Firefighter trapped in basement during structure fire, Arlington Heights IL
Fire & ArsonFirefighters respond to a building fire with heavy smoke. One firefighter becomes trapped in the basement after a collapse, prompting a rescue operation.
Audio|Source: Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) - FD1 and Firegrounds
01:47
Transcript:
00:00
Amyl TV2 from Engine E3. You guys need anything? Engine 2, Ambulance 2, Squad 2, Devout 2, 615 North Belmont for a structure fires, smoke show and show all units in our own. Slide 2, heavy smoke conditions, going in on rescue mode. Copy. All units switch to fire.
00:28
Squat II doing a primary in the basement. Engine tube, until we get squad tube that got, why don't you guys set up for RIT[2]? Copy engine two, engine two is sending up for RIT. All units clear from the V-Day, go ahead with your May Day[1].
00:58
Sounds good firefighter, Troub. We're coming in for you, stay calm, okay? Engine 2, we got a down firefighter in the basement after a collapse. You're going on air, going with a ripack, get him out. Firefighter Trub, you're telling us there are two lost-pound firefighters, you and the Missing, Jukolsky? Missing Firefighter, let me know if you find them.
01:26
Well, go ahead and you stay calm, okay? Focus on those breathing techniques. Chuck, can you stop to go in for a fire sergeant to call P?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
May Day: Firefighter in distress/emergency
[2]
RIT: Rapid Intervention Team (rescue team for downed firefighters)
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Location mentioned:
Near N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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