The Fresno City Fire Department is sharing the initial information that has been gathered as part of their ongoing investigation into a fire that seriously injured one of its personnel. It is important to reiterate what the department has provided at the beginning of their report, that this information is intended to be used as safety and training material and that details presented may be subject to change.
“A Board of Review has not approved this Informational Summary Report. It is intended as a safety and training tool, an aid to preventing future occurrences, and to inform interested parties. Because it is published on such a short time frame, the information contained herein is subject to revision as further investigation is concluded and additional information is developed.”
At 1323 on 3/29/2015, Fresno Fire Department Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a residential fire at 1310 E. Cortland, Fresno CA. At 1324, Engines 5, 9, 20; Trucks 4 and 11; and Battalion 1 were directed to respond to 1310 E. Cortland.
Upon arrival at 1326, Engine 5 assumed command and gave a size-up reporting heavy smoke showing, possibly in the attic and secured a water supply. Engine 5 assigned Truck 4 to ventilation with their crew of four, Engine 20 with two Firefighters from Engine 5 to Fire Attack and 2/out, Engine 9 with a crew of four to utilities and forcible entry on the garage door, and Truck 11 staged with their crew of four. Battalion 3 was not assigned to the call but was in the area and arrived to assist as needed.
The Truck 4 Captain led the way to the roof with a rubbish hook followed by the Truck 4 Firefighter with a saw. The Truck 4 Engineer footed the ladder and the Rescue 4 Engineer prepped the second saw for operation.
Truck 4 Captain sounded his way to the ridge, then north towards the garage.
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Residential Structure Fire
3/39/2015
Incident # CA-FRN-5017063
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