Indianapolis Fire Department

On-Scene: Triple Residence 520 Bacon Street - May 2006
Crews from Engine 661 work the east exposure while other crews work the main fire house.
Crews from Engine 661 work the east exposure while other crews work the main fire house.
 
Crews from Engine 661 and Engine 26 work the main fire house.
Crews from Engine 661 and Engine 26 work the main fire house.
 
IFD Firefighters get their SCBA gear on as they prepare to battle the intense fire
Firefighters get their SCBA gear on as they prepare to battle the intense fire.
 
The fire quickly spread from a detached garage to the main house to car and other houses.
The fire quickly spread from a detached garage to the main house then to car and other two homes.
 
A lone firefighter works hard to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading more
A lone firefighter works hard to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading more
 
Engine 26 was the primary engine for the fire. All lines being used were being pumped by engine 26 assisted by engine 3
Engine 26 was the primary engine for the fire. All lines being used were
being pumped by Engine 26 assisted by Engine 3
 
A firefighter enters the smoke to help battle the blaze with a fire ax.
A firefighter enters the smoke to help battle the blaze with a fire ax.
 
Firefighter stop to change out air packs, rest and get some water during the intense fire
Firefighter stop to change out air packs, rest and get some water during the intense fire
 
Squad 7's Medic tends to a injured firefighter at the scene. The safety officer checks the injured firefighters condition.
Squad 7's Medic tends to a injured firefighter at the scene. The safety officer checks the injured firefighters condition.
 
A fellow firefighter hoses down another firefighter. The EMS Duty officer gets a cool off as well.
A fellow firefighter hoses down another firefighter. The EMS Duty officer gets a cool off as well.
 
Everyone helps repack the 5" line to Engine 3.
Everyone helps repack the 5" line to Engine 3.
 
Engine 26 hits the last hot spots with their deak gun
Engine 26 hits the last hot spots with their deck gun
 

At 12:26 pm the Indianapolis Fire Department dispatched a box alarm to 518 Bacon on a Residence Fire. The Fire was marked
working even before the first units arrived do to the number of calls received. Engine 26 was first in and reported heavy smoke and fire. Engine 26 hooked a 5” supply line from a hydrant in front of the residence. Crews from Engine 661 and Engine 29 pulled attack lines off Engine 26 and Engine 661. Engine 661 worked the exposure to the west while Engines 26 and 29 worked the fire house and the east exposure. Extra companies were requested but a 2-alarm was never sounded. 2 Firefighters and 2 Civilian were injured slightly during the fire. Total damages: $145,000 (source IFD PIO)

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