Fire Blotter | Drank ‘way too much’ and laid down at post office; naked and drinking from a sprinkler; duck stuck in drain

May 28th

Around 10:20AM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a business fire alarm. Upon arrival crews found the alarm had been set off by dust from a dentist office employee making crowns.

May 30th

Around 7:10AM Snoqualmie Firefighters assisted a 90-year-old male fall patient. Crews found the patient sitting in his bedroom with an obvious hip injury. He was transported to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah.

At 7:30PM Snoqualmie Firefighters were dispatched to a report of an 8-year-old male feeling sick. Crews arrived and took COVID-19 precautions while examining the the boy. He was transported to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah.

May 31st

Around 2PM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm called in by the alarm company. While en route, the homeowner called in to the alarm company and provided proper codes to cancel the alarm. Crews continued to the scene verify there was no fire.

June 1st

At 4:15PM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a report of a witnessed 90-year-old male fall patient. Individual was transported to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah.

June 3rd

Around 3:45PM Snoqualmie Firefighters were summoned by Snoqualmie Police to a report of a female who had self- inflicted wounds. After receiving authorization by the Police, crews approached the residence and found a 40’s female having behavioral issues, very angry and yelling at the Police and her neighbors – and not making sense. No wounds or weapons were observed. Crews were able to calm patient enough to take vitals and perform a quick examination. She was transported to Snoqualmie Valley Hospital per Police direction.

Around 4:40PM Snoqualmie Firefighters assisted a 20-year-old male who stated he had a chronic headache since experiencing a fall about a month ago. Had seen a doctor previously, but stated the pain was severe. He was transported to Snoqualmie Valley Hospital.

Around 6:50PM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a hyperventilating 30-year-old female. She had been in an argument with a former roommate that triggered previously diagnosed PTSD. Her boyfriend had tried to calm her down with no success and had called 911. She was examined at the scene, calmed and left in care of her boyfriend.

Around 11:30PM Snoqualmie Firefighters were dispatched to the Post Office driveway for a 23-year-old male found lying on the ground. Patient stated he’d had a stressful week, been at a friend’s house and had “drank way too much.” He had been walking home and laid on the ground. He was examined and stated he did not want to be taken to the hospital, so was driven home and left in the care of his girlfriend.

June 6th

Around 7:30AM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded with other Eastside units to a confirmed house fire in Fall City. SFD crew was assigned support tasks. The fire was extinguished and SFD unit released.

Around 3:40PM Snoqualmie Firefighters were dispatched with other Eastside units to a multi-family housing fire in North Bend. SFD crew was assigned support tasks. Fire was extinguished and unit released.

June 7th

Around 5:30PM Snoqualmie Firefighters were called by the police to examine a 26-year-old male in custody on I-90 who was complaining of difficulty breathing. Crews assessed the patient, and found no evidence of breathing difficulty. He was uncooperative and combative, voicing concern over the possibility of contracting COVID-19 at both the hospital and jail, and was indecisive about where he wanted to go to first. He was transported to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah.

Around 10PM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to the parking lot behind Subway for a 24-year-old male complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, the patient stated he was no longer feeling chest pain or having difficulty breathing. He had just drunk two beers while walking home, and also has ongoing anxiety issues. Crews assessed the patient, who then declined any further care, and wanted to go home. Firefighters provided a courtesy transport to the his home, and left him with instructions to see his doctor regarding his anxiety.

June 8th

At 4:50PM Snoqualmie Firefighters received a call at the station about a duck stuck in a drain on Muir Street. Crews arrived on scene and bystanders had already helped the duck free.

Around 11PM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a report of smoke along Snoqualmie Parkway, but the reporting person didn’t provide a specific address. Crews investigated along the parkway and didn’t find any smoke.

June 9th

Around 8AM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to an adult female with extensive medical history who had fallen from her bed and broke her leg above her ankle. Firefighters treated, then transported the patient to Overlake Medical Center.

At 3:50PM Snoqualmie Firefighters dispatched to a report of an adult female experiencing abdominal pain. She was evaluated and transported to Swedish Hospital in Issaquah.

Around 11:45PM Snoqualmie Firefighters were dispatched to a Ridge business fire alarm. The alarm stopped shortly before crews arrived. Firefighters continued to the location and confirmed fire alarm system was in normal status.

June 10th

Around 5AM Snoqualmie Firefighters were called by the police requesting transport to the hospital for an adult male in custody. The patient was seen naked, drinking from a sprinkler before police chased and tackled him. Crews evaluated the patient and transferred him to an ambulance service for transport.