The Edmonds Fire Department made 24 responses during the last two days of 2002, bringing the total number of calls made last year to 4,443. During the first five days of 2003, 56 calls were made, making the total number of calls for the week to 80.
Jan. 5
Medics responded to five calls, which included assisting after a double shooting that resulted in a fatality in the 300 block of N.E. 194th Street in Shoreline.
Jan. 4
Medics responded to another seven calls for a number of reasons such as persons suffering from abdominal pains, chest pains, breathing difficulties, agitated – aggressive behavior and pneumonia.
Jan. 3
Medics responded to eight calls and transported seven to Stevens Hospital after initial treatment. The eighth patient suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away at the scene.
Jan. 2
High winds caused numerous power outages, bringing out the firefighters to four emergencies. One call was for a generator being on fire, which was extinguished with a chemical extinguisher. Another response was made in the 22000 block of 80th Ave. W. where two large trees fell across the road. Arrangements were made with the county sheriff for removal of the trees and the PUD notified of the scattered power outages.
Jan. 1
Medics responded to seven calls, including a response for a 2-year-old boy who ingested an unknown quantity of Excedrin. He was transported to Stevens for further evaluation.
Dec. 31
Medics responded to another nine calls.
Dec. 30
Medics responded to eight calls during the day, including a rear end collision in the 2200 block of Timer Trail. The driver of the front car suffered minor injuries, was backboarded and transported to Stevens.
Fire Sirens is compiled by Don Olsen of the Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation.
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