SSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 9/25/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1115 W. Nebraska
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 2:53 pm September 25, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Rescue unit and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a single family house at 1115 W. Nebraska. The call was for a clothes dryer fire. Upon arrival of the first crew it was found that heavy smoke was issuing from all openings on the first floor of the structure. Red Cross was requested and was needed for four adults and 5 children that lived at the house. With an aggressive attack on the fire the first crew going in and backed up by a separate crew made their way into the basement where the fire was found. There were no injuries to Civilians or Firefighters. 4 cats and 1 dog were rescued and given oxygen. The fire was investigated and it appears the fire started in the clothes dryer vent and spread to surrounding combustibles in the basement. The fire had spread to floor joists but damage was kept to a minimum. Most damage was caused by the heavy smoke conditions in the structure.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Debris in and around an electric clothes dryer vent.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy smoke damage throughout the house with fire damage to the area of the clothes dryer and structural members in the area of the dryer.
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
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 9/24/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2630 North Cuba
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On the morning of September 24th at 5:27am the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2630 North Cuba. Engine Company 8 reported flames and smoke coming from the basement. Attack leads were advanced into the interior and a search was conducted. Fire crews entered the fully involved basement and started extinguishment, pined up smoke and heat presented a challenge for crews. The main body of fie was knocked down in about 15minuts after arrival and overhaul continued for another hour. After the search it was confirmed that everyone was out. The residents were awaken by sounds of smoke detectors and escaped to the outside. The Spokane Fire Department can not stress enough the importance of working smoke detectors. Red Cross was responded to assist the three adults that were displaced. No injuries were reported. The basement and contents suffered extreme damage from the fire and heat, the rest of the house had smoke and heat damage. This fire is under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Base and contents, smoke and heat throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000.00
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: 9/24/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2630 North Cuba
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On the morning of September 24th at 5:27am the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2630 North Cuba. Engine Company 8 reported flames and smoke coming from the basement. Attack leads were advanced into the interior and a search was conducted. Fire crews entered the fully involved basement and started extinguishment, pined up smoke and heat presented a challenge for crews. The main body of fie was knocked down in about 15minuts after arrival and overhaul continued for another hour. After the search it was confirmed that everyone was out. The residents were awaken by sounds of smoke detectors and escaped to the outside. The Spokane Fire Department can not stress enough the importance of working smoke detectors. Red Cross was responded to assist the three adults that were displaced. No injuries were reported. The basement and contents suffered extreme damage from the fire and heat, the rest of the house had smoke and heat damage. This fire is under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Base and contents, smoke and heat throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000.00
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
Greek DJ continues broadcast while studio catches fire...
I suppose this guy would not call the fire department even if he had a headache, was feeling weak, had the sniffles or needed help getting his pants on in the morning.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Hydrants turned off to fight terrorism...
Privatization of a neighborhood's water supply and mindless fear of "terrorists" help burn down a house! Click here to see the video directly.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 9/5/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5906 N. Whitehouse
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: In the early morning hours of September 5th, 2008, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 6 fire apparatus to a reported house fire located at 5906 N. Whitehouse St. The responding fire companies were dispatched at 0256 hours. Engine 13, under the direction of Lt. Sherryl Hart was first on the scene and reported heavy fire involvement in the one story home. She, along with her crew started an aggressive fire attack within 5 minutes of the initial dispatch. Additional assignments, including searching the home for victims were given to the other fire crews as they arrived. The coordinated efforts of the fire crews brought the fire under control within 10 minutes after arrival.
There were no injuries to the firefighters or to the one occupant that lives at the home. The heavy fire involvement extensively damaged the interior of the home. Red Cross representatives responded and are assisting the one displaced occupant. The fire cause is still under investigation at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Still under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive fire damage throughout home.
DOLLAR LOSS: 70,000
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: 9/5/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5906 N. Whitehouse
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: In the early morning hours of September 5th, 2008, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 6 fire apparatus to a reported house fire located at 5906 N. Whitehouse St. The responding fire companies were dispatched at 0256 hours. Engine 13, under the direction of Lt. Sherryl Hart was first on the scene and reported heavy fire involvement in the one story home. She, along with her crew started an aggressive fire attack within 5 minutes of the initial dispatch. Additional assignments, including searching the home for victims were given to the other fire crews as they arrived. The coordinated efforts of the fire crews brought the fire under control within 10 minutes after arrival.
There were no injuries to the firefighters or to the one occupant that lives at the home. The heavy fire involvement extensively damaged the interior of the home. Red Cross representatives responded and are assisting the one displaced occupant. The fire cause is still under investigation at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Still under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive fire damage throughout home.
DOLLAR LOSS: 70,000
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
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 9/2/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2801 N Napa
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched firefighting crews and fire apparatus to 2801 N. Napa at 9:52 PM, Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, on a reported warehouse fire. A large column of black smoke was visible on the horizon as fire rigs were nearing the location, as the first responding rigs got closer they could see a large amount of fire coming through the roof of a metal-clad wood/framed warehouse. Within minutes a 2nd alarm response was requested and additional fire crews and equipment were added to the response. When crews arrived on scene the fire had already heavily involved much of the structure. As fire crews worked to force entry into the locked warehouse, other crews began laying water supply lines and fire hoses to be able to be in position to advance those hose leads inside the building once entry could be made. While this work by the crews was going on outside, the fire inside continued to grow in size and intensity. As doors were finally forced or cut to provide entry into the structure the decision was made to not risk injury, or possibly more serious risks to the firefighters, by attacking this fire from the outside. Large volume water delivery devices were brought into play from the perimeter of the building and the fire was gradually knocked down. Damage to the warehouse and its contents was considerable. With the help of Spokane Police Officers who were at the scene and a helpful citizen with a pick-up truck, a number of fiberglass boats stored up against the fire building were removed from danger to areas of safety away from the building. There were no reports of injuries to any of the firefighters at the scene or to any civilians. Ten pieces of fire fighting apparatus and two Command vehicles delivered 40 firefighters to the scene of this large fire. Fire investigators from the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit were at the fire as it burned during the night and will be on scene today as soon as the sun rises to begin their task of determining a fire cause. Fire watch companies were at the scene during the night to insure that the fire was completely extinguished and to provide security for the scene as well as for the contents of the heavily damaged warehouse.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire is curently under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Very heavy damage to the building and to the contents of the two businesses located in the structure. Complete damage estimates have yet to be determined.
DOLLAR LOSS: 250,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 40
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: 9/2/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2801 N Napa
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched firefighting crews and fire apparatus to 2801 N. Napa at 9:52 PM, Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, on a reported warehouse fire. A large column of black smoke was visible on the horizon as fire rigs were nearing the location, as the first responding rigs got closer they could see a large amount of fire coming through the roof of a metal-clad wood/framed warehouse. Within minutes a 2nd alarm response was requested and additional fire crews and equipment were added to the response. When crews arrived on scene the fire had already heavily involved much of the structure. As fire crews worked to force entry into the locked warehouse, other crews began laying water supply lines and fire hoses to be able to be in position to advance those hose leads inside the building once entry could be made. While this work by the crews was going on outside, the fire inside continued to grow in size and intensity. As doors were finally forced or cut to provide entry into the structure the decision was made to not risk injury, or possibly more serious risks to the firefighters, by attacking this fire from the outside. Large volume water delivery devices were brought into play from the perimeter of the building and the fire was gradually knocked down. Damage to the warehouse and its contents was considerable. With the help of Spokane Police Officers who were at the scene and a helpful citizen with a pick-up truck, a number of fiberglass boats stored up against the fire building were removed from danger to areas of safety away from the building. There were no reports of injuries to any of the firefighters at the scene or to any civilians. Ten pieces of fire fighting apparatus and two Command vehicles delivered 40 firefighters to the scene of this large fire. Fire investigators from the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit were at the fire as it burned during the night and will be on scene today as soon as the sun rises to begin their task of determining a fire cause. Fire watch companies were at the scene during the night to insure that the fire was completely extinguished and to provide security for the scene as well as for the contents of the heavily damaged warehouse.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire is curently under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Very heavy damage to the building and to the contents of the two businesses located in the structure. Complete damage estimates have yet to be determined.
DOLLAR LOSS: 250,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 40
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
GENERAL FIRE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - SEPTEMBER 18th
Featuring food (David's pizza), door prizes, vendors and some new futuristic apparatus. Starts at 10 am and goes until 3 PM. Sounds like a good time!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fire Press Release
0ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/28/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: N 2220 Astor St.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: This morning, August 28, 2008 at approximately 0414 hours, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 3 Engines, 2 Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue apparatus to a reported fire at N 2220 Astor St. The first arriving apparatus were from Fire Station One under the direction of Captain Tim Foster. He reported that the home had fire in the kitchen ceiling and that the residents had been evacuated.
Engine Ones' crew under the direction of Act. Lieutenant Jason Archibald advanced a pre-connected hose line into the home and quickly knocked down the fire. The responding firefighters brought the fire under control within minutes. Fire crews stayed on the scene for approximately 1 hour checking for fire extension and cleaning up.
There were no injuries sustained at this fire and the primary damage was confined to the kitchen and the attic area above it. At this time the fire cause has not been determined, but early indicators are leaning towards an electrical cause.
The Spokane Fire Department would like to stress the importance of having smoke detectors in every home that are properly working and checked on a regular basis. Smoke detectors save lives!
PROBABLE CAUSE: Fire Cause still under investiagtion.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Kitchen and Attic
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
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: 8/28/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: N 2220 Astor St.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: This morning, August 28, 2008 at approximately 0414 hours, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 3 Engines, 2 Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue apparatus to a reported fire at N 2220 Astor St. The first arriving apparatus were from Fire Station One under the direction of Captain Tim Foster. He reported that the home had fire in the kitchen ceiling and that the residents had been evacuated.
Engine Ones' crew under the direction of Act. Lieutenant Jason Archibald advanced a pre-connected hose line into the home and quickly knocked down the fire. The responding firefighters brought the fire under control within minutes. Fire crews stayed on the scene for approximately 1 hour checking for fire extension and cleaning up.
There were no injuries sustained at this fire and the primary damage was confined to the kitchen and the attic area above it. At this time the fire cause has not been determined, but early indicators are leaning towards an electrical cause.
The Spokane Fire Department would like to stress the importance of having smoke detectors in every home that are properly working and checked on a regular basis. Smoke detectors save lives!
PROBABLE CAUSE: Fire Cause still under investiagtion.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Kitchen and Attic
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
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
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Spokefest!
There was a plug for this in a city email that went out. It looks like a lot of fun. I know that more and more are riding to work, and this might be a fun thing to do when us A-shifters get off on the morning of September 7th.
This is the first year, so you can get in on the ground floor of what, hopefully, will become a Spokane tradition. It costs $10 to register, or $25 for a family of three. Additional family members cost $5.
The future?
This is the first year, so you can get in on the ground floor of what, hopefully, will become a Spokane tradition. It costs $10 to register, or $25 for a family of three. Additional family members cost $5.
The future?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/24/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2515 E. Trent
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 08/24/08, at approximately 1503 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 2515 E. Trent upon report of a structure fire. E-1 was initially dispatched to a vehicle fire at Trent and Napa and found a yellow school type bus heavily involved in fire, with the fire impinging on an adjacent metal clad building. E-1 upgraded the incident to a full alarm to bring additional fire department resources to the scene. An additional 7 fire trucks with 20 firefighters then responded to the incident. As the additional resources arrived on scene, a second pre-connected hose-line was advanced to fight the bus fire. At the same time other crews forced entry into the metal clad building, located the area in which fire had entered the building, and extinguished the fire with hose-lines. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes with crews remaining on scene for another 2 hrs to conduct overhaul operations to assure fire extinguishment.
A total of nine fire trucks with 27 firefighters responded to this blaze. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The bus involved in this incident was a total loss suffering fire, smoke, and water damage. Fire did enter the metal clad building, causing minor damage to the northeast portion of the building.
DOLLAR LOSS:
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: 8/24/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2515 E. Trent
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 08/24/08, at approximately 1503 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 2515 E. Trent upon report of a structure fire. E-1 was initially dispatched to a vehicle fire at Trent and Napa and found a yellow school type bus heavily involved in fire, with the fire impinging on an adjacent metal clad building. E-1 upgraded the incident to a full alarm to bring additional fire department resources to the scene. An additional 7 fire trucks with 20 firefighters then responded to the incident. As the additional resources arrived on scene, a second pre-connected hose-line was advanced to fight the bus fire. At the same time other crews forced entry into the metal clad building, located the area in which fire had entered the building, and extinguished the fire with hose-lines. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes with crews remaining on scene for another 2 hrs to conduct overhaul operations to assure fire extinguishment.
A total of nine fire trucks with 27 firefighters responded to this blaze. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The bus involved in this incident was a total loss suffering fire, smoke, and water damage. Fire did enter the metal clad building, causing minor damage to the northeast portion of the building.
DOLLAR LOSS:
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
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Kevin's Ugly Duck Posting Plucked...
Kevin was contacted by Chief Schaeffer who requested its removal. Kevin left the decision to me. I have removed it.
I think all of you have had a chance to read it. If not, either Kevin or I can forward it to you.
I don't know what the story is. But, according to their radio spots - "The Ugly Duck is a liquidator."
That's enough warning for me, and might explain the muffled quacking I heard outside my window last night.
I hope you all are "down" with this editorial decision.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/18/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2302 W. Gardner
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On August 18th, 2008 at 3:09 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a garage fire located at 2302 W. Gardner. Fire crews found a grass fire in an alley that was also extending to the interior of a detached wood frame garage. A quick "knock down" was achieved in approximately 15 minutes. Although there was another exposure that was close to the garage, it was spared due to the quick actions of the firefighters. Damage was confined to the garage and some of the contents inside. A total of 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this incident. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. Crews remained on the scene conducting final extinguishment and assisting with the investigation. The residents in the dwelling next door were not at home during the fire but did arrive later while fire crews were still on the scene. The fire was called in by an alert passerby.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The garage and contents received extensive heat damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
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: 8/18/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2302 W. Gardner
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On August 18th, 2008 at 3:09 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a garage fire located at 2302 W. Gardner. Fire crews found a grass fire in an alley that was also extending to the interior of a detached wood frame garage. A quick "knock down" was achieved in approximately 15 minutes. Although there was another exposure that was close to the garage, it was spared due to the quick actions of the firefighters. Damage was confined to the garage and some of the contents inside. A total of 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this incident. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. Crews remained on the scene conducting final extinguishment and assisting with the investigation. The residents in the dwelling next door were not at home during the fire but did arrive later while fire crews were still on the scene. The fire was called in by an alert passerby.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The garage and contents received extensive heat damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
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, August 15, 2008
Friday, August 08, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/8/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2428 W 14th
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On August 7th 2008, at approximately 0700 hours the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 3 Engines, 2 Ladders, 1 Heavy Rescue apparatus and 2 Chief Officers to a reported home fire at 2428 W. 14th Ave. The first two arriving apparatus were Engine 4 and Ladder 4. Lieutenants Jay Holder and Ryan Reding reported smoke showing upon their arrival. They quickly directed their crews to search the home and to start extinguishment of the fire. Due to Station 4's quick actions the fire that had extended from the bathroom area into the attic was rapidly knocked down. The elderly couple that lived in the home were medically checked out. No injuries occurred at this fire and the fire damage was confined to the bathroom and the attic area above. The fire is still being investigated, but early indicators are pointing towards a faulty fan unit in the bathroom ceiling
PROBABLE CAUSE: Still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage to the back bathroom and attic.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
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 RELEAS
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/8/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2428 W 14th
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On August 7th 2008, at approximately 0700 hours the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 3 Engines, 2 Ladders, 1 Heavy Rescue apparatus and 2 Chief Officers to a reported home fire at 2428 W. 14th Ave. The first two arriving apparatus were Engine 4 and Ladder 4. Lieutenants Jay Holder and Ryan Reding reported smoke showing upon their arrival. They quickly directed their crews to search the home and to start extinguishment of the fire. Due to Station 4's quick actions the fire that had extended from the bathroom area into the attic was rapidly knocked down. The elderly couple that lived in the home were medically checked out. No injuries occurred at this fire and the fire damage was confined to the bathroom and the attic area above. The fire is still being investigated, but early indicators are pointing towards a faulty fan unit in the bathroom ceiling
PROBABLE CAUSE: Still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage to the back bathroom and attic.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
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 RELEAS
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Communities starting to crack down on frivolous 9-1-1 calls!
Recently we had a third-party cell phone call for a lady slumped over the wheel at a bank drive-through. Turns out she was waiting for the bank to open, and she wasn't paying attention to her posture. Ah scoliosis, the silent killer.
Looks like we're not the only ones who get 9-1-1 calls simply because it's free to call on a cell phone. Other places are realizing what it's costing them and doing something about it.
I would really like the opportunity to call the cell phone callers back. Not to be a jerk, but just to let them know that their reporting a lady waiting at a bank / a bag of leaves on a lawn / a water sprinkler/ a flag flying in the breeze/ lawn art/ a walking drunk man / a billboard advertisement/ a guy napping/ a baby upchucking/ a woman breastfeeding/ a stuck pair of suspenders/ circus clowns eating lunch/ not a chupacabra/ fog/ a skunk - set this diesel-exhaust-spewing 9-1-1 machine in motion. I wonder if some people do this because they think it is funny.
Maybe there should be a law that if you call 9-1-1, you have to stay on-scene until we get there. Maybe we should charge 25 cents per call - a small price to pay if it truly is an emergency. The money could go into our fuel account.
The silliness has to stop. And it looks like other places are figuring out ways to do just that.
If there are truly terrorists at work trying to bankrupt our cities and our nation, I would think that using a cell phone to dial 9-1-1 for frivolous reasons is an effective way to accomplish their mission of economic havoc. Perhaps there is some homeland security money we can procure to stop them.
Looks like we're not the only ones who get 9-1-1 calls simply because it's free to call on a cell phone. Other places are realizing what it's costing them and doing something about it.
I would really like the opportunity to call the cell phone callers back. Not to be a jerk, but just to let them know that their reporting a lady waiting at a bank / a bag of leaves on a lawn / a water sprinkler/ a flag flying in the breeze/ lawn art/ a walking drunk man / a billboard advertisement/ a guy napping/ a baby upchucking/ a woman breastfeeding/ a stuck pair of suspenders/ circus clowns eating lunch/ not a chupacabra/ fog/ a skunk - set this diesel-exhaust-spewing 9-1-1 machine in motion. I wonder if some people do this because they think it is funny.
Maybe there should be a law that if you call 9-1-1, you have to stay on-scene until we get there. Maybe we should charge 25 cents per call - a small price to pay if it truly is an emergency. The money could go into our fuel account.
The silliness has to stop. And it looks like other places are figuring out ways to do just that.
If there are truly terrorists at work trying to bankrupt our cities and our nation, I would think that using a cell phone to dial 9-1-1 for frivolous reasons is an effective way to accomplish their mission of economic havoc. Perhaps there is some homeland security money we can procure to stop them.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/2/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1313 N. Ruby St.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 0630 this morning, Saturday August 2, 2008, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire in Sonic restaurant at 1313 N. Ruby. The first crews on scene reported a fire behind the fryer unit in the kitchen. The fire was quickly knocked down, and there was no fire extension to the structure. Damage was confined to the fryer unit, with minor smoke damage throughout the restaurant. Health officials were notified of the situation and are expected to conduct an inspection of the restaurant prior to the business resuming operation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire was the fryer unit. Fire investigators have yet to determine whether the unit malfunctioned or whether there may have been maintenance problems.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the structure and contents is estimated to be $12,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 12000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 29
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: 8/2/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1313 N. Ruby St.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 0630 this morning, Saturday August 2, 2008, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire in Sonic restaurant at 1313 N. Ruby. The first crews on scene reported a fire behind the fryer unit in the kitchen. The fire was quickly knocked down, and there was no fire extension to the structure. Damage was confined to the fryer unit, with minor smoke damage throughout the restaurant. Health officials were notified of the situation and are expected to conduct an inspection of the restaurant prior to the business resuming operation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire was the fryer unit. Fire investigators have yet to determine whether the unit malfunctioned or whether there may have been maintenance problems.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the structure and contents is estimated to be $12,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 12000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 29
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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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/31/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 502 East Cataldo
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On Thursday July 31, 2008 at 11:10 AM (during the 722 Altamont Fire), six companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines and 2 Senior Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chief Hanna responded to a reported building fire at the Applied Sciences Building 502 East Cataldo on the Gonzaga Campus.
When Ladder 2 and Chief Hanna arrived, they were met by security and reported a 3-story commercial building with confirmed smoke in the basement. Companies were utilized to search and simultaneously evacuate the building while others located and extinguished the fire. The incident was placed under control in less than 30-minutes and no firefighters or civilians were injured during the event.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The origin of the fire was in basement mechanical room and cause was a electrical.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was limited to the mechanical room and minor smoke odor/damage in the basement.
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: 7/31/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 502 East Cataldo
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On Thursday July 31, 2008 at 11:10 AM (during the 722 Altamont Fire), six companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines and 2 Senior Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chief Hanna responded to a reported building fire at the Applied Sciences Building 502 East Cataldo on the Gonzaga Campus.
When Ladder 2 and Chief Hanna arrived, they were met by security and reported a 3-story commercial building with confirmed smoke in the basement. Companies were utilized to search and simultaneously evacuate the building while others located and extinguished the fire. The incident was placed under control in less than 30-minutes and no firefighters or civilians were injured during the event.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The origin of the fire was in basement mechanical room and cause was a electrical.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was limited to the mechanical room and minor smoke odor/damage in the basement.
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
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/31/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 722 South Altamont
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On Thursday July 31, 2008 at 9:55 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 1-Senior Ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Ken Kirsch and Joel Fielder responded to a reported Apartment Fire at 722 South Altamont. When the first company arrived, they reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor of a multiple family, two-story townhome. Neighbors and Police nearby also told arriving firefighters that there were children missing. The Ladder company was immediately used to ventilate the roof and search for the missing children while Engine companies attempted to extinguish the fire from the second floor. Due to the fire's conditions and construction type, the alarm was also upgraded to a working fire which added an additional Engine, Senior Ladder and Pumper-Ladder. It took 33 Firefighters 45 minutes to locate and knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to limit the damage to the second floor and attic areas of the building. All children were accounted for and were removed prior to the SFD's arrival by neighbors. A young child received moderate burn injuries from the fire and received treatment by SFD Paramedics, however refused transport by AMR. The child was reportedly transported by relatives to the hospital at the time of this release. No firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The origin of the fire was on the second floor balcony. The cause was an unsupervised 4-year old child playing with matches.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage is significant throughout the second floor. Structural integrity of the roof members and associated lightweight wood-frame structural members is in question. Re-occupancy is not possible without considerable clean up and construction.
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 33
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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DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/31/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 722 South Altamont
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On Thursday July 31, 2008 at 9:55 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 1-Senior Ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Ken Kirsch and Joel Fielder responded to a reported Apartment Fire at 722 South Altamont. When the first company arrived, they reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor of a multiple family, two-story townhome. Neighbors and Police nearby also told arriving firefighters that there were children missing. The Ladder company was immediately used to ventilate the roof and search for the missing children while Engine companies attempted to extinguish the fire from the second floor. Due to the fire's conditions and construction type, the alarm was also upgraded to a working fire which added an additional Engine, Senior Ladder and Pumper-Ladder. It took 33 Firefighters 45 minutes to locate and knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to limit the damage to the second floor and attic areas of the building. All children were accounted for and were removed prior to the SFD's arrival by neighbors. A young child received moderate burn injuries from the fire and received treatment by SFD Paramedics, however refused transport by AMR. The child was reportedly transported by relatives to the hospital at the time of this release. No firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The origin of the fire was on the second floor balcony. The cause was an unsupervised 4-year old child playing with matches.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage is significant throughout the second floor. Structural integrity of the roof members and associated lightweight wood-frame structural members is in question. Re-occupancy is not possible without considerable clean up and construction.
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 33
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, July 26, 2008
Fire Press Release
Some of you have been asking about the press release for the Dorian Fire. There isn't one yet. Maybe there won't be one because every news outlet was already there. Whenever there is a release, it'll get posted here.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/19/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 520 W Sharp
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 07/19/08, at approximately 1426 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 520 W Sharp upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire department units found a one and one half story, wood-frame, single family residence, with the rear of the structure fully involved in fire. A commercial structure, in very close proximity to the fire building, had flames lapping on its' siding and roof areas. Fire crews had to deal with the fire structure as well as the exposure building. Advancement of pre-connected hose-lines, roof ventilation, as well as search and rescue operations were conducted on the main fire structure. At the same time fire crews forced entry into the exposure building, advanced hose-lines inside, and used exterior lines to protect the building from fire damage. The fire was brought under control within approximately one and one half hours. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to assure extinguishment. Damage to the exposure building was limited to the exterior siding, with very minor damage to the interior. The main fire building had severe fire damage to most areas of the interior and is considered a total loss.
A total of 27 firefighters on 10 trucks battled the blaze at its height. Firefighters will remain on scene until fire investigators return in the morning to continue their investigation into the cause. Two firefighters were injured during the blaze, with one suffering a laceration to his hand, while the other had an ankle sprain.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is currently undetermined. Investigators will be back on scene early tomorrow morning to continue their investigation of the fire cause.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the exposure building was limited to the exterior siding, with very minor damage to the interior. The main fire building had severe fire damage to most areas of the interior and is considered a total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
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
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/19/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 520 W Sharp
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 07/19/08, at approximately 1426 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 520 W Sharp upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire department units found a one and one half story, wood-frame, single family residence, with the rear of the structure fully involved in fire. A commercial structure, in very close proximity to the fire building, had flames lapping on its' siding and roof areas. Fire crews had to deal with the fire structure as well as the exposure building. Advancement of pre-connected hose-lines, roof ventilation, as well as search and rescue operations were conducted on the main fire structure. At the same time fire crews forced entry into the exposure building, advanced hose-lines inside, and used exterior lines to protect the building from fire damage. The fire was brought under control within approximately one and one half hours. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to assure extinguishment. Damage to the exposure building was limited to the exterior siding, with very minor damage to the interior. The main fire building had severe fire damage to most areas of the interior and is considered a total loss.
A total of 27 firefighters on 10 trucks battled the blaze at its height. Firefighters will remain on scene until fire investigators return in the morning to continue their investigation into the cause. Two firefighters were injured during the blaze, with one suffering a laceration to his hand, while the other had an ankle sprain.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is currently undetermined. Investigators will be back on scene early tomorrow morning to continue their investigation of the fire cause.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the exposure building was limited to the exterior siding, with very minor damage to the interior. The main fire building had severe fire damage to most areas of the interior and is considered a total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
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
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/14/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4003 S. Crestline
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On July 14, 2008 at 1502 hours the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, 1 Heavy Rescue and 2 Command Officers to a reported house fire located at S. 4003 Crestline St. Callers reporting the fire to Fire Dispatch stated that the home was fully involved with fire and that the occupants had been evacuated. Engine 14 was the first apparatus to arrive. Engine 14's officer, Todd Powell reported that they had a 1 story rancher with fire showing from the front living room windows. Lt. Powell upgraded the fire and his crew advanced pre-connected hose lines into the home. Additional arriving fire fighters ventilated the home's roof to release fire that had spread into the attic. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, but crews worked on the scene for an additional 1 hour.
The occupants of this home were very fortunate. They were unaware that a well established fire was burning in the front part of their home. Neighbors noticed the fire, called 911 and assisted the elderly couple from the home. Fire fighters checked the couple out for injuries and found none. The couple will be assisted by the Red Cross.
There were no injuries at this fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: 25 percent of the first floor.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
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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DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/14/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4003 S. Crestline
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On July 14, 2008 at 1502 hours the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, 1 Heavy Rescue and 2 Command Officers to a reported house fire located at S. 4003 Crestline St. Callers reporting the fire to Fire Dispatch stated that the home was fully involved with fire and that the occupants had been evacuated. Engine 14 was the first apparatus to arrive. Engine 14's officer, Todd Powell reported that they had a 1 story rancher with fire showing from the front living room windows. Lt. Powell upgraded the fire and his crew advanced pre-connected hose lines into the home. Additional arriving fire fighters ventilated the home's roof to release fire that had spread into the attic. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, but crews worked on the scene for an additional 1 hour.
The occupants of this home were very fortunate. They were unaware that a well established fire was burning in the front part of their home. Neighbors noticed the fire, called 911 and assisted the elderly couple from the home. Fire fighters checked the couple out for injuries and found none. The couple will be assisted by the Red Cross.
There were no injuries at this fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: 25 percent of the first floor.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
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, July 11, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/11/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1727 W. Sinto
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: At just after 1pm on Thursday July 11, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched on a fire in the alley behind a commercial building. Upon arrival it was found that there was and area about 200 square feet burning and extending into a commercial building with a heavy fire load of wood products. A quick attack was attempted but the fire had spread into the structure and a 2nd alarm was requested followed shortly by a 3rd alarm. All together 66 Firefighters, 11 command staff, and several support agencies responded in 31 fire vehicles. The fire is under investigation and nobody was injured. Damage to the Ugly Duck liquidators was significant but most of the business sustained little or no damage. This fire which stretched the city's resources occurred during a red flag warning for high winds and low humidity which assisted in a number of large fire events at the same time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: One entire building and the contents of a business
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 66
MUTUAL AID: FAFB, Fire District 9, GEG Airport FD
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: 7/11/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1727 W. Sinto
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: At just after 1pm on Thursday July 11, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched on a fire in the alley behind a commercial building. Upon arrival it was found that there was and area about 200 square feet burning and extending into a commercial building with a heavy fire load of wood products. A quick attack was attempted but the fire had spread into the structure and a 2nd alarm was requested followed shortly by a 3rd alarm. All together 66 Firefighters, 11 command staff, and several support agencies responded in 31 fire vehicles. The fire is under investigation and nobody was injured. Damage to the Ugly Duck liquidators was significant but most of the business sustained little or no damage. This fire which stretched the city's resources occurred during a red flag warning for high winds and low humidity which assisted in a number of large fire events at the same time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: One entire building and the contents of a business
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 66
MUTUAL AID: FAFB, Fire District 9, GEG Airport FD
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, July 04, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/4/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Multiple Alarms
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 9 S Pittsburg
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, July 2 2008 at 3:35 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Senior Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue Company under the direction of Battalion Chief Cornelius responded to a reported structure fire at 9 South Pittsburg. Within minutes, Engine 7 reported heavy smoke fire showing from the second floor of the multiple-use building as they left the station. The building is a large two-story building with basement storage, two commercial businesses on the first floor and multiple apartments on the second floor.
As initial companies stretched pre-connected lines from Engine 7, the first ladder company fought their way to the second floor to evacuate residents and search for victims. When the first Chief arrived, he sized up the status of the fire and requested a second alarm due to the construction, potential for trapped victims and extreme heat (98 degrees ambient temperature at the time of the fire).
The second alarm brought an additional Ladder Company, Pumper-Ladder, three engines as well as the SFD's Training staff, Red Cross, SFD's CARES and additional Chief Officers. The IC also special-requested three AMR ambulances and their supervisor de to the potential for residents to require treatment from the effects of the smoke and fire.
Over the course of 40-minutes, fire attack teams extinguished the fire. Ladder companies searched the entire building removing occupants as they went. The building was ventilated and atmosphere was made tenable simultaneously. Rehydration and constant rotation of companies were necessary to prevent illness and injury of the firefighters from the extreme heat and conditions. SFD Training and EMS Staff personnel monitored firefighter's vital signs closely and aggressively re-hydrated them during the incident.
The incident was under controlled within 90 minutes and no firefighters were injured during the event. District 9 and District 8 companies were called to staff two SFD Stations during the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The majority of damage was confined to the second floor apartment, unit number 6. The aggressive interior fire attack not only assisted in extinguishing the fire, it also provided Firefighters the opportunity to save the majority of the building and contents. The preliminary cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental--a young male using a flammable liquid during floor cleaning. Vapors from the flammable liquid found a pilot light which caused an explosive fire. The young male was identified by an officer from Rescue 1 and immediately treated by SFD Paramedics and transported to the hospital urgently.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The majority of damage was confined to the second floor apartment, unit number 6. The aggressive interior fire attack not only assisted in extinguishing the fire, it also provided Firefighters the opportunity to save a large portion of the building and contents.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 40
MUTUAL AID: Fire District 8, Fire District 9
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: 7/4/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Multiple Alarms
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 9 S Pittsburg
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, July 2 2008 at 3:35 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Senior Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue Company under the direction of Battalion Chief Cornelius responded to a reported structure fire at 9 South Pittsburg. Within minutes, Engine 7 reported heavy smoke fire showing from the second floor of the multiple-use building as they left the station. The building is a large two-story building with basement storage, two commercial businesses on the first floor and multiple apartments on the second floor.
As initial companies stretched pre-connected lines from Engine 7, the first ladder company fought their way to the second floor to evacuate residents and search for victims. When the first Chief arrived, he sized up the status of the fire and requested a second alarm due to the construction, potential for trapped victims and extreme heat (98 degrees ambient temperature at the time of the fire).
The second alarm brought an additional Ladder Company, Pumper-Ladder, three engines as well as the SFD's Training staff, Red Cross, SFD's CARES and additional Chief Officers. The IC also special-requested three AMR ambulances and their supervisor de to the potential for residents to require treatment from the effects of the smoke and fire.
Over the course of 40-minutes, fire attack teams extinguished the fire. Ladder companies searched the entire building removing occupants as they went. The building was ventilated and atmosphere was made tenable simultaneously. Rehydration and constant rotation of companies were necessary to prevent illness and injury of the firefighters from the extreme heat and conditions. SFD Training and EMS Staff personnel monitored firefighter's vital signs closely and aggressively re-hydrated them during the incident.
The incident was under controlled within 90 minutes and no firefighters were injured during the event. District 9 and District 8 companies were called to staff two SFD Stations during the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The majority of damage was confined to the second floor apartment, unit number 6. The aggressive interior fire attack not only assisted in extinguishing the fire, it also provided Firefighters the opportunity to save the majority of the building and contents. The preliminary cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental--a young male using a flammable liquid during floor cleaning. Vapors from the flammable liquid found a pilot light which caused an explosive fire. The young male was identified by an officer from Rescue 1 and immediately treated by SFD Paramedics and transported to the hospital urgently.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The majority of damage was confined to the second floor apartment, unit number 6. The aggressive interior fire attack not only assisted in extinguishing the fire, it also provided Firefighters the opportunity to save a large portion of the building and contents.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 40
MUTUAL AID: Fire District 8, Fire District 9
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, June 25, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/24/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 808 W Maxwell
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 06/24/08 at approximately 1352 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 808 W. Maxwell upon report of a structure fire. First arriving crews on the scene found a one story, wood-frame, single family residence with light smoke showing from the front of the structure. SFD members advanced a pre-connected hose-line to the fire area, which appeared to be the exterior siding near the front porch. The burning siding was extinguished and additional siding was removed to check for any fire extension to other areas of the home. Fire crews checked both the basement and the attic areas and found no fire extension. Gas powered fans were then used to clear the rest of the house of any lingering smoke.
A total of 10 apparatus with 27 firefighters responded to this incident. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported. No one was home at the time of the incident. Fire crews were on scene for approximately 70 minutes.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is currently undetermined and under investigation. A Fire Investigator was still on scene at the time of this news release. Additional information on this incident will be available later by contacting Lt. Jimmy Bowen at 625-7053.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The main area of fire damage was to the exterior and interior wall of the residence near the front porch. This is also the area in which siding was removed to check for any additional spread of the fire. The fire was confined to the exterior siding and a small amount of interior wall framing. Minor smoke damage was evident on the main floor and in the basement areas.
DOLLAR LOSS: 2,000
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
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/24/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 808 W Maxwell
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 06/24/08 at approximately 1352 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 808 W. Maxwell upon report of a structure fire. First arriving crews on the scene found a one story, wood-frame, single family residence with light smoke showing from the front of the structure. SFD members advanced a pre-connected hose-line to the fire area, which appeared to be the exterior siding near the front porch. The burning siding was extinguished and additional siding was removed to check for any fire extension to other areas of the home. Fire crews checked both the basement and the attic areas and found no fire extension. Gas powered fans were then used to clear the rest of the house of any lingering smoke.
A total of 10 apparatus with 27 firefighters responded to this incident. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported. No one was home at the time of the incident. Fire crews were on scene for approximately 70 minutes.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is currently undetermined and under investigation. A Fire Investigator was still on scene at the time of this news release. Additional information on this incident will be available later by contacting Lt. Jimmy Bowen at 625-7053.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The main area of fire damage was to the exterior and interior wall of the residence near the front porch. This is also the area in which siding was removed to check for any additional spread of the fire. The fire was confined to the exterior siding and a small amount of interior wall framing. Minor smoke damage was evident on the main floor and in the basement areas.
DOLLAR LOSS: 2,000
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
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/23/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2812 W. Cleveland
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On June 23rd, 2008 at 2:25 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire located at 2812 W. Cleveland. Fire crews found a one story home with smoke coming from the attic and roof. Firefighters made quick access into the home and with the use of their thermal imaging camera, they found a fire burning above the bathroom ceiling. Because this fire was in a concealed space, fire crews had to pull the ceiling down to expose the area in order to extinguish the fire. At the same time, a ladder crew was poised on the roof ready to ventilate in coordination with the fire extinguishment effort going on below. As a result of their quick action, the fire was kept small and involved a small portion of the attic. Fire damage was confined to ceiling joists, wiring and attic insulation. A total of 20 firefighters fought this fire. The homeowner, who was at work, was notified and soon arrived. The fire was called in by an alert neighbor who noticed smoke coming from the eaves and roof. The investigation revealed that this fire had been burning for a long time undetected in the attic and was caused by an electrical malfunction in wiring connected to a bathroom fan. It was found that there were working smoke detectors inside the home in the living areas, however the fire was burning above these locations, and the smoke that was generated rose vertically and stayed within the attic space and did not activate the detectors below. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Electrical malfunction involving wiring and a bathroom fan.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage to wiring, insulation and wooden structural members.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
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: 6/23/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2812 W. Cleveland
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On June 23rd, 2008 at 2:25 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire located at 2812 W. Cleveland. Fire crews found a one story home with smoke coming from the attic and roof. Firefighters made quick access into the home and with the use of their thermal imaging camera, they found a fire burning above the bathroom ceiling. Because this fire was in a concealed space, fire crews had to pull the ceiling down to expose the area in order to extinguish the fire. At the same time, a ladder crew was poised on the roof ready to ventilate in coordination with the fire extinguishment effort going on below. As a result of their quick action, the fire was kept small and involved a small portion of the attic. Fire damage was confined to ceiling joists, wiring and attic insulation. A total of 20 firefighters fought this fire. The homeowner, who was at work, was notified and soon arrived. The fire was called in by an alert neighbor who noticed smoke coming from the eaves and roof. The investigation revealed that this fire had been burning for a long time undetected in the attic and was caused by an electrical malfunction in wiring connected to a bathroom fan. It was found that there were working smoke detectors inside the home in the living areas, however the fire was burning above these locations, and the smoke that was generated rose vertically and stayed within the attic space and did not activate the detectors below. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Electrical malfunction involving wiring and a bathroom fan.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage to wiring, insulation and wooden structural members.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/22/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 625 N. Monroe
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On 06/22/08 at approximately 0626 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 625 N. Monroe upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire department crews found smoke coming from the roof and eaves of a one story, masonry block commercial structure. The occupant of the fire damaged building is Golden Rule Brakes. Fire department crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines into the interior of the structure to extinguish the advancing blaze. At the same time crews were sent to cut a hole in the roof to ventilate the heat and toxic gases that had built up inside the building from the fire. The fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes, with crews remaining on scene to work with the property manager and conduct overhaul operations for about another 90 minutes.
A total of 33 firefighters on 11 trucks responded to this incident. No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently undetermined and under investigation. For more information on this incident contact The City of Spokane Fire Department Investigation Unit at 625-7052 on Monday.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was confined to a room in the east portion of the building, with smoke damage evident throughout the rest of the structure. Some water damage was also evident.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 33
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/22/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 625 N. Monroe
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On 06/22/08 at approximately 0626 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 625 N. Monroe upon report of a structure fire. First arriving fire department crews found smoke coming from the roof and eaves of a one story, masonry block commercial structure. The occupant of the fire damaged building is Golden Rule Brakes. Fire department crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines into the interior of the structure to extinguish the advancing blaze. At the same time crews were sent to cut a hole in the roof to ventilate the heat and toxic gases that had built up inside the building from the fire. The fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes, with crews remaining on scene to work with the property manager and conduct overhaul operations for about another 90 minutes.
A total of 33 firefighters on 11 trucks responded to this incident. No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently undetermined and under investigation. For more information on this incident contact The City of Spokane Fire Department Investigation Unit at 625-7052 on Monday.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was confined to a room in the east portion of the building, with smoke damage evident throughout the rest of the structure. Some water damage was also evident.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 33
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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Friday, June 20, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/20/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1306 S. Westcliff Place
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE:
On June 20, 2008 at approximately 0921 hours, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 2 Aerial Ladders, 3 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue and 2 Command vehicles to a reported apartment fire located at 1306 S. Westcliff Place. The arriving fire crews found light smoke showing from the eaves and ridge vents of a two story apartment building. The building occupants had been alerted to the fire by means of a smoke detector and had evacuated the building. Fire crews found a smoldering fire in the attic area above a second floor bathroom. The fire was quickly extinguished by Engine 4's crew and confined to the ceiling area above the bathroom. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters at this incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause appears to have been an overheated bathroom exhaust fan.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Confined to Bathroom
DOLLAR LOSS: 1500
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/20/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1306 S. Westcliff Place
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE:
On June 20, 2008 at approximately 0921 hours, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 2 Aerial Ladders, 3 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue and 2 Command vehicles to a reported apartment fire located at 1306 S. Westcliff Place. The arriving fire crews found light smoke showing from the eaves and ridge vents of a two story apartment building. The building occupants had been alerted to the fire by means of a smoke detector and had evacuated the building. Fire crews found a smoldering fire in the attic area above a second floor bathroom. The fire was quickly extinguished by Engine 4's crew and confined to the ceiling area above the bathroom. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters at this incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause appears to have been an overheated bathroom exhaust fan.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Confined to Bathroom
DOLLAR LOSS: 1500
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/20/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4003 E. Cleveland
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: June 20, 2008 the Spokane Fire responded to its second mattress fire of the night and within a mile of the first one. The second fire at 4003 E. Cleveland came in at 1:19 am and is under investigation. Two civilians sustained minor injuries, one has burns on the wrist and the second was smoke inhalation. Neither of the patients wanted to be transported and was looked at by Fire Department Paramedics on the scene. When the homeowner was asked if smoke detectors woke them up he claimed they did not have any and the smoke woke him up. This is a dangerous mindset that smoke will wake you up as it is more likely to suffocate you in your sleep. You can not beat the reliability of working smoke detectors properly placed inside your house for early warning of fire. The Fire Department responded 7 pieces of equipment with 19 Firefighters to this incident and quickly brought the fire under control with one attack line. The house was searched to make sure everyone was out and ventilation fans were set to clear the smoke out of the house.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Contents of 1 bedroom with smoke damage throughout the second floor of the house.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/20/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4003 E. Cleveland
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: June 20, 2008 the Spokane Fire responded to its second mattress fire of the night and within a mile of the first one. The second fire at 4003 E. Cleveland came in at 1:19 am and is under investigation. Two civilians sustained minor injuries, one has burns on the wrist and the second was smoke inhalation. Neither of the patients wanted to be transported and was looked at by Fire Department Paramedics on the scene. When the homeowner was asked if smoke detectors woke them up he claimed they did not have any and the smoke woke him up. This is a dangerous mindset that smoke will wake you up as it is more likely to suffocate you in your sleep. You can not beat the reliability of working smoke detectors properly placed inside your house for early warning of fire. The Fire Department responded 7 pieces of equipment with 19 Firefighters to this incident and quickly brought the fire under control with one attack line. The house was searched to make sure everyone was out and ventilation fans were set to clear the smoke out of the house.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Contents of 1 bedroom with smoke damage throughout the second floor of the house.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/19/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3411 E. Jackson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: Just after 10 pm on June 19, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched on a reported house fire at 3411 E. Jackson in Spokane, WA. One Ladder Truck, one Rescue Unit, four Engines and a Battalion Chief with 19 Firefighters responded to what turned out to be a mattress fire with heat and smoke damage to the contents of one bedroom. Adults on scene indicated that one or more of the 3 children at the home were playing with matches. The children's ages were 13, 5 and 2. Information was gathered regarding the 3 children and will be turned over to a Fire Investigator and the departments Pub. Ed. Officer. Quick action by the resident with initial attack and then closing the door minimized the spread of the fire. Upon arrival Fire Crews rapidly removed the mattresses and extinguished the fire. It was noticed in the home that the smoke detector sustained significant damage due to heat and did not have a battery so was not sounding. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public of the importance of keeping lighters, matches and other ignition sources out of reach of children. Also, the importance of maintaining smoke detectors in a working manner for the safety of everyone in the home cannot be over stated.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation but appears to be juveniles playing with matches.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Mattress fire with heat and smoke damage to the contents of one bedroom and minor smoke damage outside of the bedroom.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/19/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3411 E. Jackson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: Just after 10 pm on June 19, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched on a reported house fire at 3411 E. Jackson in Spokane, WA. One Ladder Truck, one Rescue Unit, four Engines and a Battalion Chief with 19 Firefighters responded to what turned out to be a mattress fire with heat and smoke damage to the contents of one bedroom. Adults on scene indicated that one or more of the 3 children at the home were playing with matches. The children's ages were 13, 5 and 2. Information was gathered regarding the 3 children and will be turned over to a Fire Investigator and the departments Pub. Ed. Officer. Quick action by the resident with initial attack and then closing the door minimized the spread of the fire. Upon arrival Fire Crews rapidly removed the mattresses and extinguished the fire. It was noticed in the home that the smoke detector sustained significant damage due to heat and did not have a battery so was not sounding. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public of the importance of keeping lighters, matches and other ignition sources out of reach of children. Also, the importance of maintaining smoke detectors in a working manner for the safety of everyone in the home cannot be over stated.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation but appears to be juveniles playing with matches.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Mattress fire with heat and smoke damage to the contents of one bedroom and minor smoke damage outside of the bedroom.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
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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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius, Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/17/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 218 W. 25th
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On June 17, 2008 at 0351 hours the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 6 fire apparatus and 2 command vehicles (total of 24 personnel), for a reported structure fire located at 218 W. 25th Ave. Fire Dispatch received several 911 calls from the home owners and neighbors who reported a large amount of fire in the home's garage. Engine 9 arrived within 4 minutes of being dispatched and reported that fire had fully involved the home's garage and the 2 vehicles parked inside. Engine 9 extended pre-connected hose lines to fight the fire and assigned work to the other incoming apparatus. Additional fire hose lines were deployed to protect the surrounding exposures. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, but several units worked at the scene for well over an hour.
There were no injuries to civilians at this fire. One firefighter reported a strained shoulder as a result of fighting the fire. The quick actions of the firefighters confined the majority of the fire damage to the garage and contents which were a total loss. The radiant heat from the fire cracked windows on the home and melted exterior yard lights.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire cause at this time is still under investigation. Early indicators are leading us to believe this fire was intentionally set.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Garage and Contents are a total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/17/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 218 W. 25th
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On June 17, 2008 at 0351 hours the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 6 fire apparatus and 2 command vehicles (total of 24 personnel), for a reported structure fire located at 218 W. 25th Ave. Fire Dispatch received several 911 calls from the home owners and neighbors who reported a large amount of fire in the home's garage. Engine 9 arrived within 4 minutes of being dispatched and reported that fire had fully involved the home's garage and the 2 vehicles parked inside. Engine 9 extended pre-connected hose lines to fight the fire and assigned work to the other incoming apparatus. Additional fire hose lines were deployed to protect the surrounding exposures. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, but several units worked at the scene for well over an hour.
There were no injuries to civilians at this fire. One firefighter reported a strained shoulder as a result of fighting the fire. The quick actions of the firefighters confined the majority of the fire damage to the garage and contents which were a total loss. The radiant heat from the fire cracked windows on the home and melted exterior yard lights.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire cause at this time is still under investigation. Early indicators are leading us to believe this fire was intentionally set.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Garage and Contents are a total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
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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Monday, June 16, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/16/2008 INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1221 1/2 S. Division CITY: Spokane STATE: WA ZIP: 99202 NARRATIVE: At 11:54 am on Monday June 16, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at 1221 ½ S. Division. The initial reports to the responding crews was that flames and smoke were seen coming from an apartment and bystanders had removed a victim which they were doing CPR on. The first advanced life support apparatus on scene with Paramedics was assigned to patient care while the other firefighting crews were taking care of the fire. A quick knockdown was attained by a rapid deployment of a 1 ¾ inch attack line. The fire was confined to the apartment of origin with minimal fire damage to the apartment. Fire damage was mostly on the carpet near the bed with smoke damage throughout the apartment. 32 Firefighters responded on numerous apparatus with Chief's staff due to the report of CPR being performed on the victim by private citizens. The patient was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with a strong pulse but still in respiratory arrest. His condition is unknown at this time. The quick actions of the private citizens appear to have saved the residents life by getting the victim out of the apartment then intervening with CPR. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental but is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department SIU. PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage to a piece of the carpet in the vicinity of the bed and smoke damage throughout the apartment. The fire and smoke did not extend outside of the apartment of origin. DOLLAR LOSS: 1000 FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 32 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
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/16/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1417 South Laura
CITY: Spokane Wash
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99203
NARRATIVE: At 1:31 AM on June 16th the Spokane Fire department responded to 1417 South Laura for a reported structure fire. Engine Company 14 reported a light smoke showing. An attack lead was advanced into a bedroom and extinguished the fire. The fire was confined to a bed and bedding, night stand, and light smoke throughout... A smoke alarm awaken the mother and her young child, they got out of the house and called 911. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public that unattended candles can and will start a fires. Candles should be in proper container and away any combustibles when being used.
3 Engines 1 Ladder, 1 Pumper Ladder, 1 Rescue apparatus and 2 command officers for a total of 21firefighters that responded to this call. The cause of this fire was an unattended candle.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Unattended candle
DAMAGE EXTENT: Bed, Bedding nightstand and smoke throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 4,000.00
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
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/16/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1417 South Laura
CITY: Spokane Wash
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99203
NARRATIVE: At 1:31 AM on June 16th the Spokane Fire department responded to 1417 South Laura for a reported structure fire. Engine Company 14 reported a light smoke showing. An attack lead was advanced into a bedroom and extinguished the fire. The fire was confined to a bed and bedding, night stand, and light smoke throughout... A smoke alarm awaken the mother and her young child, they got out of the house and called 911. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public that unattended candles can and will start a fires. Candles should be in proper container and away any combustibles when being used.
3 Engines 1 Ladder, 1 Pumper Ladder, 1 Rescue apparatus and 2 command officers for a total of 21firefighters that responded to this call. The cause of this fire was an unattended candle.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Unattended candle
DAMAGE EXTENT: Bed, Bedding nightstand and smoke throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 4,000.00
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
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
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ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/15/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2414 W. Mallon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On 6/15/08 at 7:47 A.M. on June 15th, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported garage and recreational vehicle fire located at 2414 W. Mallon. The first fire crews to arrive reported a large amount of fire enveloping a recreational vehicle parked next to a wooden 3 stall garage. The fire was spreading to the garage and it was discovered that gasoline was burning near the vehicle. A decision to "upgrade" the alarm was then made to summon an additional crew to the incident. Firefighters rapidly stretched hoses to the fire and were able to contain the flames in a short amount of time. The vehicle was a total loss and a van that was parked nearby also sustained fire damage. As a result of the rapid spread rate of this fire, the wood frame garage sustained heavy fire damage as well. A total of 23 firefighters and 2 battalion chiefs responded to this call with 4 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, and 1 rescue company. Fire crews remained at the fire for 2 1/2 hours making sure that all of the "hotspots" were thoroughly extinguished. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The fire cause is undetermined and under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The R.V. was a total loss. One company van that was parked behind the R.V. sustained heavy fire damage. The 3 stall wooden garage received heavy damage. There was also some water damage to the interior of an adjacent storage building.
DOLLAR LOSS: 90,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/15/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2414 W. Mallon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On 6/15/08 at 7:47 A.M. on June 15th, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported garage and recreational vehicle fire located at 2414 W. Mallon. The first fire crews to arrive reported a large amount of fire enveloping a recreational vehicle parked next to a wooden 3 stall garage. The fire was spreading to the garage and it was discovered that gasoline was burning near the vehicle. A decision to "upgrade" the alarm was then made to summon an additional crew to the incident. Firefighters rapidly stretched hoses to the fire and were able to contain the flames in a short amount of time. The vehicle was a total loss and a van that was parked nearby also sustained fire damage. As a result of the rapid spread rate of this fire, the wood frame garage sustained heavy fire damage as well. A total of 23 firefighters and 2 battalion chiefs responded to this call with 4 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, and 1 rescue company. Fire crews remained at the fire for 2 1/2 hours making sure that all of the "hotspots" were thoroughly extinguished. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The fire cause is undetermined and under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The R.V. was a total loss. One company van that was parked behind the R.V. sustained heavy fire damage. The 3 stall wooden garage received heavy damage. There was also some water damage to the interior of an adjacent storage building.
DOLLAR LOSS: 90,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/14/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1402 S. Grand Blvd.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: At 0145 hrs. on June 14, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engines, 2 ladders, a rescue truck and a Battalion Chief to a reported office building on fire. The first engine on scene found flames and heavy smoke from the rear of a medical office building at 1402 S. Grand Blvd. Crews forced entry to the interior of the building and found that most of the fire was confined to the exterior. The fire originated in a dumpster next to the building and quickly spread to the adjoining wall and eves. The fire was knocked down just as it began spreading through the flat-roof joists to the interior. Crews were able to protect the contents, including a medical records storage room, from significant damage. Fire crews remained on scene for several hours completing extinguishment and overhaul.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The area of origin of the fire appears to be the dumpster at the rear of the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Capt. Kevin Smathers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit. For further information regarding this fire, Capt. Smathers can be contacted at 625-7052.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage from the fire is estimated to be $10,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/14/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1402 S. Grand Blvd.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: At 0145 hrs. on June 14, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engines, 2 ladders, a rescue truck and a Battalion Chief to a reported office building on fire. The first engine on scene found flames and heavy smoke from the rear of a medical office building at 1402 S. Grand Blvd. Crews forced entry to the interior of the building and found that most of the fire was confined to the exterior. The fire originated in a dumpster next to the building and quickly spread to the adjoining wall and eves. The fire was knocked down just as it began spreading through the flat-roof joists to the interior. Crews were able to protect the contents, including a medical records storage room, from significant damage. Fire crews remained on scene for several hours completing extinguishment and overhaul.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The area of origin of the fire appears to be the dumpster at the rear of the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Capt. Kevin Smathers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit. For further information regarding this fire, Capt. Smathers can be contacted at 625-7052.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage from the fire is estimated to be $10,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/12/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3728 East 3rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 10:03 0n June 11th the City of Spokane Fire department responded to East 3728 3rd Ave for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival Engine Company 7 reported smoke showing from a 2 story wood frame house. A search was ordered and attack leads were advanced to the 2nd floor where the fire had already made its way into the knee walls and attic the full length of the house. Crews attacked the upstairs blaze until they were ordered out by command for their protection, the entire roof and attic space was on fire. The roof was left to burn so as to open it up and release the heat, smoke and hot gases. Large leads were used to extinguish the flames. Crews then reentered the structure and extinguished the hidden fires and hot spots. This fire was brought under control in about two and one half hours. Crews will stay on scene till the morning. The structure was heavily damaged by smoke heat and water. No one was found in side during the search. No injuries to report. The fire is under investigation. Twenty two firefighters and two command officers arrived to fight this blaze.
PROBABLE CAUSE: UNder investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy Danage to roof and 2nd floor . water heat and smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/12/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3728 East 3rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 10:03 0n June 11th the City of Spokane Fire department responded to East 3728 3rd Ave for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival Engine Company 7 reported smoke showing from a 2 story wood frame house. A search was ordered and attack leads were advanced to the 2nd floor where the fire had already made its way into the knee walls and attic the full length of the house. Crews attacked the upstairs blaze until they were ordered out by command for their protection, the entire roof and attic space was on fire. The roof was left to burn so as to open it up and release the heat, smoke and hot gases. Large leads were used to extinguish the flames. Crews then reentered the structure and extinguished the hidden fires and hot spots. This fire was brought under control in about two and one half hours. Crews will stay on scene till the morning. The structure was heavily damaged by smoke heat and water. No one was found in side during the search. No injuries to report. The fire is under investigation. Twenty two firefighters and two command officers arrived to fight this blaze.
PROBABLE CAUSE: UNder investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy Danage to roof and 2nd floor . water heat and smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
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Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/31/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2908 E. Hoffman
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On 5/31/08 at 12:07 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, a pumper ladder company, 1 ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire located at 2908 E. Hoffman. Upon arrival, fire crews found a wood frame structure that had fire coming through a portion of the roof as well as a side window and door. Engine 15's crew, the first to arrive, immediately attacked the fire while also asking for backup and a crew to ventilate the roof. It was soon determined that both adult occupants had made their safe escape from the home. As the firefighters worked their way through the home to attack the fire, they soon found that the fire was mainly involving a portion of a laundry room, including the walls and ceiling immediately surrounding this area. The fire was also rapidly extending vertically into the attic. Through their fast and aggressive actions, the firefighters were able to knock down the fire and confine it to the back portion of the home. The majority of the home was saved, however smoke damage was extensive throughout the building. A total of 21 firefighters responded to this call and it took them 30 minutes to effectively contain the fire. Fire crews remained at this incident until 3:00 A.M. conducting final extinguishment and making sure all of the "hotspots" were completely out. This was accomplished by the use of thermal imaging cameras, shovels, chainsaws and axes. The attic insulation consisted of paper, sawdust and cellulose which kept firefighters digging for hotspots for a long time. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit was called in to investigate the fire cause. At this time, the incident is still under investigation. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The Red Cross arrived to take care of the two displaced tenants that resided in the home. The home suffered extensive smoke damage throughout and the home also sustained fire damage to the laundry and bathroom areas as well as extensive damage to the roof. It was reported that one of the tenants had smelled smoke and woke up the other tenant. The home did not have a smoke detector. Because this fire occurred at night during sleeping hours and because the home did not have a detector installed, the residents were extremely lucky that they woke up to the smell of smoke and were able to escape. This is not usually the case. Too many fatality fires occur because of a lack of working smoke detectors. Never rely on your senses to detect a fire. Install a working smoke detector on every level of your home.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive smoke damage throughout the home. The laundry and bathroom areas sustained fire damage as well as the attic and roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/31/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2908 E. Hoffman
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On 5/31/08 at 12:07 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engine companies, a pumper ladder company, 1 ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire located at 2908 E. Hoffman. Upon arrival, fire crews found a wood frame structure that had fire coming through a portion of the roof as well as a side window and door. Engine 15's crew, the first to arrive, immediately attacked the fire while also asking for backup and a crew to ventilate the roof. It was soon determined that both adult occupants had made their safe escape from the home. As the firefighters worked their way through the home to attack the fire, they soon found that the fire was mainly involving a portion of a laundry room, including the walls and ceiling immediately surrounding this area. The fire was also rapidly extending vertically into the attic. Through their fast and aggressive actions, the firefighters were able to knock down the fire and confine it to the back portion of the home. The majority of the home was saved, however smoke damage was extensive throughout the building. A total of 21 firefighters responded to this call and it took them 30 minutes to effectively contain the fire. Fire crews remained at this incident until 3:00 A.M. conducting final extinguishment and making sure all of the "hotspots" were completely out. This was accomplished by the use of thermal imaging cameras, shovels, chainsaws and axes. The attic insulation consisted of paper, sawdust and cellulose which kept firefighters digging for hotspots for a long time. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit was called in to investigate the fire cause. At this time, the incident is still under investigation. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The Red Cross arrived to take care of the two displaced tenants that resided in the home. The home suffered extensive smoke damage throughout and the home also sustained fire damage to the laundry and bathroom areas as well as extensive damage to the roof. It was reported that one of the tenants had smelled smoke and woke up the other tenant. The home did not have a smoke detector. Because this fire occurred at night during sleeping hours and because the home did not have a detector installed, the residents were extremely lucky that they woke up to the smell of smoke and were able to escape. This is not usually the case. Too many fatality fires occur because of a lack of working smoke detectors. Never rely on your senses to detect a fire. Install a working smoke detector on every level of your home.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive smoke damage throughout the home. The laundry and bathroom areas sustained fire damage as well as the attic and roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/25/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1403 E. Hartson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded firefighting apparatus and crews to 1403 E. Hartson Ave. at 10:56 on Sunday morning, May 25th, for a reported apartment fire. A large column of heavy black smoke was clearly visible to the firefighters as they approached the scene. Initial reports from the first-in fire company indicated smoke and flames were showing out of a south-facing 3rd floor window of a three story wood/frame apartment building consisting of 6 apartments. Fire Dept. Radio reports to the arriving fire companies indicated that there may be children inside of the apartment that was on fire. Until confirmation could be made that there were no victims inside the apartment all firefighting endeavors were focused on making an early, aggressive attack on the fire coupled with an intensive search for any possible victims. While these tactics were being undertaken other crews ventilated the apartment in order to remove the pent-up heat and toxic poisons that were rapidly accumulating inside. The removal of the heat and the toxins make the interior of the unit more tenable for the firefighters and assists them greatly by helping them complete their assignments in a timely manner. The primary and secondary search of the unit revealed that all occupants had exited safely to the outside. A woman and her young son were the tenants in the fire unit and they were finally located in a safe area away from any danger. The tenants of the apartment that burnt lost their pet hamsters in the fire. There were no reports of injuries to any of the occupants of the apartment complex or to any firefighters at the scene. The fire was controlled in about 20 minutes however the arduous task of overhauling the fire scene would take considerably more time. Fire crews and members of the Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit remained on scene until mid-afternoon. Nine pieces of firefighting apparatus and three Command Vehicles were dispatched to the fire delivering 34 firefighters to do the difficult work that every fire requires be done. Damage to the apartment where the fire occurred was substantial; the owners of the building will have to decide what rehabilitation efforts will be made to the building. The two units below the fire apartment were damaged by smoke and water to varying degrees, the Red Cross was on scene to assist the tenants of the three damaged units with temporary lodging. At the time of this media release the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under Investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: One unit was a total loss, two other units below the fire apartment received varying degrees of smoke and/or water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 75000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 34
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/25/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1403 E. Hartson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded firefighting apparatus and crews to 1403 E. Hartson Ave. at 10:56 on Sunday morning, May 25th, for a reported apartment fire. A large column of heavy black smoke was clearly visible to the firefighters as they approached the scene. Initial reports from the first-in fire company indicated smoke and flames were showing out of a south-facing 3rd floor window of a three story wood/frame apartment building consisting of 6 apartments. Fire Dept. Radio reports to the arriving fire companies indicated that there may be children inside of the apartment that was on fire. Until confirmation could be made that there were no victims inside the apartment all firefighting endeavors were focused on making an early, aggressive attack on the fire coupled with an intensive search for any possible victims. While these tactics were being undertaken other crews ventilated the apartment in order to remove the pent-up heat and toxic poisons that were rapidly accumulating inside. The removal of the heat and the toxins make the interior of the unit more tenable for the firefighters and assists them greatly by helping them complete their assignments in a timely manner. The primary and secondary search of the unit revealed that all occupants had exited safely to the outside. A woman and her young son were the tenants in the fire unit and they were finally located in a safe area away from any danger. The tenants of the apartment that burnt lost their pet hamsters in the fire. There were no reports of injuries to any of the occupants of the apartment complex or to any firefighters at the scene. The fire was controlled in about 20 minutes however the arduous task of overhauling the fire scene would take considerably more time. Fire crews and members of the Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit remained on scene until mid-afternoon. Nine pieces of firefighting apparatus and three Command Vehicles were dispatched to the fire delivering 34 firefighters to do the difficult work that every fire requires be done. Damage to the apartment where the fire occurred was substantial; the owners of the building will have to decide what rehabilitation efforts will be made to the building. The two units below the fire apartment were damaged by smoke and water to varying degrees, the Red Cross was on scene to assist the tenants of the three damaged units with temporary lodging. At the time of this media release the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under Investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: One unit was a total loss, two other units below the fire apartment received varying degrees of smoke and/or water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 75000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 34
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/21/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3000 West Sunset Boulevard
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:04 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Senior Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Inman and Cornelius responded to a reported small motel fire "Christmas House" at 3000 West Sunset Boulevard.
On arrival, firefighters reported a fire visible next to door of unit on the street side with moderate smoke coming from inside of the unit. Fire was at the bottom of the wall extending up the structure.
It took 23 Firefighters just 30 minutes to knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to limit the spread of fire to the room of origin. No civilians or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire's cause has been determined to be discarded smoking materials.
DAMAGE EXTENT: One unit is untenable. The remaining occupants are able to inhabit the building. The Fire Prevention Division is also working with the owners of the property to address electrical concerns.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/21/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3000 West Sunset Boulevard
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:04 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Senior Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Inman and Cornelius responded to a reported small motel fire "Christmas House" at 3000 West Sunset Boulevard.
On arrival, firefighters reported a fire visible next to door of unit on the street side with moderate smoke coming from inside of the unit. Fire was at the bottom of the wall extending up the structure.
It took 23 Firefighters just 30 minutes to knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to limit the spread of fire to the room of origin. No civilians or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire's cause has been determined to be discarded smoking materials.
DAMAGE EXTENT: One unit is untenable. The remaining occupants are able to inhabit the building. The Fire Prevention Division is also working with the owners of the property to address electrical concerns.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Andy Bessmer writes from Afghanistan!
Dear Mr. Foss,
Thought I would send a quick note to let you know that all is well in this part of the world. I have been working at the Kabul Military Training Center on the outskirts of Kabul. My team is responsible for assisting the Afghan National Army in training new soldiers for their army. We have about 6000 recruits in training at any one time here and at five other locations across the country. I am about half way through my deployment and look forward to getting back to Spokane. Take care and be safe.
Andy <<4>>
Andrew P. Bessmer
LTC, CA
BWT Detachment Commander
andrew.p.bessmer@afghan.swa.army.mil
andrew.bessmer@us.army.mil
THANKS ANDY FOR KEEPING US POSTED AND STAY SAFE!!!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/6/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4312 W Arrowhead Road
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. was dispatched to 4312 W Arrowhead Road at 2:23 in the morning on Tuesday, May, 6th, for a reported structure fire at that address. The first fire crew on scene reported heavy smoke issuing from the eaves of a 2 story wood/frame day lighted basement dwelling, within minutes of their arrival they reported that flames were shooting out of the roof of the structure. As more fire apparatus began arriving at the scene an aggressive interior attack was launched coupled with a search of the entire building for any possible victims. The fire, now venting through the roof, actually relieved the pent-up heat and toxic gasses that had been building up inside the house and made the conditions inside more tenable for the firefighters to get their work done. The fire, which had begun in the garage ceiling, had burned through the second story flooring, through the second story ceiling and was burning freely in the attic space, was then knocked down quickly by the firefighters. The search of the interior revealed that the house was vacant and appeared to be under-going a bit of remodeling, neighbors stated that the house had recently been used as a rental. One firefighter at the scene fell partway into a hole which had been burned through the floor in the main hallway of the house; he caught himself and with the help of his partner was able to extricate himself without sustaining any injury. No other firefighters reported any injuries during the operations being conducted at this fire. The damage to the house was considerable. The heat of the fire had caused the soldered copper pipe joints to separate in the lower level ceiling allowing water to flow into that level of the home for quite some time. The upper level of the home was damaged heavily by the heat of the fire and the roof structure may have to be totally replaced. A total of 28 firefighters, 7 pieces of fire apparatus, and 2 Command vehicles responded to this early morning fire and remained on scene for about 3 hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept. and preliminary indications are that the fire was accidental in nature.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire, smoke, water, and heat damage was present on both floors of this house, in addition ceilings were pulled down and walls opened up to allow extinguishment of hot spots.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/6/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4312 W Arrowhead Road
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. was dispatched to 4312 W Arrowhead Road at 2:23 in the morning on Tuesday, May, 6th, for a reported structure fire at that address. The first fire crew on scene reported heavy smoke issuing from the eaves of a 2 story wood/frame day lighted basement dwelling, within minutes of their arrival they reported that flames were shooting out of the roof of the structure. As more fire apparatus began arriving at the scene an aggressive interior attack was launched coupled with a search of the entire building for any possible victims. The fire, now venting through the roof, actually relieved the pent-up heat and toxic gasses that had been building up inside the house and made the conditions inside more tenable for the firefighters to get their work done. The fire, which had begun in the garage ceiling, had burned through the second story flooring, through the second story ceiling and was burning freely in the attic space, was then knocked down quickly by the firefighters. The search of the interior revealed that the house was vacant and appeared to be under-going a bit of remodeling, neighbors stated that the house had recently been used as a rental. One firefighter at the scene fell partway into a hole which had been burned through the floor in the main hallway of the house; he caught himself and with the help of his partner was able to extricate himself without sustaining any injury. No other firefighters reported any injuries during the operations being conducted at this fire. The damage to the house was considerable. The heat of the fire had caused the soldered copper pipe joints to separate in the lower level ceiling allowing water to flow into that level of the home for quite some time. The upper level of the home was damaged heavily by the heat of the fire and the roof structure may have to be totally replaced. A total of 28 firefighters, 7 pieces of fire apparatus, and 2 Command vehicles responded to this early morning fire and remained on scene for about 3 hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept. and preliminary indications are that the fire was accidental in nature.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire, smoke, water, and heat damage was present on both floors of this house, in addition ceilings were pulled down and walls opened up to allow extinguishment of hot spots.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Bloomsday Water Station!
A reminder to be there by 7 am. Remember Ash will be closed, so getting to the corner of Broadway and Nettleton may be a little tough. Show up and get a free t-shirt and a quarter of a point and be a part of the fun!
Note from injured FF Chad Michael...
To the Men and Women of the Spokane Fire Department:
I would like to thank each of you for the generosity and outpouring of support you have shown my wife and I after my recent accident. On Thursday, April 17th, my right calf received second and third degree burns while I was operating on the scene of a shop fire in northern Spokane County. I stepped off a boat trailer and some cross members of the trailer that were hidden by burning debris lifted my pant leg up. My right boot was instantaneously filled with hot debris. My fellow members of District 9 provided initial care and treatment to my wound while I waited on scene for an ambulance. After arriving at Sacred Heart Medical Center, I was quickly informed that the hospitals in Spokane were not equipped to deal with my injury. The physician informed me that I would soon be on my way to Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle. A short jet ride later, I was landing at Boeing Field.
The care I received at Harbor View was more incredible than I ever could have possibly imagined. The men and women I came into contact with throughout the hospital were extremely kind, compassionate, and professional. I especially appreciate the individuals I dealt with during my brief stay on one of the burn floors. I had the opportunity to see a number of other individuals that had received burns much more severe than mine during my time on the floor. I got a chance to see individuals that are going to live with the scars and devastation most of us hope we will never know. My surgeon operated on me Monday, April 21st. I was released from the hospital a day later.
Monday, April 28th, I flew back over to Seattle for my first follow up appointment. The surgeon was extremely happy with how I was healing up. Aprox. ½ to ¾‘s of the my right calf had received second and third degree burns. The surgeon opted to graft everything in the hopes that my injury will be less noticeable when things heal. I was informed at my first follow up that the doctor would be requiring me to do follow up visits every two to three weeks for up to a one year. I believe they continue to be worried about infection, how well the graft is taking, and a whole host of other things.
All in all it hasn’t been too painful of an experience. The mot pain I have had has been a result of my maiden voyage into the world of catheters. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, I would recommend that you do everything in your power to ensure that you don’t have to ever get one. I also highly recommend the phentonayl (s.p.) suckers. When my wound was being cleaned up, the nurses provided me with one. The feeling they provided was so great that I wanted to bring some back for any of you that would like to have a sample. However, since they are kept under tight lock and key, if you want to experience “the magic,” I guess you are just going to have to have your own injury.
On a serious note, I greatly appreciate the financial support you have provided. As you can imagine, the expenses incurred during my treatment and subsequent trips to Seattle has become very costly. I expect at least a portion of those costs will be covered by L & I and I am currently attempting to work with them to find out where things stand. The support you have provided will go a long way towards helping cover current expenses and costs as well as future expenses that aren’t covered.
As some of you know, I had the opportunity while growing up to spend a fair amount of time around the Spokane Fire Department. One of your comrades is the reason I decided to go into the fire service. As I continued to get older, I spent time around some the stations asking questions and continuing to be fascinated by the idea that maybe one day I too would get to work on a department. While my journey never created the opportunity to work directly alongside each of you, I continue to have a tremendous amount of respect for your organization. I still know a number of individuals working throughout the city and I believe they are some of the finest individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Thank you so much for the generosity and help you have provided.
Respectfully,
Chad Michael
I would like to thank each of you for the generosity and outpouring of support you have shown my wife and I after my recent accident. On Thursday, April 17th, my right calf received second and third degree burns while I was operating on the scene of a shop fire in northern Spokane County. I stepped off a boat trailer and some cross members of the trailer that were hidden by burning debris lifted my pant leg up. My right boot was instantaneously filled with hot debris. My fellow members of District 9 provided initial care and treatment to my wound while I waited on scene for an ambulance. After arriving at Sacred Heart Medical Center, I was quickly informed that the hospitals in Spokane were not equipped to deal with my injury. The physician informed me that I would soon be on my way to Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle. A short jet ride later, I was landing at Boeing Field.
The care I received at Harbor View was more incredible than I ever could have possibly imagined. The men and women I came into contact with throughout the hospital were extremely kind, compassionate, and professional. I especially appreciate the individuals I dealt with during my brief stay on one of the burn floors. I had the opportunity to see a number of other individuals that had received burns much more severe than mine during my time on the floor. I got a chance to see individuals that are going to live with the scars and devastation most of us hope we will never know. My surgeon operated on me Monday, April 21st. I was released from the hospital a day later.
Monday, April 28th, I flew back over to Seattle for my first follow up appointment. The surgeon was extremely happy with how I was healing up. Aprox. ½ to ¾‘s of the my right calf had received second and third degree burns. The surgeon opted to graft everything in the hopes that my injury will be less noticeable when things heal. I was informed at my first follow up that the doctor would be requiring me to do follow up visits every two to three weeks for up to a one year. I believe they continue to be worried about infection, how well the graft is taking, and a whole host of other things.
All in all it hasn’t been too painful of an experience. The mot pain I have had has been a result of my maiden voyage into the world of catheters. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, I would recommend that you do everything in your power to ensure that you don’t have to ever get one. I also highly recommend the phentonayl (s.p.) suckers. When my wound was being cleaned up, the nurses provided me with one. The feeling they provided was so great that I wanted to bring some back for any of you that would like to have a sample. However, since they are kept under tight lock and key, if you want to experience “the magic,” I guess you are just going to have to have your own injury.
On a serious note, I greatly appreciate the financial support you have provided. As you can imagine, the expenses incurred during my treatment and subsequent trips to Seattle has become very costly. I expect at least a portion of those costs will be covered by L & I and I am currently attempting to work with them to find out where things stand. The support you have provided will go a long way towards helping cover current expenses and costs as well as future expenses that aren’t covered.
As some of you know, I had the opportunity while growing up to spend a fair amount of time around the Spokane Fire Department. One of your comrades is the reason I decided to go into the fire service. As I continued to get older, I spent time around some the stations asking questions and continuing to be fascinated by the idea that maybe one day I too would get to work on a department. While my journey never created the opportunity to work directly alongside each of you, I continue to have a tremendous amount of respect for your organization. I still know a number of individuals working throughout the city and I believe they are some of the finest individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Thank you so much for the generosity and help you have provided.
Respectfully,
Chad Michael
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Todd Chism Press Conference
This from Local 29 HQ:
Todd Chism will be holding a news conference May 1st at 11:00 a.m. at 618 West Riverside.
Todd would like to have as many people as possible there to show support for him. If you can make it , please be there.
Todd Chism will be holding a news conference May 1st at 11:00 a.m. at 618 West Riverside.
Todd would like to have as many people as possible there to show support for him. If you can make it , please be there.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Todd cleared of all charges...
Hopefully, the nightmare has now ended for Todd and his family. It is sad to think that, in today's climate, this could happen to anybody at anytime.
Unbelievable.
If Todd wasn't such an intelligent, tenacious, well-respected, and all-around good guy, I wonder how this would have ended. The State Patrol is going to give a press conference today. That should be interesting.
Congratulations Todd. We all look forward to seeing you back at work!
Unbelievable.
If Todd wasn't such an intelligent, tenacious, well-respected, and all-around good guy, I wonder how this would have ended. The State Patrol is going to give a press conference today. That should be interesting.
Congratulations Todd. We all look forward to seeing you back at work!
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/28/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1220 East Pacific
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On the afternoon of April 28th at 3:45 pm The City of Spokane Fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 1220 East Pacific. Smoke could be seen from a ½ mile away by the first responding companies. Upon arrival the first apparatus reported heavy black smoke and flames showing from a 1st wood frame house. Fire from the fully involved house was impinging on the house to the east. Fire attack leads were advanced to the interior and to cover the exposure to the east. Roof ventilation was completed and a search was conducted. No one was found inside. It took about 20 minutes to extinguish the main body of the fire and 3 hours to complete overhaul and final extinguishment. The house and contents were total loss. Red Cross was called to assist 5 adults who were displaced. No injuries to report. The cause of the fire was determined to be an accidental.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental cooking fire
DAMAGE EXTENT: House and contents total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/28/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1220 East Pacific
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On the afternoon of April 28th at 3:45 pm The City of Spokane Fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 1220 East Pacific. Smoke could be seen from a ½ mile away by the first responding companies. Upon arrival the first apparatus reported heavy black smoke and flames showing from a 1st wood frame house. Fire from the fully involved house was impinging on the house to the east. Fire attack leads were advanced to the interior and to cover the exposure to the east. Roof ventilation was completed and a search was conducted. No one was found inside. It took about 20 minutes to extinguish the main body of the fire and 3 hours to complete overhaul and final extinguishment. The house and contents were total loss. Red Cross was called to assist 5 adults who were displaced. No injuries to report. The cause of the fire was determined to be an accidental.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental cooking fire
DAMAGE EXTENT: House and contents total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/27/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2614 E Euclid
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting apparatus to 2614 E Euclid at 1:31 in the afternoon on Sunday, April 27th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire crew reported light gray smoke issuing from the roof vents of a single story wood/frame dwelling. As other apparatus and crews arrived on scene they immediately forced entry into the structure to simultaneously search the dwelling for occupants and endeavor to locate the source of the smoke still coming from the roof vents. A primary and a secondary search of the house revealed no one in the home, and the investigation into the cause of the smoke found smoldering blown-in cellulose insulation in the attic space. The ceilings in some of the rooms were pulled down and they revealed that this smoldering fire had completely burnt through 2 or 3 of the roof trusses at the ceiling and that 2-3 more of the trusses had been seriously damaged. Crews remained at the scene for more than an hour as they worked to remove the still smoking insulation to the outside of the structure where it could be completely extinguished. There were no reported injuries to any of the firefighters. The cause of this fire is being investigated by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept. The damage to the house was confined to the attic space, the roof trusses, and of course the ceilings in the rooms where the sheetrock had to be removed.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The attic space, several of the roof trusses, living areas where sheetrock on the ceilings were pulled down.
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/27/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2614 E Euclid
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting apparatus to 2614 E Euclid at 1:31 in the afternoon on Sunday, April 27th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire crew reported light gray smoke issuing from the roof vents of a single story wood/frame dwelling. As other apparatus and crews arrived on scene they immediately forced entry into the structure to simultaneously search the dwelling for occupants and endeavor to locate the source of the smoke still coming from the roof vents. A primary and a secondary search of the house revealed no one in the home, and the investigation into the cause of the smoke found smoldering blown-in cellulose insulation in the attic space. The ceilings in some of the rooms were pulled down and they revealed that this smoldering fire had completely burnt through 2 or 3 of the roof trusses at the ceiling and that 2-3 more of the trusses had been seriously damaged. Crews remained at the scene for more than an hour as they worked to remove the still smoking insulation to the outside of the structure where it could be completely extinguished. There were no reported injuries to any of the firefighters. The cause of this fire is being investigated by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept. The damage to the house was confined to the attic space, the roof trusses, and of course the ceilings in the rooms where the sheetrock had to be removed.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The attic space, several of the roof trusses, living areas where sheetrock on the ceilings were pulled down.
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/27/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1923 West Shannon Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 4:21 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Pumper/Ladder and 1 Senior Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chief Dan Brown responded to an unknown type structure fire at 1923 West Shannon Avenue.
Firefighters were initially dispatched to a large amount of smoke and fire coming from behind the address. While enroute, the first-due company upgraded the alarm to a working fire due to the close proximity of the adjoining addresses to the incident and large amount of fire showing on arrival.
To access the fire, the first two companies had to force gates and remove a privacy fence to obtain entry to the fire's location. They encountered a single story garage at the rear of the address with live utility (Avista) wires down and arcing. There was an intense fire that had consumed the majority of the structure and was impinging on a neighbor's home.
It took 21 Firefighters just 30 minutes to knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to limit the spread of fire to the building of origin and limit additional damage to the adjoining homes and property. No civilians or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this incident is under investigation by the SFD's Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The incident has been determined to be incendiary. More information regarding the investigation will be released when available.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The garage and contents are a total loss. Adjacent property received limited damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/27/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1923 West Shannon Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 4:21 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Pumper/Ladder and 1 Senior Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chief Dan Brown responded to an unknown type structure fire at 1923 West Shannon Avenue.
Firefighters were initially dispatched to a large amount of smoke and fire coming from behind the address. While enroute, the first-due company upgraded the alarm to a working fire due to the close proximity of the adjoining addresses to the incident and large amount of fire showing on arrival.
To access the fire, the first two companies had to force gates and remove a privacy fence to obtain entry to the fire's location. They encountered a single story garage at the rear of the address with live utility (Avista) wires down and arcing. There was an intense fire that had consumed the majority of the structure and was impinging on a neighbor's home.
It took 21 Firefighters just 30 minutes to knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to limit the spread of fire to the building of origin and limit additional damage to the adjoining homes and property. No civilians or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this incident is under investigation by the SFD's Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The incident has been determined to be incendiary. More information regarding the investigation will be released when available.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The garage and contents are a total loss. Adjacent property received limited damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Friday, April 25, 2008
INVITATION TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF THE “SPOKANE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTER’S MEMORIAL MONUMENT” DEDICATION – MAY 15, 2008
April 25, 2008
Dear Firefighters and family members,
INVITATION TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF THE “SPOKANE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTER’S MEMORIAL MONUMENT” DEDICATION – MAY 15, 2008 – 2 PM AT RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK
We cordially invite you to join us and family members of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty in law enforcement and fire in unveiling the eighth monument that commemorates the people and events that have helped make Spokane history. This event is being sponsored by the Fairmount Memorial Association in conjunction with the Spokane Law Enforcement Museum and the SPD History Book Committee to honor the men and women of the public safety sector who have protected our community for the past 127 years and those who have lost their lives while performing that duty. Spokane County has lost 39 officers, all male, in line of duty deaths. There have been 23 law enforcement officers and 16 firemen.
Spokane County statistics show that eight firemen died as a result of falls, two due to accidents occurring on the way to a fire, two due to health related problems, two due to building collapses, one due to electrocution, and one to smoke inhalation. On the law enforcement side, 13 officers died due to gunfire, 8 due to vehicle-involved accidents, one was beaten to death and one due to health related problems. To our knowledge we have never lost a volunteer law enforcement or fire department officer. The Spokane Police Department has lost the most officers with 14, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office – 4, Washington State Patrol – 2, Cheney Police – 1, Waverly Police – 1, Spokane county Game Department – 1.
As the committee continues to research our rich history, while completing work on the book “Life behind the Badge” they will continue to identify and immortalize those deserving citizens who have made Spokane the city it is today.
Please join us in celebrating the lives and the sacrifice of the public safety officers and their families. We are pleased to have the Spokane County Sheriff, Spokane Police Department, and Spokane Fire Department Honor Guards take part in this ceremony.
Please contact Susan S. Walker at (509) 477-6449 or at sswalker@spokanepolice.org, if you would like to attend this ceremony, and how many will be attending. She can give you directions as to where the ceremony will take place and let you know places to stay in the area if that is needed.
Sincerely,
Susan S. Walker, Chairperson, SPD History Book Committee Spokane Law Enforcement Museum and Fairmount Memorial Association
Dear Firefighters and family members,
INVITATION TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF THE “SPOKANE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTER’S MEMORIAL MONUMENT” DEDICATION – MAY 15, 2008 – 2 PM AT RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK
We cordially invite you to join us and family members of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty in law enforcement and fire in unveiling the eighth monument that commemorates the people and events that have helped make Spokane history. This event is being sponsored by the Fairmount Memorial Association in conjunction with the Spokane Law Enforcement Museum and the SPD History Book Committee to honor the men and women of the public safety sector who have protected our community for the past 127 years and those who have lost their lives while performing that duty. Spokane County has lost 39 officers, all male, in line of duty deaths. There have been 23 law enforcement officers and 16 firemen.
Spokane County statistics show that eight firemen died as a result of falls, two due to accidents occurring on the way to a fire, two due to health related problems, two due to building collapses, one due to electrocution, and one to smoke inhalation. On the law enforcement side, 13 officers died due to gunfire, 8 due to vehicle-involved accidents, one was beaten to death and one due to health related problems. To our knowledge we have never lost a volunteer law enforcement or fire department officer. The Spokane Police Department has lost the most officers with 14, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office – 4, Washington State Patrol – 2, Cheney Police – 1, Waverly Police – 1, Spokane county Game Department – 1.
As the committee continues to research our rich history, while completing work on the book “Life behind the Badge” they will continue to identify and immortalize those deserving citizens who have made Spokane the city it is today.
Please join us in celebrating the lives and the sacrifice of the public safety officers and their families. We are pleased to have the Spokane County Sheriff, Spokane Police Department, and Spokane Fire Department Honor Guards take part in this ceremony.
Please contact Susan S. Walker at (509) 477-6449 or at sswalker@spokanepolice.org, if you would like to attend this ceremony, and how many will be attending. She can give you directions as to where the ceremony will take place and let you know places to stay in the area if that is needed.
Sincerely,
Susan S. Walker, Chairperson, SPD History Book Committee Spokane Law Enforcement Museum and Fairmount Memorial Association
Thursday, April 24, 2008
From February's Paramedic Meeting...
This is a little late and I apologize. You may have caught this on Channel 95 already. You can probably log 2 minutes of CPR instruction, extrication and interpersonal relationship development in the FDM Training Module, after watching this. Probably. Maybe not.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/17/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2727 E. Sanson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: At just after 4 pm on April 17, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a detached single car garage that was reported to have had a couple of young males running from the area just before the fire was noticed. The garage fire occurred at 2727 E. Sanson. Fire investigators were called to investigate the fire and interviewed some of the witnesses at the scene. If you have any further information relating to this fire please call the Spokane Fire Department at 625-7000.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under Investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total loss to the garage
DOLLAR LOSS: 12,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/17/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2727 E. Sanson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: At just after 4 pm on April 17, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a detached single car garage that was reported to have had a couple of young males running from the area just before the fire was noticed. The garage fire occurred at 2727 E. Sanson. Fire investigators were called to investigate the fire and interviewed some of the witnesses at the scene. If you have any further information relating to this fire please call the Spokane Fire Department at 625-7000.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under Investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total loss to the garage
DOLLAR LOSS: 12,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Friday, April 11, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/10/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1303 East Rowan
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Thursday, April 10, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 11:00 PM to 1303 East Rowan on a reported structure fire. The first crew on scene reported heavy smoke coming from the front door of a 1-1/2-story, wood framed house. Aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to a bedroom on the main floor with heat and smoke damage through out the structure. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Spokane Fire Investigator Captain Kevin Smathers and he can be contacted at 625-7052. However, preliminary examination indicates the possibility of children playing with matches' ignited bedding in a bedroom located on the main floor of the house with fire spreading from that location.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the main floor with heat and smoke damage through out the residence.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/10/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1303 East Rowan
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Thursday, April 10, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 11:00 PM to 1303 East Rowan on a reported structure fire. The first crew on scene reported heavy smoke coming from the front door of a 1-1/2-story, wood framed house. Aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to a bedroom on the main floor with heat and smoke damage through out the structure. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Spokane Fire Investigator Captain Kevin Smathers and he can be contacted at 625-7052. However, preliminary examination indicates the possibility of children playing with matches' ignited bedding in a bedroom located on the main floor of the house with fire spreading from that location.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the main floor with heat and smoke damage through out the residence.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/5/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3711 W. Queen
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 1030 am Saturday April 5, 2008, the Spokane Fire Department responded with 20 Firefighters on 7 apparatus to a single family house at 3711 W. Queen for a reported structure fire. The first Fire Department apparatus on scene, Engine 16, reported light smoke coming from roof vents. A quick search of the house indicated that everyone was out and the fire was above the ceiling in the attic area. Using a thermal imaging camera along with overhaul equipment a portion of the ceiling in both the living room and kitchen were removed along with the insulation to determine the extent and spread of the fire. Some of the roof trusses were burned as were areas of the attic insulation. With careful removal of the insulation and a diligent investigation on the amount of burned insulation, all spread of the fire was stopped and damage minimized to the structure. There was very little water damage or smoke damage to the living area of the house. Utilities were left on and the windows remained intact so the resident was able to occupy the house immediately after the fire. Cause was determined to be electrical. The resident had replaced a blown fuse and heard a crackling noise. Upon exiting the house smoke was seen coming from roof vents. At this time the Fire Department was called. It was also determined that the incident was accidental and nobody was hurt. To minimize the chance of fire when a breaker trips or a fuse blows, you should determine the reason for the failure and correct any problems in the system. An electrician can be very helpful in running down electrical problems.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Electrical (accidental)
DAMAGE EXTENT: Some structural damage to roof trusses, living room ceiling and a small portion of the kitchen ceiling.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/5/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3711 W. Queen
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 1030 am Saturday April 5, 2008, the Spokane Fire Department responded with 20 Firefighters on 7 apparatus to a single family house at 3711 W. Queen for a reported structure fire. The first Fire Department apparatus on scene, Engine 16, reported light smoke coming from roof vents. A quick search of the house indicated that everyone was out and the fire was above the ceiling in the attic area. Using a thermal imaging camera along with overhaul equipment a portion of the ceiling in both the living room and kitchen were removed along with the insulation to determine the extent and spread of the fire. Some of the roof trusses were burned as were areas of the attic insulation. With careful removal of the insulation and a diligent investigation on the amount of burned insulation, all spread of the fire was stopped and damage minimized to the structure. There was very little water damage or smoke damage to the living area of the house. Utilities were left on and the windows remained intact so the resident was able to occupy the house immediately after the fire. Cause was determined to be electrical. The resident had replaced a blown fuse and heard a crackling noise. Upon exiting the house smoke was seen coming from roof vents. At this time the Fire Department was called. It was also determined that the incident was accidental and nobody was hurt. To minimize the chance of fire when a breaker trips or a fuse blows, you should determine the reason for the failure and correct any problems in the system. An electrician can be very helpful in running down electrical problems.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Electrical (accidental)
DAMAGE EXTENT: Some structural damage to roof trusses, living room ceiling and a small portion of the kitchen ceiling.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
Thursday, April 03, 2008
State Patrol Finds Nothing in Todd's Computers...
So, I guess the big question is whether they will have Todd come back to work before or after the inspection work is done!
Congratulations Todd! All of us are happy to see justice start to prevail. We're sure you will finish the job.
Congratulations Todd! All of us are happy to see justice start to prevail. We're sure you will finish the job.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
New CP Freq.
Here you go scanner geeks (OK, I'll admit I'm one) - the new city primary frequency:
154.055
New amber is the old primary, so no need to erase it.
Program this in right away, so you won't miss any BBQ smoke, skunk odor, cigar smoke, flag flapping, sunset/sunrise, roof dew evaporation, lawn sprinkler mist, dryer vent steam, television set flickering , Christmas light flashing or inflatable lawn ornament calls!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
From Paul Binkoski...
March 25, 2008
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Orange County ends Rural/Metro contract, to allow firefighters to take over ambulance transport duty
Christine Show and David Damron | Sentinel Staff Writers
March 19, 2008
Orange County leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to dump a private ambulance company and take over the service using firefighters.
Fire officials and the Orange County Comptroller's Office said taxpayers could net $6 million to $13.8 million in added revenues over five years by taking over the service from Rural/Metro Ambulance.
Company officials questioned those projections and said commissioners may regret the takeover move later.
Currently, county firefighters are the first to respond to emergencies in unincorporated Orange County. Rural/Metro workers arrive later and take patients to a hospital. But sometimes, Rural/Metro workers are tied up or arrive late, and firefighters handle hospital transports as well.
County leaders liked the added revenue potential but also wanted a more seamless system so patients were not handled by multiple emergency responders.
"Even if we just break even, I think the continuity of care is worth it," Commissioner Bill Segal said.
County firefighters already handle both patient response and hospital transport in the north and east parts of the county. One smaller slice of the west side of the county is served by another company.
Dozens of firefighters applauded the commission's decision. Many said the takeover was necessary for the well-being of patients.
Jason Brown, president of the department's union Orange County Professional Firefighters, said the workload will increase, but the plan, which takes effect Oct. 1, will smooth out the transport process.
"We no longer have to wait for commercial services to come. There won't be any delay," he said. "It will bring better service for the community."
A Rural/Metro executive said Tuesday's unanimous vote reflected takeover support from the firefighters union, a sometimes potent political force.
"There was clearly a short-term political decision" at play, said Rural/Metro official Robert Heffner.
The company declined to release its Orange County revenues.
Rural/Metro manager Roger Duryea said the loss of county patient-transport business would not put its workers out of jobs, saying they would be added to crews that handle the contracts for hospitals and the city of Orlando.
A spokesman for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said there are no plans to drop Rural/Metro, but officials will watch how the county's takeover plays out.
Christine Show can be reached at cshow@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5735. David Damron can be reached at 407-420-5311 or ddamron@orlandosentinel.com
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Orange County ends Rural/Metro contract, to allow firefighters to take over ambulance transport duty
Christine Show and David Damron | Sentinel Staff Writers
March 19, 2008
Orange County leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to dump a private ambulance company and take over the service using firefighters.
Fire officials and the Orange County Comptroller's Office said taxpayers could net $6 million to $13.8 million in added revenues over five years by taking over the service from Rural/Metro Ambulance.
Company officials questioned those projections and said commissioners may regret the takeover move later.
Currently, county firefighters are the first to respond to emergencies in unincorporated Orange County. Rural/Metro workers arrive later and take patients to a hospital. But sometimes, Rural/Metro workers are tied up or arrive late, and firefighters handle hospital transports as well.
County leaders liked the added revenue potential but also wanted a more seamless system so patients were not handled by multiple emergency responders.
"Even if we just break even, I think the continuity of care is worth it," Commissioner Bill Segal said.
County firefighters already handle both patient response and hospital transport in the north and east parts of the county. One smaller slice of the west side of the county is served by another company.
Dozens of firefighters applauded the commission's decision. Many said the takeover was necessary for the well-being of patients.
Jason Brown, president of the department's union Orange County Professional Firefighters, said the workload will increase, but the plan, which takes effect Oct. 1, will smooth out the transport process.
"We no longer have to wait for commercial services to come. There won't be any delay," he said. "It will bring better service for the community."
A Rural/Metro executive said Tuesday's unanimous vote reflected takeover support from the firefighters union, a sometimes potent political force.
"There was clearly a short-term political decision" at play, said Rural/Metro official Robert Heffner.
The company declined to release its Orange County revenues.
Rural/Metro manager Roger Duryea said the loss of county patient-transport business would not put its workers out of jobs, saying they would be added to crews that handle the contracts for hospitals and the city of Orlando.
A spokesman for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said there are no plans to drop Rural/Metro, but officials will watch how the county's takeover plays out.
Christine Show can be reached at cshow@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5735. David Damron can be reached at 407-420-5311 or ddamron@orlandosentinel.com
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Never in our wildest dreams...
Never in our wildest dreams would we have expected to see Todd sandwiched between Chico the monkey and Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island. Yet, it happened today on KREM 2's website.
On a more serious note, looks like Todd has cleared his name. Thank God. It still makes you wonder about the people that the WSP has prosecuted that were also innocent, but didn't have Todd's tenacity and resources. It should send a chill down every American's spine.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Click here to see photos from the stair climb...
Thanks to Jesse Ayotte's wife, Jennifer, for these great pictures. As usual, her photography is top-notch!
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/9/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4610 N. Maple
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On March 8th 2008 at 6:27 pm the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 4610 N. Maple. The house sat at the intersection of two major arterials in north Spokane creating a traffic concern. The first apparatus on scene, Pumper Ladder 13, reported heavy smoke coming from a 1 story approximately 900 square foot single family residence. As the first crew inside advanced a pre-connected hose line into the basement they found fire in the area of the furnace where combustibles had been stored. The crew did a fast knock down of the fire then proceeded to determine if the fire had spread to any other areas or into the structure. The fire was contained to the one area. Simultaneously a search of the house found that everyone had gotten out safely. Two adults and 3 children were assisted by Red Cross as the house was not safe to occupy due to the heavy smoke damage. The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. There were no injuries reported to civilians or Firefighters. The Fire Department is not saying that combustibles to close to the furnace was the cause of this fire but caution should be practiced when storing anything in the vicinity of any type of heating appliance.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Contents in basement, heavy smoke damage throughout the structure
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/9/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4610 N. Maple
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On March 8th 2008 at 6:27 pm the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 4610 N. Maple. The house sat at the intersection of two major arterials in north Spokane creating a traffic concern. The first apparatus on scene, Pumper Ladder 13, reported heavy smoke coming from a 1 story approximately 900 square foot single family residence. As the first crew inside advanced a pre-connected hose line into the basement they found fire in the area of the furnace where combustibles had been stored. The crew did a fast knock down of the fire then proceeded to determine if the fire had spread to any other areas or into the structure. The fire was contained to the one area. Simultaneously a search of the house found that everyone had gotten out safely. Two adults and 3 children were assisted by Red Cross as the house was not safe to occupy due to the heavy smoke damage. The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. There were no injuries reported to civilians or Firefighters. The Fire Department is not saying that combustibles to close to the furnace was the cause of this fire but caution should be practiced when storing anything in the vicinity of any type of heating appliance.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Contents in basement, heavy smoke damage throughout the structure
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002
END OF RELEASE
Friday, March 07, 2008
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