Structure Fire

Timeline

1. 8:28pmRadio
   GRFD responding to a structure fire at 1100 block of Lyon Street NE
2. 8:30pmPolice
   GRPD dispatched: Assist Citizen or Agency
3. 8:30pmRadio
   Heavy smoke showing with flames visible inside the house; all residents evacuated
4. 8:30pmRadio
   One resident attempting to re-enter the burning house
5. 8:31pmRadio
   Female resident attempting to re-enter the house to retrieve animals
6. 8:31pmRadio
   Engine 11 on scene at one-story home with smoke showing; Engine 11 assumes command and starting a 360 walk-around
7. 8:32pmRadio
   Incident command requesting Rescue 1 to search the home for animals
8. 8:32pmRadio
   Command checking if Truck 7 and Truck 1 are ready to supply water
9. 8:33pmRadio
   Water supply established at 80 PSI for firefighting operations
10. 8:33pmRadio
    Engine 3 on scene at the one-story residential
11. 8:34pmRadio
    Battalion 6 on scene, assuming command at the one-story residential fire on Lyon Street NE
12. 8:34pmRadio
    Four dogs in the home; Truck 1 and Engine 11 firefighters beginning fire attack
13. 8:34pmRadio
    Engine 15 reports Engine 78's clamp valve was shut; water pressure limited to 20 PSI, unable to increase flow to the attack line
14. 8:34pmRadio
    Four dogs located in the basement
15. 8:35pmRadio
    Engine 71 able to establish water supply to the fire line
16. 8:35pmRadio
    Water supply stabilized at 80 PSI to fire line; initially had pressure problems around 25-30 PSI
17. 8:35pmRadio
    Engine 72 adjusting water supply pressure down to 75 PSI per incident command request
18. 8:36pmRadio
    Engine 72 reduced water supply to 70 PSI; water stream is breaking up, indicating potential pressure or supply line issues
19. 8:37pmRadio
    Engine 72 reports water pressure is good on attack line 2.5
20. 8:38pmRadio
    Crews stretching another hose line to Truck 3's position
21. 8:38pmRadio
    Engine 72 reports water supply depleted; crews need to reposition or establish new supply line
22. 8:39pmRadio
    Engine 72 experiencing cavitation in water pump; powering down to restart supply line
23. 8:39pmRadio
    Engine 3 checking for occupants in the structure
24. 8:39pmRadio
    Crews working on the first floor and basement of the structure
25. 8:39pmRadio
    Main fire being knocked down
26. 8:39pmRadio
    Truck 3 establishing command at the scene
27. 8:40pmRadio
    Engine 3 requests permission from Rescue 1 to ventilate windows on the left (Bravo) side to assist with basement fire attack
28. 8:40pmRadio
    Engine 3 requesting permission from Rescue 1 to open windows on the left (Bravo) side for basement ventilation
29. 8:41pmRadio
    Windows audible breaking on the Charlie (rear) side of the structure
30. 8:41pmRadio
    Command requesting crews break windows on the Charlie (rear) side of the structure; Truck 3 asked if they can accomplish that task
31. 8:42pmRadio
    Last crew member exiting the building
32. 8:43pmRadio
    Fire attack crews report good knockdown on the fire; checking for smoke in the attic
33. 8:43pmRadio
    Rescue 2 entering to overhaul and check the attic for remaining fire
34. 8:43pmRadio
    Main fire on the first floor is knocked down; crews still checking the attic for remaining fire
35. 8:44pmRadio
    Command requesting another hose line for fire attack on the attic
36. 8:44pmRadio
    Crews requesting another hose line in the main floor hallway; ventilation being coordinated
37. 8:44pmRadio
    Engine 3 ready to advance a hose line to the Charlie (right) side of the structure
38. 8:45pmRadio
    Command coordinating Engine 3 and Engine 11 for fire attack operations
39. 8:46pmRadio
    Crews going to the hydrant to assist with water supply operations
40. 8:46pmRadio
    Engine 11 withdrawing from the line; Rescue 2 taking over the hose line operations
41. 8:46pmRadio
    Command confirms Engine 11 withdrawing; Rescue 2 now assigned to fire attack
42. 8:47pmRadio
    Engine 15 leaving a hose line open for Engine 72 to connect and refill water supply
43. 8:47pmRadio
    Command: hydrant to remain dressed; crews will refill Engine 72 after pre-connect is complete, then disconnect. Additional personnel needed at Engine 72.
44. 8:51pmRadio
    Command to fire attack: the engine does not have that capability
45. 8:51pmRadio
    Fire attack crews need more slack on the yellow hose line on the right (Delta) side of the building
46. 8:51pmRadio
    Command acknowledges request for more slack on the yellow hose line on the Charlie side
47. 8:52pmRadio
    Engine 9 clear of the scene
48. 8:53pmRadio
    Command directing crews to check ceiling and attic for fire extension
49. 8:53pmRadio
    Crews found smoldering fire extension in the attic; blown-in insulation present, indicating a prolonged overhaul operation ahead
50. 8:53pmRadio
    Crews evacuating building through windows; additional resources requested; continuing interior salvage and exterior water application.
51. 8:56pmRadio
    Command arranging to supply foam through the hose line for fire attack
52. 8:56pmRadio
    Rescue 1 clear of the scene
53. 8:57pmRadio
    Command asks about shutting down the yellow hose line temporarily during operations
54. 8:57pmRadio
    Command authorizing crews to open and bleed the yellow hose line temporarily during operations
55. 8:58pmRadio
    Command directing fire attack crew to proceed
56. 8:59pmRadio
    Fire involvement found in attic towards B side, mid-level in bedroom area; crews holding off removing more ceiling until water is applied below to prevent spread
57. 8:59pmRadio
    Command coordinating foam supply and interior salvage operations; crews to ventilate contents through windows while foam arrival imminent to assist with fire attack
58. 8:59pmRadio
    Rescue 1 will have water supply restored and foam delivered to assist with fire suppression
59. 9:00pmRadio
    Fire attack crews requesting another company to relieve all firefighter rehab positions
60. 9:00pmRadio
    Truck 1 standing by to relieve firefighter rehabilitation positions as crews rotate out
61. 9:01pmRadio
    Crews report a working fire with significant involvement
62. 9:02pmRadio
    Fire attack team (Rescue 1) calling command
63. 9:02pmRadio
    Fire attack team reports good progress on the fire
64. 9:12pmRadio
    40 minutes on scene time
65. 9:16pmRadio
    Engine 8 dispatched to 1100 block of Lyon Street NE
66. 9:18pmRadio
    Truck 2 on scene; conditions appear serious
67. 9:18pmRadio
    Command asked if a staging location has been identified for relief companies
68. 9:18pmRadio
    Command clarifying relief crews will stage for crew rotation and relief operations at the fire scene
69. 9:22pmRadio
    Additional unit arriving on scene to assess what crews need for relief operations
70. 9:22pmRadio
    Rescue 2 reports power has been shut off at the building.
71. 9:23pmRadio
    Unit en route, two minutes out from the scene
72. 9:23pmRadio
    Small fuel spill reported at the scene
73. 9:26pmRadio
    Engine 8, Engine 12, and Truck 2 released from scene; staging on Fuller Avenue until apparatus can be cleared from the area
74. 9:36pmRadio
    Incident commander coordinating backup crew positioning; confirming second hoseline deployment
75. 9:37pmRadio
    360 check complete; heat signatures detected on the back of the building. Interior crew operating in offensive attack mode. Command accountability tracked at Car 1; staging positioned to the east.
76. 9:38pmRadio
    Supply line connected; crews waiting on hydrant hookup to finish dressing and establish water supply
77. 9:38pmRadio
    Command requesting ventilation fan on scene
78. 9:39pmRadio
    Interior fire attack crew ready to enter; waiting for ventilation coordination
79. 9:40pmRadio
    Fire attack crew ready for ventilation fan to begin interior operations
80. 9:40pmRadio
    Hydrant connection being dressed and positioned for water supply
81. 9:41pmRadio
    Command reassigning crews: two units currently on the platform being replaced with another unit, reassigned units moving to ventilation duties
82. 9:41pmRadio
    Command coordinating fire attack: deploying a second hose line to the front door
83. 9:41pmRadio
    Water supply lines established and ready for fire attack
84. 9:41pmRadio
    Fire found in the burn room visible through a window
85. 9:41pmRadio
    Fire confirmed in the bedroom window
86. 9:42pmRadio
    Safety officer reports window is open in the burn room
87. 9:42pmRadio
    All visible flames knocked down; ventilation window open in the burn room
88. 9:43pmRadio
    Command assigns Truck 3 to assist fire attack group inside with a pike pole for overhaul
89. 9:44pmRadio
    Alpine Car 4 reports gas secured at the structure
90. 9:46pmRadio
    Smoke clearing; crews doing overhaul work, minimal remaining fire
91. 9:47pmRadio
    Alpine Car 4 and Engine 51 clear of scene, assignment complete
92. 9:49pmRadio
    Fire believed to be out; no extension found through the drywall
93. 9:51pmRadio
    Units clearing the scene and returning to station for decontamination
94. 9:51pmRadio
    Engine 3 clear and returning to district for decontamination
95. 9:55pmRadio
    Truck 3 clear; returning to station
96. 10:04pmRadio
    Line command directing crew to position at front of house for final water application to ensure fire is fully extinguished (overhaul operations)
97. 10:06pmRadio
    Chief 3 clear
98. 10:06pmRadio
    Engine 11 clear; out of service at the station
99. 10:06pmRadio
    Engine 11 clear; unavailable for decontamination
100. 10:11pmRadio
     Truck 1 clear; out of service for decontamination
101. 10:12pmRadio
     Car 97 clear of the scene
102. 10:35pmRadio
     Alpine Car 4 clear of the scene
103. 10:43pmRadio
     Engine 11 clear and available for next assignment
104. 10:44pmRadio
     Scene turned over to police; incident command terminated, all fire units clear
105. 10:45pmRadio
     Incident command terminated; all units cleared (2244)