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2000 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS April 14,2000 15:091M Dwelling Fire A fire,was reported in the home; upon our arrival we found a fire in a rear bedroom of a single-family residence. Assisting our department was a crew from Public works and Columbia Heights. Roseville Fire Department was requested to our station to cover the Village for additional incidents. Although the fire was extinguished quickly the home received extensive smoke damage. The loss was estimated at approximately$75,000. The cause was determined to be improper disposal of smoking material. June 7,2000 15:18HRS Dwelling Fire A kitchen fire was reported in the home; upon arrival crews found a small fire in the kitchen area. Crews quickly controlled the fire. The loss was estimated at$15,000. The cause was determined to be improper disposal of smoking materials. August 2,2000 04:171M Natural Gas Leak A construction crew from NSP struck a gas main in the street boulevard. The crew was replacing a pole,which on the previous day was struck by a piece of construction - equipment. Causing a power outage to the north area of the Village. Upon the.arrival of our crews, we found a large leak from a natural gas main. Crews laid a precautionary line in cause of an explosion. New Brighton Fire was called to provide a RIT crew(rescue crew)and Columbia Heights was called to our station to standby for additional calls. August 7,2000 12:48HRS Dwelling 3109 Rankin A relative checking on the home as the family was out of the state on vacation discovered the home full of smoke. Upon arrival crews discovered a small fire in an upstairs bedroom. The fire was due to a malfunctioning light assembly for an aquarium. The light burned as well as a potion of a chest of drawers, although the fire was small in nature the house was extensively damaged by soot and smoke. August 23,2000 08:23HRS. Personal Injury Accident A vehicle accident occurred on Silver Lake Road in front of City Hall critically injuring an elderly woman who was a driver of one of the vehicles involved. Her injuries caused her going a"traumatic cardiac arrest"usually resulting in the patient dieing. Being that shift change occurred at eight AK the crew who was just relieved was still in the station and responded with the on-duty crew. Upon arrival the crew found C.P.R. being performed,the crew quickly apllied our Automatic External Defibulator. Which shocked the patient back to Life. This person is alive today due to the quick actions of our people and quick response time.