Norwich, CT - 2nd Alarm 07-18-12

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Date: 07-18-12

Time: 19:15hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Downtown

Location: 32 Cliff St.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Norwich Fireground

Weather Conditions: Hot and Clear

Description Of Incident: Companies o/s transmitting a Working Fire for fire on the 1st floor of a 3.5-story wood-frame OMD. Battalion 1 transmitting a 2nd Alarm. Fire in the kitchen on the 1st floor. 3 L/S/O's w/quick k/d. Companies opening up. All hands working. All searches negative. A total of 7 victims transported by EMS to the hospital for smoke inhalation or observation.

Reporter: sfrd18

Units Operating: NFD(All), Mohegan Tribal FD(F.A.S.T.), East Great Plains FD Engine 51, Ladder 5(M/A Station Coverage); NPD; American Ambulance EMS; Red Cross

Box Assignment:

Engine 3, Engine 2

Truck 1

Squad A

Battalion 1

Car 1(Chief of Department), Car 10(Safety)

19:19hrs. - Battalion 1 o/s transmiting a 2nd Alarm. Battalion 1 requesting an ambulance for a victim w/smoke inhalation. Fire is D/W/H.

19:22hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting bulk of fire is k/d.

19:29hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting fire is P/W/H.

19:41hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting fire is u/c.