Box/ Fire Alarm-s |
Work-ing Fires |
Small Fires |
Brush Fires |
Other Fires |
Car Fires |
Gas Leaks |
MVA No Injury |
MVA w/etc |
Water Rescues |
Rescues |
HazMat |
Special Calls |
Med. Calls |
M/A |
Total |
|
Jan. |
51/81 |
13 |
15 |
1 |
3 |
18 |
7 |
22 |
66 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
358 |
19 |
665 |
Feb. |
53/79 |
11 |
14 |
3 |
8 |
19 |
4 |
26 |
60 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
360 |
21 |
672 |
Mar. |
52/80 |
14 |
13 |
5 |
8 |
16 |
2 |
28 |
61 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
362 |
26 |
513 |
Apr. |
54/84 |
14 |
12 |
8 |
4 |
21 |
4 |
25 |
65 |
5 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
366 |
27 |
703 |
May |
49/79 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
6 |
15 |
1 |
23 |
67 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
369 |
22 |
682 |
June |
56/85 |
16 |
10 |
15 |
7 |
18 |
1 |
28 |
62 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
372 |
19 |
709 |
July |
55/84 |
15 |
11 |
12 |
5 |
17 |
2 |
25 |
67 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
369 |
21 |
704 |
Aug. |
53/83 |
17 |
10 |
9 |
5 |
19 |
1 |
27 |
66 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
366 |
23 |
697 |
Sept. |
57/85 |
16 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
20 |
2 |
32 |
65 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
5 |
382 |
26 |
719 |
Oct. |
64/102 |
24 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
24 |
1 |
34 |
71 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
15 |
423 |
29 |
828 |
Nov. |
52/83 |
15 |
10 |
3 |
8 |
18 |
6 |
38 |
73 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
373 |
28 |
715 |
Dec. |
50/82 |
14 |
11 |
5 |
8 |
23 |
12 |
40 |
72 |
3 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
370 |
27 |
728 |
Year |
646/1007 |
184 |
135 |
86 |
76 |
228 |
43 |
348 |
795 |
36 |
65 |
39 |
57 |
4470 |
288 |
8503 |
Working Basement Fire 12/30/17
At 2:24 PM on December 30, 2017, Brick Borough crews were sent to 228 Stand Street for a reporter structure fire. Engine 8 was first-in and reported smoke from a basement window, but they could not gain access through the window. So, Engine 8 made entry through the front door with a 1 3/4” hand line. Engine 10 arrived and pulled up on Locust Street. Crews pulled a 2” line and went around behind a residence, where they found a bill-co door wide open with smoke spewing out. Battalion 4 requested a working fire assignment at 2:27. Truck 5 staged behind Engine 8 and the crew threw up ladders on the Division 2 Side Alpha windows in case firefighters needed to get out or if the truck crew had to vent due to extension. Squad 2 arrived and sent its crew to see if they could gain access through the small basement window. Then, they went inside and conducted a secondary search of Division 1.
Tower 1 arrived and backed in beside Engine 8 on Stand Street. RIT Squad 1 and Engine 2 approached and staged on Locust across the intersection from Engine 10 and Squad 2. Pumper Tanker 1 came in from the opposite end of Stand Street and staged across the intersection from Tower 1. Air/Light/Rehab 1 staged next to Squad 1. By 2:45, crews had knocked down the bulk of the fire in the basement of the structure. At 2:56, the fire was declared out and crews transitions into overhaul. Two fans were brought in. One was set at the bill-co door and one was set at the front door. The fans vented the remaining smoke from the building. Crews were finished overhauling and cleared the scene at around 3:32 PM. No injuries were reported with this fire. BC4 (Marlin) had command.
Tower 1 arrived and backed in beside Engine 8 on Stand Street. RIT Squad 1 and Engine 2 approached and staged on Locust across the intersection from Engine 10 and Squad 2. Pumper Tanker 1 came in from the opposite end of Stand Street and staged across the intersection from Tower 1. Air/Light/Rehab 1 staged next to Squad 1. By 2:45, crews had knocked down the bulk of the fire in the basement of the structure. At 2:56, the fire was declared out and crews transitions into overhaul. Two fans were brought in. One was set at the bill-co door and one was set at the front door. The fans vented the remaining smoke from the building. Crews were finished overhauling and cleared the scene at around 3:32 PM. No injuries were reported with this fire. BC4 (Marlin) had command.
Car Fire at Octan Station 12/24/17
At 4:06 PM, crews were alerted for a vehicle fire along the Seashell Pike. Engine 6 was first-in and found a well-involved Sedan at an Octan gas station. Crews stretched a 1 3/4” line and made the initial attack on the fire. Engine 9 arrived and pulled a booster line. Crews knocked the fire down by 4:20, and began overhaul. Half an hour after the tones dropped, crews were clearing the scene. Captain 6 (Hardy) had command.
Snowy Conditions Cause MVA 12/9/17
At 2:13 PM on December 9, 2017, Engine 6, Squad 3, and Rescue 1 were sent to the 300 Block of Harrington Plaza Drive for an MVA w/Entrapment. MICU 3-1 was also requested to the scene. PD advised units that a sedan was on its side in the snowbank with one male patient entrapped. Squad 3 was first to arrive. The crew got to work clearing snow from around the vehicle so they could attempt to make the cut. Rescue 1 arrived and brought tarps and pulled a spreader from the bumper to the vehicle. Engine 6 arrived and set up to block traffic. Crews from Rescue 1 freed the victim in less than twelve minutes, and managed to slide him out of the vehicle and onto the tarp. From there they transferred him to the stretcher and he was rushed to the hospital, where he is now in stable condition. Police are not investigating this accident as suspicious, and blame it on bad road conditions.
Alarms Startle Black Friday Shoppers 11/24/17
Brick Borough 911 was flooded with calls at around 9:39 AM for fire alarms sounding in the Brick Borough Grand Emporium in East Downtown. Engine 3-3 and Battalion 3-2 responded. Upon arrival, crews saw massive Black Friday crowds outside the store, which police and store employees had already evacuated. The sound of fire alarms sounding was audible from the street.
At 9:42 AM, Tower 3-2 responded to the scene to fill a request for an additional unit to the scene. After all companies arrived on the scene, they made a quick and thorough sweep of the building. Then, finding no fire, Battalion 3-2 located the electrical panel and disabled the alarm system. By 10 of 10, all fire units had cleared the scene and people were reentering the building.
Just a reminder for everyone Black Friday shopping today to drive safe and be smart.
At 9:42 AM, Tower 3-2 responded to the scene to fill a request for an additional unit to the scene. After all companies arrived on the scene, they made a quick and thorough sweep of the building. Then, finding no fire, Battalion 3-2 located the electrical panel and disabled the alarm system. By 10 of 10, all fire units had cleared the scene and people were reentering the building.
Just a reminder for everyone Black Friday shopping today to drive safe and be smart.
Turkey Frier Fire Burns 1 and Endangers Home 11/22/17
On November 22, 2017 at 2:37 PM, E3-7, E3-5, SQ3-2, TW3-2, B3-3 were sent to the 1800 block of Duke Street for a reported structure fire. PD arrived with a turkey frier on fire in front of residence. There were three residents in the front yard with a family dog; one person had severe burns. MICU 3-1 was requested to the scene.
Engine 3-7 arrived within minutes of the tones and pulled a 1 3/4” cross-lay into the yard. As they began knocking the fire, the Station 3 units arrived on scene. Engine 3-5 grabbed a hydrant and pulled another 1 3/4” cross-lay into the yard. Tower 3-2 sent manpower to the porch to make sure the fire didn’t extend into the residence. Battalion 3-2 took Incident Command.
Squad 3-2 arrived and sent its manpower to assist Tower 3-2’s crew. As crews began to get a handle on the fire at around 2:53, they advanced their lines in closer. At 2:57 PM, command reported the fire to be knocked down. At this point, crews transitioned into overhauling the materials used to deep-fry the turkey and double-checked to make sure there was no fire around the porch. At 3:12, all units cleared the scene and Command was terminated.
Engine 3-7 arrived within minutes of the tones and pulled a 1 3/4” cross-lay into the yard. As they began knocking the fire, the Station 3 units arrived on scene. Engine 3-5 grabbed a hydrant and pulled another 1 3/4” cross-lay into the yard. Tower 3-2 sent manpower to the porch to make sure the fire didn’t extend into the residence. Battalion 3-2 took Incident Command.
Squad 3-2 arrived and sent its manpower to assist Tower 3-2’s crew. As crews began to get a handle on the fire at around 2:53, they advanced their lines in closer. At 2:57 PM, command reported the fire to be knocked down. At this point, crews transitioned into overhauling the materials used to deep-fry the turkey and double-checked to make sure there was no fire around the porch. At 3:12, all units cleared the scene and Command was terminated.
High Winds Cause Main Powerline to Tumble 11/20/17
Engine and Attack 3-1, along with Utility 3, handled a call for a main powerline down earlier today at around 3:15 PM. Crews assisted PD with traffic control until the power company arrived and shut off the electricity. Then crews made sure there was no fire and then cleared the scene at around 3:50 PM. No one was injured.
Multiple Vehicle MVA in Front of Station 1 11/11/17
On November 11, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Brick Borough dispatchers heard the sound of a car crash. Upon further investigation, it was found that a three-vehicle collision had happened outside of Station 1. There were three people entrapped and one ejected. E3-1, SQ3-1, R3-1, and multiple ambulances responded to the scene. E3-1 pulled a bumper line from their truck while it was still half inside the apparatus bay. SQ3-1 started working on a car that was flipped over. R3-1 assisted the ejected victim and with the other two vehicles. Ambulances transported all four victims to the hospital. The ejected victim and one of the entrapped were in critical condition. The other two had non-life threatening injures. West Street was closed for over an hour while crews cleaned up and investigated the crash.
Structure Fire 11/11/17
On November 11, 2017, at around 4:42 PM, Brick Borough was alerted for a fire at 22 Duke Street in the North part of town. E3-9 was in the area on a food run and arrived on scene within minutes. They found fire and smoke coming from the deck of a 2-story dwelling. E3-6 and TK3-4 came in behind them. 3-6 grabbed a hydrant and 3-4 laddered the building and set up for aerial ops. B3-2 responses and assumed IC. SQ3-3 arrived and sent its crew up for containment and overhaul. The fire was knocked down within fifteen minutes and the box was held to the initial units on the scene.
Devil's Night 2017 Runs 10/30/17
Here were the calls that the department ran in the Borough during 19:00-5:00 hrs on October 30, 2017 AKA "Devil's Night":
- 28 medical calls (including five shootings, two stabbings, and ten overdoses)
- 12 box alarms (eight malicious)
- 4 fire alarms (two malicious)
- 7 working structure fires (three first alarm, two second alarm, one three alarm (six arson))
- 5 vehicle fires (three arson)
- 9 trash/brush fires (six trash, three brush (all arson))
- 6 MVA’s (two DUI, one police chase)
- 8 Assist PD calls (five shootings, two stabbings, one police chase crash)
Total: 79 runs
- 28 medical calls (including five shootings, two stabbings, and ten overdoses)
- 12 box alarms (eight malicious)
- 4 fire alarms (two malicious)
- 7 working structure fires (three first alarm, two second alarm, one three alarm (six arson))
- 5 vehicle fires (three arson)
- 9 trash/brush fires (six trash, three brush (all arson))
- 6 MVA’s (two DUI, one police chase)
- 8 Assist PD calls (five shootings, two stabbings, one police chase crash)
Total: 79 runs
Fire at Palace Cinema Goes to 4 Alarms 10/8/17
At 1:55 PM on October 8, 2017, crews in the northern part of the city were alerted for a structure fire in the 03-07 Box at the corner of 8th Avenue and Horace Avenue. E3-9, E3-6, SQ3-1, TK3-4, and B3-1 were dispatched. Engine 3-9 arrived on scene minutes later and found a two-story Palace Cinema building under renovation with heavy smoke showing. Captain 7 established command and determined at the side of the building on 8th was Side Alpha. Side Delta was determined to be the only exposure problem. Captain 7 requested the working fire upgrade at 1:58 PM.
E3-1, RITE3-2, PT3, AIR3, and TW3-1 were dispatched with the working fire assignment. Meanwhile, Engine 3-9 pulled a 1 3/4" into Division 1 to search for any trapped occupants and the seat of the fire. Construction workers nearby helped firefighters move some barricades and a crane out of the way as Truck 3-4 arrived on Horace. The truck crew threw up ladders on Side Bravo and set up to vent the roof. Engine 3-6 pulled up behind them after grabbing a hydrant further down the street. Truck 3-4 swung its stick around and set it on the roof. The crews took an attack ladder up with them so they could get off of the steep incline of the roof. Squad 3-1 arrived shortly and sent its crew inside to assist with the primary search. Battalion 3-1 arrived on scene behind them and took over incident command.
At 2:03 PM, Studington Fire Rescue Engine 9-2 was transferred to Station 4. Stud Ridge Engine 2 and Truck 1 transferred to Station 1.
Soon, the working fire units began to arrive. Engine 3-1 arrived and staged in front of the Alpha side of the building. The crew ran down 8th and grabbed a hydrant and set up for water supply operations. RIT Engine 3-2 and Air/Light/Rehab 3 arrived and staged on Horace. Tower 3-1 arrived and staged with Engine 3-1 on 8th, and laddered up the Alpha side. Pumper Tanker 3 staged on 8th behind Squad 3-1 and grabbed another hydrant. As crews worked on the scene, the fire flared up and blew out through the roof. The evacuation tones sounded at 2:20 PM, and all crews withdrew from the roof of the building and inside the building. A minute later, Battalion 3-1 requested a second alarm assignment. E3-3, E3-8, SQ3-2, RITR3-1, PT3-2, TK3-5, U3-2, B3-2, and FC3 were assigned to the box. B3-2 was assigned to be the Safety Officer.
At 2:23 PM, St. Sprenklesburg Engine and Truck 17 transferred to Station 6.
While the second alarm units were en route, Truck 3-4 and Tower 3-1 swung their aerial devices into action and began to pour massive amounts of water onto the fire. At this point, fire begins to blow out of all the windows on Division 2. Engines 3-1 and 3-6 activate their deck monitors and began to hit the fire on the second floor. Traffic 3 arrived and helped BBPD with traffic control. Field Com 3 arrived and set up on Horace near the RIT crew. Engine 3-3, RIT Rescue 3-1, and Battalion 3-2 arrived next. The engine and rescue staged on 8th, and B3-2 staged with the Field Com on Horace. Engine 3-3 hooked up a hard-suction line to Tower 3-1 and ran a supply line to a nearby hydrant. Rescue 3-1 staged behind the engine.
When the Station 6 crews arrived, Truck 3-5 staged in the intersection and swung its ladder around towards the fire building. Now there were three aerials in operation. Squad 3-2 and Engine 3-8 sent their manpower up to the scene. When Pumper Tanker 3-2 arrived, they staged on 8th near Engine 3-3 and Rescue 3-1 and assisted with water supply operations. At 2:45 PM, the wind-driven blaze jumped onto the roof of the D-side exposure. B3-1 called for a third alarm. E3-5, E3-10, TW3-2, U3, and B3-4 were dispatched. B3-4 was designated the Water Supply Officer.
At 2:51 PM, Studington Truck 9 and BrickLeigh Heights Engine 81 were transferred to Station 3. Squad 3-3 transferred to Station 2 so that it, now the only front-line rescue company in the city, was in the center of the city. All of the reserve companies were all activated at this time at their stations.
Utility 3 and Battalion 3-4 staged on 8th with the water supply crews. Engine 3-5 and Tower 3-2 arrived and staged on 8th as well. Engine 3-5 sent its manpower up and Tower 3-2 deployed its aerial device. Engine 3-10 arrived and pulled down a small access road behind the building. It grabbed a hydrant and began hitting the fire from the Charlie side with its deck gun.
At 3:02 PM, Battalion 3-1 called for a fourth alarm, bringing Engine 3-4, Truck 3-6, and Fire Marshal 3 to the scene. Fire Marshal 3 staged on Horace and stood-by with commanding officers. Truck 3-6 backed down the access road with Engine 3-10 and deployed its aerial to hit the fire from behind. Engine 3-4 staged in a residential driveway and supplied Truck 3-6. The crew from Engine 3-3 also pulled a 2" line up through a building down the street and began to hit the fire from a balcony. At 3:30 PM, there were five aerials, three deck monitors, and one hose line in operation.
At 5:03 PM, the fire was declared under control. At 3:22, the fire was finally extinguished. Crews transitioned into the overhaul phase and the Fire Marshal began his investigation. At 6:18 PM, overhaul wrapped up, and crews began to clear the scene. All fire crews had cleared the scene by 6:45 PM. The Fire Marshal deemed the fire not suspicious and believed that the renovations work had ignited some exposed insolation. When construction crews broke for lunch, the fire grew and that it when it was called in. This fire is the sixth fourth alarm fire this year in the borough. No injuries were reported.
E3-1, RITE3-2, PT3, AIR3, and TW3-1 were dispatched with the working fire assignment. Meanwhile, Engine 3-9 pulled a 1 3/4" into Division 1 to search for any trapped occupants and the seat of the fire. Construction workers nearby helped firefighters move some barricades and a crane out of the way as Truck 3-4 arrived on Horace. The truck crew threw up ladders on Side Bravo and set up to vent the roof. Engine 3-6 pulled up behind them after grabbing a hydrant further down the street. Truck 3-4 swung its stick around and set it on the roof. The crews took an attack ladder up with them so they could get off of the steep incline of the roof. Squad 3-1 arrived shortly and sent its crew inside to assist with the primary search. Battalion 3-1 arrived on scene behind them and took over incident command.
At 2:03 PM, Studington Fire Rescue Engine 9-2 was transferred to Station 4. Stud Ridge Engine 2 and Truck 1 transferred to Station 1.
Soon, the working fire units began to arrive. Engine 3-1 arrived and staged in front of the Alpha side of the building. The crew ran down 8th and grabbed a hydrant and set up for water supply operations. RIT Engine 3-2 and Air/Light/Rehab 3 arrived and staged on Horace. Tower 3-1 arrived and staged with Engine 3-1 on 8th, and laddered up the Alpha side. Pumper Tanker 3 staged on 8th behind Squad 3-1 and grabbed another hydrant. As crews worked on the scene, the fire flared up and blew out through the roof. The evacuation tones sounded at 2:20 PM, and all crews withdrew from the roof of the building and inside the building. A minute later, Battalion 3-1 requested a second alarm assignment. E3-3, E3-8, SQ3-2, RITR3-1, PT3-2, TK3-5, U3-2, B3-2, and FC3 were assigned to the box. B3-2 was assigned to be the Safety Officer.
At 2:23 PM, St. Sprenklesburg Engine and Truck 17 transferred to Station 6.
While the second alarm units were en route, Truck 3-4 and Tower 3-1 swung their aerial devices into action and began to pour massive amounts of water onto the fire. At this point, fire begins to blow out of all the windows on Division 2. Engines 3-1 and 3-6 activate their deck monitors and began to hit the fire on the second floor. Traffic 3 arrived and helped BBPD with traffic control. Field Com 3 arrived and set up on Horace near the RIT crew. Engine 3-3, RIT Rescue 3-1, and Battalion 3-2 arrived next. The engine and rescue staged on 8th, and B3-2 staged with the Field Com on Horace. Engine 3-3 hooked up a hard-suction line to Tower 3-1 and ran a supply line to a nearby hydrant. Rescue 3-1 staged behind the engine.
When the Station 6 crews arrived, Truck 3-5 staged in the intersection and swung its ladder around towards the fire building. Now there were three aerials in operation. Squad 3-2 and Engine 3-8 sent their manpower up to the scene. When Pumper Tanker 3-2 arrived, they staged on 8th near Engine 3-3 and Rescue 3-1 and assisted with water supply operations. At 2:45 PM, the wind-driven blaze jumped onto the roof of the D-side exposure. B3-1 called for a third alarm. E3-5, E3-10, TW3-2, U3, and B3-4 were dispatched. B3-4 was designated the Water Supply Officer.
At 2:51 PM, Studington Truck 9 and BrickLeigh Heights Engine 81 were transferred to Station 3. Squad 3-3 transferred to Station 2 so that it, now the only front-line rescue company in the city, was in the center of the city. All of the reserve companies were all activated at this time at their stations.
Utility 3 and Battalion 3-4 staged on 8th with the water supply crews. Engine 3-5 and Tower 3-2 arrived and staged on 8th as well. Engine 3-5 sent its manpower up and Tower 3-2 deployed its aerial device. Engine 3-10 arrived and pulled down a small access road behind the building. It grabbed a hydrant and began hitting the fire from the Charlie side with its deck gun.
At 3:02 PM, Battalion 3-1 called for a fourth alarm, bringing Engine 3-4, Truck 3-6, and Fire Marshal 3 to the scene. Fire Marshal 3 staged on Horace and stood-by with commanding officers. Truck 3-6 backed down the access road with Engine 3-10 and deployed its aerial to hit the fire from behind. Engine 3-4 staged in a residential driveway and supplied Truck 3-6. The crew from Engine 3-3 also pulled a 2" line up through a building down the street and began to hit the fire from a balcony. At 3:30 PM, there were five aerials, three deck monitors, and one hose line in operation.
At 5:03 PM, the fire was declared under control. At 3:22, the fire was finally extinguished. Crews transitioned into the overhaul phase and the Fire Marshal began his investigation. At 6:18 PM, overhaul wrapped up, and crews began to clear the scene. All fire crews had cleared the scene by 6:45 PM. The Fire Marshal deemed the fire not suspicious and believed that the renovations work had ignited some exposed insolation. When construction crews broke for lunch, the fire grew and that it when it was called in. This fire is the sixth fourth alarm fire this year in the borough. No injuries were reported.
Ten House Handles Minor MVA 8/20/17
At 6:04 PM on August 20, 2017, Squad 3-3 and Attack 3-4 were dispatched to a reported MVA with no injuries on Aires Road. They were also advised for possible fluids leaking. Crews arrived on the scene and found a minor T-bone MVA at the intersection of Aires and Harley Roads with all occupants out of their vehicles. Attack 3-4's crew assessed for any possible fire, and Squad 3-3's crew grabbed Speedy-Dry to clean up the leaking fluids. All three people involved in the accident denied medical attention. Soon, tow truck crews arrived to help with clean-up and towing the vehicles. At around 6:50, all fire crews were cleared from the scene. No charges were filed against either party involved in the accident.
2-Alarm Fire In the West Side Destroys Upper Floors of Pool Club and Barber Shop 8/11/17
At 9:08 PM, on August 11, 2017, crews in the West Side of Brick Borough were alerted for a possible structure fire at 43 Green Street. Reports stated that there was a glow from inside a building at that address. E3-10, E3-8, SQ3-2, TW3-5, and B3-4 were dispatched. Engine 3-10 arrived and found smoke showing from two buildings--one was three strokes and the other was two--as well as a glow inside the buildings. The crew of 3-10 pulled a 1 3/4" cross-lay into the two-story building, the Pool Club. Station 6 units arrived next, and Battalion 3-4 established command. Engine 3-8 established water supply from a hydrant down the street and pulled a 2" line into the Barber Shop on the right. Squad 3-2's crew grabbed equipment and followed the engine crews inside as the primary search team. Tower 3-5 threw ground ladders up against both buildings, and then they took the ladder to the roof so that they could begin ventilation.
At 9:14 PM, B3-4 requested the working fire upgrade, bringing E3-1, RITE3-2, PT3, TW3-1, and AIR3 to the scene. Traffic 3 was also requested by the PD to help direct traffic. At 9:15 PM, St. Sprenklesburg Engine 173 was transferred to Station 1 and Legoardia Truck 12 was transferred to Brick Borough Station 6. The first-arriving working fire dispatch truck was Engine 3-1. They quickly picked up a hydrant on the opposite end of the street from Engine 3-8. Then they ran a 5" supply line to Tower 3-5 in case they were going to set up for aerial operations. Engine 3-2 staged and sent up its manpower to act as RIT. Pumper Tanker 3 sent up its manpower to assist with ventilation and water supply. Tower 3-1 staged beside Engine 3-8. Air/Light/Rehab 3 staged and set up behind Engine 3-1.
At 9:20 PM, the fire went through the roof of the Barber Shop building. B3-4 sounded the evacuation tones and all firefighters got out of the building and off of the roof. Then he ordered that defensive operations should begin. He also requested a second alarm assignment. Soon, E3-3, E3-7, SQ3-1, RITE3-5, PT3-2, TW3-2, U3, B3-1, and FC3 were en route to the scene. Shortly after they were dispatched, Engine 3-7 and Pumper Tanker 3-2 were redirected to cover Station 6. Other transfer assignments took place as well. St. Sprenklesburg Engine 17 transferred to Station 5 and Truck 17 transferred to Station 3. The city also activated Reserve Engines 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3.
Around this time, Towers 3-1 and 3-5 began to use their aerial devices to hit the fire in the Barber Shop hard from above. Engine 3-8 and 3-10 would later join in with their deck monitors. Squad 3-1 arrived and staged right near Tower 3-1 and Engine 3-10. The Squad deployed its Nightscan light tower and bathed the scene in light. Engine 3-5 and Tower 3-2 arrived next. Engine 3-5 pulled its RIT gear and stood by. Tower 3-2 sent up its manpower. Engine 3-3 arrived and staged at the intersection of Green and Sampson and sent its manpower up. Battalion 3-1, Field Com 3, and Utility 3 staged at the other end of the scene from Engine 3-5 and company, and they set up a mobile command post. B3-4 requested that space be open at that intersection in case an additional truck company was requested. At 9:36 PM, Truck 17 was requested to the scene from its coverage assignment at Station 3. It positioned itself in the intersection and used its ladder to hit the fire in the Barber Shop.
Half an hour later, the fire was listed as under control. At 10:28 PM, the fire was knocked down. Crews then went into the overhaul phase. They spent almost an hour turning over every piece of furniture and machinery in the Barber Shop, the Pool Club, and the apartments above. At 11:21 PM, overhaul was completed. B3-4 terminated command and after they cleaned up, all companies left the scene. The fire was deemed to be accidental in cause, most likely caused by careless disposal of a cigarette. The upper floors of both buildings were totally destroyed. Only the first floor of both buildings survived major damage. No one was injured in this blaze. B3-4 (Marlin) had command.
At 9:14 PM, B3-4 requested the working fire upgrade, bringing E3-1, RITE3-2, PT3, TW3-1, and AIR3 to the scene. Traffic 3 was also requested by the PD to help direct traffic. At 9:15 PM, St. Sprenklesburg Engine 173 was transferred to Station 1 and Legoardia Truck 12 was transferred to Brick Borough Station 6. The first-arriving working fire dispatch truck was Engine 3-1. They quickly picked up a hydrant on the opposite end of the street from Engine 3-8. Then they ran a 5" supply line to Tower 3-5 in case they were going to set up for aerial operations. Engine 3-2 staged and sent up its manpower to act as RIT. Pumper Tanker 3 sent up its manpower to assist with ventilation and water supply. Tower 3-1 staged beside Engine 3-8. Air/Light/Rehab 3 staged and set up behind Engine 3-1.
At 9:20 PM, the fire went through the roof of the Barber Shop building. B3-4 sounded the evacuation tones and all firefighters got out of the building and off of the roof. Then he ordered that defensive operations should begin. He also requested a second alarm assignment. Soon, E3-3, E3-7, SQ3-1, RITE3-5, PT3-2, TW3-2, U3, B3-1, and FC3 were en route to the scene. Shortly after they were dispatched, Engine 3-7 and Pumper Tanker 3-2 were redirected to cover Station 6. Other transfer assignments took place as well. St. Sprenklesburg Engine 17 transferred to Station 5 and Truck 17 transferred to Station 3. The city also activated Reserve Engines 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3.
Around this time, Towers 3-1 and 3-5 began to use their aerial devices to hit the fire in the Barber Shop hard from above. Engine 3-8 and 3-10 would later join in with their deck monitors. Squad 3-1 arrived and staged right near Tower 3-1 and Engine 3-10. The Squad deployed its Nightscan light tower and bathed the scene in light. Engine 3-5 and Tower 3-2 arrived next. Engine 3-5 pulled its RIT gear and stood by. Tower 3-2 sent up its manpower. Engine 3-3 arrived and staged at the intersection of Green and Sampson and sent its manpower up. Battalion 3-1, Field Com 3, and Utility 3 staged at the other end of the scene from Engine 3-5 and company, and they set up a mobile command post. B3-4 requested that space be open at that intersection in case an additional truck company was requested. At 9:36 PM, Truck 17 was requested to the scene from its coverage assignment at Station 3. It positioned itself in the intersection and used its ladder to hit the fire in the Barber Shop.
Half an hour later, the fire was listed as under control. At 10:28 PM, the fire was knocked down. Crews then went into the overhaul phase. They spent almost an hour turning over every piece of furniture and machinery in the Barber Shop, the Pool Club, and the apartments above. At 11:21 PM, overhaul was completed. B3-4 terminated command and after they cleaned up, all companies left the scene. The fire was deemed to be accidental in cause, most likely caused by careless disposal of a cigarette. The upper floors of both buildings were totally destroyed. Only the first floor of both buildings survived major damage. No one was injured in this blaze. B3-4 (Marlin) had command.
Crews Assist St. Sprenklesburg With Rollover MVA 8/4/17
On August 4, 2017, at 4:24 PM, crews from Brick Borough and St. Sprenklesburg were alerted for an MVA w/Rollover at 456 Pine Street just north of St. Sprenklesburg. E173, R3-1, R17, TF3, CO172, and MICU 3-2 were dispatched. Command 172 arrived on the scene first and confirmed a single vehicle on its roof with one occupant trapped. Engine 173 arrived next on the scene. Upon arrival, the crews grabbed fire extinguishers and checked for any fire or spilled fluids. Minutes later, Rescue 17 arrived and stabilized the vehicle. Traffic 3 arrived shortly after and helped with traffic control. Crews from Rescue 17 then attempted to force the door on the driver's side of the vehicle with a halligan and axe, but were unable to do so. As they began to regroup for a renewed attack with the Hurst tools, Rescue 3-1 arrived on the scene. Rescue 3-1 deployed a portable generator and began to use the spreaders to open up the driver's side of the vehicle. After about six minutes, crews managed to get the patient out of the vehicle and turned him over to MICU 3-2. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Crews remained on the scene for over forty minutes helping clean up debris. At 5:28 PM, command was terminated and all crews cleared the scene. The police do not suspect that DUI was a factor in this crash.
Mutual Aide to the Heights for a Working Dwelling 7/22/17
On July 22, 2017 at 1:22 PM, crews were alerted for heavy smoke showing from a house located at 45 Marshland Drive in BrickLeigh Heights. E81, E82, R83, TK3-6, CO84 responded. Upon arrival, Command 84 established command and reported a one -story ranch-style home with heavy smoke showing from all sides and a serious exposure problem on the Delta side. Engine 81 stretched a 1 1/2" cross-lay to protect the exposure building. Engine 82 grabbed a hydrant and pulled a 1 1/2" reel line to the Bravo side. Rescue 83 began to gather supplies for an interior search. Truck 3-6 arrived and put its stick on the roof. A crew member then tested the roof with his pike pole, before going to get a saw. During this process, the roof collapsed, triggering an upgraded working fire response.
At 1:35 PM, E3-4, RITR3-1, T15, TK3-4, AIR3, MICU 3-1 responded. While these units were responding, units on the scene took on a defensive stance with the fire. Truck 3-6 switched to Master Stream operations, and no crews entered the building. When Engine 3-4 arrived on the scene, they grabbed a hydrant on their way in, and then pulled a 2" line to a door on the Charlie side. Shortly after, Tender 15 arrived on scene and began supplying Truck 3-6. A little while later, MICU 3-1 and RIT Rescue 3-2 arrives and staged down the street from the building. At 1:42 PM, an additional engine was requested to the scene to feed Truck 3-4, which was just arriving at that time. Once Truck 3-4 was staged, it put its Master Stream in use. Engine 215 arrived on scene minutes later. After they had established water supply to Truck 3-4, they sent a relief crew up.
At 2:15 PM, there was a crew rotation, and first-due units went to rehab. Around 2:43, the fire was brought under control. Again at 2:45 PM, there was crew rotation and rehab. Finally, at 3:30 PM the fire was extinguished. Overhaul began minutes later. The collapsed roof hindered overhaul operations, and the overhaul of the building was completed around 4:13. At units were placed available and command was terminated at 4:17 PM. The fire has been deemed accidental in nature. There were no injuries reported to civilians, but one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion on the scene.
At 1:35 PM, E3-4, RITR3-1, T15, TK3-4, AIR3, MICU 3-1 responded. While these units were responding, units on the scene took on a defensive stance with the fire. Truck 3-6 switched to Master Stream operations, and no crews entered the building. When Engine 3-4 arrived on the scene, they grabbed a hydrant on their way in, and then pulled a 2" line to a door on the Charlie side. Shortly after, Tender 15 arrived on scene and began supplying Truck 3-6. A little while later, MICU 3-1 and RIT Rescue 3-2 arrives and staged down the street from the building. At 1:42 PM, an additional engine was requested to the scene to feed Truck 3-4, which was just arriving at that time. Once Truck 3-4 was staged, it put its Master Stream in use. Engine 215 arrived on scene minutes later. After they had established water supply to Truck 3-4, they sent a relief crew up.
At 2:15 PM, there was a crew rotation, and first-due units went to rehab. Around 2:43, the fire was brought under control. Again at 2:45 PM, there was crew rotation and rehab. Finally, at 3:30 PM the fire was extinguished. Overhaul began minutes later. The collapsed roof hindered overhaul operations, and the overhaul of the building was completed around 4:13. At units were placed available and command was terminated at 4:17 PM. The fire has been deemed accidental in nature. There were no injuries reported to civilians, but one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion on the scene.
Brakes Overheat On City Bus, Causing Fire 3/13/17
At 3:14 PM on July 13, 2017, Brick Borough Fire Department was alerted for a vehicle fire on Oregon Avenue near the Seashell Pike. Engines 3-6 and 3-9 were due. Battalion 3-2 also responded. When PD arrived, they advised that a City Bus had heavy smoke showing from underneath it and that the bus was fully evacuated. B3-2 ordered E3-6 to pull two 1 3/4" lines upon arrival and begin to work on knocking the fire. E3-9 was to grab a hydrant upon arrival and supply E3-6.
At 3:18 PM, E3-6 arrived on the scene and pulled a bumper line and cross-lay to begin working on the fire. Four minutes later, E3-9 arrived on the scene. They grabbed a hydrant nearby with a 5" line, and then ran another 5" line to E3-6. Once they had a feeder hooked to E3-6, they stood-by for further orders. At 3:32 PM, the fire was knocked down, and all crews transition into overhaul and cleaning up the brake fluid that was all over the ground. B3-2 questioned the bus driver and found out the cause of the fire. When the bus had come to the intersection on Oregon Avenue, he had hit the brakes, but the bus did not slow down. The bus drifted right through and stopped just on the other side of the intersection. When the bus driver got out to see what was going on, he saw smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The brakes had overheated and failed, which led to the fire.
At 3:37 PM, Utility 3-2 and a tow truck responded to the scene to assist with fluid clean up. In half an hour, all of the clean up and overhaul was completed. All BBFD units were then released from the scene. This section of Oregon Avenue was opened around 4:30 PM after the tow truck towed the bus and city service crews finished evaluating the road surface for any damaged caused by the fire. No one was injured in this incident.
At 3:18 PM, E3-6 arrived on the scene and pulled a bumper line and cross-lay to begin working on the fire. Four minutes later, E3-9 arrived on the scene. They grabbed a hydrant nearby with a 5" line, and then ran another 5" line to E3-6. Once they had a feeder hooked to E3-6, they stood-by for further orders. At 3:32 PM, the fire was knocked down, and all crews transition into overhaul and cleaning up the brake fluid that was all over the ground. B3-2 questioned the bus driver and found out the cause of the fire. When the bus had come to the intersection on Oregon Avenue, he had hit the brakes, but the bus did not slow down. The bus drifted right through and stopped just on the other side of the intersection. When the bus driver got out to see what was going on, he saw smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The brakes had overheated and failed, which led to the fire.
At 3:37 PM, Utility 3-2 and a tow truck responded to the scene to assist with fluid clean up. In half an hour, all of the clean up and overhaul was completed. All BBFD units were then released from the scene. This section of Oregon Avenue was opened around 4:30 PM after the tow truck towed the bus and city service crews finished evaluating the road surface for any damaged caused by the fire. No one was injured in this incident.
Tanker v.s. Building on East York Street 6/12/17
At 3:23 PM on June 12, 2017, Brick Borough crews were alerted for an explosion on the 1200 block of East York Street. Police units who called in the incident reported an Octan tanker into a garage that was now heavily involved in fire. Units responding included E3-3, E3-4, E3-5, E3-6, R3-2, R3-3, RITR3-1, PT3, TW3-2, TK3-4, U3-2, B3-2, and B3-3. Tactical rescue, HazMat, and foam units were put on stand-by. A mass casualty incident response was also requested, bringing MICU's 3-1 and 3-2, Paramedic 3, Mass Cas 3, Supervisors 3-1 and 3-2, Ambulances 1 and 2, Paramedic 1, and Air Medic 1 to the scene. The Duke Street and Horseshoe Avenue intersection was determined to be the LZ. Traffic 3 was requested for traffic control at the LZ.
The first fire truck on the scene, Engine 3-3, confirmed a tanker versus a three-story car garage. They also reported of an imminent structural collapse and multiple casualties. Engine 3-3 pulled a reel line and a 2" attack line to attempt and keep the fire in check until more units could be brought to the scene. Rescue 3-2 and Engine 3-4 arrived right behind E3-3. Both crews rushed to attend to wounded civilians, and a man who had been impaled inside his convertible. At 3:42, Foam Engine 3, Airport Engine 9, and Airport Unit 8 responded to the scene. Mutual aide from Fairfield Heights and Brick Wilton filled the empty Stations 3 and 4 in the city. B3-2, who had command, advised all arriving units to stay back from the fire due to its intensity.
Shortly after 3:45, B3-2 cancelled the Station 1 units that were en route to the scene, and announced that there were sufficient fire suppression units on the scene. Until the foam units arrived, the Brick Borough units responding and arriving couldn't do much except for cooling the fire and taking care of civilians. By 3:47 all of the units dispatched were on the scene. Most of the other units dispatched to the scene staged and sent manpower and equipment up to help tend to wounded civilians. Shortly after arrival, Truck 3-4 found one of the building's security guards trapped on Division 2 of the garage. Truck 3-4's officer quickly made the grab and turned the man over to EMS. Then it transitioned into fire suppression mode and turned its aerial towards the fireball made by the burning tanker. Engine 3-5 was sent to help direct traffic at the LZ. Since Rescue 3-1 had been cancelled, B3-2 made R3-3 and TW3-2 RIT units. Due to the hot temperatures, B3-2 requested Air/Light/Rehab to the scene for rehab.
When the foam units arrived, they staged on the A/B side of the building. Foam Engine 3 set up as the mother tender and fed Engine 3, which used its deck monitor to knock down the fire. Meanwhile, B3-2 requested HazMats 3 and 3-2 to the scene due to the nature of the incident and to make sure there was no HazMat risk. By this point, all casualties were dealt with; either taken to the hospital or treated on the scene and released. 2 fatalities (one was the driver of the convertible and another was presumed to be the driver of the tanker), and 6 injuries (2 minor, 1 burn, 1 smoke inhalation, and 1 trauma). All EMS units were dismissed at this point, except for MICU 3-1 and S3-2 which remained for rehab. The LZ was also closed, the the units operating there reconfigured their traffic direction pattern.
The HazMats arrived on the scene and staged a little ways away from the scene until the fire was knocked down. At 4:50, R3-3, TW3-2, E3-6, and B3-3 were released, as well as all coverage units. Moments later, the fire was confirmed to be nocked down. Crews then moved in for overhaul and investigation. Fire Marshal 3 and the Brick Borough Bomb and Arson Squad were requested to the scene due to the nature of the incident. Air/Light/Rehab 3, Engine 3-5, the foam units, and Truck 3-4 were all released from the scene. Fortunately, the building had not collapsed by this point, but just to be safe, TAC33 was called to the scene. Several towing units were requested to the scene to remove the vehicles involved in the incident. HazMat crews, upon investigation, found no severely hazardous materials, and they proceeded to clean up whatever spilled fuel remained with Speedy Dry. At 5:33 PM, command was terminated, and it was announced that all fire units would be available at 6:00.
The Fire Marshal and other investigators confirmed that the driver of the tanker was deceased. Their investigation concluded that the driver had either had a medical emergency or fallen asleep at the wheel, and swerved into the building, resulting in the massive fireball which knocked down people nearby and caused chaos. DUI is not suspected. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion on scene. East York Street was reopened by 8:00 that evening. B3-2 (Shaffer) had command.
The first fire truck on the scene, Engine 3-3, confirmed a tanker versus a three-story car garage. They also reported of an imminent structural collapse and multiple casualties. Engine 3-3 pulled a reel line and a 2" attack line to attempt and keep the fire in check until more units could be brought to the scene. Rescue 3-2 and Engine 3-4 arrived right behind E3-3. Both crews rushed to attend to wounded civilians, and a man who had been impaled inside his convertible. At 3:42, Foam Engine 3, Airport Engine 9, and Airport Unit 8 responded to the scene. Mutual aide from Fairfield Heights and Brick Wilton filled the empty Stations 3 and 4 in the city. B3-2, who had command, advised all arriving units to stay back from the fire due to its intensity.
Shortly after 3:45, B3-2 cancelled the Station 1 units that were en route to the scene, and announced that there were sufficient fire suppression units on the scene. Until the foam units arrived, the Brick Borough units responding and arriving couldn't do much except for cooling the fire and taking care of civilians. By 3:47 all of the units dispatched were on the scene. Most of the other units dispatched to the scene staged and sent manpower and equipment up to help tend to wounded civilians. Shortly after arrival, Truck 3-4 found one of the building's security guards trapped on Division 2 of the garage. Truck 3-4's officer quickly made the grab and turned the man over to EMS. Then it transitioned into fire suppression mode and turned its aerial towards the fireball made by the burning tanker. Engine 3-5 was sent to help direct traffic at the LZ. Since Rescue 3-1 had been cancelled, B3-2 made R3-3 and TW3-2 RIT units. Due to the hot temperatures, B3-2 requested Air/Light/Rehab to the scene for rehab.
When the foam units arrived, they staged on the A/B side of the building. Foam Engine 3 set up as the mother tender and fed Engine 3, which used its deck monitor to knock down the fire. Meanwhile, B3-2 requested HazMats 3 and 3-2 to the scene due to the nature of the incident and to make sure there was no HazMat risk. By this point, all casualties were dealt with; either taken to the hospital or treated on the scene and released. 2 fatalities (one was the driver of the convertible and another was presumed to be the driver of the tanker), and 6 injuries (2 minor, 1 burn, 1 smoke inhalation, and 1 trauma). All EMS units were dismissed at this point, except for MICU 3-1 and S3-2 which remained for rehab. The LZ was also closed, the the units operating there reconfigured their traffic direction pattern.
The HazMats arrived on the scene and staged a little ways away from the scene until the fire was knocked down. At 4:50, R3-3, TW3-2, E3-6, and B3-3 were released, as well as all coverage units. Moments later, the fire was confirmed to be nocked down. Crews then moved in for overhaul and investigation. Fire Marshal 3 and the Brick Borough Bomb and Arson Squad were requested to the scene due to the nature of the incident. Air/Light/Rehab 3, Engine 3-5, the foam units, and Truck 3-4 were all released from the scene. Fortunately, the building had not collapsed by this point, but just to be safe, TAC33 was called to the scene. Several towing units were requested to the scene to remove the vehicles involved in the incident. HazMat crews, upon investigation, found no severely hazardous materials, and they proceeded to clean up whatever spilled fuel remained with Speedy Dry. At 5:33 PM, command was terminated, and it was announced that all fire units would be available at 6:00.
The Fire Marshal and other investigators confirmed that the driver of the tanker was deceased. Their investigation concluded that the driver had either had a medical emergency or fallen asleep at the wheel, and swerved into the building, resulting in the massive fireball which knocked down people nearby and caused chaos. DUI is not suspected. Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion on scene. East York Street was reopened by 8:00 that evening. B3-2 (Shaffer) had command.
Frederick Street 2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Building 6/2/17
At 9:16 PM on June 2, 2017, Brick Borough crews were alerted for a possible structure fire on the 200 block of South Frederick Street. E3-3, E3-4, R3-2, TW3-2, and B3-2 were dispatched to the scene. Engine 3-3 arrived and found a 40x60 three-story commercial type building with fire and smoke visible on Division 1 and exposures on the Bravo and Delta sides. 3-3 stretched a 1 1/2" booster line to attack the fire. Battalion 3-2 arrived and established command. Engine 3-4 arrived on the scene and laid in from the hydrant. Rescue 3-2 staged nearby and crews prepped to enter the building. Tower 3-2 arrived and set up at the Alpha/Bravo corner. They also put up ground ladders to Division 2. After moving up, Engine 3-4 pulled a 2" line to the front of the building to attack the blaze. As the sky darkened, the fire leaped into Division 2 of the building and flames were soon visible from the outside. Battalion 3-2 called for a working fire upgrade.
At 9:24 PM, the upgrade included E3-6, RITE3-5, PT3, AIR3, and TK3-4. Traffic 3 was called in for traffic control assistance. Minutes after the upgrade, Traffic 3 arrived to assist near the Frederick and Main Street intersection. Tower 3-2 put up its aerial at this point and began to put water on the fire. RIT Engine 3-5 staged on North Frederick and had its manpower report to the scene. At 9:30, Engine 3-6 and Truck 3-4 arrived on the scene. Engine 3-6 pulled up on Main Street, dropped a supply line at another hydrant, and dragged a 2" line down an alley behind the fire building to make entry from the rear. Truck 3-4 staged at the Alpha/Delta corner and put its ladder on the roof. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and Pumper Tanker 3 arrived shortly after. Pumper Tanker 3 sent its crews around the back to assist Engine 3-6 and Air/Light/Rehab 3 set up near Rescue 3-2 and deployed its light tower, which illuminated most of the area. Meanwhile, Truck 3-4 crews ascended to the roof and began to ventilate the skylight. Then, conditions changed. Heavy fire spread into Division 3, compromising the positions of the Truck 3-4 crew. Battalion 3-2 issued evacuation tones and got all crews off of the roof and out of the building. At this point, a second alarm was called.
At 9:39 PM, a second alarm assignment brought E3-9, E3-8, R3-3, PT3-2, RITR17, TW3-5, U3-2, B3-4, FC3, TK17, and E82 responded to the scene. Transfer assignments also occurred at this time: E3-2 went to Station 4, E17 went to Station 3, and TK12 went to Station 3 as well. Meanwhile, Truck 3-4 switched from ventilation to master stream operations. Field Com 3 arrived minutes after the second alarm and staged with Air/Light/Rehab 3 and set up the field command post. The Station 6 units arrived and staged on Main Street, and sent their manpower up for rotation. When Engine 3-9 arrived, they grabbed another hydrant and stood by down the street. Utility 3-2 arrived on the scene and staged near Engine 3-6. When the St. Sprenklesburg RIT Rescue 17 and Truck 17 arrived, they staged near the command center on Frederick. Truck 17 put its ladder in the air and prepared to hit the fire on Division 3 with Truck 3-4. Suddenly, at 9:52 PM, the fire went through the roof. Truck 17 redirected its master stream at the fire. Engine 3-3 also began to utilize its deck gun on the fire. Engine 82 and Pumper Tanker 3-2 arrived and staged on North Frederick with Engine 3-5. Their crew went up to assist.
At 10:01 PM, the first crew rotation occurred. Engines 3-3, 3-4, Rescue 3-2, and Tower 3-2 all went to rehab. Crews from Engines 3-8, 82, Rescue 3-3, and Tower 3-5 filled their places. At 10:06 PM, 50 minutes into the incident, 3 aerials, 3 lines, and a deck gun were in action. At 10:08 PM, Reserve Engines 3-1 and 3-2 were activated at Stations 1 and 2 and were staffed when the city recalled all off-duty personnel. By 10:18 PM, the fire on Division 1 was darkened, and the aerials were working on knocking the fire in the above floors. At 10:34, the fire was reported as being under control. At 11:05 PM, the fire was knocked down. Crews moved in for overhaul, which was completed at 11:38 PM. At that point, crews were released and command was terminated. Due to the scale of the fire, the Fire Marshal was called to investigate. The cause was found to be a fault electrical appliance in the coffee shop on division 1of the building. Damage is estimated at $300,000. The two exposure buildings suffered heat, smoke, and water damage. One firefighter was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported. B3-2 (Shaffer) had command.
At 9:24 PM, the upgrade included E3-6, RITE3-5, PT3, AIR3, and TK3-4. Traffic 3 was called in for traffic control assistance. Minutes after the upgrade, Traffic 3 arrived to assist near the Frederick and Main Street intersection. Tower 3-2 put up its aerial at this point and began to put water on the fire. RIT Engine 3-5 staged on North Frederick and had its manpower report to the scene. At 9:30, Engine 3-6 and Truck 3-4 arrived on the scene. Engine 3-6 pulled up on Main Street, dropped a supply line at another hydrant, and dragged a 2" line down an alley behind the fire building to make entry from the rear. Truck 3-4 staged at the Alpha/Delta corner and put its ladder on the roof. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and Pumper Tanker 3 arrived shortly after. Pumper Tanker 3 sent its crews around the back to assist Engine 3-6 and Air/Light/Rehab 3 set up near Rescue 3-2 and deployed its light tower, which illuminated most of the area. Meanwhile, Truck 3-4 crews ascended to the roof and began to ventilate the skylight. Then, conditions changed. Heavy fire spread into Division 3, compromising the positions of the Truck 3-4 crew. Battalion 3-2 issued evacuation tones and got all crews off of the roof and out of the building. At this point, a second alarm was called.
At 9:39 PM, a second alarm assignment brought E3-9, E3-8, R3-3, PT3-2, RITR17, TW3-5, U3-2, B3-4, FC3, TK17, and E82 responded to the scene. Transfer assignments also occurred at this time: E3-2 went to Station 4, E17 went to Station 3, and TK12 went to Station 3 as well. Meanwhile, Truck 3-4 switched from ventilation to master stream operations. Field Com 3 arrived minutes after the second alarm and staged with Air/Light/Rehab 3 and set up the field command post. The Station 6 units arrived and staged on Main Street, and sent their manpower up for rotation. When Engine 3-9 arrived, they grabbed another hydrant and stood by down the street. Utility 3-2 arrived on the scene and staged near Engine 3-6. When the St. Sprenklesburg RIT Rescue 17 and Truck 17 arrived, they staged near the command center on Frederick. Truck 17 put its ladder in the air and prepared to hit the fire on Division 3 with Truck 3-4. Suddenly, at 9:52 PM, the fire went through the roof. Truck 17 redirected its master stream at the fire. Engine 3-3 also began to utilize its deck gun on the fire. Engine 82 and Pumper Tanker 3-2 arrived and staged on North Frederick with Engine 3-5. Their crew went up to assist.
At 10:01 PM, the first crew rotation occurred. Engines 3-3, 3-4, Rescue 3-2, and Tower 3-2 all went to rehab. Crews from Engines 3-8, 82, Rescue 3-3, and Tower 3-5 filled their places. At 10:06 PM, 50 minutes into the incident, 3 aerials, 3 lines, and a deck gun were in action. At 10:08 PM, Reserve Engines 3-1 and 3-2 were activated at Stations 1 and 2 and were staffed when the city recalled all off-duty personnel. By 10:18 PM, the fire on Division 1 was darkened, and the aerials were working on knocking the fire in the above floors. At 10:34, the fire was reported as being under control. At 11:05 PM, the fire was knocked down. Crews moved in for overhaul, which was completed at 11:38 PM. At that point, crews were released and command was terminated. Due to the scale of the fire, the Fire Marshal was called to investigate. The cause was found to be a fault electrical appliance in the coffee shop on division 1of the building. Damage is estimated at $300,000. The two exposure buildings suffered heat, smoke, and water damage. One firefighter was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported. B3-2 (Shaffer) had command.
Mother's Day Fire Destroys Main Street Apartment 5/14/17
It was Mother's Day, May 14, 2017. Crews were enjoying a somewhat quiet day in downtown. That all changed when at 4:10 PM, crews were alerted for a possible structure fire at the Chez Albert Restaurant at 148 Main Street with a cross street of Oak Street. Engine 3-4, Engine 3-5, Rescue 3-2, Tower 3-2, and Battalion 3-2 were dispatched. Upon arrival, B3-2 tool command and reported heavy smoke showing from Division 2 of a 3-story MOR. He immediately requested a working fire assignment. The working fire dispatch went out at 4:14 PM, and Engine 3-6, Rescue 3-1, Tower 3-5, RIT Tower 3-4, Air/Light/Rehab 3, and Pumper Tanker 3 responded.
When Engine 3-4 arrived, it picked up the hydrant on Main Street and drove past the fire scene. Rescue 3-2 arrived right behind them and staged further down the street from them. Rescue 3-2 was ordered to make the primary search of the second floor. Engine 3-4 pulled a 2" line and followed them up. When Engine 3-5 and Tower 3-2 arrived, 3-5 pulled a 3" supply line to a hydrant at the intersection of Oak and Main. Tower 3-2 set up at the Alpha/Delta corner of the fire building and began to hit the fire. Engine 3-4 provided a hard suction for it to hook up to the Main Street hydrant. When the interior crews made entry into the rear of the building, they encountered heavy smoke and fire, which they had to knock down before entering the building. While this was happening, the crews from Engine 3-5 reported traffic issues on Oak Street, and Traffic 3 was requested to the scene. Together with BBPD units, the traffic crews closed a portion of Oak Street from Main Street to the next intersection.
Around this time the working fire units arrived. Tower 3-5 set up behind Tower 3-2 and used its scope to hit the fire as well. Crews from both aerials also threw ladders to ventilate the Alpha side windows and give interior crews an option for escape. Engine 3-6 staged behind Tower 3-5 and used its deck gun to knock down the fire. Rescue 3-1 staged on Main Street near Rescue 3-2 and sent up its manpower. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and RIT Tower 3-4 set up on Oak Street. Pumper Tanker 3 parked in front of Tower 3-2 and sent another 2" line up with the interior crews. By 4:54 PM, Station 4 and 2 were pretty much completely empty, and Station 3 was without its primary units. Requests for transfers went out. At 4:55 PM, a request for additional manpower was sent out, bringing BrickLeigh Heights Engine 81 and St. Sprenklesburg Engine 17 to the scene. Lego Falls also stood by with FAST. Engine 3-8 and Battalion 3-4 also responded. B3-4 took over commanding relief crews and operations on the west end of the fireground.
Here are the coverage units and where they covered:
- Legoardia Airport Squad 10 filled in at Station 2
- Oak Brick Engine 3171 filled in at Station 6
- Jackson engine and truck covered Station 4
- Brick Forest Truck 603 covered Station 6
At 5:13 PM, B3-2 reported the fire to be knocked down. Crews moved in for extensive overhaul operations, and the Fire Marshal was requested to the scene. At 5:32 PM, salvage crews were requested and overhaul was completed. Engine 3-4 and 3-8, along with Battalion 3-2, remained on the scene to help with the investigation. All other units went and command was terminated. The Fire Marshal determined that a gust of wind from an open door blew sparks from a candle onto the drapes in the room, and caused the fire. The second floor was a total loss, and both the first floor restaurant and the third floor art studio received heavy water and smoke damage. Damaged estimated is at $200k. No injuries were reported in this fire. B3-2 (Shaffer) had command.
When Engine 3-4 arrived, it picked up the hydrant on Main Street and drove past the fire scene. Rescue 3-2 arrived right behind them and staged further down the street from them. Rescue 3-2 was ordered to make the primary search of the second floor. Engine 3-4 pulled a 2" line and followed them up. When Engine 3-5 and Tower 3-2 arrived, 3-5 pulled a 3" supply line to a hydrant at the intersection of Oak and Main. Tower 3-2 set up at the Alpha/Delta corner of the fire building and began to hit the fire. Engine 3-4 provided a hard suction for it to hook up to the Main Street hydrant. When the interior crews made entry into the rear of the building, they encountered heavy smoke and fire, which they had to knock down before entering the building. While this was happening, the crews from Engine 3-5 reported traffic issues on Oak Street, and Traffic 3 was requested to the scene. Together with BBPD units, the traffic crews closed a portion of Oak Street from Main Street to the next intersection.
Around this time the working fire units arrived. Tower 3-5 set up behind Tower 3-2 and used its scope to hit the fire as well. Crews from both aerials also threw ladders to ventilate the Alpha side windows and give interior crews an option for escape. Engine 3-6 staged behind Tower 3-5 and used its deck gun to knock down the fire. Rescue 3-1 staged on Main Street near Rescue 3-2 and sent up its manpower. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and RIT Tower 3-4 set up on Oak Street. Pumper Tanker 3 parked in front of Tower 3-2 and sent another 2" line up with the interior crews. By 4:54 PM, Station 4 and 2 were pretty much completely empty, and Station 3 was without its primary units. Requests for transfers went out. At 4:55 PM, a request for additional manpower was sent out, bringing BrickLeigh Heights Engine 81 and St. Sprenklesburg Engine 17 to the scene. Lego Falls also stood by with FAST. Engine 3-8 and Battalion 3-4 also responded. B3-4 took over commanding relief crews and operations on the west end of the fireground.
Here are the coverage units and where they covered:
- Legoardia Airport Squad 10 filled in at Station 2
- Oak Brick Engine 3171 filled in at Station 6
- Jackson engine and truck covered Station 4
- Brick Forest Truck 603 covered Station 6
At 5:13 PM, B3-2 reported the fire to be knocked down. Crews moved in for extensive overhaul operations, and the Fire Marshal was requested to the scene. At 5:32 PM, salvage crews were requested and overhaul was completed. Engine 3-4 and 3-8, along with Battalion 3-2, remained on the scene to help with the investigation. All other units went and command was terminated. The Fire Marshal determined that a gust of wind from an open door blew sparks from a candle onto the drapes in the room, and caused the fire. The second floor was a total loss, and both the first floor restaurant and the third floor art studio received heavy water and smoke damage. Damaged estimated is at $200k. No injuries were reported in this fire. B3-2 (Shaffer) had command.
Crews Go To Work On Dew Drop Avenue 5/12/17
At 3:31 PM on May 12, 2017, crews from Stations 1, 3, and 6 were alerted for a possible structure fire at 1856 Dew Drop Avenue, cross streets Poplar Boulevard and Madison Lane. Engines 3-5 and 3-8, Rescue 3-1, Tower 3-5, and Battalion 3-4 responded. At 3:34 PM, Engine 3-8 arrived on the scene and confirmed a fire, reporting smoke and fire showing from Division 1 of a 2-story MOR. They laid a 5" supply line to the hydrant and a 2" to the door. When Tower 3-5 arrived, the crew brought tools up and helped access the fire. Battalion 3-4 also arrived. Rescue 3-1 arrived and their manpower stood-by to support the crews on the scene.
At 3:37 PM, B3-4 requested a working fire upgrade, bringing Engine 3-1, RIT Rescue 3-2, Tower 3-1, Pumper Tanker 3, and Air/Light/Rehab 3. At that time, an engine from Jackson was requested to cover Station 6. They were en route by 3:41. At 3:44 PM, crews responding were downgraded to a non-emergency response because crews on the scene had the fire under control. By 3:57 PM, all of the working fire upgrade crews were on the scene. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and Pumper Tanker 3 staged and sent their manpower up to the scene. Engine 3-1 staged on the opposite side of Dew Drop and sent its manpower. Rescue 3-2 parked alongside Rescue 3-1 and had its RIT stand-by. Tower 3-1 parked beside Tower 3-5 and used its aerial to access the roof so crews could ventilate the building and let additional smoke out. Simultaneously, crews made entry on Division 1.
At 4:03 PM, the fire was officially knocked down. Crews then transitioned into the overhaul phase. At 4:14 PM, all crews were placed available and command was terminated. Engine 3-8 and Battalion 3-4 remained on the scene until the Fire Marshal could arrive and determine a cause. The cause was determined to be a faulty space heater which ignited some oily rags nearby. Damage is estimated to be around $150k. There were no injuries during this incident. B3-4 (Marlin) had command.
At 3:37 PM, B3-4 requested a working fire upgrade, bringing Engine 3-1, RIT Rescue 3-2, Tower 3-1, Pumper Tanker 3, and Air/Light/Rehab 3. At that time, an engine from Jackson was requested to cover Station 6. They were en route by 3:41. At 3:44 PM, crews responding were downgraded to a non-emergency response because crews on the scene had the fire under control. By 3:57 PM, all of the working fire upgrade crews were on the scene. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and Pumper Tanker 3 staged and sent their manpower up to the scene. Engine 3-1 staged on the opposite side of Dew Drop and sent its manpower. Rescue 3-2 parked alongside Rescue 3-1 and had its RIT stand-by. Tower 3-1 parked beside Tower 3-5 and used its aerial to access the roof so crews could ventilate the building and let additional smoke out. Simultaneously, crews made entry on Division 1.
At 4:03 PM, the fire was officially knocked down. Crews then transitioned into the overhaul phase. At 4:14 PM, all crews were placed available and command was terminated. Engine 3-8 and Battalion 3-4 remained on the scene until the Fire Marshal could arrive and determine a cause. The cause was determined to be a faulty space heater which ignited some oily rags nearby. Damage is estimated to be around $150k. There were no injuries during this incident. B3-4 (Marlin) had command.
Garbage Truck Fire 5/6/17
On May 6, 2017, crews were dispatched at 4:18 PM for a working garbage truck fire on Apple Tree Boulevard, cross streets Apple Tree Boulevard and a dead end. Engines 3-3, 3-4, and Rescue 3-2 responded. Upon arrival, Engine 3-3 went to work and stretched a 2" line to the rear access door on the garbage truck. As they began to knock the fire, Engine 3-4 and Rescue 3-2 arrived. At 4:24 PM, Legoardia Airport Engine 9 was requested to the scene for its foam capabilities. When they arrived, they put their foam monitor to use. At 4:25 PM, Engine 3-5 from Station 3 transferred to cover Station 2. By 4:31 PM, the fire was knocked down. All crews moved in to help with overhaul. At 4:40 PM, Rescue 3-2 and Engine 9 were released from the scene. At 4:42, all units were placed available and command was terminated. The fire does not seem suspicious in nature and there were no injuries. B3-2 had command.
Brush Fire Burns Along Route 50 4/21/17
At around 7:24 PM on April 21, 2017, crews in the southern end of the Borough were alerted for a brush fire burning on the bank alongside Route 50 near mile-marker 16. Attacks 3-1 and 3-2, Grass 3, Gator 3, Engines 3-5 and 3-7, Pumper Tanker 3-2, and Wildland Rescue 3 all responded. By 7:28 PM, the first units from Station 5 arrived. Grass 3 stretched a 1 1/2" line to the side of the road and began to cool the fire down. Attack 3-2's crew stretched a 2 1/2" line into the field and began knocking down the bulk of the fire. Engine 3-7 joined them with a 1 3/4" line. Pumper Tanker 3-2 sent a supply line to Attack 3-2 so it could keep up the flow of water on the fire. Wild land Rescue 3 and Gator 3 sent up their manpower with hand tools.
At 7:34 PM, the bulk of the fire is knocked down. Attack 3-2 and Engine 3-7 shut down their lines. The additional manpower with hand tools move in for overhaul. Soon after, Engine 3-5 and Attack 3-1 arrive and assist with clean up. At 8:04 PM, the fire was completely knocked down and crews began clearing the scene. At 8:10 PM, all southbound lanes of Route 50 were reopened to traffic and all crews were back in quarters. The cause of the fire is accidental and was probably caused by sparks from a passing vehicle or a carelessly discarded cigarette.
At 7:34 PM, the bulk of the fire is knocked down. Attack 3-2 and Engine 3-7 shut down their lines. The additional manpower with hand tools move in for overhaul. Soon after, Engine 3-5 and Attack 3-1 arrive and assist with clean up. At 8:04 PM, the fire was completely knocked down and crews began clearing the scene. At 8:10 PM, all southbound lanes of Route 50 were reopened to traffic and all crews were back in quarters. The cause of the fire is accidental and was probably caused by sparks from a passing vehicle or a carelessly discarded cigarette.
Corner Deli Burns In Single-Alarm Blaze 4/14/17
At 12:08 PM on April 14, 2017, Brick Borough crews on the North Side of the city were alerted for a working fire at the corner of Magnolia Street and Martin Avenue. Engine 3-9, Engine 3-6, Wagon 3, Pumper Tanker 3, Rescue 3-1, Rescue 3-2 (RIT), Squad 3, Squad 3A, Tower 3-4, and Battalion 3-1 responded. Brick Borough Regional EMS MICU 3-1 and Supervisor 3-1 also responded. Upon arrival, Engine 3-9 found a two story EOR with heavy smoke and flames showing from a second floor balcony on Delta side and from the roof. They immediately dropped a 5" at the hydrant and set up to hit the fire with the deck gun.
Within minutes, Engine 3-6 and Tower 3-4 arrived. Engine 3-6 stretched a 2 1/2" to the front door and prepared to enter the building. Tower 3-4 set up on the Delta side to hit the fire on the balcony. Engine 3-9 supplied them. By 12:23, Rescue 3-2 arrived and staged on Martin. EMS arrived shortly after. In addition to using the 85' platform, crews from Tower 3-4 threw ground ladders too. The Station 1 units arrived shortly as well. Battalion 3-1 had command. Pumper Tanker 3 pulled a 2 1/2" line to the Delta side to assist Tower 3-4 with knocking the fire there. Squad 3 and Rescue 3-1 staged on Magnolia and sent their manpower up to the scene. Squad 3A set up beside Engine 3-6 with its aerial and began to hit the fire.
At 12:33 PM, Wagon 3 finally arrived on the scene. They grabbed a second hydrant and sent a 5" supply line to Squad 3A so that they could maintain their aerial operations. At this time, there were two 2 1/2" lines, 2 aerial devices, and one deck gun in use. At around 12:36 PM, B3-1 reported that the fire was under control and that there were no more flames showing. At 12:44 PM, Engine 3-3 out of Station 2 transferred to Station 4.
Finally, at 12:46 PM, the fire was knocked down. After overhauling the building, crews found no extension to any neighboring buildings and only slight damage to the first floor. The fire was not suspicious in nature but the Fire Marshal is investigating. Command was terminated and crews returned in service at 12:54 PM.
Within minutes, Engine 3-6 and Tower 3-4 arrived. Engine 3-6 stretched a 2 1/2" to the front door and prepared to enter the building. Tower 3-4 set up on the Delta side to hit the fire on the balcony. Engine 3-9 supplied them. By 12:23, Rescue 3-2 arrived and staged on Martin. EMS arrived shortly after. In addition to using the 85' platform, crews from Tower 3-4 threw ground ladders too. The Station 1 units arrived shortly as well. Battalion 3-1 had command. Pumper Tanker 3 pulled a 2 1/2" line to the Delta side to assist Tower 3-4 with knocking the fire there. Squad 3 and Rescue 3-1 staged on Magnolia and sent their manpower up to the scene. Squad 3A set up beside Engine 3-6 with its aerial and began to hit the fire.
At 12:33 PM, Wagon 3 finally arrived on the scene. They grabbed a second hydrant and sent a 5" supply line to Squad 3A so that they could maintain their aerial operations. At this time, there were two 2 1/2" lines, 2 aerial devices, and one deck gun in use. At around 12:36 PM, B3-1 reported that the fire was under control and that there were no more flames showing. At 12:44 PM, Engine 3-3 out of Station 2 transferred to Station 4.
Finally, at 12:46 PM, the fire was knocked down. After overhauling the building, crews found no extension to any neighboring buildings and only slight damage to the first floor. The fire was not suspicious in nature but the Fire Marshal is investigating. Command was terminated and crews returned in service at 12:54 PM.
Car Gets T-Boned at Intersection 4/14/17
At 8:13 AM on April 14, 2017, Brick Borough was alerted for an MVA with Injuries at the intersection of Maple Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Engine 3-2, Rescue 3-1, and Battalion 3-1 responded to the scene. MICUs 3-1 and 3-2 were also dispatched. Upon arrival, the crews found a blue sedan had T-boned a yellow sedan at the side of the intersection. The driver's side door of the yellow sedan was crushed and the driver was trapped but not severely injured. The driver of the blue sedan was unconscious. Engine 3-2 helped extract the driver of the blue vehicle, and Rescue 3-1 used a ram to help access the driver of the yellow vehicle through the driver's side. Both patients were transported to the hospital. Brick Borough Police are investigating into whether this was DUI-related. The road reopened at 10:30.
Car v.s. Crane 3/30/17
At 3:51 PM on March 30, 2017, Brick Borough was alerted for an MVA w/Entrapment at 1423 Main Street, cross streets of Main Street and South Ranch Boulevard. Engine 3-8, Rescue 3-3, Rescue 3-2, Battalion 3-4, MICU 3-2, and Supervisor 3-1. Crews arrived to find a car submarined under the back of a crane. Upon arrival, TAC 33 was requested to the scene because the rear of the crane was off the ground. Now that Station 6 was empty of all apparatus except for Tower 3-5, an engine and rescue were requested for coverage. Myrtle Ridge Engine 10 and Lego Falls Rescue 103 responded.
Rescue 3-2 was the first truck on the scene. They immediately assessed the scene and stabilized the car. When the Station 6 units arrived, Engine 3-8 stretched a precautionary line, Rescue 3-3 brought up manpower and equipment, TAC 33 stabilized the crane, and Battalion 3-4 took command. TAC 33 put planks under the rear of the crane so that it did not collapse down further on the front of the vehicle. At this time the EMS units also arrived.
Meanwhile, Rescue 3-2 used the Jaws of Life to pop the front driver's side door. Afterwards, they quickly popped the roof and rolled it back. Once the roof was rolled back, crews were able to access the patient and remove them from the vehicle. Once the patient was removed, they were turned over to EMS. The driver of the crane was not hurt in this incident. At this time, crews began to investigate and clean up.
At 4:48 PM, the scene was entirely cleaned up and the investigation was completed. The road was reopened and command was terminated. The investigation found that the vehicle had been going over fifty miles-per hour in a ten mile-per hour work zone. Now police are looking to see if DUI was a factor. The driver could be charged with DUI and reckless driving. The driver of the car is currently in stable condition.
Rescue 3-2 was the first truck on the scene. They immediately assessed the scene and stabilized the car. When the Station 6 units arrived, Engine 3-8 stretched a precautionary line, Rescue 3-3 brought up manpower and equipment, TAC 33 stabilized the crane, and Battalion 3-4 took command. TAC 33 put planks under the rear of the crane so that it did not collapse down further on the front of the vehicle. At this time the EMS units also arrived.
Meanwhile, Rescue 3-2 used the Jaws of Life to pop the front driver's side door. Afterwards, they quickly popped the roof and rolled it back. Once the roof was rolled back, crews were able to access the patient and remove them from the vehicle. Once the patient was removed, they were turned over to EMS. The driver of the crane was not hurt in this incident. At this time, crews began to investigate and clean up.
At 4:48 PM, the scene was entirely cleaned up and the investigation was completed. The road was reopened and command was terminated. The investigation found that the vehicle had been going over fifty miles-per hour in a ten mile-per hour work zone. Now police are looking to see if DUI was a factor. The driver could be charged with DUI and reckless driving. The driver of the car is currently in stable condition.
Dirty Chimney Results in Smoke 3/15/17
At 11:01 AM on March 15, 2017, crews from Brick Borough were alerted for a possible chimney fire on 1852 Oak Ridge Court. Engines 3-5 and 3-7, Rescue 3-1, RIT Squad 3, Squad 3A, Tower 3-2, and Battalion 3-3 responded. The calls stated that smoke was coming from the fireplace in a home. When Engine 3-5 arrived on the scene, they stretched a 2" line through the front door to investigate. Meanwhile, Tower 3-2's crew pulled ground ladders and set them up so that they could access the chimney. Battalion 3-3 took command and advised that there was no smoke showing from the outside of the building. Dispatch then held to the units responding.
Tower 3-2's crew reported in a short time later that there was nothing showing from the chimney. They then decided to try to clean up the chimney to see if that made a difference. At 11:13 AM, Squads 3 and 3A were cancelled. When Rescue 3-1 and Engine 3-7 arrived on location, they assisted with clean up of the scene. The crew of Tower 3-2 dropped chain into the chimney in an attempt to clean it out. Engine 3-5 reported that light smoke was still pushing out. So, they turned on a mist and wet down the interior of the fireplace. That made the smoke disappear. Within minutes, the fire was knocked down and crews transitioned into overhaul. At that point a chimney sweep was called to assist with cleaning out the chimney. Command was terminated and all crews cleared the scene at 11:22 AM
Tower 3-2's crew reported in a short time later that there was nothing showing from the chimney. They then decided to try to clean up the chimney to see if that made a difference. At 11:13 AM, Squads 3 and 3A were cancelled. When Rescue 3-1 and Engine 3-7 arrived on location, they assisted with clean up of the scene. The crew of Tower 3-2 dropped chain into the chimney in an attempt to clean it out. Engine 3-5 reported that light smoke was still pushing out. So, they turned on a mist and wet down the interior of the fireplace. That made the smoke disappear. Within minutes, the fire was knocked down and crews transitioned into overhaul. At that point a chimney sweep was called to assist with cleaning out the chimney. Command was terminated and all crews cleared the scene at 11:22 AM
Three Alarm Fire Tears Through Row Homes 2/20/17
At 9:19 AM on February 20, 2017, Brick Borough crews were alerted for a working fire at 244 Chestnut Street, cross streets of Chestnut Street and White Rose Avenue. Reports stated that there was heavy smoke coming from the roof of a MOR dwelling. E3-3, E3-4, W3, R3-3, RITR3-2, PT3, SQ3, SQ3A, TW3-5, MICU3-1 and B3-2 responded. As Engine 3-3 was leaving Station 2, they called in that there was heavy smoke showing. At 9:22 AM, Engine 3-3 and Battalion 3-2 arrived; Battalion 3-2 established command. Command reported that there was smoke showing from the third floor of the building, with possible extension in 246 next door. Battalion 3-2 made Engine 3-3 the interior crew. As they were prepping to enter, Engine 3-4 and Rescue 3-2 arrived.
Engine 3-4 grabbed the hydrant on the other side of the intersection on Chestnut Street. Rescue 3-2 pulled down past Engine 3-3 and staged as RIT near Battalion 3-2. At this time, Rescue 3-3 and Tower 3-5 arrived on the scene. Rescue 3-3 arrived and pulled in behind Engine 3-3. Tower 3-5 pulled past Engine 3-3 and set up in front of the fire building.Tower 3-5's crew made to vent the windows on the second floor. At around this time, Engine 3-3 reported in that they were encountering heavy smoke and fire on Division 3, and that the fire was running through the cocklofts. Battalion 3-2 ordered Engine 3-3 out of the building so that they could start a defensive attack.
Wagon 3 then arrived and set up on White Rose, grabbing a hydrant there. At this time, Rescue 3-3's crew was sent into 246 to check for a possible extension there. At around 9:37 AM, Station 1's units arrived on the scene. Pumper Tanker 3 and Squad 3 staged on White Rose and sent manpower over to help on the scene. Squad 3A set up at the corner of Chestnut and White Rose and prepared to use its aerial device. At around this time, 246 blew out; flames and smoke erupted from the rooftop of the building. This triggered command to order a second alarm response at 9:45, bringing E3-8, E3-1, R3-1, PT3-2, TW3-1, U3/TR3, AIR3, B3-4, FC3, E81, E11, and TK12 to the scene. Brickport Engine 101 and Tower Ladder 103 responded to Station 1 for coverage and St. Sprenklesburg Engine 182 responded to Station 2 for coverage.
At 9:51 AM, Engine 3-8 and Battalion 3-4 arrived on the scene. B3-4 went to the command area, and Engine 3-8 pulled in behind the buildings in a vacant lot. Shortly after their arrival, Rescue 3-3 transmitted a MAYDAY call and reported that they needed to bail out of Side Alpha. Crews from Tower 3-5 and Rescue 3-2 quickly got a ground ladder to the second floor window of 246 and helped the crew bail out. Once the crew was bailed out, they were turned over to Brick Borough Regional EMS for rehab.
At 10:03 AM, Station 1 units arrived. Engine 3-1 staged on White Rose Avenue and sent its manpower. Rescue 3-1 pulled in behind the buildings with Engine 3-8. The units set up a ground ladder so that they could vent the rear of 244 and 246. Tower 3-1 was to stage at the Alpha/Bravo side on Chestnut Street and use its aerial. Utility 3 and Air/Light/Rehab 3 set up with the command units and set up for rehab. A few minutes later, Airport Engine 11 and Truck 12 arrived. Truck 12's crew hooked up a line to their pump, and with Engine 11, they climbed to the rooftop of the bank at the intersection. They then moved over to vent the roof and keep the fire in check. When Engine 81 and Pumper Tanker 3-2 arrived, they staged on Chestnut Street and were told to stand-by.
At around 10:14 AM, smoke and fire began to push out of the rooftops of 244 and 246. The airport crews pulled off of the roofs just as they collapsed. Huge clouds of fire and smoke erupted into the sky. This triggered Battalion 3-2 to call for a third alarm. At 10:18 AM, E3-2, E3-6, TW3-2, SA3, B3-1, C3, CH3, TK18, E175, RITR17, and CO171 responded to the scene. When Engines 3-2 and 3-6 and Tower 3-2 arrived, they staged on Chestnut and sent their manpower over to the scene. Rescue 17 staged with its RIT team on White Rose Avenue. Satellite 3 set up to hit the fire on Chestnut Street. Truck 18 set up behind the buildings and began hitting the fire from above there. Engine 175 staged near the rehab area to assist with crew rotation. All of the command units proceeded to the command area.
At 10:34 AM, the ladder truck from Friendship Fire Company 170 in Ticlaw was dispatched to cover Station 6. At 10:51 AM, a cascade air truck from American Fire Company 10 in Ticlaw was dispatched to the scene. At 10:53, crew rotations began, and the first-in units got a much needed break. The new crews continued to hit the fire. At 10:54 AM, an engine from Ideal Fire Company 190 from Ticlaw responded to cover Station 6. At 10:58 AM, the fire was listed as under control; it was contained to 244 and 246. In an update, it was listed that crews were operating with three aerials, two ground monitors, and multiple hand lines. Up to this point, crews had been operating on the scene for an hour and forty minutes.
Crews battled the fire for another two hours, until at 12:41 PM, the fire was finally knocked down. After a period of overhaul, all units went available and command was terminated at 12:53. The Brick Borough Arson Squad and Fire Marshal investigated and found the fire to be accidental, caused by a malfunctioning space heater. No one was injured in this incident.
Vehicle Fire Threatens Home 2/12/17
At 2:46 PM on February 12, 2017, Brick Borough was alerted for a vehicle fire at 710 Morgan Street. Engine 3-1 and Rescue 3-1 responded with Battalion 3-1. Soon after, crews were advised by BBPD units that there was a single vehicle fully involved in the driveway of a residence. Upon arrival, Battalion 3-1 established command and spotted an exposure problem. As Engine 3-1 and Rescue 3-1, Battalion 3-1 requested Engine 3-2 to respond to the scene. At 2:52 PM, Engine 3-2 was en route to the scene. In the meantime. Engine 3-1 pulled a 2 1/2" line and Rescue 3-1 pulled a 1 3/4" line. Engine 3-1 began knocking the heavier fire at the car and Rescue 3-1 helped protect the exposure.
When Engine 3-2 arrived on the scene, their crew was assigned to help open up and overhaul the car. With axes and crow bars, they helped Engine 3-1 and Rescue 3-1 access the engine compartment so that they could get a complete knockdown on the fire. At 3:03 PM, Brick Borough requested an engine from Brickport to respond to Station 1 and an engine from Barrybrick to stand-by in their quarters. The call was cancelled when the fire was knocked down minutes later.
At 3:05 PM, the fire was knocked down. Crews continued to work on the scene for a little while longer, checking for hotspots and opening up the rest of the car. At 3:13 PM, crews wrapped up overhaul and cleared the scene. A tow truck came and picked up the car around 3:20. The cause of the fire was determined to be an engine malfunction. No on was injured in this incident.
When Engine 3-2 arrived on the scene, their crew was assigned to help open up and overhaul the car. With axes and crow bars, they helped Engine 3-1 and Rescue 3-1 access the engine compartment so that they could get a complete knockdown on the fire. At 3:03 PM, Brick Borough requested an engine from Brickport to respond to Station 1 and an engine from Barrybrick to stand-by in their quarters. The call was cancelled when the fire was knocked down minutes later.
At 3:05 PM, the fire was knocked down. Crews continued to work on the scene for a little while longer, checking for hotspots and opening up the rest of the car. At 3:13 PM, crews wrapped up overhaul and cleared the scene. A tow truck came and picked up the car around 3:20. The cause of the fire was determined to be an engine malfunction. No on was injured in this incident.
Smoke Investigation 2/3/17
At 4:32 PM on February 3, 2017, crews were dispatched to reports of smoke in a building on South Ranch Boulevard. E3-4, E3-8, R3-3, TW3-5, and B3-4 responded. Upon arrival, Tower 3-5 put up its aerial and crews entered the second story of the building where the smoke was reported. They found light smoke conditions inside the building. Upon further investigation, they found that the source of smoke was coming from the chimney at the Outback Patio restaurant. Crews finished their investigation, confirmed that there was no fire, and left the scene a around 4:51 PM.
Snow Squalls Cause Serious MVA 1/30/17
On January 30, 2017, snow squalls in the area had caused zero-visibility conditions and accidents were being called in all over the place. At 3:37 PM, crews from Brick Borough were alerted for an MVA at Route 50 mile-marker 13. Engine 3-1, Rescue 3-1, Rescue 3-2, and Battalion 3-1 responded, along with Brick Borough Regional EMS MICU 3-1, Supervisor 3-1, and Brick Borough Memorial Ambulance 1. The calls advised that there were multiple entrapments in this accident. Within a few minutes BBPD units were on the scene, and they confirmed a dual entrapment in a mini-van, which had hit a tree head-on. They also confirmed that the incident had occurred at the cross streets of Morgan Street and Route 50. Additional traffic units were requested to the scene from both the police and fire departments.
At 3:43, Battalion 3-1 arrived on the scene and established command. Within minutes, Engine 3-1 and Rescue 3-1 arrived as well. Engine 3-1 was given the task of removing the tree from the car using chain saws and Rescue 3-1 got to work freeing the victims. Rescue 3-1 deployed a mobile generator and cutters and set up to pop the passenger's side door. At around this time, the EMS units arrived on the scene and staged on Morgan Street. As Rescue 3-2 arrived on the scene, Rescue 3-1 successfully popped the door and was able to access Victim 1. They removed Victim 1 from the vehicle and turned him over to MICU 3-1, which rushed him to the Trauma Center.
Then, crews turned their attention to Victim 2, who was in the backseat of the vehicle. Rescue 3-1 deployed and ram, and with the help of Rescue 3-2, they managed to pop the roof so that they could easily get to the victim. At this time, Engine 3-1 had also removed the tree from the car, which made it even easier to get to the patient. Within minutes, crews had removed Victim 2 and turned her over to Ambulance 1, which rushed her to the Trauma Center as well.
At 3:59 PM, Supervisor 3-1 cleared the scene. City crews were dispatched to the scene to help with cleanup of the scene. At 4:03 PM, Rescue 3-2 cleared the scene. After helping with cleanup, Rescue 3-1 and Engine 3-1 also cleared the scene. At 4:06 PM, Battalion 3-1 terminated command and cleared the scene. Route 50 was closed for another couple hours while police units, city units, and towing companies cleaned up the mess. Both patients involved in the wreck are expected to be OK.
At 3:43, Battalion 3-1 arrived on the scene and established command. Within minutes, Engine 3-1 and Rescue 3-1 arrived as well. Engine 3-1 was given the task of removing the tree from the car using chain saws and Rescue 3-1 got to work freeing the victims. Rescue 3-1 deployed a mobile generator and cutters and set up to pop the passenger's side door. At around this time, the EMS units arrived on the scene and staged on Morgan Street. As Rescue 3-2 arrived on the scene, Rescue 3-1 successfully popped the door and was able to access Victim 1. They removed Victim 1 from the vehicle and turned him over to MICU 3-1, which rushed him to the Trauma Center.
Then, crews turned their attention to Victim 2, who was in the backseat of the vehicle. Rescue 3-1 deployed and ram, and with the help of Rescue 3-2, they managed to pop the roof so that they could easily get to the victim. At this time, Engine 3-1 had also removed the tree from the car, which made it even easier to get to the patient. Within minutes, crews had removed Victim 2 and turned her over to Ambulance 1, which rushed her to the Trauma Center as well.
At 3:59 PM, Supervisor 3-1 cleared the scene. City crews were dispatched to the scene to help with cleanup of the scene. At 4:03 PM, Rescue 3-2 cleared the scene. After helping with cleanup, Rescue 3-1 and Engine 3-1 also cleared the scene. At 4:06 PM, Battalion 3-1 terminated command and cleared the scene. Route 50 was closed for another couple hours while police units, city units, and towing companies cleaned up the mess. Both patients involved in the wreck are expected to be OK.
Crews Battle Massive 2-Alarm Job 1/16/17
At 9:47 AM on January 16, 2017, crews were alerted for a working fire in Route 50, cross streets Hamilton Street and Route 50. Brick Borough Dispatch began receiving multiple calls for a fully involved building at that location. E3-5, E3-7, W3, R3-3, RITR3-2, PT3, SQ3, SQ3A, TW3-2, and B3-3 responded. While leaving Station 3, BC3-3 reported a header about three miles out. Battalion 3-3 arrived within three minutes and confirmed a working fire. He advised that the building was fully involved and that there was an exposure problem on the Bravo side. Engine 3-5 rolled in right behind him and established a water supply from the hydrant across the street from the fire building. Then 3-5 used its deck gun to try and cool down the fire.
Wagon 3 and Tower 3-2 arrived shortly; Wagon 3 established a water supply further down the road and Tower 3-2 staged at the Alpha/Bravo corner of the building and set up its aerial. Tower 3-2 was ordered to protect the exposure and try to keep the exposure building cool. Engine 3-7 arrived and pulled a line to the Delta side to attack the fire. RIT Rescue 3-2 and Rescue 3-3 arrived shortly after and were directed to stage on Hamilton Street near Battalion 3-3. Rescue 3-3 sent its manpower over to check out the exposure building and RIT Rescue 3-2 staged its manpower. Rescue 3-3 found nothing in the exposure building and withdrew to the street. At 10:05 AM, command requested an engine from Mt. Lego and a truck from Lego Falls to cover Station 3, which was pretty much empty at this point. Engine 372 and Engine Ladder 304 took up the call. Minutes later, the Station 1 units arrived on the scene. Squad 3 staged with the rescues, Squad 3A set up its aerial to flow on the Delta side, and Pumper Tanker 3 pulled down in front of the building and set up a BlitzFire. By 10:12, all of the first-alarm units were on the scene.
At 10:17 AM, the exposure building went up as flames leapt onto the roof of the building. Command quickly requested a second alarm. E3-4, E175, R3-1, PT17, TK17, AIR3, U3/TR3, B3-1, and MICU3-1 responded to the scene. Engine 372 moved up from Station 3 and responded to the scene as well. An engine from Jackson was requested to cover Station 3 and a rescue from Mt. Lego was requested to cover Station 1. Jackson Engine 21 and Mt. Lego Rescue 172 announced that they were en route. Upon arrival, Engine 372 was ordered to help Wagon 3 with water supply. They were to feed Squad 3A and then pull a line and help attack the fire in Building 2 (the exposure building). At 10:19 AM, Command 171 and Engine 81 were added to the box. At 10:21 AM, Field Com 3 was added to the box. At 10:22 AM, Mt. Lego Car 271 responded to the scene. Around 10:25 AM, the second alarm units began arriving. Field Com 3 arrived and staged with the command units. Engine 3-4 staged near Pumper Tanker 3 and Tower 3-2 and pulled a line to Building 2. At 10:31 AM, the Station 1 units arrived on the scene. Rescue 3-1 staged on Hamilton and stretched a line to the Delta side. Engine 3-7 repositioned and moved its attack to the Alpha side. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and MICU 3-1 staged in a lot nearby. Utility 3/Trailer 3 staged on Route 50. Battalion 3-1 reported to the command post.
At 10:32 AM, Engine 372 reported that the fire on the Alpha side of Building 2 had been knocked down, and they proceeded to attack the fire on the roof. At 10:33 AM, Larren County Car 3 was dispatched to the scene. Squad 3 was also moved to RIT status at this time. They repositioned and staged with Rescue 3-2. At 10:36 AM, the St. Sprenklesburg units arrived. Truck 17 pulled in at the Alpha/Delta corner and set up its aerial. Command 171 staged and the chief went to the command post. Engine 175 and Pumper Tanker 17 staged on Hamilton and sent manpower. Engine 81 arrived at this time as well and staged near Wagon 3 and Engine 372. It sent its manpower to assist with knocking down the fire in Building 1.
At 10:43 AM, the status update reported the following:
- 2 buildings involved
- 4 lines in action
- 3 aerials in action
- 1 BlitzFire and 1 deck gun in use
- Around 60 members and 24 pieces of apparatus on the scene
At 10:48 AM, the fire in Building 2 was knocked down and crews moved to assist with Building 1. At 11:03 AM, Building 1 was marked as under control. At 11:07 AM, an additional engine and truck were requested for crew rotation. An engine from Fairfield and Lego Falls Truck 2 responded. At 11:13 AM, it was reported that the fire in Building 1 was knocked down. Crews began overhaul around 11:16 and completed it around 11:25 AM. Around that time, all mutual aide crews were released, all units went available, and command was terminated. The Brick Borough Fire Marshal and Brick Borough Arson Squad are investigating the cause. The building is a total loss. No one was injured in this fire.
A big thanks to St. Sprenklesburg, BrickLeigh Heights, Lego Falls, Jackson, Mt. Lego, and Fairfield for assisting us in this incident.
Wagon 3 and Tower 3-2 arrived shortly; Wagon 3 established a water supply further down the road and Tower 3-2 staged at the Alpha/Bravo corner of the building and set up its aerial. Tower 3-2 was ordered to protect the exposure and try to keep the exposure building cool. Engine 3-7 arrived and pulled a line to the Delta side to attack the fire. RIT Rescue 3-2 and Rescue 3-3 arrived shortly after and were directed to stage on Hamilton Street near Battalion 3-3. Rescue 3-3 sent its manpower over to check out the exposure building and RIT Rescue 3-2 staged its manpower. Rescue 3-3 found nothing in the exposure building and withdrew to the street. At 10:05 AM, command requested an engine from Mt. Lego and a truck from Lego Falls to cover Station 3, which was pretty much empty at this point. Engine 372 and Engine Ladder 304 took up the call. Minutes later, the Station 1 units arrived on the scene. Squad 3 staged with the rescues, Squad 3A set up its aerial to flow on the Delta side, and Pumper Tanker 3 pulled down in front of the building and set up a BlitzFire. By 10:12, all of the first-alarm units were on the scene.
At 10:17 AM, the exposure building went up as flames leapt onto the roof of the building. Command quickly requested a second alarm. E3-4, E175, R3-1, PT17, TK17, AIR3, U3/TR3, B3-1, and MICU3-1 responded to the scene. Engine 372 moved up from Station 3 and responded to the scene as well. An engine from Jackson was requested to cover Station 3 and a rescue from Mt. Lego was requested to cover Station 1. Jackson Engine 21 and Mt. Lego Rescue 172 announced that they were en route. Upon arrival, Engine 372 was ordered to help Wagon 3 with water supply. They were to feed Squad 3A and then pull a line and help attack the fire in Building 2 (the exposure building). At 10:19 AM, Command 171 and Engine 81 were added to the box. At 10:21 AM, Field Com 3 was added to the box. At 10:22 AM, Mt. Lego Car 271 responded to the scene. Around 10:25 AM, the second alarm units began arriving. Field Com 3 arrived and staged with the command units. Engine 3-4 staged near Pumper Tanker 3 and Tower 3-2 and pulled a line to Building 2. At 10:31 AM, the Station 1 units arrived on the scene. Rescue 3-1 staged on Hamilton and stretched a line to the Delta side. Engine 3-7 repositioned and moved its attack to the Alpha side. Air/Light/Rehab 3 and MICU 3-1 staged in a lot nearby. Utility 3/Trailer 3 staged on Route 50. Battalion 3-1 reported to the command post.
At 10:32 AM, Engine 372 reported that the fire on the Alpha side of Building 2 had been knocked down, and they proceeded to attack the fire on the roof. At 10:33 AM, Larren County Car 3 was dispatched to the scene. Squad 3 was also moved to RIT status at this time. They repositioned and staged with Rescue 3-2. At 10:36 AM, the St. Sprenklesburg units arrived. Truck 17 pulled in at the Alpha/Delta corner and set up its aerial. Command 171 staged and the chief went to the command post. Engine 175 and Pumper Tanker 17 staged on Hamilton and sent manpower. Engine 81 arrived at this time as well and staged near Wagon 3 and Engine 372. It sent its manpower to assist with knocking down the fire in Building 1.
At 10:43 AM, the status update reported the following:
- 2 buildings involved
- 4 lines in action
- 3 aerials in action
- 1 BlitzFire and 1 deck gun in use
- Around 60 members and 24 pieces of apparatus on the scene
At 10:48 AM, the fire in Building 2 was knocked down and crews moved to assist with Building 1. At 11:03 AM, Building 1 was marked as under control. At 11:07 AM, an additional engine and truck were requested for crew rotation. An engine from Fairfield and Lego Falls Truck 2 responded. At 11:13 AM, it was reported that the fire in Building 1 was knocked down. Crews began overhaul around 11:16 and completed it around 11:25 AM. Around that time, all mutual aide crews were released, all units went available, and command was terminated. The Brick Borough Fire Marshal and Brick Borough Arson Squad are investigating the cause. The building is a total loss. No one was injured in this fire.
A big thanks to St. Sprenklesburg, BrickLeigh Heights, Lego Falls, Jackson, Mt. Lego, and Fairfield for assisting us in this incident.
Icy Roads Cause Serious MVA 1/11/17
At 6:45 AM on January 11, 2017, crews from Brick Borough were alerted for an MVA w/Multiple Injuries and Entrapments at the intersection of Main Street and Maple Street. Reports said that a car had hit the side of a city bus, and the driver of the vehicle had been ejected. E3-4, E3-8, R3-1, R3-2, R3-3, TW3-5, U3/TR3, and B3-2 were dispatched to the scene. Due to the bus being involved in the crash, a mass casualty response was issued, bringing MICU3-1, MICU3-2, P3, MC3, S3-1, A1, and M1 to the scene.
B3-2 arrived and established command. He confirmed the ejection and car vs bus accident. Rescue 3-2 arrived and deployed a mobile generator as well as a reel from the bumper. While some members set up to begin to work on the bus, another member of the crew gave first aid to the ejected driver until the EMT's from the medical units arrived. Engine 3-4 arrived and staged on Main Street behind Rescue 3-2 and sent its manpower down. Rescue 3-3 staged on Maple Street behind the crash and deployed a mobile generator and a reel from the bumper as well. Engine 3-8 staged on the opposite side of the crash from Rescue 3-2 and pulled a hand line as a precaution. Tower 3-5 arrived behind Rescue 3-3 and provided additional manpower.
At 6:52 AM, the responding units from Station 1, Rescue 3-1 and Utility 3/Trailer 3, were cancelled and they returned to their quarters. All of the medical units lined up on Maple Street opposite of Rescue 3-3 and Tower 3-5. As the firefighters extricated the patients, the medics were there to take them to the ambulances and rush them to the hospital. By 7:13 AM, all of the patients had been extricated and those that were injured were being transported to Brick Borough memorial Hospital.
At 7:16 AM, crews began mopping up the scene, sweeping the debris into piles for work crews to collect and dispose of. Tow trucks began to arrive to help take away the wrecked vehicles. The Police department also began their investigation. At 7:32 AM, command was terminated and all Brick Borough units went available.
The investigation revealed that the bus had been going through the intersection when the red car plowed into the side of it. The cat had tried to stop at the intersection but the ice had prevented that from happening, and they just slid on through. All patients in the hospital are in stable condition, and the road is expected to be opened at around 8:30 AM this morning.
B3-2 arrived and established command. He confirmed the ejection and car vs bus accident. Rescue 3-2 arrived and deployed a mobile generator as well as a reel from the bumper. While some members set up to begin to work on the bus, another member of the crew gave first aid to the ejected driver until the EMT's from the medical units arrived. Engine 3-4 arrived and staged on Main Street behind Rescue 3-2 and sent its manpower down. Rescue 3-3 staged on Maple Street behind the crash and deployed a mobile generator and a reel from the bumper as well. Engine 3-8 staged on the opposite side of the crash from Rescue 3-2 and pulled a hand line as a precaution. Tower 3-5 arrived behind Rescue 3-3 and provided additional manpower.
At 6:52 AM, the responding units from Station 1, Rescue 3-1 and Utility 3/Trailer 3, were cancelled and they returned to their quarters. All of the medical units lined up on Maple Street opposite of Rescue 3-3 and Tower 3-5. As the firefighters extricated the patients, the medics were there to take them to the ambulances and rush them to the hospital. By 7:13 AM, all of the patients had been extricated and those that were injured were being transported to Brick Borough memorial Hospital.
At 7:16 AM, crews began mopping up the scene, sweeping the debris into piles for work crews to collect and dispose of. Tow trucks began to arrive to help take away the wrecked vehicles. The Police department also began their investigation. At 7:32 AM, command was terminated and all Brick Borough units went available.
The investigation revealed that the bus had been going through the intersection when the red car plowed into the side of it. The cat had tried to stop at the intersection but the ice had prevented that from happening, and they just slid on through. All patients in the hospital are in stable condition, and the road is expected to be opened at around 8:30 AM this morning.
Working Kitchen Fire at Local Pizzeria 1/10/17
At 4:10 PM on January 10, 2017, Brick Borough Dispatch was alerted for a appliance fire at City Pizza on South Ranch Boulevard; cross streets South Ranch Boulevard and West Street. E3-1, E3-2, R3-1, PT3, RITSQ3, SQ3A, TW3-1, and B3-1 responded. B3-1 arrived and found heavy smoke showing. He confirmed a working fire and established command. He requested an engine from Jackson and an engine and truck from Brick Borough to cover Station 1 (since all of the units out were from Station 1). E3-1 arrived first and stretched a 2" line to the front door. They began to knock down the fire. E3-2 rolled in behind them and picked up the hydrant on West Street. Then, E3-2 pulled a 1 3/4" line and began to attack the fire as well.
Crews from RIT Squad 3, Squad 3A, and Rescue 3-1 staged on West Street, and either stood by or sent manpower over to the scene. Pumper Tanker 3 and Tower 3-1 staged on South Ranch Boulevard; Pumper Tanker 3 established a second water supply and Tower 3-1 sent manpower to ventilate the building. After about ten minutes, crews were able to advance inside and they found the origin of the fire in the kitchen area of the restaurant. Crews made a quick knockdown once inside and then crews came in to finish venting the building and begin overhaul. Around 4:36 PM, all crews went available and command was terminated. All mutual aide units cleared the scene at that time as well. The cause of the fire was determined to be hot grease on the grill, which ignited and caused the fire. Damage is minor and the business plans to reopen in a few days.
Thank you to Jackson Engine 21 and Car 10 as well as Lego Falls Engine 302, Truck 2, and Car 200 for covering our Station 1 while we battled this blaze.
Crews from RIT Squad 3, Squad 3A, and Rescue 3-1 staged on West Street, and either stood by or sent manpower over to the scene. Pumper Tanker 3 and Tower 3-1 staged on South Ranch Boulevard; Pumper Tanker 3 established a second water supply and Tower 3-1 sent manpower to ventilate the building. After about ten minutes, crews were able to advance inside and they found the origin of the fire in the kitchen area of the restaurant. Crews made a quick knockdown once inside and then crews came in to finish venting the building and begin overhaul. Around 4:36 PM, all crews went available and command was terminated. All mutual aide units cleared the scene at that time as well. The cause of the fire was determined to be hot grease on the grill, which ignited and caused the fire. Damage is minor and the business plans to reopen in a few days.
Thank you to Jackson Engine 21 and Car 10 as well as Lego Falls Engine 302, Truck 2, and Car 200 for covering our Station 1 while we battled this blaze.