Structure Fire
818 Front Avenue NW, Grand Rapids · West Grand
Timeline
- RadioGRFD dispatched to structure fire at Wolverine Coils Spring Company, 800 block of Front Avenue NW; Battalion 6, Car 97, Engine 5, Engine 3, Engine 8, Truck 3, Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 responding
- RadioUnit 9 (at Leonard and Front) available to respond to the fire
- RadioWinds out of the north-northeast at 2 mph
- RadioEngine 9 on scene at a one-story warehouse; smoke in the area, building evacuated, crews investigating
- PoliceGRPD dispatched: Broadcast
- RadioBattalion 6 assumes command; Engine 9 investigating, doing a 360 around the building
- RadioBattalion 6 on scene, assuming command and checking all sides of the building
- RadioEngine 3 on scene; hydrant available directly across the street
- RadioEmployees report the fire is out
- RadioTruck 3 reports fire coming through the roof; setting up for a roof operation
- RadioTruck 3 to command: Fire is now visible on the roof
- RadioRescue 2 on scene with inert gas equipment
- RadioEngine 3 ready with water supply; command coordinating personnel assignment
- RadioCommand directing water supply to Truck 3 and sending personnel to assist at roof operation
- RadioBattalion 5 being dispatched to the scene at Wolverine Coil Spring Company, 800 block of Front Avenue NW
- RadioOne-and-a-half story non-combustible manufacturing facility; fire in an HVAC unit, Truck 3 sent to the roof for fire attack
- RadioFire started in dust collection system, spread into ventilation; heat showing on northeast side of the building
- RadioFlames visible coming out of the central chimney
- RadioWyoming Car 4 and Grandville Engine 55 en route
- RadioFire crossing to the east side building in Kendall Lighting parking lot
- RadioSmall fire on the roof coming out of the chimney and spreading to the top of the roof
- RadioCommand confirms crews are inside the building attacking the fire
- RadioRescue 1 and Rescue 2 operating inside the building
- RadioTruck 3 reports not currently inside the building
- RadioWhite smoke visible from wood roof stack; crews beginning operations
- RadioCommand directing Search Group 2 operations
- RadioCommand asking interior crews if two companies are sufficient or if additional resources are needed
- RadioCommand asking roof crews if additional personnel are needed to assist with fire operations on the roof
- RadioRoof crews report they have adequate personnel; electrical line runs into the chimney top that may need to be isolated before full overhaul can proceed
- RadioCommand assigns Engine 8 to handle the electrical line running into the chimney top
- RadioInitial fire has been extinguished
- RadioEngine 8 assigned to isolate electrical power at the chimney.
- RadioCar 20 doing a 360 of the building
- RadioSearch complete; fire contained to the chimney only, no spread to other parts of the structure
- RadioBattalion 5 released from the scene and available for service
- RadioEngine 8 with site electrician; power to the structure has been shut off
- RadioEngine 5 clear; remaining in the area and available if needed.
- RadioCommand asking Engine 5 if ready to depart the scene
- RadioEngine 5 clearing the scene; available for reassignment.
- RadioFire in a chimney; fire is out and crews performing overhaul in the attic area, clearing companies soon
- RadioFire was in the chimney; overhaul complete, fire is out, crews will be clearing shortly
- RadioWood framing around the chimney is charred; warmest spot is about 100 degrees. Interior overhaul continuing.
- RadioOverhaul complete; fire is out
- RadioRescue 6 completing overhaul on the roof; fire extinguished throughout building
- RadioBattalion 5, Engine 8 and Engine 9 clearing the scene
- RadioRescue 2 and Rescue 6 clear of the scene; incident terminated.
- RadioTruck 3 and Battalion 6 clear; incident command terminated