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Gill: Fire Incidents in 2006, Massachusetts (MA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 24
  • Hazardous Condition: 7
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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

Incident types - Gill

Incident types - Massachusetts

Location: West Gill Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Bernardston, MA 01337,  ID: 11029,  Incident #: 57,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 13:29,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 13:39,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 14:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 14:59
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fill in, move up to another fire station.
Location: Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Bernardston, MA 01337,  ID: 11029,  Incident #: 59,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 11:25,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 11:40,  Controlled Time: 03/27/2006 12:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 12:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fill in, move up to another fire station.
Location: main road, Gill, MA 01337
Fire Department: Bernardston, MA 01337,  ID: 11029,  Incident #: 80,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 10:08,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 10:24,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 10:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 10:49
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Bernardston, MA 01337,  ID: 11029,  Incident #: 84,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 11:11,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 11:17,  Controlled Time: 04/29/2006 12:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 13:06
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Oak Street, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 16,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 20:01,  Controlled Time: 02/16/2006 20:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 21:00
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 Rd., Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 18,  Station: 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: 02/17/2006 20:19,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 20:22,  Controlled Time: 02/17/2006 20:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 21:05
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Lumina,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: 93HG22 MA,  VIN No: 2G1WL52M7W9131545
Location: Chappell Drive, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 19,  Station: 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: 02/20/2006 17:43,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 17:48,  Controlled Time: 02/20/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 18:43
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 Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 27,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/16/2006 16:31,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 16:42,  Controlled Time: 03/16/2006 16:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 16:51
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
  • Age was a factor
Location: French King Highway, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 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: 03/21/2006 10:25,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 10:39,  Controlled Time: 03/21/2006 10:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 11:11
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Standby.
Location: West Gill Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 32,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 12:53,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 13:03,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 13:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 14:58
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)

Arson Case Status: Investigation closed
Location: West Gill Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 33,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/26/2006 09:53,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 10:04,  Controlled Time: 03/26/2006 10:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 11:30
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Rekindle
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 34,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 11:17,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 11:28,  Controlled Time: 03/27/2006 12:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 12:33
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Mount Hermon Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 37,  Station: 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: 03/31/2006 19:19,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 19:20,  Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 19:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 19:46
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: 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,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: 99CV42 MA,  VIN No: 1FAPP9595KT114797
Location: French King Highway, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 38,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 07:52,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 08:12,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 08:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 08:55
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Mountain Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 46,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 03:39,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 03:54,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 03:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 04:45
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: French King Highway, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 48,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 14:34,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 14:50,  Controlled Time: 04/15/2006 15:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 15:59
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Agriculture or land management burns
  • High wind
Location: North Cross Rd, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 51,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 16:23,  Controlled Time: 04/17/2006 16:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 16:46
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Main Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 53,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 16:38,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 16:38,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 17:37
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: River Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 54,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 23:27,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 23:35,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 23:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 23:52
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

Arson Case Status: Investigation closed
Location: Barton Cove Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 57,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 20:16,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 20:20,  Controlled Time: 04/28/2006 20:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 20:36
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
Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 58,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 11:00,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 11:06,  Controlled Time: 04/29/2006 13:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 14:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Main Rd, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 60,  Station: 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: 04/29/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 18:33,  Controlled Time: 04/29/2006 18:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 18:52
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Animal)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Jeep,  Model: Willy's,  Year: 1955,  License Plate: NONE ,  VIN No: 55268 67068
Location: Main Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 82,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/21/2006 13:35,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 13:39,  Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 15:14
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: West Gill Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 100,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 07/11/2006 17:03,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 17:15,  Controlled Time: 07/11/2006 17:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/11/2006 17:40
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: French King Highway, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 115,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 12:57,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 13:12,  Controlled Time: 09/02/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 15:31
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Standby.
Location: West Gill Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 146,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 10/27/2006 10:07,  Arrival Time: 10/27/2006 10:22,  Controlled Time: 10/27/2006 10:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/27/2006 11:02
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Main Road, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 147,  Station: 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: 10/28/2006 01:59,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 02:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 02:11
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: French King Highway, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 156,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/14/2006 11:29,  Arrival Time: 11/14/2006 11:47,  Controlled Time: 11/14/2006 12:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/14/2006 12:11
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: French King Highway, Gill, MA 01354
Fire Department: Gill, MA 01376,  ID: 11106,  Incident #: 162,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 11:58,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 12:04,  Controlled Time: 11/25/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 12:20
Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: West Gill Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Turners Falls, MA 01376,  ID: 11984,  Incident #: 2006134,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/25/2006 13:29,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 13:39,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 15:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Turners Falls, MA 01376,  ID: 11984,  Incident #: 2006137,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 11:24,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 11:28,  Controlled Time: 03/27/2006 12:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 12:18
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Main Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Turners Falls, MA 01376,  ID: 11984,  Incident #: 2006170,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 04/14/2006 10:15,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 10:26,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 10:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 10:42
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Ben Hale Road, Gill, MA 01376
Fire Department: Turners Falls, MA 01376,  ID: 11984,  Incident #: 2006202,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 11:11,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 11:23,  Controlled Time: 04/29/2006 13:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 13:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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