Major Incident Summary
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12/04/2007 - 5:53 pm
2315 SE Park Ln Apt 93
2315 SE Park Ln Apt 93
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$$700.00
Building fire
Building fire
Summary:
Rochester Fire Department units responded to a grease fire contained to the range. The occupants had several cast iron pans being stored under the stove in a drawer. Grease in the pans caught fire. Engine 11's (E11) crew put the fire out with a CO extinguisher. Truck 12's (T12) crew shut off the gas to the home and started positive pressure ventilation (PPV). E11's crew removed the range from the residence and found no extension into the structure of the building. The building was turned over to the residents after PPV was accomplished.
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12/04/2007 - 1:05 pm
7300 SW Brataas Dr
7300 SW Brataas Dr
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Unknown
Natural gas leak
Natural gas leak
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Rochester Fire Department (RFD) units where dispatched for a natural gas leak at the control tower building at the airport. The line break was caused when a skid loader struck the gas inlet to the building during snow removal. The building was evacuated, and the boilers to the building were turned off prior to RFD arrival. Engine 11's (E11) crew monitored gas readings to find an exclusion zone outside of the structure. There was no LEL measured up to 10 feet from the leak. Truck 12's (T12) crew monitored inside the building and found gas levels of 1 to 2 percent LEL inside the structure. Minnesota Energy arrived and determined that gas shut off would have to be accomplished several hundred yards upstream of the leak. E11's crew set up traffic cones to form a vehicle exclusion zone around the leak E11's crew did a secondary monitor of the building and set up positive pressure ventilation (PPV) to clear the control tower of any gas fumes. E11 and Car 2 stood by until MN Energy got the gas shut off. No further action was required of RFD crews.
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11/29/2007 - 10:07 pm
873 SE Homestead Village Ln
873 SE Homestead Village Ln
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Unknown
Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire
Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire
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Engine 11 (E11), Engine 31 (E-31), Truck 12 (T12), and Car 2 (C2) were dispatched for a dumpster fire next to a building. E11 arrived on scene of a dumpster with flames showing. E11 pulled a hand line and extinguished the fire. The building was checked and no extension was found. E31 and T12 were cleared by C2 and command was passed to E11. E11 completed overhaul cleared the scene and returned to service
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08/14/2007 - 12:16 am
4437 NW 9 St
4437 NW 9 St
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Unknown
Building fire
Building fire
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Engine 31 (E31) was dispatched to a fire in a garage under a vehicle. Upon arrival E31 found fire conditions involving a vehicle in the garage of above said residents. At the arrival of fire apparatus the following assignments completed: E31: Upon arrival E31 established fire command (later turned over to Car 2), and established an offensive fire attack. E41: Established water supply and set up RIT team. Truck 42 (T42): Established ventilation, and brought tools to front of garage. Car 2 (C2): Established ICS (fire command) E31 on establishing an offensive fire attack made a initial knock down of fire from outside the main garage door. Then after deeming structure safe, proceeded to enter garage and continue fire attack in a closer proximity to the vehicle that was on fire. 31 opened the hood and doors of vehicle and extinguish the remainder of the fire. After ventilation 31 proceeded with overhaul during that time command called for a fire investigator. During overhaul 31 found slight charring on one table in the garage. Other than smoke damage, and the vehicle it was the only significant bit of damage inside the structure. Upon C2 clearing of the scene with E41, and T42, E31 took over scene command. 31 stayed with the investigator to provide first hand accounts, and lights for the scene. Due to the extent of fire I informed the home owner that the vehicle would have to be towed from the structure as soon as possible (that night). E31 was available for for response, but would remain on scene until vehicle was removed. At that time 31 was called to an arcing power line. After 3 hrs. when the later emergency was terminated, 31 went back to fire scene and confirmed vehicle had been removed from garage. Scene cleared 0518.
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08/09/2007 - 6:58 am
431 NW 16 Ave
431 NW 16 Ave
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Unknown
Building fire
Building fire
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Fire companies responded to possible structure fire. Engine 31 (E31) arrived on scene, smoke showing at the eaves. E31 reported to car 2 that ladder and pumpcan would be sufficient to extinguish. E31 laddered the front of the building and extinguished the fire. Cause of the fire was the electrical feed to the neon light tube. E31 instructed management to have an electrician inspect and repair before relighting outside light.
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08/07/2007 - 2:03 am
201 SW 1 Ave
201 SW 1 Ave
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Unknown
Overheated motor
Overheated motor
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Fire units where dispatched to the 201 1st Ave Building. Fire crews where met by Mayo Security, reporting smoke in Elevator Penthouse. Engine 11 and Truck 12A proceeded to penthouse with Dry Chem Extinguisher. Truck 12B setup positive pressure ventilation. Power to elevator was terminated and elevator techncian notified. Area was ventilated and Truck 12A restored Fire Alarm System.
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08/02/2007 - 7:30 am
3827 Marketplace Dr
3827 Marketplace Dr
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Unknown
Passenger vehicle fire
Passenger vehicle fire
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Engine 41 arrived to a vehicle fire with no exposures. Vehicle was located in the rear of the target department store parking lot. A hand line was pulled and the fire quickly extinguished. The trunk compartment was forced open to enable complete extinguishment. The driver and owner of the car stated he was on 37th street and was notified his car was on fire by another driver. He stated he drove into the empty lot and evactuated his vehicle. He has no idea what caused the fire, although he thought it originated near the right rear wheel well of the vehicle. Burn patterns indicated the fire did originate from that area. There were no obvious items in the trunk area that could have caused ignition. I noted no other suspicious indicators. Law enforcement arranged for a tow from pulvers, and waited with the driver. We cleared without further incident
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07/30/2007 - 10:37 am
1216 SW 2 St
1216 SW 2 St
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Unknown
Cooking fire, contained to container
Cooking fire, contained to container
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Fire companies responded to possible fire at hospital. Engine 31 (E-31) arrived on scene, assumed command and went to investigate. E31 crew met by maintenance and security and informed of a grease fire in a kitchen. Fire was out, kitchen evacuated and all personnel accounted for. Car 2 assumed command. E-31 called for ventilation with a polar tube. Maintenance informed that hood ventilation is successful and fire fans not needed.
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07/30/2007 - 12:18 am
10 SW Conner Cir
10 SW Conner Cir
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Unknown
Carbon monoxide incident
Carbon monoxide incident
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Dispatch-T12 and R1 resonded to a CO detector going off at the request of MN energy. They wanted to gain access to a locked town home Situation Found-MN Energy on scene stated they found a bad water heater in a town home. The complex was four town homes connected together. The gas company red tagged the water heater. They had readings of 100ppm in the townhome with the bad water heater. Action Taken-T12's crew gained entry into the locked town home. With had readings of 72 ppm through and opening window. We entered through the window, unlocked the door and did a quick search. No one was home. The town home was ventilated with an electric fan. The screen to the apartment that was locked was put back in the window, a note was left explaining what occured and the apartment was locked. All four town homes were checked for levels of CO. There was some residual readings from 0-4ppm in an adjacent town home. The windows were left open for a while. The levels cleared. Their CO meter was reading 95 ppm and activated. They called the gas company who tracked the problem to the adjacent town home's water heater. The town home with the bad water heater did have a CO detector, but it did not activate. They were going to purchase a new meter in the morning. The two occupants of the town home with the bad water heater did have some symptoms of CO exposure. C2 was called to bring down the carboxyhemoglobin detector. The two occupants had readings of 6 and 7 on the meter. The readings of the two occupants who's CO alarm activated had no elevated readings with the carboxyhemoglobin monitor. SMH ER was called by C2 and a Dr stated if the levels were 10 or higher they should be seen. They stated they were doing fine at this time and did not want medical attention. They would go in if they began feeling ill. T12, R1 and C2 returned to service.
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07/29/07 - 8:37 pm
4032 NW 6 St
4032 NW 6 St
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Unknown
Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire
Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire
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RFD called to 4032 SW St for a residential structure fire. Witnesses state the back of the house is on fire. Someone has tried knocking on the door but no known is answering. Upon arrival, Engine 31 (E31) found a single story house with smoke in the area but no visible flames. Rochester police department (RPD) is on-scene and directing crew to the rear of the structure. Crew found the occupant of the house standing on the deck. A gasoline smell could be near garage entrance. Upon investigation, E31 found no fire around the backside of house. E31 did discover burnt areas on the deck, side of house and overhang area. Bathroom window was found broke from heat of the fire. Occupant says there was a small garbage can on the deck that he might have emptied an ashtray into. Occupant states while he was in the house he smelt something burning and while investigating found the deck and house on fire. Occupant extinguished fire with a garden hose. ACTIONS TAKEN: E31, E41, T42 and C2 were units assigned to the call. Crews performed salvage and overhaul of fire area to ensure extinguishment. T42 was assigned to ventilate smoke that had entered the building through the broken window. A large plastic sheet was placed over fire area to prevent further damage from the elements. DISPOSITION: CO readings in the house were found at 0ppm. Melted plastic on the under side of deck confirmed occupants story. Gasoline smell was ruled out and cause found to be a leaking gas tank on a van that was not present at the scene.
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07/26/2007 - 8:04 pm
851 SE 21 Ave
851 SE 21 Ave
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Unknown
Building Fire
Building Fire
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Rochester fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire. This was a small fire in a vacant apartment on the 2nd floor. There were 2 fires set in the apartment: one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. A building maintenance person put the fire in the kitchen out with a dry chem. extinguisher. Engine 11's (E11) crew investigated the fire and checked for extension. There was no extension found. Truck 12's (T12) crew did positive pressure ventilation (PPV) and search and rescue. Engine 31's (E31) crew completed a secondary search of the fire room. T12's crew completed PPV and secured the property.
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05/31/2007 - 6:11 pm
4110 SE Marion Rd
4110 SE Marion Rd
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Unknown
Building Fire
Building Fire
Summary:
Rochester Fire Department dispatched for a structure fire in a detached garage. Home owner told dispatch that there were explosive materials in the building. The explosives turned out to be painting products.
On arrival the garage was fully involved. The home owner was using a garden hose to protect the house. Engine 11 (E11) initially pulled the junk line for exposure protection. The junk line was turned over to Truck 12 (T12). E11 then pulled a 2-1/2 in. line to put the fire out.
Rural pump operations were used to supply E11 with water. Tanker 1 found 2 dry hydrants before finding one with water in it. Fire was put out with no further problems.
Due to the large volume of flame the garage was completely destroyed. Fire was due to a car fire in the building.
E11 stayed on scene for an extended time to put out hot spots. Scene was turned over to an Olmsted County Sheriffs Office investigator.
On arrival the garage was fully involved. The home owner was using a garden hose to protect the house. Engine 11 (E11) initially pulled the junk line for exposure protection. The junk line was turned over to Truck 12 (T12). E11 then pulled a 2-1/2 in. line to put the fire out.
Rural pump operations were used to supply E11 with water. Tanker 1 found 2 dry hydrants before finding one with water in it. Fire was put out with no further problems.
Due to the large volume of flame the garage was completely destroyed. Fire was due to a car fire in the building.
E11 stayed on scene for an extended time to put out hot spots. Scene was turned over to an Olmsted County Sheriffs Office investigator.