
PLUM, PA, FEB. 14—The Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company were called to the scene of an overturned vehicle, which veered off of the road, slammed into parked vehicles and flipped through the air, at which time the driver was ejected. The vehicle burst into flames when it ended upside down. Members extinguished the blaze while they searched for passengers. The driver was the only occupant; he was transported to a hospital with a broken hip.
Photo by Steven Matto
ORLANDO, FL, FEB. 19—The Orlando Fire Department extinguished the majority of a blaze at a two-story residence in two hours. Fire crews were told by neighbors that the occupancy was divided into eight rooms to serve as short-term rentals. Two civilians were rushed to the hospital with severe burns. One civilian reportedly jumped from the second floor to escape the flames. A spokesperson was said to have cited the incident as being investigated as suspicious.
Photo by Craig Jackson
FORT WORTH, TX, MARCH 1—Engine 16 encountered heavy fire from the A and B sides of a one-story home early in the evening. The crew deployed a hoseline, while Quint 16 began search efforts. Engine 18 laid a supply line and operated a backup line as additional crews arrived to help knock down the blaze in 20 minutes. More than 25 firefighters responded with four engines, one quint, two chiefs and an air unit.
Photo by Peter Matthews
