Friday, November 29, 2013

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Structure Fire

Incident #: 2013055648
Date of Incident: 11/29/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On November 29, 2013 at approximately 1:20 AM the Spokane City fire crews were dispatched to 208 East Empire on a reported structure fire. First crews arriving on scene reported smoke showing from the eaves of a one-story, wood framed- single family residence. Further investigation by the fire crews found a fire located in the basement and reported that all occupants were out of the structure. The fire attack crew aggressively attacked the fire from the interior of the home entering the basement from the south stairs while other fire crews assisted in search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The fire was declared out within 35 minutes after the first crew’s arrival. The fire did extend into the first floor and attic area around the brick chimney. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters and the occupants of the home are under the care of our local chapter of the American Red Cross.
  

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

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the basement, main floor and a section of the attic around the chimney with smoke damage throughout the structure.

# Firefighters Responding: 27

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane AMR unit was on scene through out the incident

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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Nothe Side Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2013055390
Date of Incident: 11/27/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones

Narrative:
 November 27, 2013 at 02:58 PM, 6 Companies of the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the Rosewood Club Apartments at 401 E Magnesium Rd.  The first arriving Engine Company reported smoke and flames showing from the second floor of a three story 15 unit wood structured apartment building.  At that time the incident was upgraded to a working fire, adding another dedicated Ladded, an Amblulance, and the on duty Fire Investigator.  Companies were assigned to confine, and extinguish the fire, check for extensions and search the building for occupants. This fire was confined to one unit. No one was displaced all occupants returned to their units.   

Cause:
The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's SIU

Damage:
Damage to one unit, Fire, and smoke.

# Firefighters Responding: 27

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000.

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department,

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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North Battalion Structure Fire

Incident #: 2013054106#
Date of Incident: 11/19/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:
On Tuesday November 19, 2013 at 07:12 PM, 3 Engines, 1 Pumper Ladder, 1 Senior Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue along with 2 Battalion Chiefs and the Assistant Chief responded to a reported structure fire in the West Central neighborhood. The Assistant Chief was just a few blocks away driving home when the call came in. He arrived on scene and reported a 2 story home with fire and heavy black smoke showing out of the gable vent of the roof. The fire was upgraded to a working fire with another Senior Ladder and another Engine added to the call to assist at the labor intensive incident. Unclear reports from neighbors on the scene portrayed the possibility of people still inside the home. Companies were assigned to search the home along with confining and extinguishing the fire, ventilating the roof and protecting an exposed home to the west. The completed search of the home confirmed the four adults and one child had made it out safely. The knockdown of the fire occurred within 30 minutes. Companies remained on scene until 10:00 PM overhauling the fire on the 2nd floor and attic voids. From 10:00 PM till after midnight an Engine Company remained on scene to confirm there were not any remaining hot spots. One Fire Fighter sustained a minor muscular skeletal injury by falling debris but is not seeking medical attention at this time. No injuries to the occupants or their pets were reported. The occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross for clothing and shelter needs at this time.

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

Damage:
There was major structural damage to the second floor walls and roof along with wiring damage from the fire.  Avista disconnected the gas and power to the home.The home was declared inhabitable.

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $ 70,000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
A.M.R. Ambulance, Avista and Red Cross.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

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Hillyard Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2013053773#
Date of Incident: 11/17/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:
 
On Sunday November 17, 2013 at 5:05 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 3 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Moline responded to a reported structure fire in Northeast Spokane. Dispatch advised the fire had been reported on the 3rd floor of an Apartment building and the Responding Chief at this time modified the response adding another Senior Ladder Company. Engine 15 from Wellesley and Crestline arrived with 6 minutes from the time of dispatch and reported a 3 story home with heavy black smoke showing out of a 3rd floor window with potential involvement to the roof voids. The incident was upgraded at this time to a working fire adding the last dedicated Ladder in the city to the incident along with an Ambulance and the on duty Fire investigator. Companies were assigned to confine and extinguish the fire, vertically ventilate the roof and complete a search for potential occupants unaccounted for. Due to the aggressive interior fire attack along with vertically opening the roof by the Firefighters on scene the fire was confined to the 3rd floor and roof voids and a knockdown was declared within 30 minutes. A complete search was conducted of the entire building with all of the 16 occupants being accounted for on the street. Unfortunately one cat did not make it out of the fire room and perished at the scene.  Eight adult women and eight adult males at this time are staying at a local hotel provided by the Red Cross. The building has been determined uninhabitable by the Spokane Fire Department until fire and smoke damage along with electrical concerns and egress issues can be addressed by the building owner. Two occupants were treated for smoke inhalation on the scene but refused transport to a medical facility.

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

Damage:
Extensive fire and smoke damage to the 3rd floor including a complete loss of the involved occupant’s belongings. The basement, first and second floors did not sustain damage from the fire.

# Firefighters Responding: 26

Dollar Loss: $ 75,000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
A.M.R. Ambulance, Avista, Red Cross, S.T.A. Bus and Spokanimal.

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Sunday, November 10, 2013

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Car Rollover Traps Two

Incident #: 2013052496
Date of Incident: 11/10/2013
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
Early Sunday morning at 12:30 A.M. on November 10th, 2013 the Spokane Fire Department responded to 15th and Freya on a report that a vehicle had been traveling at a high rate and lost control and rolled onto it’s side trapping two occupants. Engine 14 from their station location of 18th and Ray was first on the scene and requested additional help. The call was upgraded which brought a full extrication alarm. Once additional units were on scene, Fire Department crews began to work to extricate the occupants using their specialized hydraulic equipment. The top of the car was cut off as well as the structural components of the vehicle in order to free the two patients inside. One patient was impaled by a section of metal fence post that apparently was struck along the vehicles path down Freya street. Crews had to cut this section of post first before they could free the patient from the vehicle. Once the patients were freed they were transported by AMR ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center. There were a total of 4 patients involved. The other three patients were reported to have sustained minor injuries. The scene is currently under investigation by the Spokane Police Department.

Cause:
Under investigation by the Spokane Police Department.

Damage:
Heavy damage to sedan.

# Firefighters Responding: 16

Dollar Loss: $ 15,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department, AMR Ambulance

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

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North Battalion Structure Fire

Incident #: 3104 E. Bridgeport
Date of Incident: 11/09/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:
On Saturday November 09, 2013 at 09:55 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue under direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Moline responded to a reported house on fire.  The first arriving Engine Company reported heavy fire involvement of a single story wood framed dwelling with potential victims inside. Police Officers were already on scene and attempting to search for occupants near the exits. The Responding Chief at this time upgraded the incident to a working fire adding another dedicated Ladder, an Ambulance and the on duty Fire Investigator. Companies were assigned to extinguish and confine the fire, vertically ventilate the roof and complete a thorough search of the building. No occupants were home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported by Firefighters or Civilians. Market Street was shut down for approximately 2 hours and companies remained on scene until 16:00 overhauling the structure. The Red Cross was called to assist 1 adult female and 5 children with clothing and possible shelter requirements.

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

Damage:
 
There was extensive fire damage to the kitchen and living room with smoke damage throughout the rest of the home. Exterior fire damage occurred on two sides of the home with damage also to the roof.

# Firefighters Responding: 22

Dollar Loss: $ 100,000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
A.M.R. Ambulance, Avista and the Red Cross.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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Car Hits House In South Perry

Incident #: 2013051658
Date of Incident: 11/05/2013
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 at 8:27 A.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to 17th and Perry on a report of a vehicle that had collided into a home with a resulting natural gas leak. Engine 14 from their station location of 18th and Ray was first on the scene and found a small sedan that had struck a natural gas meter on the side of a house in the 1600 block of South Perry. The driver of the vehicle was standing outside and was not injured. The Spokane Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team along with other supporting companies made a rapid assessment to determine if there were any other injuries and to make sure all the occupants were out of the nearby home. It was quickly found that no one was home inside the structure and there were no additional injuries. At the same time this was being confirmed, the Haz Mat Team shut off the gas at the meter and removed the still running vehicle from this location. Avista responded and made sure the gas was secured and monitored the neighboring area for any signs of migrating natural gas. It appears the driver of the vehicle lost control and skidded on the snow covered street. The vehicle was traveling westbound on 17th and was approaching Perry. The scene was turned over to Avista where they continued to monitor the area until permanent repairs could be made.

Cause:
Vehicle lost control on a snow covered street.

Damage:
Front end vehicle damage and damage to natural gas meter.

# Firefighters Responding: 18

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department, Avista Gas Division

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