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Romney: Fire Incidents in 2006, West Virginia (WV)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 39
  • Hazardous Condition: 22
  • Good Intent Call: 2

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

Incident types - Romney

Incident types - West Virginia

Location: Sand Hill Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Augusta Vfd, Augusta, WV 26704,  Phone: (304) 496-7971,  ID: 14101,  Incident #: 6-0071
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: 12/02/2006 07:40,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 07:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 07:58
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Rt.50 west, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Augusta Vfd, Augusta, WV 26704,  Phone: (304) 496-7971,  ID: 14101,  Incident #: 6-0353
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 00:52,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 01:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 03:55
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Levels Fire Department, P.O. Box 12, Levels, WV 25431,  Phone: (304) 492-5331,  Fax: (304) 492-5689,  ID: 14103,  Incident #: 41635,  Shift/Platoon: E
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 17:51,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 18:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 18:12
Action taken: Fill-in, standby, other.
Location: Rt.28 & Landfill Road, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Levels Fire Department, P.O. Box 12, Levels, WV 25431,  Phone: (304) 492-5331,  Fax: (304) 492-5689,  ID: 14103,  Incident #: 41636,  Shift/Platoon: M
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 01:28,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 01:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 02:09
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Jersey Mt. Road & Don Mccauley, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Levels Fire Department, P.O. Box 12, Levels, WV 25431,  Phone: (304) 492-5331,  Fax: (304) 492-5689,  ID: 14103,  Incident #: 41652,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 06/17/2006 17:15,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 17:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 19:07
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: H.C. 65 Box 1210 Poland Hollow, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Levels Fire Department, P.O. Box 12, Levels, WV 25431,  Phone: (304) 492-5331,  Fax: (304) 492-5689,  ID: 14103,  Incident #: 41664
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/07/2006 06:23,  Arrival Time: 12/07/2006 06:50,  Controlled Time: 12/07/2006 07:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/07/2006 08:25
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: H C 79 Box 73a, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: North River Valley Fire Compan, Po Box 127, Rio, WV 267550127,  Phone: (304) 496-8421,  ID: 14104,  Incident #: 61921
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/11/2006 05:11,  Arrival Time: 11/11/2006 05:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/11/2006 07:57
Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Electrical branch circuit,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Open structure,  Square Feet: 1440,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Unspecified, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: North River Valley Fire Compan, Po Box 127, Rio, WV 267550127,  Phone: (304) 496-8421,  ID: 14104,  Incident #: 61921
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: 11/11/2006 05:11,  Arrival Time: 11/11/2006 05:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/11/2006 07:57
Property Loss: $25000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other,  Model: 5310,  Year: 2000
Location: Grassy Lick Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60052
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 02:20,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 02:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 04:17
Property Loss: $1500
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Electrical distribution, power transfer, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Jersey Mt.Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60070
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 17:58,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 18:07,  Controlled Time: 01/13/2006 18:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 18:46
Property Loss: $11000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Personal & home products, other
  • Wood, other
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Furnace, local heating unit, built-in,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 10,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Harrimson Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60071
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 18:10,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 18:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 18:31
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Systems and services, other.
Location: River Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60085
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: 01/16/2006 11:51,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 11:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 12:10
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 437 Center Ave., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60180
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 21:03,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 21:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 21:33
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.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: 275 W.Sioux Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60256
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 00:32,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 00:41,  Controlled Time: 02/16/2006 00:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 02:17
Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Loss: $10000
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: Egress/exit, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 25,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme

Arson Case Status: Investigation closed with arrest,  Incendiary Devices: Gasoline or fuel can, Cigarette and matchbook, Ignitable liquid,  Suspected Motivation Factors: Personal,  Initial Observations: Doors ajar
Location: Sand Hill Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60305
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 15:02,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 15:07,  Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 15:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 15:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Jersey Mt.Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60307
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: 02/25/2006 17:51,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 17:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 18:15
Property Loss: $50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Landfill Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60310
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 01:30,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 01:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 02:35
Property Loss: $500
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 70,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Marsham & Gravel Lane, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60357
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: 03/05/2006 13:30,  Arrival Time: 03/05/2006 13:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/05/2006 14:10
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Center Ave., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60409
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 03/13/2006 15:40,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 15:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 16:07
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: 46 Endler Ave., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60492
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 00:04,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 00:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 00:58
Property Loss: $1000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Stove, heating,  Brand: JENSEN,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Center Ave., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60708
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 05/07/2006 00:58,  Arrival Time: 05/07/2006 01:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/07/2006 02:17
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Rt 50 E, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60747
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 06:15,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 06:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 06:28
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Rt 50 E, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60755
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 05/16/2006 05:15,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 05:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/16/2006 06:04
Action taken: Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Rt 50 E, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60788
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 15:54,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 16:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 16:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 467 Harimson Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60928
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 20:48,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 20:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 21:25
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1500
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: GENERAL ELECTRIC,  Model: P7 SELF CLEANING,  Serial No: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Jersey Mt.Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60941
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: 06/17/2006 15:51,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 16:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 16:20
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Jersey Mt.Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60942
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 06/17/2006 17:16,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 17:26,  Controlled Time: 06/17/2006 17:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 19:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 39,  Longitude: -78 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Ignition Factors: Operational deficiency, other,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Equipment Involved In Ignition: Hay processing equipment,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover,  Wind Direction: South,  Wind Speed: 10 mph,  Air Temperature: 86 F,  Fuel Moisture: 10,  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate fire danger,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: L: Perennial grasses
Crops burned: HAY,  Total Acres Burned: 3,  Tax Paying: 100 %
Location: Buffalo Hollow Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 60988
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 13:48,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 13:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 14:15
Property Loss: $500,  Contents Loss: $400
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: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 70,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Grassy Lick Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61003
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/25/2006 19:57,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 20:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 20:14
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Old Jersey Mt. Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61069
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 22:01,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 22:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 22:43
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Old Jersey Mt. Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61077
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 19:05,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 19:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 19:35
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Harmison Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61122
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/13/2006 21:18,  Arrival Time: 07/13/2006 21:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/13/2006 21:20
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Rt 28 N, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61252
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 14:43,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 15:03
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Rt 50 E, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61316
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 13:18,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 13:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 13:38
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Center Ave., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61335
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 16:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 16:28
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Rt 50 E, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61361
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 16:54,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/14/2006 17:29
Hazardous Material Released: Paint from paint cans less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Rt 50, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61375
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 19:30,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 19:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 20:06
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Electrical distribution, power transfer, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 4000
Location: Rosemary Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61411
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 17:44,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 17:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 18:10
Property Value: $10,  Property Loss: $10
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • 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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: WHITE-WESTINGHOUSE,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Sioux Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61449
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/26/2006 19:55,  Arrival Time: 08/26/2006 19:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/26/2006 20:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Rt 50, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61515
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 11:30,  Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 11:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 11:46
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Rt 50, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61528
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 16:56,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 17:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 17:46
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Birch Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61546
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 14:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 14:39
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Rt 50, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61619
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 16:00
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Middle Ridge Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61644
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/24/2006 02:44,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 02:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 04:06
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 700,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Rt 28 N, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61650
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 09/28/2006 15:21,  Arrival Time: 09/28/2006 15:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/28/2006 15:34
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Rt 50 W, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61672
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 11:20,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 11:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 12:01
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.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Bolton St., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61681
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 03:48,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 03:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 07:17
Property Value: $55000,  Property Loss: $55000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 3000,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Location: Bolton St., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61683
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 09:43,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 09:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 10:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Square Feet: 3000
Location: Bolton St., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61684
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 12:05,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 12:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 13:04
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Square Feet: 3000
Location: Bolton St., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61687
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 17:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 18:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Square Feet: 3000
Location: Grafton St., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61724
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 00:13,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 00:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 00:46
Property Value: $25,  Property Loss: $25
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Birch Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61748
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 11:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 11:50
Property Value: $250,  Property Loss: $250
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Center Ave., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61749
Incident Type: Aircraft standby. Includes routine standby for takeoff and landing as well as emergency alerts at airports.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 02:10,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 02:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 03:23
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Gravel Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61882
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: 11/04/2006 09:14,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 09:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 09:28
Property Value: $150,  Property Loss: $150
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Lincoln,  Model: MARK 4,  Year: 1973,  License Plate: 7M4157 WV,  VIN No: 3Y89A866997
Location: Grassy Lick Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61921
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/11/2006 05:11,  Arrival Time: 11/11/2006 05:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/11/2006 07:37
Action taken: Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: Poland Hollow Rd., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 6264
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/07/2006 06:10,  Arrival Time: 12/07/2006 06:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/07/2006 08:04
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $40000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Gravel Ln., Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 6353
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 00:52,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 01:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 03:40
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $100000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $25000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Location: Rt 50, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Romney Fire Department, Po Box 970, Romney, WV 26757,  ID: 14105,  Incident #: 61206
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: 12/31/2006 22:53,  Arrival Time: 12/31/2006 23:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/31/2006 23:22
Property Value: $9000,  Property Loss: $6500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: GRAND PRIX,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: 3CW127 WV,  VIN No: 1G2WR1212YF241163
Location: Unspecified, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Burlington Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 97, Burlington, WV 26710,  ID: 30102,  Incident #: 69187,  Station: 44
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/24/2006 02:45,  Arrival Time: 09/24/2006 03:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/24/2006 04:17
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Indian Heights Street, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Burlington Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 97, Burlington, WV 26710,  ID: 30102,  Incident #: 69388,  Station: 44
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 11:30,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 11:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 12:11
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sioux Lane, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Burlington Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 97, Burlington, WV 26710,  ID: 30102,  Incident #: 67458,  Station: 44
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 03:49,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 04:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 07:16
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Rt. 50 Highway, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Burlington Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 97, Burlington, WV 26710,  ID: 30102,  Incident #: 611560,  Station: 44
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: 12/01/2006 09:24,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 09:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 09:56
Action taken: Provide apparatus.
Location: Poland Hollow Rd, Romney, WV 26757
Fire Department: Ft Ashby Vf Co, Rt28 and Rt15 intersect, Fort Ashby, WV 26719,  Phone: (304) 298-3615,  Fax: (304) 298-3615,  ID: 30104,  Incident #: 611779,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/07/2006 06:16,  Arrival Time: 12/07/2006 06:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/07/2006 08:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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