Structure Fire

Timeline

1. 2:11amCounty 911
   Kent County 911: Cascade Township Fire — Structure Fire, 5400 block of 28th St Ct SE, Cascade Township
2. 2:12amRadio
   Structure fire at Candlewood Suites: smoke on the second floor, no flames visible, people evacuating
3. 2:14amRadio
   Kentwood Engine 52 en route
4. 2:19amRadio
   Engine 52 on scene
5. 2:20amRadio
   Car 1 on scene, taking command
6. 2:20amRadio
   Cascade Car 5 on scene
7. 2:21amRadio
   Haze on the second floor; Kentwood arriving if needed
8. 2:22amRadio
   Car 5 reports nothing showing on 360-degree check
9. 2:22amRadio
   Command directs crew to enter building and assist in the lobby; 360-degree check found no fire visible from outside
10. 2:23amRadio
    Crews starting to force doors
11. 2:23amRadio
    Command acknowledges Investigation 1 starting to force doors
12. 2:26amRadio
    Command directs crews to check the third floor to confirm no fire there
13. 2:26amRadio
    Crews at an occupied room
14. 2:26amRadio
    Investigation 2 assisting Engine 1 on the second floor
15. 2:27amRadio
    Unit with a probationary member asks whether to come to the scene or hold
16. 2:27amRadio
    Unit told to hold at Station 1
17. 2:27amRadio
    Fire alarm silenced; will not be reset until smoke clears
18. 2:28amRadio
    Unit asks about rerouting to Station 1 for a full crew
19. 2:28amRadio
    Tender 2 directed to Station 1
20. 2:28amRadio
    Occupant asking to leave; command determining whether to conduct an interview before departure
21. 2:29amRadio
    Confirmed to be burnt food; canceling most fire response and requesting police to respond
22. 2:30amRadio
    Investigation 2 coming out to get fans
23. 2:31amRadio
    Engine 52 clear from the scene
24. 2:34amRadio
    Deputy cancelled
25. 2:48amRadio
    Second floor cleared out
26. 2:50amRadio
    Investigation 2 reports first floor left side clear