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BLADENSBURG, MD -- Just as the cook was about to call dinner, Communications alerted units to 4201 56th
Avenue for the house fire. Engine 94 (5) as the wagon, Engine 92 (6) as the pumper and the Truck (6) arrived
on the scene of a two story single family dwelling with fire showing from the top floor. The engine crews
advanced two lines into the house, while the Truck company laddered the house, searched and opened up.
Engine 30 and 07 arrived on the scene and handled checking the first floor. Rescue Squad 22 arrived and
established the RIC team. After 5 minutes of arrival, all of the fire was knocked down and crews spent the
next 60 minutes helping the investigators and overhaul. Majority of the units started picking up after 15
minutes, units from 9 cleared the scene at 2024 hours.
COURTESY OF SGT. ADAM COLE / BLADENSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 9
Avenue for the house fire. Engine 94 (5) as the wagon, Engine 92 (6) as the pumper and the Truck (6) arrived
on the scene of a two story single family dwelling with fire showing from the top floor. The engine crews
advanced two lines into the house, while the Truck company laddered the house, searched and opened up.
Engine 30 and 07 arrived on the scene and handled checking the first floor. Rescue Squad 22 arrived and
established the RIC team. After 5 minutes of arrival, all of the fire was knocked down and crews spent the
next 60 minutes helping the investigators and overhaul. Majority of the units started picking up after 15
minutes, units from 9 cleared the scene at 2024 hours.
COURTESY OF SGT. ADAM COLE / BLADENSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 9
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| Fire Showing On New Years Day, Prince George's County, MD 01.01.2009 |
EAST VIEW, WV -- At 18:41 hours, Company 1 (Anmoore VFD), Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD), and Engine 121
(Stonewood VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire on North Philippi Pike in East View. Engine 71 (w/6-DC
Haddix) hit the street a minute later with Squad 7 (w/4-Lt. Paugh) not far behind. AVFD Engine 12 arrived on
scene and advised HC911 of a mobile home fully involved and stretched an 1 ¾” cross lay and began the
attack. E71 arrived on scene as the 2nd due engine and supplied water to E12 while manpower was sent to
assist in fire suppression. STVFD E122 then arrived on scene and hooked in to E12 for water supply. The fire
was quickly placed under control and crews began hitting hot spots and mop up. Crews were in station by 19:
45. The cause of this fire is suspicious and is being investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s
Office. On a side note, this was Company 7’s first call of 2009.
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(Stonewood VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire on North Philippi Pike in East View. Engine 71 (w/6-DC
Haddix) hit the street a minute later with Squad 7 (w/4-Lt. Paugh) not far behind. AVFD Engine 12 arrived on
scene and advised HC911 of a mobile home fully involved and stretched an 1 ¾” cross lay and began the
attack. E71 arrived on scene as the 2nd due engine and supplied water to E12 while manpower was sent to
assist in fire suppression. STVFD E122 then arrived on scene and hooked in to E12 for water supply. The fire
was quickly placed under control and crews began hitting hot spots and mop up. Crews were in station by 19:
45. The cause of this fire is suspicious and is being investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s
Office. On a side note, this was Company 7’s first call of 2009.
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| Mobile Home Well Off, Harrison County, WV 01.01.2009 |
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| New Years Day Fire Over Takes Row, Carbon County, PA 01.01.2009 |
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| 2nd Alarm On Arrival, Lancaster County, PA 01.02.2009 |
MARTIC TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Friday January 2nd, BOX Alarm 58 was transmitted to the area of Route 324 and
Frogtown Road in Martic Township for the reported house on fire. Lancaster County-Wide Communications
received multiple calls of smoke pouring from a single family dwelling at the intersection and advised all first
alarm units of possible entrapment as no one could confirm anyone was out. Chief 58 arrived on scene
confirming the reports of the callers and took the Frogtown Road Command. Chief 58 advised Engine 511-1
to split crews and complete a primary search of the house as heavy fire ripped through the 2.5 story wood
frame house. Command requested the 2nd Alarm be transmitted as crews on the first alarm started to arrive
and go to work. Crews deployed multiple lines and completed both a primary and secondary search, both
with negative results. Crews all went heavy duty shortly after interior crews gave command the negative
findings and heavy fire continued to over take the second floor. Crews remained on scene for over three
hours to control the fire and assist with overhaul. No injuries were reported as command marked the
incident under control. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
Frogtown Road in Martic Township for the reported house on fire. Lancaster County-Wide Communications
received multiple calls of smoke pouring from a single family dwelling at the intersection and advised all first
alarm units of possible entrapment as no one could confirm anyone was out. Chief 58 arrived on scene
confirming the reports of the callers and took the Frogtown Road Command. Chief 58 advised Engine 511-1
to split crews and complete a primary search of the house as heavy fire ripped through the 2.5 story wood
frame house. Command requested the 2nd Alarm be transmitted as crews on the first alarm started to arrive
and go to work. Crews deployed multiple lines and completed both a primary and secondary search, both
with negative results. Crews all went heavy duty shortly after interior crews gave command the negative
findings and heavy fire continued to over take the second floor. Crews remained on scene for over three
hours to control the fire and assist with overhaul. No injuries were reported as command marked the
incident under control. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
NESQUEHONING, PA -- At approximately 4:00 Pm on New Years Day Thursday Jan 1, 2009, the Carbon County
911 Center dispatched Hauto Fire Rescue, New Columbus FD and Nesquehoning FD to 140 West Railroad
Street in Nesquehoning for working fire. As chief officers signed on radio the 911 center advised of multiple
calls of working fire which was confirmed by asst chief Bob Stampa of heavy smoke from a block out. Asst
Chief Bob Stempa arrived on the scene reporting heavy fire showing from the first floor and fire in the street
of a 4 unit row of dwellings, with heavy fire from the end unit. At that time he request the 2nd alarm
companies for standby in there station. Ladder 1321 arrived and had the address followed by engine 1311
which laid approx 1000 feet of 5 inch supply line which was feed by engine 1312. Rescue Engine 1351 was
instructor to come in from the opposite end of the block but was delayed initially due to ems treating a
critical burn victim. EMS requested medic unit to assist and stat flight for air medical for 1 burn victim. Fire
crews initiated an aggressive attack with multiple hand lines and knocked bulk of the fire down rather
quickly. Crews then started opening up the void spaces and was confronted with alot of trapped fire.
Extensive overhaul was required and the 2nd alarm was struck for relief crews and additional manpower.
The 2nd alarm companies consisted of Jim Thorpe and Landsford FD. Fire which was well involved in 140
West Railroad also extended into 138 West Railroad and some damage to 136 West Railroad.
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911 Center dispatched Hauto Fire Rescue, New Columbus FD and Nesquehoning FD to 140 West Railroad
Street in Nesquehoning for working fire. As chief officers signed on radio the 911 center advised of multiple
calls of working fire which was confirmed by asst chief Bob Stampa of heavy smoke from a block out. Asst
Chief Bob Stempa arrived on the scene reporting heavy fire showing from the first floor and fire in the street
of a 4 unit row of dwellings, with heavy fire from the end unit. At that time he request the 2nd alarm
companies for standby in there station. Ladder 1321 arrived and had the address followed by engine 1311
which laid approx 1000 feet of 5 inch supply line which was feed by engine 1312. Rescue Engine 1351 was
instructor to come in from the opposite end of the block but was delayed initially due to ems treating a
critical burn victim. EMS requested medic unit to assist and stat flight for air medical for 1 burn victim. Fire
crews initiated an aggressive attack with multiple hand lines and knocked bulk of the fire down rather
quickly. Crews then started opening up the void spaces and was confronted with alot of trapped fire.
Extensive overhaul was required and the 2nd alarm was struck for relief crews and additional manpower.
The 2nd alarm companies consisted of Jim Thorpe and Landsford FD. Fire which was well involved in 140
West Railroad also extended into 138 West Railroad and some damage to 136 West Railroad.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF FRED MASSA AND D. WALLS
CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PA -- On Thursday January 1st, Units from the Pottsville Fire Department and
surrounding areas were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1324 West Mahantango Street in the City
Of Pottsville. Companies arrived with heavy smoke and fire showing from the M/O/D and quickly transmitted
the 2nd & 3rd Alarms as multiple apartments were involved. Crews battled the fire for many hours as the
extreme cold temps made fighting the fire even harder. The fire was marked under control in about 2 1/2
hours as the fire damaged 1324-1326 West Mahantango Street.
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surrounding areas were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1324 West Mahantango Street in the City
Of Pottsville. Companies arrived with heavy smoke and fire showing from the M/O/D and quickly transmitted
the 2nd & 3rd Alarms as multiple apartments were involved. Crews battled the fire for many hours as the
extreme cold temps made fighting the fire even harder. The fire was marked under control in about 2 1/2
hours as the fire damaged 1324-1326 West Mahantango Street.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
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| Three Alarm Fire Burns Multiple Apartments, Schuylkill County, PA 01.01.2009 |
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| Working Strip Mall, Allegheny County, PA 12.30.2008 |
BOROUGH OF MONROEVILLE, PA -- at aprox. 23:25 hours on Tuesday December 30, 2008 Monroeville
Communications Dispatched Monroeville Fire Departments 1(192),Command 32(Co. 3)(193),5(195),& 6(196) for
a reported building fire in the rear of The Jonnette Building on PA Route 22. with-in minutes units arrived on
scene to find heavy smoke showing from a single story strip mall holding approx. 5 businesses, at this time
engine co. 6 dropped a line & proceeded into the scene. with-in approx 5 mins of fire units being on scene
command asked for the 2nd alarm to be struck bringing the remaining Monroeville Companies-3(193)(Station
Response) 4(194), also at this time there was an emergency transition from rescue 6 reporting that a
firefighter has been struck by a vehicle & is down, the firefighter was transported to the hospital & no
further condition on the firefighter has been reported. After almost 10 minutes of the original alarm Truck 5
went to be gin ventilation of the roof & discovered that the fire has begun to self-vent through the roof of
the building. Around 1/2 hour in to the incident the evac tones were sounded due to wires arching in the
rear D,C corner of the building & again shortly there after due to 2 stores being fully evolved. Units
continued exterior ops only for about 3 hours in which command felt that the bulk of the fire had been
contained & was safe enough for fire units to return to interior ops. Exterior ops comensed of 2 master
streams off of Tower Ladder 194, Single Master Stream off of Truck 195, & multiple attack lines from the
exterior of the structure. 1st Arriving units stayed on the scene well into the early morning rush hour
continuing overhaul & ensuring that all fire has been contained. The Fire gutted at least 3 of 5 stores in the
strip. The Allegheny County Fire Marshals Office is currently investigating the cause of this blaze.
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Communications Dispatched Monroeville Fire Departments 1(192),Command 32(Co. 3)(193),5(195),& 6(196) for
a reported building fire in the rear of The Jonnette Building on PA Route 22. with-in minutes units arrived on
scene to find heavy smoke showing from a single story strip mall holding approx. 5 businesses, at this time
engine co. 6 dropped a line & proceeded into the scene. with-in approx 5 mins of fire units being on scene
command asked for the 2nd alarm to be struck bringing the remaining Monroeville Companies-3(193)(Station
Response) 4(194), also at this time there was an emergency transition from rescue 6 reporting that a
firefighter has been struck by a vehicle & is down, the firefighter was transported to the hospital & no
further condition on the firefighter has been reported. After almost 10 minutes of the original alarm Truck 5
went to be gin ventilation of the roof & discovered that the fire has begun to self-vent through the roof of
the building. Around 1/2 hour in to the incident the evac tones were sounded due to wires arching in the
rear D,C corner of the building & again shortly there after due to 2 stores being fully evolved. Units
continued exterior ops only for about 3 hours in which command felt that the bulk of the fire had been
contained & was safe enough for fire units to return to interior ops. Exterior ops comensed of 2 master
streams off of Tower Ladder 194, Single Master Stream off of Truck 195, & multiple attack lines from the
exterior of the structure. 1st Arriving units stayed on the scene well into the early morning rush hour
continuing overhaul & ensuring that all fire has been contained. The Fire gutted at least 3 of 5 stores in the
strip. The Allegheny County Fire Marshals Office is currently investigating the cause of this blaze.
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| PIC w/Three Trapped, Allegheny County, PA 01.03.2009 |
SHALER TOWNSHIP, PA -- at aprox. 18:25 hours on January 3, 2009 Allegheny County 911 Alerted Rescues
261(Elfinwild VFD) & 149(Etna VFD) along with Station 262(Shaler Villa VFD) for multiple calls on a motor
vehicle crash with possible entrapment, In the Area of PA Rt. 8 & Falls Run Rd., Shaler PD Arrived 1st o/s to
find 2 Vehicles & 1 on its side w/ 3 patients entrapped. Shortly after the arrival of pd 262 Asst. Arrived on
scene confirming multiple entrapped. Rescue Co. 149 & 261 worked on the extrication of the patients &
assisted EMS with packaging patients for transportation to local hospitals. All three patients were Extricated
From the vehicle within 1 hour of dispatch. Shaler & Parkview EMS Transported all three patients to the
hospital for further medical evaluation. Rescues 261 & 149 Packed up their tools & were placed back into
service as per Rt 8 Command. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF WESTERN PA FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY
261(Elfinwild VFD) & 149(Etna VFD) along with Station 262(Shaler Villa VFD) for multiple calls on a motor
vehicle crash with possible entrapment, In the Area of PA Rt. 8 & Falls Run Rd., Shaler PD Arrived 1st o/s to
find 2 Vehicles & 1 on its side w/ 3 patients entrapped. Shortly after the arrival of pd 262 Asst. Arrived on
scene confirming multiple entrapped. Rescue Co. 149 & 261 worked on the extrication of the patients &
assisted EMS with packaging patients for transportation to local hospitals. All three patients were Extricated
From the vehicle within 1 hour of dispatch. Shaler & Parkview EMS Transported all three patients to the
hospital for further medical evaluation. Rescues 261 & 149 Packed up their tools & were placed back into
service as per Rt 8 Command. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF WESTERN PA FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY
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| City Works 5 Alarmer, Allegheny County, PA 01.04.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- at aprox 03:04 hours on January 4, 2009 City of Pittsburgh Fire & EMS for a
possible building fire in the 600 block of Presley St. on the North Side of the City, for a reported apt on fire
inside the building location unknown. Co. 32 arrived on scene, due to poor access fire units had difficulty
locating the fire, during the units primary search on attempting to locate the fire units operating received a
2nd report stating that the rear of the building on the 2nd division was fully evolved upon this report
command requested a 2nd alarm & for 2nd alarm Co.s to Report into the rear of the building. Shortly after the
request of the 2nd alarm requests for 3rd, 4th, & 5th alarms quickly came in. units operated well into the early
morning hours. The fire was placed under control at approx 07:09hrs after the under control units from the
final alarms began to clean up & rack their lines & were released back into service as per command.
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possible building fire in the 600 block of Presley St. on the North Side of the City, for a reported apt on fire
inside the building location unknown. Co. 32 arrived on scene, due to poor access fire units had difficulty
locating the fire, during the units primary search on attempting to locate the fire units operating received a
2nd report stating that the rear of the building on the 2nd division was fully evolved upon this report
command requested a 2nd alarm & for 2nd alarm Co.s to Report into the rear of the building. Shortly after the
request of the 2nd alarm requests for 3rd, 4th, & 5th alarms quickly came in. units operated well into the early
morning hours. The fire was placed under control at approx 07:09hrs after the under control units from the
final alarms began to clean up & rack their lines & were released back into service as per command.
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| Volunteers Work Second Fire Of The Day, Chester County, PA 01.07.2009 |
HONEY BROOK BOROUGH, PA -- While members of the Honey Brook Fire Company were busy assisting
Lancaster County Station 4-9 (White Horse) with a working barn fire, on standby protecting Honey Brook was
Engine 35 (Wagontown) and Berks Tanker 24 (Geigertown). At 2:44PM, the box was struck for the reported
house fire in the 600 block of Vine Street in Honey Brook Borough. On the dispatch were the covers (ENG35
& BTKR24), along with an Engine and Rescue from the TVFD. Initial reports received from the Chester County
911 center advised flames from inside the house on the second floor and they were evacuating. Engine 35
and Tanker 24 responded quickly, and had Ladder 69 added to the assignment. 89-22 (J.Trimble) went on
location and confirmed smoke showing from the second floor. Chief 35 (T.Ziegler) assumed Vine Street
Command upon arriving in Engine 35, and crews from their engine quickly went into service with primary
search and fire suppression. Ladder 69 took the front of the house, and began ventillation with saws and
hooks. An aggressive attack by the crew from Engine 35 kept the fire contained to the 2nd floor. Rescue 69
assisted with the air bank. Crews from Honey Brook (clearing the call in White Horse) also assisted with the
mop up and fire marshalls. COURTESY OF TWIN VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE / RESCUE COMPANY 69
Lancaster County Station 4-9 (White Horse) with a working barn fire, on standby protecting Honey Brook was
Engine 35 (Wagontown) and Berks Tanker 24 (Geigertown). At 2:44PM, the box was struck for the reported
house fire in the 600 block of Vine Street in Honey Brook Borough. On the dispatch were the covers (ENG35
& BTKR24), along with an Engine and Rescue from the TVFD. Initial reports received from the Chester County
911 center advised flames from inside the house on the second floor and they were evacuating. Engine 35
and Tanker 24 responded quickly, and had Ladder 69 added to the assignment. 89-22 (J.Trimble) went on
location and confirmed smoke showing from the second floor. Chief 35 (T.Ziegler) assumed Vine Street
Command upon arriving in Engine 35, and crews from their engine quickly went into service with primary
search and fire suppression. Ladder 69 took the front of the house, and began ventillation with saws and
hooks. An aggressive attack by the crew from Engine 35 kept the fire contained to the 2nd floor. Rescue 69
assisted with the air bank. Crews from Honey Brook (clearing the call in White Horse) also assisted with the
mop up and fire marshalls. COURTESY OF TWIN VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE / RESCUE COMPANY 69
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EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- On Thursday January 08th, The rescue local was
transmitted to the area of the 300 Block Of West Main Street for the reported
PIC with possible entrapment. Units on the rescue assignment were advised
of a two vehicle crash with possible entrapment. Rescue Squad 115 along with
Chief 115-2(Mohler) arrived on the scene reporting one vehicle that struck a
parked vehicle with (-)negative entrapment and no injuries. Chief 115-2 scaled
back the assignment to Engine 15-2 and returned the rest of the assignment's
balance. Engine 15-2 assisted with clean up and hazard control.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
transmitted to the area of the 300 Block Of West Main Street for the reported
PIC with possible entrapment. Units on the rescue assignment were advised
of a two vehicle crash with possible entrapment. Rescue Squad 115 along with
Chief 115-2(Mohler) arrived on the scene reporting one vehicle that struck a
parked vehicle with (-)negative entrapment and no injuries. Chief 115-2 scaled
back the assignment to Engine 15-2 and returned the rest of the assignment's
balance. Engine 15-2 assisted with clean up and hazard control.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
| Crews Work Crash, Lancaster County, PA 01.08.2009 |
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ZELIENOPLE, PA -- About 17:00Hrs on January 8th, Zelienople station 22 and Harmony EMS station 62 were
dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival units where advised that there was an
ambulance involved. Crews remained on seen for about 45 minutes. COURTESY OF SPENCER MATHEW
dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival units where advised that there was an
ambulance involved. Crews remained on seen for about 45 minutes. COURTESY OF SPENCER MATHEW
| PIC Involving Ambulance, Butler County, PA 01.08.2009 |
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MANHEIM BOROUGH, PA -- Late On Friday January 09th, BOX Alarm 26 was transmitted to 205 South Charlotte
Street for the reported house on fire in Manheim Borough. Police Department arrived reporting heavy
smoke showing from the home as D/C 26 arrived confirming their report and requesting an add'l Ladder
Company and Rescue Squad to the scene. As Companies from the first alarm started to go to work, the
second alarm was transmitted as fire started to spread fast through out the 2.5 story wood frame duplex.
Companies working interior were pulled from the building as command sounded the evacuation tones as
crews started to go heavy duty on the now burnt out home. Companies worked for about 3 hours to take
control of the blaze. No injuries were reported as the PSP Fire marshal reported the fire as accidental.
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Street for the reported house on fire in Manheim Borough. Police Department arrived reporting heavy
smoke showing from the home as D/C 26 arrived confirming their report and requesting an add'l Ladder
Company and Rescue Squad to the scene. As Companies from the first alarm started to go to work, the
second alarm was transmitted as fire started to spread fast through out the 2.5 story wood frame duplex.
Companies working interior were pulled from the building as command sounded the evacuation tones as
crews started to go heavy duty on the now burnt out home. Companies worked for about 3 hours to take
control of the blaze. No injuries were reported as the PSP Fire marshal reported the fire as accidental.
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| Two Bagger Works Volunteers, Lancaster County, PA 01.09.2009 |
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CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- At approx 0700 hours, the City of Pittsburgh Communications alerted units for a
possible building fire in the 2700 block of Murray Avenue. Unit arrived to find heavy smoke showing
however had difficulty gaining entry to the fire due to the large, dense nature of the structure. The fire
quickly got out of control causing the fire to go to 3 alarms. Units battled the blaze for multiple hours & finally
regained control of the blaze & were able to put it under control around 1200hours.
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possible building fire in the 2700 block of Murray Avenue. Unit arrived to find heavy smoke showing
however had difficulty gaining entry to the fire due to the large, dense nature of the structure. The fire
quickly got out of control causing the fire to go to 3 alarms. Units battled the blaze for multiple hours & finally
regained control of the blaze & were able to put it under control around 1200hours.
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| Three Alarm Funeral Home, Allegheny County, PA 01.10.2009 |
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MANHANOY, PA -- On January 07th around 12:30 Hours, The rescue local was transmitted to the area of
Interstate 81, Mile Marker 130 for the reported PIC with people trapped involving multiple vehicles. As units
on the first alarm rescue assignment were marking up, communications advised of a Penn Dot Truck and
multiple tractor trailers involved. Companies arrived confirming the reports and went to work as the MCI
EMS assignment was transmitted for multiple patients. Companies extricated all patients and released care
to EMS. Companies were on scene for hours cleaning up and controlling hazards.
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Interstate 81, Mile Marker 130 for the reported PIC with people trapped involving multiple vehicles. As units
on the first alarm rescue assignment were marking up, communications advised of a Penn Dot Truck and
multiple tractor trailers involved. Companies arrived confirming the reports and went to work as the MCI
EMS assignment was transmitted for multiple patients. Companies extricated all patients and released care
to EMS. Companies were on scene for hours cleaning up and controlling hazards.
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| MCI PIC w/Entrapement, Schuylkill County, PA 01.07.2009 |
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WILBURTON, PA -- On Friday January 09th at 16:40 hours, The BOX Alarm was transmitted to 440 Main Street
for the report house on fire with people trapped in Wilburton. Crews arrived with heavy smoke showing from
a large 2.5 story house with confirmed two people trapped. Companies went to work as command requested
air medical fly direct and standby for the two missing victims still trapped. Command reported the fire started
in the kitchen and spread through out. The two females trapped expired after being found by crews.
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for the report house on fire with people trapped in Wilburton. Crews arrived with heavy smoke showing from
a large 2.5 story house with confirmed two people trapped. Companies went to work as command requested
air medical fly direct and standby for the two missing victims still trapped. Command reported the fire started
in the kitchen and spread through out. The two females trapped expired after being found by crews.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
| Double Fatal House Fire, Columbia County, PA 01.09.2009 |
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ASHLAND, PA -- On Sunday January 11th around 23:50 Hours, BOX Alarm 38 was transmitted to Snyders
Restaurant @ 2114 West Center Street for the reported building on fire. Units arrived on scene with heavy
smoke showing from the building and quickly requested the second and third alarms as the fire over took
the building. Command started a tanker shuttle to move water to the scene as crews battled the blaze with
multiple hand lines and two master streams. The fire burnt out the restaurant and apartment building
attached, firefighters worked for hours in extreme cold temps.
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Restaurant @ 2114 West Center Street for the reported building on fire. Units arrived on scene with heavy
smoke showing from the building and quickly requested the second and third alarms as the fire over took
the building. Command started a tanker shuttle to move water to the scene as crews battled the blaze with
multiple hand lines and two master streams. The fire burnt out the restaurant and apartment building
attached, firefighters worked for hours in extreme cold temps.
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| Three Alarm Building, Schuylkill County, PA 01.11.2009 |
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early on Tuesday January 13th, BOX Alarm 43 was transmitted to the area of the
3300 Block of Havest Drive for the reported barn on fire in Leacock Township. Chief 43 was in the area
reporting fire visible from a distance and requested the second alarm be transmitted as he arrived on scene
with a large barn well off. While the first alarm units started to work, Six add'l tankers, 2 Engines and one
add'l Tower were special alarmed to the assignment bringing a total of ten Engines, sixteen Tankers and two
Truck companies to the scene. Crews worked all morning to bring the two plus alarm fire under control.
COURTESY OF SAFETY OFFICER CHRIS KENNEDY, GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 42
3300 Block of Havest Drive for the reported barn on fire in Leacock Township. Chief 43 was in the area
reporting fire visible from a distance and requested the second alarm be transmitted as he arrived on scene
with a large barn well off. While the first alarm units started to work, Six add'l tankers, 2 Engines and one
add'l Tower were special alarmed to the assignment bringing a total of ten Engines, sixteen Tankers and two
Truck companies to the scene. Crews worked all morning to bring the two plus alarm fire under control.
COURTESY OF SAFETY OFFICER CHRIS KENNEDY, GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 42
| Two Alarm Barn Fire Works Crews, Lancaster County, PA 01.13.2009 |
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BUTLER TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Tuesday January 14th, the BOX Alarm 04 was transmitted to 237 Germanville
Road for the reported house on fire in Butler Township. Crews arrived with heavy smoke showing from a 2
story S/F/D and transmitted the 2nd Alarm. All crews went heavy duty after fire over took the house and
extreme cold temps made fighting the fire harder. Thea RIC team was activated, but no injuries were
reported. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
Road for the reported house on fire in Butler Township. Crews arrived with heavy smoke showing from a 2
story S/F/D and transmitted the 2nd Alarm. All crews went heavy duty after fire over took the house and
extreme cold temps made fighting the fire harder. Thea RIC team was activated, but no injuries were
reported. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
| Two Alarm House Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 01.14.2009 |
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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- Squrt 81, Company 82, Chester-11, and Medic 100-7 were dispatched to 319 Highland
Ave for a building fire with entrapment. Chester 11E (Admin B/C Hopkins) arrived on scene with heavy smoke
showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story twin with the report of people trapped on the first floor. Several
victims were removed by Medics, Police and Fire Department personnel. The 2nd alarm was struck for
manpower once all 3 city units were committed. The crews operated for just under 2 hours.
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Ave for a building fire with entrapment. Chester 11E (Admin B/C Hopkins) arrived on scene with heavy smoke
showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story twin with the report of people trapped on the first floor. Several
victims were removed by Medics, Police and Fire Department personnel. The 2nd alarm was struck for
manpower once all 3 city units were committed. The crews operated for just under 2 hours.
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| Multiple Grabs Made, Delaware County, PA 01.14.2009 |
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA -- Around 0036Hours on January 15th, After units from 63 were just clearing
two previous calls, one being a working vehicle fire, BOX Alarm 63 was transmitted to the intersection of
Millport Road and Route 462 for the reported house on fire. Crews from 63 arrived quickly on scene at 1803
Lincoln Highway East with heavy fire showing from a 2 story S/F/D. Crews went to work as the second alarm
was transmitted shortly after words. Crews worked through the early morning hours to control the fire as all
units went heavy duty. Two Firefighters were transported for injuries on the fire grounds as water turned to
ice with-in seconds. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
two previous calls, one being a working vehicle fire, BOX Alarm 63 was transmitted to the intersection of
Millport Road and Route 462 for the reported house on fire. Crews from 63 arrived quickly on scene at 1803
Lincoln Highway East with heavy fire showing from a 2 story S/F/D. Crews went to work as the second alarm
was transmitted shortly after words. Crews worked through the early morning hours to control the fire as all
units went heavy duty. Two Firefighters were transported for injuries on the fire grounds as water turned to
ice with-in seconds. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF CHRIS 'PUMP' HALDEMAN
| Two Alarm House Fire, Lancaster County, PA 01.15.2009 |
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| Two Alarm House Fire, Allegheny County, PA 01.14.2009 |
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MOUNT CARMEL, PA -- On Thursday January 15th, The BOX Alarm was transmitted for the reported rowhome
on fire in Mount Carmel Borough. Units arrived with heavy smoke showing from a 3 story, wood framed row.
Crews reported a working basement fire as it spread through out the 4 unit row. All four homes were
damaged in the fire as four Firefighters were injured and transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.
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on fire in Mount Carmel Borough. Units arrived with heavy smoke showing from a 3 story, wood framed row.
Crews reported a working basement fire as it spread through out the 4 unit row. All four homes were
damaged in the fire as four Firefighters were injured and transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.
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| Working Row Fire, Northumberland County, PA 01.15.2009 |
DELTA BOROUGH, PA -- On Friday January 16th, BOX Alarm 57 was transmitted to 603 Main Street for the
reported house on fire in Delta Borough. Units from 57 arrived with a working second floor fire and
requested the second alarm be transmitted. On the second alarm, units from Lancaster County Companies 57
& 58 were alerted for the assist. On Arrival, Tower Ladder 57(Quarryville) set-up for work as crews make a
quick knock on the second floor fire. No injuries were reported as crews racked up with-in 1.5 Hours.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
reported house on fire in Delta Borough. Units from 57 arrived with a working second floor fire and
requested the second alarm be transmitted. On the second alarm, units from Lancaster County Companies 57
& 58 were alerted for the assist. On Arrival, Tower Ladder 57(Quarryville) set-up for work as crews make a
quick knock on the second floor fire. No injuries were reported as crews racked up with-in 1.5 Hours.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. TOM AMICO
| Two Alarm House Fire, York County, PA 01.16.2009 |
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LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Saturday January 17th, BOX Alarm 44 was transmitted 3867 Old Philadelphia
Pike for the reported house on fire in Leacock Township. Units from the Intercourse(44), Gordonville(43),
Kinzers(45), Gap(42) along with EMS from Gordonville EMS(43) were advised of multiple calls of a vacant
house on fire, Chief 44 arrived moments later confirming heavy smoke showing from a Vacant 2.5 story S/F/D.
Crews on the first alarm BOX assignment started to go to work as Chief 44 took the Old Philadelphia Pike
Command and request Ladder 42 to the scene. While crews continued to conduct interior operations,
command requested the second alarm be transmitted as heavy smoke and fire over took the home. With
second alarm units arriving and tanker shuttling water to the scene, command evacuated the home as heavy
fire started to push from the roof eves and vents. Crews went heavy duty to knock down the bulk of visible
fire. The PSP fire marshal was on scene investigating the fire as the home was under renovation.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE 'B' CHIEF CHRIS ANDREW
Pike for the reported house on fire in Leacock Township. Units from the Intercourse(44), Gordonville(43),
Kinzers(45), Gap(42) along with EMS from Gordonville EMS(43) were advised of multiple calls of a vacant
house on fire, Chief 44 arrived moments later confirming heavy smoke showing from a Vacant 2.5 story S/F/D.
Crews on the first alarm BOX assignment started to go to work as Chief 44 took the Old Philadelphia Pike
Command and request Ladder 42 to the scene. While crews continued to conduct interior operations,
command requested the second alarm be transmitted as heavy smoke and fire over took the home. With
second alarm units arriving and tanker shuttling water to the scene, command evacuated the home as heavy
fire started to push from the roof eves and vents. Crews went heavy duty to knock down the bulk of visible
fire. The PSP fire marshal was on scene investigating the fire as the home was under renovation.
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| Two Alarm Vacant House Fire, Lancaster County, PA 01.17.2009 |
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FORKS TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early Friday Morning, January 16th @ 00:07 Hours, Box alarm 25 was transmitted for
1780 Hoops Ln for a reported house on fire in Forks Township. Units from Forks(25),and EMS Suburban(27)
were advised multiple phone calls working house fire. Chief 2551 arrived on location assumed 25 command
confirmed the dispatch 2 story S/F/D with an attached garage Heavy fire fully involved. First alarm crews
from engine 2511 and truck 2521 started going to work setting up an aggressive exterior attack. While crews
were setting up, command requested a second alarm. Bringing engine 2211 and rescue/engine 2713 which
picked up the plug and hooked into truck 2521 to flow the ladder pipe which knocked down the bulk of the
fire. COURTESY OF JOE 'TURBO' LASSO / PALMER MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
1780 Hoops Ln for a reported house on fire in Forks Township. Units from Forks(25),and EMS Suburban(27)
were advised multiple phone calls working house fire. Chief 2551 arrived on location assumed 25 command
confirmed the dispatch 2 story S/F/D with an attached garage Heavy fire fully involved. First alarm crews
from engine 2511 and truck 2521 started going to work setting up an aggressive exterior attack. While crews
were setting up, command requested a second alarm. Bringing engine 2211 and rescue/engine 2713 which
picked up the plug and hooked into truck 2521 to flow the ladder pipe which knocked down the bulk of the
fire. COURTESY OF JOE 'TURBO' LASSO / PALMER MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
| House 'Well Off' Goes Two, Northampton County, PA 01.16.2009 |
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CHAPEL OAKS, MD -- On Monday January 19th, BOX Alarm 38 was transmitted to 2001 Kenilworth Avenue at
Smith's Junk yard for the reported building on fire. Units on the first alarm BOX Assignment arrived with
heavy smoke showing from a block building. Crews went to work as command transmitted the working fire
dispatch and requested the special alarm for two add'l Tower Ladders and Water Supply company 25. WSC 25
was canceled as the bulk of the fire was knocked and hydrant pressure was adequate for suppression
operations. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER FIREHOUSEGUY
Smith's Junk yard for the reported building on fire. Units on the first alarm BOX Assignment arrived with
heavy smoke showing from a block building. Crews went to work as command transmitted the working fire
dispatch and requested the special alarm for two add'l Tower Ladders and Water Supply company 25. WSC 25
was canceled as the bulk of the fire was knocked and hydrant pressure was adequate for suppression
operations. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER FIREHOUSEGUY
| Building Fire At Smith's Junk Yard, Prince Georges County, MD 01.19.2009 |
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LINDENWOLD, NJ -- On 1/18/09 The lindenwold fire company was dispatched to the Lindenwold towers on
Emerson Dr. for a building fire with entrapment. Ladder 63 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the third
floor. With this command requested the third alarm struck. As units worked to knock down the fire others
evacuated the 200 residents. Berlins mcu was requested to the scene along with canteens 1 and 2 and
rehab units from Deer Park fire company. The fire was placed under control in about 2 hours.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
Emerson Dr. for a building fire with entrapment. Ladder 63 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the third
floor. With this command requested the third alarm struck. As units worked to knock down the fire others
evacuated the 200 residents. Berlins mcu was requested to the scene along with canteens 1 and 2 and
rehab units from Deer Park fire company. The fire was placed under control in about 2 hours.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
| Working Apartment Fire, Camden County, NJ 01.18.2009 |
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FRANKLINVILLE, NJ -- On 1/17/09 Franklinville fire department was dispatched to reed ave. for a dwelling with
possible entrapment. Engine 43-11 arrived with a dwelling fully involved with negative entrapment. Due to
the heavy fire conditions tankers from Monroeville, Starcross, Willow Grove, Malaga, and Javier were
requested to scene along with a RIC team from Clayton. With the heavy fire many master streams were
placed in service along with ladder 43-16. The fire was placed under control in about 2 hours.
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possible entrapment. Engine 43-11 arrived with a dwelling fully involved with negative entrapment. Due to
the heavy fire conditions tankers from Monroeville, Starcross, Willow Grove, Malaga, and Javier were
requested to scene along with a RIC team from Clayton. With the heavy fire many master streams were
placed in service along with ladder 43-16. The fire was placed under control in about 2 hours.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
| House Well Off On Arrival, Gloucester County, NJ 01.17.2009 |
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WARWICK TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 11:34pm, the Ridge Fire Co(62) and Elverson EMS(89) were alerted for a report
of a house fire in the 200 block of Victoria Chase Drive in Warwick Township. As Chief 62(Mcmillan) was
responding, the Chester County Fire Board advised of numerous 911 calls being received, reporting flames
coming from the house. Chief 62 then requested the Twin Valley Fire Department be added to the
assignment. Battalion 62(Mower) was first to arrive onscene and found a 2-1/2 story single family dwelling
"fully involved". Battalion 62 established "Victoria Chase Command" and requested the working fire dispatch
and a "tanker task force". This re-alerted Station 62 and 69, and added Tower and Tanker 64(Norco Fire Co),
and Tanker 73(Ludwig's Corner). Ladder 69, Rescue 69, Engines 69-5 and 69-1 responded within minutes,
with a total of 20 volunteers. Engine 62-2 and 62-5 arrived onscene and set-up on the main road to begin
firefighting operations. Ladder 69 arrived soon after the engines, and were instructed to set-up in the
driveway for a "defensive operation". The aerial's master water stream was established and an exterior
firefight was begun due to the entire home being involved in heavy fire. Command 62 requested a "second
alarm tanker task force", which brought in Tanker 61(Kimberton), Engine 63-5(Liberty), Lancaster Tanker
3-4(Churchtown), and Montgomery County Tanker 51(Linfield). Crews from Ridge, Twin Valley and Norco
advanced multiple handlines and were able to hold the fire to the main house. A majority of the attached
garage was able to be saved, despite the large amount of fire that was encountered by the crews. Engine
69-5 deployed handlines and also supplied Ladder 69's master stream, while Rescue 69 set-up scene lighting
and filled air bottles. Engine 69-1 was directed to find a fill site to handle the several tankers that were
needed at the scene. A pond was found on Route 23 just west of the fireground, but the crew encountered 4
inches of ice covering the entire surface. The crew had to break thru the ice with various tools and were
then able to complete their assigned task. The volunteers worked long into the cold, dark night for several
hours, due to extensive overhaul operations. The final units cleared just before 4am.
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of a house fire in the 200 block of Victoria Chase Drive in Warwick Township. As Chief 62(Mcmillan) was
responding, the Chester County Fire Board advised of numerous 911 calls being received, reporting flames
coming from the house. Chief 62 then requested the Twin Valley Fire Department be added to the
assignment. Battalion 62(Mower) was first to arrive onscene and found a 2-1/2 story single family dwelling
"fully involved". Battalion 62 established "Victoria Chase Command" and requested the working fire dispatch
and a "tanker task force". This re-alerted Station 62 and 69, and added Tower and Tanker 64(Norco Fire Co),
and Tanker 73(Ludwig's Corner). Ladder 69, Rescue 69, Engines 69-5 and 69-1 responded within minutes,
with a total of 20 volunteers. Engine 62-2 and 62-5 arrived onscene and set-up on the main road to begin
firefighting operations. Ladder 69 arrived soon after the engines, and were instructed to set-up in the
driveway for a "defensive operation". The aerial's master water stream was established and an exterior
firefight was begun due to the entire home being involved in heavy fire. Command 62 requested a "second
alarm tanker task force", which brought in Tanker 61(Kimberton), Engine 63-5(Liberty), Lancaster Tanker
3-4(Churchtown), and Montgomery County Tanker 51(Linfield). Crews from Ridge, Twin Valley and Norco
advanced multiple handlines and were able to hold the fire to the main house. A majority of the attached
garage was able to be saved, despite the large amount of fire that was encountered by the crews. Engine
69-5 deployed handlines and also supplied Ladder 69's master stream, while Rescue 69 set-up scene lighting
and filled air bottles. Engine 69-1 was directed to find a fill site to handle the several tankers that were
needed at the scene. A pond was found on Route 23 just west of the fireground, but the crew encountered 4
inches of ice covering the entire surface. The crew had to break thru the ice with various tools and were
then able to complete their assigned task. The volunteers worked long into the cold, dark night for several
hours, due to extensive overhaul operations. The final units cleared just before 4am.
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| Garage Well Off On Arrival, Chester County, PA 01.18.2009 |
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GLASSBORO, NJ -- On 1/18/09 Glassboro fire company was dispatched to university ave for a dwelling.
Engine 26-11 arrived with heavy smoke showing and struck the all hands bringing units from pitman,
Williamstown, Hurffville, and a RIC team from Whitman square. Ladder 26-16 arrived and started roof
operations. The fire was placed under control in about an hour. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
Engine 26-11 arrived with heavy smoke showing and struck the all hands bringing units from pitman,
Williamstown, Hurffville, and a RIC team from Whitman square. Ladder 26-16 arrived and started roof
operations. The fire was placed under control in about an hour. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
| Working House Fire, Gloucester County, NJ 01.18.2009 |
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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- On January 20th, The BOX Alarm was transmitted to 1003 Remington Street for the
reported house on fire. Chester-11 arrived and reported heavy fire showing from the first and second floors
of a two story M/O/R. Command requested the second alarm bringing in Rescue/Engine 45(RIT) Truck 65 and
Rescue 52 and the chester call back units. The crews from 82 used 2 1 3/4" water lines to knock the fire. One
firefighter suffered a back injury and was treated and released.
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reported house on fire. Chester-11 arrived and reported heavy fire showing from the first and second floors
of a two story M/O/R. Command requested the second alarm bringing in Rescue/Engine 45(RIT) Truck 65 and
Rescue 52 and the chester call back units. The crews from 82 used 2 1 3/4" water lines to knock the fire. One
firefighter suffered a back injury and was treated and released.
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| Two Alarm Fire Works City FF's, Delaware County, PA 01.20.2009 |
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CHESWICK, PA -- At approx 22:38 hours on January 14, 2009 Allegheny county 911 dispatched stations
121(Cheswick),166(Harmar),273(Springdale Boro), & 340 Truck for a possible house fire. 166 engine 3 arrived
to find smoke showing from a 2.5 story multi-family dwelling. About 20 minutes into the incident as conditions
deteriorated rapidly and units were evacuated from the structure fire broke through the roof of the dwelling,
and also one firefighter went down on ice with a possible broken leg and was transported to a hospital for
further evaluation. Due to heavy fire conditions command requested a 2nd alarm bringing in companies
274(Springdale Twp),134(East Deer), & Tower Ladder 216(Oakmont). Crews battled the blaze well into early
Thursday morning. The structure was a complete loss. Also around approx 12:00 hours on Thursday
afternoon(1/15) crews were re alerted for a re-burn.
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121(Cheswick),166(Harmar),273(Springdale Boro), & 340 Truck for a possible house fire. 166 engine 3 arrived
to find smoke showing from a 2.5 story multi-family dwelling. About 20 minutes into the incident as conditions
deteriorated rapidly and units were evacuated from the structure fire broke through the roof of the dwelling,
and also one firefighter went down on ice with a possible broken leg and was transported to a hospital for
further evaluation. Due to heavy fire conditions command requested a 2nd alarm bringing in companies
274(Springdale Twp),134(East Deer), & Tower Ladder 216(Oakmont). Crews battled the blaze well into early
Thursday morning. The structure was a complete loss. Also around approx 12:00 hours on Thursday
afternoon(1/15) crews were re alerted for a re-burn.
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 1/20/09 at about 1:30pm Washington township district 10 was dispatched to
Hurffville Rd. for a dwelling. Engine 10-11 arrived with heavy fire showing. Due to the heavy fire all interior
crews were evacuated and started defensive operations. As the fire started coming through the roof,
ladders 10-16 and 10-26 were placed in service and the second alarm was stuck and covers were placed. The
fire was placed under control in about two hours. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
Hurffville Rd. for a dwelling. Engine 10-11 arrived with heavy fire showing. Due to the heavy fire all interior
crews were evacuated and started defensive operations. As the fire started coming through the roof,
ladders 10-16 and 10-26 were placed in service and the second alarm was stuck and covers were placed. The
fire was placed under control in about two hours. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Heavy Fire Showing On Arrival, Gloucester County, NJ 01.20.2009 |
LAUREL, MD -- On January 21st, The Rescue Local was transmitted to the area of South Bound I-95 and Van
Dusen Road in Company 10's first due for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from Laurel and
Berwyn Heights arrived reporting one taxi cab under the rear of a tractor trailer with confirmed entrapment.
Rescue Squads 14, 14R and 49 worked to free the trapped patients from the crushed cab. MSP trooper one
flew direct as two BLS and two ALS units assisted on patient care. All victims were freed and transported to
local trauma centers. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER FIREHOUSEGUY
Dusen Road in Company 10's first due for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from Laurel and
Berwyn Heights arrived reporting one taxi cab under the rear of a tractor trailer with confirmed entrapment.
Rescue Squads 14, 14R and 49 worked to free the trapped patients from the crushed cab. MSP trooper one
flew direct as two BLS and two ALS units assisted on patient care. All victims were freed and transported to
local trauma centers. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER FIREHOUSEGUY
| Crews Work PIC w/Heavy Entrapment, PG County, MD 01.21.2009 |
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BOWIE, MD -- On January 21st, The Rescue Local was transmitted in Company 43's first due in the area of
North Bound Route 301 and Route 197 for the reported PIC with dual entrapment. Units arrived on scene
reporting a pick-up truck under the rear of a tractor trailer with two people trapped. Crews went to work as
the victims were pronounced as Priority 4's on scene by medics.
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North Bound Route 301 and Route 197 for the reported PIC with dual entrapment. Units arrived on scene
reporting a pick-up truck under the rear of a tractor trailer with two people trapped. Crews went to work as
the victims were pronounced as Priority 4's on scene by medics.
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| Double Fatal PIC, PG County, MD 01.21.2009 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- At 1232 hrs units
with the 1st Battalion Fire Chief were
alerted for a report of smoke coming from
the apartment building at 4820 Benning
Road SE. Truck 17 responded from
quarters as the first due truck with Engine
30, just clearing a medical, placed second
due on the box. As Truck 17 made its way
down Benning Road smoke could be seen
several blocks away blowing across
Benning. Truck Company 17 arrived first
on the scene of a 3 story brick apartment
building with smoke showing from the
second floor. The exterior team quickly
got to work throwing ground ladders,
ventilating horizontally and heading to the
roof to complete vertical ventilation. The
interior crew forced entry into the fire
apartment and located the fire in a middle
bedroom. The crew worked together to
complete the tasks inside the fire
apartment.
with the 1st Battalion Fire Chief were
alerted for a report of smoke coming from
the apartment building at 4820 Benning
Road SE. Truck 17 responded from
quarters as the first due truck with Engine
30, just clearing a medical, placed second
due on the box. As Truck 17 made its way
down Benning Road smoke could be seen
several blocks away blowing across
Benning. Truck Company 17 arrived first
on the scene of a 3 story brick apartment
building with smoke showing from the
second floor. The exterior team quickly
got to work throwing ground ladders,
ventilating horizontally and heading to the
roof to complete vertical ventilation. The
interior crew forced entry into the fire
apartment and located the fire in a middle
bedroom. The crew worked together to
complete the tasks inside the fire
apartment.
The hook-&-can man held the fire in check with the water can and bedroom door as the officer and the
barman conducted a rapid primary search of the rear bedroom and hallway. The search proved negative as
Engine 27’s crew stretched their attack line to the bedroom and knocked down the fire. Engine 30 checked
the basement and ran the 400’ preconnect to the third floor where they found some extension into the
vertical exposure apartment. The fire was knocked down quickly and the asingment was scaled back to
Engines 27, 30 and Trucks 17 and 16 to complete overhaul and assist investigators.
COURTESY OF DCFD ENGINE 30/17 LADDER
barman conducted a rapid primary search of the rear bedroom and hallway. The search proved negative as
Engine 27’s crew stretched their attack line to the bedroom and knocked down the fire. Engine 30 checked
the basement and ran the 400’ preconnect to the third floor where they found some extension into the
vertical exposure apartment. The fire was knocked down quickly and the asingment was scaled back to
Engines 27, 30 and Trucks 17 and 16 to complete overhaul and assist investigators.
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| Southeast Apartment "Well Off", DCFD 01.22.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- at 21:35 hours on Friday January 23, 2009 City of Pittsburgh dispatch alerted all
companies for a channel 6 dispatch for a working Warehouse fire in Zone 1-14 with report of the fire through
the roof of the warehouse on New Beaver Street, On The North Side of the City. Upon dispatch of 1st alarm
units, dispatch reported to all units they were getting multiple calls for a working fire. 1st arriving units
arrived reporting fire through the roof of a warehouse and also reported an unknown hazardous materials
involved due to heavy fire conditions. The unknown chemicals involved with-in the blaze quickly spread and
the fire reached a 4th alarm. The fire was finally placed under control 01:30 hours on Saturday Morning
January 24, 2009. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF WESTERN PA FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY
companies for a channel 6 dispatch for a working Warehouse fire in Zone 1-14 with report of the fire through
the roof of the warehouse on New Beaver Street, On The North Side of the City. Upon dispatch of 1st alarm
units, dispatch reported to all units they were getting multiple calls for a working fire. 1st arriving units
arrived reporting fire through the roof of a warehouse and also reported an unknown hazardous materials
involved due to heavy fire conditions. The unknown chemicals involved with-in the blaze quickly spread and
the fire reached a 4th alarm. The fire was finally placed under control 01:30 hours on Saturday Morning
January 24, 2009. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF WESTERN PA FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early on January 25th, BOX Alarm 54 was transmitted to 1043 Lampeter
Road for the reported barn on fire in West Lampeter Twp. Companies on the first alarm ticket were advised
by Lancaster County Communications of a working barn fire with a house as an exposure problem. Chief 54
arrived confirming the working barn fire as units from 54, 512 and 63 along with EMS from 612 went to work.
During the incident, multiple units were added to the first alarm assignment as the barn was a complete loss.
Crews worked till about 0800 Hours as the PSP fire marshal is still investigating the fire.
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Road for the reported barn on fire in West Lampeter Twp. Companies on the first alarm ticket were advised
by Lancaster County Communications of a working barn fire with a house as an exposure problem. Chief 54
arrived confirming the working barn fire as units from 54, 512 and 63 along with EMS from 612 went to work.
During the incident, multiple units were added to the first alarm assignment as the barn was a complete loss.
Crews worked till about 0800 Hours as the PSP fire marshal is still investigating the fire.
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| Working Barn Fire, Lancaster County, PA 01.25.2009 |
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| Four Alarmer involving Haz-Mat, Allegheny County, PA 01.23.2009 |
CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA -- Around 16:30 hours on 1/25/09 City of Pittsburgh Firefighters were alerted for
multiple calls for reports of a church on fire at 1200 California Ave. on the Citys North Side. During the
response, dispatch reported multiple calls for a working fire & for heavy smoke in the area. Upon the arrival
of the first arriving Engine(37) & Truck(34) they reported working fire heavy fire showing and made attempts
to vent the roof in which were unsuccessful due to extreme & rapid spreading fire conditions and all roof
operations were stopped and all firefighters were pulled from the roof. A 2nd alarm was requested approx 5
mins in to the fire. About 10 more minutes after the request of the second alarm command reported heavy
fire through out and requested straight to a 4th alarm assignment due to a 2.5 story church fully involved
also a 3.5 apt building & also an addition 2 story building on fire due to the close proximity of their
endangerment to the church and the raident heat the fire quickly spread to the exposure buildings. The fire
was finally placed under control around 00:00 hours due to extensive overhaul. The church and exposures
were a total loss also the fire is currently under investigation by the A.T.F. and this is also the second fire to
destroy this specific church in the past 20 years.
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multiple calls for reports of a church on fire at 1200 California Ave. on the Citys North Side. During the
response, dispatch reported multiple calls for a working fire & for heavy smoke in the area. Upon the arrival
of the first arriving Engine(37) & Truck(34) they reported working fire heavy fire showing and made attempts
to vent the roof in which were unsuccessful due to extreme & rapid spreading fire conditions and all roof
operations were stopped and all firefighters were pulled from the roof. A 2nd alarm was requested approx 5
mins in to the fire. About 10 more minutes after the request of the second alarm command reported heavy
fire through out and requested straight to a 4th alarm assignment due to a 2.5 story church fully involved
also a 3.5 apt building & also an addition 2 story building on fire due to the close proximity of their
endangerment to the church and the raident heat the fire quickly spread to the exposure buildings. The fire
was finally placed under control around 00:00 hours due to extensive overhaul. The church and exposures
were a total loss also the fire is currently under investigation by the A.T.F. and this is also the second fire to
destroy this specific church in the past 20 years.
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| Four Alarm Church Fire, Allegheny County, PA 01.25.2009 |
PETERS TOWNSHIP, PA -- On January 27th,
Units were called to the Fort Loudon Inn at
13703 Main Street in Peters Township on
BOX Alarm 09-18 for the reported building
fire with multiple entrapments on the
second floor. Deputy Chief 9 (Mark
Sanders) with Engine tanker 9 was the first
to arrive with fire venting from the roof.
Approx. 30 min into call, Command
confirmed one entrapment and the build
was evacuated. The incident went 2 full
alarms and a couple of specials. The
incident ended with the confirmed death
of a infant female, no name has been
released. The fire is believed to be
accidental in nature from a propane heater
in the room that had that fatality.
COURTESY OF JASON B. WARRENFELTZ
Units were called to the Fort Loudon Inn at
13703 Main Street in Peters Township on
BOX Alarm 09-18 for the reported building
fire with multiple entrapments on the
second floor. Deputy Chief 9 (Mark
Sanders) with Engine tanker 9 was the first
to arrive with fire venting from the roof.
Approx. 30 min into call, Command
confirmed one entrapment and the build
was evacuated. The incident went 2 full
alarms and a couple of specials. The
incident ended with the confirmed death
of a infant female, no name has been
released. The fire is believed to be
accidental in nature from a propane heater
in the room that had that fatality.
COURTESY OF JASON B. WARRENFELTZ
| Fatal Two Alarm Building Fire, Franklin County, PA 01.27.2009 |
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MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, PA -- On January 23rd, the BOX Alarm 16 was transmitted to 168 Park Place Road for
the reported house on fire. Units arrived with a house well off and went heavy duty. Command quickly
requested the tanker task force for water supply. Crews worked for 2 hours to bring the fire under control.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
the reported house on fire. Units arrived with a house well off and went heavy duty. Command quickly
requested the tanker task force for water supply. Crews worked for 2 hours to bring the fire under control.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE
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UNION TOWNSHIP, PA -- On January 25th, Units were transmitted to 21 W. Market Street for the reported
house on fire. Units arrived with a working kitchen fire in a 2.5 story wood frame dwelling. Crews went to
work as command special alarmed a couple tankers. All units went heavy duty on the fire as the fire started
to spread. All units worked for hours to control the blaze.
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house on fire. Units arrived with a working kitchen fire in a 2.5 story wood frame dwelling. Crews went to
work as command special alarmed a couple tankers. All units went heavy duty on the fire as the fire started
to spread. All units worked for hours to control the blaze.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
| Working Kitchen Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 01.25.2009 |
| Working House Fire, Schuylkill County, PA 01.23.2009 |
NEWBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Mobile home fire. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF MATTHEW REIFSNYDER
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| Working Mobile Home, York County, PA 01.26.2009 |
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PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On Jan. 28, 2009 at around 2pm. Centerton sta. 23, Elmer sta. 21, Willow Grove
sta. 22 and Elmer ems. sq. 21 were dispatched to Lakeview dr. in the area of Palatine dr. for a barn fire.
Engine 23-1 arrived on location with a two story shed fully involved with light exposure to the nearby
dwelling. A quick knock down of the fire was made. Crews placed the fire under control in about an hour and
a half. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
sta. 22 and Elmer ems. sq. 21 were dispatched to Lakeview dr. in the area of Palatine dr. for a barn fire.
Engine 23-1 arrived on location with a two story shed fully involved with light exposure to the nearby
dwelling. A quick knock down of the fire was made. Crews placed the fire under control in about an hour and
a half. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Working Barn Fire, Salem County, NJ 01.28.2009 |
CRESSONA, PA -- On January 31st, BOX
Alarm 41 was transmitted to the area of 3rd
and Maple Streets for the reported house
on fire. Crews arrived with heavy fire
showing and transmitted the second alarm
as crews were advised of one person still
inside the home. Crews worked quickly to
locate the trapped female patient as she
received severe burns all over her body.
Command later requested the tanker task
force be added for water supply as the fire
over took the 2.5 story single family
dwelling.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL
REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
Alarm 41 was transmitted to the area of 3rd
and Maple Streets for the reported house
on fire. Crews arrived with heavy fire
showing and transmitted the second alarm
as crews were advised of one person still
inside the home. Crews worked quickly to
locate the trapped female patient as she
received severe burns all over her body.
Command later requested the tanker task
force be added for water supply as the fire
over took the 2.5 story single family
dwelling.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF COAL
REGION FIRE/STEPHEN BARRETT
| Two Alarm House Fire w/One Trapped, Schuylkill County, PA 01.31.2009 |
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PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, NJ -- On 1/31/09 Norma fire and EMS Sta. 24 and Squad 24 were dispatched to Alvine
rd. for a reported vehicle fire with injuries. With this report Rosenhayn EMS squad 29 and Lifesupport 7 were
dispatched for a burn victim. Ambulance 29-27 arrived on location with 3 vehicles fully involved and one
patient with burns to his side. With this command requested an add'l Engine and tanker from Rosenhayn to
the scene. The fire was placed under control in about an hour. The patient was transported to R.M.C. via
BLS. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
rd. for a reported vehicle fire with injuries. With this report Rosenhayn EMS squad 29 and Lifesupport 7 were
dispatched for a burn victim. Ambulance 29-27 arrived on location with 3 vehicles fully involved and one
patient with burns to his side. With this command requested an add'l Engine and tanker from Rosenhayn to
the scene. The fire was placed under control in about an hour. The patient was transported to R.M.C. via
BLS. COURTESY OF EDAN DAVIS
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| Vehicle Fire w/Burn Victim, Salem County, NJ 01.31.2009 |