Truck4

Date: 4-5-04
Time: 1620hrs
Location: 36-38-40 Orchard St. (bet. Ashburton Ave X Myrtle St.)
Units: All YFD units
Frequency: 46.500/484.7125
Writer: Truck4 (o/s), Tbendick (o/s), DFFD227 ("Lost in Yonkers")
1629hrs- Numerous Calls for structure fire at 38 Orchard St. (E-309 , 306, 312, 310; L-72, TL-71; R-1, B-1, Car 5)
1630hrs- YPD ESU Truck 4 on scene confirming fire out windows with confirmed occupants, possibly children trapped.
1642hrs- TL-71 and E-306 reporting heavy smoke from distance.
1643hrs- B-1 10-84, 10-30 and 2nd Alarm. Power lines down in front. (E-303, 308; TL-75; B-2)
1645hrs- B-1 req. 3rd Alarm. Heavy fire in 2 -story wood OMD with ext. to exposures. Units attempting to gain entry. TL-71 setting up in front. (E-304, 307, L-74) Units to respond to Nepperhan Ave.
1658hrs- CMD req. 4th Alarm. Exp.- 1 Street, Exp. -2 3-story wood OMD, Exp. -3 Rear yard, Exp.-4 3 story wood OMD. Heavy ember condition. (E-313, 311; L-73)
1700hrs- Heavy fire out all windows 2nd floor and through roof of original building with extension to exp. 2 and 4.
1702hrs- Car 5 (Safety) pulling all co's from fire building. Roll calls to follow. E-314/L-70 covering city. Req. 2 Eng's/2 Trk's M/A to cover.
1710hrs- L-74 setting up ladder pipe in rear, off Nepperhan Ave in parking lot with E-304. E-313 to rear off Myrtle St. Multiple lines in op. in front of 38/36 Orchard St. Mutual Aid Mt. Vernon E-2/L-2 to cover Sta. 12. Original fire building fully involved. Heavy fire 2nd-3rd floors of Exp.'s 2 and 4.
1715hrs- E-313 to set up in rear of 42 Orchard St in lot and protect exposures with deck gun. 2 L/S/O in rear with L-74. Fire out top floor and roof of 36 and 38 Orchard St. in rear. M/A New Rochelle E-22/L-12 to cover.
1730hrs- Co's re-entering exposure buildings from front and rear. Shutting down L-74. PD with 2-3 occupants unaccounted for. Fire thru roof of Exp. 4.
1745hrs- Co's making progress. Heavy fire has darkened down.
1800hrs- CMD confirming crews have located (3) DOAs in original fire building.
1815hrs- Main body of fire in all buildings is knocked down. Empress treating 5 FF's at scene.
1910hrs- E-315 I/S at Sta. 4
1942hrs- Fire is placed U/C.
1953hrs- NRFD L-12 released.
***News 12.com as well as abclocal.go.com/wabc (Ch.7) and wnbc.com (Ch. 4) have pics/video.

A few points to help with using the Shoutbox. The Shoutbox is set up to give a 'heads up' for an incident or highly notable event and is temporary. It's for members who are on EMTBravo and can be updated almost immediately to something happening at that time. It is not meant to replace the Incident Alerts, but rather an advance notice to an incident. There are only 10 or so lines to the shoutbox. Once a shout is gone, it's gone.
When using the Shoutbox, please consider:
-Updating 'heads up' shouts. If you put up a shout for a reported structure fire, make sure you follow up the confirmed job with an IA or another shout stating that there is no fire. The Shoutbox is great for giving advance notice for a job, but has to be updated.
-If you post a shout for a confirmed job, don't drop a dozen update shouts. Start an Incident Alert. There are only so many lines to the shoutbox.
-Please follow the IA guidelines for posting incidents when using the shoutbox.
-Major traffic alerts or serious weather conditions with an imminent impact are good for the Shoutbox
Special thanks to everybody who contributes to the Incident Alert section. It is one of the most viewed sections of this site.
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Truck4

A few points to help with using the Shoutbox. The Shoutbox is set up to give a 'heads up' for an incident or highly notable event and is temporary. It's for members who are on EMTBravo and can be updated almost immediately to something happening at that time. It is not meant to replace the Incident Alerts, but rather an advance notice to an incident. There are only 10 or so lines to the shoutbox. Once a shout is gone, it's gone.
When using the Shoutbox, please consider:
-Updating 'heads up' shouts. If you put up a shout for a reported structure fire, make sure you follow up the confirmed job with an IA or another shout stating that there is no fire. The Shoutbox is great for giving advance notice for a job, but has to be updated.
-If you post a shout for a confirmed job, don't drop a dozen update shouts. Start an Incident Alert. There are only so many lines to the shoutbox.
-Please follow the IA guidelines for posting incidents when using the shoutbox.
-Major traffic alerts or serious weather conditions with an imminent impact are good for the Shoutbox
Special thanks to everybody who contributes to the Incident Alert section. It is one of the most viewed sections of this site.
Thanks guys!
Truck4

A few points to help with using the Shoutbox. The Shoutbox is set up to give a 'heads up' for an incident or highly notable event and is temporary. It's for members who are on EMTBravo and can be updated almost immediately to something happening at that time. It is not meant to replace the Incident Alerts, but rather an advance notice to an incident. There are only 10 or so lines to the shoutbox. Once a shout is gone, it's gone.
When using the Shoutbox, please consider:
-Updating 'heads up' shouts. If you put up a shout for a reported structure fire, make sure you follow up the confirmed job with an IA or another shout stating that there is no fire. The Shoutbox is great for giving advance notice for a job, but has to be updated.
-If you post a shout for a confirmed job, don't drop a dozen update shouts. Start an Incident Alert. There are only so many lines to the shoutbox.
-Please follow the IA guidelines for posting incidents when using the shoutbox.
-Major traffic alerts or serious weather conditions with an imminent impact are good for the Shoutbox
Special thanks to everybody who contributes to the Incident Alert section. It is one of the most viewed sections of this site.
Thanks guys!
Truck4

My thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers who were forced to take the action that no cop ever wants to take. I use the word forced because thats what it was, they were forced by the suspect to use deadly physical force. I have every expectation that this shooting will be found justified by the grand jury.
I am disgusted but not suprised by the reporting by news12 of this issue. This guy wasn't the "victim" he is the "suspect" but yet they keep referring to him as the victim. The only victims in this situation are the 3 officers that are involved.
I laughed when I saw the comment from one of the naacp leaders who asked when will the police move away from the mentality that they always have to use a gun and when will they learn to use a taser instead. This is comical because when a cop uses a taser, the same guy will be crying brutality. The police literally can't win.
I wasn't really suprised by a lot of the news12 and lohud comments, not in this liberal county. It's amazing how people that know nothing about policing will always try to second guess us, no other profession gets second guessed like law enforcement.
Stupid comments like " sounds like someone is trigger happy" and " why didn't they shoot out the tires." You come to expect it but what's very bothersome to me is that the officers and their families have to see and read that nonsense and it only makes it worse on them.
I am so disgusted with news 12 that I have called verizon and made an installation appointment for fios just to get rid of cablevision and I cancelled my subscription to the journal news as soon as I saw their headlines... I would urge other to do the same.
Sorry guys, I know I started ranting but some things just get under your skin..

Date: 10-13-10
Time: 2143hrs
Box: 1802
Area: Inwood
Location: 152 Sherman Ave X Academy St
Description Of Incident: Fire in a row of 1-story taxpayers.
Reporters/Writer: Truck4
2143hrs- 10-75 for a taxpayer.
All-Hands: E-95, 93, 81, 43; L-36, 46, 45FAST; R-3, Sq-41; B-13, 19
2149hrs- B-13 Using All-Hands for fire in a pharmacy in a row of (6) taxpayers 75X60. (2) L/S, (1) in operation.
2155hrs- Div. 7 transmitting 2nd Alarm. (2) L/S/O in front, (2) L/S/O in rear. Exterior operations ATT.
2nd Alarm: E-75, 84, 67, 52, 72/S-2; L-33, 34, 52; B-17 (RUL), 27 (Safety); Field Com., TAC, Rescue B/C, Safety B/C
2223hrs- Div. 7 rpts (3) L/S/O on Exposure #2 side: (2) on the ground and (1) on the balcony.
2231hrs- Div. 7 req. Buildings Department to scene.
2253hrs- Div. 7 rpts all visible fire K/D, still D/W/H.
2309hrs- Div. 7 rpts collapse of the Exposure #2 wall. Handlines have been removed and Tower Ladders now in operation. D/W/H. R-3 released and 10-8.

Date: 10-10-10
Time: 0437hrs
Location: Larchmont Acres, Building #4
Units Operating: Mamaroneck Town, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Village, New Rochelle
Description Of Incident: Fire 1st floor of a 5-story OMD.
Writer: Truck4
0434hrs- Town of Mamaroneck dispatched for possible structure fire.
0436hrs- Numerous calls. Larchmont Tower Ladder 7 on the initial assignment.
0437hrs- Car 2232 on location transmitting 10-75 for fully involved 1st floor apartment.
0438hrs- Car 2233 req. M/A Village of Mamaroneck Engine and Truck to scene. M/A New Rochelle FAST to scene.
0439hrs- Larchmont TL-7 on location, req. to set up in front.
0440hrs- E-51 responding, CMD req. expedite.
0440hrs- L-19 responding.
0441hrs- Reports of people trapped rear fire escape. CMD req. Mamaroneck Village L-20 to resond in on Barton Road side, rear of Building #4.
0441hrs- Call for elderly couple trapped Apt. 5D
0442hrs- Car 2233 req. Village Engine to enter Post Road to Rich Bell Road, hit hydrant and feed standpipe.
0443hrs- B-15 enroute.
0444hrs- CMD rpts fire 1st floor with possible extention to 2nd floor of a 5-story 100X200 OMD. Numerous occupants trapped on upper floors. (1) line stretched going into operation.
0447hrs- 2232 retone, original tones may not have activated.
0450hrs- M/A Engine and Truck to cover Mamaroneck Town. M/A Harrison E-10, Scarsdale L-28 to cover.
0453hrs- EMS req. a County bus to shelter occupants.
0502hrs- B-15 req. (3) additional ambulances to scene.
0508hrs- B-15 req. (2) additional ambulances to scene.
0519hrs- B-15 rpts fire darkening down. Secondary searches underway. Extensive overhaul. Rescue 1 to the scene for cascade.

Date: 10-10-10
Time: 0437hrs
Location: Larchmont Acres, Building #4
Units Operating: Mamaroneck Town, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Village, New Rochelle
Description Of Incident: Fire 1st floor of a 5-story OMD.
Writer: Truck4
0434hrs- Town of Mamaroneck dispatched for possible structure fire.
0436hrs- Numerous calls. Larchmont Tower Ladder 7 on the initial assignment.
0437hrs- Car 2232 on location transmitting 10-75 for fully involved 1st floor apartment.
0438hrs- Car 2233 req. M/A Village of Mamaroneck Engine and Truck to scene. M/A New Rochelle FAST to scene.
0439hrs- Larchmont TL-7 on location, req. to set up in front.
0440hrs- E-51 responding, CMD req. expedite.
0440hrs- L-19 responding.
0441hrs- Reports of people trapped rear fire escape. CMD req. Mamaroneck Village L-20 to resond in on Barton Road side, rear of Building #4.
0441hrs- Call for elderly couple trapped Apt. 5D
0442hrs- Car 2233 req. Village Engine to enter Post Road to Rich Bell Road, hit hydrant and feed standpipe.
0443hrs- B-15 enroute.
0444hrs- CMD rpts fire 1st floor with possible extention to 2nd floor of a 5-story 100X200 OMD. Numerous occupants trapped on upper floors. (1) line stretched going into operation.
0447hrs- 2232 retone, original tones may not have activated.
0450hrs- M/A Engine and Truck to cover Mamaroneck Town. M/A Harrison E-10, Scarsdale L-28 to cover.
0453hrs- EMS req. a County bus to shelter occupants.
0502hrs- B-15 req. (3) additional ambulances to scene.
0508hrs- B-15 req. (2) additional ambulances to scene.
0519hrs- B-15 rpts fire darkening down. Secondary searches underway. Extensive overhaul. Rescue 1 to the scene for cascade.

The Detroit City Council held a hearing over the widespread fires of Sept. 7 that destroyed nearly 80 homes after a major wind storm. Some of the findings at the hearing:
-Despite warnings of strong winds that day, the utility company UTE never alerted emergency responders to the potential for downed power lines causing fires.
-Citizens reported responses times of over 2 hours by the fire department.
-The utility company reportedly averaged a 2 hour response time to downed power lines. Some of which reportedly caused some of the fires.
-(14) of the (25) off- duty firefighters recalled reported to work. Others members could not be reached or declined to come in. Some members live 25 miles or more from the city. The Firefighter's Union stated that the recall was not mandatory and that more members would have responded if told of the circumstances and told that the recall was mandatory.
-UTE reported more than 60,000 illegal power connections in the metro area in 2009.
-911 system was overloaded, causing callers to get a busy signal.
-The city demolished most of the destroyed homes before fire investigators could investigate the causes.
(At no point in the article does the Detroit Free Press address fire department staffing)
http://www.freep.com/article/20101007/NEWS01/10070383/-1/ADNETWORK/Fire-losses-in-Detroit-blamed-on-emergency-response-missteps
Original IA:
http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=38371

Date: 09-28-10
Time: 2020hrs
Box: 866
Location: 23 Lebeau Ave X Victory Blvd.
Description Of Incident: Fire in a 2.5-story P/D with Collyers Mansion condition.
Reporters/Writer: Truck4
2026hrs- Phone alarm for fire/smoke from the skating rink in Clove Lakes Park. B-22 transmitting 10-75 for a P/D near the park.
All-Hands: E-160, 156, 163, 155, 159/S-5; L-83, 79, 78FAST; B-22, 21; R-5, Sq-1
2031hrs- B-22 Using All-Hands for fire in a 2.5-story P/D 30X40. (2) L/S, (1) in operation.
2036hrs- B-22 rpts (3) L/S, (2) in operation. Fire on the 1st floor. Exposure 3 and 4 sides have difficult access due to overgrowth.
2037hrs- Div. 8 transmitting 2nd Alarm.
2nd Alarm: E-153, 152, 157, 161; L-77, 80; B-40 (Safety), 43 (RUL); Safety B/C, Rescue B/C, Tac, Field Com.
2110hrs- Div. 8 rpts (4) L/S/O, fire K/D.
2130hrs- P/W/H.

No, really.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/09/27/international/i055911D10.DTL

Date: 09-24-10
Time: 1700hrs
Location: 200 Wellesley St. East X Bleeker St.
Departments: Toronto
Description: Fire in multiple apartmetns on the 24th floor with extention to the floor below. (1) occupant removed with critical burns. Thousands of residents evacuated.
Writer: Truck4
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100924/toronto-wellesley-highrise-fire-100924/20100924/?site_codename=Toronto
Credit: mattdotyyz (Youtube)

Credit: northernabgel8 (Youtube)

I guess there's a lot of hungary animals on Farmville today.

Date: 09-20-10
Time: 2240hrs
First Due: FS 25
Location: 3666 E. Whittier Blvd.
Description: Fire in a 1-story 100X100 commercial.
Writer: Truck4
Video Credit: L.A.D.N.S.

Date: 09-09-10
Time: 1815hrs (Pacific)/ 2110hrs (Eastern)
Location: Earl Ave X Sneath Lane/Glenview Drive (point of origin of explosion). Location is near San Bruno Station 51
Departments: Numerous
Description: Large explosion of a high pressure gas main and fire in a residential neighborhood with approx. (20-30) private dwellings involved in fire. M/A ARFF units from SFO Airport and strike teams from CalFire, San Francisco City, Almeida County, San Mateo County.
Writer: Truck4
http://cbs5.com/breakingnewsalerts/san.bruno.explosion.2.1905322.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/09/BADP1FBJRS.DTL
ALL TIMES EASTERN
2115hrs- Large explosion and fireball reported in Station 51 area.
2117hrs- Multiple alarms struck, M/A req. from San Mateo County, Daly City, South San Francisco FD's.
2150hrs- SFO Airport as closed as result of unconfirmed report of aircraft crash.
2209hrs (East.)- M/A (2) additional Strike Teams. San Mateo Fire reportedly dispatched up to an 11th Alarm. Local media reporting MCI declared at scene and at Mills Peninsula Hospital
2218hrs- Numerous calls for entrapment at several locations. SFO reports all aircraft accounted for.
2229hrs- CalFire overhead reporting bulk of fire on Earl, Claremont and Windsor. At least (20) homes involved.
2230hrs- Rpts that explosion involed a 24-inch gas main.
2300hrs (East.)- Aviation units/CalFire rpts ATT approx. 25-30 structures involved with 10-20 acres of brush. Air assests making final drops of the night. Will operated as long as safe.
2307hrs- Unified Command Post at top of San Bruno Ave. Evacuations needed at Fairmont X Concord, 'North Branch' of incident. IC req. (3) Engines to North Branch with drafitng capabilites to meet CalFire tankers and (3) Engines, manpower only, to South Branch.
2311hrs- B-5 rpts San Bruno and CalFire Strike Teams at end of Earl working hoselines from west to east behind the houses. Area designated Division Zulu, CalFre with Type 3 Strike Teams on South side of Earl.
2315hrs- Additional San Francisco and (2) Alemeida Strike Teams enroute to San Bruno.
2325hrs- Alemieda Strike Team in staging awaiting assignments. Reports of looters in Charleston X Trenton.
2331hrs- Report to IC of a dwelling fire on Earl X Grandview with entrapment.
2332hrs- EMS branch rpts total of (7) victims transported ATT, no reported fatalities. Morgue set up at EMS South- San Bruno Ave X Skyline Blvd. Also have (1) Life Flight copter on the ground standing-by.
2333hrs- CalFire req. (10) Additional Water Tenders to staging. Staging Manager rpts (1) Water Tender available in staging, req. to respond to South Branch IC.
2340hrs- San Fran Staging (El Camino X Sneath) Manager rpts ATT in staging is ALCO (Alemeida County) Strike Team 2001A, 2002A; San Francisco City Hose Tender 22, Fuel Tender.
2341hrs- Strike Team requested to Concord X Fairmont (North Branch) for (4) fully-involved dwellings, CMD on scene rpts stop can be made at this location. Still waiting for the requested (5) Engines with drafting capabilities.
2346hrs- Unit on Fairmont X Concord rpts exposure probems on east side of the street, req. Strike Team. IC req. now a total of (10) Engines to North Branch. Staging Manager rpts Strike Team 9140A enroute from Staging. IC req. additional Strike Team to expedite to Staging.
**Two Staging Areas ATT for incoming units.**
2350hrs- (1) confirmed fatality on Concord at Fairmont.
2353hrs- East Branch reporting no exposure problems in area ATT. San Francisco Water Dept. has (2) 4,000 gallon water tenders if needed. Staging reports Alemeida County Strike Teams 2001A and 2002A to North Branch, 1150 Fairmont Drive, just south of Plymouth.
2356hrs- CalFire Air Recon rpts winds are still pushing fire. Main gas line is darkening down. Numerous secondary gas lines burning in streets. Rpts direct fire supression and exposure protection underway. CalFire rpts (5) Type 3 Strike Teams in operation, (2) additional CalFire Teams req. to Staging.
0002hrs- Wildland Branch rpts making progress on wildland fire. Operating with CalFire Strike Team 9160C, Strike Team with E-1663, 1762, 1763, 1764, 1768, 1769, 1771, 317.
0005hrs- IC rpts no water tenders in Staging. Req. at least (2) Water Tenders to Staging.
0008hrs- Rpts of a 2nd fatality on the street at 1670 Claremont.
0009hrs- Gas Co. rpts main line was shut down with residual gas in the line.
0011hrs- (2) Engines and (1) Chief now on location at Fairmont X Concord with a water supply.
0014hrs- North Branch rpts (1) Type 1 Strike Team on Concord going into quick attacks on homes. (1) Type 3 Strike team on Claremont X Concord working on fire in the ravine. CalFire Type 3 Strike Team 1771 also assigned to North Branch.
0015hrs- CalFire req. Strike Team 9150C to Wildland Staging.
0017hrs- All branches advised to assume all power lines are hot, no confirmation of power off ATT.
0022hrs- Wildland Branch req. (1) Water Tender from Staging to Earl X Glenview.
0025hrs- North Branch rpts (3) Strike Teams with a water shuttle operating- have fire K/D on northbound Fairmount, now operating on Concord Ave.
0027hrs- Wildland Branch rpts additional DOA in the street, unknown if already reported. B-18 moving to North Branch. CalFire 9160C is now operating on Fairmount.
0033hrs- B-17 on Concord Way rpts a number of 'freelance firefighters' at scene that need to be removed.
0039hrs- Req. Coroner to Concord X Fairmont for DOA.
0044hrs- South Branch reports no injuries or fatalities to report ATT. CMD rpts (2) active structure fires in South Branch ATT, (1) a total loss. Companies attacking fire in homes along the canyon. No further units needed ATT.
0051hrs- North Branch rpts additional DOA in front of 1650 Claremont
0100hrs- Mills Peninsula Hospital rpts (10) patients, San Francisco General Hospital treating (5)-(1) critical, Kaiser Hospital treating (15) patients, Seaton Medical Center treating (3) for a total of (33).
0109hrs- North Branch rpts fire stopped on northbound on Fairmont, eastbound on Concord. Several spot fires from gas lines still burning in homes that were lost. SFO Crash Truck is available at scene and responding to staging for use when better access is gained.
0120hrs- Heaviest fire is K/D. Still numerous pockets of fire in all Branches. IC coordinating with the gas company to begin shut off of individual residential gas lines.
0130hrs- OEM rpts (53) homes destroyed, (120) damaged ATT.
0700hrs- (67) Companies have been assigned to incident. (30) Companies will be requested for relief on the next phase of operations.
09-10-10
0900hrs Pacific/1200hrs Eastern
-San Bruno Fire has corrected OEM's reports: (38) Homes destroyed, (7) Significant damage, (160) with moderate to light damage.
(4) Dead, (52) Injured
09-11-10
2200hrs- Now confirmed (7) Dead, (6) Missing. Crews working with cadaver dogs are recovering human remains in burned structures.

Date: 09-11-10
Time: 2123
Box: 3018
Area: Flatbush
Location: 929 E. 22nd St. X Ave I
Description Of Incident: Fire in a 25X70 Queen Anne frame P/D.
Reporters/Writer: Truck4
2123hrs- 10-75 for fire in a 3-frame P/D.
All-Hands: E-255, 281, 250, 276; L-157, 147, 156FAST; R-2, Sq-1, B-33, 41
2133hrs- B-33 Using All-Hands for fire in the basement of a 25X70 3-story Queen Anne frame P/D. (2) L/S/O.
2137hrs- B-33 S/C extra Engine and Truck.
S/C: E-248/L-172
2145hrs- Div. 15 rpts heavy fire in the basement. (3) L/S, (2) in operation. Searches will be delayed due to Collyer's Mansion condition.
2nd Alarm: 309, 240, 310, 284/S-3; L-159; B-48 Safety, 40 RUL, Rescue B/C, Safety B/C, Field Com., Tac #2
2202hrs- Div. 15 rpts fire beginning to darken down.
2210hrs- Div. 15 S/C (2) extra Trucks
S/C: L-105/148
2216hrs- P/W/H.

Date: 09-09-10
Time: 1815hrs (Pacific)/ 2110hrs (Eastern)
Location: Earl Ave X Sneath Lane/Glenview Drive (point of origin of explosion). Location is near San Bruno Station 51
Departments: Numerous
Description: Large explosion of a high pressure gas main and fire in a residential neighborhood with approx. (20-30) private dwellings involved in fire. M/A ARFF units from SFO Airport and strike teams from CalFire, San Francisco City, Almeida County, San Mateo County.
Writer: Truck4
http://cbs5.com/breakingnewsalerts/san.bruno.explosion.2.1905322.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/09/09/BADP1FBJRS.DTL
ALL TIMES EASTERN
2115hrs- Large explosion and fireball reported in Station 51 area.
2117hrs- Multiple alarms struck, M/A req. from San Mateo County, Daly City, South San Francisco FD's.
2150hrs- SFO Airport as closed as result of unconfirmed report of aircraft crash.
2209hrs (East.)- M/A (2) additional Strike Teams. San Mateo Fire reportedly dispatched up to an 11th Alarm. Local media reporting MCI declared at scene and at Mills Peninsula Hospital
2218hrs- Numerous calls for entrapment at several locations. SFO reports all aircraft accounted for.
2229hrs- CalFire overhead reporting bulk of fire on Earl, Claremont and Windsor. At least (20) homes involved.
2230hrs- Rpts that explosion involed a 24-inch gas main.
2300hrs (East.)- Aviation units/CalFire rpts ATT approx. 25-30 structures involved with 10-20 acres of brush. Air assests making final drops of the night. Will operated as long as safe.
2307hrs- Unified Command Post at top of San Bruno Ave. Evacuations needed at Fairmont X Concord, 'North Branch' of incident. IC req. (3) Engines to North Branch with drafitng capabilites to meet CalFire tankers and (3) Engines, manpower only, to South Branch.
2311hrs- B-5 rpts San Bruno and CalFire Strike Teams at end of Earl working hoselines from west to east behind the houses. Area designated Division Zulu, CalFre with Type 3 Strike Teams on South side of Earl.
2315hrs- Additional San Francisco and (2) Alemeida Strike Teams enroute to San Bruno.
2325hrs- Alemieda Strike Team in staging awaiting assignments. Reports of looters in Charleston X Trenton.
2331hrs- Report to IC of a dwelling fire on Earl X Grandview with entrapment.
2332hrs- EMS branch rpts total of (7) victims transported ATT, no reported fatalities. Morgue set up at EMS South- San Bruno Ave X Skyline Blvd. Also have (1) Life Flight copter on the ground standing-by.
2333hrs- CalFire req. (10) Additional Water Tenders to staging. Staging Manager rpts (1) Water Tender available in staging, req. to respond to South Branch IC.
2340hrs- San Fran Staging (El Camino X Sneath) Manager rpts ATT in staging is ALCO (Alemeida County) Strike Team 2001A, 2002A; San Francisco City Hose Tender 22, Fuel Tender.
2341hrs- Strike Team requested to Concord X Fairmont (North Branch) for (4) fully-involved dwellings, CMD on scene rpts stop can be made at this location. Still waiting for the requested (5) Engines with drafting capabilities.
2346hrs- Unit on Fairmont X Concord rpts exposure probems on east side of the street, req. Strike Team. IC req. now a total of (10) Engines to North Branch. Staging Manager rpts Strike Team 9140A enroute from Staging. IC req. additional Strike Team to expedite to Staging.
**Two Staging Areas ATT for incoming units.**
2350hrs- (1) confirmed fatality on Concord at Fairmont.
2353hrs- East Branch reporting no exposure problems in area ATT. San Francisco Water Dept. has (2) 4,000 gallon water tenders if needed. Staging reports Alemeida County Strike Teams 2001A and 2002A to North Branch, 1150 Fairmont Drive, just south of Plymouth.
2356hrs- CalFire Air Recon rpts winds are still pushing fire. Main gas line is darkening down. Numerous secondary gas lines burning in streets. Rpts direct fire supression and exposure protection underway. CalFire rpts (5) Type 3 Strike Teams in operation, (2) additional CalFire Teams req. to Staging.
0002hrs- Wildland Branch rpts making progress on wildland fire. Operating with CalFire Strike Team 9160C, Strike Team with E-1663, 1762, 1763, 1764, 1768, 1769, 1771, 317.
0005hrs- IC rpts no water tenders in Staging. Req. at least (2) Water Tenders to Staging.
0008hrs- Rpts of a 2nd fatality on the street at 1670 Claremont.
0009hrs- Gas Co. rpts main line was shut down with residual gas in the line.
0011hrs- (2) Engines and (1) Chief now on location at Fairmont X Concord with a water supply.
0014hrs- North Branch rpts (1) Type 1 Strike Team on Concord going into quick attacks on homes. (1) Type 3 Strike team on Claremont X Concord working on fire in the ravine. CalFire Type 3 Strike Team 1771 also assigned to North Branch.
0015hrs- CalFire req. Strike Team 9150C to Wildland Staging.
0017hrs- All branches advised to assume all power lines are hot, no confirmation of power off ATT.
0022hrs- Wildland Branch req. (1) Water Tender from Staging to Earl X Glenview.
0025hrs- North Branch rpts (3) Strike Teams with a water shuttle operating- have fire K/D on northbound Fairmount, now operating on Concord Ave.
0027hrs- Wildland Branch rpts additional DOA in the street, unknown if already reported. B-18 moving to North Branch. CalFire 9160C is now operating on Fairmount.
0033hrs- B-17 on Concord Way rpts a number of 'freelance firefighters' at scene that need to be removed.
0039hrs- Req. Coroner to Concord X Fairmont for DOA.
0044hrs- South Branch reports no injuries or fatalities to report ATT. CMD rpts (2) active structure fires in South Branch ATT, (1) a total loss. Companies attacking fire in homes along the canyon. No further units needed ATT.
0051hrs- North Branch rpts additional DOA in front of 1650 Claremont
0100hrs- Mills Peninsula Hospital rpts (10) patients, San Francisco General Hospital treating (5)-(1) critical, Kaiser Hospital treating (15) patients, Seaton Medical Center treating (3) for a total of (33).
0109hrs- North Branch rpts fire stopped on northbound on Fairmont, eastbound on Concord. Several spot fires from gas lines still burning in homes that were lost. SFO Crash Truck is available at scene and responding to staging for use when better access is gained.
0120hrs- Heaviest fire is K/D. Still numerous pockets of fire in all Branches. IC coordinating with the gas company to begin shut off of individual residential gas lines.
0130hrs- OEM rpts (53) homes destroyed, (120) damaged ATT.
0700hrs- (67) Companies have been assigned to incident. (30) Companies will be requested for relief on the next phase of operations.
09-10-10
0900hrs Pacific/1200hrs Eastern
-San Bruno Fire has corrected OEM's reports: (38) Homes destroyed, (7) Significant damage, (160) with moderate to light damage.
(4) Dead, (52) Injured
09-11-10
2200hrs- Now confirmed (7) Dead, (6) Missing. Crews working with cadaver dogs are recovering human remains in burned structures.

Date: 08-30-10
Time: 083
Box: 1573
Area: Flatbush
Location: 2818 Church Ave X Norstrand Ave
Description Of Incident: Fire in the rear set back of a 3-story OMD.
Reporters/Writer: Truck4
0830hrs- 10-75 for fire in a 3-story OMD.
All-Hands: 248, 249, 255, 281; L-113, 157, 147FAST; R-2, Sq-1; B-41, 48
0835hrs- B-41 rpts All-Hands for fire in a rear 1-story set back attached to a 3-story 20X50 OMD. Exposures #2 and #4 are similar attached. S/C extra Engine and Truck.
S/C: E-310/L-174
0844hrs- Div. 15 transmitting 2nd Alarm.
2nd Alarm: E-240, 234, 280, 283, 284/S-3; L-123; B-38 Safety, 58 RUL, Rescue B/C, Safety B/C; Field Com., TAC #2
0855hrs- Div. 15 rpts (2) L/S/O
0900hrs- Div. 15 S/C extra Truck
S/C: L-169
0915hrs- Car 4A rpts fire K/D, S/C extra Truck.
S/C: L-132
0948hrs- Car 4A rpts fire P/W/H.

Its great to see how this thread has taken on a life of it's own and continues to strike nerves. One of the above posters said the cops approached without knowning what the truck was hauling... I know we aren't regarded as the smartest people but i'm pretty sure one of the first questions with a truck fire is " What are you hauling ?" And incidentally it was paper that the truck was hauling.
I still can't help but think that most of the resistance to this idea is because it's not done up here and may be more common down south.
One of the more amusing comments was about the firemen shooting up the street and shooting bystanders ---- What are you talking about bro ? That was just a silly comparison to draw. These guys are cross trained and are cops and firemen, not just firemen with guns...

In reply to EMSer... Do you have a clue cops are trained ? How dare you monday morning quaterback what those cops did that night ... you weren't there and ONLY if you were there and faced with what they were faced with can you properly comment.
These guys did exactly what their training told them to do. There was a very real threat that needed to be neutalized and thats what they did. 50 shots were fired, and in your infinite knowledge of the police service that's alot ?
Then you say that we should all be trained like the state troopers are. You do realize that the basic course for police officers in NYS is seet by the DCJS and is that same for all academies around the state. The troopers may follow the paramilitary model a little more than other places but it has nothing to do with making a more well rounded cop.

More later...

Seven Westchester Co. Classic Pumpers side by side. Click photo to enlarge.

Date: 05-31-10
Time: 1518hrs
Location: Waywayanda Ave (Route 49) X Route 78 (Pocatello Fire District)
Units Operating: Pocatello, Middletown; Wallkill EMS; NYSP
Weather Conditions: Hot
Description Of Incident: MVA involving Pocatello R-153 and Middletown L-3 with (3) injured transported. Both units reportedly responding to an alarm.
Writer: Truck4
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100531/NEWS/100539985

Date: 05-13-10
Time: 0228hrs
Location: 35 North 9th Ave X W. Sydney Ave
Weather Conditions: Clear
Description Of Incident: Heavy fire in the rear of a frame P/D.
Writer: Truck4
0225hrs- Original call for fire in the basement, then multiple cals for fire in the rear of the building.
1st Alarm: E-4, 3, 2; L-1, 2: R-1, B-3
0228hrs- E-3 10-84.
0229hrs- E-3 rpts heavy fire in the rear.
0230hrs- B-3 req. truck co's to enter from Lincoln Ave to 9th, 9th is a tight block.
0232hrs- B-3 transmitting 10-26 (1st Alarm/All-Hnads). E-6 to scene for FAST.
0234hrs- B-3 transmitting 10-36 (2nd Alarm).
2nd Alarm: E-5, L-3
0236hrs- L-3 to take Valentine to 9th
0241hrs- M/A Eastchester L-16 and Pelham E-5 to cover Sta. 3.
0243hrs- B-3 rpts (2) L/S/O, fire is K/D, Primary search (-).

If the guy ran onto the field, took out a knife and stabbed Jayson Werth, would you ask why he wasn't tasered before he got to the player?