Raytown Fire Protection District
Press Release
Structure Fire Originating in Garage
Damages Raytown Home
PIO Assigned: Matt Mace, Fire Marshal
Follow up Info: Matt Mace 816-737-6034
Date: February 19, 2012
Location: 7914 Hardy
Time of the call: 10:30 P.M.
First Unit on the scene: KCFD Pumper 43
Number of Units: 5
Number of Firefighters: 25
Injuries: None
Property Loss/Damage: $45,200
Contents Loss: 2 vehicles in garage
Property Saved: $25,500
Origin and Cause: Under Investigation
Additional information:
KCFD dispatch received a call for a reported structure fire at
the residence. The reason why KCFD received the 911 call instead of the
Raytown dispatch center is still being investigated and may be related to the
911 call being made from a cell phone. KCFD dispatched according to the
automatic aid agreement that both departments entered into two years ago. This means citizens benefit from having the
closest fire truck responding regardless of which departments name is on the
door. KCFD pumper 43 arrived at
the scene first to find smoke and flames emanating from the garage. Three
occupants had safely exited the structure and were found at their predetermined
meeting place in the front yard. Both
Raytown and KCFD crews utilized two 1¾” attack lines to bring the fire under
control, and managed to rescue the family dog from the structure unharmed.
After the investigation was completed the structure was turned
over to the occupants.
**END**
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