CEDAR LAKE ,IN Seven fire departments responded to a Wednesday morning fire that gutted a large home and left one volunteer firefighter with injuries. "The fire was already involved in the attic, in the roof, when we arrived," Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said of the … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER INJURED BY FALLING CEILING & NOT WEARING SCBA
CEDAR LAKE ,IN Seven fire departments responded to a Wednesday morning fire that gutted a large home and left one volunteer firefighter with injuries. "The fire was already involved in the attic, in the roof, when we arrived," Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said of the … [Read more...]
MAKE SURE UTILITIES ARE SECURE ON STRUCTURE FIRES!
Responded to a house fire, 2 story residential approx 6000 sqft lght smoke showing from the eves,first in engine with 4 took command and sent 2 FF in the front door with 1 3/4, LT did 360 and secured utilities (so he thought).The fire was located in the 2nd story floor in an … [Read more...]
BE AWARE OF DOWNED POWER LINES!
On the 11th of November the engine I am assigned to was dispatched to a structure fire. Upon the arrival of the Battalion Chief it was reported that we had a single wide trailer that was 50% involved in fire, with exposures on the "B" and "D" side of the unit involved. Upon the … [Read more...]
LP TANK IN OVEN? NO SUCH THING AS A ROUTINE FIRE!
During a recent dwelling fire in a 2 story garage converted into two apartments, several crews were inside overhauling immediately after the fire was knocked. While operating in the kitchen we heard a hissing noise coming from the area of the stove. Noting that it was an electric … [Read more...]
Fire in a Vacant 1 story ranch, on arrival crews had heavy smoke coming from 1st floor with no visible fire. Crew began advancing through front door while windows were being taken. Once the ventilation was being done the smoke began to lift as the crew was entering noticed … [Read more...]
At approximately 0330 hrs, on November 23, 2006, our small rural fire dept was dispatched to a chimney fire that had spread to the rest of the house. Our acting fire chief saw a glow in the sky approx. 2 miles away and immediately called for mutual aid and advised all personnel … [Read more...]
At approximately 0330 hrs, on November 23, 2006, our small rural fire dept was dispatched to a chimney fire that had spread to the rest of the house. Our acting fire chief saw a glow in the sky approx. 2 miles away and immediately called for mutual aid and advised all personnel … [Read more...]
COLLIER’S MANSION CONDITIONS EXIST EVERYWHERE!
We are a community of approx 25000 and are a 50 member all volunteer fire dept. Our homes are higher end and our residents are predominately professionals. On 11-22-06 at approx 8 am the dispatcher received a 911 ring down call reporting a kitchen fire and the resident dropped … [Read more...]
COLLIER'S MANSION CONDITIONS EXIST EVERYWHERE!
We are a community of approx 25000 and are a 50 member all volunteer fire dept. Our homes are higher end and our residents are predominately professionals. On 11-22-06 at approx 8 am the dispatcher received a 911 ring down call reporting a kitchen fire and the resident dropped … [Read more...]