Two-story home fire traps resident and cat on roof, Davenport IA


A two-story single-family home near West River Dr caught fire. The resident and a cat were temporarily trapped on the roof but were rescued safely. Emergency crews responded with multiple fire and rescue units and managed the smoke and fire.
Audio|Source: Davenport and Quad Cities Metro Police, Fire / EMS
05:59
Transcript:
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Davenport District Chief 1, Davenport Engine 1, Davenport Engine 2, Davenport Truck 1, Davenport Engine 1, Davenport Truck 1, Davenport Engine 6, and Davenport Truck 3. Structure fire at near West River Dr.
00:24
Go for Chief 1. The complainant was stuck on the roof of the residence with a cat, but got down safely. Chief 1-104.
00:53
All traffic to fire ground one. Visible smoke seen. The complainant disconnected but was on the roof with the cat and is now safe. Any further calls? No further calls.
01:23
Okay. Enter 5LC. 435.5.
01:24
2-4-9.2-4-9.
01:26
2-4-19, off-command.
01:29
Oh, on Road Drive. Correct 3, L3C.
01:30
Alright. Truck on is unseen.
01:32
Sir.
01:33
Eddichu's on the scene.
01:34
Sir. We have a two-story single family residence with moderate smoke showing, with light smoke.
01:41
Second company, lay a dry line here.
01:44
First truck company, place a couple of 24 foot ladders to get to the second roof.
01:52
I don't see the object now.
01:54
Engine fly will be a fast attack.
01:56
Right from the truck.
02:00
The resident is on the rear closest to river drive.
02:05
360 degree view shows smoke from the attic and a person on the back roof of the house.
02:16
Truck Company, Engine 5, they have pulled an extension line.
02:22
Bring your line down, Engine Company, and lay a dry line here.
02:26
Let's get a dry line down here.
02:27
Engine 210, is there a hydrant down there? The only one we see is at the corner of Bluegrass Court.
02:33
No hydrant found yet.
02:36
Go ahead and stage there.
02:37
Chief, to the corner hydrant of Bluegrass Court.
02:41
There is another hydrant east of the small house complexes.
02:46
Ten-four. Other companies on River Drive, scout for hazards.
02:50
Truck three driver from Austin.
02:52
Go ahead. Bring tools to be sure here.
02:54
You're out, ten-four.
02:55
36 level 1.
02:56
Command for mention 2, we can hit the Titan if you want.
02:59
How far do you weigh?
03:01
I'm guessing 5-6.
03:04
Ten-four. Stand by for now.
03:06
Wrap the hydrant and stand by.
03:07
Ten-four, that's done.
03:10
Do you have anything closer to the east for hydrants?
03:14
Chief, one, In-6, we're looking east.
03:17
Ten-four. We have 400 feet from the residences.
03:20
Chiefs, 400 feet from the residences.
03:31
Chief One, engine says we have one about 300 feet behind us.
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Location mentioned:
Near W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802
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