End of daylight savings time.

Remember we change both our clocks and the batteries in our smoke detectors tonight.

Photos from 10-16-12 media event

Media Event 10-16-12

FIRE FIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEERS CANVAS NEIGHBORHOOD

Media Release 10-4-12

Raytown Fire and the Red Cross to Distribute Free Safety Information and Coupons for a Free Smoke Detectors to the Neighbors of the Recent Fire Rescue

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Raytown Fire and the Red Cross to Distribute Free Safety Information and Coupons for a Free Smoke Detectors to the Neighbors of the Recent Fire Rescue

PIO Assigned: Matt Mace Fire Marshal

Follow up Info: Matt Mace 816-875-9746

Date: October 4, 2012

Location: In the area of 6800 Vermont, Raytown, MO 64133.

Time: 10:00

Additional information:

On Saturday September 29, 2012 the Raytown Fire Protection District rescued a citizen from a house fire at 3:30 in the morning.  The home did not have working smoke detectors.  The Fire District and Volunteers from the Red Cross plan to canvas the area near the incident to inform residents on fire safety and increase the number of homes with working detectors.

Additionally, the Fire District currently has a program in place to install free smoke detectors to any Raytown homeowner who could otherwise not afford them on their own.  Citizens who meet these requirements should call 816-737-6034 to schedule an install.

According to the NFPA working smoke detectors reduces the risk of dying in home fires by fifty percent.

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SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES

Remember to change your batteries regularly

Official Cause and Origin of the 9/29/12 Structure Fire

Cause and Origin for the fire at 6800 block of Vermont

Update on 6828 Vermont Fire

Update on Saturday Morning Fire at 6828 Vermont

Raytown Fire has learned that the other two occupants of 6828 Vermont were not home at the time of the fire.  The family has reported that both individuals are safe and accounted for.  The occupant who was rescued by fire personnel remains hospitalized at an area burn center.  We have not received an update on that person's condition.  The damage to the home is extensive and the cause is still under investigation.

Mike Hunley

Resident Injured During Structure Fire

Residential Structure Fire

Raytown Fire Protection District

Press Release

Early Saturday Structure Fire Seriously Injures Occupant and Destroys Raytown Home  

PIO Assigned: Mike Hunley, Battalion Chief   

Follow up Info: 816-875-9746    

Date: 9/29/12    

Location: 6828 Vermont         

Time of the call: 03:22

First Unit on the scene: Raytown Engine 1      

Number of Units: 11

Fire/Rescue personnel on scene: 34       

Injuries: 1

Property Loss/Damage: $96,000 (estimated)

Contents Loss: $20,000 (estimated)

Additional information:

Raytown Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire early Saturday morning.  The caller was a passerby who used a cell phone to report the fire.  Raytown Police arrived on scene and found the structure heavily involved with fire venting through the roof at the west end of the home.  Raytown Engine 1 arrived on scene, deployed an attack line, made entry through the front door and began to search for occupants.  During the search they located a female victim in a bedroom and removed her from the structure.  The rescue was complicated by the heavy fire involvement.  Raytown Engine 2 arrived on scene and assisted with moving the victim to an ambulance.  Raytown EMS transported the victim to a local hospital; the patient was subsequently transferred to a burn center with life threatening injuries.  Two other occupants were not believed to be home at the time of the fire.  The fire was contained to the structure with heavy damage to the building and contents.  Kansas City Fire Department responded to assist with extinguishing the fire.  The cause of the fire has not been determined and the investigation is ongoing.

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Stop by 63rd and Raytown Rd to see Firepup

Help MDA and see Firepup tonight till 7:30 at the intersection of 63rd and Raytown Road

The Raytown Fire Protection District needs your assistance... For over 40 years during the Labor Day weekend we have been raising money for MDA by asking you to fill our boots at intersections, however this year we were unable to collect on Friday and Saturday because of the rain.  So if you see a firefighter at in intersection today please stop and help.

2012 Code books available for public viewing

Copies of the 2012 International Building code and the 2012 International Fire code were placed for public viewing at 6020 Raytown Trafficway on August 30, 12 at 0900 hrs. These copies shall be available for public viewing Monday through Friday from 0900-1700 hrs each day. This will remain in effect till the end of the business day on December 7, 2012.

Smoke detector placement is just as important

Fire Fighters vs Cops for Dream Factory

Members of both the Raytown Fire Protection District and the Raytown Police competed in a charity dance competition on August 16, 2012.  Members of the audience then voted with their dollars with all the proceeds benefiting Larry Moore and the Dream Factory of Kansas City.  The official result was a tie, however all you have you is watch to see who the real winners are.  This video was provided courtesy of Michael Downing editor in chief of www.Raytownonline. com .

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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PRACTICE EXIT DRILLS IN YOUR HOME AND PLAN 2 WAYS OUT OF EACH ROOM

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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SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES

Remember to change your batteries regularly

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.