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Working Incidents
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April 26, 2010: Story & Photos by: Vito Maggiolo
A row house fire in the Fourth Battalion resulted in a second alarm being called for on Monday afternoon, April 26th.
The blaze was reported around 5:30 PM in a two story dwelling at 614 Quincy Street NW. Units arrived to find fire showing from the second floor, and a Working Fire Dispatch was requested.
Incident command sounded the second alarm when reports were received of fire extending into the attached exposures. Despite that threat, the fire was quickly brought under control, and most multiple alarm units were quickly returned. There were no injuries reported.
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April 24, 2010: Story & Photos by: Elliot J. Goodman
Engine 14 was dispatched Saturday afternoon for the AFA at a storage facility located at 5901 Blair Road N.W. When they arrived, they were met with heavy smoke conditions in the rear of the building and requested the box be filled. The fire was located inside the facility but was made difficult to locate due to heavy smoke conditions in the building and its size. Ventilation was also difficult as no windows were present in that area of the building. The incident was upgraded to a Working Fire.
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Attention Local 36 Golfers |
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Fatal Fiery Crash in Southeast |
April 19, 2010: Story & Photos by: Elliot J. Goodman
One person is dead and as many as six others were seriously injured in a two car accident in the 3600 block of Alabama Ave. S.E. Engine 3 first to arrive found a scene of destruction with people lying in the street and on the sidewalk, there were also trapped victims in the vehicles and one vehicle was on fire. Engine 3 was assisted by Rescue Squad 1, Truck 7, Engine 25, BFC 6, DFCOPS, and numerous EMS units including several ALS units.
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House Fire 5862 Southern Ave. S.E. |
April 19, 2010, Story & Photos by: www.30engine.com & Jarrid Gaston / FFA
At 1828 hrs units with the 2nd Battalion Fire Chief were alerted for the report of a house on fire at 5862 Southern Ave. SE. Engine 30 responded as the first due Engine along with Truck 17 as the first due Truck. As soon as the members turned left onto East Capital St. it was apparent that something was on fire.
As Truck 17 approached the scene they could see through a now vacant lot to find smoke showing from both the front and rear of a rowhome. Units arrived on the scene of a two story middle of the row home with smoke showing from the C-Charlie side and fire showing from the A-Alpha side. Due to the nature of the complex the C side provided the best access for both units. Engine 30 stretched the 1 ½ attack line into the building as Trucks interior crew made their way to the second floor to conduct a rapid primary search.
Multiple bystanders were reporting that their where children inside the home. 17 Trucks outside team went to work throwing ladders and immediately ventilating the structure. Smoke was issuing from the eves of both exposures and the team knew the fire building needed to be opened up as the fire was probably in the cockloft. The interior teams were met by the fire at the top of the stairs, Engine 30 pushed forward to knock down the fire as Truck 17 members rapidly searched those areas not immediately involved in fire. All searches proved negative as the fire was knocked down. Truck 17 along with Truck 13 opened the roof on the fire building and both exposures, finding some extension through breaks in the fire walls between buildings. Command held Engine 30 and both Trucks to assist investigators in overhaul.
Engine 30’s lineman received a few gentle kisses from the fire gods and was transported to Med Star. He was later released. Welcome to The East End rookie.
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Chief Robert Schaefer Retirement Dinner |
April 17, 2010 Photos by Lieutenant Kevin Stuart
Members of Engine Co. 16 and Truck 3 Held a Retirement Dinner for 6th Battalion Chief Robert J. Schaefer on Saturday. He is retiring after nearly 30 years of service to the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia. He was honored by gifts from the members of the Department and Family. We would like to wish Chief Schaefer the best of luck in his future endeavours. |
Rowhouse 1026 Kenyon St. N.W. |
April 16, 2010: Story & Photos by: Vito Maggiolo
Fourth Battalion firefighters quickly contained a fire in the roof area of a Columbia Heights home on Thursday, April 16th.
Units arrived at 1026 Kenyon Street around 3 PM to find smoke showing from the roof of the two story, occupied, row frame dwelling, and a working fire dispatch was sounded. The small blaze was confined to the area of origin.
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Stephen Reid Appointed Cedar Rapids Fire Chief |
Retired DC Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Reid has been appointed Fire Chief of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department. Acting City Manager Casey Drew presented the recommendation for Fire Chief to the City Council for their advice and consent, which is required of the City Charter.
Stephen Reid has over 40 years of experience in the fire service having served in both a career and volunteer environment. Reid retired as the Director of Emergency Medical Services with the District of Columbia Fire/EMS Department in Washington, D.C. which serves a residential population of more than 525,000 and a daytime population of 1.5 million.
Reid earned a Master of Administrative Science degree in Management from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Administration from The University of the District of Columbia. Reid has extensive experience in fire protection and fire ground operations, fire prevention and fire code, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, national fire data, public fire education, personnel management, training, planning and technical writing.
Reid is currently president of Stephen M. Reid and Associates, Inc., which offers strategic analysis and planning services. He serves as an adjunct instructor with Task Force 1, Inc. and has served as an adjunct instructor at The University of the District of Columbia, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, and Command School, Inc. Reid is a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, MIFireE, Great Britain. Additionally, he has received the prestigious Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Commission on Chief Fire Officer Designation. He is also a Peer Reviewer and Technical Evaluation Specialist for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Stephen Reid released the following statement: "I am extremely excited about this next chapter in my fire service career. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department is a good organization with many outstanding men and women and I look forward to serving them as well as the citizens of Cedar Rapids as their Fire Chief. I welcome the challenge ahead of each and every one of us as we strive to make a good department a great one."
Chief Reid is the City's twelfth paid Fire Chief in the Fire Department's history and will begin serving on May 10th.
Congratulations Steve
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Two Trapped 9th & Constitution N.W. |
April 11, 2010, Story & Photos by: Elliot J. Goodman
Rescue Squad 1, Engine 2 , Truck 10 , BFC 6 , and several EMS units arrived on the scene Sunday afternoon to find a two car mva with two victims trapped . Three people were transported to area hospitals in what was to be the second serious mva at that intersection on Sunday.
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Second Alarm-Eastern High School |
April 11, 2010, Story & Photos by: Elliot J. Goodman
Units arrived with heavy smoke showing at Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol St. after receiving numerous phone calls and reports of people trapped. Workers had been working on the roof when the fire started and there was the possibility of trapped victims. A Second Alarm was called due to the heavy volume of smoke and fire that was visible . Firefighters did an outstanding job holding the fire to its origin.
Photo above by: Sandy Lora
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April 7, 2010
Units handled a trash fire inside this residence at 5009 11th St. N.E. on April 7th.
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Attention Members of # 3 Platoon |
Golf On Our First Day Off
We will be meeting once a week on our first day off,
beginning Tuesday May 4th at 9am.
The first week we will be playing the Langston
Course, locations will change weekly.
If interested please contact: (before April 29)
Charles Hottinger E-30 #3
Timmy Jeffrey RS-2 #3
Everyone is welcome, however, all rounds will be played on # 3 platoons first day off.
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Danny Leanza 20 years driving "The Dragon" |
On April 3, 2010 the members of Engine 6 and Truck 4 presented Firefighter / Technician Danny Leanza with a plaque celebrating his 20 years as a Technician at Engine 6, driving "The Dragon".
Danny was extremely surprised and honored to learn of the Surf and Turf meal along with several special guests that were in attendance to celebrate this milestone in his career.
Congratulations Danny.
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| Building 9th & L St's N.W. |
April 4, 2010 Story & Photos by Elliot J. Goodman
A considerable amount of fire was showing from this vacant building when firefighters arrived on the scene Sunday afternoon. After all visible fire was knocked down, it was determined the fire started on the outside of the building with some extension into the building. A Working Fire was sounded by the 6th BFC Mike Conway . The fire was quickly contained and there were no injuries.
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| Building 9th & L St's N.W. |
April 4, 2010 Above Photos by Jarrid Gaston / FFA
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We Regret To Inform You Of The Death of Retired Captain Tayloe R. (Jack) Anthony
Tayloe R. (Jack) Anthony Appointed December 28, 1948 E-21, Retired October 1, 1977 T-5, Passed away March 26, 2010.
Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Virginia.
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We Regret To Inform You Of The Death of Retired Lieutenant George H. Lockey
George H. Lockey Appointed May 2, 1971, Retired August 28, 1993 Lieutenant Haz-Mat Unit, Passed away March 30, 2010.
A viewing will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 6-9 P.M. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 4567 Kylertown / Driftin Highway, Grassflat, Pennsylvania 16839. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday April 6, 2010 11:00 A.M. at Saint Severin Roman Catholic Church in Drifting, Pennsylvania. Interment will be private, The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Washington Hospital Center Burn Center 110 Irving Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20010
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Once Again a Good Brother Needs Our Help.
FF Andy Waikart, E27 #1, is currently being treated for a medical condition, we are all hoping for a quick and full recovery so he can return to Minnesota Avenue in the next few weeks.
Right now we are looking for brothers to cover shifts for Andy. We need the brothers to step up once again. I can not garantee you will stay in the 2nd battalion for the tour you are covering but we will try our best. You will not be on a Medic Unit or an Ambulance no matter where you end up.. Email me or text me if you can help. Also feel free to call Lt Grace at E27 #1.
Thanks again brothers.
Sgt. Sid Polish BFC 2-1 Aide
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2010 Emerald Society Golf Tournament |
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Lt. Jim Lloyd Retires From Truck 15 |
Congratulations Jim , enjoy a well deserved retirement, and thank you for 30 years of dedicated service.
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2010 Emerald Society Fishing Tournament |
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Retirement Dinner for Chief Robert Schaefer |
(30 years of service)
Engine 16
April 17, 2010 @ 17:00 Hrs
Cost: $20.00
Points of Contact: Please RSVP to the following by April 9, 2010:
Lt. Mac McCloskey, T-3 (william.mccloskey@dc.gov), 202-673-3216
Lt. Hibben, E-13 (david.hibben@dc.gov), 202-673-3213.
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