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tex reas daugher wrote on Jul 6, 2008 12:53 PM:
sid and olive were good friends of my dad, tex rea and spent winters down in el centro on my dad's property. tex just called me to tell me of this tragedy. i am so sorry for you all. last august, my dad visted me here in washington and i drove him down to visit sid and olive and had a wonderful visit with them and their cats and dogs. went to the local eatery there. sid was a hoot. olive was very good to us. so sorry again. tex is very sad. love, chris
Firedup wrote on Jun 23, 2008 12:47 PM:
Sorry for the loss to the family, why not save the accusations for another time? On the surface, it sounds like they did their best given the situation. No wonder they are short on volunteers. Thanks to the firefighters who volunteer everywhere!!
no one wrote on Jun 19, 2008 12:09 PM:
fire doubles in size every 30 sec. that means a flame on a lighter would be the size of a small room in less the 4 minutes.you are behind the 8 ball from the time some one calls 911. i'm sure all did their best.its fine if you want to question me though i am an instructor for the national fire service.
Thankful wrote on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM:
I for one is very thankful that this small town has so many people willing to put thereselves in danger to help others. I live in a trailor like the chapmans and have been told leave everything if there is a fire there will be no time.My boyfriend was one of the first there and I stood around all morning worried about every one involved.thank u to every one.
JaNell wrote on Jun 17, 2008 9:29 AM:
I was very saddened to hear of the death of Sid and the serious injuries to Olive. I pray for her quick recovery. I knew Sid as a child and always enjoyed his ear to ear smile and his contagious laughter. When I think of him, I always see his beeming face and it warms my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
JaNell
JaNell
waterhammer wrote on Jun 16, 2008 7:27 PM:
Job well done by both departments. Mobile homes are made from a light weight construction and will burn very fast and hot. Which makes it very difficult to fight. Its been proven that a room and contents fire in a mobile home take less than 5 min before fully envoled. A low % of people servive unharmed.
Frankie wrote on Jun 16, 2008 2:07 PM:
Thank you Doug for clearing that up. I live just down the streen and heard the alarm go off and saw Lakeside Fire arrive within a few minutes. I want to thank you as well as Lakeside and Hauser fire departments for the important volunteer work you do. We want you to know you are appreciated!
K wrote on Jun 16, 2008 1:19 PM:
The Chapmans hold a very special place in my heart. I think the fire dept did the best they could do. This is tragic and totally un-expected and to this day it still feels so un-real. Instead of trying to find a fault in the FD, try to lend some support to the family.
Doug wrote on Jun 16, 2008 10:12 AM:
I was there with My team from Hauser. Lakeside fire was on scene first. Hauser was tapped out after the fact to aid Lakeside. The firefighter in question who was sitting on the running board text messaging was in fact wearing a Hauser shirt, but he is a Lakeside member. Bravo to No Surprise for noticing that. Hey Lakeside Fire, we have your back anytime you need help!
Doug, Engineer/First Responder, Hauser RFPD
Doug, Engineer/First Responder, Hauser RFPD
Fellow Contractor wrote on Jun 16, 2008 7:54 AM:
We remember Sid as a knowledgeable expert in his field--a foundation contractor. His rule in the work that went into lifting, supporting, and retro-fitting house foundations was "balance"--a rule that we have found applies to all of life. We wish the best for Olive.
Shawn L wrote on Jun 14, 2008 12:02 PM:
THE LAKESIDE FIRE DEPT WAS THERE FIRST AND HAD THE FIRE OUT BEFORE HAUSER EVEN GOT THERE. IF PEOPLE WOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THE HEADLINES ABOVE THEY WOULD REALIZE THE TRUTH.
HAUSER TRUCKS ARE YELLOW THEY WERE BEHIND LAKESIDE FIRE TRUCKS WITCH ARE RED AND WHITE
HAUSER TRUCKS ARE YELLOW THEY WERE BEHIND LAKESIDE FIRE TRUCKS WITCH ARE RED AND WHITE
Shawn L wrote on Jun 14, 2008 11:37 AM:
On The Behalf Of LAKESIDE FIRE DEPT we are very sorry for Sids Death and For Olive getting burned ,It doesnt matter who got there first, this was a very tragic accident, and we are all very sorry, If any of the family would like to talk we are holding a meeting Tuesday 17 at 6 at the fire dept. You are more than welcome to come and talk
Shawn L wrote on Jun 14, 2008 11:21 AM:
WE ARE ALL SORRY ABOUT SID,OLIVE,THE FIRE IN GENERAL AND ALL THE ROOD COMENTS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAYED ABOUT THE FIRE DEPT
THE TRUTH IS LAKESIDE FIRE DEPT. WAS THE FIRST ON THE FIRE. WE WERE THERE WITH IN 6 MIN THEN I SHAWN L DECIDED TO HAVE HAUSER TAPPED OUT TO HELP US, IT TOOK HAUSER 30 MIN TO GET THERE.
THANK YOU
SHAWN L
SAFETY OFFICER
THE TRUTH IS LAKESIDE FIRE DEPT. WAS THE FIRST ON THE FIRE. WE WERE THERE WITH IN 6 MIN THEN I SHAWN L DECIDED TO HAVE HAUSER TAPPED OUT TO HELP US, IT TOOK HAUSER 30 MIN TO GET THERE.
THANK YOU
SHAWN L
SAFETY OFFICER
disgusted wrote on Jun 13, 2008 11:04 AM:
I cannot believe all of the hate-mongering gossip being spread by the malicious ignorant few who claim to know what actually happened. I personally know, FOR A FACT, that Lakeside Fire Dept showed up first, and only 6 minutes after the call was tapped out by 911. That is going from a deep sleep in bed to the fire hall, then to the scene.... in 6 minutes!!!! Additionally, they had the fire contained to the rear of the home in a matter of a few short minutes. I was there! I saw this with my own eyes! Hauser showed up 30 minutes later, because they were requested by Lakeside Fire for assistance. I really just wish that if people were going to talk about this stuff, that they would take the time to find out what really happened, from reliable sources, not from gossip. The family doesn't need people telling them what they think someones friends' neighbors' brothers' mom thought she might have remembered hearing about what happened. This kind of thing is only going to cause them unnecessary grief and/or anger. They don't need that. Check your facts before you play the rumor game.
Grace wrote on Jun 12, 2008 5:31 PM:
I will have all you know that Yvonne is part of the family and did all of you lakeside fire fans know that the fire wasn't even out before one of the firefigters wives posted pictures of that fire on her myspace!! The fire wasn't even out when she took those pictures!! So my grandfather was still in the house when the picture was taken!! That's sick.I have some frends on the lakeside fire department and I also have friends that left the Lakeside fire deparment. Some people need to do some research before they spout off. Sid Chapman was my grandfather and I WAS THERE from start to finish. So, does anybody else have anything to say?
Yvonne Bennett wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:45 PM:
It has come to our attention that the hate mongurers have infected the other site of our granparents story with their lies of Lakeside getting there first. And as on that site we THE FAMILY have decided that we are no longer going to defend ourselves any longer against these people. We would like to thank HAUSER FIRE for their quick response. And would request that those who have been making up the lies against us please stop, you are the ones truly hurting our family.
Again THANK YOU HAUSER, we are truly in your debt and will not forget you. Thanks for listening,
Yvonne
Again THANK YOU HAUSER, we are truly in your debt and will not forget you. Thanks for listening,
Yvonne
Frankie wrote on Jun 12, 2008 3:19 PM:
I live just down the street and witnessed this tragedy. Lakeside fire department did exactly what they were supposed to do. They were on scene in minutes. These guys are all voulnteers and I want to commend them for the thankless job they do.
Aunna B. wrote on Jun 12, 2008 2:49 PM:
To "what is going on" WE ARE THE FAMILY! We are far from picking on anyone thank you very much, we are tring to tell you all the truth and in doing so we are hoping something will get done about the real liers but all that seems to be happining here is people who werent there or got there later are thinking they know everything. TO KAY B. who do you think you are? Once again i will tell you all WE WERE THERE!!! Nobody but Grama Olive Broke windows and only one was broken so she could get herself and her dogs out,unfourtunatly Grampa Sid ran to the front of the house and was overcome before he could get to the door, so i say to Discusted, you are lieing because the fire was not contained in the back of the house because my grandpa was in the front and could not get out because of the flames and his son could in because of the FLAMES when he tried to save his father so the real hero here is Jimmy AND NOBODY HAS ONCE SAID ANYTHING ABOUT HIM.
Angry wrote on Jun 12, 2008 2:19 PM:
This is a simple fact that Lakeside FD did do all the right things to help. This is a matter of TWEAKERS just wanting money, so they think they can sue the fd or city. They are dead wrong. Lakeside fd should sue these people for causing problems. Even a stupid nabor got in the way and wouldn't let one fireman do his job.
Kay B wrote on Jun 12, 2008 2:11 PM:
What a sad and tragic end for good people. My prayers for Olive. They have many friends. That home would've burned fast, toxic heat, and with the broken windows it feed the fire (nabors broke the windows, they thought they were doing good), then there was a down powerline in the front so they couldn't go into the house from the front,Hauser fd didn't even know about the fire till they were called by Lakeside to assist, they wouldn't of heard the page, it goes on a different station ring on the pagers. Get real. These people were very good FRIENDS of many of the Lakeside firefighters.
YvonneAunna wrote on Jun 12, 2008 2:08 PM:
well it sounds as if the people with the bigmouth photo problem are feeling diffrently than everyone els who were there, the lies keep coming in and straingly all sound alike,the same people? who knows... well it's to bad we still have people lieing to themselvs about what happend because we are not pointing out the truth just to make them feel bad about what was or wasn't done but to hopefully have somthing done to make safer for everyone, i have been told repetedly that "there just volenteers" but that should'nt make them want to do the job they VOLENTEERD to do any less importaint, we have a few comments calling them heroes but i though heroes did the best they could do without expecting to get praise or payment, and didnt use there non paid status as a excuse when they did'nt do the best they could have in the situation. were not trying to hurt anyone just bring the facts to light.
What is going on wrote on Jun 12, 2008 1:59 PM:
What is wrong with these people, Yvonne should have her computer taken away. This is slander, I hope she gets caugh and Lakeside FD and the victims family fine her big time. Picking on volenteers and the victims families is just wrong.
Volenteers wrote on Jun 12, 2008 1:42 PM:
Lakeside does need more volenteers. Dont listen to all these bottom feeders and thier evil words. Volenteering is a good thing and it is not often that they get people giving them grief. Good people volenteer. So I say sign up and don't be discouraged.
Pictures Videos wrote on Jun 12, 2008 1:37 PM:
So there were 2 different people taking pictures and someone that took a video of these heros that are known. I would love for the world to show the pictures and the news to show the video, it would clear up a lot. The Lakeside fire dept did do a great job. True they are understaffed, but that is because no one wants to volenteer, and it isn't any wonder with all this mean gossip and slander.
No Surprise wrote on Jun 12, 2008 7:46 AM:
Well I was there too concerned about my mom's house (nearby)- it was very under Hauser's control - Lakeside did not have the manpower. I watched a young Lakeside Firefighter too busy text messaging to make sure that water was coming from the hose from the truck. I have firefighters in my family too and I have concerns about our community's safety. Even though you are a volunteer you have to meet a standard.
Aunna B. wrote on Jun 12, 2008 12:10 AM:
Well i think the person with the picture problem seems to have a bigmouth lieing problem, i hope that they will get in some sort of trouble for doing that. it's just wrong and downright childish. not to menchen cowerdly to not be able to make there own opinion in there own name, they obiously have doubts about there own actions not to be able to voice(or type) them for themselvs.
The real Yvonne wrote on Jun 11, 2008 10:19 PM:
It seems that someone is trying to make it look as if I am apologizing to Lakeside Fire. NOT ON YOUR LIFE! I've got a pretty good idea who it is ... we have been having some problems with a woman who posted a bunch of photos on the web of our grandparents burned out home.Apparently she was forced to remove them. Now it seems that vengence is playing a role in her actions, and I think it's dispicable. I wish she'd leave us alone.
Thanks Firemen Heros wrote on Jun 11, 2008 4:04 PM:
Thank you Lakeside you guys saved the naborhood from going up in smoke. It was very sad that someone didn't make it, can't save everyone. Don't let these ppl that are saying negitive things discourage you guys. I was there and you guys rock.
Thank you - Lakeside Mom wrote on Jun 11, 2008 4:01 PM:
Thank you Lakeside and Hauser Fire Dept. for your volenteer service to this community. You guys are true heros.
Yvonne - Sorry wrote on Jun 11, 2008 2:40 PM:
Oh I made a mistake. Well I was listening to the nabors gossip and thought there was truth to it. Everyone I am sorry, I am grieving. Lakeside fire dept please forgive me.
Disgusted wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:31 PM:
I cannot believe all of the hate-mongering gossip being spread by the malicious ignorant few who claim to know what actually happened. I personally know, FOR A FACT, that Lakeside Fire Dept showed up first, and only 6 minutes after the call was tapped out by 911. That is going from a deep sleep in bed to the fire hall, then to the scene.... in 6 minutes!!!! Additionally, they had the fire contained to the rear of the home in a matter of a few short minutes. I was there! I saw this with my own eyes! Hauser showed up 30 minutes later, because they were requested by Lakeside Fire for assistance. I really just wish that if people were going to talk about this stuff, that they would take the time to find out what really happened, from reliable sources, not from gossip. The family doesn't need people telling them what they think someones friends' neighbors' brothers' mom thought she might have remembered hearing about what happened. This kind of thing is only going to cause them unnecessary grief and/or anger. They don't need that. Check your facts before you play the rumor game.
Smoke Alarms wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:22 PM:
If people would have smoke alarms installed and check there batteries in them, tragedies like this may be avoidable. Then people may get out in time and only the house would of had a little damage. The Lakeside FD has a smoke alarm program and home inspections for fire safty.
Truth wrote on Jun 11, 2008 12:10 PM:
Fact are that Lakeside trucks were the two next to the house blocking the street, it is amazing how gossip and rumors fly. Unless Lakeside trucks can fly over Hauser, it is impossible. I was there along with my friends. Hauser were the trucks that had hose the hose spraying in the air, behind Lakeside trucks. Lakeside FD was there 30 mins before Hauser showed up. Also it is very clear that Sid was dead before 911 was even called. This is a tragedy, ppl stop making up lies it is hurting the victims families.
Grace wrote on Jun 11, 2008 11:57 AM:
I woud like to thank everybody for there kind words and prayers. They are obviously working scince my Grandmother Olive is going to be fine, so far. So please keep the prayers comming and again thank you.
Yvonne wrote on Jun 11, 2008 11:35 AM:
This is to WWTD
Yes, I thank Hauser for getting there to help our grandma, and i have many fire fighters in our family. That is exactly why it is so imparative that Lakeside be held accountable! If they had been better trained, better motivated! maybe, just maybe Sid would be up with Olive, instead of being laid to rest.
Yes, I thank Hauser for getting there to help our grandma, and i have many fire fighters in our family. That is exactly why it is so imparative that Lakeside be held accountable! If they had been better trained, better motivated! maybe, just maybe Sid would be up with Olive, instead of being laid to rest.
WWTD wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:44 PM:
Don't you realize that all of these fireman you are talking about are volunteer? Pretty sad and stupid thing to focus on. Kudos to the Hauser Fireman who showed up so quickly, and to all of the fireman who risk their own lives on a daily basis.
No Surprise wrote on Jun 10, 2008 6:30 PM:
This was a tragedy waiting in the wings. A fire department short on volunteers with a fire chief not qualified for the job (yes, there are qualifications) and an elected Fire Board the condones it.
There so much pointing of fingers going on at City Hall at the moment - but citizens need to walk across the street to the fire department and attend a board meeting - it is all a ruse to keep attention away from the fire hall.
There so much pointing of fingers going on at City Hall at the moment - but citizens need to walk across the street to the fire department and attend a board meeting - it is all a ruse to keep attention away from the fire hall.
Another Burn Survivor wrote on Jun 10, 2008 5:36 PM:
My peace will be with Olive. Portland Burn Center is very good and they will take good care of you. I will pray for a comfortable recovery for you without too much pain.
reedsgirl wrote on Jun 10, 2008 2:07 PM:
thats very true yvonne where was lakeside fire. id say get rid of the team and get ones thatll respond... could lake side have saved the life of the 81 year old man.. thats very sad.. our prayers are with the family...
Yvonne wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:03 AM:
Hauser Fire got there first,So I ask again... Where was Lakeside Fire? And if Lakeside had gotten there sooner?...
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