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2009 Working Incidents
Significant Fire/EMS/Rescue

 

With credit given to Local 93's Working Incident's page, I am trying to assemble a timeline of incidents beginning this year to be published in a blog-type format.

If you are involved in an incident worthy of submission (working fire, major MVA/trauma, HASRT, etc.) please submit a brief submit the following info at minimum:  1. DATE & TIME OF DAY (mm/dd/yy), 2. LOCATION, 3. RESPONDING UNITS, 4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT & UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES,  5. PHOTOS (if available).

2010 Incidents

01/07/2010 C shift 0318hrs. 908 E.222nd. Euclid Blue Print, structure fire. L1,R1,E2,R2,E3,R3 and C23.

 
"Georgetown Condo, Fully Involved"

01/31/2010 A Shift, 1859 hrs 5 Richmond Sq (Georgetown Condos).  E2, R2, L1,R1, C23 initial response (E3,R3 on EMS run).  Fully involved building fire, MABAS box 1311 from Wickliffe, Willowick, South Euclid.  E3, C21, R3 (RIT) responded.  Off duty EFD personnel recalled.  Structure was a total loss.

 

"Euclid Firefighter/Paramedics Rescue Family From Carbon Monoxide"

02/21/2010 A shift 2110hrs. 26968 Oriole E3 and R3 check for possible odor/male not feeling well. Turned into CO incident. Gas company called. EFD found 800 ppm in found in home caused by faulty boiler damper. 2 Victims transported to Euclid Hospital. Pt’s transferred to hyperbaric chamber for detoxification. Both pts would of not have survived the night. Great job by crews.  Occult CO poisoning was diagnosed by paramedics using our RAD-57 CO-Oximeters.

 
 
"Fatal MVA E. 250 and North Lakeland"

3/10/2010 B shift 0400hrs. Half-ton pickup vs. mini van.  Driver of mini-van dead on arrival.  Coroner called, recovery by EFD L1 crew.  Other victim treated by R1- transported and released from Euclid Hospital.

 

"Working Apartment Fire"

4/20/10 B shift 1446hrs. E3,R3,L1,E2,R1 and C23 to 25531 Lakeland Blvd. B107 Apartment Fire. E3 attack, E 2 outside vent and search, L 1 topside vent.

 
 
"MVA, Trauma"

5/1/2010 C shift 0154hrs.L1, R1, C23 and E3 to 21530 LSB Car vs.Tree.Trauma to Huron, Bilateral Femur fractures.

 
"MVA, Trauma, Heavy Extrication"

5/02/2010  B shift 0830hrs Lakeland at E 222 single car MVA car vs pole, entrapment with 20 minute extrication.  Transport to Hillcrest.  E2, R2, C23

 
"Working Fire, High Rise"

5/7/2010 1238 hrs A-Shift, 24451 Lakeshore Blvd. #1110 E3, R3, L1, R1,E2, C23. Heavy smoke from bedroom window on arrival, E3 attack, Capt Haddock's first day back as OIC, Good Job Chris.  Welcome Back!

 
"MVA Rollover, Entrapment"

5/7/2010 1519 A Shift, North Lakeland near E 200.  L1, R1, R2, C23.  9 occupants in vehicle, 1 adult & 8 children.  Triage performed, 1 unrestrained child to RB&C.  Vehicle Rolled 3 times, the fact that there were no serious injuries is a miracle.

 
"Working Fire, High Rise"

5/14/2010 0212hrs A shift 24455 Lakeshore #1716.  L1, R1, E2,R2, C 23.  Numerous calls, heavy smoke on 17th floor.  Willowick engine mutual aid, EFD manning at 15, one engine out of service.

 
"Garage Fire with Exposures"

A Shift 5/26/10 20570 Wilmore Ave.  0340hrs Working garage fire, damage to 4 exposures.  C23 & R1 first on scene, 14 men on duty.  Had to await E2 for hoseline to protect exposures and extinguish fire.  Station 1 first due fire apparatus out of service.  Station 2 & Station 3 responded.  Luckily this was not an occupied house fire.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtZEPzkSHdk for video.

 

"Apt. Kitchen Fire, Heavy Damage"

A-Shift; 5-31-10 @ 1934; 27151 Sidney #43; kitchen fire w/ smoke/heat damage to remainder of apartment.  E3, L1, E2, R1, R2, C23 responded.  Unattended food-on-stove; $30,000 in damage

 
 

"Working House Fire"

06/21/10 2340hrs A shift 1541 E. 219 E2, L1, R1(In place of R2), E3, C23 Heavy smoke from second story windows. E2 fast attack. L1,R1 search/assist stretch. E3 vent.

 
 

"Kitchen Fire, Shoreview"

07/06/10 1930hrs A shift 27080 Shoreview E3, L1, R1(In place of R3), E2, C23 Working kitchen fire. Heavy damage. Good stop by E3.

 
 

"17 year old male, GSW, chest trauma"

07/11/10 1419hrs C shift 470 E. 200 L1, R1, C23. 17 Y/O GSW to chest. Transported to Huron.

 
 

A-shift June 21, 2010, 2340 Hrs. E2,C23,L1,R1,E3 to 1541 E. 219, house fire, 2nd floor, smoke showing on arrival, E2 attack.

 
 
July 16, 2010 B-Shift 1800hrs. Priday Ave. Fully involved garage fire with multiple exposures.  L1, R1, E2, R2, E3, R3, C23.   
   
   
   
   

2009

01/05/09  0941 hours, crews sent to 24455 LSB #918 apt. fire w/ victim trapped.  Victim pulled from fire apartment by neighbor before EFD arrived on fire floor.  Fire knocked w/ 4 dry chem extinguishers by maintenance.  Heavy damage to kitchen.  Units on scene:  E3, R3, L1, E2, C23, (R1 for manpower). 08/24/09  0652hrs. B shift. MVA with rollover. I-90E at E.200th E2, R2 and C23. Victim extricated and transported to Trauma center.
 

08/28/09 A shift 1225hrs. Basement Fire. E2,R2,E3,L1,R1& C23 to 2101 Miami. E2 found dryer on fire in basement. Heavy smoke conditions in basement. Fire knocked down with water can.

 

01/11/09 C shift 1531hrs. 115 E.209 House Fire. Fire in bathroom. L1,R1,E3,E2, and C23. Smoke damage

9/01/09; 0545 hrs., 19250 Pasnow; Kitchen Fire; L1 R1 E2 E3 C23; initial report of person trapped; all occupants accounted for on arrival; L1 knocked down w/ water can

 

01/10/09 A shift 0747hrs I-90EB at Euclid Ave Semi Truck on Fire.E2,E3,R1,R2 C23 and Wickliffe Fire. Fully involved cab of truck. Shut down freeway, foam used by Wickliffe FD.

 

9/19/09 (A) @ 0336;  24455 Lakeshore. Harbor Crest #608 Apartment Fire.E3, R3, L1, E2, R2 and C23. Kitchen on fire, reports of heavy smoke on 6th floor.E3/R3 attack. L1 backup/search. E2&R2 vent. C23 in command.

9/20/09 (C) @ 1413; 22671 Shore Center; deck fire next to building, no extension to interior L1 R1 E3 E2 C23 controlled with one line.

 
   

01/14/09 1131 hours, crews sent to 26555 Mallard for basement fire, E3 first due, found same and achieved quick knockdown; L1 vented basement windows and checked for extension; E2 searched.  Units on scene: E3, R3, L1, E2, C23.  Severe ice build-up and single digit temps during the fire.

 

9/30/09    A-shift 2130 hrs E226 & Euclid Ave.MVA  4 casualties. 

Rapid triage and extrication, 4 victims transported to trauma centers.

 

 

01/18/09 A shift 2306hrs.145 Sunnycliff  House Fire.E3,E2,R3,L1 and C23. Fire in basement ceiling under fireplace, Ceiling opened up. Fire found in rafters.

 

 

11/04/09 C shift 1702hrs. 471 Clearview. Basement fire. L1,R1,E2,R2,E3,R3, & C23.

11/11/09 A shift 0833hrs. 21991 Roberts. Reported House Fire. L1,R1,E3,R3,E2,C23,C21,C22 &C25. Kitchen fully involved with extension. No injuries. One pet died in fire. Heavy fire/smoke damage to home

 

 

01/26/09 C shift 2121hrs. E2 to  10 Erie St. Eastlake MABAS  Fire in building E2 assist crews.

 

11/12/09 B shift 1641hrs.23749 Lakeshore Blvd. 8 y.o. pedestrian struck. Trauma to RB&C. Child died 3 days later from injuries.
1/30/09 0307 hours, crews sent to 21775 Edgecliff for mattress fire.  L1 first due and found fully involved bedroom fire w/ fire venting from windows and skylight; room knocked down and room hydraulically ventilated; minor extension to attic space.  Units on scene: L1, R1, E3, E2, C23, (R3 for manpower).  13" of snow on ground w/ severe ice build-up during the incident.

12/12/09 B shift 1133hrs. 27081 Elinore. Reported as a Garage Fire. E3, R3, L1, R1, E2, and C23. Fully involved 2 car garage/car. Home owner was temporarily trapped when garage door came down. Victim dove threw window to exit garage. Treated on scene for lacerations. Garage was a total loss.

 

2/11/09  A shift “3 House”. Running strong! All night long! 16 runs total, 9runs after 2330hrs. What a night

 

12-24-09 A shift 0206hrs. E3,R3, EPD, and C23 to 23335 Williams. SUV into house. One pt. transported to Euclid Er. with a leg injury. SUV was a totaled. Moderate damage to home.

 

 
3/20/09 B shift 1454hrs. 24455 LSB. Fire on balcony. E3,E2,L1,R3,and C23. Found fire #1504 balcony, E3 extinguished.  

3/25/09 A shift 1700hrs. MVA  Rollover with ejection. SR 2 at split  I-90 E.  R3, E3 and C23. One pt. to Hillcrest trauma.

 

 

 

 

 
   
   

4/14/09 A shift 0428hrs. 1490 E.193 #425 Working Apartment Fire. Fire in bedroom. E2,E3,L1,R2,R1,R3, and C23. Smoke was showing from window on arrival. E2 attack encountered water problem initially, had very low pressure ‘’garden hose” pressure. E2 Line was cleared when back up line by L1 was charged. After fire E2 tip was checked, it was found to be clogged with debris from standpipe.  (EFD has since switched to smoothbore apt packs)

 

 

4/26/09 1221 hours, crews sent to 21800 Tungsten (GE Plant) for hydrogen leak.  Crews staged defensively and plant personnel advised to let gas bleed off.  Ignition sources around the leak were removed and/or shut off by plant personnel.  Over 200,000 cubic feet of hydrogen released under high pressure into the air before gas could be shut off.  Supply hose ruptured causing leak. 

 

 

4/27/09 A shift 1734hrs. E3 to 1558 Empire  Wickliffe MABAS box. House fire.

 

 

04/28/09 B shift 2305hrs.B shift  24444 Garden #709 Natural Gas leak. L1,R1,E3,E2, & C23. Male high on "wet" attacks 2 firefighters, and tried to place infant son in stove. Also attempted to ignite natural gas in apartment. Male is being charged with attempted murder, assault, arson, kidnapping.

 

 

5/01//09 B shift 2101hrs.764 E.256th Kitchen Fire. E3,E2,R3,L1 and C23.

 

 
5/24/09 A shift 1846hrs 1466 Knuth Fire in locker room. E3,E2,L1, R3 and C23. Smoke showing from eaves on arrival. E3 pulled matty. Fire in check by sprinkler head.  Damage contained to locker  Fire burned through ceiling and started running up plumbing chase. Good stop by all crews.  

5/25/09 B shift 2230hrs. E3 to 27080 Tungsten on working  Dog House Fire. Good job boys!

 

06/04/09 1933 hours, crews sent to 25454 Euclid for fire in #531.  E2 first due and found working fire in #333.  Quick knock by E2, E3 assisted w/ getting first line in service. L1 opened roof hatches and searched  #4 floor and #433 for extension.  None found.  Crews on scene:  E2, R2, E3, E6 as L1, C23, (R3, R1 for manpower).  Wickliffe Ladder 1519 requested for mutual-aid due to both ladder trucks being OOS for mechanical issues, but released shortly after arrival on scene.

 

 

6/09/09 B shift 2009hrs  Car vs. Motorcycle. Highland & Euclid Ave.  2 Major Trauma pts. to Huron Rd. E2, R2, R1, and C23 on scene. update:  due to excellent trauma care by Euclid EMS and Huron ED one pt was harvested for multiple organ donations.

 

6/10/09 C shift 1740hrs.MVA car flipped, 2 victims pulled from car . Car fully involved, up against building, & wires down.E2, R2, E3, R3, R1,C23 and mutual aid squad from Wickliffe.

 

 

6/10/09 C shift 1355hrs. 27151 Brush #23 Kitchen Fire E3,E2,R3,L1 and C23.

 

 

6/11/09 Working Fire A shift 1657 hrs. 712 E.266th kitchen fire, smoke showing from eaves on arrival. E3 went fast attack. E3,L1,E2, R1,R3, and C23. Roof was opened up.

 

6/19/2009 C shift  0001hrs  R1& L1 to 291 E.222nd  GSW 17yo Male shot in leg. R1 transport to Huron Rd.

 

 

6/30/09 Working Fire A shift 0442hrs. 1380 E.276th #161 bedroom fire, heavy smoke showing from bedroom window. E3 went fast attack. Aggressive attack by E3 crew put stop on fire. L1 crew vented windows and stated heavy flames were showing from window after ventilation. E3,E2, L1, R3,R2, and C23. on scene  

 

7/05/09 Shooting A shift 26610 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid Mart Male shot twice in lower legs. E3,R1 and C23. Major blood loss. Level 1 trauma to Huron Rd. Good job by E3 and R1 crews to stabilize pt. enroute to ER.

 

7/20/09 A shift 0857hrs. MVA rollover I-90W @E.200th. 2 victims trapped. Extrication with jaws/cutter. Trauma to Huron Rd. E3, R3,R1 and C23 on scene.

 

 
7/29/09 09-3803 1805hrs MVA  222nd and Lakeland Blvd. SUV vs Pole. Trauma arrest. L1,R1, R3, E2, and C23. Victim extricated from vehicle in full arrest. Major chest trauma.  

8/12/09 B shift; 0700 hrs., 27001 Tremane #2, Kitchen Fire; R3 E3 E2 L1 C23; fire controlled w/ one line

 

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