Reading PA Fire Department

Multi-Occupancy with entrapment

Written by FF A. Kutz
May 13, 2006
Box 14 was transmitted for a structure fire with entrapment on the 2nd floor of 306 S. 5th Street. E5-E3-E1-T1-L1-R1-M603-E14 Safety-Cars 5 & 7 responded on the Box. Car 7 arrived to find a 3 story middle of the row multiple occupancy with fire showing in the first floor hallway blocking the means of egress for residents and heavy smoke thru-out. Numerous excited occupants were out front still reporting 2 children still inside with L1 getting the same report in the rear. An 1 3/4 line was quickly stretched from E5 knocking down the fire in the hallway and crews began the search. While crews were searching the large building a confirmation was reached outside that the mother & 2 children made their way out through a 2nd floor rear window. Primary & Secondary searches were completed and the fire was placed under control within 10 minutes of dispatch, crews returned within the hour. FM10 was called to the scene to investigate. Add this article to:

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