02-02-2017 Forks Station
At 1141 hours, Aid 92 requested our assistance with lift assist call at Founders Way.
02-03-2017 Beaver Station
Engine 95 was dispatched to a motor vehicle rollover accident at MP 218-219 Hwy 101 in Beaver. As unit was responding, another call came out for another vehicle rollover accident at the same location. At the scene one vehicle was already upright and law enforcement was on scene and stated they didn’t need assistance. Unit continued north 1/4 mile to the other accident. The vehicle was a red Chevy pick-up Washington plate. The driver was out of the vehicle and declined our assistance. Law enforcement also was on scene. Engine 95 was canceled and all units cleared.
02-06-2017 Beaver Station
Engine 95 was dispatched to a one-car motor vehicle accident. Unit 906 was in the area at the time of call and was unable to locate the vehicle.
Forks Station
Engine 91 was dispatched to Terra Eden Street for an appliance issue. There were no issues and all units cleared.
Forks Station
E91 was dispatched to a carbon monoxide alarm activation at Valley View Drive. On arrival all the detectors were activated inside the residence. Members of the department entered the residence with the appropriate PPE and with a department carbon monoxide monitor. Our monitor also indicated elevated levels of carbon monoxide which were 32 PPM inside the residence. After looking around and unable to find the source of the carbon monoxide, the Red Cross was notified to place the residents into temporary housing for the night so the source could be located.
After searching the residence it was determined the source was from the coals and burnt debris that was removed from the wood stove and placed into a galvanized metal container that was next to the wood burning stove. The galvanized metal container with the ash/wood coals read 102 PPM, which indicated that was the source of the carbon monoxide. The container was removed and the homeowner was educated about the removal and proper disposal of ash/coals.
02-13-2017 Forks Station
E61 was dispatched to La Push Road for a vehicle rollover accident with injuries. Forks responded at the request from Chief Scott Swagerty (601). On arrival there was a vehicle in the ditch and it was apparent then vehicle rolled over several times before coming to rest on its tires. The driver of the vehicle was in non-involved vehicle and aid was on scene. Forks assisted with holding C-spine until she was transported to the Forks hospital.
02-16-2017 Forks Station
As Chief Paul was traveling westbound on Calawah Way he noticed power lines and the meter down on the ground at 80 N. Spartan Ave. The lines were still charged. Due to the hazard the area was taped off and the department issued vehicle was used to block all vehicle and foot traffic. PUD arrived and disconnected the power. Property owner was advised of the electrical issue.
Engine 91 was dispatched to Highway 101 MP 162 for a vehicle accident. Due to the call being approximately 20 miles out of the district and aid didn’t request our assistance, E91 was canceled.
02-21-2017 Forks Station
Responded to a call that a 64-year-old female had fallen on an icy porch and had a possible broken arm. Dispatch was notified and requested Aid 91 to respond to the scene. The female was transported to the Forks hospital by A91.
02-23-2017
Beaver Station
E95 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Hwy 101. Captain Leppell was in the area at the time of the call and was unable to locate the vehicle. Captain Leppell canceled all responding fire units.
Forks Station
Smoke coming from the residence’s chimney on Elderberry Avenue. Lt. Paul began to snuff the chimney with water while Firefighter Manuel removed the wood fuel from the fireplace. It was recommended to homeowner to have her chimney cleaned and inspected before it was used again.
02-24-2017 Forks Station
Aid 91 was dispatched to S. Forks Avenue. Officer Kempster also responded in his police cruiser. Due to the recent snow and the driveway up a steep hill the road was not accessible without a 4X4 vehicle. Forks Station assisted by transporting Officer Kempster to the scene and went back down the hill and transported the EMTs to the residence. The ambulance stayed at the bottom of the hill due to the road conditions. Another EMT responded to the residence with his/her 4X4 and transported patient to the Forks hospital.
Forks Station
At about 1437 hours, Forks Police Officer Ponton contacted the Forks Station regarding possible explosives located at 81 Camas Ave. He stated that the Washington State Patrol bomb squad did not want any roads or area block-off until they were 45 minutes away. The WSP bomb squad told Officer Ponton they wanted the roads blocked off approximately 300-500 feet from the residence and all people in the area needed to be evacuated. Once the Forks Fire Department received the go-ahead to block roads and evacuate the area, the following vehicles block roads at:
Blackberry and A Street (901)
Division and Blackberry (E91)
Camas in Elterich (U91)
Elterich in Elderberry (E92)
Division and Fir (T91)
Elderberry and the high school track (902)
When the bomb squad arrived all roads were blocked off and all residences within the 300-500 foot radius were evacuated. There were a few who refused to leave their homes and that information was relayed to law enforcement. Everyone who left their residences were advised that the Forks Station was a shelter. Food and water were provided.
At around 1905 hours, the WSP bomb squad did not locate anything in the residence and advised that all roads to be opened and resident were allowed to return to their homes.
02-25-2017 Forks Station
Small campfire under bridge. No emergency and Engine 91 was canceled.
02-26-2017 Beaver Station
At 1030 hours Engine 95 was dispatched to a vehicle rollover accident with unknown injuries on Highway 101 MP 219. As all units were responding dispatched advised it was non-injury and all occupants were out. U91 and E95 were canceled and Chief continued. Once on scene, Forks assisted with traffic until the vehicle was removed from the ditch. All units cleared. The roadway was compact snow and ice due to heavy snow.
02-27-2017 Beaver Station
Engine 95 was dispatched to Highway 101 MP 196 for a vehicle in the ditch with unknown injuries. Deputy Chief W. Romberg (906) was responding and drove by the location and was unable to locate the vehicle. All vehicles were cancelled.
02-27-2017 Forks Station
At 2036 hours, Engine 91 was dispatched to Highway 101 MP 189 for a vehicle rollover accident.
A Toyota 4-runner was pulled out in a turnout with three females out of the vehicle. It was apparent that the vehicle rolled over due to the damage to the top and windshield of the vehicle.
One female was complaining of injuries so she was placed into the front seat of vehicle (901) and her neck was supported until aid arrived. Two females were transported to the Forks Hospital via the Forks ambulance.
