Incidents April 2009
Moorcroft Road
House fire - Proved to be fire was out on arrival of fire service, crews used 2
breathing apparatus and a Positive Pressure Ventilation fan to clear house of
smoke, 1 male occupant suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to
Appliances from Dewsbury (8301 8302) attended.
29/04/09 19:12
Kirkstone Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield
House fire - Proved to be kitchen involved, crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing
apparatus and a Positive Pressure Ventilation fan, 1 male occupant suffered
smoke inhalation, he was given oxygen therapy by fire service personnel and
then transported to hospital by ambulance.
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29/04/09 14:06
Co-Op High Park Drive, Heaton, Bradford
Building Fire MP x 3 ALP x 1 Incident - Proved to be 2 storey shop property
approx. 20m x 20m. Fire on 2nd floor and crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing
apparatus and 1 Aerial ladder platform.
Appliances from Fairweather Green (4201 4202), Shipley (5101) and
PDSA,
Propane gas released into the cellars of the building.
Fire service Hazardous Materials Environmental Protection Officer and officers
with Detection, Monitoring and Identification equipment, attended and after
investigation it it thought that butane gas involved
not propane. Police were requested to attend and a 100 metre section of the
road was sealed off for safety purposes, whilst fire service personnel vented
the cellars.
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28/04/09 13:54
Viaduct Road, Burley, Leeds
Building Fire MP x 4 ALP x 1 - Proved to be Single storey warehouse involved
approx. 20m x 40m containing pallets. Crews used 2 Large
jets, 2 Hosereel jets and Aerial ladder platform.
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28/04/09 09:54
Westgate, Stainland
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be single car involved with one person
trapped and extricated by Fire service and left in care of paramedics.
Appliances from Halifax (6401 6402) and Elland
(6301) attended.
28/04/09 03:21
Birch Street, Belle Vue, Wakefield
Rubbish Fire - Proved to be fire spread to house, Crews used 1 Hosereel jet and
2 Breathing apparatus. Female occupier and male occupier of adjoining premise
suffered slight smoke inhalation, given oxygen therapy by Fire service
personnel but did not attend hospital.
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27/04/09 21:44
George-a-Green Road, Lupset, Wakefield
House Fire - Proved to be out on arrival, Positive pressure ventilation fan was
used, 2 female occupiers, 1 adult and 1 child, both suffered smoke inhalation,
they where given oxygen therapy by Fire service personnel and checked over by
paramedics, they did not attend hospital.
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27/04/09 15:53
Thornes Lane, Thornes,
Wakefield
Boat Fire - Proved to be a Barge fire 80% involved in fire, 1 Hosereel
jet and 2 Breathing apparatus where used.
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27/04/09 12:38
Brook Leigh Farm, Burley in Wharfedale
Animal rescue - This was a Bullock that had fallen into a collapsed drainage
ditch and became stuck in mud, crews had to dig under the animal to enable
lengths of hose to be passed underneath. Animal then pulled out of the mud with
the assistance of a tractor.
Appliance from Otley (4801) attended.
26/04/09 20:59
Taunton Street, Shipley
Building Fire - Proved to be rubbish fire in derelict church, Crews used 1
Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing apparatus and Positive Pressure Ventilation
Appliances from Shipley (5101) and Bingley (4101) attended.
90 Sandhall Lane
House Fire - Proved to be kitchen involved, crews used 1 Hoseeel
jet and 2 Breathing apparatus. 1 female occupier was taken to hospital for
precautionary checkup, 1 male suffered smoke inhalation, both were transported by ambulance to Calderdale Royal Infirmary.
Appliances from Halifax (6401) and Illingworth (6701)
attended along with Fire Investigation Officer.
Park Lane
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be involving 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
trapped. Casualty was extricated by Fire Service personnel and taken to
hospital by Ambulance.
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Quarmby Road
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 1 casualty trapped in an overturned
vehicle. Casualty was extricated by Fire Service personnel and taken to
hospital by Ambulance.
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Wakefield Road
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 vehicles involved with 4 casualties
trapped. Fire crews extricated casualties who were taken to hospital by Air and
Road Ambulance. Sadly 2 casualties died at this incident.
Appliances from Gipton (2401 2402) and Stanks (2801) attended

25/04/09 16:29
Clyde Place, New Wortley, Leeds
House fire - Proved to be a chip Pan involved, with fire Out on Arrival. 1
female occupier transported to Leeds General Infirmary in her daughters car,
suffering from smoke inhalation
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Denbury Mount,Holmewood,
House fire persons reported - Proved to be a ground floor flat involved, smoke
logged due to cooker ring left on. 1 male in his late 20's was rescued by Fire
service personnel. He suffered smoke inhalation and transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Crew.
Appliances from Odsal (4701 4702) and Bradford (4002) attended.
Stanningley By-Pass, Richardshaw lane,
Car Fire - Proved to be car fire out on arrival and vehicle made safe. No
injuries at this incident.
Appliances from Stanningley (3101 3102) attended.
23/04/09 22:58
Bawn Lane, Farnley, Leeds
Flat Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be flat living room involved and crews
used 1 Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing apparatus sets and Positive pressure
ventilation. All persons were accounted for at 23:19hrs with no rescues or
injuries. Fire victim support unit requested and Fire Investigation officer
also attended.
Appliances from Stanningley (3101 3102) and
Haigh Road
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 cars involved with female casualty
trapped in 1 vehicle. Fire crews Extricated the
casualty by removing car door before being taken to Leeds General Infirmary by
ambulance. Occupants of the other vehicle involved left scene prior to arrival
of brigade.
Appliance from Rothwell (9101) attended
22/04/09 09:38
Chapel Hill, Huddersfield
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be single vehicle involved in collision with
barrier with 1 female casualty trapped. Casualty extricated by fire service and
taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary by ambulance
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Valley Road junction Hamm Strasse,
Road
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21/04/09 15:09
Common Road, low Moor, Bradford
Assist ambulance - Proved to be 1 male casualty about 90 years of age slid down
banking, Crews assisted ambulance to remove casualty who suffered no major
injury. Casualty taken to Bradford Royal infirmary for check
up.
Appliance from Odsal (4701) attended.
Poplar Court
Appliances from Stanningley (3101 3102) and Hunslet (2502) attended.
20/04/09 19:27
Westbury Close, Cutler Heights, Bradford
House Fire MP x 3 ALP x 1 Incident - Proved to be fire in loft of semi detached
property, which spread to roof void. Crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing
apparatus and ALP as safety platform for crews removing debris and involved in
salvage work.
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20/04/09 15:12
Gannerthorpe Close, Wyke, Bradford
Flat Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be kitchen involved, Crews used 1
Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing apparatus and Positive pressure ventilation. Elderly
female self rescued from premises suffering smoke inhalation, transferred to
Bradford Royal hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Odsal (4701 4702) and Brighouse (6101) with fire investigation
officer attended.
Warren House Lane
Road
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20/04/09 04:54
Parkwood Rise, Keighley
Flat Fire - Proved to be fire on 1st floor - 1 Hosereel jet and 1 Breathing
apparatus set used. 1 male occupier led to safety by Fire Service treated by
ambulance for smoke inhalation and taken to
Appliances from Keighley (4601 4602) and Bingley (4101) attended
M606 Motorway Northbound.
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be single vehicle involved with no persons
trapped. Fire crews made scene safe.
Appliances from Odsal (4701 4702) and Cleckheaton (6201) attended

19/04/09 16:10
Woodland Mount, Chapeltown,Leeds
House Fire - Proved to be fire in basement of domestic property, crews used 1
Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus.
Appliances from Moortown (2601 2602) attended.
Market Street
Flat Fire - Proved to be flat involved. Crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2 breathing
apparatus and Positive Pressure Ventilation used.1 male suffered smoke
inhalation, oxygen therapy administered by Fire service personnel and
transferred to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Huddersfield (6001) and Slaithwaite (7201) attended
19/04/09 12:13
Dalefield Road, Normanton
House fire - Crews used 1 Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus and requested
West Yorkshire Red Cross Fire Emergency support service to attend but was
unavailable. South Yorkshire Fire contacted and occupants rehoused
with assistance from South Yorkshire FESS
Appliances from Normanton (8801) and Wakefield (8002) attended
19/04/09 10:36
Crest Hill Road, Sheepridge, Huddersfield
House fire - Proved to be out on arrival. Positive pressure ventilation used. 2
female and 1 male casualty suffered smoke inhalation, oxygen therapy
administered by Fire service personnel but occupants did not attend hospital.
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18/04/09 08:35
Northgate House, Northgate, Wetherby
Flat fire - Proved to be kitchen involved, fire out on arrival, Positive
Pressure Ventilation was used, 1 female casualty aged approx 90, suffered smoke
inhalation. Oxygen therapy administered by Fire service personnel at scene,
until arrival of ambulance. Transported by ambulance to
Appliances from Wetherby (2901), Stanks (2801) and Tadcaster
North Yorkshire attended.
Shelley Woods,
Fire in woodland - Proved to be approx 50sq meters involved. 1 Male aged 16yrs given oxygen therapy by Fire service
personnel for smoke inhalation and was taken to Huddersfield Royal for a
precautionary check up.
Appliance from Skelmanthorpe (7101) attended
17/04/09 18:37
Moorfield Crescent, Armley, Leeds
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be living room involved with 2 male
casualties rescued by Fire service. Crews used 1 Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus at this incident. Paramedics attended
but casualties did not attend hospital.
Appliances from Stanningley (3101 3102) and
Cockley Hill Lane, Kirkheaton.
Building Fire MP x 3 Incident - Proved to be barn
fire, building approx 20m x 15m and crews used 3 Large jets and 2 Hosereel
jets. Crews were assisted by the owner of property using tractor to drag out
contents.
Appliances from Dewsbury (8301 8302) and
Cleckheaton Road
House Fire - Crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2 Breathing apparatus and Positive
Pressure Ventilation. Adjoining houses venytilated
due to smoke.
Appliances from Odsal (4701 4702) attended.
17/04/09 11:20
St.Johns Road, Birkby,
Huddersfield MP x 2 Incident
Fire in Open - Proved to be Acetylene Cylinder on fire on open ground, Crews
used 1 Ground Monitor used. Area evacuated of local residents to nearby school
for safety. Exclusion zone in place due to risk of explosion.
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14/04/09 12:16
Springhead Road, Rothwell
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 3 vehicles involved with 1 male casualty
trapped and extricated by Fire service. Casualty taken to Pinderfields
hospital in
Appliances from Rothwell (9101) and Hunslet (2501 2502) attended.
Junction Pennistone Road and
Road Traffic Collision - 4 vehicles involved at incident, 3 persons trapped
with all casualties released by Fire service and dealt with by Ambulance at
scene.
Appliances from Skelmanthorpe (7101),
Victoria Road
House Fire - Proved to be basement involved and crews used 4 Breathing
apparatus and Positive Pressure Ventilation. Crews located a cannabis factory
on the upper floor of the property and the fire started by an electrical fault.
Appliances from Brighouse (6101) and Odsal (4702)
13/04/09 13:53
Addingham Bypass A65 Addingham
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 Vehicles involved 1 person trapped, - 1
casualty rescued and transported by Air Ambulance to hospital .
Appliances from Ilkley (4501) ,Silsden (5201) and
Keighley (4602) attended.
13/04/09 12:58
Otley Road, Hyde Park Corner, Leeds
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be ambulance and car involved, no persons
trapped but 4 casualties involved.Crews made scene
safe
Appliances from Leeds (2001 2002) and Gipton (2401)attended
12/04/09 19:53
Staithgate Lane, Bradford
Portable Buildings - Proved to be fire in potable buildings 2 Hosereel jets and
2 Breathing apparatus used. Crews also gained access to adjoining cabins to
check for any fire spread. Cabin of Origin of fire totally destroyed.
Appliances from Odsal (4701 4702) attended.
Jerusalem Lane
Moorland Fire MP x 2
Incident - Proved to be 200Sq.m of moorland involved.
Appliances from Mytholmroyd (7001) and Halifax (6402) attended
Thornlea Close, Yeadon
House Fire - Fire in bedroom, out on arrival of fire service. One male
casualty suffered smoke inhalation, treated at scene by Fire service personnel,
ambulance not required, casualty did not go to hospital.
Appliance from Rawdon (5001) attended.
Oldham Road
Large Moorland Fire MP x 20
Incident - Approx 1200m x 400m of moorland involved.Twenty pumping appliances plus associated back-up
appliances attended. Crews used 1 Large jet, 2
Hosereel jets, 15 Beaters and Water backpacks at this incident. Three pumps
were used for water relay and the Police helicopter attended to assist with
aerial reconnaissance.
Appliances attending from throughout
Halifax (6401 6402), Elland (6301), Huddersfield (6001 6002), Dewsbury (8302),
Slaithwaite (7201), Todmorden (7401), Fairweather Green (4202), Illingworth (6701), Brighouse (6101), Mirfield (8701),
Meltham (6901), among the appliances attended.
Junction Osmondthorpe Lane
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 1 male and
1 female casualty trapped in vehicle, extricated by Fire service personnel
and transported to Leeds General Infirmary by ambulance.
Appliances from Gipton (2401 2401) and Stanks (2801)
attended.
10/04/09 20:14
Rishworthian Court,Calder
Terrace, Copley, Halifax
House Fire - Proved to be pan involved out on arrival, stage 1 ventilation
used. 2 persons suffered smoke inhalation and were transported to
Appliances from
Andrew Jones Pies,
Report of Gas explosion - On arrival there was a fire and roof collapse within
the building. The building used as Pie manufacturers of
single and 2 storey, with collapse of roof in single storey section.
Crews used initially 1 Hosereel jet and 4 Breathing apparatus. Casualties involved:
5 were led to safety and 1 was placed in the care of paramedics with serious
injuries. West Yorkshire Urban Search and Rescue teams attended with
specialist equipment including cutting gear, cameras and heavy lifting
equipment to rescue 1 casualty that had been fatally injured in the incident
and make the building safe.
Appliances from Huddersfield (6001 6002 6006), Halifax (6401), Cleckheaton
(6201 6212MRU), Dewsbury (8302), Elland (6301), Urban Search & Rescue
Cleckheaton are in attended
09/04/09 23:22
Greaves Close, Clayton Heights, Bradford
House Fire - Proved to be kitchen involved and crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2
Breathing apparatus and Positive Pressure Ventilation.
Appliances from Odsal (4701 4702) attended.
08/04/09 21:41
Calvert House, Leonard Street, Bingley
Smell of Burning - Proved to be Flat Fire Persons Reported with a Fire in
kitchen of property, 1 female occupant walked out of property unaided as Fire
service personnel broke into property, crews used a Positive Pressure
Ventilation fan to clear flat of smoke, female occupant suffered smoke
inhalation and was treated at scene by paramedics, but refused to go to
hospital.
Appliances from Bingley (4101), Shipley (5101) and Keighley (4602)attended.
08/04/09 19:41
York Street, Fairweather Green
Building Fire - Proved to be single storey building approx 15m x 10m involved
in fire, Crews used 2 Hosereel jets, 4 Breathing apparatus and Positive pressure
Ventilation at incident. Fire investigation requested to ascertain cause of
fire.
Appliances from Fairweather Green (4201 4202) attended.
08/04/09 19:21
Prospect Mills, Cemetery Road, Pudsey
Building Fire MP x 4 ALP x 1 Incident - Proved to be fire on 1st floor and roof
void of empty mill building, approx. 30m x 10m with 10% involved in fire. Crews
used 2 Large jets, 2 Hosereel jets and 4 Breathing
apparatus. Asbestos involved in incident and decontamination area set up on
site.
Appliances from Stanningley (3101 3102 3112HL), Leeds (2002) and Bradford (4001
4002 4006ALP) attended
08/04/09 17:46
Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse, Leeds
Flat Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be fire in building of 2 floors, fire on
ground floor. Crews used 1 Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus. 2 persons
were led to safety by Fire service, both were conscious and breathing and were
treated on scene by paramedics before being transported by ambulance to
hospital.
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06/04/09 20:13
Boldshay Street, Barkerend, Bradford
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be a fire on ground floor of 3 end
terrace back to back property of 3 floors.Crews used
1 Hosereel jet, 6 Breathing apparatus and Positive Pressure Ventilation fan. 1
female occupant was rescued from 1st floor bedroom and carried to safety by
Fire service breathing apparatus wearers, casualty suffering smoke inhalation
was unconscious but breathing when rescued, but regained consciousness after
treatment by paramedics and was conscious when transported to hospital by
ambulance.
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06/04/09 19:46
Burley Wood Crescent, Burley, Leeds
House Fire - Pan in kitchen involved, crews used 1 Hosereel jet and 2 bBreathing apparatus, 1 elderly female occupant suffered
smoke inhalation and was transported to Leeds General Infirmary by ambulance.
Appliances from
Field lane, Rastrick, Brighouse
Fire Outside - Proved to be a small fire in outhouse involved, Crews used 1
Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus.
Appliances from Brighouse (6101) and Elland (6301) attended.
Kinara Close, Stockbridge, Keighley
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be house fire and crews used 2 Hosereel
jets and 4 Breathing apparatus. 1 male casualty was found at the scene and
proved fatally injured. All other persons accounted for.
Appliances from Keighley (4601 4602) and Bingley (4101) attended.

04/04/09 08:00
Greenfield Road, Holmfirth
Road Traffic Collision - Incident involving a van that collided with a
building, van not embedded in building, 1 person trapped, extricated by Fire
service personnel and then transported to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from
03/04/09 16:52
Oldham Road, Rishworth Moor
Grass Fire - Proved to be large area of moorland
involved, Crews used Beaters and Hosereel jet at incident
Appliances from Halifax (6401 6402) and Elland (6301) attended.
Huddersfield Road
Road
Appliances from Dewsbury (8301 8302), Morley (2701) and Cleckheaton (6201 6212
MRU) attended.
03/04/09 12:54
Frensham Avenue, Morley
House Fire - Proved to be 2 storey domestic property, 10% of kitchen involved
in fire and crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 4 Breathing apparatus anmd Positive Pressure Ventilation at this incident
Appliances from Morley (2701) and Hunslet (2502) attended.
Bagley Lane
House Fire - Proved to be conservatory involved in fire, crews used 1 Hosereel
jet, 4 Breathing apparatus and 2 Positive pressure ventilation fans. Ambulance
requested for 1 casualty suffering from smoke inhalation.
Appliances from Stanningley (3101 3102) attended.
03/04/09 09:38
Junction of Westgate and New John St, Bradford
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be involving 2 cars, 1 person suffering neck
injuries, not physically trapped but due to injuries required extricating from
vehicle by Fire service personnel, casualty then transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from Bradford (4001 4002) and Fairweather Green (4202)
attended.
03/04/09 09:23
Moor Top Lane, Flockton Moor, Flockton
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 cars involved, 1 person trapped,
extricated by Fire service personnel and then transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from
Pool Bank, Pool.
Road traffic collision - Proved to be 2 cars with no persons trapped, crews
assisted ambulance and police making vehicles safe.
Appliances from Cookridge (2201), Rawdon (5001) and Otley (4801) attended.
Carperley Crescent
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be 1 female approx 30 years old
suffered smoke inhalation from an overheated pan, she was treated on scene by
paramedics.
Appliances from Fairweather Green (4201), Illingworth
(6701) and Haworth (4301) attended.
02/04/09 15:26
Redesdales Gardens, Adel, Leeds
House Fire - Proved to be chip pan involved, Crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 2
Breathing apparatus and Positive Pressure Ventilation,one
female occupier received minor burns to her face after oil splashed out from
pan. She declined attendance of ambulance.
Appliances from Cookridge (2201) and Moortown (2601 2602) attended.
01/04/09 21:26
Ashcroft Road, Featherstone
House Fire - Proved to be a derelict house fire, 50% involved, crews used 1
Jet.
Appliances from Pontefract (9001) and
01/04/09 20:52
Went Grove, Featherstone
House Fire Make ALP x 1 - Proved to be fire in unoccupied house Crews used 1
jet and Aerial Ladder Platform.
Appliances from Featherstone (8401), Pontefract (9001) and Wakefield (8006ALP)
attended
01/04/09 17:58
Main Street, Thorner, Leeds
House fire - Proved to be 30% of bedroom involved in fire, Crews used 2
Hosereel jets, 4 Breathing apparatus and Positive Pressure ventilation.
Appliances from Moortown (2601 2602) attended.
Manygates Lane
House Fire - Proved to be kitchen involved, Fire out on arrival. 2 occupiers
suffered smoke inhalation.
Appliances from
St. Andrews Road
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be house fire,
Crews used 1 Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus. 1 female casualty rescued
by Fire service and handed to paramedics.
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