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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Fire Department had a busier year in 2015 and are off to a busy start of 2016.
In the most recent run report released by Fire Chief Jim Ruether, the department was called out to a total of 296 calls in 2015, up from 268 total calls in 2014. Calls ranged from fire alarm activation to small fires throughout the end of December and into January. Below is the full report including dates, times and descriptions of each call.
Call No. 281 December 13th, 4:04PM, ready squad responded to 1509 10th St NE, Jamestown High School, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-systems malfunction. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.
Call No. 282 December 13th, 5:19PM, ready squad responded to 1509 10th St NE, Jamestown High School, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-systems malfunction. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 45 minutes.
Call No. 283 December 14th, 7:04AM, fire department heavy rescue squad responded to I-94 Mile Marker 270 to a report a person/s trapped in an vehicle. Firefighters extricated 1 person from the vehicle and assisted EMS. No firefighter injuries reported. Time out 1 hour 15 minutes.
Call No. 284 December 14th, 1:26PM, ready squad responded to 1509 10th St NE, Jamestown High School, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-working on fire alarm system. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.
Call No. 285 December 17th, 9:49PM, fire department responded to 1223 2nd Ave SW, Single Family Dwelling, to a report of flames coming from the roof. Firefighters extinguished the fire and investigated. Cause-undetermined. No injuries reported. Time out 6 hours.
Call No. 286 December 17th, 11:52PM, fire department responded to 610 7th Ave NE, U of Jamestown-Kroeze Hall, to a report of smoke. Firefighters checked the structure and didn’t detect fire or smoke. Cause-unattended cooking. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 30 minutes.
Call No. 287 December 18th, 8:11AM, ready squad responded to 163 Sunnyside Trailer Park, Single Family Dwelling, to investigate carbon monoxide detector activation. Firefighters analyzed for carbon monoxide and 0 ppm was detected. Cause-detector malfunction. Time out 35 minutes.
Call No. 288 December 18th, 9:06AM, ready squad responded to 1210 4th Ave NW, Single Family Dwelling, to investigate carbon monoxide detector activation. Firefighters analyzed for carbon monoxide and 0 ppm was detected. Cause-faulty detector. Time out 25 minutes.
Call No. 289 December 19th, 2:55AM, ready squad responded to 1509 10th St NE, Jamestown High School, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-water flow alarm. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 40 minutes.
Call No. 290 December 24th, 1:58PM, fire department responded to 2007 2nd Place NE, Single Family Dwelling, to a report of smoke in the attic. Firefighters extinguished a small fire and investigated. Cause-bathroom fan shorted out. No injuries reported. Time out 45 minutes.
Call No. 291 December 27th, 11:31AM, ready squad responded to 2400 8th Ave SW, Buffalo Mall, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unknown. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 1 hour.
Call No. 292 December 29th, 2:42AM, ready squad responded to 116 6th Ave SE, Multi Family Dwelling, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-accidental alarm activation. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 25 minutes.
Call No. 293 December 29th, 3:31PM, fire department responded 805 6th Ave SE, to a report of a vehicle fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire and investigated. Cause-undetermind. No injuries reported. Time out 45 minutes.
Call No. 294 December 29th, 3:37PM, ready squad responded to 1st Ave and 1st St South, to investigate a natural gas odor. Firefighters checked the area and detected no odor of natural gas. Cause-undetermined. Time out 25 minutes.
Call No. 295 December 30th, 8:15AM, ready squad responded to 501 19th St NE, Ava Maria Village, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-burnt food. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 25 minutes.
Call No. 296 December 30th, 7:26PM, fire department responded to 611 3rd Ave SE, to a report of a garage fire. Upon arrival of fire units the fire was extinguished by the occupant. Firefighters checked the structure and investigated. Cause-smoker started on fire in the garage. No injuries reported.
Jan 1 – 7
Call No. 1 January 3rd, 12:11PM, ready squad responded to 507 25th St SW, Quality Inn, to investigate hot electrical receptacle. Firefighters checked the outlet and advised occupant to have a qualified electrician repair the outlet. Cause-electrical short. Time out 35 minutes.
Call No. 2 January 4th, 11:00PM, ready squad responded to 300 2nd Ave NE, Sanford Clinic, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unknown. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 35 minutes.
Call No. 3 January 6th, 11:50AM, ready squad responded to 500 17th St SW, Buffalo Museum, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-plumber working on piping. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 15 minutes.
Call No. 4 January 8th, 2:51AM, ready squad responded to 5855 3rd St SE, Cavendish Farms, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-hot oil splashed on sprinkler head. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 50 minutes.
Call No. 5 January 11th, 6:35PM, ready squad responded to 310 1st Ave South, Hugo’s, to investigate smoke smell. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-unknown. Time out 25 minutes.
Call No. 6 January 12th, 12:44PM, ready squad responded to 500 17th St SW, Buffalo Museum, to investigate fire alarm activation. Firefighters checked for smoke/fire none was detected. Cause-plumber working on piping. Fire alarm was reset. Time out 15 minutes.
Call No. 7 January 13th, 9:23PM, ready squad responded to 914 2nd Place NE, Single Family Dwelling, to investigate carbon monoxide detector activation. Firefighters analyzed for carbon monoxide and 0 ppm was detected. Cause-unknown. Time out 25 minutes.