Around 10:30 on a warm and humid 4th of July night Grand Rapids Fire crews were dispatched to the 800 block of Division Ave SE for a tire shop on fire.
Engine company 2 arrived on-scene of a tire store well involved and stretched. Crews fought the fire in a defensive posture due to heavy fire conditions with multiple hand lines and Ladder 2’s aerial device and quickly knocked down the fire and went interior for mop up and overhaul.
Assignment: GR E2 E10 E3 R1 L2 T3 BC5 BC6 C97
On Tuesday February 18th around 17:40 hours Grand Rapids fire crews along with automatic aid from Walker were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1700 Block of Alpine Ave NW in 5’s district. Battalion 6 reported a column of smoke from a distance and Engine 9 arrived to a single-story commercial building with heavy smoke showing. Engine 9 and Engine 5 stretched multiple lines for interior fire attack while additional companies opened up and searched. Crews ended up going defensive after fire breached the roof in several places. Truck 3 and Ladder 1 operated their aerial devices while crews operated hand lines to knock down the fire. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down after 2 hours.
Units on scene: E2 E5 E8 E9 E10 E11 R1 R2 L1 P2 T3 B5 B6 C97 Chief 1 HM2 Transport 1
Grand Rapids (MI) firefighters were dispatched to a commercial structure fire on the 400 block of Henry SE. Crews arrived with heavy smoke showing and found fire throughout the second floor. They attempted an interior attack but soon were pulled out and went defensive. Several hand lines and master streams were used to bring the fire under control. Multiple collapses occurred on around the structure.
Assignment E2, 10, and 11, Rescues 1 and 2, Platform 2, and Car 5. 2nd Alarm Engine 3, 4, and 5, Truck 3, Ladder 4, ADV 7, Cars 2, 6, and 20.
On December 11th at 8:55 hours, Grand Rapids fire crews were alerted to the report of an apartment fire at the Ridgewood apartments on the city’s SE side. Companies arrived with smoke showing from the eaves, pulled several attack lines and began an aggressive interior attack while other companies preformed searches and opened up.
Due to 55mph+ winds fueling the fire, it quickly spread through the void spaces, walls, and attic causing heavy heat and rapidly deteriorating fire conditions. Crews transitioned to a defensive posture and fought the fire with several hand lines and master streams. Three firefighters were injured and are expected to be ok.
Assignment: E4 E10 E11 L4 P2 R1 C5 Auto Aid: Kentwood E52 C3 2nd alarm: E6 E3 E5 E9 R2 C6 C4 C20 C7
Dylan Bartz
Grand Rapids fire crews were dispatched to the 500 block of Leonard Street NE for the report of a house on fire. Companies arrived to find heavy fire on the alpha side of the structure on the exterior of the building with some extension inside. Engine 5 commenced fire attack and achieved a quick knock. Crews rescued 1 Cat from the residence.
Assignment: Engine’s 2,5,9 and 10 Rescues 1 and 2 Platform 2 and 3 Car’s 2,5,6,16 and 20.
Grand Rapids fire crews battled two fires at this location within the same day on Tuesday. The second time crews found heavy smoke from the upper floor and opted to go defensive due to poor building conditions and firefighter safety. Several exterior hand lines and an aerial master stream were used to bring the fire under control. Assignment: Engines 2, 10, and 11, Platform 2, Rescue 1 and 2, Cars 3, 5, 6, and 20. Relief Companies were Engine 4 and Ladder 4. – Dylan Bartz
Grand Rapids Michigan. Fire through the roof of a two-story residential structure. Platform 2 going defensive on Side A. Second time in one day that that house caught on fire. – Ryan Beavers
At approximately 1:35 PM Wyoming fire crews responded to the 2500 block of Batts for a reported structure fire, around the same time Grand Rapids Engine 10 reported heavy black smoke in that direction and responded to the scene. Engine 10 requested a full assignment from Grand Rapids to the scene. Crews from Wyoming, Kentwood and Grand Rapids found a commercial building fully involved along with a dwelling partially involved. Crews did great work stopping the fire from consuming the dwelling. The commercial structure was a total loss.
