Denver Second Alarm

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Just after midnight on December 10th, 2011 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of S. Federal Blvd. in Valverde. Chief 7 arrived and sized up a one story, wood frame tire store with heavy smoke and flames showing. Engine 23 laid in with dual 3 inch from Alameda Ave. & Federal Blvd. while Tower 23 forced entry for a primary search. Engine 20 laid in with a single supply line from Cedar Ave, & Federal Blvd. One line was quickly placed into operation and companies made entry through the Alpha Side, a back up line was also placed. Interior crews reported heavy smoke, high heat and no fire. Chief 6 and Rescue 1 on the Charlie side reported visible flames inside and in the attic, prompting command to order a withdraw at the 10 minute mark. All companies backed out and a PAR was completed while lines were pulled to the rear. With all hands working a 2nd alarm was transmitted. An additional 2 supply lines were laid, Tower 23 & Truck 16 set up for aerial operations while two 2 1/2′s were also working. The fire was placed under control 47 minutes into the incident, 2nd Alarm units began picking up within an hour. No injuries were reported and investigators were called to the scene.

Units on Scene:

1st Alarm: Chief 7, Chief 6, Engine 23, Engine 20, Engine 11, Tower 23, Truck 12, Tower 1, Rescue 1 & Hamer 1

2nd Alarm: Chief 2, Engine 6, Engine 12, Engine 21, Truck 16 & Tower 4

Special Call: Air/Light 8 & Engine 5

Denver Health Paramedics & Denver Police Department