At 0027hrs a box alarm was dispatched for a fire in the building at 6733 New Hampshire Ave. in Co.44s Chillum area. Engine 441 arrived on the scene with fire showing. Truck 34 was dispatched as second due truck and arrived just behind Rescue Squad 1 who assumed first due responsibilities. The crew from the truck threw several ground ladders and the driver and tillerman rescued a family from their balcony on the 3rd floor. The crew assisted with overhaul and cleared after 2 hours. Division Chief 1 Hughes was the incident Commander.
