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SUGAR GROVE, IL -- At around 1506 hrs. the Sugar Grove FD and neighboring Departments were alerted to
smoke coming from a duplex at 143 Meadows which was called in by the occupant at 141. SGFD Bat. 9 went
en route and immediately requested a General alarm response b/c of a large smoke column. Bat. 9 went on
scene with fire showing from the "B" side and heavy smoke from the "A" side. Engine 901 went on scene and
laid out. Engine 901 got a quick knock with the CAFS line and overhaul mode was initiated. The unit tenant
was not home at the time and no one was hurt. Units worked for about 2 hrs. and cleared.
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smoke coming from a duplex at 143 Meadows which was called in by the occupant at 141. SGFD Bat. 9 went
en route and immediately requested a General alarm response b/c of a large smoke column. Bat. 9 went on
scene with fire showing from the "B" side and heavy smoke from the "A" side. Engine 901 went on scene and
laid out. Engine 901 got a quick knock with the CAFS line and overhaul mode was initiated. The unit tenant
was not home at the time and no one was hurt. Units worked for about 2 hrs. and cleared.
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| General Alarm House Fire, Kane County, IL 05.02.2008 |
PALMER PARK, MD -- Just before 1530 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for the house on fire and people
trapped at 7618 Allendale Drive in Palmer Park. Engine Company, Tower Ladder, Chief and President 33
responded on the run with 12 volunteers. The remainder of the assignment consisted of Engines 8, 5, 30,
Quint 22 (as a Truck Company) and Truck 17. Chief 33 was the first to arrive and reported fire showing from a
two-story triple style row. He also established the "Allendale" Command. Engine Company 33 arrived, laid a
supply line in and stretched the Kentland front bumper line into the home. Tower Ladder 33, arriving
seconds behind the engine, placed multiple portable ladders and ventilated as the interior crew performed a
rapid primary search for the report trapped occupants. As the engine company extinguished the bulk of the
fire all searches turned up negative. A large amount of extension was also found in the front of the second
floor. Engine Company 5 was assigned as the exposure group and reported no extension into 7620 Allendale
Drive. Command scaled the incident back to Engine Companies 33, 8 and Tower Ladder 33 approx. 10
minutes into the incident. Within 20 minutes from the time of the initial alarm only the units from Kentland
were held. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
trapped at 7618 Allendale Drive in Palmer Park. Engine Company, Tower Ladder, Chief and President 33
responded on the run with 12 volunteers. The remainder of the assignment consisted of Engines 8, 5, 30,
Quint 22 (as a Truck Company) and Truck 17. Chief 33 was the first to arrive and reported fire showing from a
two-story triple style row. He also established the "Allendale" Command. Engine Company 33 arrived, laid a
supply line in and stretched the Kentland front bumper line into the home. Tower Ladder 33, arriving
seconds behind the engine, placed multiple portable ladders and ventilated as the interior crew performed a
rapid primary search for the report trapped occupants. As the engine company extinguished the bulk of the
fire all searches turned up negative. A large amount of extension was also found in the front of the second
floor. Engine Company 5 was assigned as the exposure group and reported no extension into 7620 Allendale
Drive. Command scaled the incident back to Engine Companies 33, 8 and Tower Ladder 33 approx. 10
minutes into the incident. Within 20 minutes from the time of the initial alarm only the units from Kentland
were held. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
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| Volunteers Battle First Due House Fire, Prince Georges County, MD 05.04.2008 |
EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- Around 1900Hrs on May 5th, Lancaster County Communications transmitted BOX
Alarm 15 to the Ephrata playhouse in the park at 304 Cocalico Street for the reported building on fire. Units
from Ephrata(15) and EMS(112) were advised of multiple 911 calls of a bathroom on fire to the rear of the
Playhouse in the park, Chief 15 arrived reporting a 1 story block building with smoke showing from all sides.
Engine 15-1 deployed 2 handlines from Side Alpha of the Playhouse to the building. As the line was being
flaked and put into place the canman from the wagon had all visible fire knocked down. Crews cleared the
smoke from the building and went ready in about 30 minutes.
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Alarm 15 to the Ephrata playhouse in the park at 304 Cocalico Street for the reported building on fire. Units
from Ephrata(15) and EMS(112) were advised of multiple 911 calls of a bathroom on fire to the rear of the
Playhouse in the park, Chief 15 arrived reporting a 1 story block building with smoke showing from all sides.
Engine 15-1 deployed 2 handlines from Side Alpha of the Playhouse to the building. As the line was being
flaked and put into place the canman from the wagon had all visible fire knocked down. Crews cleared the
smoke from the building and went ready in about 30 minutes.
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| Smoking Restroom Gets Some Quick Attention, Lancaster County, PA 05.05.2008 |
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PENNSBURY TOWNSHIP, PA -- Station 25, Longwood Fire Company with MICU 25-1 & 2 responded to an
accident with entrapment on Route 926 at Cartmel Drive in Pennsbury Township, Chester County at 16:26
hours on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Chester reported a three vehicle PIC with blocking and fluids leaking.
They also advised of a Female trapped in a blue cavalier with a Fuel leaking from a 26 foot panel truck that
was covering the entire roadway. Rescue 25 went into service on arrival with hydraulic tools and the
extrication of the patient was completed at 16:59. The Patient was transferred by MICU 25-1 to the landing
zone at Crosslands and patient care was turned over to Penn Star who flew the patient to Christiana Hospital
and Trauma Center in Delaware. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
accident with entrapment on Route 926 at Cartmel Drive in Pennsbury Township, Chester County at 16:26
hours on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Chester reported a three vehicle PIC with blocking and fluids leaking.
They also advised of a Female trapped in a blue cavalier with a Fuel leaking from a 26 foot panel truck that
was covering the entire roadway. Rescue 25 went into service on arrival with hydraulic tools and the
extrication of the patient was completed at 16:59. The Patient was transferred by MICU 25-1 to the landing
zone at Crosslands and patient care was turned over to Penn Star who flew the patient to Christiana Hospital
and Trauma Center in Delaware. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
| PIC w/One Trapped, Chester County, PA 05.07.2008 |
WARWICK TOWNSHIP, PA -- The Technical Rescue BOX was transmitted on May 8th to 25 Earl Lane in Warwick
Township for the reported elderly patient down an embankment with a scooter on top of him. Crews from
Engine Company 210, Rescue Squad 115 and EMS from 210, Medic 4 Arrived to find the patient just over 30
feet down an embankment with a pretty steep grade. EMS had made patient contact. 210 and 115 crews went
down to assist with a backboard and stokes basket. Remaining RS 115 members began to build a 3:1 haul
system to the rope that was attached to the stokes. 210 lowered a 14' roof ladder down the embankment to
assist with traction on the ascent. RS 115 tied the ladder off to our anchor point. Another rope was lowered
to assist with the crew coming up the hill. The rope system was used to assist in bringing the stokes back up
the hill. The patent was transported by ground by EMS and all units went ready in about 30 minutes.
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Township for the reported elderly patient down an embankment with a scooter on top of him. Crews from
Engine Company 210, Rescue Squad 115 and EMS from 210, Medic 4 Arrived to find the patient just over 30
feet down an embankment with a pretty steep grade. EMS had made patient contact. 210 and 115 crews went
down to assist with a backboard and stokes basket. Remaining RS 115 members began to build a 3:1 haul
system to the rope that was attached to the stokes. 210 lowered a 14' roof ladder down the embankment to
assist with traction on the ascent. RS 115 tied the ladder off to our anchor point. Another rope was lowered
to assist with the crew coming up the hill. The rope system was used to assist in bringing the stokes back up
the hill. The patent was transported by ground by EMS and all units went ready in about 30 minutes.
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| Technical Rescue w/One Down An Embankment, Lancaster County, PA 05.08.2008 |
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- 1937 hours, Engine 30, Truck 17, and
Ambulance 30 were dispatched for the "building fire" at 417 37th Place,
SE. Truck 17 arrived reporting smoke showing from a 3 story apartment
building. Several bystanders outside reported that a man was trapped
in the apartment. The Officer and Bar Man from Truck 17 made entry and
encountered heavy fire conditions in the hallway and rear bedroom. A
quick search of the adjacent rooms proved negative. Engine 30
stretched their 400’ pre-connect and met up with Truck 17 quickly
knocking down the fire. As this was being accomplished Truck 17’s
Interior crew located an adult male in his bed severely burned. Truck 17’
s Driver, Tillerman, and Hook Man threw a multitude of ladders, vented
horizontally, and several other duties. Unfortunately, the victim was
pronounced dead on the scene. The "line-man" from Engine 30 was
transported to MedStar by Medic 30 with burns to his forehead and ear.
Ambulance 30 were dispatched for the "building fire" at 417 37th Place,
SE. Truck 17 arrived reporting smoke showing from a 3 story apartment
building. Several bystanders outside reported that a man was trapped
in the apartment. The Officer and Bar Man from Truck 17 made entry and
encountered heavy fire conditions in the hallway and rear bedroom. A
quick search of the adjacent rooms proved negative. Engine 30
stretched their 400’ pre-connect and met up with Truck 17 quickly
knocking down the fire. As this was being accomplished Truck 17’s
Interior crew located an adult male in his bed severely burned. Truck 17’
s Driver, Tillerman, and Hook Man threw a multitude of ladders, vented
horizontally, and several other duties. Unfortunately, the victim was
pronounced dead on the scene. The "line-man" from Engine 30 was
transported to MedStar by Medic 30 with burns to his forehead and ear.
Units from the "Heights" remained on the scene until 0030 hours assisting local and federal agencies. On a
side note, as Truck 17 was pulling into the block, it fell short of the scene several hundred feet when it "shut
down" for no apparent reason. This of course, however, never slowed down or ceased operations of the
Truck Company. Later into the incident, Truck 17 was back in service.
COURTESY OF ENGINE 30/LADDER 17 DCFD
side note, as Truck 17 was pulling into the block, it fell short of the scene several hundred feet when it "shut
down" for no apparent reason. This of course, however, never slowed down or ceased operations of the
Truck Company. Later into the incident, Truck 17 was back in service.
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| 30 Engine/17 Truck Works 1st Due Fatal Apartment Fire, DCFD 05.09.2008 |
LANCASTER, PA -- On Sunday May 11th, The annual mothers day Make-A-Wish truck convoy kicked off in
Lancaster County, Pa around 0830Hrs. with the truck convoy starting at 1330Hrs. This years convoy was a
huge success with over 400 tractor trailers along with Emergency vehicles from all over the area making the
mid county trip from Lancaster to Ephrata. The Make-A-Wish foundation helps make dreams come true for
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Almost every truck in the convoy had a Make-A-Wish child
aboard and they were making lots of noise. This event is held every year in Lancaster County, PA and is one
of Make-A-Wishes biggest fund raisers. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Lancaster County, Pa around 0830Hrs. with the truck convoy starting at 1330Hrs. This years convoy was a
huge success with over 400 tractor trailers along with Emergency vehicles from all over the area making the
mid county trip from Lancaster to Ephrata. The Make-A-Wish foundation helps make dreams come true for
children with life-threatening medical conditions. Almost every truck in the convoy had a Make-A-Wish child
aboard and they were making lots of noise. This event is held every year in Lancaster County, PA and is one
of Make-A-Wishes biggest fund raisers. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Annual Make-A-Wish Convoy, Lancaster County, PA 05.11.2008 |
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Sunday May 11th, The Rescue Local was transmitted on BOX 211 to the area of
Harrisburg Pike and Route 30 in the Township for a reported PIC involving a motorcycle. Units from Southern
Manheim Township, Rohrerstown and EMS from Susquehanna Valley EMS were advised of a two car PIC
involving a motorcycle in front of Park City Mall. Engine 67-1 along with Captain 67(N. Schoenberger) arrived
minutes later reporting a two vehicle PIC with a motorcycle down on the roadway. Crew members from 67
assisted EMS and controled hazards on the roadway before placing units in service.
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Harrisburg Pike and Route 30 in the Township for a reported PIC involving a motorcycle. Units from Southern
Manheim Township, Rohrerstown and EMS from Susquehanna Valley EMS were advised of a two car PIC
involving a motorcycle in front of Park City Mall. Engine 67-1 along with Captain 67(N. Schoenberger) arrived
minutes later reporting a two vehicle PIC with a motorcycle down on the roadway. Crew members from 67
assisted EMS and controled hazards on the roadway before placing units in service.
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| PIC Involving A Motorcycle, Lancaster County, PA 05.11.2008 |
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Sunday May 11th, BOX 211 was transmitted to the Lancaster Waste Authority
Transfer Site at 1299 Harrisburg Pike for the reported tractor trailer on fire. Chief 211 arrived shortly after
dispatch reporting a trash transfer truck on fire in the parking lot with exposures to other tractor trailers.
Engine 67-1, Down the street handling a 211 crash cleared and ran extra to assist units on the assignment.
Rescue Wagon 211 arrived deploying two handline with Engine 67-1 hitting the plug and laying in to supply
211. Crews from 211 and 67 started making a knock on the deep seated fire inside the trash trailer. Command
requested add'l foam units into the scene as crews started to empty the trailer to get to the fire. Companies
from Southern Manheim Twp, Rohrerstown, Neffsville and Lancaster Township work for about 45 minutes to
place the fire under control. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
Transfer Site at 1299 Harrisburg Pike for the reported tractor trailer on fire. Chief 211 arrived shortly after
dispatch reporting a trash transfer truck on fire in the parking lot with exposures to other tractor trailers.
Engine 67-1, Down the street handling a 211 crash cleared and ran extra to assist units on the assignment.
Rescue Wagon 211 arrived deploying two handline with Engine 67-1 hitting the plug and laying in to supply
211. Crews from 211 and 67 started making a knock on the deep seated fire inside the trash trailer. Command
requested add'l foam units into the scene as crews started to empty the trailer to get to the fire. Companies
from Southern Manheim Twp, Rohrerstown, Neffsville and Lancaster Township work for about 45 minutes to
place the fire under control. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| E67-1... Copy, Working Tractor Trailer Fire, Lancaster County, PA 05.11.2008 |
KENTLAND, MD -- Just before 0830 hours, the box alarm was transmitted for a townhouse on fire at 23"33"
Virginia Avenue in the McKinley section of Kentland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 33, 38,
30 and 9, Quint 22, Truck 28 and Truck 9. Engine Company 33 arrived within minutes to report a two-story end
of the row "triple" with fire showing from the second floor. The engine crew laid a supply line in from Forest
Terrace and quickly stretched the Kentland front bumper line. As the crew advanced to the second floor, fire
met the men at the top of the stairwell. Engine Company 33’s pipeman began extinguishing the bulk of the
fire as the remainder of the crew performed a primary search. Truck Company 9 was the next unit to arrive
(?) and began opening-up. One wheelchair bound resident of the exposure was removed by Kentland
Volunteer Scott Sturmer. Units worked together for approx. 15 minutes before the incident was scaled back.
Within 25 minutes Engine Company 33 was held for the remainder of the run. Kentland Volunteers returned
to service within two-hours. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
Virginia Avenue in the McKinley section of Kentland. The assignment consisted of Engine Companies 33, 38,
30 and 9, Quint 22, Truck 28 and Truck 9. Engine Company 33 arrived within minutes to report a two-story end
of the row "triple" with fire showing from the second floor. The engine crew laid a supply line in from Forest
Terrace and quickly stretched the Kentland front bumper line. As the crew advanced to the second floor, fire
met the men at the top of the stairwell. Engine Company 33’s pipeman began extinguishing the bulk of the
fire as the remainder of the crew performed a primary search. Truck Company 9 was the next unit to arrive
(?) and began opening-up. One wheelchair bound resident of the exposure was removed by Kentland
Volunteer Scott Sturmer. Units worked together for approx. 15 minutes before the incident was scaled back.
Within 25 minutes Engine Company 33 was held for the remainder of the run. Kentland Volunteers returned
to service within two-hours. COURTESY OF KENTLAND VOLUNTEERS 33
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| Working Rowhome Fire, Prince Georges County, MD 05.11.2008 |
EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- On Tuesday May 13th, Students and teachers from Ephrata High School along with
Local Emergency services from Ephrata Area Rescue Squad, Pioneer Fire Company, Akron Fire Company,
Lincoln Fire Company with EMS units from Ephrata Ambulance, Medic 4 and Medevac 8 aeromedical from
Lancaster Airport displayed a mock DUI crash for students. This scenario of a fatal crash with people trapped
was held in front of the High school with Senior and Junior students watching. This was the first time the
Ephrata High School held this type of event for students showing them the deadly effects of drinking and
driving. All Companies located with-in the Ephrata Area School District along with Ephrata Police Department
assisted with making this event possible and drove the point to the effects these bad choices can make as
the students watched Emergency workers work to save their friends. Many other schools hold these
scenarios in hopes of preventing deadly crashes after prom night and other school sponsored events.
Around the world many teenagers are killed every year after dances and other school events due to drinking
and driving and other substance abuse issues.
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Local Emergency services from Ephrata Area Rescue Squad, Pioneer Fire Company, Akron Fire Company,
Lincoln Fire Company with EMS units from Ephrata Ambulance, Medic 4 and Medevac 8 aeromedical from
Lancaster Airport displayed a mock DUI crash for students. This scenario of a fatal crash with people trapped
was held in front of the High school with Senior and Junior students watching. This was the first time the
Ephrata High School held this type of event for students showing them the deadly effects of drinking and
driving. All Companies located with-in the Ephrata Area School District along with Ephrata Police Department
assisted with making this event possible and drove the point to the effects these bad choices can make as
the students watched Emergency workers work to save their friends. Many other schools hold these
scenarios in hopes of preventing deadly crashes after prom night and other school sponsored events.
Around the world many teenagers are killed every year after dances and other school events due to drinking
and driving and other substance abuse issues.
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| Mock DUI Crash, Lancaster County, PA 05.13.2008 |
| Huge Thanks To Hot Stuff Graphics 05.14.2008 |
QUAKERTOWN, PA -- PUMPFIRE would like to thank Shaun Mcnally of HOT STUFF GRAPHICS for the awesome
graphic lettering we received today from them as a gift. Hot Stuff Graphics located in Quakertown, PA
specializes in Emergency Services graphics and vehicle lettering. Check these guys out and all their hot
work @ www.HOTSTUFFGRAPHICS.com or call them at 267.221.4147 and tell them PUMP sent you!
graphic lettering we received today from them as a gift. Hot Stuff Graphics located in Quakertown, PA
specializes in Emergency Services graphics and vehicle lettering. Check these guys out and all their hot
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CITY OF CHESTER, PA -- At apx 438hrs Company 82, Medics 83, 45 and 100 along with Chester 11 were
dispatched to the area of West 24th Street and Crozer Street for a reported MVA with a subject down on the
roadway. While en-route crews were updated to a possible subject struck and then a confirmed subject
struck with entrapment the subject reported to be under a wall. Company 82 arrived first and found one
subject under a wall. The seven members from company 82 went into service with both hydraulic rams and
hand tools to first stabilize the remaining wall and to lift the parts off the trapped subject. Crews worked for
about 15 minutes to safely remove the wall and remove the subject, The medics loaded him quickly into the
ambulance for transport to Crozer's Traumas Center. Crews remained on scene for about an hour to provide
lighting to the Police while they investigated the incident.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
dispatched to the area of West 24th Street and Crozer Street for a reported MVA with a subject down on the
roadway. While en-route crews were updated to a possible subject struck and then a confirmed subject
struck with entrapment the subject reported to be under a wall. Company 82 arrived first and found one
subject under a wall. The seven members from company 82 went into service with both hydraulic rams and
hand tools to first stabilize the remaining wall and to lift the parts off the trapped subject. Crews worked for
about 15 minutes to safely remove the wall and remove the subject, The medics loaded him quickly into the
ambulance for transport to Crozer's Traumas Center. Crews remained on scene for about an hour to provide
lighting to the Police while they investigated the incident.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPIN JR.
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| Technical Rescue w/One Under A Wall, Delaware County, PA 05.12.2008 |
DENTON, MD -- At 1722 hours Station 300(Denton) along with Rescue 600 were dispatched to Burrisville Road
and Garland Road for a MVC involving a bus. Within seconds the Caroline County Sheriff's Department
reported that the bus had approximately 40 passengers on board. The dispatch center then went to a phase
1 medical build up bringing A-692, PM491, PM791 and Trooper 6 to the scene. PM 391 went O/L and reported
a 2 vehicle MVC involving a bus and a van. E-304 arrived and Officer 316(Lister) established "Burrisville
Road Command." Command requested a additional engine to the scene which brought E-604. Rescue 600
arrived and was assigned to extricate the patient in the van. After completing the extrication on the van the
crew from the Rescue extricated the bus driver. While E-604 and A-692 were assigned to assist with triage.
Approximately 10 patients were transported to the local hospital while 1 patient was air lifted by Trooper 6 to
the trauma center. Units operated for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes before clearing at 1906 hours.
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and Garland Road for a MVC involving a bus. Within seconds the Caroline County Sheriff's Department
reported that the bus had approximately 40 passengers on board. The dispatch center then went to a phase
1 medical build up bringing A-692, PM491, PM791 and Trooper 6 to the scene. PM 391 went O/L and reported
a 2 vehicle MVC involving a bus and a van. E-304 arrived and Officer 316(Lister) established "Burrisville
Road Command." Command requested a additional engine to the scene which brought E-604. Rescue 600
arrived and was assigned to extricate the patient in the van. After completing the extrication on the van the
crew from the Rescue extricated the bus driver. While E-604 and A-692 were assigned to assist with triage.
Approximately 10 patients were transported to the local hospital while 1 patient was air lifted by Trooper 6 to
the trauma center. Units operated for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes before clearing at 1906 hours.
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| PIC w/People Trapped Involving A Bus, Caroline County, MD 05.15.2008 |
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LEVITTOWN, NY -- At aprox. 2043 hours, NCPD
Helicopter 4 notified the 8th precinct of a
working house fire, with heavy fire through
the roof in the vicinity of Blacksmith road in
Levittown. 1st arriving Levittown units
reported a working fire. Due to an extreme
amount of rubbish in the house the 1st due
engine Co couldn't make it inside the front
door. As co's made a push, they encountered
more trash on the stairwell to the 2nd floor. As
a line make it into the last remaining fire room
on the 2nd floor. They got a quick water and a
knock on it before contents collapsed
blocking their entrance. Conditions rapidly
deteriorated and command pulled all units out
for a defensive attack. Extensive M/A was
requested from the 6th and 9th battalions. 2
FF's were transported to NUMC.
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KEVIN O'TOOLE
Helicopter 4 notified the 8th precinct of a
working house fire, with heavy fire through
the roof in the vicinity of Blacksmith road in
Levittown. 1st arriving Levittown units
reported a working fire. Due to an extreme
amount of rubbish in the house the 1st due
engine Co couldn't make it inside the front
door. As co's made a push, they encountered
more trash on the stairwell to the 2nd floor. As
a line make it into the last remaining fire room
on the 2nd floor. They got a quick water and a
knock on it before contents collapsed
blocking their entrance. Conditions rapidly
deteriorated and command pulled all units out
for a defensive attack. Extensive M/A was
requested from the 6th and 9th battalions. 2
FF's were transported to NUMC.
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KEVIN O'TOOLE
| NCPD Helicopter 4 With A House Off, Nassau County, NY 05.15.2008 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- At 2134 hrs units with the Second Battalion Fire Chief were alerted for a reported
house on fire at 4073 Minnesota Ave. NE. Engine 27 arrived on the scene of a three story apartment building
with fire showing from the first floor of corrected address 4075 Minnesota Ave. Truck 17 arrived shortly after
and immediately went to work placing ladders and ventilating. Engine 30 arrived and advanced the 400’ 1 ½
preconnect to back up Engine 27 in the fire apartment. The fire was quickly knocked down and all searches
proved negative, one occupant was removed from the second floor via the interior stairs while all others
were sheltered in place. Engine 27 and Truck 17 remained onscene to assist investigators with overhaul.
COURTESY OF DCFD ENGINE 30 / 17 TRUCK
house on fire at 4073 Minnesota Ave. NE. Engine 27 arrived on the scene of a three story apartment building
with fire showing from the first floor of corrected address 4075 Minnesota Ave. Truck 17 arrived shortly after
and immediately went to work placing ladders and ventilating. Engine 30 arrived and advanced the 400’ 1 ½
preconnect to back up Engine 27 in the fire apartment. The fire was quickly knocked down and all searches
proved negative, one occupant was removed from the second floor via the interior stairs while all others
were sheltered in place. Engine 27 and Truck 17 remained onscene to assist investigators with overhaul.
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| Fire Showing From A Deanwood Apartment Building, DCFD 05.16.2008 |
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP, OH -- On Monday May 5th, Units from Howland Fire Department were transmitted to
assist the Police Department at CICI's Pizza for a reported suspect on a roof. The intoxicated / suicidal male
decided to climb up a ladder placed at the rear of CICI's Pizza (1920 Niles Cortland Rd SE)by a crew from
CICI's pizza working on an HVAC unit. The subject was detained by HPD for his safe keeping as Ladder 30 was
utilized to extricated the subject via a stokes basket down Ladder 30's main. He was then transported by
Medic 30 to a local medical facility. COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
assist the Police Department at CICI's Pizza for a reported suspect on a roof. The intoxicated / suicidal male
decided to climb up a ladder placed at the rear of CICI's Pizza (1920 Niles Cortland Rd SE)by a crew from
CICI's pizza working on an HVAC unit. The subject was detained by HPD for his safe keeping as Ladder 30 was
utilized to extricated the subject via a stokes basket down Ladder 30's main. He was then transported by
Medic 30 to a local medical facility. COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
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| Ladder 30 Helps PD With One On The Roof, Trumbull County, Ohio 05.05.2008 |
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Tuesday May 20th, The Rescue Local was transmitted to the 4100 Block Of
Route 340 near North New Holland Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from Companies 44,
42 along with EMS from 49 and Medic 9 arrived on scene with one car overturned involving a tractor trailer
with people confirmed trapped. Command quickly requested add'l EMS units from 39, 43 and 612 along with a
second Due Rescue Squad from 39. Command reported to all units they had two patients trapped in the over
turned car and the driver trapped in the tractor trailer and went into full rescue operations. Companies
worked for about 30 minutes to free all 3 patients as they were transported by EMS to a local trauma center.
All companies went ready in about 1 hour without further incident.
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Route 340 near North New Holland Road for the reported PIC with people trapped. Units from Companies 44,
42 along with EMS from 49 and Medic 9 arrived on scene with one car overturned involving a tractor trailer
with people confirmed trapped. Command quickly requested add'l EMS units from 39, 43 and 612 along with a
second Due Rescue Squad from 39. Command reported to all units they had two patients trapped in the over
turned car and the driver trapped in the tractor trailer and went into full rescue operations. Companies
worked for about 30 minutes to free all 3 patients as they were transported by EMS to a local trauma center.
All companies went ready in about 1 hour without further incident.
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| PIC w/Three Trapped Involving A Tractor Trailer, Lancaster County, PA 05.20.2008 |
UNINCORPORATED, CO -- FLFD Engine5 was dispatched with Hudson VFD to the Platte Valley Airport for an
inflight emergency. Enroute advised that the aircraft was down and on fire off the runway. Engine 5 arrived
just after Hudson VFD and put first foam on the fire and assisted the pilots egress. The pilot was checked out
and had no injuries. COURTESY OF BULLBRAUCH
inflight emergency. Enroute advised that the aircraft was down and on fire off the runway. Engine 5 arrived
just after Hudson VFD and put first foam on the fire and assisted the pilots egress. The pilot was checked out
and had no injuries. COURTESY OF BULLBRAUCH
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| Engine 5 Goes Auto Aide For An Aircraft Down, Weld County, CO 05.17.2008 |
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP, OH -- On Friday May 16, 2008 at 1358 Howland FIre Units were dispatched to a chimney
fire at 7887 Dawson Drive in Howland Twp. Chief 30, Chief 31, Ladder 30, Engine 30, responded just as Chief
31 marked on scene and in command with heavy smoke showing from chimney and moderate interior smoke
conditions, Trumbull Co 9-1-1 advised the chief that PD was requesting a EMS unit for another call, command
advised to strike all tones for additional units to cover the 2nd call. At that time TC911 advised of a 3rd call
for a transport from a local nursing home, this call was transferred to the 1st due mutual aid co, Bazetta Fire
MS-13. Ladder 30, Engine 30 and Chief 31 operated on Dawson Dr for approximately 1 hr, doing some minor
cleaning of the chimney, and using 3 Dry-Chem Extinguishers to put out the pesky fire. Command also helped
the elderly resident get a cleaning company out in 30 min's to get the full clean job done.
COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
fire at 7887 Dawson Drive in Howland Twp. Chief 30, Chief 31, Ladder 30, Engine 30, responded just as Chief
31 marked on scene and in command with heavy smoke showing from chimney and moderate interior smoke
conditions, Trumbull Co 9-1-1 advised the chief that PD was requesting a EMS unit for another call, command
advised to strike all tones for additional units to cover the 2nd call. At that time TC911 advised of a 3rd call
for a transport from a local nursing home, this call was transferred to the 1st due mutual aid co, Bazetta Fire
MS-13. Ladder 30, Engine 30 and Chief 31 operated on Dawson Dr for approximately 1 hr, doing some minor
cleaning of the chimney, and using 3 Dry-Chem Extinguishers to put out the pesky fire. Command also helped
the elderly resident get a cleaning company out in 30 min's to get the full clean job done.
COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
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| 3 Dry Chem Extinguishers, 3 First Due Calls, 7 Minutes, Trumbull County, OH 05.16.2008 |
CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 0224hrs, the 1801 assignment was transmitted for
the working house fire at 48 Main Street in Clifford. On the assignment: E24, HE4, E41, L18, R59, R36, T24,
HT3, T36, 18-9 and 24-9. Chief 18 checked enroute with communications reporting multiple 911 calls being
received. L58, E52, NE1 were added to the run. As units responded, Chief 18 marked on scene establishing
the “106 Command” reporting a two story, wood frame residential with heavy fire showing from all divisions
and an exposure on side B of another two story, wood frame residential. The request to fill out the second
alarm was transmitted to Susquehanna Communications. L18 arrived positioning at the split of the two
residences placing in service two 1 ¾” lines along with the ladder pipe to protect the exposure and darken
side C of the fire building. E24 laid LDH into the nearby stream to establish water while T24 nursed into L18.
R59 arrived positioning at the C/D corner and established the RIT. L58 positioned to the rear of L18 with both
18 and 58 going to work for vertical ventilation. An aggressive interior attack was attempted and quickly
redirected to exterior operations as conditions rapidly deteriorated. The ladder pipes then went into
service from both L18 and L58. Crews from 36, 41 and Harford threw multiple ground ladders and assisted in
establishing the dump site. A second LDH was secured by E52 and a tanker shuttle established on the east
end providing adequate water for both ladder pipes and multiple hand lines. The fire was knocked down and
crews cautiously re-entered portions of the building for overhaul. After extensive overhaul, NE1’s foam line
was placed into service for side C of the structure. Units operated for just over fours hours on the incident
with no injuries reported and minimal thermal damage to the exposure. Excellent teamwork on behalf of the
mutual aide departments provided the best outcome possible. COURTESY OF MIKE ZESHONKSI
the working house fire at 48 Main Street in Clifford. On the assignment: E24, HE4, E41, L18, R59, R36, T24,
HT3, T36, 18-9 and 24-9. Chief 18 checked enroute with communications reporting multiple 911 calls being
received. L58, E52, NE1 were added to the run. As units responded, Chief 18 marked on scene establishing
the “106 Command” reporting a two story, wood frame residential with heavy fire showing from all divisions
and an exposure on side B of another two story, wood frame residential. The request to fill out the second
alarm was transmitted to Susquehanna Communications. L18 arrived positioning at the split of the two
residences placing in service two 1 ¾” lines along with the ladder pipe to protect the exposure and darken
side C of the fire building. E24 laid LDH into the nearby stream to establish water while T24 nursed into L18.
R59 arrived positioning at the C/D corner and established the RIT. L58 positioned to the rear of L18 with both
18 and 58 going to work for vertical ventilation. An aggressive interior attack was attempted and quickly
redirected to exterior operations as conditions rapidly deteriorated. The ladder pipes then went into
service from both L18 and L58. Crews from 36, 41 and Harford threw multiple ground ladders and assisted in
establishing the dump site. A second LDH was secured by E52 and a tanker shuttle established on the east
end providing adequate water for both ladder pipes and multiple hand lines. The fire was knocked down and
crews cautiously re-entered portions of the building for overhaul. After extensive overhaul, NE1’s foam line
was placed into service for side C of the structure. Units operated for just over fours hours on the incident
with no injuries reported and minimal thermal damage to the exposure. Excellent teamwork on behalf of the
mutual aide departments provided the best outcome possible. COURTESY OF MIKE ZESHONKSI
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| House Well Off On Arrival, Susquehanna County, PA 05.14.2008 |
CITY OF THOMASVILLE, NC -- On Saturday may 24th, Station 54 was called out for a reported working brush
fire. Truck 1154 arrived to find a 1/2 acre well involved and spreading. Crews went to work and had the fire
knocked down within 30 minutes. COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
fire. Truck 1154 arrived to find a 1/2 acre well involved and spreading. Crews went to work and had the fire
knocked down within 30 minutes. COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
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| Working Brush Fire, Davidson County, NC 05.24.2008 |
CITY OF THOMASVILLE, NC -- On Saturday May 24th, Station 54 Received a call for a 2 car PIC. Truck 1154
arrived to find both cars off the road one patient complaining of neck and back pains, she was transported to
TMC by EMS. Company 54 remained on scene for 45 minutes until cleared by SHP.
COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
arrived to find both cars off the road one patient complaining of neck and back pains, she was transported to
TMC by EMS. Company 54 remained on scene for 45 minutes until cleared by SHP.
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| PIC w/Injuries, Davidson County, NC 05.24.2008 |
| MAY 2008 |
CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 3:18pm the department was alerted for a report of an auto accident
involving a school bus at the intersections of Mill Rd and Whiteman Lane. Deputy 69(K.Romig) made the
response and was advised by fireboard that their was ten or so kids on the bus and a minivan on its side.
Rescue 69 went enroute with four. Deputy Chief Romig arrived on scene moments later and found a three
vehicle accident. One car was into the side of the school bus blocking the doors where people enter and
exit the bus. The children and driver had to utilize the emergency rear exit to escape from the bus. All
eleven children were all out of the bus unharmed when Deputy Chief Romig arrived. Meanwhile on the other
side of the accident their was a minivan on its side and Deputy Chief Romig found one female still in the
vehicle unharmed also. Rescue 69 arrived on scene and utilized its "Little Giant" ladder and the patient
safely self extracated herself and volunteers then handed the victim over to Caernarvon Township Police.
Units Cleared at 1628Hrs. COURTESY OF TWIN VALLEY VOLUNTEERS
involving a school bus at the intersections of Mill Rd and Whiteman Lane. Deputy 69(K.Romig) made the
response and was advised by fireboard that their was ten or so kids on the bus and a minivan on its side.
Rescue 69 went enroute with four. Deputy Chief Romig arrived on scene moments later and found a three
vehicle accident. One car was into the side of the school bus blocking the doors where people enter and
exit the bus. The children and driver had to utilize the emergency rear exit to escape from the bus. All
eleven children were all out of the bus unharmed when Deputy Chief Romig arrived. Meanwhile on the other
side of the accident their was a minivan on its side and Deputy Chief Romig found one female still in the
vehicle unharmed also. Rescue 69 arrived on scene and utilized its "Little Giant" ladder and the patient
safely self extracated herself and volunteers then handed the victim over to Caernarvon Township Police.
Units Cleared at 1628Hrs. COURTESY OF TWIN VALLEY VOLUNTEERS
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| PIC Involving A School Bus w/One Over Turned, Berks County, PA 05.22.2008 |
STONEWOOD, WV -- At 23:36 hours on Saturday May 24th, Company 12 (Stonewood VFD), Engine 71 (Nutter
Fort VFD), and Engine 11 (Anmoore VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire at 712 Cost Avenue in Stonewood.
Engine 71 (w/5) hit the street 1 minute later and arrived on scene at 23:41 reporting smoke showing and
confirmed they had a working fire. Crews pulled a cross lay off of E71 but the fire was quickly knocked down
with a water extinguisher off of 71. STVFD E121, E122, and NFFD E72 (w/6) arrived on scene shortly after.
Command 12 then held the assignment to all Co. 12 and 7 apparatus and returned all other responding units.
Crews assisted with salvage and overhaul and ventilated the residence. All units went ready at 00:10 hours.
Assistance was also received from the Stonewood and Nutter Fort Police Departments and Harrison County
EMS. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
Fort VFD), and Engine 11 (Anmoore VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire at 712 Cost Avenue in Stonewood.
Engine 71 (w/5) hit the street 1 minute later and arrived on scene at 23:41 reporting smoke showing and
confirmed they had a working fire. Crews pulled a cross lay off of E71 but the fire was quickly knocked down
with a water extinguisher off of 71. STVFD E121, E122, and NFFD E72 (w/6) arrived on scene shortly after.
Command 12 then held the assignment to all Co. 12 and 7 apparatus and returned all other responding units.
Crews assisted with salvage and overhaul and ventilated the residence. All units went ready at 00:10 hours.
Assistance was also received from the Stonewood and Nutter Fort Police Departments and Harrison County
EMS. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
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| Quick Action By Firefighters Saves Home, Harrison County, WV 05.24.2008 |
CITY OF DECATUR, IL -- At approximately 14:00 hours, Truck 3, Squad 1, and Engine 2 were dispatched to Lake
Shore Drive at the intersection of Martin Luther King, JR. Drive for a crash with one trapped. Truck 3 arrived
on scene with a 2 vehicle crash, one patient confined. Squad 1 arrived putting the Centaur Rescue Tools to
work with a door pop. As the patients were being loaded, Squad 1 along with Engine 2, were re-directed to
Martin Luther King JR. Drive at East Wood Street for a minor 2 vehicle crash blocking the roadway.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. RICKY 'DOWNTOWN' BROWN
Shore Drive at the intersection of Martin Luther King, JR. Drive for a crash with one trapped. Truck 3 arrived
on scene with a 2 vehicle crash, one patient confined. Squad 1 arrived putting the Centaur Rescue Tools to
work with a door pop. As the patients were being loaded, Squad 1 along with Engine 2, were re-directed to
Martin Luther King JR. Drive at East Wood Street for a minor 2 vehicle crash blocking the roadway.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. RICKY 'DOWNTOWN' BROWN
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| PIC w/People Trapped, Macon County, IL 05.25.2008 |
CITY OF DETROIT, MI -- At 0700hrs, Engines 35/40/44 Ladder 30 and Squad 3 were due on a box alarm at
Mackay x Lawley for a reported dwelling fire. Engine 35 arrived first and reported they would be stretching
on a dwelling with smoke showing. After forcing the bars on the front door, the crew entered the dwelling
and the fire was extinguished in less than 15 minutes. COURTESY OF DENNIS WOLFE
Mackay x Lawley for a reported dwelling fire. Engine 35 arrived first and reported they would be stretching
on a dwelling with smoke showing. After forcing the bars on the front door, the crew entered the dwelling
and the fire was extinguished in less than 15 minutes. COURTESY OF DENNIS WOLFE
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| Engine 35 Stretches On An Occupied Dwelling, Detroit, MI 05.23.2008 |
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OH -- At 13:15, the first alarm assignment was transmitted for a house fire on the 800
Block of Miller Avenue. Engine 15 was first arriving dropping its 5" and going to work with Reserve Ladder
14 throwing ladders and handling ventilation. The fire was contained to the wall and roof of a room on side
Bravo. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. RICKY 'DOWNTOWN' BROWN AND ERIC OBERDORFF
Block of Miller Avenue. Engine 15 was first arriving dropping its 5" and going to work with Reserve Ladder
14 throwing ladders and handling ventilation. The fire was contained to the wall and roof of a room on side
Bravo. COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE SGT. RICKY 'DOWNTOWN' BROWN AND ERIC OBERDORFF
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| Working Room And Contents Fire, Franklin County, OH 05.26.2008 |
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SHIPPENVILLE, PA -- On Wedensday May 29th @ 1307Hours the BOX was transmitted to the area of Railroad
Street for a reported house on fire. Ambulance 1660 arrived on scene reporting a 2.5 Story wood frame
structure with heavy smoke showing and advised incoming fire units. Knox Engine 9 arrived first going to
work as Shippenville units arrived. Companies assisted Shippenville fire with fire suppression and water
supply. Additional manpower was brought in from Washington Twp. No injuries were reported and all units
when ready in about 2 hours. COURTESY OF EMT KATE STERLING
Street for a reported house on fire. Ambulance 1660 arrived on scene reporting a 2.5 Story wood frame
structure with heavy smoke showing and advised incoming fire units. Knox Engine 9 arrived first going to
work as Shippenville units arrived. Companies assisted Shippenville fire with fire suppression and water
supply. Additional manpower was brought in from Washington Twp. No injuries were reported and all units
when ready in about 2 hours. COURTESY OF EMT KATE STERLING
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| Heavy Smoke Showing On Arrival, Clarion County, PA 05.29.2008 |
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 17:30 hours a box alarm was transmitted for the unit block of S. Warner
Rd in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This brought King of Prussia Fire Co, Swedeland Fire Co,
Swedesburg Fire Co, Norristown Fire Co and Radnor Fire Co. The Units responded with in seconds and had
heavy smoke showing from the stations. Chief 47 had Truck Cos go inservice with the master streams and he
added a 2nd RIT team. All units were available by 19:30 hours.
COURTESY OF RADNOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rd in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This brought King of Prussia Fire Co, Swedeland Fire Co,
Swedesburg Fire Co, Norristown Fire Co and Radnor Fire Co. The Units responded with in seconds and had
heavy smoke showing from the stations. Chief 47 had Truck Cos go inservice with the master streams and he
added a 2nd RIT team. All units were available by 19:30 hours.
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| Working Building Fire, Montgomery County, PA 05.29.2008 |
EPHRATA TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Friday May 30th at appox. 0757Hrs., The investigation was transmitted to 314
Spring Glen Drive at Spring Glen Fresh Foods for a reported Ammonia leak inside the building. Lancaster
County Communications advised Chief 15 of the incident and that the building was being evacuated. Chief 15
then request Squad 16-1 for their gas meter and the County Haz-Mat Duty Officer to contact him direct.
Shortly afterwords, Communications transmitted the Hazardous Material BOX assignment adding Lancaster
County Hazmat 29-1 to the assignment. Crews from Companies 15 and duty officer 29 started to migrate the
incident to control the leaks source, During the incident Command requested that Lebanon County Hazmat
50 be added to the assignment for add'l manpower and resources. Crews made entry into the building and
controlled all hazards and marked the incident under control at 1157Hrs. Command turned over the incident
to Spring Glen for required repairs for a food handling facility.
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Spring Glen Drive at Spring Glen Fresh Foods for a reported Ammonia leak inside the building. Lancaster
County Communications advised Chief 15 of the incident and that the building was being evacuated. Chief 15
then request Squad 16-1 for their gas meter and the County Haz-Mat Duty Officer to contact him direct.
Shortly afterwords, Communications transmitted the Hazardous Material BOX assignment adding Lancaster
County Hazmat 29-1 to the assignment. Crews from Companies 15 and duty officer 29 started to migrate the
incident to control the leaks source, During the incident Command requested that Lebanon County Hazmat
50 be added to the assignment for add'l manpower and resources. Crews made entry into the building and
controlled all hazards and marked the incident under control at 1157Hrs. Command turned over the incident
to Spring Glen for required repairs for a food handling facility.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
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| Ammonia Leak Inside Food Handling Facility, Lancaster County, PA 05.30.2008 |
CITY OF DETROIT, MI -- At approx 0130 hrs, Engines 30/40/51 Ladder 17 Squad 5 and Chief 8 were due on a
box alarm at Pilgrim x Woodrow Wilson for a reported dwelling fire. Squad 5 reported smoke showing from a
distance and arrived first to find a vacant dwelling going throughout. Engine 51 arrived and stretched on two
dwellings and advised the second arriving Engine(40) to dump their monitor. Chief 8 requested a fourth
Engine for RIT bringing Engine 35 to the scene. The fire was brought under control in about and hour using
Ladder 17's tower and multiple handlines. COURTESY OF DENNIS WOLFE
box alarm at Pilgrim x Woodrow Wilson for a reported dwelling fire. Squad 5 reported smoke showing from a
distance and arrived first to find a vacant dwelling going throughout. Engine 51 arrived and stretched on two
dwellings and advised the second arriving Engine(40) to dump their monitor. Chief 8 requested a fourth
Engine for RIT bringing Engine 35 to the scene. The fire was brought under control in about and hour using
Ladder 17's tower and multiple handlines. COURTESY OF DENNIS WOLFE
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| House Well Off On Arrival, Detroit MI 05.30.2008 |
SALISBURY TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Saturday May 31st at approx 1628Hrs. the Rescue Local was transmitted to
the area of Churchtown Road x Guy Road for the reported PIC w/People trapped. Communications advised
incoming units from 49, 39 and EMS from 49, Medic 9 of a single vehicle crash with multiple victims with
entrapment. Chief 49 arrived reporting a Jeep on its roof with multiple priority one patients with heavy
entrapment. Command requested Aero-medical to fly direct for two patients and the second due Rescue
Squad from 33 to assist Rescue Squad 39 working. Crews cribbed and lifted the rear of the Jeep with air
bags to assist in rescue operations. Crews cut for about 1 Hour and 15 minutes to extricate the three
patients that were trapped, care was transferred to awaiting EMS crews with two being flown.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE A CHIEF PORKCHOP
the area of Churchtown Road x Guy Road for the reported PIC w/People trapped. Communications advised
incoming units from 49, 39 and EMS from 49, Medic 9 of a single vehicle crash with multiple victims with
entrapment. Chief 49 arrived reporting a Jeep on its roof with multiple priority one patients with heavy
entrapment. Command requested Aero-medical to fly direct for two patients and the second due Rescue
Squad from 33 to assist Rescue Squad 39 working. Crews cribbed and lifted the rear of the Jeep with air
bags to assist in rescue operations. Crews cut for about 1 Hour and 15 minutes to extricate the three
patients that were trapped, care was transferred to awaiting EMS crews with two being flown.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE A CHIEF PORKCHOP
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| PIC w/Heavy Entrapment And Two Flown, Lancaster County, PA 05.31.2008 |
CITY OF LEXINGTON, NC -- On Saturday May 31st, Companies 37,76,91,92,46,54 had a live burn session at an
acquired structure. Crews had 13 burn evolutions through out the day. COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
acquired structure. Crews had 13 burn evolutions through out the day. COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
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| Live Burn Evolutions, Davidson County, NC 05.31.2008 |
CITY OF LEXINGTON, NC -- On Saturday May 31st, The BOX was transmitted for a possible house on fire.
Companies 54,64,76 were dispatched with reports of smoke showing from a house. 2254 arrived reporting a
barn with light smoke showing, crews had the fire knocked down with-in 20 minutes after dispatch.
COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
Companies 54,64,76 were dispatched with reports of smoke showing from a house. 2254 arrived reporting a
barn with light smoke showing, crews had the fire knocked down with-in 20 minutes after dispatch.
COURTESY OF FF ZAC ROGERS
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| Smoke Showing From A Barn, Davidson County, NC 05.31.2008 |
WALLACE, WV -- At 1:04 a.m. on Thursday May 29th, Company 14 (Wallace VFD), Engine 41 (Lumberport VFD),
Engine 101 (Shinnston VFD), and Wetzel Engine 11 (Folsom VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire with
Entrapment on Barnes Run Road in Wallace. WVFD Engine 142 (w/5) hit the street at 1:07 and arrived on
scene two minutes later to find a one story dwelling with heavy fire showing and advised HC911 of confirmed
entrapment. Additional units arrived on scene shortly after. Crews attempted to make entry into the home
but were unsuccessful as the roof began to collapse. Crews then began an aggressive exterior attack on the
fire. Command 14 then requested Engine 111 (Spelter VFD) to respond to scene and Marion Engine 141
(Worthington VFD) to transfer to Co. 14. There was no response from E111, so Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD)
was alerted to transfer. After knocking most of the fire down, crews made entry and discovered the body of
an elderly gentleman. Units checked for hot spots and returned in service at 05:04. An excellent job
performed by all companies on scene. Assistance was also received from Harrison County EMS, the Harrison
County Sheriff's Department and the WV State Fire Marshal's Office. The cause of the fire is under
investigation. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
Engine 101 (Shinnston VFD), and Wetzel Engine 11 (Folsom VFD) were alerted for a Structure Fire with
Entrapment on Barnes Run Road in Wallace. WVFD Engine 142 (w/5) hit the street at 1:07 and arrived on
scene two minutes later to find a one story dwelling with heavy fire showing and advised HC911 of confirmed
entrapment. Additional units arrived on scene shortly after. Crews attempted to make entry into the home
but were unsuccessful as the roof began to collapse. Crews then began an aggressive exterior attack on the
fire. Command 14 then requested Engine 111 (Spelter VFD) to respond to scene and Marion Engine 141
(Worthington VFD) to transfer to Co. 14. There was no response from E111, so Engine 71 (Nutter Fort VFD)
was alerted to transfer. After knocking most of the fire down, crews made entry and discovered the body of
an elderly gentleman. Units checked for hot spots and returned in service at 05:04. An excellent job
performed by all companies on scene. Assistance was also received from Harrison County EMS, the Harrison
County Sheriff's Department and the WV State Fire Marshal's Office. The cause of the fire is under
investigation. COURTESY OF FF FRANK FERRARI
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| Fatal House Fire, Harrison County, WV 05.29.2008 |
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP, OH -- Firefighters from all over Trumbull County converged on the Trumbull County
Fairgrounds for Live Fire Training sponsored by the Howland Twp Fire / EMS Training Center. The State of
Ohio recently pass a bill mandating con ed hours for firefighter of all levels in Ohio. Firefighters have to
receive 18 hours per year, and recertify every 3 years. Evolutions were conducted involving search &
rescue, fire attack, ventilation, and rural water movement. A special thanks the volunteers from the Trumbull
Co American Red Cross for there canteen services, and the short visits with "Gus" the assistance dog.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
Fairgrounds for Live Fire Training sponsored by the Howland Twp Fire / EMS Training Center. The State of
Ohio recently pass a bill mandating con ed hours for firefighter of all levels in Ohio. Firefighters have to
receive 18 hours per year, and recertify every 3 years. Evolutions were conducted involving search &
rescue, fire attack, ventilation, and rural water movement. A special thanks the volunteers from the Trumbull
Co American Red Cross for there canteen services, and the short visits with "Gus" the assistance dog.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF JOHN 'SCOOTER' WILLIAMSON
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| Ohio Firefighters Go Hard During Training, Trumbull County, OH 05.31.2008 |