On August 2nd 2024 Sweet Home Fire received grant funds in the amount of $9,235.80 from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund. The grant was intended to assist SHFAD with the purchase of 2 automated chest compression devices. The Fire District had 2 of these machines in service prior to the grant, which had been purchased with funding from a separate grant. We now have the ability to place a machine on each of our 4 ambulances. These devices are used in response to cardiac arrest calls, to perform the most effective chest compressions possible, with the least amount of interruptions. This significantly improves survival rates for victims of cardiac arrest. The use of this equipment also decreases the number of rescuers required to effectively treat cardiac arrest patients, allowing rescuers to remain available for additional emergencies. These units arrived last week and were placed in service immediately. Sweet Home Fire wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for their continued commitment to the health and safety of our local communities.
On August 2nd 2024 Sweet Home Fire received grant funds in the amount of $9,235.80 from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund. The grant was intended to assist SHFAD with the purchase of 2 automated chest compression devices. The Fire District had 2 of these machines in service prior to the grant, which had been purchased with funding from a separate grant. We now have the ability to place a machine on each of our 4 ambulances. These devices are used in response to cardiac arrest calls, to perform the most effective chest compressions possible, with the least amount of interruptions. This significantly improves survival rates for victims of cardiac arrest. The use of this equipment also decreases the number of rescuers required to effectively treat cardiac arrest patients, allowing rescuers to remain available for additional emergencies. These units arrived last week and were placed in service immediately. Sweet Home Fire wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for their continued commitment to the health and safety of our local communities.
Fire crews responded to 3 motor vehicle collisions in the Sweet Home area today within a 3 hour time span. The first crash occurred at 4:30pm, on Main Street near the intersection of 23rd Ave. That crash was non-injury with minor damage to the 2 vehicles involved. The second crash occurred approximately 30 minutes later at the intersection of Highway 20 and Liberty Rd. That crash involved a pickup truck pulling a loaded horse trailer, and a small sedan. The driver of the sedan was extricated by firefighters and transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries, but in stable condition. No other injuries were reported and the horses were also uninjured. The third crash occurred at approximately 7:20 pm on Highway 20 near the intersection of 55th Ave. That crash involved a full size pickup truck that struck the back of a smaller pickup truck which was traveling in the same direction. The smaller pickup rolled onto its top in the ditch, with both vehicles sustaining significant damage. During the crash a chain was thrown from one of the pickup beds, tangling in an overhead power line and bringing that live wire down. Pacific Power responded and cut power to the wire which was causing a significant hazard as bystanders were walking under it and driving over it on the roadway. Three occupants of the smaller pickup and the driver of the full size pickup were evaluated by medics but all refused transport to the hospital by ambulance. The calls were all handled by Sweet Home Fire crews, including 2 ambulances, 1 rescue unit, 2 Command Vehicles, and 1 brush truck. Fire crews were assisted by OSP, ODOT, and Sweet Home PD.
Sweet Home Fire responded to a structure fire on Mt.View Rd today. The call to 911 was placed at 12:30 pm. The first unit arrived on scene within 4 minutes. That unit, a command vehicle which also carries a water tank and pump, was utilized to begin a defensive attack on the fire from the exterior of the building until other units arrived. Within minutes an engine, a medic unit, and a ladder truck were on scene, as well as a second Chief Officer who acted as the scene safety officer. The engine company made entry into the structure knocking the fire down, then requesting removal of a rollup door in order to remove a classic vehicle from the structure to salvage it from any further damage from heat and firefighting operations. That vehicle, a 1931 Ford Model A was removed from the structure, but unfortunately it had already sustained damage. The fire was knocked down by 12:47 pm and crews then worked to overhaul the structure to ensure that the fire was completely extinguished. In total there were 12 personnel on scene, all from Sweet Home Fire. Also on scene were officers from Sweet Home Police, and personnel from the City of Sweet Home Public Works who assisted with traffic control. Bystanders, including both a former Sweet Home Fire Chief, and a former Sweet Home Police Chief also assisted crews at the scene. Damage to the structure and contents are estimated to be in excess of $30,000. The cause of the fire was determined to be unintentional, resulting from combustible materials too close to a wood burning stove. There were no injuries reported.
At 1658 Friday afternoon Sweet Home Fire District was dispatched to a report of a head on collision near MP 16 on Hwy 228. A command vehicle and one medic unit responded initially with reports of one occupant still trapped in the vehicle. Life Flight was requested but due to weather, was unavailable to fly. With the provided information, command requested a second medic unit respond to scene and upgraded to a first alarm for “man power” to help assist with the call. Upon commands arrival, two vehicles were found to be involved. One patient was a passenger of the vehicle which sustained significant damage to the drivers side. That patient was transported to Lebanon Community Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. That same vehicles operator was declared deceased upon arrival of emergency crews. The other patient who was the lone occupant of the second vehicle was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for significant injuries. The crash is under investigation by Oregon State Police. A total of nine personnel from Sweet Home Fire District responded. We would like to thank ODOT, Oregon State Police, and Linn County Sheriff's Office for their help.