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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311421556 - City Of Alexandria Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office) - Health 0355125
Site Address:
City Of Alexandria Fire Department
6101 Edsall Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Mailing Address:
900 2nd Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/21/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100921667 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100156 F01 II | 02/20/2008 | 02/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Three firefighters were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and/or dehydration. As of August 30, 2007, all firefighters have been released from the hospital. The SCBAs were donned prior to entry. Members of the interior search and rescue teams had to climb 18 floors in full gear as well as carrying hose packs and various tools. Power to the building had been knocked out prior to their arrival. The fire was reported to have been contained within 45 minutes of arrival of fire and rescue units. All firefighters go through rehab upon exiting a fire for vitals check by emergency medical service personnel. The three firefighters encountered a male resident of the building in a hallway in respiratory distress on their way out. They carried the individual out of the building and immediately began patient assessment and treatment. Another provider on scene noticed the condition of the firefighters and treatment was started on them before being transported to the hospital. They were monitored in the emergency room from around 9:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. before being admitted, one of the firefighters was admitted to an intensive care unit due to smoke inhalation and dehydration. Two other firefighters were treated and released.
Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, FIRE, INHALATION, HOSE, SMOKE, FIRE BRIGADE, FIRE TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311421556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 311421556 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 311421556 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 4 | 311421556 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 311421556 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations |