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| Working House Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 04.01.2009 |
SUMMIT HILL BOROUGH, PA -- On Thursday April 2, 2009 at approx 3 pm the Carbon County Communications
recieved call reporting possible structure fire across from 305 East Fell Street in Summit Hill. The
communications dispatched Summit Hill FD (FD 14), Lansford Fire Dept (FD 15), Coaldale Fire Dept ( Sch
County FD 40), Tamaqua Fire Dept ( Sch County FD 65) RIT and Leighton EMS. Chief officer arrived and
reported smoke showing on arrival and had smoke showing from a 3 story duplex from the basement and
first floor. Engine 1411 arrived and took the a side of the structure while ladder 1521 arrived taking the side
b side of the structure and engine 1510 to lay out from the spruce street and richards ave to richards ave
and north elm street. Ladder 1521 and Engine 1411 crew started making attack on the fire in the basement
and searching the structure and opening up for ventilation purposes. FD 40 arrived and supported with
manpower and FD 65 supplied RIT Company. Leighton EMS supplied Rehab sector.
COURTESY OF FRED MASSA
recieved call reporting possible structure fire across from 305 East Fell Street in Summit Hill. The
communications dispatched Summit Hill FD (FD 14), Lansford Fire Dept (FD 15), Coaldale Fire Dept ( Sch
County FD 40), Tamaqua Fire Dept ( Sch County FD 65) RIT and Leighton EMS. Chief officer arrived and
reported smoke showing on arrival and had smoke showing from a 3 story duplex from the basement and
first floor. Engine 1411 arrived and took the a side of the structure while ladder 1521 arrived taking the side
b side of the structure and engine 1510 to lay out from the spruce street and richards ave to richards ave
and north elm street. Ladder 1521 and Engine 1411 crew started making attack on the fire in the basement
and searching the structure and opening up for ventilation purposes. FD 40 arrived and supported with
manpower and FD 65 supplied RIT Company. Leighton EMS supplied Rehab sector.
COURTESY OF FRED MASSA
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| Smoke Showing, Carbon County, PA 04.02.2009 |
PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Saturday April 4th, After multiple crash in the area, The street assignment
was transmitted to the area of Route 272 near the tunnels for the reported Motorcycle crash. Units from the
Willow Street Volunteer Fire Company along with EMS units arrived with two motorcycles down along
southbound Route 272. EMS assisted all patients on scene and were transported. Company 512 along with
PSP cleared the roadway and went ready in about 1 hour. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
was transmitted to the area of Route 272 near the tunnels for the reported Motorcycle crash. Units from the
Willow Street Volunteer Fire Company along with EMS units arrived with two motorcycles down along
southbound Route 272. EMS assisted all patients on scene and were transported. Company 512 along with
PSP cleared the roadway and went ready in about 1 hour. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
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| Two Motorcycle's Crash, Lancaster County, PA 04.04.2009 |
DRUMORE TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Saturday April 4th, The Rescue Local was transmitted to the area of Holtwood
Road near Penny Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. The Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company
with Quarryville's Rescue Squad 57 along with EMS were advised of a horse and buggy crash with multiple
patients and the driver of the SUV trapped. Chief 58 arrived on scene reporting multiple patients laying on
the roadway and requested add'l EMS units. Rescue Squad 57 arrived moments later and popped the drivers
side door of the SUV to free the driver as EMS crews worked on the patients from the wrecked buggy.
During the incident, EMS command requested two aero-medical units to fly direct but were later canceled by
Medics who transported all patients by ground. The horse from the buggy crash was 10-7(DOA) on scene.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
Road near Penny Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. The Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company
with Quarryville's Rescue Squad 57 along with EMS were advised of a horse and buggy crash with multiple
patients and the driver of the SUV trapped. Chief 58 arrived on scene reporting multiple patients laying on
the roadway and requested add'l EMS units. Rescue Squad 57 arrived moments later and popped the drivers
side door of the SUV to free the driver as EMS crews worked on the patients from the wrecked buggy.
During the incident, EMS command requested two aero-medical units to fly direct but were later canceled by
Medics who transported all patients by ground. The horse from the buggy crash was 10-7(DOA) on scene.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
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| Horse & Buggy PIC w/Entrapment, Lancaster County, PA 04.04.2009 |
GILBERTON, PA -- On Thursday April 9th, The Rescue local was transmitted once again in the area of Route
924 in Gilberton for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units were advised of a three vehicle crash
involving a street cleaner. Units arrived and reported negative entrapment and had one patient with minor
injuries. MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
924 in Gilberton for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units were advised of a three vehicle crash
involving a street cleaner. Units arrived and reported negative entrapment and had one patient with minor
injuries. MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| Three Vehicle Crash Involving A Street Sweeper, Schuylkill County, PA 04.09.2009 |
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GILBERTON, PA -- On Wednesday April 8th, The rescue local was transmitted to the area of Route 924 in
Gilberton for the reported PIC with people trapped and reported explosion. Units arrived with a jeep well off
after another vehicle rear ended it. Crews deployed one line and put a knock on the fire, No people were
trapped in either vehicle with one injury reported.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
Gilberton for the reported PIC with people trapped and reported explosion. Units arrived with a jeep well off
after another vehicle rear ended it. Crews deployed one line and put a knock on the fire, No people were
trapped in either vehicle with one injury reported.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
| Jeep Goes BOOM After Being Rear-ended, Schuylkill County, PA 04.08.2009 |
BLYTHE TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Monday April 6th, The BOX Alarm was transmitted to 126
Sunset Lane for the reported house on fire in Blythe Twp. Units arrived with fire in
the attic and through out the house, all crews went heavy duty as the house was
deemed unsafe to enter. MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
Sunset Lane for the reported house on fire in Blythe Twp. Units arrived with fire in
the attic and through out the house, all crews went heavy duty as the house was
deemed unsafe to enter. MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| Heavy Fire On Arrvial, Schuylkill County, PA 04.06.2009 |
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Sunday April 5th, units were alerted for a two vehicle crash with people trapped.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| PIC w/People Trapped, Schuylkill County, PA 04.05.2009 |
WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Monday April 6th, The rescue local was
trasnmitted to Morea Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units arrived
with one vehicle into a tree with the patient self extricated.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
trasnmitted to Morea Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units arrived
with one vehicle into a tree with the patient self extricated.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| One Into A Tree, Schuylkill County, PA 04.06.2009 |
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA -- Nancy Run Station 14 and Bethlehem TWSP Station 17 units were dispatched at
05:36 hours to the FedEx facility at 2595 Brodhead Road in the Township for a fire alarm. Units responded
with Deputy Chief 1752 arriving first on scene. While establishing command, 1752 was completing a walk
around of the building and discovered smoke showing from the "D" side. The alarm was quickly upgraded to
a commercial structure fire and Engine 5312, Heavy Rescue 5341 and RIT Engine 2312 were added to the
assignment along with four engines, one truck and one heavy rescue that were already responding. Crews
from Engine 1411 were first to make entry to the building finding heavy smoke within the interior. Crews
began to search for the fire and it was discovered shortly after entry. The sprinkler system had knocked
down the bulk of the fire as crews only needed a water can to complete the job. Additional crews opened the
building up for ventilation and also overhauled the area. Fire Marshal Bernard Roecker investigated the fire
finding a discarded cigarette as the cause.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF NANCY RUN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
05:36 hours to the FedEx facility at 2595 Brodhead Road in the Township for a fire alarm. Units responded
with Deputy Chief 1752 arriving first on scene. While establishing command, 1752 was completing a walk
around of the building and discovered smoke showing from the "D" side. The alarm was quickly upgraded to
a commercial structure fire and Engine 5312, Heavy Rescue 5341 and RIT Engine 2312 were added to the
assignment along with four engines, one truck and one heavy rescue that were already responding. Crews
from Engine 1411 were first to make entry to the building finding heavy smoke within the interior. Crews
began to search for the fire and it was discovered shortly after entry. The sprinkler system had knocked
down the bulk of the fire as crews only needed a water can to complete the job. Additional crews opened the
building up for ventilation and also overhauled the area. Fire Marshal Bernard Roecker investigated the fire
finding a discarded cigarette as the cause.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF NANCY RUN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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| Working Building Fire, Northampton County, PA 04.05.2009 |
LARGO, MD -- Just after 0200 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at #87 Herrington
Drive in the Kettering section of Largo, Maryland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 46, 37, 33
and 8, Truck Companies 5, 26 and Rescue Squad 33. Engine 331, Rescue Squad 33, Chief 33 and Chief 33A
responded on the run with a total of 11 volunteers. Engine Company 46 arrived within minutes to find an auto
on fire with extension to a two-story home. Engine Company 33 arrived as the 3rd due engine, laid a supply
line from a secondary hydrant and began to advance an attack line to fulfill their assignment on side "C".
Chief 33 (Kelleher) and Chief 33A (Mann) arrived simultaneously. Chief 33 established the "Herrington
Command" as Chief 33A reported inside as the division 1 supervisor. As this process was being put into full
swing, Rescue Squad 33 arrived and was assigned the first due special service responsibilities. The interior
crew proceeded to division 1 where they began rapidly searching for occupants. Meanwhile the outside
team began throwing ladders and initiating ventilation efforts to assist crews on the inside. As this was
going on the crew from Engine 331 was advancing their line through the basement, and finding light smoke
proceeded up the interior stairs towards division 2. As the Rescue Squads OIC (Brown) and Barman
(McCloskey) continued the rapid primary search they were met with heavy fire conditions in the kitchen and
dining room area. At this point the Rescue Squad OIC noticed that a PASS device was in full alert somewhere
in the "D" quadrant. As the Rescue Squad OIC made his way through the involved kitchen towards the
sound, the Barman discovered an unmanned handline and repositioned the handline to begin a knock down
on the fire in the kitchen area. Within seconds the Rescue OIC located a downed firefighter from an
unknown company (at the time), and immediately assessed the members condition. It was deemed that the
firefighter was unconscious and in need of rapid extrication. As he searched for the closest means of
egress, a nearby window was located. As chance would have it, a ladder had already been placed at the
window and the driver of Rescue Squad 33 (Patterson) was currently clearing the glass and sash area. The
OIC of Rescue Squad 33 advised the driver through the window to sound a "mayday" and that he was going
to remove the downed firefighter to him. The driver sounded the "mayday" alerting command and units
operating immediately. As the OIC packaged and positioned the downed firefighter, Chief 33A (division 1
supervisor) along with the OIC of Engine Company 33 (Moore) assisted the OIC of Rescue Squad 33 with
performing the "Denver" style removal out the window. As the firefighter was lifted above the windowsill,
the Rescue Squad driver and Engine 331’s Driver (Johnson), enduring heavy smoke conditions, pulled him
onto the ladder and down to ground level. At that time Truck Company 26 (District Heights) and paramedics
from Medic 46 removed the injured firefighters turnout gear, assessed for major injuries and immediately
transported the firefighter to the Washington Hospital Burn Center. Two other firefighters that did not have
to be removed from the home also suffered minor injuries and were transported as well. While the "mayday"
incident was taking place, other units maintained their position to continue fire suppression operations. This
is to be commended given the call for help involving one of our own. Truck Company 5 (Capital Heights)
threw multiple ladders and assisted opening up for Engine 331’s crew working on Division 2. Engine 81 (Seat
Pleasant) and 371 (Ritchie) assisted with extinguishment on division 1. All Engine Companies were in a
position to protect the RIT crews from the fire. After accountability, Rescue Squad 33’s crew completed the
primary search on Divisions 1 and 2. The fire extended into both floors of the home and into the attic area
before being controlled. An interior attack was utilized for the entire incident. Crews operated well into the
morning assisting investigators and completing overhaul. All crews present on the fireground worked
together with the utmost professionalism and courage in the extinguishment of the fire and removal of a
fellow Firefighter. The downed firefighter was identified as Firefighter Daniel McGown of Kentland Company
46, previously assigned to Ambulance 833 out of Kentland Station 33. The officers and members of the
Kentland Volunteer Fire Department offer thoughts and prayers for Danny and wish him a speedy recover.
Please keep Danny and his family in your prayers.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF LT. JOE BROWN, KENTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 33
AUDIO FEED FROM INCIDENT COURTESY OF DCFIREFEED.COM
Drive in the Kettering section of Largo, Maryland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 46, 37, 33
and 8, Truck Companies 5, 26 and Rescue Squad 33. Engine 331, Rescue Squad 33, Chief 33 and Chief 33A
responded on the run with a total of 11 volunteers. Engine Company 46 arrived within minutes to find an auto
on fire with extension to a two-story home. Engine Company 33 arrived as the 3rd due engine, laid a supply
line from a secondary hydrant and began to advance an attack line to fulfill their assignment on side "C".
Chief 33 (Kelleher) and Chief 33A (Mann) arrived simultaneously. Chief 33 established the "Herrington
Command" as Chief 33A reported inside as the division 1 supervisor. As this process was being put into full
swing, Rescue Squad 33 arrived and was assigned the first due special service responsibilities. The interior
crew proceeded to division 1 where they began rapidly searching for occupants. Meanwhile the outside
team began throwing ladders and initiating ventilation efforts to assist crews on the inside. As this was
going on the crew from Engine 331 was advancing their line through the basement, and finding light smoke
proceeded up the interior stairs towards division 2. As the Rescue Squads OIC (Brown) and Barman
(McCloskey) continued the rapid primary search they were met with heavy fire conditions in the kitchen and
dining room area. At this point the Rescue Squad OIC noticed that a PASS device was in full alert somewhere
in the "D" quadrant. As the Rescue Squad OIC made his way through the involved kitchen towards the
sound, the Barman discovered an unmanned handline and repositioned the handline to begin a knock down
on the fire in the kitchen area. Within seconds the Rescue OIC located a downed firefighter from an
unknown company (at the time), and immediately assessed the members condition. It was deemed that the
firefighter was unconscious and in need of rapid extrication. As he searched for the closest means of
egress, a nearby window was located. As chance would have it, a ladder had already been placed at the
window and the driver of Rescue Squad 33 (Patterson) was currently clearing the glass and sash area. The
OIC of Rescue Squad 33 advised the driver through the window to sound a "mayday" and that he was going
to remove the downed firefighter to him. The driver sounded the "mayday" alerting command and units
operating immediately. As the OIC packaged and positioned the downed firefighter, Chief 33A (division 1
supervisor) along with the OIC of Engine Company 33 (Moore) assisted the OIC of Rescue Squad 33 with
performing the "Denver" style removal out the window. As the firefighter was lifted above the windowsill,
the Rescue Squad driver and Engine 331’s Driver (Johnson), enduring heavy smoke conditions, pulled him
onto the ladder and down to ground level. At that time Truck Company 26 (District Heights) and paramedics
from Medic 46 removed the injured firefighters turnout gear, assessed for major injuries and immediately
transported the firefighter to the Washington Hospital Burn Center. Two other firefighters that did not have
to be removed from the home also suffered minor injuries and were transported as well. While the "mayday"
incident was taking place, other units maintained their position to continue fire suppression operations. This
is to be commended given the call for help involving one of our own. Truck Company 5 (Capital Heights)
threw multiple ladders and assisted opening up for Engine 331’s crew working on Division 2. Engine 81 (Seat
Pleasant) and 371 (Ritchie) assisted with extinguishment on division 1. All Engine Companies were in a
position to protect the RIT crews from the fire. After accountability, Rescue Squad 33’s crew completed the
primary search on Divisions 1 and 2. The fire extended into both floors of the home and into the attic area
before being controlled. An interior attack was utilized for the entire incident. Crews operated well into the
morning assisting investigators and completing overhaul. All crews present on the fireground worked
together with the utmost professionalism and courage in the extinguishment of the fire and removal of a
fellow Firefighter. The downed firefighter was identified as Firefighter Daniel McGown of Kentland Company
46, previously assigned to Ambulance 833 out of Kentland Station 33. The officers and members of the
Kentland Volunteer Fire Department offer thoughts and prayers for Danny and wish him a speedy recover.
Please keep Danny and his family in your prayers.
MORE INFORMATION COURTESY OF LT. JOE BROWN, KENTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 33
AUDIO FEED FROM INCIDENT COURTESY OF DCFIREFEED.COM
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| "MAYDAY-MAYDAY" Prince Georges County, MD 04.08.2009 |
SALEM CITY, NJ -- On 4/9/09 at around 4:40pm the Salem City fire companys district 6 and Pennsville's RIC
team 5 were dispatched to 150 seventh st. for a dwelling, reported working with entrapment. 6-10 arrived
with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor and requested additional engines from Quinton and Elsinboro
along with rehab 6. Crews made a quick knock of the fire and all searches turned up negative. The fire was
placed under control in about an hour and crews were on location for about 2 hours.
COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
team 5 were dispatched to 150 seventh st. for a dwelling, reported working with entrapment. 6-10 arrived
with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor and requested additional engines from Quinton and Elsinboro
along with rehab 6. Crews made a quick knock of the fire and all searches turned up negative. The fire was
placed under control in about an hour and crews were on location for about 2 hours.
COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Working House Fire, Salem County, NJ 04.09.2009 |
SEABROOK-UPPER DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 4/11/09 at around 11am the Seabrook fire company station
32 was dispatched to Silver brook dr. for a vehicle fire. Engine 32-02 arrived on location with a SUV fully
involved and went into service. Rescue 32-21 was requested to open the hood of the car so the firefighters
could gain access to the engine. A quick knock was made of the fire and the situation was placed under
control in about a half hour. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
32 was dispatched to Silver brook dr. for a vehicle fire. Engine 32-02 arrived on location with a SUV fully
involved and went into service. Rescue 32-21 was requested to open the hood of the car so the firefighters
could gain access to the engine. A quick knock was made of the fire and the situation was placed under
control in about a half hour. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Working Vehicle Fire, Cumberland County, NJ 04.11.2009 |
HOPEWELL, NJ -- On 4/13/09 at about 8am the Hopewell Stow Creek fire company and Bridgeton ems were
dispatched to Roadstown rd. in the area of the Woodland country day school for a motor vehicle accident,
Dispatch reported it as 2 cars on female complaining of head pain. 21-35 arrived on location with two cars
with entrapment one female entrapped with severe head and neck pain and requested Lifesupport 5 to be
dispatched and for a helicopter to be put on standby. Ambulance 7-27 arrived soon after and requested the
helicopter to fly. Southstar responded and landed in a field next to the scene. Extrication was completed in
about a half hour and the patient was flown to Cooper trauma. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
dispatched to Roadstown rd. in the area of the Woodland country day school for a motor vehicle accident,
Dispatch reported it as 2 cars on female complaining of head pain. 21-35 arrived on location with two cars
with entrapment one female entrapped with severe head and neck pain and requested Lifesupport 5 to be
dispatched and for a helicopter to be put on standby. Ambulance 7-27 arrived soon after and requested the
helicopter to fly. Southstar responded and landed in a field next to the scene. Extrication was completed in
about a half hour and the patient was flown to Cooper trauma. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| PIC w/Fly Out & People Trapped, Cumberland County, NJ 04.13.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- On April 15th, 4 Engines and 1 Truck company responded to N. St. Clair street in
the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh for a house fire. Units made an aggressive interior attack but
were pulled out and units did an exterior attack. The fire was knocked down quickly and crews re-entered
the house to overhaul. Found hot spots on the top floor. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh for a house fire. Units made an aggressive interior attack but
were pulled out and units did an exterior attack. The fire was knocked down quickly and crews re-entered
the house to overhaul. Found hot spots on the top floor. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
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| Working House Fire In The City, Allegheny County, PA 04.15.2009 |
KALAMAZOO MI -- Shortly after midnight on Tuesday April 14th, units from Kalamazoo Twp. Station
2(Eastwood), Station 1(Northwood) and Comstock North were sent to the 800block of Arthur for a reported
garage fire attached to the house. E812, T/L842, E821, E912 responded to the scene. E812 arrived to find a
2-story ranch house with heavy fire showing from the breezeway connecting the house and the garage.
AC892 took command and instructed crews to pull a 1.75 handline to the front door while a 2.5 line was pulled
to the breezeway and began knocking down the fire. Interior crews entered and made a knock on the fire
keeping it in the kitchen. T/L842 secured a water supply and E912 pulled a 1.75 backup line. Interior searches
were done which came up (-). Thanks to the quick action of interior crews, the fire was kept to the kitchen
area and the breezeway. The house did suffer smoke and heat damage and the garage also suffered smoke
and heat damage and one vehicle in the garage was severly damaged. Crews remained on scene for over
2hrs with extensive overhaul. No injuries were reported. The cause is still under investigation.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. SHANE PETERSON
2(Eastwood), Station 1(Northwood) and Comstock North were sent to the 800block of Arthur for a reported
garage fire attached to the house. E812, T/L842, E821, E912 responded to the scene. E812 arrived to find a
2-story ranch house with heavy fire showing from the breezeway connecting the house and the garage.
AC892 took command and instructed crews to pull a 1.75 handline to the front door while a 2.5 line was pulled
to the breezeway and began knocking down the fire. Interior crews entered and made a knock on the fire
keeping it in the kitchen. T/L842 secured a water supply and E912 pulled a 1.75 backup line. Interior searches
were done which came up (-). Thanks to the quick action of interior crews, the fire was kept to the kitchen
area and the breezeway. The house did suffer smoke and heat damage and the garage also suffered smoke
and heat damage and one vehicle in the garage was severly damaged. Crews remained on scene for over
2hrs with extensive overhaul. No injuries were reported. The cause is still under investigation.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. SHANE PETERSON
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| Midnight Express Responds For The House Fire, Kalamazoo County, MI 04.14.2009 |
STRASBURG TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early on Thursday April 17th, BOX Alarm 510 was transmitted to 222 Herr Road in
Strasburg Township for the reported building on fire. Units from Strasburg, Ronks, Lafayette, Bird-In-Hand,
Paradise-Lehman Place Volunteer Fire Companies along with EMS arrived moments after dispatch with a
garage well off with multiple vehicles inside. Companies quickly went to work to knock down the bulk of the
fire as Ladder 510 set up for the first time at a working fire. Companies worked for about two hours to control
the blaze. No injuries were reported but several vehicles and the building were a complete loss.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE 'B' CHIEF CHRIS ANDREW
Strasburg Township for the reported building on fire. Units from Strasburg, Ronks, Lafayette, Bird-In-Hand,
Paradise-Lehman Place Volunteer Fire Companies along with EMS arrived moments after dispatch with a
garage well off with multiple vehicles inside. Companies quickly went to work to knock down the bulk of the
fire as Ladder 510 set up for the first time at a working fire. Companies worked for about two hours to control
the blaze. No injuries were reported but several vehicles and the building were a complete loss.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE 'B' CHIEF CHRIS ANDREW
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| Working Garage Fire, Lancaster County, PA 04.17.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- 8 Engine and 8 Truck were sent to a report of school bus on fire with children
evacuating. Companies arrived on scene to find a school bus on fire. The street was blocked off and the fire
was knocked down quickly. There were no injuries. After the fire was brought under control a vehicle fire
was reported in 8 Engine's first due. 8 Truck cleared the first call to investigate. 18 Quint-Engine was sent
also. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
evacuating. Companies arrived on scene to find a school bus on fire. The street was blocked off and the fire
was knocked down quickly. There were no injuries. After the fire was brought under control a vehicle fire
was reported in 8 Engine's first due. 8 Truck cleared the first call to investigate. 18 Quint-Engine was sent
also. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
| Working School Bus, Allegheny County, PA 04.17.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- 8 Truck and 18 Quint-Engine (on the fill for 8 Engine) responded to a report of a
vehicle fire in East Liberty. 8 Truck was a few blocks away, clearing up from a school bus fire and arrived on
scene to find a vehicle fully involved. 18 Engine from Squirrel Hill arrived on scene minutes after 8 Truck and
took a hydrant. 1 line was stretched as members of both companies extinguished the fire. The vehicle was in
a parking lot away from any structures. Approximately 30 minutes after the initial dispatch, both units were
cleared and placed back into service. There were no injuries. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
vehicle fire in East Liberty. 8 Truck was a few blocks away, clearing up from a school bus fire and arrived on
scene to find a vehicle fully involved. 18 Engine from Squirrel Hill arrived on scene minutes after 8 Truck and
took a hydrant. 1 line was stretched as members of both companies extinguished the fire. The vehicle was in
a parking lot away from any structures. Approximately 30 minutes after the initial dispatch, both units were
cleared and placed back into service. There were no injuries. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
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| Working Vehicle Fire, Allegheny County, PA 04.17.2009 |
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ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Station 40 dispatched to assist station 50 on a brush fire at sugar run road and
RT 22 for 4 large fires. Brush / Utility 40-71 responded on the call 40-01 responded direct on the call. Once on
scene 40-71 assisted crews from station 30,Northern Blair Forestry 38,and 50 with digging a fire line and
containing the fire. Crews cut away trees and walked behind the bulldozers and helped clean up the fire line
the bulldozers made. Crews from station 38 did back burns to try and contain the blaze. A state Bureau of
Forestry helicopter was used in an effort to extinguish the larger fires. After a long 6 1/2 hours of digging
fire lines and after the fire was partly contained Station 38 called it a night at 10:38pm due to the size of the
fire and tired firefighters made the call to stop operations until tomorrow morning at 6:00am. Brush / Utility
40-71 went returning and available 50-92 and Foxtrot 10 had command. COURTESY OF BRIAN STAPLETON
RT 22 for 4 large fires. Brush / Utility 40-71 responded on the call 40-01 responded direct on the call. Once on
scene 40-71 assisted crews from station 30,Northern Blair Forestry 38,and 50 with digging a fire line and
containing the fire. Crews cut away trees and walked behind the bulldozers and helped clean up the fire line
the bulldozers made. Crews from station 38 did back burns to try and contain the blaze. A state Bureau of
Forestry helicopter was used in an effort to extinguish the larger fires. After a long 6 1/2 hours of digging
fire lines and after the fire was partly contained Station 38 called it a night at 10:38pm due to the size of the
fire and tired firefighters made the call to stop operations until tomorrow morning at 6:00am. Brush / Utility
40-71 went returning and available 50-92 and Foxtrot 10 had command. COURTESY OF BRIAN STAPLETON
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| Large Wildfire, Blair County, PA 04.18.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- Pittsburgh firefighters were dispatched to a report of a house on fire with
multiple callers. On the way to the call companies reported seeing fire and that, "they had a good fire going."
On arrival companies reported a 3 story wood frame construction with heavy fire on the 3rd floor. Dispatch
notified units that people did live there but they were unsure if they were home. Units made an aggressive
interior attack and searches were negative. The fire was brought under control, overhaul was done and
units started to pick up within 30 minutes of arrival. Units on the scene were: Engines 4, 10, 3, and 19; Truck
8, MAC Unit, BC chiefs, EMS Rescue 1, Medic 5 and the PPD. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
multiple callers. On the way to the call companies reported seeing fire and that, "they had a good fire going."
On arrival companies reported a 3 story wood frame construction with heavy fire on the 3rd floor. Dispatch
notified units that people did live there but they were unsure if they were home. Units made an aggressive
interior attack and searches were negative. The fire was brought under control, overhaul was done and
units started to pick up within 30 minutes of arrival. Units on the scene were: Engines 4, 10, 3, and 19; Truck
8, MAC Unit, BC chiefs, EMS Rescue 1, Medic 5 and the PPD. COURTESY OF ANDREW CUNNINGHAM
| "Good Fire Going" On Arrival, Allegheny County, PA 04.18.2009 |
ORCHARD PARK, NY -- On Saturday afternoon, April 18, Orchard Park firefighters were dispatched to a
reported structure fire at the Buffalo Sports Garden bar located at 2945 Southwestern Blvd. According to fire
officials, the owner smelled smoke and evacuated the patrons from the building. Fire damage was limited to
the kitchen area in the rear of the structure. The blaze was brought quickly under control. There were no
injuries. Firefighters from Orchard Park, a FAST team from Newton-Abbott as well as a ladder and rescue
from Windom responded to the scene. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
reported structure fire at the Buffalo Sports Garden bar located at 2945 Southwestern Blvd. According to fire
officials, the owner smelled smoke and evacuated the patrons from the building. Fire damage was limited to
the kitchen area in the rear of the structure. The blaze was brought quickly under control. There were no
injuries. Firefighters from Orchard Park, a FAST team from Newton-Abbott as well as a ladder and rescue
from Windom responded to the scene. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
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| Working Commercial Building, Erie County, NY 04.18.2009 |
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CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On 4/17/09 Camden City units were dispatched to Family Dollar on Marlton rd. for a
building fire. Units arrived with heavy fire showing and quickly struck the 2nd alarm. As the fire began to
spread to the other buildings in the strip mall the command an scene requested the 3rd and 4th alarms to be
struck. Several master streams were placed in service. The fire was placed under control in about 3 and a
half hours. Two firefighters and one police officer were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
building fire. Units arrived with heavy fire showing and quickly struck the 2nd alarm. As the fire began to
spread to the other buildings in the strip mall the command an scene requested the 3rd and 4th alarms to be
struck. Several master streams were placed in service. The fire was placed under control in about 3 and a
half hours. Two firefighters and one police officer were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
| Four Alarm Commercial Building, Camden County, NJ 04.17.2009 |
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 4/18/09 Egg Harbor City fire company and Germania fire company were
dispatched to franfurt rd for a woods fire. Units arrived to hundreds of acers of woods burning. Command
then requested tankers from Elwood, Port Republic, Oceanville, and Laurel Dale. Units from South Egg
Harbor, Bayview, Pomona, and Cologne were also requested to the scene along with Forest fire units and a
Forest fire air tanker. Also a Burlington county ems strike force was set up at the Germania fire company.
Fire was turned over to the Forest fire service about 3 hours later. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
dispatched to franfurt rd for a woods fire. Units arrived to hundreds of acers of woods burning. Command
then requested tankers from Elwood, Port Republic, Oceanville, and Laurel Dale. Units from South Egg
Harbor, Bayview, Pomona, and Cologne were also requested to the scene along with Forest fire units and a
Forest fire air tanker. Also a Burlington county ems strike force was set up at the Germania fire company.
Fire was turned over to the Forest fire service about 3 hours later. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Large Forest Fire, Atlantic County, NJ 04.18.2009 |
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Bethlehem Township, PA -- On Sunday evening April 19,2009 Nancy Run station 14 and Bethlehem Township
station 17 were dispatched for a dwelling fire at 1829 Cawley Avenue, on the west side of the township.
Additional information indicated a kitchen fire, possibly extinguished by the occupants. Assistant Chief R.
Ford (1752) arrived and assumed command. Assistant Chief J. Hauze (1452 ) arrived and took operations on
division one. Assistant Chief Hauze reported the fire to be extinguished. Crews from engines 1411 checked
for fire extension with none found. The fire was contained to the area above the stove. Crews from both
engines also provided ventilation as needed. Quick action by the occupants saved the home from being
severely damaged. COURTESY OF MICHAEL AUGUST
station 17 were dispatched for a dwelling fire at 1829 Cawley Avenue, on the west side of the township.
Additional information indicated a kitchen fire, possibly extinguished by the occupants. Assistant Chief R.
Ford (1752) arrived and assumed command. Assistant Chief J. Hauze (1452 ) arrived and took operations on
division one. Assistant Chief Hauze reported the fire to be extinguished. Crews from engines 1411 checked
for fire extension with none found. The fire was contained to the area above the stove. Crews from both
engines also provided ventilation as needed. Quick action by the occupants saved the home from being
severely damaged. COURTESY OF MICHAEL AUGUST
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| Working Kitchen Fire, Northampton County, PA 04.19.2009 |
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 4/22/09 at about 8am Janvier, Starcross, Franklinville, and Franklin ems were
dispatched to grant ave for a dwelling fire. 43-101 arrived on location with fire showing from the 2nd floor
bedroom. With these conditions command requested additional tenders from Cecil, Collings Lakes, malaga,
and Franklinville. Command also requested covers to be placed at station 43-3. All occupents were
accounted for. Crews knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly and began checking for extension. The fire
was placed uder contol in about an hour. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
dispatched to grant ave for a dwelling fire. 43-101 arrived on location with fire showing from the 2nd floor
bedroom. With these conditions command requested additional tenders from Cecil, Collings Lakes, malaga,
and Franklinville. Command also requested covers to be placed at station 43-3. All occupents were
accounted for. Crews knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly and began checking for extension. The fire
was placed uder contol in about an hour. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
| Working House Fire, Gloucester County, NJ 04.18.2009 |
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 4/23/09 at about 8:01pm Williamstown, Glassboro, Cecil, and Monroe township
ems were dispatched to 1740 Glassboro rd. the 322 Auction for a reported building fire. 29-101 arrived with
heavy fire showing through the roof and requested the 2nd alarm be struck. Crews were advised to
evacuate and command on scene requested the third alarm to be struck. Several master streams were
placed in service along with towers 29-16, 26-16, and engine 29-14s deck gun. Due to water supply problems
tankers from Malaga, Franklinville, Ewan, Woolwich, Janvier, and Ferrell. A county task force was also set up
at the Deptford mall Parking lot to cover any other calls in the area. The fire was placed under control in
about 4 hours. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
ems were dispatched to 1740 Glassboro rd. the 322 Auction for a reported building fire. 29-101 arrived with
heavy fire showing through the roof and requested the 2nd alarm be struck. Crews were advised to
evacuate and command on scene requested the third alarm to be struck. Several master streams were
placed in service along with towers 29-16, 26-16, and engine 29-14s deck gun. Due to water supply problems
tankers from Malaga, Franklinville, Ewan, Woolwich, Janvier, and Ferrell. A county task force was also set up
at the Deptford mall Parking lot to cover any other calls in the area. The fire was placed under control in
about 4 hours. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Three Alarm Building Fire, Gloucester County, NJ 04.23.2009 |
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LITITZ BOROUGH, PA -- On Friday April 24th, BOX Alarm 25 was transmitted to 73 East Main Street for the
reported apartment on fire in Lititz Borough. Units from the First alarm assignment were advised of multiple
calls of smoke showing from an apartment building on Main Street. Police Department arrived moments later
reporting heavy smoke on the second and third floors of a three story taxpayer/apartment building. Engine
25-1 arrived catching their own hydrant and deployed a 1.75" handline through the front of the building
finding an apartment on fire on the third floor to the rear. Crews from Engine Company 22, 210 and Truck
Companies 25, 26 & 23 laddered the building and stretched an add'l handline while Command requested an
add'l BLS and ALS to the scene for check-ups. Command marked the fire under control in about 40 minutes
with crews doing overhaul and salvage. The PSP fire marshal was on scene conducting his investigation as
companies went ready. All companies cleared in about 3.5 hours with the red cross assisting the family of the
apartment. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
reported apartment on fire in Lititz Borough. Units from the First alarm assignment were advised of multiple
calls of smoke showing from an apartment building on Main Street. Police Department arrived moments later
reporting heavy smoke on the second and third floors of a three story taxpayer/apartment building. Engine
25-1 arrived catching their own hydrant and deployed a 1.75" handline through the front of the building
finding an apartment on fire on the third floor to the rear. Crews from Engine Company 22, 210 and Truck
Companies 25, 26 & 23 laddered the building and stretched an add'l handline while Command requested an
add'l BLS and ALS to the scene for check-ups. Command marked the fire under control in about 40 minutes
with crews doing overhaul and salvage. The PSP fire marshal was on scene conducting his investigation as
companies went ready. All companies cleared in about 3.5 hours with the red cross assisting the family of the
apartment. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| Working Apartment Fire, Lancaster County, PA 04.24.2009 |
HOMESTEAD, PA -- At approx. 0009 Station 171(Homestead VFD) was alerted for a possible structure fire in
the 300 Block of East 13th St. in the Borough Of Homestead, upon arrival Truck 171 reported to have 2
houses fully involved along with a partial collapse of the building and exposure problems on both the Bravo
& Delta sides of the structure. The fire went to numerous alarms & also numerous special calls for specific
companies & their apparatus. The companies had no chance of any offensive attack on the fire and
performed defensively from arrival the companies did great work in protecting the exposure buildings from
any extension & brought the blaze under control in a couple hours.
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the 300 Block of East 13th St. in the Borough Of Homestead, upon arrival Truck 171 reported to have 2
houses fully involved along with a partial collapse of the building and exposure problems on both the Bravo
& Delta sides of the structure. The fire went to numerous alarms & also numerous special calls for specific
companies & their apparatus. The companies had no chance of any offensive attack on the fire and
performed defensively from arrival the companies did great work in protecting the exposure buildings from
any extension & brought the blaze under control in a couple hours.
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| Well Off On Arrival, Allegheny County, PA 04.24.2009 |
O' HARA TOWNSHIP, PA -- at approx 1145 on 4/24/09 Allegheny County 911 Dispatched Stations 218(Parkview
VFD),217(Pleasant Valley VFD), & Rescue Engine 174(Middle Road VFD) for a MVC w/ Possible Entrapment
Reported to be Tree Vs. Car, Tree Fell on to moving vehicle. Upon arrival of PD they reported tree onto car 1
patient entrapped all rescue to expedite response and an additional rescue company in which added Rescue
Engine 149(Etna VFD) to the assignment. Upon the arrival of 218 Engine 2 they reported one patient pinned
extensively by the dash and reported they were beginning extrication with a combi-tool. Rescue Engine 174
arrived shortly there after and assisted 218 with more tools in beginning the removal of the roof of the
vehicle. Rescue Engine 149 called in-route with 4 and was requested to come straight into the scene with
their tools and assist units o/s with the extrication & dash lift for extrication of the victim. all units worked
vigorously to extricate the patient in approx 45mins then the patient care was haded over to Medic 183
(Parkview EMS) along w/ Medic 269(St. Margaret's Hospital Paramedic Response Unit) where the patient was
taken to Station 174 where a LZ had been set up.
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VFD),217(Pleasant Valley VFD), & Rescue Engine 174(Middle Road VFD) for a MVC w/ Possible Entrapment
Reported to be Tree Vs. Car, Tree Fell on to moving vehicle. Upon arrival of PD they reported tree onto car 1
patient entrapped all rescue to expedite response and an additional rescue company in which added Rescue
Engine 149(Etna VFD) to the assignment. Upon the arrival of 218 Engine 2 they reported one patient pinned
extensively by the dash and reported they were beginning extrication with a combi-tool. Rescue Engine 174
arrived shortly there after and assisted 218 with more tools in beginning the removal of the roof of the
vehicle. Rescue Engine 149 called in-route with 4 and was requested to come straight into the scene with
their tools and assist units o/s with the extrication & dash lift for extrication of the victim. all units worked
vigorously to extricate the patient in approx 45mins then the patient care was haded over to Medic 183
(Parkview EMS) along w/ Medic 269(St. Margaret's Hospital Paramedic Response Unit) where the patient was
taken to Station 174 where a LZ had been set up.
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| Working Entrapment, Allegheny County, PA 04.24.2009 |
SHALER TOWNSHIP, PA -- at approx 1415 on 4/24/09 Allegheny County 911 Dispatched Stations 261(Elfinwild
VFD),164(Hampton VFD),Tower Ladder 264(Undercliff VFD), Quint 262(Shaler Villa VFD), & 149 RIT(Etna VFD)
for a reported bedroom on fire at 187 Kelber Rd in Shaler Twp. The RIT team of Rescue Engine 149 Marked in
route shortly after dispatched due to just returning to their from a MVC w/ Entrapment shortly before being
dispatched. Shortly after Allegheny County 911 retoned stations 261,164, & 262 due to no acknowledgment.
261 Asst. arrived on scene to find smoke showing from a Delta Side Window from the 2nd Division of a 2
Story Single Family Dwelling. Shortly there after Asst 261 requested the RIT Team from Rescue Engine 149
that they are going to be the first arriving Engine Company that they are going to be put to work to mask up
and requested Allegheny County 911 to fill the RIT assignment with 102 RIT(Aspinwall VFD). Upon Arrival of
Rescue Engine 149 their crew stretched a single 1 3/4 inch.
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VFD),164(Hampton VFD),Tower Ladder 264(Undercliff VFD), Quint 262(Shaler Villa VFD), & 149 RIT(Etna VFD)
for a reported bedroom on fire at 187 Kelber Rd in Shaler Twp. The RIT team of Rescue Engine 149 Marked in
route shortly after dispatched due to just returning to their from a MVC w/ Entrapment shortly before being
dispatched. Shortly after Allegheny County 911 retoned stations 261,164, & 262 due to no acknowledgment.
261 Asst. arrived on scene to find smoke showing from a Delta Side Window from the 2nd Division of a 2
Story Single Family Dwelling. Shortly there after Asst 261 requested the RIT Team from Rescue Engine 149
that they are going to be the first arriving Engine Company that they are going to be put to work to mask up
and requested Allegheny County 911 to fill the RIT assignment with 102 RIT(Aspinwall VFD). Upon Arrival of
Rescue Engine 149 their crew stretched a single 1 3/4 inch.
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| Working Bedroom Fire, Allegheny County, PA 04.24.2009 |
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EAST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early On Sunday April 26th, The Rescue Local was transmitted to the area of the
800 Block of Gault Road in East Earl Township for the reported PIC with People trapped and injuried. Units on
the first alarm rescue assignment were advised by Lancaster County Communications of a single vehicle
crash with multiple priority one patients with reports of people trapped and ejected. Communications then
also re-transmitted the assignment as a 49 rescue assignment as they were getting conflicting reports of the
location on Gault Road. Patrol Car 84-6 (New Holland PD) arrived along with Chief 32 confirming a total of 5
Priority one patients on scene in the 800 Block Of Gault Road in East Earl Township. Command 32 advised
Communications to let Skycare 1 fly directly to the scene as two of the patients were trapped in the small
convertible. Engine Company 32(Blue Ball), 49(White Horse), 39, Rescue Squad 39(Liberty Volunteers) Along
with EMS Companies 39(New Holland EMS), 49(White Horse Ambulance) 33(Honey Brook Ambulance) and
Medics 9, 3, 4, 612, 100 worked for about 15 minutes to free the patients as the EMS crews transported 4 of
the patients by ground to LGH with one being flown by Skycare 1 to Hershey Medical Center. Chief 32-2 along
with Hose 39 had the LZ site at the intersection of Sheep Hill Road at Route 897. Unfortunately one patient
succumbed to his injuries while en route to a local trauma center.
MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION COURTESY OF WHITE HORSE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 49
800 Block of Gault Road in East Earl Township for the reported PIC with People trapped and injuried. Units on
the first alarm rescue assignment were advised by Lancaster County Communications of a single vehicle
crash with multiple priority one patients with reports of people trapped and ejected. Communications then
also re-transmitted the assignment as a 49 rescue assignment as they were getting conflicting reports of the
location on Gault Road. Patrol Car 84-6 (New Holland PD) arrived along with Chief 32 confirming a total of 5
Priority one patients on scene in the 800 Block Of Gault Road in East Earl Township. Command 32 advised
Communications to let Skycare 1 fly directly to the scene as two of the patients were trapped in the small
convertible. Engine Company 32(Blue Ball), 49(White Horse), 39, Rescue Squad 39(Liberty Volunteers) Along
with EMS Companies 39(New Holland EMS), 49(White Horse Ambulance) 33(Honey Brook Ambulance) and
Medics 9, 3, 4, 612, 100 worked for about 15 minutes to free the patients as the EMS crews transported 4 of
the patients by ground to LGH with one being flown by Skycare 1 to Hershey Medical Center. Chief 32-2 along
with Hose 39 had the LZ site at the intersection of Sheep Hill Road at Route 897. Unfortunately one patient
succumbed to his injuries while en route to a local trauma center.
MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION COURTESY OF WHITE HORSE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 49
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| Fatal MCI PIC w/Dual Entrapment, Lancaster County, PA 04.26.2009 |
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, MI -- On Thursday April 23 in the around the dinner hour Richland Twp. FD was
dispatched to FG Ave between Sprinkle Rd and 24th st for PI Accident. Due to the location of the call,
Comstock North was requested to respond also. While enroute dispatch advised they had one vehicle into a
tree with entrapmentand the pt. was in critical condition. R/E922 along with several firefighters arrived and
found one vehicle into a tree. The pt. was in and out of consciousness so rapid extrication was done..
Pridecare Ambulance arrived and transported pt to the local level 1 trauma center. CFD units cleared while
RFD units remained onscene for clean up. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. SHANE PETERSON
dispatched to FG Ave between Sprinkle Rd and 24th st for PI Accident. Due to the location of the call,
Comstock North was requested to respond also. While enroute dispatch advised they had one vehicle into a
tree with entrapmentand the pt. was in critical condition. R/E922 along with several firefighters arrived and
found one vehicle into a tree. The pt. was in and out of consciousness so rapid extrication was done..
Pridecare Ambulance arrived and transported pt to the local level 1 trauma center. CFD units cleared while
RFD units remained onscene for clean up. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. SHANE PETERSON
| Rapid Extrication, Kalamazoo County, MI 04.23.2009 |
CLARKSBURG, WV -- At 19:42, Company 15
(West Milford VFD), Engine 71 (Nutter Fort
VFD), and Engine 51 (Mt. Clare VFD) were
alerted for a Structure Fire on Country Club
Road near Sandhill in Clarksburg. Engine
71 (w/6-AC Richards) and Chief 7
(Rohrbough) hit the street seconds later
with Tanker 7 (w/2-FF Gross) not far behind.
Chief 7 arrived on scene shortly after
advising HC911 of a 2-stall auto body
garage fully involved with possible
exposures to vehicles and a nearby
residence. Engine 71 arrived on scene and
crews stretched an 1 ¾" cross lay and
began fire attack. Crews began knocking
down the bulk of the fire while making their
way into the garage while other Co. 7
firefighters stretched a 2nd 1 ¾" cross lay
while incoming units were ordered to
supply E71 with water and to stretch 71's 1
½" trash line to assist in fire suppression.
Crews made fast work of the fire knocking
most of it down within 10 minutes. Engine
71 then used its Class A foam to finish
extinguishing the fire. After performing
salvage and overhaul all units went ready
by 22:30. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT.
FRANK FERRARI
(West Milford VFD), Engine 71 (Nutter Fort
VFD), and Engine 51 (Mt. Clare VFD) were
alerted for a Structure Fire on Country Club
Road near Sandhill in Clarksburg. Engine
71 (w/6-AC Richards) and Chief 7
(Rohrbough) hit the street seconds later
with Tanker 7 (w/2-FF Gross) not far behind.
Chief 7 arrived on scene shortly after
advising HC911 of a 2-stall auto body
garage fully involved with possible
exposures to vehicles and a nearby
residence. Engine 71 arrived on scene and
crews stretched an 1 ¾" cross lay and
began fire attack. Crews began knocking
down the bulk of the fire while making their
way into the garage while other Co. 7
firefighters stretched a 2nd 1 ¾" cross lay
while incoming units were ordered to
supply E71 with water and to stretch 71's 1
½" trash line to assist in fire suppression.
Crews made fast work of the fire knocking
most of it down within 10 minutes. Engine
71 then used its Class A foam to finish
extinguishing the fire. After performing
salvage and overhaul all units went ready
by 22:30. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT.
FRANK FERRARI
| Working Garage Fire, Harrison County, WV 04.23.2009 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On April 29th, The rescue local was transmitted to the area of Route 222 North
Bound @ Route 322 for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units on the first alarm rescue assignment
were advised of a three vehicle crash with reported people trapped. Units from EMS 112, Medic 4 along with
Engine Company 15 and Rescue Squad 115 arrived on the scene with two priority two patients with (-)
Negative entrapment. Crews assist both patients with neck and back pains out of the vehicles and
transported to area hospital. All companies went ready in about 45 minutes.
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Bound @ Route 322 for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units on the first alarm rescue assignment
were advised of a three vehicle crash with reported people trapped. Units from EMS 112, Medic 4 along with
Engine Company 15 and Rescue Squad 115 arrived on the scene with two priority two patients with (-)
Negative entrapment. Crews assist both patients with neck and back pains out of the vehicles and
transported to area hospital. All companies went ready in about 45 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| Three Vehicle Crash, Lancaster County, PA 04.29.2009 |
NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP, PA -- Vehicle accident with entrapment Route 1 By Pass northbound just north of
Newark Road in New Garden Township on April 29, 2009 around 20:30 hours. Avondale Fire Company with
Newark Delaware Rescue 17, MICU 25-1 and Sky Flightcare. One 18 year old male trapped in van after
multiple rollovers. Extrication completed in 20 minutes from time of dispatch. Sky Flightcare was on scene
as extrication completed and patient taken right to helicopter and flown to Chester Crozer Trauma Center.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
Newark Road in New Garden Township on April 29, 2009 around 20:30 hours. Avondale Fire Company with
Newark Delaware Rescue 17, MICU 25-1 and Sky Flightcare. One 18 year old male trapped in van after
multiple rollovers. Extrication completed in 20 minutes from time of dispatch. Sky Flightcare was on scene
as extrication completed and patient taken right to helicopter and flown to Chester Crozer Trauma Center.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
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| Rollover PIC w/Entrapment, Chester County, PA 04.29.2009 |
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA -- Station 40 dispatched on box alarm 86-1 for a tanker and brush asst. To the
Blue Knob Vol. Fire Co. Station 86. For a large brush and debris pile of tires and junk cars that was burning
and got out of control on Piper Hollow Road and Bagpipe lane, Greenfield Township. Tanker 40-22, Pumper /
Tanker 40-21, QRS 40-41, and Brush / Utility 40-71 responded on the call. While 40-21 was in route they blew a
turbo hose but it was quickly repaired and 40-21 continued on to the scene. Due to the southern end of the
county helping station 86 and all station 40 units on scene with the exception of Engine / Rescue 40-31 on
scene with station 86 40-01 requested station 16 (Greenwood Vol. Fire co.) to transfer a tanker to station 40
Tanker 16-21 responded on the transfer. Crews with 40-71 helped gain control of the brush pile while the
tankers crews helped with the burn pile of approx 200 tires, 8 vehicles, and many household appliances. This
was later found to be an old junk yard. all station 40 units was released by 86-04 after the blaze was under
control. station 40 was back in service and available. 40-01 then released Tanker 16- 21. 55 thousand gallons
of water and 120 gallons of foam were used to bring the blaze under control. A tanker shuttle was started to
bring water to the scene. 86-04 had command.
COURTESY OF FREEDOM TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Blue Knob Vol. Fire Co. Station 86. For a large brush and debris pile of tires and junk cars that was burning
and got out of control on Piper Hollow Road and Bagpipe lane, Greenfield Township. Tanker 40-22, Pumper /
Tanker 40-21, QRS 40-41, and Brush / Utility 40-71 responded on the call. While 40-21 was in route they blew a
turbo hose but it was quickly repaired and 40-21 continued on to the scene. Due to the southern end of the
county helping station 86 and all station 40 units on scene with the exception of Engine / Rescue 40-31 on
scene with station 86 40-01 requested station 16 (Greenwood Vol. Fire co.) to transfer a tanker to station 40
Tanker 16-21 responded on the transfer. Crews with 40-71 helped gain control of the brush pile while the
tankers crews helped with the burn pile of approx 200 tires, 8 vehicles, and many household appliances. This
was later found to be an old junk yard. all station 40 units was released by 86-04 after the blaze was under
control. station 40 was back in service and available. 40-01 then released Tanker 16- 21. 55 thousand gallons
of water and 120 gallons of foam were used to bring the blaze under control. A tanker shuttle was started to
bring water to the scene. 86-04 had command.
COURTESY OF FREEDOM TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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| Working Brush/Junk Fire, Blair County, PA 04.29.2009 |
UPPER DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 4/27/09 the Seabrook fire co. along with the Upper Deerfield ems
were dispatched to parsonage rd. and rt.77 for a motor vehicle accident rescue assignment. Rescue 32-21
arrived with 2 cars with entrapment with two als patients on scene. Ambulance 34-27 arrived and requested a
helicopter to fly. Upper Deerfield fire co. station 33 was then dispatched to Big Oak rd. to make the L.Z. for
Southstar. The patients were extricated in about 30min. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
were dispatched to parsonage rd. and rt.77 for a motor vehicle accident rescue assignment. Rescue 32-21
arrived with 2 cars with entrapment with two als patients on scene. Ambulance 34-27 arrived and requested a
helicopter to fly. Upper Deerfield fire co. station 33 was then dispatched to Big Oak rd. to make the L.Z. for
Southstar. The patients were extricated in about 30min. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| PIC w/People Trapped, Cumberland County, NJ 04.27.2009 |
| APRIL 2009 |