2008 Fires Galleries

Detroit Box Alarm 2303 Sturdevent 12/17/08 : On December 17, 2008 around 1130 hours companies from the 5th Battalion responded to the area of 14th and Sturdevent for the report of a dwelling fire. Upon arrival of E40 they found a 2.5 story dwelling well involved in the rear of the structure. E35/39/40 L28 S4 and C5 worked at this box.

Detroit Box Alarm 2303 Sturdevent 12/17/08

On December 17, 2008 around 1130 hours companies from the 5th Battalio ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2008 3:13pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 8049-51 Conger 12/10/08 : On December 10, 2008 around 2340hrs companies from the 1st, and 9th Battalions responded to the area of Conger and Van Dyke for the report of a dwelling fire. While enroute E46 reported smoke showing and that the first arriving engine would be stretching. Detroit Central Office reported that there was possibly civilians trapped in the dwelling. E46 reported that they were stretching on a 2 family flat going throughout. Upon arrival of S3 a primary search was conducted and the dwelling was clear. E9/23/46/50 L19 S3 and C1 worked for approx one hour to control this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 8049-51 Conger 12/10/08

On December 10, 2008 around 2340hrs companies from the 1st, and 9th Ba ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2008 6:59am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 3840 Mohawk 12/1/08 : On Decemeber 1, 2008 companies from the 7th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire in the area of Mohawk and McKinley. While enroute to the scene S4 reported that they had smoke showing and the first engine would be stretching. E31 stretched on a 2 story occupied dwelling well involved. According to the owner he left his dog in the dwelling while he ran to the store, unfortunately crews found the dog deceased on the 2nd floor of the dwelling. E10/31/34 L22 S4 and C7 worked at this box.

Detroit Box Alarm 3840 Mohawk 12/1/08

On Decemeber 1, 2008 companies from the 7th Battalion responded to the ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2008 5:23pm PST

Detroit Still Alarm Wilfred and Park Drive 11/28/08 : On November 28, 2008 E50 and L23 were sent on a Still for the report of a garage fire. E50 stretched on a garage behind a peviously burned 2 family flat. The garage was totally involved on arrival of the companies.

Detroit Still Alarm Wilfred and Park Drive 11/28/08

On November 28, 2008 E50 and L23 were sent on a Still for the report o ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2008 12:55am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 2492 Glendale 11/24/08 : On November 24th, 2008 around 0115hrs, E40 was sent on a Still Alarm for a car fire in the area of Glendale and LaSalle. When they arrived on the scene they found a car fire that had extended into an occupied 4 flat. E40 immediatley requested the box. E35/40/51 L17 S5 and C5 worked at this fire.

Detroit Box Alarm 2492 Glendale 11/24/08

On November 24th, 2008 around 0115hrs, E40 was sent on a Still Alarm f ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2008 10:07am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 4432 Ewers 11/23/08 : On November 23rd, 2008 around midnight companies from the 5th and 7th Battalions responded to the report of a dwelling fire in the area of Ewers and Michigan. E39 reported that they had heavy smoke in the area of Michigan and Livernois. E39 stretched on a vacant dwelling going in the rear, with occupied dwellings on either side extending in to the exposure on the "D" side. E8/10/39 L8 S4 C7 and RIT E27 worked on this box.

Detroit Box Alarm 4432 Ewers 11/23/08

On November 23rd, 2008 around midnight companies from the 5th and 7th ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2008 6:50am PST

Detroit Box 10101 Maplelawn 11/23/08 : On November 23rd, 2008 around 2300hrs E49 was dispatched on a Still Alarm to investigate smoke in the area of Wyoming and Maplelawn. While enroute Detroit Fire Communications Central Office advised E49 that they were receiving multiple tickets on their run and that they were dispatching the box. E49 arrived to find an occupied 1.5 story dwelling with heavy smoke conditions in the attic. The fire spread quickly and vented itself through the roof prior to the arrival of the rest of the Box. Fire crews quickly moved into defensive operations, and L21 water tower was put into operation. E34/42/49 L21 S5 and C5 worked for over an hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box 10101 Maplelawn 11/23/08

On November 23rd, 2008 around 2300hrs E49 was dispatched on a Still Al ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2008 2:58pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 1351 Green 11/23/08 : On November 23rd, 2008 around 2045hrs, E33 and L13 were sent on a Still Alarm to the area of Green and Lisbon to check for a dwelling fire. E33 arrived on the scene and requested the box for a dwelling going in the rear. Bystanders stated that they had heard a loud explosion from the dwelling prior to the arrival of the fire department. Companies working of this fire encountered numerous problems while fighting this fire including water problems. E10/27/29/39 L13 S4 and C7 worked for about an hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm 1351 Green 11/23/08

On November 23rd, 2008 around 2045hrs, E33 and L13 were sent on a Stil ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2008 9:54am PST

Detroit Box Alarm Maynard and E. Warren 11/17/08 : On November 17, 2008 around 11:00pm 6th Battalion Companies responded to the area of E. Warren and Maynard for the report of a dwelling fire. E52 arrived on the scene and reported a vacant dwelling going throughout. Smoke could be seen for miles away. E32/38/52 L19 S6 and C6 worked for approx 1 hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm Maynard and E. Warren 11/17/08

On November 17, 2008 around 11:00pm 6th Battalion Companies responded ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2008 8:59pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 18045 Dresden 11/14/08 : On November 14, 2008 at 1:30pm the 9th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire. Companies arrived to find a 1.5 story bungalow with fire on the upper floor and in the attic space. E60 stretched and used one attack line, while the crew of L23 performed vertical ventilation operations. E46/50/60 L23 S6 and C9 worked for over a half an hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm 18045 Dresden 11/14/08

On November 14, 2008 at 1:30pm the 9th Battalion responded to the repo ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2008 8:19pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm McClellan and Gratiot 11/6/08 : On Friday November 6, 2008 at approx 0100 hours, companies from the 1st, 6th, and 9th Battalion were dispatched to McClellan and Gratiot for the report of a dwelling fire. Engine 46 while enroute reported that the firs Engine would stretch. Arriving on scene E46 reported 2 dwellings going throughout, they requested the 2nd Engine to dump their monitor, and requested a 4th Engine and a 2nd Truck. E23/46/50/52 L16/19 S3 and C1 worked for over an hour to bring this fire under control.

Detroit Box Alarm McClellan and Gratiot 11/6/08

On Friday November 6, 2008 at approx 0100 hours, companies from the 1s ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2008 4:10pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Medbury and St. Aubin 10/30/08 : At 2154 Engine 23 was dispatched on a box alarm in the area Medbury and St. Aubin for the report of a possible dwelling fire. As Engine 23 pulled out of quarters they reported they could see it and the first company would be streaching, they requested that the second arriving engine dump their monitor. Upon arrival of the battalion chief he order defensive operations and water tower operations. Ladder 10's water tower was utilized. There was partial collapse of the structure, compaines worked for over an hour to bring this fire under control. E2X/9/23 L10 S3 C3X and Car 201 worked on the box.

Detroit Box Alarm Medbury and St. Aubin 10/30/08

At 2154 Engine 23 was dispatched on a box alarm in the area Medbury an ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2008 7:30am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 14380 Ilene 10/23/08 : At 2118 the 2nd Battalion responded to the area of Ilene and Chalfonte for the report of a comerical building on fire. Squad 5 reported a false alarm, upon returning to quarters Squad 5 noticed smoke in the area of Ilene south of Lyndon. Arriving on the scene they found heavy smoke showing from a 2.5 story 100x500 heavy equipment repair facility and requested the box to return. C2 arrived on the scene and requested an extra engine and squad. Companies had trouble gaining access to to the second floor. E30/40/42/49/53 L17 S1/5 and C2 worked at this fire for over an hour before it was declared under control.

Detroit Box Alarm 14380 Ilene 10/23/08

At 2118 the 2nd Battalion responded to the area of Ilene and Chalfonte ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2008 1:37pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 13919 Fleming 10/14/08 : At 0043 E56 and L18 were dispatched on a still to investigate the reports of smoke in the area Fleming and Modern. E56 arrived on the scene and reported a 2 flat going, this was a vacant 2 flat next door to an earlier fire at 13911 Fleming. E44/47 S5 and C8 filled out the box.

Detroit Box Alarm 13919 Fleming 10/14/08

At 0043 E56 and L18 were dispatched on a still to investigate the repo ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2008 11:09am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 20312 Derby 10/13/08 : At 2215 the 8th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire in the area of Derby and W. State Fair. E44 L18 arrived on the scene and found a 1.5 story dwelling well involved. E44 streched and L18 used their stick for roof operations. E44/51/56 L18 S5 C8 on the box with a special call for E35 for RIT.

Detroit Box Alarm 20312 Derby 10/13/08

At 2215 the 8th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire i ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2008 9:44am PST

Detroit Box Alarm 13911 Fleming 10/13/08 : At 1940 the 8th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire in the area of Fleming and Modern. E56 arrived on the scene and streched on a fire in a 1.5 story vacant dwelling. E44/47/56 L18 C8 on the box, S5 was called off the run while they were enroute.

Detroit Box Alarm 13911 Fleming 10/13/08

At 1940 the 8th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire i ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2008 6:35am PST

Detroit Box Alarm Cheyenne and Foley 10/12/08 : On October 12, 2008, E49 was dispatched on a box in the area Fullerton and Foley for a dwelling fire. They arrived on Cheyenne and Foley to find a fully involved 1.5 story dwelling. E49 streched, and E42 dumped their monitor on the fire. E49/42/53 L21 S5 C2 on the box.

Detroit Box Alarm Cheyenne and Foley 10/12/08

On October 12, 2008, E49 was dispatched on a box in the area Fullerton ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 7:17am PST

Detroit Box Alarm Crane and Sylvester 10/11/08 : On 10/11/08 at 12:20pm E46 streched on two dwellings at Crane and Sylvester. E/5/9/23/32/46 L10/14 S3 C1 responded on the box that took 30 minutes to control.

Detroit Box Alarm Crane and Sylvester 10/11/08

On 10/11/08 at 12:20pm E46 streched on two dwellings at Crane and Sylv ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2008 7:45am PST

Detroit Box Alarm Phillip and Promenade 9/25/08 : On September 25, 2008 the 9th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire. E58 arrived on the scene and reported smoke showing from the rear of an occupied dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished. E46/50/58 L23 S6 and C9 on the box.

Detroit Box Alarm Phillip and Promenade 9/25/08

On September 25, 2008 the 9th Battalion responded to the report of a d ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2008 11:55am PST

Detroit Box Alarm Wilfred and Park Dr. 9/6/08 : On September 6, 2008 the 9th Battalion responded to the report of a dwelling fire. They arrived on the scene to find a 2 story dwelling going throughout. E50 streched, E58 dumped thier monitor and L23 put thier aerial to the roof. In all E46/50/58/60 L23 S6 and C9 worked at this fire which took a half hour to control.

Detroit Box Alarm Wilfred and Park Dr. 9/6/08

On September 6, 2008 the 9th Battalion responded to the report of a dw ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2008 5:03pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Eastwood and Queen 9/2/08 : On September 2, 2008 E58 was dispatched on a box alarm at 14868 Eastwood. They arrived to find heavy smoke showing from an occupied dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished and the homeowners made it out of the dwelling without any injuries. E/50/58/60 L23 S6 and C9 responded on the box.

Detroit Box Alarm Eastwood and Queen 9/2/08

On September 2, 2008 E58 was dispatched on a box alarm at 14868 Eastwo ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 12:29pm PST

Detroit 2nd Alarm Shoemaker and Fairview 8/26/08 : On August 26, 2008 L19 was dispatched to the report of wires down near Shoemaker and Fairview. They arrived on the scene to find a commerical building approx. 150' x 300' going throughout. L19 requested the box. E46/50/52 S6 & C6 responded on the box. Enroute C6 asked for a 2nd alarm. In total 5 engines streched and 4 ladders operated at the 2nd alarm along with numerous master streams.

Detroit 2nd Alarm Shoemaker and Fairview 8/26/08

On August 26, 2008 L19 was dispatched to the report of wires down near ...

Updated: Aug 26, 2008 11:23pm PST

Detroit Still Alarm - Junkyard fire 6464 Strong 8/14/08 : On August 14, 2008 E46 responded on a still alarm to the report of a fire in a junkyard at 6464 Strong, Strong Steel Products LLC. E46 arrived to find numerous vehicles on fire, they requested the truck and another engine. L10 and E17 were dispatched to the scene, L10 was put into operation with its water tower and both E46 and E17 streched into L10. Another call was mde for manpower and S3 was dispatched to assist. In all E17, E46, L10 & S3 worked at the fire which was confined to a corner of the yard.

Detroit Still Alarm - Junkyard fire 6464 Strong 8/14/08

On August 14, 2008 E46 responded on a still alarm to the report of a f ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2008 1:19pm PST

Detroit 2nd Alarm 8200 E Jefferson 7/17/08 :

Detroit 2nd Alarm 8200 E Jefferson 7/17/08

Updated: Jul 23, 2008 1:07pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm 30th and Herbert 7/14/08 :

Detroit Box Alarm 30th and Herbert 7/14/08

Updated: Jul 24, 2008 8:19am PST

Detroit Box Alarm Gratiot and McNichols (Fatal Fire) 5/22/08 :

Detroit Box Alarm Gratiot and McNichols (Fatal Fire) 5/22/08

Updated: Jul 25, 2008 8:23pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm E. Warren and Elmwood 5/21/08 :

Detroit Box Alarm E. Warren and Elmwood 5/21/08

Updated: Oct 23, 2008 3:11pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Monclair & Vernor 5/13/08 :

Detroit Box Alarm Monclair & Vernor 5/13/08

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 9:29pm PST

Detroit Box Alarm Omiria and Dakota 4/15/08 :

Detroit Box Alarm Omiria and Dakota 4/15/08

Updated: Jul 26, 2008 12:54am PST