On July 25th, 2018, Seattle Fire units responded to a house fire in the north Seattle neighborhood of Wedgewood.
While conducting venting operations, a firefighter fell through the roof into the attic, resulting in a Mayday call. Thankfully, the firefighter suffered only minor injuries and was able to exit the house via the front door.
Video highlights:
0:30 – Ladder 9 (tiller truck) is seen responding with Medic 16
1:26 – Safety Chief is seen responding
2:25 – Operations Deputy is seen responding
3:28 – Command / ICS Support (Staf10) and Medical supervisor (M44) are seen responding
4:57 – MAYDAY call is broadcast
6:53 – Remaining units are ordered off the rooftop
7:48 – Ladder 10 is seen responding
Initial dispatch:
Aid 31, Air 10, Battalion 4, Battalion 6, Deputy Chief (DEP1), Engine 16, Engine 17, Engine 39, Engine 40, Ladder 5, Ladder 9, Medic 16, Medic 44 (Medical supervisor), Fire Marshall (MAR5), Safety Chief (SAFT2), Command/ICS support (STAF10)
First request for additional Engines: E31, E38
Additional units: Rehab1, Medic 31, Ladder 10, Engine 21, Engine 22, Public Information Officer (PIO)