Name: Two-Alarm Fire at Escuela Smart Academy video
Uploaded: 2026-10-04T09:41:49.000Z
Description: Firefighters are battling a second alarm fire at Escuela Smart Academy in Toledo, Ohio, with flames visible on the second floor. Additional units have been dispatched to the scene.

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Firefighters are battling a second alarm fire at Escuela Smart Academy in Toledo, Ohio, with flames visible on the second floor. Additional units have been dispatched to the scene.

Two-Alarm Fire at Escuela Smart Academy

Command and dispatch, we're looking for a key holder for this building, large personal style building.

 We do have TPDs drone above, they're finding nothing, no smoke or anything active up top.

Command and dispatch, we're looking for a key holder for this building, large personal style building. We do have TPDs drone above, they're finding nothing, no smoke or anything active up top.

A drone is being used to survey the building, and no active smoke is detected from above.

 Medic 5 just staged. Engine 3, when you get here, you go ahead and have command.

 We're going to walk down and try to make contact with security.

 Dispatch, can you try to contact for a medic of security, see if they have any alarms going off?

Medic 5 is on scene. Medic 5 just staged. Engine 3, when you get here, you go ahead and have command. We're going to walk down and try to make contact with security. Dispatch, can you try to contact for a medic of security, see if they have any alarms going off? 7th, roger. 3 is on scene. We'll send command.

Medical personnel are on scene, and firefighters are coordinating with security to check for active alarms.

Truck 5, keep in mind that just on the other side, the Bravo side, we have N16 with a deck gun.

 So don't go too crazy shooting towards the Bravo side, please.

Truck 5, keep in mind that just on the other side, the Bravo side, we have N16 with a deck gun. So don't go too crazy shooting towards the Bravo side, please. Truck 5, copy. Truck 5, I'm streaming.

Command Go 5. Both the TAC lines and their nozzles have been removed from the fire.

Dispatch, there are numbers on both Western and Fields of this building.

 I don't know which one the master address is.

 I'm going to have to look that up later at Aries, or if you could do that now, that would be helpful.

 Dispatch, we have a Western address of 630 Western and 628 Western.

Dispatch, there are numbers on both Western and Fields of this building. I don't know which one the master address is. I'm going to have to look that up later at Aries, or if you could do that now, that would be helpful. Dispatch, we have a Western address of 630 Western and 628 Western. Dispatch copies. 614.

Firefighters are coordinating to avoid overlapping water streams while using deck guns on the left side of the building.

Please forgive my redundancy. 16, do you have PAR? 16th Company, Medic and Engine, you have?

 Engine 16 has PAR. Squad 6, you have PAR, correct? Squad 6 has PAR. Engine 7, you have RIT, uh, PAR, correct? Engine 7 has PAR. I just spoke with 21, we have PAR. Engine 9, do you have PAR? Engine 9 has PAR.

Please forgive my redundancy. 16, do you have PAR? 16th Company, Medic and Engine, you have? Engine 16 has PAR. Squad 6, you have PAR, correct? Squad 6 has PAR. Engine 7, you have RIT, uh, PAR, correct? Engine 7 has PAR. I just spoke with 21, we have PAR. Engine 9, do you have PAR? Engine 9 has PAR. Engine 9 has PAR.

Truck 5, we have PAR. Everybody's out of the building. We do have some people on the steps right here that are breaking off some of the lines, at least the first light. So when you are ready and able, fire away.

 Truck 5, okay. All crews watch out on the Bravo side.

Truck 5, we have PAR. Everybody's out of the building. We do have some people on the steps right here that are breaking off some of the lines, at least the first light. So when you are ready and able, fire away. Truck 5, okay. All crews watch out on the Bravo side. Truck 5, here comes your water.

All firefighting personnel are accounted for, and crews are preparing to resume firefighting efforts from outside.

Truck 5 command, we're in place, we're ready to go.

 Do you want this to burn through the roof a little bit before we start heading that?

 Yeah, we have the mutual thing of getting everybody out and letting it burn through.

 As soon as I get all the PARs, we'll let you go.

 We're going to get Truck 17 setting up too with 9.

 Battalion 2 is going over to check that.

Truck 5 command, we're in place, we're ready to go. Do you want this to burn through the roof a little bit before we start heading that? Yeah, we have the mutual thing of getting everybody out and letting it burn through. So just give it a second. We're getting all the PARs. As soon as I get all the PARs, we'll let you go. We're going to get Truck 17 setting up too with 9. Battalion 2 is going over to check that.

 Battalion 2 to community dispatch, can you track our cars and make sure we have all crews activated?

Engine 21's at fire. Got you, Engine 21, fire. Battalion 2 to community dispatch, can you track our cars and make sure we have all crews activated? Affirmative. Lane 16 on fire.

Firefighters are ensuring all personnel are accounted for before proceeding with further actions.

I need PARs from everybody. Command, Rescue 6 has PAR. Rescue 6, PAR.

Firefighters are conducting a personnel accountability report to ensure all team members are safe.

 Fire dispatch command, would you like Rescue 7 to respond to the scene?

 Negative. We're going defensive. We're going to be letting crews go shortly.

 Dispatch copies. This is your 50-minute time.

Need a fire when you get out. Fire dispatch command, would you like Rescue 7 to respond to the scene? Negative. We're going defensive. We're going to be letting crews go shortly. Dispatch copies. This is your 50-minute time.

Firefighters are transitioning to a defensive strategy where they are extinguishing the fire from outside.

Truck 5, command. Smoke is turning brown, coming from the delta tide.

 Command, okay. Command, all crews on scene, withdraw. We are going to make this a defensive fire. You gave it a hell of a shot. We got to go. Everybody pull out in good order. Truck 5, be ready to flow water. Battalion 2, we will work on getting trucks and teams some water.

Truck 5, command. Smoke is turning brown, coming from the delta tide. Command, okay. Command, all crews on scene, withdraw. We are going to make this a defensive fire. You gave it a hell of a shot. We got to go. Everybody pull out in good order. Truck 5, be ready to flow water. Battalion 2, we will work on getting trucks and teams some water.

And once we get fire from everybody, we'll come up with plan B, the defensive plan.

 Yep, we gave it a hell of a shot. Everybody out. Everybody out.

And once we get fire from everybody, we'll come up with plan B, the defensive plan. We now have fire coming from the roof. Yep, we gave it a hell of a shot. Everybody out. Everybody out.

Division 2, putting any water on this at this time? Are you able to?

 Division 2 to Captain 2, we're not finding any flames. We are flowing water into the TAC loft.

 And okay, we're still getting white smoke, pressurized, but still white at this time.

 Coming from that middle area that we discussed on your way in.

Division 2, putting any water on this at this time? Are you able to? Division 2 to Captain 2, we're not finding any flames. We are flowing water into the TAC loft. And okay, we're still getting white smoke, pressurized, but still white at this time. Coming from that middle area that we discussed on your way in. Division 2, copy.

Firefighters are transitioning to a defensive strategy as flames are now visible from the roof.

Truck 5 command, smoke conditions are increasing from the roof.

Smoke conditions from the roof are increasing, according to firefighters on scene.

Engine 21 is ready for water, go ahead and charge the hydrant.

 Rescue 6 command, I have one member of Rescue 6 and another member of Engine 9 who's exited the building.

 Understood. Alright, we're all splintered. As we're coming out, I want everybody to come together.

 And before reassignment, I want everybody together.

Engine 21 is ready for water, go ahead and charge the hydrant. Charging hydrant. Rescue 6 command, I have one member of Rescue 6 and another member of Engine 9 who's exited the building. Rescue 6 does not have fire yet. Understood. Alright, we're all splintered. As we're coming out, I want everybody to come together. And before reassignment, I want everybody together.

Firefighters are regrouping outside the building before receiving new assignments.

 Engine 7 to command, we got members coming out the Charlie side window.

112's on Western. Engine 7 to command, we got members coming out the Charlie side window.

Firefighters are exiting through a window on the building's rear side.

Truck 5 Command, we have no visible fire from the roof.

Truck 5 Command, we have no visible fire from the roof. Command, okay, thank you.

Firefighters report no visible fire from the roof, indicating progress in controlling the blaze.

Hey, RIT, if you could, on the Charlie side here, if you could get this door unblocked, please.

Firefighters are working to unblock a door on the building's rear side for better access.

Deck gun, you're shooting over. Deck gun, you're shooting over and aimed down a little bit.

 Interior tag crew 16 and Squad 6 is going in the building.

 Let us know when you're ready, we'll turn the deck gun off.

Deck gun, you're shooting over. Deck gun, you're shooting over and aimed down a little bit. Interior tag crew 16 and Squad 6 is going in the building. You guys stay at the top of the stairs. Let us know when you're ready, we'll turn the deck gun off.

 Fire dispatch to command, 20 minute time.

 Truck 5, I'm going to bring someone around to try and get you some water.

 We're going to hit the area with a deck fund quick.

In the 15, we need water on the floor. Fire dispatch to command, 20 minute time. Command, okay. Truck 5, I'm going to bring someone around to try and get you some water. TAC and side, bravo, Charlie. We're going to hit the area with a deck fund quick. Get the heads up.

Battalion 1 is on scene. Battalion 1 to command, there is a hydrant at the end of the Academy that your, whoever wants to park on the truck 5 can take.

Firefighters are using a deck gun to target the fire, while crews enter the building for interior operations.

 We're at Fields and Seeger, but they have the LDH here.

 Do you want us to come up from the south on Fields now instead?

 Yeah, if you can't make it down, I think 5's, we may be able to get 5's across this alleyway here.

 Why don't you come around from the south to Fields?

Truck 17 to command. May I go? We're on scene. We're at Fields and Seeger, but they have the LDH here. Do you want us to come up from the south on Fields now instead? Yeah, if you can't make it down, I think 5's, we may be able to get 5's across this alleyway here. Why don't you come around from the south to Fields?

you're not going to be able to put your stick up initially.

 41, come on around to the south of the field.

 Engine 7 to command, you've got heavy fire coming from the Bravo Charlie portion of the Division 2 over the over the garages.

you're not going to be able to put your stick up initially. 41, come on around to the south of the field. 17s, go ahead and go around. Engine 7 to command, you've got heavy fire coming from the Bravo Charlie portion of the Division 2 over the over the garages. Rescue...

Firefighters report heavy fire on the second floor, focusing efforts on the south side of the building.

Command, this is Engine 21. Did you have an assignment for us or did you want us to stage?

 21, I'm still getting the grass to where people are at.

 You can just come up to the command post at Western and Field.

 Once you drive around, it comes from the south side of Field.

 Engine 7 to Command, Engine 21's right behind us. They may have to relay pump this hydrant for us.

 Engine 7 to Command, Engine 21's right behind us.

Command, this is Engine 21. Did you have an assignment for us or did you want us to stage? 21, I'm still getting the grass to where people are at. You can just come up to the command post at Western and Field. That'll be fine. Once you drive around, it comes from the south side of Field. Engine 7 to Command, Engine 21's right behind us. They may have to relay pump this hydrant for us. Engine 7 to Command, Engine 21's right behind us.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts to relay pump water from a hydrant to combat the fire.

Unit Battalion 2, assist crews on scene for a second alarm. 617 Western at Escuela Smart Academy near Field and Linden Place, Channel 7. 527.

 Our DT is down. You can show us going en route, going over to Channel 7.

 That's clear, Truck 17. I have you en route to 617 Western at the Escuela Smart Academy, going to Channel 7, 529.

Truck 17, dispatch. Go ahead, Truck 17. Our DT is down. You can show us going en route, going over to Channel 7. That's clear, Truck 17. I have you en route to 617 Western at the Escuela Smart Academy, going to Channel 7, 529.

Engine 21, Engine 6, Engine 7, Truck 17, Medic 16, Station 18 with the air unit, Battalion 2, assist crews on scene for a second alarm, 617 Western at the

 Escuela Smart Academy near Field and Linden Place, Channel 7. Engine 21, Engine 6, Engine 7, Truck 17, Medic 16, Station 18 with the air

Engine 21, Engine 6, Engine 7, Truck 17, Medic 16, Station 18 with the air unit, Battalion 2, assist crews on scene for a second alarm, 617 Western at the Escuela Smart Academy near Field and Linden Place, Channel 7. Engine 21, Engine 6, Engine 7, Truck 17, Medic 16, Station 18 with the air

Additional firefighting units are en route to assist with the second alarm fire at the academy.

Engine 5, Engine 5, okay. Come on up and assist with the TAC. We're trying to locate stairs to get to Division 2.

 They're grabbing a plug on this other one, I believe, right?

 Dispatch, go ahead and make a second alarm. We do have fire showing from Division 2 now of a large commercial building.

 Dispatch, go ahead and make a second alarm.

Engine 5, Engine 5, okay. Come on up and assist with the TAC. We're trying to locate stairs to get to Division 2. 5, okay. Want them to grab a plug? They're grabbing a plug on this other one, I believe, right? Dispatch, go ahead and make a second alarm. We do have fire showing from Division 2 now of a large commercial building. Dispatch, go ahead and make a second alarm.

Firefighters have called for a second alarm as flames are now visible on the second floor.

Crews responding, you have Engine 9 on scene, smoke scene coming from the commercial building.

 You have hydrant at Field and Western and Western and Linden Place.

Crews responding, you have Engine 9 on scene, smoke scene coming from the commercial building. You have hydrant at Field and Western and Western and Linden Place. Medic 9 on.

Firefighters on scene report smoke coming from the commercial building.

Engine 9 for a possible fire investigation, 617 Western, near the Escuela Smart Academy, near Field and Linden Place, Channel 6.

 Engine 9, possible fire investigation, 61 and Western at the Escuela Smart Academy, near Field and Linden Place, Channel 6. 517.

 Engine 9, possible fire investigation, 61 and Western at the Escuela Smart Academy, near Field and Linden Place, Channel 6.

Engine 9 for a possible fire investigation, 617 Western, near the Escuela Smart Academy, near Field and Linden Place, Channel 6. Engine 9, possible fire investigation, 61 and Western at the Escuela Smart Academy, near Field and Linden Place, Channel 6. 517. Engine 9, possible fire investigation, 61 and Western at the Escuela Smart Academy, near Field and Linden Place, Channel 6.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a possible fire at Escuela Smart Academy.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 617 Western Ave.

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