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West Point: Fire Incidents in 2006, Nebraska (NE)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 31
Location: 950 9th road Road, west point, NE 68788
Fire Department: Beemer Vol Fire Dept, NE 68716,  ID: 24002,  Incident #: 226006
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 13:30,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 13:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 14:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 1,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/05/2006 07:40,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 07:55,  Controlled Time: 01/05/2006 08:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 08:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other,  Make: Other Make
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 3,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 15:39,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 15:50,  Controlled Time: 02/11/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 16:20
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 700,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 4,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 21:34,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 21:52,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 22:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 22:45
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Motor vehicles & parts, other
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Exterior roof covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 22:00,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 22:05,  Controlled Time: 02/20/2006 22:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 22:25
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Other Make
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 12:33,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 12:50,  Controlled Time: 02/26/2006 14:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 14:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: 25
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 10,  Station: 1
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: 04/06/2006 16:49,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 17:00,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 17:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 17:12
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 11,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/06/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 20:12,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 20:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 20:45
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Lincoln, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 12,  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: 04/07/2006 12:40,  Arrival Time: 04/07/2006 12:44,  Controlled Time: 04/07/2006 12:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/07/2006 12:53
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford
Location: Walnut Street, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 13,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 07:31,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 07:34,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 08:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 09:08
Property Loss: $2500
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Possibly mentally disabled
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 800
Location: Hwy. 275, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 15,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 08:10,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 08:14,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 08:22
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Other Make
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 16,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 05/04/2006 07:11,  Arrival Time: 05/04/2006 07:20,  Controlled Time: 05/04/2006 07:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/04/2006 07:50
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 18,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 05/17/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 15:05,  Controlled Time: 05/17/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 16:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 20,  On Site Materials: Agriculture, other
Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 19,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 15:45,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 16:00,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 16:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 21,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 12:42,  Controlled Time: 06/15/2006 12:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 12:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 25,  Station: 1
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: 07/04/2006 16:02,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 16:15,  Controlled Time: 07/04/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 16:35
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 29,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 00:55,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 01:15,  Controlled Time: 07/19/2006 02:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 02:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Washington, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 12:50,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 12:57,  Controlled Time: 07/19/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 14:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Washington, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 31,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 23:15,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 23:30,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 00:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 00:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 33,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 01:30,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 01:45,  Controlled Time: 08/12/2006 02:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 03:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Exterior roof covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 550
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 35,  Station: 1
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: 09/02/2006 15:35,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 15:42,  Controlled Time: 09/02/2006 15:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 15:50
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Main Street, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 41,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 15:20,  Controlled Time: 09/20/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 15:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 45,  Station: 1
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: 10/19/2006 16:20,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 16:32,  Controlled Time: 10/19/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 17:00
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Other Make
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 46,  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: 10/25/2006 00:15,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 00:22,  Controlled Time: 10/25/2006 00:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 00:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 48,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 11/04/2006 17:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 17:30
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 49,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 13:15,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 13:25,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 14:10
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,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Other Make
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 50,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/07/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 11/07/2006 16:15,  Controlled Time: 11/07/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/07/2006 17:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 10
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 55,  Station: 1
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: 12/15/2006 13:15,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 13:25,  Controlled Time: 12/15/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 14:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 7
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 56,  Station: 1
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: 12/19/2006 00:35,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 00:50,  Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 00:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 01:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Grant, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 57,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/19/2006 17:36,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 17:37,  Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 17:42
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Unspecified, West Point, NE 68788
Fire Department: West Point Fire Dept, 444 S Main, West Point, NE 687882212,  ID: 24003,  Incident #: 58,  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: 12/21/2006 05:05,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 05:20,  Controlled Time: 12/21/2006 05:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 05:35
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional

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