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October 01, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bridget Bushue
Structure Fire On Hillside
Shortly after 4pm on Wednesday, September 30th, the Anchorage Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 12341 Audobon Circle off of Huffman. Eleven units from the O'Malley, Huffman, Rabbit Creek and Tudor stations responded. Upon arrival units reported a large, 3-level single family residence with heavy fire involvement from the basement through the roof.
The residence was occupied at the time of the fire, and 3 adults and one child evacuated safely. In addition the family dogs were safely removed from the burning structure. This was a fast moving fire and when responding units arrived, portions of the building were collapsing. which necessitated an exterior attack.
Four tenders (water tankers) relayed and maintained a constant water supply between the hydants at South High School and the residence.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. At this time the cause is not deemed to be suspicious. Witnesses reported the fire started on the exterior west side of the residence near the deck. There were no injuries reported. Damages are estimated at $300,000. This structure is approvimately 3600 square feet. Units remianed on scene for several hours and the investigation is continuing.
The Anchorage Fire Department wants to remind all residents that October is Fire Prevention Month - check your detectors and practice your home escape plans. "Stay Fire Smart, Don't Get Burned".
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2009
Contact: Jennifer Collins 317-9929 Early Morning Structure Fire at Pepper Mill Restaurant
At approximately 6:30 a.m. this morning, Anchorage Fire Department Dispatchers answered a 911 call from inside the Pepper Mill restaurant reporting the smell of smoke coming from the ceiling of the kitchen area. This multi-level commercial structure is located at 4101 Credit Union Drive.
Within four minutes, the first arriving apparatus from Stations 4 and 5 arrived on scene and did not immediately report seeing smoke or fire. Upon further investigation from the roof, Truck 5 noticed smoke emitting from the ventilation system and began searching for an exact area of origin. Once their investigation began, it became clear to firefighters that the area of origin was in a wall on the west side of the structure and not in the HVAC system. Firefighters made entry to the area of origin from both the interior and exterior of the wall and were able to quickly extinguish the smoldering fire before it spread any further into the wall or attic space. It was determined by crews on scene that the cause of the fire was a stove left turned on for many hours that eventually heated the wall to its ignition point. A total of 10 units responded to the fire and no injuries were reported.
For immediate release
September 24, 2009
Contact Jennifer Collins 317-9929
Firefighter Competition this Saturday on the Anchorage Park Strip
On Saturday, September 26 on the west end of the Anchorage Park Strip, five teams of firefighters from across Alaska will test their skills in a competition. The firefighter competition will begin at noon. Events will include the ladder raise, fire extinguisher use, the self-contained breathing apparatus, and the “make and break,” which involves connecting and removing fire hose from a hydrant. There will also be one surprise fun event. This event is open to the public and there will be fire trucks on display. Awards will be distributed immediately following the competition.
This event is held every year as part of the annual Alaska State Firefighters Association and the Alaska Fire Chief’s Association Conference. The 2009 conference theme of “Unity through Training” exemplifies the goal of bringing all firefighters, volunteer or career, to a common level of service to the Alaskan communities through shared training experiences. The Anchorage Fire Department hosted this year’s conference at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center.
AFSA/ AFCA Closing Ceremonies/ Banquet
Hosted by John Carpenter
Saturday, September 26th
Dena'ina Center 3rd floor Ballroom
5:30 Reception
7:00 Program Begins
Tickets are $30 and available at the door or the conference registration desk
The Program will include:
Photo and video presentation of the events from the week
Highlights from the Firefighter Competition on Saturday
Annual State Fire Service Awards presented by Jodie Hettrick and David Tyler from the Alaska State Fire Marshall's Office
Music and Dancing
This event is open to the public.
Four Families Displaced by Fire in Four Plex
A few minutes before 2 a.m. this morning Anchorage Fire Department Dispatchers answered several 911 calls reporting a fire in a four plex located at 7316 E 21st Ave. Callers on location reported smoke and fire coming from and upstairs unit.
At 1:53 a.m. twelve units were dispatched to the Muldoon area complex and the first arriving engine from Station 6 at Patterson and Debarr reported heavy smoke and fire through the roof. A fast attack was initiated and as additional units arrived a water supply was established and suppression efforts continued. Despite the intense efforts of the interior crews the fire continued to intensify and exploding into a flashover affect. This created an environment too dangerous for interior crews to continue fighting the blaze from inside the structure and all fire crews were ordered out of the building and into defensive operations. Another 15 minutes passed before firefighters were able to re-enter the structure to continue battling the blaze. The fire was called under control 40 minutes after first units arrived.
A District Chief and Fire Investigator also responded to the fire. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, but it believed to have started in one of the upstairs units. The two upper units of the four plex were destroyed by the fire and the lower units were extensively damaged by heat, water and smoke. All told four families were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Enstar Gas Co. officials had to respond to secure the gas line into the structure due to extensive fire damage at the meter. Chugach Electric also responded to the scene. There were no fire ground injuries, although 2 ferrets were found dead in one of the fire units. Damage estimates will likely exceed $250 thousand dollars. Just 17 hours earlier the first arriving engine company from Station 6 was not in service due to the rolling closures.
Fire Damages Mobile Home
Anchorage Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire early this morning after a resident was awakened by smoke pouring into the bedroom. Fire Department Dispatchers answered a 911 call at 1:45 a.m. today reporting the fire. Eleven apparatus were dispatched to the mobile home located at the Dimond Estates Trailer Park, 1200 W. Dimond Blvd.
Engine 7 from the Jewel Lake Fire Station arrived within five minutes and reported light smoke showing from the single wide mobile home. All occupants had safely escaped the home as firefighters initiated a fast attack. Fire crews found most of the blaze confined to a bedroom area and the area beneath the bedroom. The minor fire was brought under control in less than ten minutes.
As firefighters were conducting overhaul operations they discovered the blaze had begun outside and under the trailer. The fire began due to excessive electrical overload supporting a marijuana grow operation. One resident of the home was transported to an area hospital due to smoke inhalation. There were no pet casualties and no fire ground injuries. Damage is estimated at $25,000 and Red Cross assistance was not requested.
For questions and additional information, please call Jim Foster at 884-8888
Press Release
You are cordially invited to save a life
by the Loren Marshall Foundation, the Anchorage Fire Department, and the American Heart Association
The Loren Marshall Foundation, in partnership with the American Heart Association, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital and the Alaska Heart Institute are gathering to introduce a state wide program to instruct all 8th grade students and their families in CPR during the 2009-2010 school year.
Providence Alaska Medical Center and the Alaska Heart Institute are co-sponsoring the purchase of 3600 'CPR Anytime' kits for training the ASD 8th grade students and their families during 2009-2010 school year.
Alaska Regional Hospital is purchasing additional kits for fire departments around the state to conduct community outreach CPR training.
CPR can be learned in 22 minutes!
Please join us for a Community Leaders Breakfast and/or Luncheon hosted by the Loren Marshall Foundation,
the Anchorage Fire Department, and the American Heart Association to launch the “CPR Anytime” Program.
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When: August 18th, 2009
Time: Breakfast is 7-9AM; Lunch is 12 Noon-1:30PM
Where: Captain Cook Hotel Quarter Deck, Club Room #2
A heart healthy breakfast and lunch will be provided
The same program will be presented at the breakfast and lunch
R.S.V.P. at 214-706-1364 or tammy.lewis@heart.org
For questions and additional information, please call Jim Foster at 884-8888
At 10:33 p.m. the Anchorage Fire Department received a 911 call advising of a residential structure fire at 361 Egavik Drive. Eleven units were quickly dispatched to the scene. Engine 4 was the first to arrive on location, calling a working fire and advising the structure was 25% involved. The crews quickly knocked down the fire from the exterior and attic area. The fire started on the upstairs unit of the duplex. The tenants attempted to extinguish the fire, which started in the fire place; however, it quickly extended into the chimney and attic space. It is unknown why the fire spread out of the fire place. All occupants made it out safely. Damage is estimated at approximately $50,000.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 06, 2009
Contact: Jennifer Collins 317-9929
Anchorage Fire Department Deployment to Interior Fires
The Anchorage Fire Department has sent two Type-6 Engines, usually referred to as “brush rigs,” to help fight the fires in Interior Alaska. The engines and four AFD firefighters are headed to the Railbelt Complex near Nenana. This deployment will last approximately two weeks, and all associated expenses will be fully reimbursed to the Municipality of Anchorage, including rental fees for the engines.
“Deployments to large, complex wildfires provides excellent training and hands-on experience for our Anchorage Fire Department personnel,” Acting Fire Chief Doug Schrage said on Thursday. “We want to be good neighbors to our fellow firefighters in the wildland realm, and this is just one way we can help.”
Along with the hands-on experience they will gain during the deployment, the firefighters on the assignment will be able to gain additional National Wildland Coordinating Group certifications. For more information on the Railbelt Complex or other fires in the State of Alaska, contact the joint fire information center at 907-356-5511.
13 AFD units responded to smoke coming from a mobile home on Cleo Avenue. Engine 9 was first on scene and declared a working fire. Incoming units assisted Engine 9 with interior operations and the fire was rendered under control in under 30 minutes. Cause and damage estimates are unknown at this time. No one was injured.
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