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Bluffton: Fire Incidents in 2006, South Carolina (SC)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 132
  • Hazardous Condition: 53
  • Service Call: 5
  • Good Intent Call: 11

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population

Incident types - Bluffton

Incident types - South Carolina

Location: Pinecrest Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60015,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 17:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 17:38
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bellwood Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60046,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 16:04,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 16:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 16:30
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Old Sawmill Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60085,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 14:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 14:24
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Gibbet Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60091,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire in a motor home, camper, or recreational vehicle when used as a structure. Includes motor homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes.
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 02:55,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 02:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 03:37
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $20
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Non-Motorized Vehicles, other
Area of Origin: Egress/exit, other,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Fluorescent light ballast
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 25,  Width: 10,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - travel, designed to be towed,  Make: UD,  Model: VACATIONER / RAMBLER,  License Plate: NSX120V GA,  VIN No: 0306195
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60096,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 16:51,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 16:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 17:03
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Gateway Village Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60126,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 18:55,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 18:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 19:03
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sugaree Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60145,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 05:16,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 05:22,  Controlled Time: 01/19/2006 05:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 05:58
Property Value: $175000,  Property Loss: $750,  Contents Value: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60154,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 23:20,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 23:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 23:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bruin Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60175,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 17:07,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 17:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 17:40
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Provide basic life support (BLS).
Location: Sheridan Park Circle SUITE 3,4,5 , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60203,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 22:04,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 22:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 22:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60231,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 15:52,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 15:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 16:33
Property Value: $800,  Property Loss: $800
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: TEMPO,  Year: 1993,  License Plate: 524 UGV SC,  VIN No: UNABLE TO ABTAIN
Location: Kims Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60239,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/29/2006 14:57,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 15:07
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60241,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 00:25,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 00:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 00:43
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Crossings Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60281,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 23:25,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 23:32,  Controlled Time: 02/02/2006 23:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 23:46
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60288,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 00:41,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 00:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 01:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Plymouth,  Model: MINI VAN,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: 744 PTY SC,  VIN No: 2P4FP2533YR281305
Location: Douglis Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60303,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 13:17,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 13:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 13:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Deublu Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60304,  Station: 34,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 17:25,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 17:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 19:51
Property Value: $345000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Actions taken:
  • Search and rescue, other.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 55,  Width: 45,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Old Farm Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60320,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/07/2006 15:39,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 15:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 15:53
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60322,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 02/07/2006 17:11,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 18:01
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60332,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 14:18,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 14:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 14:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60342,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 15:10,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 15:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 15:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lake Linden Place, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60378,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 08:47,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 08:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 09:08
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Timber Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60396,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 06:06,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 06:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 06:55
Property Value: $300000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 75,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Wharf Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60398,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 09:16,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 09:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 09:49
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Towne Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60405,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 15:51,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 15:59,  Controlled Time: 02/15/2006 16:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 16:30
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Off-road recreational vehicle,  Make: Nissan,  Model: PICK UP TRUCK 4X4,  Year: 1992,  License Plate: 900SZX SC,  VIN No: 1N6SD11Y8NC344153
Location: Trotters Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60435,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 14:15,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 14:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 14:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Able Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60436,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 15:47,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 15:52,  Controlled Time: 02/17/2006 15:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 15:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60466,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 02/21/2006 15:53,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 15:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 16:13
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Old Miller Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60495,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 15:52,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 16:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 16:23
Property Value: $45000,  Property Loss: $2500
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Construction vehicles,  Make: Other Make,  Model: 120,  License Plate: N/A SC,  VIN No: UNABLE TO OBTAIN
Location: Able Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60502,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 19:50,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 19:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 20:12
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Crossings Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60503,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 20:49,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 20:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 21:43
Property Value: $250000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60514,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 23:03,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 23:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 00:17
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Other Make,  VIN No: 1GHDXO3E91D20530
Location: Woodbridge Lane 9E , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60513,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 21:34,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 21:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 22:00
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - 5+ persons,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Peninsula Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60556,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/02/2006 18:49,  Arrival Time: 03/02/2006 18:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/02/2006 19:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Fording Is Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60571,  Station: 34,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 17:14,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 17:18,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 17:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 18:07
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: N: Saw grass, marsh needle-like grass,  Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person
Total Acres Burned: 2.4
Location: Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60601,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 03/08/2006 09:48,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 09:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 10:04
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Rainbow Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60604,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/08/2006 13:40,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 13:44,  Controlled Time: 03/08/2006 13:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 14:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60617,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 17:11,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 17:15,  Controlled Time: 03/09/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 17:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban, heavily populated areas,  Wildland Fire Cause: Smoking
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Fuller Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60731,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/22/2006 09:00,  Arrival Time: 03/22/2006 09:11,  Controlled Time: 03/22/2006 09:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/22/2006 09:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60769,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/26/2006 03:09,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 03:13,  Controlled Time: 03/26/2006 03:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 03:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Stroup Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60782,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 16:19,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 16:24,  Controlled Time: 03/27/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 16:59
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Bull Tomb Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60803,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/30/2006 11:57,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 12:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 13:39
Property Value: $120000,  Property Loss: $90000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Construction vehicles,  Make: Volvo,  Model: EC 360 LC,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: N/A SC,  VIN No: 360C03547
Location: Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60814,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 03:20,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 03:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 03:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60823,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 14:22,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 14:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 14:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Myrtle Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60826,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 15:04,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 15:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 15:21
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60827,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 15:12,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 15:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 15:53
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Saw Timber Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60836,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 12:33,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 12:38,  Controlled Time: 04/01/2006 12:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 13:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban, heavily populated areas,  Latitude: 32.26,  Longitude: -80.81 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: White Oaks Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60837,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 12:39,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 12:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 13:07
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Vine Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60853,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/02/2006 19:58,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 20:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 20:28
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road Suite 9 , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60866,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 14:45,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 14:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 14:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Mammy Grant Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60868,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 17:32,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 20:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Ulmer Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60903,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/07/2006 05:40,  Arrival Time: 04/07/2006 05:44,  Controlled Time: 04/07/2006 05:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/07/2006 07:39
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $8000,  Contents Loss: $8000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 50,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Besselieu Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60918,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 16:22,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 16:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 16:43
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: South Pointe Trace Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60920,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 17:03,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 17:05,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 17:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 17:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 32.23,  Longitude: -80.81 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Storm,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Pickney colony Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60944,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 17:02,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 17:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 19:17
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 1.5,  Tax Paying: 100 %
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60945,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 21:22,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 21:27,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 21:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 21:39
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Towne Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60952,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 13:26,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 13:32,  Controlled Time: 04/11/2006 13:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 13:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Smoking,  Ignition Factors: Abandoned or discarded materials or products,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover,  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate fire danger,  Person Responsible for Fire: Unknown person caused fire
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60957,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Garbage dump or sanitary landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 21:08,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 21:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 21:24
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Pine Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60986,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 12:59,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 13:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 13:39
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Simmonsville Road 1314 , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60988,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 13:26,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 13:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 13:44
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $50000
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: GE,  Model: DDE72005BLWW,  Serial No: TL206880,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Whispiring Pine Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 60997,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 18:12,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 19:14
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61007,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 13:39,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 13:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 14:17
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $25000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-150,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: 986 6AF SC,  VIN No: IFTRX12W75NA26261
Location: Taylor Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61020,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/16/2006 16:17,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 16:22,  Controlled Time: 04/16/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/16/2006 16:53
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61031,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 13:54,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 13:55,  Controlled Time: 04/17/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 16:35
Action taken: Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61043,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 04/18/2006 18:29,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 18:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 18:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Jasper Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61047,  Station: 34,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 12:05,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 12:06,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 12:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 12:23
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Mulcher, grinder, chipper,  Portability: Portable
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61060,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 16:04,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 16:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 16:13
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road 1811 , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61063,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 20:17,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 20:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 22:36
Property Value: $1500000,  Property Loss: $13000,  Contents Value: $500000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Alljoy Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61070,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 08:49,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 08:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 08:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61085,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 13:45,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 13:50,  Controlled Time: 04/22/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 13:59
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: South Point Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61104,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 15:54,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 16:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Grill, hibachi, barbecue,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Fuller Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61106,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 16:34,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 16:41,  Controlled Time: 04/24/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 17:17
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 32.26,  Longitude: -80.86 ,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses.
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: kitties Landing Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61116,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/25/2006 14:38,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 14:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 15:05
Property Value: $1200,  Property Loss: $120
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Stauffer Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61130,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 18:08,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 19:42
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Myrtle Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61131,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 18:10,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 18:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 21:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Confederate Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61137,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 09:51,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 09:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 09:58
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61516,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 13:07,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 13:12,  Controlled Time: 06/01/2006 13:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 15:31
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 32.23,  Longitude: -80.87 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle
Total Acres Burned: 1,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Wheat Field Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61525,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 12:23,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 12:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 12:39
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61542,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 05:55,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 06:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 06:33
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Grove Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61547,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 12:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 13:50
Property Value: $158000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $20000
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Cigarette
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61559,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 12:09,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 12:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 12:16
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61560,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 16:18,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 16:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 16:43
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $25000,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Maintenance equipment car,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: 3500 Truck,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: P 300586 SC,  VIN No: 1GBKC34F9SJ107551
Location: Possum Point Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61583,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/09/2006 14:45,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 15:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: May River Roads, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61595,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 14:51,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 14:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 15:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Blue Heron Point, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61601,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 08:18,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 08:25,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 08:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 09:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61603,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 15:38,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 15:42,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 15:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 15:51
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Gibbet Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61604,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 17:16,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 17:18,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 17:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 18:15
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 32.24,  Longitude: -80.96 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover,  Wind Direction: East,  Wind Speed: 5 mph,  Air Temperature: 90 F,  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate fire danger,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61605,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 18:09,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 18:15,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 19:29
Property Value: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 32.25,  Longitude: -80.88 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 0.2
Location: Old Farm Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61606,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 21:26,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 21:32,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 21:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 22:13
Property Value: $265000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $100000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 24 Above,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Sherington Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61615,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 15:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 15:39
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61620,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 13:28,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 13:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 14:09
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61631,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 01:47,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 01:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 01:58
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Mariners Cove, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61725,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 07:56,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 08:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 08:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Confederate Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61729,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 14:56,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 14:59,  Controlled Time: 06/23/2006 15:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 15:18
Property Value: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 32.22,  Longitude: -80.85 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Vine Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61733,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 21:24,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 21:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 21:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61756,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/25/2006 11:32,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 11:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 11:55
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61758,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 06/25/2006 15:02,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 15:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 15:28
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Chalmers Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61802,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 17:42,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 19:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Knightsbridge Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61809,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/30/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 06/30/2006 14:24,  Controlled Time: 06/30/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/30/2006 15:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1`
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other
Total Acres Burned: 0.8
Location: Burnt Church Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61855,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 20:13,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 20:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 21:47
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Freebe Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61857,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 21:48,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 21:56,  Controlled Time: 07/04/2006 21:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:38
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 5,  Activity of Person: Fireworks use
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61860,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in a portable building, when used at a fixed location. Includes portable buildings used for commerce, industry, or education and trailers used for commercial purposes.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 08:32,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 08:37,  Controlled Time: 07/05/2006 08:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 08:59
Property Value: $3000,  Contents Value: $6000,  Contents Loss: $1200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Swimming pool equipment,  Power: Batteries and low voltage (< 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61914,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 02:51,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 02:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 03:31
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chrysler
Location: Allendale Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61920,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 22:58,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 22:58,  Controlled Time: 07/10/2006 23:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 23:59
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Washing machine - clothes,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 600
Location: Bush Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61950,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 21:49,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 21:54,  Controlled Time: 07/14/2006 21:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 22:20
Property Value: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Jenkins Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61970,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 10:48,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 10:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 11:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Kellie Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61976,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 01:25,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 01:29,  Controlled Time: 07/17/2006 01:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 02:21
Property Value: $6000,  Property Loss: $3000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Fuel tank, fuel line,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: CRV,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: 700 MDT SC,  VIN No: JHLRD1842WC058470
Location: Spring island Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61977,  Station: 32,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 07:24,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 07:33,  Controlled Time: 07/17/2006 07:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 08:00
Property Value: $1000000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $1000000,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Service facilities, other,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Oily rags
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Wiring from meter box to circuit breaker,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Bush Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 61992,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 07/18/2006 17:38,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 18:19
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Junk yard materials
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Lavant Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62012,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 07/20/2006 19:15,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 19:21,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 19:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 20:11
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $1500,  Contents Loss: $750
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Air conditioner,  Brand: N/A,  Serial No: N/A,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1100
Location: Heather Glenn Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62021,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 07/21/2006 15:48,  Arrival Time: 07/21/2006 15:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/21/2006 16:04
Property Value: $2000
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Levant Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62030,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 07/22/2006 08:47,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 08:53,  Controlled Time: 07/22/2006 09:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 10:38
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $750
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62053,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 07/23/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 07/23/2006 15:22,  Controlled Time: 07/23/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/23/2006 16:03
Property Value: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Simmonsville Road 408 , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62089,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 08:44,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 08:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 09:23
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $200,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $17
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62101,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/28/2006 11:28,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 11:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/28/2006 12:18
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62108,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/28/2006 23:53,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 23:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/29/2006 00:03
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: South Point Trace Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62125,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 09:45,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 09:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 10:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Towne Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62135,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 17:19,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 17:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 17:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62177,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/04/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 16:14,  Controlled Time: 08/04/2006 16:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 16:42
Property Value: $400000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 10000
Location: Harrison Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62192,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 13:34,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 13:37,  Controlled Time: 08/05/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 16:14
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Benton Field Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62201,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/06/2006 08:10,  Arrival Time: 08/06/2006 08:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/06/2006 08:26
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62209,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 06:28,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 06:31,  Controlled Time: 08/07/2006 06:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 07:25
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Camry,  Year: 1992,  VIN No: 471SK11E7BU188235
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62217,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 03:14,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 03:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 04:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62219,  Station: 32,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 10:24,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 10:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 17:54
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: Oxen Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62224,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 15:53,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 15:59,  Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 16:08
Property Value: $300000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Lightning
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Croaker Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62260,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 21:56,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 22:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 22:08
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Is Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62305,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 18:05,  Controlled Time: 08/16/2006 18:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 18:22
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Gables Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 603993,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected.
Alarm Time: 08/17/2006 14:43,  Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 15:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 16:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
  • Remove hazardous materials.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Gables Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62317,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected.
Alarm Time: 08/17/2006 13:16,  Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 13:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 16:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Remove hazardous materials.
Location: Colleton River Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62318,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/17/2006 14:13,  Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 14:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 14:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Gables Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62338,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 21:04,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 21:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 21:27
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Myrtle Island Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62341,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/20/2006 10:04,  Arrival Time: 08/20/2006 10:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/20/2006 10:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62346,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/20/2006 17:31,  Arrival Time: 08/20/2006 17:36,  Controlled Time: 08/20/2006 17:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/20/2006 18:16
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle, High wind,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover,  Wind Direction: Shifting winds,  Person Responsible for Fire: Unknown person caused fire
Total Acres Burned: 0.2
Location: Echctang Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62358,  Station: 32,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 15:12,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 15:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Royal Pointe Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62359,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 18:50,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 18:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 19:08
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Grill, hibachi, barbecue,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Location: River Oaks Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62372,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 17:55,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 18:03,  Controlled Time: 08/23/2006 18:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 18:54
Property Value: $225000,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $600
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500
Location: Benton Field Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62398,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 08/26/2006 09:04,  Arrival Time: 08/26/2006 09:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/26/2006 09:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Vine Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62412,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 08/28/2006 13:32,  Arrival Time: 08/28/2006 13:35,  Controlled Time: 08/28/2006 13:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/28/2006 13:46
Property Value: $300,  Property Loss: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Lawn mower,  Power: Gasoline,  Portability: Portable
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62766,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 05:47,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 05:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 06:05
Property Value: $500000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62777,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 10/02/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 10/02/2006 21:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/02/2006 22:15
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Dodge,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: 781UHE SC,  VIN No: 2B44P4431TR506143
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62787,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 10/04/2006 00:12,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 00:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 02:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Released to state agency,  Actions Taken: Hazmat spill control and confinement,  ,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Collision, overturn, knockdown
Location: Buck Island Road B , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62790,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/04/2006 03:03,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 03:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 04:19
Property Value: $2500000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $1000000,  Contents Loss: $4000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Linens
Area of Origin: Chute,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Automatic control failure)
Equipment Involved: Commercial or medical equipment, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Square Feet: 40000
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Operated and Effective,  Sprinklers Operating: 2
Location: Sawmill Forest Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62800,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 10/04/2006 20:13,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 20:16,  Controlled Time: 10/04/2006 20:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 20:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Jenkins Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62830,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Water vehicle fire. Includes boats, barges, hovercraft, and all other vehicles designed for navigation on water.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 14:08,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 14:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 17:55
Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62839,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/09/2006 14:07,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 14:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Spring Crossing, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62840,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/09/2006 21:48,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 21:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 22:15
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62844,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 14:18,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 14:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 14:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bluffton Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62865,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 07:30,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 07:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 08:30
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Johnston Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62876,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 17:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 17:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62889,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 13:29,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 13:41
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62903,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 10/15/2006 19:19,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 19:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 19:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Callawassie Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62906,  Station: 32,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 10:50,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 10:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 11:04
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62910,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 22:53,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 22:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 23:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Mill Pond Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62965,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 10/22/2006 14:05,  Arrival Time: 10/22/2006 14:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/22/2006 14:55
Property Value: $220000,  Property Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Heating, ventilating & air conditioning, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1800
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62979,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 10/23/2006 18:04,  Arrival Time: 10/23/2006 18:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/23/2006 18:20
Property Value: $1450,  Property Loss: $1450,  Contents Value: $1450,  Contents Loss: $1450
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Electrical: parts, supplies, equipment
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Equipment Involved: Electrical service supply wires from utility,  Power: Batteries and low voltage (< 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Square Feet: 300
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 62993,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/24/2006 13:32,  Arrival Time: 10/24/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/24/2006 13:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Green Acres Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63000,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 10/25/2006 11:07,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 11:09,  Controlled Time: 10/25/2006 11:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 11:39
Property Value: $30000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Stratford Village Way, Bluffton, SC 29909
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63003,  Station: 34,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/25/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 20:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 21:29
Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Action taken: Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Released to local agency,  Actions Taken: Identify, analyze hazardous materials,  ,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Other part failure, leak, or break
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63006,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 10/26/2006 12:35,  Arrival Time: 10/26/2006 13:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/26/2006 13:02
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $10000
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Furnace, local heating unit, built-in,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200
Location: Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63012,  Station: 34,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 10/26/2006 14:42,  Arrival Time: 10/26/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/26/2006 14:54
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63036,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 10/29/2006 01:41,  Arrival Time: 10/29/2006 01:46,  Controlled Time: 10/29/2006 01:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 03:44
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $4000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $4000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Bronco,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: 820TGP SC,  VIN No: 1FMEU1FN1KLA94391
Location: Bracken Fern Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63037,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 10/29/2006 09:31,  Arrival Time: 10/29/2006 09:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 09:44
Contents Value: $4000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63083,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 08:59,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 09:03,  Controlled Time: 11/03/2006 09:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 09:36
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Twin Oaks Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63091,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 02:54,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 03:01,  Controlled Time: 11/04/2006 04:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 05:31
Property Value: $25000,  Contents Value: $25000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: unable to read,  License Plate: no plate ,  VIN No: unable to read
Location: Tower Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63091,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 02:54,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 03:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 05:31
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-150,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: None on Ve ,  VIN No: Not obtainable
Location: Tower Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63091,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 02:54,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 03:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 05:31
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Nissan,  Model: P-UP,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: NO TAG ,  VIN No: UNABLE TO READ
Location: Tower Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63091,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 02:54,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 03:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 05:31
Property Value: $300,  Property Loss: $100
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Mobile home,  Model: UNKNOWN,  License Plate: NO TAG ,  VIN No: NO ID NUMBER
Location: Tower Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63091,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 02:54,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 03:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 05:31
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $10000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Mobile home,  Model: UNKNOWN,  License Plate: TO TAG ,  VIN No: TO ID NUMBER
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63093,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 08:08,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 08:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 08:16
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: SorrelWood Lane, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63106,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 16:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 16:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: May River Point, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63107,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 17:26,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 17:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 17:44
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban, heavily populated areas
Location: fording island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63115,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 22:08,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 22:13,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 22:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 22:45
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $200
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Mt Pelia Road Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63122,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/07/2006 12:48,  Arrival Time: 11/07/2006 12:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/07/2006 13:09
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Meat products, including poultry & fish
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63149,  Station: 32,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 13:37,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 13:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 13:55
Property Value: $300,  Contents Value: $350
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - camping, collapsible,  Make: Chevrolet
Location: Alljoy Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63150,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 16:39,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 16:48
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Gibbet Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63176,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 11/13/2006 20:32,  Arrival Time: 11/13/2006 20:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/13/2006 20:43
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Old Carolina Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63178,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 11/14/2006 04:15,  Arrival Time: 11/14/2006 04:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/14/2006 04:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods
Location: Alljoy Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63194,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/15/2006 23:07,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 23:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 23:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63227,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 14:40,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 14:56
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63260,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/22/2006 18:16,  Arrival Time: 11/22/2006 18:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/22/2006 18:57
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $40000,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: BMW
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63275,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 11/24/2006 08:28,  Arrival Time: 11/24/2006 08:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/24/2006 08:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cape Jasmine Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63280,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/24/2006 20:47,  Arrival Time: 11/24/2006 20:52,  Controlled Time: 11/24/2006 21:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/24/2006 23:45
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 3
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 3,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Machine parts
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63285,  Station: 33,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 14:34,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 14:37,  Controlled Time: 11/25/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 15:01
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Audi,  Model: 100 CS,  Year: 1993,  License Plate: dealers ta ,  VIN No: WAUEK845RN040184
Location: Sugaree Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63295,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 10:21,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 10:22,  Controlled Time: 11/27/2006 10:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 11:20
Property Value: $225000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Water caused short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Water heater,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1250
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63296,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 15:53,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 17:24
Action taken: Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: Argent Place, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63298,  Station: 34,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 18:48,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 18:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 19:14
Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63367,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 12/04/2006 20:43,  Arrival Time: 12/04/2006 20:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/04/2006 21:04
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63398,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 12/08/2006 06:41,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 06:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 07:21
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Old Carolina Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63405,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 12/08/2006 17:26,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 17:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 17:35
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63425,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 09:04,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 09:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 10:01
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Construction deficiency)
Equipment Involved: Furnace, central heating unit,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 980,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Gibbet Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63440,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/12/2006 17:53,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 17:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 18:21
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Pine Hill Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63448,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 15:01,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 15:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 15:22
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bruin Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63473,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 17:40,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 17:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 17:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Kensington Boulevard Bldg A , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63512,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 10:00,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 10:06,  Controlled Time: 12/20/2006 10:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 10:59
Property Value: $900,  Property Loss: $450
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Baled goods or material
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Urban-Wildland Interface Area)
Location: Old Miller Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63516,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 14:09,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 14:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 14:29
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Shad Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63529,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 12/21/2006 17:04,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 17:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 17:16
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Kensington Boulevard 302 , Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63549,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Toxic chemical condition, other.
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 16:19,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 16:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Pin Oak Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63578,  Station: 30,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 01:42,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 01:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 02:02
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Baylor Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63595,  Station: 35,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 12/28/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 12/28/2006 11:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/28/2006 12:02
Property Value: $17500,  Property Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Oily rags
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Avalon,  Year: 2001
Location: Boathouse Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Bluffton Township Fire Dist, SC ,  ID: 07202,  Incident #: 63631,  Station: 31,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/31/2006 02:34,  Arrival Time: 12/31/2006 02:48,  Controlled Time: 12/31/2006 02:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/31/2006 03:48
Property Value: $1500000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $250000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Sound recording or receiving equipment, other,  Power: Batteries and low voltage (< 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 5000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Nickle Plate Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Fire Department: Hardeeville Fire Department, Jasper, SC 29927,  ID: 27302,  Incident #: 6424,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/17/2006 21:00,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 21:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 21:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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