New Haven - Working Fire 10-27-11

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Date: 10-28-11

Time: 20:18hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Hill

Location: Portsea St. x Liberty St.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: New Haven Fireground - Channel # 2(854.4875)

Weather Conditions: Clear

Description Of Incident: Engine 11 o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire) on the 2nd floor of a 3-story wood-frame OMD w/exposure problems. Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s confirming a Working Fire. Numerous L/S/O's w/quick k/d. All companies working. One engine s/c for R.I.T. by Car 34(West Battalion Chief). All searches negative w/no injuries reported.

Reporters:

Writer: sfrd18

Units Operating: NHFD; NHPD

Box Assignment:

Engine 11, Engine 4, Engine 9, Engine 5(Quint-S/C R.I.T.)

Truck 2

Squad 2

Emergency Unit(Ambulance) 2

Car 34(West Battalion Chief)

20:18hrs. - Engine 11 o/s transmitting a Signal 73(Working Fire). Car 34(West Battalion Chief) o/s confirming a Working Fire on the 2nd floor of a 3-frame.

20:25hrs. - Squad 2 reporting fire extended into the 3rd floor.

20:27hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) requesting an additional engine for R.I.T.

20:30hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) reporting bulk of fire is k/d. Companies checking for extension. Primary and secondary searches negative.

20:40hrs. - Car 34(West Battalion Chief) reporting fire is u/c.