Tag Archives: MAYDAY

Audio and Video: Mayday Called at Claymont, Delaware Townhouse Fire

Claymont Fire Company was assisted by many other departments at a townhouse fire today. The fire went to 3 alarms before destroying the house. During the fire, a Mayday was declared. Listen to the audio for what the firefighters encountered when they arrived and what actions they took once they got there. Of course, this is just the radio traffic...you never know what was said on scene and not on the radio.

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Mayday Audio: Buffalo Firefighters Injured After Falling Through Floor

Three Buffalo firefighters fell through the floor of a burning vacant house in the city's East Delavan-Fillmore section Wednesday night, and two of them were injured and taken to the hospital, fire officials reported. The injuries in the blaze at 145 Mohican Ave. were described by fire officials at the scene as "non-life-threatening." The nature of the fire is being described as "suspicious."

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