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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 25
  • Hazardous Condition: 8
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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

Incident types - Potterville

Incident types - Michigan

Location: Main Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 2
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 12:17,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 12:21,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 12:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 12:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
  • Motor oil
  • Heavy oils, grease, non-cooking related
Area of Origin: Service facilities, other,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Equipment Involved: Welding torch.,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Connective structure
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Vermontville Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 5
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 19:59,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 20:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 20:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Southbound I-69 Freeway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 8
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 17:02,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 17:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 17:20
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Liquids, piping, filters, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Freightliner,  Model: CENTURY CLASS,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: PS2133 IA
Location: Paul Revere Court, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 9
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 20:24,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 20:28,  Controlled Time: 01/19/2006 20:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 20:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Doane Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 18
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: 03/23/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 18:24,  Controlled Time: 03/23/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 18:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: King Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 21
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: 03/26/2006 19:23,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 19:29,  Controlled Time: 03/26/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 19:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Gresham Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 29
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 14:34,  Controlled Time: 05/13/2006 14:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 15:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Versatile,  Model: 555,  Year: 1984,  VIN No: 133728
Location: Pinch Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 33
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 19:35,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 19:46,  Controlled Time: 06/06/2006 19:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 20:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hartel Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 35
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 21:30,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 21:37,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 21:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 21:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Nelson Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 36
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 19:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 19:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Model: SILHOUETTE,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: ACE8046 MI,  VIN No: 1GHD406L6RT323742
Location: Alliance Drive, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 42
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/06/2006 20:59,  Arrival Time: 07/06/2006 21:05,  Controlled Time: 07/06/2006 21:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/06/2006 21:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical, natural heat source, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Johnson Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 43
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 21:16,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 21:22,  Controlled Time: 07/07/2006 21:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 21:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Alliance Drive, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 44
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 19:22,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 19:31,  Controlled Time: 07/09/2006 19:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 20:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical, natural heat source, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Nelson Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 46
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 13:45,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 13:51,  Controlled Time: 07/16/2006 14:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 14:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional

Arson Case Status: Investigation open
Location: Kinsel Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 49
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 23:07,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 23:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 09:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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: Vermontville Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 52
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 07/20/2006 09:48,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 10:04,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 10:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 10:10
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: Southbound I-69 Freeway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 58
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 12:54,  Controlled Time: 08/03/2006 13:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 13:18
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.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Liquids, piping, filters, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-250 PICKUP,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: SEM 49 MI,  VIN No: 1FHF26H2RLA18974
Location: Main Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 59
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 15:54,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 15:56,  Controlled Time: 08/12/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 16:23
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Railroad ties
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Main Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 60
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 16:26,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 16:29,  Controlled Time: 08/12/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 16:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Railroad ties
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Johnson Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 65
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 08/26/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 08/26/2006 20:28,  Controlled Time: 08/26/2006 20:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/26/2006 21:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Model: DELTA 88,  Year: 1992,  License Plate: AGR6401 MI,  VIN No: 1GHY53L5NH327615
Location: Lansing Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 69
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 15:34,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 15:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 16:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Hartel Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 80
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: 10/06/2006 06:39,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 06:46,  Controlled Time: 10/06/2006 06:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 07:25
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: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Plymouth,  Model: VOYAGER VAN,  License Plate: RYS492 MI
Location: Alro Park Drive, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 87
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 10/25/2006 21:35,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 21:39,  Controlled Time: 10/25/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 22:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Flammable gas, other
  • Steel, iron products
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Shop or industrial equipment, other,  Brand: Torit downflow,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Lansing Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 90
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 21:38,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 21:42,  Controlled Time: 10/30/2006 21:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 22:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Model: SKYLARK,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: ADQ8225 MI,  VIN No: 1G4NV55M4SC402276
Location: Folk Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 103
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/01/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 12/01/2006 21:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 21:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Main Street, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 106
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 17:39,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 17:43,  Controlled Time: 12/02/2006 17:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 17:52
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.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Hartel Street LOT#10 , Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Potterville Benton Township, 4713 Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876,  Phone: (517) 645-7061,  Fax: (517) 645-2449,  ID: 02302,  Incident #: 109
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 17:10,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 17:16,  Controlled Time: 12/26/2006 17:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 17:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Area Affected: 3 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Equipment Involved: Water heater,  Disposition: Released to property owner or manager,  Actions Taken: Investigate,  Refer to proper authority,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Other part failure, leak, or break
Location: Otto Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Charlotte Fire Department, 111 E Lawrence, Charlotte, MI 48813,  Phone: (517) 543-0241,  Fax: (517) 541-0147,  ID: 02303,  Incident #: 170,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 18:54,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 19:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 21:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Billwood Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 3
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 01:38,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 01:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 03:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Nixon Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 19
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 05:31,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 05:41,  Controlled Time: 02/17/2006 06:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 10:00
Fire Service Injuries: 2,  Civilian Injuries: 1
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • High wind
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: Coupe Deville,  Year: 1986,  License Plate: None ,  VIN No: 1G6EL5788V600907
Fire Fighter Casualties:
  •  Age: 39,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 3,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Other incident scene activity, other,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Neck,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure,  Specific Location: Outside at grade
  •  Age: 50,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Where: At scene, outside,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure

Civilian Casualty:  Age: 50,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Fire control,  Location: In area of origin and not involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Head
Location: Nixon Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 19
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 05:31,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 05:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 08:00
Property Value: $1200,  Property Loss: $1200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • 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: Function area, other,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: Eldorado,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: none MI,  VIN No: 1g6et1291sv623463
Location: I-96 Exp, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 55
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 10:02,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 10:13,  Controlled Time: 05/18/2006 10:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 10:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Actions taken, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Silverado,  Year: 1987,  License Plate: AAJ3065 MI,  VIN No: 1GEV14K8HF325982
Location: Lansing Road, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 58
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 19:28,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 19:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 19:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: I-69 Expressway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 66
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 23:21,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 23:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 23:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fhaner Highway, Potterville, MI 48876
Fire Department: Windsor Twp Emergency Service, 300 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821,  Phone: (517) 646-0893,  Fax: (517) 646-0211,  ID: 02311,  Incident #: 117
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 09/15/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 09/15/2006 20:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/15/2006 20:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.

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