Shortly before lunch the Box assignment was filled per the request of engine 22's officer for report of smoke on the 2nd floor. Companies 2 and 4 were alerted for a AAF at FHM 400 W7th st.. The units arrived on scene to find smoke on the 2nd floor and requested the box. This brought engine Company's 3,50,1 and the tower ladder from IHC. Chief 3-2 arrived on scene and assumed the command "Bravo side". Due to the 800mhz system radios not working with in the hospital, operations were conducted on the "Talk Around Channel". A report was given to C3-2 advising moderate smoke conditions on division 2 with the source of the fire located and extinguished in a small break room. Command held the assignment with 1 and 1 for smoke removal and clearing the box. Command also requested the state and county fire marshal, due to the fire being suspicious in nature.
Units:
E31 C3-2
Mutual Aid:
A29 E22 TR42 E501 RE11 RS2 TWR1 BC901 Saftey901
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