Media Advisory: Neighborhood canvasing for health and safety

 

Media Advisory: Neighborhood canvasing for health and safety
(Photo Opportunity)

 

Tomorrow, personnel from the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) and volunteers from the American Red Cross will be canvassing the West Central neighborhood passing out education information including a door hanger detailing heart attack and stroke warning signs. Information about the upcoming Health Education Fair will also be passed out.

 

Members of the media interested in attending tomorrow’s canvasing event and/or wanting an interview can contact Jamie McIntyre, SFD’s Community Risk Reduction Manager, at 509-435-7058.

 

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Spokane Fire Station 3 at 1713 W. Indiana Ave.

 

More details about the Health Education Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 21 can be found on the city’s website or by watching the video.

 

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Michele Anderson | Public Safety Communications Manager
Spokane Police Department | Spokane Fire Department

cell 509.742.0063 | office 509.622.5868 | mlanderson@spokanecity.org

 

Cause of house fire in Logan neighborhood ruled accidental

 

Cause of house fire in Logan neighborhood ruled accidental

 

Fire investigators say a cigarette dropping on medical oxygen tubing caused yesterday’s house fire in the Logan neighborhood. 

 

Just before 10:00 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 700 block of E. Carlisle Ave. on a report of a residential structure fire. Initial details from fire dispatch reported a residence with smoke and flames emanating from the front of the home with an occupant still inside on oxygen. 

 

Immediately after arriving on scene, crews upgraded the incident to a working fire ensuring additional resources responded. Firefighters quickly conducted a coordinated attack and brought the fire under control within minutes.

 

All occupants were reported out of the structure upon fire department arrival and was confirmed with a swift primary search by firefighters of the entire structure. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported after fire operations were complete.

 

The fire caused significant heat and smoke damage throughout the residence. 

 

Yesterday’s fire serves as an important reminder about smoking and fire safety. Below are a few safety tips: 

 

·        Smoke outside. Many things in your home can catch on fire if they touch something hot like a cigarette or ashes. It is always safer to smoke outside.

·        Put cigarettes out all the way. Do this every time. Don’t walk away from lit cigarettes and other smoking materials. Put water on the ashes and butts to make sure they are really out before you put them in the trash.

·        Be alert. Do not smoke after taking medicine that makes you tired. You may not be able to prevent or escape from a fire if you are sleepy or have taken medicine that makes you tired.

·        Never smoke around medical oxygen. Medical oxygen can explode if a flame or spark is near. Even if the oxygen is turned off, it can still catch on fire.

·        Never smoke in bed. Mattresses and bedding can catch on fire easily. Do not smoke in bed because you might fall asleep with a lit cigarette.

·        Put your cigarette out in an ashtray or bucket with sand. Use ashtrays with a wide base so they won’t tip over and start a fire.

 

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Michele Anderson | Public Safety Communications Manager
Spokane Police Department | Spokane Fire Department

cell 509.742.0063 | office 509.622.5868 | mlanderson@spokanecity.org

 

Cause of fire at Aces Casino ruled accidental

 

 

Cause of fire at Aces Casino ruled accidental

 

Fire investigators say a malfunctioning electrical unit that controlled the decorative exterior lighting caused the fire at Aces Casino on Saturday evening.

 

The Spokane Fire Department responded to 6301 N. Division St. at approximately on 9:15 p.m. to investigate a report of smoke coming from the roof of the business.

 

First arriving crews found a small amount of smoke coming from the peak of the roof on the south side of the building. The building was evacuated while the source of the smoke was located. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire confining it to the exterior of the building.

 

There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

 

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Michele Anderson | Public Safety Communications Manager
Spokane Police Department | Spokane Fire Department

cell 509.742.0063 | office 509.622.5868 | mlanderson@spokanecity.org

 

Rooftop fire at Lilac Plaza

 

 

Rooftop fire at Lilac Plaza

 

At 3:52 a.m., units from the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) and Spokane County Fire District (SCFD9) were dispatched to the Lilac Plaza Retirement Facility located at 7007 N. Wiscomb St.

 

First arriving SFD crews reported flames visible from the roof of the 14 story, high-rise structure. The incident was upgraded to a 2nd alarm to summon additional resources to manage   the fire and extensive evacuation needs.

 

Lilac Plaza is home more than 180 residents, many of whom are elderly and at high risk due to health issues. Numerous residents were unable to self-evacuate and had to be carried down the stairwells by firefighters. 

 

One resident was transported to a local hospital for evaluation for smoke inhalation and was subsequently released. There were no reported injuries to firefighters.

 

The fire was discovered in the elevator head house. The building fresh air intake for the Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) units was located in close proximity to the fire area of origin.

 

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the SFD was on scene and determined the cause of the fire to be electrical issues within HCAV equipment located in the elevator head house.

 

SFD units remained on scene until 9 a.m.

 

The incident ultimately required more than 70 Firefighters, fire command staff and AMR ambulance personnel to effectively extinguish the fire, rescue residents and care for those affected by the smoky conditions.

 

An intimate knowledge of the high risk facility by first arriving fire crews as well as continued training at high rise structures, significantly aided in the successful fire extinguishment, rescue and evacuation of the facility.

 

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Michele Anderson | Public Safety Communications Manager
Spokane Police Department | Spokane Fire Department

cell 509.742.0063 | office 509.622.5868 | mlanderson@spokanecity.org

 

Commercial Structure Fire in East Spokane

Commercial Structure Fire in East Spokane

 

Last night at approximately 9:15 p.m. the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1900 block of N. Waterworks St. on a report of a commercial structure fire. 

 

The first arriving crew arrived minutes after being dispatched and reported moderate smoke coming from the rear loading dock. The incident was upgraded to a working commercial structure fire to ensure additional resources were dispatched to the incident.

 

Firefighters immediately gained entry into the structure and located the source of the fire. The fire was quickly confined and extinguished preventing it from spreading to additional parts of the structure. A search of the building was also conducted to ensure no employees were still inside.

 

No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

 

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

 

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Michele Anderson | Public Safety Communications Manager
Spokane Police Department | Spokane Fire Department

cell 509.742.0063 | office 509.622.5868 | mlanderson@spokanecity.org