ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/22/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2442 N. Perry and 1412 E. Jackson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: At 6:38 PM on Friday, June 22, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded a single fire company to a reported brush and debris fire near a garage at 2442 N. Perry in the city of Spokane. The responding crew reported, enroute, a large column of smoke and requested a full alarm response. Upon arrival they found a detached two-car garage fully involved, as well as a second garage and two adjacent houses on fire. Additionally, two pickups, a car, and a travel trailer were beginning to catch fire from the heat. Smoke from the fire was easily visible to fire crews responding from downtown. An electrical service line to one of the houses burned through and dropped to the ground, arching and popping as crews carefully worked around it. The main body of fire was knocked down within 15 minutes, but engine and ladder companies worked several hours longer to expose and extinguish hidden fire in both of the houses. There were no occupants in either house at the time of the fire. A search for victims did locate one dog and one cat in the second house, which was addressed 1412 E. Jackson. Both were pets were uninjured and were safely secluded in the basement until animal control personnel could respond. Avista responded to secure the damaged electrical service wires. 28 firefighters responded to this fire, including two battalion chiefs and two investigators. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Red Cross responded to the scene and will provide accommodations for a total of seven displaced adults from both houses.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but appears to have started in the area of the two-car garage. Investigators haven't determined whether the fire started inside or outside of the garage.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The overall dollar loss, including four structures and four vehicles, will likely exceed $60,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/20/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 601 East Francis Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 2:33 AM, 10 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Dan Brown and Bruce Moline responded to a commercial structure fire at 601 East Francis Avenue.
Firefighters were initially dispatched to cell phone report of black smoke coming from the roof of the Teriyaki Plus Restaurant. While enroute, a Spokane Police Officer relayed to our dispatch that there was a working fire in the building.
When the first company arrived they encountered a single story strip mall with approximately four businesses located in it. There was an intense fire in the far west business and the fire was progressively consuming the interior contents and moving quickly east towards the remaining businesses. The alarm was immediately upgraded to include the resources mentioned. After forcing entry on several security doors, crews stretched multiple handlines and were able to access the burning business and begin an aggressive attack on the fire while simultaneously searching for possible victims. Concurrently, vertical ventilation from ladder companies aided to prevent the fire from traveling to other businesses in the attic and cockloft spaces.
It took 30 Firefighters just 45 minutes to knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to contain the spread of fire to the business of origin and limit additional damage to the adjoining businesses from smoke and products of combustion. No civilians or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
*Media- real-time digital dash video from this incident is available from Spokane 20's command unit. It is in DVD format and can be accessed by contacting Dean Pearcy at Media Services 625-7036
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this incident is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. Investigators are still on-scene conducting interviews, examining physical evidence and assisting the business owners as much as we can.
DAMAGE EXTENT: A damage assessment is expected this afternoon and we will follow up with that information as it becomes available. There are multiple agencies assisting the businesses including; Department of Health, Avista, the SFD and other family and friends.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/20/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 601 East Francis Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 2:33 AM, 10 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 2 Ladders under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Dan Brown and Bruce Moline responded to a commercial structure fire at 601 East Francis Avenue.
Firefighters were initially dispatched to cell phone report of black smoke coming from the roof of the Teriyaki Plus Restaurant. While enroute, a Spokane Police Officer relayed to our dispatch that there was a working fire in the building.
When the first company arrived they encountered a single story strip mall with approximately four businesses located in it. There was an intense fire in the far west business and the fire was progressively consuming the interior contents and moving quickly east towards the remaining businesses. The alarm was immediately upgraded to include the resources mentioned. After forcing entry on several security doors, crews stretched multiple handlines and were able to access the burning business and begin an aggressive attack on the fire while simultaneously searching for possible victims. Concurrently, vertical ventilation from ladder companies aided to prevent the fire from traveling to other businesses in the attic and cockloft spaces.
It took 30 Firefighters just 45 minutes to knock down the fire and control the incident. Firefighters were able to contain the spread of fire to the business of origin and limit additional damage to the adjoining businesses from smoke and products of combustion. No civilians or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident.
*Media- real-time digital dash video from this incident is available from Spokane 20's command unit. It is in DVD format and can be accessed by contacting Dean Pearcy at Media Services 625-7036
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this incident is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. Investigators are still on-scene conducting interviews, examining physical evidence and assisting the business owners as much as we can.
DAMAGE EXTENT: A damage assessment is expected this afternoon and we will follow up with that information as it becomes available. There are multiple agencies assisting the businesses including; Department of Health, Avista, the SFD and other family and friends.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Ken Kirsch/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1603 W Shannon
NARRATIVE: On 06/12/07 at approximately 1745 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1603 W. Shannon upon report of a structure fire. First arriving firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the rear of a 1 ½ story, wood-frame residence. Fire crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the 1st floor fire area and extinguished the main body of the fire. At the same time other fire department members advanced to the second floor of the structure to check for possible fire extension to that floor and the attic. The fire did extend into the attic area of the residence and ventilation of the roof was necessary to confine the advancing blaze. Extinguishment of the fire was achieved within approximately 30 minutes with overhaul of the structure continuing for anther 90 minutes. A total of 9 trucks with 27 firefighters fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported. Two tenants occupied the residence. One was home just prior to the fire. That tenant had left to go to the store and when he returned a short time later he discovered the fire in the rear of the structure.
Two adult males were displaced by the fire. One lived on the first floor while the other lived on the second. The Red Cross was working with each to assure they had a place to stay tonight.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire is currently under investigation. No cause has been determined.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was confined to the 1st, 2nd, and attics areas of the home. Greatest damage was to the south most portion of the residence, although smoke damage was evident throughout. The residence will not be able to be occupied until extensive repairs are made. The total dollar loss is approximately $40,000 or more.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1603 W Shannon
NARRATIVE: On 06/12/07 at approximately 1745 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1603 W. Shannon upon report of a structure fire. First arriving firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the rear of a 1 ½ story, wood-frame residence. Fire crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the 1st floor fire area and extinguished the main body of the fire. At the same time other fire department members advanced to the second floor of the structure to check for possible fire extension to that floor and the attic. The fire did extend into the attic area of the residence and ventilation of the roof was necessary to confine the advancing blaze. Extinguishment of the fire was achieved within approximately 30 minutes with overhaul of the structure continuing for anther 90 minutes. A total of 9 trucks with 27 firefighters fought this blaze. No injuries to either firefighters or civilians were reported. Two tenants occupied the residence. One was home just prior to the fire. That tenant had left to go to the store and when he returned a short time later he discovered the fire in the rear of the structure.
Two adult males were displaced by the fire. One lived on the first floor while the other lived on the second. The Red Cross was working with each to assure they had a place to stay tonight.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire is currently under investigation. No cause has been determined.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was confined to the 1st, 2nd, and attics areas of the home. Greatest damage was to the south most portion of the residence, although smoke damage was evident throughout. The residence will not be able to be occupied until extensive repairs are made. The total dollar loss is approximately $40,000 or more.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/11/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 544 East Glass
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: At 6:24 on June the 11th the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 544 East Glass for a reported house fire. Upon arrival Engine 2 reported light smoke showing from the front door. The occuptants of the home were outside and told the firefighters that the fire was in the kitchen. An attack lead was advanced to the interior and the fire was extinguished. A search of the residence was completed. The fire was confined to the kitchen and smoke throughout. The cause was unattended grease on stove which ignited. No injuries were reported. Overhaul was completed and all apparatus were in service at 7: 08pm.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Cooking Fire. Unattented grease on stove
DAMAGE EXTENT: Kitchen and smoke through out.
DOLLAR LOSS: 8000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/11/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 544 East Glass
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: At 6:24 on June the 11th the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 544 East Glass for a reported house fire. Upon arrival Engine 2 reported light smoke showing from the front door. The occuptants of the home were outside and told the firefighters that the fire was in the kitchen. An attack lead was advanced to the interior and the fire was extinguished. A search of the residence was completed. The fire was confined to the kitchen and smoke throughout. The cause was unattended grease on stove which ignited. No injuries were reported. Overhaul was completed and all apparatus were in service at 7: 08pm.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Cooking Fire. Unattented grease on stove
DAMAGE EXTENT: Kitchen and smoke through out.
DOLLAR LOSS: 8000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Monday, June 11, 2007
Shake hands with danger...
A timely safety film about heavy equipment operation. We usually get called out on the aftermath of something like this, but the mechanism of injury is worth looking at. Great soundtrack and production values, at least in the first 3 minutes - that's all I could take.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Role of Fire Departments in Impending Bird Flu Crisis...
Yes, they are still trying to scare us with the bird flu. What's the role they have in mind for SFD? You might be surprised...
Monday, June 04, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/3/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1822 W. Gardner
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On 6/3/07 at 8:01 P.M. units of the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1822 W. Gardner. First arriving fire crews found a one and a half story wood framed home converted to apartments with smoke coming from the front eaves and windows. There were separate homes on each side of this building that were extremely close which caused great concern for firefighters as the fire could have easily spread to these homes. Firefighters then rapidly stretched hose lines and used axes and chainsaws to ventilate the roof above for the purpose of confining the fire. At the same time a search effort was coordinated to make sure everyone was out of the involved apartments. The fire was contained after approximately 15 minutes and both homes that were near the fire were spared. It was confirmed later that this building has been vacant for 2 months. A total of 24 firefighters on 7 apparatus responded on this blaze. The temperature at the time of this fire was 95 degrees and this extreme heat can take a toll on firefighters rather quickly. Firefighter's protective clothing is heavy as is the breathing tanks that they wear. Add to this ambient heat from the weather, heat from the fire and arduous work and you have a large potential for heat related injuries. At this fire an additional crew was called in to provide for increased relief needs. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Fire crews remained at the fire for 2 hours performing cleanup and making sure "hotspots" were completely extinguished. An SFD investigator has determined this fire to be arson in nature as a melted plastic gasoline container was found on the wooden steps leading down to the basement. SFD investigators will continue to work on this incident and the public is urged to call the investigation division at 625-7052 if they either witnessed any suspicious activity or have information concerning this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire was determined to be arson.
DAMAGE EXTENT: One apartment unit received heavy fire damage and another received moderate fire damage. All units received smoke damage and the basement received some minor water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/3/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1822 W. Gardner
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On 6/3/07 at 8:01 P.M. units of the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1822 W. Gardner. First arriving fire crews found a one and a half story wood framed home converted to apartments with smoke coming from the front eaves and windows. There were separate homes on each side of this building that were extremely close which caused great concern for firefighters as the fire could have easily spread to these homes. Firefighters then rapidly stretched hose lines and used axes and chainsaws to ventilate the roof above for the purpose of confining the fire. At the same time a search effort was coordinated to make sure everyone was out of the involved apartments. The fire was contained after approximately 15 minutes and both homes that were near the fire were spared. It was confirmed later that this building has been vacant for 2 months. A total of 24 firefighters on 7 apparatus responded on this blaze. The temperature at the time of this fire was 95 degrees and this extreme heat can take a toll on firefighters rather quickly. Firefighter's protective clothing is heavy as is the breathing tanks that they wear. Add to this ambient heat from the weather, heat from the fire and arduous work and you have a large potential for heat related injuries. At this fire an additional crew was called in to provide for increased relief needs. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Fire crews remained at the fire for 2 hours performing cleanup and making sure "hotspots" were completely extinguished. An SFD investigator has determined this fire to be arson in nature as a melted plastic gasoline container was found on the wooden steps leading down to the basement. SFD investigators will continue to work on this incident and the public is urged to call the investigation division at 625-7052 if they either witnessed any suspicious activity or have information concerning this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire was determined to be arson.
DAMAGE EXTENT: One apartment unit received heavy fire damage and another received moderate fire damage. All units received smoke damage and the basement received some minor water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius, Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/3/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 617 E. 3rd Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On June 3, 2007 the Spokane Fire Communications Center received several calls into their center with reports of a commercial building on fire at 3rd and Hatch. Callers stated that the building's roof was heavily involved in fire. The center dispatched 8 fire apparatus to this location a little after 04:13 hours. Fire crews reported heavy smoke and flames visible shortly after leaving the station. The first fire engine and ladder from Station 1 were on the scene within 5 minutes from the initial call. Officers on the arriving engines reported heavy fire involvement in what appeared to be a vacant structure set back from the NW corner at 3rd and Hatch. The fire crews quickly attacked the fire while later arriving crews set up to protect the surrounding exposures.
The fire's twenty foot flames were encroaching upon the high power electrical lines running directly behind the building. These power lines are energized from an adjacent "Electrical Sub Station" and supply a good deal of the power for the downtown area. The fire crew's quick actions prevented fire damage to the electrical lines.
The vacant building sustained heavy fire damage and will be a total loss. There was no fire damage to the surrounding structures. No injuries were reported from firefighters or civilians. The fire cause for this incident is still under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Still under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total loss to vacant structure
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/3/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 617 E. 3rd Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On June 3, 2007 the Spokane Fire Communications Center received several calls into their center with reports of a commercial building on fire at 3rd and Hatch. Callers stated that the building's roof was heavily involved in fire. The center dispatched 8 fire apparatus to this location a little after 04:13 hours. Fire crews reported heavy smoke and flames visible shortly after leaving the station. The first fire engine and ladder from Station 1 were on the scene within 5 minutes from the initial call. Officers on the arriving engines reported heavy fire involvement in what appeared to be a vacant structure set back from the NW corner at 3rd and Hatch. The fire crews quickly attacked the fire while later arriving crews set up to protect the surrounding exposures.
The fire's twenty foot flames were encroaching upon the high power electrical lines running directly behind the building. These power lines are energized from an adjacent "Electrical Sub Station" and supply a good deal of the power for the downtown area. The fire crew's quick actions prevented fire damage to the electrical lines.
The vacant building sustained heavy fire damage and will be a total loss. There was no fire damage to the surrounding structures. No injuries were reported from firefighters or civilians. The fire cause for this incident is still under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Still under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total loss to vacant structure
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Thursday, May 31, 2007
An invitation to Local Businesses
We are hosting an event in June which should be very good for Spokane businesses, especially those Downtown. Local 29 is hosting the 2007 Washington State Council of Firefighters Convention at the Davenport Hotel the last week of June. There should be over 500 people coming to Spokane for this convention. A lot of money is spent at these events, and the firefighters and their families will be looking for ways to have fun and enjoy our fantastic Downtown.
We are putting together registration packets for the delegates. In these packets, if businesses would like to put coupons or other incentives to visit their businesses, we would be happy to include them. Also, for a small charge, local businesses can have a vinyl banner advertisement placed in the vendor area. The contact person for interested businesses is Thad Frater - 922-3518.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
WISH LIST?
Been talking to some folks who say that 1. What they asked to be put on the "Wish List" is not one of the online choices of the "Wish List," or 2. They were never asked what they wanted at all. So here is an unofficial chance to let your muffled voices be heard. Crying towels, pet insurance or riding crops for Class A's. Whatever. Hit comment. You can remain anonymous, if you like. Just remember, it just isn't us reading this, so if it's something too risque - like Speedos for Water Rescue, I probably won't post it. Thanks. Let's do this thing.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/22/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 161 South Adams
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: O May 22nd at 4:00 pm the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 161South Adams for a reported building fire. Upon arrival it was reported that smoke was coming from the roof of the 4 story Borning building. The fire was confined to a stack of lumber on the roof next to an elevator house. .The fire attack lead was lowered from the roof to an engine and the fire was quickly extinguished. Additional leads were advanced from the street level to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The Building is under renovation and will be low income housing when completed. Damage was confined to the material on the roof. The cause was determined to be a pinched electrical cord. 30 firefighters and 2 command personnel responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Electrical
DAMAGE EXTENT: Stack of Lumber on roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 32
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/22/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 161 South Adams
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: O May 22nd at 4:00 pm the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 161South Adams for a reported building fire. Upon arrival it was reported that smoke was coming from the roof of the 4 story Borning building. The fire was confined to a stack of lumber on the roof next to an elevator house. .The fire attack lead was lowered from the roof to an engine and the fire was quickly extinguished. Additional leads were advanced from the street level to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The Building is under renovation and will be low income housing when completed. Damage was confined to the material on the roof. The cause was determined to be a pinched electrical cord. 30 firefighters and 2 command personnel responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Electrical
DAMAGE EXTENT: Stack of Lumber on roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 1,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 32
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/22/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5707 N. Freya
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On 5/22/07 at 8:20 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department sent 3 engine companies, one pumper ladder company, one ladder company and two battalion chiefs to a fire inside the Safeway warehouse located at 5707 N. Freya. The first in fire crew discovered a fire in the kitchen that was mostly extinguished by a sprinkler head that had activated. Crews examined an exhaust fan that was nearby for any signs of fire extension and found none. There were a total of 19 firefighters that responded on this fire but most crews were turned back quickly as the fire was kept small by the operating sprinkler system. The fire was caused by someone who had set a cardboard box full of paper towels on top of the stove in the kitchen. A burner on the stove was in the "On" position. It is not clear at this time why this burner had been activated and the situation is still under investigation. Fire damage was kept to a minimum and the business will continue to operate. Some minor water damage did occur from the sprinkler. Fire crews remained on scene for approximately one hour afterward, to assist with water and debris cleanup.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Improperly placed combustibles on top of a heating element.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Some minor damage was sustained to the ceiling above the stove from the fire. There was also some minor water damage to contents from the activated sprinkler head.
DOLLAR LOSS: 200.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/22/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 5707 N. Freya
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On 5/22/07 at 8:20 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department sent 3 engine companies, one pumper ladder company, one ladder company and two battalion chiefs to a fire inside the Safeway warehouse located at 5707 N. Freya. The first in fire crew discovered a fire in the kitchen that was mostly extinguished by a sprinkler head that had activated. Crews examined an exhaust fan that was nearby for any signs of fire extension and found none. There were a total of 19 firefighters that responded on this fire but most crews were turned back quickly as the fire was kept small by the operating sprinkler system. The fire was caused by someone who had set a cardboard box full of paper towels on top of the stove in the kitchen. A burner on the stove was in the "On" position. It is not clear at this time why this burner had been activated and the situation is still under investigation. Fire damage was kept to a minimum and the business will continue to operate. Some minor water damage did occur from the sprinkler. Fire crews remained on scene for approximately one hour afterward, to assist with water and debris cleanup.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Improperly placed combustibles on top of a heating element.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Some minor damage was sustained to the ceiling above the stove from the fire. There was also some minor water damage to contents from the activated sprinkler head.
DOLLAR LOSS: 200.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 19
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Wish List...
The wish list for negotiations is now up on the Local 29 website. These instructions from Mike B:
"Our negotiations wish list polling site is now open. Go to www.local29.org. Go to the Negotiations section under the Member Resources. All Local 29 members choose 5 of the wish list items. Prevention and Dispatch choose 1 in your wish list section in addition to your other 5 choices. BE SURE TO TYPE IN YOUR FULL NAME IN THE BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM, THEN SUBMIT.
We will count these votes on May 29th and post the results to the web site. Please vote as soon as possible and if you know someone that is off, please let them know to vote."
I haven't checked to see if the perrenial favorites - "crying towels" and "riding crops for class A's" are among the choices...
"Our negotiations wish list polling site is now open. Go to www.local29.org. Go to the Negotiations section under the Member Resources. All Local 29 members choose 5 of the wish list items. Prevention and Dispatch choose 1 in your wish list section in addition to your other 5 choices. BE SURE TO TYPE IN YOUR FULL NAME IN THE BOX AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM, THEN SUBMIT.
We will count these votes on May 29th and post the results to the web site. Please vote as soon as possible and if you know someone that is off, please let them know to vote."
I haven't checked to see if the perrenial favorites - "crying towels" and "riding crops for class A's" are among the choices...
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/18/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3606 South MT.Veron
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wash
ZIP: 99206
NARRATIVE: On May 18th at 12:55 the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 37th and Mt. Vernon. The first arriving company reported a one story frame wood structure at 3606 Mt.Vernon with fire showing from the back side. The fire crews advanced attack leads into the structure and completed a search, no one was found inside. Fire spread from the back of the home into the first and second floors and into the attic. Roof crews ventilated the roof to release heat and smoke. The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes and overhaul took 2 hours to complete. It was reported that this was a duplex and that was incorrect, this was a large house with a small apartment attached. One firefighter was released from duty and sent to a local hospital to be checked out. He was hit from falling debris. The house suffered extensive damage to interior attic and roof. Twenty firefighters and two command personnel responded to this fire. The fire is under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Back of house, interior attic and roof
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/18/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3606 South MT.Veron
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wash
ZIP: 99206
NARRATIVE: On May 18th at 12:55 the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 37th and Mt. Vernon. The first arriving company reported a one story frame wood structure at 3606 Mt.Vernon with fire showing from the back side. The fire crews advanced attack leads into the structure and completed a search, no one was found inside. Fire spread from the back of the home into the first and second floors and into the attic. Roof crews ventilated the roof to release heat and smoke. The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes and overhaul took 2 hours to complete. It was reported that this was a duplex and that was incorrect, this was a large house with a small apartment attached. One firefighter was released from duty and sent to a local hospital to be checked out. He was hit from falling debris. The house suffered extensive damage to interior attic and roof. Twenty firefighters and two command personnel responded to this fire. The fire is under investigation.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Back of house, interior attic and roof
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Friday, May 11, 2007
Check out the new Local 29 website!
Make sure you register. Then you can take part in union surveys and read the newsletter and other good stuff. Speaking of the newsletter, I am still waiting for one person's article and then I can put together May's WORKER. I think I can almost smell a combined May/June issue.
John
John
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/10/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 615 N. Cannon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: At 1:57 am May 10, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure with fire in the back. Upon arrival at the intersection of College and Cannon a 1 and ½ story house was found to have significant fire involvement on the outside of the house in the rear. It appeared the fire had extended into the interior of the structure and into the attic so the fire was upgraded to a working fire. 2 Ladder companies, 3 Engines, a Pumper Ladder, a Rescue unit and 2 Battalion Chiefs for a total of 26 Firefighters made an aggressive interior and exterior attack on the fire and brought it under control in about 20 minutes. There is extensive damage to the backdoor area and part of the attic and roof of the house. Fire crews spent an hour checking walls and ceilings for extension. There are no reported injuries, the house was vacant, and the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. A crew remained on scene after the fire was extinguished to make sure that all hidden fire in knee walls and voids was completely out.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined at this time. It is under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive to the backdoor area of the house some inside walls and part of the attic. Smoke damage throughout the vacant house
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/10/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 615 N. Cannon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: At 1:57 am May 10, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure with fire in the back. Upon arrival at the intersection of College and Cannon a 1 and ½ story house was found to have significant fire involvement on the outside of the house in the rear. It appeared the fire had extended into the interior of the structure and into the attic so the fire was upgraded to a working fire. 2 Ladder companies, 3 Engines, a Pumper Ladder, a Rescue unit and 2 Battalion Chiefs for a total of 26 Firefighters made an aggressive interior and exterior attack on the fire and brought it under control in about 20 minutes. There is extensive damage to the backdoor area and part of the attic and roof of the house. Fire crews spent an hour checking walls and ceilings for extension. There are no reported injuries, the house was vacant, and the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. A crew remained on scene after the fire was extinguished to make sure that all hidden fire in knee walls and voids was completely out.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined at this time. It is under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive to the backdoor area of the house some inside walls and part of the attic. Smoke damage throughout the vacant house
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Monday, May 07, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/6/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 808 East Montgomery Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On May 6th 2007 at 2107 hrs L2 was sent to 808 East Montgomery for a small grass fire next to a house. L2 arrived at 2011 hrs to discover a fire inside the basement on the back porch and had extended to the first floor of a full 2 story house. A full alarm was turned in and several more apparatus responded. Entry had to be force through an outside basement door and the back door leading to the kitchen. Attack leads were advanced to the basement and the kitchen. The fire had burned a large portion of the basement, up the outside wall and into the kitchen; Aggressive firefighting prevented the fire from causing further damage to the home. Extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish and cut off the travel of the fire, this took about 40 minutes. The house was searched no one was home.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was accidental, hot embers were swept from the patio and placed into a garbage can which caused the contents to ignited and started the house on fire.
Damage was confined to the kitchen, outside wall, basement and smoke throughout the home.
6 fire apparatus 21 firefighters and one command officer worked this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental
DAMAGE EXTENT: Basement, kitchen, outside wall and smoke throughout
DOLLAR LOSS: 35,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/6/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 808 East Montgomery Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On May 6th 2007 at 2107 hrs L2 was sent to 808 East Montgomery for a small grass fire next to a house. L2 arrived at 2011 hrs to discover a fire inside the basement on the back porch and had extended to the first floor of a full 2 story house. A full alarm was turned in and several more apparatus responded. Entry had to be force through an outside basement door and the back door leading to the kitchen. Attack leads were advanced to the basement and the kitchen. The fire had burned a large portion of the basement, up the outside wall and into the kitchen; Aggressive firefighting prevented the fire from causing further damage to the home. Extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish and cut off the travel of the fire, this took about 40 minutes. The house was searched no one was home.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was accidental, hot embers were swept from the patio and placed into a garbage can which caused the contents to ignited and started the house on fire.
Damage was confined to the kitchen, outside wall, basement and smoke throughout the home.
6 fire apparatus 21 firefighters and one command officer worked this fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Accidental
DAMAGE EXTENT: Basement, kitchen, outside wall and smoke throughout
DOLLAR LOSS: 35,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/6/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4004 East 2nd AVE
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP: 99212
NARRATIVE: At 2:40 PM on Sunday May 6th 2007 the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a detached garage at 4004 East 2nd Ave. This garage was being used as a residence. The first fire company arrived at 2:45 PM to report heavy smoke coming from the building. It was reported that there was someone in side. A search was conducted along with an aggressive fie attack, this resulted in a quick knock down of the fire. No one was found inside and no injuries were reported. The interior was a total loss. One adult male was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross.
A total of 17 firefighters and one command officer responded. This fire is undetermined pending further investigating.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total loss interior.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 18
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/6/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4004 East 2nd AVE
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP: 99212
NARRATIVE: At 2:40 PM on Sunday May 6th 2007 the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a detached garage at 4004 East 2nd Ave. This garage was being used as a residence. The first fire company arrived at 2:45 PM to report heavy smoke coming from the building. It was reported that there was someone in side. A search was conducted along with an aggressive fie attack, this resulted in a quick knock down of the fire. No one was found inside and no injuries were reported. The interior was a total loss. One adult male was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross.
A total of 17 firefighters and one command officer responded. This fire is undetermined pending further investigating.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total loss interior.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 18
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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