Houston (TX) Fire Department heavy-duty 107-foot rear-mount aerial ladders (five). Inferno cabs and chassis; Cummins ISX15 500-hp engines; 750-pound tip load flowing 1,500-gpm.
The first floor of the two-story home collapsed, trapping at least three firefighters and one civilian, according to initial reports.
Two firefighters died, and two more are in critical condition and being treated at Christiana Hospital.
Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode is expected to hold a news conference this morning to release more information. The identities of the fallen firefighters will be released after family members have been notified.