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Freeport: Fire Incidents in 2006, Michigan (MI)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 15
  • Hazardous Condition: 10

Incident types - Freeport

Incident types - Michigan

Location: Broadway Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 9,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/28/2006 21:16,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 21:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 22:07
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: Montcalm Avenue, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 13,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 20:10,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 20:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 20:16
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: Fighter Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 24,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/24/2006 13:32,  Arrival Time: 03/24/2006 13:47,  Controlled Time: 03/24/2006 13:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/24/2006 14:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Weather Type: Overcast, over 9/10 cloud cover,  Wind Direction: Northeast,  Wind Speed: 4 mph,  Air Temperature: 38 F,  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate fire danger,  Buildings Threatened: 1,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses.,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 46.00,  Activity of Person: Management activities
Total Acres Burned: 1.5,  Tax Paying: 100 %
Location: Sisson Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 25,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 13:00,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 13:10,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 14:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Manage prescribed fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 3,  Tax Paying: 100 %
Location: Maple Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 47,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 11:31,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 11:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 12:59
Property Loss: $100000,  Contents Loss: $25000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
  • Trouble finding location
Equipment Involved: Fan,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Multiple detectors and power supplies,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Messer Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 51,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 22:28,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 22:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 23:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Freeport Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 73,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 18:25,  Controlled Time: 07/02/2006 18:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 18:55
Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
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: 1596,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Sisson Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 74,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 11:36,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 11:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 13:29
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $350
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Operational deficiency, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use)
Location: Sisson Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 75,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/11/2006 08:17,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 08:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/11/2006 09:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Rekindle)
Location: Sisson Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 90,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/02/2006 02:47,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 02:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 02:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Vedder Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 101,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 04:53,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 05:03,  Controlled Time: 09/02/2006 06:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 08:28
Property Value: $850000,  Property Loss: $850000,  Contents Value: $75000,  Contents Loss: $75000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under construction,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 5000,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only
Location: Vedder Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 102,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 13:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 13:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Vedder Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 103,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/04/2006 10:21,  Arrival Time: 09/04/2006 10:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/04/2006 11:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Cherry Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 106,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/17/2006 10:42,  Arrival Time: 09/17/2006 10:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/17/2006 11:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Green Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 114,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 16:26,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 16:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fighter Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 117,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/29/2006 15:34,  Arrival Time: 10/29/2006 15:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 16:02
Property Loss: $10000
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: New Idea,  Model: Uni-Harvester
Location: Green Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 119,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/30/2006 17:22,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 17:29,  Controlled Time: 10/30/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 17:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Area Type: Urban, heavily populated areas,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Ignition Factors: Backfire,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Wind Direction: West,  Wind Speed: 15 mph,  Air Temperature: 54 F,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying,  Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person
Crops burned: Leaves,  Total Acres Burned: 1,  Tax Paying: 100 %
Location: Sisson Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 120,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 17:38,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 17:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 18:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Maple Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 126,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/01/2006 04:45,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 05:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 07:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Division Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Freeport Area VFD, 100 State, Freeport, MI 49325,  Phone: (616) 765-5450,  Fax: (616) 765-5479,  ID: 00802,  Incident #: 128,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/01/2006 08:10,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 08:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 08:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Freeport Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Hastings Fire Department, 110 E Mill, Hastings, MI 49058,  Phone: (616) 945-5384,  Fax: (616) 945-5425,  ID: 00803,  Incident #: 196,  Station: 7,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 18:22,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 18:34,  Controlled Time: 07/02/2006 18:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 19:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Vedder Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Hastings Fire Department, 110 E Mill, Hastings, MI 49058,  Phone: (616) 945-5384,  Fax: (616) 945-5425,  ID: 00803,  Incident #: 272,  Station: 7,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 04:53,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 05:11,  Controlled Time: 09/02/2006 08:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 09:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 108th Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Thornapple Twp. Emer. Services, 128 N High, Middleville, MI 493330459,  Phone: (616) 795-3350,  Fax: (269) 795-7051,  ID: 00805,  Incident #: 450,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 13:37,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 14:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Maple Street, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Campbell Township FD, 325 S Main PO Box 42, Clarksville, MI 48815,  Phone: (616) 693-2211,  ID: 03412,  Incident #: 6029
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 11:34,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 11:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 12:36
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: Vedder Road, Freeport, MI 49325
Fire Department: Campbell Township FD, 325 S Main PO Box 42, Clarksville, MI 48815,  Phone: (616) 693-2211,  ID: 03412,  Incident #: 6061
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 05:01,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 05:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 07:02
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide apparatus.

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