DETROIT October 24, 2016: 3 Detroit Firefighters were injured this morning fighting a fire at an abandoned multi family dwelling on Detroit’s north end. Detroit Fire dispatched the 5th Battalion around 8:30am to 526 Harmon on reports of a dwelling fire. Battalion Chief 5 was first on scene and reported the first engine would be stretching.
DFD companies experienced pressure issues while battling the flames in both the basement and on the second floor of the building.
Companies "need a shitload of pressure NOW!" on Brush Box.
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 24, 2016
Those issues were quickly mitigated and the fight continued. Fire was reported in the walls of the structure while working their way up to the attic. At 9:15am, Battalion Chief 5 reported 2 firefighters were injured and Detroit Medics 2 & 1 conveyed those 2 firefighters to Detroit Receiving Hospital on St Antoine St. 1 firefighter experienced a back injury while the other had burns to the face. It’s unknown how they received the injuries nor the extent of the injuries suffered. A 3rd Detroit firefighter experienced a back injury later during the firefight and was also conveyed to DRH by Detroit Medic 10.
Chief 5 transporting 2 @DetroitFire FFs with injuries. Requests a 2nd DEMS Medic to Brush Box.
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 24, 2016
Battalion Chief 5 then requested 2 additional companies and an additional Detroit Medic unit to the incident scene. Detroit Fire’s Senior Chief 203 also responded to scene although he didn’t assume command. Battalion Chief 5 remained the incident commander.
Cheif 5 requests 2 additional companies for manpower on Harmon & Brush. https://t.co/X8CGJdm0BV https://t.co/6ca19CBo5J
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 24, 2016
At 10:35am, Battalion Chief 5 terminated incident command on the box alarm and handed the IC to companies on the scene. Chief 5 then advised central dispatch that he was en route to Detroit Receiving Hospital to check on his injured firefighters.
DFDs Battalion Chief 5 responding to Detroit Receiving Hospital on St Antoine St. https://t.co/gUHvlc2QiG https://t.co/gD2oA34mLF
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 24, 2016
DFD Ladder 7 reported a disposition of 021 (Suspicious Origin) and advised central dispatch that DPD Arson Car would remain on scene.
DFD Ladder 7 issues a 021 Dispo on Harmon (Suspicious Origin). Advises central that a DPD arson unit is on scene. https://t.co/Tuotu9mmjS
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 24, 2016
I’ll update when updates are available.
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