Units Respond to Tractor Trailer Fire

On October 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM, E523 (District 2) and E511 (District 1) were dispatched to Interstate 40 near the 66 mile marker westbound for a tractor trailer fire. Units arrived on scene to a fully involved semi trailer and secondary brush fire. Both engines pulled CAFS attack lines and stopped the forward progress of both the trailer and the brush, containing the fire to the trailer only and .10 of an acre brush fire. The number 3 lane was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was cleaned up. The trailer and its contents, which consisted of chicken, were a complete loss. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed in the incident.

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Rainy Day Vehicle Fire

On October 4th, 2011 at 3:41 p.m., Pinion Pine E511 was dispatched to Highway 93, mile marker 101 for a passenger vehicle fire. Arriving unit found a fully involved passenger pickup truck in the north bound lanes. Crew made a quick knockdown on the fire, unfortunatly the vehicle was a total loss. No brush was involved due to the copious amount of rain recieved in the area. Crew was on scene for aproximately one hour with traffic reduced to one lane.

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Units Respond To Fatality On Interstate 40

On October 4, 2011 at 2:47 p.m., Pinion Pine units were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover with ejections on Interstate 40 near mile marker 79 eastbound. Arriving units found one vehicle with one patient that had been partially ejected during the rollover and was deceased upon their arrival. The accident was blocking both eastbound lanes and closed Interstate 40 for one hour.

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Morning Accident Sends One To Kingman Regional

On Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:50 A.M., E523 was dispatched to Highway 93, mile marker 95 for a single vehicle rollover. Unit arrived on scene and found one patient self extricated with minor injuries. Crews administered care until AMR's arrival. Patient was transported to Kingman Regional with minor injuries.

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Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser

Pinion Pine crews will be out at Loves Truck Stop at exit 59 today for the Childrens Miracle Network "Fill the Boot" Fundraiser. Firefighters will be taking donations from 9 AM to 4 PM. Stop in to visit with your local firefighters and donate to a great cause.

Quick Response Saves Semi Trailer

On Sept 2, 2011 around 11:53 PM, Pinion Pine E511, C501 and WT528R were dispatched to Interstate 40 and DW Ranch Rd for a reported tractor trailer fire. First units on scene found a fully involved semi on the eastbound on-ramp with secondary brush involvement. Crews made quick work and contained the brush fire to 1/10 of an acre and controlled the tractor fire with minimal extension to the trailer. Crews were on scene for approx. 3 hours while overhaul was completed.

Lightning Sparks Fire Near County Line

On August 26, 2011 around 2 PM, Pinion Pine E523 was dispatched by the Arizona Interagency Dispatch Center to respond to 3 miles south of Interstate 40 near mile marker 102 for a reported vegitation fire. E523 and C501 arrived on scene to find a 1 acre brush fire on the lower third of the hillside in grass/brush with moderate potential. Crews were on scene for approx 5 hours while the fire was mopped up. The fire was controlled and contained at 1 acre.

Article and Photo Submitted by Firefighter Ron Hood