An initial assignment was sent to an eight-story residential high rise on the report of smoke in the hallways. Engine 8 and Ladder 11 arrived and were met by residents reporting smoke in the 5th floor hallway. Upon investigating, Engine 8 and Ladder 11 found very light smoke on the fifth floor and located the apartment from which the smoke was issuing and began to force entry. Engine 8 requested a full assignment. Battalion 2 arrived, assumed command, and requested a second alarm. Once inside, Engine 8 found heavy smoke and Ladder 11 found an elderly male victim in the bedroom. The victim was removed to the fourth floor where Engine 17 brought medical equipment and assisted HCMC paramedics with treatment. The victim suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. Engine 8 laid from the standpipe and quickly extinguished the fire and found no further extension. Engine 6 laid a supply line and Engine 5 assumed RIT. A primary and secondary search of the fire floor found no other victims. Rescue 1 searched the sixth floor and then went to the top floor and found no smoke or extension. Apartment was heavily damaged by heat and smoke. The smoke had banked down to within three feet of the floor, and plastic overhead lights in the kitchen had melted from the heat. The last company left the fire ground at 2323.

Engine 7 arrived and found the alarm panel indicating the alarm coming from the seventh floor. Upon investigating, Engine 7 found smoke in apartment 704, called for a second alarm, and laid into the standpipe. Engine 19 laid a supply line and Engine 1 assumed RIT. Engine 7 found fire in the kitchen area around the stove with a small gas leak coming from the stove. Gas to the apartment was shut off. Ladder 3 and Rescue 1 did a primary and secondary search of the fire floor and floors above with no extension found. Rescue 1 monitored the seventh floor for any further gas leak. Last company left the fire ground at 0052 on February 12, 2004.

Engine and Ladder 4 arrived, reported a fire in an apartment on the 8th floor of a 15-story high-rise apartment building, and initiated an offensive attack with Engine 1 as backup. Engine 4 hooked into the standpipe but did not charge the line because of a quick knockdown. Rescue 1 performed search and rescue and Engine 11 assumed RIT. Occupant, a 59-year-old male, suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment. A second alarm was called but then cancelled due to the quick knockdown. Fire was confined to the room of origin. Last company left the fire ground at 2135.

Fire began as the result of two Molotov cocktails being thrown at the home, one through a front window, and one through a bedroom window in the rear. The occupants of the home had been in the basement watching television and managed to escape unharmed. Engine 20 arrived and reported smoke showing from a one-story single family dwelling, assumed command, and initiated a rapid offensive interior attack with a tank line through a side door. Engine 14 arrived and laid a supply line and a back up line but had trouble hooking to a hydrant at 43rd and Knox. Ladder 10 started a primary search on the first floor. The supply line was delayed and Engine 20 ran out of water and crews had to evacuate the building. Engine 4 had arrived and assumed RIT but was relocated to the rear of the building in the alley and used their tank line for an exterior attack. Battalion 4 called for a second alarm and attack mode changed from offensive to defensive. The house next-door became an exposure problem and was evacuated. Engine 2 arrived and laid a supply line to Engine 4 but the lay was cancelled when Engine 14 was able to get water to Engine 20 and the transition from exterior to interior attack began again. Ladder 10 assumed RIT while Engine 20 and Engine 14 reentered the building and quickly knocked down the fire. Fire was placed under control and Rescue 9 completed a primary search of the home and basement with Ladder 10 performing a secondary search. The fire had spread throughout the main floor with some extension into the cockloft. One firefighter sustained minor injury and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment and later returned to duty. Arson investigators were notified and police secured the building. Last company left the fire ground at 0224 on March 23rd.

Arriving companies found a large amount of fire showing from the first floor front with extension to the second floor and to a two-story house to the west. Crews did a primary search but were then driven out due to rapid spread of the fire. Attack was switched to a defensive mode and protection of the exposure building. Getting a water tower or Squrt in position to knock down fire was a problem due to electrical lines on two sides of the building. After the bulk of the fire was knocked down from the outside, crews went in with hand lines and extinguished the fire. One occupant was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center suffering from smoke inhalation and one firefighter was treated on scene for an eye injury. The last company left the fire ground at 0302.

Arriving companies found heavy fire showing from the rear on the first and second floors with some extension to the house on the east side. Crews made an offensive interior attack. Exposure house was checked and some fire was found in the eaves and wall. Primary and secondary searches of both structures were completed. Second floor occupant reported hearing two large "pops" in the porch area, got up and discovered the porch on fire, went downstairs and alerted the first floor occupants and all exited the building. Three other fires in the general vicinity during the night had witnesses reporting hearing a popping noise before seeing a tremendous amount of fire. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries. The last company left the fire ground at 0923.

An initial assignment was sent to check a report of smoke from a building. On arrival Engine 8 reported fire showing from the roof and second floor of a 3-story commercial building, assumed command, called for the full box assignment, and laid a tank line to the third floor for an interior attack. Engine 6 laid a supply line to Engine 8 and also a back up line. Engine 5 assumed RIT. Rescue 1 did a primary search and Ladder 5 ventilated. Interior attack knocked down fire on the second floor but the cockloft was fully involved. Battalion 2 requested a second alarm. Crews working inside reported some ceiling collapse was starting to occur. The Deputy ordered the building evacuated and operations were changed to a defensive mode. Master streams were set up using Ladder 11, Engine 5 Squrt, and Ladder 5, and three hand lines operated from the ground. The cockloft fire was controlled and crews began to overhaul the building from the outside using ground ladders and Ladder 11's bucket. A witness saw smoke coming from the building, ran across the street, and pounded on the doors telling occupants the building was on fire. About 15 people came up out of the basement level and escaped unharmed. The last company left the fire ground at 0425.

Companies responded to a fire alarm at Smith Hall, a large four-story science building on the University of Minnesota Campus. First arriving company officer reported nothing visible to the exterior on arrival. The annunciator panel indicated smoke on the 4th floor and upon investigating fire was found in Room 413, a 30'x30' organic chemistry laboratory. A second alarm was requested as crews forced entry, hooked up a hand line to the standpipe in the stairwell, and began an interior attack. A back up line was connected to the same standpipe and a second engine company attacked the fire from the same entry point. Rescue and truck companies conducted a primary search and ventilation of the fire room and then the fourth floor. The fire was placed under control and salvage and overhaul operations conducted. Haz-Mat crew monitored the area for hazardous conditions and a secondary search of the fourth floor was completed. All crews went through decontamination upon departing the building. One firefighter suffered minor injury. The last company left the fire ground at 0632 and the building was turned over to U of M Police to secure for further investigation

Occupant of first floor unit reported she heard male voices screaming, and then a crash, and saw fire in her kitchen and that something had been thrown through a window. She tried to extinguish the fire with a pan of water but that seemed to spread the fire. She exited the building and a passerby reported they had seen suspects get into a car and speed away. On arrival Engine 20 confirmed fire in the dwelling and laid a tank line to the first floor. Engine 14 laid a supply line and a backup line to the second floor. Ladder 10 ventilated and started a primary search along with Rescue 9, and Engine 4 assumed RIT. A 2-2 alarm was called for a second ladder company to open the roof as overhead wires blocked Ladder 10. On arrival Engine 2 assumed RIT and Engine 4 went to the interior while Engine 16 remained in staging and was later released. Second floor occupants escaped unharmed but three firefighters suffered injuries. Last company left the fire ground on June 9 at 0135

This was the second major arson fire in this vacant duplex in the past month. Engine 14 arrived and found fire blowing out the windows on the third floor and after forcing entry into the structure laid a tank line to the third floor. Ladder 10, assisted by Rescue 9, conducted a primary search and then raised the aerial to the roof. Engine 4 laid a supply line and backup line while Engine 2 assumed RIT. Engine 14 called for 2-2 alarm. Crews reported a strong odor of gasoline as they were laying lines up the interior stairway. The fire extended into the cockloft and eaves but was stopped before it could spread. The building was condemned and supposed to be vacant, but there was evidence someone had been living there as an electrical wire was found running from a circuit panel up through the first floor. The power company was called to shut off power to the building. Last company left the fire ground at 0526.

The house at 2407 Upton Avenue North was the scene of an explosion that totally destroyed the structure. The explosion and ensuing fire also damaged the house at 2401 Upton Avenue North. Residents at 2407 were away on vacation at the time the house was destroyed and were scheduled to return home later that day. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Other than extensive overhaul was required, there is no further information available. Last company left the fire ground at 1342

Fire appears to have started in a rear bedroom on the second floor and extended to the third floor and cockloft. Engine 6 laid a tank line to the fire floor, Engine 17 laid a back up line and a supply line, and Engine 27 assumed RIT. Ladder 11 secured entry and commenced primary search on the fire floor assisted by Rescue 1 with search and ventilation. After knockdown, extensive overhaul was required due to heavy damage on the second and third floors and a second alarm was requested to assist. During overhaul operations four firefighters suffered injuries; three prior to the second alarm and were treated at the scene, and one after the second alarm who was transported to hospital. Fire origin was a child playing with matches. Last company left the fire ground at 1342.

Engine 17 sent alone to check smoke in the area and found fire showing in a large two and one-half story wood frame house, called for a full first-alarm assignment, and laid a tank line to the first floor through the front door. Fire was found on the first floor, second floor, and cockloft. Engine 5 took a line to the second floor. Ladder 5 split crew and did primary searches on first and second floors. Engine 8 assumed RIT and later laid a line in the alley to protect exposures. Rescue 1 opened up the second floor and also ventilated the roof. Engine 7 assumed RIT and Ladder 3 pulled ceilings on the second floor. Two firefighters were treated on scene for dehydration due to high temperature and humidity and cleared to resume firefighting duties. One firefighter sent to hospital by ambulance for second-degree burns to knees. Last company left the fire ground at 0037.

On arrival smoke was reported showing from the fifth floor of a six-story apartment building. On arrival Battalion 1 assumed command and called for a second alarm. Ladder 11 and Rescue 1 found the fire in apartment 522 and Ladder 11 used the house line to knock down the fire while Rescue 1 did a primary search of the fire floor finding a victim. Engine 8 laid into the standpipe, Engine 5 laid a supply line, and Engine 16 assumed RIT. The victim suffered burns and smoke inhalation and was transported to hospital by ambulance. Last company left the fire ground at 1049

Fire originated in the northwest corner of the basement of a four-unit apartment building. Engine 17 arrived and asked for a full assignment and then a second alarm. Engine 17 laid a tank line to the basement. Engine 8 laid a backup line and supply line. Engine 21 assumed RIT. Ladder 5 did primary search of the basement and first floor. Rescue 1 assisted with search and ventilation. Fire was confined to the basement with some extension to the first floor. Last company left the fire ground at 0345

Initial response sent to check a report of an explosion at Calhoun Square. On arrival Engine 22 found a large volume of fire showing between 3001 Hennepin Avenue South and 1409 West Lake Street and asked for a full assignment. Engine 8 arrived and laid a supply line and back up line off Engine 22. Ladder 5 raised the aerial to the roof of the building at 1409 West Lake Street and assisted with gaining access to the fire area. Rescue 1 checked for extension to 3001 Hennepin Avenue and Engine 17 assumed RIT. On arrival Battalion 2 assumed command and requested a second alarm. Ladder 11 checked 1409 West Lake Street for extension, and Engine 5 and Engine 28 remained in staging. Ladder 5 was repositioned and aerial raised between the two buildings and water tower was used for final wash down. Source of the fire was a large woodpile of highly combustible split oak in the alleyway between the two buildings measuring approximately 10ft deep by 18ft wide by 6ft high. The wood was used for wood-stove cooking in a restaurant. There was a damaged gaslight above the rear doorway to the restaurant that was most likely the cause of the "explosion". There was no fire extension to either of the two buildings. Last company left the fire ground at 0730.

Fire reported in a one-story 100' x 100' commercial building of ordinary construction. First arriving company reported smoke showing and proceeded to lay a hand line through a front door for an interior attack followed by a back up line. Ladder company conducted a primary search of the fire floor, and Rescue 1 vented the roof. The building had a common cockloft and basement and was occupied by several businesses. The interior contained several false ceilings and once the fire had penetrated those ceilings, it rolled along the joists. The Incident Safety Officer recommended a second alarm due to rapid spread of fire. A third alarm was struck for additional assistance. One firefighter suffered an eye injury and was taken to hospital. Last company left the fire ground at 1956.

Initial alarm assignment sent to check a fire alarm in a nine-story residential building. Engine 7 arrived and reported fire panel with multiple floors indicated and requested a full assignment. Battalion 1 arrived, assumed command, and called for a second alarm. Ladder 3 found fire in fourth floor hallway with some extension to the doors of two apartments. Engine 7 laid into the standpipe and Ladder 3 did a primary search of the fire floor. Rescue 1 did a primary search on upper floors and checked upper floor for extension. Fire contained to the kitchen of the apartment and hallway outside the apartment door. Fire caused by a resident attempting to clean a leather coat with gasoline. Two residents treated on scene by ambulance personnel; one for smoke inhalation and one for minor burn. Fire under control at 1234, last company left the fire ground at 1346

Initial assignment, consisting of all substitution companies, was sent to check a fire alarm. On arrival Engine 19 was told by security there was heavy smoke on the 13th floor. Engine 19 requested a full assignment and a second alarm. Companies found two mattresses and a nightstand on fire in apartment 1302 and put it out with a pump can, the fire was confined to the room of origin. Engine 19 laid from the standpipe and used the hand line to vent the room. Ladder 11 conducted a primary and secondary search. Rescue 1 assisted with ventilation and Engine 11 assumed RIT. Second alarm companies were held in staging. One firefighter suffered a shoulder injury and was given first aid. Last company left the fire ground at 1631.

On arrival Engine 6 reported a six-story apartment building with smoke showing in the rear. Engine 6 laid a tank line to the fire floor, controlled the fire in the hallway, and pushed the firer back into the room of origin. Engine 8 laid a backup line and a supply line. Ladder 4, in front of the west wing, raised a ground ladder to the front of the east wing and proceeded to do a primary search and evacuate. Rescue 9 started a search of the floor above the fire and evacuation of the building. Engine 16 assumed RIT. A second alarm was called to assist with evacuation of the east wing and to position a ladder company in front of the east wing. Ventilation and search used Ladder 11, Rescue 1, and Engine 2. Extensive overhaul of the hallway and a check of the floor above revealed no fire extension. Occupant of apartment 108 suffered burns to his hand and one firefighter sustained a facial cut over the eye. Both were treated at Hennepin County Medical Center. Last company left the fire ground at 0309

Companies arrived to find a vacant corner house fully involved with fire impinging on an occupied house to the south. Engine 17 laid a tank line for a water curtain between the two houses. Engine 5 laid a supply line to Engine 17 and a line to the interior of the exposure with Ladder 5 doing a primary search of the exposure. Engine 21 assumed RIT, and later laid a regular line with their own water source to the involved structure. After the structure collapsed they operated their master stream. Rescue 1 assisted Ladder 5 with the primary and secondary searches of the exposure and then laid a line to back up Engine 5. A second alarm was struck and on arrival Engine 27 assumed RIT. Electric and gas companies were called to disconnect their services to the fire building. A backhoe was requested from the city to assist with overhaul. The house had been vacant for about two years and had been undergoing renovation for several months. There was damage to the exposure at 4205 10th Avenue South. Last company left the fire ground at 0612 on December 12.

This was the scene of a police standoff. Police had been on the scene for hours suspecting that a suspect who was involved in a homicide shooting earlier in the day was inside. Police shot four cans of "clear" into the building, a short time later a fire had started in the basement, and the fire department was called. On arrival crews saw fire coming from the basement, but police were unable to say if it was safe to enter the building. When the Incident Commander felt it was safe, crews set up in a defensive operation to protect exposures to the north and south and a second alarm was struck due to the full involvement of the structure and unsafe conditions inside the building. Crews maintained a defensive position until the fire was out. No casualties were found during overhaul. Last company left the fire ground at 0344 on December 19.