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Helena: Fire Incidents in 2006, Montana (MT)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 184
  • Hazardous Condition: 152
  • Service Call: 31
  • Good Intent Call: 22

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

Incident types - Helena

Incident types - Montana

Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 96
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/16/2006 14:34,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 14:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/16/2006 15:59
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: Scenic View, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 98
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 19:10,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 19:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 20:05
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 104
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: 04/23/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 20:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 20:54
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 112
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 15:33,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 16:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 18:35
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Griffin, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 116
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 05/03/2006 17:21,  Arrival Time: 05/03/2006 17:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/03/2006 18:14
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: Maynard, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 117
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/04/2006 13:21,  Arrival Time: 05/04/2006 13:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/04/2006 13:29
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Canyon Ferry, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 122
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: 05/12/2006 16:45,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 17:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 17:05
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Diamond Springs, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 130
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 16:40,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 16:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 17:15
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 131
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: 05/22/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 17:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 18:58
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Lincoln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 137
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 12:14,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 12:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 12:53
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: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Bulk storage
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 138
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: 05/31/2006 13:55,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 13:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 14:05
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Valley View, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 146
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/04/2006 21:44,  Arrival Time: 06/04/2006 21:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/04/2006 22:19
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 147
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 13:38,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 15:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 15:19
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Treasure Canyon, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 150
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 16:29,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 16:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 18:05
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Interstate - 15, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 156
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: 06/11/2006 12:44,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 13:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 13:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lincoln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 158
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 17:14
Actions taken:
  • Control crowd. Includes restricting pedestrian access to an area. Excludes control of vehicles.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Two Bit Circle, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 169
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 17:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 18:16
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Mill, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 170
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 13:11,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 13:35
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: John G Mine, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 172
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/27/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 06/27/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/27/2006 16:35
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 175
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: 06/28/2006 09:26,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 09:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 10:11
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Backfire from internal combustion engine,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: PICK-UP,  Year: 1982,  License Plate: 5C2434 MT
Location: Robin, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 176
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 17:27,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 17:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 18:09
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: Lincoln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 179
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 20:57,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 21:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 22:00
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 180
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/30/2006 11:23,  Arrival Time: 06/30/2006 11:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/30/2006 12:45
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Glacier, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 182
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/01/2006 16:37,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 16:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 17:08
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Mchugh, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 183
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 00:11,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 00:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 00:52
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 187
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 20:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 20:36
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 188
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 20:59,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 21:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 21:43
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Interstate - 15, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 189
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 21:45,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 21:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 21:57
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Sierra, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 190
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:10,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:15
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Mchugh, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 191
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:30,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:45
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Mchugh, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 192
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 16:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Phillips, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 199
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 17:26,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 17:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 17:48
Actions taken:
  • Control crowd. Includes restricting pedestrian access to an area. Excludes control of vehicles.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Frontage, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 202
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 17:38,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 17:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 18:24
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: City View, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 204
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: 07/15/2006 21:23,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 21:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 21:47
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 208
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 18:23,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 18:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 19:13
Action taken: Control crowd. Includes restricting pedestrian access to an area. Excludes control of vehicles.
Location: Roma, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 209
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 20:14,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 20:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 20:45
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Orofino Gulch, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 210
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 20:17,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 20:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 21:38
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Toucan, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 216
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/25/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 16:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 16:22
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Interstate - 15, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 220
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 15:03,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 15:39
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hope, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 224
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/29/2006 11:19,  Arrival Time: 07/29/2006 11:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/29/2006 12:24
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Nettleton, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 229
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 00:39,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 00:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 00:57
Actions taken:
  • 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,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Lincoln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 232
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/06/2006 18:44,  Arrival Time: 08/06/2006 18:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/06/2006 19:10
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 236
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 15:34,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 15:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 16:37
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Leak or break
  • High wind
Location: Interstate - 15, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 237
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: 08/08/2006 16:36,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 16:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 18:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Tea, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 238
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: 08/08/2006 20:51,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 21:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 21:12
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Gunderson, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 239
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: 08/09/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 21:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 21:59
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Glass, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 241
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 19:29,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 19:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 19:54
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 244
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 12:57,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 13:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 13:12
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 246
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 15:07,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 18:24
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Fantasy, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 247
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 20:54,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 21:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 21:27
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Lynn, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 253
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/15/2006 17:03,  Arrival Time: 08/15/2006 17:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 17:33
Action taken: Provide basic life support (BLS).
Location: Prairie, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 254
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 18:22,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 18:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 19:10
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Interstate - 15, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 257
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 17:31,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 20:03
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Green Meadow, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 265
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/27/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 08/27/2006 14:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/27/2006 15:19
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: Fantasy, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 268
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/29/2006 08:59,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 09:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 09:26
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Hope, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 270
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/30/2006 13:09,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/30/2006 13:27
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Montana, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 273
Incident Type: Explosive, bomb removal. Includes disarming, rendering safe, and disposing of bombs or suspected devices. Excludes bomb scare.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 14:54,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 17:22
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Standby.
Location: Green Meadow, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 282
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 22:48,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 22:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 23:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Green Meadow, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 284
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 08:47,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 09:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 09:09
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Lincoln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 297
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: 09/19/2006 14:38,  Arrival Time: 09/19/2006 14:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/19/2006 16:28
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 #: 3
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Raptor, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 306
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: 09/30/2006 19:02,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 19:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 19:24
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Frontage, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 309
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 16:45,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 16:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 17:10
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 315
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: 10/04/2006 18:42,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 18:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 19:27
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Bartmess, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 320
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 22:24,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 22:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 22:59
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sierra, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 324
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 11:44,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 11:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 13:20
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Brookings, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 337
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: 10/21/2006 09:22,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 09:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 09:38
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Ranchview, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 338
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 10:51,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 10:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 12:09
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: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
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: Chevrolet
Location: Mineral, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 339
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/22/2006 13:49,  Arrival Time: 10/22/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/22/2006 14:13
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Red Fox, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 343
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/23/2006 13:22,  Arrival Time: 10/23/2006 13:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/23/2006 14:00
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 355
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: 11/02/2006 20:16,  Arrival Time: 11/02/2006 20:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/02/2006 20:31
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: John G Mine, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 356
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: 11/03/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 14:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 15:03
Action taken: Provide basic life support (BLS).
Location: Van Orsdel, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 357
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 16:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 17:26
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Munger, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 359
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 13:00,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 13:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 13:24
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Glass, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 361
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 11/07/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 11/07/2006 21:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/07/2006 22:20
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: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Snow Drift, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 374
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 11/16/2006 18:20,  Arrival Time: 11/16/2006 18:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/16/2006 19:01
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sewell, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 376
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 19:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 20:09
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Location: Snowdrift, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 383
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: 11/25/2006 17:16,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 17:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 17:40
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Buffalo, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 385
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 17:29,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 17:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 17:58
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200
Location: Green Meadow, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 388
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: 12/03/2006 20:08,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 20:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 20:58
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford
Location: Lincoln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 390
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/05/2006 20:45,  Arrival Time: 12/05/2006 20:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/05/2006 22:46
Actions taken:
  • 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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Awning,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Length: 120,  Width: 80
Location: Mchugh, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 401
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 05:16,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 05:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 05:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Scenic View, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 406
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 12/21/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 17:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 17:39
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sleeping Giant View, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: West Helena Valley VFD, MT 59604,  ID: 05011,  Incident #: 417
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 12/31/2006 22:23,  Arrival Time: 12/31/2006 22:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/31/2006 22:55
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Flamingo, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 91
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: 05/17/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 17:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 18:12
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • 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: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: 2885 howard, helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 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: 07/03/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 23:15
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
 Disposition: Released to property owner or manager
Location: 2690 York Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 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: 07/03/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 23:15
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
 Disposition: Released to property owner or manager
Location: 3530 Bahny Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 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: 07/03/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 23:15
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
 Disposition: Released to property owner or manager
Location: Howard, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 71
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: 05/13/2006 17:21,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 17:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 17:47
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Heather, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 96
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 18:37,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 19:02
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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: 2765 Wylie #85, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 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: 07/03/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 23:15
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
 Disposition: Released to property owner or manager
Location: 2765 Wylie Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 54
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 11:26,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 11:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 12:39
Action taken: Standby.
Disposition: Released to property owner or manager
Location: 3555 Bar H Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 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: 07/03/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 23:15
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
 Disposition: Released to property owner or manager
Location: Tizer Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 95
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 19:35,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 19:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 20:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 2833 Shar Ct, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 132
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:21,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:34
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,  Heat Source: Explosive, fireworks, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 3751 Spirit Ln, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 133
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:24,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 23:24
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Explosive, fireworks, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 3350 Wylie Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 152
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 21:28,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 21:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 22:02
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Explosive, fireworks, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Heather Dr, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 109
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 20:45,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 20:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 21:59
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: Herrin, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 109
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 20:45,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 20:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 21:59
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: Bo Court, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 152
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 21:28,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 21:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 22:02
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Explosive, fireworks, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Lanning, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: East Valley VFD, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05012,  Incident #: 80
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 18:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 18:37
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Spokane Creek Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 74
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 15:49,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 18:10
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Viscaya Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 16
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: 03/20/2006 06:44,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 07:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 07:19
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Arabian Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 24
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/23/2006 07:23,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 07:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 08:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #:
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 19:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Spokane ranch Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 14
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 01:01,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 01:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 02:04
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Deer Park Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 126
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 00:04,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 00:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 00:53
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Location: Spokane Creek Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 87
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: 05/20/2006 15:42,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 15:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 19:05
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 74
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 15:49,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 18:10
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 64
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: 05/06/2006 14:26,  Arrival Time: 05/06/2006 14:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/06/2006 16:18
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 10
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • High wind
  • Fire spread or control, other
Location: Shore Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 66
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: 05/12/2006 16:18,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 16:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 17:23
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 71
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: 05/12/2006 16:49,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 17:23
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Hart Lane, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 111
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: 05/19/2006 19:21,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 19:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 20:08
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 87
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: 05/20/2006 15:42,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 15:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 19:05
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Highway 12 East, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 124
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 19:47,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 20:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/14/2006 20:22
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 70
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: 07/11/2006 12:56,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/11/2006 16:08
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source
Total Acres Burned: 3
Location: Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 98
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 17:17,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 19:45
Contents Loss: $750
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Volk Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 152
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/26/2006 20:40,  Arrival Time: 06/26/2006 20:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/27/2006 00:42
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $1500,  Contents Loss: $1500
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Spokane Creek Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 128
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 17:03,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 17:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 17:59
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 84
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: 07/01/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 13:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 14:10
Actions taken:
  • Rescue, remove from harm. Excludes vehicle extrication.
  • Emergency medical services, other.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 179
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: 07/03/2006 22:53,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 23:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 23:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 83
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/04/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 09/04/2006 17:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/04/2006 17:26
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 3
Location: R Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 127
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:13,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:34
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Danny K Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 140
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:43,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 23:21
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 149
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: 07/04/2006 22:49,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 23:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 23:25
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Keir Lane, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 75
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 14:37,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 14:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 15:06
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 70
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: 07/11/2006 12:56,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/11/2006 16:08
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source
Total Acres Burned: 3
Location: 5295 York Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 41
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: 07/18/2006 08:22,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 08:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 08:35
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 69
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/04/2006 13:48,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 13:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 14:27
Actions taken:
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Canceled en route.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Location: York Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 177
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: 07/25/2006 22:56,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 23:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/26/2006 00:24
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: York Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 76
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 14:10,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 14:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 14:53
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Lincoln Rd East, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 89
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 14:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 15:14
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Dairy products
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Unspecified, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 25
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 02:56,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 02:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 02:58
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Mullan Pass, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 62
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: 08/13/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 15:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 18:24
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Kai Court, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 124
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 19:47,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 20:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/14/2006 20:22
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 82
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: 09/27/2006 13:18,  Arrival Time: 09/27/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/27/2006 14:20
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Holmberg Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 83
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/04/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 09/04/2006 17:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/04/2006 17:26
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Fireworks
Total Acres Burned: 3
Location: 6110 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 82
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: 09/27/2006 13:18,  Arrival Time: 09/27/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/27/2006 14:20
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: 3233 West Shore Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 120
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 19:47,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 19:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 19:50
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: 6810 Black Sandy Loop, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 85
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 18:38,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 19:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 19:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 6584 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 92
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/25/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 16:36
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: York Road, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 47
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 15:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 15:58
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Eagle Bay Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 31
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/09/2006 08:51,  Arrival Time: 11/09/2006 08:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/09/2006 09:20
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Eagle Bay Drive, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 45
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/30/2006 11:53,  Arrival Time: 11/30/2006 12:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/30/2006 12:30
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Deer Park Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Fire Department: Tri-Lakes FSA, 3200 Spokane Creek, East Helena, MT 59635,  Phone: (406) 475-3552,  Fax: (406) 475-3552,  ID: 05013,  Incident #: 47
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 15:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 15:58
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Ccolorado gulch, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006003
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: 01/16/2006 13:57,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 14:03,  Controlled Time: 01/16/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 15:18
Property Loss: $2000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Subaru
Location: 2901 Baxendale Dr, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006006
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: 03/13/2006 04:56,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 05:02,  Controlled Time: 03/13/2006 05:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 06:16
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Multiple persons involved
  • Age was a factor
Equipment Involved: Shop or industrial equipment, other,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Location: State Nursery, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006007
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: 03/18/2006 18:31,  Arrival Time: 03/18/2006 18:39,  Controlled Time: 03/18/2006 18:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 18:47
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Forest Land, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006008
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 13:37,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 13:49,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 13:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 14:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 3600 Green Meadow, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006009
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 14:18,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 15:00,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 19:32
Actions taken:
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Priest Pass, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006013
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: 06/04/2006 03:25,  Arrival Time: 06/04/2006 03:55,  Controlled Time: 06/04/2006 04:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/04/2006 04:49
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick
Location: RV Ranch, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006015
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: 07/01/2006 17:42,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 18:01,  Controlled Time: 07/01/2006 18:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 19:13
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Collision, knock down, run over, turn over
  • Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor
Location: Mini Haha, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006016
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/22/2006 06:39,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 06:53,  Controlled Time: 07/22/2006 06:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 07:33
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006019
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: 07/27/2006 14:59,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 15:27,  Controlled Time: 07/27/2006 15:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 15:37
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Leak or break
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: Lariat,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 33694 WY
Location: 538 Peno Ln, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006022
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: 07/30/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 16:09,  Controlled Time: 07/30/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 16:29
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Hwy 12 West and Baxendale, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006025
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 23:09,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 23:12,  Controlled Time: 08/03/2006 23:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 00:01
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Location: Mullen Pass and Blossberg Rd, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006028
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: 08/13/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 15:09,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 22:00
Actions taken:
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Hwy 12 West MM 30, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006030
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: 08/20/2006 18:52,  Arrival Time: 08/20/2006 19:06,  Controlled Time: 08/20/2006 19:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/20/2006 19:40
Actions taken:
  • Actions taken, other.
  • 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
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: Thunderbird,  Year: 1988,  License Plate: 13E3806 MT,  VIN No: IFABP64T4JH102227
Location: 1397 Landmark Dr, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006032
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/05/2006 09:50,  Arrival Time: 09/05/2006 10:00,  Controlled Time: 09/05/2006 10:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/05/2006 10:41
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Location: Priest Pass, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006033
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/12/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 09/12/2006 20:29,  Controlled Time: 09/12/2006 20:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 20:59
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Location: 5171 Hwy 12 W, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006035
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 06:23,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 06:37,  Controlled Time: 10/14/2006 06:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 07:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 7325 Priest Pass, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006036
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 17:35,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 17:48,  Controlled Time: 11/19/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 19:00
Actions taken:
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Priest Pass, Helena, MT 59601
Fire Department: Baxendale Fire Dept, 6000 Hwy 12 West, Helena, MT 59601,  ID: 05040,  Incident #: 2006037
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: 11/21/2006 15:25,  Arrival Time: 11/21/2006 16:14,  Controlled Time: 11/21/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 17:06
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

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