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Date: 12-17-11 Time: 02:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Long Hill Location: Berkeley Ave. x Harris Circle(Bing Maps) Frequency: Waterbury Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Companies o/s reporting fire on the 2nd floor of a 3-story brick OMD. Fire in the kitchen of an apartment on the 2nd floor. Bulk of fire k/d w/sprinkler system. 1 L/S/O. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD; WPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 7, Engine 2, Engine 1 Truck 3, Truck 2 Rescue 9 Battalion 2

Date: 12-17-11 Time: 02:00hrs.(Approx.) Area: Fairfield Beach Location: 198 Pratt St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Fairfield Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire showing from the 1st floor of a 1.5-story wood-frame P/D. 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: FFD; FPD; AMR Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 5(R.I.T.) Ladder 1, Ladder 2 Car 3(AC) CT Post Article

Date: 12-14-11 Time: 22:10hrs.(Approx.) Area: East End Location: 210 Hewitt St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Cold and Cloudy Description Of Incident: Companies o/s reporting fire in the ceiling on the 2nd floor w/extension to the attic of a 2.5-story wood-frame P/D. 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: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 6, Engine 10, Engine 1, Engine 4(R.I.T.) Ladder 6, Ladder 5 Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Safety Officer 1

Date: 12-14-11 Time: 12:55hrs.(Approx.) Area: Downtown Location: 75 John St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Cold and Cloudy Description Of Incident: Rescue 5 o/s w/nothing showing from a 2-story brick commercial building. Rescue 5 reporting a Working Fire on the 2nd floor. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. Quick k/d. Originally reported as smoke in the building. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 6(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 6 Rescue 5 Battalion 1 Safety Officer 1 CT Post Article

State: Connecticut County: New Haven City/Town/Municipality/Dept: New Haven Fire Department Unit designation/identifier: Squad 2 Chassis & Body (or Aerial) Manufacturer and model: 2011 Pierce Arrow XT Pump size, tank size (water/foam) aerial type & length: 1250gpm./500gal. Estimated delivery date: Fall 2011 Status: In Production http://firematic.com/cgi-bin/truckprogress.cgi?dept=new_haven24484

Date: 12-11-11 Time: 19:55hrs. Area: Hospital Hill Location: 42 Clinton Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Norwalk Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear Description Of Incident: Car 2(DC) o/s reporting smoke showing from a 2-story wood-frame P/D. Command reporting a Working Fire on the 2nd floor. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck 2 opening up. Originally reported as a fire in a 2nd floor bedroom. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: NFD; NPD; NHEMS Box Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 5 Truck 2, Truck 1(R.I.T.) Rescue 1 Car 2(DC)

Great job NRFD. By the way, what's the standard response by the NRFD for an incident like this? Would it just by the routine assignment for a vehicle fire(maybe 1 & 1), or would it be a Box since it's near a structure?

Date: 12-11-11 Time: 08:18hrs. Box: 1789 Area: Inwood Location: 128 Sherman Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: FDNY Manhattan Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Fire on the 5th floor of a 5-story brick 40x100 OMD w/exposure problems. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted above the 10-75(Working Fire), 7-5(All-Hands) by Battalion 13 for extension to the cockloft. 1 & 2(1 for F.A.S.T.) S/C by Battalion 13 on the All-Hands. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters/Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FDNY Manhattan; NYPD Manhattan North Box Assignment: Engine 95, Engine 93, Engine 81 Ladder 36, Ladder 45 Battalion 13 10-75(Working Fire) Assignment: Engine 43 Ladder 46(F.A.S.T.) Squad 41 Rescue 3 Battalion 19 Division 7 7-5(All-Hands) Assignment: Engine 67(S/C) Ladder 59(S/C) 2-2(2nd Alarm) Assignment: Engine 75, Engine 42, Engine 48, Engine 72 Ladder 33, Ladder 44(S/C F.A.S.T.) Battalion 27(Safety), Battalion 17(Resource Unit Leader) Rescue Battalion Safety Battalion Satellite 2 Field Comm. 1 T.S.U. 1 Car 4C(DAC) 08:18hrs. - Box 1789 transmitted. 08:22hrs. - 10-75(Working Fire) transmitted for Box 1789. Battalion 13 reporting fire building is a 5-story brick 40x100 OMD: Exposure # 1 is the street; Exposure # 2 is a similar-type attached; Exposure # 3 is unknown; Exposure # 4 is similar-type attached. 08:25hrs. - 7-5(All-Hands) for Box 1789 transmitted by Battalion 13. Fire on the top floor. 2 L/S/O's w/Truck Companies opening up. 1 & 1 S/C. Fire is D/W/H. 08:30hrs. - 2-2(2nd Alarm) transmitted for Box 1789 by Battalion 13. Fire extending into cockloft. 1 Ladder S/C for F.A.S.T. 08:43hrs. - Division 7 reporting fire is k/d. 2 L/S/O's w/minor extension. Fire is D/W/H. 08:56hrs. - Division 7 reporting fire is P/W/H. 09:12hrs. - Field Comm. 1 reporting secondary searches in progress. Fire is u/c per Car 4C(DAC).

Date: 12-11-11 Time: 01:50hrs.(Approx.) Area: Lower East Side Location: 147 Clarence St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700) Weather Conditions: Cold and Clear Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/fire in two single-story detached garages extending from a vehicle 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: BFD; BPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 1, Engine 6, Engine 10, Engine 4(R.I.T.) Ladder 5, Ladder 6 Rescue 5 Battalion 2 Safety Officer 1

Date: 12-10-11 Time: 20:13hrs. Box: 2343 Area: Fenway Location: 25 Peterborough St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Boston Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Heavy fire on the 1st floor of a large 5-story brick attached OMD w/extension and exposure problems. 2nd Alarm transmitted upon arrival by Ladder 15. Numerous L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. Multiple victims rescued from building and 2nd floor, rear fire escapes. 1 & 1 S/C on the 2nd Alarm by Division 2(C7-DC-Comm.). All searches negative. Three firefighters transported to hospital for injuries by BEMS. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: BFD; BPD; BEMS Box Assignment: Engine 37, Engine 33, Engine 22 Ladder 26, Ladder 15 Rescue 2 District 4(Ops.) R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment: Engine 7(R.I.T.) Ladder 4(R.I.T.) District 9(R.I.T.) W25(Rehab. Unit) 2nd Alarm Assignment: Engine 14, Engine 42, Engine 41, Engine 24(S/C) Ladder 14, Tower Ladder 3, Ladder 16(S/C) District 11, District 7(Act.) Division 2(C7-DC-Comm.) Chief of Operations(C2) H1(Safety Officer) W12(Air Unit) 20:13hrs. - Assignment for Box 2346 transmitted by Fire Alarm for Peterborough St. x Kilmarnock St. Companies found fire at 25 Peterborough St. 20:15hrs. - R.I.T./Rehab. Assignment transmitted by Fire Alarm. 20:18hrs. - 2nd Alarm transmitted by Ladder 15. 20:25hrs. - Command reporting bulk of fire is k/d. 20:58hrs. - 1 & 1 S/C on the 2nd Alarm Alarm by Division 2(C7-DC-Comm.) 22:49hrs. - All Companies Out. Command terminating detail. Fox News Boston Article w/Video

Date: 12-09-11 Time: 01:30hrs.(Approx.) Area: Downtown Location: 131 Walnut St.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Waterbury Fireground Weather Conditions: Cold Description Of Incident: Truck 3 reporting fire from quarters. Companies o/s w/heavy fire on the 2nd floor w/extension to the attic of a large 3-story wood-frame OMD. Working Fire transmitted. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck Companies opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD; WPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 7, Engine 5 Truck 3, Truck 1 Rescue 9 Battalion 2 Working Fire Assignment: Engine 4 Car 5(DC)

Oops, my bad. Thanks!

I never said that a fire wasn't a medical emergency. Whether it's a VAC or a paid EMS, a bus should definitely be at every job, whether it be for firefighters on scene, victims(or both), or just for rehab. I was just pointing out that it varies depending by department/town, as well as the IC's/dispatch's judgement. For example, in a city up where I live, a bus from AMR is on every box(usually), but in other cities, an ambulance is a specially-called unit by the IC or is assigned by dispatch depending on the call(i.e., victims reported trapped, jumpers, etc.). Like R.I.T./F.A.S.T., an ambulance should be a must at every fire.

Wow, one station to cover 225 square miles! 225 miles is like the distance to travel from Boston to Newark, NJ! Even though it's 225 square miles, that's still a heck of a lot of ground to cover. What happens if there is a fire that requires mutual aid? I don't think we're spoilt. I guess it all depends on where you live. Generally, a more compact and congested area, such as Manhattan, would require more firehouses per square mile than a more rural area.

Also, how many EMS resources are available, i.e, buses. For example, if a town only has maybe two, they may not be assigned to a fire right off the bat as they may be needed for other medical emergencies. But again, like Bnechis said, it all depends on the department.

Date: 12-07-11 Time: 19:45hrs.(Approx.) Area: South End Location: 97 Dyke Ln.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stamford Fireground(Stamford Trunked) Weather Conditions: Rainy Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/heavy fire showing from a vacant 2-story brick commercial building on the waterfront. Numerous L/S/O's w/Truck 2 opening up and defensive exterior operations. Originally reported as a structure fire. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: SFRD; SPD; SEMS Box Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 1(R.I.T.) Truck 2 Rescue 1 Unit 4(DC) Stamford Advocate Article

Rest in peace Firefighter Townes. Condolences to the FDMV and to his family and friends.

Rest in peace. Such a tragedy.

I was talking about firefighters getting attacked for helping out the cops, not just because they were in "trouble spots", like what happened back in the War Years and still to this day in some dangerous necks of the woods. While it's true that not everybody in the city respects the FDNY, I would think that criminals for the most part wouldn't be as hostile towards the presence of the fire department as they would be towards the presence of the police department. Just my two cents.

I find it unlikely that the FDNY will get attacked for helping the NYPD. Most people generally respect the FDNY, so I can't imagine something like that happening, but as MoFire390 said, it would be a shame if it did. Great job guys in helping out New York's Finest.

Date: 12-07-11 Time: 15:25hrs.(Approx.) Area: Long Hill Location: 77 Walnut Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Waterbury Fireground Weather Conditions: Rainy Description Of Incident: Heavy fire on the 1st floor w/extension to the 2nd and 3rd floors of a large 3-story wood-frame OMD. Working Fire transmitted. 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Truck Companies opening up. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: WFD; WPD; AMR Box Assignment: Engine 7, Engine 2, Engine 4 Truck 3, Truck 2 Rescue 9 Battalion 2 Working Fire Assignment: Engine 1 Car 5(DC)

The Pride of Westchester Avenue.

Date: 12-06-11 Time: 09:16hrs. Area: Trumbull Center Location: 130 Williams Rd.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Trumbull Fireground Weather Conditions: Foggy Description Of Incident: Long Hill Car 3(Long Hill FD AC) o/s reporting smoke showing from the "C" side of a 1-story wood-frame P/D. Fire on the 1st floor, "B"/"C" corner. 2 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: TFD(Trumbull Center FD, Long Hill FD, Nichols FD), Monroe FD(Stepney FD-M/A), Shelton FD(White Hills FD-M/A); TPD Structure Fire Assignment: Engine 103(Trumbull Center FD), Engine 205(Long Hill FD), Engine 201(Long Hill FD) Tower 104(Trumbull Center FD), Quint 303(Nichols FD-R.I.T.) Squad 209(Long Hill FD) Rescue 300(Nichols FD-R.I.T.) Long Hill Car 3(Long Hill FD AC), Long Hill Car 2(Long Hill FD DC), Trumbull Center Car 1(Trumbull Center FD Chief), Nichols Car 1(Nichols FD Chief)

Date: 12-06-11 Time: 01:36hrs. Area: South End Location: 11 Old South Ave.(Bing Maps) Frequency: Stratford Fireground Weather Conditions: Foggy and Cool Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/a fully-involved 2-story brick and wood-frame auto parts garage w/extension to trailer and debris. Car 3(AC) transmitting a Working Fire. Fire through the roof w/multiple exposure problems and wall and roof collapse on the "D" side. 5 L/S/O's w/master stream and aggressive defensive operations. 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 3 Ladder 1 Tac. 5 Car 3(AC) Working Fire Assignment: Engine 2, Engine 4(R.I.T.) CT Post Article w/Video

Date: 12-05-11 Time: 22:16hrs. Location: 2 Boulevard Ct.(Bing Maps) Frequency: New London Fireground Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Engine 31 o/s reporting a 2-story wood-frame P/D fully-involved on the "A" side. 1 & 1 w/an additional Ambulance S/C by Battalion 1 due to multiple reports of a structure fire and reports of a victim trapped. Battalion 1 transmitting a Working Fire for fire on the exterior. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. One victim and canine rescued and transported by paramedics to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. All searches negative w/no injuries reported. Reporters: Writer: sfrd18 Units Operating: FDNL; NLPD Box Assignment: Engine 31, Engine 11, Engine 21(S/C) Tower Ladder 35, Ladder 25(S/C) Ambulance 100, Ambulance 200(S/C) Battalion 1 New London Patch Article w/Video