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Brookline: Fire Incidents in 2006, Massachusetts (MA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 40
  • Hazardous Condition: 18

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

Incident types - Brookline

Incident types - Massachusetts

Location: Out Of Town, Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Belmont, MA 02178,  ID: 17026,  Incident #: 958,  Station: HEA,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 14:46,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 15:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 17:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Washington St., Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Belmont, MA 02178,  ID: 17026,  Incident #: 1389,  Station: HEA,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 07:55,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 08:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 11:24
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Decontaminate persons or equipment.
Location: Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Cambridge, MA 02138,  ID: 17049,  Incident #: 5009720,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 14:49,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 18:12
Fire Service Injuries: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.

Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 47,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Other incident scene activity, other,  Cause: Exposure to hazard,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Multiple body parts - whole body,  Object Involved: Biological agents,  Specific Location: Outside at grade
Location: Laurel Crest, Brookline, NH 03033
Fire Department: Townsend, MA 01469,  ID: 17299,  Incident #: 6155
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: 04/30/2006 13:43,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 14:00,  Controlled Time: 04/30/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 15:12
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: Mutual Aid-Assgd Out Of City Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Waltham, MA 02154,  ID: 17308,  Incident #: 6003076
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 07:52,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 08:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 11:58
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
  • Assistance, other.
Location: Buckminster Road, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 16,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 14:35,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 14:41,  Controlled Time: 01/01/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 15:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: St.Paul's Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 51,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/03/2006 15:27,  Arrival Time: 01/03/2006 15:33,  Controlled Time: 01/03/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 16:00
Property Value: $1000000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Heating, ventilating & air conditioning, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above,  Length: 300,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Rox Park, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 175,  Station: 6,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 22:59,  Controlled Time: 01/09/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 23:18
Property Value: $600000,  Property Loss: $200,  Contents Value: $75000,  Contents Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 6000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Sgt Crossway, Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 302,  Station: 7
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 18:05,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 18:18,  Controlled Time: 01/15/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 19:36
Property Value: $3551500,  Property Loss: $75000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $25000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Combustible interior finish)
Equipment Involved: Personal or household equipment, other,  Brand: FINLANDIA SAUNA,  Model: FIN-80,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3049,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 343,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 13:25,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 13:26,  Controlled Time: 01/17/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 14:59
Property Value: $300000,  Property Loss: $30000,  Contents Value: $35000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Baked goods
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation, (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Electrical wiring, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Cypress Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 487,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/23/2006 18:17,  Arrival Time: 01/23/2006 18:23,  Controlled Time: 01/23/2006 22:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/23/2006 22:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 607,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/29/2006 00:23,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 00:31,  Controlled Time: 01/29/2006 01:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 01:33
Property Value: $1000000,  Property Loss: $7000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Machinery room or area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Storage, improper
Equipment Involved: Elevator or lift,  Brand: IMPERIAL ELECT.CO,  Model: TYPE E,  Serial No: 242487,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 4 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 12,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Monmouth Street SUIT 201 , Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 642
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 19:29,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 19:33,  Controlled Time: 01/30/2006 19:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 19:56
Property Value: $5000000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $500000,  Contents Loss: $900
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 9 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 150,  Width: 60,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 812,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 04:16,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 04:21,  Controlled Time: 02/08/2006 05:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 05:30
Property Value: $8000000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $300000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Chapel Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 1304,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 08:03,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 08:09,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 08:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 08:27
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Propane gas, less than a 21-pound tank (as in home BBQ grill).
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Storage, improper
Location: Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 1458,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/13/2006 04:27,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 04:33,  Controlled Time: 03/13/2006 05:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 13:57
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $750000,  Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under construction,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 60,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 48,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 2,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Lost time injury, moderate severity,  Taken To: Hospital,  Cause: Contact with object (firefighter moved into/onto),  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Hand and fingers,  Object Involved: Door in building,  Specific Location: Outside at grade
Location: School Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 1667,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/23/2006 11:33,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 11:37,  Controlled Time: 03/23/2006 13:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 14:28
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $1300000,  Property Loss: $200000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 70,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 3 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 33,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Fatigued,  Severity: Treated by physician, not a lost-time injury,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Scaling,  Cause: Fall,  Injured: Multiple body parts - whole body
Location: Craftsland Road, Brookline, MA 02046
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 1700,  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: 03/25/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 12:52,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 12:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 13:31
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
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: Dodge,  Model: VAN,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 94AR46 MA,  VIN No: 2B5WB35Y7TK144581
Location: Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 1789,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/30/2006 09:27,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 09:32,  Controlled Time: 03/30/2006 09:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 10:57
Property Value: $4000000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $2000000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  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.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 300,  Width: 300,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate

Arson Case Status: Investigation open,  Entry Method: Door open or unlocked,  Initial Observations: Doors Unlocked
Location: Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2095,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 17:06,  Controlled Time: 04/15/2006 18:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 18:57
Property Value: $2000000,  Property Loss: $7000,  Contents Value: $150000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Failure to clean
  • Design/Manufacture/Installation Deficiency, other
Equipment Involved: Fan,  Brand: FAN,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 140,  Width: 80,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Pearl Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2303,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 04/25/2006 09:25,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 09:29,  Controlled Time: 04/25/2006 09:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 09:38
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-150,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: 873 WZM MA,  VIN No: 1FTEF14N2MNA22611
Location: Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 01246
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2505,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 18:10,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 18:15,  Controlled Time: 05/05/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 18:23
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 150,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Highland Road, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2600,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/10/2006 08:29,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 08:33,  Controlled Time: 05/10/2006 09:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 09:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Marion Street #110 , Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2607,  Station: 5
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/10/2006 13:52,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 13:59,  Controlled Time: 05/10/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 14:59
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Lee Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2832,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 19:50,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 19:52,  Controlled Time: 05/20/2006 22:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 23:30
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $2000000,  Property Loss: $150000,  Contents Value: $500000,  Contents Loss: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search and rescue, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Delayed reporting of fire
Equipment Involved: Toaster, toaster oven, counter-top broiler,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 500,  Width: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 54,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Severity: Lost time injury, moderate severity,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Suppression support, other,  Cause: Overexertion/strain,  Injured: Hand and fingers
Location: Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2920,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 14:08,  Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 14:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 14:30
Property Value: $4000000,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $2000000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 4 Above,  Square Feet: 1000000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Freeman Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2965,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 05/27/2006 23:50,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 23:54,  Controlled Time: 05/28/2006 01:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 01:04
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
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: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Volvo,  Model: VOLVO 740 7D,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: RT67PI MA,  VIN No: YV1FX8845K2351573
Location: Freeman Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2965,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 05/27/2006 23:50,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 23:51,  Controlled Time: 05/28/2006 01:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 01:04
Property Value: $9000,  Property Loss: $9000,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
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: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: SUBURBAN,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 24114 MA,  VIN No: 1GNFK16R5XJ341177
Location: Freeman Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2965,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 05/27/2006 23:50,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 23:54,  Controlled Time: 05/28/2006 01:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 01:04
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $200
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: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: EXPLORER,  Year: 1995,  VIN No: 1FMD034X35UB52103
Location: Browne Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 2965
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 23:50,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 23:54,  Controlled Time: 05/28/2006 01:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 01:04
Property Value: $1200000,  Property Loss: $900
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: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Park Street SUIT 48 , Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 3066,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 16:31,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 16:36,  Controlled Time: 06/01/2006 17:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 18:03
Property Value: $5000000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Machinery room or area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Worn out
Equipment Involved: Elevator or lift,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 4 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 100,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 3140,  Station: 7
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 10:09,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 10:15,  Controlled Time: 06/05/2006 11:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 11:10
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.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Pleasant Street #107 , Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 3290,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 22:08,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 22:08,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 22:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 22:43
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $350000,  Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 6 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 150,  Width: 80,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 47,  Gender: Male,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Moderate,  Activity: Fire control,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Upper extremities
Location: Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 3373,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 07:01,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 07:05,  Controlled Time: 06/16/2006 11:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 11:59
Property Value: $3428900,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $500000,  Contents Loss: $50000
Actions taken:
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Regent Center, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 3512,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 11:24,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 11:26,  Controlled Time: 06/22/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 12:21
Property Value: $80000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Englewood Avenue #9 , Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 3945
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 16:44,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 16:48,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 16:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 18:13
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $600000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Household utensils
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Egress/exit problem, other)
Equipment Involved: Fireplace, masonry,  Brand: STOVE,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 4 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 50,  Width: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 39,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Treated by physician, not a lost-time injury,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Cause: Exposure to hazard,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Eye,  Object Involved: Splinters,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
Location: Boylston Place, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 4084,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 07/18/2006 19:47,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 19:51,  Controlled Time: 07/18/2006 21:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 21:08
Property Value: $9000,  Property Loss: $8000
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: STRATUS,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: 16XH19 MA,  VIN No: 1B3EJ56X8VN541863
Location: Euston Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 4118,  Station: 5,  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: 07/19/2006 18:34,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 18:38,  Controlled Time: 07/19/2006 18:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 19:18
Property Value: $26000,  Property Loss: $25000,  Contents Value: $150,  Contents Loss: $150
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Saab,  Model: SEDAN 96SE,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: 64LP23 MA,  VIN No: YS3EF48ZOY3067988
Location: Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 4278,  Station: 7
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/26/2006 16:01,  Arrival Time: 07/26/2006 16:07,  Controlled Time: 07/26/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/26/2006 17:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 15 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 100,  Width: 300,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Boylston Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 4601,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 12:48,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 12:55,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 13:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 14:08
Property Value: $3287600,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Equipment not being operated properly
Equipment Involved: Soldering equipment,  Brand: BENZOMATICSOLDERING,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 60,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Gorham Avenue #4 , Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 4721,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 08:25,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 08:30,  Controlled Time: 08/16/2006 09:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 09:51
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: Egmont Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 4837,  Station: 5
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 12:59,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 13:11,  Controlled Time: 08/23/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 14:00
Property Value: $400000,  Property Loss: $6000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $4500
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: Storage area, other,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: WHIRLPOOL CLOTHES DRYER,  Model: HEAVY DUTY,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5021
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 09:00,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 09:06,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 11:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 13:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Longwood Avenue #1 , Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5324,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 21:32,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 21:38,  Controlled Time: 09/13/2006 22:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 22:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hall Road, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5554,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 09/24/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 19:04,  Controlled Time: 09/24/2006 20:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 20:19
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.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Chestnut Street #1 , Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5800
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 09:28,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 09:33,  Controlled Time: 10/07/2006 09:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 09:59
Property Value: $750000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • 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: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Equipment Involved: Heating, ventilating & air conditioning, other,  Power: Kerosene, diesel, No.1 & 2 fuel oil,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 50,  Width: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Alton Court #6 , Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5827,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 19:53,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 19:56,  Controlled Time: 10/08/2006 20:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 20:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Beverly Road, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5886,  Station: 6,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/11/2006 10:16,  Arrival Time: 10/11/2006 11:18,  Controlled Time: 10/11/2006 12:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/11/2006 12:49
Property Value: $200000,  Property Loss: $3000
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: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation

Arson Case Status: Investigation open
Location: Babcock Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 5992,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 10/15/2006 19:26,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 19:30,  Controlled Time: 10/15/2006 19:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 20:02
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: Blake Road, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 6511,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/08/2006 20:55,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 21:00,  Controlled Time: 11/08/2006 21:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/09/2006 12:36
Fire Service Injuries: 3,  Property Value: $550000,  Property Loss: $250000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 3
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Soldering equipment,  Brand: SOLDERING,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under major renovation,  Stories: 2 Above, 3 Below,  Length: 60,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 2 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated
Fire Fighter Casualties:
  •  Age: 46,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Lost time injury, moderate severity,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Searching for victim,  Cause: Contact with object (firefighter moved into/onto),  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Hand and fingers,  Object Involved: Window,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
  •  Age: 26,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Lost time injury, moderate severity,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Cause: Fall,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Neck,  Factor Contributing: Floor collapse,  Object Involved: Floor or ceiling,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
  •  Age: 34,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Lost time injury, moderate severity,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Cause: Fall,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Shoulder,  Factor Contributing: Floor collapse,  Object Involved: Floor or ceiling,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
Location: Amory Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 6856,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 18:17,  Controlled Time: 11/25/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 23:01
Property Value: $600000,  Property Loss: $200000,  Contents Value: $60000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Search and rescue, other.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Design/Manufacture/Installation Deficiency, other
  • Difficult to ventilate
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 30,  Width: 25,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Beacon Street #38 , Brookline, MA 02446
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 6905
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/28/2006 14:40,  Arrival Time: 11/28/2006 14:45,  Controlled Time: 11/28/2006 14:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/28/2006 15:42
Property Value: $700000,  Property Loss: $20000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Remove water or control flooding condition.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Wok, frying pan, skillet,  Brand: FRYING PAN,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 9 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 90,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Heat,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Operated and Effective,  Sprinklers Operating: 1
Location: Babcock Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 7229,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 15:45,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 15:46,  Controlled Time: 12/14/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 17:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Emergency medical services, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Machinery room or area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Improper container or storage
  • Difficult to ventilate
Equipment Involved: Water heater,  Brand: RHEEM WATER HEATER,  Model: 42V60-50NT,  Year: 2006,  Serial No: RHLN1205N0016,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Webster Street, Brookline, MA 02447
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 7413,  Station: 5
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 13:45,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 13:49,  Controlled Time: 12/23/2006 13:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 15:16
Property Value: $5000000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $150000,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Rescue, remove from harm. Excludes vehicle extrication.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Switchgear area, transformer vault,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Transformer, distribution type,  Brand: TRANSFORMER,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 8 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 150,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 7466,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 00:09,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 00:12,  Controlled Time: 12/26/2006 00:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 01:10
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Forcible entry, performed by fire service. Includes support to law enforcement.
Location: Littell Road, Brookline, MA 02445
Fire Department: Brookline, MA 02147,  ID: 21046,  Incident #: 7497
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 21:32,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 21:38,  Controlled Time: 12/27/2006 21:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 23:15
Property Value: $650000,  Property Loss: $3000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Incandescent lighting fixture,  Brand: FIXTURE,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 80,  Width: 45,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Unspecified, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Milton, MA 02186,  ID: 21189,  Incident #: 1823,  Station: E1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 08:15,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 08:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 11:50
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: St Marys Street, Brookline, MA 02146
Fire Department: Boston, MA 02118,  ID: 25035,  Incident #: 19061
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: 04/14/2006 15:18,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 15:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 15:39
Property Loss: $10000
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Forcible entry, performed by fire service. Includes support to law enforcement.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: Bonneville,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: P231TA FL,  VIN No: 1G2Hx54K924241627

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