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ISSUING OFFICER: AC Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/26/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 W Riverside
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: We are announcing the graduation of Academy Class 2010-1. City of Spokane and Spokane Valley Fire Departments are graduating nineteen new firefighters in this session of the Regional Recruit Academy. Class 2010-1 is a combined class with recruits from both organizations. The delivery of the class was successful primarily due to the instructor's leadership and cooperation from both organizations. The class also shared a cadre of instructors and physical resources to ensure the high quality of learning and financial stewardship that the community expects from government.

The Class will graduate on Friday April 30, 2010 at 10 AM. The ceremony will be held at the SFD's Training Center 1618 North Rebecca. The public is welcome. xIf you need a physical accommodation, please contact Captain Dave Pointer 625-7031 dpointer@spokanecity.org

PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/21/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 48 W. 26th Ave
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: On 04/20/2010 at 00:54 hours, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 3 engines, 1 heavy rescue, 2 senior ladders and 2 battalion chiefs to a reported structure fire at 48 W.26th Ave. The first arriving company, SE9, under the direction of Lt. Edens, reported smoke and fire coming from a residential home. E9's crew made an aggressive attack on the fire with a pre-connected hose line. L4 was assigned to search the home for residents while other companies assisted in a coordinated attack on the fire. These efforts resulted in a quick knockdown of the fire and limited the fire extension to the front dining room and a portion of the attic. The search crew rescued a family dog and brought it out, unharmed. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The fire is still under investigation by SIU at this time.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The fie cause is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Front room and attic. Smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Dave Haworth/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/13/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1824 W Maxwell
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP: 99205

NARRATIVE: On 04/13/2010 at 0632 hours, the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engines, 3 ladders, 1 pumper-ladder, and 2 battalion chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1824 W Maxwell. The first arriving company, SE3, reported heavy smoke and fire coming from a 1 story residential triplex. Two of the initial arriving companies were assigned to search the structure for residents while other companies began a coordinated attack on the fire. These efforts resulted in a quick knockdown of the fire and limited the extension from the fire unit to the rest of the structure. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

PROBABLE CAUSE: This fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigations Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The involved unit sustained severe fire damage with some extension to the exterior walls and roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/11/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1507 E. Everett
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207

NARRATIVE: On April 11th, 2010 at 10:51 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 1507 E. Everett. First arriving fire crews found a house and shed on fire. Engine 15 from the neighborhood fire station at Wellesley and Crestline was the first to arrive. A rapid entry was made into the home to search for victims and at the same time a fire attack team was assembled to combat the flames that were also beginning to consume the exterior of the home next door. Search crews were able to determine through their primary and secondary searches that no one remained inside the home. It was confirmed that the home next door also was not occupied. With vertical ventilation being completed on the roof by Ladder 2, and a quick aggressive attack on both the exterior and interior of the home and shed by Engine 15 and Pumper Ladder 13, the fire was knocked down after approximately 20 minutes. The occupant of the home that was originally involved in fire was found to be nearby at a neighbor's home. The Red Cross was contacted to help the occupant with clothing. There was significant fire and smoke damage throughout the home. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. A total of 23 firefighters on 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded to this fire. The cause is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire damage to the storage shed and bedroom of the home. Smoke damage throughout structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: AC Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/12/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 West Riverside
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: The Spokane Fire Department is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week this week (April 12-16) and honoring the 19 SFD personnel in Fire Dispatch, the 14 Fire Agencies we serve and our partners in 911 and Law Dispatch.

The week is sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually. The event honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world's citizens.

The SFD's Combined Communication Center (CCC) is state of the art and staffed with some of the most dedicated and competent personnel in the business. A day in the life of a SFD Dispatcher may include helping to save a life by instructing a caller on CPR, instructing a father how to deliver a baby, helping a person find an exit during a fire or simply be a life saver on the end of the line when someone is having the worst day of their life. The SFD Dispatchers are truly mission-critical every minute of every day--and the community of Spokane is truly safer because of them.

PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: AC Schaeffer
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/12/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 West Riverside
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: Update on recent fire incidents:

4/11/2010; 407 East Crown Avenue. The nature of this fire was determined to be incendiary (human caused) and the situation is under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the SFD Special Investigation Unit Tip Line at 344-FIRE (3473)

4/11/2010; 1507 Eest Everett Avenue. The nature of this fire was determined to be incendiary (human caused) and the situation is under investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the SFD Special Investigation Unit Tip Line at 344-FIRE (3473)

4/10/2010; 1708 East 10th Avenue. The nature of this incident was determined to be accidental.

4/4/2010; 1707 West Augusta Avenue. The nature of this fire was determined to be accidental and caused by discarded smoking materials.

PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/10/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1708 E. 10th Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:

NARRATIVE: Today the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 5:00 PM to 1708 East 10th Avenue on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported heavy fire showing from the front porch of the 1-story, wood framed residence. Fire fighters aggressively attacked the fire from the interior of the structure while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. 8 fire companies with 27 firefighters responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the front porch and attic space of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/4/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1707 W. Agusta
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: This evening, April 4th 2010, at 23:24 hours, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched a total of 7 fire apparatus and 2 chief officers to a reported fire in a home located at 1707 W. Agusta.

Engine 3, responding from the neighborhood fire station located Ash and Indiana arrived at the scene within 3 minutes of being Dispatched. Engine 3 reported that they had fire showing in the front living room of the home. Engine 3 pulled a pre-connected hose line from Engine 3 and immediately started knocking down the fire.

Upon his arrival, Chief Haworth assumed Agusta Command. Additional arriving fire crews were tasked with searching the home to verify the occupants were out, providing a backup hose line and ventilating the structure with a fan. A Rapid Intervention Team was also staged at the scene, but was not activated.

Engine 3's attack crew quickly knocked down the fire in the front portion of the home. The 3 people living in the home were unhurt, however, searching Firefighters found an unconscious dog in the home. Firefighters attempted to revive the family pet with oxygen and a special canine mask, but were unsuccessful in their efforts.

The fire was confined to the front living room and entry area of the home, but the entire home sustained heavy smoke damage. The Red Cross responded and is assisting the 3 family members with shelter and belongings.

A fire investigator was called in to the fire scene. The fire cause is still under investigation at this time.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is still under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage: Front portion of home.
Smoke damage: Throughout
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/3/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1608 E. Mission
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202

NARRATIVE: Early Saturday morning on April 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 A.M., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in an apartment complex located at 1608 E. Mission. This building is known as the River Ridge Apartments. Engine 8 from the neighborhood fire station at Mission and Rebecca was the first to arrive within minutes and found heavy smoke and fire enveloping the second floor of a two story apartment building. An early call for an additional fire company was made given the large volume of fire and smoke coming from the structure. A rapid fire attack using Engine 8 and Engine 1 with hose lines coupled with a rapid search for occupants using Ladder 2, was coordinated on the second level of the building. At the same time, a ventilation crew consisting of Ladder 1's crew was cutting open the flat roof overhead for the fire crews inside involved in the extinguishment and search efforts. Two adult occupants along with their three children were found to be safe outside of the structure. A rapid knockdown of the flames was achieved after 20 minutes. The fire was confined to the apartment unit on the second floor and portions of the roof. Fire crews were then busy with overhaul work which consists of searching out all areas within the building for hot spots. A top to bottom secondary search of the entire complex was also begun to confirm reports that all occupants were out of the building. The apartment unit was totally destroyed as were most of the contents inside. The apartment unit below the fire sustained water damage from the extinguishing effort.
The Red Cross arrived to assist the occupants with shelter and belongings. In addition to the 5 occupants displaced by the fire, there were 5 occupants in the apartment unit next door and two occupants in the apartment unit below that were also displaced by the fire.
There were 4 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs on this alarm. The Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Department remains on the scene and is currently working towards finding the cause of this fire. Given the advanced fire conditions found upon arrival, the time of night, and the large life hazard in this type of occupancy, the fire was kept relatively small and the majority of the apartment complex was saved. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Fire crews remained on the scene for hours afterward checking hotspots and making sure the fire was completely out.

PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The apartment unit was completely destroyed by fire and most of the contents which consisted of furnishings and clothing were also consumed. The apartment unit below sustained some water damage and the apartment unit next door received some forcible entry damage because of firefighters efforts to gain access, ventilate and search for occupants. The roof sustained moderate damage from the fire and vertical ventilation actions.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dave Haworth
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/2/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 4224 N. Monroe
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205

NARRATIVE: At 1:25 AM on Friday, April 2nd the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 4224 N. Monroe. The caller, a passerby, reported smoke and flames visible. Pumper-Ladder 13 arrived within four minutes and confirmed there were flames coming from the front window and door of a single story duplex. Battalion Chief Dave Haworth arrived on-scene concurrently with 13's and directed them to begin fire attack. As other crews arrived they were assigned to search the main floor and basements of both units of the duplex for victims. One adult female occupant was assisted from the uninvolved unit and evaluated for injuries. She was uninjured. There were no other victims found. The fire was quickly knocked down and confined to the living room and dining room of the fire unit, with heavy heat and smoke damage throughout the remainder of that unit. The uninvolved unit received minor smoke damage.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The fire unit received heavy fire and smoke damage, destroying much of the contents.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: Dave Haworth/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/1/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2513 N Regal
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
ZIP:

NARRATIVE: On April 1, at 2015 hours, the Spokane Fire Dept responded 4 engines, 2 ladders, 1 rescue, and 2 battalion chiefs to a reported structure fire at 2513 N Regal. The first arriving company, SE8, reported heavy smoke and fire coming from a vacant 3 story wood/brick structure. Due to the large volume of fire and the fact that this structure was vacant, the decision was made to attack the fire in a defensive manner. Heavy hose streams and an aerial device were used to apply large volumes of water from several positions. A collapse zone was established to protect firefighters should the walls fail, which in fact did occur. The fire was extinguished in just under 2 hours. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept Special Investigations Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage was confined to the structure, which was a total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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ISSUING OFFICER: BC Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/1/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Special Rescue
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 32nd/Ray
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99203

NARRATIVE: On Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM, 5 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 2 Senior Ladders, 1 Pumper-Ladder, 1 Engine, 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Sabo and Brown, responded to a motor-vehicle crash with entrapment at East 32nd Avenue and South Ray Street.

First arriving firefighters rapidly determined that a vehicle has rolled over subsequently trapping an adult male patient. Bystanders were assisting the other three occupants (children ages 4 y/o, 7 y/o and 11 months) near the crash site. The three children were apparently assisted by a Good Samaritan which used a floor jack to raise an opening in the vehicle for the children to escape.

Chief Sabo arrived and assumed command within minutes of the first company's arrival. He ordered an additional three ambulances which triggered the response of the AMR Supervisor and additional FD staff. Swift and decisive action by SFD Firefighter/Paramedics allowed a successful triage of all patients within minutes, mechanical extrication of the driver from the vehicle (24 y/o) and trauma activation at Sacred Heart Hospital. Spokane Firefighter/Paramedics continued to treat and transport the patients in AMR ambulances to Sacred Heart Hospital.

No firefighter or bystander injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The patient's statuses are unknown at the time of this release.

PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by SPD
DAMAGE EXTENT: Vehicle is a total loss.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 25
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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