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Portland: Fire Incidents in 2006, Connecticut (CT)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 53
  • Hazardous Condition: 34
  • Service Call: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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

Incident types - Portland

Incident types - Connecticut

Location: Lyman Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Glastonbury Fire Department, CT 06033,  ID: 02130,  Incident #: 241,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/02/2006 16:49,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 20:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Glastonbury Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Glastonbury Fire Department, CT 06033,  ID: 02130,  Incident #: 254,  Station: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 17:15,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 17:28,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 18:30
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Stephen Tom Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Glastonbury Fire Department, CT 06033,  ID: 02130,  Incident #: 483,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 16:16,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 16:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 17:40
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Portland - Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06424
Fire Department: East Hampton Fire Dept. Co. 1, CT 06424,  ID: 07070,  Incident #: 2006250,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 08/25/2006 03:46,  Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 03:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 04:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Glastonbury Tpk, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Middletown Fire Dept., CT 06457,  ID: 07120,  Incident #: 979,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 17:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 18:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Stephen Tom Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Middletown Fire Dept., CT 06457,  ID: 07120,  Incident #: 1828,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 16:09,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 17:16
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Indian Hill Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Middletown Fire Dept., CT 06457,  ID: 07120,  Incident #: 2812,  Station: HQ,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Water vehicle fire. Includes boats, barges, hovercraft, and all other vehicles designed for navigation on water.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 04:50,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 04:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 06:41
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Portland, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Westfield Fire Dept, CT 06457,  ID: 07122,  Incident #: 261,  Station: HQ
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 17:04,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 17:10,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 17:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 17:59
Action taken: Fill in, move up to another fire station.
Location: High Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 12:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 14:21
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 100000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
AES Presence: Present
Location: Spring Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 24,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/12/2006 10:09,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 10:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 10:55
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Liquids, piping, filters, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Garbage, waste, refuse truck,  Make: Peterbilt
Location: Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 41,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 10:05,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 10:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 10:10
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Middle Haddam Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 42,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 10:20,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 10:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 11:12
Action taken: Fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, other.
Location: Burr Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 45
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 11:25,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 11:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 11:39
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Penny Corner Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 47
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 12:37,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 12:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 12:54
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: Marlborough Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 60,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 15:46,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 15:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 16:30
Actions taken:
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 61,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 09:28,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 09:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 09:49
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Antique Vehicle
Location: Commerce Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 64,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 18:06,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 18:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 19:06
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Airline Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 76
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/28/2006 23:58,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 00:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 00:13
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 94
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 16:17,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 16:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 16:32
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: Homestead Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 99,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 15:01,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 15:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 15:50
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Riverview Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 101,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 16:34,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 16:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 17:32
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Middle Haddam Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 102
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 19:42,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 19:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 20:38
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Nissan
Location: Stephen Tom Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 120
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 16:03,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 16:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 16:31
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Brownstone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 126
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 02/23/2006 06:19,  Arrival Time: 02/23/2006 06:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/23/2006 06:31
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: High Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 152,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/07/2006 10:49,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 10:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 11:18
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Cox Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 162,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 18:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 18:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Mulford Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 176,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 03/18/2006 09:53,  Arrival Time: 03/18/2006 10:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 10:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Burr Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 180
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 10:29,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 10:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 10:36
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 183,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/20/2006 12:37,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 12:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 13:02
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 192
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 09:57,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 10:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 10:07
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Penfield Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 194,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 23:21,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 23:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 23:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 199,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 14:24,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 14:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 14:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 200,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 15:32,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 15:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 17:16
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Lyman Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 203,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/02/2006 16:07,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 16:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 19:25
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Glastonbury Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 219,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 17:10,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 17:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 22:15
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1196
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke
Location: Middlesex Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 246,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 16:53,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 17:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 17:53
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Equipment overloaded)
Location: Middlesex Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 247
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 18:45,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 19:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Riverside Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 255
Incident Type: Attempted burning, illegal action, other.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 17:13,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 17:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 17:32
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Elizabeth Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 272,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 08:19,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 08:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 09:09
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: Cox Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 276,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 18:37,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 18:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 19:37
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 280,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 12:03,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 12:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 13:13
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 282,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 15:55,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 17:32
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Birch Tree Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 288,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 18:38,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 18:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 19:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: McDonald Drive, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 314
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/19/2006 16:38,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 16:48
Action taken: Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 333,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 07:05,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 07:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 07:14
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Thompson Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 340,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 18:25,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 18:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 18:57
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: Indian Hill Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 362,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 21:29,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 21:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 21:45
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Edgewood Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 368
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 18:11,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 18:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 18:22
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 381
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 07:30,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 07:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 07:47
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Olde Homestead Village Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 391,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 11:59,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 12:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 12:29
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Equipment or service area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Equipment used for not intended purpose)
Equipment Involved: Heater, excluding catalytic and oil-filled heaters,  Brand: Lt Unit Porpane,  Model: Larrs M# LT 400p,  Year: 2001,  Serial No: D02LA005,  Power: LP gas or other heavier than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Maple Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 396,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 06/20/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 06/20/2006 15:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/20/2006 15:25
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Stephen Tom Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 402,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 06/23/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 17:52
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Interior ceiling cover or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Fluorescent light ballast)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1800,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor, 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Maple Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 429,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/30/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 06/30/2006 18:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/30/2006 18:27
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Airline Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 450
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 15:27,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 15:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 16:00
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Portland Fairgrounds, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 458
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 16:18,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 16:36
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 461,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/13/2006 21:06,  Arrival Time: 07/13/2006 21:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/13/2006 22:12
Actions taken:
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: High Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 471,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 14:05,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 14:39
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 499,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 07/28/2006 16:35,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/28/2006 20:42
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 501,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/29/2006 07:34,  Arrival Time: 07/29/2006 07:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/29/2006 07:50
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: Woodhaven Drive, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 550
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 08/15/2006 11:32,  Arrival Time: 08/15/2006 11:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 11:45
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: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 571,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/25/2006 19:08,  Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 19:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 23:19
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Assistance, other.
Location: Riverview Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 574,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 08/27/2006 18:08,  Arrival Time: 08/27/2006 18:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/27/2006 19:18
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Airline Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 590,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/31/2006 21:13,  Arrival Time: 08/31/2006 21:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 21:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 593,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 16:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 16:27
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Cox Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 596
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 15:24,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 15:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 15:34
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Grove Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 598,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/03/2006 07:08,  Arrival Time: 09/03/2006 07:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/03/2006 07:19
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Mulford Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 624,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 09/14/2006 19:16,  Arrival Time: 09/14/2006 19:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/14/2006 19:27
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
  • Natural condition, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Bartlett Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 628
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/15/2006 21:51,  Arrival Time: 09/15/2006 21:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/15/2006 21:58
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Indian Hill Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 634,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Water vehicle fire. Includes boats, barges, hovercraft, and all other vehicles designed for navigation on water.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 04:32,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 04:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 06:41
Fire Service Injuries: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Boats, ships
  • Raw materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Water transport vessel, other,  Make: Other Make
Fire Fighter Casualties:
  •  Age: 38,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Report only, including exposure
  •  Age: 43,  Gender: Male,  Severity: Report only, including exposure
Location: Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 653
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 15:46,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 15:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 16:06
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 669,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 11:20,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 11:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 11:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Burr Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 681
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 10/11/2006 16:19,  Arrival Time: 10/11/2006 16:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/11/2006 16:38
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hall Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 696,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 12:50,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 13:03
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Rockwood Drive, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 704
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 10/19/2006 10:36,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 10:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 10:52
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Spring Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 731,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/28/2006 19:09,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 19:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 19:30
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Main Street 22 , Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 740,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/31/2006 10:58,  Arrival Time: 10/31/2006 10:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/31/2006 11:44
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Foley Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 751,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 08:57,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 08:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 09:05
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: Sunset Terrace, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 811,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/26/2006 17:10,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 17:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 17:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 815,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 14:54,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 15:16
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Woodhaven Drive, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 821,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 11/29/2006 18:33,  Arrival Time: 11/29/2006 18:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/29/2006 18:34
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
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 822,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/30/2006 20:27,  Arrival Time: 11/30/2006 20:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/30/2006 20:38
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: Hall Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 829,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 12/01/2006 19:46,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 20:14
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: Isinglass Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 831,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/01/2006 20:21,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 20:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 20:43
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: Collins Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 836
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: 12/03/2006 07:12,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 07:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 07:25
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Mulford Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 843,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/06/2006 06:47,  Arrival Time: 12/06/2006 06:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/06/2006 07:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
  • Natural condition, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: East hampton Co1, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 848,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 05:52,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 06:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 06:53
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Indian Hill Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 850,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 09:56,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 10:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 10:19
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Natural condition, other)
Location: Marlborough Street, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 859,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 10:08,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 10:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 10:26
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Glastonbury Turnpike, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 871,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 12/17/2006 10:48,  Arrival Time: 12/17/2006 10:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 10:59
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Riverside Street 10A , Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 884,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 12/22/2006 18:59,  Arrival Time: 12/22/2006 19:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/22/2006 19:49
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Thompson Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480
Fire Department: Portland Volunteer Fire Dept., CT 06480,  ID: 07140,  Incident #: 891
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 12/24/2006 11:28,  Arrival Time: 12/24/2006 11:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/24/2006 11:37
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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