Portland 3rd Alarm 8-8-14

[Guest]

At 06:01 Portland companies were dispatched to a fire alarm at 205 SE Grand Ave. At 06:02 it was upgraded to a box assignment. Arriving companies reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor and fire showing from the cellar. Subsequent 2nd and 3rd alarms were transmitted. The fire was in the walls of an older 3-story building, so it was a long, tough job and not much to see.








Pulling lines to the 3rd floor, New York style.





FF Kevin Murphy, a 6' 5" Boston native, opening up.



Sarah Boone, our newest Battalion Chief, is at the 3rd fire of her shift.



Ethan Reed, driving Engine 1, celebrates his 49th year on the job this month.


 

[Guest]

Just like being back home, eh Dick?

 

49 years, holy schnikes.  That is one helluva milestone!

[Fire28]

49?? WOW! We just had a LT Retire after 41 yrs. I thought that was alot!

[hank]

Good photos, Dick!

 

tHANKs