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This
feature we call “Fire & EMS Blotter” is a weekly update of the activities
of the Saint Paul Fire Department.
During the week of June 15th through June 21st,
the Saint Paul Fire Department responded to 939 calls for service. Here is a sampling of some of the emergency and
non-emergency activities from information provided by the fire department.
LABOR – On June 18th at 6:05 am,
Saint Paul Firefighter/Paramedics and EMTs responded to a home in the Frogtown
neighborhood for a 32 year old pregnant female in labor. She was evaluated and transported to an area
hospital.
ASSAULT – Saint Paul Firefighter/Paramedics and
EMTs responded to a home in the South Como neighborhood on June 15th
at 10:49 am for a 31 year old pregnant female who reported being assaulted. She was evaluated and transported to an area
hospital for further evaluation.
TRAUMA – On June 15th at 4:21 pm,
Saint Paul Firefighter/Paramedics and EMTs responded to the home of a 27 year
old female in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood who fell after feeling weak and
opened sutures from a medical procedure earlier in the day. She was treated and transported to an area
hospital.
BICYCLE CRASH – Saint Paul Firefighter/Paramedics and
EMTs responded to a home in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood on June 15th
at 5:48 pm for a 10 year old male who fell of his bicycle and hit his head
against a parked car. He was treated and
transported to an area hospital. Always
wear a helmet when riding a bike!
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WATER RESCUE – On June 15th at 7:13 pm,
Saint Paul Firefighters rescued a male from Lake Phalen who became exhausted
while swimming. Once on shore, he was
evaluated by Firefighter/Paramedics and EMTs and refused any further treatment
or transportation to a hospital.
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 DUMPSTER FIRE – Saint Paul Firefighters responded to
the 600 block of Cromwell Avenue on June 16th at 10:20 pm for a
report of smoke in the area.
Firefighters found a dumpster fire behind a business. The fire is believed to have been caused by
disposal of smoldering materials from the business being improperly disposed of
in the dumpster. Damages are estimated
at $200.
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VEHICLE FIRE – On June 17th at 1:35 am,
Saint Paul Firefighters were called to a report of a vehicle fire on Westbound
Interstate 94 at Lexington Avenue.
Firefighters were unable to locate the owners or occupants of the
vehicle at the time of the fire. Damages
are estimated at $3,663.
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TECHNICAL RESCUE – Saint Paul Firefighters responded to
the 600 block of West Minnehaha Avenue on June 17th at 10:22 am for
a report of a 65 year old male on 20 foot high scaffolding who went unconscious
while doing volunteer work on a home. He
was removed from the scaffolding, treated, and transported to an area hospital.
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VEHICLE FIRE – ARSON – On June 18th at 12:47 pm,
Saint Paul Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire on the 700
block of Blair Avenue. The investigation
determined the fire was the result of arson.
Saint Paul Arson and Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with any information on this or any
other arson fire is urged to call the Minnesota Arson Hotline at
1-800-723-2020.
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 DWELLING FIRE – Saint Paul Firefighters responded to a
report of smoke in the area of the 100 block of Maple Street on June 18th
at 10:06 pm. The arrived to find the
smoke was coming from a house.
Firefighters entered the home to extinguish the fire but had to be
ordered out when the first floor began to collapse. No one was home at the time of the fire but
firefighters found and attempted to resuscitate a dog found in the home. Regrettably, the dog did not survive. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this
time. Damages are estimated at $91,000.
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EXTERIOR DWELLING FIRE –
On June 19th
at 5:50 pm, Saint Paul Firefighters responded to a fire on the exterior of a
home on the 1000 block of Arkwright Street.
One of the occupants had been smoking and threw a cigarette butt out the
window which landed on a roof and started the siding on fire. Damages are estimated at $1000. Place discarded smoking materials in a wide,
deep metal or glass ashtray!
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BASEMENT FIRE – Saint Paul Firefighters responded to a
report of smoke in a dwelling on the 100 block of Charles Avenue on June 20th
at 1:39 pm. They arrived to find and
extinguish a small fire in the basement of the dwelling. The investigation determined the fire was
likely caused by a malfunctioning dehumidifier unit. Damages are estimated at $85,000.
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VEHICLE FIRE – ARSON – On June 20th at 10:05,
Saint Paul Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at Hoyt Avenue
and Edgerton Street. The investigation
determined the fire was likely caused by arson.
Anyone with any information on this or any other arson fire is urged to
call the Minnesota Arson Hotline at 1-800-723-2020.
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FIRE PREVENTION AND
SAFETY EDUCATION – Saint
Paul Fire Department’s Public Educators presented a series of four fire safety demonstrations
at the Fairview MS Achievement Center.
Attendees learned about the importance of working smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms, escape planning, fire prevention, how to put out a fire, why
you should never put water on a grease fire, and more. To schedule a fire prevention and safety
presentation for your group, please call us at 651-228-6203.
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