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Annual Run Report for 2007-2008, Engine 33 and Truck 5 in the top "10"

1) Engine 6 - 4645       
2) Engine 51 - 4345
3) Engine 13 - 4320
4) Engine 46 - 4163
5) Engine 14 - 4123
6) Engine 29 - 4039
7) Engine 23 - 3574
8) Engine 33 - 3473
9) Engine 52 - 3243
10) Engine 31 - 3119

1) Truck 1 - 3889
2) Truck 16 - 3889
3) Truck 15 - 3705
4) Truck 5 - 3379
5) Truck 2 - 3208
6) Truck 8 - 2779
7) Truck 10 - 2763
8) Truck 29 - 2594
9) Truck 12 - 2440
10) Truck 3 - 2208

1) Medic 7 - 8055
2) Medic 4 - 7603
3) Medic 15 - 7324
4) Medic 10 - 7082
5) Medic 21 - 6991
6) Medic 1 - 6973
7) Medic 16 - 6877
8) SQMed 47 - 6434
9) Medic 3 - 6005
10) Medic 17 - 5794

BCEMS - 438
EMS2 - 3086
EMS3 - 3144
EMS4 - 2794
EMS5 - 3219

Info provided by thewatchdesk.com Lt. Platek.

 Busy last night in for C Shift-3 Fires in one night

6/27/08......Box Alarm 27-? 3200 blk Cliffmont Ave. (C)

At approx. 0400hrs Engine 33 and Truck 5 were dispatched on the dwelling. Units arrived to find fire 2nd floor rear bedroom. Engine 33 was assigned the RIT and Truck 5 covered the rear.

 6/26/08.....Box Alarm 20-13 800 N Franklintown Rd. 3-3 (C)

While transfered to E-36, Engine 33 was dispatched on the 3rd alarm warehouse fire. E-33 arrived in staging and was assigned to assist with ladderpipe operations and to relieve crews operating handlines.

800 N Franklintown Road.....Box Alarm 20-13

2236 Hours : E20 E36 E8 E30 E14 T18 T10 BC3 BC6 M8 SO3
2244 Hours : AF1 EMS2 FIB11 FIB13 - Working Fire
2245 Hours : E53 E13 E23 E52 T8 T16 M15 SC PIO - 2nd Alarm
2249 Hours : CAR414
2311 Hours : E55 E6 T2 - Special Call
2315 Hours : MCU
2351 Hours : E2 E33 T6 M21 SO1 DECON1(T21) BCEMS T15 - Rest/3rd Alarm

6/26/08......Box Alarm 33-12 1617 E North Ave (B/C)

Engine 33 and Truck 5 responded on a change of shift dwelling fire. Units arrived to find a 3 story MOG vacant with heavy smoking showing 3rd floor. Engine 33 advanced a handline while Truck 5 laddered the front. Units found fire 3rd floor rear with extension into the roof.

1617 E North Avenue.....Box Alarm 33-12

1445 Hours : E33 E6 E31 E51 E5 T5 T3 BC2 BC6 R1 M7 SO2
1448 Hours : T1 (T3 cancelled)
1455 Hours : AF2 EMS3 FIB13 - Working Fire
1505 Hours : CAR414

 D Shift Engine 33 and Truck 5 respond on the Dwelling

6/14/08......Box Alarm 51-13 2914 Edison HWY (D)

Engine 33 and Truck (D) responded to a 2 story dwelling with heavy fire 1st floor. Engine 33 was assigned the "RIT" and Truck 5 took the rear. One civilian was transported to the Hospital.

2914 Edison Highway.....Box Alarm 51-13

2320 Hours : E51 E27 E33 E42 E6 T15 T5 BC2 BC1 M16 SO2
2323 Hours : EMS5
2324 Hours : AF2 FIB3 - Working Fire
2350 Hours : M2

33 Engine and Truck 5 take in several fires during heat wave

6/11/08......Box Alarm 51-19 741 N Patterson Park Ave (B)

Engine 33 (B) responded to a 2 story MOG with heavy fire 2nd floor rear. Engine 33 arrived 4th and grab a plug to cover the rear.

741 N Patterson Park Avenue.....Box Alarm 51-19

2111 Hours : E51 E5 E6 E33 E41 T3 T1 BC2 BC6 M21 SO3
2116 Hours : AF2
2117 Hours : EMS2 FIB7 - Working Fire
2117 Hours : SQM11 (M21 cancelled)
2120 Hours : T15 - Special Call
2130 Hours : CAR414

6/10/08.......Box Alarm T15-9 1409 Montford Avenue (B)

Units arrived at this fire two blocks North of Truck 15's quarters.  Units arrived to find heavy fire showing 2nd floor in a 2 story rowhome end of group.  Units made quick work of this fire.  The temperature at the time was in excess of 95 degrees with about 100 percent humidity.

Thanks to the bystander who dropped the pictures off at the firehouse! 

 (Guess everyone wanted to go home!!!!!)

6/09/08  "B" Shift 1700 Block Rutland Avenue Day work

"A" Shift takes in T-15 Box early in on night work shift.

6/08/08......Box Alarm T15-9...2300 Block of Oliver Street

A shift started off a very hot humid nightwork shift with a working fire in T15's area.  Units were dispatched to 2300 Block of Oliver Street.  Units arrived to find heavy fire showing. More info to follow

"D" Shift catches dwelling fire 1st day work (Again!!!)

6/05/08.........Box Alarm...6-?....(More Information to follow)

D  Shift starts off their work week much like last weeks.  Late morning a box alarm was struck out for 6 Engine's area, where 33 Engine arrived 2nd due.  Heavy fire showing throughout 1st floor, in a rowhome.  Truck 5 took the rear, good job by all companies.

"A" Shift 33 Engine takes in working fire during night work

5/31/08........Box Alarm T15-7 (A) 

"D" Shift Truck 5 first in on dwelling fire in Hampden section of city, 33 Engine takes in the box also. 

5/26/08.....Box Alarm 21-?.....(Information to follow)

Working dwelling fire occured late morning on Tuesday May 26th 2008.  Box Alarm specifics to be posted shortly. Below is a video of the incident courtesy of the Baltimore Sun Newspaper.

"C" Shift 33 Engine responds on heavy fire showing, 27 Engine Box. 

5/23/08.......Box Alarm 27-15 (C)

The gong went off and box alarm tones filled the quarters of 33 Engine & 5 Truck at 0936 hours.  Dwelling fire at 4814 Parkside Drive, Box Alarm 27-15.

Units arrived to find heavy fire showing in a 2 story middle of the group brick rowhome.

At 0944 the incident was made a working fire, knock reported on the fire and fire reported "under control" at 0958 hours.  Good job by all hands.

0936 hrs E41, E2, E51, E33, SQ11, T26, T3, BC1, BC2, SO2.

 33 Engine & Truck 5 "B" Shift members honored for their actions on 1900 blk of Cecil Avenue fire.

5/22/08

As noted late last year on our site, a tragic fire struck our community at 1903 Cecil Avenue.  The members of "B" shift 33 Engine & Truck 5 were the first to arrive, on what would be a monumental mark in their careers.   Yesterday, two Departmental General Orders were issued to commend and acknowledge our members, and all BCFD members who operated at the incident.  The following is the "Exemplary Performance Award" being presented to:

Captain John Gereny, of Truck Company # 15

EVD Christopher Coker,  of Truck Company # 5

For displaying outstanding proficiency in the performance of emergency duty.  On May 22, 2007 at 0721 hours, units responded to the above location for the report of a dwelling fire. Upon arrival, members were met with heavy smoke and fire conditions on the first and second floor of an occupied dwelling.

Further assessment revealed an occupant lying on the street who had suffered burns and smoke inhalation.  With a report of people trapped, the above listed members at great personal risk to themselves fought against the elements to locate and rescue two trapped occupants and brought them to safety.

Due to the tenacious efforts of these members, two less lives were claimed at this tragic fire.

Members  who were  "riding" 33 Engine &  Truck  5  on that day were:

33 Engine :

Acting LT: Gary Toskes

Acting Pump Operator : David Edwards

Pipeman : Gustave Siegel (detailed from E-13)

Leadoff : Stephen Glenn (detailed from T-15)

Fire Academy Ride Along : Amanda Stevenson

Truck 5 :

Lt. : John Neuberger

EVD : Raymond Edsall

EVD :  Christopher Coker

Stepman :  David Olsen 

For Performing Exceptional Fireground Operations as a unit.

On May 22, 2007 at 0721 hours, a dwelling fire was reported at the above location. Units arrived to a very dramatic scene that involved heavy fire and smoke conditions from the first and second floors of a two story brick row house, in addition to a civilian lying in the street who had suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation prior to jumping from a second floor window.

As members entered the dwelling they were met with adverse conditions caused by heavy smoke, heat and fire throughout the dwelling. With a report of persons trapped, members performed search and rescue operations on the second floor in the midst of deteriorating conditions and were successful in locating and rescuing two victims.

Members worked cohesively to affect rescues, perform extinguishment operations limiting the spread of fire to the adjacent dwelling and perform resuscitation efforts to sustain the lives of victims suffering from life threatening injuries.

These actions were performed at great personal risk.

33 Engine Celebrates 100 years of service to the citizens of Baltimore

5/22/08

Engine 33 welcomes you to join us in celebrating 100 years of fire service to the citizens of Baltimore on June 14, 2008 at 12:00pm.  refreshments following ceremony. 

P.O. Jon Meadowcroft makes Lieutenant

5/09/08

LT. Meadowcroft did not have to move his booster seat and portacrib far.  LT. Meadowcroft is floating out of Engine 57, assigned longterm detail to Truck 5 A Shift.  Welcome to the Truck Jon, and good luck in your career! 

4th Alarm at North Avenue & Charles Street, Truck 5 & 33 Engine on initial box assignment.

4/26/08......Box Alarm 13-??? (B) 

Saturday morning at around 0300 hrs, box alarms tones sounded for a reported building fire at North & Charles Street.  Units arrived to find a 4 story building under renovation on the NW corner with  heavy smoke showing throughout, and heavy fire showing from top floor windows.  Engine 33 grabbed a plug and promptly went to work.  Truck 5 took the Delta side, throwing the "stick" and preparing for ladder pipe operations.

BC#2 arrived on location, immediately transmitting a 2nd alarm.  Throughout the remainder of the night a total of 4 alarms were struck out. 

More information and a rundown to follow.  We obtained some great shots of 33 engine, and other units operating on location and they will be posted shortly. 

"C" Shift responds on dwelling fire

4/24/08...Box Alarm 42-13...(C)

4000blk Arabia Ave

At approx. 0100hrs. Engine 33 and Truck 5 were dispatched for a dwelling fire in a 2-1/2 Story wood frame dwelling. Units arrived to find fire showing second floor rear bedroom. Engine 33 arrived and grabbed a plug and covered the rear. Truck 5 arrived and laddered the rear and opened up. Units out 2hrs.

0100hrs: E42 E27 E4 E33 SQ54 T26 T5 BC14 BC4 M6 SO2

"D" Shift Engine 33 First in on N. Glover St

4/18/08...Box Alarm 51-18...(D)

113 N Glover St.

At 1714 hrs Engine 33 responded to a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived to find a 2 Story brick dwelling with fire 1st floor rear.

1714 hrs: E6 E33 E50 E13 E26 T15 T3 BC1 BC2 M7 SO3

1736 hrs: AF1

Transfer: T18-T15

Note: E50, E13, & E26 all took the box from station.

info from thewatchdesk

"C" Shift Engine 33 special called to the 4th

4/15/08...Box Alarm 54-9...WF (B/C)

5702 Winthrope Ave

At 1532 hrs Engine 33 was special called to a fire in a 3 story wood frame dwelling. Units encountered heavy fire 1st floor. Fire under control at 1546 hrs.

1523 hrs: SQ54 E42 E56 E27 E4 T26 T29 BC4 BC2 SO3

1528 hrs: T30 AF2 EMS 3 FIB 11 FIB 13-WF

1532 hrs: E33-special call

"A" Shift takes in vacant Dwelling Fire

4/13/08...Box Alarm T15-3...WF (A)

1747 N Chester St

At 2004 hrs Engine 33 was dispatched for a dwelling fire. Units arrived to find a 2 Story Vacant Dwelling with heavy fire second floor rear. Fire under control at 2024hrs.

2004 hrs: E33 E6 E51 E5 SQ11 T15 T3 BC2 BC6 R1 M16 SO3

2008 hrs: AF2

2009 hrs: EMS 3 FIB10-WF

Transfers: E52-E6 T30-T15

Info provided by the watchdesk

"B" Shift Engine 33 special called to the 4th

4/09/08...Box Alarm 56-2...WF (B)

4000 Pinewood Ave

At 0425 hrs Engine 33 was special called to 2 Story wood frame dwelling fully involved upon arrival. Fire under control at 0653 hrs.

0409 hrs: SQ54 E56 T30

0415 hrs: E42 E27 E43 T26 BC4 BC2 SQM54 SO2

0417 hrs: AF2

0425 hrs: E4 E33 T29-special call

0426 hrs: EMS3 FIB7-WF

0437 hrs: M6

0438 hrs: Car 414

Transfers: E31-E56, E29-E42

info provided by the watchdesk

 "C" Shift takes in Dwelling Fire with Code F

4/07/08...Box Alarm 33-21...Code F (C)

2009 Guliford Ave

At 1854 hrs Engine 33 and Truck 5 were dispatched for a reported Dwelling Fire with a person trapped. Units arrived to find a 3 Story EOG with heavy smoke showing 2nd & 3rd flrs. Units were delayed with entry due to it being a vacant dwelling that was blocked up. Truck 5 laddered the dwelling while E-33 & E-31 advanced handlines to the 2nd & 3rd floors. a civilan Code F was found on the 3rd floor. Units out approx 3hrs due to FIB investigation. Good job by all units involved.

1854 hrs: E33 E31 E13 E21 E8 T5 T16 BC2 BC6 RC1 M3 SO2

WF: AF2, EMS 3, FIB, M7

Special Call: T1

Code F: FM1, PIO, Car 414, Police Arson, DCOps, COF.

Note: Engine 6 not on the box, they were staffing the Critical Alert.

 "B" Shift takes in storefront job last night in.  2nd Alarm struck out, heavy fire through the roof.

4/02/08...Box Alarm T15-1...*2-2* (B)

2016 Belair Road.....Box Alarm T15-1

0002 Hours : E33 E27 E51 E42 SQ54 T15 T5 BC2 BC1 R1 M3 SO2
0005 Hours : AF2
0006 Hours : EMS3 FIB4 - Working Fire
0007 Hours : M4
0012 Hours : E6 E31 E5 E4 T26 T1 PIO
0014 Hours : M16
0019 Hours : BCEMS
0023 Hours : CAR414


1 story brick and block storefront, with heavy fire thru the roof on arrival. Had extension to 2014 Belair Road. One civilian was transported to 204. Fire under control at 0155 Hours.


Transfers : E6-E27...SQ11-E27...E52-E33...T23-T15

Information provided by Fire Communications LT. Novak 

 ALL BACK ORDER T SHIRTS WILL BE IN THIS WEDNESDAY, 3/26/08 AND WILL BE SHIPPED BY FRIDAY 3/28/08....SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE,WE ARE ON THE BALL NOW!!!!!

BCFD Truck 15 revamps and launches new website

Our brothers at Truck 15, who is East of the Fire factory and serves with us in the 2nd Battalion just relaunched their new website.  Check out these fellow smoke eaters at

                BCFD Truck 15's Website Link

Two working fires today for 33 Engine, Truck 5 takes 1

1318 Hours : E31 E21 E33 E42 SQ54 T29 T5 BC4 BC2 M41 SO2  
1326 Hours : AF2 EMS3 FIB9 - Working Fire

2 story occupied dwelling with a basement fire. E33 in service at 1403 and T5 in at 1439 hours.

Units were just clearing the above fire, when the box below was struck out. 

 1456 Hours : E6 E33 E5 E13 E31 T15 T1 BC2 BC6 R1 M4 SO2
 1501 Hours : AF2 EMS3 FIB9 FIB10 - Working Fire
 1502 Hours : M3
 1514 Hours " M7

 2 story occupied dwelling with fire on the 2nd floor. 2 civilians transported to 701 & 204, priority 2. Fire under control at 1514 Hours.

C-Shift first in on heavy fire showing

3/06/08.......1234 E. Lafayette Avenue........Box Alarm 33-13

at 0211 hours the box was struck out for a fire at the above address.  Units arrived to find heavy fire 2nd floor.  This was also the working fire FF/PM Isaacs was injured, while enroute. 

A-Shift takes in working fire on Harford Road

3/04/08......1131 Harford Avenue.....Box Alarm 6-23

1513 Hours : E13 E31 E23 E2 E8 T1 T5 BC6 BC3 R1 M4
1516 Hours : BC2
1517 Hours : E33 AF2
1518 Hours : EMS2 FIB9 FIB10 - Working Fire
1520 Hours : SO1
1522 Hours : EMS3 (EMS2 cancelled)

2 story vacant dwelling, with fire on the 2nd floor and extension thru the roof. Fire under control at 1536 Hours.

BCFD Battalion 2 Patches are now currently in stock, as of Sunday March 9th 2008!  Plenty in stock.  Own a piece of history and purchase what Baltimore's Busiest wear proudly!  Check out our  store page.

*****UPDATE*****

Bryan was moved to Curran Rehab Hospital and is walking and talking. He was released and allow to come home Friday night 3/14/08. He still will cont. rehab at Sinai. Please cont. to keep Bryan in your prayers as he continues his recovery process.

The members of Engine 33 and Truck 5 would like you to keep FF/PM Brian Issacs and his family in your thoughts and prayers. FF/PM Issacs from Engine 6 was critically injured enroute to a dwelling fire. He is currently at Shock Tramua with head injuries.

 Bryan Isaacs operating on a working fire.  Stay strong and get back to us soon, Bryan like we know you will!

Engine 33 C Shift responds on a Building Fire

2/18/08....Box 27-5....4800 Belair Rd.

At 2336 hrs. Units were dispatched for a reported Building Fire. E-27& T-26 arrived to find a two story Bar/Club with smoke showing.E-33 Arrived 4th and grabbed a plug and covered the rear. Units found a fire in the front Bar area. Units were out several hours due to FIB investigation.

Engine 33 C Shift responds on a Bedroom Fire

2/17/08....Box T15-4....2738 E Preston St.

Dispatched 4th due, Engine 33 C Shift arrived second and covered E-51's plug. E-51 and T-15 arrived to find a two story end of group with fire in the second floor front bedroom. E-33 grabbed the second line off E-51 and backup E-51's crew. Good job by all companies. Units out approx 45min.

A Shift Responds on report of high rise fire in Canton section of city

2/17/08.....Box 5-?........Lighthouse Lane

A box alarm was transmitted for the above address for a reported building fire.  Fire boat 1 moors up directly across the water from the reported address.  (The building is a highrise that overlooks the waterfront).  Fire Boat 1 reported right away they had smoke in the area.  BC1 arrived onscene with 5 engine & Truck 3 to report heavy fire showing 10th floor.  BC1 immediatly transmitted a 2nd alarm bringing 33 Engine to the scene.  Units gained access, grabbed a standpipe and stretched a line down the hall to extinguish fully involved deck furniture on a porch, explaining the heavy fire.  No damage to interior of building. 

A Shift catches dwelling fire in 27's area first night work

2/16/08......Box 27-10.........2912 Erdman Avenue

A box alarm was transmitted for the above address at 2002 hours.  Engine 33 was assigned R.I.T. engine, but arrived 2nd and was put to work by BC1 as per reports of people trapped.  Truck 5 arrived, taking the rear to find 27 Engine and 51 Engine with heavy fire conditions 1st and 2nd floor rear.  Units had trouble gaining access to the dwelling as to clutter and debris was stacked high in the dwelling.  2nd reports of that all occupants were out.  Units finally made entry and made a good knock on the fire.  Units out approx. 2 hours. 

Shift change for "A" Shift brings in a working fire

2/14/08.....Box 33-5.......1618 Montpelier Street....(A)

At 1448 hours Truck 5 A shift was just changing out with D shift.  33 Engine was on an alarm bells run at 11 West 20th Street, a 13 Box.  A box alarm went out for the above address.  Engine 33 advised they would have a "delayed" response, putting 31 Engine up first.  31 Engine arrived, heavy fire showing 1st floor in an enclosed porch.  Truck 5 arrived taking the front of the dwelling.  33 Engine arrived 2nd engine, covering 31 Engine's plug, and backing them up.....................Good Job by all units. 

In other news Capt. Parker of 31 Engine was just relieved early at 1415 hours.  Just wanted to point that out.  See you on the fire ground Capt ;) ;) ;)

Engine 33 "B" Shift responds on fully involved wood frame dwelling in the 4th.

2/13/08.....Box 54-4......4416 Parkmont Avenue...(B)

At 2358 hours Squad 54, Engine 56, and Truck 30 were sent out on a tactical box.  Several minutes later the remainder of the box was filled for a working fire in a 2 1/2 story wood frame construction dwelling.  This brought 33 Engine to the scene.  Complete burnout of dwelling. 

Two new Recruits join the FireFactory

E-33 and Truck 5 would like to welcome FF/PM Recruits DiRusso and Stromburg. DiRusso will join "C" Shift and Stromburg "D" Shift.Two more of their classmates will be riding 5th on "A"and "B" Shifts for two tricks.

 Original Truck 5 patch soon in stock!!!!

Pictured below is the original Truck 5 patch that has been heavily requested through the website.  Order yours soon!

"A" Shift welcomes long term detailed P.O.

PO John Meadowcroft is long term detailed to us from 6 Engine. Picture to follow.

Fire through the roof on "B" Shift!

1/28/08.......Box Alarm 33-15.....500 Block of E 23rd Street (B)

Units were called to a dwelling on the 500 block of E. 23rd Street for a reported dwelling fire, at 0104 hours.  33 Engine arrived to report smoke showing in the front, and fire in the rear.  Units began stretching an intial attack line, as all hands went to work.  Good job by all hands.

EVD Ray Edsall (L) and Lt. John Neuberger "Noob" (R) take a quick blow following another job well done by the B-Shifters of East 25th Street.

"B" Shift 33 Engine starts off shift with working fire T15 Box

1/27/08.....Box Alarm T15-7......1000 N. Castle Street.......(B)

Truck 15 & Engine 51 were sent on a smoke investigation in the 1000 block of N. Castle Street.  Units arrived to find smoke showing 2nd floor in a vacant rowhome.  The request was made to fill out the remainder of the box, as heavy fire conditions were reported.  The box assignment brought 33 Engine to the scene, good job by all hands.

Truck 5 & 33 Engine take in dwelling fire on E. North Avenue

2115 East North Avenue.......Box Alarm T15-3 (C)

Units were dispatched to the above address for a dwelling fire, with possible trapped occupants.  Units arrived to find heavy smoke showing in a 2 story brick rowhome, middle of the group.  Lt. Barnes and pipeman Cromwell stretched an initial line into the dwelling, as Truck 5 laddered the building and went to work.  Good job by all hands on the incident.  Searches proved negative, as all occupants were out.  Special thanks to F.I.B. and the civilian who supplied pictures.  Initial rundown from the box assignment was as follows: E33, E6, E51, E5, E31, T15, T5, R1, BC2, BC6, M16, and SO2.

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