Incident Report – 01/01/1997 517 N 7th St, Herrin, IL 62948
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Summary
On January 1, 1997, Herrin Fire Department responded to a fire incident at 517 N 7th St, Herrin, IL 62948, a residential use, 1-or-2 family dwelling.
The alarm was received at 8:23 AM and 12 suppression personnel arrived at 8:25 AM.
The following action was taken during the incident: extinguish.
As a result of the incident, there were 1 other fire death, 1 fire service injury, and 2 other fire injuries.
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Location
| Address | 517 N 7th St, Herrin, IL 62948 |
| County | Williamson County |
| State | IL |
| City | Herrin |
| Zip Code | 62948 |
| Mixed Use | Residential use |
| Property Use | 1 or 2 family dwelling |
| Census Tract | 000000 |
| Detector Alerted Occupants | Unknown |
Timeline
Alarm received at
Arrived at
Response
| Incident Type | Structure fire, other |
| Mutual Aid Given/Received | Mutual aid received |
| Shift | C |
| Alarms | 2 |
| District | 1 |
Personnel
| Support Personnel | 12 |
| EMS Personnel | Unknown |
| Other Personnel | Unknown |
Fire Department
| Name | Herrin Fire Department |
| Department Type | Mostly career |
| Address | 401 S Park Ave Herrin, IL 62948-3809 |
| Phone | (618) 942-6514 |
| Website | https://www.cityofherrin.com/ |
Actions Taken
| First Action Taken | Extinguish |
Injuries/Deaths
| Fire Service Injuries | 1 |
| Other Fire Injuries | 2 |
| Fire Service Deaths | 0 |
| Other Fire Deaths | 1 |
Metadata
| Incident Key | IL_WH172_010197_970001_00 |
| State | Illinois |
| Fire Department ID | WH172 |
| Incident Date | 01/01/1997 |
| Incident Number | 970001 |
| Exposure Number | 00 |
| NFIRS Version | 4.1 |
| Priority Cause Code | Children Playing |
Legacy Fields
| Mutual Aid | Yes |
| Estimated Dollar Loss | 1 |
| Day of Week | Wednesday |
| Time In Service | 12:00 |
| Zip Code | 62948 |
| Method of Alarm | Telephone tie-line to fire department |
| Type of Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Type Action Taken | Extinguishment |
| Number of Aerial Apparatus | 1 |
| Complex | Dwelling complex (one-and two-family) |
| Fixed Property Use | One-family dwelling: year-round use |
| Mobile Property type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Sleeping room for under 5 persons |
| Level of Fire Origin | Grade level to 9 feet above grade |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Match |
| Type of Material Ignited | Plastic; insufficient information available to classify further |
| Form of Material Ignited | Toy, game |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Construction Type | Protected Wood Frame |
| Extent of Flame Damage | Confined to structure of origin |
| Extent of Smoke Damage | Confined to structure or origin |
| Detector Performance | Performance of Fire Detection Equipment undetermined or not reported |
| Sprinkler Performance | No equipment present in room or space of fire origin |
| Type of Material Generating Most Smoke | Multiple types of material first ignited |
| Avenue of Smoke Travel | Most Significant Avenue of Smoke Travel not classified above |
| Method of Extinguishment | Preconnected hose line(s) with water carried in apparatus tanks |
| Property Damage Classification | 1-99 dollars |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING |
Fire Report
Ignition
| Heat Source | Match |
| Item First Ignited | Toy or game |
| Type of Material | Plastic |
| Cause of Ignition | Unintentional |
| Factor Contributing To Ignition | Playing with heat source |
Structure
| Number of Residential Units | 1 |
Number of Stories With Damage
| Story of Fire Origin | 21 |
Human Factors Contributing to Ignition
| Human Factor | Age was a factor |
Automatic Extinguishing System
| AES Presence | None Present |
Detector
| Detector Presence | None Present |
Mobile Property Involved
| Mobile Property Type | General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 22 |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
Severity
| Severity | Death |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Sleeping |
Location
| General Location At Time of Injury | In building, but not in area of origin |
| Location At Time of Incident | Not in area of origin but involved |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
Disposition
| Disposition | Transported to emergency care facility |
Legacy Fields
| Time of Injury | 823 |
| Sex | 1 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Injury |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
| Familiarity with Structure | Familiarity with the Structure undetermined or not reported |
| Location at Ignition | Fire casualty on same floor as origin of fire |
| Condition Before Injury | Asleep |
| Condition Preventing Escape | Condition Preventing Escape undetermined or not reported |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Sleeping |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Nature of Injury or Illness undetermined or not reported |
| Part of Body Injured | Part of Body Injured undetermined or not reported |
| Disposition | Taken to hospital by nonfire department vehicle |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Dwelling complex (one-and two-family) |
| Fixed Property Use | One-family dwelling: year-round use |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Sleeping room for under 5 persons |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Match |
| Type Material Ignited | Plastic; insufficient information available to classify further |
| Form of Material Ignited | Toy, game |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 0823 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 4 |
| Census Tract | 000000 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 40 |
| Affiliation | Undetermined (conversion only) |
Severity
| Severity | Death |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Rescue attempt |
Location
| Location At Time of Incident | Undetermined |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
Disposition
| Disposition | Transported to emergency care facility |
Legacy Fields
| Birth Month | 02 |
| Birth Year | 56 |
| Time of Injury | 823 |
| Sex | 1 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Injury |
| Affiliation | Other emergency personnel |
| Familiarity with Structure | Less than 1 day |
| Location at Ignition | Location of Casualty at Time of Ignition undetermined or not reported |
| Condition Before Injury | Awake, unimpaired |
| Condition Preventing Escape | No conditions prevented escape or not a factor |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Rescue attempt |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Asphyxia/smoke only |
| Part of Body Injured | Internal. Included are respiratory system and heart |
| Disposition | Taken to hospital by nonfire department vehicle |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Dwelling complex (one-and two-family) |
| Fixed Property Use | One-family dwelling: year-round use |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Sleeping room for under 5 persons |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Match |
| Type Material Ignited | Plastic; insufficient information available to classify further |
| Form of Material Ignited | Toy, game |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 0823 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 4 |
| Census Tract | 000000 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 3 |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Escaping |
Location
| General Location At Time of Injury | In area of origin |
| Location At Time of Incident | In area of origin and not involved |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
Legacy Fields
| Birth Month | 01 |
| Birth Year | 93 |
| Time of Injury | 823 |
| Sex | 1 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Death |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
| Familiarity with Structure | Over 1 year |
| Location at Ignition | Fire casualty in the room or space of fire origin |
| Condition Before Injury | Awake, unimpaired |
| Condition Preventing Escape | Fire between casualty and exit |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Escaping |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and asphyxia/smoke |
| Part of Body Injured | Multiple parts |
| Disposition | Died |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Dwelling complex (one-and two-family) |
| Fixed Property Use | One-family dwelling: year-round use |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Sleeping room for under 5 persons |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Match |
| Type Material Ignited | Plastic; insufficient information available to classify further |
| Form of Material Ignited | Toy, game |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 0823 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 4 |
| Census Tract | 000000 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
Firefighter Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Male |
Responses
Physical Condition
| Physical Condition | Rested |
Severity
| Severity | Report only, including exposure |
Taken To
| Taken To | Hospital |
Activity At Time Of Injury
| Activity At Time of Injury | Searching for victim |
Injury
| Primary Area of Body Injured | Multiple body parts - whole body |
| Object Involved In Injury | Heat or flame |
| Where Injury Occurred | At scene, in structure |
| Specific Location | In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall |
Legacy Fields
| Month of Injury | 01 |
| Day of Injury | 01 |
| Year of Injury | 97 |
| Time of Injury | 830 |
| Type of Casualty | Fireground injury after F.D. arrival |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Severity | Minor - The patient is not in danger of death or permanent disability |
| Primary Apparent Symptom | Chills |
| Primary Part of Body Injured | Multiple body parts-whole body |
| Patient Taken To | Hospital, emergency room or general admission |
| Assignment | Fire suppression |
| Number of Responses Prior to Injury | Number of Incident Responses During Prior 24 Hours undetermined or not reported |
| Physical Condition | Rested |
| Status Before Alarm | Awake |
| Fire Fighter Activity | Searching for fire victim |
| Where Injury Occurred | At Emergency Scene Q Inside Structure at or Above Grade; insufficient information available to classify further |
| Cause of Injury | Heat |
| Medical Care Provided | Hospital emergency room |
| Protective Coat Worn | Other protective coat with liner |
| Protective Coat Status | Closed, collar up |
| Protective Coat Problem | No failure of the protective coat |
| Protective Trousers Worn | Other protective trousers with liner |
| Protective Trousers Status | Protective trousers worn properly |
| Protective Trousers Problem | No failure of the protective trousers |
| Boots/Shoes Worn | Boots, knee length (steel baseplate and steel toe) |
| Boots/Shoes Status | Knee length boots worn |
| Boots/Shoes Problem | No failure of boots/shoes |
| Helmet Worn | Glass fiber helmet |
| Helmet Status | Chin strap and ear/neck protector in use |
| Helmet Problem | No failure of helmet |
| Face Protection Worn | Full face protection |
| Face Protection Problem | No failure of face protection |
| Breathing Apparatus Worn | Self-contained open circuit pressure-type apparatus |
| Breathing Apparatus Status | Face piece and regulator connected |
| Breathing Apparatus Problem | No failure of breathing apparatus |
| Gloves Worn | Leather |
| Gloves Problem | No failure of the gloves |
| Special Equipment Worn | Personnel lighting |
| Special Equipment Status | Being worn properly and used for designed purpose |
| Special Equipment Problem | No problem with special equipment |
| Alarm Time | 0823 |
Equipment Failures
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
Equipment Failure
| Item | Personal lighting |
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