BCFD Fire Factory
Home of Engine Company 33 ,Truck Company 5, Medic 16, and EMS 3
Engine 33 & Truck 5 News
"B" Responds on First Due Dwelling
6/20/09 Box Alarm 33-? 1700 blk Aisquith St
Truck 5 went onscene with smoke showing from a 2story mog row, Engine 6 ( was already out on the streeet) and covered the front of the dwelling. Engine 33 grabbed a hydrant and covered the rear, where they had fire showing from the second floor. Engine 6 and 33 were able to make quick work of the fire. Truck 5 along with Truck 1 threw ladders, ventilated quickly, performed searches, and opened up. After investigation by FIB of the vacant dwelling. All units cleared in 3 hrs.
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"A" Shift responds on M.C.I. with 7 patients with gunshot wounds
6/20/09 T-15's box area. Oliver @ Bradford Street
Shortly after 0200 hours Truck 15 was dispatched to the above street for a report of a shooting. Shortly after Truck 15 arrived on scene, Fire Communications advised on the radio that they were receiving reports from police that there were up to 6 people shot around the corner from their location. Engine 33 was dispatched, along with EMS 3 (EMS supervisor) to that location. 33 Engine arrived to report they had 7 people whom were victims of a shooting. Several more units were dispatched to the location, as staging was established. Total transported were 4 victims with gun shot wounds to Shock Trauma, and 2 victims with gun shot wounds to Johns Hopkins. Incidently, no medics were available at the time of the initial incident.
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EMS 3's Captain Harp Promoted to Battalion Chief
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6/18/09 The Members of the house would like to congratulate Captain Harp (EMS 3) for her promotion to Battalion Chief of EMS effective the 24th of this month. She will certainly be missed by the members on "C" shift, and we would like to wish her the best!
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"B" Awaken to a first due basement fire in Restaurant
6/15/09 Box Alarm 33-22 2110 N Charles St
E33, E31, E13, E6, E21, E23, E8, T5, T16, M7, BC2, BC6 (W/F E52, T1)
At 0252 hrs units were dispatched to a report of a basement fire in a dwelling. Engine 33 and Truck 5 went onscene with a 3 story mog with smoke showing. Engine 33 and Engine 31 advanced lines into the dwelling, finding heavy smoke on the first and second floors, with no smoke or fire visible in the restaurant in the basement. While continuing to search for base of fire, Truck 5 along with Engine 13 found access to a seperate part of the basement were they encountered fire conditions. The fire was quickly extinquished and after investigation units returned to service in less than 2 hrs, while Engine 33 and Truck 5 remained onscene for investigation by FIB. Those units returned to service in 3 hrs.
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.It has been determined that Engine 31's quarters is in need of major repairs. While the fire department begins repairs, they have also applyed for a grant to be able to afford the cost of remodeling. It has been projected that Engine 31 will be stationed with us for approximentaly a year, Medic 3 has been moved to the quarters of Engine 43
"D" Run afternoon fire in the 4th Battalion
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6/7/09 Box Alarm 4-14 4633 Marble Hall Rd
E4, E43, E42, E33, E44, T29, T5, M3, BC4, BC2 (W/F E21, T25, EMS3)
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At 1354 hrs units were dispatched to Marble Hall Rd and E Coldsping Ln for a report of a dwelling fire with people trapped. Engine 4 and Truck 29 went onscene with a corrected address with a 2 story mog w smoke showing. Engine 33 and Truck 5 took there assigned position in the rear, as companies in the front began to knock down the fire. Truck 5 threw ladders in the rear, assisted in searches and opened up. Engine 33 advanced a line into the rear and assisted other engine companies. Units found fire in 2 rooms on the first floor with some vertical extension to a 2nd floor bedroom. After 2 hrs Engine 33 and Truck 5 returned home.
5/27/09 Engine 31 and Medic 3 from the Greenmount Ave firehouse, have temporarily moved into the Fire Factory. As there station has been determinded unsafe. They hope to return home in the next week or so. Until then, the members of Engine 33 & Truck 5 hope they enjoy there stay.
"B" First Due Apartment fire shortly after shift change
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5/27/09 Box Alarm 33-16 2508 N. Charles St
E33, E31, E13, E6, E21, T5, T16, M16, BC2, BC6 (WF E23, T1)
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At 0627 hrs units from the second battalion were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire in the area of 25th St and N Charles St. Truck 5 and Engine 33 went on scene with a 3 story end of the group row, with smoke showing from the third floor. Truck 5 began to throw ladders and force entry and 33 grabbed a plug and stretched a line to the third floor. Fire was found in the studio apartment and quickly extinguished by Engine 33. Truck 5 conducted primary search and opened up the dwelling. Most units were in service in under a hour. After overhaul and investigation by FIB Engine 33 and Truck 5 cleared in 2 1/2 hrs.
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"A" Starts Shift with a 2 Alarm Fatal House Fire
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5/23/09 Box Alarm 51-16 5206 Ashland Ave
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Around 0900 hrs units responded to the above address for a report of a dwelling fire. Engine 51 and Truck 15 went onscene with a 2 story duplex with fire showing. Engine 33 responded as the working fire Engine. Command reported that a civilian stated a female was still trapped inside. Truck 15 and 20 began a primary search of residence immediately, while Engine 51 worked to knock down the fire. As other units arrived, all companies worked together to control the fire and search for trapped victim. Command immediately made it a working fire bringing 33 engine to the scene. Engine 33 arrived and stretched a 250' off of 41's wagon to the second floor and assisted in opening up and hitting fire in the roof area. With fire conditions still in roof area, command requested a 2nd alarm to stage on fireground. A female was found by Truck 15 during the secondary search, It was determind the female was a code "F". Second alarm units cleared in just over a hour. Other units remained on scene for 3 1/2 hrs for investigation by FIB and Crime Lab and also extensive overhaul.
On Monday 5/18/09 BCFD members gathered in front of city hall for a rally, in protest of company closures. Pictured below is E-33 First Acting Man "Goose" from "B" shift. Great job by all who attended!
A Busy Day at the Fire Factory... 2 Fires in 3 hrs.
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5/17/09 Box Alarm 21-5 812 Powers St
E21, E31, E44, E33, E13, T25, T5, M19, BC2, BC4, SO2 (WF E52 & T16)
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Box tones were struck out at 0943 hrs for a report of a basement fire in a dwelling at the above address. Engine 21 went on scene with a 2 story middle of the group row with smoke showing. Engine 21 advanced a line to the basement where they found fire conditions. BC4 arrived and gave a update that he had heavy smoke conditions in the front and advised to make it a working fire. Engine 33 covered Engine 13's hydrant in the rear then backed up E13. Engine 21 made a knock on the bulk of the fire quickly. Truck 5 took the rear of the dwelling, throwing ladders and ventilating. Truck 5 also assisted in searches of the occupied dwelling. After 45 minutes command scaled back the assignment. Truck 5 remained onscene with other units for 2 hours conducting overhaul and investigation by FIB.
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5/17/09 Box Alarm 31-4 2 York Ct #2
E4, E33, E43, E44, E42, T1, T29, M19, BC4, BC2, SO2
Shortly after 33 Engine, cleared the 21 box. Another box was struck out in 31's area, for a report of a building fire at 24 York Ct . Truck 29 went onscene with a corrected address and fire showing from a 2 story mog occupied row.Engine 33 pulled up shortly after and grabbed hydrant down the street. Engine 33's men then advanced there 250' to the second floor rear and extinguished the fire quickly. Engine 4 backed up 33's crew. Truck 29 and Truck 1 conducted searches which turned up negative and opened up the dwelling. After 30 minutes command held the assignment with Truck 29 and Engine 33 for overhaul and investigation, those two units cleared in less than 2 hours.
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"B" Early Morning Dwelling Fire
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5/7/09 Box Alarm 51-19 Port & Monument
E51, E5, E41, E33, SQ11, T15, T5, BC2, BC1, M10 (WF E6, T3)
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At 0316 hrs units were dispatched to the above intersection for a report of a Dwelling Fire. Engine 51 went onscene with heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a 2 story pizza shop. As Engine 51 began to knock the fire, Engine 33 stretched a line to the rear of the dwelling, Truck arrived as 2nd Truck and covered the rear also. Throwing ladders, ventilating and assisting with searches. Engine 33 cleared in just over a hour. Truck 5 remained onscene for two hrs, assisting other companies with overhaul of the burned out 2nd floor.
"C" Nightwork brings First Due Dwelling
5/4/09 Box Alarm 33-10 1910 Oakhill Ave.
E33, E31, E6, E13, E23, T5, T15, M1, BC2, BC6
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At 2308 a box alarm was struck out, for a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. Truck 5 went on scene with a 2 story mog row with smoke showing from the rear. Engine 33 grabbed a plug then stretched a line thru the front door. Engine 13 advised that in the rear they had fire showing from the second floor. Engine 33 made there way upstairs where the men encountered fire condtions in second floor rear bedroom, extending into the attic and roof area. Truck 5 threw ladders, performed primary searches (negative results) and opened up along with Truck 15. After investiagtion by FIB and overhaul, all units cleared in 1 1/2 hrs.
"A" Shift 1st on scene of pin job.
5/3/09 Rescue Alarm 33-18 Greenmount Ave & E. 24th St
E33, T5, M18, M3, M22, EMS3, BCEMS, BC2, R1
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At 0238 hrs, a rescue box was dispatched for the above address. 33 Engine arrived on scene to report a 2 car MVA,with multiple people entrapped, and to transmit a working rescue incident. 33 Engine & Truck 5 went to work cribbing and stabilizing the vehicle, while Truck 5 placed their Holmatro tools in service, and began disentanglement on the most urgent of priority patients. Rescue 1 arrived on scene and Truck 5 and the Rescue continued to cut the A,B, and C post, removing the roof, as well as removing the doors. All patients were removed and transported to area trauma centers. Good job by all hands.
"C" Bedroom Fire at Shift Change
5/1/09 Box Alarm 27-8 2869 Pelham Ave
E27, E42, E33, E54, E31 T26, T5, BC4, BC2
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At 0540 hours units responded on the Box Alarm to the above address. Engine 27 went on scene with smoke showing from the second floor. Engine 33 responded at R.I.T. Unit, and Truck 5 took front of the building. Truck 5 threw the stick, then opened up and performed searches along with Truck 26. Engine 27 knocked down the fire on the second floor. Engine 33 was released in 20 min. Truck 5 remained on scene for overhaul and investigation by F.I.B. clearing in 1 1/4 hrs.
"A" Shift Welcomes Newly Assigned Lieutenant Jay Goldman
4/29/09
Lt. Jay Goldman began his 1st trick here at the fire factory, starting today on Truck 5 "A" Shift. Lt. Goldman comes to us from 31 Engine. Welcome, LT. to A Shift, and 25th Street.
"C" First Due Dwelling Fire
4/27/09 Box Alarm 33-? 914 E 20th St
E33, E31, E6, E13, E23, T5, T1, BC2, BC6
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At 0323 hrs. units from the 2nd battalion were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. Engine 33 and Truck 5 went on scene with a 2 story e.o.g. rowhouse with smoke showing from second floor. With a intial report from occupant of a basement fire. Engine 33 advanced 150' to basement and found fire in the rear. Truck 5 threw ladders, ventilated and conducted searches along with Truck 1. After 40 minutes BC2 scaled back the assignment to Engines 33 & 31, along with Trucks 5 & 1 for overhaul. Those units cleared in 1 1/2 hrs.
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"B" Engine 2nd In on Dwelling
4/20/09 Box Alarm 6-? 1048 N Eden St
E6, E33, E5, E51, E13, T1, T15, R1, BC2, BC6 ( W.F. E31, T5)
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At 2031 hrs units were dispatched to Chase and Eden for a report of a dwelling fire. Engine 6 went on scene with fire showing from the first floor from a 2 story e.o.g row house. Engine 6 made a quick knock on the bulk of the fire which was in the first floor front extending up to the second.. Engine 33 stretched a backup line off of Engine 6. Truck 5 responded as the working fire Truck, where they stood by for 20 minutes before being released. Most units cleared in 2 hours.
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"C" Engine and Truck First In on Vacant
4/18/09 Box Alarm 33-10 2210 Kirk Ave
E33, E6, E13, E23, E5, T5, T1, BC2, BC6,
At 2127 hrs units were dispatched to above address for a dwelling fire. Truck 5 went onscene with smoke showing from a 2 story mog vacant rowhouse. Engine 33 grabbed a hydrant, then stretched there 150' to first floor. E33 made quick knock on the fire as Truck 5 forced entry, threw ladders, and performed primary search. Fire was found on first floor with minor extension to second floor. After 15 minutes BC2 held the assignment with Engines 33 & 6, along with Trucks 5 & 1. Those units opened up and wetted down hot spots, clearing in roughly 1 hour.
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"C" Truck 5 Runs 2 Alarm, Double Fatal Fire
4/18/09 Box Alarm T15-11 1429 N Broadway
1st Alarm-E6, E51, E5, E31, E13, T15, T5, BC2, BC6
2nd Alarm-E23, E2, E4, E27, T1, T3, R1, BC3, SC, BCEMS, SO2
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At 0136 hrs, units were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire in the area of N. Broadway and Oliver St. While enroute communications advised of the corrected address with a report of people still inside. Truck 15 went on the scene with a 2 story m.o.g. with heavy smoke showing and fire thru the roof on side Alpha. Truck 5 arrived moments later and took the rear of the dwelling. Truck 15 and 5 threw their ladders then worked to conduct searches in heavy fire conditions. Engine 6 arrived as first engine, and began to stretch lines. Engine 6 then advised that they would need Engine 51 to bring them water b/c of a dead hydrant in front of the building. Engine 13 and Engine 31 took the rear with Truck 5 and began advancing lines. Truck 15 advised that conditions were rapidly deteriorating in the dwelling, with the stairs completely burned out. With fire extending into bravo and delta exposures also and a water supply problem, Command called for a 2nd Alarm to be sounded.
A short time later, the roof of original fire building collapsed in the rear, all Fire Fighters on scene were able to make it out safely. With heavy fire now in both exposures and the original fire building fully involved, command ordered units to the exposures and to prevent further extension.
All companies worked hard to bring the fire under control. Units remained on scene for 7 1/2 hrs, with a extensive amount of overhaul and investigation by FIB and Police Crime Lab. Two civilians were recovered from the second floor, and a third was taken to hospital in critical condition after jumping from the 2nd floor.
The members of Engine 33 & Truck 5 would also like to wish Capt. Hughes (Truck 5) a speedy recovery after suffering a leg injury while on fire ground.
***Engine 33 would have been the 1st due Engine Company, but was dispatched on a double stabbing less than 1 minute before the box alarm was sounded, missing the fire.***
Truck 15, Engine 6 and 51 on side Alpha
Truck 5, Engine 13 and 31 in the rear
"D" Runs Vacant as 1st Due Engine & 2nd Truck
4/14/09 Box Alarm T15-2 1925 N Patterson Park Ave
E33, E6, E5, E27, E51, T15, T5, BC2, BC4
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At 1046 hrs units were disptached to above address for dwelling fire. Truck 15 went on scene wih smoke showing from a vacant dwelling. Engine 33 advanced a line and quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire on the first floor. Truck 5 assisted Truck 15 in opening up and performing searches. After overhaul all units cleared in 1 1/2hrs.
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"A" Shift runs Three Alarm Fire
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4/07/09 Box Alarm 51-14 900 Rolyn Ave
At 2058 hrs units from the 1st battalion were dispatched to a report of a building fire at the above address. Units went on scene with a working fire at a large mattress warehouse. A short time later a second and third alarm were sounded. Engine 33 and Truck 5 both responded to the fireground on the third alarm.
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"D" First Due Fatal Fire
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4/05/09 Box Alarm 33-5 2604 Aisquith St.
E33, E31, E6, E4, E13, T5, T15, BC2, BC4
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At 2312 hrs, Units from the second battalion were dispatched for a report of a dwelling fire in the 2500 blk of Aisquith St. Engine 33 and Truck 5 went on scene with a corrected address, with fire showing from the 1st floor of a 2 story rowhouse.
Units encountered fire conditions on the first floor extending up the stairwell to a second floor hallway. While conducting a search, a female was found on the 2nd floor unresponsive and was immediately removed by a joint effort between members of E33, T5 and T15. The civilian was transported by Medic 6 to Hopkins Burn Center, where she was later pronounced dead. Units remained on scene for roughly 3 1/2 hrs doing overhaul and investigation by FIB and Police.
"A" Engine and Truck First In on Greenmount Ave
3/31/09 Box Alarm 31-15 3524 Greenmount Ave E4, E33, E21, E6, E44, T29, T5, BC2, BC4 (WF E31, T25)
At 0126 hrs units were dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a dwelling at the above address. Engine 33 went onscene with smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 3 story end of the group row house. Truck 5 arrived and took the front of the building. Throwing ladders, ventilating, and conducting a primary search(which turned up negative). Engine 33 advised it was a vacant dwelling with a working fire on the second and third floors. Engine 33 knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly. With the Truck companies pulling ceilings, it was discovered that the fire also extended into the roof area, Truck 5's EVD ventilated the roof. After investigation by FIB and overhaul, all units cleared in 3 hours.
"D" Shift First Due Bedroom
3/29/09 Box Alarm 33-19 907 E. 30th St E33, E31, E6, E4, E21, T5, T1, BC2, BC4
At 1157 hrs units were dispatched for a report of a dwelling at the above address. Engine 33 and Truck 5 went on scene with smoke showing from a two story low-riser. Units found a rear 2nd floor bedroom fire and quickly knocked it down. After 10 minutes, the assignment was held with 2 Engine and 2 Trucks. Those remaining units cleared in 1 1/2 hrs after investigation by FIB.
"B" 5 Truck runs 51 box 1st due, While 33 Engine is out on another box assignment
3/24/09 Box Alarm 51-8 2800 Ashland Ave
E27, E23, E13, E31, E42, T5, T10, BC6, BC3 (WF E51, T15)
The 4th battalion companies were operating on a working fire on Cedonia ave in Northeast part of the city. At the same time Units from the 1st and 2nd battalions were struck out for a box at the Broadway market in Fells Point. As Units were investigating a small fire in the walls and roof area, another box was struck out on the Eastside of the City.
At 0950 hrs units were dispatched to 2800 Ashland Ave for a report of a dwelling fire with a child trapped. Truck 5 went onscene with a 2 story end of the row, with heavy smoke showing from bravo side and fire in the rear. Truck 5's Lieutenant gained entry into first floor conducting a primary search, then directed Engine 31 to the fire in the rear. The fire had extended to the second floor. Truck 5's crew threw ladders , conducted primary and secondary searches searches( turned out negative) and the EVD opened up the roof. After extensive overhaul and investigation of the occupied dwelling, most units cleared in 2 1/2 hrs. Good job by all companies on fire ground.
Truck 5, front of the building in their reserve truck. Truck 5 has been in this reserve for several months as they await the City to fix their 2006 1st line Seagrave.
Rear of the dwelling fire damage.
Acting man "B" Shift Mike Galliher looks outside to see if Box 414 has arrived yet, and wonders what the hold up is.
"D" Shift 5th due on Dwelling
3/21/09 Box Alarm 51-19 2443 Jefferson St
E51, E5, E6, E41, E33, T15, T3, BC2, BC1 (WF E23, T2)
At 1801 hrs Units were dispatched to the above address for a report of a dwelling fire. Units went on scene of a 2 story m.o.g. with smoke showing. T15 reported a working basement fire. E5 and E51 advanced lines through the front of the building. E41 and E33 covered the rear and advised they had direct rear access to basement. Command ordered them to proceed into basement from the rear and knock down the fire. The fire was knocked down in basement along with the extension into first floor. After overhaul and investigation by FIB all units cleared in less than 2 hours.
"C" Runs Vacant Dwelling
3/17/09 Box Alarm T15-14 959 N. Collington St
E6, E51, E5, E33, E2, T15, T1, BC2, BC6
At 2321 hrs units were dispatched for a report of a dwelling fire on collington st. Truck 15 went on scene with smoke showing from a 2 story mog vacant dwelling. Truck 15 reported they had a fire on the second floor front. Engine 6 and 51 got a quick knock on the bulk of the fire. Engine 33 covered the rear and stretched a line up a ladder into the second floor. After 1/2hr BC2 held the assignment with 2 engines and 2 trucks for overhaul. Those units cleared in 1 1/2 hrs.
"C" Shift Runs Two Working Fires
3/16/09 Box Alarm 6-27 903 N. Calvert St
E6, E13, E23, E33, E26, E21, T1, T16, R1, BC2, BC1 (WF E5,T2)
At 1553 hours units were dispatched for a dwelling fire at the above address. Engine 13 went onscene with smoke showing first floor, from a 3 story mog rowhouse. Engine 33 arrived and grabbed a plug in the rear. Then stretched there 250' to the rear of dwelling and stood by in the rear with Truck 16. Engine 13 and Engine 6 knocked down the bulk of the fire in First floor apartment quickly. After a half an hour the assignment was scaled back to Two Engines and Two Trucks for overhaul. Those units returned to service in 1 1/2 hrs.
3/16/09 Box Alarm 4-1 702 Argonne Dr
E4, E31, E21, E33, E43, T29, T5, BC4, BC2 (WF E42, T25)
Just before 2100 hrs companies were dispatched in the area of Argonne Dr and Wilsby Ave for a report of a Dwelling Fire. Truck 29 went on scene with fire showing side alpha of a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. The fire quickly spread up side delta in the second floor and into the attic of the vacant dwelling. Engine 21 arrived and made a aggressive attack knocking down the bulk of the fire on first and second floors. Engine 33 went onsene and covered the rear along with Truck 5. Truck 5 laddered the rear, forced entry then began to open up inside. Engine 33 stretched a 250' crosslay up Truck 5's ladder into a second floor rear window. Then worked with T-5 in the attic area knocking down the fire, as the Truck was opening up.
After extensive overhaul and investigation by FIB, Units cleared in 2 hours.
"D" Shift Has First Due Vacant Dwelling
3/13/09 Box Alarm 33-14 320 E. 20 1/2 St
E33, E6, E13, E23, E8, T5, T1, BC2, BC6 (WF E31, T16)
At 2225 hrs Box Tones were struck for a report of a dwelling fire at Barclay and 20 1/2 st. E-33 and T-5 went on scene with smoke showing from a 2 story mog vacant. Truck 5 threw ladders and forced entry into building, then began a search. Truck 5's EVD went to the roof and began ventilation. Engine 33 encountered fire in the first floor kitchen area. Then proceeded up the steps where there were heavy fire conditions throughout all of the 2nd floor. 33 made a aggressive interior attack to knock down most of the fire. Fire had also advanced into the walls and ceilings of the Delta exposure. After overhaul and investigation by FIB all units cleared in about 2 hours.
"B" Shift Runs Early Evening Fire In Waverly
3/10/09 Box Alarm 31-15 613 Melville Ave
E4, E33, E21, E6, E13, T5,T25, BC2, BC4
At 1720 hrs units were dispatched to the following address for a report of a dwelling. Engine 33 and Truck 29 went on scene of a 2 story mog row house with smoke showing from front, and fire showing 2nd floor rear. Truck 5 was dispatched as first truck, but were out tiller training at a high school parking lot, delaying there response. Truck 29 cleared another call, and ran the box taking the front of building. Engine 33 advanced a line and knocked down the fire on the second floor. Truck 5 took the rear, throwing ladders along with searches and ventilating. After investigation and overhaul, units cleared with 2 1/2 hrs.
"D" Runs 13 Box on Day Work
3/10/09 Box Alarm 13-4 452 Cummings Ct
E13, E23, E6, E33, E36, T10, T2, R1, BC3, BC6
At 1330 hrs units were dispatched in the are of McCullough and Hoffman St for a report of a dwelling fire. Engine 13 went on scene of a corrected address, with smoke showing from a low riser. Engine 33 took 4th due positioning in the rear. First arriving units made quick knock of fire, and the assignment was scaled back shortly after. After overhaul and investigation all units were cleared with 1 3/4 hrs.
"A" Engine Runs 2nd Alarm Fire at "Old Town Mall"
3/07/09 Box Alarm 6-16 520 N Gay St
At 1641 hrs units were dispatched to Old town Mall for a building fire. Units went on scene with smoke and fire showing from a 3 story vacant beauty supply shop. A Second Alarm was immediately transmitted, bringing Engine 33 to the fireground. 33 grabbed a plug, lead off 5" hose and took position in the rear. All units cleared in roughly 2 hours.
33 Engine & 5 Truck Announces Death of Former "A" Shift Pump Operator Steven Payne.
3/02/09
It is with deep regret that the members of East 25th Street report that the death of former Pump Operator Steven Payne of 33 Engine "A" Shift died last night. Details and arrangements are unknown at this point. Those that worked with Steve, and knew Steve can tell you of his dry sense of humor, and what an exceptional P.O. he was, when push came to shove. Not a trick goes by that "A" Shift at 25th Street doesn't share a laugh about a Steve.
Rest in Peace Brother, you are due that.
"B" Shift Engine and Truck second due on 13 box
3/01/09 Box Alarm 13-23 423 W. 23rd St
E13, E33, E31, E6, E21, T16, T5, R1, BC2, BC3
At 1122 hrs units were dispatched for the above address for a report of a dwelling fire. E-13 arrived on scene 2 story mog with heavy fire showin 2nd floor. E-33 covered 13's plug and backed them up with a second line. Truck 5 assisted in opening up and searches. E-13 made a quick knock of fire,containing it to a front 2nd floor bedroom. After overhaul and investigation, all units cleared in 1 1/2 hrs.
"C" Shift takes in Two Alarm Apartment Fire in Hampden
2/28/09 Box Alarm 21-5 3522 Beech Ave
First Alarm Units-E21, E31, E44, E33, E13, T25, T5, BC2, BC3
At 1849 hrs units responded to a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. E-21 went onscene with 3 story garden style apartments, smoke showing from 2nd floor. E 21 and 31 stretched lines in 2nd floor fire apartment. E-33 arrived and covered 13's plug in rear. They were assigned to check for extension in exposures. T-5 took the front of the building, throwing ladders to balconies and sticking the roof. T-5 then searched 2nd floor and opened up roof and fire apartment. Fire quickly spread into exposure apartment and up to two apartments on the 3rd floor. A second alarm was transmitted at that time. After all fire was knocked, the assignment was scaled back. Remaining units cleared in a little over 5 hrs after investigation by FIB and extensive overhaul.
A Shift first in on T15-11 Box
2/26/09 Box Alarm T15-11 1513 North Regester Street.
At 2004 hours units were dispatched to the above address for a report of a dwelling fire. 33 Engine rounded the corner onto N. Regester Street to find heavy fire showing 2nd floor in a vacant dwelling. Truck 5 took the front of the dwelling, arrived just behind 33 Engine. 5 Truck laddered the dwelling, and worked on getting the front door opened up for the engine. 33 Engine made an aggressive interior attack, find heavy fire conditions on the 2nd floor. Upon the arrival of Battalion Chief 2, he requested a 2nd alarm be transmitted, as companies in the rear were reported fire conditions in the adjacent dwellings. 1 firefighter suffered minor burns and was transported to an area hospital, where he was released. Good job by all hands.
Following units were on the initial box assignment, and listed in dispatch order.
E33, E6, E5 (R.I.T.), E31, E23, T15, T5, BC2, BC6.
LT. Meadowcroft from 5 Truck takes off whole trick, "A" Shift Truck 5 1st in on another dwelling fire
2/19/09 Box Alarm 33-15 442 East 23rd St.
E31, E13, E8, E21, E52, T5, T1 BC2, BC6.
At 1549 hours units were dispatched on a box alarm at Greenmount Avenue & 23rd Street for a fire in a vacant dwelling. Truck 5 arrived on location first to advise a corrected address of 442 East 23rd Street, with smoke showing, from a 2 story end of the group brick dwelling. Truck 5 forced the front door for 31 Engine, and laddered the dwelling, removing "board ups" and conducting primary searches. 31 Engine & 13 Engine got a good knock on the fire in the basement and 1st floor rear. Units out approx. 1 hour.
33 Engine was not on the box assignment as they were on another "emergency" run, inspecting a smoke detector installed by the fire department and instructing the person who called 911 for this on the workings of the detector.
In other news, Lt. Meadowcroft comes back to work next week.
"D" Shift finishes up night work with a dwelling fire
2/18/09 Box Alarm 6-21 1407 N. Caroline St
E6, E33, E13, E31, E51 T1, T5, R1, BC2, BC6
At 0152 hrs units were dispatched for report of dwelling fire at above address. Engine 6 and Truck 1 went on scene with smoke showing and heavy fire in the rear 2nd and 3rd floors of a 3 story mog with fire extending into 3rd floor of exposure. Engine 33 arrived as 2nd due engine and covered 6's plug. E-6 had began a aggressive attack on the 2nd floor, 33 advanced a line to 3rd floor where they also encountered heavy fire conditions. Truck 5 arrived as 2nd due Truck and took the rear. T-5 placed ground ladders in rear, assisted in opening up, and searches which were negative. After investigation and overhaul all units cleared in roughly 3 hrs.
"A" Shift 33 Engine & 5 Truck 1st in on 2 Story Dwelling Fire
2/16/09..Box Alarm 33-11 1232 Darley Avenue
E33, E6, E31, E13, E51, T5, T1, BC2, BC6
Units were dispatched for a dwelling fire on the 1200 block of Darley Avenue. As 33 Engine and 5 Truck pulled out of quarters they could see black smoke coming from the area of the dispatch. 33 Engine arrived onscene to report they had a hydrant at the intersection and they had a 2 story brick end of the group (EOG) with smoke showing. Truck 5 laddered the front of the building and forced entry on the front door and window for 33 Engine. Units found fire conditions on the stairwell and a rear bedroom. Units make a good knock on the fire, and remained onscene while the Fire Investigation Bureau (FIB) conducted an investigation. Good job by all hands.
"A" Shift 33 Engine dispatched into the 4th as 4th due engine, arrives 2nd and goes to work.
2/12/09 Box Alarm 4-21, 3824 Yolando Avenue
At 0317 Engine 33 was dispatched to the 4th Battalion for a reported dwelling fire at the above address. 33 Engine was assigned the 4th due engine to that area, arrived 2nd, and covered 4 Engine's hydrant. Engine 33 grabbed a second line off of Engine 4. Engine 4 reported a basement fire in a two story MOG brick dwelling.
33 Engine backed up 4 Engine down the basement stairs. A quick knock was made of contents burning in the basement. Units out approx 1 1/2 hrs.
"C" Engine and Truck run 2 alarm fire in 13's first due
2/10/09 Box Alarm 13-10 2004 Eutaw Pl
At 0657 hrs units were dispatched for report of smoke in a apartment with alarm bells sounding. Truck 16 and Engine 13 went on scene with smoke showing from a 3 story garden style apartment. Units encountered fire on the top floor, extending into cockloft area. A second alarm was transmitted by BC3. Engine 33 dispatched 5th due on 1st alarm, grabbed a hydrant and dropped 5 inch hose. Then the crew proceeded to stretch a line and knock some of the fire from the exterior. 33 was then ordered to take a line up T-10's stick and assist on the roof.
Truck-5 was brought to the scene on the 2nd alarm and assisted crews inside in fire apartments opening up. Interior crews made a very aggressive interior attack and knocked down most of the fire quickly. T-16's stepman made a rescue of a victim trapped on the 3rd floor. 1 injured firefighter was transported to the hospital. Units cleared in 3 hours after extensive overhaul.
33 Engine on alpha delta corner of building
"A" 33 Engine & 5 Truck respond on T15 box alarm, make rescue of 3 trapped occupants.
2/9/09 Box Alarm T15-9 2500 Federal St
At 0946 units were dispatched for a dwelling fire at the above address.Truck 15 was out of service due to maintenance at the time. 51 Engine arrived first, 33 grabbed a plug and arrived behind 51.3 victims were confirmed trapped on the bravo side of the dwelling with smoke showing.
33 Engine arrived and assisted 51 Engine with removing the victims via a ground ladder off of 51's Engine. 51 made a stretch with the hand line via the stairwell on the Delta side. The building was a 2 story row home that was cut up into multiple occupancies, thus hampering efforts at first.
Truck 1 took the front of the building, and ventilated with Truck 5.
A small trash fire was found and extinguished on the stairwell that had cut off the victims escape. Units out approximately 1 hour.
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