The Flin Flon Fire Dept. responded to 11 calls in November, according to the fire chief’s latest report notes.
This is an increase of two calls over the same month last year.
Monday, Nov. 9, 6:17 am: A caller stated fire alarms had been activated at a Windsor Avenue residence. The alarm was determined to be false.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10:25 pm: A caller stated a fire alarm had activated in a Main Street business. Upon arrival, firefighters determined the cause of the alarm was a shorted electrical outlet.
Friday, Nov. 13, 3:44 am: A caller stated a vehicle and shed were on fire on Green Street. Both were found to be fully involved upon arrival. The probable cause of the fire was electrical.
Friday, Nov. 13, 6:03 am: The fire department received a 911 call about a bush fire near the Big Island Drive-In. The call centre was informed that the Flin Flon Fire Department would not respond to that location, and the fire chief responded alone to investigate the fire.
Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 pm: The fire department responded to a 911 call about a fire on Green Street that was a rekindling of the vehicle and shed fire from earlier in the day. The fire was quickly extinguished.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:33 am: A caller stated a home on Parkway Boulevard was on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully involved structure. The Office of the Fire Commissioner was called to investigate.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:55 pm: Firefighters called to assist the ambulance service with a patient, who was transported to the hospital.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 8:32 pm: A caller requested firefighters attend a motor vehicle accident on Ross Street. Upon arrival, the firefighters’ services were not required.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:28 pm: The fire department responded to a call to assist the ambulance service with a patient at the airport. The patient was transported to the hospital.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 pm: A caller stated fire alarms were ringing inside a Ross Street residence. Upon arrival, firefighters determined the alarm was false.
Monday, Nov. 30, 1:15 pm: A call to 911 about alarms ringing inside the Flin Flon Personal Care Home was determined to be a false alarm.
