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Logan, Utah – September 19, 2019 at approximately 3:35 pm crews were dispatched to a child that had been discovered by family members as tangled in the window blind chord and was reported to be not breathing – While crews were in route it was reported by dispatch that the child was freed from the cords and that CPR was in progress.  As crews arrived it was reported by dispatch that the child was crying. Crews were on scene in less than two minutes.  Once on scene the child was breathing on its own.  Aggressive patient care was initiated on scene and the child was transported to a hospital emergency department in less than 12 minutes.  Patient was later transferred to a Salt Lake City area hospital.  Further information on the condition of the patient is unknown.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission calls corded window coverings one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes, with infants and children accidentally becoming entangled in window blind cords.

Window blind safety suggestions include:

1.      Keep cords and strings, including those attached to window blinds, out of your child's reach. Move all cribs, beds, furniture and toys away from windows and window cords.

2.      If you live in a home where you are not allowed to replace your window coverings, follow basic window cord safety guidelines.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys,

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Logan Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515

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Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – July 7, 2018 – On July 6, 2018 at approx. 6:40 pm the Logan Fire Department, with the assistance of automatic aid departments, responded to a report of a structure fire at 1480 North 400 East, at a skilled nursing facility.  The fire was reported in a single resident’s room.  As the Fire Department arrived, an evacuation of the North wing was underway.  Upon entry into the fire room, with the aid of the automatic fire sprinkler system, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire.  Firefighters then worked to ventilate smoke and remove water from the building.

It was determined that an employee of the facility discovered the bed of one of the residents on fire.  The employee immediately assisted the woman out of the bed and into the hallway.  Another employee attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher as the fire sprinkler system activated.  The resident was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.  Another resident who fell during the evacuation of the building was also transported to a local hospital as a precaution.  Three employees were treated and released on-scene for possible smoke inhalation.  The actions of the employee saved the life of the resident at the risk of her own safety.  The facility utilized their evacuation procedure, which helped get the other residents to safety.

The fire damage was confined to a single room.  A joint investigation with the Utah State Fire Marshal’s Office was conducted and found the fire to be accidental in nature and started by the failure of an air conditioning appliance. 

Contact:

Craig Humphreys,

Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

Logan Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-757-4841

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Fire Stopped in Smithfield Dental Clinic

January 19, 2016

SMITHFIELD, Utah – Firefighters from Smithfield, North Logan, Logan and the Cache County Fire District spent nearly two hours Monday night searching for and fighting a fire in the attic of the Community Dental Center, 130 W. 700 South, Smithfield.

Smithfield Fire Chief Jay Downs said the owner was notified of an alarm at the building. When he stopped by to check, he saw and smelled smoke. The fire departments were paged out at approximately 10 p.m.

The fire was mostly contained to the attic. But Downs said it was difficult to find because it was hidden by the insulation.

The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in the attic. Damage to the building was estimated at $250,000. An estimate on the value of damage to the contents of the building has yet to be determined.

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Logan Structure Fire

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Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – Oct. 14, 2014 – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid departments responded to a report of a structure fire at 273 West 240 North.  The fire was reported by a neighbor that could see smoke coming from the garage. At the time of the fire there were a number of simultaneous calls.

Upon arrival the fire department found a single family home with fire through the roof above a two car garage.  The fire department began extinguishing the fire from the outside until it was safe to enter and extinguish the remaining fire.  The home was occupied at the time of the fire by a couple and their pet.  

The home sustained extensive heat and smoke damage throughout all rooms.  Damage estimated at $100,000.  Fire crews will continue to stay on scene to control any hot spots throughout  the night and will conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire later in the morning.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Deputy Chief

North Logan Fire Department

2005 North 1200 East

North Logan, Utah 84341

435-757-4841

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Smithfield Seeks New Volunteer Firefighters

SMITHFIELD, Utah — Smithfield Fire Department will be holding its new hire testing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the fire station, 325 West 100 North. Anyone interested in joining the department is encouraged to pick up an application at Smithfield City Hall, 96 S. Main. Applications will also be available the night of the test at the fire station.

Capt. Thomas Maples explained that the test, which is held twice a year, includes a written exam and a physical skills and agility exam. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the skills and agility exam. 

Chief Jay Downs said the department provides fire and emergency medical services to residents in Smithfield, Hyde Park, Amalga and Benson. There is no experience necessary, but experience will provide additional points in the selection process. Downs added that participants should be in good physical shape and be willing to make the necessary commitments to the department.

Those commitments include completing basic structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training within two years of being hired. The department pays for the training, but the classes require more than 200 hours usually during evenings and on weekends. Additionally, new volunteers must complete a 5-week orientation class and participate in weekly training drills.

Smithfield Fire Department does not have a residency requirement. But successful candidates are required to stay at or near the station when they are on duty, which is approximately 1 night per week. For more information, call 563-3056 ext. 405.

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Shed Fire

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Trenton Utah-July 15 The Trenton fire department with automatic aid from Lewiston, Clarkston, Newton, Cache County EMS and the Cache County Fire District responded to a shed fire located at 1412 East Main Trenton. The call came in approximately 10:45 AM.

The first arriving engine found a fully involved shed with two one thousand gallon propane tanks next to the burning structure. The Trenton fire department was able to obtain a water source and quickly cooled down the propane tanks and extinguished the fire.

The shed contained two small tractors, a jeep and some miscellaneous tools. There were no injuries to firefighters or bystanders. The damage is estimated around $15,000. The cause of the fire is still under Investigation.

Contact:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

Logan, Utah 84321

(435) 755-1674

Cache County Fire District Fire Restrictions

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Cache County Utah-July 11^th Due to current and forecasted weather conditions in northern Utah, the State Forester as determined that measures must be taken to prevent costly and damaging forest and rangeland fires. Therefore, pursuant to Utah State Law, Section 65A-8-212 Utah Code 1994. The following acts are prohibited on the areas, roads and trails described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester. Therefore all unincorporated private lands in Cache County will be under fire restrictions beginning July 14^th 2014. The restrictions will be as follows.

1. Setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fires of any kind, except campfires built within the facilities provided for them in improved campgrounds, picnic areas or permanently improved places of habitation.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared to mineral soil.

3. Discharging or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnics devices including explosive targets.

4. Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation. 

The following persons are exempted from the above prohibitions:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act at a specific location.

2. Any State or Federal Fire Officer or firefighting forces in the performance of an official duty.

Contact:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

179 North Main

Logan, Utah 84321

(435) 755-1670