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VERNON TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 1553 Trumbull 9-1-1 Center received a call for a Mobile Home fire with possible
entrapment at 7944 Jewell Greenville Rd Vernon Twp. Box 1911 was struck dispatching Station 19 (Vernon
Twp.), Station 29 (Johnston Twp.) and Station 44 (Orangeville Village) and S/C for Station 33 (Kinsman Twp.).
At 1557 E-29 and MS-291 responded at which time a heavy column of black smoke was visible, E-29 OIC also
requested Station 73 (West Salem Twp, Mercer Co. Pa) to respond. The location of the fire was less than a
mile from the PA State Line. At 1604 Station 29 Asst EMS Chief arrived on scene confirming a fully involved
mobile home fire, unknown occupants. E-29 & MS-291 arrived on scene at 1609 and went to work with 2 1¾
lines. The crew from T-29 arrived next and did primary search in the remaining part of the mobile home,
which was negative. After pulling the collapsed front part of the mobile home away to gain access, a
secondary search was done of the entire mobile home, which was also negative, the female occupant was
located at 1644 b y the Co. Sheriff sleeping at a pond on the large property. Companies operated on scene
for 2½ hrs for clean up and hot spot patrol, scene was turned over to the fire investigator from the Vernon
Fire. COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
entrapment at 7944 Jewell Greenville Rd Vernon Twp. Box 1911 was struck dispatching Station 19 (Vernon
Twp.), Station 29 (Johnston Twp.) and Station 44 (Orangeville Village) and S/C for Station 33 (Kinsman Twp.).
At 1557 E-29 and MS-291 responded at which time a heavy column of black smoke was visible, E-29 OIC also
requested Station 73 (West Salem Twp, Mercer Co. Pa) to respond. The location of the fire was less than a
mile from the PA State Line. At 1604 Station 29 Asst EMS Chief arrived on scene confirming a fully involved
mobile home fire, unknown occupants. E-29 & MS-291 arrived on scene at 1609 and went to work with 2 1¾
lines. The crew from T-29 arrived next and did primary search in the remaining part of the mobile home,
which was negative. After pulling the collapsed front part of the mobile home away to gain access, a
secondary search was done of the entire mobile home, which was also negative, the female occupant was
located at 1644 b y the Co. Sheriff sleeping at a pond on the large property. Companies operated on scene
for 2½ hrs for clean up and hot spot patrol, scene was turned over to the fire investigator from the Vernon
Fire. COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
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| Working Mobile Home w/Reported People Trapped, Trumbull County, OH 07.16.2008 |
NUTTER FORT, WV- At 9:19 a.m. on Wednesday July 23rd, Company 7 (Nutter Fort VFD), Engine 121
(Stonewood VFD), and Engine 11 (Anmoore VFD) were alerted for a smoke investigation at 427 Buckhannon
Pike at Mother Goose Land Child Care Center. Engine 71 (w/5) and Engine 72 (w/5) hit the street 1 minute
later and arrived on scene shortly after with nothing apparent. It appeared that from an unknown source was
producing smoke and filling the building with smoke. With SCBA's dawned and Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
in hand, crews began to search for the source. At that time with the amount of manpower on scene, Deputy
Chief 7 held the box to Co. 7 units and returned STVFD and AVFD E12. Crews began searching above the
ceiling tiles inside while Engine 72 laddered the outside of the structure to check the roof. After
investigating the structure thoroughly, the problem was discovered to be an overheated AC Unit on the roof.
A repair man was called and the problem was corrected. Crews made sure the building was safe before
children and teachers could be let back inside. After everything was given the ok crews went ready at 10:00
a.m. About an hour later NFFD was alerted to assist Co. 15 (West Milford VFD) with a Structure Fire on Rt. 19.
Engine 71, Tanker 7, and Squad 7 responded but T7 and S7 were returned enroute due to it being a small
electrical fire already extinguished. 71 was on scene a short time checking for extension before being
released. While both of these boxes were going on, full crews were standing by back at the station. Just
goes to show what is possible by a strong volunteer staff and excellent leadership. Just another normal day
at Engine Company 7. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
(Stonewood VFD), and Engine 11 (Anmoore VFD) were alerted for a smoke investigation at 427 Buckhannon
Pike at Mother Goose Land Child Care Center. Engine 71 (w/5) and Engine 72 (w/5) hit the street 1 minute
later and arrived on scene shortly after with nothing apparent. It appeared that from an unknown source was
producing smoke and filling the building with smoke. With SCBA's dawned and Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
in hand, crews began to search for the source. At that time with the amount of manpower on scene, Deputy
Chief 7 held the box to Co. 7 units and returned STVFD and AVFD E12. Crews began searching above the
ceiling tiles inside while Engine 72 laddered the outside of the structure to check the roof. After
investigating the structure thoroughly, the problem was discovered to be an overheated AC Unit on the roof.
A repair man was called and the problem was corrected. Crews made sure the building was safe before
children and teachers could be let back inside. After everything was given the ok crews went ready at 10:00
a.m. About an hour later NFFD was alerted to assist Co. 15 (West Milford VFD) with a Structure Fire on Rt. 19.
Engine 71, Tanker 7, and Squad 7 responded but T7 and S7 were returned enroute due to it being a small
electrical fire already extinguished. 71 was on scene a short time checking for extension before being
released. While both of these boxes were going on, full crews were standing by back at the station. Just
goes to show what is possible by a strong volunteer staff and excellent leadership. Just another normal day
at Engine Company 7. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
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| Overheated A/C Causes Smoke In The Building, Harrison County, WV 07.23.2008 |
CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- At about 10:35hrs Company 82 ("D"PLT.), Chester 11(B/C), Medic 45, & Medic 100
were disp. I-95 South @ Melrose Ave. for the MVA with entrapment. Medic 100-9(Crozer EMS Chief) was first
on scene to find a car overturned off the highway with one trapped. Ladder 82 & Eng 82's crews worked with
the assisted of Rescue 62 (Vauclain of Ridley Twp.) for about 16 mins. to remove the victim. The victim was
transported to Crozer hosp. One F/F received a minor hand injury & was also transported to Crozer. Eng 82
remand on scene for about an hour. COURTESY OF IAFF 1400
were disp. I-95 South @ Melrose Ave. for the MVA with entrapment. Medic 100-9(Crozer EMS Chief) was first
on scene to find a car overturned off the highway with one trapped. Ladder 82 & Eng 82's crews worked with
the assisted of Rescue 62 (Vauclain of Ridley Twp.) for about 16 mins. to remove the victim. The victim was
transported to Crozer hosp. One F/F received a minor hand injury & was also transported to Crozer. Eng 82
remand on scene for about an hour. COURTESY OF IAFF 1400
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| Rollover PIC w/One Trapped, Delaware County, PA 07.23.2008 |
MT. CLARE, WV-- At 04:35 AM Company 5 (Mt. Clare VFD), Engine 121 (Stonewood VFD), and Engine 11
(Anmoore VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire on Hutchinson Hollow Road in Mt. Clare. Upon receiving the
size up from HC911, Lt. 5 requested that Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD) be added to the assignment. MCVFD
Engine 52 (w/3) and Unit 55 (w/2) arrived on scene at 04:44 and advised HC911 of a double wide mobile home
fully involved and pulled 2 1 ¾ cross lays and began a defensive attack. Engine 71 (w/6) was the 2nd due
engine and was advised to pull a 1 ¾ cross lay and to supply E52 with water. Engine 11 (w/5) and STVFD E121
(w/4) arrived on scene and were advised to send their manpower to the scene and supply 52 and 71 with
water. At that time, due to low water supply, Nutter Fort VFD Tanker 7 and Lost Creek VFD Tanker 3 were
alerted. Tanker 7 and Tanker 3 arrived on scene and performed water shuttles until the fire was contained.
Crews were able to bring the blaze under control within an hour and a half and began salvage and overhaul.
Crews returned in service by 07:30. Reynoldsville VFD Engine 81 transferred to Co. 5 during the incident.
The home is a total loss. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
(Anmoore VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire on Hutchinson Hollow Road in Mt. Clare. Upon receiving the
size up from HC911, Lt. 5 requested that Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD) be added to the assignment. MCVFD
Engine 52 (w/3) and Unit 55 (w/2) arrived on scene at 04:44 and advised HC911 of a double wide mobile home
fully involved and pulled 2 1 ¾ cross lays and began a defensive attack. Engine 71 (w/6) was the 2nd due
engine and was advised to pull a 1 ¾ cross lay and to supply E52 with water. Engine 11 (w/5) and STVFD E121
(w/4) arrived on scene and were advised to send their manpower to the scene and supply 52 and 71 with
water. At that time, due to low water supply, Nutter Fort VFD Tanker 7 and Lost Creek VFD Tanker 3 were
alerted. Tanker 7 and Tanker 3 arrived on scene and performed water shuttles until the fire was contained.
Crews were able to bring the blaze under control within an hour and a half and began salvage and overhaul.
Crews returned in service by 07:30. Reynoldsville VFD Engine 81 transferred to Co. 5 during the incident.
The home is a total loss. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
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| Working Trailer Fire, Harrison County, WV 07.25.2008 |
BOWIE, MD -- At 2054 hrs units from Bowie and surrounding areas were dispatched to 15605 Peyton Court for
a reported house fire. Moments later units from Company 43 (Bowie) arrived on the scene of a 2-story single
family home with fire from the first floor garage area. Units immediately went to work as command advised
fireworks were igniting in the fire area. As the fire attack was taking place Company 33’s second crew was
transferred to company 43’s quarters aboard Engine 332, this left an additional Engine and a Tower Ladder
crew at Kentland 33. As Engine 332 with a crew of 3 approached Company 43 they were placed on a special
alarm to report to the fireground. The crew arrived and parked the unit out of the way, grabbed tools and
reported to the command post. As the members approached the home, fire could be seen from the roof area
and the evacuation tones were sounded in order to regroup initial alarm units. The volunteers reported to
command and were immediately put to work inside the structure. The crew advanced a handline into the
home and worked diligently to open up the walls, ceilings and all void spaces to extinguish the remaining
fire in the second floor area. Engine 332 operated for just over an hour before being released by command.
COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS
a reported house fire. Moments later units from Company 43 (Bowie) arrived on the scene of a 2-story single
family home with fire from the first floor garage area. Units immediately went to work as command advised
fireworks were igniting in the fire area. As the fire attack was taking place Company 33’s second crew was
transferred to company 43’s quarters aboard Engine 332, this left an additional Engine and a Tower Ladder
crew at Kentland 33. As Engine 332 with a crew of 3 approached Company 43 they were placed on a special
alarm to report to the fireground. The crew arrived and parked the unit out of the way, grabbed tools and
reported to the command post. As the members approached the home, fire could be seen from the roof area
and the evacuation tones were sounded in order to regroup initial alarm units. The volunteers reported to
command and were immediately put to work inside the structure. The crew advanced a handline into the
home and worked diligently to open up the walls, ceilings and all void spaces to extinguish the remaining
fire in the second floor area. Engine 332 operated for just over an hour before being released by command.
COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS
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| Crews Work Job In Bowie, PG County, MD 08.02.2008 |
| Smoke Showing On Arrival, PG County, MD 08.02.2008 |
LANDOVER, MD -- At 1947 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire at 3600 63rd Avenue.
Engine 331, 332 and Tower Ladder 33 responded on the run with a total of 13 volunteers. Engine 331 arrived
on the scene and reported a one-story, detached home with smoke showing. The corrected address was
also found to be 6222 Landover Road. As the wagon driver positioned to take his own hydrant in front, the
remainder of the crew stretched the 250-foot pre-connect. Engine 332 arrived, remaining third due and
positioned to stretch from a secondary hydrant to the rear of the home. The Tower Ladder arrived next and
they went to work performing searches and ventilation. Crews from Kentland found a kitchen off and
extinguished the same. Extension was found into a portion of the ceiling and wet down as well. Acting Chief
9B arrived, assumed command and held the units from Kentland 33 to overhaul the effected areas. Units
from Kentland returned to service within 35 minutes. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS
Engine 331, 332 and Tower Ladder 33 responded on the run with a total of 13 volunteers. Engine 331 arrived
on the scene and reported a one-story, detached home with smoke showing. The corrected address was
also found to be 6222 Landover Road. As the wagon driver positioned to take his own hydrant in front, the
remainder of the crew stretched the 250-foot pre-connect. Engine 332 arrived, remaining third due and
positioned to stretch from a secondary hydrant to the rear of the home. The Tower Ladder arrived next and
they went to work performing searches and ventilation. Crews from Kentland found a kitchen off and
extinguished the same. Extension was found into a portion of the ceiling and wet down as well. Acting Chief
9B arrived, assumed command and held the units from Kentland 33 to overhaul the effected areas. Units
from Kentland returned to service within 35 minutes. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS
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| One Trapped On Route 50, PG County, MD 08.02.2008 |
GLENARDEN, MD -- At 0758 hours units were dispatched to the John Hanson Highway in the area of the
Capital Beltway for a reported accident with one person trapped. Engine 282 arrived on the scene with a
corrected location of the ramp from Route 50 to Martin Luther King, a single car into a tree with the drivers
legs pinned. Engine 331’s crew assisted with EMS care and worked along with Rescue Squad 1 (Hyattsville)
to free the victim. Engine 281 (West Lanham) pulled a protection hose line and stood by. Units returned to
service shortly after the victim was freed. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS
Capital Beltway for a reported accident with one person trapped. Engine 282 arrived on the scene with a
corrected location of the ramp from Route 50 to Martin Luther King, a single car into a tree with the drivers
legs pinned. Engine 331’s crew assisted with EMS care and worked along with Rescue Squad 1 (Hyattsville)
to free the victim. Engine 281 (West Lanham) pulled a protection hose line and stood by. Units returned to
service shortly after the victim was freed. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS
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GUSTAVUS TOWNSHIP, OH -- At 1848 Trumbull Co 911 received a call for fire showing from a barn at 8183 St
Rte 193. Station 26 (Gustavus Twp), Station 29 (Johnston Twp.), Station 33 (Kinsman Twp) and Station 25
(Greene Twp) responded on the 1st alarm assignment. At 1855 Chief Rod McNeely arrived onscene reporting
fire showing from the roof of the barn, Engine 26 arrived next and took the driveway, followed by Engine 29
taking the end of the driveway as the water supply engine. Tankers 25,29,26,33 arrived shortly after. Crews
went to work on an aggressive interior attack via set of interior stairs. Other units were assigned some truck
work on the roof, pulling the metal roofing. Due to extreme heat and high winds, command special called
Station 19 (Vernon Twp) and Station 38 (Mecca Twp) for manpower for the extended overhaul operations.
Units operated onscene till 2130 hrs. COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
Rte 193. Station 26 (Gustavus Twp), Station 29 (Johnston Twp.), Station 33 (Kinsman Twp) and Station 25
(Greene Twp) responded on the 1st alarm assignment. At 1855 Chief Rod McNeely arrived onscene reporting
fire showing from the roof of the barn, Engine 26 arrived next and took the driveway, followed by Engine 29
taking the end of the driveway as the water supply engine. Tankers 25,29,26,33 arrived shortly after. Crews
went to work on an aggressive interior attack via set of interior stairs. Other units were assigned some truck
work on the roof, pulling the metal roofing. Due to extreme heat and high winds, command special called
Station 19 (Vernon Twp) and Station 38 (Mecca Twp) for manpower for the extended overhaul operations.
Units operated onscene till 2130 hrs. COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
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| Working Barn Fire, Trumbull County, OH 08.02.2008 |
WARWICK TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 1645Hours on Sunday August 10th, BOX Alarm 210 was transmitted to 14
Sherri Lane for the reported building on fire. Companies on the first alarm assignment were advised of a
working outbuilding behind the residence with PD reporting a shed well off. Chief 210-2 reported smoke
showing from 1 mile out and arrived shortly afterwords confirming a shed well off. Engine 210-1 arrived and
quickly deployed one 1.75" hand line and went to work to put a quick knock on the now destroyed shed.
Command held Engine Company 210 along with Tankers 22, 27 and Tower 25 for a quick mop up of the
incident. Crews went ready in about 30 minutes. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Sherri Lane for the reported building on fire. Companies on the first alarm assignment were advised of a
working outbuilding behind the residence with PD reporting a shed well off. Chief 210-2 reported smoke
showing from 1 mile out and arrived shortly afterwords confirming a shed well off. Engine 210-1 arrived and
quickly deployed one 1.75" hand line and went to work to put a quick knock on the now destroyed shed.
Command held Engine Company 210 along with Tankers 22, 27 and Tower 25 for a quick mop up of the
incident. Crews went ready in about 30 minutes. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Working Outbuilding Fire, Lancaster County, PA 08.10.2008 |
WEST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Wednesday, 08-13-2008 at approximately 0154 hrs West Earl Fire Company,
Rothsville Ambulance and a Medic Unit was dispatched to the 4200 Blk Oregon Pk (West Earl Twp) for a
class-1 vehicle crash. It was reported as a single vehicle crash -- car into a tree. The vehicle appeared to
have been south bound on Oregon Pk and veered off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. The
driver was removed from the vehicle by fire and ambulance personnel and transported to a local hospital for
treatment. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF DALE EBERSOLE
Rothsville Ambulance and a Medic Unit was dispatched to the 4200 Blk Oregon Pk (West Earl Twp) for a
class-1 vehicle crash. It was reported as a single vehicle crash -- car into a tree. The vehicle appeared to
have been south bound on Oregon Pk and veered off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. The
driver was removed from the vehicle by fire and ambulance personnel and transported to a local hospital for
treatment. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF DALE EBERSOLE
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| One Into A Tree, Lancaster County, PA 08.13.2008 |
PARKSIDE PA -- At 6:35 a.m. on August 11, 2008, an alarm was struck for a building fire at 2610 Edgemont
Avenue in Parkside Borough. Upon dispatch, police were already reporting a working fire on the second
floor, of the two story business home. The fire was at Royal Exterminating, and fire was coming out of the
second floor, front windows. Sent to the scene were fire companies from Parkside, Garden City, Green
Ridge, Upland, Lima, and RIT Team from Holmes. First to arrive were crews of TAC 45 from Parkside, and they
immediately reported heavy fire from the second floor. Engine 65 from Garden City was given orders to come
to the front of the building and assist the interior crews with fire attack. Crews lead off with two 1¾ attack
lines and made the way to the second floor. Parkside set up Parkside Command within three minutes. The RIT
Team, Rescue 43 from Holmes Fire Company arrived and set up to stand by. Crews from Truck 63, from Green
R idge, were given orders to go to the roof and start ventilation. Crews worked the roof to cut a hole and
also take windows to ventilate the building. At the 20 minute mark, Command reported that the bulk of the
fire was knocked down. Interior crews requested the thermal imaging camera, to check for extension, while
cover companies were put into place for those on scene. Crews worked for some time on overhaul, and
clean-up. Companies were made available from the seen, as crew’s cleaned equipment and wrapped up.
COURTESY OF FF DAN BREES
Avenue in Parkside Borough. Upon dispatch, police were already reporting a working fire on the second
floor, of the two story business home. The fire was at Royal Exterminating, and fire was coming out of the
second floor, front windows. Sent to the scene were fire companies from Parkside, Garden City, Green
Ridge, Upland, Lima, and RIT Team from Holmes. First to arrive were crews of TAC 45 from Parkside, and they
immediately reported heavy fire from the second floor. Engine 65 from Garden City was given orders to come
to the front of the building and assist the interior crews with fire attack. Crews lead off with two 1¾ attack
lines and made the way to the second floor. Parkside set up Parkside Command within three minutes. The RIT
Team, Rescue 43 from Holmes Fire Company arrived and set up to stand by. Crews from Truck 63, from Green
R idge, were given orders to go to the roof and start ventilation. Crews worked the roof to cut a hole and
also take windows to ventilate the building. At the 20 minute mark, Command reported that the bulk of the
fire was knocked down. Interior crews requested the thermal imaging camera, to check for extension, while
cover companies were put into place for those on scene. Crews worked for some time on overhaul, and
clean-up. Companies were made available from the seen, as crew’s cleaned equipment and wrapped up.
COURTESY OF FF DAN BREES
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| Fire Showing On Arrival, Delaware County, PA 08.11.2008 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- In the late evening hours units with the Second and Third Battalion were alerted
for a report of smoke in the apartment building at 3900 D St. SE. Engine 30 arrived on the scene of a 4 story
garden apartment building with smoke showing from the top floor and a person in the window. As the crew
advanced the 1 ½” attackline to the fourth floor the officer relayed to incoming Truck Companies that a
victim was trapped in a fourth floor apartment. With Truck 17 out of service for a customer service venture,
this put Truck 13 first due and Truck 16 second due. As Engine 30 tried to gain entry into the fire apartment
they were met with a large pile of debris that had been stacked behind the door. With fire conditions and
heavy smoke issuing from the door the crew managed to force their way into the fire apartment. Once inside
the crew found a large pile a furniture and a living room on fire. The Lineman quickly knocked down the fire
as the officer and layout began ventilation. The crew worked their way to the back bedroom and located an
unconscious victim inside the room. As the layout man(Hoagland) continued with hydraulic ventilation the
lineman (Santos)and officer (Kuhn)removed the victim from the apartment and passed him to awaiting
firefighters in the interior stairwell. As the victim was taken to the EMS care of Ambulance 30 the crew of 30
Engine returned to the hoseline and continued the job. The remainder of searches proved negative.
Ambulance 30 was able to revive the unconscious victim and was later transported to an area hospital. Job
Well Done by the members of “The Heights” COURTESY OF TRUCK 17 / 30 ENGINE DCFD
for a report of smoke in the apartment building at 3900 D St. SE. Engine 30 arrived on the scene of a 4 story
garden apartment building with smoke showing from the top floor and a person in the window. As the crew
advanced the 1 ½” attackline to the fourth floor the officer relayed to incoming Truck Companies that a
victim was trapped in a fourth floor apartment. With Truck 17 out of service for a customer service venture,
this put Truck 13 first due and Truck 16 second due. As Engine 30 tried to gain entry into the fire apartment
they were met with a large pile of debris that had been stacked behind the door. With fire conditions and
heavy smoke issuing from the door the crew managed to force their way into the fire apartment. Once inside
the crew found a large pile a furniture and a living room on fire. The Lineman quickly knocked down the fire
as the officer and layout began ventilation. The crew worked their way to the back bedroom and located an
unconscious victim inside the room. As the layout man(Hoagland) continued with hydraulic ventilation the
lineman (Santos)and officer (Kuhn)removed the victim from the apartment and passed him to awaiting
firefighters in the interior stairwell. As the victim was taken to the EMS care of Ambulance 30 the crew of 30
Engine returned to the hoseline and continued the job. The remainder of searches proved negative.
Ambulance 30 was able to revive the unconscious victim and was later transported to an area hospital. Job
Well Done by the members of “The Heights” COURTESY OF TRUCK 17 / 30 ENGINE DCFD
| One Rescued From Apartment Fire, DCFD 08.12.2008 |
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EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Tuesday August 19th, The Rescue local was transmitted to the area of East
Mohler Church Road and Ridge Avenue In the Township for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from
115, 15 and EMS from 112 and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 9 were advised of a single vehicle crash, vehicle into
a tree with one patient still inside the car. Police Department arrived reporting (-)Negative Entrapment with a
single vehicle into a tree. Rescue Squad 115 arrived moments later confirming PD's report of no entrapment
and worked on controlling hazards as Engine Company 15 arrived. Crews remained on the scene for about
15 minutes before going ready with no other injuries reported.
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Mohler Church Road and Ridge Avenue In the Township for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from
115, 15 and EMS from 112 and Ephrata Hospital's Medic 9 were advised of a single vehicle crash, vehicle into
a tree with one patient still inside the car. Police Department arrived reporting (-)Negative Entrapment with a
single vehicle into a tree. Rescue Squad 115 arrived moments later confirming PD's report of no entrapment
and worked on controlling hazards as Engine Company 15 arrived. Crews remained on the scene for about
15 minutes before going ready with no other injuries reported.
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| One Into A Tree, Lancaster County, PA 08.19.2008 |
| Working House Fire, Delaware County, PA 08.12.2008 |
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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- Shortly before noon on Tuesday August 12th, Companies 82, 81, Chester 11 and
Crozer Medic 81 were dispatched to the area of 10th and Upland and 11th and Upland for a reported building
fire. Chester 11 arrived to find a vacant dwelling in the 1000 block of Upland with medium smoke showing.
821 laid in and pulled a 1 3/4 line for a quick knock down. Tower 82 opened up and Squrt 81 picked up the
plug and assisted with overhaul. Fire was knocked in the first 10 minutes and companies were made
available within an hour. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN
Crozer Medic 81 were dispatched to the area of 10th and Upland and 11th and Upland for a reported building
fire. Chester 11 arrived to find a vacant dwelling in the 1000 block of Upland with medium smoke showing.
821 laid in and pulled a 1 3/4 line for a quick knock down. Tower 82 opened up and Squrt 81 picked up the
plug and assisted with overhaul. Fire was knocked in the first 10 minutes and companies were made
available within an hour. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN
CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- On Wednesday August 13th at 1042hrs. Company 82, Chester 11 and Crozer Medic 83
and 100 were dispatched to I 95 North at Melrose Ave for the Accident with entrapment. Chester 11 arrived
first to find a single car accident with entrapment. Crews from Company 82 stabilized the car and went to
work with the rescue tools to remove the roof to free the subject. Once the roof was off the crew assisted
the medics with patient packaging for transport to Crozer Trauma Center. Extrication was complete in 15
minutes, companies were available a few minutes later. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN
and 100 were dispatched to I 95 North at Melrose Ave for the Accident with entrapment. Chester 11 arrived
first to find a single car accident with entrapment. Crews from Company 82 stabilized the car and went to
work with the rescue tools to remove the roof to free the subject. Once the roof was off the crew assisted
the medics with patient packaging for transport to Crozer Trauma Center. Extrication was complete in 15
minutes, companies were available a few minutes later. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN
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| One Trapped On I-95, Delaware County, PA 08.13.2008 |
TAYLOR COUNTY, WV -- At 17:27 hours, Taylor Company 30 (Flemington VFD), Harrison Engine 21 (Bridgeport
VFD), and Marion Engine 151 (Boothsville) were alerted for a Structure Fire at the Brier View Apartment
Complex just outside of Harrison County on US Route 50. Flemington VFD Engine 302 hit the street shortly
after. HC911 advised that tenants reported heavy smoke conditions on the 2nd floor and were receiving
multiple calls of a working fire. At that time, Command 30 transmitted a 2nd alarm assignment consisting of
Harrison Engines 71 (Nutter Fort VFD), 121 (Stonewood VFD), Tower 10 (Shinnston VFD), and Taylor Engine
101 (Grafton VFD). Engine 72 (w/6) and Squad 7 (w/3) hit the street 1 minute after dispatch. Engine 302,
Bridgeport VFD Engine 22, Truck 2, and Unit 25 arrived on scene with nothing apparent but reporting that the
windows on the 2nd floor were black and that residents were reporting a fire in one of the 2nd floor units. At
that time, Command 30 requested all other responding units to stage in the lower parking lot. E302 hit the
plug at the entrance to the complex and hooked up to E22 and hooked in to Truck 2. Crews advanced 1 3/4
handlines to the 2nd floor and were able to make a quick knock on the fire containing it to 1 1/2 units within
25 minutes. Engine 121 was then assigned to transfer to Co. 30. Units in staging included Flemington Engine
301, Tanker 30, Grafton Engine 101, Nutter Fort Engine 72, Squad 7, Boothsville Engine 155, Bridgeport
Squad 2, and Flemington EMS Ambulance 308. There were no injuries reported on the fire ground and the
blaze caused minimal damage to the structure. Even though Co. 7 units were never put to work we were still
the 3rd arriving engine and made good timing even with our extended 14 minute response time due to road
work. On a side note this month NFFD has responded to a 3 alarm fatal apartment fire in Marion County, a
room and contents fire, a abandon house fire, and a shed fire along with a transfer to Marion County.
COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
VFD), and Marion Engine 151 (Boothsville) were alerted for a Structure Fire at the Brier View Apartment
Complex just outside of Harrison County on US Route 50. Flemington VFD Engine 302 hit the street shortly
after. HC911 advised that tenants reported heavy smoke conditions on the 2nd floor and were receiving
multiple calls of a working fire. At that time, Command 30 transmitted a 2nd alarm assignment consisting of
Harrison Engines 71 (Nutter Fort VFD), 121 (Stonewood VFD), Tower 10 (Shinnston VFD), and Taylor Engine
101 (Grafton VFD). Engine 72 (w/6) and Squad 7 (w/3) hit the street 1 minute after dispatch. Engine 302,
Bridgeport VFD Engine 22, Truck 2, and Unit 25 arrived on scene with nothing apparent but reporting that the
windows on the 2nd floor were black and that residents were reporting a fire in one of the 2nd floor units. At
that time, Command 30 requested all other responding units to stage in the lower parking lot. E302 hit the
plug at the entrance to the complex and hooked up to E22 and hooked in to Truck 2. Crews advanced 1 3/4
handlines to the 2nd floor and were able to make a quick knock on the fire containing it to 1 1/2 units within
25 minutes. Engine 121 was then assigned to transfer to Co. 30. Units in staging included Flemington Engine
301, Tanker 30, Grafton Engine 101, Nutter Fort Engine 72, Squad 7, Boothsville Engine 155, Bridgeport
Squad 2, and Flemington EMS Ambulance 308. There were no injuries reported on the fire ground and the
blaze caused minimal damage to the structure. Even though Co. 7 units were never put to work we were still
the 3rd arriving engine and made good timing even with our extended 14 minute response time due to road
work. On a side note this month NFFD has responded to a 3 alarm fatal apartment fire in Marion County, a
room and contents fire, a abandon house fire, and a shed fire along with a transfer to Marion County.
COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
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| 2 Alarm Apartment Complex Fire, Taylor County, WV 08.12.2008 |