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West Bridgewater: Fire Incidents in 2006, Massachusetts (MA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 18
  • Hazardous Condition: 4

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

Incident types - West Bridgewater

Incident types - Massachusetts

Location: Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: Raynham, MA 02767,  ID: 05245,  Incident #: 546,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 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: 04/02/2006 11:32,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 11:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 13:20
Fire Service Injuries: 1
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).

Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 38,  Gender: Male,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Lost time injury, moderate severity,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Cause: Contact with object (firefighter moved into/onto),  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Eye,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure
Location: East Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: East Bridgewater, MA 02333,  ID: 23083,  Incident #: 910,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 02:25,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 02:32,  Controlled Time: 06/29/2006 02:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 03:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11106,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 01/12/2006 04:11,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 04:17,  Controlled Time: 01/12/2006 05:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 05:41
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Loader - industrial, fork lift, tow motor, stacker,  Make: Other Make,  Model: N/A,  VIN No: N/A
Location: Elm Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11194,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 17:58,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 18:02,  Controlled Time: 01/25/2006 19:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 19:24
Property Loss: $1400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Glenmere Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11200,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 16:37,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 16:40,  Controlled Time: 01/26/2006 16:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 17:05
Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Actions taken, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Rt 24n-S Highway, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11210,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/29/2006 13:40,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 13:48,  Controlled Time: 01/29/2006 13:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 14:26
Property Value: $18000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Saab,  Model: CONVT,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: CIY902 MA,  VIN No: YS3DF78KX27004946
Location: Pinecrest Road, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11561,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/02/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 16:55,  Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 18:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 18:28
Property Value: $280000,  Property Loss: $80000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Dishwasher,  Brand: DISHWASHER,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 900,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11576,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 05:21,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 05:25,  Controlled Time: 04/05/2006 06:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 07:15
Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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.
Location: Crescent Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11732,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 10:09,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 10:12,  Controlled Time: 04/29/2006 10:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 10:48
Civilian Injuries: 1
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide advanced life support (ALS).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 29,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Moderate,  Activity: Irrational act,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Upper extremities
Location: South Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11737,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 04:06,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 04:12,  Controlled Time: 04/30/2006 05:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 05:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Collision, knock down, run over, turn over
  • Asleep
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: SILVERADO,  Year: 2003,  License Plate: 56ZD35 MA,  VIN No: 2GCEC19V131390245
Location: Rt 24 South Of 106 Highway, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11738,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 10:01,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 10:07,  Controlled Time: 04/30/2006 10:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 11:15
Property Value: $2400,  Property Loss: $2400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mitsubishi,  Model: GALANT,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 12FM73 MA,  VIN No: 4A3AJ46G9TE426299
Location: Rt 24sb Highway, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 11959,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 12:44,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 12:49,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 13:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 13:16
Property Value: $4500,  Property Loss: $4500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercedes Benz,  Model: 560 SEL,  Year: 1992,  License Plate: 5673 BJ MA,  VIN No: UNK
Location: Walnut Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12101,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 01:09,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 01:18,  Controlled Time: 06/22/2006 01:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 01:58
Property Value: $12000,  Property Loss: $12000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercedes Benz,  Model: ML 320,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 5647 VH MA,  VIN No: 4J6AB5YE6XA067087
Location: Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12232,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/12/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 13:17,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 13:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 13:26
Property Value: $2500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Worn out
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: ESCORT,  Year: 1990,  License Plate: N/A ,  VIN No: 1FAPP919720554
Location: Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12413,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 17:37,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 17:41,  Controlled Time: 08/03/2006 17:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 18:09
Property Value: $2500,  Property Loss: $800
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hillside Avenue, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12443,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/09/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 08/09/2006 16:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 16:33
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: East Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12449,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 21:58,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 22:01,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 22:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 22:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12723,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 17:37,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 17:43,  Controlled Time: 09/21/2006 17:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 18:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 12775,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 19:48,  Controlled Time: 09/29/2006 20:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 20:16
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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.
Location: Center Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 13064,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/11/2006 23:58,  Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 00:02,  Controlled Time: 11/12/2006 01:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 01:20
Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Speakers, audio - separate components,  Brand: PEAKER,  Year: 2001,  Power: Batteries and low voltage (< 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Main Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 13180,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/30/2006 13:31,  Arrival Time: 11/30/2006 13:32,  Controlled Time: 11/30/2006 13:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/30/2006 14:05
Property Value: $2500,  Property Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: K-20,  Year: 1986,  License Plate: UN REG. ,  VIN No: 2GCEK24L2G119814
Location: Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Fire Department: West Bridgewater, MA 02379,  ID: 23322,  Incident #: 13263,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/08/2006 11:15,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 11:19,  Controlled Time: 12/08/2006 12:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 12:21
Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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
On Site Materials:
  • Plastics
  • Adhesive, resin, tar
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 20000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate

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