July 14, 2023 - Rope Rescue
Crews responded to the Snoqualmie River to assist with the rope rescue of an individual who suffered a possible hip dislocation on a rope swing near the river. A low angle rope rescue was required to remove the injured person, who was on a float tube in the river. The person was then transported to the hospital.
July 14, 2023 - Head and Abdomen Injury
Crews responded to a Snoqualmie home to assist an individual who fainted in the garage and landed on a wrench, puncturing the side of his abdomen. He also suffered a head laceration. The patient was transported to the hospital.
July 15, 2023 - Smoke/Burn Complaint
Crews responded to a Snoqualmie residence for a smoke complaint related to a backyard recreational fire.
July 15, 2023 - Semi vs. Motorcycle
Crews responded to the report of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and semi truck on an I-90/SR 18 interchange off-ramp.
July 16, 2023 - Vehicles vs. Elk
Crews responded to westbound I-90 at milepost 26 for the report of two vehicles that struck an elk traveling at freeway speeds. A driver of one of the vehicles suffered lacerations from shattered glass and was transported to the hospital. The other vehicle driver did not suffer injuries.
July 17, 2023 - Coolant Accident
Crews responded to a vehicle on the shoulder of SR 18 near Tiger Mountain. The driver suffered facial injuries when coolant exploded in their face. The person was transported to the hospital.
July 17, 2023 - Bee Sting Allergic Reaction
Crews responded to a game trail near Mill Pond Road to assist an individual who was suffering an allergic reaction after being stung by a bee. Crews hiked into the person's location and assisted them out for transport to a hospital.
July 18, 2023 - Earlier Injuries
Crews responded to an injured person near the Snoqualmie Ridge Chevron who stated he was involved in an earlier accident on I-90 but declined aid at the scene. He explained that he believe his ankle and collar bone might be broken. He was transported to the hospital.
July 18, 2023 - Brush Fire
Crews responded to a North Bend apartment complex where juveniles playing with fireworks started multiple grass fires. Residents put out some of the fire and crews extinguished the rest and hot spots. The anxiety caused by the fires also triggered asthma issues in a neighbor.
July 19, 2023 - Brush Fire
Crews responded to North Bend Way near the Snoqualmie Casino roundabout for reports of a brush fire along the roadway with flames reportedly 3-4 feet in the air. The fire was extinguished.
**These are a selection of calls responded to by the Snoqualmie Fire Dept. during the previous week.**