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Stove Fire in Apartment, Residents Evacuated

1550 E River Rd

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at a three-story apartment complex in Tucson, Arizona. Upon investigation, no visible fire was found.

Timeline

Building safety personnel are expected to arrive in one hour to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:05
Command, fire alarm, building safety, gave a one hour ETA. Command copies, one hour.

Maintenance is expected to arrive shortly with equipment to assist in water cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Much appreciated, thanks.Command Engine 20. Engine 20, command go ahead. Do we have a property rep or a maintenance person that might have a squeegee here and a shop bag that we could utilize? We've got units en route with squeegees and shop bags. We've got maintenance on maybe a three-minute out. When they get here, I'll try to face-to-face with them and find out if they have anything. 20, copy, thank you. Command, fire alarm, building safety gave a one-hour ETA. Command, copy 20.

Firefighters are preparing a list of safe apartments to allow residents back to the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
It's a low out that has both floors. Command copies. Okay, once you go ahead and clear Division 1, let me know and we can start getting residents going back to that floor if you're okay with it. I sure will. It'll probably be easier to, we'll just, I'll give you a list of apartments that we can exclude and we'll let everyone else back. Command copies. Okay, let me know when you got that list and I'll get something to write with. I'll write it up for you and then get it to you. Thank you.

Water has broken through in some areas, making the first floor unsafe for residents to return to.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
de-elevator, and it looks like several, several places have water breaking through. Companion copies. So it is not safe for residents to return to Division 1, is that correct? In the area of 119, but it looks like for the most part it would be. It's dry everywhere else except where it broke through, and that may be right underneath where you guys are working. We're still trying to figure that out. She wanted to give us a that has both floors. We're still trying to figure that out, but we're still trying to figure that out.

Crews are navigating discrepancies between floor layouts while continuing their inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command for Battalion 331. Battalion 331, command, go ahead. Just advisory, we're, the bottom floor does not match up with the top floor or the second floor, and so we're, we're working our way to various apartments with this.

Residents are being allowed to return to the third floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:10
Copy, rep and coordinate. The resident's going back to Division 3. Division 3 only at this time. Copy that.

Firefighters are working to prevent water from reaching the first floor while assisting with cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:13
Copter, as much of this water as we can before it's permeated down to Division 1. I copy. We'll grab some guns and help in the apartment. Command, copy. Control, 10-40.

Firefighters report the smoke is cleared from the second floor and are working to push water to the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command, Ladder 3, you can start us changing. I'm sorry, last unit calling command, go ahead. Command with Ladder 380, we have all the smoke evacuated on the second floor. It's looking pretty clear. Battalion copies, you got all the smoke cleared. Okay, I believe Battalion 331 said you don't have any squeegees. Do you have any brooms or anything on your truck that you can go ahead and grab and assist with pushing water to the affected apartment? We've got the toilet off.

Building safety personnel are being contacted to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Fire alarm command. Command fire alarm, go ahead. Have you started building safety? Negative, I can get them started. That's affirmative.

Medics report no medical complaints from the resident in the affected apartment or others in the lobby.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:17
Command, Medic 5 made contact with the resident in 245. There are no medical complaints for her or anyone in the lobby. We're going to need a change of service. Command copies, no medical complaints for the resident at the occupied apartment.

Crews are assisting with cleanup on the second floor, removing water.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command from Engine 3. Engine 3, command. We're just standing by on Division 3. We cleared the floor above, no extension. If you have another assignment for us, sorry if you want us to clear. Engine 3, while you're on scene, go ahead and report to Division 2 and assist Engine 20 with cleanup right now. Go ahead and secure from PPE. Won't need it on Division 2. Just grab whatever brooms and anything you think you can that'll shove water. 2 Adam.

Firefighters are coordinating with the executive director in the parking lot to discuss the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Engine 45. Engine 45, command. I'm with the executive director over here, and she would like to speak to you. Where is the command post at? Command post is mobile, but I can head down to your location. Where are you located at? We're on the Charlie side of the building. Copy that. Charlie side in the courtyard? No, we're out in the parking lot where Engine 45 and Engine 5 are. Copy.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to remove water from the second floor with available resources.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Engine 45 for command. Go ahead. Can you report to Division 2? I'm going to have you pair up with Engine 20. We're going to start trying to get water out of here as best we can with what we've got on scene. Engine 45 copies.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control, with primary and secondary searches completed.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Command, fire alarm. Fire alarm is command, go ahead. Confirming, did I copy? We can call this under control? This fire is under control. We've also done a primary and a secondary search. Fire copy, thank you. Fire under control, 1836. Command, Engine 3, standing by on Division 3.

Firefighters confirm no fire extension to Division 3. The sprinkler system is shut down, and maintenance is expected soon.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
I can see this is Engine 5. I was trying to get a hold of Engine 20 to confirm that they don't have a fire problem. The only way we can, it's a panel right now, is to check the breaker. Yeah, copies. I've confirmed with Engine 20, there's negative extension, Division 3. Fire is out in Division 2. We've got the sprinkler system shut down. Copy that. I'm going to go ahead and check the breaker and see if we can silence it until maintenance is going to get here, which is going to be about 45 minutes.

Firefighters have turned off the sprinklers and are preparing to drain the system.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:18
Command Engine 45, sprinklers are off. Command copies, have you drained the system yet? What do you mean, not right now? Command copies, let me know when it's drained and we'll start the lookout for a little bit of slowdown.

According to firefighters, the fire did not spread to the apartment above. The sprinkler system is being secured.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command Engine 3, Medic. Last unit, repeat. Command Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3, Firefighter 1, go ahead. We just got done checking the apartment above, 345. Everything's clear, no sign of extension. Copy that, no fire extension on Division 3. Engine 45, can you go ahead and secure that sprinkler now? Copy that, securing sprinkler. Go ahead.

Crews are manually holding the sprinkler system, awaiting maintenance assistance.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
All units on scene, it's Battalion 2. I'm going to go ahead and assume command, Engine 20 at the interior. Who do I have assessing the shutdown of the sprinklers right now? Is that Engine 45? Battalion 2, that's negative. It's Engine 5. Currently, we're unable to get a reset or a silence. We're manually holding it. One of the cops regards this call, contacting a maintenance person to be able to come meet with us. Command, this is Engine 45. We're at the riser right now. We can show the sprinklers.

Crews have accessed the third floor and are inspecting the area for any remaining hazards.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:26
Engine 20, Firefighter, command. Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3. Go ahead. We made access to the third floor, we're inside. Copy that, go ahead and head to 345. It's down the hallway and to the right. Copy that, going down the hallway and to the right. Engine 3, it's in the back third, 1830.

Firefighters are coordinating to gain access to the third floor for further inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:20
Command 5, Engine 3. Engine 3, command, go ahead. We're still looking for access to the third floor. Sounds like only the secretary at the front lobby has keys for that.

Firefighters are deploying additional fans to help clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Fire, command. Command, fire, go ahead. I apologize, can you run me on my ladder cuts on scene? That's affirmative. You have ladder 331, ladder 380. Command copies, 331 and 380. Ladder 380 from command. Command, ladder 380. Ladder 380 from command. Do you have an electric fan also? We do. Can I get you to bring that fan up to the second floor? We're going to need probably a couple of... couple of fans to get this...

According to firefighters, the sprinkler system controlled a stove fire. Smoke-clearing efforts continue.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:03
Alarm, copy. Is primary search complete, 1824?
TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:29
Engine 20, Engine 5. Engine 5, go ahead. We need access to the panel. We're going to have to silence the alarm for you. It's just showing an activation on the second floor as well as a water flow switch. Command copies. All units at 4550 River Road. This was a stove fire controlled by the sprinkler system. I just need a fan going up to the second floor so we can start...

Firefighters confirm a primary search is clear in the affected apartment. Evacuation efforts continue on the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Ladder 3, Level 1. Command copies, Ladder 3, Level 1. Ladder 3, command. Command, Ladder 3, 80. I have someone going to Division 3. Can you go to Division 1 and just make sure we have evacuation complete in Division 1? Actually, we can protect in place as long as the doors are closed. Ladder 3, 80, copies, going to Division 1 to confirm protect in place. This is command. We have a primary search all clear in the affected apartment, apartment 245. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to shut off the water in the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:23
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit reporting, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical equipment to the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 3, level 1. Command Medic 5 copies. Ladder 3, this is command. Can you do me a favor and see if you can shut off the water?

Medics are on scene and positioned in the lobby to assist anyone with possible smoke inhalation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:16
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit report, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical crew into the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 384, level 1.

Crews are using an electric fan to clear smoke from the apartment complex's second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:28
Copy, Engine 3, TAC 2, 345. Command Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command this Ladder 331, that's affirmative. I need you to bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. TAC 2, you're going to see it.

According to firefighters, the fire is out. They are using a fan to clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
the fire is out. Copy, Engine 3's heading to 345. Command, Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command, Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command, this is Ladder 331, that's affirmative. You can bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. Battalion 2, zone C. Battalion 2.

Firefighters are checking the third floor to ensure the fire hasn't spread to other apartments.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Engine 3 command. Engine 3. Engine 3, this is command. Actually, I want you to go ahead and go to the third floor. We're in apartment 245. If you can go to 345, just make sure there's no extension.

Firefighters are assisting with evacuation efforts on the west side of the apartment complex.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Engine 3 is on scene, staged. Engine 3, command. Go ahead. I want you to throw it in to the west side. You'll see Engine 20 there. And we're, we're on up the stairwell. I want you to assist me with evacuation. Engine 3, copy. It's coming to you, assist with evac. Engine 20. Engine 5. Engine 5, Engine 20, go ahead. We're going to access the right now. We'll update you in a minute. Engine 20. Copy.

A light haze is in the hallway, and the fire may be out.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:09
Fire alarm copies, Engine 20 taking command. Sprinkler activation with smoke inside the unit, light haze in the hallway. Fire's possibly extinguished. Second unit to check the panel.

Firefighters noted sprinkler activation in one apartment, with smoke present. The fire may be extinguished.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
All units coming to River, this is Engine 20. I'm going to go ahead and take command. We do have a sprinkler activation in apartment 245. There is smoke in the apartment. Light smoke in the hallway. Looks like the fire might be extinguished. Can I get a second incoming unit to go ahead and check the panel in the main entry?

Firefighters and medics have arrived at the apartment complex and are assessing the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:07
Engine 5 is on scene, stage number 1. Check. Medicaid on scene, stage number 1. Check.

Firefighters are investigating the reported fire at a three-story apartment complex. No visible fire at this time.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:25
Engine 20 is on scene. Check, Engine 20. Engine 20 is on scene of a three-story multi-unit apartment complex, residential care home. There's nothing at this time. Engine 20 is going to be investigating. We're going to... All units, start one. Fire alarm copy, Engine 20 on scene. Three-story apartment, nothing showing and investigating. Incoming unit, stage level 1.

An additional fire engine is now responding to the apartment fire.

TFD A3 North Response · 0:07
Fire Engine 45. Engine 45. We're clearing our call if you want to put us on that fire. Copy, Engine 45.

Firefighters and medics are responding to the reported apartment fire.

TFD A2 Dispatch · 0:31
Battalion 331, Battalion 2, DEC 2, Engines, 330, 3, 5, and 20, Ladder 380, Ladder 331, Medic 5, Medic 8, and Safety 331, Structure 3, 1550 East River Road, 4600 North and 1500 East. Rescue 9.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in an apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:14
All units responding to 1550 East River Road, apartment 245. Single caller reporting a fire inside of listed unit. Advising there was a female inside of the unit, but she has evacuated. Nothing further at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1550 E River Rd.

Building safety personnel are expected to arrive in one hour to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:05
Command, fire alarm, building safety, gave a one hour ETA. Command copies, one hour.

Maintenance is expected to arrive shortly with equipment to assist in water cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Much appreciated, thanks.Command Engine 20. Engine 20, command go ahead. Do we have a property rep or a maintenance person that might have a squeegee here and a shop bag that we could utilize? We've got units en route with squeegees and shop bags. We've got maintenance on maybe a three-minute out. When they get here, I'll try to face-to-face with them and find out if they have anything. 20, copy, thank you. Command, fire alarm, building safety gave a one-hour ETA. Command, copy 20.

Firefighters are preparing a list of safe apartments to allow residents back to the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
It's a low out that has both floors. Command copies. Okay, once you go ahead and clear Division 1, let me know and we can start getting residents going back to that floor if you're okay with it. I sure will. It'll probably be easier to, we'll just, I'll give you a list of apartments that we can exclude and we'll let everyone else back. Command copies. Okay, let me know when you got that list and I'll get something to write with. I'll write it up for you and then get it to you. Thank you.

Water has broken through in some areas, making the first floor unsafe for residents to return to.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
de-elevator, and it looks like several, several places have water breaking through. Companion copies. So it is not safe for residents to return to Division 1, is that correct? In the area of 119, but it looks like for the most part it would be. It's dry everywhere else except where it broke through, and that may be right underneath where you guys are working. We're still trying to figure that out. She wanted to give us a that has both floors. We're still trying to figure that out, but we're still trying to figure that out.

Crews are navigating discrepancies between floor layouts while continuing their inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command for Battalion 331. Battalion 331, command, go ahead. Just advisory, we're, the bottom floor does not match up with the top floor or the second floor, and so we're, we're working our way to various apartments with this.

Residents are being allowed to return to the third floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:10
Copy, rep and coordinate. The resident's going back to Division 3. Division 3 only at this time. Copy that.

Firefighters are working to prevent water from reaching the first floor while assisting with cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:13
Copter, as much of this water as we can before it's permeated down to Division 1. I copy. We'll grab some guns and help in the apartment. Command, copy. Control, 10-40.

Firefighters report the smoke is cleared from the second floor and are working to push water to the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command, Ladder 3, you can start us changing. I'm sorry, last unit calling command, go ahead. Command with Ladder 380, we have all the smoke evacuated on the second floor. It's looking pretty clear. Battalion copies, you got all the smoke cleared. Okay, I believe Battalion 331 said you don't have any squeegees. Do you have any brooms or anything on your truck that you can go ahead and grab and assist with pushing water to the affected apartment? We've got the toilet off.

Building safety personnel are being contacted to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Fire alarm command. Command fire alarm, go ahead. Have you started building safety? Negative, I can get them started. That's affirmative.

Medics report no medical complaints from the resident in the affected apartment or others in the lobby.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:17
Command, Medic 5 made contact with the resident in 245. There are no medical complaints for her or anyone in the lobby. We're going to need a change of service. Command copies, no medical complaints for the resident at the occupied apartment.

Crews are assisting with cleanup on the second floor, removing water.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command from Engine 3. Engine 3, command. We're just standing by on Division 3. We cleared the floor above, no extension. If you have another assignment for us, sorry if you want us to clear. Engine 3, while you're on scene, go ahead and report to Division 2 and assist Engine 20 with cleanup right now. Go ahead and secure from PPE. Won't need it on Division 2. Just grab whatever brooms and anything you think you can that'll shove water. 2 Adam.

Firefighters are coordinating with the executive director in the parking lot to discuss the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Engine 45. Engine 45, command. I'm with the executive director over here, and she would like to speak to you. Where is the command post at? Command post is mobile, but I can head down to your location. Where are you located at? We're on the Charlie side of the building. Copy that. Charlie side in the courtyard? No, we're out in the parking lot where Engine 45 and Engine 5 are. Copy.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to remove water from the second floor with available resources.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Engine 45 for command. Go ahead. Can you report to Division 2? I'm going to have you pair up with Engine 20. We're going to start trying to get water out of here as best we can with what we've got on scene. Engine 45 copies.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control, with primary and secondary searches completed.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Command, fire alarm. Fire alarm is command, go ahead. Confirming, did I copy? We can call this under control? This fire is under control. We've also done a primary and a secondary search. Fire copy, thank you. Fire under control, 1836. Command, Engine 3, standing by on Division 3.

Firefighters confirm no fire extension to Division 3. The sprinkler system is shut down, and maintenance is expected soon.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
I can see this is Engine 5. I was trying to get a hold of Engine 20 to confirm that they don't have a fire problem. The only way we can, it's a panel right now, is to check the breaker. Yeah, copies. I've confirmed with Engine 20, there's negative extension, Division 3. Fire is out in Division 2. We've got the sprinkler system shut down. Copy that. I'm going to go ahead and check the breaker and see if we can silence it until maintenance is going to get here, which is going to be about 45 minutes.

Firefighters have turned off the sprinklers and are preparing to drain the system.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:18
Command Engine 45, sprinklers are off. Command copies, have you drained the system yet? What do you mean, not right now? Command copies, let me know when it's drained and we'll start the lookout for a little bit of slowdown.

According to firefighters, the fire did not spread to the apartment above. The sprinkler system is being secured.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command Engine 3, Medic. Last unit, repeat. Command Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3, Firefighter 1, go ahead. We just got done checking the apartment above, 345. Everything's clear, no sign of extension. Copy that, no fire extension on Division 3. Engine 45, can you go ahead and secure that sprinkler now? Copy that, securing sprinkler. Go ahead.

Crews are manually holding the sprinkler system, awaiting maintenance assistance.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
All units on scene, it's Battalion 2. I'm going to go ahead and assume command, Engine 20 at the interior. Who do I have assessing the shutdown of the sprinklers right now? Is that Engine 45? Battalion 2, that's negative. It's Engine 5. Currently, we're unable to get a reset or a silence. We're manually holding it. One of the cops regards this call, contacting a maintenance person to be able to come meet with us. Command, this is Engine 45. We're at the riser right now. We can show the sprinklers.

Crews have accessed the third floor and are inspecting the area for any remaining hazards.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:26
Engine 20, Firefighter, command. Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3. Go ahead. We made access to the third floor, we're inside. Copy that, go ahead and head to 345. It's down the hallway and to the right. Copy that, going down the hallway and to the right. Engine 3, it's in the back third, 1830.

Firefighters are coordinating to gain access to the third floor for further inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:20
Command 5, Engine 3. Engine 3, command, go ahead. We're still looking for access to the third floor. Sounds like only the secretary at the front lobby has keys for that.

Firefighters are deploying additional fans to help clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Fire, command. Command, fire, go ahead. I apologize, can you run me on my ladder cuts on scene? That's affirmative. You have ladder 331, ladder 380. Command copies, 331 and 380. Ladder 380 from command. Command, ladder 380. Ladder 380 from command. Do you have an electric fan also? We do. Can I get you to bring that fan up to the second floor? We're going to need probably a couple of... couple of fans to get this...

According to firefighters, the sprinkler system controlled a stove fire. Smoke-clearing efforts continue.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:03
Alarm, copy. Is primary search complete, 1824?
TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:29
Engine 20, Engine 5. Engine 5, go ahead. We need access to the panel. We're going to have to silence the alarm for you. It's just showing an activation on the second floor as well as a water flow switch. Command copies. All units at 4550 River Road. This was a stove fire controlled by the sprinkler system. I just need a fan going up to the second floor so we can start...

Firefighters confirm a primary search is clear in the affected apartment. Evacuation efforts continue on the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Ladder 3, Level 1. Command copies, Ladder 3, Level 1. Ladder 3, command. Command, Ladder 3, 80. I have someone going to Division 3. Can you go to Division 1 and just make sure we have evacuation complete in Division 1? Actually, we can protect in place as long as the doors are closed. Ladder 3, 80, copies, going to Division 1 to confirm protect in place. This is command. We have a primary search all clear in the affected apartment, apartment 245. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to shut off the water in the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:23
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit reporting, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical equipment to the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 3, level 1. Command Medic 5 copies. Ladder 3, this is command. Can you do me a favor and see if you can shut off the water?

Medics are on scene and positioned in the lobby to assist anyone with possible smoke inhalation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:16
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit report, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical crew into the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 384, level 1.

Crews are using an electric fan to clear smoke from the apartment complex's second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:28
Copy, Engine 3, TAC 2, 345. Command Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command this Ladder 331, that's affirmative. I need you to bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. TAC 2, you're going to see it.

According to firefighters, the fire is out. They are using a fan to clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
the fire is out. Copy, Engine 3's heading to 345. Command, Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command, Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command, this is Ladder 331, that's affirmative. You can bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. Battalion 2, zone C. Battalion 2.

Firefighters are checking the third floor to ensure the fire hasn't spread to other apartments.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Engine 3 command. Engine 3. Engine 3, this is command. Actually, I want you to go ahead and go to the third floor. We're in apartment 245. If you can go to 345, just make sure there's no extension.

Firefighters are assisting with evacuation efforts on the west side of the apartment complex.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Engine 3 is on scene, staged. Engine 3, command. Go ahead. I want you to throw it in to the west side. You'll see Engine 20 there. And we're, we're on up the stairwell. I want you to assist me with evacuation. Engine 3, copy. It's coming to you, assist with evac. Engine 20. Engine 5. Engine 5, Engine 20, go ahead. We're going to access the right now. We'll update you in a minute. Engine 20. Copy.

A light haze is in the hallway, and the fire may be out.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:09
Fire alarm copies, Engine 20 taking command. Sprinkler activation with smoke inside the unit, light haze in the hallway. Fire's possibly extinguished. Second unit to check the panel.

Firefighters noted sprinkler activation in one apartment, with smoke present. The fire may be extinguished.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
All units coming to River, this is Engine 20. I'm going to go ahead and take command. We do have a sprinkler activation in apartment 245. There is smoke in the apartment. Light smoke in the hallway. Looks like the fire might be extinguished. Can I get a second incoming unit to go ahead and check the panel in the main entry?

Firefighters and medics have arrived at the apartment complex and are assessing the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:07
Engine 5 is on scene, stage number 1. Check. Medicaid on scene, stage number 1. Check.

Firefighters are investigating the reported fire at a three-story apartment complex. No visible fire at this time.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:25
Engine 20 is on scene. Check, Engine 20. Engine 20 is on scene of a three-story multi-unit apartment complex, residential care home. There's nothing at this time. Engine 20 is going to be investigating. We're going to... All units, start one. Fire alarm copy, Engine 20 on scene. Three-story apartment, nothing showing and investigating. Incoming unit, stage level 1.

An additional fire engine is now responding to the apartment fire.

TFD A3 North Response · 0:07
Fire Engine 45. Engine 45. We're clearing our call if you want to put us on that fire. Copy, Engine 45.

Firefighters and medics are responding to the reported apartment fire.

TFD A2 Dispatch · 0:31
Battalion 331, Battalion 2, DEC 2, Engines, 330, 3, 5, and 20, Ladder 380, Ladder 331, Medic 5, Medic 8, and Safety 331, Structure 3, 1550 East River Road, 4600 North and 1500 East. Rescue 9.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in an apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:14
All units responding to 1550 East River Road, apartment 245. Single caller reporting a fire inside of listed unit. Advising there was a female inside of the unit, but she has evacuated. Nothing further at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1550 E River Rd.

Building safety personnel are expected to arrive in one hour to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:05
Command, fire alarm, building safety, gave a one hour ETA. Command copies, one hour.

Maintenance is expected to arrive shortly with equipment to assist in water cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Much appreciated, thanks.Command Engine 20. Engine 20, command go ahead. Do we have a property rep or a maintenance person that might have a squeegee here and a shop bag that we could utilize? We've got units en route with squeegees and shop bags. We've got maintenance on maybe a three-minute out. When they get here, I'll try to face-to-face with them and find out if they have anything. 20, copy, thank you. Command, fire alarm, building safety gave a one-hour ETA. Command, copy 20.

Firefighters are preparing a list of safe apartments to allow residents back to the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
It's a low out that has both floors. Command copies. Okay, once you go ahead and clear Division 1, let me know and we can start getting residents going back to that floor if you're okay with it. I sure will. It'll probably be easier to, we'll just, I'll give you a list of apartments that we can exclude and we'll let everyone else back. Command copies. Okay, let me know when you got that list and I'll get something to write with. I'll write it up for you and then get it to you. Thank you.

Water has broken through in some areas, making the first floor unsafe for residents to return to.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
de-elevator, and it looks like several, several places have water breaking through. Companion copies. So it is not safe for residents to return to Division 1, is that correct? In the area of 119, but it looks like for the most part it would be. It's dry everywhere else except where it broke through, and that may be right underneath where you guys are working. We're still trying to figure that out. She wanted to give us a that has both floors. We're still trying to figure that out, but we're still trying to figure that out.

Crews are navigating discrepancies between floor layouts while continuing their inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command for Battalion 331. Battalion 331, command, go ahead. Just advisory, we're, the bottom floor does not match up with the top floor or the second floor, and so we're, we're working our way to various apartments with this.

Residents are being allowed to return to the third floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:10
Copy, rep and coordinate. The resident's going back to Division 3. Division 3 only at this time. Copy that.

Firefighters are working to prevent water from reaching the first floor while assisting with cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:13
Copter, as much of this water as we can before it's permeated down to Division 1. I copy. We'll grab some guns and help in the apartment. Command, copy. Control, 10-40.

Firefighters report the smoke is cleared from the second floor and are working to push water to the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command, Ladder 3, you can start us changing. I'm sorry, last unit calling command, go ahead. Command with Ladder 380, we have all the smoke evacuated on the second floor. It's looking pretty clear. Battalion copies, you got all the smoke cleared. Okay, I believe Battalion 331 said you don't have any squeegees. Do you have any brooms or anything on your truck that you can go ahead and grab and assist with pushing water to the affected apartment? We've got the toilet off.

Building safety personnel are being contacted to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Fire alarm command. Command fire alarm, go ahead. Have you started building safety? Negative, I can get them started. That's affirmative.

Medics report no medical complaints from the resident in the affected apartment or others in the lobby.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:17
Command, Medic 5 made contact with the resident in 245. There are no medical complaints for her or anyone in the lobby. We're going to need a change of service. Command copies, no medical complaints for the resident at the occupied apartment.

Crews are assisting with cleanup on the second floor, removing water.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command from Engine 3. Engine 3, command. We're just standing by on Division 3. We cleared the floor above, no extension. If you have another assignment for us, sorry if you want us to clear. Engine 3, while you're on scene, go ahead and report to Division 2 and assist Engine 20 with cleanup right now. Go ahead and secure from PPE. Won't need it on Division 2. Just grab whatever brooms and anything you think you can that'll shove water. 2 Adam.

Firefighters are coordinating with the executive director in the parking lot to discuss the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Engine 45. Engine 45, command. I'm with the executive director over here, and she would like to speak to you. Where is the command post at? Command post is mobile, but I can head down to your location. Where are you located at? We're on the Charlie side of the building. Copy that. Charlie side in the courtyard? No, we're out in the parking lot where Engine 45 and Engine 5 are. Copy.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to remove water from the second floor with available resources.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Engine 45 for command. Go ahead. Can you report to Division 2? I'm going to have you pair up with Engine 20. We're going to start trying to get water out of here as best we can with what we've got on scene. Engine 45 copies.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control, with primary and secondary searches completed.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Command, fire alarm. Fire alarm is command, go ahead. Confirming, did I copy? We can call this under control? This fire is under control. We've also done a primary and a secondary search. Fire copy, thank you. Fire under control, 1836. Command, Engine 3, standing by on Division 3.

Firefighters confirm no fire extension to Division 3. The sprinkler system is shut down, and maintenance is expected soon.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
I can see this is Engine 5. I was trying to get a hold of Engine 20 to confirm that they don't have a fire problem. The only way we can, it's a panel right now, is to check the breaker. Yeah, copies. I've confirmed with Engine 20, there's negative extension, Division 3. Fire is out in Division 2. We've got the sprinkler system shut down. Copy that. I'm going to go ahead and check the breaker and see if we can silence it until maintenance is going to get here, which is going to be about 45 minutes.

Firefighters have turned off the sprinklers and are preparing to drain the system.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:18
Command Engine 45, sprinklers are off. Command copies, have you drained the system yet? What do you mean, not right now? Command copies, let me know when it's drained and we'll start the lookout for a little bit of slowdown.

According to firefighters, the fire did not spread to the apartment above. The sprinkler system is being secured.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command Engine 3, Medic. Last unit, repeat. Command Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3, Firefighter 1, go ahead. We just got done checking the apartment above, 345. Everything's clear, no sign of extension. Copy that, no fire extension on Division 3. Engine 45, can you go ahead and secure that sprinkler now? Copy that, securing sprinkler. Go ahead.

Crews are manually holding the sprinkler system, awaiting maintenance assistance.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
All units on scene, it's Battalion 2. I'm going to go ahead and assume command, Engine 20 at the interior. Who do I have assessing the shutdown of the sprinklers right now? Is that Engine 45? Battalion 2, that's negative. It's Engine 5. Currently, we're unable to get a reset or a silence. We're manually holding it. One of the cops regards this call, contacting a maintenance person to be able to come meet with us. Command, this is Engine 45. We're at the riser right now. We can show the sprinklers.

Crews have accessed the third floor and are inspecting the area for any remaining hazards.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:26
Engine 20, Firefighter, command. Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3. Go ahead. We made access to the third floor, we're inside. Copy that, go ahead and head to 345. It's down the hallway and to the right. Copy that, going down the hallway and to the right. Engine 3, it's in the back third, 1830.

Firefighters are coordinating to gain access to the third floor for further inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:20
Command 5, Engine 3. Engine 3, command, go ahead. We're still looking for access to the third floor. Sounds like only the secretary at the front lobby has keys for that.

Firefighters are deploying additional fans to help clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Fire, command. Command, fire, go ahead. I apologize, can you run me on my ladder cuts on scene? That's affirmative. You have ladder 331, ladder 380. Command copies, 331 and 380. Ladder 380 from command. Command, ladder 380. Ladder 380 from command. Do you have an electric fan also? We do. Can I get you to bring that fan up to the second floor? We're going to need probably a couple of... couple of fans to get this...

According to firefighters, the sprinkler system controlled a stove fire. Smoke-clearing efforts continue.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:03
Alarm, copy. Is primary search complete, 1824?
TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:29
Engine 20, Engine 5. Engine 5, go ahead. We need access to the panel. We're going to have to silence the alarm for you. It's just showing an activation on the second floor as well as a water flow switch. Command copies. All units at 4550 River Road. This was a stove fire controlled by the sprinkler system. I just need a fan going up to the second floor so we can start...

Firefighters confirm a primary search is clear in the affected apartment. Evacuation efforts continue on the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Ladder 3, Level 1. Command copies, Ladder 3, Level 1. Ladder 3, command. Command, Ladder 3, 80. I have someone going to Division 3. Can you go to Division 1 and just make sure we have evacuation complete in Division 1? Actually, we can protect in place as long as the doors are closed. Ladder 3, 80, copies, going to Division 1 to confirm protect in place. This is command. We have a primary search all clear in the affected apartment, apartment 245. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to shut off the water in the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:23
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit reporting, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical equipment to the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 3, level 1. Command Medic 5 copies. Ladder 3, this is command. Can you do me a favor and see if you can shut off the water?

Medics are on scene and positioned in the lobby to assist anyone with possible smoke inhalation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:16
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit report, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical crew into the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 384, level 1.

Crews are using an electric fan to clear smoke from the apartment complex's second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:28
Copy, Engine 3, TAC 2, 345. Command Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command this Ladder 331, that's affirmative. I need you to bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. TAC 2, you're going to see it.

According to firefighters, the fire is out. They are using a fan to clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
the fire is out. Copy, Engine 3's heading to 345. Command, Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command, Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command, this is Ladder 331, that's affirmative. You can bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. Battalion 2, zone C. Battalion 2.

Firefighters are checking the third floor to ensure the fire hasn't spread to other apartments.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Engine 3 command. Engine 3. Engine 3, this is command. Actually, I want you to go ahead and go to the third floor. We're in apartment 245. If you can go to 345, just make sure there's no extension.

Firefighters are assisting with evacuation efforts on the west side of the apartment complex.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Engine 3 is on scene, staged. Engine 3, command. Go ahead. I want you to throw it in to the west side. You'll see Engine 20 there. And we're, we're on up the stairwell. I want you to assist me with evacuation. Engine 3, copy. It's coming to you, assist with evac. Engine 20. Engine 5. Engine 5, Engine 20, go ahead. We're going to access the right now. We'll update you in a minute. Engine 20. Copy.

A light haze is in the hallway, and the fire may be out.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:09
Fire alarm copies, Engine 20 taking command. Sprinkler activation with smoke inside the unit, light haze in the hallway. Fire's possibly extinguished. Second unit to check the panel.

Firefighters noted sprinkler activation in one apartment, with smoke present. The fire may be extinguished.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
All units coming to River, this is Engine 20. I'm going to go ahead and take command. We do have a sprinkler activation in apartment 245. There is smoke in the apartment. Light smoke in the hallway. Looks like the fire might be extinguished. Can I get a second incoming unit to go ahead and check the panel in the main entry?

Firefighters and medics have arrived at the apartment complex and are assessing the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:07
Engine 5 is on scene, stage number 1. Check. Medicaid on scene, stage number 1. Check.

Firefighters are investigating the reported fire at a three-story apartment complex. No visible fire at this time.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:25
Engine 20 is on scene. Check, Engine 20. Engine 20 is on scene of a three-story multi-unit apartment complex, residential care home. There's nothing at this time. Engine 20 is going to be investigating. We're going to... All units, start one. Fire alarm copy, Engine 20 on scene. Three-story apartment, nothing showing and investigating. Incoming unit, stage level 1.

An additional fire engine is now responding to the apartment fire.

TFD A3 North Response · 0:07
Fire Engine 45. Engine 45. We're clearing our call if you want to put us on that fire. Copy, Engine 45.

Firefighters and medics are responding to the reported apartment fire.

TFD A2 Dispatch · 0:31
Battalion 331, Battalion 2, DEC 2, Engines, 330, 3, 5, and 20, Ladder 380, Ladder 331, Medic 5, Medic 8, and Safety 331, Structure 3, 1550 East River Road, 4600 North and 1500 East. Rescue 9.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in an apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:14
All units responding to 1550 East River Road, apartment 245. Single caller reporting a fire inside of listed unit. Advising there was a female inside of the unit, but she has evacuated. Nothing further at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1550 E River Rd.

Building safety personnel are expected to arrive in one hour to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:05
Command, fire alarm, building safety, gave a one hour ETA. Command copies, one hour.

Maintenance is expected to arrive shortly with equipment to assist in water cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Much appreciated, thanks.Command Engine 20. Engine 20, command go ahead. Do we have a property rep or a maintenance person that might have a squeegee here and a shop bag that we could utilize? We've got units en route with squeegees and shop bags. We've got maintenance on maybe a three-minute out. When they get here, I'll try to face-to-face with them and find out if they have anything. 20, copy, thank you. Command, fire alarm, building safety gave a one-hour ETA. Command, copy 20.

Firefighters are preparing a list of safe apartments to allow residents back to the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
It's a low out that has both floors. Command copies. Okay, once you go ahead and clear Division 1, let me know and we can start getting residents going back to that floor if you're okay with it. I sure will. It'll probably be easier to, we'll just, I'll give you a list of apartments that we can exclude and we'll let everyone else back. Command copies. Okay, let me know when you got that list and I'll get something to write with. I'll write it up for you and then get it to you. Thank you.

Water has broken through in some areas, making the first floor unsafe for residents to return to.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
de-elevator, and it looks like several, several places have water breaking through. Companion copies. So it is not safe for residents to return to Division 1, is that correct? In the area of 119, but it looks like for the most part it would be. It's dry everywhere else except where it broke through, and that may be right underneath where you guys are working. We're still trying to figure that out. She wanted to give us a that has both floors. We're still trying to figure that out, but we're still trying to figure that out.

Crews are navigating discrepancies between floor layouts while continuing their inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command for Battalion 331. Battalion 331, command, go ahead. Just advisory, we're, the bottom floor does not match up with the top floor or the second floor, and so we're, we're working our way to various apartments with this.

Residents are being allowed to return to the third floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:10
Copy, rep and coordinate. The resident's going back to Division 3. Division 3 only at this time. Copy that.

Firefighters are working to prevent water from reaching the first floor while assisting with cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:13
Copter, as much of this water as we can before it's permeated down to Division 1. I copy. We'll grab some guns and help in the apartment. Command, copy. Control, 10-40.

Firefighters report the smoke is cleared from the second floor and are working to push water to the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command, Ladder 3, you can start us changing. I'm sorry, last unit calling command, go ahead. Command with Ladder 380, we have all the smoke evacuated on the second floor. It's looking pretty clear. Battalion copies, you got all the smoke cleared. Okay, I believe Battalion 331 said you don't have any squeegees. Do you have any brooms or anything on your truck that you can go ahead and grab and assist with pushing water to the affected apartment? We've got the toilet off.

Building safety personnel are being contacted to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Fire alarm command. Command fire alarm, go ahead. Have you started building safety? Negative, I can get them started. That's affirmative.

Medics report no medical complaints from the resident in the affected apartment or others in the lobby.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:17
Command, Medic 5 made contact with the resident in 245. There are no medical complaints for her or anyone in the lobby. We're going to need a change of service. Command copies, no medical complaints for the resident at the occupied apartment.

Crews are assisting with cleanup on the second floor, removing water.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command from Engine 3. Engine 3, command. We're just standing by on Division 3. We cleared the floor above, no extension. If you have another assignment for us, sorry if you want us to clear. Engine 3, while you're on scene, go ahead and report to Division 2 and assist Engine 20 with cleanup right now. Go ahead and secure from PPE. Won't need it on Division 2. Just grab whatever brooms and anything you think you can that'll shove water. 2 Adam.

Firefighters are coordinating with the executive director in the parking lot to discuss the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Engine 45. Engine 45, command. I'm with the executive director over here, and she would like to speak to you. Where is the command post at? Command post is mobile, but I can head down to your location. Where are you located at? We're on the Charlie side of the building. Copy that. Charlie side in the courtyard? No, we're out in the parking lot where Engine 45 and Engine 5 are. Copy.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to remove water from the second floor with available resources.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Engine 45 for command. Go ahead. Can you report to Division 2? I'm going to have you pair up with Engine 20. We're going to start trying to get water out of here as best we can with what we've got on scene. Engine 45 copies.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control, with primary and secondary searches completed.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Command, fire alarm. Fire alarm is command, go ahead. Confirming, did I copy? We can call this under control? This fire is under control. We've also done a primary and a secondary search. Fire copy, thank you. Fire under control, 1836. Command, Engine 3, standing by on Division 3.

Firefighters confirm no fire extension to Division 3. The sprinkler system is shut down, and maintenance is expected soon.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
I can see this is Engine 5. I was trying to get a hold of Engine 20 to confirm that they don't have a fire problem. The only way we can, it's a panel right now, is to check the breaker. Yeah, copies. I've confirmed with Engine 20, there's negative extension, Division 3. Fire is out in Division 2. We've got the sprinkler system shut down. Copy that. I'm going to go ahead and check the breaker and see if we can silence it until maintenance is going to get here, which is going to be about 45 minutes.

Firefighters have turned off the sprinklers and are preparing to drain the system.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:18
Command Engine 45, sprinklers are off. Command copies, have you drained the system yet? What do you mean, not right now? Command copies, let me know when it's drained and we'll start the lookout for a little bit of slowdown.

According to firefighters, the fire did not spread to the apartment above. The sprinkler system is being secured.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command Engine 3, Medic. Last unit, repeat. Command Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3, Firefighter 1, go ahead. We just got done checking the apartment above, 345. Everything's clear, no sign of extension. Copy that, no fire extension on Division 3. Engine 45, can you go ahead and secure that sprinkler now? Copy that, securing sprinkler. Go ahead.

Crews are manually holding the sprinkler system, awaiting maintenance assistance.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
All units on scene, it's Battalion 2. I'm going to go ahead and assume command, Engine 20 at the interior. Who do I have assessing the shutdown of the sprinklers right now? Is that Engine 45? Battalion 2, that's negative. It's Engine 5. Currently, we're unable to get a reset or a silence. We're manually holding it. One of the cops regards this call, contacting a maintenance person to be able to come meet with us. Command, this is Engine 45. We're at the riser right now. We can show the sprinklers.

Crews have accessed the third floor and are inspecting the area for any remaining hazards.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:26
Engine 20, Firefighter, command. Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3. Go ahead. We made access to the third floor, we're inside. Copy that, go ahead and head to 345. It's down the hallway and to the right. Copy that, going down the hallway and to the right. Engine 3, it's in the back third, 1830.

Firefighters are coordinating to gain access to the third floor for further inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:20
Command 5, Engine 3. Engine 3, command, go ahead. We're still looking for access to the third floor. Sounds like only the secretary at the front lobby has keys for that.

Firefighters are deploying additional fans to help clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Fire, command. Command, fire, go ahead. I apologize, can you run me on my ladder cuts on scene? That's affirmative. You have ladder 331, ladder 380. Command copies, 331 and 380. Ladder 380 from command. Command, ladder 380. Ladder 380 from command. Do you have an electric fan also? We do. Can I get you to bring that fan up to the second floor? We're going to need probably a couple of... couple of fans to get this...

According to firefighters, the sprinkler system controlled a stove fire. Smoke-clearing efforts continue.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:03
Alarm, copy. Is primary search complete, 1824?
TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:29
Engine 20, Engine 5. Engine 5, go ahead. We need access to the panel. We're going to have to silence the alarm for you. It's just showing an activation on the second floor as well as a water flow switch. Command copies. All units at 4550 River Road. This was a stove fire controlled by the sprinkler system. I just need a fan going up to the second floor so we can start...

Firefighters confirm a primary search is clear in the affected apartment. Evacuation efforts continue on the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Ladder 3, Level 1. Command copies, Ladder 3, Level 1. Ladder 3, command. Command, Ladder 3, 80. I have someone going to Division 3. Can you go to Division 1 and just make sure we have evacuation complete in Division 1? Actually, we can protect in place as long as the doors are closed. Ladder 3, 80, copies, going to Division 1 to confirm protect in place. This is command. We have a primary search all clear in the affected apartment, apartment 245. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to shut off the water in the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:23
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit reporting, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical equipment to the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 3, level 1. Command Medic 5 copies. Ladder 3, this is command. Can you do me a favor and see if you can shut off the water?

Medics are on scene and positioned in the lobby to assist anyone with possible smoke inhalation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:16
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit report, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical crew into the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 384, level 1.

Crews are using an electric fan to clear smoke from the apartment complex's second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:28
Copy, Engine 3, TAC 2, 345. Command Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command this Ladder 331, that's affirmative. I need you to bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. TAC 2, you're going to see it.

According to firefighters, the fire is out. They are using a fan to clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
the fire is out. Copy, Engine 3's heading to 345. Command, Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command, Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command, this is Ladder 331, that's affirmative. You can bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. Battalion 2, zone C. Battalion 2.

Firefighters are checking the third floor to ensure the fire hasn't spread to other apartments.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Engine 3 command. Engine 3. Engine 3, this is command. Actually, I want you to go ahead and go to the third floor. We're in apartment 245. If you can go to 345, just make sure there's no extension.

Firefighters are assisting with evacuation efforts on the west side of the apartment complex.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Engine 3 is on scene, staged. Engine 3, command. Go ahead. I want you to throw it in to the west side. You'll see Engine 20 there. And we're, we're on up the stairwell. I want you to assist me with evacuation. Engine 3, copy. It's coming to you, assist with evac. Engine 20. Engine 5. Engine 5, Engine 20, go ahead. We're going to access the right now. We'll update you in a minute. Engine 20. Copy.

A light haze is in the hallway, and the fire may be out.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:09
Fire alarm copies, Engine 20 taking command. Sprinkler activation with smoke inside the unit, light haze in the hallway. Fire's possibly extinguished. Second unit to check the panel.

Firefighters noted sprinkler activation in one apartment, with smoke present. The fire may be extinguished.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
All units coming to River, this is Engine 20. I'm going to go ahead and take command. We do have a sprinkler activation in apartment 245. There is smoke in the apartment. Light smoke in the hallway. Looks like the fire might be extinguished. Can I get a second incoming unit to go ahead and check the panel in the main entry?

Firefighters and medics have arrived at the apartment complex and are assessing the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:07
Engine 5 is on scene, stage number 1. Check. Medicaid on scene, stage number 1. Check.

Firefighters are investigating the reported fire at a three-story apartment complex. No visible fire at this time.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:25
Engine 20 is on scene. Check, Engine 20. Engine 20 is on scene of a three-story multi-unit apartment complex, residential care home. There's nothing at this time. Engine 20 is going to be investigating. We're going to... All units, start one. Fire alarm copy, Engine 20 on scene. Three-story apartment, nothing showing and investigating. Incoming unit, stage level 1.

An additional fire engine is now responding to the apartment fire.

TFD A3 North Response · 0:07
Fire Engine 45. Engine 45. We're clearing our call if you want to put us on that fire. Copy, Engine 45.

Firefighters and medics are responding to the reported apartment fire.

TFD A2 Dispatch · 0:31
Battalion 331, Battalion 2, DEC 2, Engines, 330, 3, 5, and 20, Ladder 380, Ladder 331, Medic 5, Medic 8, and Safety 331, Structure 3, 1550 East River Road, 4600 North and 1500 East. Rescue 9.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in an apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:14
All units responding to 1550 East River Road, apartment 245. Single caller reporting a fire inside of listed unit. Advising there was a female inside of the unit, but she has evacuated. Nothing further at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1550 E River Rd.

Building safety personnel are expected to arrive in one hour to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:05
Command, fire alarm, building safety, gave a one hour ETA. Command copies, one hour.

Maintenance is expected to arrive shortly with equipment to assist in water cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Much appreciated, thanks.Command Engine 20. Engine 20, command go ahead. Do we have a property rep or a maintenance person that might have a squeegee here and a shop bag that we could utilize? We've got units en route with squeegees and shop bags. We've got maintenance on maybe a three-minute out. When they get here, I'll try to face-to-face with them and find out if they have anything. 20, copy, thank you. Command, fire alarm, building safety gave a one-hour ETA. Command, copy 20.

Firefighters are preparing a list of safe apartments to allow residents back to the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
It's a low out that has both floors. Command copies. Okay, once you go ahead and clear Division 1, let me know and we can start getting residents going back to that floor if you're okay with it. I sure will. It'll probably be easier to, we'll just, I'll give you a list of apartments that we can exclude and we'll let everyone else back. Command copies. Okay, let me know when you got that list and I'll get something to write with. I'll write it up for you and then get it to you. Thank you.

Water has broken through in some areas, making the first floor unsafe for residents to return to.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
de-elevator, and it looks like several, several places have water breaking through. Companion copies. So it is not safe for residents to return to Division 1, is that correct? In the area of 119, but it looks like for the most part it would be. It's dry everywhere else except where it broke through, and that may be right underneath where you guys are working. We're still trying to figure that out. She wanted to give us a that has both floors. We're still trying to figure that out, but we're still trying to figure that out.

Crews are navigating discrepancies between floor layouts while continuing their inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command for Battalion 331. Battalion 331, command, go ahead. Just advisory, we're, the bottom floor does not match up with the top floor or the second floor, and so we're, we're working our way to various apartments with this.

Residents are being allowed to return to the third floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:10
Copy, rep and coordinate. The resident's going back to Division 3. Division 3 only at this time. Copy that.

Firefighters are working to prevent water from reaching the first floor while assisting with cleanup efforts.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:13
Copter, as much of this water as we can before it's permeated down to Division 1. I copy. We'll grab some guns and help in the apartment. Command, copy. Control, 10-40.

Firefighters report the smoke is cleared from the second floor and are working to push water to the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command, Ladder 3, you can start us changing. I'm sorry, last unit calling command, go ahead. Command with Ladder 380, we have all the smoke evacuated on the second floor. It's looking pretty clear. Battalion copies, you got all the smoke cleared. Okay, I believe Battalion 331 said you don't have any squeegees. Do you have any brooms or anything on your truck that you can go ahead and grab and assist with pushing water to the affected apartment? We've got the toilet off.

Building safety personnel are being contacted to assist with the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Fire alarm command. Command fire alarm, go ahead. Have you started building safety? Negative, I can get them started. That's affirmative.

Medics report no medical complaints from the resident in the affected apartment or others in the lobby.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:17
Command, Medic 5 made contact with the resident in 245. There are no medical complaints for her or anyone in the lobby. We're going to need a change of service. Command copies, no medical complaints for the resident at the occupied apartment.

Crews are assisting with cleanup on the second floor, removing water.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Command from Engine 3. Engine 3, command. We're just standing by on Division 3. We cleared the floor above, no extension. If you have another assignment for us, sorry if you want us to clear. Engine 3, while you're on scene, go ahead and report to Division 2 and assist Engine 20 with cleanup right now. Go ahead and secure from PPE. Won't need it on Division 2. Just grab whatever brooms and anything you think you can that'll shove water. 2 Adam.

Firefighters are coordinating with the executive director in the parking lot to discuss the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Engine 45. Engine 45, command. I'm with the executive director over here, and she would like to speak to you. Where is the command post at? Command post is mobile, but I can head down to your location. Where are you located at? We're on the Charlie side of the building. Copy that. Charlie side in the courtyard? No, we're out in the parking lot where Engine 45 and Engine 5 are. Copy.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to remove water from the second floor with available resources.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Engine 45 for command. Go ahead. Can you report to Division 2? I'm going to have you pair up with Engine 20. We're going to start trying to get water out of here as best we can with what we've got on scene. Engine 45 copies.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control, with primary and secondary searches completed.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:19
Command, fire alarm. Fire alarm is command, go ahead. Confirming, did I copy? We can call this under control? This fire is under control. We've also done a primary and a secondary search. Fire copy, thank you. Fire under control, 1836. Command, Engine 3, standing by on Division 3.

Firefighters confirm no fire extension to Division 3. The sprinkler system is shut down, and maintenance is expected soon.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
I can see this is Engine 5. I was trying to get a hold of Engine 20 to confirm that they don't have a fire problem. The only way we can, it's a panel right now, is to check the breaker. Yeah, copies. I've confirmed with Engine 20, there's negative extension, Division 3. Fire is out in Division 2. We've got the sprinkler system shut down. Copy that. I'm going to go ahead and check the breaker and see if we can silence it until maintenance is going to get here, which is going to be about 45 minutes.

Firefighters have turned off the sprinklers and are preparing to drain the system.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:18
Command Engine 45, sprinklers are off. Command copies, have you drained the system yet? What do you mean, not right now? Command copies, let me know when it's drained and we'll start the lookout for a little bit of slowdown.

According to firefighters, the fire did not spread to the apartment above. The sprinkler system is being secured.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command Engine 3, Medic. Last unit, repeat. Command Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3, Firefighter 1, go ahead. We just got done checking the apartment above, 345. Everything's clear, no sign of extension. Copy that, no fire extension on Division 3. Engine 45, can you go ahead and secure that sprinkler now? Copy that, securing sprinkler. Go ahead.

Crews are manually holding the sprinkler system, awaiting maintenance assistance.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
All units on scene, it's Battalion 2. I'm going to go ahead and assume command, Engine 20 at the interior. Who do I have assessing the shutdown of the sprinklers right now? Is that Engine 45? Battalion 2, that's negative. It's Engine 5. Currently, we're unable to get a reset or a silence. We're manually holding it. One of the cops regards this call, contacting a maintenance person to be able to come meet with us. Command, this is Engine 45. We're at the riser right now. We can show the sprinklers.

Crews have accessed the third floor and are inspecting the area for any remaining hazards.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:26
Engine 20, Firefighter, command. Engine 3, Firefighter 1. Engine 3. Go ahead. We made access to the third floor, we're inside. Copy that, go ahead and head to 345. It's down the hallway and to the right. Copy that, going down the hallway and to the right. Engine 3, it's in the back third, 1830.

Firefighters are coordinating to gain access to the third floor for further inspection.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:20
Command 5, Engine 3. Engine 3, command, go ahead. We're still looking for access to the third floor. Sounds like only the secretary at the front lobby has keys for that.

Firefighters are deploying additional fans to help clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:31
Fire, command. Command, fire, go ahead. I apologize, can you run me on my ladder cuts on scene? That's affirmative. You have ladder 331, ladder 380. Command copies, 331 and 380. Ladder 380 from command. Command, ladder 380. Ladder 380 from command. Do you have an electric fan also? We do. Can I get you to bring that fan up to the second floor? We're going to need probably a couple of... couple of fans to get this...

According to firefighters, the sprinkler system controlled a stove fire. Smoke-clearing efforts continue.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:03
Alarm, copy. Is primary search complete, 1824?
TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:29
Engine 20, Engine 5. Engine 5, go ahead. We need access to the panel. We're going to have to silence the alarm for you. It's just showing an activation on the second floor as well as a water flow switch. Command copies. All units at 4550 River Road. This was a stove fire controlled by the sprinkler system. I just need a fan going up to the second floor so we can start...

Firefighters confirm a primary search is clear in the affected apartment. Evacuation efforts continue on the first floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Command, Ladder 3, Level 1. Command copies, Ladder 3, Level 1. Ladder 3, command. Command, Ladder 3, 80. I have someone going to Division 3. Can you go to Division 1 and just make sure we have evacuation complete in Division 1? Actually, we can protect in place as long as the doors are closed. Ladder 3, 80, copies, going to Division 1 to confirm protect in place. This is command. We have a primary search all clear in the affected apartment, apartment 245. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to shut off the water in the affected apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:23
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit reporting, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical equipment to the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 3, level 1. Command Medic 5 copies. Ladder 3, this is command. Can you do me a favor and see if you can shut off the water?

Medics are on scene and positioned in the lobby to assist anyone with possible smoke inhalation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:16
Command, Medic 5 is on scene. Last unit report, repeat. Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5, why don't you take the medical crew into the lobby just in case we have any victims with possible smoke inhalation. Command Ladder 384, level 1.

Crews are using an electric fan to clear smoke from the apartment complex's second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:28
Copy, Engine 3, TAC 2, 345. Command Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command this Ladder 331, that's affirmative. I need you to bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. TAC 2, you're going to see it.

According to firefighters, the fire is out. They are using a fan to clear smoke from the second floor.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
the fire is out. Copy, Engine 3's heading to 345. Command, Engine 330, we're stage level 1. Command, Ladder 331, send traffic. Ladder 331, this is command, do you guys have an electric fan? Command, this is Ladder 331, that's affirmative. You can bring that fan interior on the second floor, apartment 245, it's on the west end. I copy, bring the fan interior. Battalion 2, zone C. Battalion 2.

Firefighters are checking the third floor to ensure the fire hasn't spread to other apartments.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:11
Engine 3 command. Engine 3. Engine 3, this is command. Actually, I want you to go ahead and go to the third floor. We're in apartment 245. If you can go to 345, just make sure there's no extension.

Firefighters are assisting with evacuation efforts on the west side of the apartment complex.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
Engine 3 is on scene, staged. Engine 3, command. Go ahead. I want you to throw it in to the west side. You'll see Engine 20 there. And we're, we're on up the stairwell. I want you to assist me with evacuation. Engine 3, copy. It's coming to you, assist with evac. Engine 20. Engine 5. Engine 5, Engine 20, go ahead. We're going to access the right now. We'll update you in a minute. Engine 20. Copy.

A light haze is in the hallway, and the fire may be out.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:09
Fire alarm copies, Engine 20 taking command. Sprinkler activation with smoke inside the unit, light haze in the hallway. Fire's possibly extinguished. Second unit to check the panel.

Firefighters noted sprinkler activation in one apartment, with smoke present. The fire may be extinguished.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:30
All units coming to River, this is Engine 20. I'm going to go ahead and take command. We do have a sprinkler activation in apartment 245. There is smoke in the apartment. Light smoke in the hallway. Looks like the fire might be extinguished. Can I get a second incoming unit to go ahead and check the panel in the main entry?

Firefighters and medics have arrived at the apartment complex and are assessing the situation.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:07
Engine 5 is on scene, stage number 1. Check. Medicaid on scene, stage number 1. Check.

Firefighters are investigating the reported fire at a three-story apartment complex. No visible fire at this time.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:25
Engine 20 is on scene. Check, Engine 20. Engine 20 is on scene of a three-story multi-unit apartment complex, residential care home. There's nothing at this time. Engine 20 is going to be investigating. We're going to... All units, start one. Fire alarm copy, Engine 20 on scene. Three-story apartment, nothing showing and investigating. Incoming unit, stage level 1.

An additional fire engine is now responding to the apartment fire.

TFD A3 North Response · 0:07
Fire Engine 45. Engine 45. We're clearing our call if you want to put us on that fire. Copy, Engine 45.

Firefighters and medics are responding to the reported apartment fire.

TFD A2 Dispatch · 0:31
Battalion 331, Battalion 2, DEC 2, Engines, 330, 3, 5, and 20, Ladder 380, Ladder 331, Medic 5, Medic 8, and Safety 331, Structure 3, 1550 East River Road, 4600 North and 1500 East. Rescue 9.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in an apartment.

TFD A7 Fire 1 · 0:14
All units responding to 1550 East River Road, apartment 245. Single caller reporting a fire inside of listed unit. Advising there was a female inside of the unit, but she has evacuated. Nothing further at this time.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1550 E River Rd.

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