Spokane County Paramedic Protocol Provider App.

Hey all you Spokane County Paramedical types, the owner/operator of Paramedic Protocol Provider just emailed me to say that Spokane County's protocols are now available in this iPhone/iPod touch application. This has been in the works for months. Here's more.

Awesome website for John Knighten!

John's brother made this website and it is excellent. We still have the account at the credit union, but there's an easy way to donate via PayPal on this website too, a blog and a lot of great stuff. John is always in our thoughts and prayers, and this website is great not only for John but for those of us who know him. It's not the same as being with him on-shift, but it's still very good to check out.

Fire Press Release

ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/17/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 6014 N Howard
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205

NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 6014 N Howard at 10:35 in the morning on Wednesday, March 17th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company reported smoke coming from the front door of a single story wood/frame residence and they reported further that they were going to stretch a hose line to the front door and attempt to make entry into the residence to locate and extinguish the fire. Additional fire fighting resources began arriving on scene and as they arrived they were given various assignments which included horizontal and vertical ventilation of the house, a back-up hose line to protect the fire fighters who had already made entry, water supply, RIT team for fire fighter's who might be injured or become lost inside the structure, an additional hose line for fire attack, and Safety. The building on fire was fairly small and the fire was in one room of the house so fire fighters were able to quickly locate the seat of the fire and get a fast knock down of the rapidly growing fire. A search of the home was conducted even though neighbors reported that all of the residents were safely outside; the search confirmed the neighbor's report. The house was being leased by a couple; the female was not at home when the fire broke out however the male was in the house and he was asleep. The male resident is partially paralyzed and is dependant on a wheelchair. He credits his service dog with waking him up by barking and pulling on the bedding, and by doing so this dedicated and resourceful dog quite probably saved the man's life. Red Cross volunteers were on scene to assist the couple with temporary lodging and needed supplies. There were no reports of any injuries to civilians or to the fire fighters at the scene. The fire was contained to the room of origin but that room sustained heavy fire damage as did the contents located in that room. Electrical service to the structure was disconnected by Avista since most of the electrical circuits inside the residence were damaged by the fire. Until all of the electrical and the structural repairs are finished inside the building it will not be able to be used by anyone as a residence. The cause of the mid-morning fire is being investigated by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit. Six pieces of fire fighting apparatus and two Command vehicles delivered 23 fire fighters to the scene.

PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Room of origin but with collateral damage outside of that single room.

DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000.00
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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Fire Press Release

ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Larry Mummey
DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/16/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2217 E Sprague Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202

NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire apparatus and fire fighting crews to 2217 E Sprague Avenue at 0533 in the morning on Tuesday March 16, 2010, for a reported structure fire. Fire crews responding to this incident reported smoke coming from the structure.
The first arriving fire crew reported a one story wood/frame dwelling that had been converted into multiple apartments. They reported fire in the southwest corner of the building. Assignments were made to the other responding fire companies by the officer of that first arriving fire apparatus and as those companies began arriving on scene the crews went about undertaking their assigned tasks. In an aggressive and coordinated effort, fire attack hose lines were advanced into the structure at the same time that other firefighters, on the roof, were cutting vertical ventilation holes in the structure's roof. Other crews were sent inside to pull ceilings, open up walls and search for any possible victims,. Four residents were removed from the structure. Other personnel were assigned as back-up for the crews inside. A fire crew was also assigned as the "rapid intervention team"; a safety mandated unit that is available for rescue of injured, lost, or trapped fire fighters.
The quick attack of Spokane Engine 7 extinguished the main body of fire. While the extinguishment of the fire was dramatic and quick the fire still caused serious damage to the involved apartment. Once the fire had been darkened down the labor intensive task of overhaul began as fire fighters went about digging out the hidden fire from those concealed spaces that are inherent inside of every structure. Fire damage was mostly confined to the involved unit. There was also some smoke damage and water damage to apartments on the main floor. The electrical supply to the building was disconnected, by Avista Utilities because of the damage. Red Cross representatives were requested to the scene and they were in the process of assisting the tenants with temporary lodging and supplies. There were no reported injuries to any of the fire fighters at the scene or the tenants of the dwelling who were able to get out safely along with their pet dog. Investigation into the cause of the fire is being conducted by a member of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit.

PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Smoke and Fire damage to the involved unit. Moderate smoke damage to the other first floor units. Minor water damage to the structure. Ventilation hole through the roof. Extinguishment/search for fire extension damage to first floor units, attic and roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
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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