Hey, Friday January 12th there was a house fire.
It came in at 2307. The address was 2011 N. Howard.
It was confined to the front of the living room.
It probably only took 5-15 gallons of water to put out.
The folks living there were able to get out OK.
A lot of firefighters were there, and many trucks, as well.
The reason the fire started is under investigation.
Firefighters who first arrived saw a front window filled with many flames and much smoke.
I don't know what the damage estimate was, nor how many people were displaced.
There was no SFD administration press release for this, as of 1452 on 13 January. I know some of you readers are keeping track of fires in the city, so here you go.
If you work on a fire that doesn't get reported on this blog, let me know the specifics and I'll get it on here.
The BCs have been doing a great job and a great service giving us these releases through Chief Schaeffer's office. So, this is probably a technical glitch. When I get the real deal, I will replace this posting with it.
John
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 118 S Napa
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/11/07 at approximately 2349 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 118 S Napa upon report of a structure fire. First arriving units found a one story, wood-frame, single family residence with a small amount of fire burning on the exterior. Crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the residence to extinguish the fire, while at the same time other fire department crews were assigned to both the roof and interior of the structure to check for fire extension. Firefighters found that the fire had extended to both the walls and the attic of the structure. After extensive overhaul of those areas the fire was extinguished. The fire was out within approximately 30 minutes with firefighters remaining on scene another hour and a half to overhaul the structure.
A total of 28 firefighters on 11 trucks fought this blaze. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The investigation into the cause of the fire will continue later today. The fire is considered suspicious at this time. A final determination of the fire cause will not be made until the investigation is completed most likely in the next few days.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the structure included fire damage to the west end of the residence and to the attic area. Smoke damage was evident throughout the structure. The Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the tenants as they could not stay inhabit the residence after the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 118 S Napa
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/11/07 at approximately 2349 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 118 S Napa upon report of a structure fire. First arriving units found a one story, wood-frame, single family residence with a small amount of fire burning on the exterior. Crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the residence to extinguish the fire, while at the same time other fire department crews were assigned to both the roof and interior of the structure to check for fire extension. Firefighters found that the fire had extended to both the walls and the attic of the structure. After extensive overhaul of those areas the fire was extinguished. The fire was out within approximately 30 minutes with firefighters remaining on scene another hour and a half to overhaul the structure.
A total of 28 firefighters on 11 trucks fought this blaze. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The investigation into the cause of the fire will continue later today. The fire is considered suspicious at this time. A final determination of the fire cause will not be made until the investigation is completed most likely in the next few days.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the structure included fire damage to the west end of the residence and to the attic area. Smoke damage was evident throughout the structure. The Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the tenants as they could not stay inhabit the residence after the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Credit Union Annual Meeting - January 27th!
The annual meeting is January 27th, 2007 at the Red Lion - Inn at the Park. Cocktail hour is 6:00 pm with dinner around 7:15-7:30. After the retirement presentations there will be live music and dancing with "Hot Rod Deluxe".
Tickets are on sale now at the credit union. $15 Members and $25 for guests.
Tickets are on sale now at the credit union. $15 Members and $25 for guests.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/10/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1225 north Cochran
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On the morning of January 10, 2007 the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1225 North Cochran to a reported church fire with flames showing. Engine 3 was first to arrive on scene and reported light smoke showing. Further investigation showed that the fire was on the outside of the building and was quickly extinguished. Forcible entry was made. The Church was filled with smoke. All floors were checked from the attic to the basement and there were no extensions to the interior and no one found inside. Overhaul and extinguishment took about one hour. No injuries reported. Six fire apparatus and two command vehicles responded for a total of twenty two firefighters. This fire is under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Underinvestigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Outside of building and overhaul interior.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/10/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1225 north Cochran
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On the morning of January 10, 2007 the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1225 North Cochran to a reported church fire with flames showing. Engine 3 was first to arrive on scene and reported light smoke showing. Further investigation showed that the fire was on the outside of the building and was quickly extinguished. Forcible entry was made. The Church was filled with smoke. All floors were checked from the attic to the basement and there were no extensions to the interior and no one found inside. Overhaul and extinguishment took about one hour. No injuries reported. Six fire apparatus and two command vehicles responded for a total of twenty two firefighters. This fire is under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Underinvestigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Outside of building and overhaul interior.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Monday, January 08, 2007
Q6 Footage of this morning's fire.
They happened to be there and set up to film the fire attack from the beginning.
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/8/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1702 W. Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: At 7:04 am on Monday January 8, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1702 W. Dean in Spokane Washington. Engine 3 was the first fire apparatus on scene and reported a large volume of fire coming out of the back of the unoccupied two story structure that was a remodeled house. Along with the fire attack crews did a search of the entire building and found nobody inside. Other crews assisted by ventilating the smoke and heat out of the building during the fire attack. A quick knock down of the fire was accomplished with no injuries reported for civilians or Firefighters. The fire was confined to the kitchen and another small room in the back of the building. There was heat and smoke damage to most of the 1st floor and smoke damage to the second floor. The fire is under investigation by the Fire Department investigators.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive damage to the kitchen, another room with heat and smoke damage throughout the 1st floor. Smoke damage to the 2nd floor.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/8/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1702 W. Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: At 7:04 am on Monday January 8, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1702 W. Dean in Spokane Washington. Engine 3 was the first fire apparatus on scene and reported a large volume of fire coming out of the back of the unoccupied two story structure that was a remodeled house. Along with the fire attack crews did a search of the entire building and found nobody inside. Other crews assisted by ventilating the smoke and heat out of the building during the fire attack. A quick knock down of the fire was accomplished with no injuries reported for civilians or Firefighters. The fire was confined to the kitchen and another small room in the back of the building. There was heat and smoke damage to most of the 1st floor and smoke damage to the second floor. The fire is under investigation by the Fire Department investigators.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive damage to the kitchen, another room with heat and smoke damage throughout the 1st floor. Smoke damage to the 2nd floor.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Friday, January 05, 2007
Santa Float Video RIP
Well, the Season is pretty much over. I hope your Christmas and New Year was great!
About a week ago, I was forwarded an email from a member who said that an anonymous citizen complained about our Santa Float video. I was a bit puzzled, as I have received nothing but good comments about the video. I heard from you, Local 29 members, and from total strangers who really enjoyed it. They were very complimentary about the whole operation (again thanks to Stn 8) and they thought the video was funny and family-friendly. It received well over 600 viewings Again, there was nothing but positive feedback, except from this one member.
I offered to meet with the offended member and see if there was more to his offense than this video, or what offended him about it. I offered to meet with the “anonymous citizen.” Yet, my offer went unanswered. The citizen, to this day, remains anonymous. I have only heard through the grapevine that the complaining member was offended by the kazoo music, the musical flatulent noises and that, at times, Santa is wearing a scary clown mask. I don’t know if this is true because this person will not meet with me, or talk to me on the phone.
As the holidays are over, and frankly this is taking up too much of my time, I have decided to block the You Tube feed of the Santa Float video. I apologize to all of you who have been enjoying it. I also apologize to the families who have been enjoying it in Spokane and across the United States of America, but I suspect we’ve all moved on from Christmas. No, I don’t have any Easter videos planned yet.
Maybe a yearly Local 29 Santa Float video on YouTube would be a good idea every Christmas. We received a lot of good PR from this one. So, those of you who are video-inclined be thinking about that for next year.
Thanks for reading the blog and for your words of encouragement!
John
About a week ago, I was forwarded an email from a member who said that an anonymous citizen complained about our Santa Float video. I was a bit puzzled, as I have received nothing but good comments about the video. I heard from you, Local 29 members, and from total strangers who really enjoyed it. They were very complimentary about the whole operation (again thanks to Stn 8) and they thought the video was funny and family-friendly. It received well over 600 viewings Again, there was nothing but positive feedback, except from this one member.
I offered to meet with the offended member and see if there was more to his offense than this video, or what offended him about it. I offered to meet with the “anonymous citizen.” Yet, my offer went unanswered. The citizen, to this day, remains anonymous. I have only heard through the grapevine that the complaining member was offended by the kazoo music, the musical flatulent noises and that, at times, Santa is wearing a scary clown mask. I don’t know if this is true because this person will not meet with me, or talk to me on the phone.
As the holidays are over, and frankly this is taking up too much of my time, I have decided to block the You Tube feed of the Santa Float video. I apologize to all of you who have been enjoying it. I also apologize to the families who have been enjoying it in Spokane and across the United States of America, but I suspect we’ve all moved on from Christmas. No, I don’t have any Easter videos planned yet.
Maybe a yearly Local 29 Santa Float video on YouTube would be a good idea every Christmas. We received a lot of good PR from this one. So, those of you who are video-inclined be thinking about that for next year.
Thanks for reading the blog and for your words of encouragement!
John
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/2/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1924 E 1st
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/02/07 at approximately 0814 hrs units of the Spokane Fire Department responded to 1924 E. 1st upon report of a structure fire. Initial reports were that a trailer to the back of the above referenced address was on fire. First arriving Fire Department units found a trailer and wooden shed heavily involved in fire. The trailer and shed were in close proximity to a residential structure also on the property. Pre-connected hose lines were advanced to the fire area and the main body of fire was extinguished within about 15 minutes. Additional hose lines were positioned to protect other endangered structures including a garage, an adjacent residence, and a fence. A total of 23 firefighters on 9 trucks fought this blaze. Fire crews remained on the scene approximately 90 minutes to extinguish the fire and conduct overhaul operations. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: City of Spokane Fire Investigators were requested to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. That investigation is currently on going and an exact cause is not yet known. For more information on the cause of this fire you can contact Mike Zambryski at 625-7052.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was largely confined to a trailer and shed on the east side of this property. A nearby fence and a small portion of the exterior of the residence on the property were also damaged. Total dollar loss is approximately $1000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/2/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1924 E 1st
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/02/07 at approximately 0814 hrs units of the Spokane Fire Department responded to 1924 E. 1st upon report of a structure fire. Initial reports were that a trailer to the back of the above referenced address was on fire. First arriving Fire Department units found a trailer and wooden shed heavily involved in fire. The trailer and shed were in close proximity to a residential structure also on the property. Pre-connected hose lines were advanced to the fire area and the main body of fire was extinguished within about 15 minutes. Additional hose lines were positioned to protect other endangered structures including a garage, an adjacent residence, and a fence. A total of 23 firefighters on 9 trucks fought this blaze. Fire crews remained on the scene approximately 90 minutes to extinguish the fire and conduct overhaul operations. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: City of Spokane Fire Investigators were requested to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. That investigation is currently on going and an exact cause is not yet known. For more information on the cause of this fire you can contact Mike Zambryski at 625-7052.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was largely confined to a trailer and shed on the east side of this property. A nearby fence and a small portion of the exterior of the residence on the property were also damaged. Total dollar loss is approximately $1000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Monday, January 01, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/1/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5417 N. Cannon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: At 1107 am the Spokane Fire Department dispatched one Pumper Ladder, one Ladder Truck, 3 Engines, a Rescue Unit and a Battalion Chief to 5417 N. Cannon on a detached garage fire. Upon arrival by the first apparatus the garage had heavy white smoke coming out of every opening. Access to the garage was quick and a fast knockdown of the fire was accomplished by Pumper Ladder 13. A light smoke had entered the house at this address with heavy smoke coming out of the roof vents of the house. A quick investigation into the house indicated that only smoke and no fire had extended to the house. The house is still livable with only a faint smoke smell. Upon talking with the owner it was determined that he had cleaned out a wood burning stove and stored the ashes in a plastic garbage can in the garage where the fire had started. The homeowner also indicated that the stove had not been used for 2 days prior to the cleaning and the ashes had been in the garage for just over 24 hours when the fire occurred. The Spokane Fire Department cannot stress enough the importance of properly disposing of ash cleaned out of a heating appliance. As in this case the wood burning stove had not been used for 2 days prior to the cleaning and it took another day after storing the ash in a flammable container before the fire occurred. You must store ashes in a noncombustible container such as metal and away from any other flammable material such as paper or wood. You should also do the storage outside of any building. Fortunately this fire occurred during the day and was immediately detected resulting in minimal damage to the garage but total damage to a few items stored in the vicinity of the plastic garbage can that ignited. Had this fire occurred at night and had more time build damage most likely would have been more extreme.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Wood burning stove ashes stored in a plasic garbage can inside a structure.
DAMAGE EXTENT: About a 16 square foot section of wall in the garage and some personal items stored in the vicinity of the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1500
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/1/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5417 N. Cannon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: At 1107 am the Spokane Fire Department dispatched one Pumper Ladder, one Ladder Truck, 3 Engines, a Rescue Unit and a Battalion Chief to 5417 N. Cannon on a detached garage fire. Upon arrival by the first apparatus the garage had heavy white smoke coming out of every opening. Access to the garage was quick and a fast knockdown of the fire was accomplished by Pumper Ladder 13. A light smoke had entered the house at this address with heavy smoke coming out of the roof vents of the house. A quick investigation into the house indicated that only smoke and no fire had extended to the house. The house is still livable with only a faint smoke smell. Upon talking with the owner it was determined that he had cleaned out a wood burning stove and stored the ashes in a plastic garbage can in the garage where the fire had started. The homeowner also indicated that the stove had not been used for 2 days prior to the cleaning and the ashes had been in the garage for just over 24 hours when the fire occurred. The Spokane Fire Department cannot stress enough the importance of properly disposing of ash cleaned out of a heating appliance. As in this case the wood burning stove had not been used for 2 days prior to the cleaning and it took another day after storing the ash in a flammable container before the fire occurred. You must store ashes in a noncombustible container such as metal and away from any other flammable material such as paper or wood. You should also do the storage outside of any building. Fortunately this fire occurred during the day and was immediately detected resulting in minimal damage to the garage but total damage to a few items stored in the vicinity of the plastic garbage can that ignited. Had this fire occurred at night and had more time build damage most likely would have been more extreme.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Wood burning stove ashes stored in a plasic garbage can inside a structure.
DAMAGE EXTENT: About a 16 square foot section of wall in the garage and some personal items stored in the vicinity of the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1500
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Monday, December 25, 2006
Dan Renner endorses Greg Borg for Local 29 President...
Brothers and Sisters,
First, I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement during the campaign. Even though I came up short, I appreciated the opportunity to talk with everyone and hear your ideas and concerns. While I have disagreed with Greg Borg in the past as to the best way to do the business of Local 29, I have never doubted his passion for the Fire Service, and Local 29. From the Labor/Management table, to City Hall, to Olympia, Greg has been working on our behalf since before most of us were even on the job. In light of the challenges we are facing in the upcoming years(s), there is no question in my mind that Greg is the best choice, and deserves to remain at the helm of Local 29. Over the course of my campaign, I repeatedly stressed that I would have a learning curve if elected even after my years on the Executive Board, committees and the like. For someone to come in cold, at this crucial time for us, the learning curve would be even greater. In my opinion, that’s something we cannot risk. I support Greg Borg for re-election as President of Local 29, and would encourage everyone who voted for me initially to vote for Greg as well.
Dan Renner
First, I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement during the campaign. Even though I came up short, I appreciated the opportunity to talk with everyone and hear your ideas and concerns. While I have disagreed with Greg Borg in the past as to the best way to do the business of Local 29, I have never doubted his passion for the Fire Service, and Local 29. From the Labor/Management table, to City Hall, to Olympia, Greg has been working on our behalf since before most of us were even on the job. In light of the challenges we are facing in the upcoming years(s), there is no question in my mind that Greg is the best choice, and deserves to remain at the helm of Local 29. Over the course of my campaign, I repeatedly stressed that I would have a learning curve if elected even after my years on the Executive Board, committees and the like. For someone to come in cold, at this crucial time for us, the learning curve would be even greater. In my opinion, that’s something we cannot risk. I support Greg Borg for re-election as President of Local 29, and would encourage everyone who voted for me initially to vote for Greg as well.
Dan Renner
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: BC Craig Cornelius
DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/23/2006
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2812 W Mallon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: This morning, December 23, 2006 at 05:17 hours, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire located at 2812 W Mallon.
Engine 3, the first fire company arrived within 5 minutes. Engine 3's Officer reported smoke showing from the east side of the second floor of a single family home. Fire crews verified that all family members had escaped the fire before attacking the fire. Fire crews immediately advanced pre-connected hose lines into the home. The fire, which started in the ceiling of the first floor extended up the home's exterior walls and into the attic area of the second floor. 28 Fire Fighters brought the fire under control within 20 minutes and the majority of the home and contents were saved.
Cold winter conditions contributed to the challenges at this fire. This was the second "working fire" during the night time hours where water from fire hydrants was brought into play. Dealing with wet, frozen hose and fire clothing is routine during these cold periods.
There were no injuries at this fire. The family, (two adults and one child) were alerted to smoke in the home by their child who was having difficulty sleeping. The child's parents had invested in their families' safety by recently servicing the home's smoke detectors. These detectors did eventually activate and would have warned the family of the fire. Old electrical wiring in the home's ceiling appears to have been the cause of this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Old electrical wiring.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Ceiling and Walls first and second floors.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/23/2006
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2812 W Mallon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: This morning, December 23, 2006 at 05:17 hours, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire located at 2812 W Mallon.
Engine 3, the first fire company arrived within 5 minutes. Engine 3's Officer reported smoke showing from the east side of the second floor of a single family home. Fire crews verified that all family members had escaped the fire before attacking the fire. Fire crews immediately advanced pre-connected hose lines into the home. The fire, which started in the ceiling of the first floor extended up the home's exterior walls and into the attic area of the second floor. 28 Fire Fighters brought the fire under control within 20 minutes and the majority of the home and contents were saved.
Cold winter conditions contributed to the challenges at this fire. This was the second "working fire" during the night time hours where water from fire hydrants was brought into play. Dealing with wet, frozen hose and fire clothing is routine during these cold periods.
There were no injuries at this fire. The family, (two adults and one child) were alerted to smoke in the home by their child who was having difficulty sleeping. The child's parents had invested in their families' safety by recently servicing the home's smoke detectors. These detectors did eventually activate and would have warned the family of the fire. Old electrical wiring in the home's ceiling appears to have been the cause of this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Old electrical wiring.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Ceiling and Walls first and second floors.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
City councilmember submissions regarding Greg Borg...
“Greg spells out the issues in terms we all can understand. I appreciate his straight talk and input.” Councilman Bob Apple
“I am impressed with his presentations to City Council. He is an informed communicator and I, as a new council member appreciate that.” Nancy McLaughlin, Council Member
“I have the greatest respect for Mr. Borg. He is a man of integrity and an excellent communicator. I know that I will get the truth from Greg when I ask him about an issue.” Al French, Councilman
“I have always appreciated the way in which Lt. Borg presents Fire Department issues and his direct communications with the council.” Councilwoman Mary Verner
“I am impressed with his presentations to City Council. He is an informed communicator and I, as a new council member appreciate that.” Nancy McLaughlin, Council Member
“I have the greatest respect for Mr. Borg. He is a man of integrity and an excellent communicator. I know that I will get the truth from Greg when I ask him about an issue.” Al French, Councilman
“I have always appreciated the way in which Lt. Borg presents Fire Department issues and his direct communications with the council.” Councilwoman Mary Verner
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Joel Fielder
DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/22/2006
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 921 North Ash
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On December 22, 2006, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately11.40 PM to 921 North Ash. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing at the back of a 2-story, wood framed apartment building extending from the main floor to the roof. Fire fighters found the fire in a concealed crawl space located at the back of the structure. The fire had vented through an opening in the foundation and was extending up the vinyl siding to the second floor when it was extinguished. Additional fire crews completed search and rescue, ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries to the occupants or firefighters. Eight fire companies with 26 firefighters responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2 hours. The Spokane Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of working Smoke Detectors in your home as they played a vital role in alerting the occupant of this apartment who was home at the time of the fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Fire Investigators Lieutenant Greg McClatchey and Captain Kevin Smathers and they may be contacted at 625-7053.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the exterior siding on the north side of the structure and the crawl space in the basement with smoke damage through out the rest of the structure
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/22/2006
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 921 North Ash
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On December 22, 2006, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately11.40 PM to 921 North Ash. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing at the back of a 2-story, wood framed apartment building extending from the main floor to the roof. Fire fighters found the fire in a concealed crawl space located at the back of the structure. The fire had vented through an opening in the foundation and was extending up the vinyl siding to the second floor when it was extinguished. Additional fire crews completed search and rescue, ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries to the occupants or firefighters. Eight fire companies with 26 firefighters responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2 hours. The Spokane Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of working Smoke Detectors in your home as they played a vital role in alerting the occupant of this apartment who was home at the time of the fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Fire Investigators Lieutenant Greg McClatchey and Captain Kevin Smathers and they may be contacted at 625-7053.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the exterior siding on the north side of the structure and the crawl space in the basement with smoke damage through out the rest of the structure
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Greg Borg Letter
To all my brothers and sisters,
Here we are, a few days from Christmas and the election is not over yet! Never before in my 31 years as a firefighter and 29 years of union involvement have I seen a tie in an election. This says a lot about your mood and thinking. Thank you for the reality check.
But first, a big thanks to all of you who have trusted me with your vote. I have talked with Doug Bacon and Dan Renner to get their input about what people are telling them. Thanks to them for their insights and their endorsements for my reelection. I have also talked to many of you during this campaign process about your concerns. This job of union president is never easy, and when decisions are made many may be happy with the result, but some are not. I have strived to do my best for everyone; that is my job as union president. It is also important to protect the minority’s view and make sure they are respectfully heard. In six years of decisions, I have made some mistakes and perhaps not followed through for the minority view when I should have. Needless to say, I have learned a lot in the past two months of campaigning. Thank you.
With your support, together we can fix the things that you want fixed and foster better communication to make job improvements for all of us. I have heard your worries and unease, and I am making the adjustments that I need to make.
The elections committee is mailing the ballots Friday the 22nd, so we can have the election complete by the January 9th union meeting.
I will be in the office over the next two weeks. If you need anything or have ideas, please call or stop by.
Merry Christmas to you and your families. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!
In unity, Greg
Here we are, a few days from Christmas and the election is not over yet! Never before in my 31 years as a firefighter and 29 years of union involvement have I seen a tie in an election. This says a lot about your mood and thinking. Thank you for the reality check.
But first, a big thanks to all of you who have trusted me with your vote. I have talked with Doug Bacon and Dan Renner to get their input about what people are telling them. Thanks to them for their insights and their endorsements for my reelection. I have also talked to many of you during this campaign process about your concerns. This job of union president is never easy, and when decisions are made many may be happy with the result, but some are not. I have strived to do my best for everyone; that is my job as union president. It is also important to protect the minority’s view and make sure they are respectfully heard. In six years of decisions, I have made some mistakes and perhaps not followed through for the minority view when I should have. Needless to say, I have learned a lot in the past two months of campaigning. Thank you.
With your support, together we can fix the things that you want fixed and foster better communication to make job improvements for all of us. I have heard your worries and unease, and I am making the adjustments that I need to make.
The elections committee is mailing the ballots Friday the 22nd, so we can have the election complete by the January 9th union meeting.
I will be in the office over the next two weeks. If you need anything or have ideas, please call or stop by.
Merry Christmas to you and your families. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!
In unity, Greg
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Newsletter On Hold...
Valued Readers,
This afternoon, Greg talked to me about the newsletter. We had planned on getting it out today along with news of who won the election. He had felt that it was important to wait until the end of the election so he wouldn't have an unfair electoral advantage speaking as president in the usual "President's Message." So today was to be the day. But now, it looks like it'll be January before the newsletter comes out - unless there's another tie!
So, even though neither Greg nor Chris won yesterday, there was one winner - your newsletter editor - with yet another reprieve. Happy Holidays! Another Mexican huevo nog - and don't skimp on the tequilla this time!!
Cheers,
John
This afternoon, Greg talked to me about the newsletter. We had planned on getting it out today along with news of who won the election. He had felt that it was important to wait until the end of the election so he wouldn't have an unfair electoral advantage speaking as president in the usual "President's Message." So today was to be the day. But now, it looks like it'll be January before the newsletter comes out - unless there's another tie!
So, even though neither Greg nor Chris won yesterday, there was one winner - your newsletter editor - with yet another reprieve. Happy Holidays! Another Mexican huevo nog - and don't skimp on the tequilla this time!!
Cheers,
John
Doug Bacon endorses Greg Borg for Local 29 President...
Brothers & Sisters,
I had planned to stay out of this and maybe my opinion doesn't matter to any of you. If it does, this is what I think.
Chris is energetic & willing to learn, but there really is an awful lot to learn and little time to learn it. Greg has spent almost his entire firefighting career working for the betterment of firefighters. Chris is the "outsider" with many new and interesting ideas and a willingness for "outside" opinions, but no experience in dealing with the Administration & City as a negotiator. Greg hasn’t always appeared to listen to “outside" opinions, but he tells me that this will definitely change. Chris's inexperience in how the union "works" will mean it has to take him some time to learn the rules, as we do have to follow the rules of the State of Washington, the WSCFF, the IAFF and the other labor organizations we belong to. Greg knows what a Union is and how it works. If Chris is elected, can he get things done, I’m just not sure he can. If Greg is reelected will he continue his way of doing things, he tells me that things will change. That is really the question, is it time for new leadership. I think it is time for a new leadership style. Greg brings the experience to find the way to change things. This election will not give either one of them a "mandate" and I truly hope the winner realizes this! The bottom line is that I believe Greg will be able to better lead this Union with our help. If Greg takes this opportunity to reach out to the disaffected and encourages everyone on this job to communicate their thoughts and ideas to the Union, we can make progressive changes to this Union and improved benefits for us.
Doug Bacon
I had planned to stay out of this and maybe my opinion doesn't matter to any of you. If it does, this is what I think.
Chris is energetic & willing to learn, but there really is an awful lot to learn and little time to learn it. Greg has spent almost his entire firefighting career working for the betterment of firefighters. Chris is the "outsider" with many new and interesting ideas and a willingness for "outside" opinions, but no experience in dealing with the Administration & City as a negotiator. Greg hasn’t always appeared to listen to “outside" opinions, but he tells me that this will definitely change. Chris's inexperience in how the union "works" will mean it has to take him some time to learn the rules, as we do have to follow the rules of the State of Washington, the WSCFF, the IAFF and the other labor organizations we belong to. Greg knows what a Union is and how it works. If Chris is elected, can he get things done, I’m just not sure he can. If Greg is reelected will he continue his way of doing things, he tells me that things will change. That is really the question, is it time for new leadership. I think it is time for a new leadership style. Greg brings the experience to find the way to change things. This election will not give either one of them a "mandate" and I truly hope the winner realizes this! The bottom line is that I believe Greg will be able to better lead this Union with our help. If Greg takes this opportunity to reach out to the disaffected and encourages everyone on this job to communicate their thoughts and ideas to the Union, we can make progressive changes to this Union and improved benefits for us.
Doug Bacon
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/20/2006
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5807 N. Division Apt. 32
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: At 12:51 am December 20, 2006 the Spokane Fire Department responded to 5807 N. Division on an apartment fire. The first fire crew on scene reported light smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment. Upon entering the apartment they were met with a kitchen fire and heavy smoke. Both adults in the apartment at the time got out on their own but the female resident complained of smoke inhalation and a tightness in her chest. She was transported to Holy Family Hospital in Spokane Washington. The Fire Department responded 3 Engine companies, 1 Ladder, 1 Pumper Ladder, 1 Rescue and 2 Battalion Chiefs. A quick knock down of the fire prevented it from getting into the structure and the fire was contained to contents of 1 apartment. Red Cross was called to assist the apartment resident as the apartment sustained significant heat and smoke damage. All other apartment residents in the building were allowed back into their apartments shortly after knocking the fire down. 25 Firefighters were on scene about 30 minutes when the fire was reported contained. There were no Firefighter injuries. Fire damage to the kitchen was significant with heat and smoke damage throughout the apartment. The fire will be looked at by an investigator but initial impression is a fire caused by combustible materials on the kitchen stove and a burner on. It cannot be overstressed the importance of not leaving a kitchen stove unattended when in use.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Combustables unattended on a kitchen stove that was turned on.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Significant damage to the kitchen, heat and smoke damage throughout the rest of the apartment. Confined to one apartment in the building
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/20/2006
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5807 N. Division Apt. 32
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: At 12:51 am December 20, 2006 the Spokane Fire Department responded to 5807 N. Division on an apartment fire. The first fire crew on scene reported light smoke coming from a 2nd floor apartment. Upon entering the apartment they were met with a kitchen fire and heavy smoke. Both adults in the apartment at the time got out on their own but the female resident complained of smoke inhalation and a tightness in her chest. She was transported to Holy Family Hospital in Spokane Washington. The Fire Department responded 3 Engine companies, 1 Ladder, 1 Pumper Ladder, 1 Rescue and 2 Battalion Chiefs. A quick knock down of the fire prevented it from getting into the structure and the fire was contained to contents of 1 apartment. Red Cross was called to assist the apartment resident as the apartment sustained significant heat and smoke damage. All other apartment residents in the building were allowed back into their apartments shortly after knocking the fire down. 25 Firefighters were on scene about 30 minutes when the fire was reported contained. There were no Firefighter injuries. Fire damage to the kitchen was significant with heat and smoke damage throughout the apartment. The fire will be looked at by an investigator but initial impression is a fire caused by combustible materials on the kitchen stove and a burner on. It cannot be overstressed the importance of not leaving a kitchen stove unattended when in use.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Combustables unattended on a kitchen stove that was turned on.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Significant damage to the kitchen, heat and smoke damage throughout the rest of the apartment. Confined to one apartment in the building
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Chris Phillips Letter
Brothers and Sisters,
I just wanted to thank you all for the overwhelming support during this never ending presidential campaign. Your letters, phone calls, and words of encouragement have been humbling to say the least. I appreciate all the challenging questions and the opportunity you’ve given me to discuss the things which are important to each of you. I hope I have been able to answer your questions thoroughly and thoughtfully while at the same time expressing my position in a satisfactory manner. If I've accomplished nothing else it’s clear that I provided at least 137 of you with some additional cannon fodder! I’ll be out of town for the holidays, but if anyone has a question or comment, please feel free to email me at local29phillips@yahoo.com. I should be able to check my email while out of town -- unless sand or beer manages to destroy my computer first! Tis the season, so again I wish to say thank you. I am proud to work alongside each and every one of you, and wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Fraternally,
Chris Phillips
I just wanted to thank you all for the overwhelming support during this never ending presidential campaign. Your letters, phone calls, and words of encouragement have been humbling to say the least. I appreciate all the challenging questions and the opportunity you’ve given me to discuss the things which are important to each of you. I hope I have been able to answer your questions thoroughly and thoughtfully while at the same time expressing my position in a satisfactory manner. If I've accomplished nothing else it’s clear that I provided at least 137 of you with some additional cannon fodder! I’ll be out of town for the holidays, but if anyone has a question or comment, please feel free to email me at local29phillips@yahoo.com. I should be able to check my email while out of town -- unless sand or beer manages to destroy my computer first! Tis the season, so again I wish to say thank you. I am proud to work alongside each and every one of you, and wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Fraternally,
Chris Phillips
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Presidential Election Results - A Tie!
137 to 137. Stay tuned for when the next election will be held.
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