EMS Week Open House

5/1/2012 - The Burlington Fire Protection District will be holding an Open House on Sunday, May 20th from Noon to 4 p.m. Please stop out and see what services we have to offer our community.

Extrication MVA on Burlington Pike

5/5/2012 - At 09:43 Engine 701, 702 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike at Oakbrook Drive for a reported extrication MVA. On scene personnel found a vehicle on it's side with one person still inside the vehicle.

MVA on East Bend Road

5/3/2012 - At 07:48 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatch to the area of East Bend Road and Green Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. While enroute units were further updated that a utility pole had been struck and wires were down. On scene units confirmed a single vehicle accident into a utility pole. One person was transported to an area hospital.

MVA on Burlington Pike

4/29/2012 - At 07:45 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Oakbrook Drive for a reported vehicle rollover with injuries. On scene units confirmed a rollover with one injury.

MVA on North Bend Road

4/23/2012 - At 08:55 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the 5900 block of North Bend Road for a reported vehicle accident with injuries, it was reported that a vehicle had driven up under an unoccupied school bus. Engine 702 was also added to the call, as entrapment was reported in the vehicle. On scene units confirmed a vehicle under a school bus with one person injured.

Extrication MVA on Limaburg Road in Hebron

4/11/2012 – At 16:56 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to assist the Hebron FPD at the intersection of Limaburg Road and Youell Road for an injury accident with entrapment. On scene 701 assisted with extrication and 714 transported 1 person to an area hospital.

Building Fire on Apollo Court

4/8/2012 – At 15:59 Burlington units along with Hebron Engine 351 were alerted to a possible building fire in the 2400 block of Apollo Court, the caller was reporting a PSCC that the back of the house was on fire, spreading into the roof area. Engine 701 arrived a confirmed a working building fire with heavy smoke showing from the attic area. Car 726 (Klaserner) arrived and established command, along with transmitting the second alarm. The fire however was controlled with the aerial waterway and mopped up by on scene crews.

Lightning Strike on Idlebrook Lane

3/15/2012 – At 11:23 Burlington units along with Hebron Engine 352 were dispatched to the 3800 block of Idlebrook Lane for a reported lightning strike to a single family dwelling. Units arrived to find damage to the exterior of the home on the “D” side, along with several circuit breakers tripped. After checking the home no fire or smoke was found and units returned to service.

Plane Crash on Dale Williamson Road in Belleview

3/13/2012 – At 22:54 Burlington units along with Hebron Engine 351 were alerted to a plane crash in the area of Camp Ernst Road and Rogers Lane. Immediately after dispatch, PSCC updated the address to Dale Williamson Road in Belleview/McVille after they received additional calls from people on the ground reporting a plane crash. Units from Burlington continued at the request of Belleview to assist with the operations.

MVA on Burlington Pike

2/14/2011 – At 18:53 Engine 701 and Squad 714 were dispatched to the area of Burlington Pike and Shady Hollow Lane for a reported head-on injury accident. Upon arrival units confirmed a head-on 2 vehicle accident with multiple injuries. Squad 715 and Hebron Squad 364 also responded to this incident.

Chimney Fire on Tosha Drive

2/5/2012 – At 16:11 units were alerted by a neighbor to a possible chimney fire in the 6100 block of Tosha Drive, the neighbor was reporting flames blowing from the top of the chimney. Upon dispatch, PSCC also received a call from the homeowner reporting a chimney fire. Units arrived to find normal smoke showing from the chimney, however at times the smoke did intensify and become black in color. Personnel handled the situation with no extension into the residence.

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.