ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/14/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1218 E. Rich
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the early morning hours of February 14, 2009 only to find light smoke in the residence and the owner very agitated. The damage was minor confined to the light smoke in the house. The cause is of concern and that was a discarded cigarette into the trash. Fortunately the resident of the house was awake and noticed the small fire in the kitchen area then called the Fire Department. Her smoke detector was on the kitchen table without a battery as she had not been able to get to the store to replace the battery. The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind the public of the dangers of improperly discarded smoking materials as well as not maintaining a working smoke detector in the house. The damage was minor in this incident and nobody was injured but that is not always the case with improper disposal of cigarettes and or not maintaining working smoke detectors. The Fire Department did ventilate the house and put a new battery in the smoke detector prior to leaving the scene.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Cigarette
DAMAGE EXTENT: Very minor. Just a light smoke in the house
DOLLAR LOSS:
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
END OF RELEASE
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
MORE EMS IN THE MOVIES! CPR!!
This time from Hang 'em High starring Clint Eastwood. This is a great movie with a lot of philosophical food for thought (along with some great fights, gunplay, etc.) If you haven's seen this movie, there is a bit of a spoiler if you watch this clip. But then again, it's been out for 41 years so if you haven't seen it yet...
Knowing how the American Heart Association keeps changing things, maybe this protocol will come back. I hope not.
If you find any other FIRE or EMS related movie scenes on the internet, send them my way.
Knowing how the American Heart Association keeps changing things, maybe this protocol will come back. I hope not.
If you find any other FIRE or EMS related movie scenes on the internet, send them my way.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Attention Clothing Committee - Looks like it's the Snuggie!
SFD Ninja Cloak 1 (4%)
SFD Ascot 4 (17%)
SFD Riding Crop 2 (8%)
SFD Snuggie 7 (30%)
SFD Codpiece 2 (8%)
SFD Spats 0 (0%)
SFD EMS Monocle 3 (13%)
SFD Fez 0 (0%)
SFD Smoking Jacket 4 (17%)
Will be a little while for the next questionnaire. But, I could use some help. The survey will ask "what codes would you like to see on the FDM that aren't on it right now?" An example might be: "637 Pants/Suspender entanglement - not life threatening."
I only ask that when you submit your entry that you remember the public (including the media and city council) read the blog too. So mail them into me!
SFD Ascot 4 (17%)
SFD Riding Crop 2 (8%)
SFD Snuggie 7 (30%)
SFD Codpiece 2 (8%)
SFD Spats 0 (0%)
SFD EMS Monocle 3 (13%)
SFD Fez 0 (0%)
SFD Smoking Jacket 4 (17%)
Will be a little while for the next questionnaire. But, I could use some help. The survey will ask "what codes would you like to see on the FDM that aren't on it right now?" An example might be: "637 Pants/Suspender entanglement - not life threatening."
I only ask that when you submit your entry that you remember the public (including the media and city council) read the blog too. So mail them into me!
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/11/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1737 E Sanson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Department dispatched fire crews and their apparatus to 1737 E. Sanson at 12:09 in the very early morning on Wednesday, Feb 11th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire crew reported heavy smoke coming from the roof and eaves of a single story wood/frame dwelling and radioed their intent to enter the structure with a charged fire lead in an attempt to locate the fire and extinguish it. As the other incoming fire apparatus were approaching the scene, the Incident Commander began making assignments to them that included search and rescue, additional fire hose leads, ventilation (both horizontal and vertical), water supply, and fire scene safety. The crews inside the structure reported heavy smoke conditions which hampered their progress somewhat as they struggled against the heat and smoke. They were finally able to get to the back bedroom where the fire is believed to have originated and, once there, got a fairly quick knockdown of the fire. There were no reported injuries to the fire fighters or to the tenants. Early discovery of the fire by one of the tenants, especially because of the time of the night, contributed to their successful escape from the house at a time when conditions inside were rapidly becoming critical. The house sustained very serious smoke damage throughout as the thick, black smoke that was present inside covered nearly all of the contents in the structure. The bedroom where the fire originated was completely destroyed and a good-sized hole had been cut in the roof of the house to allow the pent-up heat and toxic by-products of combustion out of the building. Ceilings were pulled and walls were opened up inside the building to allow the fire fighters to be able to fully extinguish any stubborn hot spots that were still burning. Investigators from the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit were on the scene trying to determine the cause of this early morning fire and at the time of this report no conclusions have been reached.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept.'s SIU.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Severe fire damage to the bedroom of origin, heavy fire and collateral damage to other areas of the buiding, and severe smoke damage to the entire interior and contents of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/11/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1737 E Sanson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Department dispatched fire crews and their apparatus to 1737 E. Sanson at 12:09 in the very early morning on Wednesday, Feb 11th, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire crew reported heavy smoke coming from the roof and eaves of a single story wood/frame dwelling and radioed their intent to enter the structure with a charged fire lead in an attempt to locate the fire and extinguish it. As the other incoming fire apparatus were approaching the scene, the Incident Commander began making assignments to them that included search and rescue, additional fire hose leads, ventilation (both horizontal and vertical), water supply, and fire scene safety. The crews inside the structure reported heavy smoke conditions which hampered their progress somewhat as they struggled against the heat and smoke. They were finally able to get to the back bedroom where the fire is believed to have originated and, once there, got a fairly quick knockdown of the fire. There were no reported injuries to the fire fighters or to the tenants. Early discovery of the fire by one of the tenants, especially because of the time of the night, contributed to their successful escape from the house at a time when conditions inside were rapidly becoming critical. The house sustained very serious smoke damage throughout as the thick, black smoke that was present inside covered nearly all of the contents in the structure. The bedroom where the fire originated was completely destroyed and a good-sized hole had been cut in the roof of the house to allow the pent-up heat and toxic by-products of combustion out of the building. Ceilings were pulled and walls were opened up inside the building to allow the fire fighters to be able to fully extinguish any stubborn hot spots that were still burning. Investigators from the Spokane Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit were on the scene trying to determine the cause of this early morning fire and at the time of this report no conclusions have been reached.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept.'s SIU.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Severe fire damage to the bedroom of origin, heavy fire and collateral damage to other areas of the buiding, and severe smoke damage to the entire interior and contents of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
No newsletter yet.
Greg still hasn't turned in his article, so there is no newsletter yet for February. Tonight is the union meeting.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Ninety-Six Dead Now. Thoughts with firefighters and families in Australia...
There are, according to the ISP logs, many in Australia who check out the Local 29 Blog. Please accept our thoughts and prayers for you and your families as you deal with these devastating fires. Maybe there is more we can do than that. I don't know.
Firefighters, you are doing a fantastic job against very terrible odds. Know that your brother and sister firefighters in Spokane are cheering you on. That seems like a lame thing to say without any action to back it up. Any ideas out there?
Firefighters, you are doing a fantastic job against very terrible odds. Know that your brother and sister firefighters in Spokane are cheering you on. That seems like a lame thing to say without any action to back it up. Any ideas out there?
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
STAIRCLIMB NEEDS YOU!
Luckily, for most of us it's too late to register. Phew. However, you can still participate by making a donation to a team or one of your buddies.
Click here to sponsor an individual or a team.
Click here to sponsor an individual or a team.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Fire Press Release - Two Fer
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/2/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1206 S. "F" Street
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99204
NARRATIVE: At 6:50 PM this evening, Monday, February 02, 2009, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire at 1206 S. "F" Street. Upon arrival the first fire crews reported a detached 12'X18' storage building heavily involved in fire. Siding on the main house at that address, which was less than 20' away from the storage building, was smoking and near ignition from the radiant heat. Fire crews applied water to the house and checked the inside for any fire extension as other crews simultaneously attacked and extinguished the fire in the storage building. During their investigation of the house one of the crews located the occupant, who reported he had received burns from the fire. The victim, an adult male, was working on his motorcycle in the storage building when gasoline vapors were ignited by a kerosene heater used to heat the building. The victim sustained second degree burns to both hands and first degree burns to his face prior to escaping the burning building. He was treated at the scene by Spokane Fire Department paramedics and transported by ambulance to Deaconess Medical Center. His injuries are not considered life threatening.
PROBABLE CAUSE: As was noted, the cause of the fire was accidental ignition of gasoline vapors inside the storage building.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was confined to a total loss of the storage building and its contents, as well as minor damage to trim and siding on the house at this address.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40000
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
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/3/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1607 West Nora
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday February 3, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:52 AM to 1607 West Nora on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke coming from the back of a 1-1/2-story, wood framed house. An aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to a bedroom in the basement with smoke damage through out the structure. The fire was brought under control within 20 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 Jason Reser and he can be contacted at 625-7051.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the basement with smoke damage through out the residence
DOLLAR LOSS:
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
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/2/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1206 S. "F" Street
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99204
NARRATIVE: At 6:50 PM this evening, Monday, February 02, 2009, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire at 1206 S. "F" Street. Upon arrival the first fire crews reported a detached 12'X18' storage building heavily involved in fire. Siding on the main house at that address, which was less than 20' away from the storage building, was smoking and near ignition from the radiant heat. Fire crews applied water to the house and checked the inside for any fire extension as other crews simultaneously attacked and extinguished the fire in the storage building. During their investigation of the house one of the crews located the occupant, who reported he had received burns from the fire. The victim, an adult male, was working on his motorcycle in the storage building when gasoline vapors were ignited by a kerosene heater used to heat the building. The victim sustained second degree burns to both hands and first degree burns to his face prior to escaping the burning building. He was treated at the scene by Spokane Fire Department paramedics and transported by ambulance to Deaconess Medical Center. His injuries are not considered life threatening.
PROBABLE CAUSE: As was noted, the cause of the fire was accidental ignition of gasoline vapors inside the storage building.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was confined to a total loss of the storage building and its contents, as well as minor damage to trim and siding on the house at this address.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40000
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
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/3/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1607 West Nora
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday February 3, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:52 AM to 1607 West Nora on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke coming from the back of a 1-1/2-story, wood framed house. An aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to a bedroom in the basement with smoke damage through out the structure. The fire was brought under control within 20 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 Jason Reser and he can be contacted at 625-7051.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the basement with smoke damage through out the residence
DOLLAR LOSS:
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
CARTNE Removed (for a while).
For those of you who never got the chance to see CARTNE, I apologize. It has been removed from YouTube. There was nothing derogatory about the SFD, the city, Local 29 or anything objectionable in this video whatsoever. So what made one person complain? And why do we all bend to the whim of a single person? After his first complaint, I went through the video and took out any references to SFD or Spokane, but that wasn't good enough. It's not about the video.
This person has a problem with me. I could post anything and this fellow would have a problem with it. If it is who I think it is, I have invited him to discuss his problem with me, but the person that he is, he has declined. Whomever he is, he would rather work behind the scenes to destroy what others create than to do anything productive himself. It is an affront to him that anyone would care enough to actually do some work on their day off to give something back to others. Oh well, having to live inside his skin is punishment enough for him.
This person is not in the upper echelons of our department. He is not a chief.
He is just a sad little man (whomever he is). CARTNE will be back. It's just going to take a little longer this time. But, you can't let the cowards, the sadsacks, the haters win!
Pebbles and BamBam sang it best:
This person has a problem with me. I could post anything and this fellow would have a problem with it. If it is who I think it is, I have invited him to discuss his problem with me, but the person that he is, he has declined. Whomever he is, he would rather work behind the scenes to destroy what others create than to do anything productive himself. It is an affront to him that anyone would care enough to actually do some work on their day off to give something back to others. Oh well, having to live inside his skin is punishment enough for him.
This person is not in the upper echelons of our department. He is not a chief.
He is just a sad little man (whomever he is). CARTNE will be back. It's just going to take a little longer this time. But, you can't let the cowards, the sadsacks, the haters win!
Pebbles and BamBam sang it best:
EMS in the movies! The Report!
Been enjoying old westerns this winter - a lot! I think many of the themes I find in these movies resonate with me.
Anyway, here is a short clip from Lonely are the Brave starring Kirk Douglas. It's near the end, so if you don't want to know the ending of the movie, don't watch the clip!
It made me laugh. Have things changed?
Monday, February 02, 2009
Official Spokane Fire Department YouTube Site...
Dean Pearcy has put together some great videos over the past few years. Take a gander and you might see yourself in action! Here is his 2007 year in review. Looking forward to 2008's.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/31/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 911 W. Jackson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On January 31st, 2009 at 5:09 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 7 apparatus and 2 battalion chiefs to a structure fire located at 911 W. Jackson. Firefighters discovered a well advanced fire in the basement of a home with a report that there may have been an explosion accompanying the fire. Crews used a transitional approach and first knocked down what fire they could through an available exterior basement window. At the same time, the natural gas was turned off and ladder crews began their search and ventilation duties. It was found that the occupants were not at home, however two dogs were successfully rescued and safely taken outside. Hose line crews on the inside with help from roof crews cutting holes to ventilate were able to knock down the basement fire after approximately 15 minutes and as they began to check for hidden hot spots throughout the building, they also discovered a python snake, a boa constrictor, a tortoise and a Nile monitor lizard. All were caged and unharmed but due to the special nature of this situation, arrangements for transportation for these exotic animals proved challenging but eventually Spokanimal arrived to transport the animals to a warmer and safer place. Close examination of the structure revealed that there was a concussion which disrupted a portion of the concrete foundation and walls. The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. Crews will remain at the home throughout the night and early morning hours finishing their job looking for hidden pockets of fire that could remain in the floors, walls and roof areas. There were no injuries to firefighters. The Red Cross is in contact with the family and is assisting them with their displacement.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Unknown at this time. Currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The wood frame home received extensive heat, smoke and water damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
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
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/31/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 911 W. Jackson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On January 31st, 2009 at 5:09 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 7 apparatus and 2 battalion chiefs to a structure fire located at 911 W. Jackson. Firefighters discovered a well advanced fire in the basement of a home with a report that there may have been an explosion accompanying the fire. Crews used a transitional approach and first knocked down what fire they could through an available exterior basement window. At the same time, the natural gas was turned off and ladder crews began their search and ventilation duties. It was found that the occupants were not at home, however two dogs were successfully rescued and safely taken outside. Hose line crews on the inside with help from roof crews cutting holes to ventilate were able to knock down the basement fire after approximately 15 minutes and as they began to check for hidden hot spots throughout the building, they also discovered a python snake, a boa constrictor, a tortoise and a Nile monitor lizard. All were caged and unharmed but due to the special nature of this situation, arrangements for transportation for these exotic animals proved challenging but eventually Spokanimal arrived to transport the animals to a warmer and safer place. Close examination of the structure revealed that there was a concussion which disrupted a portion of the concrete foundation and walls. The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. Crews will remain at the home throughout the night and early morning hours finishing their job looking for hidden pockets of fire that could remain in the floors, walls and roof areas. There were no injuries to firefighters. The Red Cross is in contact with the family and is assisting them with their displacement.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Unknown at this time. Currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The wood frame home received extensive heat, smoke and water damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
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
Saturday, January 31, 2009
POLL RESULTS ARE IN
How should the SFD decide who gets the new engines?
Busier engine companies get the new engines.
11 (44%)
Slower engine companies get the new engines.
2 (8%)
In an arbitrary or random fashion.
2 (8%)
Rap song contest.
1 (4%)
Crews that look the best get the best.
3 (12%)
None of the above (email Bill Foss with your answer and he will post it).
0 (0%)
Magic 8 Ball.
6 (24%)
Busier engine companies get the new engines.
11 (44%)
Slower engine companies get the new engines.
2 (8%)
In an arbitrary or random fashion.
2 (8%)
Rap song contest.
1 (4%)
Crews that look the best get the best.
3 (12%)
None of the above (email Bill Foss with your answer and he will post it).
0 (0%)
Magic 8 Ball.
6 (24%)
Friday, January 30, 2009
This month's Local 29 Bullseye Safety Science video...
After doing this assignment, if you need a certificate, let me know...
WAY TO GO STICKBOY!!!
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - FEB 4
I try to get the newsletter out the day before our next union meeting. So the deadline is always about a week before the meeting. Please email me with any articles, opinions or pictures you want published.
Thanks, John
Thanks, John
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/29/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1107 W. Carlisle
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. Dispatch Center received a call at 10:34 in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 29th, reporting that there was smoke coming from a house located at 1107 W. Carlisle. After gathering all pertinent information from the caller, the Dispatcher sent fire fighting crews and their apparatus responding to this address for a possible house fire. The first fire crew to arrive on scene reported heavy smoke issuing from under the eaves and coming out of the roof. That first arriving Officer made assignments to the other incoming crews by radio and then proceeded to make entry into the building in an effort to determine not only the cause of the smoke but also to determine where it was coming from. As the other responding crews arrived on scene they began to go about completing their pre-assigned tasks of search and rescue, fire attack, ventilation (both vertical and horizontal), and laddering the building. The fire posed some initial problems to the fire crews in that it was burning in the confined spaces of the building and spreading into the attic and the under-side of the roof assembly. In order to find the fire, firefighters used power saws, pike poles, axes, and other hand tools to dig this stubborn fire out from the walls and ceilings. As this "opening-up" proceeded, crews were finally able to get water on the fire and get a pretty good knock down on it. There were two adults in the home at the time of the fire that were able to escape with a pet dog, the family cat was not located but it is hoped that he used one of his nine lives and escaped successfully. The two children who live at the home were at school. There were no reports of any injuries to the tenants or to the fire fighters at the incident. Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the family since damage to the interior of the house and to the structural members of the roof was considerable and extensive repairs will need to be completed before anyone will be allowed to live in the structure. Avista was notified and responded to pull the electrical supply to the house because many of the electrical circuits were severely damaged. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit. Preliminary indications point to the fireplace and the structural support members of the building that were in direct contact with the brick and mortar of that fireplace, a fairly common construction practice in older homes of this area. Seven pieces of fire apparatus and two Command Vehicles delivered 25 fire fighters to this morning fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Old, dry, wooden structrural components being in direct contact with the brick and mortar of an older masonary fireplace which has been used to augment the other heating systems of the building.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The walls, ceilings, floors, and a closet that were near the chimney, which was centrally located in the house, received heavy damage. The attic and especially the under-side of the roof system sustained severe damage. Smoke damage to the contents was kept to a minimum since most of the smoke traveled upward through the attic and out the roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/29/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1107 W. Carlisle
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: The Spokane City Fire Dept. Dispatch Center received a call at 10:34 in the morning on Thursday, Jan. 29th, reporting that there was smoke coming from a house located at 1107 W. Carlisle. After gathering all pertinent information from the caller, the Dispatcher sent fire fighting crews and their apparatus responding to this address for a possible house fire. The first fire crew to arrive on scene reported heavy smoke issuing from under the eaves and coming out of the roof. That first arriving Officer made assignments to the other incoming crews by radio and then proceeded to make entry into the building in an effort to determine not only the cause of the smoke but also to determine where it was coming from. As the other responding crews arrived on scene they began to go about completing their pre-assigned tasks of search and rescue, fire attack, ventilation (both vertical and horizontal), and laddering the building. The fire posed some initial problems to the fire crews in that it was burning in the confined spaces of the building and spreading into the attic and the under-side of the roof assembly. In order to find the fire, firefighters used power saws, pike poles, axes, and other hand tools to dig this stubborn fire out from the walls and ceilings. As this "opening-up" proceeded, crews were finally able to get water on the fire and get a pretty good knock down on it. There were two adults in the home at the time of the fire that were able to escape with a pet dog, the family cat was not located but it is hoped that he used one of his nine lives and escaped successfully. The two children who live at the home were at school. There were no reports of any injuries to the tenants or to the fire fighters at the incident. Red Cross was requested to the scene to assist the family since damage to the interior of the house and to the structural members of the roof was considerable and extensive repairs will need to be completed before anyone will be allowed to live in the structure. Avista was notified and responded to pull the electrical supply to the house because many of the electrical circuits were severely damaged. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit. Preliminary indications point to the fireplace and the structural support members of the building that were in direct contact with the brick and mortar of that fireplace, a fairly common construction practice in older homes of this area. Seven pieces of fire apparatus and two Command Vehicles delivered 25 fire fighters to this morning fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Old, dry, wooden structrural components being in direct contact with the brick and mortar of an older masonary fireplace which has been used to augment the other heating systems of the building.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The walls, ceilings, floors, and a closet that were near the chimney, which was centrally located in the house, received heavy damage. The attic and especially the under-side of the roof system sustained severe damage. Smoke damage to the contents was kept to a minimum since most of the smoke traveled upward through the attic and out the roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/28/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3503 E. 36th Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:55PM the Spokane Fire Department dispatched a full alarm consisting of 6 fire apparatus and 2 chief officers to a reported house fire located at 3503 E. 36th Ave. The first arriving company, E14 under the direction of Lt. John Trautman arrived at the scene within 5 minutes of being dispatched.
The initial report from Lt. Trautman was that the home had fire on its rear side and that the fire had possibly entered the rear portion of the home. Engine 14s crew immediately stretched pre-connected hose lines to extinguish the fire. Simultaneously, other crews searched and verified that the home was not occupied. The main body of the fire was knocked down within 5 minutes. Crews were on the scene for a couple of hours making sure the fire was out.
Firefighters found 3 dogs inside the home and several cats. All of the animals are in good condition and have been reconnected with their owners.
There were no injuries at this incident. Damage was confined to the rear of the home and a portion of the kitchen. The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Rear of home and kitchen.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/28/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3503 E. 36th Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:55PM the Spokane Fire Department dispatched a full alarm consisting of 6 fire apparatus and 2 chief officers to a reported house fire located at 3503 E. 36th Ave. The first arriving company, E14 under the direction of Lt. John Trautman arrived at the scene within 5 minutes of being dispatched.
The initial report from Lt. Trautman was that the home had fire on its rear side and that the fire had possibly entered the rear portion of the home. Engine 14s crew immediately stretched pre-connected hose lines to extinguish the fire. Simultaneously, other crews searched and verified that the home was not occupied. The main body of the fire was knocked down within 5 minutes. Crews were on the scene for a couple of hours making sure the fire was out.
Firefighters found 3 dogs inside the home and several cats. All of the animals are in good condition and have been reconnected with their owners.
There were no injuries at this incident. Damage was confined to the rear of the home and a portion of the kitchen. The cause of this fire is still under investigation, but does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Rear of home and kitchen.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/27/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4203 North Calispel
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: - This morning, the Spokane Fire Department responded at 12:53 AM to 4203 North Calispel on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke showing from the front door of a 1-story, house. Further investigation by the on scene fire crews found fire burning within a wall next to a brick fire place. The fire crews gained access to the wall and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire damage was confined to the wall only with no fire extension into the attic. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters.
The two occupants of the house were asleep at the time of the fire and were alerted by the sounding of their smoke detector as the house was filling up with smoke. The Spokane Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to express the well known fact that properly working smoke detectors do save lives.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire was caused by combustible, structural framing members that supported the brick chimney igniting from the heat of the fire place
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire Damage was confined to an interior wall and the brick fireplace
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/27/2009
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4203 North Calispel
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: - This morning, the Spokane Fire Department responded at 12:53 AM to 4203 North Calispel on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported light smoke showing from the front door of a 1-story, house. Further investigation by the on scene fire crews found fire burning within a wall next to a brick fire place. The fire crews gained access to the wall and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire damage was confined to the wall only with no fire extension into the attic. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters.
The two occupants of the house were asleep at the time of the fire and were alerted by the sounding of their smoke detector as the house was filling up with smoke. The Spokane Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to express the well known fact that properly working smoke detectors do save lives.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire was caused by combustible, structural framing members that supported the brick chimney igniting from the heat of the fire place
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire Damage was confined to an interior wall and the brick fireplace
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
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