Wednesday, November 9, 2011 13:48
At 13:48 FDNY Bronx box 3579 sounded for 111 E 210 st. between Steuben Ave. and Rochambeau Ave. to fill out a 10-75 (working fire) in Montefiore hospital. E- 63 responded to the 10-75 along with Tower Ladder 46, Squad 41, Rescue 3, and Battalion 15. Minutes after receiving the box, a 2nd alarm was transmitted by Division 7. L-39 responded to the 2nd alarm along with a full 2nd alarm assignment. The fire was located in the boiler and utility rooms in the lower level of the hospital. A few off duty members from E -38 and TL- 51 were visiting a patient at the hospital at the time of the fire, and stretched the house line to contain the fire until FDNY units arrived. E- 63 assited with stand pipe operations, and L- 39 assited with the evacuation of patients. The off duty members who assisted with the containment of the fire sustained minor burns, and slight smoke inhalation. The fire was placed under contol by the chief of the 7th division.