Building Fire on Perry Lane

8/1/2010 - At 09:34 units were alerted to a possible building fire in the 1700 block of Perry Lane, it was reported that a vacant house was on fire with smoke showing from a detacted garage. Engine 701 arrived on scene and found a two-story single family dwelling with smoke showing from a detacted garage, approximately 6 feet from the main house. The fire was quickly located and extinguished without further incident. The Boone County SO is investigating this fire.

 

MVA on River Road in Hebron

7/27/2010 – At 17:58 Squad 714 responded at the request of Command for a serious single vehicle accident in the 5600 block of River Road . On scene 714 assisted with patient treatment and transported one person.

Lawnmower Fire on East Bend Road

7/16/2010 – At 13:29 Engine 701 was dispatched to the 6500 block of East Bend Road for a reported lawnmower on fire in the front yard. On scene 701 found a fully involved lawnmower, quickly extending to some nearby trees.

Building Fire on Ryle Road in Union

7/15/2010 – At 13:18 as the temperature was around 98 degrees an engine from Burlington and Squad 714 were requested to respond to a building fire in the 12000 block of Ryle Road in Union . Engine 703 responded with 3 personnel so that additional personnel would be available for calls within the District as all Boone County Fire Departments were requested to the fire except for Petersburg , Point Pleasant and the airport. Engine 703 and Squad 714 assisted on scene for about 3 hours before being released by the Incident Commander.

Extrication MVA on Burlington Pike

7/9/2010 – At 19:36 Engine 701 and Squad 714 responded to the area of Burlington Pike and Veterans Way for a reporting injury accident. On scene units found a several vehicle accident with one person trapped inside their vehicle. Squad 715 and Hebron Squad 364 responded to this accident as well.

 

Building Fire with Rescue on Summerfield Drive

6/25/2010 – At 20:19 units were alerted to a possible building fire in the 6500 block of Summerfield Drive . The occupant reported that she woke up and found her condo full of smoke, after dispatch units were further advised that the occupant was trapped on the second floor of the unit. On scene Engine 701’s crew deployed a 2” attack line to protect the crew on the outside of the building that were rescuing the trapped occupant. The occupant was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being rescued over a ladder and the fire was confined to the kitchen area of the home and extinguished. Assistance was provided by Florence Engine 103 and Hebron Engine 351.

 

Numerous Flooding Calls Throughout the Area

6/9/2010 – At approximately 15:00 hour’s heavy rain moved through the area generating numerous calls for flooding throughout the area. It was reported that approximately 2.5 inches of rain fell on the area in a very short amount of time. As a reminder: DO NOT drive through moving water or standing water where the pavement can not be seen.

 

Vehicle vs. Building on Limaburg Road

6/6/2010 – At 23:57 Engine 701, 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 6600 block of Limaburg Road for a reported accident with entrapment, vehicle vs. building. On scene personnel found no entrapment and transported one person to the hospital for minor injuries.

 

MVA on Limaburg Road

5/22/2010 – At 19:14 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 5600 block of Limaburg Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries, vehicle vs. a pole. On scene personnel found a pole had been broken in half, however there were in injuries.

 

MVA on Jefferson Street

5/22/2010 – At 15:09 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident with injuries in the 5900 block of Jefferson Street. Upon arrival personnel found that a horse had broken loose from his carriage, but not before he ran into the side of a parked vehicle, knocking it on its side. No one was injured and units returned to service.

 

Building Fire on East Bend Road

5/21/2010 – At 16:31 units were alerted to a possible building fire in the 7100 block of East Bend Road, a caller was reporting smoke from the roof a house in that area. Upon arrival of Engine 701 they found a 1.5 story single family dwelling with smoke showing from the eaves. After further investigation fire was discovered in the basement area of the home. Hebron Engine 351 and Belleview/McVille Engine 1151 assisted with this incident.

 

MVA on East Bend Road

5/15/2010 – At 01:50 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 6600 block of East Bend Road for a reported injury accident, vehicle into a tree. On scene personnel assisted with helping the single occupant out of the vehicle.

 

Building Fire on Burlington Pike in Florence

5/13/2010 – At 11:51 after responding to several lightening strikes throughout the morning Engine 701 responded with the Florence and Union to a building fire in the 1100 block of Burlington Pike. The fire occurred in a large warehouse building from what appeared to be a lightening strike. On arrival 701 assisted with searching the interior of the building for fire extension before returning to service.

 

Lawnmower Fire on Deer Run Drive

5/5/2010 – At 12:45 Engine 701 was dispatched to the 1600 block of Deer Run Drive for a reported lawnmower on fire in the middle of the street. After calling enroute Squad 714 was dispatched as well for a reported person injured. On scene personnel found a lawnmower on fire on a trailer and one person with minor burns.

MVA on Burlington Pike

5/2/2010 – At 17:04 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to Burlington Pike and Oakbrook Drive for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On scene units found a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries.

MVA on Camp Ernst Road

4/29/2010 – At 05:48 Engine 701 and EMA was dispatched to the 6500 block of Camp Ernst Road for a reported hydraulic leak of approximately 40 gallons from a Rumpke garbage truck. Personnel assisted with clean-up and returned to service.

Vehicle Fire on Constitution Drive

4/6/2010 – At 05:29 units were alerted for a possible building fire in the 5700 block of Constitution Drive . The caller was reporting a glow behind a commercial building and smoke coming from the roof. On scene personnel found a fully involved vehicle fire, that had been burning for some amount of time.

Brush Fire on Rogers Lane

4/5/2010 – At 14:55 units were alerted for a possible building fire in the 6600 block of Rogers Lane. While enroute we were further updated that the fire may be a brush pile on the side of building that was out of control. Upon arrival units confirmed a brush fire and held Engine 701, Ladder 710 and Car 725.

Building Fire on Aviation Blvd. in Hebron

4/1/2010 – At 20:45 Engine 701 responded with Hebron to the 1100 block of Aviation Blvd. for a reported building fire, fire was traveling through the buildings waste removal system. Upon arrival Engine 701 stood-by as a RIT and later assisted with overhaul and clean-up.

MVA on Camp Ernst Road

3/31/2010 – At 09:06 Engine 701 and Squad 714 responded to the area of Camp Ernst Road and Soloman Road for an injury accident called in by Florence Car 127. Upon arrival a two-vehicle accident was noted and an additional squad was requested.

Vehicle Fire on Rosetta Drive

3/27/2010 – At 18:54 Engine 701 was dispatched to the 6400 block of Rosetta Drive for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival the crew found a fully involved vehicle, the vehicle was extinguished without incident.

Smoke in the Tunnel – Belleview Road in Belleview/McVille

3/26/2010 – At 21:58 units were alerted for a smoke condition inside the Western Regional Conveyance Tunnel that is under construction beneath parts of Belleview and Burlington. Engine 701 responded to Shaft 4 at Botts Lane while Car 725 and 726 responded to the portal off Belleview Road. Upon investigation nothing was found and units returned to service.

Electrical Fire on Veterans Way

3/25/2010 – At 18:39 units responded to the 5800 block of Veterans Way (YMCA) for a reported electrical fire. On scene and upon investigation crews found a light haze of smoke in the basement of the building, the problem was tracked to an overloaded transformer.

Gas Leak on Patrick Drive

3/19/2010 – At 17:49 Engine 701 was dispatched to the 1800 block of Patrick Drive (Burger King) for a reported gas leak. A vehicle had struck the building, rupturing the gas line at the main. Upon arrival the building was evacuated and along with Hebron Engine 351 area businesses were checked for further problems. Duke Energy arrived on scene and shut off the gas, resolving the problem.

Chimney Fire on East Bend Road in Belleview/McVille

3/13/2010 – At 12:30 Engine 701 responded along with units from the Belleview/McVille, Union and Petersburg fire department’s to a reported possible chimney fire in the 9200 block of East Bend Road. Upon arrival Engine 701 was assigned to investigate the residence for fire extension and extinguish the fire within the chimney.

Kitchen Fire on Boone Aire Road

3/11/2010 – At 18:17 units were alerted for a possible building fire in the 1400 block of Boone Aire Road , the call was reporting a kitchen fire within a day care facility. On scene units reported light smoke showing and that the fire may be out. Upon further investigation it was determined that the fire was out and the building was ventilated.

MVA on Camp Ernst Road

3/6/2010 – At 10:46 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the intersection of Camp Ernst Road and Pleasant Valley Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On scene units found a two-vehicle accident with no injuries.

Vehicle Fire on Oakbrook Drive

3/5/2010 – At 16:02 Engine 701 was dispatched to the intersection of Oakbrook Drive and Knollmont Drive for a reported vehicle fire. On scene 701 confirmed a vehicle fire, with fire showing from the engine and interior passenger compartment.

MVA on Burlington Pike

2/24/2010 – At 23:08 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 1900 block of Burlington Pike for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. On scene units found no injuries from a two-vehicle accident.

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.

Youth Dance:

The Burlington Fire Department Boosters will again be hosting Youth Dances on the following dates from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m for children in Grades 4 through 8:

Friday, September 10th

Friday, October 1st

Friday, November 5th

Friday, December 3rd

Friday, January 7th

Friday, February 4th

Friday, March 4th

Friday, April 1st

Friday, May 6th

CPR Training:

The Burlington Fire Protection District offers CPR training monthly at the station. The cost is $30.00 if paid prior to the class and $35.00 if paid on the day of the class. Please see the attached flyer here for dates and additional information.

Boone County Fire Training Center:

Click here to view the Boone County Training Center Usage Calendar. Please contact Assistant Chief Shaun Klaserner for scheduling at 859-586-6161.

Training Calendar:

Click here to view the Burlington Fire Protection District Monthly Training/Activity Calendar.

Department Videos:

Click here to view a video titled "Year of 2009 - Photo Review".

Click here to view a video titled "Year of 2008 - Photo Review".

Click here to view a video titled "Year of 2007 - Photo Review".

Click here to view a video titled "Faces of the Burlington FPD".

Click here to view a video about volunteering and what your department does everyday.

Run Stats 2010:

Month: Fire: EMS: Total:
January
66
110
176
February
63
117
180
March
72
125
197
April
67
101
168
May
80
102
182
June
97
131
228
July
65
103
168
August
September
October
November
December
Average Per Month:
74.9
112.7
185.6
Calendar Year Total:
510
789
1,299

 

Run Stats 2009:

Month: Fire: EMS: Total:
January
82
111
192
February
67
98
165
March
60
112
172
April
71
116
187
May
68
103
171
June
94
117
211
July
77
124
201
August
58
98
156
September
63
124
187
October
62
123
185
November
60
104
164
December
58
99
157
Average Per Month:
68.3
110.0
178.2
Calendar Year Total:
819
1,319
2,138