Residential Structure Fire

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Sunday morning structure fire damages Raytown home.  

PIO Assigned: Mike Hunley, Battalion Chief   

Follow up Info: 816-875-9746    

Date: 7/22/12    

Location: 9300 East 55^th Street         

Time of the call:10:18

First Unit on the scene: Raytown Engine 1      

Number of Units: 3

Number of Firefighters: 9       

Injuries: 1

Property Loss/Damage: $10,000

Contents Loss: Unknown

Property Saved: $65,000      

Additional information:

Raytown Fire was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Sunday morning. The caller stated that he returned home and found his couch on fire when he opened the door to the residence. No one else was home at the time of the fire. Engine 1 arrived on scene, deployed an attack line and achieved a rapid knockdown. Fire damage was limited to the room of origin with smoke damage throughout the structure. The caller had minor smoke inhalation and refused treatment or transport. Investigators believe smoking materials may have caused the fire.

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Commercial Structure Fire

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Crews Battle Commercial Structure Fire and Extreme Temperatures.  

PIO Assigned: Matt Mace, Fire Marshal   

Follow up Info: 816-875-9746    

Date: 7/17/12    

Location: 9945 e 350         

Time of the call:15:08

First Unit on the scene: Raytown Engine 2      

Number of Units: 12

Number of Firefighters: 38       

Injuries:1

Property Loss/Damage: $125,000

Contents Loss: Unknown

Property Saved: $1,875,000      

Additional information:

Units responded to a commercial structure fire at a fast food restaurant, initial crews reported fire on the outside of the structure and heavy smoke from the roof. Crews were able to confine the fire to the attic of the structure.  Additional units from KCFD were requested due to the extreme heat.  All firefighters are required by policy to be evaluated by EMS after 20 minutes of work at a fire. One firefighter was initially unable to return to work following this evaluation, however after additional rest and water on the scene their vital signs return to normal and they were cleared to return to work. 

Investigators have determined the fire originated outside of the structure, but the exact cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.   

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6700 Lakeshore Drive Residence Fire

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Evening Fire Damages Raytown Residence

PIO Assigned: Matt Mace Fire Marshal

Follow up Info: Matt Mace 816-875-9746

Date: 7/16/12 

Location: 6700 Lakeshore Drive

Time of the call: 19:03

First Unit on the scene: Engine 1

Number of Units: 5

Number of Firefighters: 24

Injuries: none

Property Loss/Damage: $25,000

Contents Loss: Unknown

Property Saved: $85,000

Additional information:

Units responded to a reported house on fire, upon arrival crews reported fire and smoke showing.  It is believed that the fire originated on the exterior of the residence and spread to the interior. 

The occupant was not home at the time of the fire, but has since returned.

 No injuries were sustained and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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Raytown Fire Handles Seven Fireworks Related Calls

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Raytown Fire Handles Seven Fireworks Related Calls

PIO Assigned: Matt Mace Fire Marshal            

Follow up Info: 816-875-9PIO (9746)

Date: 7/5/12

Additional information:

The Raytown Fire Protection District answered seven fireworks related calls for service.  Five of these calls were grass fires as a result of fireworks, one was a small deck fire, and one call was for leaves on fire in a gutter as a result of the illegal use of bottle rockets.  In total the estimated dollar loss for the 2012 Forth of July holiday is under $500.00.  The calls for service increased by 2 calls from 2011, however the dollar loss dropped $13,500.00 from 2011.  This is mainly due to a house fire Raytown Fire extinguished in 2011 which was also determined to have been the result of illegal bottle rockets. 

An item of particular interest was the fact that the Raytown Fire Protection District issued emergency warnings and generated special signage due to the extreme dry conditions faced.  With these warnings came the specific instructions to have a garden hose or a water source at the ready should a fire start.  In four of the grass fires and the one deck fire a citizen either completely extinguished or at the least controlled the fire with the use of a garden hose prior to our arrival.  These actions saved thousands of dollars in property, and in at least two of the incidents prevented the potential for the loss of life.

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EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR JACKSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2 LIFTED

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Raytown Fire / Jackson County Water District #2

EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR JACKSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2 LIFTED

PIO Assigned: Matt Mace Fire Marshal    

Follow up Info: 816-737-6034

Additional info: Contact Pat Ertz with Jackson County Water #2 at 816-353-5551

Date: Location: 7/3/12

The Raytown Fire Protection District and the Jackson County Water District #2 have lifted the EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS for Raytown customers of the Jackson County Water District #2. The restrictions were put in place at the recommendations of the Water District in response to the decreased supply pressure which Kansas City in currently able to provide.  

“The Fire District is grateful for overwhelming response we saw from our residents.  In less than 20 minutes from the time we issued the restrictions the water system gained 10 psi.”  The only variable that changed was the issuance of the restrictions. “ Without a stable water supply we cannot safely provide fire protection for our residents, and it is no surprise that when needed our residents answered our call.” 

Raytown remains under a boil advisory due to the low pressure we encountered.  Prior to drinking citizens are advised to boil water for a minimum of three minutes.  Boiling is not necessary for bathing, laundry, and other non-potable uses.  The advisory is to remain in effect for the next 24 to 48 hours.

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EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR JACKSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Raytown Fire / Jackson County Water District #2

EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR JACKSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2

PIO Assigned: Matt Mace Fire Marshal    

Follow up Info: 816-737-6034

Additional info: Contact Pat Ertz with Jackson County Water #2 at 816-353-5551

Date: Location: 7/3/12

The Raytown Fire Protection District and the Jackson County Water District #2  has implemented EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS for Raytown customers of the Jackson County Water District #2. The restrictions were put in place at the recommendations of the Water District in response to the decreased supply pressure which Kansas City in currently able to provide.  

These restrictions take place immediately, from this day forward until further notice.  The following activities are prohibited:

(1) The washing of motor vehicles

(2) The cleaning or washing of the outside of buildings or other structures by the use of water or steam.

(3) The bleeding of supply lines for any purpose.

(4) The filling of swimming pools, portable and otherwise.

(5) The watering of lawns and private gardens and the operation of ornamental ponds, pools and fountains.

The Fire District is trusting that all residents will voluntarily comply with these temporary regulations in order to maintain adequate water pressure for fire fighting. 

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