New Haven - 2nd Alarm 02-15-11

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Date: 02-15-11

Time: 14:51hrs.

Area: Hill

Location: 260 Howard Ave.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: New Haven Fireground # 2(854.4875)

Weather Conditions: Cold and Windy

Description Of Incident: Engine 11 o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire) in a 2.5-story wood-frame OMD w/one person trapped on the 3rd floor. Originally reported to be a kitchen fire. Signal 22(2nd Alarm) transmitted by Car 34(West Battalion Chief) for heavy fire on the 3rd floor and cockloft w/exposure problems. Numerous L/S/O's. No injuries reported w/all searches negative.

Reporters: sfrd18

Writer: sfrd18

Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD; AMR

Box Assignment:

Engine 11, Engine 4, Engine 9

Truck 2

Squad 2(R.I.T.)

Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2

Car 34(West Battalion Chief)

2nd Alarm Assignment:

Engine 5, Engine 6

Truck 1

Squad 1(Additional R.I.T.)

Car 32(Deputy Chief), Car 36(Training Director), Car 37(FM), Car 39(AC Operations), Car 50(Air Supply Unit), Car 95(FIU)

14:53hrs. - Engine 11 transmitting the Signal 73(Working Fire).

14:55hrs. - Engine 11 reporting they've got the victim down.

14:56hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s confirming the Signal 73(Working Fire).

14:57hrs. - Engine 11 reporting bulk of fire is k/d. on the 2nd floor. Fire extended into 3rd floor.

15:01hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) transmitting the Signal 22(2nd Alarm) for heavy fire in the cockloft.

15:01hrs. - Car 32(Deputy Chief) o/s.

15:24hrs. - Car 39(AC Operations) reporting fire is u/c. Holding companies for overhauling and salvage operations.