Quick Attack on RV Fire

Kingman, Az -

On July 12, 2014 at 7:30 AM, Pinion Pine firefighters received an alarm for a commercial vehicle fire at exit 59 on Interstate 40 which brought the response of Engine 511, Brush 526 and Chief 501. Additional information was received, stating the fire was going to be in an RV not a commercial vehicle. The first unit arrived on scene in 4 minutes, just south of Interstate 40 on DW Ranch Rd to find an RV with smoke and fire showing from the front door.

 

Firefighters from B526 pulled an 1-1/2 inch attack line and made entry into the RV, quickly knocking the fire down. Control was obtained in 10 minutes and firefighters from E511 performed overhaul. Unfortunately, much of the RV was destroyed by smoke and fire damage. The cause of the fire was undetermined after investigation and no injuries were reported.

Story by Lieutenant Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District
Photos by Captain Gail Jackson, Pinion Pine Fire District

Firefighters Respond to Remote Vehicle Accident

Wikieup, Az - 

On Friday, July 11, 2014 around 11:40 AM, Pinion Pine firefighters were dispatched to Lower Trout Creek Rd, north of Wikieup, Az for a reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived in the area and were notified that the accident occurred roughly 15 miles east of Highway 93 near Wagon Bow Ranch off of Trout Creek Rd with 2 patients with major injuries. Brush 526 crew activated one airship to the remote location. While responding, crews encountered the Big Sandy River which was unable to be passed by ground ambulance, at this time a second air ship was activated due to no ground transport.

Firefighters arrived on scene and learned the patients had been ejected from a tractor trailer hauling hay, when they lost control and overturned. One patient sustained a major back injury and was transported to Las Vegas by air. The second patient, who was able to walk was transported by air to Las Vegas. Both patients were in serious but stable condition. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Mohave County Sheriffs Office, though the driver stated a loss of brakes occurred causing the vehicle to gain speed downhill and ultimately crash.

Story by Lieutenant Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District
Photos by Firefighter Aaron Volk, Pinion Pine Fire District

Firefighters Respond to Two Fatality Accidents

Highway 93 -

On September 14, 2013 at 11:34 pm, Kingman Alarm received multiple calls regarding a vehicle that had rolled on Highway 93 near mile marker 110 which brought the response of 1 engine and 1 Chief Officer. While in route, additional information was received that there was possibly 2 occupants ejected and the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol was performing CPR on a child. Battalion 5 requested an airship to be launched and an additional ground ambulance be dispatched to the scene. Once units arrived on scene, it quickly became clear their were a total of 5 patients, two trauma patients and two patients with minor injuries. At this time, Battalion 5 requested a second airship to be launched. Unfortunately, the efforts to resuscitate the child were unsuccessful. Both trauma patients were airlifted by Careflight helicopters to area trauma centers and both occupants with minor injuries were transported by ground for evaluation. The accident closed northbound traffic for roughly 2 hours. The cause of the accident is unknown and being investigated by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol.

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Interstate 40 -

On September 15, 2013 at 2:26 pm, firefighters from Pinion Pine Station 52 were dispatched to Interstate 40 near mile marker 74 for a reported motor vehicle rollover with possibly one occupant ejected. This brought the response of one engine. While in route, confirmation of an ejected person was received and bystander CPR was in progress. At this time Careflight 14 out of Kingman was activated. B526 arrived on scene and began "working a trauma code" on the patient which had sustained major injuries. Unfortunately, these efforts also proved to be unsuccessful, and Careflight was canceled. The accident closed eastbound traffic for roughly 2 hours before opening one lane of travel. The cause of the accident is unknown and being investigated by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol.

 

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Article by Lieutenant Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District

Vehicle Accident Sends Two to the Hospital

Interstate 40 -

On August 25, 2013 at 10:24 pm, Pinion Pine firefighters received an alarm for a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 40 near the 88 mile marker westbound. B526 arrived on scene with to find a passenger car resting upright in the median with moderate damage. The vehicle left the roadway for unknown reason, causing it to rollover end over end. Two patients were self extricated from the vehicle with obvious injuries upon arrival.  It was found that the driver was ejected from the vehicle and the passenger received a laceration to the head. Both patients were transported to an area hospital by ground in stable condition. The Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. The incident did not cause any traffic restrictions.

 

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Lt. Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District

Photo: Firefighter Stephan Little, Pinion Pine Fire District

Lightning Ignites Multiple Fires in Blake Ranch

Blake Ranch -

Around 1:30 pm on August 22nd, 2013, Pinion Pine fire units were dispatched to the area of Blake Ranch road and Prospect road for a reported brush fire which brought the response of 1 engine and 1 chief. C501 located the fire, a single tree burning off of Prospect road which had been struck by lightning. A second report of a fire was received by Kingman Alarm in the area of Silver Dollar and Line drive, roughly a mile away. B526 was diverted to this incident, locating the single burning tree south of Line drive which was also struck by lightning. Upon C501 completing the first fire, a third report came in of a fire near Line drive and Reese road. C501 arrived in the area to find yet another single tree that had been struck by lightning and was burning. A local homeowner nearby had seen the fire and began putting it out. All three fires were contained to a tenth of an acre and no structures were threatened and/or damaged.

 

 

Lt. Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District

Photo by Firefighter Neal Raines, Pinion Pine Fire District

Units Respond to MVA

Interstate 40 -

On August 22nd, 2013 at 11:50 am, Pinion Pine Fire received an alarm for a vehicle rollover on Interstate 40 near the Hwy 93 junction. C501 and B526 responded and found a vehicle resting on its side in the median, all occupants appeared to be self extricated. Two patients were transported by AMR to an area hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the accident is unknown and being investigated by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol. There were no traffic restrictions during the incident.

Lt. Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District
Photo by Capt. Gail Jackson, Pinion Pine Fire District

Evening Lightning Event Keeps Firefighters Busy

Residents in Kingman had an amazing light show last night, August 17th, 2013 when monsoon weather moved in around 3 pm and stuck around until midnight. Beau Jackson, a firefighter with the Pinion Pine Fire District took the opportunity to photograph some of the lightning which left area fire departments busy most of the evening and portions of the community without power for a while.

Pinion Pine firefighters responded to a brush fires about 40 miles east of Kingman yesterday around 3 pm which was started by lightning. 1 engine and 1 chief officer responded to the area of mile marker 88 on Interstate 40 and located a small fire roughly 1/4 mile south of the freeway. Crews were able to contain the fire to a tenth of an acre.

As the weather moved west, lightning traveled through the Pinion Pine Fire District into the City of Kingman causing power outages in Kingman and the Blake Ranch area. The cell continued to move west into Golden Valley where lightning started two brush fires and is believed to have started an outbuilding fire and is being investigated by the Golden Valley Fire District.

Lightning as it passed through the Pinion Pine Fire District

Lightning over the City of Kingman

Article by Lieutenant Ron Hood, Pinion Pine Fire District

Photos by Firefighter Beau Jackson, Pinion Pine Fire District

Vehicle Accident with Fire

Interstate 40 -

On August 8, 2013 around 10:25 pm, Pinion Pine firefighters received an alarm for a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 40 eastbound near the 63 mile marker which brought the response of two engines and a Chief Officer. E511 was the first unit on scene to find a semi on the shoulder with heavy damage to the rear of the trailer and a second semi in the median with the cab fully involved. Crew deployed a CAFS attack line and suppressed the fire, keeping it from extending to the load in the trailer. The driver of the second vehicle was transported by ground to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries. The accident was caused when a tractor trailer struck the rear of another tractor trailer for an unknown reason, causing it to slide into the median where it later caught on fire. The incident is being investigated by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol. Due to the amount of debris on the roadway, traffic was reduced to the shoulder for approximately 3 hours.

 

 

 

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Article and Photos by Lt. Ron Hood, PPFD



Afternoon Vehicle Rollover

Highway 93 -

On July 27, 2013 at 1:07 pm Pinion Pine firefighters received an alarm for a motor vehicle rollover with entrapment on Highway 93, near mile marker 105. This brought the response of 1 engine and 1 Chief Officer. Units arrived on scene to find a passenger car that had rolled in the median, resting on its roof with moderate damage. Crews learned that the driver and only occupant was self extricated from the vehicle. Crews provided care and packaged the patient for transport. The patient was transported by ground to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries.

 

Fire and EMS crews packaging the patient for transport.



The cause of the accident is unknown and being investigated by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol. Fire and EMS personnel were on scene for approximately half an hour with lane restrictions on the northbound high speed lane.

Article by: Lt. Ron Hood
Photo by: Capt. Gail Jackson

Fundraiser For Local Teen Killed in Auto Accident

On Sunday night, July 21, 2013, 17 year old Cody Raymond was killed on Highway 66 near Thompson Rd when the vehicle he was driving was struck in the rear at a high rate of speed by an intoxicated driver causing Cody's vehicle to roll in the median. Cody was to graduate high school in the spring of 2014 and participated in college courses, studying to be a welder.

 

Pinion Pine Firefighters will be holding a boot drive at the Loves Truck Stop (exit 59 on Interstate 40) tomorrow July 25, 2013 from 9 am to 3 pm to raise money for the Raymond family to help in funeral arrangements. All donations are appreciated.

 



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Article by Lt. Ron Hood



Morning Vehicle Accident

On July 21, 2013 at 8:13 am. Pinion Pine firefighters received an alarm for a motor vehicle rollover on Interstate 40 near the 81 mile marker westbound which brought the response of 1 Engine and 1 Chief Officer. Engine 526 and Batt. 5 arrived on scene to a single vehicle that rolled on the shoulder resting upright and sustained moderate damage with the sole occupant self extricated. Crews assessed the patient and took immobilization precautions. AMR arrived on scene, the patient was packaged and transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is unknown and being investigated by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol. The accident caused no lane restrictions or traffic flow issues.

Article by Lt. Ron Hood
Photos by Firefighter Heath Markley

Busy Afternoon for Pinion Pine Firefighters

Pinion Pine firefighters had a busy day June 29, 2013 beginning around 2 pm. At 1:57 pm, the first alarm in a series of 6 major incidents was received for a brush fire on Interstate 40 near mile marker 94 which brought the response of Brush 526 and Chief 501. While in route, Chief 501 spotted a second fire along Interstate 40 near the Willow Creek off ramp (Exit 87) and requested the response of Engine 523. Units arrived at both locations and suppressed the fires, holding them to a tenth of an acre.

Shortly after the units returned to quarters, at 5 pm, Chief 501 and Engine 523 were dispatched to the area of mile marker 71 on Interstate 40 for yet another brush fire. Crews were met by a homeowner who led them to the fire which was approximately 1 mile north of the Highway 93 junction. Crews arrived on scene to find a power pole that had been struck by lightning and sparked a quarter acre brush fire. Firefighters secured the scene and waited for the electric company to arrive and disconnect the power from the live pole.  Crews remained on scene for roughly one hour while mop up was completed. During this time, Engine 516 and Engine 526 received an alarm for a reported brush fire on Interstate 40 near D W Ranch Rd (exit 59) but were unable to locate a fire.

Crews wait for the arrival of the power company

While returning to quarters, Engine 523 received yet another alarm for a reported brush fire 4-5 miles south of Interstate 40 near mile marker 95. Once in the area, the crew noticed some smoke 10 miles south of the Interstate. Engine 523 made access at Jolly Rd (exit 102) and began working their way to the fire when further updates were received that a local rancher in the area was conducting a controlled burn. Engine 523 was canceled by State Fire and cleared the scene.

Once again, while Engine 523 was returning to quarters, E511, Chief 501 and Engine 523 received an alarm at 10 pm for a tractor trailer with smoke coming from the motor compartment and trailer brakes at the Loves Truck Stop near the fuel island. Chief 501 and Engine 511 arrived on scene to find that the vehicle had already been extinguished by store personnel. An attack line was pulled and the vehicle was further cooled off. Engine 511 crew used a thermal imaging camera to thoroughly check the vehicle for any additional heat. Units were on scene for 30 minutes and minimal damage was done to the tractor trailer.

Article and Photo By Lt. Ron Hood

Trash Burning Causes Half Acre Brushfire

Blake Ranch -

On April 22, 2013 at 12:05 PM, E526 and C501 were dispatched to the area of Old Highway 93 and Rock Chuck Rd for a large brushfire after receiving multiple reports of smoke in the area . Units arrived on scene to find a quarter acre fire near a home that was sparked due to a homeowner burning trash during red flag conditions and left the fire unattended when it was "thought to be out". The main fire was quickly knocked down but multiple spot fires began popping up roughly 100+ ft from the main fire. Due to the nearly ten spot fires that were beginning to torch, E521 was requested for water and manpower. The fire was held at half an acre and crews remained on scene for approximately 2 hours while the fire was contained and mopped up. The homeowner was educated on burning during red flag conditions and although out of the fire district, was strongly urged to notify the fire district in the future for information on current fire weather conditions before burning. We would like to remind the public that when one decides to burn outside, you:

• Choose a cooler day with light to no winds
• Burn in a barrel with a screen over the top of it to minimize the chance of an ember escaping
• Always burn in a cleared area away from flammable items
• With an active water source nearby
• NEVER leave a fire unattended 

 



For those outside of the fire district, we urge you to contact the fire district at 928.757.1207 as a courtesy. We may be aware of fire weather conditions for the day(s) and may strongly recommend to wait until more suitable conditions exist.

For those within the fire district, a burn permit is required for any kind of open burning. One can be obtained by calling Station 51 at 928.757.1207 or stopping by Station 51 (2836 DW Ranch Rd) or Station 52 (6095 E. Firegrounds Rd) Monday through Sunday, 8am - 5pm.

 

Article By Lt. Ron Hood

Photos By Captain Gail Jackson

Early Morning Vehicle Fire Brings Response

Interstate 40 -

On April 15, 2013 around 4:35 AM, E511 and C501 recieved an alarm for a report of a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 40 near the 79 mile marker (Silver Springs). Initial reports indicated two tractor trailers involved and on fire with unknown injuries. C501 arrived on scene to find a single tractor trailer fully involved in the westbound slow lane and approximately 1/4 acre brush involvement. C501 requested B526 and WT528 to the scene. E511 arrived and scene and deployed a 1-1/2 CAFS attack line and began suppression as well as check with the occupants for injuries. All individuals involved were uninjured and refused medical care. The semi was hauling plastic bags and air filters. Crews were on scene for 3 and a half hours with westbound traffic stopped for one hour, then restricted to the fast lane for the remainder of the incident. The cause of the fire is believed to have started from the vehicle accident and the truck and trailer were totaled. No emergency crew injuries were reported.

Firefighters Neal Raines and Matt Young conducting
fire attack.

Lieutenant Ron Hood and Firefighter Matt Young
overhauling the fire.

Article By Lt. Ron Hood

Photos By Firefighter Neal Raines

Firefighters Battle Oil Fed Semi Fire

Interstate 40 -

On January 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM, E523 recieved an alarm for a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 40 at the 81 mile marker eastbound. While responding, information was given that the tractor trailer was hauling motor oil and had ignited a secondary vegetation fire, E526 and WT528 were then dispatched. Upon the arrival of E523, crews deployed a 1 1/2 CAFS attack line and suppressed the vegetation fire holding it at 1/4 of an acre and began attacking the vehicle fire which had spread to the contents of the trailer, but could not successfully extinguish the oil fed fire.

Firefighters Matt Young, Travis Menter and Sean Osterman
during suppression efforts.
Photo by Firefighter Steve Little

 



E526 and WT528 arrived on scene and assisted E523 crew with the application of Class A & B foam and were able to knock the fire down and begin overhaul. ADOT Hazardous Materials was notified and a team was dispatched to the scene to mitigate the oil run off which was diked southeast of the incident. Crews were on scene for approximately 6 hours and the Department of Public Safety closed eastbound Interstate 40 traffic for 3 hours until the fire was under control. No injuries were sustained by the driver or fire personnel but the vehicle and its load were a total loss.

 

Helmet cam photo from Lieutenent Ron Hood



Serious Vehicle Accident on Interstate 40

On August 19, 2012 around 5 PM, E526 and Chief 501 were dispatched to Interstate 40 near mile post 68 westbound for a reported vehicle accident involving 3 tractor trailers with possible extrication needed. First arriving units found 2 semi's blocking all three lanes of westbound traffic with extremely heavy damage to one of the semi's, at that time E521 was dispatched for heavy rescue. E526 crew deployed a handline and began assessing the patient who was still in the cab of the truck. E521 arrived on scene and it was determined that complete extrication was not needed to extract the driver from the truck, although additional manpower would be needed.

The patient was removed from the vehicle and packaged for transport by Angel 6 to Las Vegas, NV, as a level one trauma patient. The patient received multiple lacerations to the arm and head as well as a serious leg injury. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle involved were uninjured and refused medical care on scene. All three lanes of traffic westbound were closed for approximately 1 hour while crews worked and Angel 6 landed and was then reduced to the median shoulder while the vehicles were removed. The cause of the accident is unknown and is being investigated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. No other injuries were reported.

The collision caused the cab of the semi to be rotated 90 degrees
with intrusion on the drivers side.

Photos Submitted by Engineer/EMT Chris Shaffer

Interstate 40 Vehicle Accident

On August 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM, E526 and Chief 501 were dispatched to Interstate 40 near the 75 mile marker eastbound for a reported single vehicle rollover with three patients, one reported trapped. E526 arrived on scene and found a single vehicle rollover with heavy damage, resting on its roof. E526 crew began triage of patients to assess medical needs and priorities. Two patients, still in the vehicle initially complained of neck and back pain, the third patient had no initial complaints. E526 crew began stabilization of the two patients still in the vehicle.  The first patient in the vehicle was extricated and packaged for ground transport to an area hospital. The third patient was then packaged for transport by ground while the second patient was carefully extricated. Second patient was extricated from the rear of the vehicle and packaged for transport by Angel 6 to a Flagstaff hospital. The accident is under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety but the driver stated that the semi trailer in front of them lost some tire debris, leading to the accident.

Engineer/EMT Chris Shaffer And FF/EMT Beau Jackson are
 seen packaging a patient.

Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Chris Shaffer

Photo Submitted by Captain Gail Jackson

Vehicle Extrication on Interstate 40

On July 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM, E526 was dispatched to Interstate 40 near the 96 mile marker for a reported motor vehicle accident with occupants trapped. While in route, additional information was recieved that a passenger car was pinned underneath a bus with trapped occupants, at that time E521 was dispatched for heavy rescue equipment and additional manpower. Upon E526's arrival, they found a vehicle that had been struck on the passengers side at freeway speeds with heavy damage and trapping the occupant inside. Crews removed the driver from the vehicle who was transported to an area hospital by ground and later transported by air.



E526 Firefighter Matt Young and Engineer Ron Hood
extricating the passenger from the vehicle.

E526 crew also began extrication on the passenger side to remove the patient which had significant hip and chest injuries. Crews successfully conducted a "side blitz" on the vehicle and removed the patient who was airlifted to an area hospital. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Deptartment of Public Safety but is believed to be weather related. The slow lane of traffic was closed for approximately 2 hours while crews worked and the vehicle was removed.

Completed "side blitz" on the passenger side of the vehicle.





Crew Responds to Commercial Vehicle Accident

On July 15th, 2012 at 9:45 AM, E526 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a commercial vehicle on Interstate 40 near mile post 83. Unit arrived on scene and found a semi on its side into the hillside. Crew assissted with two patients, which were both transported to an area hospital, one trauma and one with minor injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety.

Photo taken by E526 Engineer Ken Milner

Units Respond to Multiple Brushfires

On June 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, E516, E526 and C501 were dispatched to Interstate 40, mile marker 62 for a reported large brushfire. First units on scene reported multiple fires along the south side of the Interstate from mile marker 62 to 64.5 with a rapid rate of spread in light fuels. Units began suppressing the multiple fires and two additional Type VI engines were requested from BLM. By 2:30 PM, all forward progress had been stopped and crews began mopping up. The fire's acreage included 2 acres, 2.5 acres, 1.5 acres and half an acre totaling to roughly 6.5 acres. Units were on scene for an additional two hours with no lane restrictions to eastbound traffic.