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NEWS RELEASE 01/15/11: Portland Fire & Rescue Responds to Early Morning Apartment Fire in North Portland

Jan 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM 0 Comments | Add a Comment

 

January 15, 2011

11:43 am

Portland Fire & Rescue responded on a structure fire this early this morning at the New Columbia housing site located at 9256 North Woolsey Avenue in Engine 26's response district.  Pre-arrival reports indicated that a bedroom on the second floor of a two story, wood frame, four-plex was involved in fire.  Upon arrival, E26 reported fire showing from the upstairs windows. 

 

Crews quickly made access into the involved occupancy and were able to knock the fire down before it extended into the attic space.  A quick search confirmed that all occupants were out of the structure and accounted for.  The fire was contained to the upstairs of that unit with only light smoke in adjacent units.  A family of four was displaced, one adult female and three children. 

 

The residents were able to relocate to a friend's house for the time being.  No injuries were reported.  Damage estimates were $30,000 to the structure and $10,000 to the contents.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. 

Statistics:

  • Dispatched:0023 hours
  • Arrived: 0027 hours
  • Knockdown: 0033 hours
  • Recall: 0048 hours

Resources Assigned:    

  • 4 Engines
  • 1 Truck
  • 2 Battalion Chiefs
  • 1 Fire Investigator
  • Total of 23 personnel

     

     

      Portland Fire & Rescue 

      We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

      January 15, 2011 

     

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NEWS RELEASE 01/16/11: Portland Fire & Rescue Responded to a Commercial Fire at a Manufacturing Facility in NW Portland

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January 16, 2011

8:39 pm
 


 

Portland firefighters were dispatched to report of a commercial fire this evening at ESCO Corp, 2141 NW 25th Ave., this evening. Initial reports were that there was fire and black smoke coming from a 12' x 30' pit inside a manufacturing facility. Upon arrival fire crews confirmed the presence of fire in the conveyor belt mechanism and quickly began making preparations to attack it.
 
 
There were additional safety factors to consider with this incident not normally present in the average residential fire. The facility is a foundry, which was in operation until just before the fire was reported leaving hot metal surfaces throughout the building. 
 

 

Power was shut off to affected areas of the building to eliminate any electrical hazards As a result of this action, cranes normally used to remove the steel plates that were covering the pit were inoperable.
 
 
Finally, because of the lack of visibility due to smoke, and the size of and enclosed below grade nature of the involved area, the pit was considered a confined space by the incident commander. Special air monitoring requirements and the use of RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) are used as additional safety precautions.
 

With assistance from ESCO maintenance personnel, the interior size of the pit and confirmation of electrical shutoffs were confirmed, leading to safe and quick extinguishment of the fire.
 
STATISTICS
Dispatched:     19:17
Arrived:          19:21
Knockdown:    19:43
Recall:            19:53
 
Resources Assigned:
4 Engines
2 Ladder Trucks
1 Squad
2 Chief Officers
30 Personnel

 

 

  Portland Fire & Rescue 

  We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

  January 16, 2011 

 

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PF&R Incident Statistics: January 9 - 15, 2011

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Incident Statistics:

(January 9 - 15, 2011)

Total Incidents: 1,307

Medical: 1,069

Fire: 42

Other: 196

Major Incidents: 4

  • 01/11/11 @ 1448 hrs, Apartment Fire, 7600 Block of NE Everett St. Loss: $45,000 Cause: Under investigation 
  • 01/11/11 @ 1913 hrs, Residential Fire, 9500 Block of SW 8th Dr. Loss: $10,000 Cause: Hot Ember from firebox on structural member 
  • 01/12/11 @ 1702 hrs, Residential Fire, 5500 Block of SE Oak St.  Loss: $75,000 Cause: Under Investigation.  1 Civilian was transported to local hospital 
  • 01/15/11 @ 0023 hrs, Residential Fire, 9200 Block of N Woolsey Av.  Loss: $42,000 Cause: Under Investigation

Year to Date Incident Statistics:

(January 2, 2011 - current)

Total Incidents: 2,551

Medical: 2,068

Fire: 70

Other: 413

Major Incidents: 6

 

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   We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

   January 18, 2011 

 

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January 2011 E-Newsletter

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Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) has launched the January 2011 issue of our E-Newsletter! 

The newsletter is being introduced at a critical time for Portland Fire when a number of major initiatives are moving forward and exciting things are taking place.  Our goal is two-fold; to introduce ourselves to you and invite you to partner with us on upcoming initiatives that will shape the services you receive!

The January 2011 E-Newsletter focuses on the following topics:

  • Inside PF&R's Station 21
  • Station 7 Fights Last and First Fires of the Year
  • Historic Riverfront Fire of 1872
  • Emergency Response Statistics
  • PF&R Budget Update
  • Firefighters Assist with Homeless Surveying Project
  • About PF&R

To read the previous month's newsletters, please click on the links below:

Link here and read the entire January 2011 E-Newsletter issue to learn more about the above topics. Click here to subscribe and receive PF&R’s monthly newsletter via email!

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   We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

   January 18, 2011 

 

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Firehouse Recipe of the Week: Honey Mustard Turkey Thighs

Jan 19, 2011 at 8:01 AM 0 Comments | Add a Comment

  

 

Honey Mustard Turkey Thighs

Recipe courtesy of PF&R's Nurse Janet Woodside

 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 4 boneless, skinless turkey thighs
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Combine the lemon juice, mustard, honey, ginger and rosemary into a cup or small pitcher.
  2. Place the turkey thighs between two sheets of wax paper and pound to equal thickness.
  3. Put the turkey in a shallow bowl and pour 1/2 of the honey-mustard sauce over it.
  4. Cover and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat the broiler.
  6. Coat a wire rack with non-stick spray and place the rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  7. Coat the thighs with the bread crumbs.
  8. Place the marinated thighs on the prepared rack.
  9. Broil 8-inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the turkey is cooked through and the crumbs are golden brown.
  10. In a small saucepan, warm the reserved sauce over low heat. Serve with the turkey.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 183, Fat 6.3g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 127mg

 

  Portland Fire & Rescue 

  We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

  January 19, 2011 

 

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