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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - English

Incident types - Indiana

Location: Patoka Tower Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 3,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 15:40,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 15:53,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 16:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 17:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Pleasant Ridge East Roads, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 15:05,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 15:16,  Controlled Time: 01/07/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 15:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Operational deficiency, other, High wind,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Sawmill Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 15,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 11:35,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 11:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 12:06
Property Value: $80000,  Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Location: Unspecified, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 28,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 08:21,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 08:40,  Controlled Time: 02/10/2006 09:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 09:33
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $10000,  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,  On Site Materials: Raw materials, other
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Operational deficiency, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Peterbilt,  Model: DUMP TRUCK,  Year: 1999,  VIN No: 1NPALU0X0XN504926
Location: Zoo Road Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 40,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 02/24/2006 16:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 17:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Actions taken, other.
Location: Magnolia Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 45,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 13:03,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 13:13,  Controlled Time: 02/26/2006 13:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 13:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Operational deficiency, other, High wind,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Bacon Ridge Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 46,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 20:46,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 20:53,  Controlled Time: 02/26/2006 20:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 21:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Ignition Factors: Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation,  Heat Source: Arcing
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Bogard Hollow Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 50,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 13:17,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 13:28,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 14:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other, High wind,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Total Acres Burned: 1,  Tax Paying: 100 %
Location: Fairview Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 90,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle. Includes only self-propelled motor homes or recreational vehicles when being used in a transport mode.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 14:19,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 14:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 15:06
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  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: Engine area, running gear, wheel area, (Poor or no access for fire department apparatus)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Other Make,  Model: Coachman,  License Plate: RV109754 IN,  VIN No: na
Location: State Road 64 Highway, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 109,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 08:37,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 08:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 08:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Emergency medical services, other.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Unspecified, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 146,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire in a motor home, camper, or recreational vehicle when used as a structure. Includes motor homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes.
Alarm Time: 06/19/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 06/19/2006 18:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/19/2006 18:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
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
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 272,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Chevrolet,  License Plate: RV84750 IN,  VIN No: 1GBKP37W*B3313402
Location: Unspecified, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 161,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 18:31,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 18:42,  Controlled Time: 07/02/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 19:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Ignition Factors: Operational deficiency, other,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Church Street, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 162,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 16:07,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 16:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 18:28
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: State Road 37 Highway, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 187,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 07/25/2006 09:30,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 09:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 10:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Unspecified, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 206,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 08/20/2006 08:58,  Arrival Time: 08/20/2006 09:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/20/2006 10:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Main Street, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 224,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/09/2006 20:29,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 20:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 21:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Seaton Hill Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 227,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 17:37,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 17:48,  Controlled Time: 09/16/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 18:50
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
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: Cooking area, kitchen
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 980,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Main Street, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 230,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/24/2006 07:27,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 07:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 10:17
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $60000,  Contents Value: $30000,  Contents Loss: $30000
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,  On Site Materials: Gasoline, diesel fuel
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Asleep
  • Floor collapse
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1120,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme

Arson Case Status: Investigation open
Location: State Road 64 Highway, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 243,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 14:05,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 14:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 15:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Belcher Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: English Fire Station, 515 S Strawberry Lane, English, IN 47118,  Phone: (812) 338-3000,  ID: 13001,  Incident #: 250,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 13:35,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 13:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 14:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Backfire
  • Poor access for firefighters
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other,  Make: Other Make,  Model: Massey Ferguson 65,  Year: 1962
Location: State Rd 66, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: Milltown Vol . Fire Dept., Milltown, IN 47145,  ID: 13004,  Incident #: 230396,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/03/2006 12:01,  Arrival Time: 03/03/2006 12:10,  Controlled Time: 03/03/2006 12:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/03/2006 12:31
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Doolittle Mills Road, English, IN 47118
Fire Department: Leopold Station, 18062 S German Street S, Leopold, IN 47551,  Phone: (812) 843-5198,  ID: 62003,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 13:47,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 14:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 17:03
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person

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