DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/16/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 800 W 5th Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Monday June 16, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Station 4 was dispatched to a reported automatic alarm sounding at Deaconess Medical Center (800 W 5th Avenue). On arrival, Station 4 upgraded the alarm due to smoke reported on the 5th floor.
Six additional companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, 1 Pumper-Ladder and 1 Senior Ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Moline and Cornelius responded on the upgrade to assist Station 4 due to the complexity and occupancy of the building.
Ladder Companies and Engine companies gained access to the maintenance areas and located the problem. The cause was identified as an overheated fan motor with a deficient thrust bearing in the main tower. The system was de-energized and isolated. No occupants or firefighters were injured as a result of the incident and the alarm system was restored to normal.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Overheated motor
DAMAGE EXTENT: Minimal, confined to the motor only.
DOLLAR LOSS: 500.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 29
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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