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Decatur: Fire Incidents in 2006, Indiana (IN)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 76
  • Hazardous Condition: 58
  • Good Intent Call: 3

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

Incident types - Decatur

Incident types - Indiana

Location: Oakdene Dr, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 1261,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 19:41,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 19:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 00:03
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $133000,  Property Loss: $133000,  Contents Value: $107000,  Contents Loss: $107000
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
  • Motor vehicles & parts, other
  • Books
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Flammable liquid or gas spilled)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 37,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Cause: Exposed to fire products
Location: Clermont, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 20019,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/03/2006 14:43,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 14:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 15:19
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: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 2212,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 02/07/2006 10:50,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 10:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 11:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Location: 750 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 2553,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 14:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 15:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Lumber, sawn wood
  • Construction & home improvement products
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • High wind
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Being demolished,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 130,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor, 1 Extreme
Location: SR 101 in Union Twp. Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 2565,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 16:50
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Piqua Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 2660,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: G
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 12:41,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 12:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 13:16
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Elm Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 2852,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: J
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 08:18,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 09:13
Property Value: $65000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $6000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Unspecified, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 2879,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: J
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: 02/16/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 14:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 15:40
Actions taken:
  • Extrication or disentangling of a person. Excludes body recovery.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Location: Salem Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3022,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: M
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 05:55,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 06:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 09:57
Property Value: $90000,  Property Loss: $90000,  Contents Value: $45000,  Contents Loss: $45000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2,  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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Worn out
  • Temperature: low
  • Ice
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1580,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: U.South 224 East Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3172,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/22/2006 07:49,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 07:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 08:00
Hazardous Material Released: Propane gas, less than a 21-pound tank (as in home BBQ grill).
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3229,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 02/22/2006 23:19,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 23:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 23:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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: Adams Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3504,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 08:45,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 08:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 09:06
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: Thirteenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3568,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: G
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: 02/28/2006 13:41,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 13:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 14:01
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Jackson Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3826,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: K
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 12:30,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 12:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 13:07
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: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 550 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3830,  Station: DFD
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: 03/04/2006 14:08,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 14:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 14:49
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: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Wheat Ridge Court Court, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 3923,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 03/05/2006 21:59,  Arrival Time: 03/05/2006 22:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/05/2006 22:45
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.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Madison Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 4616,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: J
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 03/18/2006 19:03,  Arrival Time: 03/18/2006 19:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 20:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Sixteenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 4723,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/20/2006 19:21,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 19:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 21:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
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: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 600
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: 200 East Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 4740,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 03/21/2006 00:36,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 00:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 01:26
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: 600 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 5046,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/26/2006 13:32,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 13:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 13:49
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet
Location: Marshall Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 5320,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: H
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 15:12,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 15:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 17:41
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Tenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 5458,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: J
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/02/2006 18:07,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 18:52
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: 1100 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 5601,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/04/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 04/04/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/04/2006 18:56
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Winchester Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 5689,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/06/2006 03:28,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 03:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 04:03
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 780
Location: Countrybrook Road Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6056,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 22:21,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 22:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 22:51
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Southampton Drive, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 41106,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 18:47,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 18:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 19:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Salem Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6194,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: G
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 16:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 18:08
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Adams Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6233,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: H
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 12:17,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 12:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 12:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Second Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6604,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: N
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: 04/21/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 16:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 16:37
Property Loss: $8000
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: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: Grand Am,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: DOC9309 OH,  VIN No: 1GNW52MOVC764149
Location: 224 East Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6616,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 22:08,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 22:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 22:30
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: Sixth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6768,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 12:06,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 12:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 22:15
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Marshall Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6794,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 18:42,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 18:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 19:21
Civilian Injuries: 1
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.

Civilian Casualty:  Age: 35,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Minor
Location: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6842,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/25/2006 15:34,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 15:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 16:46
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6864,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 06:16,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 06:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 07:20
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6934,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 02:57,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 02:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 03:42
Action taken: Fill-in, standby, other.
Location: Winchester Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 6944,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
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: 04/27/2006 08:56,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 08:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 09:21
Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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: Pontiac,  Model: Bonnieville,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 1Z 2030 IN,  VIN No: 1G2HX52L7R4286247
Location: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7493,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 05/06/2006 06:08,  Arrival Time: 05/06/2006 06:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/06/2006 06:29
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7589,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/07/2006 14:14,  Arrival Time: 05/07/2006 14:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/07/2006 14:37
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Cleveland Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7824,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 07:27,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 07:28,  Controlled Time: 05/12/2006 07:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 07:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7876,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 12:50,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 13:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Standby.
Location: 300 West, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7894,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 19:11,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 19:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 19:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • 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: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 150,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: 200 West Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7953,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 10:42,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 11:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 11:25
Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Washington Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 7963,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 15:05,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 15:06,  Controlled Time: 05/13/2006 16:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 19:01
Property Value: $269000,  Property Loss: $120000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
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
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 8105,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: I
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 05/16/2006 17:40,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/16/2006 18:38
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: Washington Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 8237,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: K
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 12:22,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 12:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 12:41
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: 900 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 8774,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 19:25,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 19:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 20:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: U. South 224 West Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 8921,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 20:46,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 20:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 21:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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: Patterson Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 8975,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 18:01
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: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 9001,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 23:18,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 23:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 00:03
Action taken: Standby.
Location: U.South 224 East Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 9422,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 07:24,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 07:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 07:43
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: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Arc, spark from operating equipment)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Mobile home,  Make: Ferrari,  Model: Providence,  Year: 2006,  VIN No: 772V64497521
Location: Windsor Court, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 9473,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 03:06,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 03:12,  Controlled Time: 06/06/2006 03:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 07:00
Property Loss: $103000,  Contents Loss: $30000
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: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Windsor Court, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 9494,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 12:32,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 12:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 12:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 9532000,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 19:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 19:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Third Street 1 , Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 9827,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 04:58,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 04:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 07:07
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 650 north, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 10849,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
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: 06/25/2006 19:14,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 19:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 19:35
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Us 27 Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 10913,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/26/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 06/26/2006 16:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/26/2006 17:10
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Winchester Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 10978,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
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: 06/27/2006 17:06,  Arrival Time: 06/27/2006 17:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/27/2006 17:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Us 33 Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 11045,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: G
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 18:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Transformer, including transformer fluids
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: U.South 224 East Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 70306,  Station: DFD
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: 07/03/2006 12:20,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 12:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 12:50
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Thirteenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 11529,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 23:27,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 23:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 23:38
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Us 27 Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 11533,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: N
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: 07/06/2006 01:34,  Arrival Time: 07/06/2006 01:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/06/2006 02:17
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Motor vehicle parts, not including tires
  • Tires
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Freightliner
Location: Washington Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 11752,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 17:37,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 18:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior roof covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Operational deficiency, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 10000
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 11722,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 03:04,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 03:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 03:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 71406,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 04:15,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 04:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 04:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazardous materials.
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 12326,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 07/18/2006 13:13,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 13:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 14:48
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Parkview Drive Drive, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 12725,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 14:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 16:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Schirmeyer Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 13145,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: J
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 06:43,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 06:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 07:08
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: Stratton Way Way, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 13170,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: J
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: 07/31/2006 16:58,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 18:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  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: Ford,  Model: F150,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: 260675 A IN,  VIN No: 1FTRX18L2YNA79659
Location: Thirteenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 13314,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/02/2006 20:03,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 20:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 20:19
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: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 14453,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 16:29,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 16:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 17:03
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: U.South 224 East Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 14455,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 08/22/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 17:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 17:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 14511,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 08:20,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 08:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 08:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  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: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: 500 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 14834,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: H
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: 08/28/2006 19:53,  Arrival Time: 08/28/2006 19:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/28/2006 21:49
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 15337,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 09/05/2006 16:58,  Arrival Time: 09/05/2006 17:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/05/2006 17:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Clairmont, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 15563,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 09/09/2006 00:42,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 00:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 01:11
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.
Location: East Ridge Drive, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 15848,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: I
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 23:30,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 23:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 23:35
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: 500 East, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16050,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: M
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/17/2006 15:45,  Arrival Time: 09/17/2006 15:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/17/2006 17:30
Property Value: $90000,  Property Loss: $2500
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: High Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16209,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 09/19/2006 18:05,  Arrival Time: 09/19/2006 18:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/19/2006 18:30
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: Line Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16300,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 09:55,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 09:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 10:24
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: Us 27 Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16341,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 16:34,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 16:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 17:34
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: Second Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16448,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 08:10,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 08:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 08:24
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Lewis Drive Drive, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16663,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: G
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/26/2006 18:10,  Arrival Time: 09/26/2006 18:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/26/2006 18:38
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fifth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 16841,  Station: DFD
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: 09/30/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 14:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 14:44
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Model: lesabre,  Year: 1977,  VIN No: 4P37H7H611112
Location: Monmouth Road Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 17035,  Station: DFD
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: 10/03/2006 17:08,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 17:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 17:30
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Mc Barnes Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 17102,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/04/2006 15:58,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 16:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 16:22
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: Winchester Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 17126,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/04/2006 21:29,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 21:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 22:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Storm)
Equipment Involved: Water heater,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1500
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Second Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 17173,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 00:24,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 00:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 01:15
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Third Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 17218,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 14:54,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 14:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 15:39
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: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 17572,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: H
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 04:23,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 04:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 06:06
Property Loss: $5000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1100
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: SR 101 in Union Twp. Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18051,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 10/20/2006 13:36,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 13:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 14:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Saturn,  Model: 1996,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 1Z6348 IN,  VIN No: 168zk5276tz321561
Location: First Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18194,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/23/2006 18:01,  Arrival Time: 10/23/2006 18:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/23/2006 18:17
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Bellmont Road Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18637,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/31/2006 18:39,  Arrival Time: 10/31/2006 18:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/31/2006 18:52
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: Thirteenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18667,  Shift/Platoon: M
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/01/2006 10:40,  Arrival Time: 11/01/2006 10:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/01/2006 11:01
Property Loss: $1000
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: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
  • Multiple persons involved
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Ford,  Model: F550,  VIN No: 1FDAF56F3YEB79219
Location: 300 East, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18924,  Station: DFD
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: 11/05/2006 18:27,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 18:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 19:23
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Winchester Road Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18927,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 19:29,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 19:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 20:14
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 96
Location: U.South 224 East Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 18960,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 09:10,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 09:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 10:52
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Parkview Drive Drive, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19085,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 11/08/2006 20:44,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 20:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/08/2006 21:33
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Piqua Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19199
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 16:48,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 16:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 17:19
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Clairmont, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19361,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 11/14/2006 08:29,  Arrival Time: 11/14/2006 08:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/14/2006 10:22
Actions taken:
  • Rescue, remove from harm. Excludes vehicle extrication.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19400,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 11/14/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 11/14/2006 17:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/14/2006 18:29
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Twelveth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19678,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 21:16,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 21:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 21:42
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.
Location: Thirteenth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19835,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 11/23/2006 09:08,  Arrival Time: 11/23/2006 09:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/23/2006 09:51
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Installation deficiency)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 980
Location: Studabaker Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19871,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
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: 11/24/2006 14:44,  Arrival Time: 11/24/2006 14:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/24/2006 15:05
Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: Bronco,  Year: 1986,  License Plate: 1Z4871 IN,  VIN No: 1FMCU14T9GUC52162
Location: Paradise Lane Lane, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19882,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: F
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: 11/24/2006 19:52,  Arrival Time: 11/24/2006 19:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/24/2006 20:36
Property Loss: $300
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
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
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: 500 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19933,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 15:28,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 15:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 15:55
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $1000
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 surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 80
Location: Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 19967,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: G
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 23:46,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 23:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 01:52
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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: Piqua Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 488,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: I
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 14:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 14:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21063,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: L
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 23:24,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 23:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/16/2006 00:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: 900 North Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21144,  Station: DFD
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: 12/17/2006 17:34,  Arrival Time: 12/17/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 18:36
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Us 33 Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21180,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
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: 12/18/2006 13:02,  Arrival Time: 12/18/2006 13:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/18/2006 13:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: High Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21273,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
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: 12/20/2006 17:06,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 17:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 17:14
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: Us 27 Highway, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21275,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: O
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: 12/20/2006 17:24,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 17:43
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: Mercer Avenue Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21288,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 21:06,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 21:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 21:22
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Fifth Street, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21526,  Station: DFD,  Shift/Platoon: H
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 10:15,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 10:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 11:47
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Clairmont, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Decatur Fire Dept., IN 46733,  ID: 01003,  Incident #: 21552,  Station: DFD
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 17:58,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 17:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 18:35
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: oakdene dr., decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Geneva Volunteer Fire Departme, 200 E Line, Geneva, IN 46740,  ID: 01004,  Incident #: 1261,  Station: 5,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 19:40,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 19:49,  Controlled Time: 01/21/2006 20:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 22:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 4
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Chamber Dr, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Monroe Vol. Fire Dept., IN 46772,  ID: 01005,  Incident #: 1269,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 20:54,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 20:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 00:04
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Salem Rd, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Monroe Vol. Fire Dept., IN 46772,  ID: 01005,  Incident #: 3022,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 06:05,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 06:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 09:01
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: 50 N Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Monroe Vol. Fire Dept., IN 46772,  ID: 01005,  Incident #: 20693,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: P
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 12/08/2006 22:26,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 22:33,  Controlled Time: 12/08/2006 22:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 00:09
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Asleep)
Location: Oakdene Dr, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 1261,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 19:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 00:03
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: Chamber Dr, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 1269,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 20:55,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 21:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 00:03
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Winchester Rd, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 2032,  Station: 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: 02/03/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 19:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: shadow
Location: 450 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 2196,  Station: 4
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 07:45,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 07:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 14:35
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Salem Rd, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 3022,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 06:36,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 06:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 09:02
Action taken: Provide air supply.
Location: Sixteenth St, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 4723,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/20/2006 19:25,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 21:21
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.
  • Provide air supply.
Location: Marshall St, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 5320,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 15:36,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 15:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 17:07
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.
  • Provide air supply.
Location: Washington St, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 7963,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 15:09,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 15:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 18:40
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.
  • Provide air supply.
Location: Us 224 Hwy, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 8771,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 18:35,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 18:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 18:58
Action taken: Assess damage from severe weather or the results of a natural disaster.
Location: 200 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 10632,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 14:55,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 16:01
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: 400 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 17441,  Station: 4
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: 10/10/2006 07:22,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 07:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 08:38
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: 500 N, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 17596,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 15:24,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 15:29,  Controlled Time: 10/13/2006 15:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 16:19
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: 400 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 17806,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 00:17,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 00:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 02:05
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 600 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 18104,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 17:36,  Controlled Time: 10/21/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 18:06
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Total Acres Burned: 0.2
Location: 350 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 19061,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 11/08/2006 10:34,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 10:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/08/2006 12:53
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Feed, grain, seed
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Monroe St, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Preble Volunteer Fire Dept., 6242 N 400 W, Preble, IN 46782,  ID: 01006,  Incident #: 19967,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/26/2006 00:16,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 00:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 01:04
Action taken: Provide air supply.
Location: 950 West 1100 North, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Hoagland Fire Department, 11316 Hoagland, Hoagland, IN 46745,  Phone: (219) 639-6161,  Fax: (219) 639-6161,  ID: 02009,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 20:18,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 20:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 20:46
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: South County Line Road, Decatur, IN 46733
Fire Department: Hoagland Fire Department, 11316 Hoagland, Hoagland, IN 46745,  Phone: (219) 639-6161,  Fax: (219) 639-6161,  ID: 02009,  Incident #: 151,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 12:24,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 12:32,  Controlled Time: 12/10/2006 13:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 13:13
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)

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