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Operations
RESIDENTIAL FIRE: OCTOBER 28
The East Battalion responded to a fire in a “built more” structure with challenging access and no water supply. Crews did an outstanding job establishing a water source and performing primary searches under tough conditions. Thanks to the quick coordination of a rural water supply organized by B71, BC Brandon Gardner , the incident was efficiently managed from start to finish. Mutual aid units E166 from Duvall Fire Department and M41 from SCFD4 provided critical support on scene. All six occupants were able to safely evacuate, and crews also saved six puppies. With multiple dogs on the property (and yes, plenty of evidence underfoot), things could have been much worse for both our four-legged and two-legged friends. Great job to everyone involved!
Performance Measures
MUTUAL AID HAZMAT
I n the early morning hours of October 13, HazMat 72 from the West Battalion responded to a third-alarm mutual aid call in Burlington for an ammonia leak inside a large agricultural building. The leak originated from a sizable anhydrous ammonia tank but remained confined within the structure. HazMat teams from Marysville Fire District (HZ61), Everett Fire Department (HZ4), and South County Fire (HZ12) also responded. After about an hour-long response, HazMat 72 arrived on scene and assisted with logistical operations. HazMat technicians entered the building to collect video footage and chemical data, providing the incident commander with key information to safely plan mitigation efforts. The leak was traced to two adjacent valves on the tank that needed to be manually secured. The technicians reentered the building in full protective gear and successfully closed the valves, stopping the leak without further complications. The release was safely mitigated with no injuries reported. The incident highlighted the effectiveness of multi-agency coordination and the skill of regional HazMat teams in managing hazardous materials incidents quickly and safely.
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