MVA on Limaburg Road

1/28/2010 – At 22:00 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 5600 block of Limaburg Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. On scene units found a single vehicle accident, the vehicle had rolled several times. No injuries were reported however at this accident.

Kitchen Fire on Val Court Drive

1/21/2010 – At 17:32 units were dispatched to the above address for a reported kitchen fire, grease burning on the stove. Car 726 arrived to find heavy smoke showing inside a two-story end-of-the-row multi-family condo building with window blinds melting in the front of the unit. Engine 701 was directed to catch a plug and lay into the scene, they deployed a 2” pre-connected attack line and reported that the fire was out very quickly. Hebron Engine 351 arrived and was directed to the 2 nd floor to perform ventilation, as all of the occupants were standing in the front yard.

Chimney Fire on Tosha Drive

1/4/2010 – At 11:51 units were alerted for a possible chimney fire in the 6100 block of Tosha Drive , the caller was reporting that smoke was filling her home around the stove pipe. On scene smoke was noted coming from the chimney and also inside the home. Upon investigation it was determined there was an active fire inside the chimney from built up creosote. This fire took several hours to put out due to the amount of creosote in the chimney.

MVA on Burlington Pike

12/26/2009 – At 19:58 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Green Acres Lane for a reported injury accident. On scene units confirmed a single vehicle accident and requested University of Cincinnati Aircare.

Building Fire on Cliffside Drive

12/19/2009 – At 19:34 units were alerted to a possible building fire in the 6200 block of Cliffside Drive . Engine 701 (Lieutenant Vogelpohl) arrived on scene and reported nothing showing, after investigating it was determined that the fire was out, however ventilation of the building was needed. Damage was limited to the kitchen area of the condo.

Bullard Save-A-Life Award

12/14/2009 – At the regular District Board Meeting Bullard was present to award the department and crew involved in using a thermal imaging camera to locate and save a trapped male occupant from a building fire that occurred on Peoples Lane back in August 2009.

The Save-A-Life Award is given to departments and individuals who use a thermal imaging camera in rescuing occupants of building fires, Burlington is now one of only 70 some odd departments nationwide that have received this award. The cost of a single thermal imaging camera is approximately $7,500.00 and Burlington currently owns 3 of them.

The individuals awarded were: Lieutenant Mike Butcher , Firefighter/ EMT Doug Moore , Firefighter/ EMT Scott Hegener , Firefighter/ EMT Chad Eha , Firefighter/ EMT Eric Campbell and Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Jamison . Good Job To All!

Explosion on East Bend Road

12/9/2009 – At 15:09 units were dispatched to the 6800 block of East Bend Road for a reported explosion inside an auto repair shop. On scene Car 725(Chief Barlow) reported light smoke showing from a single story repair facility. It was discovered that the fire was out; however substantial damage was noted from the flash fire. One person was transported to an area hospital suffering from burns to his body.

MVA on Burlington Pike in Belleview/McVille

12/1/2009 – At 14:07 Engine 701 was requested to respond along with units from Belleview/McVille to a reported vehicle accident with injuries, a tractor trailer on it’s side. On scene Squad 1164 confirmed a tractor trailer on its side, Burlington units continued to provide oil and fuel cleanup prior to and after the truck was up-righted.

Apparatus Bay Door Painting – Holiday Season

12/1/2009 – Today about 40 students from Ms. Launs’ Conner High School Art Class came by the station and painting the apparatus bay doors with a holiday theme. The idea was born within the department and Ms. Laun was contacted to see if they were interested in helping out. The design was created through the Art Class and approved by the department. We would like to say thanks to Ms. Laun and all the students that helped make the holiday painting happen. It looks great, you guys should be proud.

Building Fire on Sperti Lane

11/29/2009 – At 14:05 units were alerted to a possible building fire in the 6600 block of Sperti Lane . Engine 701 went responding from a short distance away as they were returning from a previous run. On scene they found a single story abandoned building with smoke showing and upon investigation found several small fires burning inside the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and after investigation was determined that the fire was set. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department continued the investigation and subsequently charged 2 minors in connection with this fire.

MVA on Burlington Pike

11/17/2009 – At 21:29 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Woolper Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On arrival units found a tractor trailer on its side with 2 people injured. Squad 715 was requested and UC Aircare was also requested. A landing zone was set-up at the station and Engine 701 remained on scene for approximately another 2 hours while the truck was up righted.

Brush/Building Fire on East Bend Road in Belleview/McVille

11/11/2009 – At 10:22 Brush Truck 717 was dispatched along with units from Belleview/McVille for a reported brush fire in the 10000 block of East Bend Road . Belleview units on scene arrived and confirmed a brush fire and shortly thereafter reported that a building was also involved bringing Engine 701 and Tanker 721 also to the scene. The fire was controlled in short order and units returned to service about an hour later.

Lawnmower Fire on East Bend Road

11/9/2009 – At 12:16 Engine 701 was dispatched to the 8100 block of East Bend Road for a reported lawnmower on fire, it’s not everyday that we respond to these incident and the fire is usually out upon arrival. However as you can tell from the photos that was not the case for this response.

Tunnel Rescue Team Training Class

11/2-6/2009 – The 2nd Tunnel Rescue Team Training Class was completed this week with another 17 personnel successfully finishing the class. In September, 23 personnel successfully completed the class. This 40-hour teaches each student all the information they need to know with regards to tunnel rescue and safety. The class is being given because a 6.2 mile sewer tunnel is being installed beneath our District in varying depths from 60 to 300 feet.

Building Fire in Union on Misty Wood Court

11/1/2009 – At 13:00 Engine 701 was dispatched as a 2 nd alarm company to respond to a well involved building fire in the 11000 block of Misty Wood Court in Union . Command requested a 2 nd alarm because houses on both the “B” and “D” side of the building were starting to smoke. Car 726 also responded to this incident and was assigned the “Alpha” Division Commander.

Building Fire in Florence on Mt. Zion Road

10/24/2009 – At 03:15 Engine 701 and Ladder 710 were alerted by PSCC to a building fire in the 500 block of Mt. Zion Road in Florence , callers were reporting a working fire within a 3-story apartment building with heavy fire showing. Engine 701 upon there arrival responded to the “C” side of the and deployed a 2 ½” attack line, Car 725 responded and assisted with staging, Car 728 responded and assisted with accountability and Car 726 responded and became the fourth member of the ladder company upon arrival. Ladder 710 was directed to the “C” side of the building for master stream operations. Units were on scene for several hours and a re-call of off-duty personnel was requested to back-fill the station.

Assistant Chief Donnie Kirkpatrick Remembered

10/19/2009 – 20 years ago today Donnie Kirkpatrick was tragically taken from us while investigating a possible building fire on East Bend Road . Assistant Chief Kirkpatrick came in contact with a downed cable TV line that had been energized several hundred feet away from the scene. Today, the department flag is at half-mast and the memorial in front of the station is proudly displaying department flags from around the county. The community of Burlington and this department lost a great people on October 19, 1989. May the memory of Donnie live on with each of you as it does with us everyday.

MVA on Burlington Pike

10/14/2009 – At 16:02 Engine 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Kinman’s Curve for a reported bus vs. car accident with possible injuries. Car 728 also responded to this incident and located the incident within the Belleview/McVille Fire Protection District. No injuries were found, only clean-up of the roadway was needed.

Code 3 for a Cure

10/2/2009 – The group Code 3 for a Cure made a stop in Burlington as they make there way across the country. The intent of the group is to rise aware about cancer in firefighters and provide financial assistance to firefighters that have been diagnosed with cancer. Please visit there website for more information www.code3foracure.com. While they were in town they got to lead the Conner Football Homecoming Parade through the streets of Hebron.