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EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- Around 1830 hours on November 3rd, The rescue local was transmitted to the
intersection of Route 272 and Martin Avenue in Company 16's local for a reported PIC with people trapped.
Engine Company 16, Rescue Squad 115 along with EMS were advised of a two vehicle crash with one
trapped. Before Fire and EMS units arrived, Police Department confirmed one trapped and not breathing.
EMS crews worked as Engine 16-2 set-up for a rapid extrication of the patient. Crews blew out the drivers
side door and started to remove the victim into EMS care. Fire crews remained on location and assisted the
Police Department with their investigation.
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intersection of Route 272 and Martin Avenue in Company 16's local for a reported PIC with people trapped.
Engine Company 16, Rescue Squad 115 along with EMS were advised of a two vehicle crash with one
trapped. Before Fire and EMS units arrived, Police Department confirmed one trapped and not breathing.
EMS crews worked as Engine 16-2 set-up for a rapid extrication of the patient. Crews blew out the drivers
side door and started to remove the victim into EMS care. Fire crews remained on location and assisted the
Police Department with their investigation.
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| Fatal PIC w/One Trapped, Lancaster County, PA 11.03.2009 |
WESTERNPORT, MD -- On 11/4/2009 at approximately 0853 hours, units from the southside were dispatched to
the area of 24309 Westernport Road for a reported house fire. Chief 22 T. Dayton arrived on the scene and
reported a working house fire. Chief 22 established the Westernport Road Command. Engine Tanker 22
responded with 5 and Lt D. Steiding. The initial alarm on the assignment was Engine Company 22, Truck 24,
Tanker 36, Engine Rescue 23, and EMS 50. A one story single family dwelling with fire and smoke showing on
arrival. Engine Tanker 22 arrived on the scene and positioned on side alpha for fire attack. Fire was visible
from the Charlie/Delta Corner of the residence. Due to the lack of water supply in the area, Command
requested a tanker task force, bringing tankers from 33(Keyser, WV), 38 (New Creek, WV), 39 (Fountain, WV),
20 (Lonaconing, MD), and 18 (Midland, MD). The engine crew from 22 pulled an 1 3/4" attack line and
advanced to the front door. The engine crew did an aggressive attack on the fire and knocked down the bulk
of the fire within a couple minutes. Engine 24 arrived and pulled a back up line while Engine Rescue 23 went
to the roof for ventilation. The crew from 36 was assigned RIT while the tanker dropped off the dump tank.
Squad 22 responded with 4. Lt 22 Steiding had the interior while Safety 22 Householder took care of the
safety. Units on the scene were Engine Tanker 22, Chief 22, Squad 22, Engine Rescue 23, Engine 24, Tanker
36, Tanker 33, Engine Tanker 38, Tanker 39, Tanker 20, Tanker 18, Air/Light 38, and EMS 50. Additional units on
the scene were Westernport PD, Allegany County Bureau of Police, Fire Police, Alleghany Power, and FM 25.
Engine 36 and Engine Tanker 38 later filled at Station 22. Units cleared the scene after about 1 1/2 hours
later. COURTESY OF A/C ERIC S. DERHAM
the area of 24309 Westernport Road for a reported house fire. Chief 22 T. Dayton arrived on the scene and
reported a working house fire. Chief 22 established the Westernport Road Command. Engine Tanker 22
responded with 5 and Lt D. Steiding. The initial alarm on the assignment was Engine Company 22, Truck 24,
Tanker 36, Engine Rescue 23, and EMS 50. A one story single family dwelling with fire and smoke showing on
arrival. Engine Tanker 22 arrived on the scene and positioned on side alpha for fire attack. Fire was visible
from the Charlie/Delta Corner of the residence. Due to the lack of water supply in the area, Command
requested a tanker task force, bringing tankers from 33(Keyser, WV), 38 (New Creek, WV), 39 (Fountain, WV),
20 (Lonaconing, MD), and 18 (Midland, MD). The engine crew from 22 pulled an 1 3/4" attack line and
advanced to the front door. The engine crew did an aggressive attack on the fire and knocked down the bulk
of the fire within a couple minutes. Engine 24 arrived and pulled a back up line while Engine Rescue 23 went
to the roof for ventilation. The crew from 36 was assigned RIT while the tanker dropped off the dump tank.
Squad 22 responded with 4. Lt 22 Steiding had the interior while Safety 22 Householder took care of the
safety. Units on the scene were Engine Tanker 22, Chief 22, Squad 22, Engine Rescue 23, Engine 24, Tanker
36, Tanker 33, Engine Tanker 38, Tanker 39, Tanker 20, Tanker 18, Air/Light 38, and EMS 50. Additional units on
the scene were Westernport PD, Allegany County Bureau of Police, Fire Police, Alleghany Power, and FM 25.
Engine 36 and Engine Tanker 38 later filled at Station 22. Units cleared the scene after about 1 1/2 hours
later. COURTESY OF A/C ERIC S. DERHAM
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| Working House Fire, Allegany County, MD 11.04.2009 |
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| House Well Off On Arriva, VA 11.09.2009 |
CHILHOWIE, VA -- At 18:07 on November 9th, 2009, the Chilhowie Fire Department was alerted of a reported
structure fire in the 1100 block of Sunset Drive. Responding units were: Chief 201, Quint 251, Engine 252,
Brush 254, and Medic 259. Chief 201 arrived on-scene and established Incident Command. An on-scene
report was given to responding units that advised a two story vacant residential structure fully involved. As
units arrived, they began a defensive attack on the fire. Engine 252 established a water supply by catching a
hydrant and laying supply line in. Due to the size of the structure a few different attacks were made on the
fire. E252’s deck gun was used to flow water onto the fire. Additional ground monitors were put into service
to assist in extinguishment, and 1 ¾” hand lines were also used. E252 provided scene lighting to help
illuminate the dark scene. The foam system on E252 was used to add Class A foam to the water flowing onto
the fire. Once the fire was deemed under control, crews on-scene were able to use the 1 ¾” hand lines to
overhaul the structure. Thermal Imaging Cameras were used to help detect hot spots throughout the scene.
After the fire was extinguished, C201 terminated Incident Command and all units cleared the scene at 23:09.
COURTESY OF ANDREW CATRON & PIO TOM ROLLINS, CHILHOWIE FIRE
structure fire in the 1100 block of Sunset Drive. Responding units were: Chief 201, Quint 251, Engine 252,
Brush 254, and Medic 259. Chief 201 arrived on-scene and established Incident Command. An on-scene
report was given to responding units that advised a two story vacant residential structure fully involved. As
units arrived, they began a defensive attack on the fire. Engine 252 established a water supply by catching a
hydrant and laying supply line in. Due to the size of the structure a few different attacks were made on the
fire. E252’s deck gun was used to flow water onto the fire. Additional ground monitors were put into service
to assist in extinguishment, and 1 ¾” hand lines were also used. E252 provided scene lighting to help
illuminate the dark scene. The foam system on E252 was used to add Class A foam to the water flowing onto
the fire. Once the fire was deemed under control, crews on-scene were able to use the 1 ¾” hand lines to
overhaul the structure. Thermal Imaging Cameras were used to help detect hot spots throughout the scene.
After the fire was extinguished, C201 terminated Incident Command and all units cleared the scene at 23:09.
COURTESY OF ANDREW CATRON & PIO TOM ROLLINS, CHILHOWIE FIRE
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| Dog Parishes During Morning House Fire, Lancaster County, PA 11.17.2009 |
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, PA -- FULL STORY FROM QUARRYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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| MCI w/Dual Flyouts, Lancaster County, PA 11.21.2009 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- In the Early morning hours, LCWC transmitted the Rescue Local (16) to the area of
Scheoneck Road & Hackman Road for the the reported PIC with possible ejection. While units started
marking on the air with Fire radio, They advised them of a single vehicle crash with six people ejected. Fire
radio then got a correct location making it a 19 Rescue Alarm and transmitted the assignment with add'l BLS
and ALS units. While en route and with the information from PD, Medic 4 requested four aero medical units
fly direct. Units arrived shortly afterwords finding a debris field from the vehicle all over the road way with
the vehicle overturned in a field with 5 priority one patients. During operations, Pennstar 4 & Skycare landed
next to the scene in a field as ground units started transporting patients to the trauma center, Medivac 8
was in the area as it was placed in service by ground units. All five patients were transported, two flown as
the FD assisted the Police Department with their investigation.
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Scheoneck Road & Hackman Road for the the reported PIC with possible ejection. While units started
marking on the air with Fire radio, They advised them of a single vehicle crash with six people ejected. Fire
radio then got a correct location making it a 19 Rescue Alarm and transmitted the assignment with add'l BLS
and ALS units. While en route and with the information from PD, Medic 4 requested four aero medical units
fly direct. Units arrived shortly afterwords finding a debris field from the vehicle all over the road way with
the vehicle overturned in a field with 5 priority one patients. During operations, Pennstar 4 & Skycare landed
next to the scene in a field as ground units started transporting patients to the trauma center, Medivac 8
was in the area as it was placed in service by ground units. All five patients were transported, two flown as
the FD assisted the Police Department with their investigation.
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| One Trailer Well Off, Smyth County, VA 11.21.2009 |
MARION, VA –- At 16:11 Hours on Saturday evening, Marion firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of
Rigby St. for a possible structure fire. Ladder 1 arrived to find a vacant mobile home fully involved. A
defensive attack was made using a 200’ 1 ¾ preconnect. Tankers 1 and 2 responded due to poor water
supply in the area and shuttled water until the fire was brought under control. Deck guns were also used to
assist in extinguishment. Crews performed overhaul and took care of hot spots. Marion Police Department,
Smyth County Sheriffs Office and Virginia State Police were also on the scene. All units were back at the
station at 17:56 Hours. COURTESY OF BRETT MILLER/MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rigby St. for a possible structure fire. Ladder 1 arrived to find a vacant mobile home fully involved. A
defensive attack was made using a 200’ 1 ¾ preconnect. Tankers 1 and 2 responded due to poor water
supply in the area and shuttled water until the fire was brought under control. Deck guns were also used to
assist in extinguishment. Crews performed overhaul and took care of hot spots. Marion Police Department,
Smyth County Sheriffs Office and Virginia State Police were also on the scene. All units were back at the
station at 17:56 Hours. COURTESY OF BRETT MILLER/MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
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| Working House Fire, Northumberland County, PA 11.20.2009 |
EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP, PA -- MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| Working Apartment Building Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 11.28.2009 |
FRACKVILLE, PA -- MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| MCI, Lancaster County, PA 11.30.2009 |
PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA -- This evening, Sunday November 29th, the Willow Street Volunteers were
dispatched to the intersection of Rt 272 southbound and Pennsy Rd for a vehicle accident with reported
entrapment. Chief 512 signed on and County Communications advised that there were possibly 5-6 vehicles
involved with multiple patients. The Chief arrived along with EMS and found there to be a 2 vehicle accident
with as many as 6 patients. County upgraded the assignment to a mass casualty incident which brought
Rescue Squad 57 for the assist as well as additional EMS units. Crews assisted EMS with patient care and
confirmed there was no entrapment. Hazards were taken care of and units remained on scene so that State
Police could finish up investigating. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
dispatched to the intersection of Rt 272 southbound and Pennsy Rd for a vehicle accident with reported
entrapment. Chief 512 signed on and County Communications advised that there were possibly 5-6 vehicles
involved with multiple patients. The Chief arrived along with EMS and found there to be a 2 vehicle accident
with as many as 6 patients. County upgraded the assignment to a mass casualty incident which brought
Rescue Squad 57 for the assist as well as additional EMS units. Crews assisted EMS with patient care and
confirmed there was no entrapment. Hazards were taken care of and units remained on scene so that State
Police could finish up investigating. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
| One Into The Water, Lancaster County, PA 11.30.2009 |
BOROUGH OF DENVER, PA -- On Noverber 30th, Engine Company 13 was alerted to the area of Weaver Road
and Main Street in Denver Borough for the reported PIC. Units from company 13 were advised of a single
vehicle crash with one into the water. Companies arrived with a SUV into the water with no one inside,
Command then specialed Boat 115 to assist the tow company with access to the vehicle. Companies
operated for alittle over two hours. COURTESY PF ANDY LEISEY & DAVE THROWER
and Main Street in Denver Borough for the reported PIC. Units from company 13 were advised of a single
vehicle crash with one into the water. Companies arrived with a SUV into the water with no one inside,
Command then specialed Boat 115 to assist the tow company with access to the vehicle. Companies
operated for alittle over two hours. COURTESY PF ANDY LEISEY & DAVE THROWER
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| Multiple Structures On Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 12.02.2009 |
ASHLAND, PA -- MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| Working Automotive Garage, Delaware County, PA 12.09.2009 |
CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- On December 09th, The Chester fire department was dispatched at 15:13 to 136 W
7th street for a reported working building fire. Crews arrived to find a 1 story garage with heavy fire threw
out. Crews operated just under 2 hours to bring the blaze under control.
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7th street for a reported working building fire. Crews arrived to find a 1 story garage with heavy fire threw
out. Crews operated just under 2 hours to bring the blaze under control.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTIAN GORDON PIPPN JR.
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| Fatal House Fire, Northumberland County, PA 12.11.2009 |
ZERBE TOWNSHIP, PA -- MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| Heavy Fire On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 12.23.2009 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On December 23rd, While the Local Alarm was being transmitted for an Automatic
Fire Alarm at a local nursing home, Units from Engine Companies 15 & 12 were advised of a possible working
fire in the 800 Block Of East Main Street In Ephrata Township. Chief 12 advised Communication moments
later of a thermal column showing from a mile out in the area of the reported building fire. BOX Alarm 15 was
then transmitted to 830 East Main Street at the East End Speed shop for a working building fire, Units
committed on the AFA were then redirected to the fire as multiple reports were being received. Chief 12
arrived giving the first official report of heavy fire showing from the Alpha side of the building and spreading
through out with reports of people still inside the building. Engine 12-2 arrived shortly afterwords going
heavy duty with their wagon pipe and stretching multiple large water lines. Command 15(Chief 12) requested
add'l units be added through-out the incident as the fire continued to grow and spread through out the
adjoining buildings. Crews worked to control the blaze in freezing temps. In all, East End Speed and JR Cycle
Shop were completely destroyed in the fire. Command marked the fire under control at 20:00 hours with no
injuries reported and no one trapped.
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Fire Alarm at a local nursing home, Units from Engine Companies 15 & 12 were advised of a possible working
fire in the 800 Block Of East Main Street In Ephrata Township. Chief 12 advised Communication moments
later of a thermal column showing from a mile out in the area of the reported building fire. BOX Alarm 15 was
then transmitted to 830 East Main Street at the East End Speed shop for a working building fire, Units
committed on the AFA were then redirected to the fire as multiple reports were being received. Chief 12
arrived giving the first official report of heavy fire showing from the Alpha side of the building and spreading
through out with reports of people still inside the building. Engine 12-2 arrived shortly afterwords going
heavy duty with their wagon pipe and stretching multiple large water lines. Command 15(Chief 12) requested
add'l units be added through-out the incident as the fire continued to grow and spread through out the
adjoining buildings. Crews worked to control the blaze in freezing temps. In all, East End Speed and JR Cycle
Shop were completely destroyed in the fire. Command marked the fire under control at 20:00 hours with no
injuries reported and no one trapped.
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| Second Fire With-In 48 Hours Keeps Volunteers Busy, Lancaster County, PA 12.25.2009 |
WEST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 18:09 Hours on Friday December 25th, Volunteers from the Farmersville
Volunteer Fire Company and Surrounding communities were alerted to the area of the 300 Block of
Conestoga Creek Road in West Earl Township for the reported house on fire. Lancaster County
Communications advised command officers going en-route of multiple calls of a working house fire in the
area, Chief 35 arrived moments later confirming a working barn fire with multiple exposures. Chief 35 took
the Conestoga Creek Road command and transmitted the Second Alarm on arrival. Engine 35-1 went into
service on arrival with multiple heavy lines and a blitz fire step gun. Crews had the blaze knocked down and
under control at 19:25 Hours. No injuries were reported on the fire grounds and the barn was a complete
loss. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
Volunteer Fire Company and Surrounding communities were alerted to the area of the 300 Block of
Conestoga Creek Road in West Earl Township for the reported house on fire. Lancaster County
Communications advised command officers going en-route of multiple calls of a working house fire in the
area, Chief 35 arrived moments later confirming a working barn fire with multiple exposures. Chief 35 took
the Conestoga Creek Road command and transmitted the Second Alarm on arrival. Engine 35-1 went into
service on arrival with multiple heavy lines and a blitz fire step gun. Crews had the blaze knocked down and
under control at 19:25 Hours. No injuries were reported on the fire grounds and the barn was a complete
loss. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| Southern End Catches Work, Lancaster County, PA 12.25.2009 |
FULTON TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Christmas Evening, While the North side battalions battled a raging two alarm
barn fire. The Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company responded to a working commercial building fire at 170
Peter Creek Road in Fulton Township at 20:05 hours. Companies arrived reporting a large woodshop on fire
and held all units. Company 513 was assisted by Quarryville (57) and Rawlinsville (58) Fire Companies and
were on scene for about 3 hours. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
barn fire. The Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company responded to a working commercial building fire at 170
Peter Creek Road in Fulton Township at 20:05 hours. Companies arrived reporting a large woodshop on fire
and held all units. Company 513 was assisted by Quarryville (57) and Rawlinsville (58) Fire Companies and
were on scene for about 3 hours. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
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| Working Vehicle Fire, Livingston County, NY 01.03.2010 |
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, NY -- On Sunday morning, January 3, the East Avon Fire Department and Avon EMS
responded to a report of a rollover motor vehicle accident with the vehicle on fire on Pole Bridge Road, just
north of the railroad overpass. Fire units arrived on location, found a car fully-involved in flames.
Fortunately, the driver was the able to escape the wreckage uninjured. The New York State Police and
Livingston County ALS also responded to the scene. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
responded to a report of a rollover motor vehicle accident with the vehicle on fire on Pole Bridge Road, just
north of the railroad overpass. Fire units arrived on location, found a car fully-involved in flames.
Fortunately, the driver was the able to escape the wreckage uninjured. The New York State Police and
Livingston County ALS also responded to the scene. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
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| Working Apartment Fire w/Multiple People Trapped, PG County, MD 01.04.2010 |
KENTLAND, MD -- Just after 0327 hrs, units from Kentland and surrounding areas were alerted for a report of
smoke in the building at 3401 Dodge Park Rd. Engine 332 and Tower Ladder 33 responded on the run with 12
volunteers. As the units made the short trip from the firehouse to Dodge Park, smoke could be seen rising
from the area. As the companies turned into the apartment complex fire could be seen coming from a terrace
level apartment on the C-Charlie side of a 3 story in the front, 4 stories in the rear garden apartment
building. Both units positioned on side A-alpha and were met with a crowd of frantic people stating that a
woman was trapped in the fire apartment and that there were also oxygen bottles in the apartment. Engine
332’s crew stretched the 250’ 1 ½” attack line into the building towards the downstairs apartment as the
Tower Ladder interior team headed in to force entry and initiate a rapid primary search. Crews were met with
heavy smoke conditions and zero visibility as they made their way to the reported apartment. At the entrance
of the fire apartment, Sgt. Scott Sturmer (lineman) and Sgt. Tim Moore (layout) were the first to locate a
handicapped woman laying in the smoke filled hallway. Knowing the heavy fire conditions in the apartment
and the responsibilities each had to extinguish the fire, the two passed the woman down the hallway to the
interior crew of the Tower Ladder. Sgt. Matt Hall (barman) drug the large victim to the base of the stairwell
where he was met by Capt. John Burns (Engine OIC) and Capt. Joe Brown (Tower OIC). The men worked
feverishly to hoist the heavy victim up the interior stairwell to the upper entrance of the building and out to
awaiting EMS. Knowing that forcing the apartment door would release extreme heat up the stairwell and onto
the rescue efforts, Sturmer and Moore patiently held the door with their charged handline. Once the initial
victim was removed to safety the interior team returned to the apartment door and entry was made. Crews
encountered extreme heat conditions and zero visibility as they worked to complete the primary search in
the fire apartment. While this aggressive interior attack was taking place, as a similar aggressive operation
was taking place on the exterior. Firefighter Fred Caramiello, operating as the outside vent man on the
Tower, was alerted by screaming coming from a third floor window. Caramiello looked up to see a father
holding his 2 year old child out the window stating he wanted to drop him to bystanders. FF Carmelio with 35’
ladder already in hand shouted to the man to stay calm and not to drop the child. FF Caramiello assisted by
Firefighter Don Aker (Engine Chauffeur) scaled the deployed 35’ ladder and retrieved the child from the
father as smoke issued from the apartment. 3 other adults were removed via the same window as FF Tracy
Coe (roof) removed 1 more adult via a 24’ ladder from an adjacent window. A similar situation was unfolding
in the rear of the building as Truck Company 9 (Bladensburg) removed 6 occupants including another child
dangling from their parents arms. Victims in the windows of the 4th floor were told to stand by as crews
worked to ventilate the smoke and heat charged stairwell. The interior teams found fire in several rooms of
the apartment and quickly knocked it down as the primary search proved negative beyond the initial victim.
The Tower interior crew now turned their attention to the top floor where banking smoke was still trapping
occupants. Tower 33’s roof team, vertically ventilated the stairwell releasing trapped heat and smoke. With
better conditions in the stairwell than in 4th floor apartments, the Tower Ladder crew made the decision to
remove the additional 6-8 occupants from the building via the interior stairwell. Truck Company 9 completed
searches on the 2nd and 3rd floors along with Truck Company 28 (West Lahnam). Once the smoke cleared
multiple oxygen bottles were found in the room or origin including one which had vented itself during the
fire. In all, over 18 occupants were removed from the building by units operating on this fire. All crews
worked quickly, efficiently and cooperatively to protect both life and property in a situation that could have
truly turned tragic. Units operated for over 2 hours assisting investigators and completing overhaul. The
victim removed from the fire apartment was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
COURTESY OF CAPTAIN JOE BROWN, KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
smoke in the building at 3401 Dodge Park Rd. Engine 332 and Tower Ladder 33 responded on the run with 12
volunteers. As the units made the short trip from the firehouse to Dodge Park, smoke could be seen rising
from the area. As the companies turned into the apartment complex fire could be seen coming from a terrace
level apartment on the C-Charlie side of a 3 story in the front, 4 stories in the rear garden apartment
building. Both units positioned on side A-alpha and were met with a crowd of frantic people stating that a
woman was trapped in the fire apartment and that there were also oxygen bottles in the apartment. Engine
332’s crew stretched the 250’ 1 ½” attack line into the building towards the downstairs apartment as the
Tower Ladder interior team headed in to force entry and initiate a rapid primary search. Crews were met with
heavy smoke conditions and zero visibility as they made their way to the reported apartment. At the entrance
of the fire apartment, Sgt. Scott Sturmer (lineman) and Sgt. Tim Moore (layout) were the first to locate a
handicapped woman laying in the smoke filled hallway. Knowing the heavy fire conditions in the apartment
and the responsibilities each had to extinguish the fire, the two passed the woman down the hallway to the
interior crew of the Tower Ladder. Sgt. Matt Hall (barman) drug the large victim to the base of the stairwell
where he was met by Capt. John Burns (Engine OIC) and Capt. Joe Brown (Tower OIC). The men worked
feverishly to hoist the heavy victim up the interior stairwell to the upper entrance of the building and out to
awaiting EMS. Knowing that forcing the apartment door would release extreme heat up the stairwell and onto
the rescue efforts, Sturmer and Moore patiently held the door with their charged handline. Once the initial
victim was removed to safety the interior team returned to the apartment door and entry was made. Crews
encountered extreme heat conditions and zero visibility as they worked to complete the primary search in
the fire apartment. While this aggressive interior attack was taking place, as a similar aggressive operation
was taking place on the exterior. Firefighter Fred Caramiello, operating as the outside vent man on the
Tower, was alerted by screaming coming from a third floor window. Caramiello looked up to see a father
holding his 2 year old child out the window stating he wanted to drop him to bystanders. FF Carmelio with 35’
ladder already in hand shouted to the man to stay calm and not to drop the child. FF Caramiello assisted by
Firefighter Don Aker (Engine Chauffeur) scaled the deployed 35’ ladder and retrieved the child from the
father as smoke issued from the apartment. 3 other adults were removed via the same window as FF Tracy
Coe (roof) removed 1 more adult via a 24’ ladder from an adjacent window. A similar situation was unfolding
in the rear of the building as Truck Company 9 (Bladensburg) removed 6 occupants including another child
dangling from their parents arms. Victims in the windows of the 4th floor were told to stand by as crews
worked to ventilate the smoke and heat charged stairwell. The interior teams found fire in several rooms of
the apartment and quickly knocked it down as the primary search proved negative beyond the initial victim.
The Tower interior crew now turned their attention to the top floor where banking smoke was still trapping
occupants. Tower 33’s roof team, vertically ventilated the stairwell releasing trapped heat and smoke. With
better conditions in the stairwell than in 4th floor apartments, the Tower Ladder crew made the decision to
remove the additional 6-8 occupants from the building via the interior stairwell. Truck Company 9 completed
searches on the 2nd and 3rd floors along with Truck Company 28 (West Lahnam). Once the smoke cleared
multiple oxygen bottles were found in the room or origin including one which had vented itself during the
fire. In all, over 18 occupants were removed from the building by units operating on this fire. All crews
worked quickly, efficiently and cooperatively to protect both life and property in a situation that could have
truly turned tragic. Units operated for over 2 hours assisting investigators and completing overhaul. The
victim removed from the fire apartment was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
COURTESY OF CAPTAIN JOE BROWN, KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
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| Merger Of Ephrata Rescue Squad, Lancaster County, PA 01.07.2010 |
BOROUGH OF EPHRATA, PA -- Ephrata Area Rescue Squad announced today that as of July 2010, They will no
longer be providing rescue service to the area. For the last couple years, A merger/ take over of the
Department was discussed by both the Lincoln & Pioneer Volunteer Fire Companies. As of July 2010, The
Lincoln Volunteer will respond and handle all Rescue Operations as the Pioneer Volunteers will take over
the water/Ice Rescue services. Ephrata Area Rescue Service has been in the community for 50 years with the
most dedicated services to strangers in need. PUMPFIRE.com wishes to thank all the hard efforts and long
hours these VOLUNTEER took to make us safe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION
longer be providing rescue service to the area. For the last couple years, A merger/ take over of the
Department was discussed by both the Lincoln & Pioneer Volunteer Fire Companies. As of July 2010, The
Lincoln Volunteer will respond and handle all Rescue Operations as the Pioneer Volunteers will take over
the water/Ice Rescue services. Ephrata Area Rescue Service has been in the community for 50 years with the
most dedicated services to strangers in need. PUMPFIRE.com wishes to thank all the hard efforts and long
hours these VOLUNTEER took to make us safe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION
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| Head-On Collision Claims One, Lancaster County, PA 01.08.2010 |
CLAY TOWNSHIP, PA -- As the snow started to fall on the Early morning of Friday January 8th, LCWC
transmitted the Rescue Local to the area of the 600 Block Of Hackman Road for the reported PIC with people
trapped. As units and officers from Engine Company 16, Rescue Squad 115 along with EMS from 112, 17 and
Medic 25-1 were advised of a head-on two vehicle crash with reported serious injuries. Chief 16 arrived and
reported a head on collision with one priority four patient trapped. Command later request Hazmat 29 D/O
contact him and respond due to the tractor leaking fluids. Engine Company 16 and Rescue Squad 115
assisted with patient removal from the vehicle as PSP investigated.
PICTURES COURTESY OF LT. ANDY LEISEY
transmitted the Rescue Local to the area of the 600 Block Of Hackman Road for the reported PIC with people
trapped. As units and officers from Engine Company 16, Rescue Squad 115 along with EMS from 112, 17 and
Medic 25-1 were advised of a head-on two vehicle crash with reported serious injuries. Chief 16 arrived and
reported a head on collision with one priority four patient trapped. Command later request Hazmat 29 D/O
contact him and respond due to the tractor leaking fluids. Engine Company 16 and Rescue Squad 115
assisted with patient removal from the vehicle as PSP investigated.
PICTURES COURTESY OF LT. ANDY LEISEY
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| Working House Fire, Hamilton Twp. NJ 01.06.2010 |
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On January 6th, Station 18 and Engine 14 dispatched on BOX Alarm 1830 on the
report of a dwelling in the area of South Olden Ave and Liberty Street with possible entrapment.Chief 13
arrived on Location with Engine 14 and reported a Single story wood frame dwelling fire through the roof
and requested the balance of the assignment bringing Truck 13, Engine 15 and Rit 16, First in Companies
were met with heavy fire conditions and were pushed out after a primary search proved negative. A Second
alarm was sounded at 19:53 Bringing Engine 12,Engine 14-2 ,Tower 17 and Rit 19 to the scene.Companies
went back interior and the fire was held to the rear apartment of the structure. Entrapment proved negative.
Companies operated on scene until 00:48 hours. Fire is still under investigation. COURTESY OF MARK ROSS
report of a dwelling in the area of South Olden Ave and Liberty Street with possible entrapment.Chief 13
arrived on Location with Engine 14 and reported a Single story wood frame dwelling fire through the roof
and requested the balance of the assignment bringing Truck 13, Engine 15 and Rit 16, First in Companies
were met with heavy fire conditions and were pushed out after a primary search proved negative. A Second
alarm was sounded at 19:53 Bringing Engine 12,Engine 14-2 ,Tower 17 and Rit 19 to the scene.Companies
went back interior and the fire was held to the rear apartment of the structure. Entrapment proved negative.
Companies operated on scene until 00:48 hours. Fire is still under investigation. COURTESY OF MARK ROSS
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| PIC w/One Confined, Chester County, PA 01.04.2010 |
BOROUGH OF KENNETT SQUARE, PA -- Kennett Fire Company along with Longwood MICU 25-2 responded to
vehicle accident at intersection of South Broad Street and Cypress Street on January 4th. Units arrived to
find one patient confined in the car after running a traffic light and being struck broad side. The patient was
quickly extricated and transported to Jennersville Regional Hospital with minor injuries. Ambulance 25
requested and transported two from the second vehicle. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
vehicle accident at intersection of South Broad Street and Cypress Street on January 4th. Units arrived to
find one patient confined in the car after running a traffic light and being struck broad side. The patient was
quickly extricated and transported to Jennersville Regional Hospital with minor injuries. Ambulance 25
requested and transported two from the second vehicle. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
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| Double Fatal House Fire w/One Flown, Lancaster County, PA 01.09.2010 |
SALISBURY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 1825 hours on Saturday January 9th, BOX Alarm, 49 was transmitted to
268 Cambridge Road for the reported house on fire. Crews from the White Horse Volunteer Fire Company
arrived along with the rest of the BOX Alarm to find heavy smoke pushing from a single family dwelling. As
companies went to work, they discovered two patients, one being a priority four elderly male. The other
elderly patient was quickly transported via Skycare to Crozer-Chester medical center for fire related injuries.
Crews reported very little fire and had the fire knocked with-in a few minutes. Crews remained on scene for
hours to assist the fire marshal's office and the Coroner.
PICTURES COURTESY OF CHRIS KENNEDY, GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
268 Cambridge Road for the reported house on fire. Crews from the White Horse Volunteer Fire Company
arrived along with the rest of the BOX Alarm to find heavy smoke pushing from a single family dwelling. As
companies went to work, they discovered two patients, one being a priority four elderly male. The other
elderly patient was quickly transported via Skycare to Crozer-Chester medical center for fire related injuries.
Crews reported very little fire and had the fire knocked with-in a few minutes. Crews remained on scene for
hours to assist the fire marshal's office and the Coroner.
PICTURES COURTESY OF CHRIS KENNEDY, GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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| Heavy Fire Showing On Arrival, Mifflin County, PA 01.10.2010 |
OLIVER TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 1929 hrs on January 10th Mifflin County 911 activated BOX 17-30 for a reported
Garage Fire with flames showing alerting Co 17 (West Granville), 18 (McVeytown), 15 (Junction), 4 (Highland
Park) and EMS Co 18 to 7717 US Highway 522 South. Chief 17 (Pauly) arrived advising working fire with
exposures involved and additional exposures in danger. Engine 18 arrived pulling 2 - 1 3/4 in handlines.
putting a quick hit on the fire. Crews contained the fire rather quickly containing it to the garage of origin
and slight extension to an adjacent out building. COURTESY OF SAM BAUMGARDNER
Garage Fire with flames showing alerting Co 17 (West Granville), 18 (McVeytown), 15 (Junction), 4 (Highland
Park) and EMS Co 18 to 7717 US Highway 522 South. Chief 17 (Pauly) arrived advising working fire with
exposures involved and additional exposures in danger. Engine 18 arrived pulling 2 - 1 3/4 in handlines.
putting a quick hit on the fire. Crews contained the fire rather quickly containing it to the garage of origin
and slight extension to an adjacent out building. COURTESY OF SAM BAUMGARDNER
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| Working Mobile Home Fire, Lancaster County, PA 01.10.2010 |
PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 1100 hrs the units from 512 were dispatched along with Rescue 5-7
(Quarryville) , Tanker 5-8 (Rawlinsville) and Tanker 5-9 (Refton) for a mobile home on fire in the 100 blk
Locust Ln Providence Twp. Duty Officer (Chf Reese) arrived with a working fire. Engine 5-12-1, 5-12-2,
Rescue 5-12 and Tanker 5-8 all arrived at the same time to find smoke showing. Crews from Engine 5-12-1 ran
a line to the mobile home while Tanker 5-8 prepared to supply the engine. Crews found a outside fire with
some extension into the trailer. Rescue 5-7 arrived and established RIT on side alpha. As other units arrived
they were put in staging on the street. Fire was marked under control at 1129 hrs and command held the
assignment to Company 512 and 57. Crews remained on scene for another hour mopping up.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
STORY COURTESY OF THE WILLOW STREET VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 512
(Quarryville) , Tanker 5-8 (Rawlinsville) and Tanker 5-9 (Refton) for a mobile home on fire in the 100 blk
Locust Ln Providence Twp. Duty Officer (Chf Reese) arrived with a working fire. Engine 5-12-1, 5-12-2,
Rescue 5-12 and Tanker 5-8 all arrived at the same time to find smoke showing. Crews from Engine 5-12-1 ran
a line to the mobile home while Tanker 5-8 prepared to supply the engine. Crews found a outside fire with
some extension into the trailer. Rescue 5-7 arrived and established RIT on side alpha. As other units arrived
they were put in staging on the street. Fire was marked under control at 1129 hrs and command held the
assignment to Company 512 and 57. Crews remained on scene for another hour mopping up.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
STORY COURTESY OF THE WILLOW STREET VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 512
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| New York Firehouse Loses Everything In Fire, NY 01.11.2010 |
ASHLAND, NY -- On Sunday morning January 11th, Ashland firefighters we toned out for a call all firefighters
dread, one to their own station. Initial reports were that the station was fully involved. Equipment was
brought from around the county to fight the blaze, including Windham, Hensonville, Hunter, Jewett and
Prattsville. By the end of the day the only thing left standing was a shell of a building that once contained
both the town offices and the firehouse. The Ashland fire deparment lost everything in the fire, rigs, gear
and a month old brand new ambulance. If anyone would like to assist by donating equipment you may contact
John Ferrell (Greene countys director of emergency services) through email JFerrell@discovergreene.com
or through his office 518-622-3643 his hours are 9-5. Lets help our brothers and sisters in need!
COURTESY OF KELLY DECKER
dread, one to their own station. Initial reports were that the station was fully involved. Equipment was
brought from around the county to fight the blaze, including Windham, Hensonville, Hunter, Jewett and
Prattsville. By the end of the day the only thing left standing was a shell of a building that once contained
both the town offices and the firehouse. The Ashland fire deparment lost everything in the fire, rigs, gear
and a month old brand new ambulance. If anyone would like to assist by donating equipment you may contact
John Ferrell (Greene countys director of emergency services) through email JFerrell@discovergreene.com
or through his office 518-622-3643 his hours are 9-5. Lets help our brothers and sisters in need!
COURTESY OF KELLY DECKER
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| Chester County Firefighters Goto Work, Chester County, PA 01.13.2010 |
LONGWOOD, PA -- MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
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| Multiple Rowhomes Involved, Schuylkill County, PA 01.13.2010 |
PINE GROVE, PA -- The blaze, which broke out before midnight Tuesday 1-13-2010, destroyed the houses at
71, 73, 75, 79 and 81 S. Tulpehocken St. while 69 and 83 S. Tulpehocken sustained less damage. The fire went
2-3 alarms, requiring three ladder trucks, and two RIT teams, operations consist of defensive and offensive
operations. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE / ROBERT BARRETT
71, 73, 75, 79 and 81 S. Tulpehocken St. while 69 and 83 S. Tulpehocken sustained less damage. The fire went
2-3 alarms, requiring three ladder trucks, and two RIT teams, operations consist of defensive and offensive
operations. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE / ROBERT BARRETT
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| No Rest For Firefighters, Schuylkill County, PA 01.15.2010 |
SHENANDOAH, PA -- MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE / ROBERT BARRETT & JEFF MILLER
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| Fatal PIC w/Entrapment & Fire, Harrison County, WV 01.14.2010 |
HARRISON COUNTY, WV -- At 17:34 on Thursday January 14th, Companies 7 (Nutter Fort VFD), 12 (Stonewood
VFD), and Ambulance 19 (Anmoore Fire/EMS) were alerted for a Vehicle Accident with Injuries, Fire, and
Entrapment on Route 57 near the Harrison/Barbour County line. Engine 71 (w/6-DC Haddix) hit the streets
seconds later with Squad 7 (w/4-AC Richards) not far behind. Engine 71 and Ambulance 17 arrived on the
scene to find a 2-vehicle head-on-collision involving a Ford Explorer and a Chevy Cobalt with the Cobalt on
fire with 1 patient still in the Explorer and all other patients out of the vehicle in the roadway. E71 stretched
the 1 ½” trash line and began fire extinguishment. It was then confirmed there was negative entrapment. 2
patients were then pronounced DOS. Co. 7 personnel then assisted EMS with packaging 3 ALS patients for
transport, removing 1 from the Ford Explorer. Additional ambulances were requested from Harrison County
EMS, Barbour County EMS, and Bridgeport FD/EMS. Philippi VFD Engine 43 from Barbour County was also on
scene. Rt. 57 was then shut down. Crews assisted the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and Medical
Examiner with their investigation and accident reconstruction before assisting the towing company
removing the vehicles and debris from the roadway. Crews returned home about 3 hours later. Our thoughts
and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. FRANK FERRARI
VFD), and Ambulance 19 (Anmoore Fire/EMS) were alerted for a Vehicle Accident with Injuries, Fire, and
Entrapment on Route 57 near the Harrison/Barbour County line. Engine 71 (w/6-DC Haddix) hit the streets
seconds later with Squad 7 (w/4-AC Richards) not far behind. Engine 71 and Ambulance 17 arrived on the
scene to find a 2-vehicle head-on-collision involving a Ford Explorer and a Chevy Cobalt with the Cobalt on
fire with 1 patient still in the Explorer and all other patients out of the vehicle in the roadway. E71 stretched
the 1 ½” trash line and began fire extinguishment. It was then confirmed there was negative entrapment. 2
patients were then pronounced DOS. Co. 7 personnel then assisted EMS with packaging 3 ALS patients for
transport, removing 1 from the Ford Explorer. Additional ambulances were requested from Harrison County
EMS, Barbour County EMS, and Bridgeport FD/EMS. Philippi VFD Engine 43 from Barbour County was also on
scene. Rt. 57 was then shut down. Crews assisted the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and Medical
Examiner with their investigation and accident reconstruction before assisting the towing company
removing the vehicles and debris from the roadway. Crews returned home about 3 hours later. Our thoughts
and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. FRANK FERRARI
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| Two Bagger Keeps FF's Busy, Schuylkill County, PA 01.18.2010 |
SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS, PA --
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE / ROBERT BARRETT & JEFF MILLER
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE / ROBERT BARRETT & JEFF MILLER
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| Working Apartment Fire w/People Trapped, Mifflin County, PA 01.18.2010 |
BOROUGH OF LEWISTOWN, PA -- At 2358 hours Mifflin County 911 activated BOX 13-10 for a Hi-Risk Fire at 132
South Main St in Lewistown Boro. Sending co's 13 (Brooklyn), 11 (United), 12 (Fame EMS) and 14 (City). Upon
response units were advised there was to be a fire in a hallway. Just after dispatch and roll call Chief 16-2
(Carter) from neighboring Granville Fire Company arrived o/l reporting heavy fire in divisions 2 and 3 with
multiple occupants trapped. Engine 13-2 and Tower 11 arrived with Capt 11 requesting a full 2nd Alarm
assignment. Bringing Co 1 (Burnham), Engine 4 (Highland Park), Engine and Rescue 15 (Junction), and
Juniata County Tower 27 (Mifflintown) to the scene. Crews made multiple rescues from divisions 2 and 3
using Tower 11, Ladder 14, and several ground ladders. Multiple EMS companies were brought in to assist
including 12 (Fame EMS), 7 (Milroy EMS), 18 (McVeytown EMS), 23 (Big Valley EMS), Juniata County 20
(Central Juniata EMS), 1 (Port Royal). Crews were on scene for over 4 hours.
COURTESY OF SAMUEL BAUMGARDNER
South Main St in Lewistown Boro. Sending co's 13 (Brooklyn), 11 (United), 12 (Fame EMS) and 14 (City). Upon
response units were advised there was to be a fire in a hallway. Just after dispatch and roll call Chief 16-2
(Carter) from neighboring Granville Fire Company arrived o/l reporting heavy fire in divisions 2 and 3 with
multiple occupants trapped. Engine 13-2 and Tower 11 arrived with Capt 11 requesting a full 2nd Alarm
assignment. Bringing Co 1 (Burnham), Engine 4 (Highland Park), Engine and Rescue 15 (Junction), and
Juniata County Tower 27 (Mifflintown) to the scene. Crews made multiple rescues from divisions 2 and 3
using Tower 11, Ladder 14, and several ground ladders. Multiple EMS companies were brought in to assist
including 12 (Fame EMS), 7 (Milroy EMS), 18 (McVeytown EMS), 23 (Big Valley EMS), Juniata County 20
(Central Juniata EMS), 1 (Port Royal). Crews were on scene for over 4 hours.
COURTESY OF SAMUEL BAUMGARDNER
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| Working Mobile Home Fire, Mifflin County, PA 01.19.2010 |
VILLAGE OF ALLENPORT, PA -- At 0630 hrs Huntingdon County 911 activated BOX 7-12 for a reported house
fire on Juniata Avenue in the village of Allenport in Shirley Twp. Sending Co 7 (Mt Union), 9 (Orbisoina), 14
(Shade Gap), 20 (Mill Creek), Mifflin County Co 26 (Newton Wayne), and Tanker 18 (McVeytown). Just after
dispatch EMS Lieutenant 700 (Smith) reported he was less then 1 block out with fire showing. Chief 7
(Morder Jr) arrived taking command requesting Eng 7 to take the hydrant at Croghan Pike and Juniata Ave
and bring a line with them. Engine 7 arrived deploying 2 - 1 3/4 in handlines throught the front door on the
Bravo side. Engine 7's initial line with FF Randy Zook on the knob, Asst Chief Baker and Lieutenant Skipper
assisting streched through the front door knocking down the bulk of the fire before the 2nd handline could
be pulled by hydrant man FF Ken Hatch and FF Dustin Skipper. Crews remained on scene for about 2 hours
and the cause is under investigation by the PSP Fire Marshall. COURTESY OF SAMUEL BAUMGARDNER
fire on Juniata Avenue in the village of Allenport in Shirley Twp. Sending Co 7 (Mt Union), 9 (Orbisoina), 14
(Shade Gap), 20 (Mill Creek), Mifflin County Co 26 (Newton Wayne), and Tanker 18 (McVeytown). Just after
dispatch EMS Lieutenant 700 (Smith) reported he was less then 1 block out with fire showing. Chief 7
(Morder Jr) arrived taking command requesting Eng 7 to take the hydrant at Croghan Pike and Juniata Ave
and bring a line with them. Engine 7 arrived deploying 2 - 1 3/4 in handlines throught the front door on the
Bravo side. Engine 7's initial line with FF Randy Zook on the knob, Asst Chief Baker and Lieutenant Skipper
assisting streched through the front door knocking down the bulk of the fire before the 2nd handline could
be pulled by hydrant man FF Ken Hatch and FF Dustin Skipper. Crews remained on scene for about 2 hours
and the cause is under investigation by the PSP Fire Marshall. COURTESY OF SAMUEL BAUMGARDNER
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| Working Barn Fire, Ontario County, NY 01.19.2010 |
TOWN OF CANADICE, NY -- On Tuesday evening, January 19, the Honeoye/Richmond Fire Department was
dispatched to a report of a barn fire at 5565 Holden Drive in the town of Canadice. Firefighters arrived on
location and found a metal pole barn fully-involved in flames. Due to the remote location of the structure,
water needed to be shuttled to the scene by tankers and pumped approximately a 1/4 mile up a driveway to
the fire. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from Bristol and Naples fire departments. Livonia and
Hemlock firefighters were placed on stand-by at the Honeoye fire station. The fire was brought under control
in about 90 minutes. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Ontario
County Office of Emergency Management. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
dispatched to a report of a barn fire at 5565 Holden Drive in the town of Canadice. Firefighters arrived on
location and found a metal pole barn fully-involved in flames. Due to the remote location of the structure,
water needed to be shuttled to the scene by tankers and pumped approximately a 1/4 mile up a driveway to
the fire. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from Bristol and Naples fire departments. Livonia and
Hemlock firefighters were placed on stand-by at the Honeoye fire station. The fire was brought under control
in about 90 minutes. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Ontario
County Office of Emergency Management. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
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| Southside Fire Factory Catches Overtime, Lancaster County, PA 01.26.2010 |
MARTIC TOWNSHIP, PA -- STORY TO FOLLOW, MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
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| Same Intersection, Different Day Lancaster County, PA 01.29.2010 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On a freezing Friday morning, The Street assignment was transmitted to the area
of Route 272 and Grandview Drive for the reported PIC. While crews went en route, LCWC advised of
reported one patient trapped and was upgrading the assignment. Fire Radio transmitted the Rescue Local
BOX adding Rescue Squad 115 and Engine 15-2. Crews arrived with one person confined after a two vehicle
collision at the intersection in front of Ephrata Hospital. Engine 16-2 deployed their tools and popped the
door to free the patient in the small Saturn. EMS transported all patients by ground as Fire crews cleared all
hazards from the scene. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
of Route 272 and Grandview Drive for the reported PIC. While crews went en route, LCWC advised of
reported one patient trapped and was upgrading the assignment. Fire Radio transmitted the Rescue Local
BOX adding Rescue Squad 115 and Engine 15-2. Crews arrived with one person confined after a two vehicle
collision at the intersection in front of Ephrata Hospital. Engine 16-2 deployed their tools and popped the
door to free the patient in the small Saturn. EMS transported all patients by ground as Fire crews cleared all
hazards from the scene. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| North Side Rescue Crews Go Back To Work Lancaster County, PA 01.29.2010 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On January 29th, While temperatures remained below freezing and members were
sitting down to dinner. Lancaster County Communications transmitted the Rescue Local to the area of the
400 Block of Ridge Avenue for the reported PIC w/One trapped. Crews from the Pioneer Fire Company and
Ephrata Area Rescue Squad along with EMS were advised of a single vehicle crash, vehicle rolled over.
Ambulance 112-1 arrived moments later greeted by crew members from Eden Fire/Rescue (24) reporting a
female patient partially ejected and trapped under the vehicle. Ambulance 112-1 relayed this to fire crews en
route and with a corrected address of 387 Ridge Ave. Rescue Squad 115 arrived and placed their tools into
service after stabilizing the car with junk yard struts and the wench off the bumper. It took crews about 15
minutes to remove the patient and transport her by ground to LGH. Fire crews remained on scene to help
clear hazards. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
sitting down to dinner. Lancaster County Communications transmitted the Rescue Local to the area of the
400 Block of Ridge Avenue for the reported PIC w/One trapped. Crews from the Pioneer Fire Company and
Ephrata Area Rescue Squad along with EMS were advised of a single vehicle crash, vehicle rolled over.
Ambulance 112-1 arrived moments later greeted by crew members from Eden Fire/Rescue (24) reporting a
female patient partially ejected and trapped under the vehicle. Ambulance 112-1 relayed this to fire crews en
route and with a corrected address of 387 Ridge Ave. Rescue Squad 115 arrived and placed their tools into
service after stabilizing the car with junk yard struts and the wench off the bumper. It took crews about 15
minutes to remove the patient and transport her by ground to LGH. Fire crews remained on scene to help
clear hazards. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| Working Mobile Home Lancaster County, PA 01.31.2010 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 11:06 hrs on Sunday January 31st, The pre-alert was transmitted for a
reported working mobile home fire on Frys Road in Ephrata Township. BOX Alarm 310 was transmitted
moments later to across from 1000 block of Frys Road. Crews from the Martindale Volunteer Fire Company
(310), Reamstown (17) and Fivepointville along with EMS were advised of a working mobile home fire in the
area. Chief 310 arrived reporting heavy smoke showing on arrival and held all units on the BOX Alarm. Crews
put a quick knock on the fire as command requested add'l tankers to the assignment. Crews worked for
about 15 minutes to completely knock down the fire. the fire is still under investigation at this time with no
injuries reported. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
reported working mobile home fire on Frys Road in Ephrata Township. BOX Alarm 310 was transmitted
moments later to across from 1000 block of Frys Road. Crews from the Martindale Volunteer Fire Company
(310), Reamstown (17) and Fivepointville along with EMS were advised of a working mobile home fire in the
area. Chief 310 arrived reporting heavy smoke showing on arrival and held all units on the BOX Alarm. Crews
put a quick knock on the fire as command requested add'l tankers to the assignment. Crews worked for
about 15 minutes to completely knock down the fire. the fire is still under investigation at this time with no
injuries reported. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| Working Motel Fire Berks County, PA 01.31.2010 |
MORGANTOWN, PA -- On Sunday January 31st, BOX Alarm 69 was transmitted to 65 Mine View Drive at the
USA Inn & Suites for the reported building fire. Deputy 69 arrived reporting heavy fire showing from the
alpha side of the 2 story lobby and 1 story attached motel. In total 3-5 rooms were involved along with the
lobby and 2nd floor suites. Deputy 69 took the command and requested the Tanker task force along with
add'l manpower. Crews battled the blaze for about 2 hours before opening up for hot spots. Crews from all
over the Berks, Chester and Lancaster county area regions assisted on the fire.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
USA Inn & Suites for the reported building fire. Deputy 69 arrived reporting heavy fire showing from the
alpha side of the 2 story lobby and 1 story attached motel. In total 3-5 rooms were involved along with the
lobby and 2nd floor suites. Deputy 69 took the command and requested the Tanker task force along with
add'l manpower. Crews battled the blaze for about 2 hours before opening up for hot spots. Crews from all
over the Berks, Chester and Lancaster county area regions assisted on the fire.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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| Heavy Fire Through The Roof, Schuylkill County, PA 02.05.2010 |
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA -- MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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| 2 Alarm House Fire, Kalamazoo County, MI 02.09.2010 |
CITY OF PORTAGE, MI -- In the evening 2/9/10 during a snow storm, Comstock firefighters where busy
running medical locals when a 2nd alarm box assignment came in for a structure fire on Pleasant Dr. in the
City of Portage. Portage E3, E2, T1 and BC1 arrived to find a fully involved garage fire extending into the
residence. The 2nd alarm assignment brought Oshtemo Twp. E521 to Portage Station 2, Texas Twp. FD 1121
to Portage Station 1. Comstock R/E 951 responded to the scene with 4 FF. Upon arrival the CFD crew was
assigned to RIT while the Portage crews operated. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked the CFD crew was
reassigned to overhaul. CFD members worked for about 2hrs overhauling the residence before returning to
service. The cause remains under investigation. COURTESY OF LT. SHANE PETERSON
running medical locals when a 2nd alarm box assignment came in for a structure fire on Pleasant Dr. in the
City of Portage. Portage E3, E2, T1 and BC1 arrived to find a fully involved garage fire extending into the
residence. The 2nd alarm assignment brought Oshtemo Twp. E521 to Portage Station 2, Texas Twp. FD 1121
to Portage Station 1. Comstock R/E 951 responded to the scene with 4 FF. Upon arrival the CFD crew was
assigned to RIT while the Portage crews operated. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked the CFD crew was
reassigned to overhaul. CFD members worked for about 2hrs overhauling the residence before returning to
service. The cause remains under investigation. COURTESY OF LT. SHANE PETERSON
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| Working Snow Mobile Fire Livingston County, NY 02.11.2010 |
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, NY -- On Thursday afternoon, February 11, Livonia firefighters were dispatched to a
reported snowmobile on fire on Conesus Lake, just south of Camp Stella Maris. Assistant Fire Chief Dan
Miller arrived on location and reported the snowmobile was fully-involved . The fire was quickly
extinguished. There were no injuries. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
reported snowmobile on fire on Conesus Lake, just south of Camp Stella Maris. Assistant Fire Chief Dan
Miller arrived on location and reported the snowmobile was fully-involved . The fire was quickly
extinguished. There were no injuries. COURTESY OF JEFFREY ARNOLD
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| Working Building Fire Chester County, PA 02.11.2010 |
LONGWOOD, PA -- PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
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| Working Auto Shop Blair County, PA 02.17.2010 |
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, PA -- Stations 40, 60, 70, 80, 86, 20, 50, 30,15, and Cambria County Station 83 (portage)
dispatched for box alarm 40-1 for a structure fire at Joe Clarks Junkyard at 243 Chevrolet lane, Freedom
Township. Engine / Rescue 40-31, Pumper / Tanker 40-21, Tanker 40-22, and Brush / Utility 40-71 responded
on the call. Station 60 responded Tanker 60-21 and Heavy Rescue 60-31 60-01 responded direct. Station 80
responded Ladder 80-51 and Tanker 80-21. Station 70 responded Engine 70-12 and Tanker 70-21. Station 86
responded Engine / Rescue 86-31, Tanker 86-22, Pumper / Tanker 86-21, and Squad 86-41. Station 20
responded Tanker 20-21. station 50 responded Engine 50-11 Tanker 50-23, Tanker 50-22, Cascade 50-61.
Station 30 responded Engine 30-13 and Tanker 30-21. Station 15 was requested to transfer Engine 15-11 into
our station for stand by but was later requested to come to the scene. Cambria Station 83 responded Tanker
83-7 and Engine 83-1. Shortly after 40-04 arrived on scene he advised working fire and requested 40-31 to
pull both 1 1/2" hand lines off and begin defensive fire attack and requested 40-21 to lay 5" from the bottom
of the hill to 40-31 and connect. after a short while crews had set up several 1 1/2" hand lines and several 2"
hand lines along with a few 3" hand lines 80-51 set up and begin flowing water as well crews worked the
scene for 5 hrs before the fire was knocked down and over haul complete. After over haul was completed
and no signs of hot spots 40-04 placed all units back in service. Engine / Rescue 40-31, Pumper / Tanker
40-21, Tanker 40-22, and Brush / Utility 40-71 was all back in service and available. 40-04 had command.
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dispatched for box alarm 40-1 for a structure fire at Joe Clarks Junkyard at 243 Chevrolet lane, Freedom
Township. Engine / Rescue 40-31, Pumper / Tanker 40-21, Tanker 40-22, and Brush / Utility 40-71 responded
on the call. Station 60 responded Tanker 60-21 and Heavy Rescue 60-31 60-01 responded direct. Station 80
responded Ladder 80-51 and Tanker 80-21. Station 70 responded Engine 70-12 and Tanker 70-21. Station 86
responded Engine / Rescue 86-31, Tanker 86-22, Pumper / Tanker 86-21, and Squad 86-41. Station 20
responded Tanker 20-21. station 50 responded Engine 50-11 Tanker 50-23, Tanker 50-22, Cascade 50-61.
Station 30 responded Engine 30-13 and Tanker 30-21. Station 15 was requested to transfer Engine 15-11 into
our station for stand by but was later requested to come to the scene. Cambria Station 83 responded Tanker
83-7 and Engine 83-1. Shortly after 40-04 arrived on scene he advised working fire and requested 40-31 to
pull both 1 1/2" hand lines off and begin defensive fire attack and requested 40-21 to lay 5" from the bottom
of the hill to 40-31 and connect. after a short while crews had set up several 1 1/2" hand lines and several 2"
hand lines along with a few 3" hand lines 80-51 set up and begin flowing water as well crews worked the
scene for 5 hrs before the fire was knocked down and over haul complete. After over haul was completed
and no signs of hot spots 40-04 placed all units back in service. Engine / Rescue 40-31, Pumper / Tanker
40-21, Tanker 40-22, and Brush / Utility 40-71 was all back in service and available. 40-04 had command.
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| Tanker Overturned w/One Trapped Lancaster County, PA 02.17.2010 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 0740 Hours on February 17th, The Rescue Local was transmitted to the
area of Schoeneck Road and Springville Road for the reported PIC with a tanker overturned with people
trapped on Rescue BOX Alarm 16. Units from the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company and Ephrata Area Rescue
Squad along with EMS from Ephrata EMS, Reamstown EMS and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 were advised of
an oil tanker vs. explorer with one person trapped and the oil tanker over turned. Chief 16-2 arrived on
scene confirming one oil tanker overturned and one patient trapped in the SUV. During the incident,
Command requested Hazmat 29 along with Engine 15-2 for manpower and clean up of the oil spilled.
Companies stayed on location for hours clearing hazards and uprighting the tanker.
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area of Schoeneck Road and Springville Road for the reported PIC with a tanker overturned with people
trapped on Rescue BOX Alarm 16. Units from the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company and Ephrata Area Rescue
Squad along with EMS from Ephrata EMS, Reamstown EMS and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4 were advised of
an oil tanker vs. explorer with one person trapped and the oil tanker over turned. Chief 16-2 arrived on
scene confirming one oil tanker overturned and one patient trapped in the SUV. During the incident,
Command requested Hazmat 29 along with Engine 15-2 for manpower and clean up of the oil spilled.
Companies stayed on location for hours clearing hazards and uprighting the tanker.
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| Fatal Apartment Fire DCFD 02.17.2010 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- Just after 0500 hrs as members of Platoons number 3 and 4 shared coffee in-
between shift change, the alarm was sounded for a report of a house on fire with a person trapped at 5213
East Capital St. SE. Engine 30 and Truck 17 responded as the first due engine and truck on the run. Moments
later they arrived on the scene of a 2 story brick duplex with smoke showing from all sides and fire showing
from the basement. Crews encountered multiple bystanders shouting that a bed ridden man was trapped in
the basement of the home. With personnel from both shifts on the scene, Engine 30 stretched their 1 ½”
attack line to the first floor along with the interior crew of Truck 17 consisting of the OIC and the barman. As
the Driver and Tillerman from Truck 17 worked on throwing ladders and ventilating the building, the
Hookman and Axeman proceeded to the rear entrance where bystanders begged for their neighbors safety.
The team encountered heavy smoke issuing from the basement entrance with fire venting from the side
windows. Engine 27 was the 2nd due company assigned to the rear but was still making their way down the
snow filled alley. With a small window of opportunity to conduct a primary search for the trapped occupant
the Hookman and the Axeman entered the basement, encountering high heat and zero visibility as they
searched for the victim. Despite the best efforts of the men the heat was too much as all signs pointed
towards an impending flashover, with the hookman receiving burns to his shoulder and ears trying to push
forward. The 2 men exited the basement as Engine 27s lineman stretched their 1 ½” attackline into place.
Engine 30s crew encountered high heat as well as they held the fire at the steps of the first floor. Engine 27
aggressively pushed into the basement followed by the members of Truck 17. All crews worked quickly and
aggressively to knock down the large volume of fire. As crews pushed in the body of the trapped victim was
located in the original fire room. The crews on the first floor handled some extension to the level and the
assignment was soon scaled back to 2 Engines and 2 Trucks to assist the investigators. After the fire Truck
17’s Hookman was transported to MedStar hospital and will be kept overnight with second degree burns.
Despite the fatal outcome of the fire, all members present operated in the highest tradition of the fire
service as well as the DCFD. COURTESY OF TECH. JOE BROWN LADDER 17
between shift change, the alarm was sounded for a report of a house on fire with a person trapped at 5213
East Capital St. SE. Engine 30 and Truck 17 responded as the first due engine and truck on the run. Moments
later they arrived on the scene of a 2 story brick duplex with smoke showing from all sides and fire showing
from the basement. Crews encountered multiple bystanders shouting that a bed ridden man was trapped in
the basement of the home. With personnel from both shifts on the scene, Engine 30 stretched their 1 ½”
attack line to the first floor along with the interior crew of Truck 17 consisting of the OIC and the barman. As
the Driver and Tillerman from Truck 17 worked on throwing ladders and ventilating the building, the
Hookman and Axeman proceeded to the rear entrance where bystanders begged for their neighbors safety.
The team encountered heavy smoke issuing from the basement entrance with fire venting from the side
windows. Engine 27 was the 2nd due company assigned to the rear but was still making their way down the
snow filled alley. With a small window of opportunity to conduct a primary search for the trapped occupant
the Hookman and the Axeman entered the basement, encountering high heat and zero visibility as they
searched for the victim. Despite the best efforts of the men the heat was too much as all signs pointed
towards an impending flashover, with the hookman receiving burns to his shoulder and ears trying to push
forward. The 2 men exited the basement as Engine 27s lineman stretched their 1 ½” attackline into place.
Engine 30s crew encountered high heat as well as they held the fire at the steps of the first floor. Engine 27
aggressively pushed into the basement followed by the members of Truck 17. All crews worked quickly and
aggressively to knock down the large volume of fire. As crews pushed in the body of the trapped victim was
located in the original fire room. The crews on the first floor handled some extension to the level and the
assignment was soon scaled back to 2 Engines and 2 Trucks to assist the investigators. After the fire Truck
17’s Hookman was transported to MedStar hospital and will be kept overnight with second degree burns.
Despite the fatal outcome of the fire, all members present operated in the highest tradition of the fire
service as well as the DCFD. COURTESY OF TECH. JOE BROWN LADDER 17
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| Working House Fire Garrett County, MD 02.21.2010 |
BLOOMINGTON, MD -- On 2/21/2010 at approximately 1130 hours, units from the southside were dispatched to
a working house fire on Virginia Ave in Bloomington, MD in station 36's 1st due. Engine 361 was the first to
arrive on the scene and report a working fire in the residence. D/C Bosley had the Virginia Ave Command.
Engine Tanker 22 responded with 7 volunteers and Chief 22 Dayton. Units dispatched on the call were
Engine Company 36, 22, 19, Truck 24 and EMS 50. Engine 361 upgraded to a working alarm bringing Engine
221, Engine 24, Brush 19 and ER 23 transferred to Station 36. When Engine 361 arrived, they pulled an 1 3/4"
attack line to Side A of the single story single family dwelling. Engine 361 had the own hydrant from North
Branch Ave. Engine Tanker 22 was advised to pick up the Hydrant on Hampshire Ave and lay in from a
secondary water source. Engine Tanker laid approximately 1000' of 5 supply into the fire. The crew off of the
Engine Tanker were assigned to pull a back up line. The crew pulled an 1 3/4" attack line to Side A. The crew
then made entry on side A to the seat of the fire. The crew made a quick knock on the bedroom fire with
some extension into the hallway and two additional bedrooms. Truck 24 ladder the building and cut a
ventilation hole on the roof. Engine 221 responded with 5 volunteers and Safety Officer Karalewitz. Crews
were on the scene for an extensive overhaul operation before returning to service.
COURTESY OF A/C ERIC S. DERHAM
a working house fire on Virginia Ave in Bloomington, MD in station 36's 1st due. Engine 361 was the first to
arrive on the scene and report a working fire in the residence. D/C Bosley had the Virginia Ave Command.
Engine Tanker 22 responded with 7 volunteers and Chief 22 Dayton. Units dispatched on the call were
Engine Company 36, 22, 19, Truck 24 and EMS 50. Engine 361 upgraded to a working alarm bringing Engine
221, Engine 24, Brush 19 and ER 23 transferred to Station 36. When Engine 361 arrived, they pulled an 1 3/4"
attack line to Side A of the single story single family dwelling. Engine 361 had the own hydrant from North
Branch Ave. Engine Tanker 22 was advised to pick up the Hydrant on Hampshire Ave and lay in from a
secondary water source. Engine Tanker laid approximately 1000' of 5 supply into the fire. The crew off of the
Engine Tanker were assigned to pull a back up line. The crew pulled an 1 3/4" attack line to Side A. The crew
then made entry on side A to the seat of the fire. The crew made a quick knock on the bedroom fire with
some extension into the hallway and two additional bedrooms. Truck 24 ladder the building and cut a
ventilation hole on the roof. Engine 221 responded with 5 volunteers and Safety Officer Karalewitz. Crews
were on the scene for an extensive overhaul operation before returning to service.
COURTESY OF A/C ERIC S. DERHAM
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| City Goes To Work On Twin Home, Delaware County, PA 02.25.2010 |
CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- The Chester Fire Department was dispatched to the 700blk of Hinkson for a building
fire,Chester-11 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the second floor rear of a two story twin.
Engine 82 had 2 lines in service while squad 822 opened up and performed searches. All hands were placed
in service. Command requested the second alarm(Rescue 52, RIT 45, Ladder 65 and canteen 67). Companies
operated for 2 hours. COURTESY OF CITY OF CHESTER BUREAU OF FIRE
fire,Chester-11 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the second floor rear of a two story twin.
Engine 82 had 2 lines in service while squad 822 opened up and performed searches. All hands were placed
in service. Command requested the second alarm(Rescue 52, RIT 45, Ladder 65 and canteen 67). Companies
operated for 2 hours. COURTESY OF CITY OF CHESTER BUREAU OF FIRE
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| Two Alarm Commercial Building Fire Lancaster County, PA 03.01.2010 |
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA -- late on March 1st, BOX Alarm 41 was transmitted to 259 Mascot Road for the
reported building on fire. Units on the first alarm were advised of a commercial building on fire. Chief 41
arrived moments later confirming a large workshop on fire with multiple exposures. Chief 41 took the Mascot
Road command and transmitted the second alarm as first alarm units went to work. During the incident,
tankers shuttled water to the scene from a nearby draft site. Command marked the fire under control in
about 1 hour. No injuries were reported and the fire is still under investigation.
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reported building on fire. Units on the first alarm were advised of a commercial building on fire. Chief 41
arrived moments later confirming a large workshop on fire with multiple exposures. Chief 41 took the Mascot
Road command and transmitted the second alarm as first alarm units went to work. During the incident,
tankers shuttled water to the scene from a nearby draft site. Command marked the fire under control in
about 1 hour. No injuries were reported and the fire is still under investigation.
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