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Galesburg: Fire Incidents in 2006, Illinois (IL)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 123
  • Hazardous Condition: 118
  • Service Call: 13
  • Good Intent Call: 21

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

Incident types - Galesburg

Incident types - Illinois

Location: IL Route 41, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Abingdon Fire Prot Dist, Knox, IL 61410,  ID: KD113,  Incident #: 104
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 04:15,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 04:20,  Controlled Time: 02/02/2006 04:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 04:55
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: St. Joes Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Abingdon Fire Prot Dist, Knox, IL 61410,  ID: KD113,  Incident #: 130
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 09:24,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 09:30,  Controlled Time: 04/05/2006 10:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 10:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: St. Joes Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Abingdon Fire Prot Dist, Knox, IL 61410,  ID: KD113,  Incident #: 131
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/09/2006 07:07,  Arrival Time: 04/09/2006 07:17,  Controlled Time: 04/09/2006 07:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/09/2006 08:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Knox Hwy 25, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Abingdon Fire Prot Dist, Knox, IL 61410,  ID: KD113,  Incident #: 17
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: 06/09/2006 23:47,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 23:56,  Controlled Time: 06/10/2006 00:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 01:00
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: 180th Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Abingdon Fire Prot Dist, Knox, IL 61410,  ID: KD113,  Incident #: 38
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 06:58,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 07:10,  Controlled Time: 08/07/2006 07:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 08:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Actions taken, other.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Heat Source: Lightning
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Monmouth Boulevard, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 9,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 08:37,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 08:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 08:46
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: Ohio Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 36,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 10:59,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 10:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 11:04
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: Bnsf Yards Access C Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 41,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Rail vehicle fire. Includes all rail cars, including intermodal containers and passenger cars that are mounted on a rail car.
Alarm Time: 01/05/2006 07:47,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 08:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 11:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Ore
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Box, freight, or hopper car - rail,  Make: Crane Carrier (CCC)
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 86,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 12:05,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 12:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 12:35
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 700
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Carl Sandburg Drive 103D , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 116,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 01/12/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 16:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 16:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Carl Sandburg Drive 104 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 117,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/12/2006 18:24,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 18:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 18:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 124,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 17:17,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 17:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 17:27
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Ferris Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 135,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 12:58,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 12:59,  Controlled Time: 01/14/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 16:56
Property Loss: $30000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Used merchandise
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Playing with heat source
  • Multiple persons involved
  • Internal arrangement of stock or contents
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 5 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 9765
Location: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 159,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 21:34,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 21:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 21:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Unspecified, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 176,  Station: 2,  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: 01/19/2006 22:58,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 23:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fill-in, standby, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers , (Drought or low fuel moisture)
Location: Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 213,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 09:53,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 09:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 10:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 215,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 17:49,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 17:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 18:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Clark Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 272,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/01/2006 22:17,  Arrival Time: 02/01/2006 22:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/01/2006 22:34
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: Clark Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 273,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 00:51,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 00:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 01:02
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: Michigan Avenue 702 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 282,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 17:41,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 17:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 18:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Forcible entry, performed by fire service. Includes support to law enforcement.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Monmouth Boulevard, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 284,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/03/2006 01:02,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 01:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 01:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Prairie Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 305,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 10:07,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 10:11,  Controlled Time: 02/05/2006 10:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 12:09
Property Loss: $120000,  Contents Loss: $30000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Sales area, showroom (exclude display window),  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under major renovation,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Public Square, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 342,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 01:02,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 01:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 01:45
Contents Loss: $100
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 11316
Detector Presence: Detectors Present
Location: Grand Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 381,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 10:06,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 10:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 10:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 384,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 12:05,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 12:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 12:11
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: Losey Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 394,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 17:51,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 17:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 18:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Grove Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 395,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 20:29,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 20:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 20:37
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: Jefferson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 397,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building or structure weakened or collapsed. Excludes incidents where people are trapped.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 23:43,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 23:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 00:10
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: Knox Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 413,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 13:13,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 13:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 13:32
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,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Installation deficiency)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Plymouth,  Model: Voyager,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 886-9361 IL,  VIN No: 2P4GH25K5RR58569
Location: Dayton Street H10 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 435,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 01:02,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 01:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 01:23
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: Saluda Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 444,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 23:55,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 00:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 00:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 458,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/22/2006 10:36,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 10:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 10:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Mulberry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 469,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 10:25,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 10:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 10:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Egress/exit, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1600
Location: Knox Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 505,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 18:19
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: Soangetaha Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 509,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/01/2006 07:44,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 07:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 09:13
Property Loss: $20676,  Contents Loss: $6000
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: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior, (Failure to clean)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 15000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Failed to alert occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Dry chemical system
Location: Walnut Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 510,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/01/2006 10:56,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 10:57,  Controlled Time: 03/01/2006 11:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 11:45
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Loss: $88000,  Contents Loss: $42000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 33,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 2,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Treated by physician, not a lost-time injury,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Picking up tools, equipment, or hose on scene,  Cause: Slip/trip,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Ankle,  Factor Contributing: Uneven surface, included are holes in the ground,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure,  Specific Location: Outside at grade
Location: Saluda Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 514,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/01/2006 21:48,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 21:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 22:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 526,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 03/03/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 03/03/2006 13:12,  Controlled Time: 03/03/2006 13:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/03/2006 13:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Paper records or reports
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Newcomer Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 535,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 15:08,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 15:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 15:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Whitesboro Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 548,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/05/2006 23:23,  Arrival Time: 03/05/2006 23:27,  Controlled Time: 03/05/2006 23:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/06/2006 02:20
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 522
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Failed to alert occupants
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 40,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Treated by physician, not a lost-time injury,  Activity: Picking up tools, equipment, or hose on scene,  Cause: Overexertion/strain,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Shoulder,  Relation to Structure: Inside/On Structure,  Object Involved: Hose, charged,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
Location: Yates Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 591,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 20:19,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 20:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 20:30
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: Daniel Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 596,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 21:10,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 21:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 21:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Improper startup)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: S-10 Pick-up,  Year: 1992,  License Plate: 84 371 J IL,  VIN No: 1GCC514A7N8147540
Location: Michigan Avenue 809 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 610,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 03/13/2006 17:28,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 17:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 17:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Willard Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 632,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 23:12,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 23:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 23:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lincoln Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 642,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 16:47,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 16:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 17:37
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: Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 653,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 17:49,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 18:14
Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Tools (power & hand tools)
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Equipment Involved: Air compressor,  Brand: unknown,  Model: unknown,  Serial No: unknown,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 144
Location: Grove Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 654,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 18:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 18:24
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: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 665,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/21/2006 15:21,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 15:23,  Controlled Time: 03/21/2006 15:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 15:41
Property Loss: $100,  Contents Loss: $50
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: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Age was a factor
Equipment Involved: Hair curler warmer,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 896,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 681,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/24/2006 03:39,  Arrival Time: 03/24/2006 03:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/24/2006 04:52
Contents Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Baked goods
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Automatic control failure
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: General Electric,  Model: DDG6580GELWH,  Serial No: AD313464G,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3150
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Knox Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 685,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/24/2006 20:53,  Arrival Time: 03/24/2006 20:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/24/2006 21:09
Contents Loss: $200
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Beds, mattresses
  • Furniture
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Collision, knock down, run over, turn over
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Monmouth Boulevard, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 695,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected.
Alarm Time: 03/26/2006 20:12,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 20:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 20:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: North Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 704,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 14:59,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 15:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 15:19
Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Madison Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 706,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 01:13,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 01:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 01:42
Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Clothes
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: Frigidaire,  Model: DCDN,  Serial No: 39SA 335,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 720,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Grand Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 720,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 03/30/2006 18:49,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 20:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • 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: Structural area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: Monmouth Boulevard GARAGE , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 741,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 19:50,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 19:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 20:07
Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Beds, mattresses
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 576
Location: Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 751,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 13:22,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 13:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 14:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Spruce Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 802,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 01:42,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 01:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 02:54
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: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 824,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 20:30,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 20:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 20:46
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: Liberty Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 854,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 15:26,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 15:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 15:44
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: Rona Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 863,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 23:20,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 23:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 01:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 881,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 11:41,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 11:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 12:15
Contents Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Animal)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 2100
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 908,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 08:46,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 08:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 08:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 910,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 15:21,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 15:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 15:40
Contents Loss: $25
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Clothes
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 15000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Whitesboro Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 912,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 01:57,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 02:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 02:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Highland Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 926,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 13:59,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 14:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 14:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Brown Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 927,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 14:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 16:35
Property Loss: $34000,  Contents Loss: $8000
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: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 900
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Lyman Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 932,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 19:59,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 20:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 20:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: Meadow Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 942,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 20:48,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 20:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 20:58
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: Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 947,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 19:32,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 19:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 19:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: I-74 Highway, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 976,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 19:59,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 20:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 22:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 993,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 00:55,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 01:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 01:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Garbage, waste, refuse truck,  Make: Mack
Location: Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1020,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 16:19,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 16:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 16:42
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: Davis Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1028,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 22:14,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 22:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 22:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Ford,  Model: F150,  Year: 1981,  License Plate: 41 438 K IL,  VIN No: 1FTDF15E38PA83914
Location: Log City Trail, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1033,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 15:18,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 15:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 15:36
Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Fuel tank, fuel line,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Improper fueling technique)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  VIN No: 1fdnk77n7hv945957
Location: Pearl Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1045,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 20:33,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 20:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 20:52
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: Pleasant Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1080,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 05/06/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 05/06/2006 16:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/06/2006 16:51
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: Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1081,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/06/2006 19:54,  Arrival Time: 05/06/2006 19:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/06/2006 20:16
Contents Loss: $100
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.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Assembly area - less than 100 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 4800
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1092,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/07/2006 21:16,  Arrival Time: 05/07/2006 21:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/07/2006 21:36
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: Illini Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1108,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 11:17,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 11:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 11:32
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: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1123,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/11/2006 18:54,  Arrival Time: 05/11/2006 18:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/11/2006 19:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Losey Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1133,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 00:00,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 00:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 00:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide light or electrical power.
  • Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Location: Losey Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1148,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/14/2006 19:13,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 19:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 19:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Mulberry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1181,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 18:10,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 18:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 18:16
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: Prospect Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1190,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/19/2006 16:41,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 16:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 17:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Paper products, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 240
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1196,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 02:26,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 02:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 02:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1198,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 03:11,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 03:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 03:25
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Interior stairway or ramp,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above,  Square Feet: 1000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Bushmore Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1202,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Explosive, bomb removal. Includes disarming, rendering safe, and disposing of bombs or suspected devices. Excludes bomb scare.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 10:03,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 10:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 10:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1210,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 12:32,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 12:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 12:58
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: Brown Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1213,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 16:42,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 16:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 16:57
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: Broad Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1214,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 17:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 17:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1218,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 23:24,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 23:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 23:35
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: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1222,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 10:40,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 10:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 11:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Cross Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1249,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 06:46,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 06:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 06:52
Contents Loss: $25
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 200
Location: Day Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1250,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 10:15,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 10:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 10:29
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.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
Location: Monroe Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1256,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 02:05,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 02:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 02:36
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: Rona Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1259,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 13:40,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 13:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 14:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1272,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/26/2006 17:13,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 17:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1282,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 04:13,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 04:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 04:24
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Item First Ignited: Decoration
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 35000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated
Location: Pearl Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1291,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 19:56,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 19:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 20:03
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: Broad Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1292,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 21:04,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 21:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 21:23
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: Duffield Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1315,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 21:27,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 21:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 21:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Chambers Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1316,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 22:32,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 22:35,  Controlled Time: 05/29/2006 22:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 23:01
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: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Lumina,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 394 5168 IL
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1327,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 19:15,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 19:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 19:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: 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 (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Aerostar,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 42INXD IA,  VIN No: 1FMOA31V3RZB18162
Location: Potawatomi Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1335,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 11:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 12:50
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: Johnston Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1344,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 14:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 15:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Chambers Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1356,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 23:25,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 23:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 23:34
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: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1374,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 20:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1407,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 00:16,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 00:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 00:57
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: Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1423,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 23:13,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 23:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 00:04
Contents Loss: $2500
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Dishwasher,  Brand: Kitchen aid,  Model: KUDRO1TJWH1,  Year: 2003,  Serial No: FM3206986,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 960
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Michigan Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1442,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 12:29,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 12:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 13:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1450,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 00:21,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 00:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 01:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Grove Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1462,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 12:02,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 12:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 12:11
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: Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1474,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 06/17/2006 22:32,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 22:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 22:34
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: Public Square, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1475,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 01:54,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 01:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 02:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1483,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 06/19/2006 18:57,  Arrival Time: 06/19/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/19/2006 20:12
Contents Loss: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Construction, machinery, metals, other
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Item First Ignited: Palletized material, material stored on pallets.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Grand Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1502,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 19:57,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 20:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 20:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1527,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 21:54,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 22:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 22:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Lincoln Park Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1541,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/25/2006 17:51,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 17:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 18:07
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,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Off-road recreational vehicle,  Model: Cushman Golf cart
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1560,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 17:23,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 17:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 17:32
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: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1566,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 05:07,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 05:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 05:17
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: South Street 19 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1582,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/01/2006 18:19,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 18:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 18:37
Contents Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 4000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Franklin Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1586,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 13:41,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 13:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 14:03
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: Newcomer Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1588,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 15:13,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 15:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 15:22
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: Lorraine Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1595,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 14:42,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 15:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: West Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1600,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 08:30,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 08:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 08:42
Contents Loss: $700
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Refrigerator, refrigerator/freezer,  Brand: Frigidaire,  Model: Imperial,  Serial No: FPI 14T-63,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800
Location: Prairie Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1621,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 20:50,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 20:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 20:55
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: Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1630,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/06/2006 20:10,  Arrival Time: 07/06/2006 20:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/06/2006 20:24
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Animal)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1944
Location: Cedar Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1644,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 21:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 21:58
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: Conger Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1652,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 22:20,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 22:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 22:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: Kenmore,  Model: 79096213409,  Serial No: VF60548188,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Whitesboro Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1653,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 22:41,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 22:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 22:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1654,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 22:49,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 22:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 23:00
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: Kellogg Street Lower , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1662,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 16:39,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 16:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 16:50
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: Johnston Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1683,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/11/2006 22:19,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 22:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 00:05
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: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Tempo,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: 6131411 IL,  VIN No: 1FAPP36X7MK193019
Location: Churchill Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1686,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 01:18,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 01:22,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 01:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 07:25
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Loss: $43000,  Contents Loss: $4500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1152,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 24,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Severe,  Activity: Rescue attempt,  Location: Not in area of origin and not involved,  Cause: Struck by or contact with object,  Symptom: Cut or laceration,  Injured: Upper extremities,  Specific Location: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Factors Contributing: Possibly impaired by alcohol
Location: Emery Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1715,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 18:18,  Controlled Time: 07/14/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 18:46
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: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
Location: Potawatomi Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1718,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/15/2006 09:42,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 09:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 10:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Dayton Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1722,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/15/2006 14:32,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 14:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 14:44
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: Broad Street 3 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1730,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 01:16,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 01:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 01:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1732,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 12:23,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 12:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 12:50
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: Custer Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1749,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 18:22,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 18:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 18:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Michigan Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1757,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/18/2006 15:01,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 15:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 15:23
Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  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: 1000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Grove Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1766,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 15:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Michigan Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1767,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 15:26,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 15:31
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: Whitesboro Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1770,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 15:42,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 15:42,  Controlled Time: 07/19/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 19:15
Property Loss: $150000,  Contents Loss: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Lumber, sawn wood
  • Non-hazardous chemicals
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 40000
Location: Knox Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1777,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/20/2006 07:06,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 07:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 07:24
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,  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 (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Escort Station Wagon,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: MGD 512 IL,  VIN No: 1FASP15J7SW178327
Location: Prospect Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1782,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/20/2006 09:18,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 09:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 09:55
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: Morton Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1787,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 07/20/2006 21:33,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 21:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 21:52
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: Springer Road 10 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1795,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/21/2006 18:25,  Arrival Time: 07/21/2006 18:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/21/2006 18:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 400
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1810,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/23/2006 19:41,  Arrival Time: 07/23/2006 19:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/23/2006 20:11
Contents Loss: $600
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: Roper,  Model: 1236H16,  Serial No: 6J67099,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1500
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Meadow Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1811,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/23/2006 20:10,  Arrival Time: 07/23/2006 20:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/23/2006 20:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Standby.
Location: Baird Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1824,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 21:15,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 21:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 21:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lorraine Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1826,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 21:59,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 22:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 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.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: National Boulevard, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1842,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 08:45,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 08:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 09:58
Contents Value: $300,  Contents Loss: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Appliances
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment, (Equipment unattended)
Equipment Involved: Grill, hibachi, barbecue,  Brand: Brinkman,  Model: Pro Series 4040,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Location: Dudley Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1846,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 20:45,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 20:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 21:08
Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: General Electric,  Model: DLV223EROWW,  Serial No: RA 734135W,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1225
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Broad Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1848,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/28/2006 00:59,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 01:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/28/2006 01:19
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Lincoln,  Model: Navigator,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: DL 4121 F IL
Location: Allens Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1898,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/02/2006 15:41,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 15:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 16:13
Property Loss: $1050
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000
Location: Willard Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1902,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 02:35,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 02:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 03:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Lorraine Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1909,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 15:59,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 16:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 16:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1911,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 21:27,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 21:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 21:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Mcknight Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1918,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 08/04/2006 19:32,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 19:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 20:14
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Location: Second Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1952,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 07:24,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 07:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 07:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Knox Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1969,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 04:50,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 04:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 05:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 1987,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 09:42,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 09:47,  Controlled Time: 08/14/2006 10:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/14/2006 13:56
Property Loss: $81000,  Contents Loss: $30000
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: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 828,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor, 2 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated
Location: Maiden Lane, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2006,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 08:53,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 08:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 09:00
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: First Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2013,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 21:52,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 21:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 21:59
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: Linwood Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2028,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Rail vehicle fire. Includes all rail cars, including intermodal containers and passenger cars that are mounted on a rail car.
Alarm Time: 08/18/2006 19:48,  Arrival Time: 08/18/2006 20:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/18/2006 22:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Natural condition, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Box, freight, or hopper car - rail,  Make: Crane Carrier (CCC)
Location: Michigan Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2050,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 21:39,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 21:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 21:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fifth Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2057,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 19:47,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 19:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 20:25
Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 864
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Fulton Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2067,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 21:04,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 21:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 22:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Pearl Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2075,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/25/2006 14:24,  Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 14:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 15:49
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: Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2096,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Attempted burning, illegal action, other.
Alarm Time: 08/28/2006 15:52,  Arrival Time: 08/28/2006 15:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/28/2006 16:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Clark Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2129,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 07:40,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 07:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 09:01
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: Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2130,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 09:35,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 09:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 09:47
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: Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2144,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/03/2006 07:00,  Arrival Time: 09/03/2006 07:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/03/2006 07:25
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.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2166,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/06/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 09/06/2006 13:12,  Controlled Time: 09/06/2006 13:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/06/2006 13:22
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Model: Regal,  Year: 1992,  License Plate: 218883 IL,  VIN No: 2G4WD54L2N1410547
Location: Fulton Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2167,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 09/06/2006 18:21,  Arrival Time: 09/06/2006 18:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/06/2006 18:41
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: Chambers Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2175,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/07/2006 16:32,  Arrival Time: 09/07/2006 16:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/07/2006 17:27
Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 990
Location: Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2182,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 12:42,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 12:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 12:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2183,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 16:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 16:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Railroad ties
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Willard Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2188,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 21:56,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 22:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 22:12
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: Madison Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2189,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 22:52,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 22:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 23:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Willard Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2190,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/09/2006 01:37,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 01:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 04:23
Property Loss: $2450,  Contents Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Curtains, drapes
  • Carpets, rugs
Area of Origin: Entrance way, lobby,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1050,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Farnham Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2192,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/09/2006 10:50,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 11:02
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: Ohio Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2196,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/09/2006 18:58,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 19:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Ivan Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2232,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 17:57,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 18:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 18:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Tompkins Street upper , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2233,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 19:03,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 19:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 19:28
Civilian Injuries: 1
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.

Civilian Casualty:  Age: 44,  Gender: Female,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal,  Specific Location: Cooking area, kitchen
Location: Berrien Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2238,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 09/14/2006 03:51,  Arrival Time: 09/14/2006 03:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/14/2006 04:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Construction & home improvement products
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2254,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 00:05,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 00:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 00:16
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: Chestnut Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2276,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 09/19/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 09/19/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/19/2006 17:28
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.
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Us Hwy 34, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2296,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 12:06,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 12:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 12:49
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,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Celica,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: 935-5578 IL,  VIN No: JT2ST66C8K7298644
Location: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2297,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 13:17,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 13:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 13:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Michigan Avenue, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2303,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 21:06,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 21:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 22:11
Property Loss: $9000,  Contents Loss: $4500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2317,  Station: 3,  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: 09/23/2006 01:59,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 02:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 02:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment not being operated properly)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Bus, school bus, trackless trolley,  Make: Other Make,  Model: Unknown
Location: Prairie Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2321,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 09:54,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 09:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 10:24
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.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: West Street 5 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2343,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/25/2006 10:45,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 10:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/25/2006 11:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Farnham Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2356,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/26/2006 15:18,  Arrival Time: 09/26/2006 15:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/26/2006 15:31
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.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lorraine Drive 26 , Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2375,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 19:02,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 19:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Location: Locust Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2379,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/30/2006 12:41,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 12:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 12:55
Contents Loss: $500
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.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1750
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2381,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/30/2006 13:03,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 13:07,  Controlled Time: 09/30/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 13:37
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000
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, (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Geo,  Model: Prizm,  Year: 1990,  License Plate: 7211772 IL,  VIN No: 1Y1SK546XLZ170280
Location: Cornelia Road, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2385,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 09/30/2006 22:34,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 22:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 23:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2390,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 08:31,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 08:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 08:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2392,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 16:17,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 16:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 16:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Sumner Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2404,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/03/2006 01:35,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 01:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 02:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Unspecified, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2406,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 10/03/2006 02:55,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 03:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 03:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2424,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/05/2006 01:57,  Arrival Time: 10/05/2006 02:02,  Controlled Time: 10/05/2006 02:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/05/2006 02:48
Property Loss: $300,  Contents Loss: $250
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: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Equipment Involved: Incandescent lighting fixture,  Brand: Unknown,  Model: unknown,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1760
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2438,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 09:27,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 09:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 09:49
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Improper container or storage)
Equipment Involved: Furnace, central heating unit,  Brand: Metger Machine and Eng,  Model: Thermo flow,  Serial No: 1403-F11 S&D, S/N 986-6A,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 10
Location: Huston Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2464,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 19:09,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 19:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 21:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2468,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/09/2006 14:53,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 15:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Area Affected: 10 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Factors Contributing To Release: Other part failure, leak, or break
Location: Liberty Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2476,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 07:33,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 07:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 08:08
Property Loss: $500
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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Year: 1984,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1400
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Veterans Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2482,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 16:39,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 16:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 16:50
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: Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2499,  Station: 3,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 10:37,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 10:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 10:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Sanborn Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2519,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 20:02,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 20:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 22:33
Property Loss: $25000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 888
Location: Prairie Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2525,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 19:36,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 19:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 19:50
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: Mulberry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Fire Department: Galesburg Fire Dept, Knox, IL 61401,  ID: KD161,  Incident #: 2535,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/15/2006 08:14,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 08:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 08:21
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.

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