Commercial Structure Fire – 102 Civic Drive
RODEO HERCULES FIRE DISTRICT/PINOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
M E D I A R E L E A S E
DATE: May 9, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 08:35
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Commercial Structure Fire
LOCATION: 102 Civic Drive, Hercules
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Truck, 2 Battalion Chief
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Fire Department, CCC Fire Department, El Cerrito Fire Department, Hercules Police Department, Hercules Public Works, American Medical Response West, American Red Cross
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 21
FIRE INFORMATION:
Control Time: 1100
Cause: Accidental
GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-
At 0835 hrs. Rodeo-Hercules responded with mutual aid units to a 52 unit Adult Living apartment building. Upon arrival, light smoke was showing from a second story apartment. Upon entering the buildings second floor, crews found the hallway filled with smoke and a residence suffering smoke inhalation in need of rescue from the building. Fire crews received reports that there were other potential victims trapped inside. Crew’s performed a search of all floors of the building and Hercules P.D. assisted with evacuation of the First and Third floors. The adjacent Hercules senior center opened for evacuees. No other fire victims were located, although some non-ambulatory residents needed assistance to the evacuation center. The resident that suffered smoke inhalation was released from the hospital and shelter was arranged through Red Cross. No Firefighters or other emergency workers suffered any injuries.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Bryan Craig DATE: 05/09/2012 1830 hours
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Bryan Craig 510-799-4561
Natural gas Release – Pinole Valley High School
Pinole Fire Department
MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: March 19, 2012
TIME OF INCIDENT : 11:08am
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Natural Gas Release
LOCATION: Pinole Valley High School, 2900 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole
RESPONSE: 1 Engine, 1 Battalion Chief
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Police Department, PG&E
GENERAL; A natural gas release forced the temporary evacuation of students and staff from Pinole Valley High School, in Pinole, today at 11:00 am. Multiple reports of a strong odor of natural gas were received along a narrow 1500 ft. corridor along Pinole Valley Rd from Interstate 80 to Shea Dr . By the time Fire and PG&E crews arrived the odor had dissipated and no leak was found. PG&E crews and High School maintenance staff were unable to determine if the original source of the release was from the High School. PG&E crews checked potential sources upwind, without success. Four of Pinole Valley High’s staff were evaluated for the complaint of light headedness but were not transported. The evacuation order was terminated at 11:40. The source of the release is still under investigation.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Brian Lowry Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER:
Brian Lowry 925-383-4120
Sanford Avenue – Structure Fire
DATE: March 9, 2012
TIME OF ALARM: 2:45 am
TYPE OF ALARM: Structure Fire
LOCATION: 1201 Sanford Ave, San Pablo
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Truck, 2 Battalion Chiefs
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Richmond Fire, Pinole Fire, Animal Control, San Pablo Police
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 17
GENERAL STORY: An early morning fire in San Pablo was extinguished by crews from the Richmond Fire Department and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The fire destroyed a utility shed that was attached to a two story, four unit apartment building at 1201 Sanford Av. in San Pablo. Crews kept the fire from spreading to the occupied dwelling while two apartment units were temporarily evacuated. The fire was brought under control at 2:55 am. A dog was found unresponsive in the shed and was successfully resuscitated and treated for smoke inhalation by personnel from Richmond Fire. Crews were unable to locate the dog’s owner and the dog was turned over to County Animal Control. Fire damage is estimated at $5000. Cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reported injuries.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Brian Lowry – Pinole Battalion Chief
925-383-4120
310 Lilac Circle Hercules Structure Fire
DATE: January 9, 2012
TIME OF ALARM: 3:34 am
TYPE OF ALARM: Single family residential structure fire.
LOCATION: 310 Lilac Cir, Hercules
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Truck, 2 Battalion Chiefs
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Dept., Contra Costa Fire Protection District, Crockett-Carquinez Fire District, El Cerrito Fire Dept., Hercules Police dept.
GENERAL; On 1/9/12, The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Dept, Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire District extinguished a chimney, roof and attic fire at a two story single family residence at 310 Lilac Cir. in Hercules . Twenty firefighters staffing four engines and a truck brought the fire under control at 4:15am. The fire was determined to have started in the fireplace, extended into chimney flue’s exterior construction and into the structure’s attic. The residence was occupied at the time of the fire and a smoke alarm awakened the occupant who was able to escape . A Rodeo-Hercules firefighter was injured by a partial roof collapse and was transported to Kaiser Vallejo by ambulance. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage. The Rodeo-Hercules Fire District asks all residents to check their smoke alarms monthly and have chimneys inspected once a year.
PRESS RELEASE BY: Brian Lowry Battalion Chief
2210 Sarah Court, Structure Fire
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