Mayday in Ohio: Cincinnati captain is okay after falling through floor of vacant dwelling.
Photo by The Enquirer’s Amie Dworecki
A Cincinnati fire captain fell through the floor boards of a burning vacant home early this morning and became trapped for a brief time. According to news reports he activated his PASS and quickly got help. One report has him going back to assisting with the fire after his removal and being checked out at the scene.
After the captain’s rescue, the crews went to a defensive attack on the fire.
WCPO-TV has a fairly detailed account and video.
A “mayday” broadcast signaling a firefighter was in danger was briefly issued this morning during a house fire in South Fairmount.
The Cincinnati firefighter was rescued from the house, fire officials said.
Medical personnel were checking the firefighter at the scene. The injuries were unknown, but officials said it appeared the firefighter would be OK.
Crews were called to Tremont Street near Pinetree Street just after 6:15 a.m. and saw heavy fire on the first and second floors. The blaze was working its way up the attic, firefighters said.
It appeared the house was vacant, fire offiicals said. They remained on the scene after bringing the fire under control.
There’s no immediate word on how much damage was caused or what sparked the fire.
