Post by Michael on Feb 6, 2008 20:53:11 GMT
Here is a list of appliances for Febuary 2008 (If you need to know what the terms mean then check out the Brigade lingo page to find out what they mean):-
Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:29/02/2008 08:15
Area: St Agnes Head, St Agnes
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Perranporth
Details
The crew were requested by the police to a car fire which had burnt out but was still hot, the crew then used a hosereel to damp the car down.
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:28/02/2008 18:01
Area: Crowntown, Helston
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Helston
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Helston
1xMajor Appliance from Camborne
Details
The crews from helston arrived to a house heavily smokelogged, the crews from helston requested help from camborne, firefighters wearing BA entered with 1 hosereel which they used to extinguish the cooker fireing the kitchen, a Positive Pressure Fan (PPF) was then used to ventilate the house.
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Type : Caravan Fire
Date / Time:27/02/2008 17:57
Area: Union Road, Falmouth
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Falmouth
Details
The crew arrived to find 1 caravan well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 1 jet and 1 hosereel to extinguish te fire.
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Type : Pallet Fire
Date / Time:25/02/2008 23:48
Area: Blackpool Dryers,St Austell
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from St.Austell
Details
The crew were mobilised to reports of 2 pallets of cardboard on fire which were still attached to a folklift, when the crew arrived the pallets were well alight so 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Property Fire
Date / Time:25/02/2008 11:22
Area: Treloyan, St Keverne
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from St.Kevern
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from St.Kervern
1xMajor Appliance from Mullion
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of a fire in the garage of a house which was indangering the house, when the crews arrived 4 firefighters doned BA and used 1 hosereel toextinguish the fire, a dog was also rescued from the house.
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Type : Lorry Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 20:24
Area: A30 Westbound, Launceston
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Launceston
Details
The crews arrived to find a fire in the cab of a artic lorry, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 15:51
Area: Carn Brea Lane, Pool
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Camborne
Details
The crews arrived to find a fire in the kitchen of a 2 story, semi detached, 2 firefighters doned BA and used a hosereel to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a positive pressure fan to ventilate the house of smoke.
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Type : Chimney Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 10:25
Area: Looe Mills, Liskeard
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Liskeard
Details
The crews arrived to find a chimney fire which was started by a oil fired Rayburn, the crews then isolated the oil surply and used a triple extension ladder and a roof ladder to gain access to the roof, they then used a hosereel and a striup pump with rods to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Chimney Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 08:41
Area: Headland Hotel, Newquay
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Newquay
1xArial Ladder Platform (ALP) from Newquay
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of excessive smoke comming from one of the chimneys of the hotel. when they arrived they set up the ALP and used it to inspect the chimney from above, the crews then cut away at the ceiling and found a hole in the chimney brest where embers were floating into the ceiling space. the crews then used a stirrup pump and chimney rds to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Derelict House Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 02:36
Area: Castle Drive, Falmouth
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Falmouth
1xMajor Appliance from Helston
2xMajor Appliance from Truro
1xMajor Appliance from Redruth
2xMajor Appliances Camborne
1xArial Ladder Platform (ALP) from Truro
1xCommand Surport Unit (CSU) from Truro
1xFire Investigation Unit (FIU)
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of a derelict house on fire, but the caller stated that they heard people voices either inside or close by the house. when the crews arrived they found that the house of 3 floors measuring approx. 15x15 Metres was well alight and the fire had started to spread. the firefighters set up and used 4 Jets and the moniter from the cage of the ALP to extinguish the fire. A search was conducted but no one was found. Arson was suspected and the fire investigation team will conduct an investigation.
UPDATE at 6:45am:
Crews from Camborne, Falmouth and truro remain at the scene along with the ALP where they are damping down.
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Type : Animal Rescue
Date / Time:23/02/2008 00:21
Area: Carnhot, near blackwater
Appliances:
1xMajor appliances from Redruth
Details
The crews arrived to find a dog which was trapped between a wall and under a car, the crew used 1 set of Crash Rescue Equipment (CRE) to release the trapped dog which seamed well and was left in the care of the owner .
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:22/02/2008 09:19
Area: Margaret Avenue St Austell
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliance from St.Austell
Details
The crews arrived to find a 1 car with 1 person trapped, the crews then stabilised the vehicle and removed the casualty on a spinal board and was then taken to hospital via ambalance..
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Type : Bin Fire
Date / Time:22/02/2008 06:20
Area: Gover Lane, Newquay
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Newquay
1xMajor Appliance from St.Columb
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from St.Columb
Details
The crews arrived to find bins on fire whch had spread to a adjoining property, 4 firefighters wearing BA are using 1 jet to extinguish the fire and the crews are now using a positive pressure fan to ventilate the house before they left the scene.
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Type : RTA
Date / Time:22/02/2008 05:52
Area: A3071 Penzance
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliance from Penzance
1xRescue Tender (RT) from Camborne
Details
The crews arrived to find a 1 car with 1 person trapped, the crews then stabilised the vehicle and removed the casualty on a spinal board and was then taken to hospital via ambalance..
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:22/02/2008 01:17
Area: Trenarren View, St. Austell
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from St.Austell
Details
The crews arrived to find a Car, Motorbike and a garage well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire which was belived to be arson so cevon and cornwall police were informed.
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Type : Out Building Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 21:30
Area: Sydney Hill, Polruan
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Polruan
1xLight 4x4 Aplliance from Polruan
Details
The crews arrived to find a out building to be well alight, the crews then set up and used 1 jet which they used to extinguish the fire, arson was suspected and D&C Police have been informed.
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Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 19:36
Area: Kinsman Estate, Bodmin
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Bodmin
Details
The crews arrived to find a fire in the kitchen of a house, firefighter quickly doned BA and entered with 1 hosereel which they used to extinguish a fire in the oven, a positive pressure fan was then used to clear the house of smoke, and 1 person was treated by a ambalance crew for smoke inhalation.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 14:30
Area: Predannack, Lizard Peninsula
Appliances:
?xAppliance from RNAS culdrose
1xMajor Appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews from mullion arrived with asistance from RNAS Culdrose firefighters used beaters extinguish about 8 hectares of gorse which was well alight .
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Type : Building Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 08:47
Area: Tremithick Cross, Penzance
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Penzance
1xMajor Appliance from St.Just
?xAppliances from St.Ives
1xOperational Surpport Vehicle from Falmouth
1xCommand Surpport Unit from Truro
Details
The enitial crews arrived to find a single stroy workshop unit with the roof space on fire, they then requested back-up and opperational and command units were sent. Firefighters rigged in BA used hosereels and jets to extinguish the fire which was started accidentaly.
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Type : Fire in conservatory
Date / Time:21/02/2008 08:35
Area: Treworder Road, Truro
Appliances:
2xMajor appliance from Truro
Details
The crews arrived to find a electricial fire in the conservatory area of a house, firefighters doned BA and used 1 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a Positive Pressure Fan to clear the smoke.
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Type : Skip Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 05:33
Area: Wellington Road, St. Dennis
Appliances:
1xMajor appliances from St.Dennis
Details
The crew arrived to find a recycling bin on fire, the crew then set up 1 jet which they used to extinguish the fire which was belived to be arson and devon and cornwall police were informed.
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Type : Electric Pole On Fire
Date / Time:20/02/2008 11:42
Area: The Glebe, St Mellion
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Callington
Details
The crew arrived to find a transformer on fire at the top of a electric pole, the crew evacuated people from 4 house as the pole was indangering their houses, a western power engineer then attended and isolated the power, the crew then used 1 hosereel to damp down the transformer.
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:19/02/2008 18:31
Area: Lower Pencubitt, Liskeard
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Liskeard
1xMajor appliance from Looe
Details
The crews arrived to find that the house well alight, So 4 firefighters doned BA and used 2 Hosereels to extinguish the fire
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:19/02/2008 13:18
Area: Wheal Leisure Car Park, Perranporth
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Perranporth
Details
The crew arrived to find a car on fire in the car park, 2 firefighters then doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:19/02/2008 10:01
Area: Penrose, Helston
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Helston
Details
The crew arrived to find a fire inside the car, the crew then used a hosereel to extinguish the fire, which was belived to be arson, Devon and Cornwall police were on the scene and making enquiries.
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Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:18/02/2008 23:12
Area: Landrew Road, St Austell
Appliances:
2xMajor appliance from St.Austell
Details
The crew arrived to find the ground floor flat of a 2 story house was alight the house measured approx.20Mx8M, 4 firefighters doned BA and used 1 jet and 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a Positive Presure Fan to clear the flat of smoke.
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Type : RTA
Date / Time:18/02/2008 08:13
Area: Egloskerry
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Launceston
Details
The crew arrived to find that a van had rolled over onto its side trapping 1 person, the crew then used 1 set of Crash Rescue Equipment to free the casualty and they also assisted the ambalance crew with 1st aid.
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:16/02/2008 22:07
Area: Permarin Road, Falmouth
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Falmouth
Details
The Crews arrived to find the ground foor of the house well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and entered with a hosereel which they used to extinguish the fire, all person were accounted.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
The people who were in this house were notifyed to the fire by there smoke alarm and were able to get out of their house quickly
SMOKE ALARMS DO SAVE LIVES
make sure you've got one (and it works)
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:16/02/2008 16:11
Area: Cury Cross Lanes
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Mulion
1xLight 4x4 appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of approx.2 hectares of gorse on fire, the crews arrived and used beaters to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Person Reported House Fire
Date / Time:16/02/2008 03:55
Area: Landreath Place, Par
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from St.Austell
1xMajor Appliances from Fowey
Details
The Crews arrived to find a fire in a semi-detached house measuring approx.5M-5M, firefighters rigged in BA entered and rescued 1 casualty who was then taken to hospital via ambalance suffering with smoke inhalation. The firefighter then continued the search of the house to make sure no one else was still inside, but no one else was found. The firefighters then used 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Person Reported Flat Fire
Date / Time:15/02/2008 23:57
Area: St James Street, Penzance
Appliances:
2xMajor appliance from Penzance
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports on a smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke from inside, the crews arrived and it was apparent that someone was inside the flat, Firefighters rigged in BA and forced entry into the flat were they rescued the casualty, the firefighters then extinguished the fire in the kitchen using a hosereel. The casualty was then taken to hospital by ambalance sufferig with smoke inhalation.
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Type : RTA
Date / Time:15/02/2008 15:30
Area: A3083, Near Mullion Holiday Park
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from Mullion
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Mullion (Co Responder)
Details
The Crews arrived to find 2 vehicle collision, the crews then made the cars safe and the Co Responder crew then treated 2 people on the scene.
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Type : Fire In Electricial Sub Station
Date / Time:15/02/2008 14:01
Area: School Hill, Shortlanesend
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Perrnporth
1xMajor Appliances from Newquay
2xMajor Appliances from Truro
1xBulk Foam Unit (BFU) from Falmouth
Details
The Brigade were phoned by many conserned members of the public had heard a load explosion and then plumes of black smoke coming from the 135,000V sub station which contained Oil, The 2 appliances from Turo arrived and requested 2 further appliances, the turo crews assesed the scene and recuested that a western power engineer should attend, The crews could not start to extinguish the fire because of the risk of being electricuated, once the engineers had diverted the power to another station they then isolated the power which gave the crews a Permit to work which means that it was safe to work on, the crews then used foam from the Bulk Foam Unit and foam making branches to extinguish the fire, the crews were detained for some time with clearing up there equipment.
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Type : Bungalow Fire
Date / Time:15/02/2008 06:28
Area: Off A39,about 3 miles south of Bude
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Bude
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Bude
1xMajor Appliance from Launceston
Details
The crews were mobiised to reports of a bungalow measuring approx. 20mx10m, the fire made its way to the roof of the house, firefighters wearing BA used hosereels to extinguish the fire. The crews are having to use a Hydrant to supply water, the hydrant is in the middle of the A39 so the police are in attendance to control the traffic.
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Type : Shed Fire
Date / Time:14/02/2008 22:42
Area: Trevorder Road, Torpoint
Appliances:
1xMajor apliances from Torpoint
Details
The Crews arrived to find a Bin shed well alight, 2 firefighter doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:14/02/2008 18:40
Area: Tregonetha Downs, near St Columb
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Columb
1xMajor Appliance from St.Dennis
1xMajor Appliance from Bodmin
1xMajor Appliance from St.Austell
Details
The crews arrived to find a area of Gorse about 300m well alight, the fire traveled about half a mile because of stronge winds fanning it, the crews extinguished it used beaters.
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Type : Animal Rescue
Date / Time:14/02/2008 11:35
Area: Upton Cross, Pensilver
Appliances:
2xMajor apliances from Liskeard
Details
The Crews arrived to find a Ram with its head stuck in a barbed wire fence the crews used small tools to cut the barbed wire fence and released the Ram un-injured.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:13/02/2008 17:09
Area: Goonhilly Downs Area
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Mullion
1xLight 4X4 Appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews arrived to find a area of Gorse about half a hectare on fire. the crews used beaters to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 19:41
Area: Carne Road, Newlyn
Appliances:
2xMajor apliances from Penzance
Details
The Crew arrived to the kitchen of a 2 story house on fire, 2 firefightes rigged in BA entered with a hosereel which they used to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a Positive Pressure Fan to ventilate the house of Smoke.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 18:58
Area: Tregoss Moor
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from St.Dennis
Details
The crew arrived to find a area of Gorse about 100M on fire. the crew used 2 hosereels and beaters to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 16:32
Area: Somerfield Car Park, St Blazey
Appliances:
1xMajor apliances from St.Austell
Details
The Crew arrived to find a small fire in the dashboard of a car, Firefighters wearing BA used 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 15:48
Area: Blights Row, Redruth
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Redruth
Details
The crew arrived to find a car well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire..
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Type : Gas Main On Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 14:43
Area: Station Road, Penryn
Appliances:
1xMajor apliances from Falmouth
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports on a gas min on fire in a trench, when the crews arrived they used 1 hosereel to control the fire untill engineers arrived to isolate the supply.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:29/02/2008 08:15
Area: St Agnes Head, St Agnes
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Perranporth
Details
The crew were requested by the police to a car fire which had burnt out but was still hot, the crew then used a hosereel to damp the car down.
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:28/02/2008 18:01
Area: Crowntown, Helston
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Helston
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Helston
1xMajor Appliance from Camborne
Details
The crews from helston arrived to a house heavily smokelogged, the crews from helston requested help from camborne, firefighters wearing BA entered with 1 hosereel which they used to extinguish the cooker fireing the kitchen, a Positive Pressure Fan (PPF) was then used to ventilate the house.
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Type : Caravan Fire
Date / Time:27/02/2008 17:57
Area: Union Road, Falmouth
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Falmouth
Details
The crew arrived to find 1 caravan well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 1 jet and 1 hosereel to extinguish te fire.
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Type : Pallet Fire
Date / Time:25/02/2008 23:48
Area: Blackpool Dryers,St Austell
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from St.Austell
Details
The crew were mobilised to reports of 2 pallets of cardboard on fire which were still attached to a folklift, when the crew arrived the pallets were well alight so 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Property Fire
Date / Time:25/02/2008 11:22
Area: Treloyan, St Keverne
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from St.Kevern
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from St.Kervern
1xMajor Appliance from Mullion
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of a fire in the garage of a house which was indangering the house, when the crews arrived 4 firefighters doned BA and used 1 hosereel toextinguish the fire, a dog was also rescued from the house.
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Type : Lorry Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 20:24
Area: A30 Westbound, Launceston
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Launceston
Details
The crews arrived to find a fire in the cab of a artic lorry, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 15:51
Area: Carn Brea Lane, Pool
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Camborne
Details
The crews arrived to find a fire in the kitchen of a 2 story, semi detached, 2 firefighters doned BA and used a hosereel to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a positive pressure fan to ventilate the house of smoke.
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Type : Chimney Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 10:25
Area: Looe Mills, Liskeard
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Liskeard
Details
The crews arrived to find a chimney fire which was started by a oil fired Rayburn, the crews then isolated the oil surply and used a triple extension ladder and a roof ladder to gain access to the roof, they then used a hosereel and a striup pump with rods to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Chimney Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 08:41
Area: Headland Hotel, Newquay
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Newquay
1xArial Ladder Platform (ALP) from Newquay
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of excessive smoke comming from one of the chimneys of the hotel. when they arrived they set up the ALP and used it to inspect the chimney from above, the crews then cut away at the ceiling and found a hole in the chimney brest where embers were floating into the ceiling space. the crews then used a stirrup pump and chimney rds to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Derelict House Fire
Date / Time:24/02/2008 02:36
Area: Castle Drive, Falmouth
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Falmouth
1xMajor Appliance from Helston
2xMajor Appliance from Truro
1xMajor Appliance from Redruth
2xMajor Appliances Camborne
1xArial Ladder Platform (ALP) from Truro
1xCommand Surport Unit (CSU) from Truro
1xFire Investigation Unit (FIU)
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of a derelict house on fire, but the caller stated that they heard people voices either inside or close by the house. when the crews arrived they found that the house of 3 floors measuring approx. 15x15 Metres was well alight and the fire had started to spread. the firefighters set up and used 4 Jets and the moniter from the cage of the ALP to extinguish the fire. A search was conducted but no one was found. Arson was suspected and the fire investigation team will conduct an investigation.
UPDATE at 6:45am:
Crews from Camborne, Falmouth and truro remain at the scene along with the ALP where they are damping down.
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Type : Animal Rescue
Date / Time:23/02/2008 00:21
Area: Carnhot, near blackwater
Appliances:
1xMajor appliances from Redruth
Details
The crews arrived to find a dog which was trapped between a wall and under a car, the crew used 1 set of Crash Rescue Equipment (CRE) to release the trapped dog which seamed well and was left in the care of the owner .
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:22/02/2008 09:19
Area: Margaret Avenue St Austell
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliance from St.Austell
Details
The crews arrived to find a 1 car with 1 person trapped, the crews then stabilised the vehicle and removed the casualty on a spinal board and was then taken to hospital via ambalance..
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Type : Bin Fire
Date / Time:22/02/2008 06:20
Area: Gover Lane, Newquay
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Newquay
1xMajor Appliance from St.Columb
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from St.Columb
Details
The crews arrived to find bins on fire whch had spread to a adjoining property, 4 firefighters wearing BA are using 1 jet to extinguish the fire and the crews are now using a positive pressure fan to ventilate the house before they left the scene.
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Type : RTA
Date / Time:22/02/2008 05:52
Area: A3071 Penzance
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliance from Penzance
1xRescue Tender (RT) from Camborne
Details
The crews arrived to find a 1 car with 1 person trapped, the crews then stabilised the vehicle and removed the casualty on a spinal board and was then taken to hospital via ambalance..
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:22/02/2008 01:17
Area: Trenarren View, St. Austell
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from St.Austell
Details
The crews arrived to find a Car, Motorbike and a garage well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire which was belived to be arson so cevon and cornwall police were informed.
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Type : Out Building Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 21:30
Area: Sydney Hill, Polruan
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Polruan
1xLight 4x4 Aplliance from Polruan
Details
The crews arrived to find a out building to be well alight, the crews then set up and used 1 jet which they used to extinguish the fire, arson was suspected and D&C Police have been informed.
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Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 19:36
Area: Kinsman Estate, Bodmin
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Bodmin
Details
The crews arrived to find a fire in the kitchen of a house, firefighter quickly doned BA and entered with 1 hosereel which they used to extinguish a fire in the oven, a positive pressure fan was then used to clear the house of smoke, and 1 person was treated by a ambalance crew for smoke inhalation.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 14:30
Area: Predannack, Lizard Peninsula
Appliances:
?xAppliance from RNAS culdrose
1xMajor Appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews from mullion arrived with asistance from RNAS Culdrose firefighters used beaters extinguish about 8 hectares of gorse which was well alight .
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Type : Building Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 08:47
Area: Tremithick Cross, Penzance
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Penzance
1xMajor Appliance from St.Just
?xAppliances from St.Ives
1xOperational Surpport Vehicle from Falmouth
1xCommand Surpport Unit from Truro
Details
The enitial crews arrived to find a single stroy workshop unit with the roof space on fire, they then requested back-up and opperational and command units were sent. Firefighters rigged in BA used hosereels and jets to extinguish the fire which was started accidentaly.
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Type : Fire in conservatory
Date / Time:21/02/2008 08:35
Area: Treworder Road, Truro
Appliances:
2xMajor appliance from Truro
Details
The crews arrived to find a electricial fire in the conservatory area of a house, firefighters doned BA and used 1 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a Positive Pressure Fan to clear the smoke.
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Type : Skip Fire
Date / Time:21/02/2008 05:33
Area: Wellington Road, St. Dennis
Appliances:
1xMajor appliances from St.Dennis
Details
The crew arrived to find a recycling bin on fire, the crew then set up 1 jet which they used to extinguish the fire which was belived to be arson and devon and cornwall police were informed.
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Type : Electric Pole On Fire
Date / Time:20/02/2008 11:42
Area: The Glebe, St Mellion
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Callington
Details
The crew arrived to find a transformer on fire at the top of a electric pole, the crew evacuated people from 4 house as the pole was indangering their houses, a western power engineer then attended and isolated the power, the crew then used 1 hosereel to damp down the transformer.
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:19/02/2008 18:31
Area: Lower Pencubitt, Liskeard
Appliances:
2xMajor appliances from Liskeard
1xMajor appliance from Looe
Details
The crews arrived to find that the house well alight, So 4 firefighters doned BA and used 2 Hosereels to extinguish the fire
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:19/02/2008 13:18
Area: Wheal Leisure Car Park, Perranporth
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Perranporth
Details
The crew arrived to find a car on fire in the car park, 2 firefighters then doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:19/02/2008 10:01
Area: Penrose, Helston
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Helston
Details
The crew arrived to find a fire inside the car, the crew then used a hosereel to extinguish the fire, which was belived to be arson, Devon and Cornwall police were on the scene and making enquiries.
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Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:18/02/2008 23:12
Area: Landrew Road, St Austell
Appliances:
2xMajor appliance from St.Austell
Details
The crew arrived to find the ground floor flat of a 2 story house was alight the house measured approx.20Mx8M, 4 firefighters doned BA and used 1 jet and 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a Positive Presure Fan to clear the flat of smoke.
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Type : RTA
Date / Time:18/02/2008 08:13
Area: Egloskerry
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Launceston
Details
The crew arrived to find that a van had rolled over onto its side trapping 1 person, the crew then used 1 set of Crash Rescue Equipment to free the casualty and they also assisted the ambalance crew with 1st aid.
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Type : House Fire
Date / Time:16/02/2008 22:07
Area: Permarin Road, Falmouth
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Falmouth
Details
The Crews arrived to find the ground foor of the house well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and entered with a hosereel which they used to extinguish the fire, all person were accounted.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
The people who were in this house were notifyed to the fire by there smoke alarm and were able to get out of their house quickly
SMOKE ALARMS DO SAVE LIVES
make sure you've got one (and it works)
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:16/02/2008 16:11
Area: Cury Cross Lanes
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Mulion
1xLight 4x4 appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports of approx.2 hectares of gorse on fire, the crews arrived and used beaters to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Person Reported House Fire
Date / Time:16/02/2008 03:55
Area: Landreath Place, Par
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from St.Austell
1xMajor Appliances from Fowey
Details
The Crews arrived to find a fire in a semi-detached house measuring approx.5M-5M, firefighters rigged in BA entered and rescued 1 casualty who was then taken to hospital via ambalance suffering with smoke inhalation. The firefighter then continued the search of the house to make sure no one else was still inside, but no one else was found. The firefighters then used 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Person Reported Flat Fire
Date / Time:15/02/2008 23:57
Area: St James Street, Penzance
Appliances:
2xMajor appliance from Penzance
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports on a smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke from inside, the crews arrived and it was apparent that someone was inside the flat, Firefighters rigged in BA and forced entry into the flat were they rescued the casualty, the firefighters then extinguished the fire in the kitchen using a hosereel. The casualty was then taken to hospital by ambalance sufferig with smoke inhalation.
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Type : RTA
Date / Time:15/02/2008 15:30
Area: A3083, Near Mullion Holiday Park
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliances from Mullion
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Mullion (Co Responder)
Details
The Crews arrived to find 2 vehicle collision, the crews then made the cars safe and the Co Responder crew then treated 2 people on the scene.
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Type : Fire In Electricial Sub Station
Date / Time:15/02/2008 14:01
Area: School Hill, Shortlanesend
Appliances:
1xMajor appliance from Perrnporth
1xMajor Appliances from Newquay
2xMajor Appliances from Truro
1xBulk Foam Unit (BFU) from Falmouth
Details
The Brigade were phoned by many conserned members of the public had heard a load explosion and then plumes of black smoke coming from the 135,000V sub station which contained Oil, The 2 appliances from Turo arrived and requested 2 further appliances, the turo crews assesed the scene and recuested that a western power engineer should attend, The crews could not start to extinguish the fire because of the risk of being electricuated, once the engineers had diverted the power to another station they then isolated the power which gave the crews a Permit to work which means that it was safe to work on, the crews then used foam from the Bulk Foam Unit and foam making branches to extinguish the fire, the crews were detained for some time with clearing up there equipment.
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Type : Bungalow Fire
Date / Time:15/02/2008 06:28
Area: Off A39,about 3 miles south of Bude
Appliances:
2xMajor Appliances from Bude
1xLight 4x4 Appliance from Bude
1xMajor Appliance from Launceston
Details
The crews were mobiised to reports of a bungalow measuring approx. 20mx10m, the fire made its way to the roof of the house, firefighters wearing BA used hosereels to extinguish the fire. The crews are having to use a Hydrant to supply water, the hydrant is in the middle of the A39 so the police are in attendance to control the traffic.
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Type : Shed Fire
Date / Time:14/02/2008 22:42
Area: Trevorder Road, Torpoint
Appliances:
1xMajor apliances from Torpoint
Details
The Crews arrived to find a Bin shed well alight, 2 firefighter doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:14/02/2008 18:40
Area: Tregonetha Downs, near St Columb
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Columb
1xMajor Appliance from St.Dennis
1xMajor Appliance from Bodmin
1xMajor Appliance from St.Austell
Details
The crews arrived to find a area of Gorse about 300m well alight, the fire traveled about half a mile because of stronge winds fanning it, the crews extinguished it used beaters.
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Type : Animal Rescue
Date / Time:14/02/2008 11:35
Area: Upton Cross, Pensilver
Appliances:
2xMajor apliances from Liskeard
Details
The Crews arrived to find a Ram with its head stuck in a barbed wire fence the crews used small tools to cut the barbed wire fence and released the Ram un-injured.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:13/02/2008 17:09
Area: Goonhilly Downs Area
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Mullion
1xLight 4X4 Appliance from Mullion
Details
The crews arrived to find a area of Gorse about half a hectare on fire. the crews used beaters to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Kitchen Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 19:41
Area: Carne Road, Newlyn
Appliances:
2xMajor apliances from Penzance
Details
The Crew arrived to the kitchen of a 2 story house on fire, 2 firefightes rigged in BA entered with a hosereel which they used to extinguish the fire, the crews then used a Positive Pressure Fan to ventilate the house of Smoke.
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Type : Gorse Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 18:58
Area: Tregoss Moor
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from St.Dennis
Details
The crew arrived to find a area of Gorse about 100M on fire. the crew used 2 hosereels and beaters to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 16:32
Area: Somerfield Car Park, St Blazey
Appliances:
1xMajor apliances from St.Austell
Details
The Crew arrived to find a small fire in the dashboard of a car, Firefighters wearing BA used 1 hosereel to extinguish the fire.
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Type : Car Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 15:48
Area: Blights Row, Redruth
Appliances:
1xMajor Appliance from Redruth
Details
The crew arrived to find a car well alight, 2 firefighters doned BA and used 2 hosereels to extinguish the fire..
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Type : Gas Main On Fire
Date / Time:12/02/2008 14:43
Area: Station Road, Penryn
Appliances:
1xMajor apliances from Falmouth
Details
The crews were mobilised to reports on a gas min on fire in a trench, when the crews arrived they used 1 hosereel to control the fire untill engineers arrived to isolate the supply.
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