Hazardous Materials Spill - Media Release

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Incident Date: 7-17-09
Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke
Incident Type: Hazardous Material
Incident Address: 2807 Valley Ave, Fife WA

Narrative: At 2:46 p.m. July 17th, 2009 Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to a Hazardous materials spill at 2807 70th Ave E. A 540 gallon tote container of Isobutyl Acetate spilled releasing this commonly used solvent.

The first in arriving engine was on scene within 7 minutes. TFD’s Hazardous-Materials crew’s diked the liquid from reaching storm drains, plugged the leaking container and used vapor suppressing foam to minimize the effects of any fumes coming from the product. The product was contained to the area of the spill – with negligible environmental impact.

One business was evacuated during the incident and there were no injuries to report.

Firefighter Response: 25

TFD MEDIA RELEASE: Rope Rescue

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Date of Incident: July 16, 2009
Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke
Type of Incident: Rope Rescue
Incident Address: Marine View Drive at Heron Ridge

Narrative: At 11:57 a.m. Thursday July 16, 2009 Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to a rope rescue off of Marine View Drive in the Heron Ridge area. TFD’s Technical Rescue Team performed a medium angle rescue utilizing the Stokes stretcher to rescue the patient.

The patient was transported to a local hospital.

Firefighter Response: 22