Jacksonville Fire Rescue department goes 2nd alarm at hidden apartment fire

JFRD responded to a fire at an apartment complex on their Southside of town. Crews arrived to smoke showing to a complex with limited access. This fire quickly became a 2nd alarm assignment as the seat of the fire was hidden between the stucco and the walls.
To make matters more difficult, the apartment directly over this breezeway showed severe sagging and crews were backed up with thoughts of potential collapse being a threat.
This fire was manpower intensive with apparatus access limited. Ceilings were pulled with long pike poles and copious amounts of water were applied.
There were no injuries reported from this fire...a dog was rescued by crews and given oxygen to revive him to return to the owner.
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[@ronfreniere8769]

Glad that there were no injuries to anyone related to this incident, and that everyone was able to get out in time. Those hidden wall fires, can make it difficult to get to, the seat of the fire. Thank you to all firefighters everywhere for protecting the citizens of your coverage area.

[@thejfrd2490]

It was tricky for sure.

[@ronfreniere8769]

@@thejfrd2490 yeah it was

[@peforster6725]

I mean this with respect - that looked like organized chaos! Stay safe! Windsor, Ontario, Canada

[@thejfrd2490]

That is not uncommon

[@tokencivilian8507]

Oh my, what a pain in the neck (and back, and arms) for the crews to get to the root of that fire. Glad there were no injuries. And I know who to call if ever I need to repel a cavalry charge. Bring in the JFRD Pikemen.

[@thejfrd2490]

that was some serious work for sure

[@JohnnyToTheRes1cue]

Good job putting the fire out jfrd

[@thejfrd2490]

Thanks

[@skygirl069]

I miss the radio communication between command and the different units. Knowing what's going on gives clarity to what I'm seeing.

[@thejfrd2490]

you sound like a broken record...we include them when they are available, they are not always available

[@mmal7982]

Strange, complex fire. This should be a good training vid. Question - are those extra long pike poles from a truck company or heavy rescue they seem super long.

[@thejfrd2490]

Our trucks carry the long pike poles.

[@NealB123]

In today's episode -- Charge of the Pike Brigade! 😀

[@thejfrd2490]

right

[@miriam23774]

Good job. Was the dog ok?

[@thejfrd2490]

I believe it was

[@andyhamilton8940]

Wow what started that mess?

[@thejfrd2490]

I think the belief was a cigarette

[@1961fireguy]

Truck company not happy if they dont get to tear some sh*t up. SMH

[@thejfrd2490]

They tore some stuff up alright

[@Garden366]

@@thejfrd2490 I personally would prefer for you to tear open my walls, floors, ceiling if it spares a total loss from fire. Thank you for knowing how to do your job.

[@thejfrd2490]

@@Garden366 we will to search for hidden fire.