Fire reports

Gig Harbor

Nov. 21-27

Total calls: 72

EMS: 58

Fire/service: 3

Other: 11

Man falls

Nov. 21 — A 56-year-old man fell during a scuffle with a family member and then reported his concerns to police. Police called paramedics to the scene to evaluate the man’s injuries. Paramedics found a bump on the man’s forehead, and the man told the on-scene crew his left knee was injured as well. After he was evaluated by firefighters, the man refused to be transported to an emergency room.

Seizure activity

Nov. 22 — Bystanders called 9-1-1 after they witnessed a 20-year-old woman have a seizure. Paramedics found the woman breathing normally and beginning to come to on the floor. As she was being transported to a hospital, the woman became fully conscious and spoke with paramedics.

Car crash

Nov. 23 — A 40-year-old woman’s sedan was struck from behind by a truck. The driver of the truck reported he had been driving about 15 mph. The woman told paramedics she had been driving without a seat belt and complained of pain in her neck and shoulder from being thrust forward during the crash. The woman was provided with full spinal protection and was transported to a hospital.

Fuel spill identified

Nov. 24 — The U.S. Coast Guard asked the fire department to investigate oil sheen on the water that was originating at 3417 Harborview Drive. The investigation found fuel coming from a water-level port on a 54-foot wooden boat. Crews determined that the bilge pump was the source of the fuel coming from the boat. Firefighters notified the boat owner, the marina owner, police and the U.S. Coast Guard that the source of the fuel spill had been identified and corrected.

Car stuck on rock

Nov. 25 — Firefighters were called to the scene of a sedan that was stuck on a rock that measured about 18 inches tall. The rock had caused damage to the car’s oil pan, and the car was leaking fluid onto the street. The car was stabilized and absorbent pads were used to capture the spill. When the driver was located at a nearby apartment complex, they told responders there were no injuries. The car and driver were left with the Gig Harbor Police Department for follow-up investigation.

Diabetic emergency

Nov. 26 — A 34-year-old man told paramedics he had experienced an acute diabetic reaction and missed the turn to his home. The man said he drove his car off the roadway and into a tree. The driver was removed from his vehicle and placed in a medic unit for care until a family member arrived. The scene was left in the care of the deputies who were investigating the crash and clearing the roadway.

Woman ill

Nov. 27 — An 18-year-old woman told her doctor that she suddenly became light-headed and began to loose her eyesight while she was driving. She safely pulled her car to the side of the road until her symptoms mostly subsided. Paramedics transported the woman to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Key Peninsula

Nov. 22-28

Total calls: 26

EMS: 18

Fire/service: 8

Other: 5

Laceration

Nov. 22 — A 57-year-old Lakebay woman lacerated her wrist while she was cutting a homemade soap cake into bars. The woman was treated by Key Peninsula fire medics and left at her home to care for herself.

Flu symptoms

Nov. 24 — A 6-year-old Wauna boy was evaluated by fire medics for flu-like symptoms. A physician was consulted and the child was found to be in no immediate danger with no need to be transported by an ambulance.

Mobile home fire

Nov. 25 — Key Peninsula firefighters fought to save a Jackson Lake-area mobile home that was ravaged by fire and deemed a complete loss. In the five-hour fight, firefighters faced untenable environments and collapsing floors. Firefighters recovered many of the homeowners’ pictures, but two cats were missing and presumed dead.

Shortness of breath

Nov. 26 — Key Peninsula firefighters responded to a Longbranch home for an 80-year-old Tacoma woman who was having difficulty breathing. Medics gave the patient a breathing treatment, took her vitals, checked her heart rate and rhythm and transported her to a Gig Harbor facility.

Multiple calls

Nov. 28 — A barn fire in the 700 block of Key Peninsula Highway North was brought under control quickly, but it took much longer to fully extinguish it because of the large number of items stored inside. The fire that was reported about 8 a.m. was the beginning of a busy day for firefighters, who responded from the fire scene to two separate medical aid calls, including that of a 40-year-old Minter-area woman who unexpectedly passed away.