Berthoud Fire Protection District

Incident activity for April & May 2012

Monday, April 2

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Garfield Avenue. This was a two-vehicle accident with minor damage to the vehicles. One occupant was injured, complaining of neck and back pain.

Tuesday, April 3

BFPD assisted a citizen on Bunyan Avenue.

BFPD responded to a medical for cardiac problems on Mountain Avenue. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on West County Road 14. A single vehicle had left the roadway and hit a trailer. One person was transported.

Wednesday, April 4

BFPD responded to a medical call on North County Road 19.

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Callado Street . A man was transported.

Friday, April 6

BFPD assisted TVEMS with transporting a patient from Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to a 100’ by 15’ grass fire on the shoulder of Interstate 25 at mile marker 249. The crew extinguished the fire and was unable to find the source of ignition.

BFPD responded to Interstate 25 at mile marker 250. A semi truck with a blown tire had spread debris across the roadway. The fire crew cleaned the debris from the interstate.

BFPD and TVEMS responded to a motorcycle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 251. The rider was injured and transported.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Second Street.

Saturday, April 7

Tuxedo

The fire crew assisted with a horse that had fallen and was unable to get up on County Road 23E. The crews used hose lines from an Engine and placed it under the horses’ shoulder, then were able to pull the horse onto its feet. Tuxedo says, “Thank you for helping me. I would have been a goner without you.”

BFPD assisted with a medical call for a possible stroke on Second Street. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a smoke odor investigation in West County Road 2 area, and followed the smoke to Little Acres Drive. The smoke was coming from a ditch burn and was under control.

BFPD responded to a reported grassfire in the median of Interstate 25. A 20’x10’ grassfire was extinguished by the fire crew.

Sunday, April 8

BFPD responded to a report of a grass/wildland fire in the area of County Road 23 and West County Road 8. After investigation, the fire turned out to be on N. 83^rd  Street and Yellowstone Avenue in Boulder County. This was a large agricultural burn and was being monitored from a nearby field. The owners were asked to extinguish the fire due to the Boulder County burn ban.

BFPD responded to the area of W. County Road 2 and S. County Road 15. The crew found an illegal burn and the owners were told to obtain a burn permit in the future.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical emergency at the Valley Dirt Rider track. The patient was transported.

Berthoud Fire Protection District

Incident activity for March 2012

Thursday, March 1

BFPD was called to Fifth St. for a possible chemical hazard. The crew found two 55 gallon drums filled with unknown chemicals and they advised the responsible party to contact a haz-mat mitigation company to remove the drums.

BFPD and TVEMS responded to a medical call for a person who had fallen down some stairs on East Colorado Ave. The patient was transported.

Friday, March 2

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 287 and First St. A single vehicle was on its side in the ditch west of the highway. There were no injuries reported from the accident.

Saturday, March 3

BFPD assisted TVEMS with lifting a patient on First St.

Sunday, March 4

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Schofield Road.

Monday, March 5

BFPD responded to a medical call on Welch Ave.  A person was found conscious and breathing but not responsive. The crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient.

BFPD responded to a smoke odor investigation in the area of West County Road 4 and County Road 21. A large plume of smoke was coming from the area where a large field had been previously burned and the area was still smoldering. An open burn permit was issued for the area of N. 83^rd and Yellowstone Road. The burn was being tended by several individuals.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on West County Road 10E.

Thursday, March 8

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident just north of Wilfred Road on Weld County Road 1. A single vehicle had rolled and was on its side with moderate damage to the vehicle. The driver was out of the vehicle lying in the field. The driver was transported.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for a person on Elmwood St. with breathing problems. The patient was transported.

Friday, March 9

BFPD responded to a reported grass fire at mile marker 249 of Interstate 25. The crew arrived in the area and could not locate any fire.

The fire crew assisted TVEMS with a medical call at the Berthoud Community Center for a patient who had fallen and injured her head.

BFPD responded to 9^th St. to a report of smoke in the area. The crew was unable to find any smoke but decided that a barbeque at a residence on 9^th St. may have caused the alarm.

BFPD responded with TVEMS for a medical call on Welch Ave. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a reported grass fire next to the intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 21. A small grass fire was moving slowly in short grass. The crew extinguished the fire.

BFPD assisted a citizen in a residence on West County Road 8E.

Saturday, March 10

BFPD responded to North County Road 17 for a power pole that had caught fire during a controlled burn. The crew called Poudre Valley REA to disconnect the power.

Sunday, March 11

BFPD crew responded to a single motor vehicle rollover accident on the east side of Highway 287 and W. County Road 8. One patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a grass fire reported on East Iowa Ave. The homeowner was advised that a permit was needed before burning.

Monday, March 12

BFPD responded to a report of a fire near County Road 2E and County Road 15 called in by a railroad employee. A small smoldering fire was found in a manure pile that was burning from an earlier controlled burn. The crew extinguished the fire.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Second Street for a person having breathing difficulties. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident at County Road 21 and West County Road 8. Two vehicles were involved, both having moderate damage. There were no injuries reported.

BFPD responded to a reported grass fire near County Road 15 and Wilfred Road. Some smoldering spots from a previous ditch burn were found. The embers were extinguished and the homeowner was informed to have a burn permit for any future burns.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Weld County Road 38. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a structure fire on Second Street. The occupant of the single family mobile home informed the crew they had attempted to extinguish a fire and opened a window to clear the smoke. The crew found heavy fire in the rear of the home. The fire was extinguished.  The fire was determined to be accidental in origin.

Tuesday, March 13

BFPD responded to a structure fire at the same address as the fire on the previous evening.  Light smoke was coming from the roof.  The fire was extinguished and the crew conducted salvage and overhaul of the entire structure.  The restoration company was notified and when they arrived, the crew cleared the scene.

BFPD responded to a two vehicle accident at West County Road 8 and Highway 287. Both vehicles had moderate to mild damage. There were no reported injuries. The fire crew assisted with traffic control.

BFPD responded to a reported grass fire near Weld County Road 5 and Weld County Road 40.5. The crew found an approximately 100’x20’ grass fire moving along a ditch bank with 8’ flame lengths. The crew extinguished the fire and searched for any remaining hot spots before clearing the scene.

Thursday, March 15

BFPD responded to a medical call for cardiac arrest at the Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to a propane alarm in a residence on Weld County Road 3. The crew was unable to detect any levels of propane in the home.

BFPD responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 247.  A single vehicle was off the road with no apparent damages and no occupants were found.

BFPD responded with Loveland Fire to a vehicle fire on Snug Harbor Court in Campion.  A recreational vehicle was fully involved with flames.  A nearby vehicle was also involved.  The Berthoud crew assisted with extinguishment of both vehicles and also extinguished a small grass fire on the north side of the motor home. Click here for photos

Friday, March 16

BFPD responded to a reported controlled fire that had spread into a cottonwood tree on First Street and Bunyan Avenue, It was determined the fire was out with the exception of smoke coming from the root system near the road.  The crew extinguished the fire.

BFPD responded to Bunyan Ave for a report of a small grass fire.  The crew found a few hot spots in an area of a previous controlled burn.  The fire was extinguished in all areas of concern.

Saturday, March 17

BFPD responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 287 and Caballero Street. There was heavy damage to both vehicles. Five patients were transported due to injury.

BFPD responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Highway 287 and North First Street.  Two injured patients were transported.

BFPD responded to a medical call on S. County Road 15.  The patient was transported.

Sunday, March 18

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Michigan Avenue.

BFPD responded to a grass fire on Taras Court. A small grass fire was found burning in very high winds. The fire was extinguished by the crew.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on N. 115^th Street. The patient was transported.

The fire crew sent multiple units to a reported grass fire near Caballero and County Road 4.  As units arrived in the area a fast moving wind driven fire was visible in a corn field. Several trucks were staged in the area and the fire was extinguished.

BFPD responded with Loveland Fire for a report of three juveniles in the water at Union Reservoir.  While enroute to Union Reservoir the crew was notified that all the victims had been removed from the water, therefore our response was cancelled.

BFPD responded to a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center.  A patient was transported. 

Monday, March 19

BFPD responded to a vehicle fire on Pyramid Peak St. When the crew arrived, the fire had been extinguished by the responsible party.

BFPD responded to an unauthorized grass fire on Weld County Road 3. The fire crew found the responsible party cleaning up the fire and they advised him to obtain a burn permit in the future.

Tuesday, March 20

BFPD responded to a reported grass fire on County Road 4 and Highway 287. The fire crew extinguished the blaze and cleaned up the hot spots.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to the Berthoud Living Center for a patient needing to be taken to the hospital.

Wednesday, March 21

BFPD responded to a medical call on W. County Road 10. A resident had fallen from a 10’ ladder and was experiencing back pain.  The patient was transported.

Thursday, March 22

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on S. County Road 21 for an individual complaining of hip pain after a fall. The patient was transported.

The fire crew assisted a citizen who had fallen on the sidewalk in front of Fire Station 1. The individual had injured their knee. TVEMS arrived and took over the patient care.

BFPD assisted with a medical call on East Iowa Ave. for a toddler who had a seizure. TVEMS took over the patient care.

Friday, March 23

BFPD responded to an unauthorized burn on S. County Road 15.  The responsible party was advised to extinguish the fire and to obtain a burn permit for any future burns.

Saturday, March 24

BFPD responded to a reported grass fire on West County Road 4. This was determined to be a legal and controlled burn.

BFPD responded to a legal burn that had gone out of control on W. County Road 4 and S. County Road 21.  The fire crew extinguished the fire.

BFPD responded to a motorcycle accident at Valley Dirt Riders.  The injured rider was complaining of wrist and lower back pain and was transported.

BFPD responded to a complaint of smoke in the area of N. County Line Road and E. County Road 4. This was found to be a controlled ditch burn which had ignited a large cottonwood tree.

BFPD responded to a motorcycle accident at Valley Dirt Riders.  The crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the injured rider.

BFPD responded to the previous controlled burn on W. County Road 4 and S. County Road 21.  There were some spots still smoldering so the fire crew completely extinguished the smoldering areas.

Sunday, March 25

BFPD responded to reports of a grassfire ½ mile south of County Road 31. Smoke was visible in the area but the crews were unable to locate any source.  The smoke in the air seemed to be dissipating so the crews cleared the scene.

BFPD responded to an outside smoke investigation on Gunn Road.  The crew searched the area and was unable to locate a fire or a smoke source.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Monroe Ave.

Manns has been employed by the District for six years; his position as an Emergency Manager with the District is a volunteer. He has numerous certifications in incident management to include Type 3 Planning Section Chief. Manns has developed incident management curriculum, which has been approved through the Department of Homeland Security, and has instructed numerous incident management courses throughout the nation. Manns has responded on several disasters in Colorado as well as nationally to assist in managing response.

During his tenure with the District, Manns has been instrumental in developing the Districts’ National Incident Management System (NIMS) “Implementation Plan” by instructing both uniform and civilian staff multiple incident management courses. Manns wrote the Districts “Emergency Operations Plan” and “Continuity of Operations Plan” (COOP). He recently completed a risk and vulnerability assessment of the railroad traversing the District. Risk and vulnerability assessments were completed by Manns and Chief Charles on several infrastructures within the District.

At 10:00 this morning firefighters from the Greeley Fire Department were called to 1841 7^th Avenue in Greeley on a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found light smoke coming from the attic space of a single story house. Fire crews quickly established that all occupants had safety evacuated the home and began to search for the source of the smoke. Fire crews utilized thermal imaging equipment and located a fire burning within a wall.  It was quickly determined that the hidden fire had traveled up the interior of the wall and had begun spreading to the attic space. Fire crews quickly began opening up the wall and extinguishing fire as it was exposed. Simultaneously, crews began cutting a hole in the roof to access the attic space and extinguish the quickly spreading fire.  The Red Cross was called to assist the 4 residents of the home who were displaced because of the fire. The fire was extinguished and stopped from spreading throughout the attic. Fire crews remain on scene removing smoldering insulation and debris as the investigation is initiated. Investigators are working to determine the cause and determine the amount of damage. No injuries were reported.

Aging Electrical System Caused This Morning’s Fire

At 10:00 this morning firefighters from the Greeley Fire Department were called to 1841 7^th Av in Greeley on a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found light smoke coming from the attic space of a single story house. Fire crews quickly established that all occupants had safety evacuated the home and began to search for the source of the smoke. Fire crews utilized thermal imaging equipment and located a fire burning within a wall.  It was quickly determined that the hidden fire had traveled up the interior of the wall and had begun spreading to the attic space. Fire crews quickly began opening up the wall and extinguishing fire as it was exposed. Simultaneously, crews began cutting a hole in the roof to access the attic space and extinguish the quickly spreading fire.  The Red Cross was called to assist the 4 residents of the home who were displaced because of the fire. The fire was extinguished and stopped from spreading throughout the attic. Investigators have determined the cause to be the homes aging electrical wiring. Damage is estimated @ $20,000.

Many houses constructed pre 1950′s have what is called knob and tube wiring, including the home involved in this morning’s fire. Knob and tube is a type of open wiring system that is susceptible to dampness and abrasion which can lead to leakage of currents and arcing fires. If homeowners experience any of the following symptoms, they should have their home wiring checked by a licensed electrician:

·         Frequent or re-occurring issues with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers

·         A tingling sensation when you touch an electrical appliance or other metal objects

·         Discolored or warm wall outlets, or sparks from an outlet

·         A persistent burning smell coming from an appliance, room, or area

·         Flickering or dimming lights

Berthoud Fire Protection District

Incident activity for February and March 2012

Wednesday, February 1

BFPD responded to a possible structure fire in the area of Interstate 25 at mile marker 247. The crew was not able to find any sign of smoke in the area.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Wagon Trail Dr. for a patient who was not breathing. The patient was transported emergent.

BFPD assisted with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported.

Friday, February 3

BFPD responded to a multi car accident on Interstate 25. Twelve cars were involved in a series of accidents with damage from minor to moderate. One patient was transported with injuries.  The crew also assisted with traffic control.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on County Road 17 and Bunyan Ave. A single vehicle with moderate damage was found in a field.  There were no injuries.

Saturday, February 4

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on S. County Road 21. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a suspicion of carbon monoxide in a residence on Wild Wing Dr. After investigation, the crew was unable to find any levels of carbon monoxide present.

BFPD responded to a call for help to assist a family who had accidentally locked their small child in their family car while it was running. By the time the crew arrived to Weld County Road 5, the family had broken a window to get into the vehicle.

BFPD responded to a citizen request for assistance on Fourth St.

Sunday, February 5

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Wilshire Dr. The patient was transported.

Monday, February 6

BFPD responded to a reported outside gas odor on Cheyenne Dr. The crew was unable to detect any odor in the area.

BFPD responded to a reported bonfire on East Highway 60. A burn pile was found on the property. The owners were advised of the permit process and the burning regulations. The responsible party was instructed to extinguish the fire.

Wednesday, February 8

BFPD responded to a report of a hazardous material found in the back of a building on Third St. The material was identified and the owner was advised of how to properly dispose of it.

Thursday, February 9

BFPD responded to a report of a male who had fallen on Eighth St. The patient was injured and treated on scene. He then chose to seek further medical care at his physician’s office.

Friday, February 10

BFPD assisted with a medical call on E. Highway 56 for a patient having seizures. The patient was transported.

Saturday, February 11

BFPD assisted TVEMS with moving a patient who was being transferred from the hospital to the Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. This was a single vehicle accident with no injuries.

BFPD responded to a reported rollover accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate 25. There were two vehicles involved and there were no injuries reported.

Sunday, February 12

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Third St.

Monday, February 13

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Redwood Circle. The patient was having chest pains and was transported.

At the request of Larimer County Sheriff’s office, BFPD responded to a medical call on SW 49^th St. The patient was transported.

Tuesday, February 14

BFPD responded to a report of a fire in a residence on S. Iowa St. at 11:10 pm. On arrival the crew reported light smoke showing. After circling the structure, visible flames and smoke were found on the west side of the building. The occupants of the residence had evacuated from the home and were in the back of the ambulance for assessment. There were no injuries reported. The fire crew used a fast attack mode and extinguished the fire. The fire investigator arrived to the scene as well as a restoration company. There was extensive smoke and fire damage to several rooms in the home. Berthoud Fire units cleared the scene at 1:33 am.

Thursday, February 16

BFPD responded to a complaint of paint odors on 2^nd St. There was a strong smell of paint fumes in the area but the crew was unable to find the source of the odor.

BFPD assisted a patient who walked into Station 1 complaining of chest pain. On arrival of TVEMS, the patient care was transferred to them.

Friday, February 17

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Douglas Place.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on West County Road 8 and Highway 287. This was a two-vehicle accident with heavy damage to both vehicles. One party was found sitting inside one of the vehicles reporting head pain and lacerations on the head. One patient was transported. The crew assisted with traffic control until the cars were removed from the roadway.

BFPD responded to a medical call on 7^th St for a person having breathing difficulties. The patient was assessed by TVEMS and the fire crew cleared the scene.

Saturday, February 18

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a patient having breathing difficulties on Chapparo Circle.

Sunday, February 29

BFPD responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 287 and West County Road 2. Both vehicles sustained moderate to heavy damage. Both drivers of the vehicles sustained injuries but were not transported. The fire crew assisted with traffic control and cleaned the scene of the accident.

Tuesday, February 21

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on 7^th St. The patient was transported.

Thursday, February 23

BFPD responded to a smoke detector alarm on 7^{th St}. and Bunyan Avenue. This was a false alarm and the crew reset the alarm panel for the homeowner.

BFPD responded to a report of paint odors on 2^nd St. The fire crew made contact with the owner of the shop and found no problems.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident at 1^st   St. and Mountain Ave. There were no injuries reported.

BFPD responded to a smoke detector alarm on 7^th St. and Bunyan Ave. This was a false alarm again, due to a faulty detector.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on 4^th St. The patient was transported.

Friday, February 24

BFPD responded to Berthoud High School for a student complaining of severe head pain. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Sunset Court. The patient was having breathing difficulties, following evaluation it was determined the patient could be transported to the hospital by the family.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on E. Highway 56. The sick person was transported.

Saturday, February 25

BFPD responded to a motorcycle accident at Valley Dirt Rider track. A male rider was injured and complaining of a possible broken right arm and hand. The patient was transported.

Sunday, February 26

BFPD responded to a motorcycle accident at Valley Dirt Rider track. A male rider was found unconscious and was transported emergent.

Monday, February 27

BFPD responded to a medical call on Highway 287. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a reported car fire at County Road 38 and County Road 7. A vehicle having mechanical problems was found on the side of the road, but there was no indication of fire.

Tuesday, February 28

BFPD responded to an outside smoke odor investigation on East Colorado Ave. After investigating, the crew found a tree stump smoldering in a resident’s back yard. The smoldering stump was extinguished by the crew.

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Second St. for a patient having breathing difficulties. The fire crew helped load the patient to be transported.

Berthoud Fire Protection District

Incident activity for January/February 2012

Sunday, January 1

BFPD responded to a medical call on East County Road 6C. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a reported vehicle fire on Lake Ave near a structure. The motor compartment was overheated and the fire was extinguished.

BFPD responded to a mutual aide structure fire with Loveland Fire. The fire crew was staged and within a few minutes was cleared by Loveland command.

BFPD responded to a medical call for a stroke on West County Road 4E. The patient was transported.

BFPD was called to an inside smoke odor investigation on Wilshire Dr. The homeowner stated a light fixture was shorting in and out. The crew found the switch had overheated and melted causing the smoke odor.

Monday, January 2

BFPD responded to a reported outside fire with 10-15 foot flame lengths. Upon arrival at the scene, the fire was found to be under control by the responsible party.

BFPD responded with Loveland Fire to a motor vehicle accident on 35^th St. SW and S. Taft Ave.  This was a two-vehicle accident with moderate damage and one person with injuries.

Tuesday, January 3

BFPD responded to a medical call for a cardiac arrest on W. County Road 4E.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Second Street. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with handling the patient.

Wednesday, January 4

BFPD responded to a medical call for fainting on Weld County Road 7.  The patient was transported.

Sunday, January 5

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. This was a two-vehicle accident with minor damage and no reported injuries.

Monday, January 9

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of W. County Road 8E and Hulson Place. The crew found a vehicle overturned with the driver lying outside of the vehicle complaining of shoulder pain. The individual was transported.

BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on Deer Run Road. They searched the residence and no hazardous conditions. The fire crew recommended that the occupants replace the detectors.

BFPD assisted the Larimer County Sheriff’s office with a medical call on W. County Road 6 and Lake Hollow Drive.

BFPD was called to mitigate fluid hazards on a non-injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 250.

Tuesday, January 10

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Victoria St.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on S. County Road 21. The patient was transported.

Wednesday, January 11

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 287 and County Road 8. This was a three-vehicle accident with moderate damage to the vehicles. One individual was injured and was transported to the hospital.

Friday, January 13

BFPD assisted TVEMS with lifting a patient for transport at Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to a report of a tree on fire near County Road 10 and County Line Road. They found a pile of embers at the base of some trees along a ditch.

Saturday, January 14

BFPD responded to a six-vehicle motor vehicle accident with mild to moderate damage to all vehicles. Two persons were injured and both were transported to the hospital.

Sunday, January 15

BFPD responded to a motorcycle accident at Valley Dirt Rider track. A rider was injured and the crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient.

Monday, January 16

BFPD was sent to a commercial fire alarm at the Berthoud Family Physicians office on 10^th St. The alarm was a false alarm.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Welch Ave. for a sick person. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient.

BFPD responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. No fire was found. The vehicle was stalled and had a flat tire. The crew assisted with setting up a tow for the vehicle.

BFPD responded to a rollover motor vehicle accident on Redtail Hawk Lane and S. County Road 23. A truck was found on its roof with the driver still inside the vehicle. The fire crew assisted the driver by cutting the seatbelt and helping the driver out of the vehicle. TVEMS assessed the patient and ruled out any injuries.

BFPD was dispatched to a single vehicle accident in front of Pioneer Sand and Gravel on 1^st St. A car was found off the roadway with minor damage and its front end in the ditch. The occupants were out of the vehicle and were uninjured.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Cheyenne Dr. for a person complaining of breathing difficulties. The patient was transported.

Tuesday, January 17

BFPD responded to a medical call with TVEMS on Shelby Dr. A female had slipped on the ice and hit her head and was complaining of head pain and nausea. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to the Berthoud Living Center for a patient who had fallen. The crew assisted with transporting the patient.

BFPD responded to the Berthoud Living Center to assist TVEMS with transporting a patient.

Wednesday, January 18

Berthoud Fire and TVEMS were called to a single vehicle accident on County Road 17 and Spartan Ave.  A truck had hit and sheared a power pole out of the ground.   There were no injuries reported. Poudre REA was contacted and when they arrived, the scene was turned over to them.

BFPD responded to W. County Road 8 and Highway 287 for a medical call in a vehicle. TVEMS assisted an infant child while the fire crew assisted with traffic control.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on South Iowa Ave.

BFPD was called to a mulch fire on East County Road 8. The crew found a 20 by 20 foot area in flame. A front loader was used to spread the mulch and the crew extinguished the fire.

Thursday, January 19

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Mountain Ave. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a report of a grass fire on the shoulder of Highway 287 and West County Road 4E. A passerby had started the fire to stay warm.  The fire was extinguished and Larimer County Sheriff Office responded to the scene.

BFPD responded to a large mulch fire at the same location as the day before on East County Road 8.  The fire was approximately a 50x90x30 active fire on the areas that had been extinguished the day prior.  The pile was again spread with a front loader and the fire was extinguished.  It was expected that smoldering would still occur due to the density of the material that was burning.

Friday, January 20

BFPD was called to a medical call on County Road 4E and Highway 287. TVEMS assumed the patient care for a person complaining of abdomen pain.

BFPD was dispatched at 6:10 pm to a reported structure fire on East County Road 8.  This was the large mulch fire which was under control but was mistaken for a structure fire. Some visible flames were again extinguished.

The fire crew responded from the mulch fire to a medical call on Weld County Road 5. An elderly patient had fallen on her door step. The patient was transported.

Saturday, January 21

At 8:00 am, the fire crew responded again to the mulch fire on County Road 8. The fire was again extinguished with the assistance of a front-end loader and two bobcats.

BFPD responded to the Berthoud Living Center for a patient who was unconscious but breathing. The patient was transported.

Monday, January 23

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported.

Tuesday, January 24

BFPD responded to the Berthoud Living Center for a patient complaining of chest pain. The patient was transported.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Mountain Ave.

Wednesday, January 25

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Mount Meeker Ave.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Weld County Road 3. The patient was transported.

Thursday, January 26

BFPD responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 near Highway 56. The crew found approximately 700 gallons of diesel fuel had spilled onto the State property. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. Loveland Fire as well as the state patrol Haz-Mat team responded to assist in the clean up.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on 2^nd St. for a patient having breathing difficulties. The patient was transported.

BFPD received a call about a suspicious substance found at the Water Conservancy District Building. A small container with an unknown substance was found in the stairwell of the building.  The fire crew investigated and when the Berthoud Police arrived, the substance was given to them with information as to the crew’s findings.  The fire crew then left the scene to the Berthoud Police and the responsible party from the Water District to determine a course of action based on the findings.

Friday, January 27

The BFPD crew assisted a citizen on 5^th St.

BFPD was called to a reported grass fire in the area of East County Road 4 and Weld County Road 1. The crew was unable to find any fire in the area.

BFPD responded to Weld County Road 46 for a report of a grassfire. No fire was found in the area.

Saturday, January 28

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. A vehicle was found approximately 50-75 yards west of the interstate in the middle of a field.  The vehicle had no damage and there were no reported injuries.

Sunday, January 29

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Bruce Drive. The patient was transported.

Monday, January 30

BFPD responded to a medical call at a construction site on W. County Road 8E for a person who had fallen from a ladder. The patient was found lying on the concrete floor conscious and breathing.  TVEMS assessed the patient and there was no transport needed.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Foothills Dr. for a sick person.

Berthoud Fire Protection District

Incident activity for December

Thursday, December 1

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a reported motor vehicle accident on 287 near County Road 2E.   This was a multiple car accident and Mountain View Fire and Longmont Fire also responded.  Berthoud crew assisted with transporting one patient.

BFPD responded to Common Drive and assisted a patient needing help getting into their wheelchair.

The fire crew assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Mountain Avenue for a child having breathing difficulties. The patient was transported.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with moving a patient on Fourth Street.

Friday, December 2

Berthoud Fire responded to Seventh Street to assist with a medical call. TVEMS took over patient care and the crew was released from the scene.

BFPD responded to Fourth Street where a person had fallen in a parking lot. TVEMS arrived on scene and the patient care was transferred to them.

Berthoud Fire assisted TVEMS on Cheyenne Drive with a patient who had fallen and couldn’t get up.

BFPD assisted with a patient having breathing difficulties at Seventh Street and Mountain Avenue.

BFPD responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 250. The crew did not find any accident.

Saturday, December 3

BFPD responded with Berthoud Police to East County Road 8.  A patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a reported vehicle off the Interstate near Johnson’s Corner.  There were no injuries.

Berthoud Fire responded to a medical alarm on Cheyenne Drive. The patient was transported.

Berthoud Fire assisted TVEMS with transporting a patient at the Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to a residence on W. County Road 12. The residence’s carbon monoxide detector was activated. The family was evacuated and TVEMS was notified because the residents were experiencing nausea symptoms. The elevated carbon monoxide readings were determined to be caused by a wood burning stove.

Sunday, December 4

BFPD and TVEMS were called to assist a patient with breathing difficulties.  The patient was transported.

Berthoud Fire responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Tenth Street. A single pickup truck had rolled over. The driver had gotten out of the vehicle and was uninjured.

BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on Redwood Circle. In this case it was a faulty carbon monoxide detector

Monday, December 5

BFPD responded to a residential fire alarm on Jones Place. An investigation confirmed there were no signs of smoke or fire in the residence. A faulty smoke detector set off the alarm and the owners were advised to replace the device.

BFPD responded to investigate a gas odor near First Street and Mountain Avenue. The crew was unable to find any abnormal levels of carbon monoxide in the building.

BFPD responded to Third Street and Turner Avenue for a report of natural gas in the building. There were no levels gas or carbon monoxide found in the building or surrounding area.

BFPD responded to Berthoud Living Center to assist TVEMS with a patient.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Marshall Place. The crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient.

BFPD assisted Berthoud Police and TVEMS with a medical call on Second Street.

Tuesday, December 6

Berthoud Fire assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Ninth Street and Welch Avenue.

Wednesday, December 7

Berthoud Fire responded to a medical call for breathing problems on Second Street. The crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient.

The fire crew assisted a citizen with a faulty smoke detector in a residence on Nebraska Avenue.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for a sick person on Second Street. The patient was transported.

Thursday, December 8

BFPD assisted an elderly person needing assistance on Common Dr.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Second Street.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center.

Friday, December 9

BFPD responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 250. The occupants were not at the scene when the fire crew arrived.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Second Street.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a patient who had fallen on Seventh Street.

Saturday, December 10

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Blue Mountain Avenue. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on Second Street and Welch Avenue.

Sunday, December 11

BFPD assisted a citizen on Common Drive who had fallen.

Monday, December 12

BFPD assisted TVEMS with lifting a patient on Sioux Drive.

Berthoud Fire responded to a request for assistance with a leak in the fire suppression system at a business on Ninth Street and Mountain Avenue. The fire crew drained the water from the system and advised the owner to have it repaired as soon as possible.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Ninth Street. The patient was transported.

Tuesday, December 13

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for a patient with back pain on Wilfred Road.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a patient on Seventh Street.

BFPD and TVEMS were called to a medical call alarm on Sioux Drive that ended up being a false alarm.

Wednesday, December 14

BFPD responded to a commercial fire alarm on County Road 8.  The call was cancelled enroute.  The owner determined that the alarm had been activated by a truck’s exhaust.

BFPD responded to an odor of natural gas inside a residence on Tenth Street. The residence had been evacuated by the time the crew arrived. They found readable levels of carbon monoxide in the residence. The cause was determined to be a tankless water heater that was not vented properly. The crew opened the vents and the CO readings declined.

Saturday, December 17

BFPD responded to a medical call for chest pains on Redwood Circle.  The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a report of unauthorized burning on Getaway Drive. There were reports that juveniles had been seen making fires inside the silos on the property. There were explosions and smoke emanating from one of the silos. Four silos had evidence of previous fires. The fire crew investigated and extinguished the fire. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified and when they arrived the fire crew was released from the scene.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Wilfred Road for a person reporting severe abdominal pain. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call for respiratory distress for a patient on Majestic Court. The patient was transported emergent.

Sunday, December 18

The fire crew assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Seventh Street. The patient was transported.

Monday, December 19

BFPD assisted a citizen on Welch Ave concerned about a carbon monoxide detector alarm. After investigating the residence, no signs of carbon monoxide were found.

Tuesday, December 20

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Bein St. The patient was transported.

Wednesday, December 21

BFPD responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Sprague Lane. The crew found a single vehicle, off the road with no one in or near the vehicle. A witness reported that the accident happened a few days earlier.

Thursday, December 22

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 251. A single vehicle was off the road with no damage to the vehicle and there were no reported injuries.

The fire crew assisted TVEMS with a medical call on East County Road 6C. The patient was transported.

BFPD assisted a citizen who had fallen on his driveway on West County Road 8.  The crew assisted with lifting the male to his feet.  There were no injuries sustained.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on highway 287 and highway 56.  One person complaining of neck pain was transported.

BFPD responded to Indiana Ave. to assist a homeowner whose snow blower was leaking gasoline in the garage.

Friday, December 23

BFPD responded to a male who had fallen off a snowmobile on Beverly Drive. The crew assisted in helping the man into his personal vehicle to take him to the hospital.

The fire crew assisted a citizen who walked into Station 1 on Mountain Ave. She needed help removing a ring that was too small for her finger. The crew used a ring cutter to remove the band.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25. A single vehicle was caught in the cable system in the median. There was minor damage to the vehicle and no injuries reported.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 on the frontage road. One person complaining of neck and back pain was transported to the hospital.

Saturday, December 24

BFPD responded to a medical call for a cardiac arrest on Iowa Ave. The patient was deceased at the time of arrival.

BFPD responded to a two-vehicle accident just south of the intersection of East County Road 10 and First St. There was heavy damage to both vehicles and two injured occupants. One party was transported emergent to the hospital.

BFPD responded to a medical call for a person who had fainted or had a possible seizure. The patient was transported.

Sunday, December 25

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Shultz Lane. The fire crew assisted with loading the patient to be transported.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Pheasant Run. The patient was transported.

The fire crew assisted a person who walked into Station 1 complaining of chest pain. TVEMS responded to the station and assisted with the patients care.

Monday, December 26

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Eighth St. The patient was transported.

Tuesday, December 27

BFPD responded to a mutual aide structure fire with Poudre Fire Authority.  By the time the Berthoud crew arrived, the structure was fully involved. Berthoud firefighters performed water shuttle operations at the incident.

Friday, December 30

BFPD assisted Berthoud Police with a medical request on Michigan Ave.

Saturday, December 31

BFPD responded to a vehicle fire on Lake Ave. The vehicle was overheating and the engine block was sprayed to cool down.

Turkey fryers

The National Fire Protection Agency discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that immerse the turkey in hot oil. These turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures, and units currently available for home use pose a significant danger that hot oil will be released at some point during the cooking process. The use of turkey fryers by consumers can lead to devastating burns, other injuries and the destruction of property. NFPA urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out professional establishments, such as grocery stores, specialty food retailers, and restaurants for the preparation of the dish, or consider a new type of “oil-less” turkey fryer.”

TURKEY FRYER HAZARDS

• Many units easily tip over, spilling the hot oil from the cooking pot.
• If the cooking pot is overfilled with oil, the oil may spill out of the unit when the turnkey is placed into the cooking pot.  Oil may hit the burner or flames, causing a fire to engulf the entire unit.
• Partially frozen turkeys placed into the fryer can cause a spillover effect.  This too may result in an extensive fire.
• With no thermostat controls, the units also have the potential to overheat the oil to the point of combustion.
• The lid and handles on the sides of the cooking pot get dangerously hot, posing severe burn hazards.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

If you choose to use a turkey fryer, please use the following tips.

• Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and other flammable materials.
• Never use turkey fryers in a garage or on a wooden deck.
• Make sure the fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping.
• Never leave the fryer unattended.  Most units do not have thermostat controls.  If you do not watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.
• Never let children or pets near the fryer even if it is not in use.  The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot hours after use.
• To avoid oil spillover, do not overfill the fryer.
• Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles.  If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.
• Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades.  Oil and water do not mix, and water causes oil to spill over causing a fire or even an explosion hazard.
• The National Turkey Federations recommends thawing the turkey in the refrigerator approximately 24 hours for every five pounds in weight.
• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby.  Never use water to extinguish a grease fire.  If the fire is manageable, use your all-purpose fire extinguisher.  If the fire increases, immediately call the fire department for help.

Courtesy of the board of directors, staff and firefighters of the Berthoud Fire Protection District

Holiday Cooking Fire Safety Tips

From Berthoud Fire Protection District

Preparing a special meal for friends and family especially around the holidays, is a time-honored and much loved tradition, but the kitchen can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don’t practice safe cooking behaviors.  The cooking stove or range is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries. Before you begin preparing your next meal, stop and think about the simple ways you can reduce your risk of becoming a statistic.

Because Berthoud Fire Protection cares about you, your family and your home, we prepared this list of safety suggestions.

Good Cooks Know Safety is Always on the Menu

Use Good Judgment

Avoid cooking if you’ve been drinking alcohol or are taking medication or other substances that can cause drowsiness. The kitchen is no place to be if your judgment and ability to focus are impaired.

Keep High and Dry

Keep anything that can catch fire- potholders, dish towels, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, or curtains away from the stovetop heating elements or open flames.

Get a handle on safety

Always keep the handles of pots or pans on your stovetop pointed away from the front edge of the stovetop. You will be less likely to bump into them and children less likely to reach them.  Use the back burners instead of front ones whenever possible.

Avoid distractions

Talking on the phone, watching your favorite television program and other distractions can lead to trouble in the kitchen. Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food.  If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.

Create kid-free and pet-free zones.

As eager as young cooks may be to help prepare or serve food, they are safer away from the kitchen. Consider making your kitchen a childfree zone during busy holiday times or allow children to help only when you can focus on them completely and all heat sources are off/cool to the touch. Keep pets out of the kitchen, too.

Keep track of time

Setting a timer is a good idea when your dish is baking inside the oven or if you are simmering food on the stovetop. Not only will you avoid overdone meals, but the timer reminds you to stay alert and focused. 

If you have a cooking fire

When in doubt, just get out. When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.  Call 9-1-1 after you leave.

If you decide to fight the fire:

• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed to prevent flames from burning you or your clothing.
• For a microwave oven fire, turn it off immediately and keep the door closed. Never open the door until the fire is completely out. Unplug the appliance if you can safely reach the outlet.
• For a stovetop fire, keep an oven mitt and a lid nearby when cooking, if a small grease fire starts in a pan; smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan.
• Never use water or a fire extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish a grease fire, as it might actually spread the fire.

For more tips check out these short, educational messages for safe home cooking to avoid fires and other burns at www.usfa.fema.gov/fireservice/research/other/cooking/index3.shtm

Courtesy of the Board of Directors, staff and firefighters of the Berthoud Fire Protection District

Berthoud Fire Protection District

Incident activity for November Berthoud Fire Protection District

Tuesday, November 1

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Brehm Road.

BFPD assisted a walk-in patient at Station 1 on Mountain Ave. The patient had sustained a contusion to the head. The patient was treated on scene then left to seek further treatment.

BFPD assisted with a medical call at the Berthoud Living Center. The patient was transported.

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Sioux Drive. The patient was transported.

Wednesday, November 2

BFPD responded to a report of power lines down on Weld County Road 5. Cones were placed to block the road until arrival of Poudre Valley REA.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 287 and County Road 8. This was a two-vehicle accident with minor damage to both vehicles. One injured patient was transported.

BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on 7^th St. The patient was unresponsive on arrival and was transported.

Thursday, November 3

BFPD responded to an odor of natural gas in a residence on Colorado Ave. After investigating the home and yard there was no source of odor found.

Friday, November 4

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Country Mountain Dr. The patient was transported.

Saturday, November 5

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on 2^nd St. The patient was transported and the crew checked the house for leaking CO or other monitored gasses. The house was free of any monitored gas.

Sunday, November 6

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call at Station 1 on Mountain Ave for a walk-in patient.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on 2^nd St. The patient was transported.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a transport for a patient at the Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to an automatic aid for a structure fire in Loveland. The fire was quickly extinguished and the response was cancelled while Berthoud Fire was en route to the scene.

BFPD responded to a medical request on 2^nd St. When TVEMS arrived, the patient was transported.

Monday, November 7

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Cottonwood Lane. The patient was transported.

Tuesday, November 8

BFPD assisted a walk-in patient at Station 1 on Mountain Ave.

BFPD responded to investigation an odor at a residence on Michigan Ave.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Welch Ave.

Wednesday, November 9

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on 5^th St.

BFPD responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at 1700 N County Road 17. The crew found a single vehicle with moderate damage in the irrigation ditch. There were no driver or occupants found at the scene. The incident was turned over to the Colorado State Patrol for further investigation.

Thursday, November 10

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Sioux Dr.

Friday, November 11

BFPD responded to a medical call on Riverglen Way. The patient was found unresponsive and was transported emergent.

BFPD assisted Johnstown Fire with a structure fire on Weld County Road 42 and Weld County Road 15.

Saturday, November 12

BFPD assisted with a large animal rescue on S. County Road 27E. A horse was injured when  three legs caught in a cattle guard. The crew used hose and pike poles to loosen the animal’s legs. The crew stayed to assist the owner until the veterinarian arrived.

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for an individual with seizures on Indiana Ave. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to a small grass fire on S County Road 23E and W County Road 4. There were no structures threatened. The cause of the fire was a blown electrical transformer. Poudre REA was notified of the problem.

BFPD responded to a residence on Chapparo Circle for help with a slash pile that was smoldering from a previous burn. The crew extinguished the pile and stayed on scene until all the hot spots were cool.

BFPD responded to a medical call at Station 2 on W. County Road 8. A patient had been hit by flying debris and was knocked unconscious resulting in a large laceration on the back of the head. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded to power lines down on 4^th St. A power pole had broken at the base and was leaning into a tree. Xcel was notified to assist with the problem.

Sunday, November 13

BFPD responded to a motorcycle accident at Valley Dirt Rider track. One patient was injured and was transported.

Monday, November 14

BFPD was requested for mutual aid by Allenspark Fire for a structure fire at 10758 State Highway 7. The initial reports indicated that the structure was a three story camp retreat and convention center. Two trucks from Berthoud responded. One truck and crew were part of the fire attack and water supply group. The other truck and crew conducted salvage and overhaul throughout the incident. The Berthoud crew was at the scene for seven hours before being cleared by Operations.

Tuesday, November 15

BFPD responded to a grass fire reported on Interstate 25 at Mile marker 250. The crew was unable to find any grass fires in the area.

BFPD responded to a commercial fire alarm on 2^nd Street. It turned out to be a false alarm.

Wednesday, November 16

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on 2^nd Street. The patient was transported.

Thursday, November 17

The fire crew assisted TVEMS with lifting a patient at the Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD responded to the Berthoud Living Center for a commercial alarm. Nothing was found, this was a false alarm.

BFPD responded to an automatic aid response with Loveland Fire for a grass fire on West County Road 14. Berthoud assisted with water supply and shuttle operations.

Friday, November 18

The fire crew assisted with a medical call on Branding Iron Way. The patient was having breathing difficulties.

BFPD assisted with lifting a patient at the Berthoud Living Center.

BFPD and TVEMS responded to 2^{nd Street} and Mountain Avenue to assist a patient.

BFPD responded to a medical call on south 9^th Street for a patient who had fallen down a flight of stairs. The patient was transported for neck and shoulder injuries.

BFPD responded to a medical call on North County Road 13. A male had fainted and had lacerations to the head. The patient was transported.

Saturday, November 19

BFPD assisted with a medical call on 2^nd Street for a person who was having breathing difficulties.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident with minor damage to three vehicles. There were no injuries reported.

BFPD responded with the LCSO to Soaring Peaks Drive for a person with possible diabetic problems.

BFPD and TVEMS responded to 2^nd Street for a patient having chest pain. The patient was transported.

Sunday, November 20

BFPD responded to a reported gas leak at the Derby Grill Restaurant. The fire crew was unable to detect any source for the odor.

Tuesday, November 22

BFPD was requested by Berthoud Police to respond to a vehicle at the 4000 block of County Road 4 with a possible patient having a medical condition that was causing erratic behavior. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with assessing the patient and provided traffic control.

BFPD assisted with a medical call on 9^th Street. The patient was having severe leg pain and was transported.

Wednesday, November 23

BFPD responded with TVEMS to the Berthoud Living Center for a patient who had fallen and injured their wrist. The patient was transported.

BFPD responded with Berthoud Police to a reported trashcan on fire at the softball fields at Berthoud High School. The fire was extinguished and Berthoud Police ruled the fire to be arson.

Thursday, November 24

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 249. There were no reported injuries.

BFPD also responded to a motor vehicle accident at mile marker 253. Two patients were injured and the crew assisted with transporting.

BFPD received a call reporting an occupied vehicle was in the ditch near the Little Thompson River. The vehicle had minor damage and the occupant was uninjured.

BFPD responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on County Road 15. A car had hit a tree and the patient was found unconscious but breathing.  The fire crew extricated the occupant and the patient was transported.

Friday, November 25

BFPD responded to the general area of Weld County Road 3 and Highway 56 for a reported vehicle fire. This was a fully involved fire in a van type vehicle.  The fire was extinguished and the source of ignition appeared to be a faulty fuel line.

BFPD responded to a medical call on Taras Court. The patient care was transferred to TVEMS upon their arrival.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on County Road 4 and Highway 287.  This was a T-bone type accident with minor damage and no injuries. The fire crew assisted with traffic control.

Saturday, November 26

The Berthoud fire crew responded to a report of a grass fire near the Interstate at mile marker 248. After investigation along the interstate, nothing was found.

Sunday, November 27

BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on Southview Road. The residence was thoroughly searched and nothing was found. It was determined to be a problem with the carbon monoxide detector.

BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252. There were no injuries reported.

The fire crew was notified of a motor vehicle accident on the Interstate frontage road and Weld CR 44. This was a two vehicle accident with minor damage and no injuries.  The crew controlled the coolant leak of the involved vehicle, removed debris from the roadway and controlled traffic at the scene.

Monday, November 28

BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Second St. The patient was having breathing difficulties and was transported.

The fire crew assisted TVEMS with moving a patient at the Berthoud Living Center.

Tuesday, November 29

BFPD responded to a mutual aide request by Loveland Fire for a multi family dwelling on Jefferson St. in Loveland. The Berthoud crew assisted with salvage and overhaul of the primary exposure in the apartment.

BFPD crew responded with TVEMS for a medical call at Berthoud Living Center. This turned out to be a false alarm.

BFPD crew responded to a medical call on Chapparo Circle.  The crew assisted TVEMS with transporting the patient.

The fire crew responded to a reported two-vehicle accident at mile marker 248 on Interstate 25. Both vehicles had minor damage. No injuries were reported.

Wednesday, November 30

BFPD responded to the Berthoud Living Center for a patient who had fallen out of bed.  The patient was not hurt and was lifted back into bed using the lift.

Berthoud Fire assisted with a medical call on Longs Peak Ave for a young patient who had fainted.

BFPD assisted with a medical call on Nations Way.