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Fire Service Day/National Police Week Activities This Saturday

Come join the Burbank Fire Department for Fire Service Day on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring live demonstrations, displays, Lil’ Squirt with his special guests and lots more. This year the Fire Department has partnered with the Burbank Police Department in recognition of National Police Week. The Burbank Fire Department is also celebrating its 100th year anniversary. These events will take place in and around the Police/Fire Building at the intersection of Orange Grove and Third Street. They are open and free to everyone.

Don’t miss this day of fun with Burbank Fire Department displays and demonstrations including vehicle extrication, kid’s obstacle course, Airport Crash Units, Burbank Fire Corp display, and learn street CPR. In celebration of the 100th year anniversary the Burbank Fire Department will be demonstrating how fires were fought 100 years ago by operating its 1913 Christie Steamer. The Burbank Police Department will be present with the ever-popular Police K-9’s, the Dare Van, Special Response Unit, Helicopter and more. Both Fire and Police departments will offer behind-the-scenes tours of their operations facility and the Police-Fire Museum will be open.

Other participants and sponsors include Bob Hope Airport Fire/Rescue, Walt Disney and Warner Brothers Fire Departments, the Disney Company, CalOX and the Downtown Burbank Partnership. Gourmet Food Trucks will be on site so you can enjoy a culinary treat while enjoying the demonstrations. In addition, Farmers Market, located just behind City Hall and adjacent to fire Service Day activities, will be in full swing from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. This would also be a good opportunity to eat at one of the local restaurants in the downtown area.

For more information and schedule of the many events happening as a part of Fire Service Day, please visit www.burbankfire.us or call 818.238.FIRE.

Burbank Fire Units Support Glendale to Fight “Canyon Fire”

At around 2:30 Friday afternoon alarms sounded that a brush fire was rapidly growing in the Chevy Chase / Glenoaks Canyon divisions of Glendale and was dubbed the “Canyon Fire.” Burbank fire units quickly joined nearly 200 firefighters from Glendale, LA County, LA City, Sierra Madre, and other area departments in the fight to knock the fire down, which was threatening more than 2000 residents.

Burbank’s Engine 16 races into the fire scene in Glendale (Photo By John Savageau)

Residents and families were visible rushing out of the evacuation zone near the intersection of Glenoaks and Harvey. Several distraught family members tried unsuccessfully to return to the area to look for loved ones, however were turned back by Glendale Police. Fire had passed underneath the 2 Freeway, extending to Harvey Drive.

A well-coordinated effort between air units and ground units gained the upper hand by 5 p.m.. According to Glendale Fire Department representatives approximately 75 acres burned. Two firefighters suffered heat exhaustion. People and traffic were diverted from the area, and both the 2 and 134 Freeways were disrupted.

(Photo By John Savageau)

Crash Sends Cars into Art-Wave Doorway.

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By Ross A. Benson

Burbank Police and Firefighters responded to the intersection of Alameda Ave. and Victory Blvd. Friday afternoon following a traffic accident that sent the two cars involved crashing over the curb and onto the sidewalk.

One of the vehicles ended up at the front entrance of Art-Wave the Art Warehouse. The company, located on the southwest corner of the intersection, has a number of large paintings on display outside the business. Several of the paintings were stuck by the car.

Accident causes cars to come to rest in doorway of Art-Wave Warehouse at Alameda Ave & Victory Blvd Friday afternoon. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Paramedics treated both drivers at the scene. One driver was transported to Providence-St. Joseph Medical Center with what appeared to be minor non-life threatening injuries. No one on the busy street corner were struck. Normally, the company has a man standing on the corner holding a large sign advertising the business. A crossing guard is also normally at that corner, but had already gone off duty prior to the accident, which occurred shortly after 4 p.m..

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Burbank Police Department.

St. Patrick’s Day Collision Sends Three Women To Hospital

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Three people had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance Sunday night shortly before 11 p.m., after two cars collided at the intersection of Burbank Blvd. and Mariposa St.

Burbank Firefighters used 'The Jaws Of Life' to extricate a driver and a passenger from this Honda involved in an accident Burbank Blvd. & Mariposa Street Sunday evening. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters used ‘The Jaws Of Life’ to extricate a driver and a passenger from this Honda involved in an accident on Burbank Blvd. and Mariposa Street Sunday evening. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

According to police officers at the scene, four young women in a 1991 Honda Accord were northbound on Mariposa, when they attempted to turn left onto westbound Burbank Blvd. A female driver in a newer BMW was eastbound on Burbank Blvd. in the number 2 lane, when her car struck the left side of the Honda, caving in the driver’s and passenger doors. The front and rear passengers sitting on the right side of the Honda were able to get out of the car. Although shaken, they did not appear to be injured.

The driver and passenger in the left rear seat of the Honda had to be extricated by firefighters, who used the “jaws of life” to remove the doors of the already badly damaged car. The other two young women in the Honda were able to get out on their own. The driver of the other car appeared to have an injured arm. All three victims were transported by rescue ambulance to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Burbank Firefighters & Paramedics prepare one patient for transport to a local hosiptal following a accident at Burbank Blvd. & Mariposa St. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters & Paramedics prepare one patient for transport to a local hospital following a accident at Burbank Blvd. and Mariposa St. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The BMW appeared to have sustained moderate damage to the front end of the car. The Honda Accord, with it’s now missing doors, broken and missing rear window appeared to be a total loss. School books, papers, and glass from the shattered rear window were scattered across most of the lanes of Burbank Blvd. A parked car next to where the Honda came to rest, apparently escaped being damaged. The accident remains under investigation.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Driver Injured After Hitting Buildings Water System

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Burbank Police received the call of a car into a building at 3800 Vanowen, and units were dispatched Code 3 (Light and Siren), worried that someone might be trapped.

Burbank Paramedics prepare to transport this patient to Saint Joseph Medical Center following an accident where he drove into a water main. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Upon there arrival they found a pickup truck that went out of control up onto the sidewalk, missing a fire hydrant but running smack into some water valves that supply the nearby building with water.

The driver was removed by officers, and he allegedly appeared very intoxicated, he was moved to a safe spot and then was treated by Burbank Paramedics who transported him to Saint Joseph Medical Center, with his hands handcuffed to a stretcher.

The truck was later removed and Water & Power Water division responded to secure the leaking valves.

Burbank Police & Firefighters talk to the driver of the pictured truck after he crashed it into a water valve. (Photo y Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Police and Firefighters talk to the driver of the pictured truck after he crashed it into a water valve. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Small Fire in Attic Put Out Quickly by Firefighters

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At 4:13 Monday evening, Burbank Fire was dispatched to a reported house fire on the 600 block of N Lincoln St.

Firefighters were quick to knock down this attic fire on Lincoln St. (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Upon arrival, Engine 13 reported a single story home with smoke showing from the roof. Crews immediately started a fire attack on the small fire that looked to be only in the attic of the home, preventing it from spreading to the rest of the structure and any other homes in the area.

Firefighters began cutting away at the shingled rooftop to help release smoke from the inside of the home while other firefighters inside extinguished the blaze with water. The fast effort by Burbank Firefighters led to a quick knock down in about 15 minutes of the smoldering attic fire and saved most of the home from becoming damaged by the fire.

No residents of the home or any Firefighters were injured during the quick firefight and it is unknown whether the residents of the home will be displaced by the fire.

The cause and damage estimates were not given by fire officials at the scene.

Firefighters Give the Scoop on Haagen-Dazs Giveaway

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People heard Firefighters yelling FREE Ice Cream, come get it, and when they walked by the Haagen Dazs store located on the second floor of the Burbank Town Center, they lined up for a free scoop in trade for a donation to ‘Fill The Boot’ a MDA campaign supported by firefighters throughout Southern California.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters worked the scoops under the watchful eyes of the store employees who gave scooping methods and tips.

Burbank Firefighters Local 778 does several of these type of events throughout the year, along with other ‘Fill The Boot’ projects.

Last year the Brotherhood of Burbank Firefighters collected over $ 40,000 from these events, and this year they hope surpass that amount.

Several of the firefighters came on their days off to help, even bringing their kids, to show them the ways they could get involved in helping people walk from Muscular Disease.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighter Paramedic Rubin Mercado happily serves up a free scoop of Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream in trade for a donation to MDA. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighter Mike Templeton serves up a free scoop. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighter Mike Templeton, hands off this Haagan Dazs in support of MDA. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Car Crashes into Side of Medical Building

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At around 1:00 Monday afternoon, Burbank Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into a building at 333 E Magnolia Blvd.

Officials examine damage after car drove into medical building (Photo By Nick Colbert)

Burbank’s Engine 11 was first on scene and reported a single sedan that was halfway into the building to the rear of the parking lot, with one person injured. The sole injury was sustained by the driver who was an elderly male complaining of head pain. He was treated at the scene by Paramedics and was not in need of being transported to the hospital.

No one inside the building, which was a medical facility, was uninjured by the crash. It is not clear as to what exactly happened causing the driver to slam into the building, but just prior to the crash, he had reversed into a car in the parking lot causing minor damage to that vehicle also.

The rest of the building was inspected after the accident by Firefighters and Building and Safety workers to make sure no severe structural damage or collapse would occur.

(Photo By Nick Colbert)

Longtime Burbank Fireman Steve Sheehey Retires

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In a packed fire station dining, room friends and family gathered to bid a happy retirement to Firefighter Steve Sheehey, who was the most senior member of the department. Sheehey was hired December 16,
1974 and after a year of probation, became a permanent Firefighter in 1975. He became a Paramedic in 1979 and the Fire Engineer in 1980.

Burbank Firefighter Steve Sheehey on his final ride of his 38 year career with Burbank Fire Department. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Steve was originally born in Los Angeles but his family moved to Burbank during his junior high school days, and graduated from John Burroughs in the class of 1971. He played football, basketball, baseball, and even ran track. He married his wife Lori in 1976.

Steve has 2 sons who both also graduated from John Burroughs. His oldest son Aaron, who is 29 years-old, starts with the Burbank Fire Department in a couple of weeks.

Steve is credited with being the first to teach a CPR class in the City of Burbank, he was also a Gold Medal Winner in the Firefighter Olympics in tennis and on the basketball team.

Steve was also known for working the most overtime for the past 38 years, he will now be able to prefect his golf game and his bass fishing, in which he has won Mr. Bass Lake in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Plenty of family and friends gathered to say farewell to Firefighter Steve Sheehey. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Steve Sheehey’s family attended his retirement farewell at Station 11. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Traffic Accident Results in Pedestrian Seriously Injured

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Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics worked feverishly to free a trapped pedestrian who was standing at the base of the 3800 W Alameda Ave. “Disney” building at Kenwood Street, Kenwod Street late Thursday afternoon.

Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics work to free a trapped pedestrian after this 2 car collision which also required ‘The Jaws of Life’ to free the driver.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The accident occurred in the intersection of Alameda Street and Kenwood Street and sent both cars up onto the sidewalk. One of the cars struck two pedestrians, trapping one of them between the hood of the car and the wall. The man, who suffered traumatic injuries to his leg, was transported by ambulance to the trauma center at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills. The other pedstrian was also take to the same hospital.

A passenger in the car was also trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters had to cut the person free from the car before transporting them to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

The incident required a Fire Engine, two Truck Companies, and all three of Burbank’s Rescue Ambulances along with a Battalion Chief. Burbank Police blocked the streets around the accident scene.

The names of the drivers involved and the victims have not yet been released by police. The accident remains under investigation.

Burbank Firefighters and Paramedics work to free a trapped pedestrian after this two-car collision which also required the ‘Jaws of Life’ to free the driver.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The scene where a pedestrian was trapped against the hood of this car and the wall, following a two-car accident in the intersection of Alameda and Kenwood Street. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
		1 Adult School Summer Classes City Council REORGANIZATION Meeting	2	3 St. Finbar Fiesta	4 Relay For Life St. Finbar Fiesta	5 Relay For Life St. Finbar Fiesta
6 Coordinating Council	7	8	9 YMCA Annual Luncheon Food Truck Night 4th of July at the Starlight Bowl	10 Spring Dance at Edison Friday Movie Matinee Elks Lodge Cinco De Mayo Celebration Burbank Community Band Concert	11 Burbank Fire Departments Centennial Celebration Le Petit Cinema Family Day at the Library Boys & Girls Club Dinner	12 Elks Lodge Mother's Day Celebration Pipe Organ Concert "Falling For Make Believe"
13	14	15 Family Film Festival Getting Cozy With Murder	16 Teen Safe Night Burbank High Pop Show Pizza Party Pajama Storytime Republican Party Open House	17 Burbank High Pop Show Optimist Youth Golf Classic	18 Burbank High Pop Show St. Robert's Parish Festival Lego Club for Kids Troop 201 Flappers Fundraiser Live At The Burroughs Bowl	19
20	21 Brown Bag Book Club Family Film Festival Burbank City Council Meeting	22 Adult School Graduation Friends of the Library Conversaton with James Ellroy	23	24	25	26
27 Memorial Day Ceremonies	28 Summer Reading Clubs for Kids Burbank City Council Meeting	29 Faster, Better Stroke Care Events	30	31

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