The vehicle came to rest entangled in a nearby electrified fence, which displayed warning signs indicating a 7,000-volt charge
VANCOUVER — On Tuesday (May 6) at about 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Fire Station 6 was struck by a vehicle while Engine 6 was out of quarters responding to a separate emergency incident.
The Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) and Vancouver Police Department (VPD) were dispatched to the scene. Four VFD units responded with nine personnel. Upon arrival, a single-occupant vehicle with a dog inside was found. The vehicle had veered off the roadway and crashed into the apparatus bay side of Fire Station 6.
The vehicle came to rest entangled in a nearby electrified fence, which displayed warning signs indicating a 7,000-volt charge. Due to the potential electrical hazard, firefighters maintained a safe perimeter and verbally assessed the driver. The fence was later determined to be de-energized.
While no injuries were reported, including the dog in the picture, Vancouver Fire officials believe the event underscores the unpredictable nature of emergency service work, even within the walls of our fire stations.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
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