Fire destroys trailer near Red Birch Drive, Indianapolis IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a large trailer fire near Red Birch Drive in Indianapolis with heavy smoke and flames visible. Crews established command and reported there were no hydrants at the scene. Occupants confirmed they were not home, but pets were inside. Battalion and multiple engine units coordinated fire attack and water supply efforts.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Companies responding to Valley Trail and Park, possibly near Red Birch Drive.
00:05
Fire showing from the trailer near 1913 area.
00:10
Davis 71's clear.
00:13
74 is I'm coming around you on the right.
00:16
Control to 71.
00:19
Engine 71.
00:22
On the scene, working fire, heavy smoke and fire showing.
00:26
We'll establish command via attack.
00:29
We have no hydrants.
00:33
Engine 71 is on the scene of a working fire, heavy smoking fire, authority of engine 71 established.
00:38
Red Birch command with attack, no hydrants, near 1916 area.
00:51
Have fire from the roof.
00:56
Engine 74, your arrival will need your water.
00:59
Engine 74 is clear of water.
01:02
Ladder 70 arriving.
01:04
First truck.
01:06
Patrol Battalion 70.
01:10
Battalion 70.
01:12
I'm on scene, I'll assume command.
01:19
71 is attacked into the 74 backup, ladder 71 will be search.
01:25
Okay, Battalion 70, Battalion 70 is assuming Red Birch command.
01:30
The occupants called, they are not home.
01:32
You have a dog and a cat caged inside?
01:35
Command in 73, right?
01:39
Command for attack one.
01:41
We'll need the ladder with some hooks.
01:44
Everything's going to be above the ceiling.
01:48
Command's clear.
01:49
Ladder 71, we need hooks inside.
01:52
Engine 73,
01:54
You'll be RIT and we'll need you to get a line ready for your water supply line.
02:15
Battalion 70 from Car 701.
02:19
Go ahead, Chief.
02:22
I'm close. I'm going to respond if you want to disregard Safety South.
02:27
Clear.
02:28
Control, you clear? Disregard Safety South.
02:30
701 will be safety.
02:34
Safety South can disregard the rest.
02:37
Two South is clear.
02:38
Ben Davis High School.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Red Birch Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241
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