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RESCUED FROM FIRST DUE HOUSE FIRE |
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November
13 2006
- At 1326 hours, the box was transmitted for fire in a
house at 9512 Prince William Street, bringing Foam
Engine, Wagon, Tower, and Chief 501. On arrival, the
Foam Engine reported fire showing from side A. As the
Tower Driver went around to vent on Side C, he was told
that a male occupant of the home had gone in to save his
mother. FF Frezza, without the protection of an SCBA,
entered the building and through heavy smoke and high
heat, located the male occupant who was beginning to be
overcome by the heat and smoke. He assisted the
gentleman to the door and went back to find his mother.
At the same time, with a report of people trapped over
the radio, the Tower Officer, MFT Franzello, entered the
building ahead of the hose line to begin a search. As he
came out of the living room, the hallway took off,
pushing him farther into the home. He located FF Frezza
in the rear of the home with a rather large female
patient who was overcome by the smoke. FF Frezza then
exited the home and began venting windows. In the
meantime, two members from Rescue 501 met up with the
Tower Officer and the three removed the patient to the
rear where they were assisted by Medic 501 and members
of the Fire Marshals Office. While all of that was
going on, the line man from the Foam Engine got a quick
knock on the fire which involved several rooms and used a
few potted plants to vent the windows in the front. The
fire was knocked down and the victim was removed just as
the first mutual aid company arrived. An excellent
effort and efficient teamwork brought this fire quickly
under control and prevented the trapped occupant from
suffering further injuries. The fire was caused by
an overloaded surge protector. The trapped victim was
transported to Prince William Hospital and later
released. Units cleared the fireground at 1552 hours. |
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