Gig Harbor Fire Blotter: Brush Fire, Allergic Reaction, Head Injury

Total calls during this period: 80  

EMS: 59  

Fire/Service: 6              

Other: 15 

On June 28, crews responded to reports of a child hitting her head. Parents stated they were playing and swinging the child in the air when she collided with a hanging lamp. The child did not lose consciousness and had no bleeding, but they wanted crews to evaluate her. After examining the child, they found no injuries and no transport was needed.

On June 28, a man who was admitted to a hospital following a motor vehicle accident left the hospital prior to being discharged. He took a cab to a wrong neighborhood and attempted to get into a home that was not his. He was found in a ravine behind the home wearing a hospital gown, stated he didn’t feel well and was unaware he was in the wrong neighborhood. Crews transported him back to the hospital for continued treatment.

On June 30, crews responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from a house. By the time they had arrived, the smoke had significantly reduced. Neighbors knew the homeowner was burning but the sudden increase in smoke worried them. After hearing the fire engine in the area, the homeowner extinguished the pile. Crews investigated and determined that the pile was okay and within the burn regulations. He was asked to call in for a burn permit next time.

On July 1, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department called for EMS assistance after subduing a man with a Taser. Crews responded to find the man in custody with no medical complaints except wanting the taser barb removed. The man did not want to be transported for a mental health evaluation, but due to prior events before EMS arrival, he did not have a choice. After cleaning and bandaging his wound, he was transported for further evaluation.

On July 2, a woman took her medications and began working in her backyard. She began to develop an acute tightness in her throat and swelling around her eyes. She told crews she didn’t think she was exposed to any allergens, and has not had any problems with her medications. Crews and transported her to a hospital.

On July 2, a woman was attempting to pump gas. As she reached over to pick something up, she slipped and struck her head on the pavement. Crews responded to find a laceration above her left eye. They cleaned the wound and bandaged it. Her husband arrived on scene and said he would take her to the hospital so no transport was needed.

On July 3, a man with a known bee allergy was stung at least four times while in his yard. His lower right leg and right hand swelled up right away, he became lightheaded and complained of chest tightness. He was unable to get to his EpiPen. Crews arrived and were able to administer Epinephrine for him, then transported him to a local hospital.

On July 4, crews responded to reports of a brush fire along Cromwell Drive. They arrived to find a 50-by-12-foot smoldering brush fire on a hillside. It was traveling 12 feet up the hillside into thicker brush. Engine crews applied water with foam to extinguish the fire. They used about 130 gallons of water and 1 gallon of foam. No further evidence of smoldering was present.