Clarification by Chief Reuther

Call No. 91      April 29th, 11:00PM, ready squad responded to 930 25th St SW, Fairfield Inn, to a report of possible chlorine problem with the pool. Firefighters checked the pool area for reading of chlorine; none was detected at the time. The potential cause most likely-muriatic acid was introduced; which gave off a strong odor. 6 individuals were drove to JRMC to be checked for breathing problems. Time out-1 hour 15 minutes.

Fairfield employees report that Ecolab is currently investigating the cause. No other information is available at this time.

 

2016 Total Calls – 290

April 26 – May 3,  2017

 

April 26 – May 3

 

Call No. 89      April 28th, 6:31PM, ready squad responded to 1104 25th St SW, Edgewood Senior Living, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental alarm activation. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 90      April 29th, 3:42PM, fire department responded to 420 3rd Ave NE, Single Family Dwelling, to a report of a fire in the kitchen. Firefighters extinguished a small fire and investigated. Cause-accidentally turned on the stove. No injuries reported. Time out 40 minutes.

 

Clarification by Chief Reuther

Call No. 91      April 29th, 11:00PM, ready squad responded to 930 25th St SW, Fairfield Inn, to a report of possible chlorine problem with the pool. Firefighters checked the pool area for reading of chlorine; none was detected at the time. The potential cause most likely-muriatic acid was introduced; which gave off a strong odor. 6 individuals were drove to JRMC to be checked for breathing problems. Time out-1 hour 15 minutes.

Fairfield employees report that Ecolab is currently investigating the cause. No other information is available at this time.

 

Call No. 92      April 29th, 11:02PM, fire department responded to 521 13th St SE, to a report of a vehicle fire. Firefighters extinguished a small fire under the hood and investigated. Cause-unknown. No injuries reported. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 93      April 30th, 1:07PM, fire department responded to the behind 412 4th Ave SW, to a report of a grass fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire and investigated. Cause-undetermined. No injuries reported. Time out 30 minutes.

 

Call No. 94      May 1st, 9:05AM, ready squad responded to 800 12th Ave NE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental alarm activation. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 20 minutes.

 

Call No. 95      May 1st, 11:58AM, ready squad responded to 1805 3rd Ave NE, Single Family Dwelling, to investigate strange odor. Firefighters checked smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unknown. Time out 10 minutes.

 

Call No. 96      May 2nd, 10:28AM, ready squad responded 715 3rd Ave SE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-possible power loss. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 15 minutes.

 

Call No. 97      May 2nd, 9:52PM, ready squad responded to 1215 8th Ave NE, Single Family Dwelling, to a report of a smoke alarm activating. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-low battery. Advised occupant to replace the battery as soon as possible. Time out 30 minutes.