Twin Cities Fire Wire

22/03/2025

Friday afternoon, St. Paul dispatched companies to smoke in a dwelling and when Chief 2 was notified that they had received more calls and he balanced the assignment.

22's house arrived on the 800 block of Simcoe Street and reported smoke showing from all sides of a two-story home and fire showing on side B.

Engine 22 pulled their line and Ladder 22 began a search. Engines 3 and 8 got water supplies and Engine 3 pulled their line.

Ladder 22 set their aerial up on side A and Ladder 18 set their aerial up on side D.

Ladder 18 was RIT, Squad 3 assisted with searches, Engine 18 took the alley and pulled their line and Chief 3 was safety.

Crews knocked down fire on both the first and secnd floors and began checking for extension. All crews on scene assisted with ventilation and overhaul. All searches were clear.

Assignment: Engines 22, 3, 8, Ladder 22, Squad 3, and Chief 2
Balance: Engine 18, Ladder 18, Squad 2 Chief 3, Car 5, Medic 5, and Ambulance 1

18/03/2025

Minneapolis dispatched a first alarm assignment to 23rd and Bryant Avenue N. Sunday morning.

Engine 4 was first-in and reported fire showing from side C of a 2-story home. Engine 4 laid a tank line through side A and Ladder 4 began a search of the home.

Engine 14 laid a supply and back up line and Chief 4 assumed command. Command had Ladder 10 remove boards off the first floor windows, Engine 2 was RIT and Chief 5 was ISO.

Crews knocked down fire on the first and second floors and began checking for extension. Command had Ladder 9 pull ceiling on the one-story addition on side C.

All searches were clear and crews performed extensive overhaul on the home.

First alarm: Engines 4, 14, 2, Ladders 4, 10, and 9, Chief 4,5, Deputy, MC, Salvage and North Memorial medics

17/03/2025

Friday afternoon, Minneapolis dispatched an initial assignment to the 5300 block of Hiawatha Ln. for smoke in a dwelling.

Engine 12 arrived to a one-story home and requested a first alarm for a basement fire.

Engine 21 laid a supply and backup line and Ladder 2 began a search. Chief 3 assumed command and reported grey and black smoke showing from the home.

Command had Engine 5 take RIT, Chief 2 assumed ISO and Ladder 5 assist with search and ventilation. Engine 12 reported they had the fire in the basement knocked down and were checking for extension.

Rescue 1 assisted with overhaul in the basement and crews ventilated the home.

Initial: Engines12, 21, Ladder 2 and Chief 3
First alarm: Engine 5, Ladder 5, Rescue 1, Chief 2, Deputy, MC, Salvage and HCMC medics

17/03/2025

Friday morning, Bloomington dispatched a first alarm assignment for a commercial fire at 26th and Lindau Lane.

Engine 3 arrived and reported heavy fire on the roof of a four-story building under construction. Engine 3 requested a second alarm and took the stairs to the roof.

Chief 1 assumed command and had Engine 3 secure a water supply. Engine 3 reported they had roofing materials burning on the roof.

Command had Ladder 4 set up on side A and Engine 3 supplied their aerial. Engine 3 laid a 2 ½-inch line off the aerial to knock down the roofing materials.

Once the main fire was knocked down crews on scene overhauled the materials and roof deck. They found no extension on the interior of the building.

First alarm: Engines 1, 3, Ladder 3, 4, Rescue 1 and Chiefs
Second alarm: Richfield, Airport, Edina and Burnsville

13/03/2025

Tuesday night St. Paul dispatched Engine 3 and Ladder 24 to Warner and Childs roads for a car fire.

Engine 3 arrived and reported they had a locomotive fully involved and requested a fire assignment. Engine 3 pulled their line and Ladder 24 set up their aerial as other companies were responding.

While enroute Chief 2 advised crews on scene not to use water as the locomotive still may be energized. Engine 3 advised there were no hydrants in the area and this would be a long lay with relay pumping.

Chief 2 took command and had Engines 8, 24 and 6 get a water supply to Engine 3 and Ladder 24.

While crews were working on the long lay the railroad advised that the locomotive was not energized and water could be used and were able to separate the involved locomotive from the rest of the train.

Along with Engine 3, Squad 3 pulled a second line off Engine 3. Once the water supply was established the two hand lines were able to knock down the fire and they did not need Ladder 24's aerial.

Ladder 24 along with Squad 1 opened up the locomotive to hit all hot spots during overhaul.

Still: Engine 3, Ladder 24
Fire assignment: Engines 8, 24, 6, Ladder 6, Squads 1, 3, Haz-mat 1, Chief 2, Car 5, and Medic 10

10/03/2025

Minneapolis dispatched two initial responses to reports of garage fires a couple block from each other Sunday afternoon.

Engine 17 arrived to the first address and found nothing. Ladder 2 arrived to the second address and reported a garage fully involved with exposures. Ladder 2 requested a first alarm.

Engine 5 took the alley and laid a line and next-in Engine 17 got them a water supply and laid a backup line. Chief 2 took command and Ladder 3 and 2 assisted the engine companies. Engine 21 was RIT, Chief 3 ISO and command had Rescue 1 check the home of the garage fire as the siding had melted.

Engine 5 reported they had extension into the garage to the north. Command had Ladder 2 check the home to the north for extension. Once crews knocked down the fire in both garages they began extensive overhaul.

No extension was found in either home but crews had to overhaul the exterior of the first home

First alarm: Engines 5, 17, 21, Ladders 2, 3, Rescue 1, Chief 2, 3, Deputy, MC, Salvage and HCMC medics

03/03/2025

Sunday afternoon, St. Paul dispatched companies to a commercial fire on the 300 block of Atwater Street.

Engine 18 arrived to a one-story commercial building with fire through the roof. The balance and a second alarm were requested.

Engine 18 pulled their line for a defensive attack as did next-in Engine 4. Ladder 18 set up on the A side and Engine 5 got a water supply.

Chief 3 took command, Ladder 6 set up on the A/D corner and Chief 1 was safety.

The balance engines along with second alarm companies secured water supplies to the aerial and Engine 14 got a water supply and laid a 2 1/2-inch line to the C side.

Several handlines along with Engine 4's deck gun and the two aerials knocked down the main fire and then command had the deck gun and ladder pipes shut down.

Crews then began the long overhaul process with just the handlines.

Assignment: Engines 18, 4, 5, Ladder 18, 6, Squad 2, Chiefs 3, 1, Car 5, Medic 17 and Ambulance 2
Balance Engine 6 and Squad 3
Second alarm: Engines 14, 22, 19, Ladder 23 and Squad 1

22/02/2025

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22/02/2025

St. Paul firefighters were called out the former Checkerboard Pizza shop on the 900 block of Arcade Ave. They found smoke showing from the second floor of the building and forced entry to the boarded up structure to search for the source of the smoke. Crews found burning materials on the stairwell and place the fire under control after 20 minutes.

20/02/2025

As temperatures dipped down to -12 degrees Monday, St. Paul dispatched companies to an apartment fire on the 1900 block of Maryland Ave E.

Engine 7 was first-in and reported heavy smoke showing from a lower unit of a four-unit apartment building. They pulled their line and were backed up by Engine 9. Engine 24 assisted with a water supply and Ladder 24 began a search.

The balance of the assignment was requested.

Chief 3 assumed command and Squad 1 assisted with searches. Ladder 7 set up RIT on Side A and Chief 2 was safety.

Engine 7 reported the fire was knocked down and they were checking for extension.

Medic 4 evaluated one resident and crews rescued a few dogs from the fire apartment.

Crews found no extension and overhauled the fire unit and ventilated the building.

Assignment: Engines 7, 9, 24, Ladders 24, 7, Squad 1, Chiefs 3, 2, Deputy and Medic 4
Balance: Engine 8 and Squad 2

19/02/2025

Monday evening around 8:30 p.m., Minneapolis dispatched a first alarm to the 2200 block of 6th St. N. for a structure fire. Temperatures were below zero and most of the crews had a working fire a couple hours earlier.

Engine 4 arrived and reported heavy fire showing from the first floor, Side B of a 2 1/2-story home. They laid a tank line and Ladder 4 began a search of the first floor.

Engine 14 laid a supply and back up line, Chief 5 assumed command and Ladder 10 searched the second floor. Chief 4 was safety, Engine 2 RIT and Ladder 9 searched the basement and secured utilities.

Engine 4 reported they had the fire knocked down on the first floor and were checking for extension. All searches of all three floors were clear and crews reported they had extension on the second floor and cockloft. Engine 14 brought their line to the second floor.

All crews on scene rotated through the second floor pulling ceiling and knocking down the fire on the second floor and cockloft.

First alarm: Engines 4, 14, 2, Ladders 4, 10, 9, Chiefs 5, 4, Deputy, MC, Salvage and HCMC medics

10/02/2025

Sunday afternoon, St. Paul dispatched companies to a garage fire on the city’s east side.

Engine 24 arrived in the alley of the 1800 block of Sims Ave. and reported a two-car detached garage fully involved.

Engine 24 pulled their line and were backed up by next-in Engine 7, which also took the alley. Ladder 24 took the street side and pulled their line to protect the home.

Chief 3 arrived and took command and had Engine 9 get a water supply to 24’s and 7’s. Squad 1 also took the street side and pulled their line to check the interior of the home for extension. Both Ladder 24 and Squad 1 secured a water supply in front of the home.

Squad 1 reported that they had no extension into the home but that the resident of the home said there were people living in the garage. Command requested another engine and medic rig.

With four hand lines working crews got a good knock down of the fire and sadly as they began overhaul they found two victims in the garage.

Command released some of the companies but held a few to assist with overhaul and assist Car 20 and the medical examiner.

Assignment: Engines 24, 7, 9, Ladder 24, Squad 1 and Chief 3

Special call: Engine 4, Medics 7, 17

09/02/2025

Friday morning, Maplewood Fire along with auto-aid from Little Canada, Roseville and Vadnais Heights were dispatched to an apartment fire on the 500 block of Skillman Avenue East.

Little Canada Chief 201 was first to arrive and reported a working fire on the third floor of a large three-story apartment.

Engine 323 arrived next and pulled their line for fire attack. Truck 325 began a search and the next-in company pulled a back-up line. Command requested the balance of the assignment.

Interior crews reported they had a kitchen fire that has extended in to the living room and were putting water on the fire.

Crews knocked down the fire and began checking for extension.

Incoming units assisted with searches, ventilation and overhaul of the fire apartment.

Allina medics evaluated a couple residents for smoke inhalation.

Assignment: Maplewood Fire, Little Canada, Roseville, Vadnais Heights fire department and Allina medics.

Balance: St. Paul Ladder 7, Chief 3 and North St Paul engine