sfrd18

I heard that too. I think it's 3 guys per rig and maybe 2 on the rescue.

Also, which fire departments in Westchester use Engines as F.A.S.T./R.I.T., which use Trucks, which use Rescues, and which uses other resources, such as EMS? Also, does a Box in White Plains get a second truck company if it's a high-risk occupancy such as a high-rise, government building, etc., or is it always 3 & 1?

Date: 12-26-11 Time: 06:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: West Side Location: 1121 Park Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s reporting heavy smoke showing from the rear of a 2.5-story wood-frame OMD. Fire in the basement w/extension to the 1st floor. Working Fire transmitted w/1 & 1 S/C. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder Companies opening up. Originally reported as smoke from a structure. Two victims evacuated from structure. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 7(R.I.T.), Engine 6(S/C) Ladder 5, Ladder 11, Ladder 6(S/C) Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Safety Officer 1 Command Unit FM4(FM) CT Post Article

Yeah, Elizabeth certainly sees their share of jobs. I wouldn't mind working there myself: it's a relatively small urban area that's not too busy, but you still catch work. It seems that EFD operates at multiples in a short time than Newark and Jersey City, although it's half the size.

They've had four multi-alarm fires in the past month, including the one that's ongoing. Also, for those who don't know, Elizabeth is a major city in NJ located just south of Newark in Union County. It is a compact city that has a population of 124,969 living in 12.3 square miles. The EFD operates out of 7 Fire Stations with a fire apparatus fleet of 7 Engines, 3 Ladders, a Rescue, a Tac. Rescue, a Special Operations Unit, a Collapse Unit, as well as many other Special Ops. Units. They have a DC and a Battalion Chief on duty 24/7, I believe.

Yeah, amazing it's still burning. I think they had a similar fire a while back in Jersey City that burned for 10 days!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year everyone! And to those who are working today: stay safe!

Could it be the War Years in Elizabeth?

Such a sad, terrible Christmas. One of the most tragic events for the city of Stamford and the Stamford Fire Rescue Department. Living not to far away, it really hits home. "There probably has not been a worst Christmas day in the city of Stamford," Mayor Pavia calls the tragedy. The family had just moved in this past summer. Initially, there were reports of children trapped and firefighters couldn't get to the five victims due to heavy fire conditions, but Stamford's bravest did everything in their power to save them. Two other occupants(adults) and one firefighter transported to Stamford Hospital for injuries. The fire is under investigation. My heart and condolences go out to the family, friends, the SFRD, the Stamford Police Department, and Stamford EMS on this horrific, heartbreaking day. May their souls rest in peace.

Heartbreaking, especially two days before Christmas. I myself was just up in Peabody this past fall. Rest in peace Firefighter Rice. Condolences to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters of the Peabody Fire Department.

Date: 12-21-11 Time: 09:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: Archer Heights Location: 3760 W. 38th St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Chicago Fireground Weather Conditions: Cloudy Description Of Incident: Heavy fire throughout and through the roof of a large single-story brick warehouse. Numerous L/S/O's w/multiple master streams in operations. Command transmitting a 2-11(2nd Alarm) and a 3-11(3rd Alarm) above the Still Alarm for heavy fire conditions. Haz-Mat. Level 1 Assignment added due to reports of propane tanks inside building. All searches negative. One victim and one firefighter injured and transported to hospital. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CFD; CPD Chicago Tribune Article

Date: 12-23-11 Time: 01:30hrs. Area: Marlton Location: 60 S. 24th St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Camden Fireground(153.7700) Weather Conditions: Cool Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire throughout a 2-story brick attached rowhouse P/D. Multiple exposures involved w/fire through the roof. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. Rescue 1 opening up the roof. 2nd Alarm transmitted by Command for exposures involved. All searches negative. Numerous victims transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. One victim removed by Ladder 3 when forcing entry. One firefighter transported to hospital w/minor injury. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: CMDFD(All); CMDPD; UMDNJ EMS http://phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/6329.php

Date: 12-22-11 Time: 05:41hrs. Box: 1387 Area: Harlem Location: 1916 Powell Blvd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: FDNY Manhattan Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Fire on the 1st floor storefront of a 5-story brick 80x100 church. Numerous L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. Quick k/d. 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted above the 10-75(Working Fire) by Ladder 26. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters/Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FDNY Manhattan; NYPD Manhattan North Box Assignment: Engine 58, Engine 37, Engine 47 Ladder 26, Ladder 40 Battalion 12 10-75(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 59 Ladder 30(F.A.S.T.) Squad 41 Rescue 1 Battalion 11 Division 3 2-2(2nd Alarm) Assignment: Engine 35, Engine 91, Engine 76, Engine 53, Engine 9 Ladder 14, Ladder 22 Battalion 10(Safety), Battalion 16(Resource Unit Leader) Rescue Battalion Safety Battalion Satellite 1 Field Comm. 1 T.S.U. 1 05:41hrs. - Box 1387 transmitted. 05:45hrs. - 10-75(Working Fire) transmitted for Box 1387 by Engine 58. Battalion 12 reporting fire building is a 5-story brick 80x100 church w/storefront on the 1st floor: Exposure # 1 is the street; Exposure # 2 is a 5-story OMD; Exposure # 3 is a 5-story OMD; Exposure # 4 is a street. 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted for Box 1387 by Ladder 26. 05:57hrs. - Battalion 12 reporting fire is k/d. 06:05hrs. - Division 3 reporting 2 L/S/O's w/searches underway. Fire is P/W/H. 06:14hrs. - Division 3 reporting all searches negative. Fire is u/c per Division 3.

Nice! But, wasn't the former Car 5 pretty new?

Date: 12-20-11 Time: 18:50hrs. Box: 753 Area: Murray Hill Location: 600 3rd Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: FDNY Manhattan Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Fire in a basement electrical room of a 42-story 200x100 commercial high-rise w/smoke condition on upper floors. 2 L/S/O's. 10-76(High-Rise Fire) Assignment transmitted by Battalion 8. 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted above the 10-76(High-Rise Fire) by Division 3. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters/Writer: sfrd18, alphabet1075(nycfire.net) Units Operating: FDNY Manhattan; NYPD Manhattan South; ConEd Box Assignment: Engine 21, Engine 65, Engine 8 Ladder 30(Acting 2), Ladder 24 Battalion 8 10-76(High-Rise Fire) Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 16(CFRD), Engine 14(Lobby Control), Engine 3, Engine 33 Ladder 7, Ladder 3, Ladder 11(F.A.S.T.) Squad 18 Rescue 1 Battalion 7, Battalion 6, Battalion 2, Battalion 4(Safety) Division 3 Rescue Battalion Safety Battalion High-Rise Unit 1 T.S.U. 1 R.A.C. 1 M.S.U. 1 Purple K Unit 2-2(2nd Alarm) Assignment: Engine 54, Engine 5, Engine 23, Engine 39, Engine 9 Ladder 21, Ladder 16 Battalion 9, Battalion 10, Battalion 35(Resource Unit Leader) Satellite 1 Field Comm. 1 Car 13B(AC Fire Prevention) 18:50hrs. - Box 753 transmitted. 19:07hrs. - 10-76(High-Rise Fire) transmitted for Box 753 by Battalion 8. Purple K Unit S/C. 20:00hrs. - 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted for Box 753 by Division 3. 2 L/S/O's. Fire is D/W/H. 20:13hrs. - Field Comm. 1 reporting main body of fire is k/d. Searches underway w/PPV fans in operation. Fire is P/H/H. 20:34hrs. - Field Comm. 1 reporting fire is u/c.

Date: 12-20-11 Time: 19:35hrs.(Approx.) Area: Downtown Location: 169 Mason St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Greenwich Fireground(Greenwich Trunked) Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd floor of a 4-story brick 100x100 "H"-type OMD. Numerous L/S/O's. Quick k/d w/truck companies opening up. Two victims removed from building and treated by GEMS. All searches negative w/no other injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: GFD, Stamford FD(M/A); GPD; GEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 5(S/C), Engine 8(S/C), SFRD Engine 3(S/C R.I.T.) Tower 1, Ladder 4(S/C) Car 5(DC)

Nice shots. I like the one with the Ski Medics.

Date: 12-20-11 Time: 11:30hrs.(Approx.) Box: 1501 Area: Westville Location: 1877 Chapel St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.4875) Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire) for a fully-involved basement. 1 L/S/O w/quick kd. Bulk of fire k/d by broken water pipe. Originally reported as a basement fire. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD Box Assignment: Engine 15, Engine 9, Engine 6 Truck 4 Squad 2 Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2 Car 34(West Battalion Chief)

Date: 12-19-11 Time: 20:25hrs.(Approx.) Area: West Shore Location: 35 West Shore Dr.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Milford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear Description Of Incident: Car 5 o/s reporting a Working Fire in an attached garage in a 2-story wood-frame P/D. Engine 3(Quint) o/s confirming a Working Fire. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. One victim removed from structure by Car 5(Battalion Chief). All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: MFD; MPD Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 3(Quint), Engine 4, Engine 1 Tower 1 Rescue 1(Ambulance) Car 4(Battalion Chief), Car 5(Battalion Chief) 20:35hrs. - Car 4(Battalion Chief) reporting fire is k/d.

I was absolutely speechless when I first saw that! Here's heavy fire venting, then a firefighters emerges from the flames. Hope they're doing okay. What an awful thing to go through with Christmas around the corner.

Date: 12-18-11 Time: 02:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Mill Plain Location: 116 Warner Hill Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Fairfield Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire showing from the "A" side of a 1.5-story wood-frame P/D w/extension to attached garage. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Companies checking for extension. Originally reported as smoke in the kitchen. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FFD; FPD; AMR Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 5(R.I.T.), Engine 3(S/C) Ladder 1, Ladder 2 Car 3(AC) CT Post Article

Good find. They very well could be.

Date: 12-18-11 Time: 15:50hrs.(Approx.) Area: Clay Arsenal Location: 43 Irving St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Hartford Fire Incident # 2(Hartford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear Description Of Incident: Ladder 4 o/s reporting fire showing from the side of a vacant 2.5-story wood-frame M/D. Ladder 4 transmitting a 10-3(Working Fire). Fire in the basement, "B" side w/heavy smoke condition on the 3rd floor and attic. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder Companies opening up. Originally reported as a basement fire. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 5, Engine 2, Engine 14, Engine 7(S/C R.I.T.) Ladder 4, Ladder 3 Tac. 1 District 2 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 8(S/C Rehab.) District 1(DC) Rehab. Unit Relocations: Engine 9, Ladder 2-Engine 2, Ladder 3

Date: 12-18-11 Time: 13:05hrs.(Approx.) Area: Upper Albany Location: 185 Westbourne Pkwy.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Hartford Fire Incident # 1(Hartford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s fire on the 2nd floor, rear of a 2.5-story brick P/D. District 2 o/s transmitting a 10-3(Working Fire). 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder Companies opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: HFD; HPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 14, Engine 16, Engine 5 Ladder 4, Ladder 3 Tac. 1 District 2 10-3(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 2(R.I.T.), Engine 7(S/C Rehab.) District 1(DC) Rehab. Unit

Date: 12-18-11 Time: 06:35hrs.(Approx.) Area: Stratford Center Location: 37 Winter St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear Description Of Incident: Car 3(AC) o/s w/smoke showing from a 1.5-story wood-frame P/D. Working Fire transmitted. Fire on the "B"/"C" corner. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Ladder 1 opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFD, Milford FD(M/A), Bridgeport FD(M/A); SPD; SEMS Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 2(R.I.T.), Engine 3, Engine 4(S/C) Ladder 1 Tac. 5 Car 3(AC) 06:41hrs. - Engine 1 reporting fire is k/d.