City of Lincoln
June Fire Department report

[July 27, 2015]  LINCOLN - Fire Department report for the month of June, 2015,  submitted to the Lincoln City Council on July 20, 2015 by Mark Miller.

Emergency runs for June 2015 included the Lincoln Firefighters responding to 215 alarms; 1 building fire, 19 false alarms, and 1 water rescue.

Fire related runs - 70
EMS related runs - 139
Rescue related runs - 6

Summer is here and the month of June has been very busy 215 emergency runs for the month is our busiest so far in 2015.

Heavy rains have kept us busy with several water rescue calls being dispatched in the county and the city.

One driver ventured too far in the water and his jeep was washed off the road into a drainage ditch over 5 feet deep.  Assistance was needed with the boat.

In Lincoln cars traveling too fast into standing water stall out the cars and assistance is needed to get people from their cars.

As a reminder, do not drive through flooded roadways the road may be missing and severe damage to your car can result. High water is also a hazard to responders.

·'Turn around don't Drown"

Service on Fire Engines has begun, regular oil changes, grease and brake checks are being completed.

Mechanical issues on Engine 510I have included a leaking radiator, brake replacement on the rear, Jake brake repairs and seat belt replacement.

Utility Truck 5105 had an engine light on and a sensor was replaced.

Engine 5104 had an oil service and lube as well as a radiator drip serviced.

Training and Plan reviews have continued in June with Firefighters training on Forcible Entry, Vehicle Fire Strategies, Hose Operations in our local high rises and Child and Infant emergency review.

Plan review visits included Faith Evangelical Church, Jackson Hewitt, Chicago Rentals, Oasis, Zion Lutheran Church and U of I Extension Office.

[Taken from city of Lincoln Website]