Sept 5 – Oct 2, 2018

Call No. 189    September 6th, 3:05PM, ready squad responded to 1415 12th Ave SW, Farmer’s Union Office, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-dust from construction work activated the alarm. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 25 minutes.

 

Call No. 190    September 6th, 7:17PM, fire department responded to East bound I94 exit 260, of a report of a vehicle on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire and investigated. Cause-undetermined. No injuries reported. Time out 1 hour.

 

Call No. 191    September 9th, 3:59PM, ready squad responded to 407 15th Ave NE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unattended cooking. Smoke alarm was reset. Time out 40 minutes.

 

Call No. 192    September 10th, 7:57PM, ready squad responded to 205 1st Ave South in the Alley, to investigate gas smell. Firefighters checked the area and detected no high amounts of gas. Cause-unknown. Time out 20 minutes.

 

Call No. 193    September 10th, 9:44PM, ready squad responded to 105 Business Loop West, Taco Bell, to a report of a strong odor. Firefighters checked the area and detected no odor. Cause-unknown. Time out 45 minutes.

 

Call No. 194    September 12th, 5:47AM, ready squad responded to 1510 8th Ave NE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unattended cooking. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 195    September 12th, 12:00PM, ready squad responded to 215 5th St SE, St. John’s Academy, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental alarm activation. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 15 minutes.

 

Call No. 196    September 13th, 4:20PM, ready squad responded to 419 5th St NE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate the operations of the emergency lights. Firefighters checked the emergency lights and they were operating correctly at the time. Time out 25 minutes.

 

Call No. 197    September 13th, 11:21PM, ready squad responded to 5855 3rd St SE, Cavendish Farms, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-steam from fryer activated the fire alarm. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 198    September 14th, 12:20PM, ready squad responded to 2314 Highway 281 South, Burger King, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-vent fan. Smoke alarm was reset. Time out 20 minutes.

 

Call No. 199    September 14th, 1:32PM, ready squad responded to 212 3rd St NE, Civic Center, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-dirty smoke detector. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 200    September 14th, 3:03PM, ready squad responded to 2319 10th Ave SW, Tractor Supply Co, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-systems malfunction. Fire alarm did rest. Time out 35 minutes.

 

Call No. 201    September 16th, 9:34PM, ready squad responded to 2605 Circle Drive, NDSH-Lahaug Building, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-duct detector. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 202    September 17th, 9:30PM, ready squad responded to 1104 25th St SW, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental alarm activation. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 25 minutes.

 

Call No. 203    September 18th, 1:53PM, ready squad responded to 2430 20th St SW, Essentia Health Systems, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-fire drill was being conducted. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 25 minutes.

 

Call No. 204    September 19th, 10:46AM, fire department responded to 215 1st Ave North, Jonny’s B’s Pizza, to a report of a carbon dioxide leak in the basement. Firefighters analyzed for oxygen and entered the basement to secure the leak. Building was ventilated with fans until the oxygen levels were normal. Cause-broken return line on carbon dioxide tank. No injuries reported. Time out 1 hour 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 205    September 19th, 11:45AM, ready squad responded to 1415 12th Ave SE, Farmers Union, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-construction work being done. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 20 minutes.

 

Call No. 206    September 20th, 1:15AM, ready squad responded to 1327 10th St SE, Multi family Dwelling, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-low battery on smoke detector. Time out 40 minutes.

 

Call No. 207    September 20th, 6:07PM, ready squad responded to 116 1st St East, All Vet’s Club, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-cleaning stove. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 20 minutes.

 

Call No. 208    September 21st, 7:50PM, ready squad responded to 2501 Circle Drive, NDSH-New Horizons Building, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unknown. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 55 minutes.

 

Call No. 209    September 23rd, 12:38PM, ready squad responded to 302 2nd Ave SE, Presbyterian Church, to investigate odor smell. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unknown. Time out 40 minutes.

 

Call No. 210    September 25th, 5:37PM, ready squad responded to 720 10th Ave SE, Single Family Dwelling, to investigate natural gas smell. Firefighters checked the structure and no signs of natural gas present. Time out 40 minutes.

 

Call No. 211    September 27th, 10:10AM, ready squad responded to 2404 Circle Drive, NDSH-Tompkins Building, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-steam from shower. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 20 minutes.

 

Call No. 212    September 27th, 10:53AM, ready squad responded to 2501 Circle Drive, NDSH-New Horizon Building, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental alarm activation. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 213    September 30th, 1:13PM, ready squad responded to 113 1st Ave South, Fred’s Den, to investigate carbon dioxide detector activating. Firefighters analyzed for oxygen and oxygen was normal at the time. Advised owner to have the carbon dioxide tank checked before opening for business. Time out 35 minutes.

 

Call No. 214    October 2nd, 11:05AM, ready squad responded to 2404 Circle Drive, NDSH-Tompkins Building, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-burnt food. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 25 minutes.

 

Call No. 215    October 2nd, 1:39PM, ready squad responded to 103 4th St Ne, Wildside Creations, to investigate carbon monoxide detector activation. Firefighters analyzed for carbon monoxide and 0 ppm was detected. Cause-low battery. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 216    October 2nd, 6:53PM, fire department responded to the area of 3rd Ave and 4th St Se, to a report of a power line arcing. Firefighters stood by until Ottertail Power Company arrived on scene. Cause-unknown. No injuries reported. Time out 40 minutes.

 

Call No. 217    October 2nd, 8:45PM, ready squad responded to 1104 25th St SW, Edgewood Vista, to investigate alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-burnt popcorn. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

2017 Total Calls – 289