Fire Crews Respond to Large House Fire

164 Graywolf Ridge Road

5:30 am July 11, 2010

Sequim, Washington

Fire District 3 was dispatched to a reported 13,000 square foot residential structure fire located at 164 Graywolf Ridge Road at 5:30 am Sunday morning.  The single occupant of the Lost Mountain area home at the time of the fire was outside and uninjured when the first Engine arrived.

Upon arrival Engine 33 from Carlsborg reported that the two story structure was approximately 25% heavily involved in fire. In addition to the initial response of three engines, a medic unit, ladder truck, 2 Assistant Chiefs, 2 water tenders and a rescue unit from Clallam County Fire District 3, 2 water tenders were requested from Clallam County Fire District 2 and an electrical crew from P.U.D. to disconnect electrical power.

When sufficient personnel arrived, an interior attack was initiated and a hole was cut in the roof for vertical ventilation and fire control.

A general alarm for additional Fire District 3 personnel and apparatus was issued at 6:12 am.

The structure, built in 1999 is owned by Carole Hauskins.

Fire Crews Respond to Vacant House Fire

 0n Highway 101 near Kirk Road

9:31 pm July 13, 2010

Sequim, Washington

  Fire District 3 was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on the North side of Highway 101 in the vicinity of Kirk Road at 9:31 pm Tuesday night. The single story wood frame structure was apparently vacant, however furniture was in the building at the time of the fire.

  Upon arrival Engine 33 from Carlsborg reported structure was heavily involved in fire with smoke visible from several sides of the structure. In addition to the initial dispatch of three engines, two medic units, and 2 Assistant Chiefs, additional Fire district 3 personnel and a unit from Sequim Ambulance also responded.

  Initially fire crews applied water from outside the building into the structure.

 When sufficient personnel arrived, an interior attack was initiated and a hole was cut in the roof for vertical ventilation and fire control.

 According to Assistant Chief Ben Andrews, the Incident Commander “The crews did an excellent job of quickly stopping this fire. Suppression took less than 15 minutes”

 The cause and origin of this fire are under investigation by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.

For further information, contact Lt. Bob Rhoads, Clallam Fire District 3 Public Information Officer.

Sequim, Washington

Clallam County Fire District 3 was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 61 Hooker Road at 9:45 pm Friday night, June 24, 2010. Arriving units found heavy smoke and flames coming from the West side of the building, occupied by Novus Auto Glass. Fire crews immediately began to attack the fire from the exterior with a 2 ½ inch line and gained access to the building through a roll up door. According to Captain Daryl Sharpe “We initiated an aggressive fire attack, were able to cut through the doors and continued our suppression with both career and volunteer personnel as additional resources arrived on scene” No one was in the building at the time of the fire and there are no injuries. The fire was first reported by a fire district employee, mechanic John McIntyre who was driving by shortly before 9:45, saw gray smoke and called 911. Due to his experience as a volunteer firefighter, McIntyre was able to give an accurate and helpful description to emergency dispatchers who dispatched crews from fire stations in Sequim, Carlsburg, Dungeness, and Blyn. A second “general alarm” was quickly issued for personnel and equipment from throughout the fire district. A total of 6 engines, an Aid Car, Assistant Chief Tony Hudson, the Public Information Officer and over 20 firefighters responded. Additional support was provided by the Clallam County Sheriff and Olympic Ambulance. The Public Utility District also sent a crew to turn off power to the building. The business is owned by Brent Larson who rents the building from Elmer Forderer. According to Mr. Larson, 4 vehicles were in the building at the time of the fire; a 1937 Plymouth, a 1958 Volkswagen Karmen Ghia, a 1966 Ford Pickup, and a 2000 Ford Ranger. The Plymouth and the Karmen Ghia were mostly restored and were owned by customers. The cause of the fire is under investigation and damage estimates will be available as part of that process. For further questions please call Lt. Bob Rhoads 460-9135.

Clallam County Fire District 3

Responds to House Fire

May 8, 2010

Sequim, Washington

On Saturday, May 8 at 4:00pm, Clallam County Fire District 3 was dispatched to a house fire located at 277 Pierson Road, east of Sequim. No one was home at the time the fire was reported to 911 operators by neighbor, Chuck Fink who saw flames coming from the residence,

Assistant Chief Ben Andrews and an Aid Car with two firefighters arrived quickly to discover a 1,440 Square foot, 2 story single family residence 75% involved with smoke and flames visible from several windows. When the first engine arrived from Sequim, firefighters began to fight the flames using a transitional attack from outside the building before moving to offensive interior suppression efforts.

According to Assistant Chief Andrews, the contents and much of the interior of the home were heavily damaged or destroyed by fire and high heat.

The fire displaced Bill Stoller,and members of his family including his daughter Kelly Morrison, Katherine Hargiet and 5 children who were residing at the home.

Red Cross representatives were called to assist the family with housing, clothing and personal items.

Fire District 3 response included three Engines, an Aid Car, a Water Tender, 2 Assistant Chiefs and a Public Information Officer in addition to Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputies and an Olympic Ambulance.

Final Filing Date – April 13^th ,  2010 at 4:00 PM

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Once on the ground, the team will be working with the 82nd Airborne helping with medical triage and delivering medical care to remote areas that have not had any aid since the quake.  They will be staying in a camp with close to over 100,000 people nearby to care for.

Team participation is on a totally volunteer basis with each individual paying their own expenses.  Donations to help offset their costs are gratefully accepted.    Checks or money orders can be sent to Professional Fire Fighters, PO Box 1431, Sequim, WA 98382.  Please indicate Haiti Relief Effort in the memo section to assure the funds will go directly to this great cause.  Thank you for your contribution.

Members Names

Bryan Swanberg FF/Paramedic with Clallam County Fire District #3

Sandra Boudrou E.M.T. with Clallam County Fire District #3

Jay Jacobsen E.M.T. with Clallam County Fire District #3

All five nurses are from the great Puget sound area unknown name’s.

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Fire crews in rehab area between assignments

Single Engine Plane Crash in Carlsborg

January 8, 2010

Carlsborg, Washington

Clallam Fire District 3 crews were dispatched to a single engine light aircraft crash at 2:15 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2010. The plane was under power when it crashed in a field near 5612 Old Olympic Highway.

Upon arrival, responding units discovered the aircraft nose down in a freshly cultivated field. There was no fire or explosion associated with this incident.

Fire Crews confirmed one death, with a possible second fatality under investigation at this point. The incident was secured by Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office. The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and Federal authorities are investigating the incident.

A total of 3 Engines, three Paramedic Units, Assistant Chief Tony Hudson the CCFD #3 PIO all responded to the scene.

For further information, please contact Jim Borte, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Sequim, Washington

At 2:34P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2010, Clallam County Fire District 3 was dispatched to a fully involved structure fire at 709 East Fir Street in Sequim. Upon arrival at 2:36P.M, fire crews found flames and smoke visible from the font porch, front door and widows of the 1,300 square foot building. A direct fire attack from Engine 34, quartered at the 5^th Avenue station, began immediately after arrival and crews entered the residence to quickly suppress the fire.

The resident, Yvonne Sayers had come home minutes earlier and opened the front door, which introduced fresh air to the interior that was charged with heat and smoke from a smoldering fire already in progress. The rapidly growing fire quickly escalated and spread through the structure.

No one was home at the time of the fire, although several animals died as a result of the blaze, including a cat and several birds. A dog, belonging to the resident was also reported missing.

No one was injured in this fire.

No other structures were threatened and neighbors were not evacuated.

For approximately one hour, Fir Street was closed for fire suppression activities.

The fire was suppressed at 3:00 and completely extinguished within one hour of arrival. An investigation into the cause and origin is being conducted by Chief Roger Moeder, C.C.F.D. #3 Fire Marshal.

3 Engines, 2 Aid Cars, 2 Chief Officers, and the District PIO were dispatched to the fire for a total of 21 personnel. In addition 2 Sequim Police Officers provided traffic control, Sequim Ambulance sent a unit to standby, Hans Bailey, C.C.F.D. #3 Chaplain arrived to offer assistance, representatives from the American Red Cross were called to the scene, Sequim City crews turned off the water meter, and the Public Utility District disconnected power to the building.

Command was terminated at 4:12 P.M.