The Edmonds Fire Department made 106 responses in and around Edmonds from October 27 – November 2, bringing the total calls for the year to 4,031.
Nov. 2
Firefighters responded to a sprinkler system water flow alarm in a building in the 21300 block of Highway 99. It was determined that a small area of charred wall had activated the sprinkler system. The crew assisted with water removal.
Medics responded to seven calls.
Nov. 1
Medics responded to six calls.
Oct. 31
Medics responded to five calls including tending to the driver of a car involved in a head-on car collision in the 9500 block of 190th Place SW. The driver suffered head lacerations and was backboarded to Stevens Hospital for further evaluation.
Oct. 30
Medics responded to five calls including assisting a person involved in a bus / tractor trailer accident in the 22800 block of Highway 99. The bus had side-swiped the truck causing one of the bus passengers to be thrown forward into the seat in front. He suffered a knee injury and was transported to Stevens.
Oct. 29
Medics responded to 16 calls.
Firefighters were called out twice to take care of tree branches which had fallen across power lines.
Oct. 28
The high windstorms brought out the firefighters to handle numerous calls which included two false alarms when alarms went off in their emergency mode. Seven calls were due to the winds bringing down either entire trees or tree limbs resulting in downed power lines which began arcing and igniting the tree limbs.
Firefighters also had to contend with water problems brought about by the high winds. Water was reported coming over the sea wall and flooding the Senior Center. The crew assisted in positioning sand bags to stem the flow of water. A second building on the waterfront at 200 Beach Place required assistance to pump out flooding water. The power outage also caused elevator problems in a building at 110 James Street where two people and a dog became stuck between floors. The crew assisted the elevator technician in freeing the anxious occupants in the elevator.
Firefighters also responded to a reported large tree which had fallen onto a residence in the 19400 block of 80th Avenue W., taking down the power lines and smashing the occupants vehicle. A second tree also fell onto the roof of the home but incurred no damage. The crew secured the house and shut down the fuse box.
Medics responded to 11 calls during the day which included tending to a driver in a three car accident in the 100 block on Olympic View Drive. The driver, in the middle car, who suffered back pains, was backboarded and transported to Stevens Hospital.
Oct. 27
Medics responded to nine calls including tending to the driver of a two-car rear end accident in the 21700 block of 76th Avenue W. The driver of the car which was rear-ended suffered neck and back pains necessitating his being backboarded and transported to Stevens for further evaluation.
Fire Sirens is compiled by Don Olsen of the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation.
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