FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, 706-632-1958
Robert Graham, DirectorReport Period: Feb 2, thru Feb 8, 2015

Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1371
The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched
Law Enforcement (cities & county) 347
Rescue 29
Fire 13
EMS
McCaysville Ambulance 24
Blue Ridge Ambulance 29
Morganton Ambulance 25
Dial 18
TOTAL 96

*Above EMS numbers do not include non-emergency calls or transfers to other (out of town) hospitals.

Fire report:

Friday February 6th 2015
Briar Ln.

Dispatched 03:14 Arrived 03:25 Cleared 11:06

Fannin County Fire Department responded to the above location for the report of a structure fire. First fire fighter arrived on scene and advised there was smoke and flames showing. E-11 arrived on scene and deployed 2 – 1 ¾” attack lines and the booster line to begin fire attack. Flames were showing through the roof from the B side of the structure moving towards the center of the structure. Two firefighters began an offensive fire attack entering the residence through the A side door on the far right hand side of the residence and encountered heavy smoke in the first room. The crew moved towards the center of the residence extinguishing fire as it was encountered. At this time E-11 established a positive water supply from the hydrant directly in front of the residence. Two other firefighters pulled the second attack line through the same door the second crew made entry to protect the egress point. Heavy fire was encountered in the rooms closest to the B side of the residence with fire running the attic space for the entire length of the structure. Crews used both attack lines to extinguish fire throughout the B side of the structure and the attic space. An attic ladder and chainsaw was used inside the structure to gain better access to the attic space and extinguish fire that was in that area. Several minutes went by before fire began to be fully extinguished. Crews extinguished the majority of the fire and swapped out with other firefighters once SCBA bottles became low on air. At this point an extensive overhaul process was started due to the heavy fire which had been throughout the attic and B side of the residence. Fire was fully extinguished and all crews returned to service. Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to the family, and rehab for the firefighters.

Medic 6 Engine 11 Engine 2 and 16 Fire personal responded.

Friday February 6, 2015
Mobile Rd

Dispatched: 1804 Arrival: 1808 Cleared: 1900

Fannin County Fire Department responded to the report of a sink and window sill on fire. Firefighter arrived on scene and advised there was light smoke showing. Upon investigating, personnel on scene advised that homeowner had extinguished the fire and for all units to continue in non-emergency for ventilation and checking out a patient. Medic 4 and Engine 4 arrived on scene, Medic 4 evaluated PT and Engine 4 used PPV fan to ventilate the residence of smoke. The residence was checked with a Thermal Imaging Camera with no hot spots found. The residence was then turned over to the homeowner. All fire personnel returned to service.

Medic 4 Engine 4 6 Firefighters Responded

Sunday February 8th 2015

Dispatched 01:19 Arrived 01:24 Cleared 02:26

Fannin County Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a vehicle fire with structures in danger. Engine 11 arrived on scene to find vehicle to be fully involved. Engine 11 deployed 1-3/4 attack line and started extinguishing fire. Local and State Investigators investigating the cause of the fire.

Engine 11 Medic 11 And 8 firefighters responded to the call.

Lt. Patrick Cooke
Fire Chief Larry Thomas

Larry Thomas
Fire / Rescue Chief
EMA Deputy Director
706-632-4711 Office