Fire Blotter, July 11

Total Calls this period: 113

EMS/Rescue: 83

Fire/Hazardous Conditions: 12

Service/Good Intent/False: 18

On July 1, a 63-year-old female drove up to Station 53 on Fox Island complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. She went into cardiac arrest within minutes of her arrival. Firefighters called for additional resources and pulled the woman from the vehicle and started CPR. Upon arrival, Medic 59 took over patient care, continuing life saving efforts all the way to the hospital. Unfortunately however, the doctor pronounced the patient deceased upon arrival. Station 53 is a volunteer station and most of the time no one is there. Fire officials said even if you are intending to go to a fully manned station, the crew could be out on another call. If you need medical attention, call 911 and the nearest unit will be dispatched.  

On July 2, medics were dispatched to a 20-year-old male with abdominal pain. The patient said that he was sleeping when he started experiencing severe sharp pain that got worse when he took a breath. He also said that he had not felt like eating and had not eaten since the previous day when he ate just a few crackers. Medics treated and transported him to the hospital for further evaluation.

On July 3, medics were called to assist a woman who had fallen when she got up in the middle of night to use the restroom. She was found by a caregiver at 8 a.m. She had a possible broken nose, a swollen and bruised left eye and back pain. Medics treated and transported her to the hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

On July 4, firefighters were dispatched to a smoke complaint. When crews arrived in the area, they found a mobile home on fire. The homeowner and neighbors were attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose, but flames extended to a nearby shed and fir trees. Two tenders were used to shuttle water from the nearest fire hydrant, which was more than a mile away. The homeowner said that he left the residence for about an hour and when he came back he saw smoke coming from the inside. He attempted three times to go inside to rescue his cat but was pushed back by smoke and flames. He then gave up, called 911 and grabbed the garden hose. He complained of shortness of breath. After evaluation and providing oxygen, he stated that he felt fine and medics released him from care. The cause of the fire is still undetermined, but officials said the fire appeared to have started over the front door entry way.

On July 5, firefighters were dispatched to a small outside fire. The reporting party was walking on the and noticed smoke coming from the woods. He called 911 and met the crew at the head of the trail. One brush truck and an engine made access to the Cushman Trail and found the fire approximately 1,000 feet south of the trail head. The fire was located 50 feet off the trail in an area that was littered with cigarette butts and beer cans. Fire was smoldering in the ground in a 6 feet by 6 feet area. Engine 51 pulled a hose line and extinguished the fire and dug up the area. The entire space surrounding the fire was soaked with a water and foam solution. Officials said the fire was caused by discarded cigarette butts.

On July 7, medics were dispatched to a 62-year-old female who was slightly disoriented. Upon arrival the patient said that there was nothing wrong with her, but Judgment Day was coming and that the spirits were telling her to do certain activities. Her son, who called 911, stated that she has psychiatric problems and has not been taking her medications for approximately eight days. Medics transported her to the hospital for further evaluation.

On July 7, paramedics were dispatched to an uncontrolled nose bleed. The 86-year-old female said when she got up to use the restroom, her nose began to bleed unprovoked. She tried to stop the bleeding herself by holding pressure on it. After 15 minutes, she called 911 because she was afraid of not being able to stop the bleeding because she is on blood thinners. She said she has had nose bleeds before on blood thinners but none this severe. Medics tried to control the bleeding, treated and transported her to the hospital.