Thursday, August 26, 2010
SFD EMPLOYEES CHECK YOUR EMAIL NOW!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FREE SWIM DAYS FROM LOCAL 29!
A witter too late for today's pool.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
International Association of Firefighters Local 29 (The City of Spokane Firefighters' Union) is sponsoring three days of free swimming for Spokane's kids at the following locations:
Witter Pool August 25 1-5pm
Cannon Pool August 26 12-4pm
Comstock Pool August 27 12-4pm
In addition, firefighters at City of Spokane Station 3, in the West Central Neighborhood, replenished the swim lesson fund for Cannon Pool with a $300 gift.
If you have any questions, please contact me,
Thanks,
John Griffith
Local 29 Information Director
Monday, August 23, 2010
Fire Press Release
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/16/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 702 S OAK
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99221
NARRATIVE: On August 16, 2010 at 2017 hours, the Spokane City Fire Dept. responded fire fighting crews and their apparatus to 702 S Oak, for a reported structure fire. The first arriving fire company L4 reported fire on the second floor of a three story wood/frame apartment building. They reported further, that they were going to stretch a hose line to the fire floor and attempt to make entry into the apartment to locate and extinguish the fire. Additional fire fighting resources began arriving on scene. As they arrived, they were given various assignments which included search, rescue, and ventilation of the building. A back-up hose line was deployed to protect the fire fighters who had already made entry. A Rapid Intervention Team was established for fire fighter's who might be injured or become lost inside the structure. Fire fighters were able to quickly locate the seat of the fire and get a fast knock down on the rapidly growing fire. A search of the building was conducted. All residents of the building were safely evacuated. There were no reports of any injuries to civilians or to the fire fighters at the scene. The fire was contained to the room of origin but that room sustained heavy fire damage as did the contents located in that room. The apartment above the fire floor had light smoke no fire damage. The apartment below sustained some water damage. The cause of the fire is being investigated by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit. Seven pieces of fire fighting apparatus and two Command vehicles delivered 23 fire fighters to the scene.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
The cause of the fire is being investigated by members of the Spokane City Fire Dept.'s Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT:
The fire was contained to the room of origin but that room sustained heavy fire damage as did the contents located in that room.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,00
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
Monday, August 16, 2010
Twin Tower Presentation coming to Stateline ID
It's been 10 years and yet "WE WILL NEVER FORGET".
A SPECIAL INVITATION GOES OUT TO ALL POLICE OFFICIERS, FIREFIGHTERS, MILITARY & THEIR FAMILIES...YOU ARE OUR HEROES!
For more info. Contact Sheri 509-217-1937 or cruisers@ roadrunner.com
Terry Canfield is the new MDA Pointman.
There will be more MDA news coming, but September 18th is the Fill the Boot Day. Rumor is that there will be a BBQ afterward. Terry is asking for your help. Here is an immediate request from Terry:
If anyone is willing to be a driver
for the MDA Lockup this Wednesday they can contact me on my cell at
230.8197
Spokane Fire Museum and Education Center
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Fire Press Release
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/14/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2217 E Sprague Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On 08/14/2010, at 1:21 AM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engines, 2 ladders, 1 heavy rescue, and two chief officers to a reported fire in an abandoned house located at 2217 E Sprague. First arriving company SE7, which is located in the East Central neighborhood, reported smoke and fire showing from a 1 story, wood constructed, residential structure. This same structure had suffered a fire in April and was currently boarded up and posted "not for occupancy" by the Fire Prevention Division. However there had been reports that the structure was being frequented by homeless citizens which necessitated a thorough search be undertaken. One victim was located outside the structure by first arriving crews and he was treated on-scene by SFD medics for smoke inhalation before being transported to Valley Hospital . This fire presented several challenges to firefighters due to the fact that all the openings were boarded over, the main fire was located in the basement, and there had been a previous fire which had damaged the structure. A coordinated effort was undertaken to protect the searching crews which included removing the plywood over the doors and windows, placing hoses between the searching crews and the fire, and removing smoke and toxic gasses. Fortunately no other victims were found and the fire was extinguished. Two additional engines were called to the scene to assist with the overall effort. Crews remained on-scene for several hours to locate and extinguish hot spots. One firefighter suffered a dog bite to his hand while treating the smoke inhalation patient and was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept SIU.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The structure suffered severe damage to the basement and first floor, with smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 80000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 31
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Fire Press Release Eight fer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/10/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1303 E. Sprague Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 10th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported room fire at the Bel Air 7 Motel, 1303 E. Sprague Avenue in the City of Spokane. The first fire company arrived on scene within three minutes and reported a two story brick and concrete block motel with very light smoke visible in the area of the front of the structure. The crew located the source of the smoke, which was a ground floor unit on the east end of the motel. They immediately forced open the door and advanced their hose lead into the unit. The crew encountered heavy smoke as they extinguished the fire and concurrently searched for victims. One victim, the lone resident of the unit, was found on the floor of the unit and quickly removed where fire department paramedics began resuscitation efforts. The victim, an adult female, was transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center where resuscitation efforts continued. Sadly, the victim, an adult female, was unable to be revived and was pronounced deceased by emergency department physicians. The fire was knocked down within minutes and confined to the one motel unit. All other units at the motel are habitable. In all, twenty-eight fire department personnel responded on eight trucks and two command vehicles. There were no injuries to any of the firefighters.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is still under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: There was heavy smoke and heat damage to the motel unit. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated to be $10,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
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: 8/9/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2114 E. Hartson
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On Monday August 9th, 2010 at 1:04 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 engines, a ladder, a pumper ladder, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a structure fire in a dwelling at 2114 E. Hartson. Engine 7 from their neighborhood fire station at 1st and Magnolia was first to arrive a found a home with smoke coming from the front door and window on one side. After donning their protective self contained breathing apparatus and advancing a hose line, they made their entry into the burning structure. The fire proved hard to locate due to the heavy smoke conditions on the inside. While this was developing, a search team made up from two companies began their task of searching all interior areas of the dwelling for people still trapped and unable to escape. Additional resources were assigned to include a backup crew on an additional hose line and a ventilation team on the roof to assist with confining the fire. Because of the difficult smoke conditions inside, an additional engine crew was requested. A primary and secondary search of the dwelling was completed and the two adults that lived there were both found to be safely outside. The source of the fire was then found to be in a bedroom and was soon extinguished. Fire crews then began to check for any extending fire in walls and ceilings and found the attic to be clear as well as the basement below. The fire was knocked down after 15 minutes and soon after this, the long arduous task of overhaul began. The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigative Unit responded and found the fire to be caused by candles that were left burning in a bedroom. The structure sustained heavy fire and smoke damage to two bedrooms and a living room. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Burning candles are one of our most common causes of dwelling fires in the city of Spokane. Of all candle fires in homes, more than a third of them occur in bedrooms. The Spokane Fire Department would like to offer the following reminders if you must use candles. Burn candles in the center of a one foot "Circle of Safety" free of anything that can burn. Stay in the same room with burning candles, never leave them unattended. Burn candles on a non-combustible surface such as a ceramic saucer or plate. Be sure to snuff out candles before falling asleep, going out, or leaving the room. Teach everyone in the family the rules of safe candle use. Keep candles out of reach of small children and pets. In this fire, the two adults had just left the home not realizing the candles were still burning. One burning candle eventually burnt down enough until it caught some nearby bedding on fire. The fire then spread rapidly to the entire bedroom and extended into the adjacent bedroom and living area. A total of 24 firefighters responded on this blaze and remained at the scene for 2 hours completing their work which consisted of searching for embers that remained in void areas and final extinguishment.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Candles that were left burning and unattended in the bedroom.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire and smoke damage to two bedrooms and the living room. The contents of the bedroom were destroyed.
DOLLAR LOSS: 30,000
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: 8/8/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2115 W. Dean
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Sunday August 8th, 2010 at 6:51 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engines companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a kitchen fire located at 2115 W. Dean. E3 from their neighborhood fire station at Indiana and Ash found a kitchen fire that was being attacked by the tenants of the apartment house using a garden hose. Fire crews entered the structure and made sure everyone was out and at the same time, began their attack on the fire. Most of the fire had been extinguished successfully by the tenants, however, fire crews had to pull down portions of the ceiling and walls in the kitchen in order to make sure the fire was completely out. They also used their thermal imaging camera to check the ceiling area and attic space for any hidden fire that may have traveled vertically from the kitchen. This fire began as a cooking fire that escaped a pot that was on the stove. Due to the quick thinking of the tenants, the fire was kept relatively small. The Spokane Fire Department recommends that you immediately evacuate any burning structure and call 911. It is also recommended that you keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen as a kitchen fire is typically one of the most common types of fires to have in a home. Luckily, none of the tenants that chose to fight the fire received any injuries. A total of 20 firefighters responded on this fire. The three occupants, two adults and a child will be taken care of by the American Red Cross until they can occupy their apartment unit again.
PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire was caused by a cooking fire on the stove.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Significant fire damage to the kitchen walls and ceiling. Smoke damage throughout the main floor of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 15,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 20
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Dave Haworth/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/8/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 918 E Wabash
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, August 8, at 02:50 AM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 engines, 1 ladder, 1 pumper-ladder, and 1 heavy rescue unit under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Dave Haworth and Steve Sabo to a reported structure fire at 918 E Wabash. SE15, located in the Hillyard neighborhood, arrived within 4 minutes and reported smoke and flames coming from the front of a one story, wood constructed, residential dwelling. SE15 advanced a preconnected hose and began to attack the fire which mainly involved the front exterior wall, the edge of the roof, and the attic. As other crews arrived they were assigned to search the structure for occupants, create openings in the structure to remove smoke and dangerous gasses, and advance additional hoses to protect the searching firefighters. Crews were able to locate a tenant sleeping in the basement and removed her and her pet to safety. The quick attack diminished the fire immediately and it was totally extinguished shortly thereafter. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is currrently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department SIU.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was confined to the front exterior wall, front porch, roof, and the attic.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/8/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3822 E. 8th Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 10:25 P.M. Saturday, August 7th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported deck fire at 3822 E. 8th Avenue in the City of Spokane. The first fire company arrived on scene within four minutes and reported a split-entry wood frame house with fire visible on the back of the house and heavy smoke inside. Neighbors reported there was no one home, and fire crews searching the house confirmed that. The fire was knocked down within fifteen minutes, but overhaul of the burned and fire damaged areas continued for several hours. Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night to continue searching for hidden pockets of fire. Damage to the house was extensive, with fire damage to the rear exterior, kitchen, and dining area. In addition, the house sustained considerable heat, smoke, and water damage throughout. At the time of this release the homeowners had not been located to notify them of the fire. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit conducted a preliminary review of the scene late Saturday night and will return to continue the fire cause investigation at first light Sunday. In all, twenty-nine fire department personnel responded on nine trucks and two command vehicles. There were no injuries to any of the firefighters.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is still under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the house and contents is estimated to be $60,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 29
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
SSUING OFFICER: Dave Haworth/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/25/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 511 E Euclid Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, July 25, at 01:54 PM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 Engines, 2 Ladders, and 1 Heavy Rescue Unit under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Bob Green and Dave Haworth to a reported garage fire at 511 E Euclid. SL2, which is located in the Logan Neighborhood, arrived within 4 minutes and reported a single car garage which was fully involved with fire. SL2 advanced a preconnected hose line off their apparatus and began to attack the fire. As additional companies arrived on-scene, they advanced a second hose to protect other structures in the immediate area of the fire and attached a water supply hose to a nearby fire hydrant. The quick attack diminished the fire immediately and it was totally extinguished a short time later.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department SIU
DAMAGE EXTENT: The garage is a total loss and there is heat damage to the vinyl siding on the rear of the house located just south of the garage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20000
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
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/16/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2008 West 9th Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99203
NARRATIVE: ON the morning of July 16th at 0310 hrs the city of Spokane Fire department responded to 2008 West 9th Ave for a reported apartment fire. When fire crews from Station 4 arrived they reported flames and smoke showing from the 2nd floor, this incident was upgraded to a working fire.
A search of the 2nd and 3rd floors was conducted immediately Hose lines were stretched to the 2nd and 3rd floors for fire attack. Crews were sent to the roof to provide ventilation this is done by cutting holes to release the hot smoke and gases, this aids the firefighting on the floors below.
The fire was knocked down and brought under control in about 30 minutes. Overhaul and final extinguishment took about 2 hours
Damage to the 6 apartments was heavy making it impossible for 6 tenants to stay. Red Cross was requested to help those that were displaced,
The cause of this fire was determined to be smoker/accidental.
No injuries were reported. A total of 27 firefighters responded on 9 fire apparatus along with 2 commands personnel.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Smoker / accidental
DAMAGE EXTENT: 2nd and 3rd floors total loss, water damage to the main floor
DOLLAR LOSS: 80,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
SSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/13/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1206 E. Broad
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday July 13th, 2010 at 2:14 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded 23 firefighters with 4 engine companies, 2 ladder companies a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs to a motor home fire in an alley behind 1206 E. Broad. Initially, one company was sent on this alarm but the alarm was immediately upgraded after the crew discovered a fully involved motor home with flame impingement on a nearby church and a power line that had severed and dropped to the ground. Crews were concerned that the fire had extended to the interior of the church via a gable vent to the attic and through the flammable exterior vinyl siding. A ladder crew was sent to the interior of the church to see if any of the fire had indeed extended. At the same time, engine crews were busy with containing the fire in the motor home by using their preconnected hose lines. The fire was successfully knocked down after 10 minutes and the spread of the fire was limited to the exterior of the church and as a result of this, the interior of the church was spared. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. At this time, the cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. The motor home was a total loss.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The motor home was a total loss. The church sustained heavy fire damage to it's vinyl exterior.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40,000
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
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Honor the strike!!!!!
Wednesday, August 11
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
at Deaconess Medical Center
800 West 5th Avenue, Spokane
Call the CEO’s at Deaconess and Valley and urge them to honor CHS’s promise to settle a fair contract.
Deaconess CEO Bill Gilbert – 509-473-7965
Valley Hospital CEO Dennis Barts – 509-473-5405
Thank you.
Beth Thew
Spokane Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO
509-939-0688
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
IAFF AND LOCAL 29 ENDORSEMENTS
The IAFF has endorsed Senator Patty Murray.
Local 29 Free Swim Days!
Witter Pool August 25 1-5pm
Cannon Pool August 26 12-4pm
Comstock Pool August 27 12-4pm
In addition, firefighters at City of Spokane Station 3, in the West Central Neighborhood, just replenished the swim lesson fund for Cannon Pool with a $300 gift.
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Local 29 Resolutions at the 2010 WSCFF Convention
Resolution 10-12
Cares Enough to Wear Pink
Whereas: In 2009, the American Cancer Society reported approximately 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States; and
Whereas: 41,000 of these women lost their battle with this disease; and
Whereas: We all need to come together to fight this deadly disease and help lead the way in portraying an image of hope, strength and courage to those women who worry about being alone in their battle for life; and
Whereas: Firefighters normally wear blue 365 days a year, for 4 days we can wear pink to show our support and bring awareness to our community; and therefore be it
Resolved: That the WSCFF encourage their members to participate in the “Cares Enough to Wear Pink” campaign (www.pinkheals.com) to honor those women battling cancer; and be it further
Resolved: That the WSCFF encourage all firefighters to work with their respective fire departments to wear pink duty shirts October 25_28, 2010 to show their support for cancer awareness.
Resolution 10-13
Democracy for Fire/EMS elections in the State of Washington
WHEREAS: Currently, fire departments, fire districts and municipalities run levy and bond measures that are not decided by the majority of the voters. A super-majority is needed to pass these measures.
WHEREAS: Even though a majority of voters may want to preserve the infrastructure of their city by funding these emergency service levies or bonds, a minority can now derail the desire of the majority. This is an affront to democracy and a prejudice against pro-infrastructure, pro-fire, pro-EMS voters.
WHEREAS: Democracy holds that there is a wisdom inherent in the decision made by the majority, a super-majority undermines this principle by allowing a minority to make the collective decision. In the arena of fire and EMS funding, this lack of wisdom can translate into lost lives, lost property, lost property value, mounting insurance premiums and population/job flight from areas where emergency service levies and bonds fail.
WHEREAS: Voters have already recognized the unfairness of a super-majority requirement for levies and bonds by recently voting to remove this requirement from all public school related bonds and levies.
RESOLVED: That the WSCFF pursue legislation to eliminate the super-majority requirement for fire and/or EMS levies and bonds and make this resolution a top priority legislative issue.
NO ON I-1100 and I-1105
"In 2009, the state Liquor Control Board said taxes, markup and fees provided more than $332.7 million for programs and services throughout the state. Of that, $199 million went to the state's general fund, almost $63 million went to cities and counties and $49 million went to help pay for the state's health insurance for the poor."
Glug glug.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Fire Press Release Five fer
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
SFD Media Release - For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/6/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2501 East 29th
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99223
NARRATIVE: On July 6th 2010 at 11:46 the Spokane Fire Department responded 22 firefighters on 7 fire trucks along with two battalion chiefs to a reported commercial structure fire at 2501 East 29th.The business located at this address is Blockbuster Video. Initial crews on scene reported light smoke emitting from the eves of the roof. Crews conducted a search of the building for victims while others searched for the location of the fire with thermal imaging cameras as the amount smoke was increasing. All occupants were out of the building upon the fire department's arrival. Crews opened the ceiling and also cut a hole in the roof in their efforts to locate the fire. The seat of the fire was found in an exterior wall and was beginning to extend into the attic space. The fire was located and extinguished within 30 minutes. Ventilation of the building continued for another hour to remove the smoke. The building sustained smoke damage along with damage to the interior and roof from firefighting actions. The business will remain closed until repairs can be made. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: There was limited damage to the structure from firefighting efforts as previously noted. However, the contents and interior of the building received varying levels of smoke damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000
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
Friday, July 2, 2010
SFD Media Release - For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/2/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2801 South Grand Blvd.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99203
NARRATIVE: At 5:37 PM on Friday, July 02, 2010 the Spokane Fire Department responded twenty firefighters on six trucks and two battalion chiefs to a reported apartment fire at 2801 South Grand Blvd. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story stucco, multi-unit apartment building. Crews conducted a search of the second floor fire unit while others advanced hoses to locate and extinguish the fire. Other crews conducted ventilation operations outside and on the roof. The adult female lone occupant of the apartment contacted firefighters as they were conducting their fire suppression operations to report that she had returned home to discover the fire, and that the only remaining occupants in the apartment were her two cats. She had attempted to enter the apartment to rescue her cats but was driven back by heat and smoke. During their search, firefighters located both cats but were, sadly, unable to revive them. The fire was quickly extinguished and confined to the apartment of origin. The apartment suffered extensive heat and smoke damage and is uninhabitable until repairs can be made. Red Cross is assisting the occupant with lodging and necessities.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Department.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy smoke and heat damage throughout the fire unit. No other units were affected.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40,000
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
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/1/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 713 West Kiernana Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On July 1st 2010 at 08:46 the Spokane Fire Dept responded 29 firefighters on 8 fire trucks along with 2 battalion chiefs to a reported house fire at 713 W. Kiernan Avenue. The first arriving company arrived on scene within five minutes reporting heavy flames and smoke showing from a wood frame house. Initial reports indicated there may be victims trapped in the building. Fire companies made an aggressive fire attack along with a search for occupants. Within ten minutes fire was knocked down and search was completed with no victims found inside the home. Two occupants who had escaped the fire prior to Spokane Fire Dept arrival were transported by ambulance to Holy Family Hospital to be evaluated for smoke inhalation. Due to the extensive fire damage fire crews remained on scene for four hours extinguishing fire hidden in numerous voids and features of the structure. In addition to the injured civilians 1 firefighter received minor burns and was transported to a medical facility for treatment and was released back to duty. Three occupants are displaced from the residence and are being assisted by Red Cross for shelter and clothing.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The house suffered extensive smoke and fire damage to the first floor and roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 31
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: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/26/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2721 W. Lacrosse Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: This evening (Saturday June 26, 2010) at 7:09 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters; 3 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Senior Ladder and 1 Pumper Ladder responded to a reported fire at 2721 W. Lacrosse Ave. Fire Dispatch reported to the responding crews that there was a reported fire in the kitchen in the home at this location.
Spokane Fire Lieutenant Greg Borg, who lives in the neighborhood, recognized the address as it came over his home radio scanner. Lt. Borg ran down the street, located the home and made a quick knock down on the fire with a personal fire extinguisher.
Arriving firefighters from station 16 under the direction of Lt. Jason Reser were the first "on duty" firefighters to arrive at the scene. Engine 16's crew extended a hose line into the home for final extinguishment and checked for any additional fire extension.
The quick responses from Lt. Borg and E16s crew confined this fire to the stove/oven unit and some cabinet work in the kitchen. There were no injuries at this incident and the numerous cats living in the home were somewhat frightened, but unharmed. The cause of this fire was cooking related and accidental in nature.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Cooking / Accidental
DAMAGE EXTENT: Kitchen
DOLLAR LOSS: 3000
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
Friday, June 25, 2010
Firefighters Day Royals vs. Mariners Sunday, August 8, 2010 - 1:10 p.m.
Join the Seattle Mariners and Washington State Council of Firefighters in honoring your local firefighters at the 5th Annual Firefighters Day at Safeco Field. Receive a FREE limited edition Firefighters Day bobblehead with the purchase of tickets through this special online offer (while supplies last; more information coming soon)!
- DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: Friday, August 6 at NOON
- Game Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010 - 1:10 p.m.
- Pricing:
- $15 View Reserved (normally $22)
- $35 Field Level (normally $42)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Life Imitates Art - Great Rescue by E-15!
We wanted to say thanks, and not just for the vote of confidence for firefighters. We really wanted to drive the point home that their Yes vote was a vote to care for their fellow citizens in probably the most tangible way you can care for another. And that is certainly worth thanks. Engine 15 did the voter's will yesterday, in a very tangible fashion.
From what I heard, it was quite a crowd that met them as they got off the truck, and started screaming at them - and not in a happy, "Gee we're glad to see you" kind of way. But, 15's crew put on their SCBAs, charged the lead and did the work amidst a pretty out-of-control, emotionally-charged scene. We've all been there, during the fire calls, the medical calls, the car wrecks, etc. where your crew is in-control, focused and working hard to mitigate the problem, while all around you folks are understandably swept up in the moment. They do all they can to invite you to join them in their fervent frenzy - much to the detriment of the task at hand. Great job E-15 for keeping your cool and getting the job done.
Amazing too, with as busy an engine that 15's is, that they were even in the firehouse when the call came in. Usually staffed with only a crew of three, we were extra yesterday, so they were able to have a fourth on E-15. With our recent cut backs and with even more slated, it was a lucky roll of the budgetary dice yesterday, coupled with an outstanding crew's exemplary work, that saved that kid's life.
For the few of those who wondered, during the EMS Levy campaign, why our fire department is also the deliverer of emergency medical services, yesterday was a great example of one reason why - seamless firefighting, rescue and resuscitation. It works.
Fire Press Release Two Fer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/12/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1107 N. Freya
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: This evening (Friday June 11, 2010) at 23:43 PM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2-Senior Ladders responded to a reported fire at 1107 N. Freya (Blue Ribbon Linen Supply Inc.). This fire was called into Fire Dispatch by a WSP Officer who witnessed heavy black smoke coming from the structure.
Within three minutes of being dispatched, Engine 8 under the direction of Lt. Dan Awbery arrived on the scene and confirmed that they had a "working fire". Engine 8's crew set up "fire attack" and directed incoming crews in their firefighting assignments.
Firefighters brought this incident under control within 20 minutes of Engine 8's arrival. Heavy smoke damage occurred throughout, but there was minimal structural damage to the building itself. The fire was primarily confined to linens and clothing in large carts. Crews moved these carts to the exterior for final extinguishment. A fire cause has not been declared at this time.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under Investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Smoke throughout structure. Fire Damage to numerous bundles of clothing in carts.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 29
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
END OF RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/11/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1014 East Princeton Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: This morning (Friday June 11, 2010) at 08:06 AM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Pumper-Ladder and 1-Senior Ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Fielder and Cornelius, responded to a reported residence fire at 1014 East Princeton Avenue.
The first company arrived within 4 minutes and reported a two-story house with smoke showing from the roof. The home was a single family residence with multiple family members occupying both floors. When the first company arrived (Engine 15) they were met with a chaotic scene with civilians screaming to them that a child was located in the basement of the home. The information led the crew of Engine 15 to fight their way into the fire in an attempt at rescuing the small child. The four-person crew successfully located and rescued the child using a thermal imaging camera combined with great basic firefighting techniques. SFD Paramedics transported the child via AMR to a local hospital. Other family members, which were outside as Engine 15 and first-alarm companies arrived, also received advanced life support treatment from SFD Paramedics and subsequently transported to local hospitals for definitive treatment. The child and one adult were triaged as critical; two adults were triaged as serious and one adult was minor. A total of five patients were transported to hospitals by AMR from this incident.
The fire was brought under control within 30-minutes. Firefighters remained on scene for over three hours, protecting the homeowners belongings from additional damage during the salvage and overhaul operations. No firefighters were injured in this incident.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this incident is under investigation by the SIU.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The basement is destroyed. First and second floors have varying levels of damage.
DOLLAR LOSS:
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