Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Wednesday April 7, 2010 5:13 PM EDT
Saint Paul Fire & EMS Blotter for April 7, 2010
This feature we call "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.
During the week of March 31 thru April 6, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 637 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
VEHICLE FIRE - A vehicle started on fire at 9th & Main Street on March 31, 2010 at 9:02 a.m. in a parking ramp. The fire was confined to the engine compartment and extinguished with the aid of the foam truck. This fire is accidental as a result of a malfunction in the engine compartment.
VACANT BUILDING FIRE - On March 31 at 6:11 p.m. on the 40 block of Hawthorne Avenue, a caller reported seeing a broken basement window and smoke coming from a vacant building. Upon arrival, crews found heavily charred mattresses against the wall in the basement that had mostly self extinguished because of lack of ventilation. This fire is under investigation at this time. Damage is estimated at $42,500.
CARELESS DISCARDED SMOKERS' MATERIAL - On March 31 at 5:24 p.m. crews raced to the scene on the 1300 block of West Minnehaha Avenue after a neighbor called reporting the deck being on fire. The neighbor reported seeing a small flame approximately one hour before the fire from a small flower pot. She thought the occupant was home and burning some type of device on the deck. After returning to the window an hour later she discovered the deck on fire and called 9-1-1. The occupants returned home a short time after the fire was extinguished. The electrical meter was also damaged and Xcel was on scene. This fire is accidental in origin and cause. Damage is estimated at $10,000.
BURNS - On March 31 at 7:59 a.m. on the 800 block of Albert Street a 44 year old male had been working on his stove when it flashed over. Paramedics treated him at the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital.
CARELESS DISCARDED CIGARETTE - A fire started in the rear store room on April 1 at 2:39 p.m. on the 700 block of Fourth Street East. Occupants would use this area to smoke. An improperly disposed cigarette caused the fire when it came in contact with combustibles that were underneath the table. Damage was contained to the room of origin. The fire is accidental. Damage is estimated at $5,500.
JUVENILES PLAYING WITH LIGHTER - A fire was caused by juveniles playing with a lighter at 3:55 p.m. on April 1 on the 2200 block of West Seventh Street. They were burning a bug on the comforter of their bed with a lighter they found in a kitchen drawer. They notified their babysitter of the fire and fled the apartment. They have been referred to the fire department's Fire Play Intervention Program. For further information about Fire Play Intervention, call the fire department's Public Education Office at 651-228-6203. Damage is estimated at $11,000.
CARELESSLY DISCARDED CIGARETTE - A carelessly discarded cigarette by juveniles caused an estimated $5,050 damage to a front porch on the 1200 block of Cook Avenue on April 1 at 1:56 p.m. The cigarette was thrown in a box containing papers, clothing, and other miscellaneous items. The fire was reported and extinguished by a neighbor with a dry chemical extinguisher. The fire is accidental in nature and the juveniles will be reffered to the Juvenile Fire Play Intervention Program. For further information about Fire Play Intervention, call the fire department's Public Education Office at 651-228-6203.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On April 3 at 7:09 p.m. on Baker and Chippewa, paramedics raced to the scene of a pedestrian struck. A 29 year old female had been struck by a motor vehicle. She was transported to a near by hospital.
LIGHT FIXTURE FIRE - On April 4 at 5:10 p.m. on the 600 block of Selby Avenue, a report of flames and smoke was reported. Fire companies extinguished the fire with lightwater. Burn patterns indicated that the fire started in the outdoor light fixture. The plastic fixture melted and started the bottom portion of the siding on fire when it dripped to the floor. Upon closer examination, the 60 watt fixture contained a 100 watt lightbulb. The inside wall switch was in the "on" position. Damage is estimated at $5,000.
FALL – On April 5 at 5:50 p.m. a 15 year old male was playing basketball with friends when he jumped on a bench and fell backwards injuring himself. Paramedics treated and transported him to a nearby hospital.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Community Message: Saint Paul Fire & EMS Blotter for April 1, 2010
A Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Thursday April 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT
Saint Paul Fire & EMS Blotter for April 1, 2010
This feature we call "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.
During the week of March 24 thru March 30, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 605 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
DWELLING FIRE - On March 24 at 3:57: p.m. a report came in of black smoke and fire on the 300 block of Winona Street East. Upon crew's arrival, heavy fire was spreading to the neighbor's house when firefighters arrived and stopped it. No injuries. Fire crews were able to contain the fire and save both properties. The fire is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at $250,000.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On March 24 at 8:35 a.m. on the 900 block of Geranium Avenue East, a 3 year old male was struck by a vehicle and thrown 15-20 feet. Patient was treated at the scene and transported to a near by hospital.
FATAL FIRE – On March 25 at 2:37 p.m. on the 800 block of Blair Avenue, fire companies were dispatched to a fire in a two-story duplex where a two year old male died and four others who were at home, at the time, have been injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The cause is being investigated. One firefighter was slightly injured. There were no fire sprinklers in the building.
STABBING - On March 25 at 5:34 p.m. a 45 year old male was stabbed in the chest on the 400 block of Rice Street. He was treated at the scene and transported to a near by hospital.
FIRE SET BY JUVENILES - On March 26 at 9:21 p.m. on the 1100 block of Pleasant Avenue a garabage bag of leaves on the front porch were set on fire by juveniles. The homeowner's son received a text message from friends stating they set the bag on fire. Parents and juveniles were referred to the fire department's Fire Play Intervention Program. For further information about Fire Play Intervention, call the fire department's Public Education Office at 651-228-6203.
MATTRESS FIRE - On March 27 at 5:17 p.m. on the 300 block of North Dale an occupant returned to find his mattress smoldering. He took water out of the sink and put the fire out. He then brought the blankets down to the trash room and put them into the slop sink. The mattress had been extinguished but the blankets continued to smolder. Firefighters extinguished the blankets with a dry power and ventilated. This fire is most likely the result of the careless use of smoker's material. Damage is estimated at $400.
GUN SHOT WOUND - On March 27 at 2:47 a.m. on the 300 block of Smith Avenue, a 19 year old male was involved in a fight and was shot. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.
UNATTENDED COOKING - On March 28 at 3:37 a.m., crews were dispatched to the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue East. The occupant stated he had been cooking on the stovetop and went into his bedroom and fell asleep. He woke up to his baby crying and discovered the fire on the stove. He took the baby outside and then came back in to fight the fire with an extinguisher. He thought he had turned the stove off. This fire is the result of unattended cooking. Damage is estimated at $5,500.
APARTMENT FIRE - On March 29 at 2:33 p.m. on the 1300 block of Mississippi Street, crews responded to an apartment fire. The fire originated in the interstitial space adjacent to the door leading to the balcony. Occupants had used the brick facade to extinguish their cigarettes before disposing them in an ashtray on an interior table. The ash fell into a hole created by squirrels and ignited the combustibles within. The fire spread and was confined to the interior of the apartment causing damage to the area of origin with overhaul ceiling damage to the apartment below. Red Cross was on scene for the occupants. Damage is estimated at $60,000.
Thursday April 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT
Saint Paul Fire & EMS Blotter for April 1, 2010
This feature we call "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.
During the week of March 24 thru March 30, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 605 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
DWELLING FIRE - On March 24 at 3:57: p.m. a report came in of black smoke and fire on the 300 block of Winona Street East. Upon crew's arrival, heavy fire was spreading to the neighbor's house when firefighters arrived and stopped it. No injuries. Fire crews were able to contain the fire and save both properties. The fire is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at $250,000.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On March 24 at 8:35 a.m. on the 900 block of Geranium Avenue East, a 3 year old male was struck by a vehicle and thrown 15-20 feet. Patient was treated at the scene and transported to a near by hospital.
FATAL FIRE – On March 25 at 2:37 p.m. on the 800 block of Blair Avenue, fire companies were dispatched to a fire in a two-story duplex where a two year old male died and four others who were at home, at the time, have been injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The cause is being investigated. One firefighter was slightly injured. There were no fire sprinklers in the building.
STABBING - On March 25 at 5:34 p.m. a 45 year old male was stabbed in the chest on the 400 block of Rice Street. He was treated at the scene and transported to a near by hospital.
FIRE SET BY JUVENILES - On March 26 at 9:21 p.m. on the 1100 block of Pleasant Avenue a garabage bag of leaves on the front porch were set on fire by juveniles. The homeowner's son received a text message from friends stating they set the bag on fire. Parents and juveniles were referred to the fire department's Fire Play Intervention Program. For further information about Fire Play Intervention, call the fire department's Public Education Office at 651-228-6203.
MATTRESS FIRE - On March 27 at 5:17 p.m. on the 300 block of North Dale an occupant returned to find his mattress smoldering. He took water out of the sink and put the fire out. He then brought the blankets down to the trash room and put them into the slop sink. The mattress had been extinguished but the blankets continued to smolder. Firefighters extinguished the blankets with a dry power and ventilated. This fire is most likely the result of the careless use of smoker's material. Damage is estimated at $400.
GUN SHOT WOUND - On March 27 at 2:47 a.m. on the 300 block of Smith Avenue, a 19 year old male was involved in a fight and was shot. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.
UNATTENDED COOKING - On March 28 at 3:37 a.m., crews were dispatched to the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue East. The occupant stated he had been cooking on the stovetop and went into his bedroom and fell asleep. He woke up to his baby crying and discovered the fire on the stove. He took the baby outside and then came back in to fight the fire with an extinguisher. He thought he had turned the stove off. This fire is the result of unattended cooking. Damage is estimated at $5,500.
APARTMENT FIRE - On March 29 at 2:33 p.m. on the 1300 block of Mississippi Street, crews responded to an apartment fire. The fire originated in the interstitial space adjacent to the door leading to the balcony. Occupants had used the brick facade to extinguish their cigarettes before disposing them in an ashtray on an interior table. The ash fell into a hole created by squirrels and ignited the combustibles within. The fire spread and was confined to the interior of the apartment causing damage to the area of origin with overhaul ceiling damage to the apartment below. Red Cross was on scene for the occupants. Damage is estimated at $60,000.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER
Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Wednesday March 24, 2010 4:44 PM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER
This feature we call "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.
During the week of March 10 thru March 16, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 616 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
Elevator Rescue – Firefighters rescued a person trapped in an elevator inside a hospital on Veteran's Dr., March 18 at 2:53p.
Motorcycle Accident – On March 18 at 6:00p, paramedics responded to a motorcycle accident on Interstate 94 at Western Ave. The motorcyclist had struck a mattress lying on the freeway. He was treated for his injuries and transported to a hospital.
Stabbing – Paramedics responded to a business at Snelling Ave. N. and Spruce Tree Ave. for a 28 year old man who had been stabbed multiple times. He was given advanced life support treatment and transported to the hospital.
Trapped in Machinery – A 60 year old man's arm was trapped in a conveyor belt in the 100 block of Kellogg Blvd. E. on March 20 at 8:58a. After he was rescued him from the machine, he was treated and transported to the hospital.
Apartment Fire – A resident who was carelessly burning incense caused a fire on the windowsill of the apartment building in the 1900 block of Burns Ave. on March 20 at 8:28p. Fire damage was minor.
Burns – A 57 year old man was burned on his face when he was smoking while using oxygen in his home in the900 block of Carroll Ave. Paramedics responded at 6:42a on March 21, treated his injuries, and transported him to the hospital.
Dwelling Fire – Careless smoking appears to be the cause of a fire in a duplex dwelling. Firefighters were called to the home in the 1000 block of Front Ave. on March 21 at 12:10p. There was a small fire in the window well. Damage was minor.
Stabbing – On March 22 at 4:18p, paramedics responded to Edgerton St. and Jenks Ave. for a 19 year old man who had been stabbed. He was treated and transported to the hospital.
Gas Leak – Firefighters were called to an apartment building in the 300 block of Grand Ave. on March 22 at 11:06p for an odor of natural gas. A resident had turned on the gas oven and fell asleep. The oven did not light but let gas into the building. Firefighters turned off the oven and were able to ventilate the building without ignition of the gas.
Wednesday March 24, 2010 4:44 PM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER
This feature we call "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.
During the week of March 10 thru March 16, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 616 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
Elevator Rescue – Firefighters rescued a person trapped in an elevator inside a hospital on Veteran's Dr., March 18 at 2:53p.
Motorcycle Accident – On March 18 at 6:00p, paramedics responded to a motorcycle accident on Interstate 94 at Western Ave. The motorcyclist had struck a mattress lying on the freeway. He was treated for his injuries and transported to a hospital.
Stabbing – Paramedics responded to a business at Snelling Ave. N. and Spruce Tree Ave. for a 28 year old man who had been stabbed multiple times. He was given advanced life support treatment and transported to the hospital.
Trapped in Machinery – A 60 year old man's arm was trapped in a conveyor belt in the 100 block of Kellogg Blvd. E. on March 20 at 8:58a. After he was rescued him from the machine, he was treated and transported to the hospital.
Apartment Fire – A resident who was carelessly burning incense caused a fire on the windowsill of the apartment building in the 1900 block of Burns Ave. on March 20 at 8:28p. Fire damage was minor.
Burns – A 57 year old man was burned on his face when he was smoking while using oxygen in his home in the900 block of Carroll Ave. Paramedics responded at 6:42a on March 21, treated his injuries, and transported him to the hospital.
Dwelling Fire – Careless smoking appears to be the cause of a fire in a duplex dwelling. Firefighters were called to the home in the 1000 block of Front Ave. on March 21 at 12:10p. There was a small fire in the window well. Damage was minor.
Stabbing – On March 22 at 4:18p, paramedics responded to Edgerton St. and Jenks Ave. for a 19 year old man who had been stabbed. He was treated and transported to the hospital.
Gas Leak – Firefighters were called to an apartment building in the 300 block of Grand Ave. on March 22 at 11:06p for an odor of natural gas. A resident had turned on the gas oven and fell asleep. The oven did not light but let gas into the building. Firefighters turned off the oven and were able to ventilate the building without ignition of the gas.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
16 Channel DVR Security Systems!
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
LawMate Gear
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
How to Find a Hidden Camera
What is a hidden camera? There’s so many different types that the definition would be limited to any camera that records video or still images in such a manner that a normal person wouldn’t notice the camera. This could be as simple as a standard video camera set up behind a few tree limbs.
The purpose of this article is to explore the different types of hidden cameras (sold on the market today) so that one would have some additional knowledge to possibly recognize and/or identify one with additional investigation.
Where could someone hide a camera? Quite literally anywhere! A button on a jacket or a pack of cigarettes could house the lens of camera. With technology constantly reducing the size of electronics, cameras now exist that are small enough to fit on the end of your thumbnail. We’ll take a look at a few of the devices found on the market today.
1) Wireless (hidden) cameras which transmit video:
These cameras are quickly becoming obsolete because they need to transmit the video over the air, thus requiring the end user to be within range of the transmitter (usually within 100 yards) in order to receive the signal. The camera requires (at minimum) battery power. One can also easily find these transmitting devices with one of our wireless video camera detectors.
2) Wired cameras:
Wired cameras (hidden or not) or just that—they require a wire to send the video down, as well as power (either battery or AC). At the other end of the wire is either a screen to view the video or a recording device. These require installation of the wiring and are generally thought of as a more permanent fixture, although one could use them for a temporary operation. These are more easily found since the wire would be a give-away when looking for such a device. Since these cameras do NOT transmit video over the air, the wireless camera detectors are useless against such devices. A lens based hidden camera finder or an Advanced Video Camera Finder would aid in the search for such a device, however, a thorough sweep of a room looking for wires would also prove to be advantageous.
3) Wireless cameras that store video locally:
These cameras are by far becoming the superior product of choice. They could be built into a clock/radio alarm and use the power from the AC power cord (which also powers the clock), or they could be found in bird houses or discrete black boxes without any cords (and thus run on battery power). There’s really no limit on where they could be concealed. Keep in mind that all cameras require a lens, and thus the only real defense against such a camera would be a lens based hidden camera finder or an Advanced Video Camera Finder. Look through our line of hidden cameras to familiarize yourself with some of the more common objects that pre-built hidden cameras come in and investigate anything that looks suspicious.
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