House Fire
Released by District Chief Dan Grimm
Public Information Officer
July 19, 2012
House Fire, 917 SE 6th Street
Fire Investigator Joe Mayer ruled the cause of this morning’s blaze as Accidental. Eight fire units, including 3 additional units, responded to the mid-morning fire that consumed the structure’s attic area and sent the occupant to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. District Chief Amy Smith said she called the additional units for extra manpower and to provide firefighter rehab due to the high heat index. According to Captain Mike Kane, EMS Coordinator, a special firefighter rehab unit which contains fans, water misters, chairs, an easy-up for shade and lots of water is set up on scene allowing firefighters to recuperate during emergency responses or training.
The firefighter rehab unit responds to emergency scenes when requested by the Incident Commander (IC).
Questions? Dan Grimm, 436-4428 or Investigator Joe Mayer, 426-7336
