December 27, 2012
At 1935 hours Engines 10 and 4, Truck 4 with Battalion 4 were dispatched to a smoke investigation in the area of 7200 Connecticut. Dispatch sent a Still response because of multiple calls reporting smoke. Engine 10 tracked down a warehouse with heavy smoke 7245 Connecticut at the end of the block, a dead-end. Battalion 4 took command, initial companies lead out dual 2.5" lines and began ventilation and a primary.
Engine 10 found 2 dead hydrants closest to the building. Crews were forced out due to a lack of water. Command requested a Box Alarm at this point. Bringing in mutual aid station coverage. Water supply was established, a second interior attack was briefly attempted. Crews went defensive at this point, and a 2-11 was requested. The 2-11 brought mutual aid to the scene. Several inline operations were set up to supply the tower ladders. Heavy fire vented through the roof. Several 2.5" lines were set up as well as deck guns flowed. After several hours of a defensive stand, the fire was darkened. River County crews remained on the scene for several hours. The rest of the photos can be seen at: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/350422
River County would like to thank the following departments for station coverage and assisting with the fire:
Jakeland Rescue 1
New Brickington Engine 4
South Palm Beach Engine
Saint Lego Engine
Westbrick Truck 7 & Utility 2
Brick Township Squad & Air Unit
Rochelle, Portage, Lego Valley, Jakeland, Brickmont, Lego Township, and South Brick Beach engines on the change of quarters
Midlego, Brickville and New Brickton trucks changed quarters as well.
Thank you all!
Engine 10 found 2 dead hydrants closest to the building. Crews were forced out due to a lack of water. Command requested a Box Alarm at this point. Bringing in mutual aid station coverage. Water supply was established, a second interior attack was briefly attempted. Crews went defensive at this point, and a 2-11 was requested. The 2-11 brought mutual aid to the scene. Several inline operations were set up to supply the tower ladders. Heavy fire vented through the roof. Several 2.5" lines were set up as well as deck guns flowed. After several hours of a defensive stand, the fire was darkened. River County crews remained on the scene for several hours. The rest of the photos can be seen at: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/350422
River County would like to thank the following departments for station coverage and assisting with the fire:
Jakeland Rescue 1
New Brickington Engine 4
South Palm Beach Engine
Saint Lego Engine
Westbrick Truck 7 & Utility 2
Brick Township Squad & Air Unit
Rochelle, Portage, Lego Valley, Jakeland, Brickmont, Lego Township, and South Brick Beach engines on the change of quarters
Midlego, Brickville and New Brickton trucks changed quarters as well.
Thank you all!
June 26, 2012
June 26th was an especially busy day for the ARFF of Riverwoods. At approximately 1500 hrs, a Diamond DA42 NG single person aircraft reported inbound with a gear indicator light. The pilot declared an emergency and stated that his left main gear was not locked based on the light. On flyby of the Tower, the ATCs note the gear in the down position. Pilot re-aligned for landing and upon landing the gear collapsed. With the FD in their predetermined staging areas, they raced toward the plane after seeing the gear collapse. The collapse ruptured the left wing fuel tank and a fire ensued. Rescue 43 was first on scene deploying agent from its roof turret, Rescue 33 was on scene next and deployed its roof and bumper turrets. Squad 7A and Rescue 44 arrived and went into rescue mode. The pilot was attempting to self-evacuate when the fire crews arrived. Pilot was rescued and brought to the waiting medic unit. He was treated and released from a local hospital, suffering some first degree burns and a broken arm and ankle.
All totalled, by shift change at 0800 on the 27th, the 1st shift crews had run a total of 20 calls--3 uneventful aircraft Alerts, several AFAs in the terminal, a vehicle fire on the tarmac, a trash can on fire in front of the terminal (cigarette), and many EMS runs both in the terminal and on aircraft.
All totalled, by shift change at 0800 on the 27th, the 1st shift crews had run a total of 20 calls--3 uneventful aircraft Alerts, several AFAs in the terminal, a vehicle fire on the tarmac, a trash can on fire in front of the terminal (cigarette), and many EMS runs both in the terminal and on aircraft.
June 26, 2012
At approximately 1000 hrs, Rescue 24 Rescue 33 Rescue 34 Rescue 43 Rescue 44 Engine 11 Engine 31 Tower 27 Squad 7 Comm 25 Battalion 6 responded to an Alert 2 on Taxiway A&B for 2 Learjets that clipped wingtips, while one was taxiing to takeoff and the other was headed to the terminal from a different runway. Two separate air traffic controllers gave each plane clearances. Those ATC have been placed on leave pending an investigation. There was one minor injury that was taken off the larger Learjet for evaluation at a local hospital. Minor damage to the wingtips of both aircraft, no fuel leaks or fires. The aircraft were escorted by the Rescues back to the terminal for deplaning of the passengers.
May 17, 2012
At approximately 1400 hrs, Engine 11 was dispatched to a vehicle fire in Terminal 2 Arrivals. The call was upgraded once it was determined there was a person trapped. Tower 47, Battalion 6 and two ambulances were added to the call. Upon Engine 11’s arrival, they found a fully-involved car fire with one person rescued by bystanders. The patient was determined to have 2nd degree burns on 50% of his body and one of his rescuers was burned on both arms with some hair singed. Patient care was initiated by Battalion 6 as Engine 11 lead out a preconnect. Tower 47 arrived and continued patient care. Both the victim and his rescuer were transported ALS to the local burn center in Johnstown. The fire was extinguished rather quickly. Companies were picked up and returned to service in approximately 45 minutes. A two different bystanders submitted cell phone pictures of the rescue in progress.
May 12, 2012
At approximately 1600 hours, East Heights Engines 421, 431, and 441 along with Battalion 4, Riverwoods Int'l Squad 7 and Oakwood Snorkel 84 responded to a structure fire in East Heights in the 6700 block of North Gibbens. Upon the arrival of Engine 421, they found a 2-story vacant home 20 by 40, with heavy smoke from Sectors 1 and 2 on the second floor. Engine 421 secured their own water supply and lead out a preconnect. Engine 431 stretched a second line to the second floor. Squad 7 arrived and conducted the searches and assisted with overhaul. Snorkel 84 arrived and was sent to the roof. Engine 441 had the RIT assignment and set up ladders to the second floor should the companies need a rapid escape through a window. The fire was knocked in 10 minutes and companies were clearing the scene after approximately 90 minutes on scene. There were no injuries.
April 4, 2012
At 1417 hours, Engines 5, 10, 1 and Truck 7 along with Battalion 2 were dispatched to a structure fire in the 2000 block of North Elm Street. Upon arrival of Engine 5, they reported heavy fire from a one-story vacant single family dwelling. Engine 5's pump operator quickly charged the deck gun while the firefighter hopped up and operated it to get a quick knock on the fire. While the firefighter operated the deck gun, the engineer quickly stretched the preconnect and Lt. Connelly performed his 360. Battalion 2 arrived with Truck 7 and sent the Truck to the roof, Engine 1 pulled a second preconnect off 5s, while 10s searched. All searches were negative. All companies worked, with an extra engine paged out for RIT. Companies remained on the scene for approximately 75 minutes. There were no injuries at the scene.