Just taking a moment to THANK EVERYONE who has had to endure a very NASTY winter this year to battle fires, handle MVAs, etc.

Around 6PM on Jan. 24, Portland Eng. 11 was dispatched to a house fire at 10808 Idleman Rd. in Clackamas county. I was at Sta. 7 so I hopped in with Batt. Chief 3. When we arrived there was a 5" line stretched out of sight up the hill so we had a long walk to the fire.

At the end of a steep, narrow, downhill driveway there was a large 1-story house well involved. Eng. 11's crew was in the rear hidden by heavy smoke.






I kept watch on this cellar window, anticipating a flashover and I was not disappointed.











I saw fire at the B/C corner that turned out to be the gas meter.



Portland BC3 found Eng. 11 and managed to get the line away from them.

Lt. Scroggins of Eng. 11 backed him up.

Howard County Firefighters battled a 2-alarm apartment fire on Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, Maryland.

Multiple rescues were made and the roof was fully envolved when companies arrived on the scene.

By the time I made it there everything was pretty much over with.

Here's their new Truck 7 at the front of the building:

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On Jan. 22 around 3PM Portland Dispatch started to get calls for a house fire in Gresham and they transmitted a box. Shortly after the Gresham companies arrived they ordered a 2nd alarm for a 2-1/2 story house with heavy fire showing from the C side. Truck 71 opened the roof as the other companies stetched lines and knocked the heavy fire down.

Portland Eng. 31, Truck 2 and C3 responded on the 2nd alarm, along with other Gresham companies.



 



Portland C3 helping with a line.


A large propane tank had been involved.



Portland C3 still helping.





Checking for hidden fire with the T.I.C. (Thermal Imaging Camera).





There was minor extension to the house on the right.


Looking east. Gresham C7 (SUV on the left) is Command.


Probably Gresham Eng. 74, first due.



The Portland crews changing tanks at C3's rig.


 

Question to the experts.  This ex-FDMH Mack CF is for sale in the Chicago area, and clearly has an unusual pump panel.  Futhermore, it's described as a "double pump."  Anyone know what the story is?

 

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4318057660.html

On Thursday, January 30, 2014, Engine 98 from Morrisville, Bucks County PA was dispatched for a cover assignment to Engine 3 in Trenton, NJ while City Companies were operating at a 4 Alarm Warehouse Fire in North Trenton.


At 11:15 hours, a Box assignment was struck for a dwelling in the 100 Block of Monmouth Street, also in North Trenton. City Companies responding were Engine 7, Engine 9 and Battalion 4, who were all detailed from the 4 Alarm Fire, along with Engine 98, responding from Engine 3 in South Trenton, were due on the Box.


A 2nd Alarm was transmitted by Battalion 4 bringing Trenton Rescue 1 & Reserve Rescue 1, who were detailed from the 4 Alarm Fire, and additional Task Force companies from Mercer, Burlington and Hunterdon Counties.


Trenton had 3 Multiple Alarm Fires on this date, and another All Hands.



 

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Hello

 

I am interested in buying a Quincy Ma Fire Department T shirt, it must be XL.

Anybody that can help please PM me.

Thanks

It is with much sadness that we are hearing about the passing of Honorary Member Jack L. Slagle. The fire service has lost a true friend today. Godspeed to you Mr. Jack. Our prayers are with his family and friends.

I see boston is putting out to bid a custom hd rescue; anybody know any details

...From what I was told the fire involved the chimney and wood burning stove in the basement, and the fire ran up to the attic. Make no mistake it was bitter cold, several degrees below zero. It was tough to do anything. Finally got some shots of the new rig working. This was a done deal in very short order.

 

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