On December 17, Fire crews were dispatched to a reported traffic accident at E. Valley Parkway and Bear Valley Parkway. Escondido Police were first on scene to find a pickup truck that rolled over with the male occupant trapped inside. Firefighters utilized hydraulic tools (Jaws of Life) to remove the occupant.
Also, on December 17, Fire crews were dispatched to a vegetation fire behind Bob’s Discount Furniture Store. On scene, crews discovered the fire started in an encampment and spread to the brush and trees nearby. Due to the location of the fire in the easement, Truck 131 was utilized to gain access, extinguish the fire and overhaul the area. No injuries or damage to structures were reported.
On December 18, Fire crews were dispatched to assist Metro units at a structure fire in San Pasqual Valley near Bandy Canyon Road. As the scope of the incident grew, Escondido Firefighters assisted in a defensive fire operation. The structure was totally destroyed, however, spread to adjacent vegetation and agricultural fields was prevented. No injuries were sustained.
On December 22, the Escondido Police and Fire
Communication Center received reports of a
residential structure fire located at Escondido Terrace Mobile Home Park. The first arriving units, upon further investigation, found the residence to be charged with smoke and a small amount of fire coming from an electrical outlet. Aggressive action by the firefighters located, contained, and controlled the fire activity in about 15 minutes from time of dispatch. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Also, on December 22, Fire Dispatch received a relay call from CHP regarding a vehicle rollover with the driver ejected around West Valley Pkwy and the southbound I-15 onramp entrance. Upon arrival, in an area with heavy vehicle traffic, one patient was found in the middle of westbound Valley Pkwy being attended to by a CHP officer and a bystander, with the actual vehicle more than 100 feet away across the busy intersection. Fire Units, along with CHP, quickly arrived and began patient care, scene assessment, and timely traffic control. Miraculously, the patient/driver was alive. Great job by Escondido Police and responding Fire crews in stabilizing a very chaotic and congested scene.
On Christmas Day, around midnight Fire crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire in front of Skyline Recycling on Quince. Crews arrived on scene to find a small SUV fully involved. Aggressive action by the firefighters extinguished and overhauled the vehicle. No injuries or nearby structures were damaged.
On New Year’s Eve, the Escondido Police and Fire
Communication Center received reports of a multi-residential structure fire located at the Reidy Creek Apartments. Responding units observed smoke showing from the area and a working fire upgrade was added for additional resources. The first arriving engine confirmed heavy smoke from fire activity showing from the indicated apartment unit. Aggressive action by the firefighters located and contained the fire in about 14 minutes from time of dispatch. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
On January 1, Fire crews were dispatched to a traffic collision on the onramp to WB SR78 from SB CCP. The first arriving Engine Company found a single pick-up truck that left the roadway and struck multiple trees trapping the driver in the vehicle. Truck 131 was requested to remove the driver. Firefighters used hydraulic cutters and spreaders to remove the door of the vehicle and free the driver.
