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Fire
Fires are grouped into seven different classifications in the communications center. The Fire classifications are:
- Structure - this may include for example a chimney fire or an appliance fire
- Vehicle
- Timber
- Grass/Brush
- Electrical
- Hazmat - this may include any of the above if dangerous chemicals are involved
- Illegal Burns - burning without a permit, burning during a closed period or in violation of established regulations
Important facts you should tell the dispatcher...
- How did the fire start?
- Is everyone safe?
- Does anyone need Medical attention?
- What other flamable materials may be near.....ie, cars, other homes, garages etc?
- What color of smoke do you see?
- Do you smell any chemical odor?
- Are there any animals in danger?
- How big is the fire?
- High winds & direction.
- Special directions to reach difficult locations.
- Updates about the fire.
- Did you see/hear anything suspicious; a vehicle or person in the area or leaving the area;kids running from the scene?
Local Districts and the general jusidiction they cover:
FD2-Ione, Metaline Falls, North County
South Pend Oreille Fire-Diamond Lake Area, South County Elk, Fertile Valley Rd - South end of Pend Oreille County
FD4-Sacheen Lake Area
FD5-Mid County, North of Cusick
FD6-Furport Area, Leclerc Rd S
FD8- Scotia/Spring Valley.
Newport Fire Department - Cities of Newport and Oldtown, Idaho
Cusick Fire Department - Town of Cusick
Ione Fire, Metaline Fire and Metaline Falls Fire - Cover their own Towns respectively
Kalispel Fire Department - Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Communications/E911
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