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Activity Log -- December 1999 - 2000
Dec. 30, 2000
Motor vehicle accident on San Juan Valley Road. Rescue 314 and one officer responded. Controlled hazards and extricated patients.
Dec. 29, 2000
Mutual aid to FHFD for motor vehicle accident on Terra Bella. Rescue 314 and one officer responded. Controlled hazards.
Dec. 28, 2000
Mutual aid to FHFD for fire alarm activation on Spring St. Engine 331, engine 361 and one officer responded. Investigation only.
Dec. 25, 2000
Fire alarm activation on Roche Harbor Road. Engine 351, engine 361, tender 363 and one officer responded. Investigation only.
Fuel spill on Turn Point Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Dec. 24, 2000
Electrical fire on Price Street. Two firefighters responded. Extinguished fire.
Dec. 22, 2000
Structure fire on Smuggler's Cove Road. Engine 331, engine 341, Tender 363 and one officer responded. Extinguished fire.
Dec. 22, 2000
Mutual aid to FHFD for vehicle fire on Harrison Street. Engine 331, engine 361 and one officer responded. Cancelled by FHFD.
Dec. 14, 2000
Mutual aid to FHFD for structure fire on Blair Ave. Engine 331, Engine 361 and two officers responded. Investigation only.
Dec. 12, 2000
Burn investigation on Lawson Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Boyce Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Dec. 11, 2000
Mutual aid to FHFD for alarm ringing. Engine 331, Engine 361 and one officer responded. Cancelled prior to arrival.
Mutual aid to FHFD for alarm ringing. Engine 331, Engine 361 and one officer responded. Stood by at scene.
Dec. 8, 2000
Report of smoke in structure on Roche Harbor Road. False alarm. Engine 341, Engine 351, Rescue 314 and Tender 363 responded. Cancelled prior to arrival.
Dec. 8, 2000
Burn investigation on Argyle Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Dec. 3, 2000
Burn investigation on Bailer Hill Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 29, 2000
00-208 Rollover motor vehicle accident on Roche Harbor Road. Engine 351 and Rescue 314 responded.
Nov. 28, 2000
Burn investigation on Gill Lane. Engine 361 and Rescue 314 responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 24, 2000
Reported fireball in sky over False Bay. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 23, 2000
Fire alarm activation on Mt. Dallas Road. Engine 331, Engine 341, Rescue 314 and Tender 363 responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 22, 2000
Burn investigation at Lawson Road. Duty officer responded. Advised resident of burn ban.
Nov. 21, 2000
Chimney fire at Madden Lane. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 16, 2000
Mutual Aid to Friday Harbor Fire Department for structure fire on Roche Harbor Road. Two engines responded with 14 firefighters. Assisted in extinguishing fire.
Nov. 14, 2000
Fuel spill on Turn Point Road. One engine and one rescue responded with 8 firefighters. Controlled hazards.
Nov. 13, 2000
One vehicle accident on Turn Point Road with injuries. One engine and one rescue responded with 11 firefighters. Controlled hazards.
Nov. 12, 2000
Small outside fire on San Juan Valley Road. One officer responded. Extinguished fire.
Nov. 9, 2000
Burn investigation on Bailer Hill Road. One officer responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 8, 2000
One vehicle accident. Truck rolled over, no injuries. One engine, one rescue and two officers responded. Controlled hazards.
Nov. 6, 2000
Burn investigation on West Valley Road. One officer responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 4, 2000
Women trapped on roof on Kiya Way. One engine, one rescue and two officers responded. Rescued.
Burn investigation on Wold Road. One engine and one officer responded. Investigation only.
Nov. 3, 2000
Fire Alarm activation on Turn Point Road. Cancelled prior to arrival
Oct. 30, 2000
One vehicle accident on Miller Road. Two officers, R31 and E36 Responded. Controlled hazards, assisted EMS.
Oct. 28, 2000
Structure fire on False Bay Drive. Two officers, E31, E33, R31 and T36 responded. Fire started when firewood was removed from woodstove and placed on porch. Partially extinguished by resident. Fire department completed extinguishment.
Oct. 27, 2000
Burn investigation on Eagle Cove Drive. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Westcott Drive. Duty officer responded. Extinguished fire which was unattended in high winds.
Oct. 27, 2000
Alarm activation on Wildwood Road. One officer responded. Investigation, rest alarm.
Mutual aid to FHFD for alarm activation on Spring Street. Three officers, E33, E36 responded. Investigation, reset alarm.
Oct. 23, 2000
Burn investigation on Claramar Drive. Duty officer responded. Investigation, issued citation.
Oct. 21, 2000
Alarm activation on Lawson Road. Duty officer, Engine 34, Engine 36 and Tender 36 responded. Investigation only.
Outdoor fire on Roche Harbor Road. Duty officer, Engine 31, Brush 31, Brush 33 and Tender 36 responded. Extinguished.
Oct. 16, 2000
Mutual Aid to FHFD for alarm ring on Malcolm Street. Duty officer, Engine 33 and Engine 36 responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Sutherland Road. Duty officer, Engine 31 and Engine 36 responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Argyle Road. Duty officer, Engine 31, Brush 31, Brush 33 and Tender 36 responded. Investigation only.
Oct. 15, 2000
Reported person in the water. Duty officer, Rescue 31 and Engine 35 responded. Investigation only.
Oct. 14, 2000
Vessel sinking at Snug Harbor. Duty officer responded to assist IOSA. Investigation only.
Burn investigation at Argyle Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation at Egg Lake Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Oct. 13, 2000
Burn investigation at Cape Drive. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Oct. 5, 2000
Grass fire at Bailer Hill Rd. Two chief officers, one engine, three brush trucks, one tender and one rescue responded. Extinguished the fire at ½ acre in less than one hour. Fire was started by cutting torch operated near tall grass.
Burn investigation at Crestview Drive. Duty officer responded. Extinguished.
Alarm activation at False Bay Drive. One officer, two engines, a rescue and a tender responded. Investigation only.
Oct. 4, 2000
Mutual Aid to Friday Harbor on alarm ringing at First Street. One duty officer and two engines responded. Cancelled prior to arrival.
Oct. 1, 2000
Motor vehicle accident on Roche Harbor Road. One command vehicle, one engine and a rescue responded. Controlled hazards.
Sept. 30, 2000
Fire Investigation at Sutton Road. Duty Officer responded. Investigation only. Determined that reported fire was only light from recycling center diffusing through fog.
Sept. 27, 2000
Mutual aid to electrical fire at Carter Ave. Two officers and two fire engines responded. Investigation, turned over to FHFD.
Sept. 25, 2000
Burn investigation on Roulac Road. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 24, 2000
Burn investigation on Navigator Lane. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 23, 2000
Motor vehicle accident on Roche Harbor Road. One officer, one fire engine and a rescue responded. Controlled hazards.
Sept. 20, 2000
Burn investigation on Claramar. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Asked party to extinguish fire.
Sept. 19, 2000
Burn investigation on Claramar. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 17, 2000
Mutual aid to Friday Harbor for possible hazardous materials release on Spring Street. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 15, 2000
Burn investigation on San Juan Drive. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 14, 2000
Burn investigation on Daniels Lane. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 9, 2000
Motor Vehicle Accident on Cattle Point Rd. Cancelled enroute.
Burn investigation on Terrace Dr. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 8, 2000
Burn investigation on Turn Point Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Sept. 4, 2000
Unattended fire on Argyle Rd. Duty officer responded. Extinguished fire.
Sept. 1, 2000
Burn investigation on University Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Motor vehicle accident on Redoubt Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Pearl Island. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Asked party to extinguish fire.
Sept. 1, 2000
Burn investigation on Yacht Haven. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Asked party to extinguish fire.
Burn investigation on Turn Point Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Asked party to extinguish fire.
Burn investigation on Davison Head. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
August 31, 2000
Motor vehicle accident on Beaverton Valley Road near Scheffer. E31, R31 and C2 responded. Investigation only.
August 29, 2000
Burn investigation at Portland Fair. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Reminded resident of statewide burn ban.
August 28, 2000
Unknown hazardous materials leak at Jackson.s Beach. One engine, one rescue and two command vehicles responded. Confined leak. Turned incident over to San Juan County Sheriff. Paged at 2:56pm
August 27, 2000
Mutual Aid to structure fire at trailer park on Roche Harbor Road. One rescue and two command vehicles responded. Cancelled by Friday Harbor Fire Department. Paged at 5:39am.
August 25, 2000
Smoke scare on Lawson Rd. B31, B33, B34, B35, T36, C1 and C2 responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Treeline Drive. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Advised resident of burn ban.
Airplane crash at Roche Harbor Runway. B31, E34, E35, T36, C1 and C2 responded. Controlled hazards.
Mutual aid to boat fire at Port of Friday Harbor. E33, E36, C1 and C2 responded. Cancelled by FHFD.
August 24, 2000
Oven fire on North Star Lane. E33, R31 and C1 responded. Investigation only.
August 23, 2000
Motor vehicle fire at Blackberry Lane. B33, B34, E35, T36 and C1 Responded. Fire spread to surrounding vegetation. Extinguished.
August 22, 2000
Trash fire. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
August 20, 2000
Vehicle accident at Roche Harbor Road. Dump truck out of control.
Burn investigation on Terrace Dr. Duty officer responded. Advised resident of Statewide burn ban.
August 18, 2000
Vehicle fire at Bailer Hill Road. E33, R31 and C1 responded. Extinguished fire. Cause is under investigation.
Apartment fire at Carter Ave. E33, E36 and C1 responded to mutual aid request for Friday Harbor. Cancelled by FHFD. Apparently caused by children playing with matches.
Motor vehicle accident at Wold Road. One vehicle rollover with fuel leaking. Confined fuel leak, controlled hazards.
August 17, 2000
Wildland fire at Bailer Hill Road. Three brush trucks, one engine and a tender responded. The fire was approximately one quarter acre and was contained by 1:58pm. Fire is under investigation, believed to have been caused by careless discard of cigarette.
Wildland fire at Jackson's Beach. B31 and C2 responded. Caused by unattended campfire. Extinguished fire within 45 minutes.
Burn investigation at Pt. Caution Way. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Two vehicle accident on Pear Point Road. One engine and a rescue responded. Assisted law enforcement and EMS, controlled hazards.
August 15, 2000
Wildland fire at San Juan Valley and Douglas. One engine, one brush truck and a tender responded. The fire was approximately forty foot by ten foot and was extinguished within 30 minutes. Cause is unknown, believed to have been started by discarded cigarette. Ten firefighters responded.
Burn investigation at South Beach. One firefighter responded. Extinguished unattended campfire.
August 12, 2000
Burn investigation in the vicinity of Egg Lake Road and Roche Harbor Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Roche Harbor Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigated fire, warned resident about burning during burn ban.
July 26, 2000
Alarm activation at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Two engines responded to provide mutual aid to Friday Harbor. Cancelled by Friday Harbor Fire Department
Burn investigation at Village Grove. Mutual aid to Friday Harbor. Investigation only.
State Mobilization request for a brush engine to respond to wildland fire in Okanogan County.
Motor vehicle accident at West Valley and Mitchell. Investigation only. Two engines responded.
July 25, 2000
Liquid propane gas leak at Sunshine Alley. Two engines responded. Cancelled prior to arrival.
July 23, 2000
Burn investigation at Argyle St. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
July 21, 2000
Tree down on powerlines. Two engines, a tender and a rescue responded responded. Stood by until hazard controlled by OPALCO.
July 13, 2000
Wildland fire in grass at Charles Island. Handcrew went enroute to assist DNR, Lopez Fire. Cancelled by Lopez Fire.
July 12, 2000
Burn investigation on Afterglow Dr. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Wildland Fire in grass and brush at Kanaka Bay Dr. B33, C1, C2, E31, E33, R31, B33, B32 and T36 responded. Controlled fire using dozer line and handline. Mopped up on 7/12 and 7/13.Fire remains in patrol status.
Wildland fire in timber and shrubs at Highlands Dr. C2, E36, R31, B32, B35 and T36 responded. Controlled fire using hand line. Mopped up on 7/12 and 7/13. Assistance provided by DNR. Fire remains in patrol status.
July 11, 2000
Burn investigation on Chinook Way. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Burn investigation on Hidden Meadows. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
July 9, 2000
Wildland fire in shrubs at Guard Street. Mutual Aid to Friday Harbor.
July 4, 2000
Wildland fire at Elena Drive. Fire was ignited by fireworks. Two engines and one tender responded. Extinguished fire. Paged at 2247. Fire controlled by 2315.
July 3, 2000
Airplane crash at Roche Harbor Runway. Airplane landed without lowering landing gear. Three engines and one rescue responded. Controlled hazards, lifted airplane to allow landing gear to deploy. Paged at 1328. Runway was re-opened at 1658.
Fuel spill at Snug Harbor. One engine responded. Investigation only, turned over to County Fire Marshall. Paged at 1912
Wildland fire at North Bay Lane. Fire was ignited by fireworks. One engine, one brush truck, and one tender responded. Extinguished fire. Paged at 2122 Fire controlled by 2145
July 2, 2000
Structure fire at Panorama Place. Fire started by cigarette. Two Engines, one tender, and one rescue responded. Fire caused approximately $1,500 in damage. Paged at 0443. Fire extinguished by portable fire extinguisher.
Burn investigation on Reef Net Rd. Duty officer responded. Investigation only. Paged at 1810
Motor vehicle accident at San Juan Valley and Douglas. One engine and one rescue responded. Controlled hazards. Paged at 1831
June 9, 2000
Chimney fire on Wally Way. C1, C2, Engine 31, Rescue 31, Engine 33 and Tender 36 responded. No damage to structure.
June 7, 2000
Structure Fire on San Juan Valley Drive. Fire was extinguished by portable fire extinguishers. Approximate loss: $4,000. C1, C2, Engine 31, Rescue 31, Engine 33 and Tender 36 responded.
Burn investigation at Black fox Pl. Duty Officer responded.
June 5, 2000
Burn investigation at Cape Drive. Investigation only.
June 2, 2000
Burn investigation at Eagle Cove Beach. Advised party that fires are not permitted on the beach.
May 25, 2000
Burn Investigation on Rouleau Road. Investigation only.
May 20, 2000
Burn Investigation at Claramar. Investigation, issue burn permit.
May 18, 2000
Alarm activation at Friday Harbor High School. Investigation only.
May 17, 2000
Investigation of electrical smell on Armadale Rd. Duty officer
responded.
Escaped burn pile at Armadale Road. Extinguished. Brush 35 responded.
May 15, 2000
Burn Investigation at Hannah Road. Duty officer responded. Advised
residents of prohibitions against burning rubbish.
May 12, 2000
Furnace overheated at 220 False Bay Dr. E31, E33, R31, C1 Responded.
Disconnected electricity.
Two vehicle motor vehicle accident at the corner of West Valley and Roche Harbor Rd. Control hazards, direct traffic.
May 6, 2000
Burn Investigation at North Bay Lane. Duty Officer Responded.
Investigation only.
May 1, 2000
Medical assist at Vista Way.
April 29, 2000
Two-alarm structure fire at 4855 Pear Point. House fully involved on
arrival. Extinguished fire.
April 28, 2000
Burn investigation at 3190 Crestview Dr. Reported as a wildland fire.
DO, E36, B31, B33, T36 Responded. Investigation only.
Paged: 2107
Responding: 2109
E36 Responding: 2114
E36 Arrived: 2115
DO Arrived: 2116
E36 Clear: 2122
April 26, 2000
Alarm activation at 32 Innskeep Dr. Investigation only.
April 23, 2000
Smoke Investigation on Ocean View Drive. Advised resident against
burning in windy conditions. Duty Officer responded.
April 21, 2000
Burn Investigation at Spyglass Hill Rd. Duty Officer responded.
Alarm activation at Elementary School on Grover Street. Cancelled prior to arrival.
April 20, 2000
Alarm activation on Linder Street. Cancelled prior to arrival. C-1, E-33 and E-36 paged.
April 19, 2000
Recreational fire in fire pit at Jackson.s Beach. Investigation only. Asked party to keep fire small. C1 Responding:
April 12, 2000
Structure fire on Shooting Star Lane which spread to surrounding vegetation. Structure was a 2-story treehouse, and was completed destroyed. Fire is considered suspicious. C1, C3, B33, E34, B35, E36 and T36 responded. There was a significant delay in finding the fire due to the remote location.
Mop up of Shooting Star Lane. B33
April 9, 2000
Wildland fire on Turn Island. Stood by to assist State Parks. C1, T36 and B33 responded. Cancelled by Park Ranger.
Burn investigation at 700 block of Bullfrog Road. Residents burning trash. Informed residents of prohibitions against trash burning and had resident extinguish fire. C1 responded.
April 8, 2000
Rescue response to report of man with hand trapped in machinery. C1 and R31 responded. Cancelled prior to arrival.
April 7, 2000
Single vehicle accident at 2295 Wold Road. Stood by to assist EMS. Rescue 31, Engine 33, C1 and C2 responded.
April 4, 2000
Smoke in Friday Harbor Elementary School at 95 Grover Street. Assisted FHFD. C1, E33, E36 responded.
April 2, 2000
Burn Investigation at 576 Terrace Drive. Duty officer responded. Investigation only.
Single vehicle accident at Roche Harbor Road and Sutton Rd. Rescue response cancelled by EMS. Engine 31, Rescue 31, C3 responded.
March 30, 2000 Burn Complaint at the corner of Cape Drive and Vista Way. Left burn permit for resident.
March 24, 2000 Burn Investigation at 200 Aspen Beach Lane. Reminded resident to call dispatch.
March 17
Mutual Aid response to electrical fire at 330 Spring Street (Browne's Lumber). Assisted with removal of building occupants, providing access for power company. Engine 33, Engine 36, C1 and C2 responded.
March 16
Traffic hazard at Bailer Hill and Ranchos. One officer assisted with traffic control until hazard removed. C2 responded.
March 15
Single vehicle accident at 5658 West Side Road. Controlled fire hazards and stood by. Rescue 31, Engine 34, C2 responded.
Burn investigation at Pond Place. Found unattended burn. Investigation only. C2 responded.
March 9
Burn investigation at 8000 Block of Cattle Point Road. Found controlled burn. Duty officer only responded.
March 8
Single vehicle accident at 4214 Pear Point Rd. Vehicle was off the road, all occupants gone on arrival. Engine 31, Rescue 31, C1 responded.
March 4
Rescue call at Port docks. Report of man with arm trapped under engine. Man was able to self extricate. Rescue 31, C3 responded.
February 22
One engine and one rescue responded to a car fire on Roche Harbor Road. The fire caused only minor damage and was out on arrival.
February 22
One engine and six firefighters responded to a report of a strange odor at a house on Halverson. The department assisting in ventilating the structure. No cause was found for the odor.
February 21
Two engines and one rescue responded to a car fire on Egg Lake Road. The vehicle had been travelling south it struck an embankment, which caused an electrical fire. The vehicle was heavily damaged.
February 22
One engine and six firefighters responded to a report of a strange odor at a house on Halverson. The department assisting in ventilating the structure. No cause was found for the odor.
February 19
One engine responded to a two vehicle accident on Douglas Road at Madden. One vehicle rolled over and the driver sustained minor injuries. Traffic was detoured for approximately one hour.
February 16
Two engines and 13 firefighters responded to a report of a room fire at Roche Harbor Resort. Determined to be smoke only caused by failure to open the damper on a chimney. Firefighters ventilated the building with high powered fans.
February 14
Burn investigation on Washington Way. Investigation only, found permitted burn.
February 13
Medical assist at Roche Harbor Resort.
February 12
The department responded four times to alarm activiations on Aerie Drive. The alarm system was found to be malfunctioning. Three engines responded to the first two alarms. Only the duty officer responded to the later alarms.
February 2
One officer responded to a report of a large column of smoke off Beaverton Valley. Determined to be a permitted burn. Responsible party was reminded to call the sheriff's dispatch before lighting fires.
January 26
Cape Dr. Controlled burn, unattended. Extinguished.
January 25
Bull Run Rd. Controlled burn. Investigation only
85 Blair Ave. Fire Alarm activated. Cancelled enroute.
January 23
Lookout Ridge Rd. Controlled burn. Investigation only. Advised
resident not to burn trash.
January 22
Schoolhouse Lane. Chimney Fire, extension to structure. Extinguished
fire.
January 19
Madden Lane. Chimney Fire. Out on arrival.
January 17
Mullis and Argyle. Transformer Fire. Cancelled prior to arrival.
January 15
Cape Dr. Smoke Investigation. One firefighter responded.
January 13
Madrona Dr. Chimney fire. Investigated, stood by until fire out. Two engines and 6 firefighters responded.
January 12
Cattle Point Rd. Burn Investigation.
January 11
680 Spring St. Alarm activation. Investigation only.
January 9
Bailer Hill at Wold. Motor Vehicle Accident. Cancelled before arrival.
January 8
Treeline Dr. Burn Investigation. Advised responsible party not to burn in windy conditions.
Paradise Rd. Burn Investigation. Investigation only.
Port of Friday Harbor Marina. Boat fire. Cancelled before arrival.
January 3 January 5
Cattle Point Road and Little Rd. Two-vehicle traffic accident with four injured. Provided hazard control, traffic control, and assisted EMS. One engine and six firefighters responded.
Roche Harbor Road. Burn Investigation. Advised responsible party to call dispatch before burning.
December 23, 1999
Ranchos Rd. Possible brush fire. No fire found.
Bayshore Dr. Controlled burn. Investigation only
Pear Point. Car fire. Two engines and six engines responded. Forced open vehicle hood and extinguished fire. Vehicle was a total loss.
December 21, 1999
Forrest Lane. Controlled burn reported as possible structure fire. Two engines responded. Investigation only.
December 19, 1999
Pear Point Rd. Motor Vehicle Accident. Cancelled while enroute.
December 8, 1999
Lookout Road. Chimney Fire, out on arrival. Two engines and 6 firefighters responded.
December 7, 1999
Golf Course Rd. Disposal Burn, unattended. Investigated.
December 5, 1999
Pear Point Road. Controlled Burn. Investigated.12/6/99
West Valley Road at English Camp. One car rollover accident. Provided traffic control and hazard control. Assisted EMS.
December 2, 1999
False Bay Road. Controlled Burn. Investigated, advised against burning in windy conditions.
Madden Lane. Controlled Burn. Investigated, advised against burning in windy conditions.
