As members of 252 were starting committee work (house work) at the firehouse, a distressed voice was heard over the fire radio.  "EMS Conditions to Brooklyn, send fire units to Herkimer Street and Louis Place!  I have a fully involved building!"  Squad 252, along with several other units who were listening up and knew that was their box, started out.  As the company turned onto Cooper Ave, heavy smoke could be seen in the distance.  A 10-75 was transmitted for fire blowing out of the top floor of a 3 story frame.  The fire was quickly spreading to two adjoining buildings on Exposure 4.  Squad 252 was sent into the exposure building to assist companies with opening up.  Companies did a great job keeping most of the fire to the original fire building.  There was only some extension to Exposure 4 and even less in Exposure 4A.  At the height of the fire a 2nd Alarm was transmitted.   

Squad Company 252 was special called to Box 2220, 1630 E 102 St, off of the Belt Parkway, for a fire in a fireproof multiple dwelling.  First due companies had their hands full as this was an 8 story, hand-stretch building (no standpipe), and weather conditions were punishing.  As they arrived, command put members of the Squad to work to assist with searches on the fire floor and floors above.  Unfortunately, one victim had already succumbed to her injuries and was removed from the fire apartment by the first due truck.  The fire was located on the 5th floor.  Searches in the hallway, stairs, and upper floors were negative.

Squad 252 responded to a close squad box for a fire in a large, 6 story multiple dwelling.  Box 1777, 220 Highland Blvd, Miller Ave to Bulwer Place, was transmitted for a fire on the top floor.  Command was extremely concerned with possible fire extension to the cockloft of the building.  He immediately sent members of 252 to the adjoining apartments to conduct searches and check for extension.  Companies quickly got water on the fire and aggressively knocked it down.  Slight extension was found in the cockloft, but was quickly addressed.

As 252 was operatiing at this fire, numerous companies as well as Squad 1 were operating at a 3rd Alarm in Bensonhurst.  This fire gained national attention as 5 souls perished in what appeared to be an intentionally set fire.

Squad 252 responded to fill out the 2nd source for Box 0832, 36 Weirfield Street, Broadway to Bushwick Ave.  There was initially some confusion regarding the reported address.  The calling party was looking from the rear of their building on Weirfield reporting a fire on the next block.  The actual address of the fire was 999 Halsey Street, Bushwick to Broadway.  A 10-75 was transmitted for fire on the first floor of a three story frame.  Squad 252 assisted the first due engine in getting the first line into operation.  As they began to operate a report was given advising fire in the Exposure 4 building.  A 2nd Alarm was transmitted as a second line was stretched into this building.  With fire extending to the top floor of the original fire building the incident commander ordered members of Squad 252 to stretch a third line into the fire building.  At the height of the fire a 3rd Alarm was transmitted due to fire found in three buildings.   

Box 1675, 251 Stone Ave, Liberty Ave to East New York Ave, was transmitted for a fire on the first floor of a four story new law tenement.  Upon arrival members of Squad 252 were ordered to the top floor by the incident commander.  A heavy smoke condition existed throughout the building and numerous occupants were found panicing on the rear fire escapes.  As members made their way to the top floor a report was received advising fire extension to the second floor.  First due companies quickly knocked down fire on the 1st and 2nd floor.  Numerous doors were forced on the top floor and searches were conducted in the apartments.  All occupants were removed safely from the fire escapes.   

Squad Company 252 responded as a hazardous materials unit to a unique incident in New York Harbor.  Box 1199, Gravesend Bay and the Verrazano Bridge was transmitted early in the morning for a boat in distress.  As units responded, Brooklyn advised a large tanker carrying ethanol had had an explosion and severely damaged the ship.  As untis arrived contact was made with various agencies, including the United States Coast Guard, in an effort to divise a plan to mitigate the situation.  252 responded in the afternoon to relieve companies who had been operating since the morning.  Members were tranported to the ship via FDNY Marine units and were advised to monitor the atmosphere in and around the ship's holds with flammable gas meters.  Once on board it was obvious the ship had sustained major damage.  Squad 252 operated for several hours until relieved by additional hazardous materials units.   

Squad Company 252 responded as the 2nd due engine to an early morning fire at Box 0843, 2042 Eastern Pkwy, Bushwick to Broadway.  The first due engine gave a 10-75 immediately followed by a 10-45 for a victim lying on the sidewalk in front of the building.  Upon arrival, Squad 252 members assisted the first due engine in stretching and operating the first line.  The fire was quickly knocked down on the first floor of a two story brownstone type frame.  Slight extension was found on the top floor and was quickly knocked down by the third due engine.  The fire victim was transported to the hospital by FDNY EMS with second and third degree burns.

Congratulations to Chris and Jackie Gaulrapp on the birth of their baby boy.  Christopher George Gaulrapp Jr. was born this evening at 5:30pm weighing 8lbs, 2oz.  Mom and baby are doing fine. 

Squad 252 responded to fill the 10-75 at Box 1732, 41 Sheffield Ave, Fulton Street to Atlantic Ave for a fire in a three story multiple dwelling.  Located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, heavy fire was encountered upon arrival with reports of people trapped on the upper floors.  With water supply problems and all hands working on the 1st and 2nd floors, members of 252 were ordered to the 3rd floor to conduct searches.  As they made their way from the 2nd to 3rd floor a victim was encountered by Squad's interior team.  A 10-45 was transmitted and the women was removed.  The women had sustained severe burns over her entire body and was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.  A 2nd Alarm was transmitted due to heavy fire throughout the building. 

Another busy 24 for the members of Squad 252.  During the day tour Box 2132, 719 Hinsdale Street, Dewitt Ave to Linden Blvd, was transmitted for a fire on the 2nd floor of a two story frame.  With similar attached buildings on either side of the fire building, the chief was concerned with horizontal fire spread.  Squad 252 was ordered into each exposure.  Upon inspection, fire was found on the top floor of Exposure 4.  A line was stretched to this location and quickly knocked down the fire.  First due companies made quick work of the fire in the rear of the top floor of the original fire building.  The building was determined to be vacant and all searches proved negative.

The night tour brought an intense fire in Bushwick.  Numerous calls were received for Box 0271, 64 Knickerbocker Ave, Grattan Street to Harrison Place.  Squad 252 was assigned to fill out the box.  During their response a 10-75 was transmitted for fire on the 1st floor of a three story, isolated frame.  The dispatcher advised responding companies of reports of people trapped throughout the building.  Companies had their hands full, as the fire involved the foyer and entire staircase of the building.  The fire was well advanced upon arrival and trapped numerous occupants in the rear of the building. Companies aggressively attacked the building, rescuing people in the rear and advancing hoselines in the front.  Through use of a portable ladder, Squad 252's can-man entered the 2nd floor on the Exposure 4 side of the building.  Numerous members were simultaneously making entry on the 2nd floor on Exposure 2.  As he entered the 2nd floor, 252 Can found a women just inside the window.  A 10-45 was transmitted and she was handed to another member on the portable ladder.  Unfortunately she succumbed to her injuries.  At the height of the fire a 2nd Alarm was transmitted and two tower ladders were put to work to knock down the fire.  The fire is currently under investigation and is suspected to be a result of arson.