Portland Fire & Rescue Stops Fire From Spreading to Second Business - 01/31/10 >Portland Fire & Rescue were dispatched this morning at 0835 to a fire at 4912 SE Division, The Modern Hippie. Engine 9 arrived on scene at 0837 to see smoke coming from the front door and fire coming out of a second story window 18 inches away from the business next door. Firefighters were also told that the occupant who lives upstairs had not gotten out of the structure. The Incident Commander called for a 2nd Alarm at 0839 due to the need for extra fire crews. The 1st Alarm fire crews immediately began attacking the fire on the interior of the building, defending the business next door and began searching for the missing occupant on the second floor. Fire crews were able to establish that the occupant had gotten out safely and contain the fire to the building of origin. The fire was under control at 0902 with the use of only the 1st Alarm companies. The 2nd Alarm companies were released from staging, 2 blocks away.
The value of the structure is set at $160,000 with a loss of $130,000. There was a loss of $50,000 worth of contents. The fire extensively damaged the building and the roof had to be removed.
The Red Cross is housing the occupant for the night.
The fire cause is still under investigation by Fire Investigators.
No injuries occurred.
Dispatched: 0835
Arrived: 0837
2nd Alarm: 0839
Under control: 0902
Portland Fire & Rescue dispatched 8 Engines, 4 Trucks, 1 Heavy Rescue, 5 Chiefs, 1 Rehab Vehicle, 3 Investigators, and 1 PIO to the scene, for a total of 62 firefighters.
Fatal Car Fire ** Update with Fire Cause** - 01/28/10 >At approximately 4:30 this afternoon, crews responded to the area of 108th and SE Schiller St. where neighbors reported smoke in the area. When firefighters arrived they discovered that there was both a vehicle and brush fire located behind a shed in the back of a flag lot. After extinguishing the fire, crews realized that there was a victim in the car that had perished in the fire.
Fire Investigators and the Portland Police Bureau are still on scene conducting the investigation.
Updates will be posted as more information is released.
4 Engines, 1 Truck, 2 Chiefs, 3 Investigators responded
- for a total of 25 fire personnel on scene
***Update*** The location of the fire was at 4915 SE 111th Ave, and the victim was a male.
There isn't any other information at this time in the investigation.
*Update-Investigators have found the cause of this fire to be "Heated portions of the vehicle making contact with surrounding vegetation".
-Investigators are still working to uncover the circumstances that put the vehicle where it was found.
-All other factors are still being investigated.
*Update- Fatal Fire-Portland Firefighters Respond to Reports of a Man Setting Himself on Fire. 12th and Yamhill - 01/27/10 >At 1110 this morning Firefighters responded to reports that a man had set himself on fire. This incident occured on the NE corner of 12th and Yamhill. On arrival firefighters found an adult male who was not on fire but had serious burn injuries. Reports indicate that the man was put out by two Portland Police Officers and bystanders. The man was transported to Emanuel Hospital and is in critical condition at this point. The Pt's name will not be released by the Fire Bureau to respect patient confidentiality. Portland Fire Investigators and Police are investigating currently. This press release will be updated with any new information received.
Call Location-Northeast Corner of 12th and Yamhill
*Update-The man involved in this incident has been pronounced dead at the hospital. Please refer any questions about the victim to the Medical Examiners Office.
UPDATE 01/15/2010: Portland Fire & Rescue Accepting Applications for Employment. - 01/15/10 >--UPDATE 01/15/2010 1330 HOURS--
PF&R FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE APPLICANTS: As of 10:00 am on January 15, 2010, the position of PF&R Firefighter Trainee has reached the 2,500 maximum applicants and applications are no longer being accepted.
PF&R FIREFIGHTER EMT/PARAMEDIC APPLICANTS: As of 4:30 pm on January 13, 2010, the position of PF&R Firefighter EMT/Paramedic has reached the 1,500 maximum applicants and applications are no longer being accepted.
WHAT'S ARE THE NEXT STEPS IN THE HIRING PROCESS?
If your application was not accepted, you will be notified by the City of Portland's Bureau of Human Resources.
If your application is accepted, you are automatically invited to the video-based, written, multiple-choice test on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the Oregon Convention Center located at 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97212.
The examination times will be scheduled based on the first letter of your last name. The test will start promptly as scheduled.
For further information on examination times and rules for taking the test, please visit Portland Fire & Rescue's official Blog site at:
http://www.portlandonline.com/FIRE/index.cfm?c=50972
Portland Fire & Rescue would like to thank all of you that have applied and will be looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 18, 2010.
--END OF UPDATE 01/15/2010 1330 HOURS--
Portland Fire & Rescue is looking for a few good women and men. Starting on January 11th and ending on January 25th PF&R will be taking applications for the position of Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Trainee.
NOTE: PF&R WILL ACCEPT 4,000 APPLICATIONS DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT -- 2,500 FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE AND 1,500 FOR FIREFIGHTER EMT. BE PROMPT!
The video-based entrance exam will be held on February 18, 2010. PF&R expects to hire up to 45 people in the next year depending upon retirements and vacancies. Once established, the eligibility list is normally good for at least one year.
Please view the link at http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm?c=51828 for frequently asked questions about the 2010 Firefighter Trainee and Firefighter EMT recruitment process.
You may apply online at http://www.ci.portland.or.us/jobs or pick up an application at the following locations:
Portland Fire & Rescue Training & Safety Division 4800 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Portland Fire & Rescue Administrative Office 55 SW Ash Street, Portland, OR 97204 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Portland Bureau of Human Resources Application Center Portland Building 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 8:00 am 4:30 pm
Please submit written applications to:
Portland Bureau of Human Resources 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room #404, Portland, Oregon 97204
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