Fire Press Release

Structure Fire at 1711 N. Adams

Incident #: 2011043827
Date of Incident: 10/27/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On October 27, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 3:32 PM to 1711 North Adams on a reported structure fire. Fire crews responding to this incident reported a column of smoke showing from several blocks away. The first crew arriving on scene reported a large volume of fire showing on the main floor of a one and a half story, wood framed single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Eight fire companies with 25 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The structure was occupied at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night.

Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the 1st and 2nd floor with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $80,000

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Fire Press Release

Incident #: 2011043480
Date of Incident: 10/25/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:
On Tuesday October 25th 2011 at 05:59 eight Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, two senior ladders, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Cornelius responded to a reported fire at the Liberty Motel. The first arriving company reported heavy flame involvement to the front half of a single story, wood framed motel. It appeared the fire had extended into the common attic of the five unit motel. Crews were assigned to attack the fire in the affected room and to search for extension of the fire in the adjacent motel rooms. Other crews were assigned to search all the units along with ventilating the roof of the structure. The three residents staying in the motel made it out safely. The Motel Manager received first and second degree burns to his arms and hands after attempting to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The patient was then transported to Holy Family Hospital. No injuries to Firefighters were reported. Crews remained on scene for approximately six hours overhauling the fire. All five units of the affected building will be uninhabitable until major repairs are made. However, the rest of the Motel complex is open for business.

Cause:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special investigation Unit.

Damage:
There was extensive fire damage to the room of origin and the roof. The four surrounding motel units sustained damage to the ceilings while searching for extension of the fire in the attic area.

# Firefighters Responding: 28

Dollar Loss: $70,000

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Fire Press Release

Narrative:
At 7:00 P.M. on Saturday October 22nd, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 1717 S. Upper Terrace in the Rockwood Neighborhood. Engine 9 from their neighborhood station location at 18th and Bernard was the first crew to arrive. Upon entry to the home, they noticed a smoke haze on the second level of the home and after inspecting the attic area, they found a fire that was burning above the bathroom, office and bedroom areas. A rapid stretch of hose was accomplished along with accessing the roof for vertical ventilation and an aggressive offensive attack was deployed. Both occupants had safely made their way out of the home on their own. The lath ceiling needed to be removed in order to thoroughly expose all of the flames for extinguishment. Once this was done, fire crews could witness burning structural supports along with insulation also being consumed in the fire. A knockdown of the fire was completed after 10 minutes. Shortly after this, much time was spent in the overhaul process which consisted of debris removal and making sure the fire was dead out. The cause of this fire is unknown at this time, however appears to be electrical in nature. The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

Cause:
Under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
The attic sustained significant damage from the fire including structural supports, wiring and insulation. There was also moderate smoke damage throughout the home.

# Firefighters Responding: 19

Dollar Loss: $20,000

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Fire Press Release

Incident #: 2011042878
Date of Incident: 10/21/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Dan Brown

Narrative:
On October 20th at 11:40 pm the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 3017 East Broad for a reported structure fire. Engine 15 responded from the station at Wellesley and Crestline in less than two minutes and reported smoke showing from the front door, an attack lead from Engine 15 was advanced inside and the fire was quickly extinguished. Other incoming fire companies searched the residence and provided ventilation and overhaul. The fire was confined to a small area in a wall behind a pellet stove and light smoke on the main floor. The fire was extinguished in ten minutes All family members were outside when the Fire Department arrived and no injuries were reported. The cause of this fire was the pellet stove not operating properly.

Cause:
Pellet Stove not working properly

Damage:
Small area of wall behind the stove. Light smoke main floor

# Firefighters Responding: 18

Dollar Loss: $1500.00

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Local 29 endorsements

Local 29 Endorsements



Spokane

Mayor: Mary Verner

Council President: Ben Stuckart

City Council NW: Joy Jones
NE: Donna McKereghan
South: Richard Rush


State

Senate Dist 4: Jeff Baxter

Initiatives (WSCFF endorsements)
1125 – Transportation expenditures – NO
1163 – Long-term care workers – YES
1183 – Liquor sales - NO

POLITICAL CRUNCH TIME!

There are still a lot of signs at the union office to put up.

From Team Verner - We also have about 9 doorbelling packets left. The majority are in the Indian Trail/5 mile area along with maybe 2 on Hatch and 57th. Please let me know if and when you are able to doorbell and we will find a way to get these packets to you!
Lastly, here is a link to all of our upcoming forums http://www.maryverner.com/events/ We would love to see you there. I will stay in touch about any more additions to the schedule.
Thanks again,
Diane Rice
Team Verner


Sign waving opportunities:


Monday-Friday, 7-8:30 AM and 4:30-5:30 PM

7:30-8:30am, Cedar and freeway

4:30-5:30pm, Southeast Blvd. and 29th

7:30-8:30am, Washington & 5th

4:30-5:30pm, 14th and Monroe

7:30-8:30am, 29th and Ray

7:30-8:30am, Washington & 5th

4:30-5:30pm, 29th & Ray
7:30am: Corner of Washington and 6th

4:30pm: Corner of Indian Trail and Francis

7:30am: Corner of 29th and Grand

7:30am: Corner of Washington and 6th

7:30am: Corner of 29th and Grand

Fire Press Release

North Battalion House Fire

Incident #: 2011042546#
Date of Incident: 10/18/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:
On Tuesday October 18th 2011 at 18:40, four engine companies, one senior ladder, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Green and Donahoe responded to a Structure Fire at 3004 North Hogan. Firefighters arrived to find smoke emitting from the roof eves of a story and a half residence. A quick search was made of the residence and it was determined everyone safely exited the structure. Engine companies made a quick attack of the fire on the first and second floor while the Ladder Company provided ventilation of the roof and searched for extension of the fire. Companies remained on scene for 2 hours overhauling the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

Cause:
The cause of this fire appears to be a failure of the wood stove vent pipe.

Damage:
There was extensive fire and smoke damage to the 2nd floor and roof along with moderate fire and water damage to the first floor.

# Firefighters Responding: 20

Dollar Loss: $30,000.00

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FIRE PRESS RELEASE

Structure Fire

Incident #: 2011042114
Date of Incident: 10/15/2011
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On October 15, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:28 PM to 717 East Rich on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing at the at the roof lines at the front and back of the one and a half story, wood- framed, single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Seven fire companies with 22 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. The structure was vacant and secured at the time of the fire and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the 1st and 2nd floor with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.

# Firefighters Responding: 24

Dollar Loss: $20000

Come on Out and Support our LOCAL 29 Candidates!

Received two invitations for this Saturday to doorbell for the candidates we are supporting.

INVITATION ONE

ONLY 1 WEEK until ballots arrive and we need YOU!

This Saturday, October 15th, please join Joy Jones, Ben Stuckart and volunteers as we canvass northwest Spokane! The Washington Bus is coming over from Western Washington with 30 young people who are excited about working to elect progressive candidates in Spokane! Joy and Ben want to recruit 30 Spokane volunteers for the day, and we are almost there! Please join us:

Andy Billig
Mike Peterson
Mary Wissink
Tom McGarry
Joel Williamson
Liza Mattana
Alayna Becker
Paul Dillon
Jace Bylenga
Suzanne Schreiner
Jessica Anundson
Jen Hussey
Linda McHenry
Jace Bylenga
David Campbell
Taylor Malone
Aaron Kathman
Walter Kloefkorn
Amber Waldref
Katherine Johnston
Richard Rush
Jon Snyder
Michael Poulin
Ann Stuckart
Sunshine Bunch

We are meeting at 12 pm at Toad Hall, 1427 W Dean. You can sign up to join us on facebook or email campaign@joyjones.org to RSVP! We will be providing tasty sandwiches for lunch!

INVITATION TWO

Union Doorbelling Day!
October 15, 2011

Ben Stuckart, Candidate for Spokane City Council President, invites you to join in a day of solidarity doorbelling for our future

Meet at the Spokane Education Association Offices - 230 East Montgomery Ave, Spokane, WA 99207

The rally begins at 9am, followed by two hours of voter contact. Coffee-juice-donuts provided.

You will be partnered up with another volunteer and provided with all materials and resources necessary for a successful doorbelling event.


Ben Stuckart is endorsed by:

Spokane Regional Labor Council, SEIU 775 NW, Spokane Education Association, SEIU 1199,
AFSCME Local 270 , UFCW Local 1439, Spokane Firefighters Local 29, Building Trades Council,
IBEW Local 77, Amalgamated Transit Union 1015, Plasters and Cement Masons Local 72, Iron Workers Local 14

ELECTION COMING!!!

Fire Press Release

Apartment fire on Spokane's lower south hill

Incident #: 20110040739
Date of Incident: 10/6/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo

Narrative:
At 5:18 AM, October 6, 2011, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 1314 W. 5th Avenue on Spokane's lower south hill. Engine and Ladder 4 arrived first on-scene from their Browne's Addition station within four minutes and reported heavy smoke and fire from the basement and first floor of a large two and one-half story wood frame apartment house. As additional fire crews and command staff arrived, they were assigned to the multitude of tasks that needed to be completed at a fire in this type of construction and occupancy. While crews were stretching hose leads to multiple floors in an attempt to cut off the fire's advance, other crews were searching the entire structure for victims. Fortunately, all occupants had safely exited the smoke-filled building. The fire, which started in the basement, travelled up through an interior wall and was burning into the first and second floors, where crews were able to extinguish the fire before it got into the attic. Fire crews will remain on-scene throughout the morning completing overhaul of the burned area and conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. Although damage to the structure and contents was moderate in extent, the integrity of the utilities within the structure was compromised. As a result, none of the occupants will be able to inhabit their apartments until repairs and inspections can be made. The Red Cross is assisting as many as eighteen displaced occupants, including at least one family with children. In all, two ladder trucks, five engines, one heavy rescue and two battalion chiefs responded to this fire. There were no reported injuries to occupants or firefighters.

Cause:
The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Damage to the structure was confined to a basement wall and a first floor wall and floor area, with smoke damage on all but the third floor.

# Firefighters Responding: 29

Dollar Loss: $10,000

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Don't Forget Lori Lacey Trike Races on Saturday!!!

Fire Press Release

Multi-family residence damaged by fire

Incident #: 2011040083
Date of Incident: 10/1/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo

Narrative:
At 10:47 PM on Saturday October 1st the Spokane Fire Department dispatched four engines, two ladder trucks, a heavy rescue truck and two Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1203 E. Mission. Ladder 2 arrived on scene within five minutes and reported light smoke from the two-story wood framed house. As the front door was forced open, moderate smoke and heat vented as crews entered to search the structure for victims and to locate and extinguish the fire. It was determined the house was divided into separate living areas on each level including the basement, for a total of three residences. All occupants of the structure were confirmed to have either exited the structure or to not be present at the time of the fire. The fire was located and confined to a corner of the living room in the main floor residence. It was quickly knocked down, but not before the main floor unit sustained heavy smoke damage. The main floor and second floor units were rendered uninhabitable due to smoke and fire damage. Additionally, electrical service to the entire structure was disconnected due to fire damaged wiring. A total of six adults and four children were displaced from the house and are staying with friends or relatives. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters.

Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Department.

Damage:
Damage was confined to a living room wall and ceiling, with smoke damage throughout the main floor unit. The upstairs unit received minor wall and ceiling damage as crews checked for fire extension.

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $12,000

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Fire Press Release Two Fer.

West Central Fire Burns Garage

Incident #: 2011039010
Date of Incident: 9/25/2011
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
The Spokane Fire Department responded fire companies to a garage fire early this morning in the West Central neighborhood. Engine and Ladder 4 from their Browne's Addition station location of Riverside and Maple were the first units to arrive. They found a garage that was well involved in flames behind a residence. A quick knockdown of the fire was achieved after 10 minutes and nearby dwellings were protected from the advancing fire. The fire appears to have started near a dumpster located next to the garage. No injuries were reported. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit responded to the scene and fire crews will remain with him on the scene throughout the early morning hours assisting with overhaul, final extinguishment and finding a cause. The time of the alarm was 3:52 A.M. and the address was 1316 W. Mallon. Other fire crews involved in the successful extinguishment of this fire were from station 1 at Riverside and Browne, station 3 at Indiana and Ash, and station 2 at North Foothills and Nevada.

Cause:
Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
The detached wood frame garage was heavily damaged by fire. Contents found inside also received heavy fire and smoke damage.

# Firefighters Responding: 26

Dollar Loss: $10,000


North Battalion Multiple Alarm Fire

Incident #: 2011039120
Date of Incident: 9/25/2011
Issuing Officer: Dave Haworth/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On Sunday, Sept 25, at 8:42 PM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at the intersection of Garland and Post in the Garland District. The calling party had reported that the Milk Bottle restaurant was on fire and that it was spreading to other structures. The first companies arrived quickly and confirmed that there was a fire in the attic of the Milk Bottle and it was rapidly spreading to the business next door to the west. A second alarm was called at 8:56 and a third alarm was called at 9:18 bringing 7 additional companies and command staff to the scene. The fire was declared under control at 10:41. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Dept's SIU

Damage:
Both buildings were heavily damaged

# Firefighters Responding: 50

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Fire Press Release Two Fer.

Home Fire on E. Glass

Incident #: 2011037261 Date of Incident: 9/14/2011 Issuing Officer: C Cornelius / Batt Chief

Narrative:
On Wednesday September 14, at 09:46 AM, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 Engines, 1 Dedicated Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue and 2 Chief Officers to a reported house fire at 1009 E. Glass. (A neighbor had called 911 to report smoke coming from the home across the street.) L2 under the direction of Captain Ken Miller was the first apparatus on scene, arriving within 3 minutes of being dispatched. Captain Miller reported that he had smoke showing from the rear of the home and around the home's foundation. Neighbors informed him that two people in their seventies lived in the home and were unaccounted for. Captain Miller's priorities were to search the home for the occupants and locate the seat of the fire. When L2's crew made entry into the rear of the home they reported heavy smoke from ceiling to the floor, and stated that the fire appeared to be in the basement. As additional fire crews arrived they extended back up hose lines to protect searching crews while an attack was made on the fire in the basement. Medics and an Ambulance were placed on "stand by". Firefighters knocked the fire down within 10 minutes of arrival. The owner of the home arrived after the Fire Department and informed Fire Command that he was unsure where his wife was. Search crews found a family dog that had succumbed to smoke inhalation, but had not been able to locate the missing wife during their initial "primary search". Structural ventilation was performed, and a "secondary search" was completed on both floors. Search crews located another family pet, this time a cat. Family members informed Fire Command that they had located the missing wife, who had been out running errands and not home during the fire. The couple both in their 70s, were found safe and unhurt. Both however, are shaken do to the loss of their pets and damage to the home. The home's basement sustained the majority of the fire damage. However, the entire home was impacted by the heavy smoke. The cause of this fire is still under investigation. No fire injuries were reported.

Cause:
Under Investigation

Damage:
Basement: Fire and Smoke 1st floor: Smoke

# Firefighters Responding: 22

Dollar Loss: $30

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House Fire In East Central Neighborhood

Incident #: 2011037053 Date of Incident: 9/12/2011 Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On Monday September 12th, 2011 at 8:46 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 3617 E. 1st. Fire crews found a well involved single family dwelling with fire showing from the north end of the home and rapidly extending vertically through the roof. A home immediately to the west was also under threat from the fire. Engine 14 from their neighborhood station located at 18th and Ray was first to arrive and made the quick decision to protect the home exposed on the west side of the fire, and at the same time, attacked the fire directly through a doorway preventing any further extension towards the interior of the home. Ladders 1 and 2 also made entry into the home through a locked door and rapidly searched the interior for anyone still inside. At this same time, the ladder crews were on the roof opening up to ventilate out the buildup of heat inside. There were no occupants found inside the dwelling and the exposure home on the west side was spared. A knockdown of the fire was achieved after 18 minutes. Fire crews remained on the scene throughout the night completing final extinguishment and monitoring the condition of the building for flare-ups. The fire cause is unknown at this time but is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit and is expected to continue today. A total of 5 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue company and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this alarm. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.

Cause:
Under Investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Heavy fire damage to north half of the structure including the roof. Heavy smoke damage to main and second floors.

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $90,000

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Fire Press Release

Family of three escapes house fire

Incident #: 2011036899
Date of Incident: 9/12/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo

Narrative:
At 12:39 AM, Monday, September 12th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported attached garage fire at 8117 N. Meghan Street, in the Five Mile neighborhood. Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe arrived first on scene and upgraded the incident to a working fire, reporting heavy smoke and fire involving three cars in the driveway and heavy fire in the garage, with fire extending into the two-story wood framed house. The three occupants who were asleep in the house at the time of the fire escaped uninjured prior to the fire department's arrival. As fire crews arrived, Chief Donahoe assigned them to the multitude of tasks needed to bring the fire under control, including: roof ventilation, multiple fire attack lines, and extensive overhaul. Fire had extended from the garage and up interior walls to the second floor bedrooms and the attic, creating a difficult and labor-intensive operation for the fire crews. As a result of the extraordinary efforts of the fire crews the house was saved, but there was still extensive damage to the structure and its contents. Most of the roof was lost and the entire house and contents suffered extensive smoke and water damage. In addition, a total of five vehicles were destroyed. The family of four is being assisted by the Red Cross. In all, two ladder trucks, five engines, a heavy rescue and two Battalion Chiefs, for a total of 29 firefighters, worked at this fire. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night and into the morning, working on stubborn hot spots and assuring complete extinguishment. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Cause:
This incident is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit, who will comb through the debris and conduct interviews to determine the cause.

Damage:
Damage to the structure and contents, including the five vehicles, is estimated at $300,000.

# Firefighters Responding: 29

Dollar Loss: $300,000

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Fire Press Release

North Battalion Structure Fire

Incident #: 2011036717
Date of Incident: 9/11/2011
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:
On Saturday Sept 10th 2011 at 21:12, seven Companies of Spokane Firefighters, five engines, one senior ladder, one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Sabo responded to a Structure Fire at 1816 E. Empire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing on the back side of a one story single family dwelling. Occupants in the front yard confirmed that everyone was accounted for and outside of the home. Trees and a home were identified as exposures due to the close proximity to the quick moving fire and were protected. Additionally, engine companies made an aggressive attack on the fire inside the structure which included the basement, the first floor and the attic. The Ladder Company provided ventilation of the roof and searched for extension of the fire. Companies remained on scene for several hours overhauling the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

Cause:
The cause of this fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
There was extensive fire damage to the back half of the home on the first floor and roof. There was moderate fire damage to the basement and smoke damage throughout the home.

# Firefighters Responding: 23

Dollar Loss: $100,000.00

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Fire Press Release

South Battalion Structure Fire

Incident #: 2011035451 Date of Incident: 9/2/2011 Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Dan Brown

Narrative:
On September 2nd at 16:14 hrs the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 4008 South Lee on a report of smoke coming from the structure, E11 arrived on scene in 3 minutes from station 11 on South Perry, and reported smoke showing from the front of the home. E11 established command and assigned the next arriving company to lay a water supply. E11 advanced an attack lead to the front door and made entry the fire was just inside the door and was quickly extinguished. In coming crews were assigned to search the home and provide ventilation to remove the smoke. The fire did not extend beyond a large fish tank and the support base holding the tank. The fish tank did brake due to heat. The fire did cause extensive smoke damage throughout the home and some water damage from the broken tank. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Eighteen firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus along with 2 command officers.

Cause:
Under investigation

Damage:
Smoke throughout home. Water damage from broken water tank

# Firefighters Responding: 18

Dollar Loss: $10,000.00

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