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Queens fifth alarm cockloft fires On December 18th, 2014, Engine 285 and Tower Ladder 142 responded first due to a fire on the top floor in a multiple dwelling. Size up was a four story H-type non-fireproof 100×100, which was attached to two other similar Htypes. Fire was located on the top floor into the cockloft. Top floor fires always present the possibility of fire extending into the cockloft. This can result in a complete loss of the top floor and roof. Fire can also drop down to lower floors. The cockloft is a large, concealed void between the top floor ceiling and the underside of the roof boards. This space is not large enough to be called an attic and has no means of entry. Once a fire occurs within the cockloft, it may spread undetected for some time. When it finally does make itself apparent, by smoke drifting down to the top floor apartments or by burning through the roof, the entire roof space may be involved in fire. This area is required to be subdivided, in some cases by firestopping, to prevent the entire void from becoming engulfed in fire. However, the firestopping is sometimes defective and fails to restrict fire. The cockloft of an H-type building, if improperly firestopped, will become a very large, undivided area with the fire potential of a lumber yard. The fire loading of this area is considerable; roof beams, wood roof boards, wood frame work of the ceiling below, wood lath backing for the plaster ceiling and wood bracing connecting it all. Firestopping in the cockloft cannot be depended on. Cocklofts may be undivided, as in this case when fire partitions only come up to the underside of roof beams, or there may be openings in the fire stopping because of poor workmanship. Attached buildings of the same height, especially if built at the same time, must be checked for possible extension of fire. Cockloft fires in large area buildings such as these may spread rapidly. Because of the layout of the building sections and apartments, it usually requires many hoselines and ladder company personnel to bring these fires under control. It is important, therefore, to transmit additional alarms in the early stages of the fire. When it is necessary to cut holes in the roof, initially, approximately a 3’x6' coffin cut is recommended. Two saws should be put into operation promptly to prevent lateral spread of fire in the cockloft. Ventilation of the top floor must also be accomplished via the windows. This may be done from the interior or from the fire escapes, ladders or roof. Ventilation via the windows, in conjunction with the hole made in the roof will make the top floor tenable for search, opening up and extinguishment. At these cockloft fires, it is very important to have the ceilings pulled to expose the fire. A charged hose line must be in readiness to extinguish exposed fire before the
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ceilings are pulled. One of the most serious problems at these cockloft fires is determining the extent of the fire. To accomplish this, it is necessary to get all apartments open on the top floor, make openings to find the extent of the fire, get ahead of the fire and work back to the original fire area. One of the techniques used to stop the spread of fire in a cockloft is to cut one or more trenches in the roof. Trenching a roof is a defensive operation that is performed to limit the extension of fire in the cockloft. A trench may be cut, but should not be opened until there is an adequate vent opening directly over the fire. Ideally, the trench should be precut, but not pulled. Two or more inspection holes may be cut on the fire side of the trench. When, and if the fire reaches the inspection holes, the precut trench is pulled. This sequence lessens the possibility of the fire moving rapidly and prematurely toward what is, in effect, a second distant opening (the trench) cut in the roof. To be effective, the trench must be properly located at least three feet wide and cut from wall to wall or other suitable fire stop, such as a stair or elevator bulkhead. Failure to complete a trench may allow a fire to pass to the other side of the trench. The position of the first trench cut should be selected at a location that will isolate the fire to a section of the roof far enough away from the present fire position, to allow time to cut and still not pull the fire. Fire travel will usually indicate the need for a trench, but at times will be difficult to determine. The trench should be cut about 20 feet from the initial vent hole. It should be cut at the narrowest, available roof section, taking advantage of bulkhead structures, outside walls, skylights, etc. Do not depend on firewalls constructed within the structure. If the fire is heavy, and the first trench cut appears doubtful to stop the spread of fire, or if during the trenching operation there are indications of fire existing in the cockloft beneath you, then retreat and start a second trench a greater distance from your previous position, even if this means giving up the entire wing. If fire does not pass the trench, your mission was successful. Always make sure you have at least two means of egress. Egress must not be cut off by the trench cut or any other opening. Keep all personnel off the fire side of the trench. If fire vents out of and/or crosses the trench, they may be cut off. Communicate with the LCC’s. It is good practice to have at least two ladders to the roof at opposite ends to provide egress from the roof. - DAN HAMELBURG
RICHARD YORK
Battalion 51 coordinates with other chiefs in charge of members operating below via the command channel.
RICHARD YORK
Firefighters open up roof cuts to allow the super-heated gases to release.
JEFF CRIANZA
High Level of CO in Washington Heights Building FDNY was called to an apartment building on West 163 Street for victims that were ill, FDNY found high level of CO in all of the apartments, The building was evacuated and the residents were place on MTA buses waiting for the Red Cross. EMS transported a total of 8 patients
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Three alarms in Manhattan On January 17, 2015, firefighters were dispatched to a fire at West 179 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Crews arrived at a six story apartment house and found fire in the cockloft. A command post was set up. Firefighters laddered the building and used four hose lines to extinguish the fire. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation.
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Brooklyn fire turns deadly A five alarm fire claimed the life of at least one resident and injured eight more including two police officers in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn early in the morning of January 21st. At about 3:30 a.m., due to multiple calls; four engines, two trucks, Rescue 2, and Squad 252 were dispatched to 267 Flatbush Ave. for a report of a fire. Engine 219 transmitted the 10-75 on arrival for heavy fire out of a first floor hardware store in a 20 x 40 four story masonry structure attached on both sides to similar buildings. A second alarm was transmitted at 3:34 as smoke and flames ex-
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tended up to the apartments above. One resident had jumped from an upper floor and was transported, but did not survive. Several others were also removed with injuries, one reported to have serious burns. Two police officers suffered smoke inhalation alerting residents. Companies had the heavy fire knocked down quickly, but the smoke and flames traveled through the older building via shafts and pipe chases. Tin ceilings also made opening up difficult.
A third alarm was sounded at 3:53 and a fourth at 4:08. Offensive operations continued for almost two hours with apparently little progress so members were withdrawn and two tower ladders went to work, one on side “A” and another in a parking lot on side “C”. This proved effective. A fifth alarm was transmitted for relief at 6:45 followed shortly by “Probably will hold”. There was no serious extension to either of the exposure buildings. Fire Marshalls were called in for the investigation. - BILL TOMPKINS
RICHARD YORK
Engine 285 transmits the 10-75 on Christmas Eve South Ozone Park, Queens. Engine 285 transmitted the 1075 for fire in the basement with extension into the first floor of a two story 20 x 50 private dwelling at 133-46 123 Street in South Ozone Park. Battalion 51 used all hands on this cool Christmas Eve evening, December 24, 2014.
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RICHARD YORK
Fire ripped though every floor of the structure with extension into the exposures.
Fire engulfs Coney Island mixed occupancy A quick spreading fire broke out around 8 p.m. on December 18, 2014 in Coney Island. Calls came in for various street locations, all reporting smoke and fire. Brooklyn dispatchers assigned four engines, two ladders, a Battalion, the Rescue and Squad on the initial due to numerous calls. First due Engine 245 reported heavy smoke from afar and transmitted the 10-75, unknown address. Battalion 43 also en-route requested an additional engine and truck, "We're going to be using allhands." Second due Engine 318 came over the air with an urgent, "E245 has a bad hydrant, 10-70". Brooklyn designated the third due Engine 253 as the eater resource unit while 318 assisted 245 with the first hand line. Seconds later, Battalion 43 transmitted the second alarm on arrival, fire blowing out the windows on two floors of a three story taxpayer. Brooklyn filled out the sec-
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ond and gave the urgent report to the chief, receiving reports of people tapped. Heavy fire was blowing out onto the street, just one line stretched and doing little to nothing. Battalion 43 ordered the third alarm for exterior operations only. The address was 2900 Stillwell Ave, a three story mixed-occupancy 20x65 non-fireproof with a delicatessen on the first floor and vacant apartments above. Tower Ladder 161 quickly put their bucket into operation, dousing flames from above with Tower Ladder 153 set up on the other exposure. EMS took patient care of two victims with smoke inhalation outside the building. Some of the special units assigned on the third alarm were just taking up from a
fifth alarm in Queens. The Belt Parkway became a channel for fire unit response. By 8:10 p.m., Battalion 43 reported the two tower ladders were up and in operation with just one hand-line from Engine 245 operating at ground level, all exterior ops. There was a partial collapse of the parapet wall on the exposure four side with collapsing floors on the interior as well. The deputy chief in the eighth division reported three hand lines now in operating with extension into exposure three; however, all visible fire in the original fire building was knocked down. Tower ladders continued pouring water into the structure as it stood like a shell with collapsed floors and charred windows. Watch-line duties lasted a few days while other agencies responded to evaluate the building. - RICHIE YORK
JOHN HOPPER
All hands in Queens
RICHARD YORK
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On January 15, 2015 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Queens Communications officer received a report of a kitchen fire and class three alarm for the address 122-17 111 Avenue at 122 Street. Moments later, Engine 308 arrived on scene and transmitted a 10-75, working fire, for a fire in a mixed occupancy on the first floor. Battalion 51 arrived shortly after and put all hands to work for a fire in the rear room, requesting an additional engine and truck (Engine 302 and Ladder 143). The fire was knocked down shortly after and the fire was placed under control about an hour later.
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266 Engine FDNY HOUSES FDNY HOUSES by Larry Woodcock
When New Yorkers want to get away and escape the heat of the dog days of summer and don’t have the means to leave the city, most go to Coney Island. But, Rockaway Beach is the largest urban beach in the United States. The Rockaways, as they are better known, consist of many different neighborhoods along a ten-mile peninsula that faces the Atlantic Ocean. The Rockaway Beach neighborhood was at one time two different villages, Holland and Hammels. Some old timers still refer to them as such. Both are named after immigrants, who at one time, bought the land and named it after themselves first by Michael Holland in 1857 and then, 1878 by Louis Hammel. The Rockaways were affectionately known as the Irish Riviera because of its length and the large Irish contingent in Queens. Perhaps its biggest attraction was the Playland Amusement Park starting at Beach 98th Street that operated from 1902 until it was closed in 1982. Thirteen communities make up the Rockaways from the Southern tip all the way to the Nassau County line. Along the way, you will find some of the most beautiful homes, especially in neighborhoods like Belle Harbor and Breezy Point with some of them featured in films and sitcoms. Superstorm Sandy devastated many parts of the Rockaways in October of 2012. The hardest hit areas were those on the western end with many homes destroyed by the initial floodwaters. Then the fires that followed destroyed as many as 130 homes by the high water and flames. They burned to the ground as the fire department was unable to reach them due to flooded streets that became impassable. At Beach 92nd Street adjacent to the 100th Police Precinct is 266 Engine, also known as the Holland House. Organized as Engine 166 on September 1,1905, its original location was at 211 Beach 86th Street. They changed over to Engine 266 on January 1,1913 and moved into their current location at 92-22 Rockaway Beach Boulevard in December of 1922 at the completion of the new firehouse. They shared their quarters with the 47th Battalion from the same year until the chief moved
LARRY WOODCOCK
in October of 2004. A funny thing happened to me back in 2002. It was in the summer and just before the anniversary of 9/11. I stopped at 266 Engine to get a t-shirt and a company patch. I rang the bell and introduced myself as I knew no one here. As usual and gracious as firemen can be, I was invited in and a conversation ensued. Next thing you know, I am asked to stay for lunch. Between the lunch and the conversation about the job and who knows who and where, six hours went by. When I left, I went to get in my car and it was gone!
The feeling I had at that moment was, “wow it must have been stolen.� I now know the feeling that many people experience when their cars are stolen. It’s not a good feeling, but at the same time, I was relieved that I did not keep anything of value inside. After five minutes, I went back to the firehouse and I told them where I parked. I did not realize that the firehouse has a parking lot for them in the back, so I parked across the street in a residential complex with parking specific for the residents. So, two of the firefighters took
me next door to the precinct and sure enough my car was towed because of non-resident parking. Back at the firehouse, they knew the place that towed my car and they called them up and tried to get the guy to reduce charge, which wasn’t happening. I was just happy that it was not stolen and I was getting it back. So they call down the lieutenant, explained it to him, and they drove me over Beach 54th to get my car. That was that, 150.00 dollars later. They did not have to do what they did that day. I was taken care of from start to finish.
I thanked them as best I could for all they did, which was terrific. One man stood out above all and that was Bob Tilearcio, also known as Skippy, in the Rockaways, the senior man in the house with 32 years on the job and counting. I remain friends with Bob to this day and we talk and get together as often as possible. He is a true gentleman and I consider myself lucky to have him as a friend. - LARRY WOODCOCK
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All hands in the Bronx RICHARD YORK
Members use Ladder 175's aerial to go to the roof on exposure two street side.
Fire rips through East New York multiple dwelling On the cold early morning of December 12, 2014 shortly after 1 a.m., units were dispatched to Brooklyn Box 1992 for the address of 161 Hendrix St off Fulton St for fire in a multiple dwelling. Engine 332 and Hook & Ladder 175 make it first due with smoke showing. Battalion 44 Chief M. Lee transmitted the all hands on arrival for fire on the first and second floors of a 20 x 60 non-fireproof three story multiple dwelling, following up with the ordering of a second alarm at then 11 minute duration mark of 1:17 a.m. Two lines were stretched and in operation, primary searches were in progress. The deputy chief in Division 15 arrived at 1:24 and assumed command. A unit reported fire in the walls on the four side of the first floor and that part of the second floor was burnt through. Tower Ladder120 maneuvered its way into position below an elevated train line on the four side exposure and put its bucket up to a third floor window. Engine 236 had a line stretched and operating on the first floor, while Engine 231 had a line on the second asking for water. At 1:29, a member of Rescue 2 came over with a urgent request for more saws to the roof. A minute later, Squad 252 Hook activated a "mayday" via his emergency activation system with a urgent request for help. "Squad 252 Hook to command, I am turned around on the third floor. I need assistance getting out please." The entire third floor was banked down with heavy smoke and no visible light. "Command to Squad 252 Hook, activate your PASS. Where are you?". "Top floor toward the rear, can't find the way out".
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The third alarm was transmitted.Tension sky rocketed for three long minutes until a firefighter reported to command "Squad 252 Hook is out on the fire escape, repeat, he is out on the fire escape of the one side exposure". With numerous reports of holes throughout each floor, Command ordered everyone out of the building and off the roof. Ladder 175 had his aerial to the roof on the exposure two side for members while Rescue 2 Hook and Irons made their way down on the fire escape. Command conducted a roll call with everyone accounted for. Tower Ladder 120 had their bucket up and ready for water. Command checked with Battalion 39 for everyone out of the building. “Command to Tower Ladder 120, you can start water.” Engine 332's rig fed Tower Ladder 120 and exterior operations began. Engine 332's first hand line was backed out on the street in the rear, Engine 222 relieved them and began dousing the flames from street level. Meanwhile, Tower Ladder 105 set their bucket up overhead on the exposure 2/3 corner. The entire third floor was fully involved with flames through the roof and heavy fire still on the first and second floors. Wind gusts blew embers from the fire over exposures on the four side. With Tower Ladder 105 in operation, command alerted Tower Ladder 120 they're going to shut down their operation and reposition their apparatus due to the location of the live wires. Command ordered Battalion 44 with Engines 283 and 293 to the
platform of the elevated BMT-J Van Siclen train station. Train traffic was halted and the third rail power off; however, they were instructed to operate as if they were still alive. Once on the platform, they dropped two-two and a half lines down to street level and flanked out a length on the platform. Engine 207 with Satellite Unit 6 set up a manifold in position below the elevated platform. With the lengths flanked out, Battalion Chief 44 ordered water for each of the hand lines one at a time. One company was placed further down on the platform hitting the 1/4 corner while the other doused the 1/2 corner. The deck gun of Engine 236 was put into operation below Tower Ladder 105, who was advised not to lower their bucket on the 2/3 side with Engine 222's hand line at its far side. At 3:12 a.m., Car 4-Adam, (Assistant chief of operation J. Daly Jr.) reported primaries and secondaries in the exposure 4, 4A and 4B complete and negative. They were making progress on the fire, which was darkening down. Six hand lines, two tower ladders, and a multiiversal were in operation. Fire remains doubtful will hold at the two hour and four minute mark. At 3:52 a.m., Car 4-Adam placed the fire probably will hold and transmitted the fourth alarm for relief purposes. The fire was placed under control several hours later; however, this incident remained active for several days with an engine, a ladder and a battalion assigned to the box for watch line duties. - RICHIE YORK
On February 7, 2015 at approximately 2:20 p.m., companies turned out to Box 3802 at 4025 Lowerre Place at East 227 Street for a report of a fire in a private dwelling. Bronx dispatchers assigned a fourth engine, Rescue 3 and Squad 61 and advised all units responding that they were going to work. They were getting multiple calls and reports of people trapped. Moments later, Battalion 15 transmitted a 10-75, working fire, for a fire on the second floor of a two and a half story private dwelling. Tower Ladder 51 was assigned as the FAST truck, Battalion
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27 as the all hands chief and Division 7. The fire was quickly knocked down with slight extension to the top floor. The fire was placed under control with a duration of 31 minutes. Units assigned were Engines 63, 62, 66, 79, Ladders 39, 32, 51 as the FAST truck, Rescue 3, Squad 61, Battalions 15, 27 and Division 7. - JOHN HOPPER
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EMS Division 4 on then scene of a fifth alarm fire in Queens on December 18th.
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Sixth alarm in Brooklyn BILL TOMPKINS WWW.BTFIREPHOTOS.COM
FDNY Chief of Department James Leonard at the command post at Brooklyn fifth alarm on January 21, 2015.
On January 31, 2015, a very large warehouse in Brooklyn went up in flames. FDNY firefighters were alerted to a fire at North 11 Street and Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. Crews arrived at a four story large warehouse used by the NYC Board of Education. Stored in the building were records. Firefighters used an outside attack with multiple tower ladders, two boats and three satellites. The building was fully involved and burned for many hours. An investigation into the cause and origin of the fire is ongoing by local officials.
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All hands on Christmas night A smoky blaze broke out in a private dwelling in Eltingville, Staten Island on Christmas night at 7:34 p.m.. The first arriving company,engine 167 gave an urgent for a heavy smoke condition banking down into the street from a 30’x40’ two story frame at 629 Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. The blaze was knocked down in less than an hour,without any injuries to the members or civilians.
STEVE SOLOMONSON
Second alarm rips through a home in Marine Park At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015, fire erupted on the top floor of a two story private dwelling located on E 36 St just off Quentin Road in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn. Upon arrival, crews encountered a very heavy fire condition from the second floor windows. They also encountered frozen hydrants and immediately ordered in-line pumping as they did not have a positive water source. They eventually got a positive water source and began extinguishing the fire. The chief made this fire suspicious and ordered the fire marshals to investigate the cause of the blaze. Chief said they had heavy fire on arrival with no immediate cause. Two firefighters were transported to Kings Hwy Hospital with minor injuries.
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Fire in duct work On January 17, 2015, firefighters were dispatched to a fire at Broadway and Vietor Avenue in Queens. Crews arrived at a one brick commercial and found fire in the duct work on the exposure four side. Firefighters used one hose line to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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RICHARD YORK
Satellite 6 Manifold supplies water to East New York 4th Alarm Engine 207 responded with Satellite 6 on the second alarm at Brooklyn Box 1992 for fire on all floors of a three story multiple dwelling at 161 Hendrix St off Fulton St. They flanked out six lengths of five inch supply line and set up the manifold beneath the elevated train line in front of the fire building. With that being supplied by Engine 207, a 2000 gpm pumper, they fed two-two and half inch lines operating above on the platform, a tower ladder and a multiversal at street level.
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All hands in the Bronx At approximately 19:27hrs on January 6th, 2015 a phone alarm for box 4841 was sent out for an odor of smoke in a grocery store, moments later Battalion 15 arrived on scene and transmitted a 10-75 for a fire in the basement of a two story commercial building. Battalion 15 requested an additional Engine and Truck (E79/TL41). The fire was quickly located in the cellar and knocked down. The incident was placed under control about thirty minutes later.
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All hands used for fire on the 1st floor of a Multiple dwelling ROBERT PAV (FDNY RETIRED)
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Engine 257 & Ladder 170 responded first due to Brooklyn Box 2074, Fire was in an apartment on the 1st floor of a 3 story 50x40 fire proof multiple dwelling, November 26th, 2014 around
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PATCH OF THE MONTH If you have photos you would like to see in our “Patch of the month “feature please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
ALLEN EPSTEIN
ROBERT PAV (FDNY RETIRED)
FDNY Engine 235 & Battalion 57
Small top floor job On February 4, 2014, FDNY crews were dispatched for a fire at Cooper Street and Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Firefighters arrived at a three brick brownstone to find fire in the front apartment. Crews used one hose line to quickly knock down the fire. No extension was found to the cockloft.
ROBERT PAV (FDNY RETIRED)
FDNY Engine 4 Ladder 15
APPARATUS IN ACTION If you have photos you would like to see in our Apparatus in Action feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
ALLEN EPSTEIN
Quick job in Brooklyn On January 22, 2015, FDNY firefighters were alerted to a fire in the shaft of a two story frame at Wilson and Jefferson Avenues in Brooklyn. Crews were quickly able to knock the fire down with one hose line.
JOHN HOPPER
Engine 96, a 2015 KME, operating as the first due engine at Box 2835, Bruckner Boulevard at Soundview Avenue for a fire on the first floor of a four story multiple dwelling.
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