DOTHAN: 5:29 PM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engine companies to a structure fire located at 305 West Crawford Street. This is just east of Alice Street intersection.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engines responded, Engine 1 ( Central ), Truck 1 ( Central ), Rehab, Battaltion 1 ( Central ), Pilcher Ambulance and other fire engines.
On arrival this was called as a working structure fire, flames visible, and an offensive attack. Dothan Fireman worked the offensive attack until about 6:29 PM before the fire was called “under control”.
American Red Cross was called to the scene. Dothan Fire Prevention Investigator was called to the scene.
EDGED WEAPON ASSAULT DISPATCHED WHILE FIGHTING THE FIRE
While fighting this fire, at 6:12 PM Dothan 911 dispatched an edged weapon assault at 705 South Lena Street. Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ) and Pilcher Ambulance along with Dothan Police. Things were happening rapidly and I think no one was transported and it was reported this was a police matter. The injuries were reported to be a laceration to the arm and foot.
A SECOND STRUCTURE FIRE DISPATCHED WHILE FIGHTING THE CRAWFORD STREET FIRE
6:22 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 908 Lennox Avenue. This street runs off Stringer Street.
Dothan Fire Battalion 2 ( West Main Street ) and multiple other fire engines rolled. Reports to Dothan 911 the back burner of the stove was on fire.
While units were rolling to this fire Dothan Fire “move up” plan was automatically implemented. Dothan Fire Deputy Chief Pete Webb was in service and responding to calls.
The “move up” status is where outer fire stations move inward towards downtown and begin positioning themselves to be prepared to roll in any directions. Also command staff begins preparation on calling in off duty fireman if needed. As they are preparing the on duty command staff are awaiting the first fire engine company to arrive on the scene of Lennox Avenue for a report. On arrival there was no actual structure fire so units were returned to service.
As soon as fire on Crawford Street was called “under control” fireman began breakdown of equipment and fire hoses to get prepared for the 911 call that had not happened yet.
7:38 PM WELL, THE 911 CALL THAT HAD NOT HAPPENED YET, WELL IT JUST HAPPENED
7:38 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a edged weapon assault at 3383 Westgate Parkway. Reports are a 26 year old male has a laceration to the back. Dothan 911 could hear disorderly persons in the background. Seconds later Dothan 911 reported to the responding engine, Engine 9 ( Technology Drive ), the suspect was no longer on the scene.
Pilcher Ambulance is also responding along with Dothan Police.
EDGED WEAPON ASSAULT
