Firefighters rescue trapped person from mill basement, Providence RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to an apparent fire at an abandoned mill near Manton Avenue in Providence. Crews encountered heavy timber construction and found one person trapped about ten feet down in the basement. Multiple units, including rescue and ladder teams, were deployed to assist with extraction and containment efforts.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Tally two is on the scene.
00:01
We're being directed by police to the railroad, Discount Furniture.
00:06
Roger, tally two at (number withheld).
00:13
Engine 14 is on scene investigating.
00:20
All companies come in to the left side of the building.
00:23
We're going to be on site three.
00:26
All companies responding, near Manson Avenue.
00:30
From Engine 14 into the left side,
00:33
We're located on site three.
00:36
Engine 14, file out.
00:37
We need to fill this building with lines.
00:40
It's going to be a heavy timber containment.
00:44
We also have a victim approximately 10 feet down in a basement.
00:49
Roger, (number withheld).
00:54
All right, until we establish automatic command.
00:58
Command option (number withheld).
01:00
Fire on command.
01:01
Do you need any additional companies responding to that location?
01:06
We have Engine 14 hazards, so we have a ladder and a rescue.
01:12
Affirmative, Rescue 6, Ladder 2 safety, Division 1 special hazards.
01:22
That'll be the companies we need now.
01:24
Be advised this is an abandoned mill.
01:30
The back of the furniture company.
01:34
The patient is in the basement.
01:37
Approximately 10 to 12 feet down.
01:41
Roger, command at (number withheld), we're notifying the building inspector now.
01:47
Division one to fire alarm, starting a second rescue and another in.
01:52
(number withheld).
01:58
I'm seeing a (number withheld).
02:00
Fire alarm's command, you're going to have Rescue 4 as your second rescue and Engine 8 responding.
02:08
Command receives.
02:10
We're going to need a ground ladder or stokes and a rope system.
02:22
Roger.
02:25
Ladder two to ladder two bravo, grab our Dalton at 24th floor extension ladder.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909
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