Media Bulletin from Six Nations Firefighters
SIX NATIONS, ON – Halloween and the night before Halloween which has commonly become known as “Devils Night “is historically a very busy time for Six Nations Firefighters due to the increase in mischievous arson activity within the community.
In an attempt to combat, deter and decrease the amount of incidents of fire within our community, this past Devils Night & Halloween Night, the Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services Department took a proactive role by actively patrolling the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
Unfortunately we did not reach our goal of having zero fire incidents.
Overall there was a significant decrease in arson activity but an increase in serious motor vehicle collisions.
From 6pm Devils night to 6pm Halloween Night, Six Nations Firefighters responded to 8 calls:
1 Medical Call – Cardiac Arrest 1 Roadway Fire
4 Motor Vehicle Collisions
1 Structure Fire
1 Fire Investigation w Ontario Fire Marshal & Six Nations Police assistance.
Fire on Roadway – At 23:42 Hours on October 30th, 1 Six Nations Fire Stations and firefighters were dispatched for a report of a fire in the middle of the road near the intersection of Tuscarora Road & 2nd Line Road in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
A quick response was made with first arriving crews of Pumper 3 arriving on scene at 23:48 hours. First arriving crews reported that what appeared to be a bench seat was on fire in the middle of the road.
Fire crews quickly knocked the fire down.
Structure Fire – At 02:45 Hours on October 31st, 4 Six Nations Fire Stations and firefighters were dispatched for a report of a structure fire at 259 Mohawk Road in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
Enroute to the call fire crews were slightly delayed in responding as large construction traffic barrels were placed on the road blocking access.
First arriving crew of Pumper 2 arrived on scene at 02:58 hours. First arriving crews reported that the structure was fully engulfed in flames.
Due to the advanced stage of the fire a defensive fire attack operation was initiated.
No injuries or fatalities occurred as a result of the fire.
An OFM Investigator was on site throughout the day, the fire is currently under investigation and will be included in the ongoing joint arson investigation between the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal, Six Nations Fire & Police.
If anyone has information with regards to any fires which occur please contact the Six Nations Police (519) 445 – 2811 or Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services Department (519) 445 – 4054.
Motor Vehicle Collision – At 04:18 Hours on October 31st, while battling the Structure Fire, 1 Six Nations Fire Stations and firefighters were dispatched for a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision at 936 Chiefswood Road in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
A quick response was made with first arriving crew of Pumper 3 arriving on scene at 04:20 hours. First arriving crews reported a single vehicle had left the roadway and was in the ditch.
Fire Crews assessed/stabilized the vehicle and provided care to the patient until the arrival of Paramedics.
A mid 20’s female was left in the care of paramedics & police and cleared the scene to assist with the active structure fire.
Fire Watch/Fire Investigation – At 05:23 Hours on October 31st, 1 Six Nation Fire Station and firefighters remained on scene with investigators of the structure fire at 259 Mohawk Road in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
An OFM Investigator was on site throughout the day, the fire is currently under investigation and will be included in the ongoing joint arson investigation between the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal, Six Nations Fire & Police.
Motor Vehicle Collision – At 08:15 Hours on October 31st, 2 Six Nations Fire Stations and firefighters were dispatched for a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision at 974 Hwy 54 in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
A quick response was made with first arriving crew of Pumper/Rescue 1 arriving on scene at 08:23 hours. First arriving crews reported a single vehicle had left the roadway, struck a hydro pole coming to rest on its side between the broken hydro pole & a metal fence.
Due to the significant hydro danger present Hydro One was contacted and a response team was sent.
Six Nations Firefighters in conjunction with Six Nations Paramedics safely extricated the patient from the vehicle.
An approximately 20 year old male was transported to hospital by paramedics.
Due to the damage sustain to the hydro pole, additional hydro crews were called in to repair the pole and hydro lines. As a result, Hwy 54 remained closed for most of the day.
Motor Vehicle Collision – At 14:08 Hours on October 31st, 2 Six Nations Fire Stations and firefighters were dispatched for a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision at the intersection of Hwy 54 & Painter Road in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
A quick response was made with first arriving crew of Pumper/Rescue 1 arriving on scene at 014:17 hours. First arriving crews reported a 2 vehicle collision with 4 patients.
Motor Vehicle Collision – While responding to the Hwy 54 collision a 2nd collision occurred in another area of the territory. At 14:17 Hours on October 31st, 1 Six Nations Fire Station and firefighters were dispatched for a report of a Motor Vehicle Collision near the intersection of Mohawk Road & 4th Line Road in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.
A Deputy Fire Chief was first on scene at 14:18 hours and reported a single vehicle had left the road way and rolled an unknown number of times.
Fire Crews assessed/stabilized the vehicle and provided care to the patient until the arrival of Paramedics.
