Fire Blotter from April 29 - May 5

On April 29, paramedics responded to assist a 42-year-old male who complained of having double vision for the past two days and "the worst headache ever." That day, the symptoms increased with nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Medics treated and transported him to the hospital to be evaluated.

On April 30, 911 was called because an employee was locked in a supply closet and unable to get out. The locking mechanism on the door was broken. Firefighters attempted to unlock the door by using the keypad without success. They then tried to manipulate and open the lock past the jamb. The employee locked in the closet also attempted to help by unscrewing the lock faceplate on her side of the door. Finally unable to open the door without damage, firefighters used the halligan tool (a special tool used by firefighters to make forcible entry) to force the lock and break it. There was limited damage to the door, and the employee was not injured.

On May 1, firefighters responded to a complaint of a smell of burning plastic and found a small fire containing rubbish and pressure treated lumber in an earthen pit. They explained to the homeowner that it is illegal to burn garbage or treated lumber and extinguished the fire with a garden hose.

On May 2, firefighters responded to a house fire in an attached garage. An occupant of the home was in a bedroom with the door shut. When she came out of the room she noticed smoke in the home and that the smoke detectors were sounding. She and a neighbor extinguished the fire with a garden hose and a fire extinguisher. Upon arrival, firefighters noted heavy black smoke inside the garage with no fire showing. The fire appeared to have been caused by a heating pad on top of a rocking chair that was found plugged in. The firefighters thoroughly checked the residence to make sure that the fire was completely out.

On May 3, paramedics responded to assist a 67-year-old woman who had fallen. She was outside trimming some brush when she took a step backward and tripped on the stubs causing her to fall and land on her right leg. When the medics arrived they found her in severe pain with obvious deformity to her right upper leg. They treated and transported her to the hospital.

On May 4, the staff at the called 911 for a 69 year-old male who had finished working out and was going home. When the man walked by the front desk, the staff noticed that he was acting confused. He then walked to his car and back into the YMCA. He was not able to communicate with the staff and was also having difficulty with his balance. When the paramedics arrived, He was still confused and was having difficulty following directions. Medics treated and transported him to the hospital for further evaluation.

Total calls this period: 104

EMS/Rescue: 88

Fire/Hazardous Conditions: 2

Service/Good Intent/False: 14