An interesting video:
Wow, looks like they pulled it again. Don Waller has been chasing this thing around the Internet. Is it really that controversial here is a synopsis.
Looks like it might be back.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/2/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 726 E. 43rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 05/02/09 at approximately 1216 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a 726 E. 43rd upon report of a structure fire. First arriving crews found a commercial structure, the Rocket Market, with smoke coming from the second floor. Firefighters advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the second floor to extinguish the fire, laddered the roof and ventilated the second floor, and made sure all civilians were out of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews then concentrated on making sure no hidden fire was present within walls of the structure. The fire was under control within approximately 15 minutes with SFD crews remaining on scene another 90 minutes conducting overhaul operations.
A total of 22 firefighters on eight apparatus fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. For more information on the cause of this fire contact Steve Jones of The Special investigation Unit at 625-7057.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was confined to a small, second floor, office area. This is the only area that had significant fire damage. Damage to other areas of the building was confined to a small amount of water damage on the first floor directly below the fire area. Smoke damage on the first floor was also minimal.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/2/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 726 E. 43rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 05/02/09 at approximately 1216 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a 726 E. 43rd upon report of a structure fire. First arriving crews found a commercial structure, the Rocket Market, with smoke coming from the second floor. Firefighters advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the second floor to extinguish the fire, laddered the roof and ventilated the second floor, and made sure all civilians were out of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews then concentrated on making sure no hidden fire was present within walls of the structure. The fire was under control within approximately 15 minutes with SFD crews remaining on scene another 90 minutes conducting overhaul operations.
A total of 22 firefighters on eight apparatus fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. For more information on the cause of this fire contact Steve Jones of The Special investigation Unit at 625-7057.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was confined to a small, second floor, office area. This is the only area that had significant fire damage. Damage to other areas of the building was confined to a small amount of water damage on the first floor directly below the fire area. Smoke damage on the first floor was also minimal.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Fire Press Release
SSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/2/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 726 E. 43rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 05/02/09 at approximately 1216 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a 726 E. 43rd upon report of a structure fire. First arriving crews found a commercial structure, the Rocket Market, with smoke coming from the second floor. Firefighters advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the second floor to extinguish the fire, laddered the roof and ventilated the second floor, and made sure all civilians were out of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews then concentrated on making sure no hidden fire was present within walls of the structure. The fire was under control within approximately 15 minutes with SFD crews remaining on scene another 90 minutes conducting overhaul operations.
A total of 22 firefighters on eight apparatus fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. For more information on the cause of this fire contact Steve Jones of The Special investigation Unit at 625-7057.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was confined to a small, second floor, office area. This is the only area that had significant fire damage. Damage to other areas of the building was confined to a small amount of water damage on the first floor directly below the fire area. Smoke damage on the first floor was also minimal.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/2/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 726 E. 43rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On 05/02/09 at approximately 1216 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a 726 E. 43rd upon report of a structure fire. First arriving crews found a commercial structure, the Rocket Market, with smoke coming from the second floor. Firefighters advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the second floor to extinguish the fire, laddered the roof and ventilated the second floor, and made sure all civilians were out of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews then concentrated on making sure no hidden fire was present within walls of the structure. The fire was under control within approximately 15 minutes with SFD crews remaining on scene another 90 minutes conducting overhaul operations.
A total of 22 firefighters on eight apparatus fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. For more information on the cause of this fire contact Steve Jones of The Special investigation Unit at 625-7057.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire was confined to a small, second floor, office area. This is the only area that had significant fire damage. Damage to other areas of the building was confined to a small amount of water damage on the first floor directly below the fire area. Smoke damage on the first floor was also minimal.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Monday, April 27, 2009
Last Call Bloomsday
Last call for our Bloomsday water station...
If you haven't come down before or have other plans, cancel them and come help out.
We really need to support this event with a shown of force. KZZU 92.9 has agreed to give us PR/ads the week leading up to the event, they'll start tomorrow.
- I'm looking for a couple volunteers that would be willing to go on the Dave, Ken and Molly in the morning show to help promote the event this next week as your E-board is in Yakima attending educational classes.
- I also still need someone willing to take care of an Engine for the event (bring it down, take it back).
We have purchased two large banners promoting who we are, and have the radio station DJ's on site telling the runners who is supporting them. I let the promoters know this year we can handle our own station without the help of ShopKo, Walmart, or whoever else is always wanting in, so lets take charge of our own water station.
We will have shirts there for you to wear, other than that I usually wear warm-up pants over my shorts and comfortable sneakers.
After set-up, the peak of the work is between about 10am and noon or so, if you can show up for a couple hours or come back after running the race for a bit, great.
Every year there is a core group of about 25 people that come and work their butts off and go home exhausted - we really need 60-75 people to work this station.
Sun May 3rd 7am Broadway/Nettleton
Thanks - Thad 9A
251-6336 cell
Fire Press Release - Two Fer
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/23/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2727 E. 53rd Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99203
NARRATIVE: At 6:30 PM Thursday, April 23rd, the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a reported apartment fire in the Biltmore Apartments at 2727 E. 53rd Ave, on Spokane's south hill. The first engine company to arrive on-scene reported smoke from a second floor apartment in the three story wood frame Building D, of the complex. As the fire attack crews advance hoses into the apartment to locate and extinguish the fire, other fire crews searched the fire apartment for possible victims. The fire was quickly knocked down. No human victims were found, however, a pet cat succumbed to the heat and smoke. Surrounding apartment units were evacuated and checked for fire extension. Although the fire was contained to the apartment of origin, three other apartments received varying degrees of smoke and water damage. The apartment of origin received heavy smoke, heat, and water damage. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters at this fire. Occupants of the affected apartments will be displaced until repairs can be made to their units. In all, seven fire companies with 21 firefighters responded to this fire. They were on-scene for several hours.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is under investigation by SFD's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total damage to Building D of this complex and the contents is estimated to be over $30000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/25/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2519 West Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Friday April 24th, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 8:50 PM to 2519 West Dean on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported fire showing from a window on the east side of the home with possible fire extension into the house next door. An aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to the bathroom and attic with heat and smoke damage through out the structure. The fire was brought under control with in 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Spokane Fire Investigator Captain Kevin Smathers and he can be contacted at 625-7052
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the main floor with heat and smoke damage through out the residence.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/23/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2727 E. 53rd Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99203
NARRATIVE: At 6:30 PM Thursday, April 23rd, the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a reported apartment fire in the Biltmore Apartments at 2727 E. 53rd Ave, on Spokane's south hill. The first engine company to arrive on-scene reported smoke from a second floor apartment in the three story wood frame Building D, of the complex. As the fire attack crews advance hoses into the apartment to locate and extinguish the fire, other fire crews searched the fire apartment for possible victims. The fire was quickly knocked down. No human victims were found, however, a pet cat succumbed to the heat and smoke. Surrounding apartment units were evacuated and checked for fire extension. Although the fire was contained to the apartment of origin, three other apartments received varying degrees of smoke and water damage. The apartment of origin received heavy smoke, heat, and water damage. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters at this fire. Occupants of the affected apartments will be displaced until repairs can be made to their units. In all, seven fire companies with 21 firefighters responded to this fire. They were on-scene for several hours.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is under investigation by SFD's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total damage to Building D of this complex and the contents is estimated to be over $30000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 21
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/25/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2519 West Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Friday April 24th, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 8:50 PM to 2519 West Dean on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported fire showing from a window on the east side of the home with possible fire extension into the house next door. An aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to the bathroom and attic with heat and smoke damage through out the structure. The fire was brought under control with in 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Spokane Fire Investigator Captain Kevin Smathers and he can be contacted at 625-7052
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the main floor with heat and smoke damage through out the residence.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Fire Press Release - Two Fer
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/21/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4606 N. Monroe
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 10:36 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 engine companies, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 ladder company, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire located at 4606 N. Monroe. Pumper ladder 13, the first arriving fire company, sized up the situation and discovered a fire inside of a 1 ½ story wood frame home. A preliminary report was received indicating that the occupants were all out of the home but another separate report from a neighbor stated otherwise. As a part of routine procedure, a "search group" was created and deployed to the interior of the home with the focus on searching sleeping areas as a priority. As areas were being searched, a simultaneous fire attack with hose lines, and ventilation by opening windows, were conducted. Fortunately, the search effort did not reveal any victims. The fire was contained after 15 minutes and was confined to the main floor near the stairway leading up to the bedrooms. Overhaul work began and involved searching for and digging out hot embers that remained within the void areas of the home. The cause of this fire is undetermined at this time and is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. 24 firefighters responded on this call. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire damage to the hallway ceiling, walls, floor and contents. Smoke damage throughout the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/22/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3728 E. Cleveland
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99217
NARRATIVE: Early Wednesday morning, April 22nd 2009 at 1:10 A.M., the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 engine companies, 1 ladder company, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a structure fire at 3728 E. Cleveland. First arriving fire crews found a detached garage with fire inside. An aggressive interior attack was made using two hose lines, and at the same time, a rapid primary search was conducted to determine if anyone remained inside. After a quick knockdown of the flames was completed, ventilation was started to clear the atmosphere of hazardous smoke. The fire was confined to a corner of the garage and as a result, damage and flame spread were kept to a minimum and the dwelling next door was spared. No one was at home in the dwelling during this incident. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit was summoned to the scene to help in determining the cause of the fire. Many of the same fire crews, along with the SIU, had been on a house fire an hour earlier on north Monroe Street. It was a busy night for investigators and fire crews. The two fires appear to be unrelated at this time. There were 19 firefighters that responded to this fire call and there were no injuries. The fire was called in by alert neighbors who noticed smoke coming from the garage. The structure sustained minor heat damage, and there was some smoke and heat damage to contents.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined at this time. Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Minor heat damage to the structure. Minor to Moderate heat and smoke damage to contents.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/21/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4606 N. Monroe
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 10:36 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 engine companies, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 ladder company, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a house fire located at 4606 N. Monroe. Pumper ladder 13, the first arriving fire company, sized up the situation and discovered a fire inside of a 1 ½ story wood frame home. A preliminary report was received indicating that the occupants were all out of the home but another separate report from a neighbor stated otherwise. As a part of routine procedure, a "search group" was created and deployed to the interior of the home with the focus on searching sleeping areas as a priority. As areas were being searched, a simultaneous fire attack with hose lines, and ventilation by opening windows, were conducted. Fortunately, the search effort did not reveal any victims. The fire was contained after 15 minutes and was confined to the main floor near the stairway leading up to the bedrooms. Overhaul work began and involved searching for and digging out hot embers that remained within the void areas of the home. The cause of this fire is undetermined at this time and is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. 24 firefighters responded on this call. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire damage to the hallway ceiling, walls, floor and contents. Smoke damage throughout the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/22/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3728 E. Cleveland
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99217
NARRATIVE: Early Wednesday morning, April 22nd 2009 at 1:10 A.M., the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 engine companies, 1 ladder company, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a structure fire at 3728 E. Cleveland. First arriving fire crews found a detached garage with fire inside. An aggressive interior attack was made using two hose lines, and at the same time, a rapid primary search was conducted to determine if anyone remained inside. After a quick knockdown of the flames was completed, ventilation was started to clear the atmosphere of hazardous smoke. The fire was confined to a corner of the garage and as a result, damage and flame spread were kept to a minimum and the dwelling next door was spared. No one was at home in the dwelling during this incident. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit was summoned to the scene to help in determining the cause of the fire. Many of the same fire crews, along with the SIU, had been on a house fire an hour earlier on north Monroe Street. It was a busy night for investigators and fire crews. The two fires appear to be unrelated at this time. There were 19 firefighters that responded to this fire call and there were no injuries. The fire was called in by alert neighbors who noticed smoke coming from the garage. The structure sustained minor heat damage, and there was some smoke and heat damage to contents.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined at this time. Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Minor heat damage to the structure. Minor to Moderate heat and smoke damage to contents.
DOLLAR LOSS: 3,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Sunday, April 19, 2009
New shirts. New look!
Hey, anybody else notice how much tighter our new shirts are? This picture shows the new shirt (L) on top of the old shirt (L). The name has been blocked to protect my the wearer's identity.
I'm not complaining that they are about 3 inches narrower and the shoulders have more slope. On the contrary, I think this will be a good incentive to keep exercising, eat right and do a lot of push-ups between runs.
The tightness of the shirt also gives the wearer a Batman/Superman/Spiderman feeling of spandex superhero invincibility.
I'm not complaining that they are about 3 inches narrower and the shoulders have more slope. On the contrary, I think this will be a good incentive to keep exercising, eat right and do a lot of push-ups between runs.
The tightness of the shirt also gives the wearer a Batman/Superman/Spiderman feeling of spandex superhero invincibility.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/16/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2317 West Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Thursday April 16, 2009 at 7:32 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Pumper-Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Fielder and Kirsch responded to a reported residence fire at 2317 West Dean Avenue in the City's West Central Neighborhood. A resident on the second floor of a two-story home contacted Fire dispatchers via 911 at and reported that the upstairs was full of smoke and there was a fire. She told dispatchers that she was unable to get out via the bedroom door and was going to try and make it through the smoke to the balcony. While a first-alarm assignment was being dispatch, a second 911 call was received from the son on his cell phone calling from the first floor. The son was reporting heavy smoke and a large amount of heat from the second floor and that his attempts to get to the stairs in a rescue effort for his mother were prevented due to the heat.
The neighborhood fire company, Engine 3, arrived within five-minutes and reported smoke showing from the two-story house and they notified other companies responding that there was a victim visible on the second floor. Engine 3 stretched pre-connected hose lines up to the second floor with four firefighters to attack the fire and confine it in order to protect the victim. Simultaneously, Ladder 4 arrived and placed ground Ladders to the victim and successfully rescued the 51 year-old female. Other companies arrived and backed up the initial attack crew and extinguished the fire in the adjoining areas while searching for other possible victims. The fire was controlled in just fifteen minutes with all of the assigned resourced working hard. They were successful in confining the fire to the second floor and limiting spread into the roof/attic and first floor areas of the structure.
The female resident was treated by Spokane Fire Department Paramedics and subsequently transported by AMR to Deaconess urgently. At last report the victim was in stable condition. Spokane Firefighters also were able to rescue the family's pet dog which is doing fine.
The outcome of this incident reinforces the importance of Fire Department staffing, adequate training and commitment to sustaining and improving the level of service. In a Fire/EMS deployment system, time is of the essence; and the life saved today is a perfect example of the components of the system coming together for a successful outcome.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Fire Department's SIU. The likely cause appears to be improperly discarded smoking materials. A formal cause will be issued when the investigation is concluded.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the second floor contents are significant.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40000
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/16/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2317 West Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Thursday April 16, 2009 at 7:32 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 1 Senior Ladder, 1 Pumper-Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Fielder and Kirsch responded to a reported residence fire at 2317 West Dean Avenue in the City's West Central Neighborhood. A resident on the second floor of a two-story home contacted Fire dispatchers via 911 at and reported that the upstairs was full of smoke and there was a fire. She told dispatchers that she was unable to get out via the bedroom door and was going to try and make it through the smoke to the balcony. While a first-alarm assignment was being dispatch, a second 911 call was received from the son on his cell phone calling from the first floor. The son was reporting heavy smoke and a large amount of heat from the second floor and that his attempts to get to the stairs in a rescue effort for his mother were prevented due to the heat.
The neighborhood fire company, Engine 3, arrived within five-minutes and reported smoke showing from the two-story house and they notified other companies responding that there was a victim visible on the second floor. Engine 3 stretched pre-connected hose lines up to the second floor with four firefighters to attack the fire and confine it in order to protect the victim. Simultaneously, Ladder 4 arrived and placed ground Ladders to the victim and successfully rescued the 51 year-old female. Other companies arrived and backed up the initial attack crew and extinguished the fire in the adjoining areas while searching for other possible victims. The fire was controlled in just fifteen minutes with all of the assigned resourced working hard. They were successful in confining the fire to the second floor and limiting spread into the roof/attic and first floor areas of the structure.
The female resident was treated by Spokane Fire Department Paramedics and subsequently transported by AMR to Deaconess urgently. At last report the victim was in stable condition. Spokane Firefighters also were able to rescue the family's pet dog which is doing fine.
The outcome of this incident reinforces the importance of Fire Department staffing, adequate training and commitment to sustaining and improving the level of service. In a Fire/EMS deployment system, time is of the essence; and the life saved today is a perfect example of the components of the system coming together for a successful outcome.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Fire Department's SIU. The likely cause appears to be improperly discarded smoking materials. A formal cause will be issued when the investigation is concluded.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the second floor contents are significant.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40000
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
We are gearing up to host our SFD Bloomsday water station..
your help is needed to make this a successful year
Sun May 3 7am
Broadway and Nettleton
I need someone willing to bring down a spare engine
Bloomsday is looking up to be a record breaking year with applicants up 28% as of our last update. Spokane Firefighters have sponsored the 4th water/aid station along the Bloomsday course about the last 17 years, it is one of the few events we have to get out and support a great community event - somewhere between 40-50k participants run, jog, or walk the course. While many participants travel in from out of town the vast majority are Spokane area residents. We have a couple of sponsors this year: Wake up call coffee and Mike's Old Fashioned donuts have graciously donated our morning treats. Spouses and kids are encouraged to come help out. T-shirts are provided and SFD members receive a 1/4 point. The event can last up to about 2pm by the time we are cleaned up and gone but there is not a specific time commitment or expectation, come on down and go when you gotta go. Please bring a snow shovel (I know you haven't put them away yet) and leaf rake if you got one. Give me a call with questions.
Thanks,
Thad 9A
251-6336
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: AC Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/8/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 7010 N COLTON & 5302 E TRENT AVE-CS
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: All of Spokane Fire Department's on-duty companies were assigned today to multiple near-simultaneous events this afternoon. A first-alarm assignment was sent at 2:12 PM for smoke in the Burlington Northern building located at 5302 East Trent in far East Spokane. When companies arrived, the building was being evacuated as individuals reported smoke present on the interior. As additional companies arrived on the Trent Incident and investigated the situation, a second serious incident was dispatched at 2:25 PM on the far North side of Spokane at 7010 North Colton (Autumn Ridge Apartments) for a fire in an apartment. These two incidents along with another call had all of the on-duty companies committed for period of time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the initial incident at 5302 East Trent resulted from a problem in boiler which caused over-pressurization and steam inside the building. It took firefighters an extended period to control the building's utilities thus preventing additional problems from the boiler.
The cause of the second incident at 7010 North Colton was accidental in nature and involved discarded ashes, however resulted in damage to various areas in the apartment's exterior walls and the unit's interior.
DAMAGE EXTENT: On the Trent Incident, damage is minor and repairable. The second incident (7010 N Colton) involves cosmetic damage to the structure and some contents. The occupant at the time of the fire was treated by SFD Paramedics for second degree burns and has been transported to a local hospital.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 58
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/8/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 7010 N COLTON & 5302 E TRENT AVE-CS
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: All of Spokane Fire Department's on-duty companies were assigned today to multiple near-simultaneous events this afternoon. A first-alarm assignment was sent at 2:12 PM for smoke in the Burlington Northern building located at 5302 East Trent in far East Spokane. When companies arrived, the building was being evacuated as individuals reported smoke present on the interior. As additional companies arrived on the Trent Incident and investigated the situation, a second serious incident was dispatched at 2:25 PM on the far North side of Spokane at 7010 North Colton (Autumn Ridge Apartments) for a fire in an apartment. These two incidents along with another call had all of the on-duty companies committed for period of time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the initial incident at 5302 East Trent resulted from a problem in boiler which caused over-pressurization and steam inside the building. It took firefighters an extended period to control the building's utilities thus preventing additional problems from the boiler.
The cause of the second incident at 7010 North Colton was accidental in nature and involved discarded ashes, however resulted in damage to various areas in the apartment's exterior walls and the unit's interior.
DAMAGE EXTENT: On the Trent Incident, damage is minor and repairable. The second incident (7010 N Colton) involves cosmetic damage to the structure and some contents. The occupant at the time of the fire was treated by SFD Paramedics for second degree burns and has been transported to a local hospital.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 58
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Friday, March 27, 2009
This month's Local 29 Bullseye Safety Science video... Back to basics- Germs...
As usual, a certificate will be emailed to you upon completion.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Beautiful Rescue Music VIdeo
Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
This music video is more of a water rescue / air rescue story, but I found it to be very evocative.
We're fortunate that we get to live this life and get to be "rescuers" to make our livings. At least, that's what I think. Maybe after watching this video, you might feel the same. If you want to learn more about the video, here's a link.
Note from Doug Bacon
For those of you who were unable to attend Lori’s memorial service, I’ve attached a copy of the funeral program.
I believe it was a very nice service. The pastor told us he estimated the attendance at 1000 people, maybe more. Which shows what both Lori and Mike mean to a lot of people.
Most of us have been affected by the loss of a loved one, it is never easy. I think how badly I feel and then realize that I haven’t any idea how Mike feels.
Mike, Duke & I are so very glad that we have you. It is comforting to know that we have this giant extended family to support us in this.
On behalf of Mike and his family, I would like to make sure that all of you know how overwhelming your encouragement means to him and all of his family.
Camaraderie & support is the foundation of the fire service, and these thoughts of support from you reinforce that.
Doug
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/15/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1634 N Holliston Road
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 1634 N. Holliston Road at 11:25 PM on Saturday, March 14th, to a reported structure fire. Initially one Fire Company was dispatched to investigate a reported possible chimney fire at this address. Once that fire crew was on scene they noticed visible flames burning on the roof near the chimney of the 2 story wood/frame dwelling and immediately requested a full alarm to respond. While other apparatus were in route to this incident the on-scene crew began to stretch hose lines, don their SCBAs, and do the other tasks required prior to making entry into the building. Once some of the additional companies began arriving on scene, entry was made into the interior of the structure to determine the extent of the problem and to locate the source of the fire. As the remaining fire crews began arriving on scene, assignments were given to put ladders to the house for access to the roof, search the building for any possible victims, ventilate the house, put additional hose lines into the structure for fire suppression and to back-up the crew already inside, and to shut off the gas supply and shut down the electrical circuits in the house. Quick action and aggressive fire fighting techniques, both inside the structure and outside on the roof, resulted in a rapid knock down of the fire which prevented more serious damage to the house. All occupants of the structure were able to exit the building prior to Fire Dept. arrival. The occupants are a family of four who lived on the main floor of the building, the upper floor has been converted to an apartment and that tenant was not at home at the time of the fire. The Red Cross is assisting the family with temporary lodging and the apartment tenant was going to be staying with family until the structure can be repaired. There were no reports of any injuries to the firefighters or to the displaced family. Damage to the house was substantial on the first and second floors and to the roof area around the chimney. There was some water and smoke damage in addition to the fire damage. Members of the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit arrived on scene as the fire fighting work was starting to wind down and began their investigation into the cause of this fire. Further investigation is scheduled to continue on Sunday as their work is made much easier by the light of day. Twenty three fire fighters were delivered to this incident on 6 pieces of fire fighting apparatus, 2 Command vehicles, and 1 fire investigation truck.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Currently under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire damage to the roof area around the chimney; moderate fire, water, and smoke damage to the upper floor apartment, moderate fire, water, and smoke damage to the ground floor's living room especially the ceiling and the walls surrounding the fire place.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/15/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1634 N Holliston Road
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 1634 N. Holliston Road at 11:25 PM on Saturday, March 14th, to a reported structure fire. Initially one Fire Company was dispatched to investigate a reported possible chimney fire at this address. Once that fire crew was on scene they noticed visible flames burning on the roof near the chimney of the 2 story wood/frame dwelling and immediately requested a full alarm to respond. While other apparatus were in route to this incident the on-scene crew began to stretch hose lines, don their SCBAs, and do the other tasks required prior to making entry into the building. Once some of the additional companies began arriving on scene, entry was made into the interior of the structure to determine the extent of the problem and to locate the source of the fire. As the remaining fire crews began arriving on scene, assignments were given to put ladders to the house for access to the roof, search the building for any possible victims, ventilate the house, put additional hose lines into the structure for fire suppression and to back-up the crew already inside, and to shut off the gas supply and shut down the electrical circuits in the house. Quick action and aggressive fire fighting techniques, both inside the structure and outside on the roof, resulted in a rapid knock down of the fire which prevented more serious damage to the house. All occupants of the structure were able to exit the building prior to Fire Dept. arrival. The occupants are a family of four who lived on the main floor of the building, the upper floor has been converted to an apartment and that tenant was not at home at the time of the fire. The Red Cross is assisting the family with temporary lodging and the apartment tenant was going to be staying with family until the structure can be repaired. There were no reports of any injuries to the firefighters or to the displaced family. Damage to the house was substantial on the first and second floors and to the roof area around the chimney. There was some water and smoke damage in addition to the fire damage. Members of the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit arrived on scene as the fire fighting work was starting to wind down and began their investigation into the cause of this fire. Further investigation is scheduled to continue on Sunday as their work is made much easier by the light of day. Twenty three fire fighters were delivered to this incident on 6 pieces of fire fighting apparatus, 2 Command vehicles, and 1 fire investigation truck.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Currently under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire damage to the roof area around the chimney; moderate fire, water, and smoke damage to the upper floor apartment, moderate fire, water, and smoke damage to the ground floor's living room especially the ceiling and the walls surrounding the fire place.
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Thursday, March 12, 2009
From Doug Bacon...
First, if I missed anyone, please pass this on.
Second, thank all of you for the support. I know I speak for Mike & Duke when I say this. I've seen how the SFD supports it's members in a crises and I'm never disappointed by the participation of it's members.
For anyone wanting to bring food to the memorial service. We are going by last name: A-G, bring a hot dish, H-T, bring a cold dish & U-Z, bring a dessert. I wasn't going to specify because I was hoping that everyone would bring brownies'. How bad could that be? If you want to send food to Mike because you know he can't cook, why not just invite him over for dinner sometime. I think he will appreciate anything that is done. I don't know if the shock of losing the light of your life ever goes away, so we just need to be there for him.
If you know Lori, enough said. If you didn't know Lori, you lost a chance to meet a very special lady. Even if she wasn't my "favorite" Sister-In-Law she would have touched my heart forever. To say she will be missed by many is an understatement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again and I hope to see as many of you as I can to thank you personally!!!
Doug
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Assistance for the Bacon Family
Please check your departmental email on a message from Craig Cornelius on ways you can help Mike and his family during this terrible time. I would put it here, but this is a public forum. Here are some contacts who are handling all assistance to Mike:
Rusty Stewart Station 1
Darryl Wisniewski Station 4
Tim Foster Station 1
Mark Vietzke Station 4
Greg Borg Station 3
Mike Thompson Station 1
DJ Hill Station 1
Todd Graves Station 1
Rusty Stewart Station 1
Darryl Wisniewski Station 4
Tim Foster Station 1
Mark Vietzke Station 4
Greg Borg Station 3
Mike Thompson Station 1
DJ Hill Station 1
Todd Graves Station 1
Funeral Services for Lori Bacon
Funeral Services for Lori Bacon will be Saturday March 14th at Faith Bible Church at 600 W Cora at
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Monday, March 09, 2009
MARCH UNION MEETING CANCELLED OR POSTPONED.
I have been requested to ask you to direct any questions that you may have regarding this morning's very bad news to any e-board member. Mike, Greg and Mark are unavailable at the hospital. I will keep you posted as directed.
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