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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 19
  • Hazardous Condition: 6
  • Service Call: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Sumas

Incident types - Washington



Location: Cherry Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 24,  Station: ST1,  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: 01/10/2006 22:51,  Arrival Time: 01/10/2006 22:57,  Controlled Time: 01/10/2006 22:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/10/2006 23:03
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: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Freight road transport vehicle, other,  Make: Other Make
Location: Sumas Road 6 , Sumas, WA 09295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 44,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 18:25,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 18:32,  Controlled Time: 01/25/2006 18:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 18:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Rock Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 63,  Station: S2,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 10:25,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 10:31,  Controlled Time: 02/04/2006 10:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 10:45
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: Lenhart Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 83,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 18:42,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 18:52,  Controlled Time: 02/17/2006 18:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 19:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Hill Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 85,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 11:39,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 11:55,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 11:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 12:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Clearbrook Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 97,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/22/2006 12:16,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 12:23,  Controlled Time: 02/22/2006 12:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 12:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Reese Hill Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 114,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 03/01/2006 00:02,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 00:18,  Controlled Time: 03/01/2006 00:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 00:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazardous materials.
Location: Reese Hill Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 115,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 03/01/2006 10:15,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 10:25,  Controlled Time: 03/01/2006 10:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 10:57
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: 2nd Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 166,  Station: ST1,  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: 04/01/2006 08:33,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 08:39,  Controlled Time: 04/01/2006 08:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 08:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda
Location: Cherry Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 182,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 14:24,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 14:30,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 14:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Bishop Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 215,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/03/2006 22:39,  Arrival Time: 05/03/2006 22:44,  Controlled Time: 05/03/2006 22:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/04/2006 04:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Acres Burned #: < 1, (Equipment unattended)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Square Feet: 5000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Reese Hill Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 235,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 16:18,  Controlled Time: 05/13/2006 16:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 16:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Front Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 272,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 06/03/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 06/03/2006 17:11,  Controlled Time: 06/03/2006 17:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/03/2006 17:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Cherry Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 308,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 07:43,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 07:48,  Controlled Time: 06/23/2006 07:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 07:49
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.
Location: Front Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 328,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 07/01/2006 01:30,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 01:42,  Controlled Time: 07/01/2006 01:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 04:07
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: Mitchell Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 337,  Station: ST1,  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: 07/04/2006 14:32,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 14:40,  Controlled Time: 07/04/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 14:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Mitchell Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 338,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 21:37,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 21:42,  Controlled Time: 07/04/2006 21:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 21:47
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: Badger Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 388,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 07/27/2006 15:34,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 15:43,  Controlled Time: 07/27/2006 15:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 16:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Type of ROW: Open land, field,  Age: 106.00
Crops burned: grass,  Total Acres Burned: 0.5,  Undetermined: 100 %
Location: Van Buren Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 425,  Station: ST1,  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: 08/12/2006 18:01,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 18:13,  Controlled Time: 08/12/2006 18:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 18:47
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: Halverstick Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 432,  Station: ST1,  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: 08/15/2006 20:53,  Arrival Time: 08/15/2006 20:57,  Controlled Time: 08/15/2006 20:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 21:20
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: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Mini
Location: Badger Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 489,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 19:58,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 20:08,  Controlled Time: 09/10/2006 20:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 20:20
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.
Location: 1st Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 491,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 20:53,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 20:59,  Controlled Time: 09/10/2006 20:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 21:04
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.
Location: Cleveland Street 10 , Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 497,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/11/2006 23:44,  Arrival Time: 09/11/2006 23:50,  Controlled Time: 09/11/2006 23:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 00:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Possibly mentally disabled
  • Age was a factor
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Square Feet: 10000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only

Arson Case Status: Investigation open,  Suspected Motivation Factors: Attention/sympathy
Location: Van Buren Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 507,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 09/14/2006 15:18,  Arrival Time: 09/14/2006 15:25,  Controlled Time: 09/14/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/14/2006 15:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Front Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 517,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 03:56,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 04:04,  Controlled Time: 09/20/2006 04:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 05:29
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Egress/exit, other,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Structure Type: Open structure
Location: Van Buren Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 525,  Station: ST1,  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: 09/23/2006 17:19,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 17:26,  Controlled Time: 09/23/2006 17:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 17:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Front Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 532,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 09/26/2006 09:19,  Arrival Time: 09/26/2006 09:21,  Controlled Time: 09/26/2006 09:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/26/2006 10:13
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: Front Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 633,  Station: ST1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/17/2006 02:00,  Arrival Time: 11/17/2006 02:04,  Controlled Time: 11/17/2006 02:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/17/2006 03:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Technical processing areas, other,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Equipment Involved: Commercial or medical equipment, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Square Feet: 22500,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Multiple detectors and power supplies,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Other sprinkler system,  Operation: Operated and Effective,  Sprinklers Operating: 5
Location: Kendall Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 656,  Station: S2,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 16:11,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 16:28,  Controlled Time: 11/27/2006 16:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 16:41
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: 3rd Street, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 666,  Station: ST1,  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: 11/29/2006 05:35,  Arrival Time: 11/29/2006 05:42,  Controlled Time: 11/29/2006 05:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/29/2006 06:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda
Location: South Pass Road, Sumas, WA 98295
Fire Department: Whatcom #14, Sumas, WA ,  ID: 37D14,  Incident #: 691,  Station: S2,  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: 12/12/2006 00:04,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 00:15,  Controlled Time: 12/12/2006 00:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 00:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: 4 do,  Year: 2000
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