On-Scene
with Chardon Fire (2006)
(FYI
- This page will take a few moments to load, as the pictures are in medium
resolution. Pictures are taken with a variety of cameras including a Sony Handicam Camcorder
mounted in Engine 3324 & a Kodak 4900 series digital camera. The 8mm analog film
from the engine is then processed through a computer and
still shots are obtained using VideoWave (Analog) software. Picture quality is
affected by windshield glare, long play resolution, etc.)
Above:
December, 2006 - A stubborn house fire near a hot chimney at a Kile Rd. address
in Claridon Twp. brought apparatus from Chardon, Munson, Hambden, &
Burton. The fire was contained to a small area, and no one was hurt.
Above:
November, 2006 - A working fire at the "Hand-Me-Ups" consignment store
in Chardon Plaza went to the third MABAS box alarm, in 20 degree temperatures. It brought over 13
departments from Lake & Geauga Counties. No one was
injured, and the fire has been ruled ARSON. If you have information on
this fire, please call 440-286-6123. A $5,000 reward is being offered.
Above:
October, 2006 - A burned up belt on a rooftop HVAC unit at 470 Center St. (Board
of Elections) prompted Chardon, Hambden, and Munson personnel to respond.
Tower Ladder 49 is shown above. Picture from Kodak C-300 camera
Above:
October, 2006 - No one was hurt in this car vs. deer accident on SR 608, south
of Chardon-Windsor Rd. Seatbelt use helped keep the car occupants safe.
Picture from Kodak C-300.
Above:
August, 2006 - The City of Chardon made national headlines when a heat wave caused a power
substation to explode, causing the evacuation of several nursing facilities.
Above, residents are evacuated in the middle of the night, while the Sheriff's Radio Interoperability
Vehicle handles command duties on the hot pavement of the fire station. Over 120
residents were evacuated by over 12 mutual aid departments in over 100 degree
heat. Pictures taken with Treo 650 Palmphone. Picture at lower right courtesy of
WOIO TV 19.
Above right:
July, 2006 - The drainage creek at Wintergreen Dr. and Ravenna Rd. gives only a small
indication of the record flash flood that sent Chardon personnel to Lake County
to assist in a disastrous loss of property. Watercraft and apparatus from
three counties were summoned to assist Lake County departments. Picture taken
with Treo 650 Palmphone, while above right courtesy of WOIO TV 19.
Above:
June, 2006 - Fire investigators look at an early morning fire in the back of this Cynthia Dr. home.
It was knocked down by a quick thinking resident with a garden hose. The fire was
started accidently, when a flame contacted a gas can on a lawn mower at the back of the
structure. Hambden and Munson Fire personnel assisted. Picture taken
with Kodak C-300.
Above:
June, 2006 - A bicyclist was critically injured when he was struck from behind
by an auto on SR 6, west of All Souls Cemetary. After hitting the biker,
the driver of the car lost control, striking a gas line. The situation was
brought under control and Cleveland Metro LifeFlight transported the
patient. Top Picture taken with Kodak C-300, bottom two with Treo 650 Palmphone.
Above:
May, 2006 - Mentor Road near Stratford Ridge. This vehicle left a trail of
destruction, as it flipped and caught fire when the motorist lost control. Fire
crews knocked the fire down with an 1 3/4" attack line. Notice the utility
pole has been sheered off by 6 ft. at the base, leaving the pole on the ground,
hanging by just the wires. Alcohol and speed played a role in this accident.
Above:
February, 2006 - An early morning industrial fire at Rhein-Chemie Corp. in Chardon City
brought a full response from Chardon, Hambden, Munson, and Concord Fire
Departments. The fire was quickly extinguished and no one was hurt.
Above:
January, 2006 - Winter driving became treacherous on Mentor Road in Chardon
Twp., as this motorist lost control. There were no serious injuries.
