3/4/10 3 Alarm Box 52-4 3502 Woodbrook Ave

At 0200hrs Engine 52's members were alerted by citizens that the house up the street was on fire. They quickly arrived with a 3 story row with heavy smoke showing, with a report of 3 people still trapped inside. Due to a heavy fire load inside, the fire quickly spread to all 3 floors. Companies worked hard to perform searches and attempt to knock down the fire. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing E33 and T5 to the scene. After 20 min of interior firefighting with heavy fire conditions on all 3 floors and thru the roof. Command decided to evacuate the building because of rapidly deteroriating conditions. Truck 5 operated on the roof of the fire building and exposures. Engine 33 worked with Engine 6 and Truck 10 in the rear, operating a blitz line. After the bulk of fire was knocked down, crews were sent into each floor to hit hotspots, during that time 3 Code F's were found. After 3 1/2 hrs the incident was scaled down to just the first alarm companies, those units remained onscene for nearly 9 hours.

WJZ Ch 13 News Story

2/26/10 Box Alarm 33-3 2742 Fenwick Ave.

Just as companies were clearing the 2nd Alarm, at 0956 a box was struck out for the above address for a report of a bedroom fire. BC2 arrived with a 2 story mog row with smoke showing from the 2nd floor. E31 knocked down a bulk of the fire. Truck 5 assisted companies with searches and opening up. Units had a 2nd fl rear bedroom fire. Truck 5 had 1 hr of service, Engine 33 was still out of service for EMT training at the time of this box.

2/26/10 2 Alarm Box 56-8 3008 Hamilton Ave

0730hrs Units on scene of a 2 1/2 story Wood Frame Dwelling with heavy fire on the 2nd floor, a second alarm was requested. Bringing Truck 5 to the scene, Units operated on fireground for 2 1/2 hrs with fire on 1st, 2nd and basement. Engine 33 was out of service for EMT training at the time of the fire..... more info to follow

2/23/10 Box Alarm T15-2 1827 N. Montford St

At 1204 hrs units were dispatched to above address for a dwelling fire. Truck 15 arrived with a 2 story mog with heavy smoke showing.Engine 33 dispatched as 1st due engine, advised they were out of position and were then assigned as RIT, Truck 5 arrived in the rear and advised they had fire showing. Engine 6 knocked down a bulk of the fire quickly, units had a burnout of two rooms on the 2nd floor. Engine 33 and Truck 5 returned to service 1 1/4 hr.

2/21/10 5 Alarm Box 83-11 1760 Union Ave

At 0635hrs units were disptached in the area of I83N at W. 28th St for a building fire. Engine 21 went on scene with a corrected location with a approx 100x200 3 story warehouse with heavy fire showing, immediately requesting the second alarm. Units immediately began a defensive only attack on the vacant warehouse. Multiple ladder pipes and blitz lines were used  to extinguish the blaze. Truck 5 was the 2nd due truck on original assignment and had there ladder pipe in service. Engine 33 was first due on the 2nd alarm, and supplied water to Truck 16 then Truck 23's ladder pipes. All companies remained onscene throughout much of the morning and afternoon, Engine 33 and Truck 5 returned to service in 9 1/2 hrs.

 WJZ Ch 13 News Video

Truck 5 ladder pipe operation

Engine 33 Crew, L to R. FPR DiRusso, FF/PM Rogers (T5), Lt Hoban, FF/PM Fleming

2/19/10 Box Alarm 33-3 1805 E 28th St.

0646 hrs. 2 story mog row with fire showing 2nd floor. Units had fire in 2nd floor front bedroom and hallway. Engine 33 and Truck 5 had 2 hours of service.

2/18/10 3rd Alarm Box T15-2  725 N Milton Ave

Truck 15 went onscene at 0926hrs of a 2.5 story church with heavy fire throughout. Engine 33 arrived as first due Engine and immediately put a blitz line inservice. BC2 arrived requesting a second alarm and advised of defensive attack only because of the risk of a collapse. Truck 5 was out of service for equipment repairs, at the time of the box. But did respond on second alarm. Truck 5 took the rear and setup for ladder pipe operations. A Third Alarm was transmitted bringing a additional 30 FF's to the scene.  After knocking down the fire and hitting hotspots, Truck 5 cleared in 4 hours, and Engine 33 cleared in 5 hours.

FPR Stromburg of E-33 on a 2.5 blitz line.

Photo courtesy of The Baltimore Sun

                                    WBALTV CH 11 Raw Helicopter Footage

                                         WBALTV CH 11 Photo Slideshow

2/15/10 Box Alarm 31-15 723 E 36th St.

At 0222hrs units were dispatched to 36th and Frisby for a report of a dwelling fire with possible people trapped. Engine 33 went onscene with a 2 story mog row with heavy fire showing from the second floor. A working fire assignment was requested to the fireground. Truck 5 took the rear and began searches with Truck 29 (came up negative). Engine 33 stretched a line to the second floor and knocked down a bulk of the fire. Fire had extended into roof area and also exposure, but was quickly extinguished by companies onscene.  After extensive overhaul and investigation by FIB and Police Arson Units cleared in 5 hours.

2/13/10 Box Alarm 31-27 410 Venable Ave

At 2143 hrs,  Engine 33 went onscene of a 2.5 sty duplex with fire showing on 2nd floor exterior. Truck 5 took the front of building.Units encountered a bedroom fire on 2nd floor which had burned its way through the wall to the exterior. The fire was quickly knocked, and searches were negative. All companies returned to service shortly after 1 hr of service.

2/11/10 2nd Alarm Box 33-6 1720-1722 Montpelier St

At 0112 hrs, A box was struck at above address for a report of smoke in a basement. Truck 5 and Engine 31 had to stop nearly 100 yards away because of impassable roads. As they made there way up the street in 3 ft of snow, Truck 5 reported smoke showing from a 2sty mog row, with 2 occupants on the porch roof waiting to be rescued. As all engine companies worked hard to get a water supply established in cordinance with the National Guard 6x6 Support Unit, and worked to stretch lines to the dwelling. The Truck companies worked to remove occupants from roof and conduct a primary. Because of the extended amount of time required to get lines inservice the fire rapidly spread throughout the dwelling and extended into the delta exposure, where another occupant was removed. BC2 requested the 2nd Alarm be struck for more manpower needed at the scene.  3 occupants were transported by Medic Units to local hospitals with non life threating injuries. After investigation by FIB and extensive overhaul, all units cleared in 4 hours.

****Engine 33 was out of service at the time of the fire, getting a air leak fixed at the city shop****

2/11/10 On friday evening feb 5th, a strong storm traveled across the country and dumped 24 inches of snow friday night into saturday afternoon in Baltimore, Making conditions very difficult for city units to navigate streets. The National Guard was called in to assist with humvees and 6x6 support trucks to help ems, fire and police units. Just as cleanups began, another storm came through the area tuesday evening into late wednesday evening making whiteout conditions  and dumping another 20 inches into city streets. A blizzard was in effect for nearly 10 hours, making all streets nearly impassable. From 5pm Friday 2/5 through 7 am Thursday 2/11. Engine 33 and Truck 5 responded to 150 calls for service, even the most simple runs turned into 30 min or 1 hr each, many times members would have to walk through snow up to waist for 3 or 4 blocks to reach residences needing medical attention. Throughout the record breaking weather, The BCFD successfully responded to a couple thousand calls of service, without missing a single response. A great job was done by every single city firefighter and paramedic who worked during those conditions.

Saturday morning after the first storm. Pictured is a street and two vehicles. 

The National Guards Medical Humvees, used to assist Fire and Ems Units with patients

The National Guards 6x6 Support Trucks, Dispatched on all Box Assignments.Used to carry ladders and hose to firegrounds where many pieces of apparatus could not drive too

2/2/10 Box Alarm 6-14 413 E. Biddle St

At 0130 hrs units from the Eastside were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. Units went onscene with heavy fire showing from the third floor, of a 3 story mog row. Engine 33 responded as 3rd due (rit) engine, once arriving onscene BC2 advised them to deviate from RIT and advance a line into Bravo exposure. BC2 requested a working fire assignment, then shortly thereafter filling the second alarm. Engine 6 and 31 knocked down the bulk of fire in original dwelling, Engine 33 knocked down fire in the ceiling and walls of the exposure on bravo side. Truck 5 would have been the second due truck on first alarm, but was out of service as part of the ongoing rotating closure policy.

2/1/10 Members of the house would like to take a moment, to remember Captain Donald Hubbel of Rescue One, who passed away two years ago today. Capt Hubbel's son, Nick Stromburg is currently a member of Engine 33,"D" shift.

1/31/10 Box Alarm 4-23 4313 Old York Rd

About a hour after the Engine returned from 51 box, Truck 5 was dispatched as 2nd Due Truck for a dwelling fire, at the request of Engine 4 filling the box assignment. Units had heavy smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Truck 5 arrived as first ladder company, and positioned itself on Alpha delta corner. Companies reported fire in the walls of the first floor alpha/bravo side. Despite companies trying to quickly open up the walls of the balloon frame construction house. The fire quickly spread up to the second floor and attic area. BC4 at that time requested a working fire assignment bringing Engine 33 to the scene. Engine 33 dropped 5' supply line and fed into E-4 and E-21. Due to heavy fire conditions and a unstable roof, a evacuation was ordered and companies went defensive. While a second Alarm was brought to the scene. Companies operated multiple handlines, monitor pipes, and Truck 5's ladder pipe to bring fire under control. Temperatures well below freezing made for some difficult operations, with frozen hydrants and a lot of ice on fireground. Engine 33 and Truck 5 returned to service in roughly 4 hours. Special thanks to Box 414 for providing refreshments and breakfast to the companies onscene.

 *Truck 29 would have been the first due ladder truck, but was closed due to ongoing rotating closures*

Pictured L to R, FF/PM Fleming (E33), Act. Lt. Norman (T5), EVD Maher(T5), EVD Sanders (T5 detailed from T29), FF/PM Murray (T5), FPR DiRusso (E33), Lt. Hoban (E33). Missing from photo is PO Holthaus (E33)

1/30/10 Box Alarm 51-19 637 N. Belnord Ave

At 2235 hrs units were dispatched to above address for a report of a dwelling fire with person possibly trapped. While enroute FCB notified companies that a person had jumped from a second story window, with another possibly still trapped. Engine 51 went onscene with a 2 story e.o.g. row with heavy fire showing throughout the first and second floors. BC1 arrived asking for a workinf fire assignment. Truck 15 arrived along with Truck 3 and immediately began searches, as Engine 51 and 5 worked to knock down fire conditions. Engine 33 grabbed a hydrant in the rear and stretched a 400" into first floor rear, knocking down fire in kitchen area, second floor rear porch, and assited with hot spots. All searches came up negative, the occupant who had jumped was transported to Burn Center by Medic 10 in stable condition. The dwelling was a total burnout of both floors, all companies remained onscene for 3 hours for extensive overhaul. 

1/27/10 Box Alarm 40-5 3900 Dorchester Rd

While companies from Northwest and West Baltimore battled a fully involved 2 Alarm Framer, Engine 33 was transferred to E-29. Roughly two hours later, they were dispatched as 4th due Engine at 0240 hrs for a report of a dwelling fire a short distance away from the ongoing Two Alarm Fire. Engine 45 went on the scene with a 3 story wood frame dwelling with heavy fire showing throughout. Engine 33 arrived 2nd, dropping 5' hose and immediately putting a blitz line inservice on the bravo side. Engine 33 also supplied additional attack lines and a ladder pipe.Due to fire conditions and partial collapse all companies performed defensive ops only. After 2 hours the assignment was scaled back to 2 engines/2 trucks. Engine 33 returned to service in 2hr 45 min       

1/24/10 Box Alarm T15-9 1328 Edison Highway

1632 hrs, Units went onscene of a 2 sty mog w smoke showing 2nd floor. Engine 51 advanced a line up into the 2nd floor, but were unable to find any fire conditions. Engine 33 stretched a line into the basement, where the crew located a fire. The fire was quickly extinquished. Truck 5 responded as the working fire truck co. Both Engine & Truck had 1.5 hrs of service.

1/23/10 Box Alarm 33-17 446 E. 28th St

1856hrs Truck 5 went onscene with a 2 sty mog row with fire showing 2nd floor. Engine 33 grabbed a plugged and stretched a 150' to the 2nd floor extinguishing the fire. Engine 31 backed them up with a 2nd line. Truck 5 threw ladders, ventilated, and performed a excessive amount of roof work to stop fire extension. All units cleared within 1 1/2 hrs, after investigation and overhaul.

1/22/10 Box Alarm 6-1 814 N Broadway

2107 hrs, Units went onscene with 3 sty eog row, with fire showing side delta from 2nd floor. Units encountered fire on 2nd floor which traveled quickly up into 3rd floor. Engine 51 and 13 knocked fire while Truck 15 and 1 opened up. Engine 33 stretched a line into the rear and assisted. Engine 33 had 30 min of service time.

1/20/09 Box Alarm T15-11 1624 E. Oliver St

At 2306 hrs units were dispatched to N. Broadway and E Oliver Streets for a report of a dwelling fire. Truck 15 went onscene with a 2 story eog with heavy fire showing. Engine 33 grabbed a hydrant on broadway, and then stretched a line to the 2nd floor while Engine 6 knocked down fire on the first floor. Truck 5 covered the rear and quickly began searches with 15 Truck. Truck 15 found two Code F's on the 2nd floor front, and Engine 33 found two Code F's on the 2nd floor rear. A good job was done by all companies to quickly extinguish a heavy amount of fire, units worked fast to conduct a search of the dwelling, unfortunely all 4 occupants succumbed to there injuries. Units remained onscene for roughly 4 hrs while police and FIB conducted a investigation. The fire in still under investigation at this time.

(Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Sun)

                      Click here to see WJZ Ch 13 News Coverage of the Fire

1/16/09 Box Alarm 42-14 3101 Juneau Place

At 2204 hrs units were dispatched to the above address for a dwelling fire. First arriving units had smoke showing and encountered fir on the 2nd floor. Engine 33 was 5th due and stretched a line up the rear, of the single family dwelling. Truck 5 was brought to the scene on the working fire assignment and assisted in opening up. Engine 33 had 1 hr of service, Truck 5 had 30 min of service.

1/15/10 Box Alarm 6-20 1715 N. Caroline St

At 2003 hrs,  Engine 33 and Truck 5 went onscene of a 3 sty mog with heavy fire showing on the 3rd floor. Engine 33 stretched their 250' to 3rd floor and extinquished the fire, Engine 31 stretched a 2nd line and extinquished numerous set small trash fires throughout different rooms of the vacant dwelling. Truck 5 threw ladders, conducted a search, and opened up the dwelling. Investigationwas done by FIB and Police Arson, units cleared in 2 hrs after overhaul.

*E-6 was closed for the day, they would have been first due Engine Co.*

1/15/10 Box Alarm 51-6 24 N. East Ave

Around shift change units from East Baltimore responded on dwelling fire. 7 City Firefighters were injured and taken to hospitals,as a unknown type of explosion occured. 6 have been treated and released. 1 Firefighter is in Stable Condition at this time at the Burn Center. The Members of the house would like to wish all the injured Brothers a fast recovery. Engine 33 and Truck 5 responded on the 2nd Alarm to the incident and staged.

* Truck 3 was closed that night until 7a.m., they would have been first due Truck Co.*

1/6/10 We would like to Welcome PO Dorsey(SQ 47) and Lt. Butta (E 6) to A shift Engine 33.

1/5/10 Box Alarm T15-9 1502 N. Bradford St

Around 2200 hrs units dispatched for dwelling in 1600 blk of N Bradford St. Truck 15 went onscene with corrected address with smoke showing from 2 sty mog vacant row. Engine 33 arrived as First Engine and stretched there 150' line. Truck 5 covered the rear, throwing ladders and assisting in opening up. Engine 33 quickly knocked the fire in the 1st floor rear, and the assignment was scaled back shortly there after. Engine 33 1 hr of service/ Truck 5 40 min of service.

1/5/10 Box Alarm 56-5 3014 Woodhome Ave

At 1714hrs Engine 33 responded as 5th Due Engine up North, units had fire on first and second floor rear of a 2 sty single family wood frame dwelling. Engine 33 had 1 hr of service time.

1/1/10 The Members of Engine 33, Truck 5, Medic 16, and EMS 3 would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy New Year.

12/23/09 Box Alarm T15-12 1220 N. Gay St

0055hrs T15 onscene with a 2sty mog vacant with fireshowing first floor. Engine 33 arrived as 2nd engine backing up Engine 6. UNits had heavy fire conditions in 1st floor rear and extension up to the 2nd floor. Truck 5 responded on working fire assignment, and assisted in opening up and checking for extension upon arrival. E33 2 hrs of service time/ Truck 5 had 45 min of service time.

12/21/09 Box Alarm 41-13 439 S Robinson St

2053 hrs units onscene of a 2 sty mog vacant row with heavy fire throughout dwelling, due to heavy fire load and dwelling in hazardous condition, a 2nd alarm was struck. Bringing Engine 33 and Truck 5 to the scene. Engine 33 stretched there blitz line to rear and assisted in the exterior ops. Truck 5 was onscene a short time, before being placed inservice.

12/17/09 Box Alarm 51-18 420  N. Belnord Ave

0638hrs, Engine 51 onscene with 2 sty mog heavy fire 2nd floor. BC1 went onscene asking for working fire assignment. Engine 33 responded as 5th due. Engine 33 had 1/2 hr of service time.

12/16/09 The Fire Chief and Mayor have decided that after taking alot of heat from citizens and firefighters, not to permenantly close any companies until atleast the end of this fiscal year (July 1st 2010).

12/16/09 Box Alarm 13-13 2317 Eutaw Pl

1129 hrs Units had a bedroom fire in a 3 sty mog row. Engine 33 covered the rear and had 45 min of service time.

12/10/09 Box Alarm T15-6 2600 Grogan Ave

1101 hrs Units had bedroom and hallway fire on the second floor, in a 2sty end of group row. Engine 33 was 4th due, and stretched a line to the rear. 1 civilian transported to burn center.Engine 33 had 1 1/4 hrs service time.

12/8/09 After the efforts of The BCFD members contacting City Council, and educating the citizens on dangers of closures. Mayor Dixon and Chief Clack have to decided to keep Engine 14 and Truck 15 open. Truck 16 at this time is still slated to be closed January 1st 2010, Both Fire Unions and it's Members will continue to fight to keep Truck 16 open.

12/7/09 Chief James Clack announced today the PERMANENT disbandment of three companies effective Jan. 1 2010. Engine 14, Truck 15, and Truck 16 are to be closed with their members reassigned.  We urge the citizens in these area's and the rest of the City to call/email your local city council member to voice your concern.

12/10/09 Tactical Box 6-30 Barclay and Federal St.

At 2001 hrs a tactical box was transmitted for a report of a fire in the area of barclay and federal streets. Truck 1 went onscene with heavy smoke showing from a 4 story vacant warehouse, requesting the full Box Alarm. Engine 33 responded as RIT Engine. Units encountered fire on the 3rd floor, Engine 6 and 13 worked to extinquish a bulk of the fire. After overhaul and investigation, all units cleared in 2 1/2 hrs.

11/28/09 Box Alarm 40-7 3714 Woodbine Ave

Units from the 5th Battalion responded on a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling with heavy fire on arrival. E-33 transferred to the quarters of E-52 and shortly after arriving, were dispatched as first due Engine on the 2nd alarm. Upon arriving onscene Engine 33 assisted in setting up ladder pipe operations and assisted E-8 with a blitz line for exterior operations. Engine 33 returned to service in 1 1/2 hrs.

11/25/09 Box Alarm T15-9 1501 N Patterson Park Ave

At 0450hrs units were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire in the area of E Oliver and N Patterson Park Ave. Truck 15 went on scene with smoke showing from a 2 story end of the row. Engine 33 arrived and stretched a line quickly knocking down the fire on first floor, Truck 5 took the rear and assisted Truck 15 in opening up and performing a search. After overhaul, units cleared in 1 1/2 hours.

11/20/09 Box Alarm 33-5 1600 Montpelier St

E33, E4, E13, E42, E51, T5, T15, BC2, BC4, M16, AF2, SO2

At 0913hrs. Units were dispatched for a reported Dwelling fire. Engine 33 and Truck 5 arrived to find a 2-Story EOG with heavy fire 2nd floor rear. Engine 33 grabbed a hydrant and advanced a line to the 2nd floor rear. Truck 5 ladder the dwelling and conducted searches. Engine 33 had fire 2nd floor rear room with some extension into the roof. Units cleared in 2 hours.

11/16/09 Box Alarm 5-15 210 N Collington Ave

Units went onscene with fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story m.o.g. rowhouse. Engine 33 responded on the working fire assignment and operated on fire ground for 45 minutes.

11/11/09 The Members of E-33, T-5, M-16, and EMS-3. Would like to take a moment and say thank you to all the Veterans past and present who serve our Great Country. May God Bless you All!

The Members of 25th St. would like to wish FF/PM Brooks good luck on his transfer to the Fire Academy. He will be assisting with teaching EMS classes out there. 

11/8/09 Box Alarm T15-9 1617 N. Gay St

E33, E31, E6, E51, E41, T15, T5, BC2, BC1, M16, M10, AF2, FIB

At 0037 hrs units were dispatched with multiple reports of a dwelling fire with a person hanging from a second floor window. Truck 15 arrived with a 2story middle of the group with smoke showing, and a person hanging in the 2nd fl window. Engine 33 grabbed a hydrant then stretched a line, while Truck 15 removed the person via ground ladder. Truck 5 took the rear and reported fire showing from the 2nd floor. Truck 5 laddered the rear and assisted in ventilating. Engine 33 advanced a line upstairs, while E31 backed them up. Units had fire in two rear rooms with some extension into the roof area. It was determined it was a vacant dwelling, and the person inside was a squatter. The victim was transported to local hospital by M16, After investigation units cleared in 2 1/2 hrs.

**Thanks to off duty FF for the photo**

11/5/09 Box Alarm 46-14 4309 Ridgewood Ave

E46, E29, E45, E33, E20 T27, T18, M14, BC5, BC3 (WF SQ40, T12, M12, AF1, EMS4, SC, FIB) 

At 0700 hrs Engine 33 was transferred to Engine 52 in the Mondawmin section of West Baltimore for the day. As Engine 52 was closed because of rotating closures. At 0931 hrs a box alarm was sounded for a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. Engine 29 arrived on scene with a 2 1/2 story wood frame with heavy fire showing from all floors, with additional information of people trapped in the basement. E29 began stretching into the front as 46 worked in the rear. E33 arrived and covered 29's hydrant. E33 worked on the second floor and attic, as the others extinguished the basement and first floor. All searched by the Truck companies turned up negative for victims. After 1 1/2 hrs E33 returned to service. All companies cleared in 3 hrs

11/4/09 Box Alarm 33-12 1800 blk N. Broadway

E33, E51, E13, E5, E27, T5, T15, BC2, BC4 (WF E31, T16, SO2, EMS3,)

Around 1900 hrs units were dispatched to North ave and Broadway for a report of a building fire. Truck 15,Truck 5,  and Engine 33 went onscene with smoke showing from a 3 story middle of the row. While forcing entry into the vacant and stretching a line. Units now had fire showing side alpha and charlie of the third floor. E33 stretched there 250' to the third floor while Trucks 5 and 15 searched and opened up. Engine 51 backed up 33, Units had a total burnout of the Third floor. After investigation and overhaul units returned to service in 2 hours.

11/3/09 Box Alarm 33-18 2462 Greenmount Ave

E33, E6, E13, E21, E4, T5, T15, M7, BC2, BC4, AF2, FIB

At 1858 hrs the box tones sounded for a report of a vacant dwelling in the 2400 blk of Greenmount Ave. Truck 5 and Engine 33 went on scene with heavy smoke from the 2nd and 3rd floors of a 3 story m.o.g. vacant row. Truck 5 laddered the building, and conducted a search while opening up along with Truck 15. Engine 33 stretched there 150' and began to knock fire in the rear of first floor then worked there way up to the 2nd and 3rd. Engine 6 stretched a backup line, and assisted Engine 33.

10/31/09 Box Alarm 33-16 2501 N. Charles St. 

E33, E31, E13, E21, E23, T5, T16, BC2, BC6, M16

2nd Alarm- E8,T1, E4, E36, E42, T15, R1, M24, BC3, SC, FIB, SO2, EMS3

At 0735 hrs, Engine 33, 31, and Truck 5 went on scene with heavy smoke showing from a 3 story building that was a restaurant on the first floor, and apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Units reported heavy fire conditions, BC2 requested a 2nd alarm to the fireground. Most of the fire was found on the 3rd floor middle and rear apartments that spread into the roof area. All units cleared in 3 hrs.

10/25/09 Box Alarm 21-7 3636 Paine St

E21, E44, E31, E33, E13, T25, T16, BC2, BC3, M19 (WF E52, T29, S02,AF2, SC, EMS3)

Units had a 2 story end of group row, with heavy fire in the rear of the dwelling. Engine 33 had 1 hr of service.

10/21/09 Tonight Lt. Tony Ross works his last shift after 27 years of service to the Baltimore City Fire Department, serving the last 19 years as a Lieutenant of Engine Company 33. This evening roughly 50 fellow brothers and sisters attended dinner at the firehouse to honor and say goodbye to one of BCFD's finest! The members of the house would like to say a sincere thank you to Lt Ross for his years of dedicated service, and making Engine 33 one of the best in the city. We wish him the best in life after the fire department!

Pictured Below is Lt Ross(Left) and his Acting Man "Goose" Toskes (right) 

"Goose"  described Lt Ross this evening in a dinner time speech, here is part of it.

 "He is a true Gentleman, and above that one hell of an officer and firefighter. He would show up for work with the same smile and demeanor that set him apart from the crowd. When on the fire ground he was there to get the job done and with the safety on his crew always in mind. He would train the rookies with the old school mind-set and would make sure they were squared away. He treated everyone with respect and earned the respect of everyone he worked with. One thing I most admired about Tony he would defend his company and crew under any circumstance and wasn't afraid to be "the lieutenant". This alone inspired confidence in the people he supervised. I am fortunate to have him for an officer and HONORED to be his friend"

10/20/09 Box Alarm 33-16 2422 N. Charles St

E6, E23 , E8, E52, E42, T5, T1, BC6, BC3, FIB, SC

Shortly before 0300 hrs Truck 5 was dispatched and cancelled enroute to the working fire assignment for a rowhouse in Hampden, Engine 33 at that time was then dispatched for a odor of smoke in the neighborhood of the fire in hampden. Immediately following, at 0312 hrs the box was struck out for 2422 N Charles St, for smoke in the building. Truck 5 went onscene with a 3 story m.o.g. with nothing showing, but did have a strong odor of smoke.  Truck 1 took the rear and after a couple minutes of investigating had smoke showing in the rear, which quickly turned into fire showing. They had a attached 1 1/2 story apartment in the rear with the only access being from the charlie side. Engine 6 and Engine 52 worked to stretch lines, while Truck 5 and 1 gained entry and began a search.  Units had heavy fire conditions throughtout the apartment, which was a complete burnout. After overhaul and investigation, units cleared in 1 hr and 45 min. 1 FF from E52, was transported to hospital for burns, we wish him a quick recovery.

**E33 missed fire due to the call to investigate odor of smoke in hampden.

10/19/09 Box Alarm 33-20 1805 N Calvert St

E33, E31, E13, E6, E23, T5, T16, M16, BC2, BC6, (WF E21, T10, EMS3, SO2, AF2)

At 1438 hours units were dispatched for a report of smoke at the abover address. Truck 5 went onscene with smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 3 story end of group row. Engine 33 advanced a line into the second floor where the had heavy fire conditions in the rear, The other engine companies also reported fire in the basement and on the first floor. With fire on 3 floors, BC2 arrived and requested the working fire assignment. All companies worked quickly to bring the fire under control. Truck 5 laddered the bulding, performed a search, and opened up along with Truck 16. After 1 hr the assignment was scaled back to 2 & 2. After Investigation and overhaul all units returned to service in 2 hours.

10/17/09 It is with deep regret and sorrow that the BCFD announces the death of Retired Fire Fighter "Big Ed" Ed Kilcoyne. Big Ed was a true brother too so many! He will forever be remembered as a great fireman with a heart of gold! May God Bless "Big Ed" and his family.

10/17/09 Box Alarm 33-14 2012 Barclay St

E6, E31, E13, E23, E21, T5, T1, M7, BC2, BC6, AF2, SO2

At 1743 hrs units were dispatched for a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. Units went on scene with smoke showing from a vacant 2 story middle of the row, and encountered fire on the 2nd floor. All units returned to service in roughly 1 hour.

** Engine 33 was closed for the night, due to rotating closures.

10/16/09 Box Alarm 27-5 4303 Woodlea Ave

 E27, SQ54, E42, E56, E31, T26, T30, M13, BC1, BC4, (2ND ALARM E51, E44, E43, E6, T5, T16, R1, BC2, AF2, EMS3, FIB, SC)

0308 hrs, Units onscene with 2 story wood frame with Heavy fire showing throughout. A 2nd Alarm was transmitted bringing Truck 5 to the scene. Units on scene for 4 hrs. A Special thanks to Box 414 for there coffee and breakfast. Members would also like to wish EVD Gulczynski a speedy recovering after being burned while operating on fireground.

** Engine 33 missed fire due to rotating closures.

10/14/09 Box Alarm 51-19 700 N. Bradford Ave

(E51, E5, E41, E31, E33, T3, T15, M7, BC2, BC1 (WF E23, T1, AF2, SO2, SC, EMS 5)

0448hrs, Units went onscene with 2 story end of group vacant, heavy smoke showing, A working fire was transmitted. E33 covered 31's plug. Units onscene for 3hrs due to extensive overhaul.

10/13/09 Box Alarm 6-30 510 E. Preston St

E6, E31, E13, E2, E26, T1, T5, R1, BC2, BC6, M16, SO2, AF2, FIB

1259 hrs, Units onscene with Heavy Smoke from a 4 story warehouse. Truck 5 laddered the building and assisted in opening up. Companies found fire in the rear on 3 floors. Units in service in 2 .5 hrs.

**Engine 33 not on box, while being repaired at the shop.

10/12/09 Box Alarm 27-8 2808 Kentucky Ave

E27, E42, E33, E6, E4, T26, T5, M2, BC4, BC2, AF2, FIB

1659 hrs, Fire Showing 2nd floor of 2 story middle of the group Dwelling. Engine 33 assigned RIT, Truck 5 took front of dwelling and assumed 1st due responsibilities. E33 cleared in 30 minutes, Truck 5 had 1.5 hrs of service.

10/7/09 Box Alarm 51-11 1528 Edison Hwy

E51, E27, E31, E33, E5, T15, T26, M7, BC1. BC2. SO2, AF2

1631 hrs, Two story Middle of the Row Dwelling Fire, Engine 33 assigned 4th due and 1 hr of service.

10/6/09 Box Alarm 27-8 3215 Kentucky Ave

E27, E42, E31, E33, E6, T26, T15, M6, BC4, BC2, AF2, FIB

At 2232 hrs, Basement Fire in 2 story Middle of the Row Dwelling. Engine 33 was 4th Due and had 1 hr of service.

10/5/09 Box Alarm T15-? 1665 N. Milton Ave

E33, E31, E51, E5, E27, T15, T5, M7, BC2, BC1, AF2, FIB

At 2312 hrs units were dispatched to the 1600 blk of N Milton Ave for a report of a dwelling with people possibly trapped. 15 Truck went on scene with a 2 story mog row with smoke showing side A. Engine 33 arrived and stretched a line, Engine 31 covered there plug and pulled a backup line. Truck 5 took the rear of the dwelling reporting that they had fire showing from the 2nd floor. While 33 and 31 knocked down the fire, Truck 5 and 15 laddered the dwelling and performed a search which turned up negative. Other companies went into B exposure where they reported some extension and quickly extinguished. Units stoodby for FIB and then conducted overhaul, all units cleared in 2 1/2 hrs.

10/4/09 Box Alarm 33-6 1729 Montpelier St

E33 E6 E4 E27 E13 T15 T1 BC2 BC4

At 1816 hrs units were dispatched to a report of a dwelling fire at above address. Engine 33 grabbed a plug and went on scene with nothing showing from a 2 sty mog row. Moments later E33 advised that they now had smoke showing from the basement. The guys worked on stretching a line into the basement, and quickly knocked down a bulk of the fire. E6 stretched a backup line, while the truck companies opened up and completed a search. After 1 and 1/2 hrs all units returned to service...Pics to follow

 **Truck 5 was dispatched on a medic run roughly 10 seconds before the box was sounded, that's why they were not on assignment**

10/3/09 Rescue Box 4-15 E Cold Spring Ln @ Hillen Rd

E42, T5, T30, R1, EMS3, BC4, BCEMS, M3, SO2, SC

At 1918 hrs units were dispatched for the vehicle accident with reported entrapment at the above intersection. BC4 went onscene reporting a vehicle overturned with 1 person trapped and live wires down. Other units went onscene and stoodby until BGE arrived and shut down the power. Then units began extrication of the trapped victim. Truck 5, Truck 30, and Rescue 1 quickly extricated the trapped victim and units returned to service in approximentaly 1 hr. Pics to follow..

** 2 Truck companies were on the assignment because Squad 54 was closed for the night.

10/2/09 In a early morning house fire in Yonkers NY firefighter Patrick Joyce and two others became trappped on the third floor while performing a search. Those ff's were forced to jump, FF Joyce succumbed to his injuries, while the others are in critical condition. FF Joyce was 39 years old and a 16 yr veteran of the Yonkers Fire Dept. He leaves behind a wife and two girls. Members of the house woud like to send out there condolences to the family and friends of Patrick Joyce, along with Yonkers Fire Dept. during this very tragic time.

10/1/09 Members of the house would like to wish FF/PM Brooks (T-5) a speedy recovery while injuring his leg operating on a 2 alarm fire this afternoon in West Baltimore.

9/30/09 Box Alarm 27-17 4213 Sheldon Ave

At approx 2300hrs. Units responded to a report of a fire at the above address. Units went on the scene with a 2 story MOG with smoke showing. A Working Fire was requested bringing E-33 to the scene. Upon arrival E-33 assumed the RIT. One civilian and one firefighter were injuried.

We would like to Congratulate Lt. Barnes 33 A and EVD Lancellotti T5 C on their recent promotions. Lt. Barnes is promoted to Captain E-2 floater and EVD Lancellotti is promoted to Lt. E-57 floater.

(Lt Barnes enjoying his last evening as 33's Lt, with Acting Man Ron Brown and FF Paul Carmen)

We would also like to welcome Lt. Meyers and EVD Burke, Jr. Lt. Meyers transfered to E33 A shift and EVD Burke, Jr to T5 ( shift not known yet).

9/29/09 Box Alarm 33-7 2000 E. North Ave

E33, E31, E5, E51, E13, T5, T15, M16, BC2, BC4, AF2

At 0354hrs units were dispatched for the building fire in the area of North and Castle St. Truck 5 went onscene with fire showing in the rear of the vacant school. Engine 33 stretched a line while Truck 5 threw ladders and forced entry. Engine 33 knocked down a bulk of the fire involving 1 classroom with extension into a 2nd classroom. Engine 31 stretched the backup line and assisted in extinquishment while Truck 5 and 15 opened up and did a primary search.  Units cleared in just under 2hrs

9/29/09 Rescue Box 31-17 Hillen Rd @ E 33rd St

E33, T5, SQ54, R1, M16, EMS3, BC4, BCEMS, M4, M24

At 1729 hrs units responded to the vehicle accident with report of people trapped. Units arrived reported 1 adult and 1 child trapped in vehicle. Truck 5 begain extrication and then worked with the Squad and Rescue to free the priority one victims. Engine 33 stretched a charged line and stoodby. Both patients were transported to trauma centers and companies went in service in roughly 45 minutes.

 9/25/09 Box Alarm 33-13 1716 Lamont Ct.

E33, E31, E6, ?,?, T1, T15, BC2, BC6, M? (WF ?,? AF2, FIB, SO2, EMS3)

At 2123 hrs units responded to a reported Dwelling Fire at the above address. E33 grabbed a hydrant and reported a two story EOG with fire showing first floor side C. E33 and E31 Advanced lines into the dwelling with T1 and T15 laddering the dwelling. There was a report of a child trapped, but all searches proved negative.  Fire was contained to the first floor.  After FIB investigation and overhaul, units returned to service after 2hrs. 

* note T5 not on the box due to them staffing the Critical Alert Medic.

9/25/09 Box Alarm 51-19 505 N Luzurne Ave

E51, E5, E6, E41, E33, T15, T1, BC2, BC1, M10 (WF E31, T5, AF2, FIB, SO2, EMS2, M7 add. medic)

 At 0059 hrs units responded to a reported Dwelling Fire at the above address. T15 went on the scene reporting two story mog with heavy fire showing side Alpha. E51 arrived and grabbed a hydrant and advanced a line through the front. E33 arrived covering E41's hydrant and assisted E41 with advancing a line through the basement up to the first floor.  BC2 arrived and took over command and requested a Working Fire, bringing T5 to the scene. T5 and E31 advanced to the roof to check for extension and the bravo and delta exposures also.  After an investigation and overhaul units cleared in 3hrs.

*note M7 dispatched to the scene due to M10 transported an injuried firefighter. 

9/16/09 Box Alarm 27-? 3347 Belair Rd

E27, E42, E51, E31, E33, T26, T15, BC4, BC2 (WF SQ54, T5, AF2, FIB, SC, SO2)

Units responded to a report of smoke coming from a building at 2235 hrs. E27 and T26 went onscene with a two story mog store front with heavy smoke showing from the front. E33 arrived second and pulled a line off of E27 backing them up. Units encountered difficulty gaining access to the interior due to steel security rollup doors and windows, So BC4 requested the working fire assignment bringing T5 to the scene, they assisted T15 and E31 in the rear with gaining access and then controlled the utilities. Once units were able to gain access the fire was quickly knocked down by E27 and E33. After investigation and overhaul units cleared in approximentaly 2 hrs.

Mrs. Marie Lemmon from the Box 414 Association is recovering in the hospital from a heart attack. Mrs. Lemmon is a dedicated member of Box 414 which provides an invaluable service to the BCFD. They respond day and night to provide the BCFD with cold and hot drinks, misting fans, cold towels on multiple alarm fires. The Box 414 members do this on a volunteer basis and rely on donations to provide this service.

The Members of 25th St. would like to wish her a speedy recovery.

Box Alarm 33-11 2221 AISQUITH ST

E31, E6, E13, E5, E42, T5, T1, M16, BC2, BC4, AF2, FIB4, SC

Shortly after 2100hrs M16 left the firehouse to head towards downtown to drop off a airforce ride along. A few blocks down the street they noticed smoke in the area, once they turned down aisquith st they noticed fire showing from a rowhouse. Bystanders reported that someone was trapped inside.

Medic 16 notified communications, and the box was struck out shortly thereafter. E31 and Truck 5 went onscene with a 2 story mog with fire showing from the first floor. E31 worked to advance lines as Truck 5 began a primary search immediately along with throwing ladders. The search turned up with negaitive results. E31 was able to knock down the fire which was in 2 rooms on first floor. Other companies arrived and assisted in checking for hotspots and wetting down. After investigation by FIB and overhaul all units returned to service in 3 hrs.

*Engine 33 missed the fire because they were closed for the night due to rotating closures

Our Canadian Brothers are Back for ride-alongs and training. They last visited the Firefactory 3 years ago. They do ride-alongs day and night and also take some time to visit the Fire Academy to do some training. 10 of them made the trip this year and are staying and riding on various apparatus throughout the city. 

9/4/09  Box Alarm 33-12 N.Bethel @ Federal St

E31,E6,E51,E5,E27,T5,T15,M16,BC2,BC4 AF2

At 0726 hrs units were dispatched to a report of dwelling in the area of the above address. Truck 5 went on scene with smoke showing from a 2 story row. Truck 5 begain to throw ladders, gain entry and conduct a search. Engine 31 arrived and quickly advanced a line knocking down the fire on the first floor. In 1 hour all companies returned to service.

*Engine 33 was transferred to West Baltimore for the day, to cover a firehouse that was closed due to rotating closures.

9/4/09 Box Alarm 33-4 1610 E 29th St

E31, E4, E42, E27, E6 T29, T15 M16, BC2, BC4, (WF E21, T5, EMS3, AF2, FIB4) 

At 1036 hrs units were dispatched for the dwelling at the above address. Engine 31 went on scene with a 2 story mog with fire showing first floor. 31 began a aggressive interior attack on the fire throughout first floor, which had began to extend to the second. Truck 5 missed initial box alarm while out on another run, They responded on the working fire and assisted in opening up and overhaul. All units cleared in 2hrs.

* Engine 33 also missed this fire due to transfer.

8/22/09 Box Alarm 51-19 2626 McElderry St

E51, E5, E6, E41, E33, T15, T3, M10, BC2, BC1 (WF E31, T1, AF2, SO1, SC, EMS3, FIB)

At 0149hrs units responded to a dwelling fire at the above address. E51 went onscene with a 2 story mog occupied dwelling with fire showing first floor front. Companies encountered heavy fire conditions on the fully involved first floor with extension up the stairwell onto the second floor. After investigation and extensive overhaul all companies cleared within 3 hrs.

**The elderly occupant made it out safely as she was awoken from sleep by the smoke detector in which E51 installed in her residence earlier that day. **

It is with deep sorrow the BCFD announces the sudden and tragic death of FF Jimmy Smith from Engine Co 13.

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8/3/09 Box Alarm 33-15 2231 Barclay St

E33, E31, E6, E13, E23, T5, T1, M24, BC2, BC6 (WF E8, T15, EMS3, FIB, SO2)

At 1848 hours units from the second battalion were dispatched for a report of a dwelling fire at the above address. E33, E31, and Truck 5 went on scene with smoke showing from the second floor of a 3 story mog row. Truck 5 made entry then began a primary search along with throwing ladders. E33, E31, and E13 advanced lines into the 2nd and 3rd floors knocking down the fire in the rear. After investigation and overhaul all units cleared in 2 hrs.

"A" Engine and Truck First In on Greenmount Ave

 3/31/09 Box Alarm 31-15 3524 Greenmount Ave                                           E4, E33, E21, E6, E44, T29, T5, BC2, BC4 (WF E31, T25)

At 0126 hrs units were dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a dwelling at the above address. Engine 33 went onscene with smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 3 story end of the group row house. Truck 5 arrived and took the front of the building. Throwing ladders, ventilating, and conducting a primary search(which turned up negative). Engine 33 advised it was a vacant dwelling with a working fire on the second and third floors.  Engine 33 knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly.  With the Truck companies pulling ceilings, it was discovered that the fire also extended into the roof area, Truck 5's EVD ventilated the roof. After investigation by FIB and overhaul, all units cleared in 3 hours.

 "D" Shift  First Due Bedroom

3/29/09 Box Alarm 33-19 907 E. 30th St                                                           E33, E31, E6, E4, E21, T5, T1, BC2, BC4

At 1157 hrs units were dispatched for a report of a dwelling at the above address. Engine 33 and Truck 5 went on scene with smoke showing from a two story low-riser. Units found a rear 2nd floor bedroom fire and quickly knocked it down. After 10 minutes, the assignment was held with 2 Engine and 2 Trucks. Those remaining units cleared in 1 1/2 hrs after investigation by FIB.

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