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West Burlington: Fire Incidents in 2006, Iowa (IA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 18
  • Hazardous Condition: 15

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

Incident types - West Burlington

Incident types - Iowa

Location: North Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: Mediapolis Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52637,  ID: 29003,  Incident #: 36493,  Station: 2
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/09/2006 17:41,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 17:56,  Controlled Time: 10/09/2006 20:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 21:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 85,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 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: 02/25/2006 21:47,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 21:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 23:05
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
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 - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Worn out
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Model: Delta 88,  Year: 1984,  License Plate: 282PLK IA,  VIN No: 163A432Y4LX338682
Location: Hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 145,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 04/13/2006 21:18,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 21:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 22:45
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 146,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 02:25,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 02:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 03:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Washington Road, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 147,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 04/14/2006 05:05,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 05:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 06:45
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Mt Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 154,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 04/17/2006 17:15,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 17:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 18:00
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Mt Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 159,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 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: 04/21/2006 07:28,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 07:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 07:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Make: Dodge
Location: Hwy 99, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 161,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 13:59,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 14:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 17:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Old Hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 167,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 14:18,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 14:40
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 50th Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 171,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire. Includes fires involving Christmas tree farms and plants under cultivation for transport off-site for ornamental use.
Alarm Time: 04/25/2006 04:17,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 04:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 05:09
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 179,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 15:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 16:10
Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Remove hazardous materials.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Factors Contributing To Release: Failure to control hazardous materials, other
Location: Agency Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 192,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 05/08/2006 15:43,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 15:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 16:13
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: 60th Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 193,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 19:40,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 19:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 21:57
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Highway 534, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 202,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 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: 05/20/2006 12:44,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 12:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 13:40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
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 road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: fairmont,  Year: 1982,  License Plate: 384PSA IA,  VIN No: 1FABP21B5CK129236
Location: Highway 534, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 205,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 05/22/2006 08:46,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 08:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 09:14
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 206,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire in mobile property used as a fixed structure, other.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 16:32,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 21:32
Property Value: $9000,  Property Loss: $9000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Discarded material, other
Area of Origin: Storage area, other
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 840
Location: 147th Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 208,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 09:28,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 09:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 10:58
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: Frigidaire,  Model: FDES46RBSI,  Serial No: XD53448130,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Plank Road, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 212,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 05/25/2006 09:45,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 09:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 10:11
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 214,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 05/26/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 15:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 15:40
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Out Of District, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 216,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 11:43,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 11:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 14:00
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 228,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 12:17,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 12:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 13:24
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Mt Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 232,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 12:53,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 12:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 13:04
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Tama Road, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 249,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 12:42,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 12:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 14:42
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Augusta Road, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 254,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/20/2006 21:12,  Arrival Time: 06/20/2006 21:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 00:12
Action taken: Fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, other.
Location: Hwy 34, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 263,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 06/25/2006 12:11,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 13:19
Action taken: Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
Location: Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 266,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 21:12,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 21:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 22:13
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Storm
Location: 121st Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 310,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 22:45,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 22:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 01:10
Property Value: $37000,  Property Loss: $32000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Trailer - travel, designed to be towed,  Make: Other Make,  Model: travel trailer,  Year: 1970,  License Plate: 1327BT IA,  VIN No: 150384770
Location: Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 394,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 10:37,  Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 10:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 13:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Hwy 34, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 442,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 11/17/2006 23:57,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 00:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 00:46
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Longmeadow Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 447,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/22/2006 09:27,  Arrival Time: 11/22/2006 09:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/22/2006 11:36
Property Value: $75000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Operational deficiency, other
  • Building contents, other
Equipment Involved: Hair dryer,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 2000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Agency Street, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 488,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 13:08,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 13:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 13:23
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: HWY 34 West, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: West Burlington Fire Dept., Des Moines, IA 52655,  ID: 29005,  Incident #: 492,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 12/31/2006 13:58,  Arrival Time: 12/31/2006 14:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/31/2006 15:20
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: 5032 hwy 61, West Burlington, IA 52655
Fire Department: Wever Fire Dept., Lee, IA 52658,  ID: 56012,  Incident #: 25,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 16:47,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 17:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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