Anchorage Fire Department

Media Release

3-27-2008

Twelve units from the Anchorage Fire Department responded to 8024 Duben Avenue in Muldoon at 10:15 AM this morning.

Engine 14 from the Tudor Road Fire Station was first on the scene and reported smoke from the microwave area but no obvious fire present. Crews pulled ceiling and walls in the kitchen area to extinguish any remaining fire in duct area behind the microwave.

Damage was estimated at $20,000 and the Alaska Chapter of the American Red Cross was requested to provide assistance for 1 adult and 6 children that will temporarily be displaced by the fire.

Anchorage Fire Department

03.18.08

Contact Jennifer Klugh 317-9929

Anchorage Fire Department to Conduct Live Fire Training

On Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 from noon – 5 pm each day, the Anchorage Fire Department will conduct live fire training in a fire flashover simulation trailer under controlled conditions. This exercise is part of training exercises for fire academy cadets.  It will take place near 100^th Ave and King Street.  Smoke may be present in the area. 

This activity occurs during the final two weeks of training for fire academy cadets to simulate a realistic fire scenario. Weather conditions, including air quality and smoke ventilation factor, will be assessed to ensure that air quality will not be adversely affected.

Anchorage Fire Department
Press Release 3/16/08
Contact Jennifer Klugh 317-9929

At 12:50 this afternoon, 12 units responded to reports of a structure fire at 723 W 19th Avenue.  The 911 caller was the occupant of the duplex and had unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish a candle resulting in a small fire in papers located near the candle.  AFD communications dispatchers instructed all residents to evacuate, which was safely accomplished before crews arrived on scene.  Crews from Engine 5 were able to make a fast attack before the fire spread and had the fire under control within one minute. Very minimal fire damage to a wall and smoke damage were contained to the living room, the room of origin.  Crews were on location for about an hour and the residence was turned back over to the occupants.

Anchorage Fire Department
Press Release 3/9/08
Contact Jennifer Klugh 317-9929

Eastside Fire Results in Rescues; Two Residents Sent to Hospital

Shortly before 3:00 PM today, 18 units of the Anchorage Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 6112 Prosperity Drive in East Anchorage.  Several calls were made to 911, including one from a resident who was trapped on the third floor of the home. First arriving units from Station 6 reported light smoke showing from the second floor of the three story structure.  Crews from Engine 14 and Truck 3 entered the home and began to extinguish the fire on the second floor and quickly proceeded to the third floor where they located the trapped occupant and carried her to safety outside.  While extinguishing the fire and continuing the search on the second floor, crews from Engine 3 discovered another occupant who was not able to exit and carried him to safety.  Paramedics from Stations 3 and 6 treated and then transported the two patients to the hospital where they are undergoing treatment for smoke inhalation.  Three additional family members reside in the structure and were not home at the time of the fire.  The Alaska Chapter of the American Red Cross is providing assistance to the five displaced family members.  

The fire originated in the kitchen, located on the second floor.  The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Firefighters reported smoke detectors were sounding on the third floor of the home only.  Residents are reminded that smoke detectors give you and your family time to escape in the earliest stages of a fire when there still is time to evacuate safely.  Please check your smoke detectors for proper working operation and change the batteries at least annually.