Niagara Falls
Fire Department
For the period of Friday January 22, 2010 to Thursday January 28, 2010 the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to 106 calls for assistance.
• FIRE: The 400 block of 27th Street was the scene of a fire that sent one city resident to the hospital with minor burns Sunday. Just before 5:30 p.m., fire units were dispatched for what was originally reported to be a kitchen fire. Firefighters found minor smoke coming from the residential building and found the remains of a mattress that had recently been on fire. Firefighters confirmed the fire had been extinguished and also began to treat the adult male who was suffering from burns to the torso and lower extremities. Further investigation revealed the cause of the fire was smoking material that had come in contact with bedding. The burn patient was transported to Memorial Medical Center for additional treatment.
n incident: Sunday’s warmer temperatures accompanied by rain caused much of the remaining snow and ice to melt. A residence in the 1200 block of 92nd Street had a large chunk of accumulated snow and ice fall from their roof striking the gas meter to the home. This resulted in damage to the meter and an uncontrolled flow of gas. The highly flammable gas filled the air, as well as seeped into the home causing a very dangerous condition. The crew from Engine 9 was able to shut off the gas and contacted National Fuel to respond to the scene. Firefighters made sure that no accumulated gas remained within the structure before returning to service.
• MEDICAL EMERGENCY: At 10:21 A.M. Tuesday, fire units were dispatched to a commercial building in the 300 block of 6th Street for a medical emergency. On arrival firefighters were informed that the patient was up on the 10th floor and was reported to be in cardiac arrest. On reaching the patients room fire department EMT’s confirmed that the patient had no pulse and was absent of respirations. The automated external defibrillator was attached to the patient while CPR was administered along with supplemental oxygen. Once the ambulance arrived the patient was packaged for transport and taken to Memorial Medical Center.
• WATER LEAK: The January thaw, along with heavy rains, continued through the early part of the week and some residents of the city experienced water migrating into their homes. At 5:31 p.m. Tuesday, Falls firefighters were alerted to respond to a home in the 400 block of 12th Street for an electrical emergency. Firefighters found water leaking into the basement and coming into contact with some nearby electrical outlets. Firefighters were able to secure the electrical service and informed the resident that the electric should not be restored until a qualified electrician was able to affect repairs.
• NOTE: The extreme cold has once again settled in and some residents in the city turn to a variety of methods to remain warm. During the last cold snap, the members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to a number of incidents in which residents were either using supplemental heating devices or some other means to stay warm. In at least two of these incidents the resulting fire was so serious that the residents were displaced from their homes. City residents are reminded that they should never use their stove or oven for additional heat. If you use portable heaters make sure that they are used with adequate ventilation and that you place the proper fuel in the heater. Use only appliances that are certified for use by a third party such as the UL. If residents have any questions they may call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 286-4728 during normal business hours.
Local News
FIRE CALLS: Jan. 30, 2010
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BODY FOUND: Falls police ID missing woman
Falls Police say the body of a woman, found in dense brush in a field off of 102nd Street, is that of 67-year-old Judith Burr.
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SLIDESHOW: Volunteers Search for Judith
Volunteers gathered on 102nd Street in Niagara Falls to search for the missing Judith Burr, 67. Shortly after the search began, the body of Judith was found in the dense brush just east of 102nd Street.
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NCIDA declines One Niagara's request for tax help
It’s a no-go for a proposed tax break at One Niagara.
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Marijuana mystery on Michigan Avenue solved
The mystery surrounding a Michigan Avenue marijuana grow house has been solved.
And a Falls man has been charged with running the pot farm that was found there in July. -
Crack dealer taken down on Orleans Avenue
Falls Narcotics Division detectives took down an Orleans Avenue crack dealer, literally, on Tuesday.
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Historic stone chimney move could be costly
City officials are dealing with some sticker shock after receiving an initial estimate for what it might cost to move an historic stone chimney to a new location.
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One Niagara tax request up for vote
The owners of the One Niagara building may find out today if they qualify for a tax break through the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency.
NCIDA board Chairman Henry Sloma said One Niagara’s application for tax assistance will be discussed during today’s board meeting. -
Search planned for missing Falls woman
Loved ones are organizing a search party for 67-year-old Judith Burr who has been missing since Friday.
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Bill would ban offenders on school buses
The New York State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would ban certain criminal offenders from working on school buses.
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No new vet for Niagara SPCA
It was one step forward and one step back for the SPCA of Niagara on Monday.
Just 72 hours after announcing the hiring of a new veterinarian for its troubled shelter, the SPCA board changed its mind and decided not to bring Lewiston vet Dr. Grant Hobika on board. - More Local News Headlines
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