Yesterday evening, #TowerLadder18 was alerted the second due truck on the box assignment for an apartment building fire in the 9500 BLK Ruby Lockhart Blvd in Co. 6’s area. Chief 18 (Postell) responded on the box assignment well. First arriving units had smoke showing from the roof of a 4 story apartment building. Fire was discovered to be contained to the attic space above the living units. The Tower crew split crews with 3 members inside to pull ceilings in the adjacent units and 2 to the roof to vertically ventilate. Chief 18 assisted on scene at the command post. Crews from 18 remained on scene for approximately 2 hours before returning to service. (fb)

Rescue Engine, Tower Ladder and Assistant Chief 18 operated on an apartment fire in the 5300 BLK 85th Ave this afternoon. The Rescue Engine was dispatched as the third due engine and laid out from a secondary hydrant, positioned on Side C and stretched the bumper line to the terrace level apartment. The Tower crew, as second due truck, also positioned on Side C and reported inside to check for extension and complete searches, which were negative. The fire was contained to the outside patios on the terrace level and first floor. The Assistant Chief held the command. The company remained on scene for approximately 1 hour before returning to service. (fb)