Woman Rescued at Portland House Fire 4-2-15

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At 0911 Portland 911 dispatch began to receive many calls for a fire on Mill Court. It was described as; a house fire, a fire on Market St., a backyard burn and probably several other things. It was just 2 blocks from Station 7 so they arrived quickly. In addition to Eng. 7, Truck 7, Rescue 7 and C3, E29, E31, E19, T2 and C4 responded. Since all companies were heavily engaged, C3 ordered an additional engine for RIT duties.

Truck 7 started a search for occupants and FF Braxton thought he heard a noise on the 2nd floor. When he got upstairs he fouind a woman semi-concious and leaning against the wall. He carried her outside and she was treated for smoke inhalation by the ambulance crew before being transported to the hospital.


Station 7 arriving.




Advancing the first line into the house.



Eng. 29 bringing a backup line.



Eng. 19 running another line.



Eng. 19 taking the line to the rear.




Fire victim ready for transport.



FFs Braxton and Stensgaard describe the rescue to the Battalion Chief.





Chief Stenhouse held a debriefing.



The disadvantage of arriving behind the first due engine.