Incidents

Internal flooding- Poole

16th October, 2018 at 1:26pm

Area: Dorset Poole

At 13:26 One fire engine from Poole and an officer were sent to reports of a internal flood. The crew arrived and isolated the electrics and water and made safe.

Chimney fire- Bridport

16th October, 2018 at 12:37pm

Area: Dorset

At 12:37 one fire engine from Bridport fire station was sent to reports of a chimney fire. The crew arrived and found this to be a false alarm with good intent.

Fire unknown origin- Poole

16th October, 2018 at 11:54am

Area: Dorset Poole

At 11:54am fire control took a 999 call to reports of thick black smoke in the area of Good Road. One fire engine from Westbourne fire station was sent to investigate. The crew were swiftly in attendance and confirmed that this was a false alarm with good intent.

Small fire in a shop- Calne

16th October, 2018 at 08:32am

Area: Wiltshire

At 08:32 Fire control took a 999 call to reports of a fire in a shop in Calne. 2 fire engines from Chippenham, 1 fire engine from Devizes and an aerial from Swindon along with an officer were sent. On arrival of the first appliance it was found that the fire was only a small fire and was extinguished using a small amount of water. One fire engine Corsham also provided standby cover in Chippenham.

Electric heater catches fire Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon

15th October, 2018 at 10.46pm

Two crews from Swindon and Westlea attended a property Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon to reports of an alarm sounding and smoke within a property.  Shortly after arrival crews confirmed there had been a small fire in an electric heater which was extinguished prior to our arrival.  Crews used mechanical fans to ventilate and clear smoke from the property.  The stop message was received at 11.15pm and crews were clear from the sceneby 11.38pm.

Fire in kitchen caused by unattended cooking – Weymouth

15th October, 2018 at 7.58pm

Shortly before 8pm last night a 999 call was received from a neighbour who could hear a smoke alarm activating in a property on Franchise Street, Weymouth and could smell burning.  Two crews were sent to the address from Weymouth fire station.  Shortly after arrival, crews confirmed there was a small amount of smoke in the premises caused by unattended cooking. Crews affected entry and extinguished the fire by removal.  The stop message was received at 8.25pm and crews were clear from the scene shortly after.

RTC – Lower Seagry

15th October, 2018 at 10.29am

Lower Seagry - Two crews from Chippenham attended a road traffic collision involving 1 single vehicle. One casualty was removed from the vehicle under the supervision of the ambulance service who also attended. Stabfast and stabilisation blocks were used at this incident.

Chimney Fire – Bournemouth

15th October, 2018 at 10.22am

Bournemouth - Following a call reporting a roof fire for premises in Parkwood Road, crews from Springbourne (1), Christchurch (2) and Westbourne (aerial ladder platform) were mobilised. Once in attendance the crews confirmed the fire was confined to a chimney and used the aerial ladder platform and a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

Shed fire- Westbury

14th October, 2018 at 11.03pm

Westbury- Crews from Westbury and Warminster attended a shed fire on Sandalwood road, Westbury. It was extinguished using two breathing apparatus and two hose reels.

Electrical fire- Swindon

14th October, 2018 at 10.00pm

Swindon- Crews from Swindon and Stratton attended reports of a fire in an electricity substation. On arrival, crews ascertained there was a fault with the substation and cordoned the area off while awaiting the attendance of electrical engineers.

Domestic fire- Bournemouth

14th October, 2018 at 8.23pm

Bournemouth- Crews from Springbourne and Christchurch attended a domestic fire on Carysfort road, Bournemouth. It was extinguished using two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet, and a positive pressure ventilation fan was used to ventilate the property. The Red Cross also attended the incident, which was believed to be caused by a phone charger catching some bedding alight.

Fire Domestic-Dorchester

14th October, 2018 at 16:32

16:32 Both Fire Appliances from Dorchester were mobilised to reports of a fire at a Domestic property in Holloway Road Dorchester-The first attending crew arrived on scene within four minutes of booking mobile to the Incident and confirmed that smoke was issuing from the building-Crews made entry into the building wearing breathing apparatus and a Hose Reel Jet to extinguish the fire which was caused by logs from an open fire

Alarm Residential-Swindon

14th October, 2018 at 14:31

14:31 A crew from Westlea was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Residential property in Manton Street Swindon-The attending crew arrived on scene within three minutes of booking mobile to the Incident confirmed that this was a false alarm

Persons Locked In-Devizes

14th October, 2018 at 12:39

12:39 A crew from Devizes responded to assist a three year old girl who had become locked in a Bathroom at a Domestic property in St Mary's Close Potterne-The attending crew arrived quickly on scene and by using small tools they gained access to the bathroom and released the girl

Alarm Residential-Swindon

14th October, 2018 at 12:39

12:39 A crew from Swindon was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Residential property in Somerville Road Swindon-The attending crew arrived on scene within Two minutes of booking mobile to the Incident confirmed that this was a false alarm-alarm caused by fumes from cooking

Alarm Residential-Marlborough

14th October, 2018 at 10:51

10:51 A crew from Pewsey was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Residential property in St Martins Marlborough-The attending crew arrived quickly on scene and confirmed that this was a false alarm due to a system fault

Alarm Commercial-Poole

14th October, 2018 at 10:32

10:32 A crew from Westbourne was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Commercial property located within the Poole Retail park-The attending crew arrived on scene within three  minutes of booking mobile to the Incident confirmed that this was a false alarm

Alarm Domestic-Bournemouth

14th October, 2018 at 10:24

10:24 A crew from Springbourne was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Domestic property in Wolverton Road Bournemouth-The attending crew arrived on scene within two minutes of booking mobile to the Incident confirmed that this was a false alarm

Alarm Commercial- Swindon

14th October, 2018 at 10:08

10:08 A crew from Swindon was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Commercial property in Crompton Road Swindon-The attending crew arrived quickly on scene and confirmed that this was a false alarm

Flooding External source-Chippenham

14th October, 2018 at 09:45

09:45 A crew from Chippenham was mobilised to assist with a male at a Domestic property in Hardens Mead Chippenham after excess rain water started to enter the property

Alarm Domestic-Weymouth

14th October, 2018 at 09:44

09:44 A crew from Weymouth was mobilised to alarms sounding at a Domestic property in Dorchester Road Weymouth-The attending crew arrived on scene within two minutes of booking mobile to the Incident and confirmed that this was a false alarm

Rescue of large animal-Shaftesbury

14th October, 2018 at 08:19

08:19 Crews from Blandford and the Animal Technical rescue team from Poole was mobilised to a 16 hand Horse that had become trapped in the back of its horse box-The Horse was sedated by a Vet before crews attempted to release. The crews managed to release the horse using small tools

Animal rescue – Christchurch

13th October, 2018 at 5.26pm

Christchurch - An appliance from Christchurch and animal rescue appliances from Poole were called to an 8 stone pet pig called Percy stuck in mud. The crews released Percy who was as ''happy as a pig in mud''.

RTC Persons Trapped – Westbury Road, Warminster

13th October, 2018 at 08:23

Crews from Warminster x2 and Frome attend RTC On Westbury Road, Warminster. One casualty released using hydraulic cutting equipment.