2007

Structure Fire: W. Lee St.

February 3, 2007 “C” Watch- Sta. 17, E-319, E-11 were dispatched to a reported structure fire on W. Lee St.  Upon arrival of Batt-2 confirmed working fire in a single-family structure 50% involved. First due E-1711 arrived on scene securing their own water supply and deployed a 2 ½” pre-connect to the front of the structure.  E-319 (3rd due, 2nd in) the crew deployed a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the rear of the structure while the 2 ½” knock down the majority of the fire on the “A” side.  Once the fire was knocked down the crew of E-319 entered the structure to perform a primary search.  While conducting the search (with negative results) it was noticed that a possible accelerant had been used to progress the fire spread.

Residential Structure Fire: 4619 Citadel Dr.

May 19, 2007 "C" Watch- Sta. 7, E-6, E-319 were dispatched to 4619 Citadel Dr. for a reported residential structure fire. A Chief from station 7 arrived on scene with a working fire, and advised the first in engine to bring their own supply line. E-319 was 2nd in (third due) and assigned to conduct a primary search (negative results) and have the irons FF stretch a backup line. Once the visible fire from the roof was knocked down, command ordered a ventilation hole to be cut, Batt-2, the irons FF from E-319 and two members of third in E-611 went to the roof to perform ventilation. After the fire was out and the supply line re-racked, command held sta. 7 units only.

Commercial Structure Fire: 3614 N "M" St.

May 13, 2007 “B” Watch 2 alarms- Sta. 3, E-17, L-1 was dispatched to 3614 N “M” Street for a reported commercial structure fire. Batt-2 arrived on scene with a large one story commercial structure (paint store) with heavy smoke and fire showing.  E-319 arrived next and were ordered to stretch a 2 ½” pre-connect to the front door.  The crew forced the front door and encountered a fully involved room and heavy smoke conditions through out the structure.  Once the crew knocked down the fire, the crew made a push towards the “B” side of the business, where they encountered and extinguished more fire.  E-1711 arrived 2nd due and laid a 5” supply line to E-319 and sending their crew to the front door to assist E-319.  Heavy smoke was still showing from the eaves, so command ordered E-319 to back-out and go to the roof to perform some vertical ventilation.  Once the roof was opened, L-1’s aerial master stream was put into service to knock the fire down.  Once all visible fire was knocked down, E-319 quickly changed air bottles and re-entered the building to finish extinguishment.  Once the fire was out, command requested the counties Haz-Mat team to the scene to check for possible hazards and contain any spills.  After approx. 5 hours all units returned to quarters.

 Residential Structure Fire: 2923 Mission Rd.

May 13, 2007 "C" Watch- Sta. 17, E-319, E-11 were dispatched  for a reported residential structure fire. Batt-2 arrived on scene with heavy smoke and flames visible on the Delta side of a single-family ordinary construction residence. E-1712 arrived on scene and deployed a 1 3/4 pre-connect to the front door. E-319 arrived shortly after and was assigned primary search (negative results) and force the B side door. Command assigned E-313 crew to standby as a RIT team. Command held E-1712 and E-319.
 

Residential Structure Fire with Possible Entrapment: 3101 W. Fisher St.

May 8, 2007 “C” Watch- Sta.17, E-3, E-11 dispatched to a residential structure fire w/ possible entrapment.  Batt-2 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a 1200 sq ft single-family dwelling.  With the front and side door opened and no one in the front yard it was assumed that the caller (the grandfather) went back in to attempt a rescue.  Batt-2 passed command to the Officer of E-319.  E-1712 arrived on scene and stretched a 1 ¾” to the front door.  E-319 arrived with the company officer assuming command, Batt-2 and the nozzle man from E-1712 entered the structure for extinguishment and conduct a primary search.  The crew from E-319 forced the rear door and assisted with the primary search (negative results).  Command held E-1712 & E-319 for a short while. 

Residential Structure Fire: 914 Freemont Ave.

May 4, 2007 “C” Watch- Sta.3, E-17, E-1 dispatched to a residential structure fire.  Batt-2 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 1500 sq. ft. ordinary construction single- family dwelling.  E-319 arrived and stretched a 1 ¾” to the front door with the backup FF and Company officer forcing entry.  Once entry was made the nozzle man and officer found a working fire in the kitchen, while the backup FF performed a primary search (with  negative results).  After a quick knockdown and overhaul command held E-319.

Commercial Structure Fire 1805 N. Pace Blvd.

May 4, 2007 “C” Watch- Sta.17, E-319, E-11 dispatched to a possible commercial structure fire.  A sta. 17 officer arrived on scene with a working school bus fire (converted into a RV) with an exposure on the “D” side.  E-1712 arrived on scene and stretched the 1 ¾” front bumper line to the fire.  E-319 arrived and had the assignment of checking the exposure for signs of extension and occupancy (both proved negative).  E-1712 made a quick knockdown of the fully involved bus. 

Commercial Structure Fire: 155 Diego Circle

May 2, 2007 “C” Watch 3 Alarms - Sta. 3, E-17, L-1 dispatched for a commercial structure fire.  Batt-2 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor window and roofline of a 2 story town home, with smoke showing from the Bravo and Delta Exposures, he called for a 2nd alarm followed shortly thereafter by a 3rd alarm.  This town home was number 4 out of 5.  E-319 arrived on scene and quickly deployed a 2 ½” to the alpha side.  While a knockdown was being achieved the Company officer and backup FF forced entry into the “D” exposure to check for possible victims and extension of the fire (both proved negative).  After completing the search  forced entry to the “B” exposure to check for possible victims and fire extension (both proved negative).  E-17 arrived and brought a 5” supply line to E-319.  L-1 arrived and went to work forcing the rear doors of all the apartment.
(Video coming soon)

Residential Structure Fire: 211 Emerald Ave.

May 1, 2007 “C” Watch - Sta. 17, E-319, E-11 dispatched to a residential structure fire.  A Sta17 officer arrived on scene to find a single-family 1600 sq ft. cinder block structure well involved.  E-1712 arrived on scene and stretched a 2 ½” to the Delta side of the structure.  E-319 arrived 2nd due and stretched a 2 ½” from there truck to the front of the structure.  With both lines operating a quick knockdown was achieved.  

Commercial Structure Fire: Orange Beach, AL

While not an E-319 response, this incident that occurred while on overtime on E-19.
E-19 was dispatched to Orange Beach, AL for a reported commercial structure fire. Upon arrival of E-19, OBFR had 1 truck, 1 engine and 1 ladder already on scene, the crew from E-19 was assigned the task of stretching a 2 1/2 pre-connect to the "C" side of the structure. The crew accomplished this by cribbing the 5" supply line with 2x4 & 4x 4 so the ladder could make access to the "C" side parking lot. Once the engine was in place the crew stretched a 2 1/2 and assisted in the extinguishment of the remaining fire. E-19 was on-scene for approx 2.5 hours.

Residential Structure Fire: 133 W. Hope Drive

June 27, 2007 "C" Watch- Sta. 6, E-319, E-7 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire. A Chief from Sta. 6 arrived on scene with a working fire in a detached laundry room with 2 vehicles also involved. E-6 arrived on scene and quickly stretched a 1 3/4" pre-connect to the fire area to start extinguishment. E-319 arrived on scene and conducted a primary search of the residence (with negative results). E-7 arrived on scene and provided manpower.

Haz-Mat Call: Ellison Industrial Field

June 26, 2007 "B" Watch- 2 alarms Sta. 7,E-6, E-319 were dispatched to 8780 Ely Road for a reported commercial structure fire at a chemical research business. Truck 7 arrived first with smoke showing from the rear of the building (later determined to be a chemical storage shed approximately 15' from the main building). E-319 and Batt-2 arrived and on scene and were ordered to evacuate and search the main building. After a quick knock down, all crews were ordered to a safe area until the Haz-mat crews from ECFR and Navy Fire could isolate/contain the chemicals involved/exposed. Numerous fire units operated on scene for approximately 5 hours.

Residential Structure Fire: 6839 Tiki Lane Apt. 4

June 23, 2007 "B" Watch - Sta.6, E-319, E-7 were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire. Batt-2 arrived on scene with a single story "quad plex" with smoke showing from a rear unit and established "Tiki Command". E-319 arrived (2nd due, 1st in) and stretched a 1 3/4" pre-connect to the front door. Upon making entry into the apartment, the crew found a small kitchen fire and decided that a water can would suffice for extinguishment. E-6 arrived on scene and performed a primary search with negative results, Truck 7 arrived on scene and checked the adjoining apartments for possible extension. Command held all units for approximately 30 minutes.

Residential Structure Fire: 2600 Michigan Ave "Lot 34"

June 9, 2007  C Watch - With severe thunderstorms threatening the county during the mid-afternoon, the ECC (Emergency Communications Center) started receiving numerous calls for Activated Fire Alarms and reported structure fires (5 structure fires and 3 AFA in 30 minutes, 2 were working fires).  E-319 and E-11 were dispatched to 2600 Michigan Ave Lot 34 for a reported structure fire (Sta. 1 was already on a AFA and another reported fire).  Batt-2 arrived on scene with a newer style doublewide mobile home with heavy smoke showing.  E-319 arrived on scene shortly there after and ordered to stretch a 1 pre-connect to the front door.  After making entry, the crew attempted a quick knock down.  Once all visible fire was knocked down, the crew determined that the fire had extended to the attic space.  E-313 arrived on scene and supplied E-319 with their tank water.  The crew started pulling ceiling and conditions inside quickly went to near zero visibility, at this time it was noticed that the fire was rolling through the living room out the front door.  The nozzle-man quickly knocked the fire down and the search continued for any hidden fire pockets.  E-1114 arrived on-scene and ordered to perform a primary search with negative results.  After all fire was extinguished the crew started the time consuming task of opening up and performing overhaul.  Command held E-319, E-313, and E-113 approx. 2 hours.

Structure Fire: 50 W. Industrial Blvd.

June 6, 2007 C watch - Sta.3, E-6, E-7 was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 50 W Industrial Blvd. Batt-2 on scene with an unknown type fire behind the business and established  Industrial Command.  E-319 arrived on scene, after cutting the chain to make access to the rear of the business, it was discovered that the rear of a tractor-trailer (that was used as a portable storage container) was fully involved.  The crew quickly deployed the front bumper line for a quick knock down, E-614 arrived on scene and assigned to stand-by.  Command canceled E-7 and after a short while returned E-614.(Video coming soon)

June 6, 2007 "C" Watch - Our fire activity has slowed down the last couple of weeks, the other shifts have had a few good calls (as soon as I get some information from the other crews it will be posted).

Commercial Structure Fire: 1551 Fairchild Dr.

June 3, 2007 B Watch - Sta. 7, E-319, E-6 was dispatched to 1551 Fairchild Dr for a reported commercial structure fire. E-7 arrived on scene with a working fire involving a Pole Barn and several pieces of heavy equipment, with a large fuel tank of diesel as an exposure.  E-7 stretched a pre-connect and began extinguishing the fire.  E-319 arrived 2nd due and assisted E-7 with the 2 pre-connect and several 1 hand lines.  E-6 arrived and sent their manpower to the scene to assist.  2 buildings and the heavy equipment were a total loss.

Structure Fire: 165 Hilburn Court

July 31, 2007 “A” Watch- Sta. 7, E-6, & E-319 were dispatched to a reported structure fire. E-6 arrived on scene with an attached working garage fire and established “Ferry Pass Command”.  E-319 arrived simultaneously and stretched a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the front door.  With heavy smoke conditions inside the residence, the crews made the push towards the fire in the garage to start extinguishment.  E-7 arrived on scene and sent their crew to assist with ground operations. After knocking down the fire in the garage the crew began checking for vertical extension.  Once it was confirmed that there was no extension the crew proceeded to the 2nd floor to start a primary search.

Structure Fire

July 27, 2007 “C” Watch- After assisting “B” watch with cleaning the engine and getting it back in to service, Sta. 17, E-11, & E-16 were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of “W” Street and Jackson Street.  With units reporting heavy smoke showing from miles, away a chief from Sta. 17 requested that E-319 and E-34 (NAS Pensacola) be added to the run.  Batt.2 arrived on scene with a single-family structure with heavy smoke and fire showing.  E-17 arrived and stretched a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the “B” side of the residence.  E-16 arrived and started to secure a water supply for E-17.  E-319 arrived and staged on the north side of the building, secured their own water supply and stretched a 1 ¾” from E-319 and another 1 ¾” from E-17 to the “B” side and “C” side of the residence.  Due to the fact that there were numerous guns and large amounts of ammunition in the residence, command ordered a defensive attack.  E-11 and Truck 34 arrived on scene and sent their manpower to the scene to assist.  Command held all units for approx 1.5 hours

Commercial Structure Fire: 860 Industrial Court

July 27, 2007 “B” Watch- 2 alarm fire Sta. 3, E-6, & E-7 were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire. E-319 arrived on scene within 4 minutes and advised dispatch that they had a pre-fabed metal bldg with heavy smoke showing from the eaves and established “Industrial Command”.  With several doorson "B" and "D" sidethe crew used the Thermal Imager to find the hottest door, after the door was forced the crew encountered a mini-storage type bldg with heavy fire in the middle unit. E-6 & E-7 arrived on scene and and sent their manpower to force the remaining 5 doors.  Heavy smoke and some fire were encountered in 4 of the units.  After all fire had been extinguished, it was noted that the bldg was used as a distribution point for a local potato chip company.  Units were on scene for approx. 2.5 hours.

Structure Fire: 1805 N. Q Street

July 21, 2007 “C” Watch- Sta. 17, E-319, & E-11 were dispatched to a reported structure fire. E-17 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the “A”/”B” corner.  The crew from E-17 stretched a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the house and made a quick knock down. Batt. 2 arrived on scene and established “Q” St Command.  E-319 arrived and was assigned to conduct the primary search (negative results).  After approx 10 minutes command placed the fire under control and salvage and overhaul started.  Command held all units for approx. 1 hour.

Vehicle Fire

July 18, 2007 “B” Watch- E-319 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the area of I-110 and Airport Blvd. A chief from Sta 3 arrived on scene and established “Airport Command”. E-319 arrived on scene with a logging tractor fully involved. The crew stretched a 1 ¾” pre-connect and made a quick knockdown. After the fire was extinguished, the State Fire Marshall was requested to respond to investigate.  Units remained on scene for approximately 3 hours.

Residential Structure Fire: 7 Archer Ave.

July 16, 2007 “C” Watch- Sta. 17, E-319 & E-11 was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 7 Archer Ave.  Batt-2 and E-17 arrived on scene with a single story residential structure with smoke showing from a window on the “A” side.  The F/F from E-17 along with Batt-2 stretched a 1 3/4” pre-connect to the “D” side door.  E-319 arrived on scene and performed a primary search (negative results) and began opening windows for smoke removal.  After a few minutes, command slowed E-11 and had them respond to Sta. 17 to stand-by for coverage.

MVA with Entrapment

July 14, 2007 “B” Watch- Sta. 6, E-1, & E-319 were dispatched to a reported MVA w/ entrapment @ I-10 and Pine Forest Rd.  Batt2 arrived on scene confirming a rollover with 2 trapped and established “I-10 Command”.  E-6 and E-1 arrive on scene and begin stabilization and patient care.  E-319 arrived on scene and was given the assignment of extricating the two-trapped occupants.  E-319 went to work removing both front doors, both victims were removed in from the vehicle in 12 minutes.  Command held all companies for just over 1 hour.

Residential Structure Fire: 6675 Westmont Lane

July 14, 2007 “B” Watch- Sta. 6, E-319 & Trk-7 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 6675 Westmont Lane.  E-6 arrived on scene with smoke showing (smoke was visible as E-319 pulled out of the firehouse) from a single story residential home that had multiple additions.  E-6 stretched a 2 ½” pre-connect to the front of the structure and began knocking down the fire.  E-319 arrived 2nd due and was given the assignment of stretching a 1 3/4” pre-connect inside the house to finish extinguishment.  As the crew was completing this task, the “Acting Lt” C. McGuffey went to “C” & “D” side to check conditions, once there it was noticed that all the windows on both sides were covered with plywood, which was subsequently removed.  After entry was made with the pre-connect the fire was extinguished in quickly.  

Commercial Structure Fire: 2181 North H St.

July 14, 2007 “A” Watch- Sta. 17, E-319 & L-1 were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 2181 North “H” Street.  Batt-2 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 2-story townhouse and established “H Street command”.  E-17 arrived on scene and stretched a 1 3/4” pre-connect to the front door.  E-319 arrived on scene and stretched an additional 1 3/4” pre-connect.  While E-17 extinguished the fire on the 1st floor, the crew from E-319 went to the second floor to perform a primary search (negative results).  The crew encountered fire on the second floor, which was quickly extinguished.  After the fire was placed under control it was noticed that 3 separate fires were set and the State Fire Marshall was requested.

Commercial Structure Fire: Kirsten Drive

July 11, 2007 “B” Watch- Sta. 7, E-319, E-6 & Pensacola Fire Department E-6 was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire on Kirsten Drive.  (PFD) E-6 arrived on scene with a 2-story townhouse with smoke showing.  (PFD) E-6 stretched a 1 3/4” pre-connect to the rear of the structure where fire was showing from the attached deck, rear glass doors, and the kitchen window.  E-319 arrived next and supplied (PFD) E-6 with water and sent their manpower inside to perform a primary search (negative results) and search for extension.  Once all visible the fire knocked down (PFD) E-6 was released and there pre-connects hooked into E-319.  Trk-7 & (County) E-6 arrived on scene and assisted in overhaul.  The fire was placed under control in less than 20 minutes.
 

MVA with entrapment

July 4, 2007 “A” watch- Sta. 6 and E-319 were dispatched to a reported MVA with entrapment.  E-6 arrived on scene with a two car “head on collision” and confirmed entrapment and established command.  The officer on E-6 requested Squad 7 be added to the assignment due to the number of patients and a lengthy extrication.  With ECEMS on scene, 4 Trauma Alert patients were called with one being severely trapped.  E-319 arrived on scene and was given the assignment of beginning extrication on the trapped occupant.  Squad 7 arrived and sent their manpower up to assist.  After almost an hour the trapped patients was removed from the vehicle and placed in a waiting ECEMS unit for transport.  A total of 5 patients were transported from the scene with 4 being Trauma Alerts.  Unfortunately one of the patients succumbed to his injuries and one is still listed in critical condition. (pictures coming soon) 

Vehicle Fire: Tractor Trailer

July 4, 2007 “C” Watch-  E-319 and E-6 were dispatched to the Quality Inn Motel at 6550 Pensacola Blvd for a reported tractor-trailer on fire.  E-319 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the front of a refrigerated trailer.  After a quick investigation it was determined that the generator on the front of the trailer was on fire and not the trailer itself.  Batt-2 arrived on scene and established “Quality Inn Command”.  The crew deployed the front bumper line and knocked down/extinguished the fire.  E-6 arrived on scene and sent their manpower up to assist E-319.  The crew then made access to the trailer to ensure the fire had not extended to the trailer. 

July 3, 2007 "C" Watch 3 working fires in 4 hours.

Residential Structure Fire: 3521 Muldoon Rd

July 3, 2007 "C" Watch- Sta. 1, E-11, E-34 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 3521 Muldoon Rd. L-119 and Batt-2 arrived on scene with a two story house with heavy smoke showing, upon confirming a working fire Batt-2 established "Muldoon Command" and requested E-319 and another engine company. L-119 stretched a 2 1/2" and a 1 3/4" pre-connect to the front of the structure to begin extinguishment. E-1119 arrived on scene and laid a supply to L-119 and performed "VES" on the second floor of the structure. E-34 arrived on scene and conducted a primary search (with negative results). E-319 arrived 4th due and stretched a second 1 3/4" pre-connect to the front door to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. After operating for almost an hour command released E-319.

Structure Fire: 594 Bob White Dr.

July 3, 2007 "C" Watch- Sta. 6, E-7, E-319 were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 594 Bob White Dr. E-6 arrived on scene with a single story residence with smoke showing from the attic. E-7 arrived on scene and supplied E-6 with their water and manpower. After a quick search, it was determined to be a small fire in the attic that E-6 and E-7 could handle. E-319 arrived on scene (after an 11 mile response) was held for a short time and then released.

Brush Fire: 2921 Parazine St.

July 3, 2007 "C" Watch- Sta. 7, E-6, E-319, E-2 were dispatched to a possible brush fire across from 2921 Parazine St. While responding dispatch notified units en route that this might be a structure on fire. E-319 arrived on scene with a fully involved detached garage and established "Parazine Command". The crew quickly stretched a 2 1/2" pre-connect to the "A" side of the building. E-6 arrived on scene and supplied their water and manpower to E-319. With two crews working the fire was knocked down, and the extensive task of overhaul began. E-7 and E-2 arrived on scene and assisted with water shuttling and overhaul. Command held E-319, E-7, E-6 for approximately 1.5 hours.

Residential Structure Fire: 838 Lydia Ave.

July 2, 2007 "B" Watch-  With severe rain and thunderstorms covering much of the county, Sta. 6, E-319, & E-7 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 838 Lydia Ave.  E-319 arrived on scene (2nd due, 1st in) with a singlewide mobile home with fire venting from 2 windows on the “A” side.  F/F J. Jasionowski stretched a 1 3/4” pre-connect to the front door, while “Acting Lt” C. McGuffey conducted his 360 degree scene size-up.  E-6 arrived on scene and supplied E-319 with their water.  Upon entering the structure F/F Jasionowski and a Captain from E-6 encountered near zero visibility and heavy fire conditions.  “Acting Lt” McGuffey performed exterior ventilation while the interior crew knocked down the fire.  The rest of E-6’s crew performed a primary search (negative results).  E-7 arrived on scene and stood-by as a RIT team.  With aggressive interior operations the fire was knocked down in less than 10 minutes.  

2006

Residential Structure Fire: Border St.

January 1, 2006 “C” Watch- Sta. 17, E-11, E-16 were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Border St.  Batt-2 arrived on scene with a totally involved single-family structure and requested E-319 be added to the call.  E-1711 arrived on scene securing their own water supply and deploying a 1 ¾” to the “A” side of the structure.  E-16 arrived next and secured there own water supply and deploying a 2 ½” pre-connect to the “B” side of the structure.  E-319 and E-1115 arrived at the same time to assist in knocking the fire down.  Once on scene, Batt-2 had the driver of E-319 man the deck-gun on E-1711.  Once the master stream was placed in service the remaining fire was knocked down in about 60 sec.  After knockdown was achieved the crews started the extensive task of overhauling the house.

Vehicle Fire

February 26, 2006 “C” Watch- E-319 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the area of Belair Rd & Harve Way.  E-319 arrived on scene with a working vehicle fire in the backyard of a residence.  After a short delay in finding a possible access to the backyard, E-319 deployed the 1 ¾” bumper line to the rear of the structure for extinguishment of the fire.  Once the fire was knocked down the crew checked another vehicle and the residence (both in close proximity to the burning vehicle) for extension with both sustaining radiant heat damage.

Commercial Structure Fire

February 2006 “C” Watch- Sta.6, E-319, E-7 were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire in the area E. Burgess Rd & N. Palafox St.  Upon the arrival of E-319 (2nd due, 1st in) reported smoke showing from a quadplex of cinder block single story homes.  E-319 quickly deployed and advanced a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the front door.  The nozzle man made a quick attempt at finding/extinguishing the fire.  Upon making it about halfway into the structure high heat and zero visibility were encountered by the nozzle man and company officer, the backup FF forced the rear door allowing the heat and smoke to dissipate.  At this point it was noticed by the nozzle man that fire was rolling out of the back bedroom through the kitchen towards the front door.  Once the smoke lifted enough the interior crew moved and extinguished the rear bedroom that was fully involved.  After all visible fire was knocked down the crew performed a primary search (with negative results). E-6 arrived on scene and supplied their water to E-319 while E-7 performed overhaul on the “C” side of the structure.

Motor Vehicle Accident: Michigan Ave.

July 14, 2006 "C" Watch- L-119 was dispatched to a MVA with possible injuries.  Once on scene L-119 quickly realized that more resources were needed.  Upon a quick size-up by L-119 of one vehicle upside down with one patient ejected and trapped under the car.  The incident was upgraded to a MVA w/entrapment bringing E-319 & E-1119 to the scene.  Once on scene E-319 & L-119 quickly developed a plan of action and went to work with the extrication tools.  After 10 min. the most severe patient (ejected and pinned under the vehicle) was removed and pronounced deceased on scene by ECEMS paramedics.  E-1119 arrived on scene about the same time and began extrication on the second patient and was quickly assisted by the crews of L-119 & E-319.  After approx. 30 min and an extensive extrication the second patient was removed from the wreck and transported to a nearby ER. 

Illegal Burn

September 6, 2006 “C” Watch- E-319 responded to a possible illegal burn on Mockingbird Ln.  E-319 arrived with heavy black smoke showing from the backyard of a residence/business.  Upon making contact with a non English-speaking male it was discovered that he was burning tires, bathtubs, wire, unknown amount of gasoline.  The crew tried to make a fire attack but with several large dogs “secured” it was determined that animal control would be needed to complete full extinguishments. Once animal control arrived on scene and truly secured the dogs the crew completed extinguishments.

2005

Vehicle Fire

January 11, 2005 “C” Watch- E-319 responded to a vehicle fire.  Upon our arrival we were informed by a Good Samaritan that they believed the fire was out.  Upon walking to the vehicle we noticed that “Old Faithful” had been “deployed” and quickly saved the day.  With a great photo opportunity the crew posed for a quick “ACTION SHOT” while doing a little overhaul.

Structure Fire

May 11, 2005 “C” Watch- Sta.1, E-319, Sta.11 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire.  Upon arrival of a Sta.1 officer a working fire was confirmed of a singlewide mobile home.  E-319 (2nd due, 1st in) quickly deployed a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the “D” side for a quick knockdown of the fire burning underneath the trailer.  After the quick knockdown the crew moved the line to front door on “B” side to complete extinguishment and overhaul.

Residential Structure Fire: Horseshoe Court

October 24, 2005 “C” Watch- Sta.3, E-1, E-6 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Horseshoe Court.  Batt-2 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a single-family residential structure.  Unknown to Batt-2 the house had many rounds of live ammunition stored inside.  Upon the arrival of E-319 everyone on the fire ground quickly realized that there live rounds exploding inside the structure.  Once all the rounds were finished exploding the crews on scene began removing the many sheets of plywood from the windows (it was hurricane season).  With all the wood removed the crews entered the house and extinguished the fire.  Due to another fire in Dist 4 E-18 from Molino was sent in place of E-6.

Residential Structure Fire with possible Entrapment: Chymes Way

November 4, 2005 “C” Watch- Sta.3, E-17, L-119 were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Chymes Way with multiple callers reporting possible entrapment.  E-319 arrived within 4 minutes to find heavy smoke and flames showing from the “A”/”D” corner.  E-319 quickly deployed a 1 ¾” pre-connect to the front door.  Upon forcing the front it was noted that the front living room was fully involved after a quick knockdown the nozzle man entered the house and proceeded to extinguish the remaining fire on the “D” side of the structure.  While this was taking the place the officer went to the rear door to check for victims/ force the door, while the back-up FF checked the two bedrooms on the “D” side of the house.  After a complete search of the house (several times) it was determined that no one was home. E-17 arrived on scene and supplied their tank water to E-319, while L-119 checked for any possible fire plus performed a secondary search (negative results).