RHFD

RODEO HERCULES FIRE DISTRICT/PINOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

 M E D I A   R E L E A S E

 DATE: 1-16-2012

TIME OF ALARM: 04:26

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire

LOCATION: 2210 Sarah Court

RESPONSE: Q76, E75, E73, E69, E70,  BC7, BC71 E-44, E-78

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, Pinole Police Department. Crockett Carquinez Fire department, Orinda-Moraga Fire Department

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 16

FIRE INFORMATION:

Control Time: 04:48 AM                          

Structure Loss: $200,000

Content Loss:  $15,000

Property Saved: Adjacent homes

Cause: Suspicious

GENERAL STORY: All Concerned- E-73 reported smoke showing from a mile out. Upon E-73 arrival they reported heavy fire in the entryway of a single family residential home.  Captain 73 established Sarah IC and started fire attack. Battalion 7 arrived shortly after 73 and assumed Command and confirmed that all occupants were out. The crew from E-73 extended 1 1/3/4” hose line to the front door and knockdown the fire. Engineer 73 established a water supply. E-69 arrived and pulled an additional hose line for backup. Q-76 arrived and was given the assignment of ventilation. The fire had broken through the roof and they conducted truck operations. E-75 established a RIC Team, and E-70 assisted with fire attack. The fire was brought under control by 04:48am. Extensive salvage and overhaul was completed and units remained on scene for approximately 2 hours. There was severe damage to the attic area and the covered front porch.  No injuries to Firefighters or civilians. The fire is under investigation.

E-44 covered station 69

E-78 covered station 75 and responded to a medical in Hercules.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Darren Johnson Battalion Chief        DATE: 01/16/2012

CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER:  925-766-6335