Oct. 22
Fire Department Engine 8 was dispatched to the 100 block of Tanglewood for a reported carbon monoxide alarm activation. Upon arrival, fire personnel made contact with the occupant and conducted an interior investigation using gas monitoring equipment. No presence of carbon monoxide or any other hazardous gases was detected. The alarm was determined to be false in nature, likely due to a malfunctioning detector or battery issue. The homeowner was advised to service or replace the detector as needed.
Fire Department was dispatched to the 1400 block of Ellis, Lobo Stadium for a reported fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, fire personnel conducted a full investigation of the stadium and surrounding areas. No signs of fire, smoke, or hazardous conditions were found. After confirming the alarm to be false in nature, crews reset the alarm system and advised stadium staff of the findings. All units returned to service without incident.
Fire Department was dispatched to the 3500 block of Bobwhite, Levelland Landfill for a reported fire involving a large garbage pile. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and an active fire were observed within multiple sections of the landfill area. T-9 and B-14 established an initial attack and began suppression efforts using water and Class A foam. Additional personnel arrived on scene in personal vehicles to assist with manpower and operational support. Due to the size and depth of the fire, mutual aid was requested from Meadow, Smyer, and Sundown Fire Departments. Each department provided additional brush trucks and tankers to assist with water shuttle operations and perimeter suppression. Approximately 70,000 gallons of water were used collectively from all responding agencies to bring the fire under control. Additionally, 7 gallons of Class A foam were utilized to increase the effectiveness of suppression efforts and minimize rekindling. In total, 37 gallons of class A foam were used. Crews remained on scene conducting extensive overhaul to ensure complete extinguishment and to prevent further flare-ups. The scene was turned over to landfill management upon completion of operations. All units cleared the scene at 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 23
Fire Department Engine 8 was dispatched to the 1900 block of Ave. H to assist EMS with lifting and loading a patient.
Fire Department Engine 8 was dispatched to10 block of Crockett Circle for multiple CO detectors going off at a single story residential structure where the house was checked with four gas monitors for any detection of CO. Upon investigation it was found that CO monitors were out of date and occupant was notified to buy new detectors. Engine 8 was released from scene.
Fire Department was dispatched to the1800 block of Austin for a gas meter that had been run over. Units plugged gas riser and were cleared from the, Units were dispatched to this location for a gas meter that had been run over. Atmos plugged the gas rise and the fire department units were cleared from the scene.
Fire Department was dispatched to Hwy 114 and Lovebird for a single vehicle accident off the roadway. While units were enroute, they were advised that CPR was in progress. Units to find Hockley Sheriff ’s Office doing compressions. First responders 603 and 623 rotated doing compressions until EMS arrived. 603 rode to hospital to assist EMS with CPR. Units were cleared from the scene by DPS.
Oct. 25
Fire Department was dispatched to the1300 block of E M Barnes for a fire alarm and were canceled enroute.
Fire Department was called to America and Frankfort to investigate smoke coming from a building. Upon arrival, firefighters met with employees who had gained entry but could not find the source of the smoke. Personnel arrived to cut power off to the building. Upon further investigation, an electrical box was found to have burned up. Occupants took control of the scene and units returned to the station. Oct. 27 Fire Department Engine 8 was dispatched to the 300 block of Pecan in reference to a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector activation. Upon arrival, crew made contact with occupants of residence who stated both detectors were going off. Upon investigation, it was determined that all detectors needed battery replacement, and no smoke or carbon monoxide was detected. Engine returned to station.