Date: 02-16-12
Time: 02:31hrs.
Area: Beechmont
Location: 3260 Main St.
Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700)
Weather Conditions: Cold
Description Of Incident: Engine 12 o/s reporting a Working Fire for heavy fire showing from the 3rd floor, "B" side and through the roof of a 3-story wood-frame 75'x150' condominium OMD. Engine 12 reporting multiple victims trapped on balconies. Three victims jumped from the 2nd floor. Engine 12 requesting additional Ambulances from AMR. Rescue 5 o/s reporting an exposure problem on the "B" side. Companies rescuing victims via ground ladders. Battalion 1 transmitting a 2nd Alarm. Battalion 1 reporting fire on all floors. Battalion 1 requesting an additional Engine S/C. Exposure on the "B" side partially involved. Deputy 2 reporting building is fully-involved w/heavy fire through the roof. Numerous L/S/O's w/multiple master streams in operation. Companies using aggressive exterior attack. Ladder Companies opening up. Exposure fire quickly k/d. Roof of building collapsed. One victim rescued from the 1st floor by Engine 10. Two firefighters and four victims transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center by AMR. Numerous occupants displaced.
Units Operating: BFD, Fairfield FD(M/A), Stratford FD(M/A); BPD; AMR; Red Cross
Box Assignment:
Engine 12, Engine 16(Quint), Engine 1, Engine 10(R.I.T.)
Ladder 5, Ladder 10
Rescue 5
Battalion 1
Safety Officer 1
2nd Alarm Assignment:
Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 15(S/C)
Ladder 11
Deputy 2(DC)
Command Vehicle
FM 6(FM)
02:31hrs. - Engine 12 o/s reporting a Working Fire for heavy fire showing from the top floor, "B" side of a 3-story wood-frame condominium complex.
02:33hrs. - Engine 12 reporting jumpers from the 2nd floor. Engine 12 requesting additional Ambulances from AMR. Rescue 5 o/s reporting exposure problems on the "B" side.
02:38hrs. - Battalion 1 transmitting a 2nd Alarm.
02:43hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting heavy fire on all floors and through the roof of a 3-story wood-frame 75'x100' OMD. Battalion 1 requesting 1 additional Engine S/C.
02:50hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting exposure now involved.
02:52hrs. - Deputy 2(DC) o/s assuming Command.
03:06hrs. - Deputy 2(DC) reporting building is fully-involved. Exposure fire is now k/d.
03:19hrs. - Deputy 2(DC) reporting bulk of fire is darkening.
Great job made by the Brothers of the BFD! This fire was right around the corner from BFD Engine 12. Many grabs made by initial companies with a 2nd transmitted. Considering the fire load, this JOB was brought under control fairly quickly. About 35 residents displaced. M/A Station Coverage provided by Fairfield, CT FD and Stratford, CT FD. Great work Bridgeport's Bravest.
Time: 02:31hrs.
Area: Beechmont
Location: 3260 Main St.
Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700)
Weather Conditions: Cold
Description Of Incident: Engine 12 o/s reporting a Working Fire for heavy fire showing from the 3rd floor, "B" side and through the roof of a 3-story wood-frame 75'x150' condominium OMD. Engine 12 reporting multiple victims trapped on balconies. Three victims jumped from the 2nd floor. Engine 12 requesting additional Ambulances from AMR. Rescue 5 o/s reporting an exposure problem on the "B" side. Companies rescuing victims via ground ladders. Battalion 1 transmitting a 2nd Alarm. Battalion 1 reporting fire on all floors. Battalion 1 requesting an additional Engine S/C. Exposure on the "B" side partially involved. Deputy 2 reporting building is fully-involved w/heavy fire through the roof. Numerous L/S/O's w/multiple master streams in operation. Companies using aggressive exterior attack. Ladder Companies opening up. Exposure fire quickly k/d. Roof of building collapsed. One victim rescued from the 1st floor by Engine 10. Two firefighters and four victims transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center by AMR. Numerous occupants displaced.
Units Operating: BFD, Fairfield FD(M/A), Stratford FD(M/A); BPD; AMR; Red Cross
Box Assignment:
Engine 12, Engine 16(Quint), Engine 1, Engine 10(R.I.T.)
Ladder 5, Ladder 10
Rescue 5
Battalion 1
Safety Officer 1
2nd Alarm Assignment:
Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 15(S/C)
Ladder 11
Deputy 2(DC)
Command Vehicle
FM 6(FM)
02:31hrs. - Engine 12 o/s reporting a Working Fire for heavy fire showing from the top floor, "B" side of a 3-story wood-frame condominium complex.
02:33hrs. - Engine 12 reporting jumpers from the 2nd floor. Engine 12 requesting additional Ambulances from AMR. Rescue 5 o/s reporting exposure problems on the "B" side.
02:38hrs. - Battalion 1 transmitting a 2nd Alarm.
02:43hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting heavy fire on all floors and through the roof of a 3-story wood-frame 75'x100' OMD. Battalion 1 requesting 1 additional Engine S/C.
02:50hrs. - Battalion 1 reporting exposure now involved.
02:52hrs. - Deputy 2(DC) o/s assuming Command.
03:06hrs. - Deputy 2(DC) reporting building is fully-involved. Exposure fire is now k/d.
03:19hrs. - Deputy 2(DC) reporting bulk of fire is darkening.
Great job made by the Brothers of the BFD! This fire was right around the corner from BFD Engine 12. Many grabs made by initial companies with a 2nd transmitted. Considering the fire load, this JOB was brought under control fairly quickly. About 35 residents displaced. M/A Station Coverage provided by Fairfield, CT FD and Stratford, CT FD. Great work Bridgeport's Bravest.