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BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On August 3, at 4:10 PM, Boone Fire responded to a report of a structure fire at 2693 NC Hwy 105 S. Engine 3, Engine 5, Squad 1 and two staff vehicles responded. Foscoe Fire Department responded an engine to the scene for assistance and Watauga Medics provided a paramedic unit at the scene. When the first units arrived, light smoke was observed coming from the D side exterior wall and roof area. The fire originated inside the exterior wall on the D side. The fire was extinguished without incident and no injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Damage was estimated $15,000.

Boone fire activity for JULY 2008

Boone Fire responded to 97 calls for service during July 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO TWO STRUCTURES FIRES WITHIN 6 HOURS

On July 28, 2008, just before 7:30 PM, Boone Fire was notified of a structure fire at 677 Whispering Hills Road. Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 8, Squad 1 and 3 staff vehicles responded to the alarm. Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue and Deep Gap Fire Department provided mutual aid at the scene. Cove Creek Fire Department provided an Engine at Boone Fire Station 1. The fire was located in the attic area of a multi-family dwelling. A strong line of thunder storms had move through the area just prior to the alarm. A lightning strike caused the fire. The building had numerous void spaces that made accessing the fire more time consuming. The fire caused approximately $225,000 in damage. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Boone Fire units cleared the scene at 1:23 AM.

At 1:25, AM, Boone Fire was notified of a structure fire with possible entrapment at 4664 Junaluska Road. Engine 4, Engine 8, Tanker 1, Tanker 2, and three staff vehicles along with mutual aid tankers from Cove Creek and Meat Camp Fire Departments responded to the alarm. Watauga County Sheriff's Officers arrived on-scene and advised that all occupants of the home were outside and accounted for. Heavy fire was observed on the A/D side of the structure. Engine 8 used a truck mounted master stream to reduce the volume of fire. Hand lines were then used to achieve final extinguishment. Damage to the structure was estimated at $112,500. The fire was ignited by an electrical malfunction. Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue manned Station 2 with an Engine during this fire. No injuries occurred as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE PERFORMS HIGH ANGLE RESCUE

On July 16, 2008, at 6:04 PM, Boone Fire was dispatched to a report of a fall victim with obvious leg injury on Winkler's Creek Road adjacent to the creek. Engine 3, Squad 1 and one staff vehicle responded to the alarm. Boone Fire personnel arrived and found the victim down a steep embankment with an obvious leg injury. The patient was package and removed using a rope rescue system to the roadway above. Watauga Medics then transported the patient to Watauga Medical Center for treatment.

Boone fire activity for june 2008

Boone Fire responded to 108 call for service during June 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On June 7, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a reported structure fire at 314 Meadowview Drive. Engine 4, Engine 5, Squad 1 & one staff vehicle responded. A pot of oil had boiled over igniting combustibles near the stove. The fire was extinguished without incident and no injuries were reported.

BOONE FIRE ASSISTS FOSCOE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT A STRUCTURE FIRE

On June 7, 2008, just after 7:15 PM, Boone Fire responded to Alpine Acres Lane to assist Foscoe Fire Department at a structure fire. Tanker 1, Engine 8, and two staff vehicles responded. Engine 8 established a water supply point and filled tankers. Tanker 1 hauled water to the scene. The fire was started by a lightning strike. No injuries were report as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On June 10, 2008, just after 3:45 PM, Boone Fire responded to a report of a fire inside a residence that had been struck by lightning. Engine 4, Engine 8, Tanker 1, Tanker 2, Squad 1, one staff vehicle, and a mutual aid tanker from Foscoe Fire Department responded to the call. Lightning had struck a gas line and run into the house. The fire was extinguished without incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE ACTIVITY FOR MAY 2008

Boone Fire responded to 94 calls for service during May 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On May 1, 2008, at 12:43 PM, Boone Fire responded to a report of a fire at 342 Stadium Heights Drive on the campus of Appalachian State University. Engine 5, Engine 8, Squad 1, and two staff vehicles responded. Light smoke was observed on the first floor of the building and traced back to an elevator equipment room. The fire inside the room was extinguished without incident and no injuries were reported due to this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On May 5, 2008, at 7:21 PM, Boone Fire responded to a report of a kitchen fire at 219 Green Street. Engine 3, Engine 5, Squad 1, and two staff vehicles responded. The fire was extinguished without incident and fire damage was limited to the kitchen with smoke damage in the rest of the apartment. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A NATURAL GAS LEAK

On May 19, 2008, at 9:46 am, Boone Fire responded to 140 Gateway Drive for a report of a natural gas line that had been cut and was leaking. Engine 3, Engine 4, Squad 1, and four staff vehicles responded to the alarm. Boone Fire personnel stopped the leak and then released the scene to the gas company for repairs. Boone Fire personnel were on the scene for approximately 1-1/2 hours. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE PROVIDES MUTUAL AID TO DEEP GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

On May 25, 2008, at 5:06 PM, Deep Gap Volunteer Fire Department requested assistance from Boone Fire at the scene of a vehicle fire. A 1-ton truck was pulling a trailer loaded with hay when a fire started on the trailer. Engine 8, Tanker 2, and two staff vehicles responded. Engine 8 utilized a truck mounted master stream to suppress the fire. Tanker 2 provided water. Boone Fire personnel assisted in overhauling the vehicle fire and also controlled a grass fire that occurred on the bank next to the truck and hay trailer.

BOONE FIRE PERFORMS EXTRICATION

On May 27, 2008, at 11:37 AM, Boone Fire responded to a reported motor vehicle collision with entrapment on NC Hwy 105 S. Boone Fire extricated one patient and assisted with medical care. Engine 8, Squad 1, and three staff vehicles responded to this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A PROPANE TANK LEAKING

On May 30, 2008, at 2:54 PM, Boone Fire responded to 2889 Old Hwy 421 S for a report of a propane tank leaking. Engine 3, Engine 8, Squad 1, and two staff vehicles responded to the alarm. Boone Fire personnel burned off the leaking tank to reduce the pressure and stop the leak. The scene was released to the gas company so appropriate repairs could be made. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE ACTIVITY FOR APRIL 2008

Boone Fire responded to 94 calls for service during April 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

On April 10, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Laurel Reach Lane. Engine 3, Engine 8, and two staff vehicles responded to the alarm. A fire had originated on the rear deck of the residence. The homeowner had been able to extinguish the flames. Bone Fire personnel checked to be sure the fire was extinguished and then overhauled the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

On April 10, 2008, at 11:38 PM, Engine 3, Engine 5, Engine 8, Squad 1, Tower 1 and two staff vehicles responded to a structure fire at the Boone Saloon on King Street. Moderate smoke was venting from the front of the structure when the first engine arrived. Fire was visible at the rear of the building on the main floor and roof areas. Engine 5 utilized an elevated master stream to knockdown the fire with final extinguishment accomplished by hand lines inside the building. The fire was declared under control just after 12:00 AM. Damage to the building and contents was estimated at $325,000. Fire crews remained at the scene for approximately 5 hours. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

On April 17, 2008, at 3:50 AM, Boone Fire responded to a report of a possible structure fire in the area of Deck Hill Road and Flat Top Road. The fire was located off of Flat Top Road on Golden Ridge Road inside Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue's district. Engine 4, Tanker 1, Tanker 2, and three staff vehicles assisted Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue extinguishing this fire.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A VEHICLE FIRE INSIDE A PARKING DECK ON THE CAMPUS OF APPALACHIAN STATE

On April 26, 2008, at 10:26 AM, Engine 5, Engine 8, and one staff vehicle responded to a report of a possible structure fire on Rivers Street. While en route, Boone Fire units were advised that the structure fire was in fact a vehicle fire inside the parking deck located at 462 Rivers Street. Engine 5 arrived and extinguished the fire without incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE ACTIVITY FOR MARCH 2008

Boone Fire responded to 94 calls for service during March 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On March 12, 2008, at 7:57 PM, Boone Fire responded to a report of an automatic fire alarm at 239 Marich Lane. While en route, the alarm was upgraded to a structure fire response. Engine 3, Engine 5, Engine 8, Squad 1, Tower 1, and three staff vehicles responded to the alarm. A fire had started on the deck of an apartment building and then burned into the wall and between the floors of the building. The fire was extinguished without incident and no injuries were report.

BOONE FIRE ASSISTS BLOWING ROCK FIRE AND RESCUE AT A STRUCTURE FIRE

On March 16, 2008, at 4:07 AM, Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue requested assistance with a structure fire at 296 Tweetsie Railroad Land. Engine 8, Tanker 1, Tanker 2, and three staff vehicles responded to the alarm. Units arrived to find one building with total fire involvement and fire threatening adjacent buildings. Engine 8 utilized a truck mounted master stream to suppress the main body of fire and prevent extension to the other buildings. Boone and Blowing Rock units remained at the scene for approximately three hours. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On March 25, 2008, at 11:13 PM, Boone Fire responded to a reported structure fire on Saratoga Lane. Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 8, Tanker 1, Tanker 2, and four staff vehicles responded to the alarm. Additionally, Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue and Foscoe Fire Department each sent a tanker and manpower. First arriving units found a large residential structure with very heavy fire involvement. The driveway to the residence was very long and narrow, limiting apparatus access to the scene. A wildland fire was ignited as a result of the structure fire but was controlled without incident. The structure, valued at $3,000,000, was a total loss. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On March 31, 2008, at 6:24 PM, Boone Fire responded to a structure fire at 131 Martin Lane. Engine 3, Engine 8, Tanker 1, Squad 1, and three staff vehicles responded. A kitchen fire had started in downstairs apartment. The fire was extinguished without incident.

BOONE FIRE ACTIVITY FOR FEBRUARY 2008

Boone Fire responded to 114 calls for service during February 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO 14 INCIDENTS IN 24 HOURS

On February 1, 2008, Boone Fire responded to 14 incidents. The Boone area was experiencing icing and high winds that resulted in numerous calls for service of trees and power lines down onto buildings and roadways. Boone Fire also responded to the usual assortment of medical calls, automatic fire alarms, and auto accidents during this time period.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

On February 6, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a commercial structure fire on New Market Center Drive. Engine 3, Engine 5, Engine 8, Squad 1 and two staff vehicles responded to the scene. First arriving units observed moderate smoke venting from the rear of the building with the automatic sprinkler system operating. Boone Fire personnel entered the structure and located a fire in a rear stockroom. The fire was extinguished without incident and no injuries were reported. Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue assisted Boone Fire with this incident.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

On February 10, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Blue Jay Lane. Engine 3, Engine 8, Tanker 1, Tanker 2, and three staff vehicles responded to the alarm. Light smoke was observed originating from a wall inside the structure. Bone Fire personnel extinguished the fire without incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

BOONE FIRE EXTRICATES ONE VICTIM AT A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

On February 26, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on the NC 105 Bypass near Greer Lane. Engine 8, Squad 1, and two staff vehicles responded to the alarm. One victim was extricated from his vehicles and transported by Watauga Medics to Watauga Medical Center for treatment.

BOONE FIRE ACTIVITY FOR JANUARY 2008

Boone Fire responded to 118 calls for service during January 2008

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO 24 INCIDENTS IN 36 HOURS

During January 3 & 4 , 2008, Boone Fire responded to a total of 24 incidents in approximately 36 hours. Boone Fire responded to numerous sprinkler activations caused by freeze damage to pipes in addition to responding to a structure fire, medical calls, and motor vehicles accidents.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE

On January 3, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a structure fire on Hensels Lane. Upon arrival, smoke and fire were observed venting from the left rear of the structure. The fire was extinguished without incident. Engine 3, Engine 4, Tanker 1, Squad 1 and 4 staff vehicles responded to the incident.

BOONE FIRE PROVIDES MUTUAL AID TO COVE CREEK AT THE SCENE OF A FIRE IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

On January 7, 2008, Boone Fire responded with a crew to assist Cove Creek Volunteer Fire Department at the scene of a fire inside a recreational vehicle. Boone Fire assisted with fire control and provided manpower. The fire was extinguished without incident and no injuries were reported.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A REPORT OF A STRUCTURE FIRE IN A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE

On January 25, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a structure fire on Meadowview Drive inside a commercial condominium complex. First arriving units found that an electrical device had malfunction and caught fire. An employee inside the business was able to use a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Boone Fire personnel ventilated the structure and ensured there was no extension of the fire. Engine 3, Engine 5, Squad 1 and 4 staff vehicles responded to the alarm.

BOONE FIRE RESPONDS TO A STRUCTURE FIRE AT A TRAILER PARK

On January 29, 2008, Boone Fire responded to a report of a structure fire on Winter Drive. Engine 3 arrived to find a small out-building fully involved with fire extending to a nearby trailer. The fire was quickly extinguished without injury. Engine 3, Engine 5, Squad 1 and 3 staff vehicles responded to the alarm.

Boone fire activity for december 2007