How should the SFD decide who gets the new engines?
Busier engine companies get the new engines.
11 (44%)
Slower engine companies get the new engines.
2 (8%)
In an arbitrary or random fashion.
2 (8%)
Rap song contest.
1 (4%)
Crews that look the best get the best.
3 (12%)
None of the above (email Bill Foss with your answer and he will post it).
0 (0%)
Magic 8 Ball.
6 (24%)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
This month's Local 29 Bullseye Safety Science video...
After doing this assignment, if you need a certificate, let me know...
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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - FEB 4
I try to get the newsletter out the day before our next union meeting. So the deadline is always about a week before the meeting. Please email me with any articles, opinions or pictures you want published.
Thanks, John
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Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/29/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1107 W. Carlisle
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. Dispatch Center received a call at 10:34 in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 29th, reporting that there was smoke coming from a house located at 1107 W. Carlisle. After gathering all pertinent information from the caller, the Dispatcher sent fire fighting crews and their apparatus responding to this address for a possible house fire. The first fire crew to arrive on scene reported heavy smoke issuing from under the eaves and coming out of the roof. That first arriving Officer made assignments to the other incoming crews by radio and then proceeded to make entry into the building in an effort to determine not only the cause of the smoke but also to determine where it was coming from. As the other responding crews arrived on scene they began to go about completing their pre-assigned tasks of search and rescue, fire attack, ventilation (both vertical and horizontal), and laddering the building. The fire posed some initial problems to the fire crews in that it was burning in the confined spaces of the building and spreading into the attic and the under-side of the roof assembly. In order to find the fire, firefighters used power saws, pike poles, axes, and other hand tools to dig this stubborn fire out from the walls and ceilings. As this "opening-up" proceeded, crews were finally able to get water on the fire and get a pretty good knock down on it. There were two adults in the home at the time of the fire that were able to escape with a pet dog, the family cat was not located but it is hoped that he used one of his nine lives and escaped successfully. The two children who live at the home were at school. There were no reports of any injuries to the tenants or to the fire fighters at the incident. Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the family since damage to the interior of the house and to the structural members of the roof was considerable and extensive repairs will need to be completed before anyone will be allowed to live in the structure. Avista was notified and responded to pull the electrical supply to the house because many of the electrical circuits were severely damaged. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit. Preliminary indications point to the fireplace and the structural support members of the building that were in direct contact with the brick and mortar of that fireplace, a fairly common construction practice in older homes of this area. Seven pieces of fire apparatus and two Command Vehicles delivered 25 fire fighters to this morning fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Old, dry, wooden structrural components being in direct contact with the brick and mortar of an older masonary fireplace which has been used to augment the other heating systems of the building.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The walls, ceilings, floors, and a closet that were near the chimney, which was centrally located in the house, received heavy damage. The attic and especially the under-side of the roof system sustained severe damage. Smoke damage to the contents was kept to a minimum since most of the smoke traveled upward through the attic and out the roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/29/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1107 W. Carlisle
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. Dispatch Center received a call at 10:34 in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 29th, reporting that there was smoke coming from a house located at 1107 W. Carlisle. After gathering all pertinent information from the caller, the Dispatcher sent fire fighting crews and their apparatus responding to this address for a possible house fire. The first fire crew to arrive on scene reported heavy smoke issuing from under the eaves and coming out of the roof. That first arriving Officer made assignments to the other incoming crews by radio and then proceeded to make entry into the building in an effort to determine not only the cause of the smoke but also to determine where it was coming from. As the other responding crews arrived on scene they began to go about completing their pre-assigned tasks of search and rescue, fire attack, ventilation (both vertical and horizontal), and laddering the building. The fire posed some initial problems to the fire crews in that it was burning in the confined spaces of the building and spreading into the attic and the under-side of the roof assembly. In order to find the fire, firefighters used power saws, pike poles, axes, and other hand tools to dig this stubborn fire out from the walls and ceilings. As this "opening-up" proceeded, crews were finally able to get water on the fire and get a pretty good knock down on it. There were two adults in the home at the time of the fire that were able to escape with a pet dog, the family cat was not located but it is hoped that he used one of his nine lives and escaped successfully. The two children who live at the home were at school. There were no reports of any injuries to the tenants or to the fire fighters at the incident. Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the family since damage to the interior of the house and to the structural members of the roof was considerable and extensive repairs will need to be completed before anyone will be allowed to live in the structure. Avista was notified and responded to pull the electrical supply to the house because many of the electrical circuits were severely damaged. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit. Preliminary indications point to the fireplace and the structural support members of the building that were in direct contact with the brick and mortar of that fireplace, a fairly common construction practice in older homes of this area. Seven pieces of fire apparatus and two Command Vehicles delivered 25 fire fighters to this morning fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Old, dry, wooden structrural components being in direct contact with the brick and mortar of an older masonary fireplace which has been used to augment the other heating systems of the building.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The walls, ceilings, floors, and a closet that were near the chimney, which was centrally located in the house, received heavy damage. The attic and especially the under-side of the roof system sustained severe damage. Smoke damage to the contents was kept to a minimum since most of the smoke traveled upward through the attic and out the roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/28/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3503 E. 36th Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:55PM the Spokane Fire Department dispatched a full alarm consisting of 6 fire apparatus and 2 chief officers to a reported house fire located at 3503 E. 36th Ave. The first arriving company, E14 under the direction of Lt. John Trautman arrived at the scene within 5 minutes of being dispatched.
The initial report from Lt. Trautman was that the home had fire on its rear side and that the fire had possibly entered the rear portion of the home. Engine 14s crew immediately stretched pre-connected hose lines to extinguish the fire. Simultaneously, other crews searched and verified that the home was not occupied. The main body of the fire was knocked down within 5 minutes. Crews were on the scene for a couple of hours making sure the fire was out.
Firefighters found 3 dogs inside the home and several cats. All of the animals are in good condition and have been reconnected with their owners.
There were no injuries at this incident. Damage was confined to the rear of the home and a portion of the kitchen. The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Rear of home and kitchen.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/28/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3503 E. 36th Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:55PM the Spokane Fire Department dispatched a full alarm consisting of 6 fire apparatus and 2 chief officers to a reported house fire located at 3503 E. 36th Ave. The first arriving company, E14 under the direction of Lt. John Trautman arrived at the scene within 5 minutes of being dispatched.
The initial report from Lt. Trautman was that the home had fire on its rear side and that the fire had possibly entered the rear portion of the home. Engine 14s crew immediately stretched pre-connected hose lines to extinguish the fire. Simultaneously, other crews searched and verified that the home was not occupied. The main body of the fire was knocked down within 5 minutes. Crews were on the scene for a couple of hours making sure the fire was out.
Firefighters found 3 dogs inside the home and several cats. All of the animals are in good condition and have been reconnected with their owners.
There were no injuries at this incident. Damage was confined to the rear of the home and a portion of the kitchen. The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Rear of home and kitchen.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/27/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4203 North Calispel
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: - This morning, the Spokane Fire Department responded at 12:53 AM to 4203 North Calispel on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke showing from the front door of a 1-story, house. Further investigation by the on scene fire crews found fire burning within a wall next to a brick fire place. The fire crews gained access to the wall and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire damage was confined to the wall only with no fire extension into the attic. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters.
The two occupants of the house were asleep at the time of the fire and were alerted by the sounding of their smoke detector as the house was filling up with smoke. The Spokane Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to express the well known fact that properly working smoke detectors do save lives.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire was caused by combustible, structural framing members that supported the brick chimney igniting from the heat of the fire place
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire Damage was confined to an interior wall and the brick fireplace
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/27/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4203 North Calispel
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: - This morning, the Spokane Fire Department responded at 12:53 AM to 4203 North Calispel on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke showing from the front door of a 1-story, house. Further investigation by the on scene fire crews found fire burning within a wall next to a brick fire place. The fire crews gained access to the wall and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire damage was confined to the wall only with no fire extension into the attic. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters.
The two occupants of the house were asleep at the time of the fire and were alerted by the sounding of their smoke detector as the house was filling up with smoke. The Spokane Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to express the well known fact that properly working smoke detectors do save lives.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire was caused by combustible, structural framing members that supported the brick chimney igniting from the heat of the fire place
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire Damage was confined to an interior wall and the brick fireplace
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Mike Inman
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/25/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4103 W. Sanson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 3 am January 25, 2009 the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 6 fire apparatus and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported house fire across the street from 4108 W. Sanson in Spokane, Washington. Engine 16 was the first fire crew on scene. They arrived very quickly as their Fire Station is less than a mile from the incident. Upon arrival Engine 16 reported the basement of a split level house at 4103 W. Sanson fully involved and upgraded the fire to a working fire requesting an additional Engine Company and a fire investigator. A rapid fire attack by Engine 16 was started and their efforts stopped the spread of the fire. The crew advanced the hose line through the house for further fire attack and extinguishing hot spots. The next apparatus on scene was Pumper Ladder 13 and they backed up Engine 16 as well as beginning a search of the house for anyone still inside. Additional crews arrived to assist with water supply from a nearby hydrant, ventilation of heat and smoke from the house and a safety backup team. The fire was quickly brought under control, no residents were still inside but 3 pets did not make it out. Two cats and a bird died in the fire. The residents were asked if they were awaken by their smoke detectors but said they were not as they did not have batteries in them. There were no injuries to civilians or Firefighters, Red Cross was called for the displaced 4 residents, Spokanimal was called for the deceased pets and AVISTA to disconnect electrical and gas services to the burned structure. 26 Firefighters responded on 4 fire Engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 pumper ladder, 1 rescue unit and 2 staff vehicles. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. At this time the Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public to make sure their smoke detectors are operational and change the batteries at least twice a year. Do not count on someone smelling smoke and waking up as this is not a reliable way to alert the occupants of a home to fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Unknown. It is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive fire damage to the room of origin with heavy heat and smoke damage throughout the house.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/25/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4103 W. Sanson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 3 am January 25, 2009 the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 6 fire apparatus and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported house fire across the street from 4108 W. Sanson in Spokane, Washington. Engine 16 was the first fire crew on scene. They arrived very quickly as their Fire Station is less than a mile from the incident. Upon arrival Engine 16 reported the basement of a split level house at 4103 W. Sanson fully involved and upgraded the fire to a working fire requesting an additional Engine Company and a fire investigator. A rapid fire attack by Engine 16 was started and their efforts stopped the spread of the fire. The crew advanced the hose line through the house for further fire attack and extinguishing hot spots. The next apparatus on scene was Pumper Ladder 13 and they backed up Engine 16 as well as beginning a search of the house for anyone still inside. Additional crews arrived to assist with water supply from a nearby hydrant, ventilation of heat and smoke from the house and a safety backup team. The fire was quickly brought under control, no residents were still inside but 3 pets did not make it out. Two cats and a bird died in the fire. The residents were asked if they were awaken by their smoke detectors but said they were not as they did not have batteries in them. There were no injuries to civilians or Firefighters, Red Cross was called for the displaced 4 residents, Spokanimal was called for the deceased pets and AVISTA to disconnect electrical and gas services to the burned structure. 26 Firefighters responded on 4 fire Engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 pumper ladder, 1 rescue unit and 2 staff vehicles. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. At this time the Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public to make sure their smoke detectors are operational and change the batteries at least twice a year. Do not count on someone smelling smoke and waking up as this is not a reliable way to alert the occupants of a home to fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Unknown. It is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive fire damage to the room of origin with heavy heat and smoke damage throughout the house.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Survey results and new survey...
In the survey "Which shift is serving and protecting the most excellently?," A Shift won in a landslide. Congrats. Your commitment to excellence is excellent.
New survey -
New survey -
"How should the SFD decide who gets the new engines?
"The survey is on the right sidebar. Have your say. It will make you feel good.Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/23/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4314 N. Stevens
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On January 23rd, 2008 at 8:41 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, 1 ladder company, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a report of a garage fire located at 4314 N. Stevens. Fire crews found a garage behind a home that was well involved in fire. A knockdown of the fire was successful and was achieved after 10 minutes. A live power line had dropped during the fire and the area was cleared out in order to isolate and protect civilians and firefighters from electrical shock. The Avista Company arrived shortly and shut down the power. The structure and its contents sustained heavy fire damage. The cause of this fire was an improperly discarded cigarette inside the garage. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. A total of 21 firefighters responded to this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: An improperly discarded cigarette.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The wood frame garage and contents were severely damaged by the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 18,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/23/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4314 N. Stevens
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On January 23rd, 2008 at 8:41 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, 1 ladder company, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a report of a garage fire located at 4314 N. Stevens. Fire crews found a garage behind a home that was well involved in fire. A knockdown of the fire was successful and was achieved after 10 minutes. A live power line had dropped during the fire and the area was cleared out in order to isolate and protect civilians and firefighters from electrical shock. The Avista Company arrived shortly and shut down the power. The structure and its contents sustained heavy fire damage. The cause of this fire was an improperly discarded cigarette inside the garage. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. A total of 21 firefighters responded to this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: An improperly discarded cigarette.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The wood frame garage and contents were severely damaged by the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 18,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Friday, January 23, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/23/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: !906 West Pacific
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99204
NARRATIVE: On 1/23/09 at 5:51 PM the City of Spokane fire department responded 8 fire apparatus 27 Firefighters and 2 command personnel to 1906 West Pacific for a reported fire in the Mary Manor apartments. Fire companies from Station 4 on arrival reported smoke showing from one of the lower apartments. Attack leads were advanced into the apartment and a quick knock down of the main body of the fire took place. Crews search the upper floors and lower floors for any residents that were not accounted for. Other crews checked the apartments above and adjacent to the fire room for any fire extension. The fire was contained to the kitchen and declared out in about 15 minutes. Overhaul took about one hour. Once the smoke was cleared out the residents were allowed to return to their apartments. There were no reports of any injuries. Fire investigators were called to the scene and it was determined that this was an accidental fire. On adult male was displaced, Red Cross was notified.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental , kitchen fire.
DAMAGE EXTENT: KItchen was burned out. Smoke damage through out.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/23/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: !906 West Pacific
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99204
NARRATIVE: On 1/23/09 at 5:51 PM the City of Spokane fire department responded 8 fire apparatus 27 Firefighters and 2 command personnel to 1906 West Pacific for a reported fire in the Mary Manor apartments. Fire companies from Station 4 on arrival reported smoke showing from one of the lower apartments. Attack leads were advanced into the apartment and a quick knock down of the main body of the fire took place. Crews search the upper floors and lower floors for any residents that were not accounted for. Other crews checked the apartments above and adjacent to the fire room for any fire extension. The fire was contained to the kitchen and declared out in about 15 minutes. Overhaul took about one hour. Once the smoke was cleared out the residents were allowed to return to their apartments. There were no reports of any injuries. Fire investigators were called to the scene and it was determined that this was an accidental fire. On adult male was displaced, Red Cross was notified.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental , kitchen fire.
DAMAGE EXTENT: KItchen was burned out. Smoke damage through out.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Obama's Inauguration Speech Makes Mention of Firefighter's courage...
"It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate."
Monday, January 19, 2009
Don't forget to take the survey in the sidebar: What shift is serving and protecting the most excellently?
There is more to it than shift pride. There's seeing if this survey dealio works.
Fire Press Release - Two Fer
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/18/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1317 S Lacey
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/18/09 at approximately 1834 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1317 S. Lacey upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire department units found smoke coming from a 1 ½ story, wood-frame, single family structure. Crews advanced a pre-connected hose-line through the front door to the rear of the first floor of the structure and found fire within a kitchen wall. The wall was quickly opened up and the fire was quickly extinguished. At the same time other fire crews were busy completing tasks such as: checking the second floor of the residence for fire extension, laddering the roof in case ventilation in that area was necessary, placing tarps in various areas of the residence to protect the tenants personal items from smoke and water damage, as well as overhauling the fire area to detect potential hidden fire.
A total of 27 firefighters on 10 apparatus fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported. Two adults and one child lived at the residence and escaped the residence unharmed. Firefighters were on this fire scene for over two hours.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation but appears to have started inside a wall in close proximity to electrical wiring. Fire investigators will have more on the cause of this fire in the near future.
DAMAGE EXTENT: . Fire damage was confined mainly to a first floor kitchen wall and the adjacent bathroom, with minor fire damage evident in the attic above these areas. Minor smoke damage was also evident throughout the residence.
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/19/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2319 E. Springfield
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/19/09 at approximately 2332 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 2319 E. Springfield upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire departments units found a one story, wood-frame, single family residence heavily involved in fire. Approximately one half of the main floor was on fire as well as nearly the entire attic. Initial crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to attack the fire on the main floor. After that fire was knocked down firefighters concentrated on attacking the fire in the attic. This task was made extremely difficult by the heavy construction of the ceiling materials, making access to the attic a time consuming process. While several crews battled the fire other members ventilated the roof, protected nearby buildings, and opened up areas that may conceal hidden fire. Initial fire crews were on scene for approximately 3 hrs, with other crews to be on scene the rest of the night. Two occupants were home at the time of the fire and both escaped safely.
Twenty-three firefighters on nine apparatus battled this blaze. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire is currently under investigation and the cause is undetermined. Fire investigators will be back on scene in the morning to continue their efforts to determine the fire cause.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The home is considered a total loss. Significant fire damage is evident to the south half of the main floor and to a major portion of the attic. Areas not damaged by fire have suffered smoke and/or water damage. Total dollar loss may be $100,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/18/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1317 S Lacey
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/18/09 at approximately 1834 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1317 S. Lacey upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire department units found smoke coming from a 1 ½ story, wood-frame, single family structure. Crews advanced a pre-connected hose-line through the front door to the rear of the first floor of the structure and found fire within a kitchen wall. The wall was quickly opened up and the fire was quickly extinguished. At the same time other fire crews were busy completing tasks such as: checking the second floor of the residence for fire extension, laddering the roof in case ventilation in that area was necessary, placing tarps in various areas of the residence to protect the tenants personal items from smoke and water damage, as well as overhauling the fire area to detect potential hidden fire.
A total of 27 firefighters on 10 apparatus fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported. Two adults and one child lived at the residence and escaped the residence unharmed. Firefighters were on this fire scene for over two hours.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation but appears to have started inside a wall in close proximity to electrical wiring. Fire investigators will have more on the cause of this fire in the near future.
DAMAGE EXTENT: . Fire damage was confined mainly to a first floor kitchen wall and the adjacent bathroom, with minor fire damage evident in the attic above these areas. Minor smoke damage was also evident throughout the residence.
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/19/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2319 E. Springfield
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 01/19/09 at approximately 2332 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 2319 E. Springfield upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire departments units found a one story, wood-frame, single family residence heavily involved in fire. Approximately one half of the main floor was on fire as well as nearly the entire attic. Initial crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to attack the fire on the main floor. After that fire was knocked down firefighters concentrated on attacking the fire in the attic. This task was made extremely difficult by the heavy construction of the ceiling materials, making access to the attic a time consuming process. While several crews battled the fire other members ventilated the roof, protected nearby buildings, and opened up areas that may conceal hidden fire. Initial fire crews were on scene for approximately 3 hrs, with other crews to be on scene the rest of the night. Two occupants were home at the time of the fire and both escaped safely.
Twenty-three firefighters on nine apparatus battled this blaze. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire is currently under investigation and the cause is undetermined. Fire investigators will be back on scene in the morning to continue their efforts to determine the fire cause.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The home is considered a total loss. Significant fire damage is evident to the south half of the main floor and to a major portion of the attic. Areas not damaged by fire have suffered smoke and/or water damage. Total dollar loss may be $100,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
Worcester firefighters Safety and Survival Seminar Highlights - Paul Binkoski
Editor's note: This appeared in this month's union newsletter - WORKER, this month. We thought it would be good to share with others what Paul heard at the conference.
Worcester firefighters Safety and Survival Seminar Highlights - Paul Binkoski
BC John Salka, FDNY, Leadership
As a leader you should:
Step back, remember where you came from, where you started at, do the right thing
Innovate - think outside the office, do not hold future leaders back, encourage, inspire
Be interested in what is going on, be interested in others and their ideas. Your way is not always the only way
Do your job when at the station. Leave your day off work at home. Do you spend as much time at home doing fire department stuff as you spend at the station doing day off work?
Passion and positive attitude outshines skill levels. Encourage training and leadership opportunities
Chief officers keep in touch with the troops, go to the stations to let them know who you are. Do not jump calls and take command from your subordinates. They need to learn and develop skills
If upper management lacks leadership qualities, look to other officers or firefighters for guidance. Rank is not an automatic that brings leadership skills or qualities, although some chiefs think it does.
When giving orders, do not give systematic instructions, remember you are working trained and knowledgeable firefighters
Captain Mike Dugan, Ladder 123, FDNY
Black Fire, means smoke is too hot to burn, damage to structure and contents taking place, high risk
Roof Ventilation - try using 7-9-8 cut the 7 first check for pressure turn the 7 into a 9 if you need a bigger hole make the hole a 8, quick smaller hole is better than large hole that takes a lot of time and effort
Watch for hurricane windows - almost impossible to break with hand tools
Coordinate venting with Engine Company. Ladder officer in charge of venting
Use horizontal venting when applicable
Lt. Mickey Conboy, Sq.41, FDNY
Size Up-Needs to be done by everyone on the scene
Look the structure over before going inside, escape routes, windows, doors
Information from the occupants may or may not be reliable
VES needs to be a coordinated effort - Risk vs. Reward - requires training before doing
Radio traffic between crews should be of more importance
Chief on the radio less, do not micro manage, have confidence in your crews, they should know their jobs
Timely reports to the chief from the crews PB
Worcester firefighters Safety and Survival Seminar Highlights - Paul Binkoski
BC John Salka, FDNY, Leadership
As a leader you should:
Step back, remember where you came from, where you started at, do the right thing
Innovate - think outside the office, do not hold future leaders back, encourage, inspire
Be interested in what is going on, be interested in others and their ideas. Your way is not always the only way
Do your job when at the station. Leave your day off work at home. Do you spend as much time at home doing fire department stuff as you spend at the station doing day off work?
Passion and positive attitude outshines skill levels. Encourage training and leadership opportunities
Chief officers keep in touch with the troops, go to the stations to let them know who you are. Do not jump calls and take command from your subordinates. They need to learn and develop skills
If upper management lacks leadership qualities, look to other officers or firefighters for guidance. Rank is not an automatic that brings leadership skills or qualities, although some chiefs think it does.
When giving orders, do not give systematic instructions, remember you are working trained and knowledgeable firefighters
Captain Mike Dugan, Ladder 123, FDNY
Black Fire, means smoke is too hot to burn, damage to structure and contents taking place, high risk
Roof Ventilation - try using 7-9-8 cut the 7 first check for pressure turn the 7 into a 9 if you need a bigger hole make the hole a 8, quick smaller hole is better than large hole that takes a lot of time and effort
Watch for hurricane windows - almost impossible to break with hand tools
Coordinate venting with Engine Company. Ladder officer in charge of venting
Use horizontal venting when applicable
Lt. Mickey Conboy, Sq.41, FDNY
Size Up-Needs to be done by everyone on the scene
Look the structure over before going inside, escape routes, windows, doors
Information from the occupants may or may not be reliable
VES needs to be a coordinated effort - Risk vs. Reward - requires training before doing
Radio traffic between crews should be of more importance
Chief on the radio less, do not micro manage, have confidence in your crews, they should know their jobs
Timely reports to the chief from the crews PB
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/16/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3014 N. Cincinnati
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On January 16th, 2009 at 3:53 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire at 3014 N. Cincinnati. Firefighters encountered flames coming from the roof area of a one and a half story house upon their arrival. A rapid and thorough search for victims of the home was begun and at the same time hose lines were stretched to the interior of the home where the fire was found to be rapidly extending into the walls and attic space on the upper level. It was then confirmed that all 5 occupants (two adults and three children) made their escape successfully from the home. It was however, discovered that they did not have a working smoke detector. A "knockdown" of the fire was achieved after 15 minutes. Crews remained on the scene for 2 ½ hours performing final extinguishment including searching for hotspots with their thermal imaging cameras. A total of 20 firefighters participated in controlling this fire. The Red Cross was summoned to the scene after it was determined that the smoke and heat damage was significant. The fire is currently being investigated by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigative Unit and at this time, it appears that the fire may have been electrical in origin. The family of 5 will be taken care of by the Red Cross who will be providing lodging. It should be noted that this family did make it out of their burning home, however their smoke detector did not activate due to a poor battery. This family is very lucky to escape as they were sleeping at the time of the fire. Because most fire deaths occur from smoke in the home at night during sleeping hours, it is extremely important that a fresh battery be kept inside smoke detectors. Test batteries at least monthly and replace them at least once a year. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Smoke detectors save lives!
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. The focus at this time, is on electrical power as a possible source of the fire.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The wood frame home suffered extensive damage to the upper level attic space and also sustained smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/16/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3014 N. Cincinnati
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On January 16th, 2009 at 3:53 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire at 3014 N. Cincinnati. Firefighters encountered flames coming from the roof area of a one and a half story house upon their arrival. A rapid and thorough search for victims of the home was begun and at the same time hose lines were stretched to the interior of the home where the fire was found to be rapidly extending into the walls and attic space on the upper level. It was then confirmed that all 5 occupants (two adults and three children) made their escape successfully from the home. It was however, discovered that they did not have a working smoke detector. A "knockdown" of the fire was achieved after 15 minutes. Crews remained on the scene for 2 ½ hours performing final extinguishment including searching for hotspots with their thermal imaging cameras. A total of 20 firefighters participated in controlling this fire. The Red Cross was summoned to the scene after it was determined that the smoke and heat damage was significant. The fire is currently being investigated by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigative Unit and at this time, it appears that the fire may have been electrical in origin. The family of 5 will be taken care of by the Red Cross who will be providing lodging. It should be noted that this family did make it out of their burning home, however their smoke detector did not activate due to a poor battery. This family is very lucky to escape as they were sleeping at the time of the fire. Because most fire deaths occur from smoke in the home at night during sleeping hours, it is extremely important that a fresh battery be kept inside smoke detectors. Test batteries at least monthly and replace them at least once a year. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Smoke detectors save lives!
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. The focus at this time, is on electrical power as a possible source of the fire.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The wood frame home suffered extensive damage to the upper level attic space and also sustained smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
SFD Scanner on the Interwebnets
Click on the link above to listen to all dispatch all the time. Why would you want to do a thing like that? Hey, I'm just telling you it's here. That's all!
You might have to register. I don't know.
Here's another one:
http://spokane.wa.scanamerica.us/index.php
You might have to register. I don't know.
Here's another one:
http://spokane.wa.scanamerica.us/index.php
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/13/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1528 E Boone Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 1528 E. Boone Ave. at 6:41 on the morning of Jan. 13th, 2009, for a reported structure fire. As fire crews were responding to this address they received additional reports from Fire Dispatch advising them that the four occupants of the structure had exited safely from the building. The first arriving fire crew reported that there was light smoke coming from the front of the structure and that they were preparing to enter to investigate for the cause of the smoke. Eventually two more fire fighting crews were assigned to assist in this investigation as they began arriving on scene. Armed with fire hoses, axes, pike poles, and thermal imaging cameras, these crews were able to dig out this fire from the walls and ceilings that were keeping it from being seen. Once uncovered the fire was quickly contained and extinguished by the crews who were inside doing their assigned work. There were no reports of any injuries to the fire fighters at the scene or to the occupants of the building. This particular house was divided into two apartments; an upper unit which was occupied by the building owner, and a lower unit occupied by a young couple and their infant. The younger couple is being assisted by the Red Cross as their unit will be without electricity until electrical repairs can be completed. The owner, who resides in the upper portion of the duplex, may have to make other short-term living arrangements as well. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit was on scene shortly after the fire had been extinguished and his preliminary investigation has focused on the electrical system in the building as being the probable cause of this early morning fire. Damage to the structural members of the building was kept to a minimum since the fire crews were able to expose the fire and extinguish it before it could get a good foot-hold on the structure. Once the electrical repairs have been made and other additional interior repairs are finished, the house should once again be habitable.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The electrical system in the house is the apparent cause for the fire.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the electrical system is severe, structural damage was fairly slight, limited water damage, some smoke damage throughout the building, and some interior cosmetic damage was caused by having to breach walls in the search for the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/13/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1528 E Boone Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 1528 E. Boone Ave. at 6:41 on the morning of Jan. 13th, 2009, for a reported structure fire. As fire crews were responding to this address they received additional reports from Fire Dispatch advising them that the four occupants of the structure had exited safely from the building. The first arriving fire crew reported that there was light smoke coming from the front of the structure and that they were preparing to enter to investigate for the cause of the smoke. Eventually two more fire fighting crews were assigned to assist in this investigation as they began arriving on scene. Armed with fire hoses, axes, pike poles, and thermal imaging cameras, these crews were able to dig out this fire from the walls and ceilings that were keeping it from being seen. Once uncovered the fire was quickly contained and extinguished by the crews who were inside doing their assigned work. There were no reports of any injuries to the fire fighters at the scene or to the occupants of the building. This particular house was divided into two apartments; an upper unit which was occupied by the building owner, and a lower unit occupied by a young couple and their infant. The younger couple is being assisted by the Red Cross as their unit will be without electricity until electrical repairs can be completed. The owner, who resides in the upper portion of the duplex, may have to make other short-term living arrangements as well. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit was on scene shortly after the fire had been extinguished and his preliminary investigation has focused on the electrical system in the building as being the probable cause of this early morning fire. Damage to the structural members of the building was kept to a minimum since the fire crews were able to expose the fire and extinguish it before it could get a good foot-hold on the structure. Once the electrical repairs have been made and other additional interior repairs are finished, the house should once again be habitable.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The electrical system in the house is the apparent cause for the fire.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the electrical system is severe, structural damage was fairly slight, limited water damage, some smoke damage throughout the building, and some interior cosmetic damage was caused by having to breach walls in the search for the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/6/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5720 North G Street
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 09:16 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Pumper-Ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Inman and Cornelius responded to a residence fire at 5720 North G Street.
Firefighters from the neighborhood Fire Station (Station 16) arrived within 5 minutes to discover a single family residence with smoke showing. Engine 16 and neighboring Engine 17 forced entry to the home under heavy smoke and heat conditions to discover a working basement fire. The alarm was upgraded to a working fire and efforts by arriving companies were focused at searching the home for trapped occupants and confining the fire to the area of origin.
A well coordinated interior fire attack combined with ventilation efforts allowed firefighters to quickly gain the upper hand on the fire. Firefighters were able to rescue two cats and one dog during their search. All three animals received emergency medical by crews on scene, including oxygen via special masks provided by a local Veterinarian group. All three animals were resuscitated and recovering well at the time of this release. The fire was controlled in just 15-minutes and was confined to the basement. There were no injuries reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The home suffered heat, smoke and water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/6/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5720 North G Street
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 09:16 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Pumper-Ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Inman and Cornelius responded to a residence fire at 5720 North G Street.
Firefighters from the neighborhood Fire Station (Station 16) arrived within 5 minutes to discover a single family residence with smoke showing. Engine 16 and neighboring Engine 17 forced entry to the home under heavy smoke and heat conditions to discover a working basement fire. The alarm was upgraded to a working fire and efforts by arriving companies were focused at searching the home for trapped occupants and confining the fire to the area of origin.
A well coordinated interior fire attack combined with ventilation efforts allowed firefighters to quickly gain the upper hand on the fire. Firefighters were able to rescue two cats and one dog during their search. All three animals received emergency medical by crews on scene, including oxygen via special masks provided by a local Veterinarian group. All three animals were resuscitated and recovering well at the time of this release. The fire was controlled in just 15-minutes and was confined to the basement. There were no injuries reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The home suffered heat, smoke and water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
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