The following is a listing of some of the local calls for service involving the Modesto Fire Department, which staffs Stations 27, 28, 29 and 30 in Oakdale, Knights Ferry and Valley Home as part of Battalion 5; and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department, covering the Riverbank area, as part of Battalion 2. Note: Shifts are in 24-hour time periods, from 5 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Calls were logged during the time period of Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Monday, Oct. 12. Days not listed had no reports of significant incidents in this area.
MONDAY, OCT. 12
Battalion 2: All MST boats trained in the Stanislaus River up in Knights Ferry.
Battalion 5: Crews throughout MST met at Station 29 and refreshed on swift water boat operations.
1 p.m. – MST units were dispatched to a vegetation fire, Milton Road just south of the town of Milton. Crews arrived at scene and assisted Cal Fire with medical care on one patient as well as fire attack. CPR was performed for several minutes, but unfortunately the patient was not able to be revived. After the fire was contained, MST units remained at scene for several hours and ensured that the fire was out.
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
Battalion 5: 2:30 p.m. – Engine 27 responded to a vehicle accident on J Street just west of Maag. E27 arrived at scene with Oak Valley Ambulance and found a pickup truck that had veered off the roadway, striking a light pole and a tree. The driver was still inside his vehicle. To help gain access to the patient, the Jaws of Life were used to remove the driver’s door. The subject was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
4 p.m. – MST units were dispatched to Willowood and F Street for an apartment on fire. Crews arrived at scene and found one unit involved with one victim still inside. The fire was quickly brought under control, but unfortunately the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
2 a.m. – MST personnel were dispatched to a possible vegetation fire at 26-Mile Road and Eastman Road. Crews arrived and found a large boat on fire. Several minutes later, the fire was brought under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
Battalion 2: Engine 26 attended the Riverbank Wine and Cheese Festival.
7:58 p.m. – OES 4617, WT27, Engine 26, Engine 9, Brush 3, Grass/WT 21, Brush 28, and BC5 responded to a vegetation fire at Highway 108 and Claus Road. Engine 26 arrived on scene of a 20’x30’ roadside grass fire. Engine 26 and OES 4617 extinguished the fire and cancelled the remaining balance.
9:47 p.m. – Engine 23, Engine 24, Engine 21, Engine 3, Engine 9, Engine 27, Water Tender 21, Water Tender 27, Quint 22, Medic 1, BC3, FIU, and BC2 responded to a working structure fire on North Hopper Road in 23’s FMA. Engine 23 arrived and reported a working fire in the garage with possible extension. Crews worked offensively to gain access and get water on the fire. All occupants were safely evacuated. The FIU is investigating.
Battalion 5: Modesto Fire Chief Evans and Deputy Chief Juarez participated in the Oakdale Fall Jubilee Steak Cookoff Competition. Chief Evans and Chief Juarez won first place with their steaks taking home the champion belt buckle and trophy.
FRIDAY, OCT. 9
Battalion 2: Water Rescue 24 and 26 participated in Swift Water Boat Training.
Battalion 5: Crews trained in their territories on firefighting strategies and tactics, conducted cleaning and maintenance at their stations, and worked on assigned Target Solution assignments.
MST boat crews took the Stanislaus River on Friday and trained on boat operations and rescues practices.
10:45 a.m. – Engine 27 responded to a fence fire on Clydesdale Court in Oakdale. E27 extinguished the fire quickly.
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
Battalion 2: Crews rotated through RFTC for quarterly EMS training.
Battalion 5: The crew at Station 29 continued working leveling dirt and placing forms for the concrete apparatus pad.
Battalion 5 companies rotated through the RFTC for quarterly EMS Training.
6:30 p.m. – Engine 28, Engine 27 and Battalion 5 responded to Lon Dale Road in Valley Home for a patient who fell from a horse. Due to the patient’s mechanism of injury and age, the patient was flown to UC Davis Medical Center for further care.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
Battalion 2: Crews rotated through RFTC for quarterly EMS training.
E26 crew trained on firefighter down drills, RIC packs and familiarization with new TICS.
Battalion 5: Battalion 5 companies rotated through the RFTC for quarterly EMS Training.
The crew at Station 29 leveled the dirt behind the station in preparation of a concrete apparatus pad.
TUESDAY, OCT. 6
Battalion 2: Crews rotated through quarterly EMS training at the RFTC.
E26 trained on multiple topics. Air bags, cribbing and fire alarm and sprinkler systems were the topics covered.
Crews performed daily station maintenance and station upkeep.
Battalion 5: 7:30 a.m. – Engine E26, E27, E28 and BC5 responded to a vehicle accident, on Victory Road just north of Highway 120. Crews arrived to find one vehicle that had struck a fence. The patient was treated for minor injuries and transported to a hospital.
Battalion 5 companies performed several exercises throughout the day. Topics included various hose stretches.
