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SVFD Report – July 2022

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Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) crews responded to a total of 2096 emergency incidents July 2022.

Emergency Medical Services 1696

Fires 112

Motor Vehicle Collisions 95

Building Alarms 70

Dispatched and Cancelled en route 58

Service Calls 26

Hazardous Materials 21

Vehicle Fires 7

Technical Rescue 6

Auto vs Pedestrian 3

Rescue Task Force 2 • Total emergency incidents increased from 1980 last month to 2096 this month. • Emergency Medical Services incidents increased from 1623 to 1696. • Motor Vehicle Collisions increased from 83 to 95. • Vehicle Fires decreased from 14 last month to 7 this month.

• Fires saw an increase from 110 last month to 112 this month.

Of note: • Thank you to everyone who voted on the August 2 ballot. • We continue to emphasize Driving Safely. Throughout the Fire District we are seeing an increase in motorcycle vs auto collisions with major injuries. • Be careful with yard equipment and anything that can spark a fire. Burn restrictions are in place. It is hot and dry outside. Do not put cigarettes out in potted plants or throw them out of car windows. The potential for fire from an improperly disposed of cigarette is extremely high. • Wear your life jacket (PFD) while out recreating near or on rivers and lakes. We have already experienced some drownings this year. Losing 1 life is too many.

Incidents of Significance:

Media Release, August 1

Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) responded to a commercial fire around 10:19 a.m. near the 10600 block of east Sprague Avenue. Crews arrived to find a motorcycle undergoing repairs inside a business had caught fire. The business and adjacent business were evacuated while crews quickly extinguished the fire. Once out the fire continued to show significant smoke. The building was opened, and fans brought in for ventilation purposes. Crews continued to evaluate safety conditions and established the fire had not extended to the roof or into the walls of the building.

Once a safety survey was complete, adjacent businesses were able to reenter the building. Around 11:15 a.m. the business where the fire occurred was turned back over to the owner.

SVFD asks everyone, if you see something, say something quickly. With these hot dry conditions keeping fire minimized is key to keeping our community safe during the remainder of this summer.

Media Release, August 3

Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) was dispatched at approximately 11:09 a.m. Wednesday morning to a residence on the 3000 block of S Clinton Rd. after a postal carrier saw smoke coming from the garage and eaves of a unit in a triplex and called 911.

The first crews on scene performed a search of the building and located an adult woman inside. They quickly evacuated the individual and

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immediately began performing CPR. Unfortunately, the medics were unable to resuscitate the patient.

Valley Engine 7 crews reported the fire out at approximately 10 minutes after their initial attack, keeping it from spreading to other units in the triplex.

South Clinton from approximately 32nd to 29th was closed for several hours for the safety of both Firefighters and community members. It remained closed as the SVFD Investigator, and the crime unit remained on scene for further investigation.

SVFD wants to remind citizens if you see smoke or fire coming from a home, knock and call 911 immediately.

Media Release, August 15

Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) crews responded this morning to a reported fire on the back deck of the home in the 400-south block of McKee Street in Spokane Valley. First arriving crews observed an active fire in the back of the residence where the deck is attached to the home. The fire had extended up the outside of the home and was burning into the attic as crews arrived. Firefighters deployed hose lines to the rear of the residence for a direct fire attack on the outside fire while other crews entered the home to extinguish the growing fire in the attic space. The fire was brought under control quickly and the home was saved.

The home is currently unoccupiable as there is damage to the attic space from the fire. A board up company was requested to patch the hole in the roof that needed to be cut for ventilation during fire suppression and to secure the structure.

Red Cross was contacted to locate temporary housing for the two adults and four children that live at the affected residence. The residents evacuated the home safely and will be able to collect personnel items once the fire investigation is completed. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries related to this incident.

A total of 8 apparatus responded to the incident consisting of two ladders, six engines along with two command staff, one safety officer, the fire investigator, and a public information officer. Automatic aid was provided by Spokane County Fire District #8.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and an engine will remain on scene while the investigation is being completed.

The Spokane Valley Fire Department would like to remind residents if you see something say something, sometimes outside fires are witnessed by a neighbor before the homeowner is aware there is an issue.

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