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South Shore Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - Spring Street & Ramona Drive - December 4th, 2009 : On Friday evening December 4th, 2009 at approximetly 1955hrs members of South Shore Rescue 134 (ALS) and Caledonia Truck 253 were dispatched to Spring Street and Ramona Drive for a reported vehicle rollover accident. Upon arrival Rescue 134 (ALS) reported that one vehicle was upside down on the ditch line with a woman trapped and being held in place by a seatbelt. Caledonia Truck 253 firefighters worked to stabalize the vehicle as a Special Call was made for South Shore Rescue/Engine 121 to the scene to assist with stabalization of the vehicle so firefighters could pry open a door. The woman was removed from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mt. Pleasant Police cited a 16-year-old male driver with failer to yield from a stop sign and a graduated licence violation. Fire & Rescue units on scene included Rescue/Engine 121, Truck 253 and Rescue Squad 134 (ALS).

South Shore Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - Spring Street & Ramona Drive - December 4th, 2009

On Friday evening December 4th, 2009 at approximetly 1955hrs members ...

Updated: Dec 04, 2009 8:47pm PST

South Shore Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - Highways 11 & H - November 30th, 2009 :

South Shore Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - Highways 11 & H - November 30th, 2009

Updated: Nov 30, 2009 6:33pm PST

Village of Caledonia - Fatal House Fire - November 22nd, 2009 - 4542 Charles Street : On Sunday morning November 22nd , 2009 just before 0800hrs members of Caledonia Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a reported house fire with multiple calls being received at 4542 Charles Street. Upon arrival of Engine 222 smoke and flames were visible with a possible person trapped. As firefighters entered the home after forcing the front door a 60-year-old female was located in the living room and was brought out where efforts to revive her failed and she was pronounced deceased on scene. The fire was brought under control within 45-minutes however Fire Investigators remained on scene for several hours investigating the cause of the fire. A damage estimate was unavailible however the fire damage was mostly contained to the living room of the home. Fire & Rescue units on scene included Engine 221, Engine 222, Truck 253, South Shore Rescue Squad 133 (ALS), Command 241 and Chief 240.

Village of Caledonia - Fatal House Fire - November 22nd, 2009 - 4542 Charles Street

On Sunday morning November 22nd , 2009 just before 0800hrs members of ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 12:23pm PST

Village of Caledonia - PI Extrication - November 17th, 2009 - Highway 31 & Bluebird Lane : On Tuesday afternoon November 17th, 2009 at approximetly 1430hrs members of Caledonia Fire & Rescue were dispatched to Highway 31 near Bluebird Lane for a reported single vehicle rollover accident requiring extrication. Upon arrival Rescue 233 (ALS) reported that one vehicle was in a ditch on its side with a person trapped. Based on extent of injuries Flight for Life was requested to the scene which brought Engine 222 to the incident to set up a landing zone. Once extrication was complete the trapped person a 65-year-old woman was taken by ground ambulance to a Racine hospital where Flight for Life was diverted to. The woman was flown to a Milwaukee Trauma Center with non life threatening injuries. Caledonia Police are investigating the incident. Fire & Rescue units on scene included Engine 221, Engine 222, Rescue Squad 233 (ALS), Command 241 and Chief 240.

Village of Caledonia - PI Extrication - November 17th, 2009 - Highway 31 & Bluebird Lane

On Tuesday afternoon November 17th, 2009 at approximetly 1430hrs membe ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 6:31pm PST

City of Racine - Working Fire - November 16th, 2009 - 1536 Thurston Avenue : The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt. John Spranger DATE: 11/16/2009 INCIDENT INFORMATION INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire INCIDENT LOCATION: 1536 Thurston Avenue INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 11/16/2009 at 0411hrs OWNER / OCCUPANT INFORMATION: Owner-Fabian Brkovic INJURIES: 0 ESTIMATED LOSS: $40,000.00 CAUSE / ORIGIN: Undetermined/ 2nd story exterior rear porch. NARRATIVE: Accidental fire. Extensive fire damage to porch, attic and roof. Fire Companies Responded on Initial Alarm; Engines 6 & 9, Truck 1, Rescue 7 ALS, Car 41 - Battalion Chief , Car 43 Safety Officer, Utility 2 Investigator and Quint 7 as Rapid Intervention Crew. Special Call Engine 1 as additional Engine and Racine Fire Bells Rehab Unit. OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Racine Police Deptment, WeEnergies and Racine Fire Bells Rehab. Weather Conditions: N/A

City of Racine - Working Fire - November 16th, 2009 - 1536 Thurston Avenue

The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Departmen ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2009 7:51am PST

City of Racine - 5 Vehicle PI Accident - November 13th, 2009 - 21st Street & S. Greenbay Road : On November 13th, 2009 @ 1300hrs Engine 9 and Rescue 7 (ALS) were dispatched to the intersections of 21st Street & S. Greenbay Road for a reported PI Accident. Upon arrival firefighters found a 5 vehicle accident with a traffic standard down on top of a mini van with the driver complaining of injury. Rescue 7 paramedics teated the injured driver as Engine 9 firefighters secured all hazards on the vehicles and ground. A second squad Rescue 6 (BLS) was called when another person complained of a leg injury. All inured parties were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries. Racine Police investigated the accident.

City of Racine - 5 Vehicle PI Accident - November 13th, 2009 - 21st Street & S. Greenbay Road

On November 13th, 2009 @ 1300hrs Engine 9 and Rescue 7 (ALS) were disp ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 7:19pm PST

Village of Caledonia Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - November 8th, 2009 - 4 Mile Rd & Highway 38 : On Sunday evening November 8th, 2009 at approximetly 1645hrs members of Caledonia Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the intersections of 4 Mile Road and Highway 38 for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival Command 241 reported that one vehicle was in a ditch and a second vehicle in the middle of the roadway and requested a second Rescue Squad to the scene. Two people were transported to a local Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. Caledonia Police are investigating the incident. Fire & Rescue units on scene included Engine 221, Rescue Squad 232 (ALS), Rescue Squad 233 (ALS) and Command 241.

Village of Caledonia Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - November 8th, 2009 - 4 Mile Rd & Highway 38

On Sunday evening November 8th, 2009 at approximetly 1645hrs members o ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2009 6:56pm PST

South Shore Fire & Rescue - Working Fire - October 10, 2009 - 8016 Camelot Trace : On October 10th, 2009 at approximetly 2100hrs South Shore Fire & Rescue members were dispatched to a call of a house fire at 8016 Camelot Trace in the Village of Sturtevant. Upon arrival firefighters found a two story residence with smoke and fire showing from the D-side of the structure near the chimney run. Firefighters conducted a search of the home for occuapants which proved negative while an attack team extingished the fire. The cause of the fire and a damage estimate were unavailible. South Shore Fire & Rescue Units on scene included Engine 121, Engine 122, Truck 151, Quint 155, Rescue ?, Car 141 Battalion Chief and Car 140 Fire Chief.

South Shore Fire & Rescue - Working Fire - October 10, 2009 - 8016 Camelot Trace

On October 10th, 2009 at approximetly 2100hrs South Shore Fire & Rescu ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2009 9:08pm PST

South Shore Fire & Rescue - Construction Accident - October 5th, 2009 - Highways 32 / 11 : On October 5th, 2009 at approximetly 1015hrs South Shore Fire & Rescue members were dispatched to a call of a man trapped by a steal beam at a railroad overpass construction site at Highway's 32 & 11. Emergency workers were notified while enroute that the beam had been removed via crane and the man sustained a led injury. Firefighters and paramedics immoblized the workers leg and removed him from a hole to an ambulance where he was then transported tp a local hospital for treatment. South Shore Fire & Rescue Units on scene included Engine 121, Rescue 132, Brush Unit 174, Car 141 Battalion Chief and Car 140 Fire Chief.

South Shore Fire & Rescue - Construction Accident - October 5th, 2009 - Highways 32 / 11

On October 5th, 2009 at approximetly 1015hrs South Shore Fire & Rescue ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2009 11:06am PST

Somers Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - September 9th, 2009 - 9th Street & Sheridan Road : SOMERS — A 13-year-old Washington Middle School student narrowly escaped injury Friday as the school bus she was exiting was hit by a Dodge Durango at the intersection of Sheridan Road and 9th Street. “I just stepped off the bus when I heard it I just started running because I didn’t know if I was going to get hit.” According to Kenosha County Sheriff Lt. Ken Weyker, the bus, which had been heading southbound on Sheridan, was stopped with all its emergency equipment employed. A motorcycle and a PT Cruiser were properly stopped in the northbound lane when the driver of the Durango, heading northbound, struck the PT Cruiser and careened across the centerline into the side of the bus, near where the stop sign extends. The motorcyclist was able to get off the road, but tipped the bike. None of the 18 students on the bus were injured, though several who were sitting near the location of the impact were visibly shaken. “All of a sudden I just heard a skid stated a student who was sitting in the front seat on the side of impact, said. “It practically knocked me out of my seat.” Two child passengers of the Durango were transported to a Racine hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver of the Durango a 36-year-old man from Racine, was cited for inattentive driving. Children on the bus were allowed to use the bus driver’s cell phone to call their parents and let them know they were okay. Many parents arrived at the scene to comfort their children and bring them home.

Somers Fire & Rescue - PI Accident - September 9th, 2009 - 9th Street & Sheridan Road

SOMERS — A 13-year-old Washington Middle School student narrowly esc ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2009 11:13am PST

City of Racine - Working Structure Fire - September 1st, 2009 - Rosie's Diner 1804 Taylor Avenue : The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt. Willie Hargrove DATE: 09/01/09 INCIDENT INFORMATION INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire INCIDENT LOCATION: 1804 Taylor Avenue (Rosie's Restaurant) INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 09/01/09 / at 0155hrs OWNER / OCCUPANT INFORMATION: Alfonso Arroyo / Rosie's Restaurant INJURIES: 0 ESTIMATED LOSS: $80,000 building and contents CAUSE / ORIGIN: Under investigation Fire Companies Responded on Initial Alarm; Engines 6 & 9, Truck 1, Rescue 7,Car 41 - Battalion Chief , Car 43 Safety Officer, Utility 3 Investigator and Quint 7 as Rapid Intervention Crew. OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Racine Police Dept.,WE Energies, Weather Conditions: N/A NARRATIVE: The Racine Fire Dept. responded to the above address for a fire. There was heavy smoke showing upon arival. The crews forced entry and extinguished the fire. The fire was in a wall behind the stove hood and duct system, the ceiling above, and the roof.

City of Racine - Working Structure Fire - September 1st, 2009 - Rosie's Diner 1804 Taylor Avenue

The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Departmen ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2009 12:43pm PST

Somers Fire & Rescue - Extrication Accident - July 30th, 2009 - 500 blk 13th Avenue : On July 30th, 2009 @ 1519hrs Somers Fire & Rescue members were dispatched to the 500 blk of 13th Avenue for a reported PI accident requiring extrication. Upon arrival emergency workers found a full size van and passenger car had collided with significant damage to the car with two people trapped and one person sitting on the roadside. As crews began extrication of the two trapped individuals command requested Flight for Life to the scene which was unable to fly because of approaching weather. The three people were transported to Kenosha area hospitals for treament. Somers Fire & Rescue Units on scene included Engine 6311, Engine 6312, Rescue 6341 (ALS), Rescue 6342 (ALS) and Rescue 6343 (ALS). The Kenosha County Sheriffs Department was investigating the accident.

Somers Fire & Rescue - Extrication Accident - July 30th, 2009 - 500 blk 13th Avenue

On July 30th, 2009 @ 1519hrs Somers Fire & Rescue members were dispatc ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2009 6:00pm PST

Bloomfield - Genoa City Fire & Rescue - MABAS 3rd Alarm - August 10th, 2009 - 200 Elizabeth Lane : On August 10th, 2009 at approximetly 2240hrs Bloomfield - Genoa City firefighters were called to Safeway Self Storage, 200 Elizabeth Lane for a reported vehicle fire next to a storage building. A police officer arrived on scene and notified dispatch of a working car fire and smoke showing from the multi unit self storage building. At approximetly 2315hrs command activated MABAS Box 31-4 to the Box Alarm Level followed shortly after at approximetly 2330hrs with a 2nd Alarm and then later with a 3rd Alarm. Firefighters worked for several hours on scene batteling the fire and then with overhaul. A back-hoe type contruction equipment was brought in and slowly pulled the contents of individual storage units out where fire crews wet them down and then the unit pulled the damage are of the structure down. It is beleived that a person went to the facilty to work on a car and smelled gas and then started the car which then caught fire. A damage estimate was unavailable.

Bloomfield - Genoa City Fire & Rescue - MABAS 3rd Alarm - August 10th, 2009 - 200 Elizabeth Lane

On August 10th, 2009 at approximetly 2240hrs Bloomfield - Genoa City f ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2009 11:54am PST

City of Kenosha - House Fire - July 27th, 2009 - 6331-27th Avenue : 27 July 2009 PRESS RELEASE THIS RELEASE AUTHORED BY BATTALION CHIEF MATTHEW HAERTER. The City of Kenosha Fire Department was called to 6331 27 Ave at 5:18pm on the date above for a house fire. On arrival, KFD found heavy fire on the upper floor of a 2 ½ story single-family home. Occupants were evacuating, claiming injury and burns. Firefighters immediately began treatment of these victims and entered the home to locate and suppress the fire. The fire was quickly located with extinguishment beginning immediately. The fire was under control within 20 minutes with complete extinguishment occurring within 1 hour. High temperatures, humidity, and a well-established fire caused two alarms to be called. 2 civilians were transported with smoke inhalation and two KFD firefighters were also injured with a foot injury and heat exhaustion. One of these FF’s was also transported by KFD paramedics. At the peak of the incident 31 FF’s were operating with the complete incident lasting just under 3 hours. There were no smoke detectors in the home with the Kenosha Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau listing the cause of the fire as “Negligent utilization of smoking materials.” The home is unlivable with $45000 in damage. Red Cross is affording shelter for those involved. Efforts to fight the fire were hampered by poor water supply and two broken fire hydrants. A high influx of calls throughout the city at the same time caused the KFD to utilize outside resources from Kenosha County and Northern Illinois. Shorty after the fire call, all KFD resources were completely exhausted by other incidents with the majority of mutual aid units also being sent to Kenosha calls. Companies assisting the KFD were from Winthrop Harbor, Zion, Somers, Bristol, Pleasant Prairie Racine Fire Belles, and Town of Salem.

City of Kenosha - House Fire - July 27th, 2009 - 6331-27th Avenue

27 July 2009 PRESS RELEASE THIS RELEASE AUTHORED BY BATTALION CHIEF ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2009 7:30pm PST

City of Racine - Working House Fire - July 24th, 2009 - 2900 Olive Street : The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt. Willie Hargrove DATE: 07/24/09 INCIDENT INFORMATION INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire INCIDENT LOCATION: 2900 Olive St. INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 07/24/09 01:58 OWNER / OCCUPANT INFORMATION: Tavis Weaver / Olympia INJURIES: 0 ESTIMATED LOSS: $75.000 CAUSE / ORIGIN: Unattended cooking oil Fire Companies Responded on Initial Alarm; Engines 6 & 9, Truck 1, Rescue 1,Car 41 - Battalion Chief and Quint 7 as Rapid Intervention Crew. Special Call: Engine 1 and Rescue 7 OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Racine Police Dept. , WE Energies, Water Dept. Weather Conditions: N/A NARRATIVE: The Racine Fire Department responded to a fire in a three family residence. All units were occupied at the time of the fire, but everyone exited the residence safely. The fire started in the kitchen of the lower south apartment on the stove. The occupant of the unit was heating cooking oil and fell asleep. She was awakened by the noise of the fire. There was heavy fire damage to the kitchen in the upper and lower south units. The rear stairwell was also heavily damaged by fire. The lower north unit incurred very light smoke damage.

City of Racine - Working House Fire - July 24th, 2009 - 2900 Olive Street

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Updated: Jul 24, 2009 7:15am PST

Village of Caledonia Fire & Rescue - Cliff Rescue - July 20th, 2009 - 7200 Blk Lakeshore Drive : On July 20th, 2009 at approximetly 1615hrs Caledonia Fire & Rescue workers were called to the 7200 Blk of Lakeshore Drive for a report of a male who had fallen approximetly 60' down a cliff. When emergency crews arrived paramedics made their way down to the beach where the injured male was while firefighters prepared a rope system to assist in brining a stokes basket containing the injured male to the top of the cliff where he was then placed in a rescue squad and transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. Caledonia Emergency units on scene included Car 241 (Battalion Chief), Engine 221, Truck 253, Rescue 232 (ALS), Brush Unit 271 and Car 240 (Chief of Department).

Village of Caledonia Fire & Rescue - Cliff Rescue - July 20th, 2009 - 7200 Blk Lakeshore Drive

On July 20th, 2009 at approximetly 1615hrs Caledonia Fire & Rescue wor ...

Updated: Jul 20, 2009 5:44pm PST

City of Cudahy - 5th Alarm Plus Special Calls MABAS Alarm - July 5th & 6th, 2009 - Patrick Cudahy Plant Fire - One Sweet Applewood Lane... :

City of Cudahy - 5th Alarm Plus Special Calls MABAS Alarm - July 5th & 6th, 2009 - Patrick Cudahy Plant Fire - One Sweet Applewood Lane...

Updated: Jul 08, 2009 1:04pm PST

City of Racine - Injury Accident - June 25th, 2009 - DeKoven Avenue & Howe Street : On Thursday morning at 0834hrs the crews of Engine 6 and Rescue 1 (ALS) were dispatched to a reported injury accident involving a moped with a person unconscious on Dekoven Avenue and Howe Street. Upon arrival emergency crews found an unresponsive 39-year-old man lying in the street with a heavily damaged moped nearby and a small box truck sitting down the street. Paramedics initiated ALS Protocols, immobilized the man and transported him to the Emergency Room of Wheaton Franciscan—All Saints Hospital for treatment. According to police the man was headed west of Dekoven Avenue when the operator of a delivery truck entered the intersection after stopping at a stop sign when he collided with the box of the truck. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident according to police who reported that the man sustained rib injuries and a broken jaw. The man was flown later to a Milwaukee area hospital for further treatment.

City of Racine - Injury Accident - June 25th, 2009 - DeKoven Avenue & Howe Street

On Thursday morning at 0834hrs the crews of Engine 6 and Rescue 1 (ALS ...

Updated: Jun 26, 2009 5:33pm PST

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - June 24th, 2009 - S. Green Bay Road & Castle Court :

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - June 24th, 2009 - S. Green Bay Road & Castle Court

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 10:42am PST

City of Cudahy - 2nd Alarm Resturant Fire - June 8th, 2009 - Layton Gardens Resturant - 3107 E. Layton Avenue : Cudahy's Layton Garden Restaurant declared total loss after fire By Tom Kertscher of the Journal Sentinel Cudahy - Losses from a blaze that destroyed a landmark restaurant will exceed $750,000, the Cudahy Fire Department said Tuesday. The fire at Layton Garden Restaurant and Lounge, 3107 E. Layton Ave., was reported about 8:40 p.m. Monday and was battled by a dozen fire departments. The restaurant, formerly Selen's House of Prime Rib, is considered a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Police Department, the state Division of Criminal Investigation and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to police. The property has been owned since November 2006 by Peter and Eugenia Agnos of Brookfield and has an assessed value of $659,200, city records show. It also contained personal property, such as machinery and equipment, with an assessed value of $185,400, the records show. The building was constructed in 1946, the records show. Peter Agnos, a former Milwaukee County supervisor, opened Layton Garden in September.

City of Cudahy - 2nd Alarm Resturant Fire - June 8th, 2009 - Layton Gardens Resturant - 3107 E. Layton Avenue

Cudahy's Layton Garden Restaurant declared total loss after fire By ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2009 10:02am PST

City of Racine - Working House Fire - May 30th, 2009 - 4016 Olive Street : The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt. John Spranger DATE: 05/30/09 INCIDENT INFORMATION INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire INCIDENT LOCATION: 4016 Olive St. INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 05/30/09 13:25 OWNER / OCCUPANT INFORMATION: Owner- Patrick Chapman INJURIES: 1 ESTIMATED LOSS: $10,000 CAUSE / ORIGIN: Gas Leak ignited by a pilot light from stove Fire Companies Responded; Engines 6 & 9, Quint 7, Rescue 1, Rescue 7, Utility 2 - Investigator, Car 41 - Battalion Chief and Truck 1 as Rapid Intervention Crew. OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Racine Police and Racine Fire Bells Rehab Support Unit. Weather Conditions: N/A NARRATIVE: A gas line connection was leaking gas and ignited. A 27 yr. old female was burned while trying to re-connect the gas line. She received 2nd degree burns to the face ,neck and rt. arm.

City of Racine - Working House Fire - May 30th, 2009 - 4016 Olive Street

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Updated: May 30, 2009 5:37pm PST

City Of Racine - Extrication Accident - May 30th, 2009 - 2100 blk Roosevelt Avenue : On May 30th, 2009 at 0415hrs an Extrication Assignment consisting of Engine 9, Quint 7, Rescue 1 (ALS), Special Teams 1 and Car 41 (Battalion Chief) were dispatched to a reported single vehicle rollover accident with extrication at 21st Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Engine 9 arrived on scene and reported that the accident was south of the intersection and that a single vehicle was in a upright position with one person trapped. Firefighters from Quint 7 extricated a male within minutes whos care was then handed over to the crew of Rescue 1 (ALS) who transported him with unkown injuries to a local hospital for treatment. Racine Police continue to investigate the accident but beleive that alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.

City Of Racine - Extrication Accident - May 30th, 2009 - 2100 blk Roosevelt Avenue

On May 30th, 2009 at 0415hrs an Extrication Assignment consisting of E ...

Updated: May 30, 2009 3:40pm PST

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - May 24th, 2009 - 6th Street / N. Memorial Drive :

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - May 24th, 2009 - 6th Street / N. Memorial Drive

Updated: May 24, 2009 11:32am PST

City of Racine - Working House Fire - May 16th, 2009 - 1814 - 21st Street : The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt. Willie K. Hargrove DATE: 05/16/09 INCIDENT INFORMATION INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire INCIDENT LOCATION: 1814 21st. St. INCIDENT DATE / TIME: 05/16/09 02:28 OWNER / OCCUPANT INFORMATION: John Mader - owner, Alex Poplawski, Jr. and Rebecca Holtz - occupants INJURIES: 1 ESTIMATED LOSS: $10000 CAUSE / ORIGIN: The area of origin was the bed in the southwest bedroom. Fire Companies Responded; Engines 6 & 9, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Utility 3 - Investigator, Car 43 - Safety Officer, Car 41 - Battalion Chief, Car 51 - Department Chief and Qunint 7 as Rapid Intervention Crew. OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Weather Conditions: N/A NARRATIVE: The occupants, one adult and two juveniles, were alerted to the fire by a passerby, Juan Bonilla. Mr. Bonilla reported the fire and knocked on the door to wake the occupants. He was passing the home when he saw fire in the bedroom window. All occupants escaped uninjured, one firefighter sustained a laceration during the extinguishment of the fire.

City of Racine - Working House Fire - May 16th, 2009 - 1814 - 21st Street

The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Departmen ...

Updated: May 16, 2009 4:33pm PST

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - April 30th, 2009 - 1300 blk Washington Avenue :

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - April 30th, 2009 - 1300 blk Washington Avenue

Updated: May 01, 2009 6:40am PST

City of Racine - 3 Alarm Fire - April 25th, 2009 - 1230 Racine Street : The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt Brett Haller DATE: 04/25/2009 INCIDENT INFORMATION Incident type: Structure Fire Incident location: 1230 Racine Street / Racine Incident date/time: 04/25/2009 @ 1431 Hours Owner / occupant information: HFI Fluid Power Products Injuries: 0 Estimated loss: N/A at this Time Cause / origin: Lightning strike / the northwest corner of the building at 1226 Racine Street Fire Companies Responded; Engines 1-2-5-6, Truck 1, Quints 7 & 8, Rescue 1, Utility 1, Utility 6 - Investigator, Car 43 - Safety Officer, Car 41 - Battalion Chief, Car 51 - Department Chief and South Shore Fire Department Engine 122 as Rapid Intervention Crew. Other Agencies Involved: Racine Police Department, WE Energies, Racine Fire Bells Rehab and the South Shore Fire Department. Weather Conditions – N/A Narrative: The building is a two-story masonry industrial complex. The fire was reported from workers inside of Imperial Laundry at 1236 Thirteenth Street that saw smoke coming from around a fire door that connects the two buildings. The workers made attempts to extinguish the fire with extinguishers. The fire caused the roof to collapse and heavy damage throughout the structure. Updated 4/29/2009 - The incident location of 1230 Racine Street includes several buildings going west to 1225 Washington Avenue. The building of origin was 1226 Racine Street located in the center of the industrial complex. This was a joint investigation between the fire department and the insurance investigator. The cause was a lightning strike to the building. The building has extensive damage due to the fire, and the remaining buildings have smoke and water damage. - End -

City of Racine - 3 Alarm Fire - April 25th, 2009 - 1230 Racine Street

The following is a Press Release provided by the Racine Fire Departmen ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2009 1:36pm PST

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - April 11th, 2009 - 1400 blk S. Main Street : RACINE, Wis. (AP) -- Police in Wisconsin say four people were injured after a drunk driver hit another drunk driver in Racine. Police say one drunk driver was traveling at a high rate of speed on Main Street when he missed a turn and went the wrong way on another street around 2:40 a.m Saturday. He hit two parked cars, rolled over and hit an oncoming car driven by another drunk driver. Lt. Mike Polzin says none of injuries are considered life threatening. He says a 27-year-old Pleasant Prairie man was cited for causing injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and a 35-year-old Racine man was cited for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Racine Fire Units operating on scene included Engines 1 & 6, Truck 1, Rescue 1 (ALS), Rescue 2 (BLS), Rescue 8 (ALS), Special Teams 1 and Car 41 (Battalion Chief).

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - April 11th, 2009 - 1400 blk S. Main Street

RACINE, Wis. (AP) -- Police in Wisconsin say four people were injured ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2009 5:20pm PST

City of Racine - Injury Accident - April 4th, 2009 - 16th Street - West Blvd :

City of Racine - Injury Accident - April 4th, 2009 - 16th Street - West Blvd

Updated: Apr 04, 2009 9:32am PST

City of Racine - Facade Fire - March 24th, 2009 - Lone Star 5880 Durand Avenue : On Tuesday afternoon March 24th, 2009 at 1513hrs a General Alarm was sounded for the neon sign on fire at Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon; 5880 Durand Avenue. Companies responding on the General Alarm were Engines 6 & 9, Quint 7, Rescue 7, Car 43 Safety Officer and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 9 arrived on scene and reported fire showing from the front facade/neon light area of the resturant and called a working fire and advanced an 1/3/4 attack line and hit the fire knocking it down on the exterior of the building. The crew of Rescue 7 checked the building for occupants and reported water had made it into the interior of establishment while the crew of Quint 7 raised their 75' ladder to the facade and started opening it up checking for extention. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. A fire investigator (Utility 2) was called to the scene and reported the cause of the fire to have been an electrical problem with the sign or wiring ignited the exterior facade and framing. The fire was confined to that area. Damage has been estimated at $10,000.

City of Racine - Facade Fire - March 24th, 2009 - Lone Star 5880 Durand Avenue

On Tuesday afternoon March 24th, 2009 at 1513hrs a General Alarm was ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 5:06pm PST

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - March 24th, 2009 - N. Memorial Dr and Rapids Drive : On March 24th, 2009 at 1305hrs Engine 2 and Rescue 4 (BLS) were dispatched to a report of an injury accident at the intersections of N. Memorial Drive and Rapids Drive. Engine 2 arrived on scene and reported a two vehicle accident with one vehicle leaking gas and requested a Truck Company for extrication on the other vehicle. Quint 8 was dispatched to the incident and upon arrival stabalized the vehcile and began extrication using a hydraulic spreader and cutter and worked approximently 20 minutes befor being able to free a trapped occupant. The injured person was transpoted to a local hospital for treatment of unknwon injuries.

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - March 24th, 2009 - N. Memorial Dr and Rapids Drive

On March 24th, 2009 at 1305hrs Engine 2 and Rescue 4 (BLS) were dispat ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 5:32pm PST

City of Racine - Water Rescue Response - March 23rd, 2009 - Lake Michigan off Myers Park : CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release DATE: March 23, 2009 At 1907 hours the Racine Fire Department was dispatched on a report of an overturned boat or kayak in the water off Meyers Park in the small basin behind the Gateway Technical College. The report also stated there possibly was a person in the water, and that there was the possibility of a personal floatation device (PFD) still attached to the boat. This reported incident occurred at dusk as nightfall was overtaking the area. Strong Winds out of the Southeast were creating significant waves on Lake Michigan and in the area between the break wall and shore. At about the same time the Racine County Water Rescue Response Team was notified bringing rescue divers not only from Racine Fire Department but also brought rescue divers from the Racine County Sheriffs Department, South Shore Fire Department and the Mt Pleasant Police Department. All are members of a unified team of rescue divers in Racine County whose purpose is to respond to any and all water related emergencies in the county. All departments and team members train together on a regular basis for large scale incidents such as this one. At 1916 hours the overturned boat or kayak was identified about 150 yards off shore and almost due east from 1845 South Wisconsin Avenue. Water Rescue Command was then moved to the Carre-Hogle Park located south of 16th and Main Street. At the same time Air One Helicopter from Waukegan IL was contacted along with the US Coast Guard which dispatched a water patrol boat out of Kenosha, and another Helicopter from Traverse City, Michigan. Rescue Divers from Racine Fire Department, the Sheriffs Department, Mt Pleasant PD, and South Shore Fire suited up for a possible rescue attempt if a victim could be located. Racine Fire Department deployed their Zodiac inflatable boat from Meyer’s Park near Gateway and traversed the rough seas, approximately ½ mile to the overturned boat. Upon arrival Racine Fire Department rescue divers determined the boat was in fact a canoe which had been heavily damaged possibly through an impact with the break wall located just off shore. There were no PFDs in the canoe. The canoe was towed to shore and removed from the water at about 1940 hours. With the heavy surf and strong winds out of the southeast, Air One Helicopter arrived on scene and was directed to search the shoreline, using their high power search light, for any PFD’s or victims from what appeared to be a boating accident. The US Coast Guard arrived and began searching the break wall just off shore. By 1945 hours darkness had set in and visibility was limited. Racine Fire Department Support personnel along with members of the Sheriffs Department, Mt Pleasant Police Department and South Shore Fire initiated an extensive search of the shore line for any possible victim. The area covered stretched from Gateway Technical College at Meyers Park south to the Racine Waste Water Treatment Plant. A distance of approximately ¾ miles. The area was extensively searched for over two hours. At about 2030 hours the Incident Commander received information that the boat may have been washed out of the river last year and may have been adrift in Lake Michigan since June of 2008. Through some quick research Racine Fire Department Captain Steve Cariello was able to identify the owner of the boat who later arrived on the scene to in fact identify the boat. The owner indicated the boat floated down river in June of 2008 during the heavy flooding. The canoe had been adrift in the lake for 9 months. There was no victims and no PFDs. While this incident certainly had a happy ending through the dedicated efforts of the Racine County Water Rescue Response Team we were able to deploy several rescue divers from Racine Fire Department, Racine Sheriffs Department, Mt Pleasant Police, and South Shore fire within minutes of receiving the report of possible victims in the water. This truly was a collective team effort by all departments who have worked together over the last three years to make sure we have the training and resources necessary for virtually any water related emergency in the area. Unified Command (Law Enforcement and Fire Agencies working together) was established with Fire Chief William Bouma (South Shore Fire), Lt Robert Zortman (Racine Sheriff), Lt Gary Solfest (Racine Fire Department) and Officer John Prochniak (Mt Pleasant PD) providing Dive Command. Incident Command was established by Battalion Chief Mike Irish, and Fire Chief Steve Hansen. Support Agencies included Air One Helicopter, and the US Coast Guard. We appreciate the efforts of all who were involved with this operation. -end-

City of Racine - Water Rescue Response - March 23rd, 2009 - Lake Michigan off Myers Park

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Updated: Mar 23, 2009 10:32pm PST

City of Racine - Working House Fire - March 22nd, 2009 - 1310 - 10th Street : On Sunday afternoon March 22nd, 2009 at 1736hrs a General Alarm was sounded for a residential Fire Alarm sounding at 1310-10th Street. Companies responding on the Fire Alarm were Engines 1 & 6, Truck 1 and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 1 arrived turned on to 10th Street and reported flames and smoke showing from a single story wood frame home and that they were pulling an attack line. With the report of a working fire Car 41 (Battalion Chief) requested Rescue 1 (ALS), Quint 7 (Rapid Intervention Team) and Car 43 Safety Officer to the scene. Second due Engine 6 laid a 5" supply line to Engine1 and then stretched a second line into the fire building while the crew of Rescue 1 did a primary search of the home which proved negative as the Truck 1 crew ventilated the residence. The fire was brought under control within 45 minutes. A fire investigator (Utility 3) was called to the scene and as of this report the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Damage to the structure and contents listed at $25,000. No injuries were reported.

City of Racine - Working House Fire - March 22nd, 2009 - 1310 - 10th Street

On Sunday afternoon March 22nd, 2009 at 1736hrs a General Alarm was so ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 8:45pm PST

City of Racine - Gas Grill/DeckFire - March 18, 2009 - 1544 Deane BLVD : On Wednesday evening March 18, 2009 at 1828hrs a General Alarm was sounded for a report of a gas grill on fire which spread to the deck of a home at 1544 Deane Blvd. Companies responding on the alarm were Engines 6 & 9, Quint 7, Rescue 7 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 6 arrived on scene and reported a working fire with flames running up the side of a two story wood frame home and that they were pulling an attack line. With the report of a working fire Car 41 (Battalion Chief) requested Truck 1 to the scene as the Rapid Intervention Team. Firefighters extinguished the burning side of the home within minutes and a check of the attic and interior of the residence for extension proved negative. A fire investigator (Utility 2) was called to the scene and reported that a young man was grilling on a gas grill when he had a flare up which he thought he had controlled. He then noticed spot fires on the deck which spread to the exterior wall of the rear of the home. The fire was contained to the exterior of the home and the rear porch. Damage to the structure and contents listed at $3,000. No injuries were reported.

City of Racine - Gas Grill/DeckFire - March 18, 2009 - 1544 Deane BLVD

On Wednesday evening March 18, 2009 at 1828hrs a General Alarm was sou ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2009 8:47pm PST

City of Racine - Working House Fire - March 15, 2009 - 2201 W. High Street : On Sunday afternoon March 15, 2009 at 1308hrs a General Alarm was sounded for a report of smoke showing from a window of a home at 2201 W. High Street. Companies responding on the alarm were Engines 1 & 2, Quint 8, Rescue 8 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 2 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from a two story wood frame home and that they were pulling an attack line. With the report of a working fire Car 41 (Battalion Chief) requested Truck 1 to the scene as the Rapid Intervention Team. Second due Engine 1 laid a 5" supply line to Engine 2 and then stretched a second line into the fire building while the crew of Rescue 8 did a primary search of the home which proved negative as the Quint 8 crew ventilated the residence. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes. A fire investigator (Utility 3) was called to the scene and listed the cause of the fire as an unspecified electrical problem in a floor fan or electrical cords present in the area of origin. Damage to the structure and contents listed at $20,000. No injuries were reported.

City of Racine - Working House Fire - March 15, 2009 - 2201 W. High Street

On Sunday afternoon March 15, 2009 at 1308hrs a General Alarm was soun ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 5:53pm PST

City of Racine - Drowning/Vehicle Recovery - March 5th, 2009 : Racine Police received a report Saturday February 28th, 2009 from the family of a 57-year-old man who reported him missing. The family told police that the man had not been seen since the early morning hours of the previous day. The family became concerned when the man failed to show up for work for his Friday afternoon shift and didn’t meet his mother for their weekly Saturday morning breakfast. Police began an investigation into the missing adult and were call to the Root River near Kinzie Avenue and Rupert Blvd late Wednesday morning March 4th after four fishermen spotted a body in the water. Racine firefighters were called to the river and assisted police by removing the body of a male from the water at which time he was tentatively identified by ID in his wallet as the missing 57-year-old man. The body was transported to the Medical Examiners Office where it was scheduled to be autopsied Thursday. At this point it is not possible to determine the circumstances leading to his death. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday morning March 5th construction workers installing a lift station in the area of Spring St and Luedtke Ave discovered a partially submerged car in the nearby Root River and notified police who then requested the Racine Fire Department Dive Team to assist in the removal of the car from the river with the help of Floyd’s Towing Company. Fire department divers worked in frigged waters and swift currents for about and hour and a half before being able to secure a tow strap and cable to the car which was sitting precariously on top of a boulder at an angle. The car was taken to the police department’s garage where criminalist examined the car for any indications of what may have occurred. Late Thursday afternoon preliminary results were released by the Medical Examiner which indicates that the cause of death of the 57-year-old man was most likely a drowning. Toxicology reports are still pending.

City of Racine - Drowning/Vehicle Recovery - March 5th, 2009

Racine Police received a report Saturday February 28th, 2009 from the ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2009 5:51pm PST

City of Racine - Working House Fire - March 3rd, 2009 - 1604 Packard Avenue : On Tuesday evening March 3rd, 2009 at 1949hrs a General Alarm was sounded for a report of a fire on the second floor of a home at 1604 Packard Avenue. Companies responding on the alarm were Engines 1 & 6, Quint 7, Rescue 1 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 6 arrived on scene and reported flames showing from the second floor (B-Side) of a two story woodframe home and that they were pulling an attack line. With the report of a working fire Car 41 (Battalion Chief) requested Truck 1 to the scene as the Rapid Intevention Team and Car 43 (Safety Officer) to respond to the incident.. Second due Engine 1 laid a 5" supply line to Engine 6 and then streched a second line into the fire bulding while the crew of Rescue 1 did a primary search of the home which proved negative as the Quint 7 crew ventilated the residence. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. A fire investigator (Utility 2) was called to the scene and listed the cause of the fire as accidental but remaining under investigation. Damage to the structure and contents listed at $20,000. Four adults and two children were displaced by the fire and were staying with family and friend. No inuries were reported.

City of Racine - Working House Fire - March 3rd, 2009 - 1604 Packard Avenue

On Tuesday evening March 3rd, 2009 at 1949hrs a General Alarm was soun ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 9:37pm PST

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Town of Somers Fire & Rescue Working House Fire - February 7th, 2009 - 2220 - 14th Place :

Town of Somers Fire & Rescue Working House Fire - February 7th, 2009 - 2220 - 14th Place

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City of Racine - Extrication Accident - February 6th, 2009 : On Friday evening February 6th, 2009 Engine 1 and Rescue 4 (BLS) were dispatched at 1715hrs for a report of an injury accident at the intersections of Spring Street and Luedtke Avenue. As units went enroute the call was upgraded to an extrication assignment adding Quint 8, Special Teams 1, Rescue 1 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief) when police reported that the accident was a head on collision with extrication needed. When emegency crews arrived on scene the driver of a Mecury Marque was out of his vehicle and walking around and the driver of a Chevrolet Cavilier was trapped suffering serious injuries. Paramedics from Rescue 1 started treatment on the trapped driver while the crew from Engine 1 stretched an 1.3/4" hand line for protection and secured hazards on the vehicle. Once Quint 8 arrived on scene they utilized there spreader to open the passengers side door of the vehicle freeing the trapped man. Rescue 1 (ALS) transported the seriously injured man to a local hospital where his condition is unknow, the crew of Rescue 4 (BLS) transported the man from the second vehicle involved to a local hopital with minor injuries. The Racine Police Department is investigating the accident at this time.

City of Racine - Extrication Accident - February 6th, 2009

On Friday evening February 6th, 2009 Engine 1 and Rescue 4 (BLS) were ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2009 4:56pm PST

City of Racine - 2 Alarm Fatal Fire - January 30th, 2009 : The following is a Press Release Provided By The Racine Fire Department... CITY OF RACINE FIRE DEPARTMENT 810 Eighth Street Racine WI 53403 Press Release CONTACT: Lt Willie Hargrove/Lt Brett Haller DATE: 01/31/2009 - 0144 Hours INCIDENT INFORMATION Incident type: Fatal Structure Fire - Two Family unit Incident location: 2314 Kinzie Avenue / Racine Incident date/time: 01/30/2009 @ 2119 Hours Owner / occupant information: N/A at this time Injuries: One Civilian Casuality Estimated loss: N/A at this Time Cause / origin: Under Investigation Other Agencies Involved: Racine Police Department Weather Conditions - Temperature 6 degrees / Wind Chill -5 degrees Narrative: At 2119 hours the City of Racine 911 Center received a report of smoke in the area of 2306 Kinzie Avenue near the West Racine area of town. The initial caller reported smoke coming from the building next door. At 2120 hours a full fire suppression assignment was dispatched to this call and included Engine 6, Engine 1, Quint 7, Rescue 7, and a Command Car. During the dispatch of fire apparatus the address was updated to 2314 Kinzie Avenue. The first arriving unit was Quint 7 at 2124 hours. Quint 7 reported smoke showing and they would be advancing hose lines to the second floor of the structure. Several occupants of the home had fled as the fire department arrived on scene. As Quint 7 opened the door to the second floor apartment they were immediately pushed back down the staircase by extreme heat, fire, and heavy smoke conditions after attempting to enter the apartment under the protection of two hose lines. At about the same time reports were received by fire fighters on scene there may be someone still in the apartment on the second floor. The Battalion Chief immediately requested additional assistance from Ladder Truck 1, Engine 9, and Paramedic Rescue Squad 1 due to the potential for fire victims. Heavy fire and smoke quickly engulfed the southwest bedroom and living room on the second floor as fire fighters battled their way into the apartment. Fire quickly spread throughout the apartment and entered the attic space of the home. Fire Fighting crews continued an aggressive fire suppression attack searching for the missing victim. The fire victim was located in the Southwest corner bedroom on the second floor and was quickly determined to be deceased. As fire fighters continued to address spot fires throughout the second and third floors Fire and Police Investigators were contacted. The fire was knocked down by 2150 hours and overhaul of the building continued into the early morning hours. Several individuals successfully escaped the rapidly moving fire. In addition family pets were rescued by their owner prior to exiting the building during the fire. Smoke detectors were located in the apartment and reportedly sounding due to the smoke. The Fire Department strongly encourages everyone to quickly evaculate any building where smoke or fire is showing. Under no circumstances should you ever reenter a building with smoke or fire to rescue pets or valuables since there is an exceptionally high risk that a fast moving fire will overcome you and possibly cause unconscienceness or death. Several working smoke detectors in a home is a very inexpensive way of receiving an early warning of smoke and.or a fire. At this time the fire remains under investigation and no cause has been determined. The name of the fire victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. - end -

City of Racine - 2 Alarm Fatal Fire - January 30th, 2009

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Updated: Jan 31, 2009 9:18am PST

Village of Caledonia - Water Rescue Training - January 28th, 2009 : On Wednesday afternoon January 28th, 2009 members of the Village of Caledonia Fire & Rescue Department participated in Ice Water Rescue Training in the pond at Gorney Park. The Training eveolution consisted of a report of a man through the ice with a possible broken back. Firefighters and EMS crews utilized their water rescue gear and placed the victim on a backboard and then removed the injued person from the water and used ropes to pull the victim up a steep hill to a Rescue Squad. Caledonia Fire & Rescue Units participating in todays training included Command 241, Engine 221, Fire - Rescue 271 (Hummer). Rescue 232 and Rescue 233.

Village of Caledonia - Water Rescue Training - January 28th, 2009

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Updated: Jan 28, 2009 6:26pm PST

Racine Working Vehicle Fire - January 9th, 2009 - 1122 - 17th Street : On Friday morning January 9th, 2009 at 1052hrs a General Alarm was sounded for a report of a vehicle fire next to a home at 1122-17th Street. Companies responding on the alarm were Engines 1 & 6, Truck 1, Rescue 1 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 6 arrived on scene and reported a working car fire and that they were pulling an attack line. The crew of Truck 1 checked the home for occupants and fire extention. The fire was contained to the vehicle and their was no extention to the home. A fire investigator was called to the scene and determined the fire to have been incendiary in nature with an estimated loss at $1,000. Investigation continuing by Racine Police Department

Racine Working Vehicle Fire - January 9th, 2009 - 1122 - 17th Street

On Friday morning January 9th, 2009 at 1052hrs a General Alarm was sou ...

Updated: Jan 09, 2009 11:58am PST

Racine Extrication Accident - January 4th, 2009 - 1500 blk Washington Avenue : On Sunday evening January 4th, 2009 Engine 6 and Rescue 1 (ALS) were dispatched at 1810hrs for a report of an injury accident in the 1500 blk of Washington Avenue. As units went enroute the call was upgraded to an extrication assignment adding Truck 1, Special Teams 1, Car 41 (Battalion Chief) when police reported that the accident was a single vehicle rollover with a woman ejected from the vehicle and a man trapped in the vehicle needing extrication. With the updated information Car 41 Special Called Rescue 4 (ALS) to the scene. The ejected passenger was transported to a local hospital by Rescue 1 while firefighters worked for 15 minutes extricating the man from the vehicle at which time he was transported by Rescue 4 to a local hospital also. A preliminary report by police indicates that the vehicle was traveling westbound on Washington Avenue around a curve when it crossed the center line causing the driver to over correct which sent the vehicle into a store front before it rolled over. According to officals injuries to the 23-year-old man and 18-year-old woman appear to be non life threatening. Racine Police PIO reports that the woman was treated and released from a local hospital and that the man still hospitalized but was taken into custody on a probation hold; the man is facing charges of operating after suspension - third offense and received citations for causing injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and causing bodily harm by reckless driving.

Racine Extrication Accident - January 4th, 2009 - 1500 blk Washington Avenue

On Sunday evening January 4th, 2009 Engine 6 and Rescue 1 (ALS) were d ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 8:18pm PST

Racine Working Fire - January 3rd, 2009 - 1447 Martin Luther King Drive : On Saturday afternoon January 3rd, 2009 at 1313hrs a General Alarm was dispatched for a report of smoke and flames from a home at 1447 Martin Luther King Drive. Compamies responding on the alarm were Engines 1 & 2, Truck 1, Rescue 8 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). While units were enroute police notifed dispatch that the two occupants of the home at the time, a 5-year-old boy and his 10-year-old sister had escaped the fire and were with police. Engine 2 arrived on scene and reported flames showing from a single story brick residence and streched an attack line while the crew of Engine 1 laid a supply line to Engine 2 and Truck 1 and Rescue 8 firefighter's ventilated the structure. With the report of the working fire Car 43 (Safety Officer) and Quint 8 (RIT Team) responded to the scene. Fire crews extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. Fire damaged was contained to a front bedroom and adjoining living room with heavy smoke damage through out the home. A Fire Investigator (Utility 3) was called to the scene and after investigating it was determined that the fire was caused by one of the children playing with a lighter. Damage to the home was estimated at $10,000. No injuries to civilians or firefighter's were reported.

Racine Working Fire - January 3rd, 2009 - 1447 Martin Luther King Drive

On Saturday afternoon January 3rd, 2009 at 1313hrs a General Alarm was ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2009 6:29pm PST

Racine Working Fire - January 2nd, 2009 - 1700 blk West Blvd : On Friday night January 2nd, 2009 at 2120hrs a General Alarm was dispatched for a report by police of a garage fire in the alley to the rear of 1733 West Blvd. Companies responding on the alarm were Engines 6 & 9, Quint 7, Rescue 1 (ALS) and Car 41 (Battalion Chief). Engine 9 arrived on scene and reported flames showing from a detached two car garage in the alley and streched an attack line while the crew of Engine 6 laid a supply line to Engine 9 and Quint 7 firefighters ventilated the structure. Fire crews extinguished the fire within 15 minutes. A Fire Investigator was called to the scene and determined the cause of the fire to have been an improperly installed wood burmimg stove.

Racine Working Fire - January 2nd, 2009 - 1700 blk West Blvd

On Friday night January 2nd, 2009 at 2120hrs a General Alarm was dispa ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 9:30pm PST