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Detroit Box Alarm 14415 Fordham 9/14/09 : On Monday September 14th, 2009 companies from the 9th Battalion responded to the area of Chalmers and Fordham on the report of a vacant dwelling on fire.  Coming out of Quarters E50 report they could see it and the first engine would be stretching.  While enroute to the fire C9 requested that Central Office dispatch a 4th Engine on the box alarm.  First arriving companies report that the fire was on Fordham east of Chalmers, crews made an aggressive interior attack and were able to control this fire within an hour, using 4 1 ¾” hose lines stretched from E50 and E46.  E46/50/58/60 L23 S6 C9 worked at this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 14415 Fordham 9/14/09

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On Monday September 14th, 2009 companies from the 9th Battalion respon ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:36pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 8938-40 Chene 9-11-09 : On Friday September 11, 2009 companies from the 1st Battalion responded to the area of Chene and E. Alexandrine on the report of smoke coming from an abandoned warehouse.  E23 arrived on the scene and reported that they had smoke coming from a vacant commercial building and they were stretching.  The officer of E23 requested that Central Office advise Squad 2 that they were going to be needed to force entry into the building.  L10’s crew gained access to the roof an performed vertical ventilation operations.  E5/9/23 L10 S2 C1 worked for over a half hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm 8938-40 Chene 9-11-09

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On Friday September 11, 2009 companies from the 1st Battalion responde ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:34pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Mitchell and McLean 9/10/09 : On Thursday September 10, 2009 companies from the 8th Battalion responded to the area of Joseph Campau and McLean on the report of a dwelling fire.  Upon arrival of L30 they reported they had a dwelling fully involved and advised companies to enter the fire from Mitchell.  While enroute to the Box Alarm E46 reported they were held up by a train and would be delayed to the scene, Central Office dispatched E17 on the Box Alarm.  C8 reported a totally involved 1.5 story dwelling and that he would utilize E46 as the RIT when they arrived on the scene.  E17/23/35/46 L30 S3 C8 worked for over an hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm Mitchell and McLean...

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On Thursday September 10, 2009 companies from the 8th Battalion respon ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:33pm PST

Detroit 2nd Alarm 1012 Eastlawn 9/3/09 : On Thursday, September 3 2009, around 1110 hours, companies from the 6th Battalion responded to Eastlawn and E. Jefferson on the report of a vacant apartment building on fire.  E38 arrived on the scene and reported that they were stretching on a vacant apartment building.  Upon arrival of L14 they requested that Central Office dispatch an additional Engine and Truck on the box.  Central dispatched E58 and L31 on the request of L14; C6 reported a vacant 4 story apartment building 40x80 with fire on the 4th floor and through the roof and requested a Platform.  L6 was dispatched as the Platform on orders of C6.  S3 made entry on the rear “B” side of the building and reported that the fire was through the roof and the 4th floor was completely involved, an evacuation signal was given, C6 ordered that L31 playaway on the A-B side of the building, L6 was placed at the A-D side of the building.  At 1145 hours C6 requested that Central Office transmit a 2nd Alarm at Eastlawn and E. Jefferson.  Crews worked for over 2 hours to bring this fire under control.  Box Alarm companies – E9/38/46 L14 S3 C6, additional companies above the Box Alarm – E58 L6/31 S6, 2nd Alarm companies – E1/23/60 L10 S2 Car 203.

Detroit 2nd Alarm 1012 Eastlawn 9/3/09

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On Thursday, September 3 2009, around 1110 hours, companies from the 6 ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:32pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 5972 Maryland 9/2/09 : On Wednesday, September 02, 2009 companies from the 9th Battalion responded to the area of Maryland and Linville on the report of a dwelling fire.  While enroute to the scene Central Office notified companies of possible people trapped in the dwelling and of shots fired in the area.  C9 requested that Central dispatch EMS along with DPD.  Engine 58 reported they could see it and the first Engine would be stretching.  E52 arrived on the scene and reported they were stretching and that it appeared that everyone was out of the dwelling.  According to the occupants of the dwelling someone had thrown a fire bomb into the upper story of the 2.5 frame dwelling.  Companies had heavy fire on the A-B corner of the dwelling, E50/52/58 L23 S6 C9 worked to bring this fire under control in less than 30 minutes.  DFD EMS along with an EMS Supervisor and Detroit Police assisted Fire Companies at this scene.  One injured civilian declined transport for smoke inhalation.

Detroit Box Alarm 5972 Maryland 9/2/09

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On Wednesday, September 02, 2009 companies from the 9th Battalion resp ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:31pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Honorah and Pitt 9-1-09 : On Tuesday, September 1 2009, companies from the 7th Battalion responded to the area of Honorah and Pitt on the report of a vacant dwelling on fire.  E33 reported they were stretching on a dwelling that was going through the roof.  C7 reported a 1.5 story dwelling under construction with fire through the roof and requested that Central Office dispatch a 4th company as RIT.  E27/29/33/34(RIT) L13 S4 C7 worked for over an hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm Honorah and Pitt 9-...

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On Tuesday, September 1 2009, companies from the 7th Battalion respond ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:31pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 2161 Garland 8/26/09 : On Wednesday, August 25th 2009, companies from the 6th Battalion responded to the area of Garland and Kercheval on the report of a dwelling fire.  Arriving on the scene E32 reported a vacant dwelling totally involved and they were stretching.  Upon arrival of C6 crews were ordered to let the structure burn, there were no exposures on either side of the dwelling.  C6 informed Central Office that he had a vacant dwelling totally involved, and ordered S3 back in service.  The structure burned for approximately 30 minutes before collapsing.  Crews from E9/32/38 and L14 used 2, 1 ¾” hose lines, 1, 2 ½” hose line, and the monitor from E32 to control this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 2161 Garland 8/26/09

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On Wednesday, August 25th 2009, companies from the 6th Battalion respo ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:30pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Burns and Lambert 8/19/09 : On Wednesday August 19th, 2009 companies from the 1st Battalion responded to the area of Burns and Lambert on the report of a dwelling fire.  Arriving on the scene E46 report smoke showing from a vacant dwelling and they where stretching.  C1 reported fire in a vacant 1.5 story dwelling and requested an additional company for RIT.  Crew worked for a half hour to bring this fire under control.  E9/23/46/52(RIT) L19 S3 and C1 worked at this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm Burns and Lambert 8...

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On Wednesday August 19th, 2009 companies from the 1st Battalion respon ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:30pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 7441-43 Churchill 8/10/09 : On Monday August 10th, 2009 companies from the 5th Battalion responded to the area of Churchill and W. Bethune for a reported dwelling fire.  Engine 39 reported smoke showing and they were stretching on a vacant 2 family flat.  Arriving on the scene C8 reported a vacant 2 family flat with fire in the upper flat.  E35 reported problems finding the stairs into the attic space, and L7 was deployed to the roof for vertical ventilation operations.  Central Office dispatched E5 as the 4th company on the box alarm for RIT. E5/17/35/39 L7 S4 C5 worked at this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 7441-43 Churchill 8...

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On Monday August 10th, 2009 companies from the 5th Battalion responded ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:29pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 3926 Kensington 8/10/09 : On Monday August 10th, 2009 companies from the 6th Battalion responded to the area of Kensington and Rosewood on the report of a dwelling fire.  Arriving on the scene E52 reported a occupied 1.5 story dwelling going, and they were stretching.  Central Office notified C6 they were sending E32 as the 4th company on the box alarm for RIT.  Fire was contained to the upstairs of the dwelling and crews made a quick knock down of the fire.  E32/38/52/58 L31 S6 C6 worked at this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 3926 Kensington 8/1...

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On Monday August 10th, 2009 companies from the 6th Battalion responded ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2010 3:28pm PST