2911 Jefferson Davis Highway

On June 10th, 2012, just after 8:00 AM, Richmond Firefighters were summoned to 2911 Jefferson Davis Highway for reports of a Mobile Home/House Trailer on fire. Crews arrived on scene within two minutes of being dispatched to find one house trailer already consumed by fire and a second being impinged upon by the flames of the first. Firefighters immediately initiated aggressive measures to control the blaze in the consumed structure and protect the exposure structure from any further damage. All occupants were able to exit both homes safely and the fire was brought under control in just over twenty minutes. In addition, no injuries were reported by any civilians or firefighters at the scene. It took approximately 35 firefighters to control the incident which completely destroyed the two homes. The Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross was requested to assist 16 individuals that were displaced by the fire.

House Fire on Northside

At 15:47, on January 21st, 2012, Richmond Fire responded to 2917 Fendall Avenue, on the City’s Northside, for reports of a “House on Fire”. Quint 14 arrived on scene to report a one story, brick residence, with a large amount of fire and smoke consuming the structure. Crews were able to extinguish the bulk of the fire in a matter of minutes but remained on scene for lengthy overhaul operations. A neighboring house suffered some damage from the flames and intense heat of the fire, but firefighters were able to extinguish the exposure fire before it entered that home. The Red Cross assisted three adults and one child who were displaced as a result of the fire. One civilian reported an injury to the leg but was treated and released at the scene. The fire is currently under investigation.

House Fire on City’s Southside

On November 28, 2011 At 5:47 AM, Richmond firefighters were dispatched to the 2100 Block of Edwards Ave. on the City’s Southside, for a reported house fire. Units arrived on scene to find a two story wood framed home with heavy fire visible on the first and second floors. Firefighters initially operated in a defensive fire attack mode due to the progression of the fire prior to their arrival. While attempting to extinguish the blaze, firefighters noted a partial collapse of the second floor. No injuries were reported, and no one was home at the time of the fire. Virginia Power was notified for a “live” power line that had burned through and subsequently dropped into the front yard of the residence. The fire was marked under control in just under an hour, but not before causing an estimated $150,000 in damages. The Fire Investigations Unit has determined the fire to be Arson, in nature.

Building Fire 3700 Block of Hull Street

At 1004 hours Richmond Fire was alerted to a building fire in the 3700 block of Hull Street. Quint 17 arrived on scene to find a single story commercial building with smoke showing from side A. Quint 17 took the hydrant across the street and began forcible entry into the building. While units were engaged in fire attack they found six puppies and they were removed. Richmond Ambulance Authority and fire personnel provided oxygen to the puppies using the pet rescue mask. The fire was marked under control at 1020. The fire caused about $2,500 in damages and is under investigation.

Two People Injured in Early Morning Fire

On June 14 at 0600 hours Q-15, Q-14, Q-5, Q-16, Rescue 1, Safety 2 and BC 1 were dispatched to the 3200 block of 5th Avenue for a reported house fire. Q-15 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the A-side of a two story duplex. Q-15 established command and secured a water source at the corner while launching an aggressive interior attack. Command later learned that four people jumped from the second floor and two of them required transport to an area hospital. The fire was marked under control at 0636 hours. A total of six people were at home, five of them requested the assistance of the Red Cross. The fire was ruled accidental and caused $50,000 in damages.

House Fire on Northside

On June 10 at 1703 hours, Richmond Fire and Emergency Services were alerted to a reported house fire in the 2600 block of The Plaza. E-14, Q-6, Q-15, E-5, Rescue 2, Safety 2 and BC 1 were dispatched. E-14 arrived on scene to find fire showing from the A-side of the structure on the second floor of a two story wood frame dwelling. Other units worked to check for extension and assisted E-14. The fire was marked under control at1734 hours. One person was treated by Richmond Ambulance for smoke inhalation. The fire remains under investigation.

On June 2 at 1316 hours, Quint 6 (Q-6) was dispatched to 1250 East Marshal Street for a car on fire on the third level of a seven story parking deck. Q-6 arrived on scene with a lot of smoke showing from a parking deck. Q-6 established command and established a water source. Q-6 used the truck as an elevated standpipe stretching handlines from the tip of the ladder. Additional companies came in to assist them, as they responded to several fire alarms on the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) campus of Medical College of Virginia. The original call reported that a car had smoke coming from the engine compartment. Q-6 and E-5 advanced several handlines as they found three cars on fire. Units remained on scene until 1700 hours assisting VCU police and fire investigators.