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Written by FF A> Kutz
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Monday, 28 January 2008 |
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In addition to two other calls that kept firefighters busy tonight before midnight, including one which sent Engine 3 and Ladder 1 to assist companies in West Reading, two other incidents in the early morning hours completed an active shift.
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Written by FF J. Batz
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Monday, 28 January 2008 |
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First due Engine 1 arrived and found a garage well involved in the rear 218 Moss. Engine companies were directed to take positions at the alley off of Walnut street. A 2 1/2 line was stretched from Engine 13 up the alley for a direct attack.
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 11 January 2008 |
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Engine 3, Ladder 1 and Car 9 responded to a special assignment on box 1612 to the Madison Building, 412 Washington Street around 19:00 this evening. Fire panel showed an alarm condition on the 6th floor in the annex, a 5 story addition of the building that houses federal courts and other offices. Firefighters attempted to use the elevator in the annex to get to the floor but found the unit not operating. They then attempted to access the addition from the main building by going up to the 5th floor and crossing over after walking up the additional story. After several minutes looking for the access they discovered the entrance to the upper floor by accessing it through a men's bathroom. They discovered a smoke condition in the room that houses the elevator motor for the annex. The motor had burned up and the fire was out. Smoke was cleared and units returned after about 30 minutes. Rescue 1 and Engine 1 were called to assist.
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Written by FF J. Batz
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Thursday, 10 January 2008 |
 Engine 11 stretched into the building along with Engine 9. Crews found flames shooting high into the air as the ceiling of the building was approximately 50' high. The source of the fire was a large dump truck parked about 75' into the building.
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Written by FF M. Planer
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Monday, 07 January 2008 |
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Box 242 was dispatched just before 06:30 this morning for a fire in the 300 block of Orange Street. Engine 13 arrived and discovered fire blowing out the two 2nd floor windows in the front of the structure at 332 Orange, an end of row. An attack line was advanced into the building and the fire was hit directly.
While fighting the fire, one firefighter fell partially through a floor, he was not injured. There were no immediate details on damage and the fire marshal's office is investigating the cause. Units were on the scene for just over an hour.
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Written by FF K. Miller
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Saturday, 05 January 2008 |
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Engine 3, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and Medic 601 were dispatched to 128 Elm Street for a possible Carbon Monoxide call early today. While en route, companies were advised that UGI was on scene and confirmed high CO and no response from occupant. After forcing the front window, a firefighters crawled inside and began a search for occupants after opening the front door to let the other crew members inside.
An elderly male was inside the dwelling and was oblivious to the incident. He was escorted from the building and taken to the hospital for evaluation. The building checked for air quality and was then ventilated. Companies were on the scene for about 45 minutes.
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 03 January 2008 |
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Firefighters responded to box 521 for a reported smoke condition at 1124 Mulberry Street this afternoon. Arriving companies reported smoke coming from the basement and advanced a line into the home. Crews encountered a working basement fire which was quickly extinguished.
Investigators reported a fire in a converted heating unit spread to the contents of the basement. Heavy smoke filled the row home and damage was contained to the main fire building. There was no report on occupants effected.
problems with heating systems during the winter months is one of the greatest concerns for firefighters who respond to numerous heating related calls when the temperature drops to extremes and cause the heaters to work overtime. Along with heater related fire incidents, carbon monoxide calls are also a cause for concern. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can come from a variety of sources and can build up quickly in a home closed up tight for the season, Read More about protecting your family from this silent killer.
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