BCFD Fire Factory
Home of Engine Company 33 ,Truck Company 5, Medic 16, and EMS 3
Busy first week for members of East 25th Street (3 more fires to be posted shortly)
12/31/07.....Box Alarm 51-9....Belnord Avenue (C)
1244 Hours : E51 E5 E6 E33 SQ11 T15 T3 BC2 BC1 M10 SO2
1247 Hours : AF2
1250 Hours : FIB11 FIB13 - Working Fire
2 story occupied middle of the group dwelling, heavy fire 1st floor. Fire under control at 1255 hours.
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C Shift first due on evening auto shop fire 12/12/07.....Box Alarm 27-10 3207 Cliffmont Avenue (A) At 0652 hours Trcuk 5 and 33 Engine responded on dwelling fire in 27 Engines area. Truck 26 arrived first to report heavy smoke showing rear of the dwelling, brick 2 story dwelling. 33 Engine arrived as the first engine onscene, and as they were designated 3rd engine company, R.I.T. they stood by in the front of the dwelling to await the 1st due engine company. Truck 26 then advised heavy fire on a rear deck. Truck 5 took the rear, assisting other units. 51 Engine arrived and put a knock on the fire. Good job by all hands. Thanks to the bystander who dropped off a few pictures for us at the firehouse! D Shift responds on fatal fire, special call 12/06/07.......Box information to follow. D shift 33 Engine and 5 Truck took in a fatal fire in Roland Park following a special call. 33 Engine located and removed a pediatric fire victim, one of which whom unfortuantly succombed to her injuries. More to follow. God bless the family that suffered this tragedy, we wish you a speedy recovery and our prayers are with all of you. Also, this was the 3rd working fire D shift handled in the course of their work week. D Shift starts night off with basement fire 526 N Milton Avenue.....Box Alarm 51-19 D Shift responds on working fire, house loaded with Marijuana 4206 Bayonne Avenue.....Box Alarm 54-8 B Shift catches 1st in fire on St. Paul Street 2nd night work 12/04/07...Box Alarm 33-? Box information to follow. B shift 33 engine and Truck 5 were first in on a dwelling fire 2100 block of St. Paul Street. Link to video below. http://www.abc2news.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=7013@wmar.dayport.com Rookie Mike "Dash" catches his fire good fire on the pipe! 12/03/07......Box Alarm 33-? 33 Engine B shift was discussing when the heck Mike "Dash" out of the last recruit class was going to get a fire on the pipe. 1st Acting man "Goose" Toskes struck up a deal with "Dash" in order to get him a fire. "Dash" would get the pipe on the very next box that came in, but only on that one...so it was a one shot deal! Well the box came in and here it is on arrival. Good job "Dash" and glad you earned your numbers! (picture submitted by a bystander who was nice enough to drop off at the firehouse for us! Thanks to the community who has been supplying us pictures of their neighborhood firehouse!) A Shift 33 Engine and Truck 5, heavy fire on arrival 11/29/07....21:57 hrs...Box Alarm T15-11 33 Engine took the front of E. Oliver Street, while Truck 5 had the rear. Heavy fire showing on arrival. Good knock by all units. Complete burnout of 1st floor. B Shift takes in vacant dwelling fire in 13's area, while 13 and 16 knock one down the street! 2010 Druid Hill Avenue.....Box Alarm 13-14 33 Engine crests the hill to see two columns of heavy smoke showing! All hands went to work, while the boys from 13 Engine and 16 Truck were down the block fighting a fire in another vacant dwelling. D Shift begins day work with heavy fire in a vacant dwelling 11/24/07...Box Alarm T15-12...WF (D) 1214 N. Gay Street.....Box Alarm T15-12 (As provided by Lt. Novak BCFD Fire Communications) E-33 C Shift responds on Dwelling Fire with Rescue /20/07....Box Alarm 54-7....6011 Winthorpe Ave. Engine 33 "C" Shift responded 4th due on a Dwelling fire with Rescue. Truck 30 arrived to find a two story single family with heavy smoking showing. Engine 56 arrived and advanced a handline to the 1st floor to find fire in the kitchen Engine 33 arrived, grabbing a hydrant and taking a handline to the rear of the dwelling. Units found a victim on the 2nd floor and room the occupant to a waiting Medic unit. Good job by all units involved. 3 Working Fires for Firefactory in 24 hours 11/18/07....Box Alarm 33-4....1552 Carswell Street As "D" shift started their night discussing when was the last fire they had been on, little did they know rest would not come easy for them that night! At 2238 hours box tones filled the station for a reported fire on the 1500 block of Carswell Street. Captain Nosek and his men arrived to reported fire showing, blowing out side alpha. All hands went to work with heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd floor. Truck 5 immediately laddered the dwelling and assisted in locating the fire. Good knock by all members. Later that night 33 Engine was transferred to the quarters of Engine 41 on Conklin Street as the men were out on a 3 story garden style apartment, heavy fire throughout. 11/19/07....Box Alarm T15-8.....1100 Rutland Avenue "A" Shift began there 2nd daywork with a bang, taking in a fire on the 1100 block of Rutland Avenue. 33 Engine covered 6 Engine's hydrant, and grabbed a 2nd line off 6 Engine backing them up in the dwelling. Good knock by all hands. 11/19/07....Box Alarm T15-12.....1723 East Preston Street The work day was apparently not over for "A" Shift, as the box alarm tones once again filled quarters. This time it was for a vacant dwelling fire on the 1700 block of E. Preston. 33 Engine grabbed a hydrant and reported heavy fire showing. Lt. Barnes and his men mounted an attack, battling their way to the 2nd floor of the dwelling. Truck 15 was on the roof reporting heavy fire through the roof. Battalion Chief 2 transmitted a 2nd alarm bringing Truck 5 to the scene. Truck 5 was ordered to the roof to assist in ventilation. Exterior operations only were ordered, and units bailed water in the structure with 2 1/2 inch lines. Units out approximately 3 hours. Good job by all hands. Check out "photos" for some pictures from a garbage truck fire earlier in the day. Tks to the Offduty member for the photos. "C" Shift responds on house explosion 11/6/07....Box Alarm 21-18....3443 Hickory Ave. "C" Shift Starts out the Trick with a Bang 11/4/07....Box Alarm T15-2.....1830 N. Milton Ave. Engine 33 and Truck 5 "C" shift were dispatched at 0822 hrs. on Box Alarm T15-2 for a reported building fire in a carwash. Truck 15 and Engine 33 arrived to find a One story carwash with smoke showing. Truck 15 gained entry while Engine 33 advanced a handline into the structure. Truck 5 took a position in the rear and gained access via a Block window. There was a reported person trapped, but all searches were negative. Good job by all units involved and units were out approx. 2-1/2 hrs. Thank you to the BCPD Officer for the photo. 11/4/07.....Box Alarm 27-8.....3203 Lake Ave. Engine 33 and Truck 5 "C" Shift were dispatched at 1247 hrs for a reported Dwelling Fire with people trapped. Engine 27 arrived to report heavy smoke showing with fire on the Second and Third floors with extension into the attic. All searches proved negative for trapped occupants. Engine 33 and Truck 5 took positions to the rear of the dwelling. Truck 5 threw ground ladders and assisted inside. Engine 33 advanced a line to the rear and went into the Delta exsposure to check for extension. Good job by all units involved. "A" Shift Truck 5 & 33 Engine handles Below Grade Rope Rescue 11/03/2007.......Box Alarm 33-10...2000 Homewood Avenue...(A) The fire factory rescued a man who had fallen down into a trench box/hole approximately 15 feet. 33 Engine, Truck 5, Squad 54, Rescue 1, and BC2 all participated in the incident. Truck 5 arrived to report they had a male patient who had fallen approximately 15 feet. Once it was determined the trench box was secure, and air readings were normal, Truck 5 placed the stepman in the hole to assess the patient. Rescue 1 arrived and began to establish anchor points and a patient removal plan. A 4:1 hauling system was secured topside, and the patient was placed in the LSB. The patient was removed from the trench without incident. Four Firefighter Brothers Injured in Washington D.C. Blaze Update on Injured Firefighters as of the the afternoon of 10/31/07 Sergeant Michael LaCore remains in critical condition at the Burn Intensive Care unit at MedStar. Surgery yesterday was successful, and test results indicate no respiratory burns. Very good news. Dave Statter of Statter911.com is reporting that Sgt. Michael LaCore has been able to write a letter to his wife, according to his mother. Firefighter Charlie Shyab has been upgraded to fair condition and has been transferred to the Burn Stepdown Unit, a transition to less critical care. Firefighter Shyab continues to improve. Firefighters Doug Donnelly and Kenneth Humphries were released from the hospital yesterday. Their progress continues to be excellent. B Shift has Dwelling Fire with a Code "F" 9/22/07....Box Alarm T15-3....1813 N. Chester St. Engine 33 and Truck 5 responded to a 2 story brick vacant dwelling. Units arrived to find fire on the 2nd floor with one civilian code "F". Fire under control at 0220 hrs. 0150 Hours : E33 E6 E51 E5 SQ11 T5 T1 BC2 BC6 R1 M2 SO2 Info. provided by thewatchdesk.com B Shift Engine 33 takes the RIT on a School Fire 9/21/07....Box Alarm T15-8....1101 N. Wolfe St. Engine 33 B Shift responded as the "RIT" engine on fire of the 1st floor of a vacant school. Also had several other small fires through out the school. 2311 Hours : E6 E51 E33 E5 SQ11 T15 T1 BC2 BC6 R1 M7 SO2 Info provided by the Watchdesk.com A Shift takes in 31 Box last night in of work week D Shift takes in 2nd fire of the night, 1st due at fire with entraptment 9/8/07 9/8/07....Box Alarm 33-4....1620 E. 29th St. Code "F" Engine 33 and Truck 5 responded to a 2 story brick dwelling with heavy 1st floor rear. One civilian self rescued on the porch roof. Second civilian Code"F" Fire under control at 0435hrs. 0359 Hours : E33 E31 E4 E42 SQ54 T5 T15 BC2 BC4 M3 SO3 Info. provided by thewatchdesk.com D Shift Truck 5 & 33 Engine takes in 3 alarm fire 9/7/07 Ron Brown Returns to 33 Engine from Iraq Ron Brown first acting man on 33 Engine has returned to the fire factory. Ron began his first shift back at the fire factory today, after leaving over two years ago to serve our country in Iraq. Ron was stationed overseas with the Air National Guard for two years and two months of service. Welcome back Ron! First Acting Ron Brown pictured below, saying "Lets get some fire around here already!" Engine 31 Starts Website Check out our brothers up on Greenmount Avenue at 31 Engine. They have a new website! http://fw70.members.freewebs.com/MembersB/EditPage/www.engine31.com "A " Shift First due vacant dwelling Code F 9/2/07.........Box Alarm 33-21 2100 Blk N. Calvert St. At 0312 hrs. a Box assignment was struck for the 2100 Blk. of N. Calvert St. for a vacant dwelling fire. Units arrived to find a 3 Story dwelling with smoke showing second and third floors. Units had heavy fire second floor with extension into the third. Units found one Code F on the second floor. Units out several hours with reliefs on the fireground. Good job by all units involved. Boston FD LODD The Members of Engine 33, Truck 5, Medic 16 and EMS 3 would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to the BFD and their families. Two Boston Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty while Battling a Restaurant Fire that sent eight other firefighters to the hospital. FF Warren Payne and FF Paul Cahill both of Engine 30/Ladder 25 were killed when a roof top air conditioner fell into the structure. 33 Engine members "paroled" from long term medic details Members of the Fire Factory, Don Fleming (33 Engine), and Brad Murray (Truck 5), have returned to us from their longterm details to Medic 3, just up the road on Greenmount Avenue, with Engine 31. As part of BCFD's requirments for FPA's, members are required to "serve" 1800 hours on a ALS unit in the early part of their careers. Welcome back men. "A" Shift 1st due on early morning vacant building fire 8/25/07..............Box Alarm 33-12 1700 Block of North Avenue As "A" shift prepared to wrap up a busy night at the fire factory, box tones filled the firehouse at 0515 hours for the 1700 Block of North Avenue, reported fire in the vacant dwelling. 33 Engine arrived to report heavy smoke showing in a vacant on North Avenue. 33 Engine stretched an initial attack line, encountering heavy fire conditions. Truck 5 took the front of the building and began to open up the dwelling. Truck 15 was in the rear advising heavy fire conditions, with exposure to adjacent dwellings. Units took a beating on the inside with heavy heat conditions, however a good knock was accomplished by all units onscene.
1913 Hours : E33 E31 E4 E42 SQ54 T5 T1 BC6 BC4 M7 SO3
1914 Hours : BC2 (BC6 cancelled)
1920 Hours : M6 FIB11 FIB13
1921 Hours : EMS3
1922 Hours : AF2 - Working Fire
1 story auto body shop with 2 vehicles inside. 1 civilian transported to Bayview Burn Center. Fire under control at 1939 hours.
No transfers noted. (As provided by the watchdesk.com)
A Shift first engine on early morning 27 Box 
1453 Hours : E51 E6 E33 E41 SQ11 T15 T3 BC2 BC1 M42 SO2
1455 Hours : E5 (E41 cancelled)
1500 Hours : AF2 FIB5 - Working Fire
2 story occupied dwelling, with a basement fire. One civilian transported to the burn center. Fire under control at 1518 hours.
Transfer : E2-E6
0942 Hours : SQ54 E27 E42 E33 E43 T30 T26 BC4 BC1 M41 SO3
0947 Hours : AF2
0955 Hours : FIB3 - Working fire
2 1/2 story frame dwelling, with fire 1st floor rear extending to the ceiling. Fire under control at 1010 hours.
Transfer : SQ11-E27 
0302 Hours : E31 E36 E6 E20 E33 T1 T18 BC2 BC5 M4 SO2
0304 Hours : E8
0311 Hours : AF2 FIB11 - Working Fire
0315 Hours : E14 E21 SQ47 T5 T12 EMS2 M15 - 2nd Alarm
0347 Hours : E29 E44 E30 E26 T23 T25 SO1 MCU SQM47 BCEMS - 3rd Alarm
Transfers :
E31-E13...E55-E13...E56-E6...E57-E23...E53-E36...E41-E29...T3-T10
BCOE11-E21
0942 Hours : E33 E31 E13 E5 SQ11 T15 T5 BC2 BC1 M7 SO1
0946 Hours : E51 (E5 cancelled)
0953 Hours : FIB3 - Working Fire
0958 Hours : E5 E8 T3 - Special Call
0959 Hours : AF2
2 story brick vacant dwelling, with extension both ways. Fire under control at 1057 hours.
Transfers : E29-E6, then E23....E43-E33.....T18-T15
1518 Hours : E21 E44 E31 E33 SQ40 T25 T5 BC4 BC2 M3 SO2
1522 Hours : BCEMS
1523 Hours : EMS3 FIB11 R1 Colps1
1523 Hours : BC6 M6
1525 Hours : DC2
1530 Hours : M16
1532 Hours : OEM4
1540 Hours : SQM40 M18 DC4
1547 Hours : HZMCOR1
1556 Hours : M41
Had a 2 story brick dwelling, with a propane explosion, destroying the house and causing damage to the adjacent dwellings. Several civilian patients were transported.
Transfers : E26-E21.....T26-T25
5 Truck and 33 Engine would like to wish our 4 brothers "down the road" in Washington D.C. Fire and EMS a speedy recovery. The men were burned while battling a dwelling fire in the Northeast section of the city. Below are several pictures, videos, and audio courtesy of Channel 9 news, www.firehouse.com, www.dcfd.com, and the videographer Vito Magiolo, who is always there to catch the heroes of DCFD in action every day! God bless the four injured, we are praying for you.
Click Below for link to video of the scene
http://wm.wusa.gannett.edgestreams.net/news/102907_vitodcraw_wusa.wmv
Click below for the raw video and audio
http://wm.wusa.gannett.edgestreams.net/news/103007_dasvitoraw_wusa.wmv
Below is the link to the 2nd Alarm box assignment and Mayday transmission from units onscene
http://dynamic.firehouse.com/broadcast/2007/11/01/fireground-audio-dc-firefighters-burned/
33 Engine patches now for sale
Currently we have 33 Engine patches for sale at 6.50 ($5.00 for patch, 1.50 for shipping & handling) Item picture to follow this weekend. T-shirts and other items for sale shortly!
"A" Shift takes in 6 Box first day work. Heavy fire showing 2nd floor
10/18/07.......Update to follow later this weekend.
"A" Shift 2nd day proves busy, 33 Engine makes rescue on working dwelling fire
10/10/07.......Box Alarm 4-14....4640 Northwood Drive
At 1213 hours the box was struck out for a reported dwelling fire in 4 Engine's area. Units arrived to find heavy smoke showing, and reports of people trapped. 33 Engine pulled onscene stretching a hoseline to the rear. Around the back was a male victim hanging out of the 2nd floor window poised to jump. 33 Engine realized they had no truck company available in the rear, so Lt. Barnes and his men sprung into action grabbing a 16' ground ladder off their wagon, calming the victim down, and bringing the victim to safety. Truck 29 was venting the second floor, as 4 Engine took the front encountering heavy fire conditions on the 1st floor.
Truck 5 was just clearing a medic run downtown, and headed towards the scene when they were dispatched as a special call truck. Truck 5 arrived and assisted in secondary searches. Companies located a fatality victim in the dwelling, as well as rescuing an elderly woman from the dwelling. Job well done by all units.
A Shift starts off work week with 1st in dwelling fire on East North Avenue
10/09/07.......Box Alarm 33-14.....400 Block of E. North Avenue (A)
"A" shift was just completing their daily house work when the gong went off for a reported dwelling fire on the 400 block of E. North Avenue. As soon as the units hit 25th street, it was obvious they would be going to work as they spotted a large column of smoke. 33 Engine grabbed a hydrant as Lt. Barnes reported heavy smoke showing all floors, and a update shortly thereafter reported fire showing first floor. All hands promptly went to work.
Capt. Friedman and his men ladder the front of the dwelling, venting the dwelling and initiating primary searches. Initial reports were of trapped occupants. Members encountered heavy fire and heat conditions on the 1st and 2nd floor. 33 Engine got a "good knock" on the fire, as Truck 5 continued searching the building to find no victims. A good job by all units onscene.
B Shift takes in dwelling fire first night in. 2nd alarm transmitted on the box
2048 Hours : E33 E6 E51 E5 SQ11 T15 T5 BC2 BC1 M16 SO3
2054 Hours : AF2 FIB1 - Working Fire
2056 Hours : T3 - Special Call
2057 Hours : E31 E27 E13 SQ54 T1 R1 EMS2 M7 - 2nd Alarm
2059 Hours : CAR414
Had 3 vacant dwellings, with heavy fire in the rear. Exterior operations due to collapse in the rear. Frie under control at 2158 Hours.
Transfers : E43-E33...E52-E51...E26-E6...T18-T15
0154 Hours : AC2
0155 Hours : T15 M3
0156 Hours : FIB5 - Working Fire
0206 Hours : M16
2312 Hours : SQM54 (M7 cancelled)
2316 Hours : AC2
2325 Hours : FIB5
2339 Hours : T5 - Special Call
0405 Hours : AC2
0407 Hours : FIB3 - Working Fire
0408 Hours : M7
0432 Hours : CAR41
0437 Hours : CAR414
"A" Shift responds on fully involved wood framer
8/18/07......Box Alarm 56-2 3817 Fleetwood Avenue
At 0439 hours a box alarm assignment was transmitted for a dwelling fire on the 3800 block of Fleetwood Avenue. Units arrived to find a 3 story wood frame dwelling fully involved. At 0500 hours, a special call brought 33 Engine, and Truck Co. 15 to the scene. Good job by all hands.
"C" Shift takes in 2nd alarm
8/17/07.....Box Alarm 43-10 1654 Belvidere Avenue (C)
At 1654 hours the box was struck out for 43-10 a reported building fire. Units arrived and reported heavy fire conditions in a 3 story garden apartment, fire on all 3 floors. A special call for an additional truck company brought Truck Co. 5 to the scene at 1718 hours. At 1722 a second alarm was transmitted, bringing 33 Engine to the scene. Good job by all hands.
FDNY Line of Duty Deaths
8/18/07......Box Assignment 66-77-0047
Yesterday a fire in a building at the World Trade Center Site, took the life of two veteran members of the FDNY. Below is a link to a news article about the incident. Both firemen were from the same house, Engine 24 and Ladder Co. 5. Both were battling a high rise fire in the Deutsche Bank located near the former WTC 1 & WTC 2. The building sustained heavy damages during the attacks on America on 9/11, and over 500 human remains were located there. The building was under demolition at the time of the fire.
Robert Beddia of Engine No. 24, 23 year veteran
Joseph Graffagnino of Ladder Co. 5, 8 year veteran
http://www.ny1.com/
http://www.nydailynews.com/
A shift first due on basement fire
8/18/07 Box Alarm 33- 1900 block of Cecil Avenue......"A" Shift
Box tones once again filled the bunk rooms of Truck 5 and 33 Engine. "A" shift took in the box alarm for the 1900 block of Cecil Avenue. Once onscene units reported they had a basement fire, placing a hoseline in service and all hands going to work. Good job by all units.
D shift Truck 5 and 33 Engine take in dwelling fire in 21's area
8/15/07 Box Alarm 21-? (More info to follow)......"D" Shift
As the end of the work week for D shift drew to a close, box alarm tones filled the bunk rooms of the fire factory for a reported dwelling fire in Engine 21's area. Units arrived and quickly determined they had a working basement fire. 33 Engine stretched a hoseline to the rear making quick work of this fire, helping out the brothers of 21 Engine. Good job by all hands onscene.
A shift takes in heavy fire on arrival in a vacant dwelling
8/10/07 Box Alarm 6-21 1508 Spring Street......"A" Shift
At 0036 hrs, the box for 6-21 on the 1500 block of Spring Street was struck out for a reported dwelling fire. As 5 Truck and 33 Engine crossed over North Avenue, it became apparent they would be going to work, as they could see a column of smoke, and glow in the sky. Truck 5 arrived first due truck, taking the front of the building, to report heavy fire showing first and second floor in a vacant dwelling. While 6 Engine and 33 Engine stretched initial lines to make an aggressive interior attack on the fire, BC 2 Ruff reported to Truck 5 they had reports of children trapped in the "Bravo" exposure. Capt. Friedman and his men laddered the buildings, and began an aggressive search for the trapped occupants, proving negative. It was later reported by the occupant, that they were not her "children", but several pets. Lt. Barnes and his men stretched a line to the 2nd floor, making good progress knocking fire. Units were out 2 1/2 hours, good work by all hands!
Truck 5 History Updated Today
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Lack of Pictures?
As you peruse magazines such as Firehouse, Fire Engineering, websites and other sources of fire action photos, chances are no longer will you see pictures of the BCFD including Truck 5 and Engine 33. Some great memories of yesterdays, and past members have been captured on film, maybe even if only to show a grandson or grandaughter, or family member a glimpse of what brought a smile to their fathers face, or of a heroic action in the progress.....but no more as a recent order advised all members of the BCFD on duty to cease and desist taking photos of active firegrounds.
We do however encourage the public should you capture pictures of us, to please send to bcfdfirefactory@yahoo.com
Engine 33 A Shift takes in 43 box dwelling fire
7/30/07...Box Alarm 43-11...WF (A)
5613 Sagra Road.....Box Alarm 43-11
1325 Hours : E43 E4 E44 E31 E33 T29 T25 BC4 BC2 M41 SO2
1340 Hours : AC2 FIB2 - Working Fire
1345 Hours : M6
2 story occupied dwelling, fire 2nd floor, with extension to the attic. Fire under control at 1358 hours. 1 minor Firefighter injury.
Transfer : E42-E4 (Information courtesy of www.thewatchesk.com)
Engine 33 B Shift responds on 2nd Alarm
7/27/07...Box Alarm 41-8....*2-2*
3126 Eastern Ave. Fire Vacant Restaurant. Fire Rear Kitchen with extension into 2nd floor. Extensive overhaul, Fire under control at 2312 hrs.
2133 Hours : E51 SQ11 E50 E6 E23 T20 T1 BC1 BC2 M2 SO3
2144 Hours : AC1
2145 Hours : FIB5 - Working Fire
2146 Hours : E2 T2 - Special Call
2148 Hours : AC2 (AC1 cancelled)
2155 Hours : R1
2209 Hours : CAR414
2226 Hours : E33 E27 SQ54 E35 T26 T6 M10 - 2nd Alarm
Info provided by thewatchdesk.com, photo by Hungrybus
Engine 33 responds on a Dwelling Fire
7/27/07....Box Alarm 51-6...WF B Shift
Engine 33 B Shift responded on a Dwelling Fire at 3402 Noble St. Units arrived to find a 2 story brick dwelling with heavy fire first floor. Complete burnout of the first floor with extension to the 2nd. One civilian transported to the hospital.
Update to follow
Sorry the site hasn't been updated recently, however the men on 25th Street have been busy! A update will follow this business week, to inform all of the fires and other incidents 33 Engine and Truck 5 have responded too.
7/27/07
Heavy fire on arrival for "C" Shift
7/2/07...Box Alarm 31-4...(C)
1746 Hours : E31 E4 E21 E33 SQ54 T29 T5 BC4 BC2 M18 SO3
1748 Hours : M41
1750 Hours : EMS3
1751 Hours : AC2
1808 Hours : FIB13
2 story middle of the group dwelling, heavy fire 2nd floor front. Had a report of people trapped, but all occupants got out ok. Engine 21 arrived 1st despite being assigned as the RIT unit. Fire under control at 1805 Hours.
Transfer : E13-E33 (As reported by the www.thewatchdesk.com)
Washington D.C. Experiences Line of Duty Death
It is with regret to notify the Department of the Line of Duty Death (LODD) of Firefighter Technician James J. McRae III of Truck Company 12, Platoon No. 3, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, while serving as the truck driver. A preliminary investigation revealed that Firefighter McRae experienced shortness of breath. He was immediately assessed and treated by the firefighter paramedic assigned to Engine Company 20. He was subsequently transported to the hospital where he later succumbed.
Firefighter McRae’s line of duty death is the Department’s 99th. (As provided by www.dcfd.com)
Heavy fire on arrival right behind quarters of Truck 5 & 33 Engine "A" Shift
6/29/07...Box Alarm 33-8...WF (A)
1235 Cliftview Avenue.....Box Alarm 33-8. 2 story vacant dwelling, heavy fire on the 2nd floor. Fire under contol at 2105 Hours. Most of the normal assignment was on a Box at 11 W. 20th Street. Truck 15 was clearing a medic run in the 2000-Block of Harford Road and was 1st in. 33 Engine was clearing the report of fire in a high rise up in 13 engine's area, and quickly got assigned to the box on Cliftview. Truck 5 was out on a medic run and unable to be placed on the assignment. Good knock by 31 Engine, and 51 Engine!
FDNY LODD Death
The fire factory would like to extend its heartfelt sorrow for our brothers in the FDNY. Last night they experienced a line of duty death, of firefighter Daniel Pujdak assigned to Ladder 146 in Brooklyn. God speed.
D Shift "first in" fire
703 Exeter Hall Avenue
Box 33-?
1634 hours
2 story brick & frame end of group with heavy fire 1st floor. M3 transported one civilian to 634. Units out just over 2 hours.
E33, E31, E4, E27, SQ54, T5, T10, BC3, BC1, M3, M64, SO3, AC2, FIB
E6, T15 and BC2 came avalible and bumped E27, T10, and BC1 off the box. (Provided via http://www.thewatchdesk.com/)
This box was originally dispatched as a 5 engine box. Shortly there after the 33 box was struck out for Exeter Hall. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing 1st floor.
Line of Duty Charleston,SC
The Members of Engine 33 and Truck 5 would like you to keep the Families and Members of the Charleston, SC firefighters that died yesterday in your thoughts and prayers. Nine firefighters persished in a Furniture Store fire while searching for reported people trapped. They gave the ultimate sacrifice for their community and put their lives on the line like all firefighters do everyday.
Truck 5 welcomes transferred EVD
Truck 5 would like to welcome transferred EVD Harry Lancellotti. EVD Lancellotti was a member of the fire factory as a FF/PM several years ago, and has now returned to us, coming from Truck 15. Welcome back Lance.
D shift 33 engine takes in heavy fire in garden apartments
6/11/07.....Box Alarm 54-11....Biddison/Belair Rd 2013 hours
33 Engine was dispatched as the 5th engine to 4006 Biddison with the brothers from Squad 54 for a reported dwelling fire. Upon arrival Engine 33 grabbed a plug and took up the rear to find a large garden apartments, heavy fire on the 3rd floor and through the roof. 33 Engine immediatly placed a handline in service and went to work. All hands working, good knock by all.
D shift Truck 5 responds on dwelling fire while 33 engine is on 54 box alarm
6/11/07......Box Alarm 31-20...Gorsuch Avenue? hours
While 33 Engine was busy on a working fire in 54's area, Truck 5 was working themselves at a fire on Gorsuch Avenue. At 2023 hours (10 minutes after the 54 box was struck out) box alarm tones filled the fire factory, as Truck 5 responded to 1300 Gorsuch Avenue. Upon arrival units found fire showing in a dwelling. Good knock by all brothers onscene!
Busy "trick" for C shift
6/09/07......Box Alarm 13-23...Huntington Avenue 2213 hours
Truck 5 took in a dwelling fire in 13 Engine's area. Upon arrival units found heavy fire. Good knock by all.
Truck 5, Engine 33 first onscene of fire in a "junk" shop
6/09/07......Box Alarm 33-15....Greenmount Avenue 1605 hrs
While members of the fire factory were preparing dinner, a box was struck out for 2403 Greenmount Avenue. Dinner would have to wait, as Truck 5 took the front of the building, along with 33 Engine and called into communications a two story shop, heavy fire showing. As 33 engine stretched an initial handline, Truck 5 had their work cut out for them, as the storefront was heavily gated, and barred. Truck 5 began forcing doors, laddering the building, and removed the bars of the windows. Inside units found heavy smoke, heat, and heavy fire showing. Efforts were hampered by cluttered junk stacked on every floor to the ceiling. Another job well done for the BCFD, good knock by all units.
Pictures possibly to follow. Truck 5 had a ride along photographer, approved from headquarters downtown.
A shift first in on dwelling fire at 0402 hrs
6/07/07......Box Alarm 33-10 2210 Kirk Avenue
Engine 33 along with Truck 5 and Truck 15 chased several trash fires throughout their first due area throughout the night of their last night at work. Shortly after extinguishing another pile of trash on Kirk Avenue, a tactical box was struck out in the area of Homewood and Kirk Ave. As units turned onto Kirk Avenue, a column of smoke was spotted, as Baltimore City Fire Communications upgraded the tactical box to a Box Assignment, based on callers statements. 33 Engine arrived in the rear of a dwelling to find fire in the rear of a vacant dwelling. Units gained entry, and had a good knock on the fire.
B Shift takes iná dwelling fires on night works
6/02/07.. Box Alarm 33-17 2649 Hampden Avenue
Units initially dispatched for report of smoke in area. Units returned, unfounded. Shortly there after the box was struck out at 0352 hours for a dwelling fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing 2nd floor. Good knock by all companies.
6/02/07....Box Alarm 33-17 2605 Boone Street
Engine 33 and Truck 5 arrived to find fire on the second floor, summer porch involved as well. Good knock by all units.
6/03/07...Box Alarm T15-3 1900 Block of Perlman Street
Units were dispatched for a dwelling fire at 0331 hours. Upon arrival companies found heavy fire in a vacant building.
6/03/07....Box Alarm 33-12 1800 Durham Street.
Rest did not come easy for the fire factory. Truck 5 arrived onscene at 0521 hours to find heavy fire showing in a vacant dwelling. 33 Engine was still onscene racking their hose from the Perlman Street fire, so Truck 5 was awaiting an engine company to stretch a line. As Truck 5 awaited 13 engine, they began throwing ladders to the dwelling, and removed board ups, and gaining access to the dwelling. Good knock by all units.
Truck 5 and 33 Engine committed to outstanding protection of Baltimore City
The citizens and visitors of Baltimore City can ALWAYS rely on outstanding care from the 25th Street firehouse. Contrary to recent events in the media, the neighbors of 25th Street Truck 5 and 33 Engine can always rely on a unbiased, professional, and pride driven protection of their lives and property. The culturally diversified staff of officers, firefighters, and EMS providers that work on Truck 5 & 33 Engine are amoung the best in the city. The tragedy that struck OUR neighborhood, city, and neighbors on Cecil Avenue on May 22nd is just one testament of the men and women that stand ready to serve you from 801. East 25th Street. Rest assured, you have the best of the best coming to help you!
"B" Shift Engine 33 and Truck 5 respond on 2 Alarm Code F (6)
5/22/07...1900 Cecil Ave
Cecil and North Ave
Early morning fire was dispatched for 1900 Cecil Ave at 0720hrs. Engine 33 and Truck 5 arrived to find a two-story MOG with fire 1st and 2nd floors with people trapped. Engine 33 started an aggressive interior attack while Truck 5 laddered the dwelling and began search and rescue efforts. Two civilians were removed from the rear and one from the front. Unfortunatly, six civilians persished in this fire with valiant efforts of all crews involved. The members of Engine 33 and Truck 5 would like to express our deepest sorrows for the family involved in this tragic fire and their loss.
"D" Shift dispatched as 5th engine, arrives and gets the interior fire
5/20/07....Box Alarm 54-11 4033 Echodale Avenue
Echodale and BelAir Rd
54 BOX 01:56 hours.
E54, E56, E42, E27, E33, T30, T26, BC4, BC1, SQM54, SO3
Box tones filled the bunk room once again at 33 Engine at 0156 hrs for Box Alarm 54-11. 33 Engine arrived 5th engine, grabbed their own plug and took their line in the rear door of the dwelling. Members from 33 Engine put a quick knock on heavy fire on the first floor, and called in to command to advise that they were making headway upstairs. They proceeded to the 2nd floor and knocked the 2nd floor. Complete burnout of entire dwelling.
***DISCLAIMER**** Photo was provided to The Fire Factory by a bystander who was in NO WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE BCFD
"D" Shift picks up dwelling fire while units on 3 alarm wharehouse fire
5/19/07.....Box Alarm 8-3 (D)
33 Engine was relocated due to a 3 alarm wharehouse fire on the west side. While covering 8 Engines area, the box for 545 N. Carey Street was struck out at 0025hrs. Upon arrival units had heavy fire in the overhead area, through out building. Good knock by all units.
"B" Shift kicks off work week with 2nd Alarm at York Rd & E43rd St
More info to follow.
Truck 5 & Engine 33 welcomes Class 19 Graduates
The fire factory would like to welcome the several members of class 19 who will be riding with us for 30 days to complement training with the BCFD. Several houses in the city were selected to host members, as we are one of the busiest companies in the city, and the BEST firehouse in the city! Enjoy your time here!
City explodes with fire, and Truck 5 & 33 Engine takes in the box
5/09/2007......Box Alarm 41-8 (B)
At 2217 hours an initial box was struck out for 3220 Foster Avenue for a reported dwelling fire. Truck 25 arrived onscene to report a 2 story end of the group rowhome fully involved, and to strike out a 2nd alarm. At 2227 hours a 2nd alarm was transmitted sending 33 Engine and Truck 5 across the city, to the fire. Truck 5 set up in the rear, while 33 Engine grabbed a plug and began supplying water.
What made this box alarm unique, was many of the units that were first due at this fire, and brought in on the 2nd alarm were sent due to a 3rd alarm fire still in operation at 910 S. Grundy Street box alarm 41-7. A fully involved wharehouse since 1740 hours. Note pics below from the Foster Avenue fire.**********DISCLAIMER**********These pictures were provided by a local fire buff on the http://www.thewatchdesk.com/ and WERE NOT obtained by any member of the BCFD on duty, nor is the photographer associated in a official capacity with the Baltimore City Fire Department. Heck, we wouldn't know where to find him/her or contact him/her if we could, so don't ask!;)
C shift responds on second fire of the night
5/07/2007
More info to follow!
C shift Rescues 3 civilians from fire
5/07/2007.....Box Alarm 6-23
C shift was dispatched for a reported dwelling fire at 1214 Asquith Street at 1550 hours. Acting Battalian Chief Hughes arrived to report one person from the window in the front, and possibly two trapped on the second floor. As 33 engine advanced a initial attack line in to find a kitchen fire in the rear, ladders were thrown and Truck 5 located two occupants upstairs, and removed them from the 2nd floor window, via a ladder in the rear.
A shift 33 Engine and Truck 5 respond on dwelling fire
5/05/2007.....Box Alarm T15-11
A shift was preparing and anticipating another fine meal, as the box alarm tones filled the house for a T15 box, reported dwelling fire at 1738 Llewelyn Avenue. Truck Company #15 arrived first to report heavy smoke showing middle of the group rowhome. 33 Engine arrived stretching a line up to the second floor. Truck 5 arrived to find heavy fire conditions blowing out the second floor windows, as they laddered the rear, and gained access to 2nd floor. Units responded on box alarm were E33, E6, E51, E5, SQ11, T15, T5, BC2, BC6, SO3, R1, M1. Another meal left cold at The Fire Factory, but another job well done for its members!
First day of work busy for A shift, taking in two fires
5/02/2007.....Box Alarm 33-12 (A)
A shift proved busy for the members of the fire factory. First fire of the day was struck out at 1233 hours for 1620 N. Bond Street. 33 Engine pulled onscene as 15 Truck was reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor, of a middle of the group rowhome. 33 Engine's Bravest stretched a line upstairs to find a fire in a bedroom. Quick knock on this fire returned the units in under one hour.
5/02/2007.......Box Alarm 6-23 (A)
Rest did not come long for 33 Engine and 5 Truck. Shortly after cleaning up from their morning dwelling fire, the box tones once again sounded at East 25th Street. Box alarm 6-23 was transmitted for Chase Street and Valley Street at 1344 hours for a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived to find heavy smoke showing 2nd floor. 33 Engine began stretching a line, to assist the first in engine companies, as Truck 5 took the rear, raising ladders and forcing the back door for the engine companies assigned to enter the rear. One victim was removed from the 2nd floor, via the stairs in the front of the building. Good job by all hands!
D Shift Engine 33 responds on remainder of the Box
4/30/07....Box Alarm 51-7 (D)
D Shift Engine 33 responded on the remainder on the Box at 3506 E Fayette St. First In units arrived to find an electrial pole with three transformers down into a dwelling. Fire quickly spread to the adjacent bedroom with some minor extension. Units where out several hours due to the transformer fluid leaking and a hazmat response.
A Shift takes in dwelling fire
4/25/07.....Box Alarm T15-5 (A)
Early in the afternoon a box was struck out for the 1500 block of N. Luzerne Avenue. The brothers of Truck 15 arrived and gave a size up of 2 story rowhome with heavy smoke and fire showing from the 2nd floor. Engine 33 arrived and advanced a second line in with 51 engine, while Truck 5 arrived laddering the rear, and then bieng sent to the roof to open up. Good knock, units were out approx. 2 hours.
A shift responds on 2nd alarm ripper
4/20/07.....Box Alarm T15-12 (A)
At 0003 hours a box alarm was struck out for a reported dwelling fire on the 1200 block of North Bond Street. Truck 15 arrived first, to report heavy smoke showing 1st and 2nd floors of a middle of the group vacant dwelling. While 6 engine was advancing the initial attack line, 33 engine stretched a second handline. Both companies began an aggressive interior attack on the fire. Battalion chief 2 upgraded to a 2nd alarm based on reports of heavy fire showing 2nd floor windows, and heavy fire in the rear. Complete burnout of main fire building, and extension to exposures. Good job by "all" hands...Better Capt? ;)
D shift responds on early morning fire with reported jumpers
4/17/07.....Box Alarm T15-6 (D)
At 0540 hours a T15 box was struck out for a report dwelling fire at the 2600 block of East Hoffman Street. Units arrived to find smoke showing 2nd floor. Battalion Chief 2 requested several additional medic units as he had 3 jumpers in the front of the building. Quick knock in the fire, units were out for under 2 hours.
D Shift 33 Engine takes in pin job on North Avenue/Milton Street
4/17/07....Rescue Alarm T15 Box
33 Engine took this rescue alarm for a confirmed pin job with Truck 15. Upon arrival they found an occupant heavily entrapped. The "Go Team" from Baltimore Shock Trauma was activated to be brought to the scene to conduct a possible field amputation, however the patient was successfully extricated.
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"C" Shift Engine 33 and Truck 5 First In on Dwelling
4/13/07...Box Alarm 33-14...WF (C)
At 0520 hrs. Engine 33 and Truck 5 were dispatched to 400 blk of E.20th St for the dwelling fire. Engine 33 and Truck 5 arrived to find a 3 story MOG with heavy fire 1st floor front and rear. Engine 33 advanced an 1-3/4" handline, while Truck 5 laddered the dwelling and opened up. Units were able to stop the fire on the first floor with minor extension to the 2nd floor. Units were out approx. 2hrs and One injuried firefighter was transported to the hospital.
"D" shift Engine 33 Takes in Dwelling fire on East Chase Street
1730 Hours : E6 E51 E33 E5 SQ11 T15 T1 BC2 BC6 R1 M7 SO3
1736 Hours : AC2 FIB2 FIB11 - Working Fire
1815 Hours : CAR46 (Police Arson)
2 story brick dwelling, complete burnout. Fire under control 1806 hours.
Transfers : E13-E51...E55-E33...BC15-BC2
"C" Shift Engine 33 responds on Dwelling
4/6/07...Box Alarm T15-8...WF (C)
At 0139 hrs. Engine 33 was dispatched to 1923 E. Preston St. for the dwelling fire. Engine 33 was dispatched as the RIT and assumed RIT duties upon arrival. Units arrived to find a 2 story brick occupied dwelling with fire first floor with extension into the 2nd floor. Units were out until 0207hrs.
"D" Shift Engine 33 and Truck 5 takes 2nd Alarm dwelling
0804 Hours : E42 E43 SQ54 E27 E31 T29 T30 BC4 BC2 M16 SO2
0808 Hours : AC2
0810 Hours : FIB2 FIB3 FIB11 - Working Fire
0814 Hours : E33 E4 E44 E51 T26 T5 R1 EMS3 M18
0817 Hours : DC2
0837 Hours : M3
0845 Hours : M6
2 1/2 story occupied frame dwelling, heavily involved. Fire under control at 0852 Hours.
Transfers : E33-E42...E13-E4...E2-E42...T3-T30
"A" Shift Truck 5 takes in commercial building fire
3/24/07...Box Alarm 26-5...WF (A)
1100 Key Highway East.....Box Alarm 26-5
Fire at the Domino Sugar Plant. Fire was difficult to locate, was finally located between the 3rd and 4th floors. Fire under control at 1145 Hours.
Transfers : E41-E26...T5-T2...T3-T2
"A" Shift Engine 33 2nd engine at dwelling fire
Dispatched as RIT, Arrives first and takes the fire
3/15/07...Box Alarm 31-5...WF (B)
Engine 33 and Truck 5 were dispatched at 0117 hrs. for 2730 N. Howard Street on a reported dwelling fire. As per the box assignment, Engine 33 was dispatched as the 3rd due engine, assigned R.I.T. responsibilities. 33 Engine arrived first however, to find heavy fire showing 2nd Floor with initial reports of "squatters" inside. While Truck 5 took the front of the building and began opening up and conducting primary searches, 33 Engine advanced a initial attack line, resulting in a "good knock" on the fire, as usual for the members of the fire factory!
Truck 5 "A" shift takes 13 box on special call
3/10/07...Box Alarm 13-19...WF (A)
2308 Hours : E13 E6 E23 E8 E31 T16 T1 BC2 BC6 R1 M15
2316 Hours : AC2 FIB10 - Working Fire
2318 Hours : T5 - Special Call
2321 Hours : E29 - Special Call
2340 Hours : M4
3 story occupied dwelling, heavy fire 1st floor, with extension to the 2nd and 3rd floors. Had 2 injured firefighters, with burns, priority 3 to the Burn Center. Units out several hours for overhaul.
Transfers : E29-E13...E30-E13 (then E8)...T20-T1 (courtesy of the watchdesk.com)
Fire factory has busy night with two working fires
3/06/07 Box Alarm 33-15 2147 Hours
At 2147 hrs the gong went off and box alarm tones dropped at the "fire factory" for a dwelling fire in a vacant building at 446 E. 22nd Street. Truck 5 first due truck, quickly set up in the front of the dwelling while Engine 33 began an aggressive interior attack with 31 Engine. Units encounter heavy fire conditions on the 3rd floor, with extension to the 3rd floor. Units were out for 2 hours and 20 minutes.
All pictures from 3/06/07 to 3/07/07 are from PO Beal, 33 Engine B shift. All pics can be seen enlarged in our cataloged "photos"
3/07/07 Box Alarm 51-19 0321 Hours
Rest did not come easy for the members of B shift Truck 5 and 33 Engine. At 0321 hours the box was struck out for 51-19, reported dwelling fire at 2327 East Madison Street. 33 Engine took in the box on the first alarm, and encountered heavy smoke on the 2nd floor. A 2nd alarm was struck out, bringing Truck 5 to the scene. Heavy fire conditions now faced all hands in the original fire building, and exposure (Delta Side) a church. Truck 5 conducted searches, and aggressive fire attack on the roof, and in interior operations. All in all, was a busy night for 33 Engine and Truck 5, but nothing less should be anticipated of the members of the fire factory! Units were out for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Fire with Rescue for Engine 33 and Truck 5 "C"
2/24/07 Box Alarm 31-25 0430 hrs
"C" Shift Engine 33 and Truck 5 responded on a reported dwelling fire at 400blk E 30 St. Engine 31 arrived at East 30th St. and Guilford Ave and found nothing.
Engine 31 asked Engine 33 to check near Barclay St.
Engine 33 arrived at 341 East 30th St. to find a dwelling with smoke showing from the second floor with a person trapped on the porch roof of the second floor. Engine 33 advanced an 1-3/4 handline to the first floor while Truck 5 laddered the dwelling and assisted the person down the ladder.
It was then learned from the occupant that another person was inside in the second floor front bedroom. Engine 33 advanced into the first floor to find fire on the first floor and basement. Truck 5 located the victim and removed the victim via the second floor window with the help of BC2 aide, E31 and PO's from Engine 31 and 33. Both victims were transported to the hospital. Engine 33 knocked the fire in the basement and units were out for several hrs for overhaul.
Engine 33 "C" shift responds on an Apartment fire
2/23/07 Box Alarm 27-15 18:59 hrs
"C" shift Engine 33 responded on a reported Apartment fire with people trapped. Engine 27 arrived to find a 3 story Apartment building with heavy fire first floor. Engine 33 arrived as the fifth engine and advanced an 1-3/4 handline to the second floor. While advancing up the stairs, Engine 33 encountered civilians coming down the steps and assisted them out of the building. Two civilians were transported to the hospital and units were out until 1914 hrs.
Engine 33 "A" shift makes quick work of 1st in fire
2/22/07 Box Alarm 33-3 15:07 hrs
"A" shift 33 Engine responded on reported smoke from a dwelling at 2770 Fenwick Avenue. 33 Engine arrived and reported light smoke condition from a vacant dwelling, and established command. 33 Engine quickly gained entry, stretching an initial hoseline. BC 2 arrived making Box 33-3 a working fire, and that was followed by reports from 33 engine that they had a knock on the fire. Units were out approx. 2 hours. Truck 5 was out of service for administrative reasons.
Engine 33 and Truck 5 respond on Dwelling with heavy Fire
1551 Hours : E4 E33 E43 E42 SQ54 T29 T5 BC4 BC2 M3
1556 Hours : AC2 FIB7 FIB12 - Working Fire
2 story frame dwelling, with heavy fire 1st floor front. Fire under control at 1615 Hours.
Transfer : E31-E33
Truck 5 33 Engine first in on 13 box
On Friday early a.m. a 13 box was struck for a reported dwelling fire on Park Ave. BC arrived onscene to advise heavy fire showing 3rd floor. 33 Engine arrived first, knocking the fire as Truck 5 went to work conducting searches and ventilating the building. More info to follow later today!
Busy 2/12/07 night for Truck 5 and 33 Engine "D" Shift
On Tuesday night work February 12th, a 31 box was struck for a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire conditions showing on the 3rd floor of a 3 story residential building, with fire through the roof. Units began an aggressive interior attack, quickly knocking the fire. Truck 5 was 2nd due truck, taking the rear of the dwelling while 33 Engine stood by as the RIT.
Later that night at around 2000hrs, a 6 box was struck out on Federal Street for reported dwelling fire. 33 Engine arrived first, began an aggressive attack on a dwelling showing heavy smoke, and fire showing in the rear of the dwelling. More info to follow.
Truck 5 A shift assists Baltimore City Police SWAT
Truck 5 "A" shift was called around 0545 hrs February 12th to "assist police" on the 300 block of of East 22nd Street. Upon arrival, Truck 5 laddered several rowhomes to allow SWAT tactical police officers to conduct operations to "locate" a wanted man in connection with a shooting at 0215hrs. Truck 5 remained onscene for nearly 4 1/2 hours while police "cleared" several rowhomes and businesses in search of the suspect. Photos courtesy of the Baltimore Sun newspaper.
"D" shift 33 Engine and 5 Truck catches first in fire
Units were dispatched for a dwelling fire at 1902 Rose Street. Upon arrival Truck 5 took the front of the building, while 33 Engine stretched an initial handline. Heavy fire on arrival, good quick knock by the fire factory. Complete burnout.
Units were initially dispatched to 1808 N. Patterson Park Ave. and once at that location were rerouted to 1902 N. Rose St. for the dwelling fire. Units arrived at the corrected location to find fire showing. BC 2 upgraded to a working fire and FIB called for police arson and crime lab. (Provided by www.watchdesk.com)
Line of Duty Death 2/9/07
It is with deepest regret that the Baltimore City Fire Department annouces the death of FPA Racheal Wilson.FPA Wilson succumbed to injuries while at a training fire in Southwest Baltimore. FPA Wilson is out of the current Fire Academy class that was appointed on November of 2006. She leaves behind two children and the members of Engine 33 and Truck 5 ask that you keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
We also ask that you keep the two members that were injuried in this fire in your prayers also.
Engine 33 and Truck 5 D Shift respond on First in building fire!! D Shift trick proves busy for 33 Engine and Truck 5 1/27/2007 Box Alarm 33-12 WFD/Special Call. D-Shift. 1752: E33 E51 E5 E13 E23 T5 T15 R1 BC6 BC3 M10 SO3. Truck 5 D Shift special called to dwelling fire Engine 33 B Shift respond on an Apartment Fire Engine 33 and Truck 5 C shift respond on dwelling fire behind the station At 0822 hrs on 1/12//07, members were finishing housework when smoke from a rear of a dwelling was seen behind the station. Members of Engine 33 and Truck 5 quickly responded to the dwelling fire at 808 Bonaparte Ave. Members of Engine 33 quickly stretched a 1"3/4 handline to the front, while Truck 5 laddered the dwelling and searched for the two reported trapped occupants. The two occupants escaped out of the rear of the dwelling, while Engine 33 found fire on the first floor and basement. Units were out 2 hours. Pictures coming soon!!!! Engine 33 & Truck 5 C shift respond on two alarm warehouse fire! 1/8/2007 Box Alarm 21. C-Shift Around 0100 hrs. Engine 33 and Truck 5 were just clearing from an uneventful alarm bells sounding for a residential apartment building, when a 21 box was struck out for a building fire on Falls Road, at the "Lifelike Products" warehouse. While enroute, members began to take in they had a long night ahead of them as they could see visible smoke and fire from a mile away! Engine 21 arrived to report large wharehouse heavy fire showing through the roof, and to strike out a 2nd alarm. Engine 33 lead off from a hydrant and promptly stretched an attack line to the 2nd floor, while Truck 5 laddered the roof and began ventilation. Members of Engine 33 and Truck 5 remained onscene until clearing at 0614 hrs. Engine 33 D shift responds on a Code F Fire 1/4/2007 Box Alarm 42-8. Code F. D-Shift. Info. provided by E29FFPM Truck 5 B Shift brings in the New Year with a Fire
1425 Hours : E33 E6 T5 - Tactical Box
1428 Hours : E31 E13 E51 T1 BC2 BC6 M3
1434 Hours : AC2 DC2
1436 Hours : FIB5 FIB7 FIB12 - Working Fire
Units dispatched for a reported garage fire. Units requested remainder of the box for a 1 story building well involved. Fire under control at 1458 hours.
Transfer : E5-E6
1819 N. Regester Street (E. LaFayette/E. North Ave).
1759: AC2.
1801: SO2.
1802: WFD---FIB2 FIB3 FIB11.
1802: Special Call---T1.
2 Story Brick MOG Vacant. Units Reported Heavy Fire In Rear. Entry Problems Side C Due To Missing Floors. T1 S/C To Check Delta Exposure. Units Quickly Knocked Fire.
Transfers:
E31/E33.
E55/Oldtown Station.
T26/T5. (Info provided by Watchdesk.com)
1207-09 Dellwood Avenue (Falls Road/Conduit Avenue).
1056: E21 E44 E31 E52 SQ40 T25 T16 BC4 BC5 M19 SO2.
1102: WFD---AC2 FIB2 FIB3.
1112: Special Call---E29 E13 T5.
1118: Special Call---T26.
1123: PIO.
1129: DC5.
1135: M16 EMS3 C414.
1139: DC1.
1211: Special Call---R1.
Two Occupied Wood Frames (Semi-detached) Heavy Fire Conditions In 1207 Extended To Roof & 2nd Floor Of 1209. BC4 1st On Scene With Heavy Smoke. Units OOS Several Hours. 1 FF Had Minor Burns And Was Evaluated At Bayview Burn Center.
4406 Bowley's Lane
0410: E27 E42 SQ54 E51 E33 T26 T30 BC1 BC4 M6 SO2.
0421: AC2.
0429: FIB5 FIB12.
Fire In An Occupied Apartment Building.
3113 Cedarhurst Avenue (Arabia Avenue).
0359: E42 E27 E4 SQ54 E33 T26 T29 BC4 BC2 M6 SO2.
0403: E42 Command, Light Smoke Showing.
0404: E42 Updates Basement Fire.
0406: BC4 Command, Smoke Showing.
0408: AC2.
0409: FIB2 FIB3.
0410: M16.
0414: BC4 Updates 1 Code F.
0418: Fire Placed Under Control.
0430: C41 & CHIEFPIO En-Route.
0507: C414.
2 1/2 Story Occupied Wood Frame Dwelling. Fire In Basement. BC4 Reported Upstairs Occupants Out Of Dwelling.
3619 Falls Road (W. 36th Street).
0043: E21 E44 E4 E29 SQ40 T25 T29 BC4 BC5 M18 SO2.
0046: E21 Reports Small Fire 2nd Floor.
0050: T25 Updates Heavy Fire 2nd Floor.
0050: BC5 Command, Will Update.
0052: BCM5.
0054: 2-2---AC2 FIB12 E43 E42 E23 SQ54 T16 T5 R1 EMS3 C41 C414.
0055: EMS4 (EMS3 Cancelled).
Two Story Occupied Wood Frame Dwelling Heavy Fire 2nd Floor. BC4 Took Command From BC5. Some Units Sent Back And BC4 Advised They May Be Needed To Return For Extensive Overhaul.
Transfers:
E20/E44.
E41/E42.
E23/E4 (When Released).
