Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
• 5:08 p.m. — Emergency medical services personnel were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Maxfield Creek Road, responding with five crew members in an engine and a command vehicle. Upon arrival, crews offered mutual aid to Hoskins-Kings Valley Rural Fire Protection District. All units returned after no medical care or extrication was needed.
Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to a call at 3:36 p.m. (Southwood Drive).
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
• 12:31 p.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to a pressurized gas leak at Clemens Community Pool in the 2000 block of Applegate Street, responding with seven personnel in an engine and two command vehicles. Upon arrival, staff were advised to use the pull station to evacuate the building. An interior investigation did not detect flammable gas. The pool area was ventilated and turned over to the pool manager. The pull station and alarm system were reset. Philomath School District Superintendent Susan Halliday said there were no additional concerns and the pool remains in safe operation.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18
• 3:02 p.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 26000 block of Greenberry Road, responding with six personnel in an engine, a light brush truck and a command vehicle. Upon arrival, crews found that a burn pile had extended into grass, burning approximately a half-acre in total. Crews extinguished and overhauled the fire. The property was turned over to the owners to continue a fire watch.
Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 10:36 a.m. (North 11th Street), 10:48 a.m. (Melvill Crescent) and 3:24 p.m. (Highway 34).
MONDAY, OCT. 19
• No calls reported.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20
• No calls reported.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21
• 9:54 a.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Northwest Ninth Street in Corvallis, responding with four personnel in an engine and a command vehicle. Upon arrival, crews provided standby at the fire scene until released by Corvallis Fire Department.
Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 8:35 a.m. (North 12th Street), 10:19 a.m. (Southwest 35th Street) and 9:29 p.m. (Melvill Crescent).
THURSDAY, OCT. 22
• No calls reported.
