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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Fire Showing on arrival in the Cloverleaf Apartments:

At 4:37 PM numerous 911 calls were reporting a fire in the Cloverleaf Apartments in the 5700 block of W. Wilkins Street. As first due Engine #82 exited quarters it was apparent they had a working fire and they transmitted as such. Upon arrival Engine #82 quickly stretched the 150' attack line into the apartment from the front as fire was showing from the front apartment windows. Ladder #82 performed a rapid primary search as Ladder #84 vented the rear of the apartment. All occupants escaped the apartment building with one occupant of the fire apartment transported to Methodist Hospital with smoke inhalation. Engine #84 staffed the back up line and Engine #81 assisted at the scene with water supply as Engine #18 (Indianapolis) took in the R.I.T. assignment. Battalion #8 (Acting Chief C. Rice) had Wilkins St. command.

March 10th, 2008

Fire Damages Mobile Home

At 8:12 AM units from Battalion #8 and the Town of Speedway were alerted for a fire in a vacant mobile home at 4251 Cossell Road. Engine #201 (Town of Speedway) arrived and assumed first engine duties, stretching the 150' attack line and transmitting a working fire. The 201's discovered a fire in the front room of the trailer off the kitchen and made quick work of it. Ladder #84 performed a quick search that proved negative as Ladder #82 took outside vent operations. Engine #84 secured the back up line and Engine #82 staged as the R.I.T. company. The fire was brought under control in about ten minutes. Battalion #8 (Acting Chief C. Rice) had Cossell Command.

March 7th, 2008

Fire Sends Residents Running into the Cold

At 4:58 AM calls began pouring into the 911 center reporting a fire in the apartment building in the Chesapeake Landing Apartments. As units were being dispatched a call was received from a man trapped in an upstairs apartment with another female and a four year old child. The assignment brought Engine #85 first due along with Engine #115 (Pike Township), Engine #33 (Indianapolis), and Engine #84 (R.I.T.), along with Ladder #84, and Ladder #30 (Indianapolis). Due to their close proximity Engine #85 and Engine #115 arrived a the same time with Engine #85 assuming command and transmitting "fire showing." Engine #115 quickly secured the back up line and Engine #33 established a water supply for Engine #85 who was stretching the 150' attack line. An aggressive fire attack knocked the fire down as Ladder #84 and Ladder #30 opened up the ceiling to allow the attack line to get to the fire in the attic. The two adults and small child were evacuated via the stairs and a ground ladder by members of the first arriving companies. The fire was brought under control in twenty minutes. The working fire transmission brought TSU #83, Medic #82, Medic #84, C860 (Safety), C802 (Deputy Chief), C803 (Deputy Chief), C809 (Fire Chiefs Aide / PIO) and the fire investigations team to the scene. The fire was determined to be accidental and electrical in nature. Battalion #8 (Chief J. McWhirter) had Hatteras Command.

*The occupants of the apartment involved in the fire had removed the battery from their smoke detector. This was almost a deadly mistake!!!

February 26th, 2008

Barricaded Subject in Plainfield Hotel brings HazMat Task Force #81 to the scene.

Hendricks County - A Plainfield hotel was evacuated Tuesday after a cleaning person found chemicals in a guest room, and a hotel guest was taken to the hospital. It happened at the Days Inn in the 2200 block of East Hadley Road. Police responded to initial reports of a person becoming ill from a white powder. Captain Michael Wolfe with the Plainfield Fire Department said crews found boric acid and cockroach bait in the room. Initially emergency crews had concerns that they were dealing with a methamphetamine lab, but that turned out not to be the case. The white powder turned out to be cornstarch. A 69-year-old woman had been living in the room for several months. She was taken to the hospital. The Hendricks County Board of Health was requested at the scene. Plainfield Police and Fire crews, as well as Indiana State Police, Wayne Township and Haz-mat crews all assisted.

Story from WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis. Click here for the complete story.

February 25th, 2008

Fire in Single Family Home Sends Two Civilians to Hospital

At 8:36 P.M. first due Engine #81 and the residential assignment were alerted for a fire in a home in the 4000 block of Farnsworth in the Mars Hill neighborhood. Engine #81 arrived and reported smoke showing from a one story frame and stretched the 150' attack line. They quickly discovered and extinguished a fire in the front bedroom holding only Engine #81, Ladder #82 and Battalion #8 at the scene. Two civilians were treated for injuries associated with the fire and transported to the hospital by Medic #81.

February 20, 2008

Companies arrive on scene to heavy fire in a single family dwelling during inclement weather conditions.

At 0453 hours companies were alerted for a residence on fire in the 100 block of north Cossell Drive. As Battalion #8 came north on Lynhurst Drive from Washington Street, fire filled the night sky and the chief transmitted a working fire. One minute later Battalion #8 was on the scene reporting a one story single family dwelling with heavy fire on the "A" and "B" sides. Engine #82 stretched the 150' attack line to the front and initiated an interior attack on the fire while Ladder #82 initiated an aggressive primary search. The search proved negative and crews operated at the scene for about two hours. A Frozen hydrant and temperatures in the single digits made for tough working conditions. Engine #84 operated the back up line, Engine #201 (Town of Speedway) operated as the R.I.T. and Ladder #84 assisted with overhaul and hot spots. The working fire transmission brought Medic #84, TSU #83, and Ladder #201 (Town of Speedway) to the scene. The house was the scene of a previous fire in December.

February 16, 2008

Fast Moving Fire in One Story Apartment Building brings extra companies

At 4:49 P.M. first due Engine #82 and the box assignment started for the 400 block of N. Rybolt for a reported apartment on fire. Upon arrival Battalion #8 reported heavy fire in a one story apartment with extension into the attic and the adjacent apartment. Extra companies were requested by the Chief bringing Engine #18 (Indianapolis) and Ladder #1 (Indianapolis) as Engine #82 quickly went to work establishing their water supply and stretching the 150' attack line. Ladder #82 pushed in for a search as Ladder #84 opened the roof to provide needed relief for the interior companies. Engine #201 (Town of Speedway) operated the back up attack line as Engine #18 and Ladder #201 (Town of Speedway) went to the adjacent apartment to cut the fire off. The working fire transmission brought the TSU (Tac Support Unit), Medic #82 and Engine #84 to the scene. The fire was brought under control in about thirty minutes.

January 29, 2008

First Due Engine #85, the Box assignment and CRT Task Force take Possible Building Collapse during rare January Tornado Warning and Storm.

At 1927 hours first due Engine #85, TSU #83, the Box assignment and the CRT (Collapse Rescue Team) Task Force (Indianapolis) were notified of an apartment building collapse with injuries in the 6800 block of Cliffview Drive. Engine #85 arrived establishing Cliffview command and notified incoming units that there was heavy debris in the street, damge to multiple buildings, but no apparent collapse. This came as a severe thunderstorm passed over West and Northwest Indianapolis. Temperatures dropped from 55 degrees to 20 degrees in a matter of minutes and a heavy sheet of ice began covering everything. 50 mph sustained winds with gusts of 70mph along with now frigid temperatures made work very dangerous and uncomfortable. Multiple Indianapolis Metro Police officers responded to the scene to quell some early looting problems and a unified command post was set up in the apartment complex club house. The CRT Task Force (Indianapolis) was made available as multiple other building collapse runs came pouring into the 911 center. Two minor injuries were treated at the scene and crews operated at the scene for over four hours. Five buildings along with multiple cars suffered damage. Two buildings suffered substantial damage and occupants were relocated by apartment complex management and the Red Cross. (Click here for more photos from Phototac.com)

January 27, 2008

South End Companies Work Third Fire in 24 Hours

At 0532 hours, Sunday, January 27th as companies were picking up from Whitcomb and Chelsea an assignment for a residence fire was transmitted for 1055 South Taft. Bringing Engine #18 (Indianapolis), Engine #81, Ladder #82, Ladder #84, Engine #83 (RIT), and Battalion #8 to the scene. Battalion #8 arrived with a one story wood frame structure with heavy smoke coming from the attic. Engine #18 quickly established a water supply and Engine #81 stretched a line to the back where Ladder #82 had confirmed a fire in the attic. Quick work of the kitchen ceilings by Ladder #82 allowed Engine #81 to get a quick knock on the fire. Companies operated at the scene for about an hour.

January 27, 2008

Companies Work Heavy Fire in a One Story Balloon Frame w/Basement

At 0323 hours, Sunday, January 27th a 911 call to communications alerted MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Agency) of a fire at the corner of Whitcomb and Chelsea on the city's West side. This brought Engine #82, first due, followed by Engine #83, Engine #81(RIT), Ladder #82 (First Truck), Ladder #84 and Battalion #8 to the scene. Fire could be seen coming down the street and a working fire was transmitted. First arriving units found a one story balloon frame constructed residence with a full basement and fire throughout. Companies quickly went to work stretching the attack line and pushing in for an aggressive search. Neighbors quickly reported possible entrapment and another box alarm was transmitted bringing Engine #84 and Ladder #19 (Indianapolis) along with Medic #82 and the TSU (Tac Support Unit) to the scene. Crews had to pull back due to a large hole in the floor and sagging interior walls. The search proved negative. Ladder #84 opened up the roof. Crews operated at the scene for about two hours. (Click here for more photos from Phototac.com)

January 26, 2008

Engine and Ladder #82 First due to Boiler Room on Fire at Manufacturing Facility

At 0510 hours, Saturday, January 26th a box alarm was transmitted for a boiler room on fire at the Harvey Company located at 4300 West Morris Street. This brought Engine #82, Engine #81, Engine #83 (Box), Engine #84 (RIT), Ladder #82, and Ladder #84 to the scene. First due Engine #82 found a 30 x 30 cinder block boiler room with heavy smoke and fire bringing Ladder #19 (Indianapolis), 860 (Safety), and the TSU (Tac Support Unit) to the scene. The cinder block structure was attached to the large, multi thousand square foot warehouse used to manufacture roofing materials. Multiple hazardous materials were present inside and outside the building. Ladder #82 quickly realized the fire was being fed by natural gas and heating oil that was leaking from the boiler. Crews took steps to shut down the source along with building supervisors and extinguished the fire with minimal extension into the warehouse. Crews operated at the scene for more than two hours.

January 23, 2008

First Due Engine #83 and Extrication Task Force run West Washington Street Pin-In

At 1502 hours, Wednesday, January 23rd Engine #83 and a tactical assignment were sent to 8400 West Washington Street for a car under the back of a tractor trailer. First due Engine #83 arrived with one pinned under the semi. Ladder #82 upon their arrival went to work on the entrapment while Engine #82 worked on stabilization. Crews quickly made access to the patient finding her seriously injured but awake. Ladder #84 and the TSU (Tactical Support Unit) arrived to fill out the tactical assignment and assisted with the extrication. After roughly fifteen minutes of work the victim was free and placed in Medic #83 for transport. Crews operated at the scene for about thirty minutes. Battalion #8 had Washington street command.

January 20, 2008

Below Zero Wind Chills and Heavy Fire Push Floral Shop Fire to Extra Companies

At 1043 hours, Sunday, January 20, multiple calls poured into MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Agency) reporting a fire at the Watsons Floral Shop located at 6400 West Rockville Road. The Box Alarm brought Engine #83 (First Due), Engine #84, Engine #82 (Box), Engine #81 (R.I.T.), Ladder #84, and Ladder #82, and Battalion Chief #8 to the scene. As companies exited the firehouses they were quickly aware they had a working fire as heavy smoke filled the daytime sky. Temperatures were near zero and the wind chill hovered around -15. Two 2 1/2 inch lines were quickly put into action as crews worked to knock down the heavy fire. Interior conditions rapidly deteriorated and made an offensive attack impossible. Soon after crews left the front of the building the shop became fully involved with fire. A ladder pipe operation was set up and extra companies were placed in staging bringing Engine #85, Engine 201 (Town of Speedway) and Ladder #201 (Town of Speedway) to the scene. A third ladder company was special called bringing Ladder #141 (Washington Township / Avon) to the staging area. Crews operated at the scene for little over three hours. (Click here for more photos from Phototac.com)

Lieutenant Craig Peoples on scene of the Floral Shop fire.

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