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One Firefighter Injured in Two-Story Complex Apartment Fire

7554 Kingsport Rd

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story apartment complex on Kingsport Rd in Indianapolis, where heavy smoke was visible.
  • Crews were able to contain the blaze.
  • One firefighter and one resident sustained minor injuries.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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A firefighter is being transported for minor injuries.

IFD OP 01 · 0:16
Kingsport command. We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist. Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist. I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct? That's affirmative. Clear on a transport to Methodist, 917.

Crews are checking for fire extension on the first floor of the B2 exposure due to persistent smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Command safety. Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure. It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension. That's clear.

Firefighters are confirming the exact apartment number involved in the incident.

IFD SOUTH · 0:08
Engine 8 from Control. Go ahead. Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

A resident from a neighboring apartment has reported smoke inhalation and is receiving assistance.

IFD OP 01 · 0:17
Keys 4 command from control. 4 command. We received a call from one of the residents next door. They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700. Clear, what apartment number? Standby, let me get that.

Firefighters confirm all primary and secondary searches are clear, and ventilation is ready to proceed.

IFD OP 01 · 0:23
Command, Ladder 38. Command. 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation. Command, clear. Control, 7548, all clear. Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Firefighters are checking nearby apartments for any fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Commandability from Command, Ladder 36 is going into 7550 and 7548 to check for extension.

Power has been shut off in the affected apartments to ensure safety during firefighting efforts.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's. Power's off at the box at 831.

Firefighters report that the apartment fire is now under control.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Control from command, mark this fire under control. Fire under control at 828.

Firefighters are pulling the ceiling in the eastern apartment to check for fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling. Command clear.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to help ventilate the building and manage smoke. The stairwell has been burned out by fire, according to firefighters.

IFD OP 01 · 0:31
Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up. Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command. Command ladder 38, I'll get the fan. Ladder 90, command. Command ladder 44. Command from ladder 44. Clear, command. I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs, I'll get you two.

Firefighters confirm the attic is clear of any fire or occupants.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Alarm to my dog. Go ahead with the man. Be advised, attic is clear.
IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Repeat. Be advised, traffic is clear.

An additional engine and ladder are being requested to assist at the apartment fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
8-18. It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder. Clear on an additional engine and a ladder. Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

Firefighters confirm primary and secondary searches of the second floor are clear in specific units.

IFD OP 01 · 0:25
Go ahead, 944. Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear. Command clear, control copy direct. All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure? Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Firefighters have opened a vent hole above the fire apartment to help control the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:14
Command for vent. Clear for command. One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment. Command's clear. Control, copy, direct. Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Firefighters are requesting increased water pressure to effectively combat the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 9, we need more pressure.

Firefighters have resolved the hydrant issue, ensuring a steady water supply to combat the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Affirmative. Hydro's open. Engine 28's laying out now. Go ahead, 28. Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Firefighters are addressing an issue with a hydrant to ensure water supply for the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here. Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance. We need a hydrant charged.

Firefighters report the fire is spreading on the rear side of the building and are attempting to use water to suppress the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 21 on scene, you ran it over. 21, you'll be back up. Clear. Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water. Go ahead and send it. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. I got fire on the Charlie side. Looks like it's starting to get into the fire. Go.

Radio clips available.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

A second fire truck is arriving from the south to assist at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:04
Ladder 38, second truck coming from the south.

The apartment appears to be vacant, according to firefighters on scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

Firefighters are deploying hoses to tackle the fire at the apartment complex.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Engine 9. Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location. Clear, you will be attacked.

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a two-story apartment complex, where heavy smoke is currently visible coming from the building.

IFD OP 01 · 0:29
Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked. Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke coming from an apartment window.

IFD OP 01 · 0:15
Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport? I'll put you on it. Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window. Caller's a neighbor. Battalion 2, clear.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7554 Kingsport Rd.

A firefighter is being transported for minor injuries.

IFD OP 01 · 0:16
Kingsport command. We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist. Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist. I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct? That's affirmative. Clear on a transport to Methodist, 917.

Crews are checking for fire extension on the first floor of the B2 exposure due to persistent smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Command safety. Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure. It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension. That's clear.

Firefighters are confirming the exact apartment number involved in the incident.

IFD SOUTH · 0:08
Engine 8 from Control. Go ahead. Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

A resident from a neighboring apartment has reported smoke inhalation and is receiving assistance.

IFD OP 01 · 0:17
Keys 4 command from control. 4 command. We received a call from one of the residents next door. They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700. Clear, what apartment number? Standby, let me get that.

Firefighters confirm all primary and secondary searches are clear, and ventilation is ready to proceed.

IFD OP 01 · 0:23
Command, Ladder 38. Command. 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation. Command, clear. Control, 7548, all clear. Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Firefighters are checking nearby apartments for any fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Commandability from Command, Ladder 36 is going into 7550 and 7548 to check for extension.

Power has been shut off in the affected apartments to ensure safety during firefighting efforts.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's. Power's off at the box at 831.

Firefighters report that the apartment fire is now under control.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Control from command, mark this fire under control. Fire under control at 828.

Firefighters are pulling the ceiling in the eastern apartment to check for fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling. Command clear.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to help ventilate the building and manage smoke. The stairwell has been burned out by fire, according to firefighters.

IFD OP 01 · 0:31
Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up. Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command. Command ladder 38, I'll get the fan. Ladder 90, command. Command ladder 44. Command from ladder 44. Clear, command. I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs, I'll get you two.

Firefighters confirm the attic is clear of any fire or occupants.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Alarm to my dog. Go ahead with the man. Be advised, attic is clear.
IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Repeat. Be advised, traffic is clear.

An additional engine and ladder are being requested to assist at the apartment fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
8-18. It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder. Clear on an additional engine and a ladder. Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

Firefighters confirm primary and secondary searches of the second floor are clear in specific units.

IFD OP 01 · 0:25
Go ahead, 944. Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear. Command clear, control copy direct. All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure? Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Firefighters have opened a vent hole above the fire apartment to help control the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:14
Command for vent. Clear for command. One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment. Command's clear. Control, copy, direct. Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Firefighters are requesting increased water pressure to effectively combat the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 9, we need more pressure.

Firefighters have resolved the hydrant issue, ensuring a steady water supply to combat the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Affirmative. Hydro's open. Engine 28's laying out now. Go ahead, 28. Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Firefighters are addressing an issue with a hydrant to ensure water supply for the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here. Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance. We need a hydrant charged.

Firefighters report the fire is spreading on the rear side of the building and are attempting to use water to suppress the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 21 on scene, you ran it over. 21, you'll be back up. Clear. Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water. Go ahead and send it. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. I got fire on the Charlie side. Looks like it's starting to get into the fire. Go.

Radio clips available.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

A second fire truck is arriving from the south to assist at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:04
Ladder 38, second truck coming from the south.

The apartment appears to be vacant, according to firefighters on scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

Firefighters are deploying hoses to tackle the fire at the apartment complex.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Engine 9. Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location. Clear, you will be attacked.

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a two-story apartment complex, where heavy smoke is currently visible coming from the building.

IFD OP 01 · 0:29
Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked. Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke coming from an apartment window.

IFD OP 01 · 0:15
Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport? I'll put you on it. Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window. Caller's a neighbor. Battalion 2, clear.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7554 Kingsport Rd.

A firefighter is being transported for minor injuries.

IFD OP 01 · 0:16
Kingsport command. We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist. Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist. I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct? That's affirmative. Clear on a transport to Methodist, 917.

Crews are checking for fire extension on the first floor of the B2 exposure due to persistent smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Command safety. Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure. It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension. That's clear.

Firefighters are confirming the exact apartment number involved in the incident.

IFD SOUTH · 0:08
Engine 8 from Control. Go ahead. Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

A resident from a neighboring apartment has reported smoke inhalation and is receiving assistance.

IFD OP 01 · 0:17
Keys 4 command from control. 4 command. We received a call from one of the residents next door. They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700. Clear, what apartment number? Standby, let me get that.

Firefighters confirm all primary and secondary searches are clear, and ventilation is ready to proceed.

IFD OP 01 · 0:23
Command, Ladder 38. Command. 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation. Command, clear. Control, 7548, all clear. Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Firefighters are checking nearby apartments for any fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Commandability from Command, Ladder 36 is going into 7550 and 7548 to check for extension.

Power has been shut off in the affected apartments to ensure safety during firefighting efforts.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's. Power's off at the box at 831.

Firefighters report that the apartment fire is now under control.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Control from command, mark this fire under control. Fire under control at 828.

Firefighters are pulling the ceiling in the eastern apartment to check for fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling. Command clear.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to help ventilate the building and manage smoke. The stairwell has been burned out by fire, according to firefighters.

IFD OP 01 · 0:31
Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up. Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command. Command ladder 38, I'll get the fan. Ladder 90, command. Command ladder 44. Command from ladder 44. Clear, command. I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs, I'll get you two.

Firefighters confirm the attic is clear of any fire or occupants.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Alarm to my dog. Go ahead with the man. Be advised, attic is clear.
IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Repeat. Be advised, traffic is clear.

An additional engine and ladder are being requested to assist at the apartment fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
8-18. It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder. Clear on an additional engine and a ladder. Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

Firefighters confirm primary and secondary searches of the second floor are clear in specific units.

IFD OP 01 · 0:25
Go ahead, 944. Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear. Command clear, control copy direct. All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure? Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Firefighters have opened a vent hole above the fire apartment to help control the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:14
Command for vent. Clear for command. One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment. Command's clear. Control, copy, direct. Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Firefighters are requesting increased water pressure to effectively combat the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 9, we need more pressure.

Firefighters have resolved the hydrant issue, ensuring a steady water supply to combat the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Affirmative. Hydro's open. Engine 28's laying out now. Go ahead, 28. Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Firefighters are addressing an issue with a hydrant to ensure water supply for the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here. Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance. We need a hydrant charged.

Firefighters report the fire is spreading on the rear side of the building and are attempting to use water to suppress the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 21 on scene, you ran it over. 21, you'll be back up. Clear. Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water. Go ahead and send it. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. I got fire on the Charlie side. Looks like it's starting to get into the fire. Go.

Radio clips available.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

A second fire truck is arriving from the south to assist at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:04
Ladder 38, second truck coming from the south.

The apartment appears to be vacant, according to firefighters on scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

Firefighters are deploying hoses to tackle the fire at the apartment complex.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Engine 9. Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location. Clear, you will be attacked.

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a two-story apartment complex, where heavy smoke is currently visible coming from the building.

IFD OP 01 · 0:29
Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked. Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke coming from an apartment window.

IFD OP 01 · 0:15
Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport? I'll put you on it. Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window. Caller's a neighbor. Battalion 2, clear.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7554 Kingsport Rd.

A firefighter is being transported for minor injuries.

IFD OP 01 · 0:16
Kingsport command. We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist. Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist. I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct? That's affirmative. Clear on a transport to Methodist, 917.

Crews are checking for fire extension on the first floor of the B2 exposure due to persistent smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Command safety. Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure. It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension. That's clear.

Firefighters are confirming the exact apartment number involved in the incident.

IFD SOUTH · 0:08
Engine 8 from Control. Go ahead. Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

A resident from a neighboring apartment has reported smoke inhalation and is receiving assistance.

IFD OP 01 · 0:17
Keys 4 command from control. 4 command. We received a call from one of the residents next door. They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700. Clear, what apartment number? Standby, let me get that.

Firefighters confirm all primary and secondary searches are clear, and ventilation is ready to proceed.

IFD OP 01 · 0:23
Command, Ladder 38. Command. 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation. Command, clear. Control, 7548, all clear. Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Firefighters are checking nearby apartments for any fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Commandability from Command, Ladder 36 is going into 7550 and 7548 to check for extension.

Power has been shut off in the affected apartments to ensure safety during firefighting efforts.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's. Power's off at the box at 831.

Firefighters report that the apartment fire is now under control.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Control from command, mark this fire under control. Fire under control at 828.

Firefighters are pulling the ceiling in the eastern apartment to check for fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling. Command clear.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to help ventilate the building and manage smoke. The stairwell has been burned out by fire, according to firefighters.

IFD OP 01 · 0:31
Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up. Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command. Command ladder 38, I'll get the fan. Ladder 90, command. Command ladder 44. Command from ladder 44. Clear, command. I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs, I'll get you two.

Firefighters confirm the attic is clear of any fire or occupants.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Alarm to my dog. Go ahead with the man. Be advised, attic is clear.
IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Repeat. Be advised, traffic is clear.

An additional engine and ladder are being requested to assist at the apartment fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
8-18. It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder. Clear on an additional engine and a ladder. Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

Firefighters confirm primary and secondary searches of the second floor are clear in specific units.

IFD OP 01 · 0:25
Go ahead, 944. Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear. Command clear, control copy direct. All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure? Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Firefighters have opened a vent hole above the fire apartment to help control the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:14
Command for vent. Clear for command. One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment. Command's clear. Control, copy, direct. Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Firefighters are requesting increased water pressure to effectively combat the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 9, we need more pressure.

Firefighters have resolved the hydrant issue, ensuring a steady water supply to combat the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Affirmative. Hydro's open. Engine 28's laying out now. Go ahead, 28. Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Firefighters are addressing an issue with a hydrant to ensure water supply for the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here. Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance. We need a hydrant charged.

Firefighters report the fire is spreading on the rear side of the building and are attempting to use water to suppress the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 21 on scene, you ran it over. 21, you'll be back up. Clear. Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water. Go ahead and send it. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. I got fire on the Charlie side. Looks like it's starting to get into the fire. Go.

Radio clips available.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

A second fire truck is arriving from the south to assist at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:04
Ladder 38, second truck coming from the south.

The apartment appears to be vacant, according to firefighters on scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

Firefighters are deploying hoses to tackle the fire at the apartment complex.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Engine 9. Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location. Clear, you will be attacked.

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a two-story apartment complex, where heavy smoke is currently visible coming from the building.

IFD OP 01 · 0:29
Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked. Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke coming from an apartment window.

IFD OP 01 · 0:15
Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport? I'll put you on it. Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window. Caller's a neighbor. Battalion 2, clear.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7554 Kingsport Rd.

A firefighter is being transported for minor injuries.

IFD OP 01 · 0:16
Kingsport command. We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist. Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist. I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct? That's affirmative. Clear on a transport to Methodist, 917.

Crews are checking for fire extension on the first floor of the B2 exposure due to persistent smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Command safety. Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure. It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension. That's clear.

Firefighters are confirming the exact apartment number involved in the incident.

IFD SOUTH · 0:08
Engine 8 from Control. Go ahead. Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

A resident from a neighboring apartment has reported smoke inhalation and is receiving assistance.

IFD OP 01 · 0:17
Keys 4 command from control. 4 command. We received a call from one of the residents next door. They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700. Clear, what apartment number? Standby, let me get that.

Firefighters confirm all primary and secondary searches are clear, and ventilation is ready to proceed.

IFD OP 01 · 0:23
Command, Ladder 38. Command. 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation. Command, clear. Control, 7548, all clear. Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Firefighters are checking nearby apartments for any fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Commandability from Command, Ladder 36 is going into 7550 and 7548 to check for extension.

Power has been shut off in the affected apartments to ensure safety during firefighting efforts.

IFD OP 01 · 0:09
Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's. Power's off at the box at 831.

Firefighters report that the apartment fire is now under control.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Control from command, mark this fire under control. Fire under control at 828.

Firefighters are pulling the ceiling in the eastern apartment to check for fire spread.

IFD OP 01 · 0:12
Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling. Command clear.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to help ventilate the building and manage smoke. The stairwell has been burned out by fire, according to firefighters.

IFD OP 01 · 0:31
Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up. Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command. Command ladder 38, I'll get the fan. Ladder 90, command. Command ladder 44. Command from ladder 44. Clear, command. I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs, I'll get you two.

Firefighters confirm the attic is clear of any fire or occupants.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Alarm to my dog. Go ahead with the man. Be advised, attic is clear.
IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Repeat. Be advised, traffic is clear.

An additional engine and ladder are being requested to assist at the apartment fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
8-18. It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder. Clear on an additional engine and a ladder. Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

Firefighters confirm primary and secondary searches of the second floor are clear in specific units.

IFD OP 01 · 0:25
Go ahead, 944. Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear. Command clear, control copy direct. All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure? Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Firefighters have opened a vent hole above the fire apartment to help control the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:14
Command for vent. Clear for command. One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment. Command's clear. Control, copy, direct. Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Firefighters are requesting increased water pressure to effectively combat the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 9, we need more pressure.

Firefighters have resolved the hydrant issue, ensuring a steady water supply to combat the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Affirmative. Hydro's open. Engine 28's laying out now. Go ahead, 28. Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Firefighters are addressing an issue with a hydrant to ensure water supply for the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here. Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance. We need a hydrant charged.

Firefighters report the fire is spreading on the rear side of the building and are attempting to use water to suppress the flames.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 21 on scene, you ran it over. 21, you'll be back up. Clear. Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water. Go ahead and send it. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. I got fire on the Charlie side. Looks like it's starting to get into the fire. Go.

Radio clips available.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

A second fire truck is arriving from the south to assist at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:04
Ladder 38, second truck coming from the south.

The apartment appears to be vacant, according to firefighters on scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:20
Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

Firefighters are deploying hoses to tackle the fire at the apartment complex.

IFD OP 01 · 0:10
Engine 9. Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location. Clear, you will be attacked.

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a two-story apartment complex, where heavy smoke is currently visible coming from the building.

IFD OP 01 · 0:29
Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked. Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke coming from an apartment window.

IFD OP 01 · 0:15
Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport? I'll put you on it. Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window. Caller's a neighbor. Battalion 2, clear.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7554 Kingsport Rd.

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nandiiaJul 2 at 8:00 AM

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Popper1234Jul 2 at 12:30 PM

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kw1125Jul 2 at 8:10 AM

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screw_you32Jul 2 at 8:01 AM

Is this lake castleton ?

IndianapolisUser212755003Jul 2 at 12:40 PM

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nandiiaJul 2 at 8:00 AM

I heard the fire trucks

Popper1234Jul 2 at 12:30 PM

I pray for them

kw1125Jul 2 at 8:10 AM

Is Lake Castleton an older complex?

screw_you32Jul 2 at 8:01 AM

Is this lake castleton ?

IndianapolisUser212755003Jul 2 at 12:40 PM

You have google look it up

nandiiaJul 2 at 8:00 AM

I heard the fire trucks

Popper1234Jul 2 at 12:30 PM

I pray for them

kw1125Jul 2 at 8:10 AM

Is Lake Castleton an older complex?

screw_you32Jul 2 at 8:01 AM

Is this lake castleton ?

IndianapolisUser212755003Jul 2 at 12:40 PM

You have google look it up

nandiiaJul 2 at 8:00 AM

I heard the fire trucks

Popper1234Jul 2 at 12:30 PM

I pray for them

kw1125Jul 2 at 8:10 AM

Is Lake Castleton an older complex?

screw_you32Jul 2 at 8:01 AM

Is this lake castleton ?

IndianapolisUser212755003Jul 2 at 12:40 PM

You have google look it up

nandiiaJul 2 at 8:00 AM

I heard the fire trucks

Popper1234Jul 2 at 12:30 PM

I pray for them

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