Building Fire on Longbranch Road in Union

1/21/2012 – At 16:30 Engine 701 was dispatched as an additional compliment of units to the 2000 block of Longbranch Road for a working building fire. Car 725(Barlow) responded along with 701 and was assigned Safety upon his arrival. 701 was assigned the “D” side of the building and started opening up the building for fire attack.

Vehicle vs. Building on Patrick Drive

1/19/2012 – At 10:46 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 1700 block of Patrick Drive at Frish’s for a reported vehicle into the building. Upon arrival of units they confirmed a vehicle into the building with moderate damage to the building. The building inspector was notified and after looking at the building it was deemed safe to occupy, however the affected area was taped off.

Building Fire on Cougar Path in Hebron

1/18/2012 – At 09:06 Engine 701 was dispatched along with Hebron units to the 3300 block of Cougar Path at Conner Middle School for a reported building fire, fire in the restroom. Upon arrival of Hebron Car 376(Perkins) he confirmed a working fire within the building. Car 726(Klaserner) responded along with 701 and was assigned Safety/Accountability on scene, 701 was assigned RIT and after the fire was knocked down they provided overhaul in the fire area.

Building Fire on Woolper Road

1/15/2012 – At 23:03 units were alerted for a possible building fire in the 5800 block of Woolper Road, the homeowner was reporting smoke inside their residence from an unknown location. Car 726(Klaserner) arrived first and reported light smoke showing, the homeowner was advising the refrigerator maybe on fire. Upon the arrival of Engine 701 the crew entered the home and confirmed that the back of the refrigerator was on fire and they were able to extinguish the fire with a water can. The refrigerator was removed from the home and the building was ventilated. Belleview/McVille, Petersburg and Hebron also responded to this incident, as Woolper Road is in a non-hydrant area.

Dumpster Fire on Florence Pike

1/5/2012 – At 15:47 Engine 701 was dispatched to the 1800 block of Florence Pike for a reported dumpster fire. On scene personnel confirmed a working fire in a large construction dumpster, the fire was extinguished without incident.

MVA on East Bend Road

1/5/2012 – At 12:25 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 7700 block of East Bend Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries, involving a school bus. On scene personnel confirmed a head-on accident involving a school bus and a passenger car. Upon checking all involved parties, no injuries were found.

Lt. Mike Butcher Retires

1/4/2012 – At 08:00 this morning Lieutenant Mike Butcher ended his last shift with the Burlington Fire Protection District after serving almost 17 years as a career employee and being with the department for almost 22 years, his first 5 years as a volunteer. Good luck Mike and best wishes to you.

Mulch Fire on Bullittsville Road

12/31/2011 – At 09:13 Engine 701 responded to the 4300 block of Bullittsville Road for a reported mulch fire, upon arrival 701 confirmed a fire in a large mulch pile. FD units were on scene for several hours and over 25,000 gallons of water were needed to extinguish the fire.

MVA on Burlington Pike

12/30/2011 – At 18:26 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Taylor Drive for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On scene 701 advised that they were going to be extricating 1 patient from vehicle, however no additional units were needed.

MVA on Burlington Pike

12/30/2011 – At 14:09 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the intersection of Burlington Pike and Centennial Circle for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. While enroute Car 726 (Klaserner) was advised that an officer on scene was requesting another squad, so 715 was dispatched. On scene 726 confirmed a 2-vehicle accident with 2 patients, Florence Squad 115 responded in place of 715.

MVA on Rogers Lane

12/30/2011 – At 11:28 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Rogers Lane and Hanover Blvd. for a reported head-on accident with injuries. Car 726 (Klaserner) arrived first and confirmed a 2-vehicle head-on accident blocking the roadway. After assessment, personnel confirmed no injuries and units returned to service.

MVA on Burlington Pike

12/13/2011 – At 12:24 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Vice Lane for a reported motorcycle accident with reported serious injuries. While enroute units were further updated that the accident was in the 5000 block of Burlington Pike and that there was 1 patient with possible serious injuries. UC Aircare was requested and they were landed about 1.5 miles from the scene in an open field.

Vehicle vs. Building on Jefferson Street

11/28/2011 – At 06:53 Engine 701 and Squad 714 dispatched to the 5800 block of Jefferson Street for a report of a vehicle into a building, while enroute the call was upgraded to an extrication accident adding Engine 702 and Car 725 to the call. On scene units confirmed a single vehicle accident with entrapment, however the driver had minor injuries. They also confirmed that a single family dwelling had been struck and had been severely damaged.

Dog Rescue on Piney Creek Circle

11/27/2011 – At 10:38 units responded to the 3100 block of Piney Creek Circle after a homeowner in the area discovered a dog stranded on a rock on the opposite bank of Gunpowder Creek. The dog disappeared from its home at approximately 2000 hours the night before and somehow got across the water (prior to heavy rain overnight) and became stranded. Hebron Engine 352 responded along with Burlington units as they had swift water trained personnel assigned to the unit. After some discussion 1 swift water tech entered the water, to rescue the dog, while another was available on the shoreline in case of an emergency with the tech. The rescue went as planned and the dog was reunited with its grateful homeowner on the shoreline.

MVA on Oakbrook Drive

11/18/2011 – At 23:26 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Oakbrook Drive and Cliffside Drive for a reported vehicle in the creek with unknown injuries. On scene units confirmed a vehicle in the creek; however the occupants had self-extricated themselves from the vehicle and were denying any injuries.

Building Fire on Beechgrove Road in Belleview/McVille

11/12/2011 – At 07:04 Engine 702 and Tanker 721 were dispatched to the 9200 block of Beechgrove Road in Belleview/McVille for a reported building fire. After units confirmed a working fire on Watts Road in Hebron Car 726 (Klaserner) requested a re-call of personnel to the station for coverage, this allowed 702 to respond to this incident with 5 personnel and 721 to respond with 2 personnel. Car 726 arrived first and reported light smoke showing with the occupant outside in the driveway. A small fire was discovered in the basement of the dwelling, in the dryer.

Building Fire on Watts Road in Hebron

11/12/2011 – At 05:47 Engine 701 was dispatched to the area of Watts Road and Petersburg Road in Hebron for a reported building fire, dispatch was receiving multiple calls from the area. Further information was received that 2 people may still be in the building, as there were vehicles in the driveway, at this point Squad 714 was dispatched and responded a well. Car 728 (Butcher) arrived to find a working fire in a 1.5 story single family dwelling in the 2900 block of Watts Road. A search of the building turned up negative and the homeowner called dispatch to confirm there was no one home after hearing about the fire.

MVA on Limaburg Road

11/5/2011 – At 23:46 Engine 701 and Squad 714 responded to the 5600 block of Limaburg Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries, on scene units found a single vehicle accident with no injuries.

MVA on Rogers Lane

10/31/2011 – At 08:18 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Rogers Lane and Hanover Blvd. for a reported two vehicle accident with injuries. 701 was just clearing the previous wreck on Camp Ernst Road when they responded to this incident. Traffic was extremely heavy in the area because of the road closure. All persons on scene were checked for injuries, none were discovered, units went available.

MVA on Camp Ernst Road

10/31/2011 – At 06:10 Engine 701 was dispatched to the area of Camp Ernst Road and Briargate Drive for a reported garbage truck on its side, blocking the roadway. 701 and confirmed a garbage truck on its side, with only minor fluids leaking from the vehicle. 701 remained on scene for several hours until the vehicle was uprighted.

MVA on Burlington Pike

10/25/2011 – At 15:27 while enroute back from a meeting Car 725 came upon a vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Burlington Pike and Kingsgate Drive. One person was transported to an area hospital and 701 remained on scene for fluid clean-up.

MVA on Idlewild Road

10/21/2011 – At 15:34 Engine’s 701, 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 3200 block of Idlewild Road for a reported vehicle accident with extrication. Car 725 arrived to find no entrapment and one minor injury.

MVA on Woolper Road

10/15/2011 – At 03:42 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 5500 block of Woolper Road for a reported single vehicle accident with injuries. On scene the single occupant was assess for injuries and transported to an area hospital.

MVA on Washington Street

10/6/2011 – At 12:12 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the intersection of Washington Street and Orient Street for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On scene were checked on injuries and transported one person to an area hospital.

MVA on Burlington Pike

10/5/2011 – At 18:45 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 3100 block of Burlington Pike for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. One person was transported to an area hospital from this accident.

Airport Disaster Drill

9/16/2011 – Engine 702 and Squad 715 participated in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airports every 3 year hands-on disaster drill. Being the 6th squad on the airfield, 715 transported one “patient” to an area hospital and being the 8th engine on the airfield, 701 assisted with “patient” removal from around the aircraft to the triage area.

MVA on Oakbrook Drive

9/8/2011 – At 11:16 Engine 701, 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 7500 block of Oakbrook Drive for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment. While enroute units were further advised that the vehicle was on its top and the lone occupant was now out of the vehicle. 701 assisted with clean-up and returned to service.

Extrication MVA on Limaburg Road

9/7/2011 – At 11:14 Engine 701 and Squad 715 were dispatched to the 5900 block of Limaburg Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On arrival 701 reported that they would be removing a door from the pick-up truck to access the injured person.

Vehicle Fire on Burlington Pike

8/30/2011 – At 14:08 Engine 701 was dispatched to the intersection of Burlington Pike and Kingsgate Drive for a report of 2 vehicles on fire following a motor vehicle accident. On scene Car 726 reported nothing showing from either vehicle, it was found that a small fire had burned across the top of the engine on the passenger car. Units remained on scene to assist with cleanup and returned to service.

Extrication MVA on Burlington Pike

8/19/2011 – At 23:29 Engine 701, 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Limaburg Creek Road for a reported MVA with entrapment, possibly as many as 5 people in the vehicle. Upon arrival 701 confirmed 3 people in the vehicle with the need to remove the door to get the occupants out. 3 people were transported to area hospitals. Hebron Engine 352 and 364 also assisted with this incident.

MVA on East Bend Road

7/25/2011 – At 16:00 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the intersection of East Bend Road and Beech Lane for a reported accident with injuries, officer on scene requesting a squad. One person was transported with minor injuries.

MVA on Woolper Road

7/20/2011 – At 05:26 Engine 701 and Squad 714 responded to the 5600 block of Woolper Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. On scene they found a single vehicle accident with a single person injured.