Hoboken (Hudson) - 3rd Alarm 03-16-12

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Date: 03-16-12

Time: 23:00hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Midtown

Location: 917 Clinton St.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Hoboken Fireground

Weather Conditions: Cool

Description Of Incident: Companies o/s transmitting a 2nd Alarm for heavy fire on the 5th floor of a 5-story brick attached OMD w/exposure problems. Numerous victims trapped and injured. Heavy fire on the 4th and 5th floors. Command transmitting a 3rd Alarm for heavy fire conditions. Companies reporting ceiling collapse on the 4th floor. Evac. tones sounded. Numerous L/S/O's w/master streams in operation. All companies working. Ladder Companies opening up. All searches negative. Five victims and one firefighter treated for injuries. No other injuries reported.

Reporters:

Writers: sfrd18

Units Operating: HFD(All); North Hudson Regional FD(M/A), Jersey City FD(M/A); HPD; HEMS

Box Assignment:

Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 5

Ladder 1, Ladder 2

Rescue 1

Deputy Chief

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