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Rockaway Boro, NJ Church Fire 27 Douglas Rd 3/13/10 : At around 5:00 P.M. on Saturday March 13, 2010 Rockaway Borough firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at the First Assembly of God Church at 27 Douglas Road. Upon arrival heavy fire was visible coming from the school area of the church. Mutual aid was called to the scene from Rockaway Twp, Dover, Denville and Randolph. Heavy fire consumed the school as firefighters used multiple handlines, two ladderpipes and one deck gun to control the blaze. More info to follow. Photos By: Adam Alberti (note) It was a heavy downpour during this fire.

Rockaway Boro, NJ Church Fire 27 Doug...

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At around 5:00 P.M. on Saturday March 13, 2010 Rockaway Borough firefi ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2010 6:24pm PST

Somers Fire & Rescue - Fuel Tanker Rollover/Spill - 2600 blk Highway 31 - March 12th, 2010 : On Friday morning March 12th, 2010 at approximately 0305hrs members of Somers Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a reported semi truck overturned in the 2600 block of Highway 31 (S. Greenbay Road). 

Upon arriving on scene it was discovered that the overturned semi was blocking the entire southbound lanes and that it was actually a tanker truck carrying over 7000 gallons of diesel fuel and the fuel was leaking onto the highway and into a ditch.

Emergency crews removed the driver from the truck and he was transported a local hospital with minor injuries.

Somers firefighters contained the leaking fuel and requested the Kenosha County Hazmat Team to the scene to assist with the incident.

As daylight started to beak a request was made for the City of Racine Regional Hazmat Team to respond to place booms further south of the incident were diesel fuel made it to a waterway.

Shortly after requesting Racine Hazmat, command Requested MABAS Box 63-3 to the Box Alarm Level to assist with manpower.

Shortly after 0800hrs a Tow company used three tow trucks to upright the overturned tanker without further incident.

Fire crews remained on scene for several hours working to further contain the leaked diesel fuel.

The highway which is a major roadway between Racine and Kenosha Counties was shut down until approximately 1600hrs when a few lanes were reopened.

Fire & Rescue Agencies on scene included: 

Somers Fire & Rescue, Kenosha County Hazmat Team, City of Kenosha Fire, Bristol Fire, Pleasant Prairie Fire, Salem Fire, Wheatland Fire and Silver Lake Fire from Kenosha County and City of Racine Regional Hazmat Team, South Shore Fire and Union Grove Fire from Racine County.

Other agencies involved in the incident include the Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, City of Kenosha Police, Kenosha County Highway Department, Somers Highway Department, Jensen’s Towing, DNR official and a Rehab Support unit from the Racine Fire Bells.

Somers Fire & Rescue - Fuel Tanker Ro...

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On Friday morning March 12th, 2010 at approximately 0305hrs members of ...

Updated: Mar 12, 2010 3:07pm PST

Everett, MA - 2nd Alarm, 8 Blake Terrace, 3-10-10 : Everett Fire Department received multiple calls for this fire at 8 Blake Terrace. First arriving companies had reports of people trapped on the second floor. A Mass State Police K9 Sgt. onsighted the fire and attempted to rescue the victims, but the smoke drove him back, and the male victim did not want to leave his bedridden sister in the fire. Everett Fire companies reached the victims and removed them to awaiting EMS crews. Unfortunately the victims did not survive. The fire took a little more than an hour to knock down.

Everett, MA - 2nd Alarm, 8 Blake Terr...

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Everett Fire Department received multiple calls for this fire at 8 Bla ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 12:34pm PST

Lodi 3-11-10 : Lodi 3rd alarm at 70 James Street on 3-11-10.

Lodi 3-11-10

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Lodi 3rd alarm at 70 James Street on 3-11-10.

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 7:53am PST

work / vinnan : Myndir úr starfi og æfingum slökkviliðs Höfuðborgarsvæðisins, Photos from daily activities and various exercises at the capital district fire & ems Reykjavík Iceland

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Myndir úr starfi og æfingum slökkviliðs Höfuðborgarsvæðisins, ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 7:08am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 15th and Fisher W. 3/10/10 : Detroit MI - March 10, 2010 companies from the 1st Battalion responded to the area of 15th Street and the Westbound Fisher Service Drive, for the report of a dwelling fire.  Arriving on scene E10 report they have a vacant 2 story dwelling fully involved.  Crews set up a defensive attack, C1 requested a 4th company for RIT and a second truck with a working aerial. L20 was dispatched to the fire along with E27.  Due to the involvement of the dwelling the structure ultimately collapsed.  Crews worked for over 3 hours to fully extinguish this fire.  E1/8/10/27 L8/20 S2 C1 worked at this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 15th and Fisher W. ...

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Detroit MI - March 10, 2010 companies from the 1st Battalion responded ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 5:11am PST

Dartmouth Dist 1, 2nd Alarm 2 Annawan St 3-9-10 : At approx. 815pm, Dartmouth district 1 was toned out for a structure fire.  Enroute the first due engine could see the bright orange glow in the sky.  First officer on scene called a fully involved structure fire. First due engine tagged the hydrant and the deck gun and large lines were put into use on the vacant $3.5 million dollar summer home.  Tower 1's ladder pipe was also put into service.  Dartmouth district 2,3 and New Bedford Fire were called on the 2nd alarm. Crews remained on scene until the morning wetting down hot spots.  Fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.

Dartmouth Dist 1, 2nd Alarm 2 Annawan...

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At approx. 815pm, Dartmouth district 1 was toned out for a structure f ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2010 3:42pm PST

Brookline MVA WR Pkwy @ Bellingham : Four people were injured in a car crash on the West Roxbury Parkway in front of the Putterham Library in South Brookline about 11:15am. One vehicle rear ended another that appeared to have stopped suddenly at a traffic light. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating the accident and none of the injuries were life threatening.

Brookline MVA WR Pkwy @ Bellingham

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Four people were injured in a car crash on the West Roxbury Parkway in ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2010 12:02pm PST

MABAS DIVISION 24 :

MABAS DIVISION 24

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Updated: Mar 10, 2010 5:50am PST

ILLINOIS MABAS DIV. 3 FIREHOUSES : MABAS Division 3, Northern Cook County & Southern Lake County

ILLINOIS MABAS DIV. 3 FIREHOUSES

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MABAS Division 3, Northern Cook County & Southern Lake County

Updated: Mar 10, 2010 5:45am PST