Incident Summary – Day shift, Wednesday 20th May
Time: 0746 Location: High Street, Stokesley
Crews attended following a report of smoke issuing inside a domestic property. However, on arrival, crews confirmed this to be a false alarm due to an electrical fault on an appliance.
Time: 0839 Location: Faber Street, York
York crew assisted responsible persons in attendance with lifting a patient who had fallen in their home. Crew power used to assist.
Time: 0902 Location: Stakesby Road, Whitby
Whitby crew assisted ambulance paramedics in gaining entry to a property. Small tools used to gain entry. Incident left with paramedics.
Time: 1046 Location: Water Lane, York
York crew attended an area in the open following a report of a fire. Crews extinguished a small fire in the open.
Time: 1110 Location: Saxon Road, Whitby
Whitby crew attended a domestic property following an alarm activation. On arrival and following investigation, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm.
Time: 1119 Location: A66 Gilling West area
Richmond crew attended a two vehicle road traffic collision. Crew confirmed no persons trapped. Two persons received first aid on scene, then handed over to paramedics on their arrival for further checks. Crews from Northallerton and Darlington were en route to this incident, but were turned around once it was confirmed no further fire and rescue resources required. Richmond crew remained in attendance and carried out scene safety on both vehicles.
Time: 1139 Location: Highmoor Close, York
York crew attended to assist in gaining entry to a domestic property. Crews used a triple extension ladder to gain access to a first floor window, where they were able to raise the occupier, who then allowed access through main door. Incident left with responsible persons. No forced entry required.
Time: 1141 Location: Cornwall Road, Harrogate
Harrogate crew attended following a request from ambulance to assist in gaining entry to a domestic property. However, on arrival, entry had already been gained and crews were not required. No action taken, incident left with ambulance paramedics.
Time: 1225 Location: Church Street, Whitby
Whitby crews attended an automatic fire alarm activation. On arrival and following investigation, crews confirmed this to be a false alarm.
Time: 1234 Location: Marlborough Street, Scarborough
Scarborough crews attended following a report of smoke in the area. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a controlled burn, under supervision. No action taken.
Time: 1332 Location: Friarage Gardens, Northallerton
Northallerton crew attended following a report of a domestic smoke alarm sounding. On arrival and following investigation, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm caused by cooking fumes. Advice given.
Time: 1346 Location: St Giles Park, Brough with St Giles
Richmond crew attended a domestic property following a report of flooding inside. This was identified to be flooding caused by a blockage in the bathroom. Water isolated. Advice given to occupiers to isolate electrics and contact engineers.
Time: 1446 Location: Area of Asenby
Thirsk crew attended the area following a report from a passing motorist of a fire in the open. Crew located the fire which had been left unattended and extinguished using one hose reel.
Time: 1600 Location: Swinton
Malton crew attended to assist with moving a patient in a residential property. Crew power used to assist. Incident left with responsible persons in attendance.
Time: 1610 Location: Otley Road, Killinghall
Harrogate crews attended following a request from Police to assist at a road traffic collision. On arrival, crews confirmed all persons out of both vehicles involved. Police confirmed fire and rescue not required, no action taken by crews.