This from Steve Redick
Took in what I thought was just going to be a small job in the 5700 block of Newark, basically around the corner from Engine 119’s house. This wound up to be a mayday and 2-11 alarm. A large bungalow under rennovation, with fire reported to be on multiple floors. Operations were hampered by this fire ocurring in the midst of an ice and snow storm. Photos were near impossible to get, as the heavy snow ruined any flash photos, and the ambient light was not quite enough to get a decent shutter speed, so these photos are not anywhere near the usual quality I get. At any rate I was safely across the street watching routine operations when I heard some hollering about someone fell into the basement. The DDC declared a mayday and there was quite a bit of commotion, but they had secured the injured guy very quickly. I found out later that the stairway from the first to 2nd floor collapsed..maybe due to the renovations taking place. I saw them remove 2 members from the scene on boards with collars, and a couple of walking wounded. All companies were ordered out of the building and a “par” was taken..a regroup took place and the job was completed. I really couldn’t determine much from my vantage point..maybe someone on the list who was at the fire could give us more info. The video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPdpRw9hLZI&feature=share&list=UUQNVVA1yZrGs3x1_A-sC82w
Some photos are attached….I believe everyone is basically ok..I’m curious how this mayday went with all the new radios and channels…I think this may have been the first emergency since all the new radio stuff was implemented.
Steve
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#1 by Scott on February 12, 2013 - 10:47 PM
Steve re:MAYDAY with new radios… anyone recall if there was a Mayday at the fire in December down on the southside involving the newer apt bldg that burned? The new system was in use then. Since they are supposed to use SIMPLEX (tactical) channels for the fireground channels, there should be no problem with a Mayday call. Works the same as the old VHF radios.
#2 by Scott on February 12, 2013 - 10:43 PM
Sebastian, YES, both sqds where there. Any mayday automatically gets a 2nd Squad company assigned. And at one point the collapse rig was started in for a Mayday alert. Anyone confirm if this is still correct?
#3 by Sebastian on February 12, 2013 - 9:06 PM
So both squads were there than??
#4 by Garrett on February 12, 2013 - 8:01 PM
@John C. – Yes, I am familiar with these studies- you’re right- safety is what matters most. It’s just slightly jarring seeing blue on CFD rigs for the first time when you’re so used to them as they have been.
#5 by Dennis on February 12, 2013 - 5:03 PM
Squad 7 was due on the working fire and when the Mayday was called Squad 2 was sent.
#6 by John C on February 12, 2013 - 3:52 AM
Blue lights (blue LEDs specifically) are significantly brighter and more easily seen than other colors. There are several studies which demonstrate this (I’m at work now, so I don’t have the links handy, but if you Google it, they should come up). Many departments are doing this (FDNY, Boston, others). I don’t like it either, but in the end safety is what matters.
#7 by Chuck on February 11, 2013 - 9:09 PM
I can figure out the usual suspects for the Still & Box up here, but the 2-11 companies had to be a hike, although I imagine some of them were probably working their way northwest as Changes of Quarters, no?
#8 by scott on February 11, 2013 - 3:38 PM
It seems all of the Crimson trucks have the blue LEDs (along with RED) as part of the rear warning light package.
#9 by Garrett on February 11, 2013 - 9:31 AM
Has anyone else noticed/discussed CFD putting blue lights on the rear of their rigs? I saw two trucks with them this past weekend. I don’t like it. . . At all.
#10 by Sebastian on February 9, 2013 - 5:35 PM
Was it squad 2 or7 that responded on the box??