Around 06:30, for unknown reasons, a car went into the Columbia River from Marine Drive. A witness reported the driver was able to climb out, but he and the car went under water before anyone could reach him. On arrival, Engine 2 set up a low angle rope rescue system because of the steep bank.


The victim was recovered about 30 minutes later by Portland Fire's Rescue Boat 17 and a Multnomah County Sheriff's boat.


Marine Drive has been the scene of many such incidents and fatal wrecks over the years.


Because there are two major rivers in Portland, the Columbia and the Willamette, we have many fire and rescue boats. In addition to the 9 Portland boats, there is a boat at PDX, the Portland International Airport, one at Gresham Station 75, just east of Portland and several Multnomah County Sheriff's boats. The Portland boat gallery is here:  http://dickh.zenfolio.com/f888928773



 

3 boats responded. Far left, PDX boat, center, Sheriff's boat, right, Portland RB17.



 



 

In July, Wilmington Ladder 1 (2006 Pierce 100' TDA) was involved in an accident where a stolen car was crashed into the tiller wheel area while fleeing from police.  The only firefighter injury was to the tillerman who was thrown into the door of the tiller cab and injured his shoulder.  This member is still of on light duty.  The department used well worn reserve Ladder 3, 1998 KME TDA to replace it during the repair.  The truck was recently placed back into service after a lengthy repair.  During this time, Tower 2 (2006 Pierce 95' mid-mount tower) went down with major engine trouble.  This issue forced the WFD to get creative and look to lease a ladder for a few months.  While the search was under way, the city's shops were able to perform a temporary fix to Tower 2.  WFD leased a 1998 HME/Quality/RK Aerials 109' rear mount from Brindlee Mountain.  This ladder was the ex-Truck 1 from Wilson, NC.  Both ladders have now returned to service, and the specs have rescently been drawn up for a new TDA to replace Ladder 3.  The new TDA will go to Ladder 2 and the 06 Tower will be placed into reserve.  Currently the ladder is not out to bid, awaiting on city procurement approval to be put out to bid. 

I have acquired alot of Fire Apparatus slides.  I am wondering if there is a good slide scanner that someone can recommend.  I have an HP computer .

 

 

Thanks

 

Jim

 

 

 

Buffalo firefighters rescued several occupants of a apartment building after a fire broke out shortly after 1 PM at 459 Fillmore Avenue. First arriving Engine 3 reported a two story apartment complex with fire showing and people hanging out the windows. While still enroute, the responding Division Chief requested a second alarm be transmitted. Crews quickly advanced hose lines and threw ground ladders to the second floor balcony and removed the occupants to safety. The fire destroyed an apartment on the second floor and caused smoke and water damage to several others. At least one civilian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the apartment of origin. Electrical service was disrupted to the area after power lines in the rear were burned by the fire venting from the windows of the apartment. Crews used four 1 3/4 inch and one 2 1/2 inch hand lines to fight the blaze. Damage was listed at $200,000 to the building and $75,000 to the contents.

 



 



 



 



 

Thanks for looking!

I was phoned by a friend and notified of a fire nearby my house. I managed to shoot a few photos of the fire before being chased away by the police. This was the scene as I approached the fire, showing the C-D corner.

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Howard County Fire and Rescue extricated the driver of an overturned dump truck today. While driving northbound on Route 29 in Ellicott City a tire possibly blew out on the truck causing him to lose control of the truck loaded with dirt and rocks. It crashed into the median Jersey wall and overturned landing on top, crashing into the pole holding the road signs. It took over two hours to extricate him from the rig. He was then flown to Shock Trauma and listed in serious condition.

First shot as I approached the scene:

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Motorola Minitor set up for low band with charger. Make me an offer,cleaning up and don't need any more. Message me if interested.

 

Terry

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I have this Bearcat BC 175xl  16 channel programable scanner for sale. Asking $30 plus shipping or you can pick it up. Message me if interested...

 

Terry

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Can someone post some Pierce Javelin's. Does anyone know the production years of this chassis and how many were made.  

 

Also did anyone her ever drive one. Good Bad? 

Working for apartment complexes you get use to and dread the fire department coming on property. I know I always do. Today was no exception as I watched Rescue and Engine 94 of the Henderson Fire Department pull onto property. I thought that it was a medical call and then I heard more sirens and watched as Engine 95 pulled into the complex.

 

I went and found that Engine 94 was in front of Building 13 and went around the corner and found the members of Rescue 94 getting into their gear. As I parked I watched the crew of Engine 94 pull a cross lay and head up the stairs. The only thing that was strange was that I did not see any smoke, thank god. I started knocking on doors and trying to get people out of the building along with Henderson Police.

 

I was able to get a few pictures of the Henderson Fire Department in action. But here is what caused the whole mess.

 

And the resident tried to deny that they had left a pot on the stove till the Captain of Eng 94 stated that she pulled the pot off the burner and turned the burner off. Then things changed.

 

All of the pictures were taken with my cell phone.