North Battalion Structure Fire
Incident #: 2012012591
Date of Incident: 3/27/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Mike Thompson
Narrative:
The Spokane Fire Department dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 2216 W. Mallon at 07:33 hrs on Tuesday, March 27, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company, E3 from the West Central neighborhood Fire Station, reported fire had engulfed the front of the structure. They reported that neighbors identified it to be a vacant house. Later, there were reports that a transients may have been staying in the house. E3 declared a Working fire wich added an additional senior Ladder Truck to the incident. Arriving engine companies stretched pre-connected hose lines into multiple areas of the structure to confine the fire's progress while ladder companies went to the roof to provide vertical ventilation and searched the structure. Fortunately the search found no victims. The very hot and well-advanced fire was brought under control in approximately one hour. Fire damage to the structure was considerable and much of the interior of the building had to be opened by the firefighters to ensure that no fire was concealed in the walls and ceilings. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane Fire Dept. Special Investigation Unit.
Cause:
Under Investigation
Damage:
The vacant house suffered severe fire damage to the first and second floor living areas and also to portions of the roof.
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $80,000
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Fire Press Release
South Battalion Single Family House Fire
Incident #: 2012012566
Date of Incident: 3/26/2012
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 5555 S. Cheney Spokane Road at 23:56 hrs. on Monday, March 26th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company, L4 from the Browne's Addition neighborhood Fire Station, reported smoke showing from the roof vents and around the metal chimney of a large wood/frame Ranch style residence. They reported also that the residents of the home had safely evacuated and were located outside of the building. The 4 person crew from that first rig on scene used two members of their crew to enter the dwelling to investigate while the other two members set their aerial ladder to the roof of the house in preparation for possible vertical ventilation of the roof. Reports from the crew inside indicated a fire burning inside the walls and ceiling area above and around the fireplace located in the large, main living area of the home. That crew immediately began opening up the wall area above the fireplace and found fire burning on some of the structural framing of the walls and some of the supporting members of the roof system. As that initial crew was working, additional fire apparatus began arriving on scene. E1 from the Spokane Fire Department's Headquarters Station, located in downtown Spokane, was next to arrive on scene and they provided fire attack hose leads to knock the fire down. As still other fire apparatus began arriving on scene, they were directed to stage their apparatus out on Spokane Cheney Road and walk up the approximately 60 foot long uphill, narrow, and winding driveway to the house because access to this home by any additional large fire apparatus was very restricted. Additional water supply for this remotely located house was a concern and so a Water Tender from Fire District 10 was requested to respond to the incident as well. Very aggressive interior work by the crews on scene got the fire knocked down quickly and limited the fire's ability to spread into other areas of the structure, however collateral damage was done to areas of the home in and around the fireplace as crews widened the search area for hidden fire by further opening up the walls and ceilings. Crews worked on this fire for nearly four hours to insure that all of the hot spots were fully extinguished. There were no reports of any injuries to the firefighters or civilians on the fire ground. The cause of the fire is being investigated by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Preliminary investigation is focusing on a possible failure of the metal chimney system located in the interior walls and running up through the large and fairly open attic area and finally out the roof. Two senior ladder trucks, four engines, one heavy rescue rig, one water tender, and two Command Vehicles, delivered 26 fire fighters to the scene of this late night fire.
Cause:
Preliminary investigation is focusing on a failure of the extensive metal chimney system.
Damage:
Fire damage was limited to the structural framing in, around, and above the fireplace located in the main living area of the home.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $20,000
Other Fire Districts Responding: Fire District 10
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Incident #: 2012012566
Date of Incident: 3/26/2012
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 5555 S. Cheney Spokane Road at 23:56 hrs. on Monday, March 26th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company, L4 from the Browne's Addition neighborhood Fire Station, reported smoke showing from the roof vents and around the metal chimney of a large wood/frame Ranch style residence. They reported also that the residents of the home had safely evacuated and were located outside of the building. The 4 person crew from that first rig on scene used two members of their crew to enter the dwelling to investigate while the other two members set their aerial ladder to the roof of the house in preparation for possible vertical ventilation of the roof. Reports from the crew inside indicated a fire burning inside the walls and ceiling area above and around the fireplace located in the large, main living area of the home. That crew immediately began opening up the wall area above the fireplace and found fire burning on some of the structural framing of the walls and some of the supporting members of the roof system. As that initial crew was working, additional fire apparatus began arriving on scene. E1 from the Spokane Fire Department's Headquarters Station, located in downtown Spokane, was next to arrive on scene and they provided fire attack hose leads to knock the fire down. As still other fire apparatus began arriving on scene, they were directed to stage their apparatus out on Spokane Cheney Road and walk up the approximately 60 foot long uphill, narrow, and winding driveway to the house because access to this home by any additional large fire apparatus was very restricted. Additional water supply for this remotely located house was a concern and so a Water Tender from Fire District 10 was requested to respond to the incident as well. Very aggressive interior work by the crews on scene got the fire knocked down quickly and limited the fire's ability to spread into other areas of the structure, however collateral damage was done to areas of the home in and around the fireplace as crews widened the search area for hidden fire by further opening up the walls and ceilings. Crews worked on this fire for nearly four hours to insure that all of the hot spots were fully extinguished. There were no reports of any injuries to the firefighters or civilians on the fire ground. The cause of the fire is being investigated by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Preliminary investigation is focusing on a possible failure of the metal chimney system located in the interior walls and running up through the large and fairly open attic area and finally out the roof. Two senior ladder trucks, four engines, one heavy rescue rig, one water tender, and two Command Vehicles, delivered 26 fire fighters to the scene of this late night fire.
Cause:
Preliminary investigation is focusing on a failure of the extensive metal chimney system.
Damage:
Fire damage was limited to the structural framing in, around, and above the fireplace located in the main living area of the home.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $20,000
Other Fire Districts Responding: Fire District 10
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Fire Press Release Two Fer.
North Battalion Garage Fire
Incident #: 2012012253
Date of Incident: 3/25/2012
Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth
Narrative:
On Sunday, 03/25/2012, at 01:12 AM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 1 Ladder, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1127 W Fairview Ave. First arriving SE3, located in the West Central Neighborhood, arrived in just over 2 minutes and encountered a 2 story, wood constructed garage with fire coming through the roof. SE3, after ensuring there was no one in the garage, advanced a hose off their apparatus and began to attack the fire. As additional companies arrived they began coordinated efforts to open all the doors, keep the fire from spreading, and removal of the smoke. The fire was quickly brought under control and was totally extinguished within 1 hour. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department SIU.
Damage:
Damage was extensive throughout the entire structure with the second floor and roof a total loss.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $20000
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South Battalion Structure Fire
Incident #: 2012011745
Date of Incident: 3/21/2012
Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth
Narrative:
On Wednesday, March 21, at 06:09 PM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 2 Ladders, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported fire in a single family residence located at 1602 E Mallon. The first arriving fire company, SE7, which is located in the Southeast Neighborhood, encountered smoke coming from the front door and eaves of a 600 square foot wood constructed residence. SE7 advanced a hose off of their apparatus to the front door and entered the structure to attack the fire. As other fire companies arrived they began coordinated efforts to search the structure for occupants, keep the fire from spreading, and to remove the smoke. The quick actions of the crews resulted in the fire being confined to the kitchen area with a small amount of extension into the attic. All occupants were accounted for and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The occupants are unable to stay in the home due to the damage and the Red Cross is providing assistance.
Cause:
The Spokane Fire Department SIU has determined that unattended cooking was the cause of this fire.
Damage:
Direct fire damage was confined to the kitchen and attic with smoke damage throughout the rest of the residence.
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $20000
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Incident #: 2012012253
Date of Incident: 3/25/2012
Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth
Narrative:
On Sunday, 03/25/2012, at 01:12 AM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 1 Ladder, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1127 W Fairview Ave. First arriving SE3, located in the West Central Neighborhood, arrived in just over 2 minutes and encountered a 2 story, wood constructed garage with fire coming through the roof. SE3, after ensuring there was no one in the garage, advanced a hose off their apparatus and began to attack the fire. As additional companies arrived they began coordinated efforts to open all the doors, keep the fire from spreading, and removal of the smoke. The fire was quickly brought under control and was totally extinguished within 1 hour. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department SIU.
Damage:
Damage was extensive throughout the entire structure with the second floor and roof a total loss.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $20000
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South Battalion Structure Fire
Incident #: 2012011745
Date of Incident: 3/21/2012
Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth
Narrative:
On Wednesday, March 21, at 06:09 PM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 2 Ladders, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported fire in a single family residence located at 1602 E Mallon. The first arriving fire company, SE7, which is located in the Southeast Neighborhood, encountered smoke coming from the front door and eaves of a 600 square foot wood constructed residence. SE7 advanced a hose off of their apparatus to the front door and entered the structure to attack the fire. As other fire companies arrived they began coordinated efforts to search the structure for occupants, keep the fire from spreading, and to remove the smoke. The quick actions of the crews resulted in the fire being confined to the kitchen area with a small amount of extension into the attic. All occupants were accounted for and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The occupants are unable to stay in the home due to the damage and the Red Cross is providing assistance.
Cause:
The Spokane Fire Department SIU has determined that unattended cooking was the cause of this fire.
Damage:
Direct fire damage was confined to the kitchen and attic with smoke damage throughout the rest of the residence.
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $20000
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Fire Press Release
North Battalion Residence Fire
Incident #: 2012011295
Date of Incident: 3/18/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Jones and Green, responded to a Structure Fire at 2511 North Hamilton in Northeast Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within two minutes from neighborhood Fire Station 2 to find smoke and heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two-story residence. The first arriving Chief upgraded the incident to a working fire and added an additional Senior Ladder to the scene Finding heavy fire in the upstairs living areas and the attic space, firefighters from the first to engine fought heavy fire and heat conditions up the stairwell to attack the fire; while simultaneously the first arriving Ladder from Station 2 vertically ventilated the roof. Additional companies commenced swift salvage operations to protect personal property by deploying tarpaulins within the structure on the first floor and basement while making judicious use of firefighting hose streams. The well coordinated effort of firefighters confined flames to primarily the structure's second floor and attic, extinguishing the blaze in just 2 hours. There were no injuries reported from either tenants or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the Fire Department's SIU.
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited predominately the second floor and first floor ceiling, the need to secure the building's utilities rendered all areas of the untenable. A total of seven residents were referred to the American Red Cross for interim placement assistance.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $50000
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Incident #: 2012011295
Date of Incident: 3/18/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Jones and Green, responded to a Structure Fire at 2511 North Hamilton in Northeast Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within two minutes from neighborhood Fire Station 2 to find smoke and heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two-story residence. The first arriving Chief upgraded the incident to a working fire and added an additional Senior Ladder to the scene Finding heavy fire in the upstairs living areas and the attic space, firefighters from the first to engine fought heavy fire and heat conditions up the stairwell to attack the fire; while simultaneously the first arriving Ladder from Station 2 vertically ventilated the roof. Additional companies commenced swift salvage operations to protect personal property by deploying tarpaulins within the structure on the first floor and basement while making judicious use of firefighting hose streams. The well coordinated effort of firefighters confined flames to primarily the structure's second floor and attic, extinguishing the blaze in just 2 hours. There were no injuries reported from either tenants or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the Fire Department's SIU.
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited predominately the second floor and first floor ceiling, the need to secure the building's utilities rendered all areas of the untenable. A total of seven residents were referred to the American Red Cross for interim placement assistance.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $50000
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Fire Press Release
Smoke Detectors Save Family
Incident #: 2012010936
Date of Incident: 3/16/2012
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
Narrative:
A family of four was sleeping today in their two story apartment, when they were alerted to a fire downstairs by activated smoke detectors. The noon time fire was rapidly growing, when the two adults and children exited down the stairs, passing the fire on their way out of the apartment. Seven fire companies were initially dispatched to this incident located at 2524 N. Haven St.. Responding apparatus reported a heavy dark column of smoke in the distance, and the responding Battalion Chief requested two additional companies be placed into the call. Fire crews from Station 15 and Station 2 arrived within seconds of each other. Command was established by the company officer from Ladder 2. L2 reported a two story triplex apartment with heavy fire showing on the first and second floors of the middle unit. Crews immediately advanced hose lines to this center unit and a search of the building was started to verify that everyone was out. Arriving fire crews were assigned to back up Engine 15 whose crew was attacking the main body of fire and to provide a water supply to their engine. Additional hoses were brought into play to confine the fire from extending into the adjacent apartments, and protect another large structure that was a potential exposure hazard at the rear of the triplex. Roof ventilation was performed to release heat and control the spread of the fire from moving across the common attic. This fire was brought under control within twenty minutes by aggressive fire fighting by the Spokane Firefighters. The fire was confined to the apartment of origin and the attic space above it. This fire unit sustained heavy loss throughout. Both adjacent apartments sustained smoke damage. There were no injuries at this incident. The family escaped with each other and the belongings they carried out with them. The family is being assisted by the local Red Cross. The Red Cross continues to provide a wonderful service, assisting those who have lost everything in events like this. The cause of this fire is still under investigation. The Spokane Fire Department wants to emphasize the importance of properly working smoke detectors. This time of year, we recommend that every family check their smoke detectors and replace the batteries. We encourage them to go through this process again in the fall when we move back out of "daylight savings".
Cause:
Fire cause is still under investigation.
Damage:
See above.
# Firefighters Responding: 28
Dollar Loss: $75,000
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Fire Press Release
Attic Fire On South Hill
Incident #: 2012010896
Date of Incident: 3/16/2012
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On Friday March 16th, 2012 at 12:25 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded companies to an attic fire at 404 W. 25th on the South Hill. Engine 9 from their neighborhood station at 18th and Bernard was the first truck to arrive and found light smoke coming from the eaves on one side of the house. Attack hose lines were advanced to the interior of the house as crews searched for the origin of the smoke. After a search using their Thermal Imaging Camera, crews were able to pinpoint the heat concentration to an area just above the ceiling over the living room of the home. Fire crews then rapidly pulled down the ceiling in this area to expose the hidden fire with the intent to hit the fire with hose streams. They were able to accomplish this in just a few minutes and declare the fire as knocked down. A total of 3 engines, 1 pumper ladder, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this fire. The cause at this time appears to be electrical. The Spokane Fire Department Investigation Unit will be continuing their investigation.
Cause:
The cause appears to be electrical in origin. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit will follow-up.
Damage:
Moderate damage in the attic from the fire. Smoke damage to contents in living area.
# Firefighters Responding: 18
Dollar Loss: $10,000
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Incident #: 2012010896
Date of Incident: 3/16/2012
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On Friday March 16th, 2012 at 12:25 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded companies to an attic fire at 404 W. 25th on the South Hill. Engine 9 from their neighborhood station at 18th and Bernard was the first truck to arrive and found light smoke coming from the eaves on one side of the house. Attack hose lines were advanced to the interior of the house as crews searched for the origin of the smoke. After a search using their Thermal Imaging Camera, crews were able to pinpoint the heat concentration to an area just above the ceiling over the living room of the home. Fire crews then rapidly pulled down the ceiling in this area to expose the hidden fire with the intent to hit the fire with hose streams. They were able to accomplish this in just a few minutes and declare the fire as knocked down. A total of 3 engines, 1 pumper ladder, a ladder truck, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this fire. The cause at this time appears to be electrical. The Spokane Fire Department Investigation Unit will be continuing their investigation.
Cause:
The cause appears to be electrical in origin. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit will follow-up.
Damage:
Moderate damage in the attic from the fire. Smoke damage to contents in living area.
# Firefighters Responding: 18
Dollar Loss: $10,000
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
GOOD LUCK!
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Thursday, March 08, 2012
Fire Press Release
North Battalion Structure Fire
Incident #: 2012009771#
Date of Incident: 3/8/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Thursday March 8th 2012 at 01:16 am six companies of Spokane Firefighters, four engines, one senior ladder and one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chief's Donahoe and Moline responded to a reported structure fire at 5727 North Fotheringham. The first arriving engine company reported heavy fire and smoke showing out of an attached garage of a single family dwelling and quickly attacked the fire. When the Battalion Chief arrived the fire was upgraded to a working fire and called for another senior ladder along with an extra engine company. Crews were assigned to attack the fire, search for occupants, ventilate the roof and protect the home next door from the escalating fire. The occupants of the home had self evacuated and were found safe in a neighbor's home. The displaced family was going to be staying with friends and Red Cross was not notified. The fire was knocked down within 30 minutes and crews remained on scene until 06:30 am overhauling the fire. No injuries to firefighters or residents were reported.
Cause:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit but appears to have started in the attached garage.
Damage:
The involved home sustained fire damage to the garage, roof and first floor with water damage to the basement. There was also radiant heat damage to the homeowner's boat and truck. The next door neighbor's home to the south also sustained siding damage due to the radiant heat.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $100,000.00
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Incident #: 2012009771#
Date of Incident: 3/8/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Thursday March 8th 2012 at 01:16 am six companies of Spokane Firefighters, four engines, one senior ladder and one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chief's Donahoe and Moline responded to a reported structure fire at 5727 North Fotheringham. The first arriving engine company reported heavy fire and smoke showing out of an attached garage of a single family dwelling and quickly attacked the fire. When the Battalion Chief arrived the fire was upgraded to a working fire and called for another senior ladder along with an extra engine company. Crews were assigned to attack the fire, search for occupants, ventilate the roof and protect the home next door from the escalating fire. The occupants of the home had self evacuated and were found safe in a neighbor's home. The displaced family was going to be staying with friends and Red Cross was not notified. The fire was knocked down within 30 minutes and crews remained on scene until 06:30 am overhauling the fire. No injuries to firefighters or residents were reported.
Cause:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit but appears to have started in the attached garage.
Damage:
The involved home sustained fire damage to the garage, roof and first floor with water damage to the basement. There was also radiant heat damage to the homeowner's boat and truck. The next door neighbor's home to the south also sustained siding damage due to the radiant heat.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $100,000.00
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Saturday, March 03, 2012
Fire Press Release
South Battalion Warehouse Fire
Incident #: 2012008970
Date of Incident: 3/2/2012
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 207 N Crestline at 16:51 hrs on Friday afternoon, March 2nd, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving company Officer reported a large 1 story high metal sided warehouse with smoke showing from all corners and the roof. Additional reports from that Officer stated that the warehouse was heavily loaded with pallets of paper products and that some of those pallets were burning freely and embers spreading inside the structure were igniting more fires in the stored material. As additional resources began arriving on scene they were given assignments that focused directly on getting more hose lines into the building to attempt to halt the spread of the rapidly growing fire that was still being contained in the warehouse. A second alarm was requested to get additional resources to the scene since it was becoming obvious that the fire was not going to be controlled by the initial crews already on the scene. The amount of material stored in the building, the manner in which it was stored, the type of building it was stored in, and the unknown status of the building's structural members were just some of the factors used to make the decision to pull all firefighters out of the structure and shift from an aggressive offensive attack inside the structure to a defensive strategy where the fire would be fought from the exterior. Stored paper goods are notorious for absorbing the water being used to control the flames and becoming dangerously heavy as they absorb that water. As they get heavier they almost always begin to start to collapse triggering a chain reaction that is every bit as dangerous to the fire fighters inside as an actual building collapse. Once the situation began to stabilize inside the structure crews were judiciously used to enter the building and drive the 5 vehicles that were inside to the exterior parking lot. The main body of fire was finally darkened down after about three hours, but flare ups and smoldering fires would continue throughout the night so City Fire crews were to remain on scene until daylight. Members of the Spokane City Fire Dept. Special Investigation Unit were going to begin the task of trying to determine the cause of this fire on Saturday morning. A decision on the removal of the burnt and/or water saturated paper products in the warehouse as well as the status of the building itself will have to be determined by the business owners. A fire fighter was injured slightly at this fire with a twisted ankle, but other than that there were no additional reports of injuries to fire fighters or civilians. Seven Engines, three Senior Ladder Trucks, one Heavy Rescue Truck, and two Command vehicles delivered 37 fire fighters to the scene of this stubborn fire.
Cause:
Currently under investigation.
Damage:
Total loss of the stored contents inside the building. Possible damge to the structural integrity of the warehouse itself from the high temperatures that were reached as the fires burnt freely inside the building.
# Firefighters Responding: 37
Dollar Loss: $50,000.00
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Incident #: 2012008970
Date of Incident: 3/2/2012
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 207 N Crestline at 16:51 hrs on Friday afternoon, March 2nd, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving company Officer reported a large 1 story high metal sided warehouse with smoke showing from all corners and the roof. Additional reports from that Officer stated that the warehouse was heavily loaded with pallets of paper products and that some of those pallets were burning freely and embers spreading inside the structure were igniting more fires in the stored material. As additional resources began arriving on scene they were given assignments that focused directly on getting more hose lines into the building to attempt to halt the spread of the rapidly growing fire that was still being contained in the warehouse. A second alarm was requested to get additional resources to the scene since it was becoming obvious that the fire was not going to be controlled by the initial crews already on the scene. The amount of material stored in the building, the manner in which it was stored, the type of building it was stored in, and the unknown status of the building's structural members were just some of the factors used to make the decision to pull all firefighters out of the structure and shift from an aggressive offensive attack inside the structure to a defensive strategy where the fire would be fought from the exterior. Stored paper goods are notorious for absorbing the water being used to control the flames and becoming dangerously heavy as they absorb that water. As they get heavier they almost always begin to start to collapse triggering a chain reaction that is every bit as dangerous to the fire fighters inside as an actual building collapse. Once the situation began to stabilize inside the structure crews were judiciously used to enter the building and drive the 5 vehicles that were inside to the exterior parking lot. The main body of fire was finally darkened down after about three hours, but flare ups and smoldering fires would continue throughout the night so City Fire crews were to remain on scene until daylight. Members of the Spokane City Fire Dept. Special Investigation Unit were going to begin the task of trying to determine the cause of this fire on Saturday morning. A decision on the removal of the burnt and/or water saturated paper products in the warehouse as well as the status of the building itself will have to be determined by the business owners. A fire fighter was injured slightly at this fire with a twisted ankle, but other than that there were no additional reports of injuries to fire fighters or civilians. Seven Engines, three Senior Ladder Trucks, one Heavy Rescue Truck, and two Command vehicles delivered 37 fire fighters to the scene of this stubborn fire.
Cause:
Currently under investigation.
Damage:
Total loss of the stored contents inside the building. Possible damge to the structural integrity of the warehouse itself from the high temperatures that were reached as the fires burnt freely inside the building.
# Firefighters Responding: 37
Dollar Loss: $50,000.00
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Fire Press Release
Commercial Business Fire
Incident #: 2012008380
Date of Incident: 2/28/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:36 PM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 2 Senior Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Fielder responded to a building fire at 4009 East Mission Avenue (G & W Safety Supplies). The first 911 call came from a Good Samaritan that observed a fire from across the river, but initially was unable to determine the location. The citizen drove to the building and subsequently reported the fire. The first company arrived within 2-minutes and found an intense fire outside the northwest section of the large mixed use brick/masonry building. The incident was upgraded to a working fire early which added the SFD's remaining Ladder Company and additional off-duty resources. Ladder companies had to force entry into multiple sides of the building which allowed engine companies access to the building's interior where they successfully located and extinguished the fire. The Ladder companies also used their aerial ladder to access the roof and vertically ventilated above the fire to assist the fire attack and limit the horizontal spread of damage. Additional arriving companies also performed a quick, well-coordinated search of the premises for any victims in the entire building. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters on this incident.
Cause:
The fire is determined to be incendiary; and the cause is clearly intentional. The SFD's Special Investigation Unit is aggressively investigating this case.
Damage:
The interior of the building affected is primarily office space. The monetary loss to the facility is still being estimated with the assistance from the occupants. The SFD's aggressive efforts prevented the fire from traveling to bulk warehouse areas where a significant amount of ammunition and products were stored.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
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Incident #: 2012008380
Date of Incident: 2/28/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11:36 PM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 2 Senior Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Fielder responded to a building fire at 4009 East Mission Avenue (G & W Safety Supplies). The first 911 call came from a Good Samaritan that observed a fire from across the river, but initially was unable to determine the location. The citizen drove to the building and subsequently reported the fire. The first company arrived within 2-minutes and found an intense fire outside the northwest section of the large mixed use brick/masonry building. The incident was upgraded to a working fire early which added the SFD's remaining Ladder Company and additional off-duty resources. Ladder companies had to force entry into multiple sides of the building which allowed engine companies access to the building's interior where they successfully located and extinguished the fire. The Ladder companies also used their aerial ladder to access the roof and vertically ventilated above the fire to assist the fire attack and limit the horizontal spread of damage. Additional arriving companies also performed a quick, well-coordinated search of the premises for any victims in the entire building. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters on this incident.
Cause:
The fire is determined to be incendiary; and the cause is clearly intentional. The SFD's Special Investigation Unit is aggressively investigating this case.
Damage:
The interior of the building affected is primarily office space. The monetary loss to the facility is still being estimated with the assistance from the occupants. The SFD's aggressive efforts prevented the fire from traveling to bulk warehouse areas where a significant amount of ammunition and products were stored.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Fire Press Release
Early Morning Fire
Incident #: 2012008146
Date of Incident: 2/26/2012
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius / BC
Narrative:
On Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 03:30 AM, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 Engines,1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and two Battalion Chiefs to 404 E. Rockwell for a reported kitchen fire. Engine 2, under the direction of Lt. Kurt Cole was first on the scene and reported that he had a one story, residential with heavy smoke and fire coming form the rear of the home. He verified that everyone was safely out of the home and along with firefighter Steven Harms, extended a hose line through the front door and attacked the fire. Simultaneously, Ladder 2 went to the roof and ventilated above the fire. Additional arriving companies provided support with back-up hose lines. Engine's 8s crew located and rescued a dog that was still inside the home. Although the main body of fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, firefighters were on the scene for several hours overhauling the scene to verify the fire was out. There were no injuries at this incident. One tenant and two dogs were displaced. The kitchen and rear portion of the home sustained heavy fire damage. At this time, the fire is still under investigation, but the cause appears to be accidental in nature.
Cause:
Final cause is still under investigation.
Damage:
Entire rear portion of home sustained heavy fire damage.
# Firefighters Responding: 23
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Incident #: 2012008146
Date of Incident: 2/26/2012
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius / BC
Narrative:
On Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 03:30 AM, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 Engines,1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and two Battalion Chiefs to 404 E. Rockwell for a reported kitchen fire. Engine 2, under the direction of Lt. Kurt Cole was first on the scene and reported that he had a one story, residential with heavy smoke and fire coming form the rear of the home. He verified that everyone was safely out of the home and along with firefighter Steven Harms, extended a hose line through the front door and attacked the fire. Simultaneously, Ladder 2 went to the roof and ventilated above the fire. Additional arriving companies provided support with back-up hose lines. Engine's 8s crew located and rescued a dog that was still inside the home. Although the main body of fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, firefighters were on the scene for several hours overhauling the scene to verify the fire was out. There were no injuries at this incident. One tenant and two dogs were displaced. The kitchen and rear portion of the home sustained heavy fire damage. At this time, the fire is still under investigation, but the cause appears to be accidental in nature.
Cause:
Final cause is still under investigation.
Damage:
Entire rear portion of home sustained heavy fire damage.
# Firefighters Responding: 23
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Fire Press Release
South Battalion High Rise Fire
Incident #: 2012007127
Date of Incident: 2/19/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Engine 1 and Ladder 1 were dispatched to an automatic fire alarm sounding at 601 West Main Avenue (Chase/Washington Financial Center). When the companies arrived and made contact with occupants, they were told of smoke on the upper floors of the 15-story building. The company officer upgraded the incident to a working fire which added six additional companies of Spokane Firefighters; including 4 Engines, 2 Senior Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Fielder. While the full alarm was responding, Firefighters from Engine/Ladder 1 were assembling equipment (high rise hose kits, SCBA bottles and tools) to carry to the fifth floor and prepare for an offensive fire attack. The South Battalion Chief arrived quickly, established command and based on Spokane County's High Rise Guideline, upgraded the incident to a 2nd and subsequent 3rd Alarm to bring the number and types of resources needed to fight the fire safely. Unfortunately, the building was constructed before a fire suppression system (sprinkler system) was required for all floors. In this case, the fire suppression system present only protected the basement and did not protect any of the other floors. As companies arrived, the incident commander assigned them to support the fire attack on the 6th floor. Early arriving Engine Companies were utilized to support the building's standpipe system to aid the fire attack while Ladder Companies were assigned to search the building's 15 stories to ensure no one was in need of rescuing; as well as tactically ventilating the building. As per policy, Chiefs took control of the building's internal safety, communications and ventilation systems to assist with the fire attack. Firefighters rapidly made their way through the light smoke on the lower floors and up the stairwells to floor 5 where the attack was assembled. A working fire was located by fire attack teams in offices on the 6th floor and was quickly extinguished in just 20 minutes. Several fire companies spent a significant amount of time overhauling and protecting contents with tarps and controlling water runoff from the fire's extinguishment. There were no civilian or firefighters injured as a result of this fire.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Damage:
There was significant content damage to an IT room and adjacent office. The structure's integrity does not appear to be impacted.
# Firefighters Responding: 49
Dollar Loss: $200000
Other Fire Districts Responding: Fire District 1, Fire District 9
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Fire Press Release
North Battalion Apartment Fire
Incident #: 2012006448
Date of Incident: 2/15/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 02:04 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Jones and Haworth, responded to a Structure Fire at 727 West Glass. While enroute to the incident, companies were notified by Fire Dispatch of multiple telephone reports indicating flames showing and that civilians may be trapped in the building. The first company and Battalion Chief arrived within 5-minutes to find a three-story large, wood frame apartment building with heavy fire showing from the address side on the third floor. The first arriving Engine and Ladder companies went to work immediately after arriving and stretched hose lines to the third floor in an attempt to control the fire's progress and limit damage to the unit of origin. Simultaneously, the Ladder Company went to the roof and offensively ventilated directly above the fire. Additional arriving companies secured a protected stairway and accommodated safe egress for residents that were trying to escape through the intense smoke. Early in the incident it was discovered that the closest fire hydrant was several blocks away and would require a personnel-intense operation to stretch several hundred feet of 5" supply line (in 20 degree temperatures, ice and on the Post Street Hill). All companies assigned on the first alarm were immediately dedicated to searching the building while trying to suppress the fire's progress when they arrived; based on the water supply challenge and growing need for resources, the initial alarm was upgraded to a working fire and modified to include an additional Ladder and two Engine Companies. The additional companies teamed up to force entry and search each apartment unit on the third floor conditions for savable civilians. Those companies worked under heavy smoke/fire conditions and were able to evacuate several civilians to safety and eventually to an awaiting, warm STA bus requested by the Incident Commander. Swift and decisive action by first arriving fire crews which came from neighborhood Fire Stations 13, 2 and 15 allowed a successful search of the entire fire-floor and confined the fire to primarily two units. The fire was declared under control in approximately two hours and one resident from the third floor received minor burns and smoke inhalation. The adult male was treated by Fire Department Paramedics, however he refused transport. One firefighter received an injury, however remained on-duty to complete his shift.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation currently by the Fire Department's SIU.
Damage:
Damage appears to be limited to two units on the third floor including structural areas in the roof. Aggressive firefighting, leadership and the execution of a structured plan prevented extension of the fire to horizontal areas in the attic as well as to any of the remaining 16 units in the building. Without those actions, and recognizing that this building did not have a fire protection system (sprinklers), this incident would likely have escalated to a multiple alarm incident with severe injuries and likely fatalities. The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Red Cross is assisting the occupants (approximately 40) with temporary shelter and assistance. The building owners have contentedly secured properties in their inventory to relocate displaced residents for the long-term and were on scene this morning to help with the process.
# Firefighters Responding: 32
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Incident #: 2012006448
Date of Incident: 2/15/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 02:04 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Jones and Haworth, responded to a Structure Fire at 727 West Glass. While enroute to the incident, companies were notified by Fire Dispatch of multiple telephone reports indicating flames showing and that civilians may be trapped in the building. The first company and Battalion Chief arrived within 5-minutes to find a three-story large, wood frame apartment building with heavy fire showing from the address side on the third floor. The first arriving Engine and Ladder companies went to work immediately after arriving and stretched hose lines to the third floor in an attempt to control the fire's progress and limit damage to the unit of origin. Simultaneously, the Ladder Company went to the roof and offensively ventilated directly above the fire. Additional arriving companies secured a protected stairway and accommodated safe egress for residents that were trying to escape through the intense smoke. Early in the incident it was discovered that the closest fire hydrant was several blocks away and would require a personnel-intense operation to stretch several hundred feet of 5" supply line (in 20 degree temperatures, ice and on the Post Street Hill). All companies assigned on the first alarm were immediately dedicated to searching the building while trying to suppress the fire's progress when they arrived; based on the water supply challenge and growing need for resources, the initial alarm was upgraded to a working fire and modified to include an additional Ladder and two Engine Companies. The additional companies teamed up to force entry and search each apartment unit on the third floor conditions for savable civilians. Those companies worked under heavy smoke/fire conditions and were able to evacuate several civilians to safety and eventually to an awaiting, warm STA bus requested by the Incident Commander. Swift and decisive action by first arriving fire crews which came from neighborhood Fire Stations 13, 2 and 15 allowed a successful search of the entire fire-floor and confined the fire to primarily two units. The fire was declared under control in approximately two hours and one resident from the third floor received minor burns and smoke inhalation. The adult male was treated by Fire Department Paramedics, however he refused transport. One firefighter received an injury, however remained on-duty to complete his shift.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation currently by the Fire Department's SIU.
Damage:
Damage appears to be limited to two units on the third floor including structural areas in the roof. Aggressive firefighting, leadership and the execution of a structured plan prevented extension of the fire to horizontal areas in the attic as well as to any of the remaining 16 units in the building. Without those actions, and recognizing that this building did not have a fire protection system (sprinklers), this incident would likely have escalated to a multiple alarm incident with severe injuries and likely fatalities. The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Red Cross is assisting the occupants (approximately 40) with temporary shelter and assistance. The building owners have contentedly secured properties in their inventory to relocate displaced residents for the long-term and were on scene this morning to help with the process.
# Firefighters Responding: 32
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Fire Press Release
North Battalion House Fire
Incident #: 2012006061
Date of Incident: 2/12/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Mike Thompson
Narrative:
On February 12, 2012 at 09:49 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Thompson and Moline, responded to a Structure Fire at 1927 West Augusta Avenue in Northwest Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 4-minutes to find heavy smoke and flames showing from the roof and second floor window on the back side of the house. The first arriving Chief declared a working fire and added an additional senior ladder to the incident while firefighters made quick work of the fire which had spread throughout the second floor and the attic. Arriving engine companies stretched pre-connected hose lines into multiple areas of the structure to confine the fire's progress while ladder companies went to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. A search of the structure was completed and it was found to be vacant. The well coordinated effort of firefighters extinguished the fire within 1 hour, salvage and overhaul continued for an additional 2 hours. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters during this incident.
Cause:
The cause was determined to be electrical in nature.
Damage:
The second floor and roof received heavy damage. The electrical service to the structure was disconnected until repairs are made.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $80,000
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Incident #: 2012006061
Date of Incident: 2/12/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Mike Thompson
Narrative:
On February 12, 2012 at 09:49 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Thompson and Moline, responded to a Structure Fire at 1927 West Augusta Avenue in Northwest Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 4-minutes to find heavy smoke and flames showing from the roof and second floor window on the back side of the house. The first arriving Chief declared a working fire and added an additional senior ladder to the incident while firefighters made quick work of the fire which had spread throughout the second floor and the attic. Arriving engine companies stretched pre-connected hose lines into multiple areas of the structure to confine the fire's progress while ladder companies went to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. A search of the structure was completed and it was found to be vacant. The well coordinated effort of firefighters extinguished the fire within 1 hour, salvage and overhaul continued for an additional 2 hours. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters during this incident.
Cause:
The cause was determined to be electrical in nature.
Damage:
The second floor and roof received heavy damage. The electrical service to the structure was disconnected until repairs are made.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $80,000
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Monday, January 16, 2012
North Battalion Apartment Fire
Incident #: 201202022#
Date of Incident: 1/16/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Monday, January 16, 2012 at 02:19, seven Companies of Spokane Firefighters, four Engines, two Senior Ladders, one Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chief's Donahoe and Moline responded to a reported Apartment Fire at 3004 North Lincoln. The Dispatcher reported that the female resident, who had called 911, was still in the apartment with her dog. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing out of a first floor window of the two story Apartment Building. Crews were quickly assigned to attack the fire, search for possible victims, and ventilate the structure. The Ladder Company completing the search in the involved apartment located the female resident and her dog in the heavy black smoke. They both were rescued from the fire, the female was transported to a local Hospital for smoke inhalation and unfortunately the dog did not survive. The fire was quickly knocked down with crews remaining on scene into the morning overhauling the fire. The five unit Apartment Building has had the utilities shut down until repairs can be completed. The residents are being assisted by Red Cross. No injuries to Fire Fighters or other residents were reported.
Cause:
The cause of this fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
There was extensive fire damage to the first floor apartment along with smoke damage to the first and second floor. There was also water damage to the basement apartment unit.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $100,000.00
Date of Incident: 1/16/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Monday, January 16, 2012 at 02:19, seven Companies of Spokane Firefighters, four Engines, two Senior Ladders, one Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chief's Donahoe and Moline responded to a reported Apartment Fire at 3004 North Lincoln. The Dispatcher reported that the female resident, who had called 911, was still in the apartment with her dog. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing out of a first floor window of the two story Apartment Building. Crews were quickly assigned to attack the fire, search for possible victims, and ventilate the structure. The Ladder Company completing the search in the involved apartment located the female resident and her dog in the heavy black smoke. They both were rescued from the fire, the female was transported to a local Hospital for smoke inhalation and unfortunately the dog did not survive. The fire was quickly knocked down with crews remaining on scene into the morning overhauling the fire. The five unit Apartment Building has had the utilities shut down until repairs can be completed. The residents are being assisted by Red Cross. No injuries to Fire Fighters or other residents were reported.
Cause:
The cause of this fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
There was extensive fire damage to the first floor apartment along with smoke damage to the first and second floor. There was also water damage to the basement apartment unit.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $100,000.00
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Day of Action - Cooper Tires - January 14th
Good morning Brothers and Sisters, once again union rights are under attack. Cooper tire workers in Findlay Ohio USW local 207L have been locked out and "Scab" workers have taken their jobs. We need to stand up and help our Brothers and Sisters in their fight. Just a little background on what the local members are dealing with; in 2008 members gave up $31.2 million in concessions as well as tax payers gaving $2.5 million in subsidies since 2009 all to help deal with falling profits. The union members are willing to make sacrifices but are not willing to give the 40% wage cut that comes along with the new propsed production target. Last year CEO Roy Armes recevied $4.7 million and is expecting our members to take a cut. The top 5 executives took home more than $9.5 million last year and bought themselves a shiny new corporate jet, sounds fair to me right? The company is wanting more even after reporting a profit of $140 million in 2010.
Lets get together and help our Brothers and Sisters in Findlay get back to work under a fair contract. On Saturday January 14th we will be holding a "Day of action". This "day of action" will be taking place all across the United States as well as here in our local communities. The Spokane location will be at 7777 N. Division Street at the Tire Rama @ 10:00 A.M., and Discount Tire 8120 N. Division St. @ 11:00. We will also have a location in Coeur 'd' Alene Idaho at the corner of Appleway and Government way in front of Tire Rama @ 10:00 A.M. At both locations we will be handbilling and picketting to get the info out to the public about Cooper Tires. We will not be Boycotting the stores but merely trying to get the customers to think about buying another brand of tires such as Union made Goodyears.
If there is anything that any of you can do to help it would be greatly appreciated. If you need anymore information you can contact me at (208)755-5103.
In Solidarity
Jess Sifford
Lets get together and help our Brothers and Sisters in Findlay get back to work under a fair contract. On Saturday January 14th we will be holding a "Day of action". This "day of action" will be taking place all across the United States as well as here in our local communities. The Spokane location will be at 7777 N. Division Street at the Tire Rama @ 10:00 A.M., and Discount Tire 8120 N. Division St. @ 11:00. We will also have a location in Coeur 'd' Alene Idaho at the corner of Appleway and Government way in front of Tire Rama @ 10:00 A.M. At both locations we will be handbilling and picketting to get the info out to the public about Cooper Tires. We will not be Boycotting the stores but merely trying to get the customers to think about buying another brand of tires such as Union made Goodyears.
If there is anything that any of you can do to help it would be greatly appreciated. If you need anymore information you can contact me at (208)755-5103.
In Solidarity
Jess Sifford
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Spokane County Firefighters Pipes and Drums Recruiting
You have all seen these guys in action. Bagpipes, kilts, drums, beer, etc. LOUD and PROUD!
They do a lot of great things for our community and are becoming an integral part of every major event in Spokane. You don't need to know how to play bagpipes or drums. They will teach you all you need to know. Right now, there is only one Local 29 member in their ranks and we would sure like to change that. How about it? Contact Chris Wetherell at firefighterweth@hotmail.com for more information.
Monday, January 09, 2012
Fire Press Release
Construction trailer fire
Incident #: 2012001174
Date of Incident: 1/9/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones
Narrative:
Monday January 9th 2012 at 11:57 AM eight Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, two ladders, and one heavy rescue under the directions of Battalion Chiefs Jones, and Haworth responded to a reported fire at 1411 E Mission. The first arriving company was Spokane Ladder 2 they reported heavy flame involvement to a construction trailer. Spokane Ladder 2 set up command and made assignment to in coming companies. The fire was quickly extinguished with hose leads from Spokane Engine2 . There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
This incident is currently under investigateion by menbers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Loss of the construction trailer and contents.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $45,000
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Incident #: 2012001174
Date of Incident: 1/9/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones
Narrative:
Monday January 9th 2012 at 11:57 AM eight Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, two ladders, and one heavy rescue under the directions of Battalion Chiefs Jones, and Haworth responded to a reported fire at 1411 E Mission. The first arriving company was Spokane Ladder 2 they reported heavy flame involvement to a construction trailer. Spokane Ladder 2 set up command and made assignment to in coming companies. The fire was quickly extinguished with hose leads from Spokane Engine2 . There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
This incident is currently under investigateion by menbers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Loss of the construction trailer and contents.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $45,000
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Fire Press Release
Construction trailer fire
Incident #: 2012001174
Date of Incident: 1/9/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones
Narrative:
Monday January 9th 2012 at 11:57 AM eight Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, two ladders, and one heavy rescue under the directions of Battalion Chiefs Jones, and Haworth responded to a reported fire at 1411 E Mission. The first arriving company was Spokane Ladder 2 they reported heavy flame involvement to a construction trailer. Spokane Ladder 2 set up command and made assignment to in coming companies. The fire was quickly extinguished with hose leads from Spokane Engine2 . There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
This incident is currently under investigateion by menbers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Loss of the construction trailer and contents.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $45,000
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Incident #: 2012001174
Date of Incident: 1/9/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones
Narrative:
Monday January 9th 2012 at 11:57 AM eight Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, two ladders, and one heavy rescue under the directions of Battalion Chiefs Jones, and Haworth responded to a reported fire at 1411 E Mission. The first arriving company was Spokane Ladder 2 they reported heavy flame involvement to a construction trailer. Spokane Ladder 2 set up command and made assignment to in coming companies. The fire was quickly extinguished with hose leads from Spokane Engine2 . There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
This incident is currently under investigateion by menbers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Loss of the construction trailer and contents.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $45,000
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Thursday, January 05, 2012
Fire Press Release
Early Morning Historic Residence Fire
Incident #: 2012000167
Date of Incident: 1/2/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On January 2, 2012 at 06:52AM, 8 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 5 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Jones, responded to a Structure Fire at 506 West Sumner on Spokane's South Hill. Initially, a single Engine was dispatched to an automatic residential alarm. Engine 9 from the lower South Hill's Fire Station arrived within minutes and reported smoke showing from the upper floors of the 87-year old historic mansion. The incident was upgraded to a "working fire" as over 28 Spokane Firefighters quickly descended upon the three-story home for what was confirmed by first arriving resources as a quick moving fire in the second and third floors. Because of the building's compartmentalized construction and its complexity in design, the fire was able to gather energy and create violent fire behavior as it consumed combustibles in bedrooms and hallways. Great lengths were taken to keep this Spokane area landmark and historical content safe from extensive damage. Thanks to an aggressive fire-attack, coupled with skillful work by ladder companies, Firefighters were able to fully extinguish the fire in just one hour. There were no occupants in the residence at the time of the fire and no reported injuries to firefighters as a result of this incident.
Cause:
Firefighters successfully confined the fire which limited damage to predominately the northwest sections of the second floor.
Damage:
The exact cause remains under active investigation by SFD's SIU. Dollar loss and damage estimates were not yet available.
# Firefighters Responding: 28
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Incident #: 2012000167
Date of Incident: 1/2/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On January 2, 2012 at 06:52AM, 8 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 5 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Jones, responded to a Structure Fire at 506 West Sumner on Spokane's South Hill. Initially, a single Engine was dispatched to an automatic residential alarm. Engine 9 from the lower South Hill's Fire Station arrived within minutes and reported smoke showing from the upper floors of the 87-year old historic mansion. The incident was upgraded to a "working fire" as over 28 Spokane Firefighters quickly descended upon the three-story home for what was confirmed by first arriving resources as a quick moving fire in the second and third floors. Because of the building's compartmentalized construction and its complexity in design, the fire was able to gather energy and create violent fire behavior as it consumed combustibles in bedrooms and hallways. Great lengths were taken to keep this Spokane area landmark and historical content safe from extensive damage. Thanks to an aggressive fire-attack, coupled with skillful work by ladder companies, Firefighters were able to fully extinguish the fire in just one hour. There were no occupants in the residence at the time of the fire and no reported injuries to firefighters as a result of this incident.
Cause:
Firefighters successfully confined the fire which limited damage to predominately the northwest sections of the second floor.
Damage:
The exact cause remains under active investigation by SFD's SIU. Dollar loss and damage estimates were not yet available.
# Firefighters Responding: 28
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Monday, January 02, 2012
Fire Press Release
3 year old injured at first fire of year
Incident #: 2012000052
Date of Incident: 1/1/2012
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On January 1, 2012 at 05:46 AM 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters 4 Engines, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and two Battalion Chiefs responded to a reported structure fire located at 707 E. Illinois Ave. Firefighters under the direction of Lt. Darryl Wisniewski from Station 2 arrived within 4 minutes to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of the home. The fire was upgraded to a working fire and an additional ladder and engine were added to the incident. Lt. Wisniewski made immediate contact with the family living at the home and verified that everyone was accounted for and out of the structure. The family's 3 year old daughter sustained heavy burns to both of her legs. The child and parents were immediately transported to SHMC by ambulance. Pre-connected hoselines were advanced into the front of the home to confine the flames to the rear portion of the structure and extinguish it on both floors where it was burning. Initial visibility inside the home was poor for the firefighters advancing hoselines and searching. Both ladder companies at this incident were deployed to provide for ventilation. A coordinated effort of firefighters knocked the fire down and brought its progression under control within 20 minutes. The extensive fire damage and its investigation will keep firefighters on scene for a good portion of the morning following up with the fire's final extinguishment. The 3 year old fire victim is currently being treated for extensive 2nd and 3rd degree burns. The cause of this fire is still under investigation at the time of this media release. Additional information will be made available when the investigative process is complete.
Cause:
At the time of this media release, investigators are still working at the fire.
Damage:
Heavy damage to rear portion of the home's fisrt and second floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 27
Dollar Loss: $75000
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Incident #: 2012000052
Date of Incident: 1/1/2012
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On January 1, 2012 at 05:46 AM 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters 4 Engines, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and two Battalion Chiefs responded to a reported structure fire located at 707 E. Illinois Ave. Firefighters under the direction of Lt. Darryl Wisniewski from Station 2 arrived within 4 minutes to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of the home. The fire was upgraded to a working fire and an additional ladder and engine were added to the incident. Lt. Wisniewski made immediate contact with the family living at the home and verified that everyone was accounted for and out of the structure. The family's 3 year old daughter sustained heavy burns to both of her legs. The child and parents were immediately transported to SHMC by ambulance. Pre-connected hoselines were advanced into the front of the home to confine the flames to the rear portion of the structure and extinguish it on both floors where it was burning. Initial visibility inside the home was poor for the firefighters advancing hoselines and searching. Both ladder companies at this incident were deployed to provide for ventilation. A coordinated effort of firefighters knocked the fire down and brought its progression under control within 20 minutes. The extensive fire damage and its investigation will keep firefighters on scene for a good portion of the morning following up with the fire's final extinguishment. The 3 year old fire victim is currently being treated for extensive 2nd and 3rd degree burns. The cause of this fire is still under investigation at the time of this media release. Additional information will be made available when the investigative process is complete.
Cause:
At the time of this media release, investigators are still working at the fire.
Damage:
Heavy damage to rear portion of the home's fisrt and second floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 27
Dollar Loss: $75000
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Sunday, January 01, 2012
Fire Press Release
North Battalion House Fire
Incident #: 2011052173
Date of Incident: 12/27/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On December 27, 2011 at 09:03 AM 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Jones and Cornelius, responded to a Structure Fire at 2214 East Heroy Avenue in Northeast Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 4-minutes to find smoke showing from the roof areas and front door of the single family residence. The first arriving Chief declared a working fire and added an additional senior ladder to the incident while firefighters made quick work of the fire which had spread into the basement, first floor and attic of the residence. Arriving engine companies stretched pre-connected hoselines into multiple areas of the structure to confine the fire's progress while ladder companies went to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. The well coordinated effort of firefighters extinguished the fire within 1 hour and were able to protect as much personal property as possible with aggressive salvage work. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters during this incident. The last few weeks have been extremely busy with structure fires impacting several areas of the City's neighborhoods. I mention this fact only to highlight safety and underscore the importance of exercising extreme caution anytime you use a portable heating device or are around or in use of an open flame regardless of the source. This holds true not only through the Holiday Season, but at all times. Please allow yourselves to spend your Holiday Season with family and friends...SAFELY!
Cause:
The natural is accidental and cause is combustibles too close to a portable heating device
Damage:
All contents received varying levels of damage.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $35500
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Incident #: 2011052173
Date of Incident: 12/27/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On December 27, 2011 at 09:03 AM 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Jones and Cornelius, responded to a Structure Fire at 2214 East Heroy Avenue in Northeast Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 4-minutes to find smoke showing from the roof areas and front door of the single family residence. The first arriving Chief declared a working fire and added an additional senior ladder to the incident while firefighters made quick work of the fire which had spread into the basement, first floor and attic of the residence. Arriving engine companies stretched pre-connected hoselines into multiple areas of the structure to confine the fire's progress while ladder companies went to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. The well coordinated effort of firefighters extinguished the fire within 1 hour and were able to protect as much personal property as possible with aggressive salvage work. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters during this incident. The last few weeks have been extremely busy with structure fires impacting several areas of the City's neighborhoods. I mention this fact only to highlight safety and underscore the importance of exercising extreme caution anytime you use a portable heating device or are around or in use of an open flame regardless of the source. This holds true not only through the Holiday Season, but at all times. Please allow yourselves to spend your Holiday Season with family and friends...SAFELY!
Cause:
The natural is accidental and cause is combustibles too close to a portable heating device
Damage:
All contents received varying levels of damage.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $35500
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Fire Press Release
Christmas Morning North Battalion House Fire
Incident #: 2011051911
Date of Incident: 12/25/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Christmas morning, December 25, 2011 at 5:33AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Haworth and Brown, responded to a Structure Fire at 823 East Crown Avenue in Northeast Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived quickly to find smoke showing from the attic and first floor; as well as flames from the roof of a one-story duplex. The first arriving Chief declared a working fire and added an additional senior ladder and AMR Supervisor to the scene. Finding a quickly moving fire in one unit of the duplex, firefighters commenced a quick search for occupants while laddering and ventilating the ice-covered roof. A single adult male occupant of the fire unit was located outside the structure (awaken by a neighbor). An adult male and his son residing in the adjacent unit were quickly located and brought outside by firefighters. Arriving engine companies stretched pre-connected hoselines into multiple areas of the structure to confine the fire and halt its progress. The well coordinated effort of firefighters confined flames to one unit's attic area within just 1 hour. There were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and caused by a faulty fire place.
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited to predominately one unit; both units were rendered temporarily untenable due to the impact of the fire's impingement on utilities. One family was referred to the American Red Cross for interim placement assistance. Both families were incredibly fortunate as there were no working smoke detectors in the building.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Fire Press Release
South Battalion Duplex Fire
Incident #: 2011051778#
Date of Incident: 12/24/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Saturday December 23rd 2011 at 03:54, four engine companies, two senior ladders, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Jones responded to a Structure Fire at 2303 East Mission. Firefighters arrived to find smoke emitting for the roof eves of a single story duplex. The first engine company reported heavy fire in the basement of the affected unit. Companies made a complete search of both the 2303 and 2305 addressed units of the duplex. The 50 year old male occupant from the affected unit suffered smoke inhalation but made it out of the building prior to the Fire Departments arrival. He is being treated at Holy Family Hospital. Three adults, one child and a cat were assisted out of the adjacent unit by Firefighters making the primary search. The fire was under control within 30 minutes but crews remained on scene for approximately four hours to make sure the fire was completely out. It should be noted that both Duplex units did not have a working smoke detector on either the basement or the first floor and the Spokane Fire Dept installed the required smoke detectors prior to leaving. The 4 occupants in the adjacent unit next to the fire were able to move back into their home with no fire or smoke damage. The male occupant in the fire affected unit will be residing with friends until major structural repair,Chimney repair, smoke damage and electrical issues can be rectified.
Cause:
The Special Investigation Unit has determined that the fire was caused by a defective chimney with a wood stove insert. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind citizens to have their chimney inspected and cleaned each year prior to use. These occupants were very fortunate to escape this fire especially without working smoke detectors.
Damage:
There is structural damage from the fire in the basement and first floor, along with smoke damage throughout the affected unit. The Chimney is in need of replacement or major repair. The adjacent duplex unit was protected from any fire or smoke damage
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $30,000.00
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Incident #: 2011051778#
Date of Incident: 12/24/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Saturday December 23rd 2011 at 03:54, four engine companies, two senior ladders, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Jones responded to a Structure Fire at 2303 East Mission. Firefighters arrived to find smoke emitting for the roof eves of a single story duplex. The first engine company reported heavy fire in the basement of the affected unit. Companies made a complete search of both the 2303 and 2305 addressed units of the duplex. The 50 year old male occupant from the affected unit suffered smoke inhalation but made it out of the building prior to the Fire Departments arrival. He is being treated at Holy Family Hospital. Three adults, one child and a cat were assisted out of the adjacent unit by Firefighters making the primary search. The fire was under control within 30 minutes but crews remained on scene for approximately four hours to make sure the fire was completely out. It should be noted that both Duplex units did not have a working smoke detector on either the basement or the first floor and the Spokane Fire Dept installed the required smoke detectors prior to leaving. The 4 occupants in the adjacent unit next to the fire were able to move back into their home with no fire or smoke damage. The male occupant in the fire affected unit will be residing with friends until major structural repair,Chimney repair, smoke damage and electrical issues can be rectified.
Cause:
The Special Investigation Unit has determined that the fire was caused by a defective chimney with a wood stove insert. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind citizens to have their chimney inspected and cleaned each year prior to use. These occupants were very fortunate to escape this fire especially without working smoke detectors.
Damage:
There is structural damage from the fire in the basement and first floor, along with smoke damage throughout the affected unit. The Chimney is in need of replacement or major repair. The adjacent duplex unit was protected from any fire or smoke damage
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $30,000.00
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Facebook Page
Hi everybody. Our new Facebook page is up and running. You can check it out here. We had to transition to a page because we had too many friends (I guess there really is such a thing).
If you have some pictures you would like to share on the page, please send them my way. If you have a short description, we can include that too.
Hope you have a great Christmas, John
If you have some pictures you would like to share on the page, please send them my way. If you have a short description, we can include that too.
Hope you have a great Christmas, John
Fire Press Release
Attic Fire South Battalion
Incident #: 2011051582
Date of Incident: 12/22/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
Narrative:
On the afternoon of 12-22-11 at 4:04 pm the Spokane Fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 2007 East 6th. Several calls were received at City Fire Dispatch reporting the fire. Assistant Chief Schaeffer was first on scene at 4:09 followed by several fire apparatus and command personnel. It was reported that smoke was showing from the roof and attic space of a one story wood frame house. Crews were assigned to search and locate the fire. Fire was located in the attic and attack leads were put into place along with roof ventilation. Extensive overhaul was done inside to aid in extinguishment of the fire. The main body of the fire was knocked down in about 15 minute's complete overhaul and extinguishment was completed in about 2 hours. Damage was confined to the roof , attic space and ceilings. One Firefighter was injured and released from duty with a shoulder sprain, no other injuries were reported. 21 firefighters 3 command officers reported to this incident. The cause of this fire is under investigation.
Cause:
Under investigation
Damage:
Damage to the roof attic space and ceillings, with some water damage.
# Firefighters Responding: 21
Dollar Loss: $35000.00
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Incident #: 2011051582
Date of Incident: 12/22/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
Narrative:
On the afternoon of 12-22-11 at 4:04 pm the Spokane Fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 2007 East 6th. Several calls were received at City Fire Dispatch reporting the fire. Assistant Chief Schaeffer was first on scene at 4:09 followed by several fire apparatus and command personnel. It was reported that smoke was showing from the roof and attic space of a one story wood frame house. Crews were assigned to search and locate the fire. Fire was located in the attic and attack leads were put into place along with roof ventilation. Extensive overhaul was done inside to aid in extinguishment of the fire. The main body of the fire was knocked down in about 15 minute's complete overhaul and extinguishment was completed in about 2 hours. Damage was confined to the roof , attic space and ceilings. One Firefighter was injured and released from duty with a shoulder sprain, no other injuries were reported. 21 firefighters 3 command officers reported to this incident. The cause of this fire is under investigation.
Cause:
Under investigation
Damage:
Damage to the roof attic space and ceillings, with some water damage.
# Firefighters Responding: 21
Dollar Loss: $35000.00
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Fire Press Release
Kitchen Fire in North Side Home
Incident #: 2011051496
Date of Incident: 12/21/2011
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus Wednesday night, Dec. 21st, to 1010 E. Decatur at 23:12 hrs. to a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company reported smoke issuing from the front door of a 1.5 story wood/frame dwelling. As other fire apparatus began arriving on scene, assignments were being made by the Incident Commander. Those assignments included advancing a charged hose line into the structure, horizontal and possible vertical ventilation of the building, searching for any victims on all the floors, securing a water supply, a back-up hose line to protect the firefighters who would be making initial entry into the building, and the formation of a Rapid Intervention Team who would be standing by to rescue any firefighter who might become injured, lost, or trapped inside the building. The combined efforts of the fire fighting crews at this fire kept the flames confined to the 1st floor kitchen area. Four Engines, one Ladder Truck, one Heavy Rescue Rig, and two Command Vehicles delivered 21 firefighters to the scene of this fire. The fire damage was limited to the 1st floor kitchen area of the structure, although there was smoke damage to most other areas of the first floor. The occupants of the home were able to safely exit their home at the time of the fire, however they will not be able to stay in the house because of the significant interior damage and because the utilities, gas and electricity, have been disconnected. There were no reports of any injuries to firefighters at the scene or to the residents of the building. A member of the Spokane City Fire Dept's Special Investigation Unit was at the fire and he began his investigation as soon as conditions inside the structure allowed him to safely enter.
Cause:
Under Investigation.
Damage:
Kitchen area of the first floor, smoke damage throughout the structure, ventilation holes cut into the roof.
# Firefighters Responding: 21
Dollar Loss: $20,000
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Incident #: 2011051496
Date of Incident: 12/21/2011
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus Wednesday night, Dec. 21st, to 1010 E. Decatur at 23:12 hrs. to a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company reported smoke issuing from the front door of a 1.5 story wood/frame dwelling. As other fire apparatus began arriving on scene, assignments were being made by the Incident Commander. Those assignments included advancing a charged hose line into the structure, horizontal and possible vertical ventilation of the building, searching for any victims on all the floors, securing a water supply, a back-up hose line to protect the firefighters who would be making initial entry into the building, and the formation of a Rapid Intervention Team who would be standing by to rescue any firefighter who might become injured, lost, or trapped inside the building. The combined efforts of the fire fighting crews at this fire kept the flames confined to the 1st floor kitchen area. Four Engines, one Ladder Truck, one Heavy Rescue Rig, and two Command Vehicles delivered 21 firefighters to the scene of this fire. The fire damage was limited to the 1st floor kitchen area of the structure, although there was smoke damage to most other areas of the first floor. The occupants of the home were able to safely exit their home at the time of the fire, however they will not be able to stay in the house because of the significant interior damage and because the utilities, gas and electricity, have been disconnected. There were no reports of any injuries to firefighters at the scene or to the residents of the building. A member of the Spokane City Fire Dept's Special Investigation Unit was at the fire and he began his investigation as soon as conditions inside the structure allowed him to safely enter.
Cause:
Under Investigation.
Damage:
Kitchen area of the first floor, smoke damage throughout the structure, ventilation holes cut into the roof.
# Firefighters Responding: 21
Dollar Loss: $20,000
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Retirement Parties This Month!
Looking for another holiday in between Christmas and New Years? How about two? Please come out and wish our brothers the best in their well-deserved retirement.
Dan Brown - 12/26/2011 begins at 1330 hours at Station 1
Doug Bacon - 12/27/2011 begins at 1300 until 1700 at Station 9
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Fire Press Release
North Side Bedroom Fire
Incident #: 2011050341
Date of Incident: 12/13/2011
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13th, to 729 E. Broad at 17:15 hrs. for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company, from Sta. #15 located in the Hillyard neighborhood, reported smoke and fire issuing from two front-facing windows on the second floor of a 2 story wood/frame dwelling. As other fire apparatus began arriving on scene, assignments were being made by the initial Incident Commander, Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer who had arrived on the scene shortly after Engine 15, those assignments would include advancing a charged hose line into the structure, horizontal ventilation of the building, searching for any victims on all the floors, securing a water supply, a back-up hose line to protect the firefighters who would be making initial entry into the building, and the formation of a Rapid Intervention Team who would be standing by to rescue any firefighter who might become injured, lost, or trapped inside the building. The combined efforts of the fire fighting crews at this fire kept the flames confined to the 2nd floor bedrooms. Four Engines, two Ladder Trucks, one Heavy Rescue Rig, and three Command Vehicles delivered 25 firefighters to the scene of this blaze. The fire damage was limited to the 2nd floor, although there was smoke damage to areas of the first floor. The occupants of the home were able to safely exit their home at the time of the fire. The family had multiple pets in the structure and some of them were accounted for but some had not been located by the time firefighters left the scene. There were no reports of any injuries to firefighters at the scene or to the residents of the building. A member of the Spokane City Fire Dept's Special Investigation Unit was at the fire and he began his investigation as soon as conditions inside the structure allowed him to safely enter. His investigation will continue tomorrow during the day-light hours.
Cause:
Currently under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept.
Damage:
Fire damage to the front bedrooms located on the second floor, heavy smoke damage to other areas of the second floor and some additional smoke damage to the first floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $20,000
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Incident #: 2011050341
Date of Incident: 12/13/2011
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13th, to 729 E. Broad at 17:15 hrs. for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company, from Sta. #15 located in the Hillyard neighborhood, reported smoke and fire issuing from two front-facing windows on the second floor of a 2 story wood/frame dwelling. As other fire apparatus began arriving on scene, assignments were being made by the initial Incident Commander, Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer who had arrived on the scene shortly after Engine 15, those assignments would include advancing a charged hose line into the structure, horizontal ventilation of the building, searching for any victims on all the floors, securing a water supply, a back-up hose line to protect the firefighters who would be making initial entry into the building, and the formation of a Rapid Intervention Team who would be standing by to rescue any firefighter who might become injured, lost, or trapped inside the building. The combined efforts of the fire fighting crews at this fire kept the flames confined to the 2nd floor bedrooms. Four Engines, two Ladder Trucks, one Heavy Rescue Rig, and three Command Vehicles delivered 25 firefighters to the scene of this blaze. The fire damage was limited to the 2nd floor, although there was smoke damage to areas of the first floor. The occupants of the home were able to safely exit their home at the time of the fire. The family had multiple pets in the structure and some of them were accounted for but some had not been located by the time firefighters left the scene. There were no reports of any injuries to firefighters at the scene or to the residents of the building. A member of the Spokane City Fire Dept's Special Investigation Unit was at the fire and he began his investigation as soon as conditions inside the structure allowed him to safely enter. His investigation will continue tomorrow during the day-light hours.
Cause:
Currently under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane City Fire Dept.
Damage:
Fire damage to the front bedrooms located on the second floor, heavy smoke damage to other areas of the second floor and some additional smoke damage to the first floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $20,000
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Fire Press Release
35 East Garland
Incident #: 2011049888
Date of Incident: 12/10/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
At 11:45 this morning, December 10, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded to 35 East Garland on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported fire and smoke showing from the eaves of a 1-story, wood framed residence. The occupant of the home reported the fire started on the outside of the structure and quickly entered the attic. Fire fighters aggressively attacked the fire from the interior of the structure while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and fire crews will be on scene for several hours to complete the overhaul process. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. 8 fire companies with 25 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Departments Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the exterior wall on the east side of the home, the main floor and attic
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $25000
Incident #: 2011049888
Date of Incident: 12/10/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
At 11:45 this morning, December 10, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded to 35 East Garland on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported fire and smoke showing from the eaves of a 1-story, wood framed residence. The occupant of the home reported the fire started on the outside of the structure and quickly entered the attic. Fire fighters aggressively attacked the fire from the interior of the structure while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and fire crews will be on scene for several hours to complete the overhaul process. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. 8 fire companies with 25 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Departments Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the exterior wall on the east side of the home, the main floor and attic
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $25000
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Fire Press Release
14th Ave. Fire
Incident #: 2011049490
Date of Incident: 12/7/2011
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius
Narrative:
On Wednesday December 07, 2011 at 12:26 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters; 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue Truck under the direction of Deputy Chief Hanna, responded to a reported structure fire at 3125 W. 14th Ave. Firefighters from Station 4 arrived within 6 minutes and reported dark smoke showing from the second floor and eve areas of a 2 story home. Fire crews searched and verified that the residents were out of the structure and quickly commenced fire attack operations on the second floor. The fire was quickly brought under control and confined to a mechanical room and a portion of the ceiling above. However, the dark heavy smoke damaged the entire upper floor. The nine member family living in the damaged home is being assisted by the local Red Cross. There were no civilian casualties at this fire. One Firefighter sustained a minor neck injury during the fire's extinguishment.
Cause:
The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but appears to be electrical in nature
Damage:
The upper floor is damaged from fire and smoke. Lower areas in the home received water damage from a broken water pipe.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $45000
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Incident #: 2011049490
Date of Incident: 12/7/2011
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius
Narrative:
On Wednesday December 07, 2011 at 12:26 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters; 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue Truck under the direction of Deputy Chief Hanna, responded to a reported structure fire at 3125 W. 14th Ave. Firefighters from Station 4 arrived within 6 minutes and reported dark smoke showing from the second floor and eve areas of a 2 story home. Fire crews searched and verified that the residents were out of the structure and quickly commenced fire attack operations on the second floor. The fire was quickly brought under control and confined to a mechanical room and a portion of the ceiling above. However, the dark heavy smoke damaged the entire upper floor. The nine member family living in the damaged home is being assisted by the local Red Cross. There were no civilian casualties at this fire. One Firefighter sustained a minor neck injury during the fire's extinguishment.
Cause:
The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but appears to be electrical in nature
Damage:
The upper floor is damaged from fire and smoke. Lower areas in the home received water damage from a broken water pipe.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $45000
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
FIRE PRESS RELEASE
East Wellesley structure Fire
Incident #: 2011048861
Date of Incident: 12/2/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
Narrative:
Today, December 2, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 11:50 AM to 1507 East Wellesley on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke showing at the back of the 1-story, wood-framed single family home. After further investigation the fire crew discovered a fire in the attic of the home. They aggressively attacked the fire from the interior while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes and there were no reported injuries to any civilians or firefighters. Ten fire companies with 26 firefighters responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 1.5 hours.
Cause:
The cause of the fire was determined to be an overloaded electrical circuit located in the attic that overheated and ignited near by combustibles.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the attic with minor smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $5000
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Incident #: 2011048861
Date of Incident: 12/2/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
Narrative:
Today, December 2, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 11:50 AM to 1507 East Wellesley on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke showing at the back of the 1-story, wood-framed single family home. After further investigation the fire crew discovered a fire in the attic of the home. They aggressively attacked the fire from the interior while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes and there were no reported injuries to any civilians or firefighters. Ten fire companies with 26 firefighters responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 1.5 hours.
Cause:
The cause of the fire was determined to be an overloaded electrical circuit located in the attic that overheated and ignited near by combustibles.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the attic with minor smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $5000
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
LODD--Brother George Sly Update
Time change for the service is moved to 1300 and no procession for anyone but Local 876.
Local 876, Spokane Valley Fire fighters have announced the passing of Brother George H. Sly. Brother Sly was a 32 year member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department and a member of Local 876. Brother Sly was an Engineer on Engine 3 at the time of his passing on November 22nd of 2011. Brother Sly served Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. Brother Sly succumbed to esophageal cancer presumed to be contracted from his many years serving his community. Brother Sly is survived by his wife Linda and adult children Kristoffer and Jocelyn. The celebration of Brother Sly's life will be on December 10th commencing at 1 pm. The venue for the service will be at His Place Church located at 3079 E 16th Avenue in Post Falls, Idaho. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel. For additional information please contact Brother Steve Spuler at 509-993-0129 or Brother Brian Foster-Dow at 509-951-3283.
Local 876, Spokane Valley Fire fighters have announced the passing of Brother George H. Sly. Brother Sly was a 32 year member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department and a member of Local 876. Brother Sly was an Engineer on Engine 3 at the time of his passing on November 22nd of 2011. Brother Sly served Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. Brother Sly succumbed to esophageal cancer presumed to be contracted from his many years serving his community. Brother Sly is survived by his wife Linda and adult children Kristoffer and Jocelyn. The celebration of Brother Sly's life will be on December 10th commencing at 1 pm. The venue for the service will be at His Place Church located at 3079 E 16th Avenue in Post Falls, Idaho. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel. For additional information please contact Brother Steve Spuler at 509-993-0129 or Brother Brian Foster-Dow at 509-951-3283.
Monday, November 28, 2011
LODD--Brother George Sly
Brothers and Sisters,
Brother George Sly did succumb to esophageal cancer on November 22nd. His Funeral service in planned for December 10th at 2 pm. A processional is planned that will start at Station 10 located at 17217 Sprague Avenue and if you plan to be in it, be there no later than noon. Please inform the Locals in your District of this LODD and upcoming celebration of Brother Sly’s life. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel.
A bit about Brother Sly:
George H. Sly was a 32 year member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department and a member of Local 876. Brother Sly was an Engineer on Engine 3 at the time of his passing on November 22nd of 2011. Brother Sly serve Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. Brother Sly succumbed to esophageal cancer presumed to be contracted from his many years serving his community. Brother Sly is survived by his wife Linda and adult children Kristoffer and Jocelyn. Those wishing to be in the processional should gather at Station 10 by noon located at 17217 Sprague Avenue. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel.
Fraternally,
Ricky J. Walsh
IAFF 7th District VP
Brother George Sly did succumb to esophageal cancer on November 22nd. His Funeral service in planned for December 10th at 2 pm. A processional is planned that will start at Station 10 located at 17217 Sprague Avenue and if you plan to be in it, be there no later than noon. Please inform the Locals in your District of this LODD and upcoming celebration of Brother Sly’s life. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel.
A bit about Brother Sly:
George H. Sly was a 32 year member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department and a member of Local 876. Brother Sly was an Engineer on Engine 3 at the time of his passing on November 22nd of 2011. Brother Sly serve Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. Brother Sly succumbed to esophageal cancer presumed to be contracted from his many years serving his community. Brother Sly is survived by his wife Linda and adult children Kristoffer and Jocelyn. Those wishing to be in the processional should gather at Station 10 by noon located at 17217 Sprague Avenue. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel.
Fraternally,
Ricky J. Walsh
IAFF 7th District VP
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Fire Press Release Three Fer.
Thanksgiving Day fire damages house
Incident #: 2011047860
Date of Incident: 11/24/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
Narrative:
At 10:43 A.M. Thursday, November 24th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 814 W. 17th Avenue, in the City of Spokane. The first fire company arrived on scene within three minutes and reported a two story wood frame house with smoke showing from the eaves and attic vents. The homeowner met the arriving fire crew and reported a fire in the attic. As fire crews advanced hose lines to the attic, others laddered the roof and cut holes to allow the heat and smoke to escape. The fire was located and knocked down within fifteen minutes, but overhaul of the burned and fire damaged areas continued for several hours. Damage to the house was confined to a 12' by 12' area in the attic, the roof above that area, and some contents stored in the attic. In addition, the house sustained minor smoke, and water damage on the second floor. Electrical wiring was also damaged. The two adult occupants will be unable to stay in the house until the wiring can be repaired. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit conducted an investigation to determine the fire's cause, but has not yet released his report. In all, twenty-six fire department personnel responded on seven trucks and two command vehicles. There were no injuries to the occupants or any of the firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of this fire is still under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Damage to the house and contents is estimated to be $10,000.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $10,000
End Of Release
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North Battalion Fire in Commercial Building
Incident #: 2011047869
Date of Incident: 11/24/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Donahoe
Narrative:
On Thursday November 24th,2011 at 12:56 PM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 5 engines, 1 Senior Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Sabo responded to a building fire at 2415 North Monroe. Police were on the scene and reported smoke emitting from a first floor open doorway of the story and a half commercial structure. Police also reported that 2 occupants were safely out of the building. North Battalion Chief Donahoe arrived first on scene and assigned companies to attack the fire, ventilate and search the structure for other possible occupants. Companies successfully located the fire in a room on the first floor and were able to confine it to the area of origin. After the rest of the building was searched it was confirmed only the two occupants had been in the building at the time of the fire. One twenty two year old male occupant did receive 1st degree burns to this forehead attempting to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The patient stated he would seek medical attention by private vehicle to Deaconess Emergency Room. No other injuries to civilians or Fire Fighters were reported. North and south bound traffic on Monroe Street was shut down for approximately one and a half hours until Fire Apparatus could be moved off the street.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Department
Damage:
Fire Damage to the first floor room of origin. A second floor exterior Wall was damaged checking for possible extension of the fire. Light smoke damage is also present to the first floor occupancy.
# Firefighters Responding: 23
Dollar Loss: $10,000.00
End Of Release
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C' Shift's Third Working Fire
Incident #: 2011047952
Date of Incident: 11/25/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Friday November 25, 2011 at 4:43 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Haworth, responded to a Structure Fire at 1001 North Elm in West Central Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 6-minutes to find heavy smoke showing from a second floor of a two-story wood-framed house converted to apartment building. A total of eight occupants were fortunately able to evacuate under the heavy smoke conditions as the first arriving companies were making entry into the building. Due to the structure's construction type and fire behavior, the incident was upgraded to a "working fire" adding an additional Senior Ladder, Engine and AMR ambulance at 4:52AM. Finding fire in the second floor attic, walls and roof, firefighters commenced quick fire attack operations on the second floor in coordination with vertical ventilation on the roof. The well coordinated effort of firefighters stopped the fire's advance and confined it to the attic and roof areas. The fire was extinguished in 90 minutes and overhaul is expected to continue throughout the morning hours today. There were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause and circumstances are under investigation by the SFD and SPD.
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited to a total of one apartment unit on the second floor, the need to secure the structure's utilities rendered areas of the building untenable. A total of eight residents living in the affected residential apartment units were referred to the Inland NW Region of the Red Cross for interim placement assistance.
# Firefighters Responding: 27
Dollar Loss: $30000
End Of Release
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Incident #: 2011047860
Date of Incident: 11/24/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
Narrative:
At 10:43 A.M. Thursday, November 24th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 814 W. 17th Avenue, in the City of Spokane. The first fire company arrived on scene within three minutes and reported a two story wood frame house with smoke showing from the eaves and attic vents. The homeowner met the arriving fire crew and reported a fire in the attic. As fire crews advanced hose lines to the attic, others laddered the roof and cut holes to allow the heat and smoke to escape. The fire was located and knocked down within fifteen minutes, but overhaul of the burned and fire damaged areas continued for several hours. Damage to the house was confined to a 12' by 12' area in the attic, the roof above that area, and some contents stored in the attic. In addition, the house sustained minor smoke, and water damage on the second floor. Electrical wiring was also damaged. The two adult occupants will be unable to stay in the house until the wiring can be repaired. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit conducted an investigation to determine the fire's cause, but has not yet released his report. In all, twenty-six fire department personnel responded on seven trucks and two command vehicles. There were no injuries to the occupants or any of the firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of this fire is still under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Damage to the house and contents is estimated to be $10,000.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $10,000
End Of Release
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North Battalion Fire in Commercial Building
Incident #: 2011047869
Date of Incident: 11/24/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Donahoe
Narrative:
On Thursday November 24th,2011 at 12:56 PM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 5 engines, 1 Senior Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Sabo responded to a building fire at 2415 North Monroe. Police were on the scene and reported smoke emitting from a first floor open doorway of the story and a half commercial structure. Police also reported that 2 occupants were safely out of the building. North Battalion Chief Donahoe arrived first on scene and assigned companies to attack the fire, ventilate and search the structure for other possible occupants. Companies successfully located the fire in a room on the first floor and were able to confine it to the area of origin. After the rest of the building was searched it was confirmed only the two occupants had been in the building at the time of the fire. One twenty two year old male occupant did receive 1st degree burns to this forehead attempting to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The patient stated he would seek medical attention by private vehicle to Deaconess Emergency Room. No other injuries to civilians or Fire Fighters were reported. North and south bound traffic on Monroe Street was shut down for approximately one and a half hours until Fire Apparatus could be moved off the street.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Department
Damage:
Fire Damage to the first floor room of origin. A second floor exterior Wall was damaged checking for possible extension of the fire. Light smoke damage is also present to the first floor occupancy.
# Firefighters Responding: 23
Dollar Loss: $10,000.00
End Of Release
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C' Shift's Third Working Fire
Incident #: 2011047952
Date of Incident: 11/25/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Friday November 25, 2011 at 4:43 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and 4 Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Haworth, responded to a Structure Fire at 1001 North Elm in West Central Spokane. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 6-minutes to find heavy smoke showing from a second floor of a two-story wood-framed house converted to apartment building. A total of eight occupants were fortunately able to evacuate under the heavy smoke conditions as the first arriving companies were making entry into the building. Due to the structure's construction type and fire behavior, the incident was upgraded to a "working fire" adding an additional Senior Ladder, Engine and AMR ambulance at 4:52AM. Finding fire in the second floor attic, walls and roof, firefighters commenced quick fire attack operations on the second floor in coordination with vertical ventilation on the roof. The well coordinated effort of firefighters stopped the fire's advance and confined it to the attic and roof areas. The fire was extinguished in 90 minutes and overhaul is expected to continue throughout the morning hours today. There were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause and circumstances are under investigation by the SFD and SPD.
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited to a total of one apartment unit on the second floor, the need to secure the structure's utilities rendered areas of the building untenable. A total of eight residents living in the affected residential apartment units were referred to the Inland NW Region of the Red Cross for interim placement assistance.
# Firefighters Responding: 27
Dollar Loss: $30000
End Of Release
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Fire Press Release Two Fer.
Civilian Rescues in a North Battalion Residence Fire
Incident #: 2011047330 Date of Incident: 11/20/2011 Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 9:27AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Fielder and Brown, responded to a Structure Fire at 1300 East Carlisle Avenue. While enroute to the incident, companies from Station 2 reported heavy smoke showing as they departed the Station and upgraded the incident to a working fire. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 5-minutes to find a two-story, wood frame residence with heavy smoke and fire showing from both the first and second floors of the house. The first due Engine and Ladder went to work immediately after arriving and secured water supply and stretched hose leads in attempt to contain the fire's progress and protect living areas in the house. Other companies were directed by the Battalion Chief to attend to multiple injured civilians (four in total) suffering from a range of injuries from the fire. Simultaneously the Ladder Company searched under heavy smoke/fire conditions for any other savable civilians and ventilated the fire from the roof. The fire was extinguished within 30-minutes and companies are still on-scene at the time of this release. Traffic in the neighborhood is expected to be impacted through the afternoon as companies overhaul
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Fire Department's SIU.
Damage:
In the early stages of the fire, prior to the Fire Department's arrival, a 25 year old mother and 1 year old child were trapped on the second floor and had self-rescued through a window on the address side of the house. Due to the heavy fire conditions advancing to the second floor, the mother was forced to drop her child from the window to awaiting neighbor in the front yard. After successfully catching the child, the mother also jumped from the second floor and was assisted by neighbors. The third occupant, a grandmother, was trapped on the first floor unable to escape due to the violent atmosphere inside the house. A neighbor successfully broke a first-floor window and pulled out the grandmother as the Fire Department arrived. Damage was limited primarily the interior of the first and second floors; however the overall structural integrity appears to be compromised and will need to be evaluated. The displaced family is receiving assistance from the Inland NW Chapter of the American Red Cross.
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $75000
End Of Release For more information on this release please call (509) 625-7002
Multi- family Residence damaged by fire.
Incident #: 2011047242#
Date of Incident: 11/19/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Donahoe
Narrative:
At 16:25 on Saturday November 18th the Spokane Fire Department dispatched four engines, one pumper ladder, one senior ladder and one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Donahoe to a reported structure fire at 2013 West College. The first arriving engine company reported flames and heavy black smoke showing from windows on the first floor. Companies were assigned to search the two story structure for victims and to locate and extinguish the fire. It was determined the house was divided into separate living areas on each level for a total of six units. All the occupants were confirmed to have either exited the structure or to have not been present at the time of the fire. Unfortunately two cats succumbed to smoke inhalation. The fire was located in the bathroom area of an apartment on the first floor toward the rear of the structure. The fire was knocked down quickly but not before the apartment involved sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The other units of the structure sustained light smoke damage. The power to the six apartment units was disconnected until a licensed electrician could repair the fire damaged wiring. Eleven adults and six children were displaced from the house and are staying in housing provided by the Red Cross. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Department.
Damage:
There was fire and heavy smoke damage to the rear first floor apartment along with smoke damage to the rest of the structure. There also was damage to some of the apartment doors as crews forced their way in to locate potential victims.
# Firefighters Responding: 23
Dollar Loss: $50,000.00
End Of Release
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Fire Press Release
North Battalion Residence Fire
Incident #: 2011047015
Date of Incident: 11/18/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Friday, November 18, 2011at 09:07AM six Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 5 Engines, one Senior Ladder, one Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Haworth and Sabo responded to a structure fire at 1722 West Bridge. Firefighters arrived within 5-minutes to discover charged smoke showing from the roof of a single family, single story residence. The residents smelled a smoke odor inside the home initially, and after exiting the home looking for the source they saw the charged smoke from the roof and called 911. After arriving, Firefighters from Engines entered the home using pre-connected hose leads to search and extinguish the seat of the fire. Additionally, a Ladder company provided a thorough search of the home for the resident's cats as well as laddering the roof for vertical ventilation. The fire was in the home's attic and had been burning for some time which proved to be difficult to access and extinguish for firefighters. Ultimately, the stubborn fire was extinguished and completely overhauled within an hour and confined primarily to attic area. There were no injuries reported to either civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The nature of this fire is classified as accidental and caused by overheated/malfunctioning wiring.
Damage:
Damage to the attic area and structural members of the roof is significant.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $15000
End Of Release
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Incident #: 2011047015
Date of Incident: 11/18/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Friday, November 18, 2011at 09:07AM six Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 5 Engines, one Senior Ladder, one Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Haworth and Sabo responded to a structure fire at 1722 West Bridge. Firefighters arrived within 5-minutes to discover charged smoke showing from the roof of a single family, single story residence. The residents smelled a smoke odor inside the home initially, and after exiting the home looking for the source they saw the charged smoke from the roof and called 911. After arriving, Firefighters from Engines entered the home using pre-connected hose leads to search and extinguish the seat of the fire. Additionally, a Ladder company provided a thorough search of the home for the resident's cats as well as laddering the roof for vertical ventilation. The fire was in the home's attic and had been burning for some time which proved to be difficult to access and extinguish for firefighters. Ultimately, the stubborn fire was extinguished and completely overhauled within an hour and confined primarily to attic area. There were no injuries reported to either civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The nature of this fire is classified as accidental and caused by overheated/malfunctioning wiring.
Damage:
Damage to the attic area and structural members of the roof is significant.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $15000
End Of Release
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Three Fire Press Releases
South Battalion Single Family Residence Fire
Incident #: 2011046654
Date of Incident: 11/16/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 04:25 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 3 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of BC Moline and BC Green responded to a residential structure fire at 454 West 28th Avenue on Spokane's South Hill. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 5 minutes to find smoke showing from the rear of the single story house. The first arriving Chief confirmed that the residents were accounted for and subsequently upgraded the incident to include an additional engine for assistance during the extreme low temperatures. Engine companies immediately went to work to locate, confine and extinguish the fire; while truck companies laddered the roof and ventilated to provide a safer atmosphere for the personnel on the interior. The coordinated fire attack successfully extinguished the fire within 1-hour; however due to the fire's deep seated damage in the attic it required personnel to work for nearly three additional hours on overhaul. Despite the extreme temperatures and ice covered equipment, there were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
The home received moderate damage in the roof and attic areas. Residents are not able to immediately occupy due to the damage and structural concerns on from the roof.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $30000
End Of Release
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South Battalion Civilian Fatality Structure Fire
Incident #: 2011046656
Date of Incident: 11/16/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, November 16 at 04:44 AM , five companies of Spokane Firefighters, four engines and one senior ladder under the direction of Battalion Chief Green responded to a double Civilian Fatality Structure Fire at 2002 South Inland Empire Way (Iron Wheel Mobile Home Park) in Spokane's Southeast Side. Firefighters arrived quickly to discover smoke showing from the front of the manufactured home. Firefighters forced entry into the residence, entered the structure and quickly started an offensive attack on the fire while simultaneously providing ventilation of heat and smoke to assist with the search for reported persons missing within the confines of the trailer. The heat and smoke had spread thoroughly throughout the entire structure, however the companies were able to extinguish the main body of fire in just 10 minutes. During the initial phase of fire extinguishment, Firefighters searching the residence discovered two victims. One victim was removed and resuscitative measures started, however they proved unsuccessful. The second victim was not viable. Both victims were declared deceased on-scene and removed by the Medical Examiner. During fireground operations, additional Fire and EMS resources were ordered due to the need for supplementary resources to assist in the treatment of victims and management of the incident. Monetary loss from the fire is still being tabulated. The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit. The presence of smoke alarms and possible functional status and warning role has not yet been determined.
Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit in collaboration with Spokane Police Department's Major Crimes Division. The presence of smoke alarms was confirmed, however possible functional status and warning role has not yet been determined.
Damage:
Two occupants were killed in the fire; a 72 year old male and 65 year old female. The interior of the home suffered intense heat and smoke damage. Structural stability has yet to be determined. Reoccupation of the home is not likely.
# Firefighters Responding: 17
Dollar Loss: $40000
End Of Release
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South Battalion Apartment Fire
Incident #: 2011046661
Date of Incident: 11/16/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, November 15, 2011 at 06:21 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 4 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of AC Schaeffer and BC Green responded to a Structure Fire reported near the intersection of 8th and South Jefferson on Spokane's South Hill. Spokane Firefighters arrived quickly to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the roof of a two-story home converted into a 3-unit apartment. The first arriving Chief upgraded the incident to include the addition of two Engines, AMR Ambulance and AMR Supervisor. Finding fire in two units and the attic space, firefighters commenced swift salvage operations to protect personal property by deploying tarps within the structure and making judicious use of firefighting hose streams on the upper floor and ceilings. Ladder 4 immediately laddered the roof and vertically ventilated the structure above the fire allowing companies inside to stretch hose leads and extinguish the deep seated fire. The well coordinated effort of firefighters confined flames to the attic and northwest corner of the second floor extinguishing the blaze in just 1 hour. There were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit .
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited to two apartment units and some exterior area, the need to secure the building's utilities rendered areas of the home untenable. A total of three families living in the affected residential apartments were referred to the American Red Cross for interim placement assistance.
# Firefighters Responding: 19
Dollar Loss: $70000
End Of Release
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Incident #: 2011046654
Date of Incident: 11/16/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 04:25 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 3 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of BC Moline and BC Green responded to a residential structure fire at 454 West 28th Avenue on Spokane's South Hill. Spokane Firefighters arrived within 5 minutes to find smoke showing from the rear of the single story house. The first arriving Chief confirmed that the residents were accounted for and subsequently upgraded the incident to include an additional engine for assistance during the extreme low temperatures. Engine companies immediately went to work to locate, confine and extinguish the fire; while truck companies laddered the roof and ventilated to provide a safer atmosphere for the personnel on the interior. The coordinated fire attack successfully extinguished the fire within 1-hour; however due to the fire's deep seated damage in the attic it required personnel to work for nearly three additional hours on overhaul. Despite the extreme temperatures and ice covered equipment, there were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
The home received moderate damage in the roof and attic areas. Residents are not able to immediately occupy due to the damage and structural concerns on from the roof.
# Firefighters Responding: 26
Dollar Loss: $30000
End Of Release
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South Battalion Civilian Fatality Structure Fire
Incident #: 2011046656
Date of Incident: 11/16/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, November 16 at 04:44 AM , five companies of Spokane Firefighters, four engines and one senior ladder under the direction of Battalion Chief Green responded to a double Civilian Fatality Structure Fire at 2002 South Inland Empire Way (Iron Wheel Mobile Home Park) in Spokane's Southeast Side. Firefighters arrived quickly to discover smoke showing from the front of the manufactured home. Firefighters forced entry into the residence, entered the structure and quickly started an offensive attack on the fire while simultaneously providing ventilation of heat and smoke to assist with the search for reported persons missing within the confines of the trailer. The heat and smoke had spread thoroughly throughout the entire structure, however the companies were able to extinguish the main body of fire in just 10 minutes. During the initial phase of fire extinguishment, Firefighters searching the residence discovered two victims. One victim was removed and resuscitative measures started, however they proved unsuccessful. The second victim was not viable. Both victims were declared deceased on-scene and removed by the Medical Examiner. During fireground operations, additional Fire and EMS resources were ordered due to the need for supplementary resources to assist in the treatment of victims and management of the incident. Monetary loss from the fire is still being tabulated. The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit. The presence of smoke alarms and possible functional status and warning role has not yet been determined.
Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit in collaboration with Spokane Police Department's Major Crimes Division. The presence of smoke alarms was confirmed, however possible functional status and warning role has not yet been determined.
Damage:
Two occupants were killed in the fire; a 72 year old male and 65 year old female. The interior of the home suffered intense heat and smoke damage. Structural stability has yet to be determined. Reoccupation of the home is not likely.
# Firefighters Responding: 17
Dollar Loss: $40000
End Of Release
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South Battalion Apartment Fire
Incident #: 2011046661
Date of Incident: 11/16/2011
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Wednesday, November 15, 2011 at 06:21 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 4 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of AC Schaeffer and BC Green responded to a Structure Fire reported near the intersection of 8th and South Jefferson on Spokane's South Hill. Spokane Firefighters arrived quickly to find heavy smoke and fire showing from the roof of a two-story home converted into a 3-unit apartment. The first arriving Chief upgraded the incident to include the addition of two Engines, AMR Ambulance and AMR Supervisor. Finding fire in two units and the attic space, firefighters commenced swift salvage operations to protect personal property by deploying tarps within the structure and making judicious use of firefighting hose streams on the upper floor and ceilings. Ladder 4 immediately laddered the roof and vertically ventilated the structure above the fire allowing companies inside to stretch hose leads and extinguish the deep seated fire. The well coordinated effort of firefighters confined flames to the attic and northwest corner of the second floor extinguishing the blaze in just 1 hour. There were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze remains under active investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit .
Damage:
Though loss from the fire was limited to two apartment units and some exterior area, the need to secure the building's utilities rendered areas of the home untenable. A total of three families living in the affected residential apartments were referred to the American Red Cross for interim placement assistance.
# Firefighters Responding: 19
Dollar Loss: $70000
End Of Release
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Pro-Labor Occupy Spokane!
From: Beth Thew [mailto:bthew@spokanelabor.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 13:43
To: Beth Thew
Subject: Occupy Spokane on Veterans' Day
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 13:43
To: Beth Thew
Subject: Occupy Spokane on Veterans' Day
Think you can’t be involved because you work during the day? Here’s an opportunity to be part of the movement if you have Veterans’ Day off.
Join the Occupy Spokane group on Friday at 11. Easy to remember—11 am on 11/11/11
Occupy The Streets. Occupy The World 11/11/11 11:11:11
Spread The Message. INVITE ALL FRIENDS ! ! !
SPOKANE RIVERFRONT PARK FOUNTAIN AT 11 AM
JOIN THE am REVOLUTION.
OCCUPY THE STREETS, THE CITIES,
THE COUNTRIES, OCCUPY THE WORLD.
PEOPLE OF THE WORLD, WAKE UP ! ! ! TAKE THE STREETS ! ! !
In solidarity with distant relatives around the World, make this a date in your diary... Friday 11th November 2011, as Our day... We need to be one, and we need to be there for all, in order to achieve this!
Occupy The Streets. Occupy The World 11/11/11 11:11:11
Occupons les rues. Occupons le monde!
Spread The Message... INVITE ALL FRIENDS! ! !
This is how We do it... JOIN THE REVOLUTION... Reclaim Yourself, the Streets and the World!
Occupy The Streets. Occupy The World 11/11/11 11:11:11
http://youtu.be/bv8mIMGzYK0
PLEASE BE FOLLOWING THE LOCAL OCCUPY ON THE PAGES AND THE WEBSITE:
http://occupyspokane.us/simplemachinesforum/index.php
http://www.facebook.com/groups/239742242745240/258830850836379/?notif_t=group_activity
http://www.facebook.com/groups/239742242745240/258830850836379/?notif_t=group_activity#!/groups/182044041873148/
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Hey Spokane area veterans!
Was asked to post this for all vets in the Spokane area:
Free round of trap or skeet for vets at the Spokane Gun Club - 3 Dec, 0900-1400. RSVP by 1 Dec. Must have proof of service. Contact Deb Hartman 599-2064.
That is all.
Free round of trap or skeet for vets at the Spokane Gun Club - 3 Dec, 0900-1400. RSVP by 1 Dec. Must have proof of service. Contact Deb Hartman 599-2064.
That is all.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Fire Press Release
Structure Fire at 1711 N. Adams
Incident #: 2011043827
Date of Incident: 10/27/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On October 27, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 3:32 PM to 1711 North Adams on a reported structure fire. Fire crews responding to this incident reported a column of smoke showing from several blocks away. The first crew arriving on scene reported a large volume of fire showing on the main floor of a one and a half story, wood framed single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Eight fire companies with 25 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The structure was occupied at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the 1st and 2nd floor with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $80,000
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Incident #: 2011043827
Date of Incident: 10/27/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On October 27, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 3:32 PM to 1711 North Adams on a reported structure fire. Fire crews responding to this incident reported a column of smoke showing from several blocks away. The first crew arriving on scene reported a large volume of fire showing on the main floor of a one and a half story, wood framed single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Eight fire companies with 25 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The structure was occupied at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the 1st and 2nd floor with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $80,000
End Of Release
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Fire Press Release
Incident #: 2011043480
Date of Incident: 10/25/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Tuesday October 25th 2011 at 05:59 eight Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, two senior ladders, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Cornelius responded to a reported fire at the Liberty Motel. The first arriving company reported heavy flame involvement to the front half of a single story, wood framed motel. It appeared the fire had extended into the common attic of the five unit motel. Crews were assigned to attack the fire in the affected room and to search for extension of the fire in the adjacent motel rooms. Other crews were assigned to search all the units along with ventilating the roof of the structure. The three residents staying in the motel made it out safely. The Motel Manager received first and second degree burns to his arms and hands after attempting to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The patient was then transported to Holy Family Hospital. No injuries to Firefighters were reported. Crews remained on scene for approximately six hours overhauling the fire. All five units of the affected building will be uninhabitable until major repairs are made. However, the rest of the Motel complex is open for business.
Cause:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special investigation Unit.
Damage:
There was extensive fire damage to the room of origin and the roof. The four surrounding motel units sustained damage to the ceilings while searching for extension of the fire in the attic area.
# Firefighters Responding: 28
Dollar Loss: $70,000
End Of Release
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Fire Press Release
Narrative:
At 7:00 P.M. on Saturday October 22nd, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 1717 S. Upper Terrace in the Rockwood Neighborhood. Engine 9 from their neighborhood station location at 18th and Bernard was the first crew to arrive. Upon entry to the home, they noticed a smoke haze on the second level of the home and after inspecting the attic area, they found a fire that was burning above the bathroom, office and bedroom areas. A rapid stretch of hose was accomplished along with accessing the roof for vertical ventilation and an aggressive offensive attack was deployed. Both occupants had safely made their way out of the home on their own. The lath ceiling needed to be removed in order to thoroughly expose all of the flames for extinguishment. Once this was done, fire crews could witness burning structural supports along with insulation also being consumed in the fire. A knockdown of the fire was completed after 10 minutes. Shortly after this, much time was spent in the overhaul process which consisted of debris removal and making sure the fire was dead out. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time, however appears to be electrical in nature. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
Cause:
Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
The attic sustained significant damage from the fire including structural supports, wiring and insulation. There was also moderate smoke damage throughout the home.
# Firefighters Responding: 19
Dollar Loss: $20,000
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At 7:00 P.M. on Saturday October 22nd, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 1717 S. Upper Terrace in the Rockwood Neighborhood. Engine 9 from their neighborhood station location at 18th and Bernard was the first crew to arrive. Upon entry to the home, they noticed a smoke haze on the second level of the home and after inspecting the attic area, they found a fire that was burning above the bathroom, office and bedroom areas. A rapid stretch of hose was accomplished along with accessing the roof for vertical ventilation and an aggressive offensive attack was deployed. Both occupants had safely made their way out of the home on their own. The lath ceiling needed to be removed in order to thoroughly expose all of the flames for extinguishment. Once this was done, fire crews could witness burning structural supports along with insulation also being consumed in the fire. A knockdown of the fire was completed after 10 minutes. Shortly after this, much time was spent in the overhaul process which consisted of debris removal and making sure the fire was dead out. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time, however appears to be electrical in nature. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
Cause:
Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
The attic sustained significant damage from the fire including structural supports, wiring and insulation. There was also moderate smoke damage throughout the home.
# Firefighters Responding: 19
Dollar Loss: $20,000
End Of Release
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Fire Press Release
Incident #: 2011042878
Date of Incident: 10/21/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
Narrative:
On October 20th at 11:40 pm the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 3017 East Broad for a reported structure fire. Engine 15 responded from the station at Wellesley and Crestline in less than two minutes and reported smoke showing from the front door, an attack lead from Engine 15 was advanced inside and the fire was quickly extinguished. Other incoming fire companies searched the residence and provided ventilation and overhaul. The fire was confined to a small area in a wall behind a pellet stove and light smoke on the main floor. The fire was extinguished in ten minutes All family members were outside when the Fire Department arrived and no injuries were reported. The cause of this fire was the pellet stove not operating properly.
Cause:
Pellet Stove not working properly
Damage:
Small area of wall behind the stove. Light smoke main floor
# Firefighters Responding: 18
Dollar Loss: $1500.00
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Date of Incident: 10/21/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
Narrative:
On October 20th at 11:40 pm the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 3017 East Broad for a reported structure fire. Engine 15 responded from the station at Wellesley and Crestline in less than two minutes and reported smoke showing from the front door, an attack lead from Engine 15 was advanced inside and the fire was quickly extinguished. Other incoming fire companies searched the residence and provided ventilation and overhaul. The fire was confined to a small area in a wall behind a pellet stove and light smoke on the main floor. The fire was extinguished in ten minutes All family members were outside when the Fire Department arrived and no injuries were reported. The cause of this fire was the pellet stove not operating properly.
Cause:
Pellet Stove not working properly
Damage:
Small area of wall behind the stove. Light smoke main floor
# Firefighters Responding: 18
Dollar Loss: $1500.00
End Of Release
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Local 29 endorsements
Local 29 Endorsements
Spokane
Mayor: Mary Verner
Council President: Ben Stuckart
City Council NW: Joy Jones
NE: Donna McKereghan
South: Richard Rush
State
Senate Dist 4: Jeff Baxter
Initiatives (WSCFF endorsements)
1125 – Transportation expenditures – NO
1163 – Long-term care workers – YES
1183 – Liquor sales - NO
Spokane
Mayor: Mary Verner
Council President: Ben Stuckart
City Council NW: Joy Jones
NE: Donna McKereghan
South: Richard Rush
State
Senate Dist 4: Jeff Baxter
Initiatives (WSCFF endorsements)
1125 – Transportation expenditures – NO
1163 – Long-term care workers – YES
1183 – Liquor sales - NO
POLITICAL CRUNCH TIME!
There are still a lot of signs at the union office to put up.
From Team Verner - We also have about 9 doorbelling packets left. The majority are in the Indian Trail/5 mile area along with maybe 2 on Hatch and 57th. Please let me know if and when you are able to doorbell and we will find a way to get these packets to you!
Lastly, here is a link to all of our upcoming forums http://www.maryverner.com/events/ We would love to see you there. I will stay in touch about any more additions to the schedule.
Thanks again,
Diane Rice
Team Verner
Sign waving opportunities:
Monday-Friday, 7-8:30 AM and 4:30-5:30 PM
7:30-8:30am, Cedar and freeway
4:30-5:30pm, Southeast Blvd. and 29th
7:30-8:30am, Washington & 5th
4:30-5:30pm, 14th and Monroe
7:30-8:30am, 29th and Ray
7:30-8:30am, Washington & 5th
4:30-5:30pm, 29th & Ray
7:30am: Corner of Washington and 6th
4:30pm: Corner of Indian Trail and Francis
7:30am: Corner of 29th and Grand
7:30am: Corner of Washington and 6th
7:30am: Corner of 29th and Grand
From Team Verner - We also have about 9 doorbelling packets left. The majority are in the Indian Trail/5 mile area along with maybe 2 on Hatch and 57th. Please let me know if and when you are able to doorbell and we will find a way to get these packets to you!
Lastly, here is a link to all of our upcoming forums http://www.maryverner.com/events/ We would love to see you there. I will stay in touch about any more additions to the schedule.
Thanks again,
Diane Rice
Team Verner
Sign waving opportunities:
Monday-Friday, 7-8:30 AM and 4:30-5:30 PM
7:30-8:30am, Cedar and freeway
4:30-5:30pm, Southeast Blvd. and 29th
7:30-8:30am, Washington & 5th
4:30-5:30pm, 14th and Monroe
7:30-8:30am, 29th and Ray
7:30-8:30am, Washington & 5th
4:30-5:30pm, 29th & Ray
7:30am: Corner of Washington and 6th
4:30pm: Corner of Indian Trail and Francis
7:30am: Corner of 29th and Grand
7:30am: Corner of Washington and 6th
7:30am: Corner of 29th and Grand
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Fire Press Release
North Battalion House Fire
Incident #: 2011042546#
Date of Incident: 10/18/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Tuesday October 18th 2011 at 18:40, four engine companies, one senior ladder, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Donahoe responded to a Structure Fire at 3004 North Hogan. Firefighters arrived to find smoke emitting from the roof eves of a story and a half residence. A quick search was made of the residence and it was determined everyone safely exited the structure. Engine companies made a quick attack of the fire on the first and second floor while the Ladder Company provided ventilation of the roof and searched for extension of the fire. Companies remained on scene for 2 hours overhauling the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
Cause:
The cause of this fire appears to be a failure of the wood stove vent pipe.
Damage:
There was extensive fire and smoke damage to the 2nd floor and roof along with moderate fire and water damage to the first floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $30,000.00
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Incident #: 2011042546#
Date of Incident: 10/18/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
On Tuesday October 18th 2011 at 18:40, four engine companies, one senior ladder, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Donahoe responded to a Structure Fire at 3004 North Hogan. Firefighters arrived to find smoke emitting from the roof eves of a story and a half residence. A quick search was made of the residence and it was determined everyone safely exited the structure. Engine companies made a quick attack of the fire on the first and second floor while the Ladder Company provided ventilation of the roof and searched for extension of the fire. Companies remained on scene for 2 hours overhauling the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
Cause:
The cause of this fire appears to be a failure of the wood stove vent pipe.
Damage:
There was extensive fire and smoke damage to the 2nd floor and roof along with moderate fire and water damage to the first floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $30,000.00
End Of Release
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
FIRE PRESS RELEASE
Structure Fire
Incident #: 2011042114
Date of Incident: 10/15/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On October 15, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:28 PM to 717 East Rich on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing at the at the roof lines at the front and back of the one and a half story, wood- framed, single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Seven fire companies with 22 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The structure was vacant and secured at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the 1st and 2nd floor with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $20000
Incident #: 2011042114
Date of Incident: 10/15/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On October 15, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:28 PM to 717 East Rich on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing at the at the roof lines at the front and back of the one and a half story, wood- framed, single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Seven fire companies with 22 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The structure was vacant and secured at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the 1st and 2nd floor with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $20000
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