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RADNOR, PA -- Just as the evening rush hour was getting to its peak a serious crash occurred on the blue
route north bound. Companies 15 and 53 were dispatched to the area of I-476 approaching the St. Davids
Exit. Units found a single vehicle accident with heavy damage to the rear of it. 2 victims were found with
serious injuries and aeromedical transport was requested for both. Pennstar 1 and 2 landed on the
northbound side just north of the accident scene. Crews from 15-2 assisted EMS with patient care and
packaging. All units were available shortly after 18:00 hours. COURTESY OF RADNOR FIRE COMPANY
route north bound. Companies 15 and 53 were dispatched to the area of I-476 approaching the St. Davids
Exit. Units found a single vehicle accident with heavy damage to the rear of it. 2 victims were found with
serious injuries and aeromedical transport was requested for both. Pennstar 1 and 2 landed on the
northbound side just north of the accident scene. Crews from 15-2 assisted EMS with patient care and
packaging. All units were available shortly after 18:00 hours. COURTESY OF RADNOR FIRE COMPANY
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| PIC w/Double Fly-Out, Delaware County, PA 04.25.2008 |
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA -- Rescue 41 (Newtown Square) and 15 (Radnor) covering Newtown Square with the
engine 15-2 were dispatched around 1:00am for the accident in the area of St. Davids and Paper Mill Rd. 15-2
arrived shortly there after and found 2 patients that were injured. One of which was trapped in the back seat
requiring extrication. Rescue 41 arrived next along with EMS. The crews of 15-2 and Rescue 41 went into
service removing two doors on the passeneger side. 41-9A (Simpson) had St. Davids Rd command.
STORY COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN, PICTURES COURTESY OF RADNOR FIRE COMPANY
engine 15-2 were dispatched around 1:00am for the accident in the area of St. Davids and Paper Mill Rd. 15-2
arrived shortly there after and found 2 patients that were injured. One of which was trapped in the back seat
requiring extrication. Rescue 41 arrived next along with EMS. The crews of 15-2 and Rescue 41 went into
service removing two doors on the passeneger side. 41-9A (Simpson) had St. Davids Rd command.
STORY COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN, PICTURES COURTESY OF RADNOR FIRE COMPANY
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| PIC w/People Trapped, Delaware County, PA 04.27.2008 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early on Monday April 28th, Lancaster County Communications Transmitted BOX
210 to the area of the 2300 Block Of Rothsville Road for the reported PIC involving a horse and buggy. Units
from Engine Company 210 along with EMS from 210(Rothsville) and Medic 12(Lititz) were advised of a Car vs.
Horse and buggy. While units were en route, Communications received a correct location of Main Street and
Rothsville Road in Ephrata Township making it a 12 Ticket. Communications recalled BOX 210 and
Transmitted the 12 BOX, Units from Engine Company 12(Akron) along with EMS from 112(Ephrata) and Medic
4(Ephrata Hospital) were advised of the car vs. horse and buggy at the intersection. D/C 12(Leisey) arrived
on scene reporting a single vehicle crash involving a horse and buggy with no injuries and had EMS
proceed into the scene non emergency. Engine 12-1 arrived and provided lighting as EMS crews did patient
check-ups. All units went ready in about 15 minutes after dispatch with no patients transported, luckily the
horse made it through the crash. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
210 to the area of the 2300 Block Of Rothsville Road for the reported PIC involving a horse and buggy. Units
from Engine Company 210 along with EMS from 210(Rothsville) and Medic 12(Lititz) were advised of a Car vs.
Horse and buggy. While units were en route, Communications received a correct location of Main Street and
Rothsville Road in Ephrata Township making it a 12 Ticket. Communications recalled BOX 210 and
Transmitted the 12 BOX, Units from Engine Company 12(Akron) along with EMS from 112(Ephrata) and Medic
4(Ephrata Hospital) were advised of the car vs. horse and buggy at the intersection. D/C 12(Leisey) arrived
on scene reporting a single vehicle crash involving a horse and buggy with no injuries and had EMS
proceed into the scene non emergency. Engine 12-1 arrived and provided lighting as EMS crews did patient
check-ups. All units went ready in about 15 minutes after dispatch with no patients transported, luckily the
horse made it through the crash. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| PIC Involving A Horse And Buggy, Lancaster County, PA 04.28.2008 |
UPPER DARBY, PA -- At 0330 hrs on April 27th Companies 36, 37 and 26 were dispatched for the dwelling fire
at 121 Chatam Road. 36-9 arrived reporting heavy fire 1st floor front of a 2 story twin. Crews from Squrt 36 &
Quint 37 lead off with 1-3/4 water lines while crews from Ladder 26 vented. Interior crews made a quick knock
on the fire holding it to the 1st floor. 36-9 had requested the 2nd alarm for manpower, but quickly made them
available. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR. AND PICTURES COURTESY OF BRIAN FEENEY
at 121 Chatam Road. 36-9 arrived reporting heavy fire 1st floor front of a 2 story twin. Crews from Squrt 36 &
Quint 37 lead off with 1-3/4 water lines while crews from Ladder 26 vented. Interior crews made a quick knock
on the fire holding it to the 1st floor. 36-9 had requested the 2nd alarm for manpower, but quickly made them
available. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR. AND PICTURES COURTESY OF BRIAN FEENEY
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| Working House Fire, Delaware County, PA 04.27.2008 |
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SOUTH FARMINGDALE, NY -- Around 1400
hours, Nassau County Firecommunications
toned out the South Farmingdale Fire
Department for a house fire at # 15 Lyons
Court off Woodward Parkway. NCPD A 2368
was first arriving with heavy smoke showing
reported people trapped. E971 was first due
and laid out. The fire was well advanced prior
to FD arrival. Command quickly called for a
FAST from North Massapequa, an Engine from
the Village of Farmingdale, 1 Tower and 1
Engine from Bethpage. Bethpage Car 1 (Chief
of Department) came over the air with an
urgent, that the floor has collapsed and the
members are pulling out. At this time, there
was still heavy fire conditions in the
basement. This exterior operations called for
more crews to the scene. The front of the
house was cleared allowing 2 towers to put
their buckets up. MORE PICTURES & VIDEOS
COURTESY OF KEVIN O'TOOLE
hours, Nassau County Firecommunications
toned out the South Farmingdale Fire
Department for a house fire at # 15 Lyons
Court off Woodward Parkway. NCPD A 2368
was first arriving with heavy smoke showing
reported people trapped. E971 was first due
and laid out. The fire was well advanced prior
to FD arrival. Command quickly called for a
FAST from North Massapequa, an Engine from
the Village of Farmingdale, 1 Tower and 1
Engine from Bethpage. Bethpage Car 1 (Chief
of Department) came over the air with an
urgent, that the floor has collapsed and the
members are pulling out. At this time, there
was still heavy fire conditions in the
basement. This exterior operations called for
more crews to the scene. The front of the
house was cleared allowing 2 towers to put
their buckets up. MORE PICTURES & VIDEOS
COURTESY OF KEVIN O'TOOLE
| Working House Fire, Nassau County, NY 04.27.2008 |
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EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- On April 30th, PUMPFIRE along with other local media agencies were invited to the
Ephrata Area Rescue Squad Station in Ephrata, PA. The Company invited the media to their house to display
to the public their new equipment acquired through grants and company funds to better serve the
community. During the 2006-2007 year, Ephrata Rescue Squad received two grants, one from Highmark Inc.
and one through a 2006-2007 PEMA grant. The company purchased one Metal Master Oxy/Acetylene cutting
torch, Various updated Confined Space/Rope Rescue Equipment, two KED extrication boards, one 24' ground
ladder and a 14' roof ladder to compliment the equipment on Rescue Squad 115. The company also
purchased through company funds a 2001 14' FSI inflatable boat to add to their water rescue services. The
new equipment shown is in service and ready to serve the community at anytime. The Ephrata Area Rescue
Squad is a 100% Volunteer Rescue Squad that serves all of the Ephrata area and beyond. The company
responds on about 100 call per year ranging from PICS w/Entrapment, Water Rescues and All Technical
Rescues. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Ephrata Area Rescue Squad Station in Ephrata, PA. The Company invited the media to their house to display
to the public their new equipment acquired through grants and company funds to better serve the
community. During the 2006-2007 year, Ephrata Rescue Squad received two grants, one from Highmark Inc.
and one through a 2006-2007 PEMA grant. The company purchased one Metal Master Oxy/Acetylene cutting
torch, Various updated Confined Space/Rope Rescue Equipment, two KED extrication boards, one 24' ground
ladder and a 14' roof ladder to compliment the equipment on Rescue Squad 115. The company also
purchased through company funds a 2001 14' FSI inflatable boat to add to their water rescue services. The
new equipment shown is in service and ready to serve the community at anytime. The Ephrata Area Rescue
Squad is a 100% Volunteer Rescue Squad that serves all of the Ephrata area and beyond. The company
responds on about 100 call per year ranging from PICS w/Entrapment, Water Rescues and All Technical
Rescues. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Rescue Squad Acquires New Equipment, Lancaster County, PA 04.30.2008 |
WALKER TOWNSHIP, PA -- Mifflintown Hose Co.
No. 1 was on a vehicle accident at Rt 75 and
Old Rt 22, Walker Twp, Juniata County when
Juniata County 911 dispatched a second
vehicle accident at the intersection of Cedar
Spring Rd and Industrial Park Rd for an MVC,
two vehicles, with fire. Rescue 2 and Engine 2
immediately cleared the first crash leaving PSP
and fire police to handle traffic (roll-back was
just arriving) and responded to the crash with
fire. Rescue 2 arrived first with a vehicle, off
the roadway, fully-involved. Engine 2 arrived
approximately 30 seconds later. An 1-3/4"
handline was pulled off Engine 2 and quick
work was made of the fire. As the video starts,
the water was just hitting the fire. Co 1 (Port
Royal) was dispatched in place of Co 2
(Mifflintown) because Mifflintown was already
on a crash. Chief 2-3 advised county to let Co 1
continue in when they responded. Engine 1-1
and Tanker 1 arrived on scene and staged. In
the video you will hear the horn blowing. The
fire burnt the inside of the car and melted the
horn wires together. After a little bit of prying
the hood was opened and battery wires were
severed.
COURTESY OF GREGORY J. STOTTLE
No. 1 was on a vehicle accident at Rt 75 and
Old Rt 22, Walker Twp, Juniata County when
Juniata County 911 dispatched a second
vehicle accident at the intersection of Cedar
Spring Rd and Industrial Park Rd for an MVC,
two vehicles, with fire. Rescue 2 and Engine 2
immediately cleared the first crash leaving PSP
and fire police to handle traffic (roll-back was
just arriving) and responded to the crash with
fire. Rescue 2 arrived first with a vehicle, off
the roadway, fully-involved. Engine 2 arrived
approximately 30 seconds later. An 1-3/4"
handline was pulled off Engine 2 and quick
work was made of the fire. As the video starts,
the water was just hitting the fire. Co 1 (Port
Royal) was dispatched in place of Co 2
(Mifflintown) because Mifflintown was already
on a crash. Chief 2-3 advised county to let Co 1
continue in when they responded. Engine 1-1
and Tanker 1 arrived on scene and staged. In
the video you will hear the horn blowing. The
fire burnt the inside of the car and melted the
horn wires together. After a little bit of prying
the hood was opened and battery wires were
severed.
COURTESY OF GREGORY J. STOTTLE
| PIC w/One Well Off On Arrival, Juniata County, PA 04.30.2008 |
SUGAR GROVE, IL -- At around 1506 hrs. the Sugar Grove FD and neighboring Departments were alerted to
smoke coming from a duplex at 143 Meadows which was called in by the occupant at 141. SGFD Bat. 9 went
en route and immediately requested a General alarm response b/c of a large smoke column. Bat. 9 went on
scene with fire showing from the "B" side and heavy smoke from the "A" side. Engine 901 went on scene and
laid out. Engine 901 got a quick knock with the CAFS line and overhaul mode was initiated. The unit tenant
was not home at the time and no one was hurt. Units worked for about 2 hrs. and cleared.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF ROB 'COOTER' CANNON
smoke coming from a duplex at 143 Meadows which was called in by the occupant at 141. SGFD Bat. 9 went
en route and immediately requested a General alarm response b/c of a large smoke column. Bat. 9 went on
scene with fire showing from the "B" side and heavy smoke from the "A" side. Engine 901 went on scene and
laid out. Engine 901 got a quick knock with the CAFS line and overhaul mode was initiated. The unit tenant
was not home at the time and no one was hurt. Units worked for about 2 hrs. and cleared.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF ROB 'COOTER' CANNON
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| General Alarm House Fire, Kane County, IL 05.02.2008 |
PALMER PARK, MD -- Just before 1530 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire and people
trapped at 7618 Allendale Drive in Palmer Park. Engine Company, Tower Ladder, Chief and President 33
responded on the run with 12 volunteers. The remainder of the assignment consisted of Engines 8, 5, 30,
Quint 22 (as a Truck Company) and Truck 17. Chief 33 was the first to arrive and reported fire showing from a
two-story triple style row. He also established the "Allendale" Command. Engine Company 33 arrived, laid a
supply line in and stretched the Kentland front bumper line into the home. Tower Ladder 33, arriving
seconds behind the engine, placed multiple portable ladders and ventilated as the interior crew performed a
rapid primary search for the report trapped occupants. As the engine company extinguished the bulk of the
fire all searches turned up negative. A large amount of extension was also found in the front of the second
floor. Engine Company 5 was assigned as the exposure group and reported no extension into 7620 Allendale
Drive. Command scaled the incident back to Engine Companies 33, 8 and Tower Ladder 33 approx. 10
minutes into the incident. Within 20 minutes from the time of the initial alarm only the units from Kentland
were held. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
trapped at 7618 Allendale Drive in Palmer Park. Engine Company, Tower Ladder, Chief and President 33
responded on the run with 12 volunteers. The remainder of the assignment consisted of Engines 8, 5, 30,
Quint 22 (as a Truck Company) and Truck 17. Chief 33 was the first to arrive and reported fire showing from a
two-story triple style row. He also established the "Allendale" Command. Engine Company 33 arrived, laid a
supply line in and stretched the Kentland front bumper line into the home. Tower Ladder 33, arriving
seconds behind the engine, placed multiple portable ladders and ventilated as the interior crew performed a
rapid primary search for the report trapped occupants. As the engine company extinguished the bulk of the
fire all searches turned up negative. A large amount of extension was also found in the front of the second
floor. Engine Company 5 was assigned as the exposure group and reported no extension into 7620 Allendale
Drive. Command scaled the incident back to Engine Companies 33, 8 and Tower Ladder 33 approx. 10
minutes into the incident. Within 20 minutes from the time of the initial alarm only the units from Kentland
were held. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
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| Volunteers Battle First Due House Fire, Prince Georges County, MD 05.04.2008 |
EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- Around 1900Hrs on May 5th, Lancaster County Communications transmitted BOX
Alarm 15 to the Ephrata playhouse in the park at 304 Cocalico Street for the reported building on fire. Units
from Ephrata(15) and EMS(112) were advised of multiple 911 calls of a bathroom on fire to the rear of the
Playhouse in the park, Chief 15 arrived reporting a 1 story block building with smoke showing from all sides.
Engine 15-1 deployed 2 handlines from Side Alpha of the Playhouse to the building. As the line was being
flaked and put into place the canman from the wagon had all visible fire knocked down. Crews cleared the
smoke from the building and went ready in about 30 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Alarm 15 to the Ephrata playhouse in the park at 304 Cocalico Street for the reported building on fire. Units
from Ephrata(15) and EMS(112) were advised of multiple 911 calls of a bathroom on fire to the rear of the
Playhouse in the park, Chief 15 arrived reporting a 1 story block building with smoke showing from all sides.
Engine 15-1 deployed 2 handlines from Side Alpha of the Playhouse to the building. As the line was being
flaked and put into place the canman from the wagon had all visible fire knocked down. Crews cleared the
smoke from the building and went ready in about 30 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Smoking Restroom Gets Some Quick Attention, Lancaster County, PA 05.05.2008 |
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PENNSBURY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Station 25, Longwood Fire Company with MICU 25-1 & 2 responded to an
accident with entrapment on Route 926 at Cartmel Drive in Pennsbury Township, Chester County at 16:26
hours on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Chester reported a three vehicle PIC with blocking and fluids leaking.
They also advised of a Female trapped in a blue cavalier with a Fuel leaking from a 26 foot panel truck that
was covering the entire roadway. Rescue 25 went into service on arrival with hydraulic tools and the
extrication of the patient was completed at 16:59. The Patient was transferred by MICU 25-1 to the landing
zone at Crosslands and patient care was turned over to Penn Star who flew the patient to Christiana Hospital
and Trauma Center in Delaware. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
accident with entrapment on Route 926 at Cartmel Drive in Pennsbury Township, Chester County at 16:26
hours on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Chester reported a three vehicle PIC with blocking and fluids leaking.
They also advised of a Female trapped in a blue cavalier with a Fuel leaking from a 26 foot panel truck that
was covering the entire roadway. Rescue 25 went into service on arrival with hydraulic tools and the
extrication of the patient was completed at 16:59. The Patient was transferred by MICU 25-1 to the landing
zone at Crosslands and patient care was turned over to Penn Star who flew the patient to Christiana Hospital
and Trauma Center in Delaware. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
| PIC w/One Trapped, Chester County, PA 05.07.2008 |
WARWICK TOWNSHIP, PA -- The Technical Rescue BOX was transmitted on May 8th to 25 Earl Lane in Warwick
Township for the reported elderly patient down an embankment with a scooter on top of him. Crews from
Engine Company 210, Rescue Squad 115 and EMS from 210, Medic 4 Arrived to find the patient just over 30
feet down an embankment with a pretty steep grade. EMS had made patient contact. 210 and 115 crews went
down to assist with a backboard and stokes basket. Remaining RS 115 members began to build a 3:1 haul
system to the rope that was attached to the stokes. 210 lowered a 14' roof ladder down the embankment to
assist with traction on the ascent. RS 115 tied the ladder off to our anchor point. Another rope was lowered
to assist with the crew coming up the hill. The rope system was used to assist in bringing the stokes back up
the hill. The patent was transported by ground by EMS and all units went ready in about 30 minutes.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Township for the reported elderly patient down an embankment with a scooter on top of him. Crews from
Engine Company 210, Rescue Squad 115 and EMS from 210, Medic 4 Arrived to find the patient just over 30
feet down an embankment with a pretty steep grade. EMS had made patient contact. 210 and 115 crews went
down to assist with a backboard and stokes basket. Remaining RS 115 members began to build a 3:1 haul
system to the rope that was attached to the stokes. 210 lowered a 14' roof ladder down the embankment to
assist with traction on the ascent. RS 115 tied the ladder off to our anchor point. Another rope was lowered
to assist with the crew coming up the hill. The rope system was used to assist in bringing the stokes back up
the hill. The patent was transported by ground by EMS and all units went ready in about 30 minutes.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Technical Rescue w/One Down An Embankment, Lancaster County, PA 05.08.2008 |
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- 1937 hours, Engine 30, Truck 17, and
Ambulance 30 were dispatched for the "building fire" at 417 37th Place,
SE. Truck 17 arrived reporting smoke showing from a 3 story apartment
building. Several bystanders outside reported that a man was trapped
in the apartment. The Officer and Bar Man from Truck 17 made entry and
encountered heavy fire conditions in the hallway and rear bedroom. A
quick search of the adjacent rooms proved negative. Engine 30
stretched their 400’ pre-connect and met up with Truck 17 quickly
knocking down the fire. As this was being accomplished Truck 17’s
Interior crew located an adult male in his bed severely burned. Truck 17’
s Driver, Tillerman, and Hook Man threw a multitude of ladders, vented
horizontally, and several other duties. Unfortunately, the victim was
pronounced dead on the scene. The "line-man" from Engine 30 was
transported to MedStar by Medic 30 with burns to his forehead and ear.
Ambulance 30 were dispatched for the "building fire" at 417 37th Place,
SE. Truck 17 arrived reporting smoke showing from a 3 story apartment
building. Several bystanders outside reported that a man was trapped
in the apartment. The Officer and Bar Man from Truck 17 made entry and
encountered heavy fire conditions in the hallway and rear bedroom. A
quick search of the adjacent rooms proved negative. Engine 30
stretched their 400’ pre-connect and met up with Truck 17 quickly
knocking down the fire. As this was being accomplished Truck 17’s
Interior crew located an adult male in his bed severely burned. Truck 17’
s Driver, Tillerman, and Hook Man threw a multitude of ladders, vented
horizontally, and several other duties. Unfortunately, the victim was
pronounced dead on the scene. The "line-man" from Engine 30 was
transported to MedStar by Medic 30 with burns to his forehead and ear.
Units from the "Heights" remained on the scene until 0030 hours assisting local and federal agencies. On a
side note, as Truck 17 was pulling into the block, it fell short of the scene several hundred feet when it "shut
down" for no apparent reason. This of course, however, never slowed down or ceased operations of the
Truck Company. Later into the incident, Truck 17 was back in service.
COURTESY OF ENGINE 30/LADDER 17 DCFD
side note, as Truck 17 was pulling into the block, it fell short of the scene several hundred feet when it "shut
down" for no apparent reason. This of course, however, never slowed down or ceased operations of the
Truck Company. Later into the incident, Truck 17 was back in service.
COURTESY OF ENGINE 30/LADDER 17 DCFD
| 30 Engine/17 Truck Works 1st Due Fatal Apartment Fire, DCFD 05.09.2008 |
LANCASTER, PA -- On Sunday May 11th, The annual mothers day Make-A-Wish truck convoy kicked off in
Lancaster County, Pa around 0830Hrs. with the truck convoy starting at 1330Hrs. This years convoy was a
huge success with over 400 tractor trailers along with Emergency vehicles from all over the area making the
mid county trip from Lancaster to Ephrata. The Make-A-Wish foundation helps make dreams come true for
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Almost every truck in the convoy had a Make-A-Wish child
aboard and they were making lots of noise. This event is held every year in Lancaster County, PA and is one
of Make-A-Wishes biggest fund raisers. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Lancaster County, Pa around 0830Hrs. with the truck convoy starting at 1330Hrs. This years convoy was a
huge success with over 400 tractor trailers along with Emergency vehicles from all over the area making the
mid county trip from Lancaster to Ephrata. The Make-A-Wish foundation helps make dreams come true for
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Almost every truck in the convoy had a Make-A-Wish child
aboard and they were making lots of noise. This event is held every year in Lancaster County, PA and is one
of Make-A-Wishes biggest fund raisers. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Annual Make-A-Wish Convoy, Lancaster County, PA 05.11.2008 |
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Sunday May 11th, The Rescue Local was transmitted on BOX 211 to the area of
Harrisburg Pike and Route 30 in the Township for a reported PIC involving a motorcycle. Units from Southern
Manheim Township, Rohrerstown and EMS from Susquehanna Valley EMS were advised of a two car PIC
involving a motorcycle in front of Park City Mall. Engine 67-1 along with Captain 67(N. Schoenberger) arrived
minutes later reporting a two vehicle PIC with a motorcycle down on the roadway. Crew members from 67
assisted EMS and controled hazards on the roadway before placing units in service.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Harrisburg Pike and Route 30 in the Township for a reported PIC involving a motorcycle. Units from Southern
Manheim Township, Rohrerstown and EMS from Susquehanna Valley EMS were advised of a two car PIC
involving a motorcycle in front of Park City Mall. Engine 67-1 along with Captain 67(N. Schoenberger) arrived
minutes later reporting a two vehicle PIC with a motorcycle down on the roadway. Crew members from 67
assisted EMS and controled hazards on the roadway before placing units in service.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| PIC Involving A Motorcycle, Lancaster County, PA 05.11.2008 |
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Sunday May 11th, BOX 211 was transmitted to the Lancaster Waste Authority
Transfer Site at 1299 Harrisburg Pike for the reported tractor trailer on fire. Chief 211 arrived shortly after
dispatch reporting a trash transfer truck on fire in the parking lot with exposures to other tractor trailers.
Engine 67-1, Down the street handling a 211 crash cleared and ran extra to assist units on the assignment.
Rescue Wagon 211 arrived deploying two handline with Engine 67-1 hitting the plug and laying in to supply
211. Crews from 211 and 67 started making a knock on the deep seated fire inside the trash trailer. Command
requested add'l foam units into the scene as crews started to empty the trailer to get to the fire. Companies
from Southern Manheim Twp, Rohrerstown, Neffsville and Lancaster Township work for about 45 minutes to
place the fire under control. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Transfer Site at 1299 Harrisburg Pike for the reported tractor trailer on fire. Chief 211 arrived shortly after
dispatch reporting a trash transfer truck on fire in the parking lot with exposures to other tractor trailers.
Engine 67-1, Down the street handling a 211 crash cleared and ran extra to assist units on the assignment.
Rescue Wagon 211 arrived deploying two handline with Engine 67-1 hitting the plug and laying in to supply
211. Crews from 211 and 67 started making a knock on the deep seated fire inside the trash trailer. Command
requested add'l foam units into the scene as crews started to empty the trailer to get to the fire. Companies
from Southern Manheim Twp, Rohrerstown, Neffsville and Lancaster Township work for about 45 minutes to
place the fire under control. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| E67-1... Copy, Working Tractor Trailer Fire, Lancaster County, PA 05.11.2008 |
KENTLAND, MD -- Just before 0830 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for a townhouse on fire at 23"33"
Virginia Avenue in the McKinley section of Kentland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 33, 38,
30 and 9, Quint 22, Truck 28 and Truck 9. Engine Company 33 arrived within minutes to report a two-story end
of the row "triple" with fire showing from the second floor. The engine crew laid a supply line in from Forest
Terrace and quickly stretched the Kentland front bumper line. As the crew advanced to the second floor, fire
met the men at the top of the stairwell. Engine Company 33’s pipeman began extinguishing the bulk of the
fire as the remainder of the crew performed a primary search. Truck Company 9 was the next unit to arrive
(?) and began opening-up. One wheelchair bound resident of the exposure was removed by Kentland
Volunteer Scott Sturmer. Units worked together for approx. 15 minutes before the incident was scaled back.
Within 25 minutes Engine Company 33 was held for the remainder of the run. Kentland Volunteers returned
to service within two-hours. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
Virginia Avenue in the McKinley section of Kentland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 33, 38,
30 and 9, Quint 22, Truck 28 and Truck 9. Engine Company 33 arrived within minutes to report a two-story end
of the row "triple" with fire showing from the second floor. The engine crew laid a supply line in from Forest
Terrace and quickly stretched the Kentland front bumper line. As the crew advanced to the second floor, fire
met the men at the top of the stairwell. Engine Company 33’s pipeman began extinguishing the bulk of the
fire as the remainder of the crew performed a primary search. Truck Company 9 was the next unit to arrive
(?) and began opening-up. One wheelchair bound resident of the exposure was removed by Kentland
Volunteer Scott Sturmer. Units worked together for approx. 15 minutes before the incident was scaled back.
Within 25 minutes Engine Company 33 was held for the remainder of the run. Kentland Volunteers returned
to service within two-hours. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
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| Working Rowhome Fire, Prince Georges County, MD 05.11.2008 |
EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- On Tuesday May 13th, Students and teachers from Ephrata High School along with
Local Emergency services from Ephrata Area Rescue Squad, Pioneer Fire Company, Akron Fire Company,
Lincoln Fire Company with EMS units from Ephrata Ambulance, Medic 4 and Medevac 8 aeromedical from
Lancaster Airport displayed a mock DUI crash for students. This scenario of a fatal crash with people trapped
was held in front of the High school with Senior and Junior students watching. This was the first time the
Ephrata High School held this type of event for students showing them the deadly effects of drinking and
driving. All Companies located with-in the Ephrata Area School District along with Ephrata Police Department
assisted with making this event possible and drove the point to the effects these bad choices can make as
the students watched Emergency workers work to save their friends. Many other schools hold these
scenarios in hopes of preventing deadly crashes after prom night and other school sponsored events.
Around the world many teenagers are killed every year after dances and other school events due to drinking
and driving and other substance abuse issues.
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Local Emergency services from Ephrata Area Rescue Squad, Pioneer Fire Company, Akron Fire Company,
Lincoln Fire Company with EMS units from Ephrata Ambulance, Medic 4 and Medevac 8 aeromedical from
Lancaster Airport displayed a mock DUI crash for students. This scenario of a fatal crash with people trapped
was held in front of the High school with Senior and Junior students watching. This was the first time the
Ephrata High School held this type of event for students showing them the deadly effects of drinking and
driving. All Companies located with-in the Ephrata Area School District along with Ephrata Police Department
assisted with making this event possible and drove the point to the effects these bad choices can make as
the students watched Emergency workers work to save their friends. Many other schools hold these
scenarios in hopes of preventing deadly crashes after prom night and other school sponsored events.
Around the world many teenagers are killed every year after dances and other school events due to drinking
and driving and other substance abuse issues.
MORE PICTURES AND VIDEOS COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Mock DUI Crash, Lancaster County, PA 05.13.2008 |
| Huge Thanks To Hot Stuff Graphics 05.14.2008 |
QUAKERTOWN, PA -- PUMPFIRE would like to thank Shaun Mcnally of HOT STUFF GRAPHICS for the awesome
graphic lettering we received today from them as a gift. Hot Stuff Graphics located in Quakertown, PA
specializes in Emergency Services graphics and vehicle lettering. Check these guys out and all their hot
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graphic lettering we received today from them as a gift. Hot Stuff Graphics located in Quakertown, PA
specializes in Emergency Services graphics and vehicle lettering. Check these guys out and all their hot
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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- At apx 438hrs Company 82, Medics 83, 45 and 100 along with Chester 11 were
dispatched to the area of West 24th Street and Crozer Street for a reported MVA with a subject down on the
roadway. While en-route crews were updated to a possible subject struck and then a confirmed subject
struck with entrapment the subject reported to be under a wall. Company 82 arrived first and found one
subject under a wall. The seven members from company 82 went into service with both hydraulic rams and
hand tools to first stabilize the remaining wall and to lift the parts off the trapped subject. Crews worked for
about 15 minutes to safely remove the wall and remove the subject, The medics loaded him quickly into the
ambulance for transport to Crozer's Traumas Center. Crews remained on scene for about an hour to provide
lighting to the Police while they investigated the incident.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
dispatched to the area of West 24th Street and Crozer Street for a reported MVA with a subject down on the
roadway. While en-route crews were updated to a possible subject struck and then a confirmed subject
struck with entrapment the subject reported to be under a wall. Company 82 arrived first and found one
subject under a wall. The seven members from company 82 went into service with both hydraulic rams and
hand tools to first stabilize the remaining wall and to lift the parts off the trapped subject. Crews worked for
about 15 minutes to safely remove the wall and remove the subject, The medics loaded him quickly into the
ambulance for transport to Crozer's Traumas Center. Crews remained on scene for about an hour to provide
lighting to the Police while they investigated the incident.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
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| Technical Rescue w/One Under A Wall, Delaware County, PA 05.12.2008 |