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| Second Alarm On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 08.14.2009 |
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 0830
Hours on Friday August 14th, BOX Alarm 43
was transmitted to Leacock Woodcraft at
54A Old Leacock Road for the reported
barn on fire. Units on the first alarm BOX
were advised by Lancaster County
Communications of multiple calls of a barn
on fire, with the owner also reporting his
business on fire. Units arrived with heavy
fire showing from the 2 story barn.
Command quickly transmitted the second
alarm as Tankers set up to shuttle water.
The fire was marked under control in about
1 hour with the balance of the second
alarm BOX scaled back. No injuries were
reported as units cleared the scene.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF
PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
& B-CHIEF CHRIS ANDREW
Hours on Friday August 14th, BOX Alarm 43
was transmitted to Leacock Woodcraft at
54A Old Leacock Road for the reported
barn on fire. Units on the first alarm BOX
were advised by Lancaster County
Communications of multiple calls of a barn
on fire, with the owner also reporting his
business on fire. Units arrived with heavy
fire showing from the 2 story barn.
Command quickly transmitted the second
alarm as Tankers set up to shuttle water.
The fire was marked under control in about
1 hour with the balance of the second
alarm BOX scaled back. No injuries were
reported as units cleared the scene.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF
PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
& B-CHIEF CHRIS ANDREW
WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA -- STORY
TO FOLLOW,
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
TO FOLLOW,
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
| One Trapped After Head-On Collision, Lancaster County, PA 08.22.2009 |
10-22-2009 05:30 132 ORWIGSBURG
STREET, TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY,
PA.
TAMAQUA FIRE, EMS, RESCUE, FIRE
POLICE, COALDALE FIRE, LANSFORD FIRE,
SUMMIT HILL FIRE, POTTSVILLE RIT TEAM,
LEHIGHTON EMS.
COURTESY OF STEVEN BARRETT
STREET, TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY,
PA.
TAMAQUA FIRE, EMS, RESCUE, FIRE
POLICE, COALDALE FIRE, LANSFORD FIRE,
SUMMIT HILL FIRE, POTTSVILLE RIT TEAM,
LEHIGHTON EMS.
COURTESY OF STEVEN BARRETT
| Multiple Homes On Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 10.22.2009 |
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, PA -- STORY TO
FOLLOW,
COURTESY OF STEVEN BARRETT
FOLLOW,
COURTESY OF STEVEN BARRETT
| All Hands Work House Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 10.24.2009 |
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
| Working House Fire, Allegany County, MD 11.04.2009 |
EAST CAMERON TOWNSHIP, PA -- MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
| Working House Fire, Northumberland County, PA 11.22.2009 |
EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA -- COURTESY OF JAMES RESCH SR.
| Two Alarm Apartment Fire, Lancaster County, PA 11.22.2009 |
| JR's Cycle Shop, Lancaster County, PA 12.23.2009 |
ZERBE TOWNSHIP, PA -- MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
| Fatal House Fire, Northumberland County, PA 12.11.2009 |
| Second Alarm On Arrival, 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
| Second Alarm Carwash, Schuylkill County, PA 01.04.2010 |
CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PA --
INCIDENT: COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE DATE/TIME: 01-04-2010 00:20 HRS
ADDRESS/LOCATION: MADY'S CARWASH - 411 S CLAUDE A LORD BLVD - POTTSVILLE CITY
COUNTY: SCHUYLKILL
BOX/FIRE DISTRICT: 68
ALARMS: SECOND w/ SPECIAL CALL
TYPE INVOLVED: COMMERCIAL BUILDING - CARWASH w/ DETAIL SHOP
UNITS RESPONDED: POTTSVILLE FIRE DEPT. (STATIONS 10,20,30,40,50,60,70), POTTSVILLE & SCHUYLKILL
HAVEN EMS, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN RIT TEAM (E733,SQ739), PORT CARBON (E59-10,E59-11), PALTO
ALTO(E616,E612), MOUNT CARBON FIRE POLICE, ENGLEWOOD-BUTLER TOWNSHIP RIT TEAM(E369),
TRANSFERS: MINERSVILLE(L519), SAINT CLAIR(E702), MARLIN(E20-10), NEW PHILLY TO PALTO ALTO.
INCIDENT INFORMATION: DISPATCHED AS A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE. FIRST UNITS ON SCENE
REPORTED FULLY INVOLVED. COMMAND ORDERED ALL UNITS TO GO DEFENSIVE. TWO ELEVATED MASTER
STREAMS. COMMAND REQUESTED A SECOND ALARM FOR ADDITIONAL LDH TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL
WATER SUPPLY. TWO RIT TEAMS STOOD BY WITH NO ACTIVATION. MUTIPLE UNITS TRANSFERED AND STOOD
BY IN EMPTY POTTSVILLE STATIONS. EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS (SUB FREEZING TEMPERTURES WITH
HIGH WIND). UNITS REMAINED ON THE SCENE TILL 4 AM. FIRE IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION.
INCIDENT: COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE DATE/TIME: 01-04-2010 00:20 HRS
ADDRESS/LOCATION: MADY'S CARWASH - 411 S CLAUDE A LORD BLVD - POTTSVILLE CITY
COUNTY: SCHUYLKILL
BOX/FIRE DISTRICT: 68
ALARMS: SECOND w/ SPECIAL CALL
TYPE INVOLVED: COMMERCIAL BUILDING - CARWASH w/ DETAIL SHOP
UNITS RESPONDED: POTTSVILLE FIRE DEPT. (STATIONS 10,20,30,40,50,60,70), POTTSVILLE & SCHUYLKILL
HAVEN EMS, SCHUYLKILL HAVEN RIT TEAM (E733,SQ739), PORT CARBON (E59-10,E59-11), PALTO
ALTO(E616,E612), MOUNT CARBON FIRE POLICE, ENGLEWOOD-BUTLER TOWNSHIP RIT TEAM(E369),
TRANSFERS: MINERSVILLE(L519), SAINT CLAIR(E702), MARLIN(E20-10), NEW PHILLY TO PALTO ALTO.
INCIDENT INFORMATION: DISPATCHED AS A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE. FIRST UNITS ON SCENE
REPORTED FULLY INVOLVED. COMMAND ORDERED ALL UNITS TO GO DEFENSIVE. TWO ELEVATED MASTER
STREAMS. COMMAND REQUESTED A SECOND ALARM FOR ADDITIONAL LDH TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL
WATER SUPPLY. TWO RIT TEAMS STOOD BY WITH NO ACTIVATION. MUTIPLE UNITS TRANSFERED AND STOOD
BY IN EMPTY POTTSVILLE STATIONS. EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS (SUB FREEZING TEMPERTURES WITH
HIGH WIND). UNITS REMAINED ON THE SCENE TILL 4 AM. FIRE IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION.
| Vehicle Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 12.29.2009 |
WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, PA -- COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
| Garage Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 12.27.2009 |
MIDDLEPORT, PA -- COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
| House Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 12.26.2009 |
CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PA -- COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
| Apartment Building Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 12.21.2009 |
MINERSVILLE, PA -- COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
| Firefighter Battle Heavy Fire, Chester County, PA 01.13.2010 |
LONGWOOD, PA -- MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
| Working House Fire, Dash/Fire Attack, Allegany County, MD 01.22.2010 |
On 1/22/2010 at approximately 1335
hours, Southside Box 22-3 was
dispatched for a house fire on Elene St
north of Westernport. Engine
Company 22, Truck 24, Engine Tanker
19, Tanker 36 and EMS 50 was
dispatched on the call. Engine Tanker
22 responded with 6 and A/C 22
Derham. Engine Tanker 22 called for
the working fire alarm while responding
to the call with visible smoke in the
area. The 1/2 mile long narrow steep
driveway off of Route 36 was snow
covered and slippery for the apparatus
to make it into the scene. Engine
Tanker 22 arrived on the scene as
close as it could get and established
the Elene St Command. High velocity
brown smoke was pushing out of the
basement door on side Alpha upon
arrival.
hours, Southside Box 22-3 was
dispatched for a house fire on Elene St
north of Westernport. Engine
Company 22, Truck 24, Engine Tanker
19, Tanker 36 and EMS 50 was
dispatched on the call. Engine Tanker
22 responded with 6 and A/C 22
Derham. Engine Tanker 22 called for
the working fire alarm while responding
to the call with visible smoke in the
area. The 1/2 mile long narrow steep
driveway off of Route 36 was snow
covered and slippery for the apparatus
to make it into the scene. Engine
Tanker 22 arrived on the scene as
close as it could get and established
the Elene St Command. High velocity
brown smoke was pushing out of the
basement door on side Alpha upon
arrival.
A single story single family dwelling
with an above ground basement. The
crew advanced an 1 3/4" attack line to
the door on side alpha and began an
aggressive attack on the fire. The fire
had extended into the 1st Floor
bedroom on the A/D corner of the
residence. Additional crew members
advanced a 200' leader line with a
wye to the dwelling. The high rise
pack was utilized to extend from the
leader line to reach the 1st floor of
the building on the Charlie side.
Engine 221 was the next to arrive with
a crew of 5. Engine 221 only made it
up the driveway to within 400' of the
Engine Tanker. A 5 inch supply was
hand jacked from the Engine Tanker
to the Engine to supply the water.
Additional units were brought up to
the Engine one at a time. The
driveway access had no area where
units could turn around or set up a fill
site.
with an above ground basement. The
crew advanced an 1 3/4" attack line to
the door on side alpha and began an
aggressive attack on the fire. The fire
had extended into the 1st Floor
bedroom on the A/D corner of the
residence. Additional crew members
advanced a 200' leader line with a
wye to the dwelling. The high rise
pack was utilized to extend from the
leader line to reach the 1st floor of
the building on the Charlie side.
Engine 221 was the next to arrive with
a crew of 5. Engine 221 only made it
up the driveway to within 400' of the
Engine Tanker. A 5 inch supply was
hand jacked from the Engine Tanker
to the Engine to supply the water.
Additional units were brought up to
the Engine one at a time. The
driveway access had no area where
units could turn around or set up a fill
site.
| Working Apartment Fire, RIC Assignment, Mineral County, WV, 01.06.2010 |
KEYSER, WV -- On 1/6/2010, the 22
house was dispatched on multiple
calls. The 1st call of the day was
dispatched House Fire on West
Railroad St in Lonaconing, MD. The
2nd call (Featured) was a Working
Building Fire at 10 Gilmore St in
Keyser, WV. Engine Tanker 22 was
dispatched on the working fire
assignment. Engine Tanker 22
responded with 6 and Lt 22 Pattison.
Units arrived on the scene and began
an exterior attack on the fire in the B/C
Corner. Engine Tanker 22's crew
arrived and began setting up for the
RIT Assignment. The crew threw
ground ladders to the building and
made a 360 of of the building. The
crew remained RIT throughout the fire
however they assisted with some
overhaul later during the incident.
Crews remained on the scene for
approximately 4 hours.
house was dispatched on multiple
calls. The 1st call of the day was
dispatched House Fire on West
Railroad St in Lonaconing, MD. The
2nd call (Featured) was a Working
Building Fire at 10 Gilmore St in
Keyser, WV. Engine Tanker 22 was
dispatched on the working fire
assignment. Engine Tanker 22
responded with 6 and Lt 22 Pattison.
Units arrived on the scene and began
an exterior attack on the fire in the B/C
Corner. Engine Tanker 22's crew
arrived and began setting up for the
RIT Assignment. The crew threw
ground ladders to the building and
made a 360 of of the building. The
crew remained RIT throughout the fire
however they assisted with some
overhaul later during the incident.
Crews remained on the scene for
approximately 4 hours.
| One Confined 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
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
| PIC w/One Partially Ejected & Trapped 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
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
| Working Mobile Home Fire 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.
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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
| USA Inn & Suites 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 CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIDEOS OF THE FIRE, PARTS 2 & 3 |
| Overturned Tanker 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.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
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.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
| Working Building Fire Chester County, PA 02.11.2010 |
LONGWOOD, PA -- COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CAPTAIN TOM AMICO
| Auto Repair Shop Fire 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.
COURTESY OF FIREFIGHTER BRIAN STAPLETON
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.
COURTESY OF FIREFIGHTER BRIAN STAPLETON