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EAST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, PA -- At approximately 03:00Hrs., units were dispatched to Route 772 and Rock
Point Road in East Donegal Township for a vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 79 arrived confirming one
heavily entrapped and requested Life Lion to fly direct. Command reported a single vehicle crash with the
vehicle into a pole involving 3 patients. The extrication was completed in under 12 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER "DOWNTOWN" RICKY BROWN
Point Road in East Donegal Township for a vehicle accident with entrapment. Chief 79 arrived confirming one
heavily entrapped and requested Life Lion to fly direct. Command reported a single vehicle crash with the
vehicle into a pole involving 3 patients. The extrication was completed in under 12 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER "DOWNTOWN" RICKY BROWN
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| Company 79's Second Extrication In Less Then 24, Lancaster County, PA 03.02.2008 |
HELLAM TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 18:35, the Rescue Company was dispatched along with units from Hellam for an
auto accident with entrapment on Market Street (462) near the Tourist Inn in Hellam Township. Rescues 1/2
and the Command responded with 13 in just one minute. Chief 21-1 on location confirming entrapment,
vehicle overturned. Engine 21 supplied suppression, 41 crews worked on cutting posts A through D on the
passenger side, after the roof was rolled the patient had to be freed from the steering column. The box was
placed available in just over an hour. While cleaning up the Holmatro tools from the pin, the Rescue
company was alerted for an injury crash on Route 30 near the Hallam Exit.
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auto accident with entrapment on Market Street (462) near the Tourist Inn in Hellam Township. Rescues 1/2
and the Command responded with 13 in just one minute. Chief 21-1 on location confirming entrapment,
vehicle overturned. Engine 21 supplied suppression, 41 crews worked on cutting posts A through D on the
passenger side, after the roof was rolled the patient had to be freed from the steering column. The box was
placed available in just over an hour. While cleaning up the Holmatro tools from the pin, the Rescue
company was alerted for an injury crash on Route 30 near the Hallam Exit.
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| One Overturned w/People Trapped, York County, PA 03.01.2008 |
AKRON BOROUGH, PA -- On Sunday March 2nd, The 12 BOX was transmitted to 12 Westbrook Drive in Akron
Borough for the reported house fire. Lancaster County Communications advised all units that the caller has
smoke coming from the attic and is evacuating the house. D/C 12 (LEISEY) Arrived on scene reporting smoke
showing from a 1.5 story bi-level single family dwelling. Engine 12-1 arrived shortly after deploying an 1 3/4
handline to the front door and laddering the roof for possible ventilation. Interior crews reported an active
fire in the attic's crawl space and started to open up the ceiling. During operations, Command requested
Engine 15-1 to the scene for manpower to help crews remove burning material from the house. Crews
worked for about an Hour and a half to mark the incident under control, no injuries were reported on the fire
grounds. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Borough for the reported house fire. Lancaster County Communications advised all units that the caller has
smoke coming from the attic and is evacuating the house. D/C 12 (LEISEY) Arrived on scene reporting smoke
showing from a 1.5 story bi-level single family dwelling. Engine 12-1 arrived shortly after deploying an 1 3/4
handline to the front door and laddering the roof for possible ventilation. Interior crews reported an active
fire in the attic's crawl space and started to open up the ceiling. During operations, Command requested
Engine 15-1 to the scene for manpower to help crews remove burning material from the house. Crews
worked for about an Hour and a half to mark the incident under control, no injuries were reported on the fire
grounds. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Smoke Showing On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 03.02.2008 |
| LODD w/FF's Trapped & Injured, Delaware County, PA 03.05.2008 |
UPPER CHICHESTER, PA -- MORE INFORMATION HERE On Wed. March 5th, The BOX was transmitted for the
reported house fire on Moser Street in Upper Chichester. Units from 39 arrived reporting a working 2 story
single family dwelling with neighbors reporting a dog still missing inside. While doing a primary search of the
dwelling, a firefighter got lost in the basement. The RIC Team was deployed to assist with finding the missing
member trapped. While doing the search of the basement, crews were pulled back to first floor as the fire
over took the basement. Firefighters from Green Ridge did locate the missing member and pulled the Lt.
from the burning house. In all, four Firefighters were transported from the scene to Crozer Chester Medical
Center with injuries. The fire reached 3 alarms before being brought under control.
UPDATE: The Public Safety Director of Lower Chichester has identified the firefighter killed this morning as
Lt. Nicholas Picozzi, Jr. Lt. Picozzi died at 10:30 am this morning at Chester Crozier medical Center. Picozzi,
was a volunteer Lieutenant with the Lower Chichester Fire Company 39. The other three Firefighters injured
during the rescue were from the Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Company 63. All were transported to the
Crozer Chester Medical Center with injuries from the fire.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brother's Family, Friends and Fire Departments involved.
COURTESY PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP/PHOTO'S COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN DANNON VOIGHT
reported house fire on Moser Street in Upper Chichester. Units from 39 arrived reporting a working 2 story
single family dwelling with neighbors reporting a dog still missing inside. While doing a primary search of the
dwelling, a firefighter got lost in the basement. The RIC Team was deployed to assist with finding the missing
member trapped. While doing the search of the basement, crews were pulled back to first floor as the fire
over took the basement. Firefighters from Green Ridge did locate the missing member and pulled the Lt.
from the burning house. In all, four Firefighters were transported from the scene to Crozer Chester Medical
Center with injuries. The fire reached 3 alarms before being brought under control.
UPDATE: The Public Safety Director of Lower Chichester has identified the firefighter killed this morning as
Lt. Nicholas Picozzi, Jr. Lt. Picozzi died at 10:30 am this morning at Chester Crozier medical Center. Picozzi,
was a volunteer Lieutenant with the Lower Chichester Fire Company 39. The other three Firefighters injured
during the rescue were from the Green Ridge Volunteer Fire Company 63. All were transported to the
Crozer Chester Medical Center with injuries from the fire.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Brother's Family, Friends and Fire Departments involved.
COURTESY PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP/PHOTO'S COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN DANNON VOIGHT
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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- At approximately 11:30 hrs the companies were dispatched to 777 Harrah's
Boulevard for a vehicle fire on the third floor of the parking garage. 82 command reported he had a heavy
smoke condition on the floor and had a disoriented civilian who was led down by firefighters. Company 82
went in service with an 1 3/4 hand-line bringing the fire under control in minutes. Crews remained on scene
for approximately 45 minutes and were assisted by Company 57. COURTESY OF DEPUTY 45
Boulevard for a vehicle fire on the third floor of the parking garage. 82 command reported he had a heavy
smoke condition on the floor and had a disoriented civilian who was led down by firefighters. Company 82
went in service with an 1 3/4 hand-line bringing the fire under control in minutes. Crews remained on scene
for approximately 45 minutes and were assisted by Company 57. COURTESY OF DEPUTY 45
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| Vehicle Well Off At Harrah's, Delaware County, PA 03.03.2008 |
COLUMBIA BOROUGH, PA -- At 12:45 Hours, Columbia Borough fire units were dispatched to 174 Deascenti
Drive at River Valley Disposal Inc. for a building fire. First responding units advised Lancaster Co. that they
were a half mile out with a column. The fire building was a 10 bay steel pole building with at least two
vehicles inside. Haz-Mat 29 was requested to the scene by command for possible hazards. Command
Reported one firefighter was injured with steam burn but wasn't transported. The assignment was upgraded
to the second alarm before being brought under control.
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Drive at River Valley Disposal Inc. for a building fire. First responding units advised Lancaster Co. that they
were a half mile out with a column. The fire building was a 10 bay steel pole building with at least two
vehicles inside. Haz-Mat 29 was requested to the scene by command for possible hazards. Command
Reported one firefighter was injured with steam burn but wasn't transported. The assignment was upgraded
to the second alarm before being brought under control.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER 'DOWNTOWN' RICKY BROWN
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| 2 Alarm Building Fire, Lancaster County, PA 03.06.2008 |
WESTBROOK, CT -- The Westbrook Fire Department (Department 4) was dispatched to a reported structure
fire on spencer plains rd along with the Essex Fire Department (Department 6) for automatic RIT, the caller
reported smoke from the second floor windows. Upon arrival captain 403 found heavy smoke coming from a
second floor window on the 1-2 corner of the building, Old Saybrook Fire Department (3) was then added to
the assignment on a full response. Westbrook and Saybrook units found 1 bedroom off on the second floor.
A 1 3/4 handline was placed into service to knockdown the fire in the bedroom, all searches came up
negative and all units returned to service in a little over an hour after a moderate overhaul.
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fire on spencer plains rd along with the Essex Fire Department (Department 6) for automatic RIT, the caller
reported smoke from the second floor windows. Upon arrival captain 403 found heavy smoke coming from a
second floor window on the 1-2 corner of the building, Old Saybrook Fire Department (3) was then added to
the assignment on a full response. Westbrook and Saybrook units found 1 bedroom off on the second floor.
A 1 3/4 handline was placed into service to knockdown the fire in the bedroom, all searches came up
negative and all units returned to service in a little over an hour after a moderate overhaul.
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| Working House Fire, Middlesex County, CT 03.09.2008 |
UPPER DEERFIELD, NJ -- On Mar. 9, 2008 Upper Deerfield sta. 31, Seabrook sta. 32, and U.D. sta. 33 along with
sq. 34 were dispatched to tices lane for a dwelling reported working. Engine 31-04 arrived on location with
an abandoned house fully involved. With these conditions Daretown sta. 16 was dispatched for thier tanker.
The fire was placed under control in about an hour. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
sq. 34 were dispatched to tices lane for a dwelling reported working. Engine 31-04 arrived on location with
an abandoned house fully involved. With these conditions Daretown sta. 16 was dispatched for thier tanker.
The fire was placed under control in about an hour. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| House Well Off On Arrival, Cumberland County, NJ 03.09.2008 |
HONEY BROOK TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 5:21 PM, The Twin Valley Fire Department was alerted for Rescue 69 to
assist Station 33 (Honey Brook) with a reported accident with entrapment in the area of Route 10 and
Reservoir Road. The Rescue Squad responded at 5:24 with a crew of seven volunteers. Units en route were
advised by the fireboard of a single vehicle accident, a pick up truck overturned with a subject still inside.
Captain 33 (J.Artus) arrived on the scene and confirmed one subject still inside the vehicle. Rescue 33 and
Rescue 69 arrived simultaneously, and immediately stabilized the overturned truck. The cab of the truck was
completely collapsed on the passenger side, so rescue crews had to extricate the patient on the drivers
side. After removing the driver side door, EMS could gain access and assisted in removing the victim from
the wreckage. COURTESY OF TWIN VALLEY VOLUNTEERS
assist Station 33 (Honey Brook) with a reported accident with entrapment in the area of Route 10 and
Reservoir Road. The Rescue Squad responded at 5:24 with a crew of seven volunteers. Units en route were
advised by the fireboard of a single vehicle accident, a pick up truck overturned with a subject still inside.
Captain 33 (J.Artus) arrived on the scene and confirmed one subject still inside the vehicle. Rescue 33 and
Rescue 69 arrived simultaneously, and immediately stabilized the overturned truck. The cab of the truck was
completely collapsed on the passenger side, so rescue crews had to extricate the patient on the drivers
side. After removing the driver side door, EMS could gain access and assisted in removing the victim from
the wreckage. COURTESY OF TWIN VALLEY VOLUNTEERS
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| PIC w/Entrapment, Chester County, PA 03.09.2008 |
OLD SAYBROOK, CT -- Dept 3 (Old Saybrook) was dispatched to a working structure at 5 Otis St. Upon arrival
units faced heavy fire and heavy smoke on the second floor. Units made the second floor stairwell with an 1
3/4 handline, it was then that a smoke explosion blew the line officer down the stairwell into the D/C, while
simultaneously throwing the nozzleman into the wall. A mayday was transmitted and all units were evacuated
until they could regroup. The fire was knocked after the fire had gone through the roof. The second floor
was gutted however the house is a save. Mutual aid from Westbrook, Essex, Old Lyme coverage, as well as
Essex and Westbrook ambulances. COURTESY OF IRONS
units faced heavy fire and heavy smoke on the second floor. Units made the second floor stairwell with an 1
3/4 handline, it was then that a smoke explosion blew the line officer down the stairwell into the D/C, while
simultaneously throwing the nozzleman into the wall. A mayday was transmitted and all units were evacuated
until they could regroup. The fire was knocked after the fire had gone through the roof. The second floor
was gutted however the house is a save. Mutual aid from Westbrook, Essex, Old Lyme coverage, as well as
Essex and Westbrook ambulances. COURTESY OF IRONS
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| Mayday Transmitted During House Fire, Middlesex County, CT 03.09.2008 |
CITY OF SALEM, NJ -- On Mar. 9, 2008 Salem City sta.6 along with F.A.S.T. team 5 (Pennsville) and sq. 6 to
Thampson st. for a dwelling reported working. Engine 6-1 arrived on location with smoke showing. With this
Engine 13 (Quinton) was requested to cover sta. 6-3 (Washington). The fire was quickly knocked down and
the fire was placed under control in about 30 min. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
Thampson st. for a dwelling reported working. Engine 6-1 arrived on location with smoke showing. With this
Engine 13 (Quinton) was requested to cover sta. 6-3 (Washington). The fire was quickly knocked down and
the fire was placed under control in about 30 min. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Working House Fire, Salem County, NJ 03.09.2008 |
CLAY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early on March 12th at 0301Hrs., BOX 16 was transmitted to 1731 West Main Street at
the Agway Store for the reported building fire. Lancaster County Communications advised units from
Company 16 of a reported building behind the Agway Store with smoke pushing from it. Chief 16-2 arrived on
scene reporting a large one story warehouse type building with heavy smoke showing, he requested the
County Haz-Mat Duty OIC to the scene as the building had unknown type farm storage inside. Engine 16-1
arrived shortly afterward laying out across West Main Street (Route 322) to the scene were they then
deployed an 1.75 line on arrival to the interior of the building. Interior crews reported to command of heavy
smoke through out the building and were searching for the source of the fire. Command then transmitted
the 2nd Alarm with an extra special service for RIC assignment. Interior crews from Engine 16-1 located a
vehicle well off to the Alpha/Bravo side inside of the building and made the knock of the fire as 2nd Alarm
units were starting to arrive. Crews continued to vented the building and the fire was marked under control
in about 45 minutes. No injuries were reported on the fire grounds and all units were ready in about 2 hours
after the BOX was transmitted. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
the Agway Store for the reported building fire. Lancaster County Communications advised units from
Company 16 of a reported building behind the Agway Store with smoke pushing from it. Chief 16-2 arrived on
scene reporting a large one story warehouse type building with heavy smoke showing, he requested the
County Haz-Mat Duty OIC to the scene as the building had unknown type farm storage inside. Engine 16-1
arrived shortly afterward laying out across West Main Street (Route 322) to the scene were they then
deployed an 1.75 line on arrival to the interior of the building. Interior crews reported to command of heavy
smoke through out the building and were searching for the source of the fire. Command then transmitted
the 2nd Alarm with an extra special service for RIC assignment. Interior crews from Engine 16-1 located a
vehicle well off to the Alpha/Bravo side inside of the building and made the knock of the fire as 2nd Alarm
units were starting to arrive. Crews continued to vented the building and the fire was marked under control
in about 45 minutes. No injuries were reported on the fire grounds and all units were ready in about 2 hours
after the BOX was transmitted. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| 2 Alarm Building Fire, Lancaster County, PA 03.12.2008 |
WEST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 2130Hrs on Sunday March 16th, The rescue local was transmitted to the
area of Route 222 North and Miley Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from West Earl (313),
Ephrata Rescue Squad (115) and EMS from Ephrata Ambulance (112) and Ephrata Hospital ALS (4) were
advised of a single vehicle crash with roll over and one female trapped inside. Patrol Car 88-5 was the first
arriving unit on scene confirming a single vehicle crash with one female confined. Engine 313-1 arrived
deploying their 1 3/4 bumper line and Started rescue operations as Rescue Squad 115 arrived. Command
requested Engine 15-2(Ephrata) to the scene for add'l manpower as crews from 115 & 313 went into full
rescue operations. Crews from Rescue Squad 115 flapped the roof to gain access to the trapped female
patient, EMS packaged the patient and transported to the local trauma center. There were no other injuries
reported on the scene and extrication took under 15 minutes to complete.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF A CHIEF PORKCHOP
area of Route 222 North and Miley Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from West Earl (313),
Ephrata Rescue Squad (115) and EMS from Ephrata Ambulance (112) and Ephrata Hospital ALS (4) were
advised of a single vehicle crash with roll over and one female trapped inside. Patrol Car 88-5 was the first
arriving unit on scene confirming a single vehicle crash with one female confined. Engine 313-1 arrived
deploying their 1 3/4 bumper line and Started rescue operations as Rescue Squad 115 arrived. Command
requested Engine 15-2(Ephrata) to the scene for add'l manpower as crews from 115 & 313 went into full
rescue operations. Crews from Rescue Squad 115 flapped the roof to gain access to the trapped female
patient, EMS packaged the patient and transported to the local trauma center. There were no other injuries
reported on the scene and extrication took under 15 minutes to complete.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF A CHIEF PORKCHOP
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| Crews Cut Loose On Da' Triple Deuce, Lancaster County, PA 03.16.2008 |
RIVERDALE, MD -- On Monday March 17th, The 7 BOX was transmitted to the area of Riverdale Road and
Kenilworth Avenue for the reported house on fire. Engine 72(Riverdale) arrived reporting heavy smoke
showing from a 2 1/2 story wood frame vacant house. Add'l units laid over 900' of 3" supply line into the
scene for water supply. During operations, all units went heavy duty due to the condition of the house. No
Injuries were reported on the fire grounds. This is one of four working fires for the day.
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Kenilworth Avenue for the reported house on fire. Engine 72(Riverdale) arrived reporting heavy smoke
showing from a 2 1/2 story wood frame vacant house. Add'l units laid over 900' of 3" supply line into the
scene for water supply. During operations, all units went heavy duty due to the condition of the house. No
Injuries were reported on the fire grounds. This is one of four working fires for the day.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF TONY GEORGE & PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER FIREHOUSEGUY
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| St. Patty's Day Glows Red In Metro DC Area, Prince Georges County, MD 03.17.2008 |
KENNETT TOWNSHIP, PA -- Longwood Fire Company was dispatched for an accident with entrapment on
Route 52 north of Route 1 in Kennett Township on Wednesday, March 19 at 08:28 hours. Chester Fire Radio
reported a truck overturned with occupant still inside. MICU 25-1 arrived with EMS Supervisor Ron
Sigismonti, Jr. on board who confirmed a pickup truck on its side with patient still inside. Patient was still
seat belted in place but was conscious. Longwood Rescue 25 and Engine 25-2 arrived and began
operations. Pickup truck was stabilized and roof removed and patient extricated from the vehicle.
Extrication was completed at 08:49 hours and patient was transported to Christiana Hospital in Delaware by
Longwood MICU 25-1. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
Route 52 north of Route 1 in Kennett Township on Wednesday, March 19 at 08:28 hours. Chester Fire Radio
reported a truck overturned with occupant still inside. MICU 25-1 arrived with EMS Supervisor Ron
Sigismonti, Jr. on board who confirmed a pickup truck on its side with patient still inside. Patient was still
seat belted in place but was conscious. Longwood Rescue 25 and Engine 25-2 arrived and began
operations. Pickup truck was stabilized and roof removed and patient extricated from the vehicle.
Extrication was completed at 08:49 hours and patient was transported to Christiana Hospital in Delaware by
Longwood MICU 25-1. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
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| PIC w/Entrapment, Chester County, PA 03.19.2008 |
CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- On Fri. Morning around 03:00 Company 82, Eng 83, Chester 11, Medic 45-7 were transmitted for the building fire. As units went responding Fireboard notified them that there was entrapment. Company 82 found a 3 story MOD with smoke showing in the rear. Members entered the building without the protection of a hose line to find the victim in the living room area. Eng 82's knob man ran a 200' 1 3/4" line & put a quick knock on the fire so the Ladder 82's crew & the Capt of Eng 82 could bring the victim out to the Medic's & transported to Crozer hosp. Eng 83 assisted with checking the upper floor & over haul. |
| 'D' Platoon Makes Grab At Working Building Fire, Delaware County, PA 03.21.2008 |
| Roof Collapse During Working House Fire, Charles County, MD 03.18.2008 |
HELLAM TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 07:10Hrs, the 21 Rescue BOX was struck for an accident with injuries with the
vehicle reported overturned. Both Rescues and the Command from Company 41 went en route with-in two
minutes with a total staffing of 19 Volunteers. Chief 21 arrived on location reporting a single vehicle crash
with one patient ejected and Class 4 (DOA) on arrival. Crews assisted in clearing brush for patient removal
and PD Investigations. Company 41 went available shortly afterwards.
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vehicle reported overturned. Both Rescues and the Command from Company 41 went en route with-in two
minutes with a total staffing of 19 Volunteers. Chief 21 arrived on location reporting a single vehicle crash
with one patient ejected and Class 4 (DOA) on arrival. Crews assisted in clearing brush for patient removal
and PD Investigations. Company 41 went available shortly afterwards.
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| Fatal Rollover Crash, York County, PA 03.22.2008 |
| Little Brother In Battle, In Our Thoughts And Prayers |
ABOUT FIREMAN IAN SWARR -- Ian Evan Swarr was Born may 28, 1998 At Lancaster General Hospital. he was the first patient born there with
Epidermolysis Bullosa , we call it EB for short. It is a very rare genetic skin disorder. With EB you are missing the protein that holds your layers of skin
together. There are many different types of this skin disorder Ian has the most severe. The first signs of something wrong came just minutes after Ian was
born. When the mid wife and nurses took him from me and they wiped him off, like they do all babies after birth. This time was different, they wiped Ian's
skin right off of his little legs. NICU was called right away, nurses and doctors scrambled everywhere trying to figure out what was going on. The answer
took days to really figure out. I recall a Dermatologist from Lancaster saying to me. If I where you I would pray hard that it is not Epidermolysis Bullosa. He
had been a doctor 24 years and never saw a case of this. Well the biopsy, days later did tell us in fact it was EB.
Two weeks after he was born we were transferred to Philadelphia to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center city Philly, wow was that a change for
me. It turned out to be a great place for us to be , Their dermatology unit was the best in the state and they have been doing research on this condition for
years. We found great doctors and staff there. Ian was monitored for a few weeks and a feeding tube was placed due to lack of nutrition because of the
sores in his little mouth. He came home at the end of July.
Since May of 1998 my life has changed, I see how we all take things for granted, our skin, our ability to walk and run even eat a simple potato chip. Ian has
gone through so much the past nine years... It has continued to become a real challenge for him, but a challenge that only him and his family really
understand. Ian is in a wheel chair and does not walk at all anymore. He does stand occasionally. He is very limited as to what food he can consume. He
eats very soft foods.The scar tissue has caused Ian's esophagus to be no bigger than a pencil . Ian has under gone three surgeries to open his esophagus
to make it easier to eat, and even swallow his own saliva. Ian has a nurse that is with him daily to help him live a some what normal life as a nine year old.
She goes to school with him. He is in 3rd grade at Central Manor Elem. He likes school.There are many, many things Ian is unable to do. As a nine year old
this can be very hard for him. He wishes he could run and play ball and ride bike. To fill that void he found something else. He has an interest in Firefighters
and all Emergency personal. Ian took a liking to all of this at the age of two and has been a fanatic ever since. It seems all who meet Ian take him under
there wing and make him feel like one of them. It has been wonderful. Ian thinks of himself as a firefighter. Ian has been a real inspiration to all that he
comes in contact with. Ian is now a member of six fire departments including 2 in New Jersey. He is very proud of this. We now understand the true
brotherhood of firefighters and there families. They have made our entire family feel just like one of them. We can not even begin to express our gratitude.
Ian under goes a bandage change 3-4 times a week that requires a very painful bath and new dressing being applied. this procedure can take up to 3 hours
to complete and is very painful for him physically and emotionally. He had a second floor bedroom and had to be carried up the steps. He also had to be
carried to the bathroom which was on the second floor. His room was small and we had to store all his bandages in the closet, under the bed and in the
attic. With his new rooms on the first floor he now has a large bath, treatment room with plenty of storage and a large bedroom. He can now hang clothes in
the closet instead of storing bandages. Ian can now take his wheelchair into all of these rooms and it has made his life so much better. He can now drive
his wheelchair up to his bed when he goes to bed instead of being carried. He can now wheel into the bathroom and brush his teeth or wash his hands by
himself. He can spend time in his room whenever he wants without waiting for someone to carry him and come and go as he wants. He loves his room!
Especially the murals that Peggy and TJ Broome painted. He now has room to display his fire memorabilia collection which continues to grow. We can not
even begin to express how grateful we are to everyone who helped make this happen. Thank You to everyone at Washington Boro Fire Company for all that
they have done.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FIREMAN IAN SWARR AND HOW YOU CAN SEND HIM SUPPORT, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Epidermolysis Bullosa , we call it EB for short. It is a very rare genetic skin disorder. With EB you are missing the protein that holds your layers of skin
together. There are many different types of this skin disorder Ian has the most severe. The first signs of something wrong came just minutes after Ian was
born. When the mid wife and nurses took him from me and they wiped him off, like they do all babies after birth. This time was different, they wiped Ian's
skin right off of his little legs. NICU was called right away, nurses and doctors scrambled everywhere trying to figure out what was going on. The answer
took days to really figure out. I recall a Dermatologist from Lancaster saying to me. If I where you I would pray hard that it is not Epidermolysis Bullosa. He
had been a doctor 24 years and never saw a case of this. Well the biopsy, days later did tell us in fact it was EB.
Two weeks after he was born we were transferred to Philadelphia to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center city Philly, wow was that a change for
me. It turned out to be a great place for us to be , Their dermatology unit was the best in the state and they have been doing research on this condition for
years. We found great doctors and staff there. Ian was monitored for a few weeks and a feeding tube was placed due to lack of nutrition because of the
sores in his little mouth. He came home at the end of July.
Since May of 1998 my life has changed, I see how we all take things for granted, our skin, our ability to walk and run even eat a simple potato chip. Ian has
gone through so much the past nine years... It has continued to become a real challenge for him, but a challenge that only him and his family really
understand. Ian is in a wheel chair and does not walk at all anymore. He does stand occasionally. He is very limited as to what food he can consume. He
eats very soft foods.The scar tissue has caused Ian's esophagus to be no bigger than a pencil . Ian has under gone three surgeries to open his esophagus
to make it easier to eat, and even swallow his own saliva. Ian has a nurse that is with him daily to help him live a some what normal life as a nine year old.
She goes to school with him. He is in 3rd grade at Central Manor Elem. He likes school.There are many, many things Ian is unable to do. As a nine year old
this can be very hard for him. He wishes he could run and play ball and ride bike. To fill that void he found something else. He has an interest in Firefighters
and all Emergency personal. Ian took a liking to all of this at the age of two and has been a fanatic ever since. It seems all who meet Ian take him under
there wing and make him feel like one of them. It has been wonderful. Ian thinks of himself as a firefighter. Ian has been a real inspiration to all that he
comes in contact with. Ian is now a member of six fire departments including 2 in New Jersey. He is very proud of this. We now understand the true
brotherhood of firefighters and there families. They have made our entire family feel just like one of them. We can not even begin to express our gratitude.
Ian under goes a bandage change 3-4 times a week that requires a very painful bath and new dressing being applied. this procedure can take up to 3 hours
to complete and is very painful for him physically and emotionally. He had a second floor bedroom and had to be carried up the steps. He also had to be
carried to the bathroom which was on the second floor. His room was small and we had to store all his bandages in the closet, under the bed and in the
attic. With his new rooms on the first floor he now has a large bath, treatment room with plenty of storage and a large bedroom. He can now hang clothes in
the closet instead of storing bandages. Ian can now take his wheelchair into all of these rooms and it has made his life so much better. He can now drive
his wheelchair up to his bed when he goes to bed instead of being carried. He can now wheel into the bathroom and brush his teeth or wash his hands by
himself. He can spend time in his room whenever he wants without waiting for someone to carry him and come and go as he wants. He loves his room!
Especially the murals that Peggy and TJ Broome painted. He now has room to display his fire memorabilia collection which continues to grow. We can not
even begin to express how grateful we are to everyone who helped make this happen. Thank You to everyone at Washington Boro Fire Company for all that
they have done.
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| LANCASTER COUNTY, PA -- Prayers are needed for our tough little brother that is in a serious life battle with a rare fatal skin disease called EB. As the days pass, things for Ian have been getting worse as he continues to suffer from the pain that is caused by this disease. PLEASE keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. You can send Ian some support and well wishes through his myspace page list below. www.myspace.com/ianswarr |
WILLISTOWN, PA -- On March 25th, The BOX was transmitted to 418 Dutton Mill Road for the reported house
on fire. Ladder 4 arrived reporting heavy fire showing from a 2.5 Story Single Family Home, All hands went to
work as the tanker task force was transmitted to the scene. Crews worked for about one hour to bring the
fire under control. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN DANNON VOIGHT
on fire. Ladder 4 arrived reporting heavy fire showing from a 2.5 Story Single Family Home, All hands went to
work as the tanker task force was transmitted to the scene. Crews worked for about one hour to bring the
fire under control. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN DANNON VOIGHT
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| Ladder 4 Has Heavy Fire Showin' On Arrival, Chester County, PA 03.25.2008 |
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA -- Just 1 minute after midnight, Co. 63 was sent to the area of the 1900 block
of Lincoln Highway E. for an unknown type fire. As the volunteers were beginning to respond it became
obvious that the fire was a working house fire in the first block of Strasburg Pk. LCWC quickly corrected the
address and upgraded the assignment bringing units from 63, 410 (Witmer), 54 (Lampeter), and 48 (Ronks).
Chief 632 arrived and confirmed heavy fire visible. As Engine 633 was arriving, there were reports that the
occupant of the 2nd floor apartment could not be accounted for. E633’s crew began a primary search while
the balance of the crew began fire attack. Truck 63 was also assigned to search. E632 and Tanker 410-2
crews put additional lines in service off of E633 while Rescue 48 was assigned to the interior to search. As
searches were progressing the fire conditions became increasingly worse and an evacuation was ordered
sending personnel into a defensive attack. Additional water supplies were obtained while E633 and Truck 63
placed heavy streams into service. Engine 510-2 (Strasburg) and Engine 542 completed a secondary water
supply for Truck 63 and additional handlines. At one point Engine 633 had 6 handlines and the wagon pipe in
service until the heavy fire was knocked supplying over 1800 gallons of water per minute to the fire. Truck
24 (Eden) was assigned RIT and additional 2nd alarm units from 41 (Bird in Hand), 48 (Ronks), and 510
(Strasburg) provided manpower. A total of 29 volunteers from Lafayette remained on the scene for over 5
hours. COURTESY OF LAFAYETTE VOLUNTEERS
of Lincoln Highway E. for an unknown type fire. As the volunteers were beginning to respond it became
obvious that the fire was a working house fire in the first block of Strasburg Pk. LCWC quickly corrected the
address and upgraded the assignment bringing units from 63, 410 (Witmer), 54 (Lampeter), and 48 (Ronks).
Chief 632 arrived and confirmed heavy fire visible. As Engine 633 was arriving, there were reports that the
occupant of the 2nd floor apartment could not be accounted for. E633’s crew began a primary search while
the balance of the crew began fire attack. Truck 63 was also assigned to search. E632 and Tanker 410-2
crews put additional lines in service off of E633 while Rescue 48 was assigned to the interior to search. As
searches were progressing the fire conditions became increasingly worse and an evacuation was ordered
sending personnel into a defensive attack. Additional water supplies were obtained while E633 and Truck 63
placed heavy streams into service. Engine 510-2 (Strasburg) and Engine 542 completed a secondary water
supply for Truck 63 and additional handlines. At one point Engine 633 had 6 handlines and the wagon pipe in
service until the heavy fire was knocked supplying over 1800 gallons of water per minute to the fire. Truck
24 (Eden) was assigned RIT and additional 2nd alarm units from 41 (Bird in Hand), 48 (Ronks), and 510
(Strasburg) provided manpower. A total of 29 volunteers from Lafayette remained on the scene for over 5
hours. COURTESY OF LAFAYETTE VOLUNTEERS
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| Heavy Fire Showing As Volunteers Go To Work, Lancaster County, PA 03.25.2008 |
EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 0430Hrs on March 27th, the 1st Alarm assignment was dispatched for a reported
Barn Fire on Amishtown Road in Earl Township. The New Holland's Finest (NHPD) Patrol car 84-8 arrived first
with a heavy smoke condition in the rear with a small amount of corn fodder on fire, and not the actual
structure. Crews from the Tower Ladder 39, Engine's 39-2, 39-1 and Engine 35-1 (Farmersville) worked on
removing and separating the material, while a crew from Engine 31-1 (Bareville) wet down the material
outside. All units returned one hour later with no injuries reported. COURTESY OF LIBERTY VOLUNTEERS
Barn Fire on Amishtown Road in Earl Township. The New Holland's Finest (NHPD) Patrol car 84-8 arrived first
with a heavy smoke condition in the rear with a small amount of corn fodder on fire, and not the actual
structure. Crews from the Tower Ladder 39, Engine's 39-2, 39-1 and Engine 35-1 (Farmersville) worked on
removing and separating the material, while a crew from Engine 31-1 (Bareville) wet down the material
outside. All units returned one hour later with no injuries reported. COURTESY OF LIBERTY VOLUNTEERS
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| 39 Dumps House For Reported Barn Fire, Lancaster County, PA 03.27.2008 |
FULTON TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 1600Hrs. on March 27th, The Rescue Local was transmitted to the 1900
Block Of Lancaster Pike for the reported PIC w/people trapped. Crews from Company 513 arrived on scene
reporting a two vehicle PIC involving a tractor trailer with serious injuries and people trapped. Command
quickly requested UMEDEVAC 8 from Lancaster Airport to fly direct for 2 ped. patients. With all hands working
on the patients, EMS crews decided to scoop and go on the two ped. patients since the aeromedical unit was
not in the area yet. The patients were transported to Lancaster General Hospital with very critical injuries.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
Block Of Lancaster Pike for the reported PIC w/people trapped. Crews from Company 513 arrived on scene
reporting a two vehicle PIC involving a tractor trailer with serious injuries and people trapped. Command
quickly requested UMEDEVAC 8 from Lancaster Airport to fly direct for 2 ped. patients. With all hands working
on the patients, EMS crews decided to scoop and go on the two ped. patients since the aeromedical unit was
not in the area yet. The patients were transported to Lancaster General Hospital with very critical injuries.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
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| Fatal PIC w/People Trapped, Lancaster County, PA 03.27.2008 |
| MARCH 2008 |
EAST DRUMORE TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 1256hrs. BOX 57 was transmitted to the area of the 200 Block of
Scotland Road for the reported house on fire. Companies 57, 51 and EMS from 77 filled the assignment and
were advised of smoke showing from a house. Engine 57-4 arrived reporting smoke pushing from the eves
of a 1 story ranch style single family wood frame dwelling. The wagon crew (E57-4)forced entry into the house
and found fire coming from a bathroom/laundry room extending down the hallway with heavy smoke banked
to the floor. Crews from the Wagon and Tower Ladder made a quick knock of the fire. Crews from 57 & 51
completed overhaul of the house as E51-2 stood by on scene to handle any other incidents. All units were
ready one hour later with no injuries reported on the fire grounds. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Scotland Road for the reported house on fire. Companies 57, 51 and EMS from 77 filled the assignment and
were advised of smoke showing from a house. Engine 57-4 arrived reporting smoke pushing from the eves
of a 1 story ranch style single family wood frame dwelling. The wagon crew (E57-4)forced entry into the house
and found fire coming from a bathroom/laundry room extending down the hallway with heavy smoke banked
to the floor. Crews from the Wagon and Tower Ladder made a quick knock of the fire. Crews from 57 & 51
completed overhaul of the house as E51-2 stood by on scene to handle any other incidents. All units were
ready one hour later with no injuries reported on the fire grounds. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
| Quick Work Saves House, Lancaster County, PA 03.27.2008 |
CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- Companies 83, 82 Medic 817 and
Battalion 11 were dispatched to 3rd Street and Ward Street for A
garage fire. 831(Capt. Landrum) arrived first and found a garage
fully involved. 831s nob man lead off with an 1 3/4 water line and
tower 82s crew opened up the front. With one hand line and a 5
inch line layed the crews had the fire knocked in 10 min. The
crews were in service for an hour.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
Battalion 11 were dispatched to 3rd Street and Ward Street for A
garage fire. 831(Capt. Landrum) arrived first and found a garage
fully involved. 831s nob man lead off with an 1 3/4 water line and
tower 82s crew opened up the front. With one hand line and a 5
inch line layed the crews had the fire knocked in 10 min. The
crews were in service for an hour.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
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| Garage Well Off In The City, Delaware County, PA 03.27.2008 |
TIPTON, PA -- Around 23:04 hrs the Excelsior Fire Company No.1 station 22, Tipton station 21, and Department
31 out of Tyrone were dispatched for a 2 vehicle motor vehicle accident on I-99 around Exit 45 in the
Tipton/Grazierville area. Units needed were station 21, station 22 (Excelsior) for Rescue/Engine 22-31 and
Department 31 for 31-38. Upon further evaluation, PD stated 2 vehicles were involved with extreme damage,
one rolled over and on fire with entrapment. PD stated for Fire to expedite the response. PD then stated
everyone was out of the vehicle, but the vehicle is still on fire. Rescue/Engine 22-31 out of Excelsior went
enroute with a full crew of 8 personnel. Station 22 also had an additional crew for another piece standing by
in station at the time if needed. Rescue/Engine 22-31 went on scene and provided scene lighting, debris
clean-up, and assisted with traffic control. 2 patients were trauma alerted to a nearby hospital, Units cleared
the scene and went available without any further incident. COURTESY OF CHRIS CHERRY
31 out of Tyrone were dispatched for a 2 vehicle motor vehicle accident on I-99 around Exit 45 in the
Tipton/Grazierville area. Units needed were station 21, station 22 (Excelsior) for Rescue/Engine 22-31 and
Department 31 for 31-38. Upon further evaluation, PD stated 2 vehicles were involved with extreme damage,
one rolled over and on fire with entrapment. PD stated for Fire to expedite the response. PD then stated
everyone was out of the vehicle, but the vehicle is still on fire. Rescue/Engine 22-31 out of Excelsior went
enroute with a full crew of 8 personnel. Station 22 also had an additional crew for another piece standing by
in station at the time if needed. Rescue/Engine 22-31 went on scene and provided scene lighting, debris
clean-up, and assisted with traffic control. 2 patients were trauma alerted to a nearby hospital, Units cleared
the scene and went available without any further incident. COURTESY OF CHRIS CHERRY
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| Serious PIC w/Reported People Trapped, Blair County, PA 03.28.2008 |
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OCEAN CITY, MD -- At 1203 PM Ocean City MD
was alerted for a report of a fire at the Dough
Roller on the Boardwalk at South Division
Street. First arriving units found fire showing
from side D. This incident was quickly
upgraded, bringing mutual aid units in the the
scene and to firehouses to stand by. The
Lewes Fire Department was soon alerted to
stand by with a ladder company at station 70
(bethany beach) The LFD responded with
Ladder 82 under the command of Chief
Buckaloo and Rescue 82 under the command
of Asst Chief Reifsnyder, 82 units were soon
reassigned to stand by at ocean city and then
were soon brought into the scene. LFD
personnel took the RIT team assignment. Later
LFD crews assisted with packing up hose and
ladders.
COURTESY OF JASON 'DEWEY' STADLER
was alerted for a report of a fire at the Dough
Roller on the Boardwalk at South Division
Street. First arriving units found fire showing
from side D. This incident was quickly
upgraded, bringing mutual aid units in the the
scene and to firehouses to stand by. The
Lewes Fire Department was soon alerted to
stand by with a ladder company at station 70
(bethany beach) The LFD responded with
Ladder 82 under the command of Chief
Buckaloo and Rescue 82 under the command
of Asst Chief Reifsnyder, 82 units were soon
reassigned to stand by at ocean city and then
were soon brought into the scene. LFD
personnel took the RIT team assignment. Later
LFD crews assisted with packing up hose and
ladders.
COURTESY OF JASON 'DEWEY' STADLER
| Nine Alarm Fire Totals Popular Boardwalk Attraction, Worcester County, MD 03.30.2008 |
VOORHEES, NJ -- On Saturday March 22 around 0140 hours, District 66 was dispatched to the 100 block of
Cooper Road for a reported structure fire. Upon Quint 663’s departure from the station, they observed a
column of smoke and a glow in the distance and subsequently requested the “All Hands.” Camden County
Communications advised the responding units that they were receiving multiple calls and that the fire had
several exposures to the rear of the dwelling on Paradise Lane . When the Quint arrived, they reported a
two-story mansion with heavy fire throughout and began setting up for defensive operations. Shortly
thereafter 66302 arrived on location and requested additional mutual-aid engine companies and Brush Units
to assist with the exposures. Crews from West Berlin , Evesham’s 221 + 223, Gibbsboro and Cherry Hill
Rehab 13-8 were also on location assisting the crews. The fire was placed under control within an hour and
is currently under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office.
COURTESY OF VOORHEES VOLUNTEERS
Cooper Road for a reported structure fire. Upon Quint 663’s departure from the station, they observed a
column of smoke and a glow in the distance and subsequently requested the “All Hands.” Camden County
Communications advised the responding units that they were receiving multiple calls and that the fire had
several exposures to the rear of the dwelling on Paradise Lane . When the Quint arrived, they reported a
two-story mansion with heavy fire throughout and began setting up for defensive operations. Shortly
thereafter 66302 arrived on location and requested additional mutual-aid engine companies and Brush Units
to assist with the exposures. Crews from West Berlin , Evesham’s 221 + 223, Gibbsboro and Cherry Hill
Rehab 13-8 were also on location assisting the crews. The fire was placed under control within an hour and
is currently under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshals Office.
COURTESY OF VOORHEES VOLUNTEERS
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| Chief, I Think We Got A Job, Camden County, NJ 03.22.2008 |
OLD SAYBROOK, CT -- The Old Saybrook Fire company was first dispatched to a reported tractor trailer
Rollover with entrapment on March 30th. Upon arrival of chief 301 it was determined that the vehicle was not
a TT unit but indeed a Ford f-350 King Ranch pickup. The truck was found down a steep embankment roof
side in against a tree, the occupant was still inside the vehicle. The patient was removed and Transported to
a level 1 trauma center at Yale New Haven Hospital. Hazards existed from a ruptured tank and other fluids, as
a result DEP was notified. The truck was removed from the bottom of the embankment after all hazards were
mitigated. COURTESY OF IRONS
Rollover with entrapment on March 30th. Upon arrival of chief 301 it was determined that the vehicle was not
a TT unit but indeed a Ford f-350 King Ranch pickup. The truck was found down a steep embankment roof
side in against a tree, the occupant was still inside the vehicle. The patient was removed and Transported to
a level 1 trauma center at Yale New Haven Hospital. Hazards existed from a ruptured tank and other fluids, as
a result DEP was notified. The truck was removed from the bottom of the embankment after all hazards were
mitigated. COURTESY OF IRONS
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| One Rolled Over After An Early morning Crash, Middlesex County, CT 03.30.2008 |