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  • World Of Fire Report: 09-20-03

    *** America's Fire Paging Notification Network ***

    Local & National reports from pager notification networks around the U.S.


    National Paged Incidents

    Saturday, September 20, 2003

    (Central Time Zone)

    2nd Alarm - SALISBURY, NH: on Coochtown Road. A barn fully involved. M/A requested. *154.355* [TAC9-C101]. 2:02a.m.

    DETROIT, MI: *2nd Alarm* Cass & Montcalm. Vacant 3-story 100x100 apartment building. Fire on all floors. Engine 1 requested a 2nd Alarm on arrival. (FNNM 16,600>552). 5:06a.m.

    BRIARCLIFF, NY (WESTCHESTER) **2nd Alarm** At Kings College. 2 Engines, 1 Truck M/A to the scene.
    EAN301 [EAN]. 6:03a.m.

    BROOKLYN, NY: ***3rd Alarm*** Box 3733 Utica Ave and Mendham Blvd. Fire originated in a beauty salon in a corner property strip mall. 3rd Alarm for relief. Fire now under control. EAN301 [EAN]. 6:14a.m.

    BROOKLYN, NY: **3rd Alarm** Box 3733 Utica Ave @ Mendham Blvd. Fire in a beauty Salon in a strip mall. Fire now under control. [MNS-30*IAP] * 6:29a.m.

    BRIARCLIFF, NY **3rd Alarm** Rt. 9 @ Lodge Rd on the Kings College grounds. Building fire. M/A to work. MNS-516* 6:38a.m.

    SWARTSWOOD, NJ (SUSSEX) **2nd Alarm** 941 Middle Grove Rd. Fire in an unknown type building. M/A from several towns to the scene. MFR * EAN301 [EAN]. 6:44a.m.

    BRIARCLIFF, NY **4th Alarm** Rt.9 @ Lodge Rd. Kings College grounds. Building fire - heavy M/A in. MNS-516* 7:05a.m.

    BRIARCLIFF, NY **5th Alarm** Rt.9 @ Lodge Rd. Kings College Grounds. Fire thru-out a 4-story vacant building extended to a 1-story building. Heavy M/A to work. Tower Ladders - big lines run. DWH. MNS-516* 7:29a.m.

    HOBOKEN, NJ (HUDSON) **2nd Alarm** River St. in area of 2nd St. M/A from Jersey City to work & cover.
    EAN318-503 [EAN]. 2:59p.m.

    2nd Alarm - GRISWOLD, CT: Rt.138 at Oak Rd. Midway Package Store. Heavy fire conditions with water problems. 4 additional Tankers requested to scene. Fire remains DWH. *33.90* C101/201/28 [TAC9-C304]. 9:20p.m.

    MANHATTAN, NYC *2nd Alarm fire* Box 1460 @ Wards Island (outside Admin Building) Fire in the basement. 2nd Alarm struck. Fire remains DWH. EAN301-3311-808 [EAN]. 9:38p.m.

    MANHATTAN, NY: 66-22-1460 @ 1 Wards Island (under Tri-Boro Bridge). Fire in a NYS Medical facility used as a homeless shelter. DIV 6 reports it's electrical. MNS#2/10. 9:41p.m.

    MANHATTAN, NY: 66-22-1460 @ 1 Wards Island (under Tri-Boro Bridge). Fire in a NYS Medical facility used as a homeless shelter. DIV 6 reports PWH. MNS# 2/10. 9:47p.m.

    2nd Alarm - working fire - NORFOLK, VA: 110 Suburban Parkway. Heavy fire showing from the second floor of a nursing home. [VFN116] (VFN35). 10:21p.m.

    Update - NORFOLK, VA: 2nd Alarm - working fire - 110 Suburban Parkway - Nursing Home. Numerous elderly residence trapped. Very heavy smoke conditions throughout. Hose problems with 5" line break. [116] (VFN35). 10:31p.m.


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    - 0123
    Cincinnati FD: Extra Company MVA Summit Rd & Greenland Ave. Cos: Eng 2, Trk 2, Dist 4, Res 2, 38, Ambo 9, 12, 19. FPO/D1002 ©

    - 0554
    Cleveland FD: W/F 15318 Plato. BN 6 reports fire on 2nd floor of a vacant 2.5 sty house. Cos: Eng 31, 40, Lad 31, Squad 3, & BN 6. Eng 30 - Worker. Lad 30 - RIT. FPO/D700 ©

    - 1854
    Damascus VFD (Mahoning): W/F on SR 534 outside the City Limits. M/A Beloit FD & Sebring FD. Tanker shuttle in progress. House fire. FPO/724/D276 ©

    - 2329
    Youngstown FD: W/F 556 Powersdale. Former Vista Lounge. Cos: Eng 9, 2, 6, Sqd 33, Lad 22, BN 1, 2. BN 1 reports 1 sty vacant comm'l fully involved. FPO/D323 ©


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    New York City Metro Area Fire Incidents
    as dispatched over the Metro Notification System

    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2003

    ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN:

    @ 00:15
    MANHATTAN: 7-5-1628 aof 201 W 146 ST nr POWELL BLVD. 5 STY BRK 50 x 150 OMD. FIRE #2 FLR. DIV-6 RPTs ALL SCHs NOW NEGATIVE. 10-41 CODE 1 (SUSPICIOUS FIRE/OCCUPIED BLDG) FIRE UNDER CONTROL * MNS-2

    @ 09:16
    QUEENS: 7-5-8644 -ALL-HANDS- aof 163-11 FOCH BLVD nr BREWER BLVD. 8 STY BRK 75 x 200 OMD. FIRE 7th FLR. 2-LINEs RUN. ALL SCHs NEGATIVE. EMS TREATING SEVERAL INJs. FIRE UNDER CONTROL * MNS-2

    @ 03:15
    QUEENS: WOODHAVEN & MYRTLE AVES CONFINES OF THE 104 PCT INSIDE A NIGHTCLUB, CONFIRMED FOUR (4) PEOPLE SHOT 3 MALES / 1 FEMALE. LEVEL 1 MOBILIZAION AUTH OF 104 LT. PERP DESCRIBED AS A MALE / BACK WHO FLED ON FOOT. #MNS750#

    @ 07:28
    BROOKLYN: **3RD ALARM** BOX 3733 UTICA AVE @ MENDHAM BLVD FIRE IN BEAUTY SALON IN A STRIP MALL FIRE NOW U/C [MNS-30*IAP] *

    @ 07:33
    BRONX: ++MVA++ NEW ENGLAND THRUWAY @ CITY LINE MULTI VEHICLE MVA 1 VEHICLE ON FIRE TANKER TK INTO WOODS 1 [10-45 CODE 1 DOA] S/C HAZ MAT ...JOB. WAS AT 05:00 [MNS-516*IAP]

    @ 12:02
    MANHATTAN: BOX 1628 AOF 203 W 146 ST @ POWELL BLVD FDNY UNITS RESPONDING TO AN UNSTABLE SMK STACK RESCUE 3 WITH COLLAPSE UNIT ENRTE [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 12:20
    MANHATTAN: ++POSS / COLLAPSE++ BOX 1628 AOF 203 W 146 ST @ POWELL BLVD 2 STY VAC COMML BLDG 150 X 100 .. SMK STACK / WATER TOWER IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE . .IF COLLAPSE IT WILL COLLAPSE INTO VAC BLDG DIV-6 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 12:49
    MANHATTAN: ++POSS / COLAPSE++ 203 W 146 ST @ POWELL BLVD 2 STY COMML VAC 150 X 100 UNSTABLE SMK STACK / WATER TOWER .. REQUEST BLDGS DEPT. ALSO EVAC'EN EXP-2 6 STY OMD ON THE MARY LINE NFI [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 13:43
    BROOKLYN: W/F BOX 3140 1349 E 54 ST @ AVE 'K' BLDG FIRE L-170 FAST [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 13:46
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-3140 AOF 1349 E 54 ST @ AVE K 2 BRK 25 X 50 OCC/PD FIRE 2ND FL 2 LINES RUN PRI SCH UNDERWAY BN-58 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 13:52
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-3140 AOF 1349 E 54 ST @ AVE K 2 BRK 25 X 50 OCC/PD FIRE 2ND FL MAIN BODY FIRE K/D PRI SCH NEG RETURN RESCUE / SQ PWH BN-58 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 14:40
    MANHATTAN: ++HAZ MAT++ B'WAY @ DEY ST FUMES IN SUBWAY FDNY O/S REQUEST EMS NFI [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 15:35
    BROOKLYN: W/F BOX 2141 AOF 9803 FARAGUT RD @ 98 ST FIRE 1ST FL DWELLING L-120 FAST [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 15:37
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-2141 AOF 9803 FARRAGUT RD @ 98 ST 2 BRK 25 X 75 OMD FIRE 1ST FL 2 LINES RUN 1 IN OPER. BN-58 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 15:41
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-2141 AOF 9803 FARRAGUT RD @ E 98 ST 2 BRK 25 X 75 OMD FIRE 1ST FL 2 LINES RUN MAIN BODY FIRE K/D PRI SCH NEG DWH BN-58 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 16:00
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-2141 AOF 9803 FARRAGUT RD 2 BRK OMD FIRE IS U/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 16:56
    BRONX: W/F BOX 2868 AOF 2200 AC POWELL AVE @ HAVEMEYER AVE CIDS 5 STY 180 X 200
    O SHAPED BLDG L-41 FAST BN-20 [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 16:58
    BRONX: 7-5-2868 ON ARR BN-20 AOF 2200 AC POWELL AVE @ HAVEMEYER AVE 5 BRK 180 X 200 OMD [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 17:02
    BRONX: 7-5-2868 AOF 2200 AC POWELL AVE @ HAVEMEYER AVE 5 BRK OMD FIRE K/D PRI NEG RETURN ALL SPEC UNITS RESCUE / SQ / FAST TK .. REQUEST EMS FOR WORKERS WITH BURNS PWH BN-20 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 17:28
    BRONX: 7-5-2868 AOF 2200 AC POWELL AVE 5 BRK OMD EMS HAS 5 AIDED 2 MINOR BURNS
    1 DOG BITE 2 RMA'S [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 17:43
    BROOKLYN: W/F BOX 3375 AOF 2400 E 3RD ST @ AVE W FIRE IN A OMD L-172 FAST BN-33 [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 17:45
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-3375 AOF 2400 E 3RD ST @ AVE W 7 BRK 200 X 200 OMD FIRE 5TH FL 1 LINE RUN DIV-8 ENRTE BN-33 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 17:52
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-3375 AOF 2400 E 3RD ST @ AVE W 7 BRK 200 X 200 OMD FIRE APT 528 5TH FL
    2 LINES RUN PRI NEG PWH BN-33 I/C [MNS-30*IAP]

    @ 18:45
    MANHATTAN: W/F BOX 687 @ MADISON AV & E 30 ST BLDG FIRE * MNS-2

    @ 18:54
    MANHATTAN: 7-5-687 -ALL-HANDS- @ MADISON AV & E 30 ST. 11 STY BRK 150 x 150 OMD.
    BATT-7 RPTs A STOVE FIRE IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 10th FLR. FIRE K/D. PRI / SCH NEGATIVE. P/W/H * MNS-2

    @ 18:56
    BROOKLYN: W/F BOX 2488 @ DITMAS AV & CONEY ISLAND AV. FIRE REPORTED IN AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. L-172 / FAST * MNS-2

    @ 19:00
    BROOKLYN: W/F BOX 2488 @ CONEY ISLAND AV & DITMAS AV. BATT-48 RPTs A SMALL FIRE IN THE REAR OF A 1 STY AUTO REPAIR SHOP. FIRE K/D - RETURN ALL OTHER INCOMING & SPCL UNITs . P/W/H * MNS-2

    @ 19:02
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-2488 -ALL-HANDS- @ DITMAS AV & CONEY ISLAND AV. SMALL FIRE IN THE REAR OF A 1 STY AUTO REPAIR SHOP. FIRE UNDER CONTROL AT THE ALL-HANDS TIME * MNS-2

    @ 19:07
    BROOKLYN: 7-5-355 -ALL-HANDS- @ SUMNER AV & ELLERY ST. FIRE 3rd FLR - UNKNOWN TYPE BLDG. FIRE UNDER CONTROL AT THE ALL-HANDS TIME * MNS-2

    @ 21:54
    MANHATTAN: 7-5-1460 -ALL-HANDS- @ 1 WARDS ISLAND. FIRE IN THE MAYBURN BLDG.
    L-26 / FAST - D/W/H * MNS-2

    @ 21:59
    MANHATTAN: 7-5-1460 @ 1 WARDS ISLAND IN THE HOMELESS SHELTER. 3 STY BRK 100 x 300 OCCUPIED BLDG. FIRE IN THER BSMT. BATT12 I/C - D/W/H * MNS-2

    @ 22:25
    MANHATTAN: 7-5-1460 @ 1 WARDS ISLAND. FIRE IN A NYS MEDICAL BUILD. DIV. 6 RPS. FIRE BEEN LOCATED & IT'S ELECTRICAL. AN ADD TRUCK HAD BEEN S/C. 2 LINES STRETCHED & 1 OPER. CON ED REQUESTED. MNS # 2/10

    @ 22:34
    MANHATTAN: *2ND. ALARM* 2-2-1460 @ 1 WARDS ISLAND. ( UNDER TRI-BORO BRIDGE) FIRE IN A NYS MEDICAL FACILITY USED AS A HOMELESS SHELTER. DIV 6 RPTS. IS ELECTRICAL. MNS#2/10

    @ 22:46
    MANHATTAN: *2ND. ALARM* 2-2-1460 1 WARDS ISLAND. U/D DIV 6 RPTS. PWH. MNS# 2/10

    @ 23:07
    MANHATTAN: *2ND. ALARM* 2-2-1460 @ 1 WARDS ISLAND - DIV 6 HAS REQUESTED 2 ADD ENG & TRUCKS. FIRE BEEN EXTINGUISHED, BUT STILL HAVE A SMOKE CONDITION. MNS # 2/10



    MNS PAGED REPORTS FOR METRO N. Y. STATE & VICINITY:

    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2003

    ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN:

    @ 02:48
    BRENTWOOD, N.Y. [SUFFOLK] MEDI-VAC.. AVIATION REQUESTED, RESULT OF MVA.. L/Z AT MIDDLE SCHOOL ON UDALL RD X HOWELLS. BFD ON SCENE. MNS 74

    @ 07:38
    BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. [WESTCHESTER] **3RD ALARM** RT 9 @ LODGE RD ON THE KINGS COLLEGE GRDS BLDG FIRE M/A TO WORK MNS-516*

    @ 08:05
    BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. [WESTCHESTER] **4TH ALARM** RT 9 @ LODGE RD KINGS COLLEGE GROUNDS BLDG FIRE HVY M/A IN MNS-516*

    @ 08:29
    BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. [WESTCHESTER] **5TH ALARM** RT 9 @ LODGE RD KINGS COLLEGE GROUNDS FIRE THRUOUT 4 STY VAC BLDG EXT / TO 1 STY BLDG HVY M/A TO WORK TOWER LADDERS BIG LINES RUN DWH MNS-516*

    @ 14:46
    HAUPPAGUE, N.Y. (SUFFOLK) - HEAVY RESCUE - SOUTH SERVICE RD OF L I E AT EXIT 57 - HFD O/S OPERATING WITH THE TOOL - MNS805/125/213

    @ 17:29
    BUFFALO, N.Y. W/F 135 GUILFORD ST 1.5 STY VAC FRM FIRE 1ST FL 3 LINES RUN [BF/TAC9] [MNS-30*IAP]


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    TAC-9 RADIO & PAGING INCIDENT REPORT:
    (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont).

    Saturday, September 20, 2003
    (Eastern Time Zone)

    W/F WESTBROOK, ME. ON BRIDGTON ROAD (ROUTE 302) OPPOSITE ENGINE 3'S STATION OIC REPORTS HEAVY FIRE THRU THE ROOF M/A REQUESTED. *154.370* [TAC9-C101]. 2:39a.m.

    2ND ALARM SALISBURY, NH ON COOCHTOWN ROAD A BARN FULLY INVOLVED M/A REQUESTED *154.355* [TAC9-C101]. 3:02a.m.

    MVA COLUMBIA CT RTES 6 & 66 LIFESTAR REQUESTED *33.44* [TAC9-C55]. 4:31a.m.

    MVA WALLINGFORD CT I-91 NORTHBOUND EXIT 15 - A ROLLOVER W/ENTRAPMENT *154.22* [TAC9-C55]. 4:33a.m.

    ACW BROCKTON MA 364 CENTRE ST "EASTSIDE MARKET" ENGINE 4 HAS SMOKE SHOWING FROM A 1 STORY COMM BUILDING *154.310* C716 [TAC9-C519]. 5:39a.m.

    MVA WEYMOUTH MA RT 3 SOUTHBOUND AT EXIT 16 (RT 18) REPORTED ROLLOVER JAWS IN USE BRAINTREE ENGINE ALSO WORKING. *154.235/483.5125* [TAC9-C519]. 7:07a.m.

    MVA BROCKTON MA PLAIN ST AT SARGENTS WAY REPORTED CAR VS DUMP TRUCK REQUEST FOR SQUAD A,TSU AND 2ND AMBULANCE.JAWS GOING TO WORK *154.310* C227 [TAC9-C519]. 12:20p.m.

    U/D MVA BROCKTON MA ON PLAIN ST ENGINE 2 CANCELLING ALL ADDITIONAL APPARATUS PARTY HAS BEEN EXTRICATED. C147/C227 [TAC9-C519]. 12:27p.m.

    ACW LAWRENCE MA 72 CROSS ST FIRE IN A CLOSET ON FLOOR 2 FIRE KNOCKED DOWN CHECKING FOR EXTENSION 1-LINE OPERATING PWH *154.445* C925/C134 [TAC9-C135]. 1:45p.m.

    MVA HARTFORD CT PARK TERR REQ JAWS TO SCENE B/O ENG 5 *154.31/800* C28 [TAC9-C304]. 2:50p.m.

    U/D MVA HARTFORD CT PARK TERR & RUSS ST 1 10-45 C3 EXTRICATED SCENE U/C C28/304 O/S [TAC9-C28]. 3:02p.m.

    ACW BROCKTON, MA. 165/167 SUMMER STREET-STRUCTURE FIRE-TOWER 1 REPORTS FIRE SHOWING FROM FLOOR #2-POSSIBLE PERSON TRAPPED. *154.310* [TAC9-C461]. 6:27p.m.

    W/F BROCKTON, MA. 165/167 SUMMER STREET-STRUCTURE FIRE-FIRE SHOWING FROM FLOOR #2-POSSIBLE PERSON TRAPPED. *154.310* C171/C231/C519 [TAC9-C461]. 6:29p.m.

    U/D W/F BROCKTON, MA. 165/167 SUMMER STREET-CAR 56 REPORTS FIRE IN A 2 STORY WOOD FRAME-HEAVY FIRE ON FLOOR #2-ALL OCCUPANTS ACCOUNTED FOR-PWH. [TAC9-C461]. 6:53p.m.

    U/D W/F BROCKTON, MA. 165/167 SUMMER STREET-CAR 56 REPORTS FIRE IN A 2 STORY WOOD FRAME-HEAVY FIRE ON FLOOR #2-ALL OCCUPANTS ACCOUNTED FOR-PWH. [TAC9-C461]. 6:59p.m.

    MVA SPRINGVALE ME 203 SUNSET RD AUTO INTO A TREE WITH (2) VICTIMS TRAPPED REQUEST FOR JAWS AND A WRECKER ASAP *453.175* C603 [TAC9-C135]. 8:11p.m.

    SEARCH AND RESCUE SCARBOROUGH ME AT HIGGINS BEACH MISSING WINDSURFER SCARBOROUGH AND CAPE ELIZABETH UNITS OPERATING *154.13-154.025* C38 [TAC9-C135]. 8:44p.m.

    WATER INCIDENT SCARBROUGH, ME. AT "HIGGEN'S BEACH"-SEARCH ON GOING FOR A MISSING WIND SURFER-M/A ENROUTE FROM CAPE ELIZABETH. *154.130/154.025* C38 [TAC9-C461]. 8:45p.m.

    U/D SEARCH AND RESCUE SCARBOROUGH ME AT HIGGINS BEACH MISSING WINDSURFER HAS BEEN LOCATED *154.13-154.025* C38 [TAC9-C135]. 8:50p.m.

    U/D MVA SPRINGVALE ME 203 SUNSET RD AUTO INTO A TREE-EXTRICATION NOW COMPLETE (2) TRAUMA VICTIMS ENROUTE TO MAINE MEDICAL CENTER RECON REQUESTED AT THE SCENE C603 [TAC9-C135]. 9:23p.m.

    W/F GRISWOLD CT RT138 AT OAK RD REPORTED AS A COMMERCIAL BUILDING MIDWAY PACKAGE STORE M/A TO SCENE *33.90* C101/201/28 [TAC9-C304]. 9:36p.m.

    W/F SCITUATE RI 10 TROUT BROOK LN 2 1/2 STY WDFR GARAGE FIRE WITH EXTENTION TO HOUSE M/A TO SCENE *154.040* C201/304 [TAC9-C28]. 9:39p.m.

    U/D W/F SCITUATE RI 10 TROUT BROOK LN HOUSE FIRE WELL INVOLVED M/A TO SCENE AND STATION COVERAGE D/W/H C75/85/201/304 [TAC9-C28]. 9:04p.m.

    2ND ALARM GRISWOLD CT RT138 AT OAK RD MIDWAY PACKAGE STORE HEAVY FIRE COND W/ WATER PROBLEMS 4 ADDITIOAN TANKERS REQUESTED TO SCENE FIRE REMAINS DWH *33.90* C101/201/28 [TAC9-C304]. 10:20p.m.

    ACW DANVERS MA 64 LIBERTY ST FIRE SHOWING REAR OF HOUSE 2 LINES RUN REQS FOR AMBULANCE & M/A FOR COVER *483.3375* C231/C28 [TAC9-C925]. 11:45p.m.


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    Saturday, September 20, 2003
    (Eastern Time Zone)

    HANOVER CO, VA: W/F PEAKS RD @ RT 301. (Co.5 COURTHOUSE) FM-5 O/S REPORTS A MOBILE HOME WELL INVOLVED IN FIRE. REQ FOR ADD'L ENG & TKR. OPS ON TAC 6/800 (VFN102). 12:30p.m.

    SPOTSYLVANIA CO, VA: W/F 1500 LOG CABIN RD. (Co.3 PARTLOW) UNKNOWN TYPE STRUCTURE FIRE. S/C TANKER RESPONSE FROM HANOVER. NFI (VFN102). 12:38p.m.

    (U/D) HANOVER CO, VA: W/F PEAKS RD @ RT 301. DEFENSIVE OPS. NO WORD ON SEARCHES ATT. ENGS 5, 6, 6-2, TKR 5, FM5 WORKING. TKR 10 MOVING TO RS13 FOR COVERAGE (VFN102). 12:43p.m.

    (U/D) HANOVER CO, VA: W/F PEAKS RD @ RT 301. CMD PLACING FIRE U/C, HOLDING ALL UNITS FOR OVERHAUL *FINAL* (VFN102). 12:53p.m.

    W/F VA BEACH, VA 1200 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD. COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE WITH SMOKE SHOWING. HEAVY SMOKE CONDITIONS INSIDE OF BUILDING. NO SOURCE YET. (VFN35). 4:18p.m.

    W/F VA BEACH, VA 1200 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD. DROPPED PHASE OF ELECTRICAL SVC CAUSED ELEVATOR MOTOR TO CATCH FIRE. FIRE OUT, VENTING IN PROGRESS. *FINAL* (VFN35). 3:27p.m.

    W/F VA BEACH,VA 2104 CHICKEN VALLEY ROAD. SFD W/ HEAVY FIRE. 35MM GUN AMMO STORED IN GARAGE IS DISCHARGING. E8 DECK GUN TO BEGIN HITTING FIRE WITH DECK GUN. OPS ON TAC 3/800. (VFN35). 6:47p.m.

    U/D VA BEACH,VA 2104 CHICKEN VALLEY ROAD. FIRE THRU ROOF IN REAR. AMMO STILL POPPING OFF-EXT ATTACK ONLY WITH CAUTION. CMD CALLING FOR ADDL ENGINE & LADDER. (VFN35). 6:57p.m.

    U/D VA BEACH,VA 2104 CHICKEN VALLEY ROAD. HOME NOW FULLY INVOLVED. ROOF COLLAPSE IN CENTER. MULTIPLE EXT LINES OPERATION. (VFN35). 7:01p.m.

    CAROLINE CO, VA: MVA/TRAP/MEDEVAC AREA OF 6488 FREDERICKSBURG TPKE (Co.6 UPPER CAROLINE) VEHICLE ON IT'S TOP, WITH SUBJECT TRAPPED UNDERNEATH. LIFE-EVAC ENROUTE, LZ AT FS6 *154.385* (VFN102). 7:13p.m.

    U/D VA BEACH,VA 2104 CHICKEN VALLEY ROAD. FIRE K/D ATT. PRIMARY SEARCH NEG. OVERHAUL IN PROGRESS. (VFN35). 7:17p.m.

    ESSEX COUNTY, VA: W/F ROUTE 684 X 610. REPORTING 1 STORY S/F/D W/HEAVY SMOKE VISIBLE. CALLING W/F. E3, E5, ATT1, K15 WORKING. (106) (VFN103). 7:35p.m.

    W/F VA BEACH, VA 5388 CHATAM LAKE DR (SP ?). FIRE IN REAR BEDROOM OF 2 STORY SFD. (VFN35). 8:45p.m.

    U/D VA BEACH, VA 5388 CHATAM LAKE DR (SP ?). QUICK K/D OF FIRE IN REAR BEDROOM. NO EXT INTO OVERHEAD. SEARCHS NEG. VENT AND OVERHAUL IN PROGRESS. *FINAL* (VFN35). 8:57p.m.

    2ND ALARM. W/F NORFOLK VA 110 SUBURBAN PKWY. HEAVY FIRE SHOWING FROM SECOND FLR OF NURSING HOME. [VFN116] (VFN35). 11:16p.m.

    U/D 2ND ALARM. W/F NORFOLK VA 110 SUBURBAN PKWY - NURSING HOME. NUMEROUS TRAPPED ELDERLY RESIDENTS. VERY HEAVY SMOKE CONDITIONS THRU-OUT. HOSE PROBLEMS WITH 5" LINE BREAK. [116] (VFN35). 11:30p.m.

    U/D 2ND ALARM NORFOLK VA 110 SUBURBAN PKWY. K/D IN FIRE APT. WORKING ON VENTING TO CLEAR SMOKE. PERFORMING SEARCH OF ALL ROOMS [VFN116] (VFN35). 11:49p.m.

    W/F VA BEACH, VA 430 JASPER. KITCHEN FIRE, NOW OUT. NO EXTENSION. SEARCHES IN PROGRESS. [VFN116] (VFN35). 11:51p.m.

    CHESTERFIELD CO, VA: W/F 1404 WATERLILY CT (Co.5 MIDLOTHIAN) ENG-53 O/S HEAVY SMOKE SHOWING FROM 2nd FLOOR OF DWELLING, CALLING FOR FULL ASSIGNMENT. OPS ON TAC 3/800 (VFN102). 11:55p.m.


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    (EAN) Emergency Action Network

    Covering New Jersey, New York Metro area and
    parts of Pennsylvania & Delaware.

    Saturday, September 20, 2003
    (Eastern Time Zone)

    U/D MANHATTAN NY *ALL HANDS* BOX 1628 @ 2910 W.146TH ST. FIRE NOW UNDER CONTROL. EAN100-136 EAN503. 12:10a.m.

    QUEENS NY *ALL HANDS/ARSON FIRE* BOX 8644 @ 163-11 KOCH BLVD @ BREWER. FIRE IN AN APT ON 7TH FLOOR OF AN 8 STY OMD 75X200. 2 L/S 1 I/O. PRI SCH (-) EMS O/S REPORTED AS AN ASSUALT W/FIRE AFTER ASSUALT OCCURED. EAN136/ EAN503. 12:14a.m.

    U/D QUEENS NY *ALL HANDS/ARSON FIRE* BOX 8644 @ 163-11 KOCH BLVD @ BREWER BLVD. FIRE IN AN APT ON 7TH FLOOR OF AN 8 STY OMD 75X200. 2 L/S 1 I/O. PRI/SEC SCHS ARE (-) FIRE IS NOW UNDER CONTROL EAN136/ EAN503. 12:16a.m.

    LINWOOD NJ (ATLANTIC) **WORKING FIRE** ON SHORE RD. FIRE IN A DWELLING. EMS ALSO ENROUTE 154.430/ EAN10* EAN808. 12:58a.m.

    TOWN OF DOVER (MORRIS) NJ. *WORKING FIRE* 8 WEST BLACKWELL STREET. UNKNOWN TYPE BLDG. M/A FOR R.I.T. AND COVER. EAN318. 3:56a.m.

    TOWN OF DOVER (MORRIS) NJ. *WORKING FIRE* 8 WEST BLACKWELL STREET. REPORT OF MULTIPLE PEOPLE TRAPPED. M/A WHARTON SNORKEL TO SCENE. EAN318. 4:00a.m.

    U/D DOVER,NJ (MORRIS) *GENERAL ALARM* 80 BLACKWELL ST. FIRE ON THE 2ND FLR OF A 2STY BRK 20X30 MIXED OCC. SEV'L OCC'S REMOVED BY FD ON ARRIVAL. M/A TO THE SCENE FROM SEV'L AREA DEPTS. EAN318/15/14 O/S.. EAN14. 5:03a.m.

    *FINAL* TOWN OF DOVER (MORRIS) NJ. **2ND ALARM** 8 WEST BLACKWELL STREET. 2 STORY 20 x 60 ORDINARY BLDG, COMMERCIAL ON FLOOR 1 (DAILY RECORD NEWSPAPER) AND APARTMENTS ABOVE. SEVERAL ROOMS OFF IN AN APT. FIRE K/D BY INTERIOR ATTACK. ALL OCCUPANTS REMOVED SAFELY. EAN14/15/318 ON SCENE EAN318. 5:11a.m.

    BRIARCLIFF NY, (WESTCHESTER) **2ND ALARM** AT KINGS COLLEGE. 2 ENG 1 TRK M/A TO THE SCENE. EAN301. 7:03a.m.

    BROOKLYN NY, ***3RD ALARM*** BOX-3733 UTICA AVE AND MENDHAM BLVD. FIRE ORIGINATED IN A BEAUTY SALON IN A CORNER PROPERTY STRIP MALL. 3RD ALARM FOR RELIEF. FIRE NOW U/C. EAN301. 7:14a.m.

    SWARTSWOOD NJ, (SUSSEX) **2ND ALARM** 941 MIDDLE GROVE RD. FIRE IN AN UNK TYPE BLDG. M/A FROM SEVERAL TOWNS TO THE SCENE. MFR * EAN301. 7:44a.m.

    BRIARCLIFF, NY (WESTCHESTER) *3RD ALARM* @ THE OLD KINGS COLLEGE, MULTIPLE AGENCIES O/S WORKING, THIS IS AN ABANDONED BUILDING, COMPANIES HAVE WATER PROBLEMS, UNITS CALLED FOR DRAFTING OPS. EAN49. 8:44a.m.

    GUTTENBERG (HUDSON) **WORKING FIRE** 81 70TH ST FIRE IN THE KITCHEN OF A OMD A/C/W MAIN BODY OF FIRE IS K/D AND PWH EAN388. 8:55a.m.

    HOBOKEN NJ (HUDSON) **2ND ALARM ON ARRIVAL. ON RIVER ST. 2ND ALARM STRUCK FOR FIRE IN A BLDG. MPTF EAN503. 3:40p.m.

    U/D HOBOKEN NJ (HUDSON) **2ND ALARM ON ARRIVAL. ON RIVER ST. 2ND DISP BEING CALLED IN. M/A TO COVER. EAN503. 3:47p.m.

    U/D HOBOKEN NJ (HUDSON) **2ND ALARM** RIVER ST IAO 2ND ST. M/A FROM JERSEY CITY TO WORK & COVER. EAN318-503 EAN503. 3:59p.m.

    ELIZABETH (UNION) NJ. *WORKING FIRE* ON FRANKLIN STREET. UNK TYPE BLDG. REQ EMS FORTHWITH. EAN465/ EAN318. 8:29p.m.

    U/D CITY OF ELIZABETH (UNION) NJ. *WORKING FIRE* 6TH STREET NEAR FRANKLIN STREET. FIRE ON THE #2 FLOOR OF A 3 STORY WOOD FRAME OMD. 1 L/S/O. PRI SEARCHES ARE NEGATIVE. FIRE SOUNDS PWH. EAN465/ EAN318. 8:37p.m.

    NEWARK NJ **WORKING FIRE** 150 FIRMENICH WY FIRMENICH CHEMICAL COMPANY *LEVEL 2 HAZ MAT** FOR A UNKNOWN TYPE CHEMICAL FIRE WITH EVCUATION OF THE BLDG AND S/C DEP TO THE SCENE EAN685. 9:34p.m.

    U/D NEWARK **HAZ MAT** 150 FIRMENICH ST CO'S HAVE NO FIRE BUT A VAPOR CLOUD OF CYCLOHXENEBUTANAL CO'S EVCUATING THE STRUCTURE EMS DOING MEDICAL MONITORING FOR HAZ MAT ENTRY TEAMS S/C DEP OFFICIAL REQUESTED WITH A RUSH EAN 415/685/ EAN3311. 10:23p.m.

    MANHATTEN **ALL HANDS** WORDS ISLAND FIRE IN THE BASEMENT OF A 3 STORY BRICK 300X100 EAN 301 EAN3311. 10:32p.m.

    JERSEY CITY **WORKING FIRE** 178 FAIRMONT AVE FIRE WAS IN A UNKNOWN SIZE DWELLING ALL VISIBLE FIRE K/D AND FIRE PLACED U/C 318/301 EAN3311. 10:33p.m.

    U/D MANHATTAN NYC *2ND ALARM FIRE* BOX 1460 @ WARDS ISLAND (OUTSIDE ADMIN BLDG) FIRE IN THE BASEMENT. 2ND ALRM STRUCK. FIRE REMAINS DWH EAN301-3311-808 EAN808. 10:38p.m.

    U/D NEWARK **HAZ MAT** 150 FERMENICH WAY FIRE HAS PLACED THE INCIDENT U/C WITH HAZ MAT STILL OPERATING FD RETURNING SIGNAL 11 CO'S EAN3311. 10:43p.m.

    U/D MANHATTAN NYC *2ND ALARM FIRE* BOX 1460 @ WORLDS ISLAND. FIRE IS NOW UNDER CONTROL.EAN301-3311- EAN808. 10:49p.m.

    NEWARK NJ **HAZ MAT** 135 ROSE ST A GAS LEAK IN A OPT WITH 3 PEOPLE OVERCOME AND HAVING DIFF BREATHING S/C HOUSING PSEG AND EMS TO THE SCENE EAN3311. 11:17p.m.


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    (ICP) Incident Command Page of Arizona, Inc.
    E-MAIL: [email protected]

    Saturday, September 20, 2003
    (Mountain Time Zone)

    INCIDENT COMMAND RURAL / METRO F.D. 3-1 HAZMAT RESPONSE COTTON / OLIVE LANE Units ons with a Peroxide odor coming from Fertizona. Streets around the plant are closed. TFC-ON: Ch9 155.385, MCSO West TG/43120 [ICP245] 9:33p.m.





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    Arizona Public Safety Network
    Significant Incidents for Sept. 20, 2003

    Phoenix, Arizona metro area

    12:35pm
    APSN ALERT: Phoenix Fire Dept. 1st Alarm Structure Fire with Hazmat 2211 West Roosevelt. Working fire in a bldg containing titanium. [APSN02]

    12:56pm
    APSN ALERT: Mohave County Sheriff's Office *ALERT-3* Helicopter Crash near Descend Canyon. Reported Grand Canyon Tours helo crash with 6 confirmed fatalities. [APSN24]

    3:25pm
    APSN ALERT: Mesa Fire Dept. MVA bus accident 1350 South Power Road. E209 onscene 2 vehicle accident involving a bus with 14 pts. None appear life threatening [APSN02]

    5:30pm
    APSN ALERT: Phoenix Fire Dept. 1st Alarm Structure Fire with Hazmat 3640 South 35th Avenue. E21 onscene at Metal Management with a working fire in a 2 sty bldg & conveyor. S/C tankers & structural foam units. PhxPD helo overhead. [APSN02]

    7:30pm
    APSN ALERT: Phoenix Fire Dept. TRT2 Rescue Call 10919 S CENTRAL Avenue South Mountain Park. E28 advising car over the cliff with 4 patients. Two with life threatening injuries. [APSN02]


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    STLFN - ST. LOUIS FIRENET -
    Incidents from the St. Louis, MO Metro area.

    Saturday, September 20, 2003
    (Central Time Zone)

    STLFN: BARNHART (JEFFERSON Co.), MO: Antonia FPD *1st Alarm* @ 8291 Alpine Village Drive. House fire with person injured - ammunition involved. Move-ups have been made. [STL899]. 9:26a.m.

    STLFN: NEW MELLE (ST.CHARLES Co.), MO: *1st Alarm* @ The Chuck Berry Property IOA Hwy Z & Point Prairie Rd. Fully involved structure fire. M/A from area FD's. [STL899]. 6:51p.m.

    STLFN: NEW MELLE (ST.CHARLES Co.), MO: *1st Alarm* @ The Chuck Berry Property, 691 Buckner Rd., between Hwy Z and Point Prairie Rd. Fully involved structure fire. S/C 2 additional Units. Move-ups made. [STL899]. 6:56p.m.


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    Incidents from KCFN - CIFN
    (Illinois, Missouri & Kansas)
    -compiled by Jamie Joyce

    Friday, September 19, 2003
    (Central Time Zone)

    CIFN-HAZ-MAT: SPRINGFIELD, IL (SANGAMON CO): 1150 Taylor Ave at Nudo Products/ Springfield FD haz mat officers onscene Haz mat team working to clear the product from the building/ HL CIFN*3/CIFN*102 10:38 am

    EDGERTON, KS (JOHNSON CO): District #1 FPD has a *fatal MVA* at 217th Street and Co-Op Road at the "Union Pacific RR." Reported car vs train MVA, 1 Code Black ATT. Gardner engine M/A, Lifenet1 helicopter also onscene. [KCFN-02] 5:13 pm

    CIFN-MVA: KANKAKEE (KANKAKEE CO IL): Rollover I-57 MP 312 One trauma load and go and other minor injuries. Car6 Engine4 Ambulance1 St Mary's 202 all working CIFN*140 11:51 pm


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    EXTRA INCIDENTS
    (Incidents not posted in the previous report).
    -compiled by Jamie Joyce

    Friday, September 19, 2003

    OREGON FIREPAGE: BEAVERCREEK, OR: 2nd alarm structure fire 22397 Shram Rd. Units onscene fully involved barn fire with large propane tanks next to structure. NFI. [OFP400,508] 12:50 am


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    *** REPORT FROM THE LINE OF FIRE ***


    LOS ANGELES, CA:
    MAJOR EMERGENCY STRUCTURE FIRE


    On Saturday, September 19, 2003 at 2323 hours twenty-three companies of Firefighters, six Chief Officer Command Teams, three EMS Battalion Captains and six Rescue Ambulances under the direction of Deputy Department Commander Mario Rueda responded to a major emergency structure fire at 16107 Victory Boulevard in the Lake Balboa/West Van Nuys area. First units on scene reported a 150’ x 150’ two-story market with heavy fire showing. Firefighters using handlines and aided by heavy streams confined the fire to the Carniceria Vallarta and extinguished the fire in two hours and seven minutes. Four Firefighters suffered minor injuries and were transported to area hospitals in stable condition. One sustained first-degree burns to his forehead, another sustained first-degree burns to his knees, a third Firefighter suffered lower back strain while a fourth had a laceration to his hand. Loss from the fire, which destroyed the business, is still being tabulated. The cause of the fire is categorized as electrical.

    Report Prepared By:

    Robert Collis
    Firefighter/Specialist
    Public Service Officer
    Los Angeles Fire Department
    200 North Main Street, Room OCD-E423
    Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA

    Fax: (213) 485-2708
    LAFD E-Mail: [email protected]
    LAFD Website: http://www.lafd.org


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    Queens, N. Y. 09/19/03 @ 23:45 hrs.
    Auburndale Section

    Box 6998
    address: 150 - 29 Northern Ave.
    between: 150th. Street & 151st. Street

    6998 @ 23:43
    Engs. 274, 273, 320
    Lads. 129, 167
    Batt. 52

    10 - 75 - 6998 @ 23:45
    TowerLadder 144 is designated as the "FAST" Truck
    Eng. 295
    Rescue Co. #4
    Squad Co. #288
    Batt. 50 Division 14

    Fire Building:
    2 Story Brick 40 x 60 Taxpayer
    Surrounding Properties:
    Exp. #1: Is a Street
    Exp. #2: Is a Similar Type attach
    Exp. #3: Is Unknown
    Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type attach

    All - Hands:
    7 - 5 - 6998 @ 23:52
    Batt. 52 reports, Box 6998, were using All - Hands for a fire on the roof of a 2 story taxpayer. We have 1 - line stretched & in operation. 2nd. line being stretched. Special Call an additional Engine & Truck. Fire's Doubtful.

    @ 23:53 Engine 297 & Ladder 130 are s/c

    @ 00:08
    Batt. 52: At the All - Hands, fire is darkening down. Fire's located on the roof. Primary search is negative thru out. Fire's Still Doubtful.

    @ 00:13
    Division 14: Box 6998, We have all visible fire has been extinguished. Truck's Co.'s are "Opening Up" Secondary searches are in - progress. Fire is Probably Will Hold.

    @ 00:20
    Division 14: At the All - Hands, Box 6998, Secondary searches are complete & negative. Fire is UnderControl.

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    Brooklyn, N. Y. 09/20/03 @ 06:30 hrs.
    East Flatbush Section

    Box 3733
    address: 795 Utica Ave. @ Linden Blvd.

    3733 @ 06:24
    Engs. 310, 283, 248
    Lads. 174, 123
    Batt. 38

    10 - 75 - 3733 @ 06:28
    Ladder 113 is designated as the "FAST" TRuck
    Eng. 234
    Rescue Co. #2
    Squad Co. #1
    Batt. 41 Division 15

    @ 06:28 Special Call an additional Engine & TowerLadder. Fire in a Taxpayer Engine 249 & TowerLadder 170 are s/c

    All - Hands:
    Batt. 38 reports, Box 3733, Were using All - Hands on arrival for a heavy fire condition in a 1 story taxpayer used as a resturant. We have 2 - lines stretched, 1 - line in operation. Truck's "Opening Up" Fire's Doubtful.

    Fire Building:
    1 Story Brick 200 x 100 Taxpayer
    Surrounding Properties:
    Exp. #1: Is a Street
    Exp. #2: Is a Street
    Exp. #3: Is a 2 Story Private Dwelling
    Exp. #4: Is a Similar Type attach

    Second Alarm:
    2 - 2 - 3733 @ 06:33
    Engs. 257, 231, 227
    TowerLadder 120
    Eng. 207 w/ Satalite 6
    Batt. 57 "Safety Cord."
    Batt. 44 "Comm. Cord."
    Special Operations Battalion / Safety Battalion
    Fieldcom 1 / Tac. Support Unit #2
    Car 13 City Wide Tour Commander

    @ 06:37
    Batt. 38: We have ( 4 ) Lines stretched & in operation. Setting up TowerLadder 170 at this time " K " Fire is Still Doubtful.

    @ 06:38
    Division 15: Have put the "Fast Truck" Ladder 113 to work, Special Call a "New" Fast Truck "K" TowerLadder 157 is s/c as the "New" Fast Truck

    @ 06:39
    Special Call an additional ( 1 ) Ladder & ( 1 ) Towerladder.
    Ladder 103 & TowerLadder 172 are s/c

    @ 06:44
    Division 15: At the 2nd. Alarm, we have ( 4 ) lines stretched & in operation. ( 1 ) TowerLadder in operation. Setting up the 2nd. Towerladder.

    @ 06:46
    Division 15 advises: Have put TowerLadder 157 to work, make TowerLadder 120 the "FAST" Truck " K "

    Third Alarm: ( 3rd. Alarm Transmitted for Relief Purposes only )
    3 - 3 - 3733 @ 06:55
    Engs. 255, 290, 280, 281
    TowerLadder 111
    Batt. 48
    Batt. 37 "Staging Cord."
    Mask Service Unit
    Staging Area: Linden Blvd. & East 52 Street

    @ 07:09
    Fieldcom 1: At the 3rd. Alarm, Box 3733, Division 15, Acting Deputy Chief Montgomery reports, All visible fire has been extinguished. Truck Co.'s are continuing to "Open Up" & extinguished hidden pockets of fire. Fire is now UnderControl.

    @ 07:18
    Fieldcom 1: At the 3rd. Alarm, Box 3733, Primary searches thru out the whole complex have been completed & are negative. This report from Car 13, City Wide Tour Commander, " K "


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    LOS ANGELES, CA:
    MAJOR EMERGENCY BRUSH FIRE:


    On Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 0909 Hours (9:09 AM PDT), sixteen Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, four LAFD Helicopters, two LAFD Rescue Ambulances and various LAFD support units, accompanied by ground resources from the Glendale Fire Department, as well as ground and air resources from the US Forest Service and Los Angeles County Fire Department, all under the direction of LAFD Assistant Chief Greg West responded to a Major Emergency Brush Fire adjacent to the “eastbound” lanes of SR-210 (Foothill Freeway) “east” of Sunland Boulevard in Sunland. The first Company to arrive reported a half-acre of grass and medium-to-heavy brush burning alongside the western edge of the freeway. Well-coordinated command of ground crews, combined with precise water drops from the half-dozen helicopters in a period of minimal winds allowed Firefighters to navigate the steep terrain and confine the main body of fire and a nearby spot blaze to just three acres of vegetation. Traffic control and freeway lane closure assistance from the California Highway Patrol allowed Firefighters to work unhindered alongside the at-times busy freeway until extinguishment was attained in just 83 minutes. One adult male inmate fire suppression worker from a Los Angeles County Fire Department handcrew sustained an ankle injury when he toppled down a steep hilliside. In fair condition, he was provided with medical attention at the direction of that agency. No structures were threatened or damaged by the fire. The cause of the blaze is categorized as suspicious and remains under active investigation.


    REPORT PREPARED BY :
    Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

    Brian Humphrey
    Firefighter/Specialist
    Public Service Officer
    Los Angeles Fire Department
    200 North Main Street, Room OCD - E423
    Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA

    E-Mail: [email protected]
    LAFD Website: http://www.lafd.org


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    Manhattan, N. Y. 09/20/03 @ 22:00 hrs.
    Wards Island

    Box 1460
    address: #1 Wards Island

    1460 @ 21:44
    Engs. 35, 83, 91
    Lads. 14, 29
    Batt. 12

    10 - 75 - 1460 @ 21:50
    Ladder 26 is designated as the "FAST" Truck
    Eng. 58
    Rescue Co. #3
    Squad Co. #41
    Batt. 14 Division 6

    Fire Building:
    3 Story Brick 100 x 300 N. Y. City Medical Center

    All - Hands:
    7 - 5 - 1460 @ 21:54
    Batt. 12 reports, Box 1460, were using All - Hands. Fire appears to be in the basement. We have a heavy smoke condition. It's a 3 story brick, New York City Medical Center used as a homeless shelter. We have 1 - line stretched at this time. Unable to locate the seat of the fire. Fire is Doubtful.

    @ 21:59
    Batt. 12: At Box 1460, Fire is located in the basement. We have 1 - line stretched & in operation. 2nd. line stretched as a back-up. Bldg. is being evacuated " K " It's used as a homeless shelter. We have a heavy smoke condition in the basement.

    @ 22:10 Special Call an additional Truck to the Box. Ladder 43 is s/c

    @ 22:22
    Division 6: At the All - Hands, fire has been located in the basement in the electrical panels. Have Con Ed respond forthwith. 2 - lines stretched, 1 - line in operation " K " We have at least 170 civilians evacuated " K "

    Second Alarm:
    2 - 2 - 1460 @ 22:30
    Engs. 59, 37, 53, 22
    Lad. 40
    Eng. 9 w/ Satalite 1
    Batt. 11 "Safety Cord."
    Batt. 49 "Comm. Cord."
    Special Operations Battalion / Safety Battalion
    Fieldcom 1 / Tac. Support Unit #1

    @ 22:43
    Division 6: At the 2nd. Alarm, Box 1460, Fire is Probably Will Hold.

    @ 22:48
    Division 6: Primary searches are negative thru out at this time.

    @ 23:01
    Division 6: At the 2nd. Alarm, Secondary searches are still in - progress. Fire has been extinguished. Fire is UnderControl. Special Call ( 2 ) additional Engines & ( 2 ) additional Trucks for relief purposes. We still have a medium to heavy smoke condition in the basement " K "

    @ 23:02
    Engs. 44 & 47 are s/c Lads. 30 & 28 are s/c


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