The bells struck just after 3:30, Sunday afternoon, for a report of a possible building fire at 80 West Baltimore Pike, the Wildman Arms Apartments, in Lansdowne. On the assignment were Companies 19 (Lansdowne), 20, 03 (Clifton Heights), RIT 09 (Sharon Hill), & Medic 105 (Fitz Medics). As units were responding, Fireboard advised that numerous calls were being received of a fire on the 3rd floor. First arriving crews reported smoke showing from the 3rd & 4th floors, with numerous people trapped inside the 7 story condominium building. 19-9A assumed command and immediately requested the second alarm to assist initial crews with evacuation as well as fire suppression. The companies on scene assisted residents in evacuating the building as well as making several rescues from windows via aerial devices. Interior crews were encountered with heavy fire & smoke conditions on the 3rd floor where two condo units were fully involved. The building’s two standpipes were utilized for extinguishment. After the fire was extinguished and all residents were evacuated, crews began extensive overhaul and ventilation. The fire was placed under control just after 5PM and companies began to go available. Pictures courtesy of Brian Feeney.

 
Companies on Scene: Companies 19, 20, 03, RIT 09, 04 (Darby #1), 24 (East Lansdowne), 16 (Yeadon), 22 (Milbourne), Rescue 42 (Collingdale #2), RIT 44 (Springfield)