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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 42
  • Hazardous Condition: 11
  • Good Intent Call: 2

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

Incident types - Salem

Incident types - Indiana

Location: Unspecified, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Firehouse, 481 N State RD 39, Scottsburg, IN 47170,  ID: 88004,  Incident #: 1002,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 15:35,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 17:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 17:31
Actions taken:
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Old State Rd 56, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Firehouse, 481 N State RD 39, Scottsburg, IN 47170,  ID: 88004,  Incident #: 400008,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 20:13,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 20:28,  Controlled Time: 06/24/2006 20:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 20:51
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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: Ford,  Model: F-250,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 597900A IN
Location: State rd 135, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: North Washington Volunteer Fir, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88009,  Incident #: 10,  Station: 500
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/07/2006 23:02,  Arrival Time: 09/07/2006 23:03,  Controlled Time: 09/07/2006 23:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 00:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F 150 ??pickup,  Year: 1989,  VIN No: 2ftef14n8kca84645
Location: State rd 135, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: North Washington Volunteer Fir, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88009,  Incident #: 13,  Station: 500
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: 09/29/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 17:34,  Controlled Time: 09/29/2006 17:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 17:44
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Coats Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: North Washington Volunteer Fir, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88009,  Incident #: 14,  Station: 500
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 17:07,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 17:11,  Controlled Time: 10/01/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 20:05
Property Loss: $45000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Walnut Ridge Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88010, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88010,  Incident #: 1,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 21:06,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 21:25,  Controlled Time: 02/05/2006 23:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 12:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Prowsville Ridge Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88010, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88010,  Incident #: 2,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 14:14,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 15:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 16:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Prowsville Ridge Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88010, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88010,  Incident #: 3,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/03/2006 21:56,  Arrival Time: 03/03/2006 22:34,  Controlled Time: 03/03/2006 22:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/03/2006 23:04
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Location: Haleysburg Rad Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88010, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88010,  Incident #: 5,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 14:21,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 14:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 15:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Garrison Hollow Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88011, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88011,  Incident #: 24,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 14:48,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 14:57,  Controlled Time: 02/26/2006 14:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 14:57
Action taken: Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Motsinger Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88011, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88011,  Incident #: 103,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 22:39,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 22:42,  Controlled Time: 06/10/2006 22:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 23:44
Property Value: $95000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $40000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2520,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Spring Hill Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: 88011, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 88011,  Incident #: 134,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 17:10,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 17:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 17:41
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: New Hope Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 4,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 15:41,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 15:48,  Controlled Time: 01/08/2006 16:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 16:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Main Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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 16:19,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 16:22,  Controlled Time: 01/12/2006 16:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 16:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: camaro,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: 88C4928 IN,  VIN No: 1G1FP21S2JL121929
Location: 135 Highway, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/28/2006 14:37,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 14:45,  Controlled Time: 01/28/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 15:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Saddleback Trail, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 9,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 02/01/2006 17:04,  Arrival Time: 02/01/2006 17:08,  Controlled Time: 02/01/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/01/2006 17:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Caleb Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 10,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 02/07/2006 20:18,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 20:20,  Controlled Time: 02/07/2006 20:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 20:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 56 Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 13,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 09:46,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 09:54,  Controlled Time: 02/20/2006 10:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 10:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: St Rd 56, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 14,  Station: 1,  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: 02/22/2006 08:03,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 08:10,  Controlled Time: 02/22/2006 08:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 08:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • 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 (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Aries K,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: 88A5375 IN,  VIN No: 3B3BK46K8KT002931
Location: Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 15,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 12:50,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 12:56,  Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 12:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 13:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Prowsville Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 16,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 14:25,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 14:51,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 16:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: mayfield, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 19,  Station: 1,  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: 03/07/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 16:32,  Controlled Time: 03/07/2006 17:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 17:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Agriculture or land management burns,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Mt Zion Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 21,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/12/2006 10:10,  Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 10:19,  Controlled Time: 03/12/2006 11:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 12:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 2400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Maloney Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 22,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 19:50,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 19:53,  Controlled Time: 03/15/2006 20:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 20:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Deer Run Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 25,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 19:38,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 19:45,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 20:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 21:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Main Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 26,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 04/04/2006 08:25,  Arrival Time: 04/04/2006 08:28,  Controlled Time: 04/04/2006 08:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/04/2006 09:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Dogtrot Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 28,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/09/2006 22:12,  Arrival Time: 04/09/2006 22:18,  Controlled Time: 04/09/2006 22:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/09/2006 23:12
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area, (Delayed detection of fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Ford,  Model: pickup,  Year: 1987,  License Plate: 65697 IN
Location: old highway 135 north, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 29,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 15:53,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 17:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Highway 60, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 04/10/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 16:48
Civilian Deaths: 1
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Manage prescribed fire (wildland).
  • Provide apparatus.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover
Total Acres Burned: 1
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 80,  Gender: Male,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Death,  Location: In area of origin and involved
Location: Highland Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 31,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Garbage dump or sanitary landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 18:45,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 18:49,  Controlled Time: 04/13/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 20:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Location: Woodland Drive, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 33,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/15/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 14:50,  Controlled Time: 04/15/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 15:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover,  Wind Direction: Southwest,  Wind Speed: 6 mph,  Air Temperature: 90 F,  Relative Humidity: 28 %,  Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: 56 Highway, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 34,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/18/2006 21:50,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 21:59,  Controlled Time: 04/18/2006 22:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 22:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Agriculture or land management burns,  Human Factors: Possibly impaired by alcohol,  Heat Source: Match
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Harrison Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 38,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 08:33,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 08:37,  Controlled Time: 04/27/2006 09:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 10:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Aspen Drive, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 41,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 10:16,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 10:25,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 11:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 16:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 3,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Furniture, utensils, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Age was a factor
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 7500,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Multiple detectors and power supplies,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Main Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 43,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 17:34,  Controlled Time: 05/23/2006 17:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 18:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Berkey Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 44,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 05/24/2006 22:55,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 23:00,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 23:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 23:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercury,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: 88A7507 IN,  VIN No: 4M2DV11W75DJ69742
Location: 56 Highway, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 46,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 20:26,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 20:35,  Controlled Time: 05/29/2006 20:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 20:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Motsinger Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 47,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 00:41,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 00:58,  Controlled Time: 05/30/2006 00:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 02:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: Jackson Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 48,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 07:15,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 07:20,  Controlled Time: 05/30/2006 07:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 07:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Canton Christian Church, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 55,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 06/06/2006 17:56,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 18:04,  Controlled Time: 06/06/2006 18:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 19:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: 1500,  License Plate: 65461L IN,  VIN No: not readable
Location: Hwy 60, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 69,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/11/2006 04:08,  Arrival Time: 07/11/2006 04:13,  Controlled Time: 07/11/2006 04:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/11/2006 04:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 72,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 19:08,  Controlled Time: 07/17/2006 19:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 19:31
Property Value: $11000,  Property Loss: $6000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Kia,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: 59B662 IN,  VIN No: KNDJA7231Y5659883
Location: Water Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 73,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 22:56,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 23:00,  Controlled Time: 07/17/2006 23:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 23:56
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: 56 Highway, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 79,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 08/10/2006 18:12,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 18:33,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 18:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 18:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: caravan
Location: Main Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 81,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 16:45,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 16:50,  Controlled Time: 08/23/2006 16:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 17:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Jackson Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 83,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 08/29/2006 22:45,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 22:50,  Controlled Time: 08/29/2006 22:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 23:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Motor oil from engine or portable container less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: 135 Highway, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 84,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 09/07/2006 22:52,  Arrival Time: 09/07/2006 23:02,  Controlled Time: 09/07/2006 23:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/07/2006 23:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Water Tower Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 86,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/22/2006 00:54,  Arrival Time: 09/22/2006 01:00,  Controlled Time: 09/22/2006 01:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/22/2006 01:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 480,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Market Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 90,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 10/07/2006 09:15,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 09:20,  Controlled Time: 10/07/2006 09:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 09:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hackberry Street, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 94,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/09/2006 13:07,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 13:12,  Controlled Time: 10/09/2006 14:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 15:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Brandywine Court, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 97,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 03:23,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 03:28,  Controlled Time: 10/13/2006 04:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 05:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 750,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: 56 Highway, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 98,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 09:00,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 09:06,  Controlled Time: 10/17/2006 09:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 14:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Provide apparatus.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Becksmill road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 103,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 10/30/2006 18:17,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 18:25,  Controlled Time: 10/30/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 18:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • 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: Orchard Road, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 111,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/06/2006 07:35,  Arrival Time: 12/06/2006 07:43,  Controlled Time: 12/06/2006 07:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/06/2006 09:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 20 Above,  Square Feet: 48000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Market, Salem, IN 47167
Fire Department: Salem - Washington Township Fi, Salem, IN 47167,  ID: 88012,  Incident #: 113,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 12/15/2006 17:28,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 17:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 17:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.

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