Community Message: Saint Paul Fire & EMS Blotter for June 30, 2010

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Saint Paul Fire & EMS Blotter for June 30, 2010

During the week of June 23 thru June 29, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 642 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

LIGHTNING STRIKE - On June 23 at 2:15 p.m. on the 1900 block of Burns Avenue a lightning strike caused a fire on an apartment balcony. Damage is estimated at $1,500.

RESTAURANT FIRE - On June 25 at 9:52 p.m. on the 600 block of University Avenue West a fire in a restaurant's deep fryer's electrical panel and interior caused damage estimated at $5,000. The fire was extinguished by employees who activated the hood system.

LIGHTING STRIKE - A three story house was hit by lightning on June 25 at 7:18 p.m. on the 200 block of Howell. Lightning hit a transformer then went into the house through the electrical and telephone system. There was a small fire on the 3rd floor where the lightning exited the corner bead of a sheet rocked wall and ignited a couch. Damage is estimated at $1,100.

DWELLING FIRE - On June 26 at 9:30 p.m. on the 900 block of Edgerton fire companies responded to the scene of a fire in a single family dewelling. The house was being renovated. Crews found paper, saw dust, rags and other items swept in a pile on the kitchen floor at the origin of the fire. Damage is estimated at $5,500.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On June 26 at 9:09 p.m. a 31 year old male was found unconscious in the median by paramedics on Sibley Street and Warner Road after being struck by a vehicle going 45 mph. Paramedics transported him to a near by hospital.

INDUSTRIAL FIRE - On June 26 at 6:09 p.m. on the 1600 block of Red Rock Road, sixty tons of molten metal from a furnace was placed in a cooling pot (as is procedure). However, the company normally has a crane on duty to place the metal back in the furance, but the crane was not operating and the molten metal had been burning for a day and a half and was causing concern as flames were showing. Fire crews were called in to cool the metal. In the process, a firefighter was overcome by heat exhaustion and transported to the hospital.

LIGHTING STRIKE – Fire Crews were called to the 600 block of Cretin Avenue South where a two story vacant apartment building had fire showing from the 2nd floor window on June 27 at 9:42 p.m. Lighting struck the building igniting framing to the window and wall. Damage is estimated at $8,000.

JUVENILE PLAYING WITH FIRE - On June 27 at 9:50 p.m. on the 400 block of Hazel a juvenile playing with matches was 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.

BURNS - On June 27 at 9:23 p.m. on the 400 block of VanBuren Avenue a 17 year old female suffered burns to her lower extremities after having hot grease spilled on her.

DRYER FIRE - On June 28 at 12:16 a.m. on the 900 block of Front an occupant was awakened by another occupant who smelled smoke coming from the basement. She had been drying clothes in her dryer approximately one hour prior. She notified other occupants, evacuated and called 9-1-1. Damage is estimated at $1,500.

·   There were no operable smoke detectors in this home, so it's just lucky that they woke up to the smell of smoke at 16 minutes past midnight. Inoperable smoke detectors are leading factosr in fire deaths in Saint Paul. Be sure you have smoke detectors and test them at least monthly. Homeowners can get free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by participating in our new Safe Haven self-inspection program by calling the Saint Paul Fire Department at 651-228-6273.

STABBING - On June 29 at 7:00 a.m. on the 300 block of Maria Avenue a 31 year old male was stabbed during a domestic. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital.

TV FALLS ON CHILD - On June 29 at 8:44 p.m. a 3 year old male was transported to a near by hospital after a TV fell on him on the 1600 block of Eustis Street.

NEAR DROWNING – Paramedics were dispatched to the scene on June 29 at 5:08 p.m. where a 14 year old male on the 1400 block of Albemarle Street was found in the deep end of the apartment complex pool. He was pulled from the pool by bystanders and began CPR. Paramedics treated him and the boy was talking on arrival to the hospital.

Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Friday June 25, 2010 9:35 AM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

This feature is called "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

During the week of June 16 thru June 22, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 676 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

ARSON FIRE – An arsonist set fire to a trash container next to a garage in the 1000 block of Dale St. N. at 12:47a on June 16. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming through the roof of the large two-car garage the fire spread to a shed and three other garages. No one was injured.

MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT - On June 16 at 10:34 p.m. a 69 year old male was involved in a front end collision on Hamline Avenue North and Pierce Butler Rte. Paramedics treated him at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital after firefighters extricated him from his vehicle. He was wearing his seatbelt. A 63 year old male involved in this collision suffered a heart attack and died at the scene. A 71 year old female was evaluated at the scene. She refused transport.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK – On June 17 at 3:45 p.m., a 20 year old female was struck by a vehicle as she was crossing University Avenue & Curfew Street. Paramedics treated her at the scene and transported her to the hospital for further evaluation.

CARELESSLY DISCARDED SMOKERS' MATERIAL – One June 18 at 8:35 a.m. on the 800 block of Rose Avenue East, the Communication Center received a report from a passerby that smoke was coming from the front porch of a vacant house being remodeled. Crews ventilated smoke from inside of the house and extinguished the fire. Area of origin was located on the front porch in a plastic garbage bag. Crews used an extinguisher to put the fire out. Inside the garbage bag was smoking materials, empty cigarette boxes, sawdust, varnish and other chemicals used for finishing wood floors. Fire is ruled accidental. Damage is estimated at $3,000.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On June 18 at 2:08 p.m., a wheelchair-bound 59 year old male sustained injuries at Carleton Street and University Avenue West. He was hit by a motor vehicle while he was crossing the street. Paramedics treated him at the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital.

ELEVATOR RESCUE – Firefighters responded to rescue victims trapped in an elevator in the 500 block of Snelling Ave. N. on June 18 at 5:54p. There were no injuries.

FIRE STATION WINDOW BROKEN - On June 20 on the 30 block of Concord Street, a rock was thrown through an exterior window of Fire Station No. 6. Damage is estimated at $200.

ROLL OVER – On June 20 at 5:04 a.m. a 24 year old male was involved in a single car roll over accident on the freeway. He was seat belted hanging upside down. He was extricated from the vehicle. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital.

Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Wednesday June 16, 2010 2:41 PM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

This feature is called "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

During the week of June 9 thru June 15, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 656 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

FALL - On June 9 at 10:44 a.m. paramedics responded to the 1600 block of Minnehaha Avenue East where a 37 year old male fell approximately 18 feet after the railing gave way. The patient was treated and transported to a nearby hospital.

CUT - On June 10 at 5:22 a.m. on Snelling Avenue No. & Spruce Tree Avenue a 28 year old male was found with a facial laceration. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.

BICYCLIST STRUCK - On June 10 at 10:30 p.m. on Summit and Wheeler Street North a 19 year old female was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle. She was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRE - On June 12 at 2206 hrs on the 2400 block of University Avenue West, an alarm company notified the 9-1-1 Communications Center reporting the fire alarm activated. When a fire company arrived, nothing was visible from the outside, but when they entered the building, they reported light haze.

They found the sprinkler had activated in a General Contractor's work shop. The sprinkler held the fire to the area of origin and firefighters completed extinguishment. Damage is estimated at $3,000.

ROLLOVER ACCIDENT – A 39 year old female sustained injuries after her vehicle rolled over on Berland Place and McKnight Road South and hit a home on June 13. She was extricated from the vehicle, treated for her injuries, and transported to a nearby hospital.

CHILDBIRTH – Paramedics raced to the scene where a baby girl was born prior to their arrival on June 13 at 3:29 p.m. on the 190 block of Biglow Lane. A 34 year old female, along with her new born were transported to a nearby hospital.

DRYER FIRE - On June 14 at 9:52 p.m. on the 2300 block of Ellis Avenue a fire company was dispatched to check on a fire that was put out. The resident's son was drying clothes when he smelled smoke and heard his dog barking. Upon investigation he saw small flames inside the clothes dryer.

He used the dog's water bowl to extinguish the fire, than ran outside, grabbed the garden hose to finish extinguishing. Metal from damaged dryer drum fell onto clothing causing cloths to burn. Damage is estimated at $300.

KITCHEN FIRE - On June 15 at 5:30 p.m. on the 1400 block of Laurel Avenue the owner was reading, could smell smoke, went downstairs into the kitchen and saw fire under sink with several small fires on floor around room. She exited the home and called 9-1-1. Fire confined to the kitchen. This fire is accidental in nature. Damage is estimated at $7,000.

ARSON GARAGE FIRE - On June 16 at 12:46 a.m. firefighters were called to the 1000 block of Dale Street North where the homeowner was awakened by their alarm system activation from the garage, looked out the window to see flames through the roof and called 9-1-1. The fire started in a wheeled trash container. Two vehicles parked in the garage sustained damage along with a storage shed and 3 detached garages. The fire was intentionally set. Total estimated damage is $57,500.

COMMUNITY EVENTS – Fire department staff participated in five community events, including block parties, a Fun Night, and Head Start programs.

Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Thursday June 10, 2010 9:39 AM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

This feature called "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

During the week of June 2 thru June 8, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 671 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

ELECTRICAL FIRE - On June 2 at 4:50 p.m. after running the dishwasher for 5 minutes occupants could smell smoke in their home on the 600 block of White Bear Avenue. After checking the outlet used for the dishwasher that was located under the sink they discovered a small amount of fire. The fire was due to an electrical malfunction of the outlet. The smoke detector had previously been removed from the kitchen by the occupants because of accidental alarms.

DUMPSTER FIRE - Carelessly discarded smoker's material started a fire in a dumpster on the 1400 block of Magnolia on June 2 at 4:46 p.m.

FALL - On June 2 at 12:19 p.m. on the 1100 block of Montana Avenue West a 76 year old man fell off of a ladder approximately 10', landing on the concrete. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.

·   Accidental falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries to our elderly.

ELECTRICAL FIRE - Fire crews were dispatched to smell of smoke in a townhome on the 600 block of Linden on June 3 at 10:20 p.m. Residents had made the 9-1-1 call and evacuated. Fire crews found a small fire on a bed in an upstairs bedroom. The fire was caused by an electrical "hair straightener" left on and forgotten on the bed. The device created enough heat to smolder then ignite a small fire on the bed. Damage limited to a 2 foot circle on the bed. The fire was put out by firefighters with a light water extinguisher. Light smoke damage in bedroom. Damage is estimated at $700.

SAFE KIDS FUN NIGHT – More than 500 children and their parents participated in a Safe Kids Fun Night event at Bruce Vento Elementary School on June 3. Participants practiced fire safety, learned about electrical safety from Xcel Energy, learned pedestrian and bike safety, Safer Routes to School program, and severe weather training from Saint Paul's Department of Emergency Management. They also got to meet Saint Paul firefighters and paramedics and see close up a fire engine and an ambulance.

·   To host a Safe Kids Fun Night in YOUR neighborhood, contact the Saint Paul Fire Department at 651-228-6203.

ASSAULT - On June 3 at 6:51 a.m. on the 1000 block of Payne Avenue a 45 year old male was assaulted while working. Paramedics treated and transported him to a nearby hospital.

SHOOTING – On June 4 at 9:01 p.m. on the 700 block of Marshall Avenue, a 37 year old male was shot several times. Paramedics treated and transported him to a nearby hospital.

FIXTURE FIRE - On June 5 at 4:39 a.m. on the 500 block of Asbury Street a hole burned through the wood floor where a clip-on halogen bulb lamp for a salt water aquarium had landed. Damage is estimated at $1,000.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK – On June 6 at 8:12 p.m. at 6th Street and Hope Street, a 23 year old woman was hit by a motor vehicle. She was treated and transported to a nearby hospital.

Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Wednesday June 2, 2010 4:09 PM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

This feature is the "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

During the week of May 26 thru June 1, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 561 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

ELECTRICAL FIRE - On May 26 at 5:53 a.m. on the 2000 block of Ramlow Place, fire companies were dispatched for smoke showing from a roof of a house. The fire started in the electrical box in the ceiling rafters. The next door neigbor smelled smoke at around 2 - 3 a.m. The neighbor across the street noticed smoke while getting his newspaper. This fire is accidental in nature from over heated wiring. Damage is estimated at $11,000.

DRYER FIRE - On May 26 at 12:51 p.m. on the 2200 block of Wabash Avenue an industrial fan from a dryer on a production line had a seized bearing, which burned the belt and fan housing. Fire sprinklers controlled the fire until the fire department arrived. Damage is estimated at $3,500.

RECYCLING FIRE -On May 27 at 9:15 p.m. on the 2200 block of Wabash Avenue companies responded to a fire that was on top of a large pile of card board that was being stored outside waiting to be recycled. Workers discovered the fire approximately 8' square in size on top of the pile and used the rooftop water cannon and front end loader to partially extinguish the fire. Crews set up their ladder and assisted with extinguishment. This fire is accidental in cause.

ARSON FIRE – On May 28 at 9:00 p.m. on the 200 block of Burgess Street a boarded-up metal storage shed had its side panel breached. The fire was intentionally started in combustibles on floor. Fire crews secured the structure. Damage is estimated at $300.

HOUSE FIRE - On May 28 at 9:32 p.m. on the 800 block of Fuller Avenue the occupant stated the breaker for the 2nd floor lights tripped and would not reset. The smoke detectors did not sound, but she could smell a light smoke odor and called 9-1-1. Crews found a smoldering fire located above 2nd floor ceiling in the attic space. Crews removed the ceiling and 20" depth of cellulose insulation along the entire length of the attic wiring to negate rekindle potential. The power was turned off at the main breaker. Red Cross was called to assist family with lodging. Damage is estimated at $10,000.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On May 28 at 1:40 a.m. on the 400 block of Robert Street an 18 year old man was struck by a motor vehicle and run over. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On May 28 at 1:56 a.m. on the 400 block of Robert Street, a 21 year old man claimed to have been hit by a motor vehicle. He was treated for his injuries and transported to a nearby hospital.

FALL - On May 28 at 12:21 p.m. a 58 year old female was transported from the 16600 block of Ashland Ave. to a nearby hospital after falling 10' onto a concrete slab. She had been working outside on the 2nd floor porch when she leaned against a rotted wooden railing which broke.

Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

Community Message has been issued by the Saint Paul Fire Department.

Wednesday May 26, 2010 3:09 PM EDT
WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

This feature is called "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

During the week of May 19 thru May 25, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 715 emergency calls.  Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On May 19 at 9:16 p.m. paramedics raced to the scene where a 30 year old male was struck by a vehicle on Jackson Street and Warner Road.  He sustained major injuries.  He was treated and transported to a nearby hospital.

VEHICLE FIRE - On May 20 at 4:17 p.m. on the 100 block of Isabel Street East, the homeowner was in his backyard with his children conducting an experiment on the flammability of cotton from their cottonwood tree. The resulting fire spread too quickly to be extinguished with a nearby garden hose and caused minor damage to the rear underside of a van.

ARSON FIRE - On May 21 at 12:09 a.m. on the 700 block of Case Avenue a fire started in the backyard that involved a couch and a wooden privacy fence. There also was exposure damage to the adjacent detached garage.  This fire is under investigation.  Damage is estimated at $1,500.

ELECTRICAL FIRE - On May 22 on the 600 block of Winslow Avenue, a tree fell onto the overhead electrical service drop to the house pulling the weatherhead and service raceway away from the meter.  There was no electrical interruption. On May 24 at 2:11 p.m. the homeowner returned home to find flames coming from the service entry on the south exterior. Arcing through the service raceway resulted in fire extension into the 2nd floor floor joists and walls.  Xcel on scene. Damage is estimated at $7,500.

FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE JUMPER - On May 24 at 10:22 p.m., firefighters and police were called to the Wabasha Street Bridge where a man in his 40's was about to jump into the river below.  At 10:51p, the man jumped into the river where Saint Paul Fire Boat 15 rescued him from the cold, dark water and took him to an awaiting ambulance on shore.  He remained conscious while paramedics treated him for related injuries and transported him to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.  His condition, identity, and motives are unknown at this time.

HEAT EXPOSURE - On May 24 at 2:55 p.m. a 37 year old male suffered heat exposure at Fort Snelling and was transported to the VA Hospital.

MOTOR VEHICLE ROLLOVER - On May 25 at 8:26 p.m. a 32 year old female struck a concrete barrier and water buffers causing her vehicle to rollover on I-94 and Snelling.  Paramedics treated and transported her to a nearby hospital.

BURNS - On May 25 at 5:59 p.m. a 22 year old male sustained 2nd degree burns to his foot from radiator fluid on Hwy 280 and Larpenteur Avenue West.  He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital.

Community Message: WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER

Wednesday May 19, 2010 4:23 PM EDT

WEEKLY SAINT PAUL FIRE & EMS BLOTTER
This feature called "Fire & EMS Blotter" is a weekly update of the activities of the Saint Paul Fire Department.

During the week of May 12 thru May 18, the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 682 emergency calls. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.

VEHICLE FIRE - On May 12 at 3:09 a.m. on L'Orient Street and Minnehaha Avenue, an arsonist set fire to a vehicle that was found under the freeway bridge fully involved in fire. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot.

·   Arson if the 3rd leading cause of fires in Minnesota.

TRASH CAN FIRE - On May 12 at 9:49 p.m. on the 400 block of Van Buren Avenue witnesses heard an explosive sound and ran outside to see a trash can on fire. An aerosol can that was in the burning trash exploded. The fire was intentionally set.

BURNS - On May 12 at 2:37 p.m. on the 100 block of Geranium an 11 year old male was at home with friends when they were playing with paper and branches in a fire pit and his shirt caught fire. He was treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital for 2nd degree burns.

BICYCLIST STRUCK - On May 13 at 9:12 a.m. on Hoyt and Victoria Street North a 38 year old man was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike. He was thrown over the car causing the window to burst and a dent to roof of car at point of impact. He was wearing a helmet. Paramedics treated him at he scene and transported him to a nearby hospital.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On May 13 at 3:04 p.m. paramedics raced to the scene where a 13 year old boy was struck by a car on University Avenue and Dale Street. Witnesses saw him fly into air and strike the car's windshield. He was treated and transported to a near by hospital.

UNATTENDED COOKING - On May 14 at 8:57 on the 1500 block of St. Paul Avenue crews responded to a fire where an occupant was heating oil in a pan to deep fry fish when she went downstairs to check her laundry. When she came out of the laundry room, people were leaving the building stating there was a fire on the third floor. She went to investigate thinking the oil started the fire. When she tried to get into her apartment she encountered heavy smoke and was forced to evacuate. The fire started on the front right burner and was the result of unattended cooking. Smoke damage was noted throughout the apartment with charring to the cupboards above the stove and extending outward. The power was shut off to the affected apartment and Red Cross was called. Damage is estimated at $20,000.

·   Careless cooking is the leading cause of building fires in Saint Paul. Never leave cooking unattended.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK - On May 14 at 5:39 p.m. an 11 year old female was struck by a car as she rode her bike out of the driveway on the 1400 block of West Seventh Street. She was treated and transported to a nearby hosital.

COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FIRE - On May 16 at 9:19 p.m. on the 400 block of Pierce Street a commercial dumpster was fully involved in fire with exposure damage to a vehicle. The Fire Investigation Unit is unable to rule out carelessly discarded smokers material or charcoal as a cause. This fire appears accidental.

STABBING - On May 17 at 5:33 p.m. on the 1800 block of East 7th Street a 16 year old male was stabbed. Paramedics treated and transported him to a nearby hospital.

TRASH CONTAINER FIRES - On May 18 at 2:02 a.m. fire companies responded to a series of three arson fires in one alley on the 80 block of Congress Street West and Winifred. All three fires originated within the wheeled trash containers, extension to one detached garage. Estimated damage to the garage is estimated at $15,000.

On May 18 at 2:04 a.m. on the 90 block of Bates Avenue there was a fire in a wheeled trash container in the alley. No extension to detached garage.

On May 18 at 2:45 a.m. on the 100 block of Bates Avenue, there were multiple fires originating in wheeled trash containers in the same alley, with extension to a 3-car detached garage and two vehicles. Paramedics were also dispatched for a 25 year old female who tried to put out one of the fires with a garden hose and suffered shortness of breath.

Fire in trash container one block from 5 similar incidents in same time frame on the 600 block of Plum Street.