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NEW HOLLAND BOROUGH, PA -- On Thursday October 2nd, Fireman from all over Lancaster County gathered
in New Holland for the annual New Holland Fairs Fireman Tug O' War battle. Teams from around the area
started to pull and tug at 20:00 hours with the final match of the night at 21:00 Hours with the winning teams
moving on for the final tug on Saturday October 4th at 20:00 Hours. All Departments that joined in the fun
were given a $50.00 donation with the winners getting a larger donation.
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in New Holland for the annual New Holland Fairs Fireman Tug O' War battle. Teams from around the area
started to pull and tug at 20:00 hours with the final match of the night at 21:00 Hours with the winning teams
moving on for the final tug on Saturday October 4th at 20:00 Hours. All Departments that joined in the fun
were given a $50.00 donation with the winners getting a larger donation.
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| Fireman Go To War... Tug O' War!, Lancaster County, PA 10.02.2008 |
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| 2 Vehicle PIC w/Minor Injuries Harrison County, WV 10.02.2008 |
MEDIA, PA -- On Saturday October 4th, The Delaware County Firefighters competition was held at Rose Tree
Park in Media, PA. Anxious competitors and fans from all over filled the Rose Tree Park to see the best of the
best and the new Fallen Emergency workers monument being completed. The events were the same as last
and this now was PUMPFIRE.com's 3rd year attending and covering these events. One FF was injured and
transported by EMS from the Iron man course but was reported to be ok.
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Park in Media, PA. Anxious competitors and fans from all over filled the Rose Tree Park to see the best of the
best and the new Fallen Emergency workers monument being completed. The events were the same as last
and this now was PUMPFIRE.com's 3rd year attending and covering these events. One FF was injured and
transported by EMS from the Iron man course but was reported to be ok.
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| 2008 DelCo Fireman's Competition, Delaware County, PA 10.04.2008 |
EAST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 15:19 hours on Monday October 6th, The Rescue Local was transmitted
on BOX 32 to 1324 Main Street in East Earl Township for the reported PIC involving a tractor tailer with
people trapped. Units from Blue Ball Volunteer Fire Company(32), Goodville Volunteer Fire/Rescue
Company(36) along with EMS units from New Holland Ambulance(39) and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 9 were
advised while en route of a vehicle vs. a tractor trailer in front of the Shady Maple Farm Market with two
people trapped and the tractor possibly on fire on top of the vehicle. Shortly after the update given to
incoming units, Crews arrived reporting two trapped with no fire involved with add'l EMS units being added
to the assignment. Command 32 requested the second due Rescue Squad from Liberty Volunteer Fire
Company(39) be transmitted as crews from Engine Company 32 and Rescue Squad 36 worked on the
extended extrication. During extrication, command requested the direct fly of an aero medical unit to the
scene for one priority 1 patient as the driver of the vehicle was pronounced a priority 4 on scene by Medics.
Crews had the passenger freed with-in minutes and met Penn Star 4 down the road at the LZ to fly the patient
to Reading Trauma Center. Companies remained on scene for about 2 hours cleaning up fluids and assisting
the coroners office. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP & A CHIEF PORKCHOP
on BOX 32 to 1324 Main Street in East Earl Township for the reported PIC involving a tractor tailer with
people trapped. Units from Blue Ball Volunteer Fire Company(32), Goodville Volunteer Fire/Rescue
Company(36) along with EMS units from New Holland Ambulance(39) and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 9 were
advised while en route of a vehicle vs. a tractor trailer in front of the Shady Maple Farm Market with two
people trapped and the tractor possibly on fire on top of the vehicle. Shortly after the update given to
incoming units, Crews arrived reporting two trapped with no fire involved with add'l EMS units being added
to the assignment. Command 32 requested the second due Rescue Squad from Liberty Volunteer Fire
Company(39) be transmitted as crews from Engine Company 32 and Rescue Squad 36 worked on the
extended extrication. During extrication, command requested the direct fly of an aero medical unit to the
scene for one priority 1 patient as the driver of the vehicle was pronounced a priority 4 on scene by Medics.
Crews had the passenger freed with-in minutes and met Penn Star 4 down the road at the LZ to fly the patient
to Reading Trauma Center. Companies remained on scene for about 2 hours cleaning up fluids and assisting
the coroners office. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP & A CHIEF PORKCHOP
| Fatal PIC w/Fly out, Lancaster County, PA 10.06.2008 |
HARRISON COUNTY, WV -- At 4:12 PM on October 2nd, Company 7 (Nutter Fort VFD) and 61 (County EMS) were
alerted for a Signal 6A (PIC) on Buckhannon Pike in front of Skask's Cleaners and Franklin's Bar/Grill. E71
(w/5) and U76 (w/2) hit the street a minute later and arrived to find a 2 vehicle rear end type collision with 1
lane blocked. A Jan Care Ambulance was luckily in the area and responded to the scene so 61's response
was cancelled. NFFD assisted Jan Care Ambulance treating 1 patient with a minor head laceration on scene,
traffic control, and clearing the roadway. Crews went ready about 25 minutes later.
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alerted for a Signal 6A (PIC) on Buckhannon Pike in front of Skask's Cleaners and Franklin's Bar/Grill. E71
(w/5) and U76 (w/2) hit the street a minute later and arrived to find a 2 vehicle rear end type collision with 1
lane blocked. A Jan Care Ambulance was luckily in the area and responded to the scene so 61's response
was cancelled. NFFD assisted Jan Care Ambulance treating 1 patient with a minor head laceration on scene,
traffic control, and clearing the roadway. Crews went ready about 25 minutes later.
COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI & NFPD UNIT 204
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EAST DRUMORE TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Saturday October 11th, @ 01:25 Hours, BOX Alarm 57 was transmitted to
the area of 972 Buck Road in East Drumore Township for the reported house on fire. Companies 57, 58, 512
along with EMS from 77 were advised by communications of a corrected address of 10 Ann Place with
multiple calls of a house well off. Shortly after the update, D/C 57 arrived reporting a 2 story bi-level wood
frame house well off with a vehicle in the driveway. D/C 57 took the 57 command and requested 2 add'l
Tankers be added to the assignment as Engine 57-4 went to work deploying their heaviest lines. All hands
went heavy duty as Tower 57 set up ladder pipe operations from the driveway and had the bulk of the fire
knocked with-in minutes of arrival. Crews reported a complete collapse of the interior of the home and
continued to flow water for about 1 hour as the fire was marked under control. The fire is under investigation
by PSP fire marshal. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
the area of 972 Buck Road in East Drumore Township for the reported house on fire. Companies 57, 58, 512
along with EMS from 77 were advised by communications of a corrected address of 10 Ann Place with
multiple calls of a house well off. Shortly after the update, D/C 57 arrived reporting a 2 story bi-level wood
frame house well off with a vehicle in the driveway. D/C 57 took the 57 command and requested 2 add'l
Tankers be added to the assignment as Engine 57-4 went to work deploying their heaviest lines. All hands
went heavy duty as Tower 57 set up ladder pipe operations from the driveway and had the bulk of the fire
knocked with-in minutes of arrival. Crews reported a complete collapse of the interior of the home and
continued to flow water for about 1 hour as the fire was marked under control. The fire is under investigation
by PSP fire marshal. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
| Heavy Fire On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 10.11.2008 |
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QUIET DELL, WV -- At 6:22 PM on Friday October 10th, Company 7 (Nutter Fort VFD), Company 12 (Stonewood
VFD), and 19 (Anmoore Fire/EMS) were alerted for a Signal 6A on Rt. 20 at the intersection of Zach’s Run and
Circle Drive in Quiet Dell. E71 (w/5) hit the street seconds later and was the first arriving unit to find a 2
vehicle side impact collision involving a Saturn Ion and a Ford F250 truck with 1 patient still in the Ion and
both lanes blocked. Crews quickly began patient care and hazard control. AC 7 then advised HC911 that they
would require a door pop on the Ion. R124 (w/4) arrived on scene and began extrication which took less than
5 minutes while E71 stretched a 1 ½” protection line. A paramedic from Barbour County was luckily on scene
and made the decision with the patient’s head injuries to place HealthNet in the air. The LZ was setup in a
field right next to the accident scene. HealthNet 6 landed safely and the patient was transported to WVU
Hospital in Morgantown where she is listed in good condition. Units went ready at around 8 PM.
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VFD), and 19 (Anmoore Fire/EMS) were alerted for a Signal 6A on Rt. 20 at the intersection of Zach’s Run and
Circle Drive in Quiet Dell. E71 (w/5) hit the street seconds later and was the first arriving unit to find a 2
vehicle side impact collision involving a Saturn Ion and a Ford F250 truck with 1 patient still in the Ion and
both lanes blocked. Crews quickly began patient care and hazard control. AC 7 then advised HC911 that they
would require a door pop on the Ion. R124 (w/4) arrived on scene and began extrication which took less than
5 minutes while E71 stretched a 1 ½” protection line. A paramedic from Barbour County was luckily on scene
and made the decision with the patient’s head injuries to place HealthNet in the air. The LZ was setup in a
field right next to the accident scene. HealthNet 6 landed safely and the patient was transported to WVU
Hospital in Morgantown where she is listed in good condition. Units went ready at around 8 PM.
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| WV Signal 6A (PIC) w/Doorpop & Flyout Harrison County, WV 10.10.2008 |
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EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- on Sunday October 12th, around 15:02 Hours, BOX Alarm 15 was transmitted to 169
Martin Avenue at Ephrata Hospital for the reported vehicle on fire. Engine Company 15 along with Chief 15
went en route with-in minutes and were advised by Lancaster County Communications of a working vehicle
fire inside the parking garage at Ephrata Hospital. Chief 15 arrived shortly after the update reporting a
working vehicle fire on the second floor of the 3 story parking garage. Engine 15-2 went to work on arrival
connecting up to the stand pipe and deploying two 1.75 dry lines and a hydraulic combo tool off the wagon to
control the fire. Crews made quick work of the fire as smoke rolled through the garage. Units from Company
15 went ready in about 45 minutes. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Martin Avenue at Ephrata Hospital for the reported vehicle on fire. Engine Company 15 along with Chief 15
went en route with-in minutes and were advised by Lancaster County Communications of a working vehicle
fire inside the parking garage at Ephrata Hospital. Chief 15 arrived shortly after the update reporting a
working vehicle fire on the second floor of the 3 story parking garage. Engine 15-2 went to work on arrival
connecting up to the stand pipe and deploying two 1.75 dry lines and a hydraulic combo tool off the wagon to
control the fire. Crews made quick work of the fire as smoke rolled through the garage. Units from Company
15 went ready in about 45 minutes. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
| Working Vehicle Fire, Lancaster County, PA 10.12.2008 |
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KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI- This is our brand new county training fire tower. This something we really needed
in our area. It has several burn rooms, elevator shaft, roof ventilation simulator, fireplace with a brick
chimney for chimney fires and other stations. There is a lot of land that is going to be used for other things.
In the future there will be a gun range for law enfocement, K-9 course, portable class rooms, driving range,
pond for drafting practice and some other ideas floating around. This project was funded thru several
donations from local companies and each dept. in the county contributed a portion also.
COURTESY OF LT. SHANE PETERSON
in our area. It has several burn rooms, elevator shaft, roof ventilation simulator, fireplace with a brick
chimney for chimney fires and other stations. There is a lot of land that is going to be used for other things.
In the future there will be a gun range for law enfocement, K-9 course, portable class rooms, driving range,
pond for drafting practice and some other ideas floating around. This project was funded thru several
donations from local companies and each dept. in the county contributed a portion also.
COURTESY OF LT. SHANE PETERSON
| New Safety Training Center, Kalamazoo County, MI 10.15.2008 |
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BOWIE, MD -- On Sunday October 12, 2008, the Bowie Volunteer Fire Dept. hosted a rural water supply drill
with Volunteer Departments from Prince George ¢s and Anne Arundel County participating in various
scenarios. Units and personnel from Bowie Co. 39 and 43, Forestville Co. 23, Glenn Dale Co. 18, Arundel Co.
7(AA), Rivera Beach Co. 13(AA), Woodland Beach Co. 2(AA) and West Annapolis Co. 40(AA) attended. The goal
was to flow between 800 and 1000 gallons per minute through Towers 39 and 43 without losing water
pressure. With the help of 3 tankers, 2 pumper-tankers and 3 engines (2 drafting out of a pond and 1 at the
dump tanks), moving a total of 13,000 gallons of water every 6-7 minutes, we were able to accomplish this
goal. Special thanks goes out to Kenny Blackwell, retired Fire Captain with the Naval Academy Fire
Department and former Chief of the West Annapolis Volunteer Fire Company, for giving the drill and to the
Bowie Auxiliary for providing lunch for everyone. A good time was had by all, a lot was learned and no one
got too wet. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF FF DANNY STALLINGS, FORESTVILLE VOLUNTEERS 23
with Volunteer Departments from Prince George ¢s and Anne Arundel County participating in various
scenarios. Units and personnel from Bowie Co. 39 and 43, Forestville Co. 23, Glenn Dale Co. 18, Arundel Co.
7(AA), Rivera Beach Co. 13(AA), Woodland Beach Co. 2(AA) and West Annapolis Co. 40(AA) attended. The goal
was to flow between 800 and 1000 gallons per minute through Towers 39 and 43 without losing water
pressure. With the help of 3 tankers, 2 pumper-tankers and 3 engines (2 drafting out of a pond and 1 at the
dump tanks), moving a total of 13,000 gallons of water every 6-7 minutes, we were able to accomplish this
goal. Special thanks goes out to Kenny Blackwell, retired Fire Captain with the Naval Academy Fire
Department and former Chief of the West Annapolis Volunteer Fire Company, for giving the drill and to the
Bowie Auxiliary for providing lunch for everyone. A good time was had by all, a lot was learned and no one
got too wet. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF FF DANNY STALLINGS, FORESTVILLE VOLUNTEERS 23
| Rural Water Supply Drill, Prince Georges County, MD 10.12.2008 |
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AKRON BOROUGH, PA -- On Tuesday October 15th, BOX Alarm 12 was transmitted at 12:46 Hours to the 1100
Block Of Main Street in the Borough for the reported house on fire. Volunteers from the Akron Volunteer
Fire Company(12) along with EMS from Ephrata Ambulance(112) were advised of reported smoke showing
from the second floor of a house with the occupants of home on vacation. Shortly after the advisement from
communications, D/C 12 arrived with a corrected address of 1204 Diamond Street reporting smoke showing
from the "B" Bravo side of the home. Engine 12-1 laid a 5" supply line from the corner of Main Street and
Diamond Street into the scene going to work. The crew from Engine 12-1 deployed an 1.75" line into the
structure after forcing entry, crews reported smoke and fire to the "C" Charlie/"B" Bravo sides of the home.
After opening up, crews found fire inside the walls of the home, making quick work of the fire and containing
it to the rear of the home. Engine Company 15 was also transmitted on the call for man power during the
incident as an Engine from Company 35 transfer to Company 12's House. Crews had the fire marked under
control at 1342 hours with no injuries reported. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Block Of Main Street in the Borough for the reported house on fire. Volunteers from the Akron Volunteer
Fire Company(12) along with EMS from Ephrata Ambulance(112) were advised of reported smoke showing
from the second floor of a house with the occupants of home on vacation. Shortly after the advisement from
communications, D/C 12 arrived with a corrected address of 1204 Diamond Street reporting smoke showing
from the "B" Bravo side of the home. Engine 12-1 laid a 5" supply line from the corner of Main Street and
Diamond Street into the scene going to work. The crew from Engine 12-1 deployed an 1.75" line into the
structure after forcing entry, crews reported smoke and fire to the "C" Charlie/"B" Bravo sides of the home.
After opening up, crews found fire inside the walls of the home, making quick work of the fire and containing
it to the rear of the home. Engine Company 15 was also transmitted on the call for man power during the
incident as an Engine from Company 35 transfer to Company 12's House. Crews had the fire marked under
control at 1342 hours with no injuries reported. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
| Smoke Showing On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 10.15.2008 |
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SALEM, WV -- At 7:17 AM on Sunday October 19th, Company 9 (Salem VFD), Engine 81 (Reynoldsville VFD),
Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD), and Doddridge Engine 31 (Smithburg VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire on
West Main Street in Salem. E72 (w/5) hit the street 2 minutes later and was advised on arrival of SVFD Engine
92 of a 2-story dwelling fully involved and stretched 2 1½" cross lays to start a defensive attack. SBVFD
arrived. Doddridge E31 hit the plug in front of the residence and supplied SVFD units with water and
stretched a 1¾" cross lay while E81's crew sent their manpower to rear of the residence to assist in fire
suppression. Having the fire under control, E72's crew arrived on scene and assisted in extinguishing the
fire and hitting hot spots while utilizing 72's 50 ft. telesquirt. Crews also assisted Company 9 with mop up and
packing up all of their equipment before going in service at 10:15 AM. The home is a total loss.
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Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD), and Doddridge Engine 31 (Smithburg VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire on
West Main Street in Salem. E72 (w/5) hit the street 2 minutes later and was advised on arrival of SVFD Engine
92 of a 2-story dwelling fully involved and stretched 2 1½" cross lays to start a defensive attack. SBVFD
arrived. Doddridge E31 hit the plug in front of the residence and supplied SVFD units with water and
stretched a 1¾" cross lay while E81's crew sent their manpower to rear of the residence to assist in fire
suppression. Having the fire under control, E72's crew arrived on scene and assisted in extinguishing the
fire and hitting hot spots while utilizing 72's 50 ft. telesquirt. Crews also assisted Company 9 with mop up and
packing up all of their equipment before going in service at 10:15 AM. The home is a total loss.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. FRANK FERRARI
| Crews Battle Early Morning House Fire, Harrison County, WV 10.19.2008 |
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EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Thursday October 23rd, The PIC was transmitted around 20:31 Hours to the
area of Royer Road and Meadow Valley Road in Ephrata Township for the reported PIC with unknown injuries.
Engine Company 16 (Lincoln Volunteers) along with EMS from 112 (Ephrata Ambulance) were advised by
Communications of multiple calls of a 2 vehicle crash at the intersection with conflicting reports. Ephrata
Borough Police Department arrived on scene confirming a two car crash and requested the Rescue Local be
transmitted as they had one priority one patient with confinement in the one vehicle. Communications
quickly transmitted the rescue assignment adding Rescue Squad 115 (Ephrata Rescue Squad) along with
Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 and a second BLS from 112 to the scene. Engine 16-2 arrived with Chief 16 taking
the command and reported to units en route of one priority one patient in cardiac arrest. The crew from
Engine 16-2 split up and provided medical and fire protection as add'l units arrived to assist. Companies
were on scene for over one hour assisting PD with their investigation.
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area of Royer Road and Meadow Valley Road in Ephrata Township for the reported PIC with unknown injuries.
Engine Company 16 (Lincoln Volunteers) along with EMS from 112 (Ephrata Ambulance) were advised by
Communications of multiple calls of a 2 vehicle crash at the intersection with conflicting reports. Ephrata
Borough Police Department arrived on scene confirming a two car crash and requested the Rescue Local be
transmitted as they had one priority one patient with confinement in the one vehicle. Communications
quickly transmitted the rescue assignment adding Rescue Squad 115 (Ephrata Rescue Squad) along with
Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 and a second BLS from 112 to the scene. Engine 16-2 arrived with Chief 16 taking
the command and reported to units en route of one priority one patient in cardiac arrest. The crew from
Engine 16-2 split up and provided medical and fire protection as add'l units arrived to assist. Companies
were on scene for over one hour assisting PD with their investigation.
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| Serious PIC w/Confinement, Lancaster County, PA 10.23.2008 |
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CITY OF LEBANON, PA -- On October 20, around 21:30, City of Lebanon Bureau of Fire was dispatch for a
reported dwelling fire at 354 N. 5th St.. First Arriving units found a 2 1/2 Story duplex with heavy smoke
showing from Side A. Addition investigation found heavy fire on side C on division 2. Engine 19 hit the plug
and crews pulled an 1 3/4" handline through the front door and another to the rear. Rescue 24, Engine 15,
Tower 18 and Squad 22 crews arrived moments later and assisted with ventilation and fire suppression. The
fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. Crews were on scene for about 2 hours for
investigation. Assisting city crews were Rescue 25 and Engine 26. During this incident other city calls were
handle by county units. COURTESY OF CHAD DAUBERT
reported dwelling fire at 354 N. 5th St.. First Arriving units found a 2 1/2 Story duplex with heavy smoke
showing from Side A. Addition investigation found heavy fire on side C on division 2. Engine 19 hit the plug
and crews pulled an 1 3/4" handline through the front door and another to the rear. Rescue 24, Engine 15,
Tower 18 and Squad 22 crews arrived moments later and assisted with ventilation and fire suppression. The
fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. Crews were on scene for about 2 hours for
investigation. Assisting city crews were Rescue 25 and Engine 26. During this incident other city calls were
handle by county units. COURTESY OF CHAD DAUBERT
| Heavy Fire On Arrival, Lebanon County, PA 10.20.2008 |
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WEST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 18:00 Hours on Friday October 24th, The Rescue Local was transmitted
to the area of Route 222 North Bound @ Route 772 in West Earl Township for the PIC involving a tractor
trailer. Engine Company 313, 24 and Ladder Company 24 along with 210 Ambulance were advised of
conflicting reports of a vehicle that hit a tractor trailer from the side, drug down the highway and possibly on
fire. Communications updated their advisement to all units en route that one person was now reportedly
trapped in the car and it's to be between Route 772 and Pool Road in the North Bound lane of Route 222. D/C
313 arrived shortly after wards confirming a vehicle vs. Tractor trailer with one person heavily trapped in the
car and requested the assignment be upgraded to Entrapment. Communications upgraded the assignment to
entrapment adding Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 and one add'l BLS unit from 112 Ambulance. Engine Company
313 started extrication and patient care on arrival as Ladder 24 & Engine 24-1 arrived to start full rescue
operations. Crews removed the drivers side door and roof then displaced the dashboard to free the patient.
Ambulance 210 along with Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 transported one priority two patient to Lancaster
General Hospital as rescue crews wrapped up operations. Crews had the patient extricated from the vehicle
in under 10 minute from arrival and cleared in under one Hour.
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to the area of Route 222 North Bound @ Route 772 in West Earl Township for the PIC involving a tractor
trailer. Engine Company 313, 24 and Ladder Company 24 along with 210 Ambulance were advised of
conflicting reports of a vehicle that hit a tractor trailer from the side, drug down the highway and possibly on
fire. Communications updated their advisement to all units en route that one person was now reportedly
trapped in the car and it's to be between Route 772 and Pool Road in the North Bound lane of Route 222. D/C
313 arrived shortly after wards confirming a vehicle vs. Tractor trailer with one person heavily trapped in the
car and requested the assignment be upgraded to Entrapment. Communications upgraded the assignment to
entrapment adding Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 and one add'l BLS unit from 112 Ambulance. Engine Company
313 started extrication and patient care on arrival as Ladder 24 & Engine 24-1 arrived to start full rescue
operations. Crews removed the drivers side door and roof then displaced the dashboard to free the patient.
Ambulance 210 along with Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 transported one priority two patient to Lancaster
General Hospital as rescue crews wrapped up operations. Crews had the patient extricated from the vehicle
in under 10 minute from arrival and cleared in under one Hour.
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| One Heavily Trapped, Lancaster County, PA 10.24.2008 |
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PASADENA, MD -- On Saturday October 25th, BOX Alarm 13-02 was transmitted for a reported shed on fire at
8555 Neptune Drive. E132 responded 4w1, and A/C13 responded 2w1. While en route AC13 called to E132
and directed them to make sure that they laid a line in becuase he had a heavy column in the sky. Also while
en route fire alarm reported that they had received multiple calls now reporting that there was possible
extension into several dwellings with explosions. AC13 arrived on location to find a 2 story duplex with fire
showing from the rear. Upon completion of his walk around, he called for the "All Hands Box". Neighbors
reported that there was possibly someone still in the exposure dwelling, and E132 along with the crew from
medic 13 completed the search with negetive results. Battalion Chief 2 arrived and called for the 2nd alarm.
Station 13 was filled immediately after the initial dispatch and responded 5w1 for the AHD. Once it was
confirmed that there was noone trapped, the crews were removed from the dwelling to begin defensive ops.
The crew from E132 then entered the doorway of the fire building to knock the fire on the first floor. Once
the fire was knocked E132 re-entered the exposure dwelling for overhaul and to search for the owners
Poodle. The dog was found on the first floor, unharmed, hiding behind a TV. The Red Cross was called in for
the displaced families. Crews did a good job on a fast moving fire and were able to limit the damage to the
exposure dwelling. COURTESY OF A/C G. SMITH RIVIERA BEACH VOLUNTEERS
8555 Neptune Drive. E132 responded 4w1, and A/C13 responded 2w1. While en route AC13 called to E132
and directed them to make sure that they laid a line in becuase he had a heavy column in the sky. Also while
en route fire alarm reported that they had received multiple calls now reporting that there was possible
extension into several dwellings with explosions. AC13 arrived on location to find a 2 story duplex with fire
showing from the rear. Upon completion of his walk around, he called for the "All Hands Box". Neighbors
reported that there was possibly someone still in the exposure dwelling, and E132 along with the crew from
medic 13 completed the search with negetive results. Battalion Chief 2 arrived and called for the 2nd alarm.
Station 13 was filled immediately after the initial dispatch and responded 5w1 for the AHD. Once it was
confirmed that there was noone trapped, the crews were removed from the dwelling to begin defensive ops.
The crew from E132 then entered the doorway of the fire building to knock the fire on the first floor. Once
the fire was knocked E132 re-entered the exposure dwelling for overhaul and to search for the owners
Poodle. The dog was found on the first floor, unharmed, hiding behind a TV. The Red Cross was called in for
the displaced families. Crews did a good job on a fast moving fire and were able to limit the damage to the
exposure dwelling. COURTESY OF A/C G. SMITH RIVIERA BEACH VOLUNTEERS
| Working Shed Fire Spreads To House, Anne Arundel County, MD 10.25.2008 |
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EAST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Saturday October 25th, The rescue local was transmitted @ 14:38 Hours to
the area of 5624 Division Highway in East Earl Township for the reported PIC with people trapped. Lancaster
County Wide Communications advised units from Goodville Fire/Rescue (36), along with EMS units from New
Holland Ambulance (39-2) and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 9 of a single vehicle crash with one person
reportedly trapped after hitting a pole. Units from Company 36 arrived on scene reporting one SUV off the
roadway after shearing a utility pole. After a brief scene size-up, command reported (-) Negative entrapment
of the subject as EMS crews evaluated the patient involved. Ambulance 39-2 and Medic 9 received patient
sign off for treatment and were placed in service shortly after wards as no EMS services were required.
Goodville Fire/Rescue units remained on location from about 45 minutes waiting for utility crews to replace
the sheared pole. COURTESY OF AMBULANCE 39-2 CREW
the area of 5624 Division Highway in East Earl Township for the reported PIC with people trapped. Lancaster
County Wide Communications advised units from Goodville Fire/Rescue (36), along with EMS units from New
Holland Ambulance (39-2) and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 9 of a single vehicle crash with one person
reportedly trapped after hitting a pole. Units from Company 36 arrived on scene reporting one SUV off the
roadway after shearing a utility pole. After a brief scene size-up, command reported (-) Negative entrapment
of the subject as EMS crews evaluated the patient involved. Ambulance 39-2 and Medic 9 received patient
sign off for treatment and were placed in service shortly after wards as no EMS services were required.
Goodville Fire/Rescue units remained on location from about 45 minutes waiting for utility crews to replace
the sheared pole. COURTESY OF AMBULANCE 39-2 CREW
| One Shears Pole w/Reported Entrapment, Lancaster County, PA 10.25.2008 |
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FULTON TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Tuesday October 28th, BOX Alarm 513 was transmitted at 13:26 Hours to the 400
Block of Peach Bottom Road for the reported house on fire in Fulton Township Lancaster County, PA. Units
from the Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company(513) along with Cecil County, MD were advised by Lancaster
County Communications of multiple calls of a working dwelling. Chief 513 arrived reporting a house well off
and requested an Engine and Tanker from Company 57 (Quarryville Volunteers) to the scene as units went
heavy duty on the already downed 2 1/2 story wood frame house. Units assisting Robert Fulton Fire Company
included Quarryville Fire Company and Cecil County, MD units from Rising Sun and Port Deposit. Companies
remained on scene for over two hours hitting hot spots.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
Block of Peach Bottom Road for the reported house on fire in Fulton Township Lancaster County, PA. Units
from the Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company(513) along with Cecil County, MD were advised by Lancaster
County Communications of multiple calls of a working dwelling. Chief 513 arrived reporting a house well off
and requested an Engine and Tanker from Company 57 (Quarryville Volunteers) to the scene as units went
heavy duty on the already downed 2 1/2 story wood frame house. Units assisting Robert Fulton Fire Company
included Quarryville Fire Company and Cecil County, MD units from Rising Sun and Port Deposit. Companies
remained on scene for over two hours hitting hot spots.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
| One Well Off On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 10.28.2008 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- As members of “The
Heights” were just settling down for lunch
after a rash of morning responses, the
members were alerted to the sound of
shouting on the front ramp of the firehouse.
The crews entered the apparatus bay to see
several cars on the front ramp of the firehouse
and a plume of smoke issuing several blocks
away. Citizens advised there was a bad
apartment fire on Central Ave and that people
were inside. With Engine 30 OOS the crews
from 17 Truck and Ambulance 30 mounted the
apparatus as the house alert was activated.
The members responded out of the firehouse
towards the column of smoke, a crowd of
onlookers cheered the brave members of “The
Heights” from the sidewalks infront of the
firehouse. As Truck 17 entered the block heavy
smoke was carrying across Central Ave and a
large crowd was pointing to the Charlie Side
windows saying people were trapped.
Heights” were just settling down for lunch
after a rash of morning responses, the
members were alerted to the sound of
shouting on the front ramp of the firehouse.
The crews entered the apparatus bay to see
several cars on the front ramp of the firehouse
and a plume of smoke issuing several blocks
away. Citizens advised there was a bad
apartment fire on Central Ave and that people
were inside. With Engine 30 OOS the crews
from 17 Truck and Ambulance 30 mounted the
apparatus as the house alert was activated.
The members responded out of the firehouse
towards the column of smoke, a crowd of
onlookers cheered the brave members of “The
Heights” from the sidewalks infront of the
firehouse. As Truck 17 entered the block heavy
smoke was carrying across Central Ave and a
large crowd was pointing to the Charlie Side
windows saying people were trapped.
| Heavy Fire Showing From An Apartment Building, DCFD 10.31.2008 |
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SNOW SHOE TOWNSHIP, PA -- On October 29th at 09:15 Hours, Company 6 was dispatched to Rescue BOX 617
for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment at the 145 mile marker of Interstate 80 East. Rescue 618
arrived on scene to a Ford box truck on it’s side with one patient entrapped. 618’s crew started extrication.
Engine 18-1 arrived on scene and controlled traffic. Engine-Rescue 17 arrived and assisted with extrication.
The patient was extricated and turned over to EMS. Deputy Chief 601 placed the box available at 11:03 Hours.
COURTESY OF D/C R.J. CASHER
for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment at the 145 mile marker of Interstate 80 East. Rescue 618
arrived on scene to a Ford box truck on it’s side with one patient entrapped. 618’s crew started extrication.
Engine 18-1 arrived on scene and controlled traffic. Engine-Rescue 17 arrived and assisted with extrication.
The patient was extricated and turned over to EMS. Deputy Chief 601 placed the box available at 11:03 Hours.
COURTESY OF D/C R.J. CASHER
| Roll Over Crash w/Heavy Entrapment, Centre County, PA 10.29.2008 |
Truck 17 positioned on the C-Charlie side to find a 4 story brick apartment building with fire in 2 windows on
the second floor and getting ready to extend to the third. Exterior crews immediately went to work throwing
135’ of ground ladders to sides C and D, and completely ventilating horizontally. The Roof team made their
way to the roof, opening the hatch, checking the A-Alpha side and opening up the roof. The interior team
conducted a rapid primary search proving negative, controlled the fire using doors and assisted Engine 27
in the fire room. Interior crews encountered heavy fire in one unit with extension into the hallway and third
floor apartment. Crews made a quick knock on the fire and controlled it to the original apartment. Command 2
held Engine 27, Trucks 17 and 13, and Ambulance 30 to assist investigators and conduct overhaul. Units
returned to service to see what else Halloween in The Heights has in store for 2008.
COURTESY OF FIREMAN JOE BROWN, LADDER 17/30ENGINE
the second floor and getting ready to extend to the third. Exterior crews immediately went to work throwing
135’ of ground ladders to sides C and D, and completely ventilating horizontally. The Roof team made their
way to the roof, opening the hatch, checking the A-Alpha side and opening up the roof. The interior team
conducted a rapid primary search proving negative, controlled the fire using doors and assisted Engine 27
in the fire room. Interior crews encountered heavy fire in one unit with extension into the hallway and third
floor apartment. Crews made a quick knock on the fire and controlled it to the original apartment. Command 2
held Engine 27, Trucks 17 and 13, and Ambulance 30 to assist investigators and conduct overhaul. Units
returned to service to see what else Halloween in The Heights has in store for 2008.
COURTESY OF FIREMAN JOE BROWN, LADDER 17/30ENGINE