| NOVEMBER 2007 |
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MANOR TOWNSHIP, PA -- This evening at 6:35 PM, units from 68 (West Lancaster), 67, 65 (Millersville), 715
(Mountville), 66 (Lancaster Township), 512 (Willow Street), and 84 (Susquehanna #4) were alerted to
Townhouse Lane in Manor Township for a townhouse fire. Engine 671 and Lt. 672 (Schoenberger) staffed
with eight were on the street within 21 seconds with information of a working garage fire. Chief 65
(Eshleman) arrived with smoke showing from a five-unit townhouse, taking the command. Engine 671 arrived
and deployed a line for fire suppression and started the primary search, the crew from Engine 653 advanced
a second line and supported the crew from 67. Engine 671 started ventilation with its fan, until the arrival of
the truck company. Rescue Squad 841 arrived and established the RIT by Engine 671. The remaining units
reported to manpower staging and were assigned supportive task to the units working. Engine 671 cleared
the scene just over 2 hours later. COURTESY OF ROHRERSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
(Mountville), 66 (Lancaster Township), 512 (Willow Street), and 84 (Susquehanna #4) were alerted to
Townhouse Lane in Manor Township for a townhouse fire. Engine 671 and Lt. 672 (Schoenberger) staffed
with eight were on the street within 21 seconds with information of a working garage fire. Chief 65
(Eshleman) arrived with smoke showing from a five-unit townhouse, taking the command. Engine 671 arrived
and deployed a line for fire suppression and started the primary search, the crew from Engine 653 advanced
a second line and supported the crew from 67. Engine 671 started ventilation with its fan, until the arrival of
the truck company. Rescue Squad 841 arrived and established the RIT by Engine 671. The remaining units
reported to manpower staging and were assigned supportive task to the units working. Engine 671 cleared
the scene just over 2 hours later. COURTESY OF ROHRERSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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| Working Townhouse Fire, Lancaster County, PA 11.01.2007 |
CHESTER HEIGHTS, PA -- Chester Heights Fire Co was dispatched to 40 ivy mill rd for a building fire reported
to be a bedroom, Chief 71-9b arrived and had heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor and the roof. Crews from
71 (chester heights), 59 (concordville) 72 (Aston Beechwood) and RIT 63 (Green Ridge) were on the ticket for
the first alarm. Soon after Chief 71-9bs size up he asked for a second alarm brining in Lima(69), Bethel(66)
and (Edgemont(64). The crews made a quick stop and had the bulk of the fire knocked with in a 15 min. The
fire was placed under in just over and hour. The companies remained on scene for another 3 hours with
extensive overhaul and salvage operations and restoring equipment.
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to be a bedroom, Chief 71-9b arrived and had heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor and the roof. Crews from
71 (chester heights), 59 (concordville) 72 (Aston Beechwood) and RIT 63 (Green Ridge) were on the ticket for
the first alarm. Soon after Chief 71-9bs size up he asked for a second alarm brining in Lima(69), Bethel(66)
and (Edgemont(64). The crews made a quick stop and had the bulk of the fire knocked with in a 15 min. The
fire was placed under in just over and hour. The companies remained on scene for another 3 hours with
extensive overhaul and salvage operations and restoring equipment.
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| 2 Alarm House Fire, Delaware County, PA 11.02.2007 |
LITITZ BOROUGH, PA -- BOX 25 was transmitted to 231 Skylark Road for the reported house on fire, LCWC
advised incoming units of multiple calls of a working attached garage fire. Chief 25-2 arrived on scene
reporting a 2 story brick house with heavy fire showing. Engine 25-2 arrived and hit the plug in front of the
house with the fire spreading fast through out the house. They deployed (2) 1 3/4" lines to the house and
started an attack on the house and a van parked out front that was also involved. Crews from Company 25,
22, 210 and 28 worked for about 2 hours to bring the fire under control. The fire is under investigation and 2
animals were found dead during overhaul. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO BY PUMP
advised incoming units of multiple calls of a working attached garage fire. Chief 25-2 arrived on scene
reporting a 2 story brick house with heavy fire showing. Engine 25-2 arrived and hit the plug in front of the
house with the fire spreading fast through out the house. They deployed (2) 1 3/4" lines to the house and
started an attack on the house and a van parked out front that was also involved. Crews from Company 25,
22, 210 and 28 worked for about 2 hours to bring the fire under control. The fire is under investigation and 2
animals were found dead during overhaul. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO BY PUMP
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| Working House Fire, Lancaster County, PA 11.03.2007 |
PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA -- Refton Fire Company was dispatched by Lancaster County-Wide
Communications on Sunday morning November 4 at 02:28 hours for an accident with confirmed
entrapment. Alarm upgraded to include Willow Street Rescue. EMS responded from Providence
Township Ambulance and SVEMS. Units arrived to find a WRX Subaru into a telephone pole. Driver
trapped with head injuries. Driver was traveling southbound on Beaver Valley Pike and crossed
over the centerline, left the roadway and struck a telephone pole. Driver extricated and
transported to Lancaster General Hospital by EMS. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
Communications on Sunday morning November 4 at 02:28 hours for an accident with confirmed
entrapment. Alarm upgraded to include Willow Street Rescue. EMS responded from Providence
Township Ambulance and SVEMS. Units arrived to find a WRX Subaru into a telephone pole. Driver
trapped with head injuries. Driver was traveling southbound on Beaver Valley Pike and crossed
over the centerline, left the roadway and struck a telephone pole. Driver extricated and
transported to Lancaster General Hospital by EMS. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
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| PIC w/Entrapment, Lancaster County, PA 11.04.2007 |
LURGAN TOWNSHIP, PA -- BOX 2-51-01 WAS STRUCK AT 2335 HRS. FOR A REPORTED DWELLING FOR AT 15789
CUMBERLAND HIGHWAY IN LURGAN TOWNSHIP BRINGING UNITS FROM FRANKLIN AND CUMBERLAND
COUNTIES. CUMBERLAND ENGINE 2-51 ARRIVED ON SCENE AND PLACED AN 1 3/4 ATTACK LINE IN SERVICE.
ENGINE 11-2 ARRIVED ON SCENE SHORTLY BEHIND COMPANY 51 GIVING THE REPORT TO COMMUNICATIONS
OF A 2 1/2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY WITH FIRE SHOWING FROM THE ATTIC WINDOW ON SIDE D. CREWS FROM
COMPANY 51 AND 11 PLACED IN SERVICE A SECOND LINE TO HELP BRING THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL. CREWS
FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY COMPANY 15 AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMPANIES 52 AND 53 ALSO ASSISTED
WITH VENTILATION AND FIRE ATTACK. THE FIRE WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL IN UNDER 30 MINUTES.
COMMAND 51 LATER PLACED ALL UNITS IN SERVICE AT 0135 HRS. AFTER AN EXTENSIVE OVERHAUL.
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CUMBERLAND HIGHWAY IN LURGAN TOWNSHIP BRINGING UNITS FROM FRANKLIN AND CUMBERLAND
COUNTIES. CUMBERLAND ENGINE 2-51 ARRIVED ON SCENE AND PLACED AN 1 3/4 ATTACK LINE IN SERVICE.
ENGINE 11-2 ARRIVED ON SCENE SHORTLY BEHIND COMPANY 51 GIVING THE REPORT TO COMMUNICATIONS
OF A 2 1/2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY WITH FIRE SHOWING FROM THE ATTIC WINDOW ON SIDE D. CREWS FROM
COMPANY 51 AND 11 PLACED IN SERVICE A SECOND LINE TO HELP BRING THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL. CREWS
FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY COMPANY 15 AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMPANIES 52 AND 53 ALSO ASSISTED
WITH VENTILATION AND FIRE ATTACK. THE FIRE WAS BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL IN UNDER 30 MINUTES.
COMMAND 51 LATER PLACED ALL UNITS IN SERVICE AT 0135 HRS. AFTER AN EXTENSIVE OVERHAUL.
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| Working House Fire, Franklin County, PA 11.06.2007 |
LURGAN TOWNSHIP, PA -- AT 1846 HRS UNITS FROM COMPANY 11 ALONG WITH CUMBERLAND MEDIC 84 WERE
ALERTED FOR AN AUTO ACCIDENT WITH A VEHICLE ON ITS SIDE AT 11089 ROXBURY ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF
ROXBURY BOX AREA 11-02. WHILE UNITS WERE ENROUTE PORTABLE 11 ARRIVED ON SCENE ADVISING HE HAD
THREE SUBJECTS CONFINED. BOTH AMBULANCES FROM PHVFD ARRIVED BEGINNING TO ASSESS THE
PATIENTS, WHILE ENGINE 11-2 ARRIVED AND BEGAN STABILIZING THE VEHICLE. AFTER STABILIZATION WAS
COMPLETE THE CREW FROM ENGINE 11-2 BEGAN THE TASK OF REMOVING TWO DOORS AND FLAPPING THE
ROOF TO EXTRICATE THE THREE OCCUPANTS. CHIEF 11 ARRIVED ON SCENE ASSUMING COMMAND 11 AND
REQUESTED CUMBERLAND RESCUE 51 TO ASSIST WITH EXTRICATION. RESCUE 51 ARRIVED AND ASSISTED
WITH CUTTING THE PASSENGER SIDE A POST WHILE THE CREW FROM ENGINE 11-2 COMPLETED THE REST OF
THE EXTRICATION. THE PATIENTS WERE THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE EMS SECTOR FOR TREATMENT.
AMBULANCE 1 AND 2 73, MEDIC 101, AND MEDIC 7 ALSO ASSISTED ON THE SCENE. THE CREW FROM
COMPANY 11 THEN SECURED BOTH VEHICLES AND HANDLED CLEAN-UP OF OIL FROM ONE VEHICLE. ENGINE
11-2 REMAINED ON SCENE PROVIDING LIGHTING FOR PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND THE TOWING
SERVICE. ENGINE 11-2 CLEARED AT 2006 HRS. COURTESY OF BEN MYERS, PHFD COMPANY 11
ALERTED FOR AN AUTO ACCIDENT WITH A VEHICLE ON ITS SIDE AT 11089 ROXBURY ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF
ROXBURY BOX AREA 11-02. WHILE UNITS WERE ENROUTE PORTABLE 11 ARRIVED ON SCENE ADVISING HE HAD
THREE SUBJECTS CONFINED. BOTH AMBULANCES FROM PHVFD ARRIVED BEGINNING TO ASSESS THE
PATIENTS, WHILE ENGINE 11-2 ARRIVED AND BEGAN STABILIZING THE VEHICLE. AFTER STABILIZATION WAS
COMPLETE THE CREW FROM ENGINE 11-2 BEGAN THE TASK OF REMOVING TWO DOORS AND FLAPPING THE
ROOF TO EXTRICATE THE THREE OCCUPANTS. CHIEF 11 ARRIVED ON SCENE ASSUMING COMMAND 11 AND
REQUESTED CUMBERLAND RESCUE 51 TO ASSIST WITH EXTRICATION. RESCUE 51 ARRIVED AND ASSISTED
WITH CUTTING THE PASSENGER SIDE A POST WHILE THE CREW FROM ENGINE 11-2 COMPLETED THE REST OF
THE EXTRICATION. THE PATIENTS WERE THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE EMS SECTOR FOR TREATMENT.
AMBULANCE 1 AND 2 73, MEDIC 101, AND MEDIC 7 ALSO ASSISTED ON THE SCENE. THE CREW FROM
COMPANY 11 THEN SECURED BOTH VEHICLES AND HANDLED CLEAN-UP OF OIL FROM ONE VEHICLE. ENGINE
11-2 REMAINED ON SCENE PROVIDING LIGHTING FOR PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND THE TOWING
SERVICE. ENGINE 11-2 CLEARED AT 2006 HRS. COURTESY OF BEN MYERS, PHFD COMPANY 11
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| Roll Over PIC w/Confinement, Franklin County, PA 11.06.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On November 4, 2007 at 10:15 p.m a dwelling box was dispatched for 748 Pine Street
in Camden City. Engine 8, Squad 7, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were dispatched to the
scene. Battalion 1 arrived and confirmed a 2 story end of the row dwelling with smoke showing from the 2nd
floor. Engine 8 went in operation with a 1 ¾” hand line. Engine 8 reported a fire in the rear bedroom. Rescue
1 performed searches as Ladder 1 placed ground ladders. Battalion 1 struck the All Hands bringing in
Battalion 2 and an Engine company. BLS treated 1 occupant who had jumped from the 2nd floor of the
dwelling. The pt. was transported to Cooper Hospital for a Trauma Evaluation. The fire was placed under
control at the 20 minute mark. The Camden County Fire Marshals as well as the Camden City Fire Marshal
have the fire under investigation. No firefighter injuries were reported on the fire ground.
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in Camden City. Engine 8, Squad 7, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were dispatched to the
scene. Battalion 1 arrived and confirmed a 2 story end of the row dwelling with smoke showing from the 2nd
floor. Engine 8 went in operation with a 1 ¾” hand line. Engine 8 reported a fire in the rear bedroom. Rescue
1 performed searches as Ladder 1 placed ground ladders. Battalion 1 struck the All Hands bringing in
Battalion 2 and an Engine company. BLS treated 1 occupant who had jumped from the 2nd floor of the
dwelling. The pt. was transported to Cooper Hospital for a Trauma Evaluation. The fire was placed under
control at the 20 minute mark. The Camden County Fire Marshals as well as the Camden City Fire Marshal
have the fire under investigation. No firefighter injuries were reported on the fire ground.
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DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On November 4th, 2007 at 8 pm. Deptford Township Police, Fire and EMS were
dispatched to Good Intent Road for a Pedestrian M.V.A. Crews arrived to find a male struck by a vehicle. EMS
evaluated the pedestrian struck to find him D.O.A. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local
hospital for minor injuries. The elderly male was reported to be walking home from church when he was
crossing the street and struck by the vehicle. Vehicle struck the male from the front with extensive damage
to the windshield from his head. Deptford Police have the fatal accident under investigation.
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dispatched to Good Intent Road for a Pedestrian M.V.A. Crews arrived to find a male struck by a vehicle. EMS
evaluated the pedestrian struck to find him D.O.A. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local
hospital for minor injuries. The elderly male was reported to be walking home from church when he was
crossing the street and struck by the vehicle. Vehicle struck the male from the front with extensive damage
to the windshield from his head. Deptford Police have the fatal accident under investigation.
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PEQUEA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On November 7th at 21:56Hrs. the Rescue local was transmitted to the area of 2084
New Danville Pike for the reported PIC w/Entrapment, LCWC advised Chief 55 of a vehicle that hit a pole with
one trapped. Deputy 55 arrived on scene reporting one vehicle into a pole with one trapped. D/C 55 advised
acting Rescue 55 (Rescue/Engine 55-1) to go into full rescue operations on arrival. Crews extricated the
patient in under 20 minutes and turned over care to EMS, EMS transported the patient by ground to LGH.
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New Danville Pike for the reported PIC w/Entrapment, LCWC advised Chief 55 of a vehicle that hit a pole with
one trapped. Deputy 55 arrived on scene reporting one vehicle into a pole with one trapped. D/C 55 advised
acting Rescue 55 (Rescue/Engine 55-1) to go into full rescue operations on arrival. Crews extricated the
patient in under 20 minutes and turned over care to EMS, EMS transported the patient by ground to LGH.
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VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On November 9, 2007 at 3 am a dwelling was dispatched in Voorhees Township
at 41 Penn Road. Command 22-201 arrived on location and reported a 2 story single family dwelling with
heavy fire throughout. The All Hands was sounded on arrival. Command reported all arriving companies
would be setting up and preparing to go in operation with exterior attack. At the 10 minute mark Command
reported 2 2 ½” hand lines and a Ladder Pipe in operation. Additional hand lines were also placed in
operation as well. Crews reported a collapse in Division C early into the job. Crews operated on location with
master streams surrounding the dwelling. The fire was placed under control about 1 ½ hour from dispatch
time. The entire 2nd floor collapsed well into the job. The Camden County Fire Marshals Office has the fire
under investigation. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.
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at 41 Penn Road. Command 22-201 arrived on location and reported a 2 story single family dwelling with
heavy fire throughout. The All Hands was sounded on arrival. Command reported all arriving companies
would be setting up and preparing to go in operation with exterior attack. At the 10 minute mark Command
reported 2 2 ½” hand lines and a Ladder Pipe in operation. Additional hand lines were also placed in
operation as well. Crews reported a collapse in Division C early into the job. Crews operated on location with
master streams surrounding the dwelling. The fire was placed under control about 1 ½ hour from dispatch
time. The entire 2nd floor collapsed well into the job. The Camden County Fire Marshals Office has the fire
under investigation. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.
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| Working House Fire, Camden County, NJ 11.09.2007 |
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| PIC w/Entrapment, Lancaster County, PA 11.07.2007 |
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| Fatal Person Struck, Gloucester County, NJ 11.04.2007 |
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| Working House Fire, Camden County, NJ 11.04.2007 |
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA -- The BOX was transmitted to 3500 West Chester Pike for the reported building on
fire. Rescue 45 arrived on scene reporting fire in the kitchen of a nursing home. Chief 41-9 reported the fire
was quickly knocked, however they had heavy smoke conditions through out the building. Command
transmitted the EMS disaster BOX to help evacuate the patients. Several residents were treated for minor
smoke inhalation. COURTESY OF GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
fire. Rescue 45 arrived on scene reporting fire in the kitchen of a nursing home. Chief 41-9 reported the fire
was quickly knocked, however they had heavy smoke conditions through out the building. Command
transmitted the EMS disaster BOX to help evacuate the patients. Several residents were treated for minor
smoke inhalation. COURTESY OF GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
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| Nursing Home Fire, Delaware County, PA 11.10.2007 |
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PA -- On November 11, 2007 shortly past midnight a box was transmitted for a fire in
an apartment at 609 Maple Ave. Engine 58 arrived and reported nothing showing. Crews reported the fire
was extinguished in the kitchen area. Engine 58 also reported one D.O.A in the same area. The fire was
placed under control 2 minutes after arrival. The fire did not spread beyond the kitchen. Fire Deputy
reported the male had severe burns to his entire body. The cause of the Fire is under investigation by the
Philadelphia Fire Department. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TED AURIG
an apartment at 609 Maple Ave. Engine 58 arrived and reported nothing showing. Crews reported the fire
was extinguished in the kitchen area. Engine 58 also reported one D.O.A in the same area. The fire was
placed under control 2 minutes after arrival. The fire did not spread beyond the kitchen. Fire Deputy
reported the male had severe burns to his entire body. The cause of the Fire is under investigation by the
Philadelphia Fire Department. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TED AURIG
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| Fatal House Fire, Philadelphia County, PA 11.11.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On November 11, 2007, Police were dispatched to 9th and Atlantic for a M.V.A in
Camden City. Upon arrival PD found a 2 car accident with one person trapped. Squad 7, Battalion 1, ALS and
BLS were dispatched to the scene for a Rescue Assignment. Squad 7 went into operation upon arrival to
extricate the victim trapped in the mini van. BLS treated and transported both drivers involved in the crash
to an area hospital. Police have the accident under investigation.
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Camden City. Upon arrival PD found a 2 car accident with one person trapped. Squad 7, Battalion 1, ALS and
BLS were dispatched to the scene for a Rescue Assignment. Squad 7 went into operation upon arrival to
extricate the victim trapped in the mini van. BLS treated and transported both drivers involved in the crash
to an area hospital. Police have the accident under investigation.
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| PIC w/One Trapped, Camden County, NJ 11.11.2007 |
SELLERSVILLE, PA -- On November 11, 2007 the Rescue local was transmitted for Engine 27-1 (Sellersville)
and Rescue 26 (Perkasie) for Ridge Road in front of 77 (Regional) PD headquaters. Units arrived on scene
with a vehicle overturned pinned against a tree. Due to the location of the patient EMS was able to remove
them prior to fire apparatus arriving on location. Engine 27-1 and Rescue 26 remained on scene for an hour
and a half to assist PD with lighting. COURTESY OF NICK LINDSAY
and Rescue 26 (Perkasie) for Ridge Road in front of 77 (Regional) PD headquaters. Units arrived on scene
with a vehicle overturned pinned against a tree. Due to the location of the patient EMS was able to remove
them prior to fire apparatus arriving on location. Engine 27-1 and Rescue 26 remained on scene for an hour
and a half to assist PD with lighting. COURTESY OF NICK LINDSAY
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| Rollover PIC, Bucks County, PA 11.11.2007 |
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On November 17, 2007 at 203 p.m. a call was received for a fire on the balcony
next to building 27 at the Lake View Apartments on Lower Landing Road in Gloucester Township. The caller
also stated there were possibly animals trapped. A 2nd call was received reporting smoke from the roof.
Task Force 82 was dispatched to the location. At 209, Chief 8201 arrived and reported medium smoke
showing from the roof. He ordered the first arriving Engine Company to go in operation with a 1 ¾” hand
line. 8201 also requested the all hands box be filled out. Companies gained access into the building and
reported heavy fire in the attic area above 4 -5 units. At 2:21 8201 requested the 2nd alarm be transmitted.
Command reported heavy fire conditions with fire spreading to the Bravo and Delta exposures. Command
reported he would be placing both Truck Companies in operation with Ladder Pipes shortly. At 2:31 all
companies were pulled from the building as crews set up for defensive operations as fire was through the
roof. At the 40 minute mark, Command reported the bulk of the fire through the roof had been knocked
down, as crews were entering the exposures to check for extension. Animal control was called for 2 kittens
who were brought out of the fire building. One kitten jumped to safety from a 3rd floor window to awaiting
firefighters in the Bucket of the Ladder. At the 50 minute mark, Command reported the bulk of the fire was
knocked down as crews continued to check for extension. The American Red Cross was requested for the
displaced occupants. At 3:14 the fire was placed under control. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.
The Camden County Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of the fire at this time.
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next to building 27 at the Lake View Apartments on Lower Landing Road in Gloucester Township. The caller
also stated there were possibly animals trapped. A 2nd call was received reporting smoke from the roof.
Task Force 82 was dispatched to the location. At 209, Chief 8201 arrived and reported medium smoke
showing from the roof. He ordered the first arriving Engine Company to go in operation with a 1 ¾” hand
line. 8201 also requested the all hands box be filled out. Companies gained access into the building and
reported heavy fire in the attic area above 4 -5 units. At 2:21 8201 requested the 2nd alarm be transmitted.
Command reported heavy fire conditions with fire spreading to the Bravo and Delta exposures. Command
reported he would be placing both Truck Companies in operation with Ladder Pipes shortly. At 2:31 all
companies were pulled from the building as crews set up for defensive operations as fire was through the
roof. At the 40 minute mark, Command reported the bulk of the fire through the roof had been knocked
down, as crews were entering the exposures to check for extension. Animal control was called for 2 kittens
who were brought out of the fire building. One kitten jumped to safety from a 3rd floor window to awaiting
firefighters in the Bucket of the Ladder. At the 50 minute mark, Command reported the bulk of the fire was
knocked down as crews continued to check for extension. The American Red Cross was requested for the
displaced occupants. At 3:14 the fire was placed under control. No injuries were reported on the fire ground.
The Camden County Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of the fire at this time.
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| 2 Alarm Apartment Building Fire, Camden County, NJ 11.17.2007 |
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ARMAGH, PA -- At 1815 hrs Mifflin County 911 alerted Rescue Box 8-30 for a MVA on New Lancaster Valley Rd
in the area of the Wilderness Lodge to be with rollover. Sending Co 7 (Milroy), 6 (Reedsville), EMS 7 (Milroy),
and Medic 29 (Lewistown Hospital ALS Squad). Upon arrival units found 1 pickup rolled over blocking 1 lane
all occupants out of the vehicle. Surprisingly neither subject was injured in this "HOLY SHIT" mess. Also
these people received the November here's your sign award per the above picture.
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in the area of the Wilderness Lodge to be with rollover. Sending Co 7 (Milroy), 6 (Reedsville), EMS 7 (Milroy),
and Medic 29 (Lewistown Hospital ALS Squad). Upon arrival units found 1 pickup rolled over blocking 1 lane
all occupants out of the vehicle. Surprisingly neither subject was injured in this "HOLY SHIT" mess. Also
these people received the November here's your sign award per the above picture.
COURTESY OF SAMUEL A. BAUMGARDNER
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| Rollover PIC, Mifflin County, PA 11.27.2007 |
CITY OF CAMDEN, NJ -- On November 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m a Camden City box was dispatched for a reported
dwelling with possible occupants trapped. Engine’s 8, 6,1, Ladders 3,1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were
dispatched to 1013 Langham Ave. Units arrived and reported 2 dwellings with heavy fire conditions on the
first and second floors with fire running the porches. Battalion 1 struck the 2nd alarm on arrival. Engines 9,
11, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, Battalion 2 and Car 3 were added on the 2nd Alarm. First arriving Engine went in
operation on the original fire building as Rescue 1 performed searches. Water supplies were established as
the Ladder Companies through ground ladders. Command reported 5 lines were stretched and placed in
operation. The fire was knocked down approx 10 porches as well as both fire buildings around the 10 minute
mark. Searches were negative as the occupants were able to escape the flames prior to Fire Department
arrival. Car 3 reported the fire was under control at 8:05 pm. Police located a gas can in the street across
from the fire. An occupant of the original fire building was transported to a local hospital for burns and
smoke inhalation. One firefighter from Ladder 1 was transported to a local hospital for a minor injury. The fire
started in 1013 and effected 1011 through 1003. The Camden City Police Department and Camden City Fire
Marshals Office have the fire under investigation. The American Red Cross was called upon for the
displaced occupants. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TED AURIG
dwelling with possible occupants trapped. Engine’s 8, 6,1, Ladders 3,1, Rescue 1 and Battalion 1 were
dispatched to 1013 Langham Ave. Units arrived and reported 2 dwellings with heavy fire conditions on the
first and second floors with fire running the porches. Battalion 1 struck the 2nd alarm on arrival. Engines 9,
11, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, Battalion 2 and Car 3 were added on the 2nd Alarm. First arriving Engine went in
operation on the original fire building as Rescue 1 performed searches. Water supplies were established as
the Ladder Companies through ground ladders. Command reported 5 lines were stretched and placed in
operation. The fire was knocked down approx 10 porches as well as both fire buildings around the 10 minute
mark. Searches were negative as the occupants were able to escape the flames prior to Fire Department
arrival. Car 3 reported the fire was under control at 8:05 pm. Police located a gas can in the street across
from the fire. An occupant of the original fire building was transported to a local hospital for burns and
smoke inhalation. One firefighter from Ladder 1 was transported to a local hospital for a minor injury. The fire
started in 1013 and effected 1011 through 1003. The Camden City Police Department and Camden City Fire
Marshals Office have the fire under investigation. The American Red Cross was called upon for the
displaced occupants. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TED AURIG
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| Multiple House's On Fire w/Entrapment, Camden County, NJ 11.27.2007 |
PARKSIDE, PA -- Twenty-one year old Parkside firefighter Chase Frost, left Crozer-Chester Medical Center
today for further treatment in Texas. It's been a long road already. He was admitted August 11th, with 3rd
degree burns on half of his body and suffering from smoke inhalation. It happened while fighting a
three-alarm fire at the Village of Green Trees Apartments. He and fellow firefighter Daniel Brees were
trapped when a section of burning ceiling collapsed. Brees was burned as well, though not as severely. He
was released from the hospital two weeks after the fire but is still recouperating. Frost was critically hurt.
"He had severe burns that required numerous surgeries," said Doctor Linwood Haith, the burn center
director. "Infection is always a common possibility with burn injuries. Infection had to be treated." Now, most
of his burns are healed or covered by skin grafts so doctors felt it was safe to send Frost for rehabilitation at
Parkland Hospital in his home state of Texas. Today, Frost's fellow firefighters were at his bedside as he was
being transferred. Doctor Mary Lou Patton says they have been important to his recovery."They have been a
great moral support," Patton said. "He's had a very close relationship with them. They have been a real asset
and a positive, in his recovery." Frost is also an EMT, and a nursing student at Widener University. He is
expected to spend two to three months at the rehabilitation hospital. Then he says, he would like to return to
nursing school. COURTESY OF B/C HOPKINS
today for further treatment in Texas. It's been a long road already. He was admitted August 11th, with 3rd
degree burns on half of his body and suffering from smoke inhalation. It happened while fighting a
three-alarm fire at the Village of Green Trees Apartments. He and fellow firefighter Daniel Brees were
trapped when a section of burning ceiling collapsed. Brees was burned as well, though not as severely. He
was released from the hospital two weeks after the fire but is still recouperating. Frost was critically hurt.
"He had severe burns that required numerous surgeries," said Doctor Linwood Haith, the burn center
director. "Infection is always a common possibility with burn injuries. Infection had to be treated." Now, most
of his burns are healed or covered by skin grafts so doctors felt it was safe to send Frost for rehabilitation at
Parkland Hospital in his home state of Texas. Today, Frost's fellow firefighters were at his bedside as he was
being transferred. Doctor Mary Lou Patton says they have been important to his recovery."They have been a
great moral support," Patton said. "He's had a very close relationship with them. They have been a real asset
and a positive, in his recovery." Frost is also an EMT, and a nursing student at Widener University. He is
expected to spend two to three months at the rehabilitation hospital. Then he says, he would like to return to
nursing school. COURTESY OF B/C HOPKINS
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| Injured Brother Goes For Treatment, Delaware County, PA 11.27.2007 |
WRIGHTSVILLE, PA -- At 00:16, Rescue Company 41, and the Engine out of 21 were due to respond to the 200
Block of S. 6th Street in the borough for a vehicle accident with injuries and into the structure. Rescues 1/2
went responding in two minutes with a combined crew of 13. R-1 arrived to find a vehicle into a house on
side "A" alpha. Crews stabilized the vehicle, supplied a line for supression, and took patient care. EMT's on
scene upgraded the patients class to one, due to injuries. Engine 21 arrived on scene and assisted with
lighting and shoring of the structure. The box was available in just under two hours.
COURTESY OF WRIGHTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Block of S. 6th Street in the borough for a vehicle accident with injuries and into the structure. Rescues 1/2
went responding in two minutes with a combined crew of 13. R-1 arrived to find a vehicle into a house on
side "A" alpha. Crews stabilized the vehicle, supplied a line for supression, and took patient care. EMT's on
scene upgraded the patients class to one, due to injuries. Engine 21 arrived on scene and assisted with
lighting and shoring of the structure. The box was available in just under two hours.
COURTESY OF WRIGHTSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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| One Into A House, York County, PA 11.28.2007 |