Semi Fire

On April 8, 2012 at 3:40 PM, E511 recieved an alarm for a semi on fire on Interstate 40, near mile post 69 eastbound. Upon the units arrival, they found a tractor trailer on the shoulder with its trailer wheels on fire. E511 crew deployed a CAFS attack line and began suppression on the trailer which was hauling gypsum and the brush involved which was held to .10 of an acre. Later during the incident, E511 requested T528 for additional water to cool the load. Crews were on scene for approx. 2 hours and traffic was reduced to one lane of traffic for two hours.

Firefighter Chris Braudaway and Firefighter Beau Jackson
cooling the load of gypsum.



Article Submitted by Engineer Ron Hood

Photo Submitted by Engineer Ron Hood

Morning Vehicle Fire Near Wikieup

On April 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM E511 and C501 were dispatched to Highway 93, mile marker 116 for a reported RV on fire. Chief 501 arrived on scene and updated that the fire had spread to a secondary semi trailer and the brush. E511 arrived on scene and began fire attack on all components of the fire. The RV and trailer were both in the decay stage and were out within 15 minutes. The brush fire was stopped at 1/10 of an acre. Crews were on scene for approx. 2 hours and traffic was slowed but unaffected by the incident.

Firefighter Beau Jackson on the attack line cooling the vehicle.



Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Ron Hood

Photos Submitted by Capt. Gail Jackson

Evening Accident on Interstate 40

On March 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Engine 516 and Chief 501 were dispatched to Interstate 40, mile marker 63 for a reported vehicle rollover. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle SUV that had rolled on the eastbound shoulder with one patient self extricated from the vehicle. Crew, assessed and packaged the patient for transport to the hospital. Patient was transported to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is not known but may have resulted from a failure of the front wheel. Traffic was unaffected by the incident.

Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Ron Hood

Photo Submitted by Engineer/EMT Ken Milner

Crews Respond to Motorcycle Down

On March 30, 2012, at 11:15 AM, Engine 526 was dispatched to Highway 93, mile marker 110 for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Unit arrived on scene and found 1 patient laying on the ground with severe road rash and lacerations. Crew assessed the patient and bandaged the wounds. patient was packaged and flown to Las Vegas by Careflight. Traffic on Highway 93 was stopped for approx. 1 and a half hours.

Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Chris Shaffer

Units Respond to Interstate 40 Vehicle Fire

On March 21, 2012 at 3:45 PM E526 and E523 received an alarm for a reported motor vehicle fire on Interstate 40 at the 76 mile marker eastbound. E526 was the first unit to arrive on scene and reported a passenger car fully involved. E526 began suppression on the vehicle and stopped the forward progress of the brushfire, holding it to .10 of an acre. E523 arrived on scene and asssisted E526 crew with suppression efforts. Crews were able to save most of the items in the trunk of the vehicle, while the rest of the vehicle was a complete loss. Units were on scene for approx. 1.5 hour and traffic was restricted to one lane during that time. All occupants and the family dog were uninjured during the incident.

Firefighter Aaron Volk using the haligan to gain access to the trunk,
while Engineer Chris Shaffer and Firefighter Chris Braudaway standby.

Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Ron Hood

Photos Submitted by Engineer/EMT Chris Shaffer

Off Road Vehicle Starts Brushfire

On March 21, 2012 at 12:45 PM, E526received an alarm for a motor vehicle fire on Highway 93, near mile post 108 involving an offroad vehicle. Upon the engine's arrival, they found a 4 wheeler involved which had started a 1/4 brush fire. ADOT officials arrived on scene prior to the engines arrival and began putting the fire out with a tender they had near by. The crew took over the incident and began mop up on the brush involvement. Units were on scene for approx. 30 mins until the fire was out. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Article Submitted by Engineer/EMT Ron Hood

Photo Submitted by Firefighter/EMT Aaron Volk

Wintry Weather Causes Pile Up, Sending Three to Kingman Regional

On March 19, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Engine 526 and Engine 523 received an alarm for a reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 40 at the 87 mile marker westbound, invovling multiple vehicles. As additional information was received by dispatch, reports stated multiple passenger cars and tractor trailers were involved with patients trapped and two tractor trailers on fire. At that time, Engine 511 was dispatched and Kingman Fire Departments Rescue 235 was placed on standby for mutual aid. Upon the first engine companies arrival, Lieutenant Danny Zandvliet reported multiple passenger cars and tractor trailers involved spanning approximately 300-400 feet on the Interstate with complete blockage and no fire present. Engine 511 and Engine 523 were canceled in route, while Engine 526's crew began patient care. On scene, Crew's requested the response of a second ambulance to the scene, three patients were transported to KRMC. A 100 gallon fuel spill was also controlled and contained at the scene from a semi involved in the incident. Units were on scene for 2 hours and the road was opened to one lane of traffic while the scene was cleared by tow and ADOT officials.

Article Submitted by Lieutenant Danny Zandvliet