Commercial Structure Fire

Incident Date: 10/20/09
Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke 253.255.3260
Incident Type: Commercial Structure Fire
Incident Location: 220 S. 27th St.
Probable Cause: Undetermined
Damages: Undetermined
Injuries: None

Narrative: At 2:57 a.m. Tuesday October 20, 2009, 9 companies of Tacoma Firefighters - 5 Engines, 2 Ladders and 2 Medic Units responded to a reported commercial l structure fire at 220 S. 27th Street. The first arriving units found heavy smoke and fire showing from the first floor of the local Teamsters Hall & Offices.

Crews attacked the fire with hand lines, conducted primary search procedures and checked for fire extension into the second floor of the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and there were no injuries to report.

Commercial Structure Fire Response

Incident Date: 10/17/2009

Issuing Officer: AC Faith Mueller

Incident Type: Commercial Structure Fire

Incident Location: 306 East 26th Street

Probable Cause: Undetermined

Narrative: Tacoma Fire Department responded with 35 personnel to the report of fire and smoke at 306 East 26th Street on both floor 1 and floor 2. . First arriving companies encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions in a 50 foot by 100 foot business/apartment occupancy. Fire crews battled diligently to extinguish the blaze and ensure there were no occupants in the business and apartment dwelling. The blaze was contained just after midnight with no reported injuries.

Vehicle Extrication Training

Training Update: Members of the Tacoma Fire Department participated in a valuable vehicle extrication training exercise this week. The purpose of this training was to enhance our ability to remove people trapped in vehicles at the scene of motor vehicle crashes.

The training included scene safety, basic vehicle stabilization, tool proficiency and numerous extrication exercises. The skills practiced during these drills increases our firefighters level of readiness for this type of low frequency/high risk response.

Thanks For Participating...

This past weekend, well over 1,000 people attended Fire Station Open Houses in honor of National Fire Prevention Week and learned how to perform the life saving skill of CPR at our mass training classes on CPR Sunday at the Tacoma Elks Club.

We appreciated that so many of you stopped by to visit your neighborhood fire station and learn about fire safety. Congratulations to all of you who completed the CPR training (over 550 registered) - you now know how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator and can perform CPR! Thanks for helping make our community safer.

Fire Boat Lends Assistance

Narrative: At 5:19 a.m. Friday October 9th 2009, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to a mutual aid call for a marina fire at Steilacoom Marina at Saltar’s point. The facility housed several non operative boats and suffered extensive damage. The crews from Fire Boat Defiance assisted in the attack from the water side as well as protected an adjacent pier.

Technical Rescue Demonstration

The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) Technical Rescue Team provided an informative demonstration of a High Angle/Stokes Stretcher/Patient Rescue at the 58th Annual Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference held today at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. The conference is one of the largest in the nation, featuring dozens of workshops and the latest technology and product exhibits.

Tech rescue crews simulated rescuing an injured window washer who was hanging precariously from the side of the convention center - approximately 45 feet above 15th Street. The conference participants enjoyed the demonstration and were impressed by the technical skills and professionalism displayed by the team.

You're Invited...

Tacoma Fire Department Hosts Open Houses!

Residents of Tacoma and Fircrest can celebrate Fire Prevention Week by visiting six neighborhood fire stations from 1-4 pm this Saturday, October 10th. This year’s theme, “Stay Fire Smart – Don’t Get Burned” encourages everyone to team up and spread the message that fire safety saves lives!

Equipment will be on display and firefighters will answer questions about escape planning, fire safety and disaster preparedness.

The following six stations will host open houses:

Station 3 - 206 Browns Point Blvd, NE Tacoma
Station 4 - 1453 S. 12th (Earnest S Brazil St), Hilltop
Station 11 - 3802 McKinley Ave., McKinley Hill
Station 13 – 3825 N. 25th, Proctor
Station 16 – 7217 6th Ave., Skyline/West End District
Station 17 – 302 Regents Blvd., Fircrest

For more information on the activities hosted at each station, call the Tacoma Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau at 591-5740.