Fire Department - Runs

12/15/08 EMS Assist

At 9:00 AM Chocolay personnel were dispatched to the 200 block of Cherry Creek Road to assist EMS with manpower. Rescue 44 was back in service at 9:13 AM.

12/14/08 EMS Assist

At 11:53 PM the CTFD was dispatched to the 1000 block of Superior Street for an EMS manpower assist. Rescue 44 responded and at 1:39 AM cleared the scene.

12/3/08 EMS Assist

At 8:03 AM Chocolay Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Cherry Creek Road for an EMS manpower assist. Rescue 44 called back in service at 8:32 AM.

12/2/08 Structure Fire

At 3:15 PM firefighters were called to 418 Lakewood Lane for a possible structure fire with flames showing from the rear of the residence. Engine 42 and Tanker 41 responded with full crews. Just prior to the arrival on scene of Engine 42, Central Dispatch informed command that the fire appeared to be out. Once on scene, it was found that the fire was on the rear wall of an attached garage and had been extinguished by the homeowner. Upon further investigation it was determined to be caused by an overheated electrical wire in the wall. Firefighters ventilated the residence, checked for any remaining hot spots, and cleared the scene at 3:57 PM.

12/1/08 EMS Assist

At 10:09 PM the CTFD was dispatched to the 4100 area of US41 South. Rescue 44 cleared the scene at 10:22 PM.

11/23/08 EMS Assist

At 10:10 AM the CTFD was called to the 100 block of Riverland Drive for an EMS assist. Rescue 44 cleared the scene at 10:27 AM.

11/16/08 Traffic Accident

The CTFD was dispatched at 6:54 PM to a single-vehicle rollover accident approximately 2 miles east of US 41 on Mangum Road. Rescue 44 responded and was informed by Chocolay PD that there was no injuries or entrapment. Once on scene the CTFD assisted with traffic control on the extremely slippery road. Once the wrecker righted the vehicle and cleared the roadway Rescue 44 cleared the scene and was back in service at 7:50 PM.

11/9/08 Traffic Accident

At 11:59 AM firefighters were dispatched to a minor two-vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of US 41 and Silver Creek Road. Rescue 44 rolled to the scene which was just a couple hundred feet north of the station. CTFD personnel assisted MediRide EMS and Chocolay Police with traffic control and also medical assistance. The scene was cleaned up and Rescue 44 was back in service at 12:23 PM.

11/6/08 Brush Fire

At 3:14 PM firefighters were dispatched to 1097 Cherry Creek Road for a brush fire. Mutual aid was requested from Michigan DNR, Marquette Twp FD, Negaunee Twp FD, and Sands Twp FD for brush units and tankers. The fire was roughly 2 acres in size when the first units reported on scene. There were also multiple structures to protect on the edge of the fast burning fire. Fire breaks were established and the fire was contained and eventually extinguished. The cause of the fire was determined to be a tree arcing on a power line. A total of 36 firefighters fought the blaze, with the last units clearing at 7:55 PM.

11/2/08 Brush Fire

At 11:30 AM the CTFD was dispatched to a possible shed fire at 1026 Cherry Creek Road. Upon arrival of Engine 42, the Incident Commander determined that it was actually a small grass fire next to the shed. Firefighters made a quick knock down of the fire and quickly extinguished the majority of the flames and prevented any damage to the nearby structure. Tanker 41 also responded non-emergency to provide additional water for eliminating hot spots. Units cleared the scene at 12:25 PM.

10/30/08 Brush Fire

At 6:41 PM CTFD personnel were alerted to a report of trees on fire at 1097 Cherry Creek Road with all Chocolay units responding. Due to the remote location of the fire and condition of the road, arriving units were forced to stage roughly a quarter mile away from the scene. Command immediately took unit 45 to size up the scene. After doing a quick survey of the scene command immediately called for manpower and brush trucks from mutual aid departments. Tanker 41 made its way to the north flank of the fire to provide water to head off the fire. Tanker 43 reported to the residence to protect multiple structures there from the fire that was a little over 75 feet to the north. Shortly after, Marquette Township FD arrived with a brush unit and personnel; Sand Township FD with multiple tankers, a brush unit, and additional personnel; the DNR was also requested and responded with attack units and a dozer. Crews were immediately ordered to construct fire breaks to contain the fast moving fire. The fire was eventally controlled and hot spots extinguished with the last units clearing the scene at 12:42 AM. In all 26 firefighters battled the blaze which burned approximately 7.5 acres.

10/29/08 EMS Assist

At 12:04 PM CTFD personnel were called to the 1900 area of M-28 East for a request for manpower. Rescue 44 cleared the scene at 1:12 PM.

10/25/08 EMS Assist

At 3:46 PM Chocolay firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of West Main Street for a cardiac arrest. Rescue 44 was back in service at 4:26 PM.

10/24/08 Trees On Power Line

At 12:34 PM the CTFD was dispatched 3 miles off of US41 South for a tree on a power line. Firefighters secured the scene until the Board of Light & Power arrived. Engine 42 was back in service at 1:12 PM.

February 5th 2008 Structure Fire