Thursday, May 24, 2007
1491 Central Ave (Frank-5)
"Tower II apartments", a 10-story concrete hi-rise, had a bedroom fire 9th floor contained by one sprinkler head.
BOX E-6,15,10,1 L-6,10 R-5 BC-2
Firefighter saves tenant from smoke
AARON LEO aleo@ctpost.com
Article Last Updated: 05/25/2007 11:09:36 PM EDT
BRIDGEPORT — A Fire Department lieutenant saved a 40-year-old man overcome by smoke after his East Side apartment caught fire Thursday afternoon in what authorities described as a case of careless smoking. Lt. Paul Kochiss pulled Stewart Falson from his ninth-floor apartment in Tower II, 1491 Central Ave., after a lit match Falson dropped while smoking sparked a small fire at about 3:45 p.m., said provisional Assistant Fire Chief Chris Martin. Falson was semiconscious when firefighters rushed him to Bridgeport Hospital. He was treated for smoke inhalation and later released, Martin said. Falson told authorities he was using a match to light a cigarette and dropped the lit match onto his sheets, igniting them. Martin said he tried to put the fire out himself before the apartment's sprinkler was activated. Falson was overcome by smoke and collapsed. The heavy smoke then drifted out into the hallway, the assistant chief said. Firefighters arrived and found the downed man after entering the apartment. "He was on the floor, just outside the bedroom," Martin said, adding, "Paul made a heck of a grab there. He did a good job." The high-rise building, which houses elderly and disabled residents, is a subsidized Bridgeport Housing Authority residence. Aaron Leo, who covers regional issues, can be reached at 330-6222.
BOX E-6,15,10,1 L-6,10 R-5 BC-2
Firefighter saves tenant from smoke
AARON LEO aleo@ctpost.com
Article Last Updated: 05/25/2007 11:09:36 PM EDT
BRIDGEPORT — A Fire Department lieutenant saved a 40-year-old man overcome by smoke after his East Side apartment caught fire Thursday afternoon in what authorities described as a case of careless smoking. Lt. Paul Kochiss pulled Stewart Falson from his ninth-floor apartment in Tower II, 1491 Central Ave., after a lit match Falson dropped while smoking sparked a small fire at about 3:45 p.m., said provisional Assistant Fire Chief Chris Martin. Falson was semiconscious when firefighters rushed him to Bridgeport Hospital. He was treated for smoke inhalation and later released, Martin said. Falson told authorities he was using a match to light a cigarette and dropped the lit match onto his sheets, igniting them. Martin said he tried to put the fire out himself before the apartment's sprinkler was activated. Falson was overcome by smoke and collapsed. The heavy smoke then drifted out into the hallway, the assistant chief said. Firefighters arrived and found the downed man after entering the apartment. "He was on the floor, just outside the bedroom," Martin said, adding, "Paul made a heck of a grab there. He did a good job." The high-rise building, which houses elderly and disabled residents, is a subsidized Bridgeport Housing Authority residence. Aaron Leo, who covers regional issues, can be reached at 330-6222.
704 Thorme St (Otto-1)
Kitchen fire in a 1-story occupied SFD.
14:57 BOX E-16,12 L-5 R-5 BC-1
15:01 S/C E-1,E-3 L-10
15:09 REQ BPD and AMR
15:09 S/C FM-5
15:13 RECALL
14:57 BOX E-16,12 L-5 R-5 BC-1
15:01 S/C E-1,E-3 L-10
15:09 REQ BPD and AMR
15:09 S/C FM-5
15:13 RECALL
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
763-765 Capitol Ave (Edward-1)
Partially occupied 3-story frame 27' by 45' with fire on the second and third floors.
23:23 BOX
00:02 RECALL
43 pictures by Keith at Fireground Images.
23:23 BOX
00:02 RECALL
43 pictures by Keith at Fireground Images.
Monday, May 21, 2007
37-39 Revere St (Henry-1)
Friday, May 18, 2007
65 Willow St (Frank-5)
Snotty basement fire did not extend to first floor. Cause was attributed to a delayed ignition that got out of the furnace.
10:28 BOX E-6,10 L-6 R-5 BC-1
10:38 S/C E-15,12 L-10
10:45 RECALL
10:58 S/C FM-1
10:28 BOX E-6,10 L-6 R-5 BC-1
10:38 S/C E-15,12 L-10
10:45 RECALL
10:58 S/C FM-1
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
435 Griffin Ave (Lewis-6)
Arson on a single family dwelling. One arrest on scene.
19:12 BOX E-12,16 L-5 R-5 BC-1
19:14 S/C E-1,15 L-10
19:16 REQ AMR & BPD
19:20 REQ GAS $ UI
19:27 S/C DEP-3
19:28 RECALL
19:12 BOX E-12,16 L-5 R-5 BC-119:14 S/C E-1,15 L-10
19:16 REQ AMR & BPD
19:20 REQ GAS $ UI
19:27 S/C DEP-3
19:28 RECALL
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
373 Noble Ave (Baker-2)
Working fire in a 3-story rooming house. Had heavy smoke from 2 windows on "D" side 1st floor on arrival. NFI.
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