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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 27
  • Hazardous Condition: 70
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 2

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

Incident types - Portland

Incident types - Texas

Location: 513 Market, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 92,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 10:53,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 11:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 302 Poesta, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 328,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 16:49,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 16:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 19:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Assistance, other.
Location: 1013 Sacramento St., Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 388,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 11:03,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 11:05,  Controlled Time: 01/07/2006 11:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 11:25
Property Value: $30,  Property Loss: $30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1100
Location: 1225 Denver, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 499
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 06:18,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 06:22,  Controlled Time: 01/09/2006 06:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 06:28
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 771,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 01/12/2006 14:31,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 14:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 14:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
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
  • Backfire
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: STS,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: 278-YXD TX,  VIN No: 1G6KY5297TU801101
Location: Lang & Memorial, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1382,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 21:38,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 21:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 21:50
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.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Cr 893, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1479
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: 01/20/2006 23:56,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 00:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 00:13
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Moore Ave, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1673
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: 01/23/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 01/23/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/23/2006 17:12
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1741,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 13:33,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 13:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 13:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 111 Chase, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1861,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 20:13,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 20:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 20:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Railroad & Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1887,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 03:45,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 03:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 03:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Lang, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 1979
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 10:46,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 10:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 10:58
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: USouth 181 & Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 2487,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 02/03/2006 15:23,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 15:24,  Controlled Time: 02/04/2006 15:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 15:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: USouth Hwy 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 2551
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 07:31,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 07:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 08:07
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Walker, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 3226,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 20:50,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 20:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 21:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Us 181 Sb, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 4338,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 13:32,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 13:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 13:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Willow, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 4988,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 03/07/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 18:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 19:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: 1201 Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 5407
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 03/12/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 17:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 17:36
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: 1218 Denver, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 5462
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 03/13/2006 07:16,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 07:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 07:36
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Moore and Cox Corner, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 5691
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 13:48,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 14:06
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Broadway and Wildcat Corner, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 5692
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 14:06,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 14:43
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Cr 893 & Cr 1074, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 5902,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 10:13,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 10:25,  Controlled Time: 03/17/2006 11:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 11:25
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Standby.
Location: CR 81/Floerke Rd., Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 6512,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 10:29,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 10:36,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 10:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 10:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 1201 Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 7023,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 10:52,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 10:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 11:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 705 Bayview, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 7521,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 05:45,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 05:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 06:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: USouth 181 South, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 7529
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: 04/08/2006 09:57,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 10:00,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 10:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 10:25
Contents Loss: $100
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Cr 2986, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 8492,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 16:49,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 16:51,  Controlled Time: 04/21/2006 16:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 17:37
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chrysler,  Model: Sebring,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: W75FGD TX,  VIN No: 4C3AG52H42E123020
Location: Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 8502,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 21:37,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 21:38,  Controlled Time: 04/21/2006 21:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 21:55
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Chevette,  Year: 1982,  License Plate: ZMR6903 VA,  VIN No: 1C1AB68C6CY239616
Location: 204 Shore, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 8807,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/25/2006 20:22,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 20:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 20:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: 909 Market, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 8915
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 10:07,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 10:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 10:17
Property Loss: $3000
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: 310 Poesta, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 9280
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 14:28,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 14:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 14:36
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: 181 Nn, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 10667,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 05/21/2006 14:07,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 14:10,  Controlled Time: 05/21/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 14:16
Property Value: $10,  Property Loss: $10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: 1811 Falcon Drive, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 10758
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 19:10,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 19:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 19:46
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $2000
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1600
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 30,  Gender: Female,  Ethnicity: Hispanic,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor
Location: Broadway, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 10873,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 11:14,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 11:17,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 11:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 11:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 1016 Hwy 181 N., Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11076
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 03:15,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 03:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 03:48
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Us 181 Ss, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11176,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 10:52,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 10:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 10:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 119 Georgia Place, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11178,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 12:44,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 12:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 13:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: 520 Market, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11257
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 14:48,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 14:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 15:26
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: 1730 Austin, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11428,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 06:05,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 06:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 06:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 103 Rice, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11484
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 19:48,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 19:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 20:42
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: CR 3731 & Floerke Rd, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11845,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 17:56,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 17:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 18:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 11986,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 12:19,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 12:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 12:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: 406 Lang Rd. 1302 , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 12382
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 21:52,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 21:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 22:24
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $600
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Cr 2004, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 12866
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: 06/19/2006 22:32,  Arrival Time: 06/19/2006 22:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/19/2006 23:21
Action taken: Remove hazardous materials.
Location: 309 Elm, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 13155
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 12:17,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 12:37
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Memorial, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 13168
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 17:08,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 17:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 1404 Moore 1207 , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 13357
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/25/2006 14:06,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 14:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 14:25
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Cheyenne, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14117,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 14:47,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 14:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 15:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Llano, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14141,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 19:59,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 20:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 20:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Markham & Shore, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14148,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Attempted burning, illegal action, other.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 21:31,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 21:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 21:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Chase, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14233,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 07:29,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 07:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 07:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Chase, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14286,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 18:19,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 18:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 18:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14581,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/11/2006 10:18,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 10:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/11/2006 11:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 14734,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/13/2006 11:46,  Arrival Time: 07/13/2006 11:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/13/2006 12:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 15593,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 12:37,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 12:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 12:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Fabrics, other
Area of Origin: Entrance way, lobby,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: 1214 Daniel Moore, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 15651
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/25/2006 10:09,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 10:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 11:17
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Standby.
Location: USouth 181 South North, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 15683
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: 07/25/2006 19:56,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 20:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 20:32
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Lang 4001 , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 16017,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Attempt to burn. Includes situations in which incendiary devices fail to function.
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 05:34,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 05:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 06:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Dallas, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 16720,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 14:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 15:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 202 Augusta, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 17168
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 17:21,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 17:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 17:52
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 1090 Lang, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 17443
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/15/2006 18:06,  Arrival Time: 08/15/2006 18:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 18:44
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 18491,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 08/29/2006 14:58,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 15:01,  Controlled Time: 08/29/2006 15:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 16:16
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $150,  Contents Loss: $150
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Clothes
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 50,  Width: 50
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 38,  Gender: Female,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Returning to vicinity of fire before control,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Upper extremities
Location: 1900 Oak Ridge, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 18845
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 12:54,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 12:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 13:09
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 202 Sandpiper, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 19426
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 13:44,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 13:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 14:56
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Fill-in, standby, other.
Location: Chase, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 19813,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/12/2006 19:22,  Arrival Time: 09/12/2006 19:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 19:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 102 Acacia Arch, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 20296
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 09/17/2006 20:30,  Arrival Time: 09/17/2006 20:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/17/2006 20:43
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Georgia, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 20605,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 21:50,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 21:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 22:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 906 Sea Breez, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 20755
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 13:06,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 13:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 14:57
Actions taken:
  • Assistance, other.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Fill-in, standby, other.
Location: 856 Cliff, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 20812
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/24/2006 07:18,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 07:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 07:27
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Austin, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 20815,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 09/24/2006 08:42,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 08:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 09:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Moore, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 21480
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: 10/02/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 10/02/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/02/2006 15:56
Property Loss: $2500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: 3500,  Year: 1988
Location: 1406 Madrid, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 21959
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 12:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 13:26
Contents Loss: $4000
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Fan,  Brand: Blue Blower,  Model: BB 3001,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Location: Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 22113,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 10/10/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 10/10/2006 16:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/10/2006 16:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 509 Market, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 22201
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/11/2006 17:06,  Arrival Time: 10/11/2006 17:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/11/2006 17:21
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Commons Way C , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 23638,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 10/28/2006 19:27,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 19:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 23653,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/28/2006 22:56,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 23:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 23:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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,  On Site Materials: Paper products, other
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 409 Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 23745
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/30/2006 04:34,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 04:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 04:49
Contents Loss: $30
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: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: USouth 181 NNorth access, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 23757,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 10/30/2006 09:03,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 09:07,  Controlled Time: 10/30/2006 09:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 09:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Ck 1500,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: 7CN V14 TX,  VIN No: 1GCEK19V32E248544
Location: 705 Bayview, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 23955
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/01/2006 22:21,  Arrival Time: 11/01/2006 22:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/01/2006 22:36
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 101 Northshore Blvd, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 24991
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/16/2006 08:54,  Arrival Time: 11/16/2006 08:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/16/2006 09:08
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 1723 Dallas, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 25028
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/16/2006 20:58,  Arrival Time: 11/16/2006 21:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/16/2006 21:11
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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: 1591 Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 25103,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/17/2006 17:11,  Arrival Time: 11/17/2006 17:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/17/2006 18:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: Moore, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 25414,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 11/21/2006 11:32,  Arrival Time: 11/21/2006 11:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 11:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Dallas, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26257,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 11/30/2006 10:06,  Arrival Time: 11/30/2006 10:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/30/2006 10:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Daniel Moore, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26258,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 11/30/2006 10:23,  Arrival Time: 11/30/2006 10:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/30/2006 10:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 213 Timbertrail, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26442,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 17:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 17:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Us 181, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26753,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/06/2006 15:36,  Arrival Time: 12/06/2006 15:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/06/2006 15:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Country Club, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26865,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 12/08/2006 09:36,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 09:39,  Controlled Time: 12/08/2006 09:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 10:22
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Pickup,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: 2CKT75 TX,  VIN No: 1GCGC24ROWZ260705
Location: Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26874,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/08/2006 13:35,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 13:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Espana, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26996,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 17:52,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 17:57,  Controlled Time: 12/09/2006 17:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 18:25
Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Northshore 507 , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 26998,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 18:44,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 18:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 19:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Houston, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 27005,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/09/2006 20:42,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 20:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 20:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Park Place, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 27027,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 03:49,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 03:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 05:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Assistance, other.
Location: La Mirada, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 27141,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 09:36,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 09:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 09:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 4200 Wildcat, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 27328
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 17:25,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 17:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 17:33
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 1403 Seville, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 27388,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 12:51,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 12:56,  Controlled Time: 12/14/2006 13:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 13:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1600
Location: Billy G. Webb, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 28006,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/21/2006 12:52,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 13:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Cimmarron 7C , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 28164,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 00:01,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 00:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 00:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 2328 Willow, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 28452,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 13:07,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 13:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 13:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Memorial, Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 28529,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/27/2006 10:08,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 10:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 10:35
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: 301 Northshore 10 Bldg. , Portland, TX 78374
Fire Department: Portland FD, 595 Buddy Ganem, Portland, TX 78374,  Phone: (361) 643-0155,  Fax: (361) 643-0369,  ID: VD602,  Incident #: 28722,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 12/29/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 12/29/2006 18:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/29/2006 18:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.

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