September 2019 – Significant Incident Report

Significant Incidents: September 2019

Renton RFA responded to 1,419 incidents during the month of September 2019. Below are details on the most significant incidents that occurred throughout the month.

4 Significant Fires

• On 9/7/19 Renton RFA responded to a residential fire in Station 12’s area at the 900 block of Monroe Ave NE in the Renton Highlands. We responded with King County Medic One with 4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 aid car and 2 officer rigs for a total of 19 RFA personnel.  The fire was successfully extinguished with no injuries to firefighter personnel or civilians.  The Red Cross was called out for assistance due to 2 adults and 2 children being displaced.  The cause of the fire was undetermined at the time of the incident but being investigated.
• On 9/15/19 Renton RFA responded to a residential fire in Station 17’s area at the 15200 block of SE 178^th St in Fairwood. We responded with Puget Sound RFA units from Kent and Maple Valley with 2 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 aid car and 2 officer rigs for a total of 13 RFA personnel.  The fire was successfully extinguished with no injuries to firefighter personnel or civilians.  The Red Cross was called out for assistance due to residents being displaced.  Fire investigators were also called out to determine the cause of the fire.
• On 9/24/19 Renton RFA responded to a wildland fire in Station 15’s area at the 12200 block of 95^th Way in May Creek Park in Kennydale. We responded with Puget Sound RFA units from Kent and Maple Valley with 2 engines, 1 brush truck and 1 officer rig for a total of 12 RFA personnel.  The incident was due to hillside vegetation debris that caught fire.  It could not been determined how the wildland fire started due to the topography and instability of the hillside.  Since it was not safe for fire crews, the determination was made to let the fire burn itself out naturally.  Nearby residents were contacted and informed of the voluntary evacuation of the are due to the fire.  Residents were also informed there could be smoke for a few days due to the fire burning itself out.  The City of Renton Public Works, City of Newcastle Public Works, State DNR, Bellevue FD and Renton RFA are watching this fire to make sure it does not spread to neighboring homes.
• On 9/25/19 Renton RFA responded to an out of jurisdiction residential fire at the 7900 block of 129^th Pl in Newcastle. We provided assistance in suppression efforts to Bellevue FD with 2 engines, 1 aid car and 1 officer rig for a total of 13 RFA personnel.  The fire was successfully extinguished with no injuries to any RRFA personnel.  The fire scene was secured by Bellevue FD.

1 Significant EMS Call

• On 9/13/19 Renton RFA responded to an MVA and vehicle fire in Station 11’s area at the 600 block of Rainier Ave S in the Downtown Renton. We responded with King County Medic One with 1 engine, 1 ladder truck, 1 aid car and 1 officer rig for a total of 9 RFA personnel.  There were no fatalities due to the car accident.  The MVA was a result of an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed south bound in the north bound lanes of Rainier Ave S.  The driver of the SUV was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further medical treatment.  The accident is under investigation with Renton PD.