Fairfield (Fairfleld) - Structure Fire - 01/25/09

[Guest djonker]

Date: 1/25/09

Time: 1600

Location: 300 block of Westport Tpke (Rt 136 at Fairfield/Westport Town Line)

Frequency:

Units Operating: E5, 4, 1, L1, 2, R1, C3

Description Of Incident: Residential Structure Fire

Writer:

Initial call reported as a structure fire. Multiple reports of a fire. Fully involved garage

1602: C3 requesting a fourth engine to the assignment. Special call is for E3

1604: C3, asks for E2 to replace E3 which is relocating to Station 2

1605: Westport E2 assigned on mutual aid

1607: Dispatch receiving additional calls but none from the residence

1607: E5 on scene reporting two story raised ranch with heavy fire in garage, first and second floors.

1607: C3 Call back off duty members and asking for PD

1608: C1 responding

1609: E5 have next due engine hit a plug. Ladder needed to vent. E5 trying to make entry through the front door

1610: C3 reporting house is 50% involved. Wires down.

1612: E4 has the hydrant

1612: E5 pump "We're getting low"

1613: E1 on scene

1615: E5 pump - "out of water!"

1615: L2 on scene

1615: Westport E2 approaching the scene and awaiting assignment. L1 also on scene.

1617: Unknown unit asking for a line to be charged from E5

16:17: Requesting UI to the scene on a high priority

1618: Westport C3 on scene. Car 1 notified

1618: C3a special called E3 to scene and requesting mutual aid from Bridgeport to cover Station 2

1620: C3a reports house number is 340. Dispatch reports Rescue 15 is manned

1622: C3a requesting AMR for standby

16:25 E3 relocating to Station 1

16:27 C1 requesting Fire Marshal notification

1627: C3a all hands working with multiple lines operating and main body of fire is knocked down

1645: C3a update - all hands working, multiple lines in operation, extensive overhaul in progress. Special call Rescue 15 to scene.

1658: Command reports recall holding all units. Performing a significant amount of overhaul.

Edited January 25, 2009 by djonker