Fire & Rescue Sub-Categories

2012 Incidents : 71 galleries with 6809 photos

2012 Incidents

71 galleries with 6809 photos

Updated: May 01, 2013 8:33pm PST

2011 Incidents : 62 galleries with 6118 photos

2011 Incidents

62 galleries with 6118 photos

Updated: May 01, 2013 8:33pm PST

2010 Incidents : 58 galleries with 3939 photos

2010 Incidents

58 galleries with 3939 photos

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2009 Incidents : 32 galleries with 1640 photos

2009 Incidents

32 galleries with 1640 photos

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2008 Incidents : 31 galleries with 874 photos

2008 Incidents

31 galleries with 874 photos

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2007 Incidents : 19 galleries with 1223 photos

2007 Incidents

19 galleries with 1223 photos

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2006 Incidents : 11 galleries with 376 photos

2006 Incidents

11 galleries with 376 photos

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2005 Incidents : 25 galleries with 913 photos

2005 Incidents

25 galleries with 913 photos

Updated: May 01, 2013 8:33pm PST

2004 Incidents : 15 galleries with 691 photos

2004 Incidents

15 galleries with 691 photos

Updated: May 01, 2013 8:33pm PST

Fire & Rescue Galleries

6/4/13 - Meridian Twp technical rescue training, 4695 Okemos Rd : The Meridian Township, East Lansing and Lansing fire departments participated in Tech Rescue training at a site in Meridian Township on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Several skill stations were held before the exercise concluded with a simulated collapse rescue.

6/4/13 - Meridian Twp technical rescue training, 4695 Okemos Rd

The Meridian Township, East Lansing and Lansing fire departments parti ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2013 10:07am PST

6/2/13 - Leslie extrication, Kirby east of Oak : On Sunday, June 2, 2013 at approximately 6:45 PM, the Leslie Fire Department and Lansing-Mason Ambulance Service were dispatched to a one vehicle crash near the Leslie Fire Station at Oak and Kirby near Leslie. Updated information advised responders that there was a patient trapped that could not even be seen in the vehicle. Leslie Fire command requested the Ingham Co Sheriff Rescue Squad be dispatched to assist. On arrival, firefighters found an Oldsmobile 4 door sedan that had lost control, gone off the road, started to roll over and struck a tree impacting the roof first. The vehicle was on it's left side and had actually wrapped around the tree, encapsulating the lone occupant inside. Personnel could communicate with the conscious patient, but were unable to access or see him when they first arrived. Ambulance personnel requested a helicopter respond, but another incident in a neighboring county which involved several seriously injured patients had made the first responding chopper unavailable. Dispatch then chose to request Lifenet helicopter out of Saginaw which arrived nearly an hour into the incident. Rescue personnel quickly determined the best access to free the patient would be to cut through the bottom of the car. This lengthy, intensive extrication process took almost two hours before enough of the vehicle could be removed from around the victim to free him. The patient remained conscious and responsive throughout the extrication. Command reported the patient had been extricated at 8:34 PM, and within 15 minutes he was being transported by helicopter to the local trauma center.

6/2/13 - Leslie extrication, Kirby east of Oak

On Sunday, June 2, 2013 at approximately 6:45 PM, the Leslie Fire Depa ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2013 4:26pm PST

5/31/13 - Jackson highrise fire, 212 W. Michigan : At 2:21 PM on Friday, May 31, 2013, the Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to a smoke investigation for black smoke coming from the old Consumers Power building at 212 W. Michigan. This building is in the process of being dismantled. While units were responding, dispatch got more calls on this reporting a fire in the building with several workers trapped on floors above the fire, at this point the response was made into a full alarm with automatic aid dispatched from the Summit Township Fire Department. On arrival, Jackson Ladder 1 reported flames visible from the 3rd floor of an 8-10 story building, with people on the 4th and 5th floors. Immediate assistance was requested for aerial trucks to respond from Blackman-Leoni Public Safety and Spring Arbor Fire Department. Command also requested off duty callbacks of Jackson firefighters and mutual aid manpower from the Napoleon Township and Parma fire departments. The county air trailer was requested to respond from the Grass Lake Township Fire Department. Firefighters rescued 6 workers from floors above the fire using aerial ladders. Personnel had to use extra caution due to the demolition work underway. Interior crews reported the fire to actually be on the 4th floor, but they could begin knocking it down from the 3rd floor. Once the fire was knocked down, additional ventilation was performed and extensive overhaul was required. Firefighters were on the scene well into the evening. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries requiring transport to the hospital. The fire is believed to have been caused by sparks from a cutting torch entering a debris pile.

5/31/13 - Jackson highrise fire, 212 W. Michigan

At 2:21 PM on Friday, May 31, 2013, the Jackson Fire Department was di ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2013 7:33am PST

5/20/13 - Eaton Rapids firefighter training : Firefighters from Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Township and Hamlin Township participated in firefighter training on Monday, May 20, 2013. Personnel participated in pump and drafting exercises.

5/20/13 - Eaton Rapids firefighter training

Firefighters from Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Township and Hamlin Towns ...

Updated: May 21, 2013 12:35pm PST

5/20/13 - Delhi Twp garage fire, 4598 W. Holt Rd : The Delhi Township Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 4598 W. Holt Rd on Monday, May 20, 2013. The first command unit was on scene at the conclusion of the dispatch information and reported a fully involved unattached garage with a closely parked camper as an exposure. Fire crews using Engine 21, had the fire under control 10 minutes from the 8:24 AM time of the call. The fire was contained to the building of origin and there were no injuries.

5/20/13 - Delhi Twp garage fire, 4598 W. Holt Rd

The Delhi Township Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 4598 ...

Updated: May 21, 2013 6:54am PST

5/14/13 - Lansing condominium fire, 3922 Hunters Ridge #1 : The Lansing Fire Department responded to a condominium fire at 3922 Hunters Ridge on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Engines 44, 46, 49, Truck 41 & 49, Medic 46 and Battalion 41 were dispatched just before 8:30 AM to the fire reported by neighbors. Engine 46 reported heavy smoke showing while approaching the neighborhood and the Battalion Chief requested an additional engine company (Eng 41) to assist. A one story condominium unit attached to a 2 story multi unit showed signs of heavy involvement on arrival. Firefighters made quick entry and had most of the fire knocked down with the structure ventilated when they discovered an uncontrolled natural gas leak at the "C" side of the structure. Command made an urgent call for Consumers Energy to respond in order to shut off the gas, removed all firefighters from the structure and evacuated neighboring units. Firefighters took a protected position until utility officials were able to access the gas line and stop the flow. Personnel were then able to attack the fire again. The unit of origin was destroyed by the fire with damage to the two story exposure building limited primarily to the adjoining wall. There were no injuries.

5/14/13 - Lansing condominium fire, 3922 Hunters Ridge #1

The Lansing Fire Department responded to a condominium fire at 3922 Hu ...

Updated: May 15, 2013 12:08pm PST

5/7/13 - Dansville mock crash, Dansville High School : The Dansville Fire Department, with help from some Dansville High School drama students, conducted a mock crash scenario for Dansville High School students on Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2013. The exercise is meant to demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving and driving while impaired. It traditionally is conducted close to prom to keep this lesson fresh during prom festivities. In this "crash", two vehicles collided in a broadside collision. Each car had five patients, one patient was fatally injured when she was ejected through the windshield. Extrication is required for both cars. An additional truck load of friends arrives on scene shortly before responders and react to what they see. Both drivers have minor injuries, one is arrested for intoxicated driving and the other is arrested for texting while driving. Other agencies participating in this exercise were the Michigan State Police, the Lansing-Mason Area Ambulance Service, SAESA Ambulance and the Ingham County Sheriff Rescue Squad.

5/7/13 - Dansville mock crash, Dansville High School

The Dansville Fire Department, with help from some Dansville High Scho ...

Updated: May 08, 2013 6:46am PST

5/2/13 - Jackson house fire, 612 Commonwealth : At around 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2013, the Jackson Fire Department responded to a house fire at 612 Commonwealth at the north city limits of Jackson. First arriving units reported a heavily involved one story residence with two close exposures. Jackson Engine 2, Ladder 1 and Squad 1 were assisted by automatic aid from Summit Twp Ladder 18. Command initiated off duty callbacks to staff an additional engine company which also came to the scene to help with overhaul. The fire was brought under control in just over 30 mins.

5/2/13 - Jackson house fire, 612 Commonwealth

At around 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2013, the Jackson Fire Departmen ...

Updated: May 03, 2013 6:07pm PST

4/21/13 - Lansing house fire, 1112 W. Ottawa St : Lansing firefighters finishing up on the scene of a house fire at 1112 W. Ottawa on Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2013. Mutual aid received from East Lansing Fire Department for a command officer, and Lansing Twp & Delta Twp fire departments for an engine with manpower.

4/21/13 - Lansing house fire, 1112 W. Ottawa St

Lansing firefighters finishing up on the scene of a house fire at 1112 ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2013 8:34am PST

4/20/13 - Albion tanker fill site, 26 Mile Rd south of I-94 : The Albion Department of Public Safety operating a tanker fill site on 26 Mile Rd just south of I-94 on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

4/20/13 - Albion tanker fill site, 26 Mile Rd south of I-94

The Albion Department of Public Safety operating a tanker fill site on ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2013 7:34am PST

4/19/13 - Meridian Twp chlorine leak, 2306 Haslett Rd : At approximately 9:45 AM on Friday, April 19, 2013, the Meridian Township Fire Department responded to a liquid chlorine leak inside the Parkwood YMCA at 2306 Haslett Rd. First arriving firefighters were met by many people coming out of the business complaining of eye irritation and breathing problems. As personnel prepared to enter the building to make sure all people were evacuated, command requested additional ambulances to the scene. The Metro Lansing Haz Mat team was also requested to respond which brought personnel and equipment from the East Lansing and Lansing fire departments. Haz Mat team members entered the pool area to locate and shut off the the supply line that was the source of the leak. An estimated 20 gallons of product had spilled. Once completed, firefighters exited the building and their gear was assembled for cleaning. The building was then ventilated. 3 people were transported by East Lansing Fire Department ambulances with symptoms of exposure.

4/19/13 - Meridian Twp chlorine leak, 2306 Haslett Rd

At approximately 9:45 AM on Friday, April 19, 2013, the Meridian Towns ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2013 3:04pm PST

4/13/13 - Eaton Rapids Twp live burn training exercise, 148 S. Gunnell : On Saturday, April 13, 2013, the Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department hosted one last training day at a house & barn located at 148 S. Gunnell Rd. Firefighters from Benton Twp, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Township, Hamlin Township, Olivet & Windsor Township participated in training for the entire morning. The south strike team of the Eaton County Tanker Task Force utilized this opportunity to train in tanker shuttle operations. Training stations in the buildings included exercises in search & rescue, calling a mayday, window bailouts, firefighter team building, rescuing a firefighter down, and communications. Several live fire sets were conducted to train personnel in fire behavior. The structures were then burned and the long task of cleaning up began.

4/13/13 - Eaton Rapids Twp live burn training exercise, 148 S. Gunnell

On Saturday, April 13, 2013, the Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2013 7:39pm PST

4/12/13 - Mason house fire, 3822 W. Columbia Rd : The Mason Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 3822 W. Columbia Rd on Friday, April 12, 2013 at approximately 2:30 AM. 1st arriving police units confirmed a working fire so, while still en route, command requested mutual aid tankers and manpower from the Delhi Township and Onondaga fire departments. On arrival there was heavy fire showing from the back of the house, a one story addition added on to a two story farmhouse. All occupants were confirmed out of the house, however pets were still inside. Mason Engine 809 was the first apparatus on scene and their crew had the visible fire knocked down in just over two minutes. Additional apparatus and personnel were utilized for primary search, checking for extension, ventilation and overhaul. The fire was contained to the room of origin.

4/12/13 - Mason house fire, 3822 W. Columbia Rd

The Mason Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 3822 W. Co ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2013 12:21pm PST

4/11/13 - Delhi Twp smoke investigation, 539 Baldwin Rd : Just after 11:30 AM on Thursday, April 11, 2013, the Delhi Township Fire Department was dispatched for a report of smoke coming from the crawl space under a house at 539 Baldwin Rd in their coverage area of Alaiedon Township. When police on scene confirmed smoke showing from the crawl space and very limited access, responding command requested mutual aid from the Mason Fire Department for an engine & tanker. Mason Engine 809 was the first apparatus on scene and quickly deployed their preconnect lines to advance into the crawl space for investigation. After gaining access and determining there was no active fire, the space was ventilated. Personnel discovered an electrical problem with no fire extension.

4/11/13 - Delhi Twp smoke investigation, 539 Baldwin Rd

Just after 11:30 AM on Thursday, April 11, 2013, the Delhi Township Fi ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2013 11:56am PST

4/5/13 - Leslie junk fire, 4375 S. Williamston Rd : Shortly before 1 PM on Friday, April 5, 2013, the Leslie Fire Department responded to a report of a grass fire on S. Williamston Rd. Responding personnel observed heavy black smoke from a distance. When firefighters arrived, the grass fire had extended to a yard filled with piles and stacks of various stored materials including vehicles, parts and wood. A semi trailer used for storage of household items also was involved. The stubborn fire did not go down easily and mutual aid was requested for grass rigs and tankers from Dansville and Stockbridge (SAESA) to assist. It took over two hours to extinguish the fire, which required generous applications of foam.

4/5/13 - Leslie junk fire, 4375 S. Williamston Rd

Shortly before 1 PM on Friday, April 5, 2013, the Leslie Fire Departme ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2013 12:54pm PST

4/3/13 - Delhi Twp house fire, 3283 Willoughby Rd : The Delhi Township Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Willoughby Rd at US-127 at 7:40 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Command officers responding observed a large plume of smoke visible from a distance and had already requested mutual aid before the arrived. Assistance was requested for an engine, tanker and manpower from the Mason Fire Department as well as tankers from the Dansville & Onondaga fire departments. First arriving command reported a fully involved 2 story house and a defensive attack strategy. Additional assistance was later requested for an engine company from the Lansing Fire Department as well as a for LFD fire investigators to respond. One occupant was in the home at the time of the fire and was forced to escape by jumping out a 2nd floor window prior to fire department arrival, that civilian was later transported by Lansing-Mason Ambulance for non-life threatening conditions. Due to difficult access from structural compromise, it took several hours to bring the fire under control and complete overhaul.

4/3/13 - Delhi Twp house fire, 3283 Willoughby Rd

The Delhi Township Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on W ...

Updated: Apr 05, 2013 3:03pm PST

3/30/13 - Eaton Rapids Twp barn fire, 464 S. Smith Rd : At approximately 11:23 AM on Saturday, March 30, 2013, the Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department responded to a grass and barn fire at 464 S. Smith Rd. Automatic aid was dispatched from the Eaton Rapids and Hamlin Township fire departments. Additional assistance was requested from the Windsor Twp Fire Department when responding units observed a large plume of smoke from a distance. Grass rigs were also requested from the Charlotte & Mason fire departments to help bring the grass fire under control. This fire originated as a controlled burn which spread into the grass and started the structure on fire.

3/30/13 - Eaton Rapids Twp barn fire, 464 S. Smith Rd

At approximately 11:23 AM on Saturday, March 30, 2013, the Eaton Rapid ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2013 1:19pm PST

3/30/13 - Dansville live burn training exercise, 3875 E. Columbia Rd : On Saturday morning, March 30, 2013, the Dansville Fire Department hosted a live training burn of a house at 3875 E. Columbia. Several room sets were conducted before the house was allowed to burn. Firefighters from Dansville, Williamston (NIESA), Leroy Twp (NIESA), and Stockbridge (SAESA) fire departments participated in the burn. The east side of the Ingham County Tanker Task Force also utilized this opportunity for training which included apparatus from Dansville, Fowlerville, Leroy Twp, Mason, Meridian Twp, Stockbridge, Unadilla Twp and Williamston.

3/30/13 - Dansville live burn training exercise, 3875 E. Columbia Rd

On Saturday morning, March 30, 2013, the Dansville Fire Department hos ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2013 12:31pm PST

3/18/13 - Eaton Rapids Twp firefighter training : On Monday evening, March 18, 2013, the Eaton Rapids Township and Eaton Rapids fire departments participated in training at a house donated for that use. Firefighters practiced firefighter rescue techniques and overhaul operations.

3/18/13 - Eaton Rapids Twp firefighter training

On Monday evening, March 18, 2013, the Eaton Rapids Township and Eaton ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2013 7:17am PST

3/15/13 - Mason firefighter training : Mason firefighters were joined by personnel from the Onondaga Fire Department at their Friday training meeting on March 15, 2013. Firefighters practiced self rescue techniques as well as rescuing a downed firefighter. Simultaneous training stations were also set up outside for apparatus operations. The majority of these interior evolutions were conducted in absolute darkness (except for the occasional flash from a photographer's camera). Flashlights were allowed with the stairway rescue and the Denver Drill only.

3/15/13 - Mason firefighter training

Mason firefighters were joined by personnel from the Onondaga Fire Dep ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2013 6:52am PST

2/16/13 - Onondaga firefighters rescue a cat from a tree : On Saturday evening, February 16, 2013, the Onondaga Fire Department was asked if they would assist the Leslie Fire Department by using their aerial to retrieve a cat from a tree. Onondaga firefighters accepted the challenge and rescued the feline from peril without incident.

2/16/13 - Onondaga firefighters rescue a cat from a tree

On Saturday evening, February 16, 2013, the Onondaga Fire Department w ...

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 7:37am PST

2/8/13 - Delta Twp apartment fire, 227 Gatewood Dr : At 12:13 PM on Friday, February 8, 2013, the Delta Township Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on the 3rd floor of 227 Gatewood Dr. The fire was reported to have started in the kitchen, but firefighters arrived to a fully involved apartment with heavy fire pushing out the "C" side of the building. Rescues were made from the balcony of an adjoining apartment as personnel gained entry to the seat of the fire. Delta Township received automatic aid from the Lansing Township Fire Department, and made additional calls for assistance from the Grand Ledge and Windsor Township fire departments. The fire was contained to the apartment of origin, with many other apartments damaged by smoke & water. These photos were taken during overhaul & rehab.

2/8/13 - Delta Twp apartment fire, 227 Gatewood Dr

At 12:13 PM on Friday, February 8, 2013, the Delta Township Fire Depar ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2013 6:09am PST

1/31/13 - East Lansing apartment building fire, 241 Rampart Way : At 8:21 PM on Thursday, January 31, 2013, the East Lansing Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in an apartment at 241 Rampart Way. Crews making the inital attack reported a fire in the kitchen which was quickly knocked down. It was quickly discovered that the fire had extended into the wall and firefighters began the difficult job of finding it. Fire was discovered in the wall on all three floors plus the attic of the building. Mutual aid crews were called from Meridian Township and Lansing to assist in the difficult job. A medic unit was requested later to transport an Engineer who was injured by a hoseline. Apparatus that responded: Initial alarm - East Lansing Battalion 11, Engine 11, Truck 12 and Medics 11 &12. Mutual aid - Meridian Township Battalion 91, Engine 91 and Medic 92, Lansing Battalion 41, Engine 48 and Truck 41. Additional call - Meridian Township Medic 93. Additional call - Lansing Engine 41. Callback crews - East Lansing Truck 11, Truck 121 and Medic 111.

1/31/13 - East Lansing apartment building fire, 241 Rampart Way

At 8:21 PM on Thursday, January 31, 2013, the East Lansing Fire Depart ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2013 9:45am PST

1/21/13 - Eaton Rapids firefighter training : Firefighters from Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Township and Hamlin Township participated in firefighter training on Monday, January 21, 2013. Firefighter survival techniques were practiced in the Eaton Rapids Station, then personnel went into the sub-zero windchills to conduct a search & rescue drill at a training house.

1/21/13 - Eaton Rapids firefighter training

Firefighters from Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Township and Hamlin Towns ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2013 4:28pm PST

1/9/13 - Onondaga car fire, 3540 Bellevue Rd : Just after 2:30PM on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, the Leslie Fire Department was dispatched to a car fire in a driveway at Bellevue & Ridley Rds. While en route, dispatch also toned out the Onondaga Fire Department since this intersection is a boundary between the two jurisdictions. On arrival, Engine 741 had a fire in a car that had been burning for awhile. The remaining fire was extinguished & the exposure garage checked for extension. Onondaga personnel assisted and got the report when they arrived.

1/9/13 - Onondaga car fire, 3540 Bellevue Rd

Just after 2:30PM on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, the Leslie Fire Depar ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2013 3:57pm PST