Jan. 23-31: Fire Department Responds to Chimney Fire, CO Leaks

The following are the responses from January 23rd  to  January 31st , 2011.

• Fire/CO responses: 58
• EMS Responses: 96
• MVA responses: 18
• Hazardous Condition responses: 13
• Public service/Special responses: 17

• Incident responses through January 31st: 555

Selected Incidents:

• Incident #2011-358: Engine 2, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 and Car 2 responded to a chimney fire at 461 Elm Street.

• Incident #2011-393: Engine 2, car 2 and the City’s Code Enforcement officer responded to a carbon monoxide problem at 233 Lincoln Street caused by a blocked heater vent and improperly operating was

• Incident #2011- 414: Engine 3 responded to a car fire, out on arrival.

• Incident #2011-429: Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue 1, Ladder 2 and Car 2 were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at 133 East Main Street.  A pipe to the fire sprinkler system had ruptured, causing the alarm.

• Incident #2011-545: A blocked heater vent caused a carbon monoxide incident at the Lakeside Medical Center, 640 Bolton Street.

The Fire Log was compiled by Deputy Chief Ron Ayotte of the Marlborough Fire Department.