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| Heavy Smoke Showing From Blocks Out, DCFD 09.05.2008 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- At 1519 hrs units with the 2nd Battalion Fire Chief were alerted for a reported
house on fire at 2738 Knox Terrace SE. First arriving units found a 3 Story semi-detached dwelling with
smoke from the front on all floors and fire in the rear. Interior crews of Engine 32, Truck 16 and Rescue
Squad 3 found fire on the third floor with extension into the cockloft. Due to the weather conditions and the
amount of fire Command 2 requested a 2nd alarm stage at Jasper Street and Alabama Ave. The Second Alarm
was sounded bringing Engine 30 and Truck 17 to the fireground. Both units arrived in staging and were
quickly put to work. Engine 30’s crew was assigned to back up the units working on division 3 in the fire
building as the wagon picked up Engine 2 (RIT) line at the hydrant. Truck 17’s crew was assigned to relieve
Truck 16 on the fire floor (Division 3). Division 3 supervisor (Chief Benson) put the crew to work opening up
and extinguishing hot spots along with Engine 6. Both crews operated for just over an hour before returning
to service. PICTURES AND AUDIO COURTESY OF DCFD 30 ENGINE / 17 LADDER
house on fire at 2738 Knox Terrace SE. First arriving units found a 3 Story semi-detached dwelling with
smoke from the front on all floors and fire in the rear. Interior crews of Engine 32, Truck 16 and Rescue
Squad 3 found fire on the third floor with extension into the cockloft. Due to the weather conditions and the
amount of fire Command 2 requested a 2nd alarm stage at Jasper Street and Alabama Ave. The Second Alarm
was sounded bringing Engine 30 and Truck 17 to the fireground. Both units arrived in staging and were
quickly put to work. Engine 30’s crew was assigned to back up the units working on division 3 in the fire
building as the wagon picked up Engine 2 (RIT) line at the hydrant. Truck 17’s crew was assigned to relieve
Truck 16 on the fire floor (Division 3). Division 3 supervisor (Chief Benson) put the crew to work opening up
and extinguishing hot spots along with Engine 6. Both crews operated for just over an hour before returning
to service. PICTURES AND AUDIO COURTESY OF DCFD 30 ENGINE / 17 LADDER
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- At 2151 Engine 30 was alerted for a reported Medical Local at 4800 East Capital
Street, a newly constructed building next to Engine 30’s quarters. The call was received because concerned
family members could not get their loved one to answer the phone and knew he had medical issues. Engine
30’s crew arrived on the scene at the apartment and made multiple attempts to have the patient answer the
door with no response. Engine 30’s officer advised communications to try a call back and again no answer.
With growing concern for the victim the decision was made to force the apartment door to locate the patient
who was presumably having a medical emergency. One crew member began to force the door to the
apartment, as the door flung open shots rang out from inside the apartment. The crew dove for cover as
bullets riddled the door and surrounding wood frame. As the crew regrouped and assessed the situation it
was discovered that one member had received a gunshot wound to the left bicep. The Officer from Engine
30 immediately advised communications of the situation and requested additional resources. The wounded
crewmember was transported to a local trauma center as the Metropolitan Police began a several hour
standoff with the gunman. The gunman would later surrender without further incident. The Firefighter from
Engine 30 is recovering with a non-life threatening injury. COURTESY OF 30 ENGINE / 17 LADDER
Street, a newly constructed building next to Engine 30’s quarters. The call was received because concerned
family members could not get their loved one to answer the phone and knew he had medical issues. Engine
30’s crew arrived on the scene at the apartment and made multiple attempts to have the patient answer the
door with no response. Engine 30’s officer advised communications to try a call back and again no answer.
With growing concern for the victim the decision was made to force the apartment door to locate the patient
who was presumably having a medical emergency. One crew member began to force the door to the
apartment, as the door flung open shots rang out from inside the apartment. The crew dove for cover as
bullets riddled the door and surrounding wood frame. As the crew regrouped and assessed the situation it
was discovered that one member had received a gunshot wound to the left bicep. The Officer from Engine
30 immediately advised communications of the situation and requested additional resources. The wounded
crewmember was transported to a local trauma center as the Metropolitan Police began a several hour
standoff with the gunman. The gunman would later surrender without further incident. The Firefighter from
Engine 30 is recovering with a non-life threatening injury. COURTESY OF 30 ENGINE / 17 LADDER
| Crew Member From 30 Engine Shot, DCFD 09.08.2008 |
PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA -- Early on Sunday September 7th, The rescue local was transmitted on Rescue
BOX 58 to the 900 block of Lancaster Pike in the Township for the reported PIC involving a horse and buggy
with multiple patients. Units on the Rescue assignment were advised of a 2 vehicle crash with people
ejected from the horse and buggy. Crews arrived to find a horse and buggy on it's side with victims on the
ground, Companies 58, 57 and EMS from 77 went quickly to work to assist the patients in serious condition.
Command then requested 3 aero medical units to fly direct as the victims were all priority one patients with
life treating injuries. Companies remained on the scene after two aero medical units transported three
patient to local trauma centers. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
BOX 58 to the 900 block of Lancaster Pike in the Township for the reported PIC involving a horse and buggy
with multiple patients. Units on the Rescue assignment were advised of a 2 vehicle crash with people
ejected from the horse and buggy. Crews arrived to find a horse and buggy on it's side with victims on the
ground, Companies 58, 57 and EMS from 77 went quickly to work to assist the patients in serious condition.
Command then requested 3 aero medical units to fly direct as the victims were all priority one patients with
life treating injuries. Companies remained on the scene after two aero medical units transported three
patient to local trauma centers. MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
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| Horse & Buggy Vs. Van, Lancaster County, PA 09.07.2008 |
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PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA -- On Sunday September 21st around 1044Hrs, BOX Alarm 512 was transmitted to
the area of the 300 Block of Radcliff Road for the reported barn fire. Crews arrived reporting a working
building fire with multiple exposures to hazardous products and requested add'l Tankers be added to the
assignment as no hydrants were in the area. All hands went heavy duty and had the bulk of the fire knock
with-in 30 minutes but had major overhaul ahead. Crews remained on the scene and moving water from the
tanker fill sites for over 5 hours while doing overhaul and hitting hot spots.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP & PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
the area of the 300 Block of Radcliff Road for the reported barn fire. Crews arrived reporting a working
building fire with multiple exposures to hazardous products and requested add'l Tankers be added to the
assignment as no hydrants were in the area. All hands went heavy duty and had the bulk of the fire knock
with-in 30 minutes but had major overhaul ahead. Crews remained on the scene and moving water from the
tanker fill sites for over 5 hours while doing overhaul and hitting hot spots.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP & PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
| One Alarm w/Extras Levels Building, Lancaster County, PA 09.21.2008 |
| Heavy Fire Showing From An Apartment Building, Delaware County, PA 09.23.2008 |
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YEADON BOROUGH, PA -- At 14:49hrs Yeadon Police Department came across a working fire at 2400 Alfred
Drive in D Building Engine Co's 16 and 04, Truck Co's 19 and 21 were dispatched and responded. Medic 16
arrived first and had heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor with extension to the Third. 041 arrived next and
lead off with an 1 3/4'' water line and had the bulk knocked in 10 minutes. The 2nd alarm was struck for
manpower once the fire was found to be running the common cock loft bringing in Engine Co. 09 and Truck
Co 06. The fire was placed under control in just under an hour with no injuries reported.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPEN JR.
Drive in D Building Engine Co's 16 and 04, Truck Co's 19 and 21 were dispatched and responded. Medic 16
arrived first and had heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor with extension to the Third. 041 arrived next and
lead off with an 1 3/4'' water line and had the bulk knocked in 10 minutes. The 2nd alarm was struck for
manpower once the fire was found to be running the common cock loft bringing in Engine Co. 09 and Truck
Co 06. The fire was placed under control in just under an hour with no injuries reported.
COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE LT. GORDON D. PIPPEN JR.
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WEST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 11:19Hours on Sunday September 28th, The Rescue Local was transmitted on
BOX 313 to the area of Route 222 South Bound At Peach Road in the Township for the reported PIC with
people trapped and ejected. Crews from Engine Company 313, Rescue Squad 115 along with EMS from
Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4, 9 and Ambulances 112-1 & 112-2 were advised of a single vehicle crash reported
serious with possible people trapped and one ejected. Crews arrived shortly after dispatch to find a single
vehicle off the roadway in a cornfield rolled over with two patients out of the vehicle. Crews quickly assisted
the patients and transported them to Lancaster General Hospital with serious injuries. Squad/Utility 313 held
the 313 command as units went ready in about 30 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
BOX 313 to the area of Route 222 South Bound At Peach Road in the Township for the reported PIC with
people trapped and ejected. Crews from Engine Company 313, Rescue Squad 115 along with EMS from
Ephrata Hospital's Medic 4, 9 and Ambulances 112-1 & 112-2 were advised of a single vehicle crash reported
serious with possible people trapped and one ejected. Crews arrived shortly after dispatch to find a single
vehicle off the roadway in a cornfield rolled over with two patients out of the vehicle. Crews quickly assisted
the patients and transported them to Lancaster General Hospital with serious injuries. Squad/Utility 313 held
the 313 command as units went ready in about 30 minutes.
MORE PICTURES COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP
| One Rolled Over w/Ejection On The Triple Deuce, Lancaster County, PA 09.28.2008 |
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EAST EARL TOWNSHIP, PA -- At 12:17 Hours on Sunday September 28th, BOX Alarm 39 was transmitted to 214
Tina Lane In East Earl Township for the reported mobile home on fire. LCWC advised Chief Officers and units
en route from Company 39 (Liberty Volunteers) along with Ambulance 39-1 of a neighbor reporting smoke
coming from a mobile home in the trailer park. Tower 39, along with the Wagon arrived with-in minutes of
dispatch reporting smoke showing from a mobile home and went to work to find the source. Interior crews
reported a room and contents fire to command as they made the knock, thus marking the fire controlled with
the primary search of the home to being (-)Negative. Company 39 did a quick mop up while EMS did a patient
check up on the scene. Companies went ready in about one hour of the BOX Alarm being transmitted.
COURTESY OF THE CREW OF AMBULANCE 39-1
Tina Lane In East Earl Township for the reported mobile home on fire. LCWC advised Chief Officers and units
en route from Company 39 (Liberty Volunteers) along with Ambulance 39-1 of a neighbor reporting smoke
coming from a mobile home in the trailer park. Tower 39, along with the Wagon arrived with-in minutes of
dispatch reporting smoke showing from a mobile home and went to work to find the source. Interior crews
reported a room and contents fire to command as they made the knock, thus marking the fire controlled with
the primary search of the home to being (-)Negative. Company 39 did a quick mop up while EMS did a patient
check up on the scene. Companies went ready in about one hour of the BOX Alarm being transmitted.
COURTESY OF THE CREW OF AMBULANCE 39-1
| Room And Contents Fire Quickly Handled, Lancaster County, PA 09.28.2008 |
| Dump Truck Over Turned On Arrival, Boyd County, KY 09.30.2008 |
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BOYD COUNTY, KY -- On September 30th at 07:10Hrs, Summit-Ironville Fire Department was dispatched to
State Route 5 and Collier Road for a reported coal truck overturned with people injured. Engine 1 & 4
Responded to the crash as reported above. Units arrived under the command of Asst. Chief McDowell to find
a dump truck over turned on its side with coal all over the shoulder of the road. The driver of the dump was
out of the vehicle upon arrival and was being treated by Boyd County EMS. Companies worked to contain the
fuel spill and were on scene for about three hours. COURTESY OF LT. WILL McKENZIE
State Route 5 and Collier Road for a reported coal truck overturned with people injured. Engine 1 & 4
Responded to the crash as reported above. Units arrived under the command of Asst. Chief McDowell to find
a dump truck over turned on its side with coal all over the shoulder of the road. The driver of the dump was
out of the vehicle upon arrival and was being treated by Boyd County EMS. Companies worked to contain the
fuel spill and were on scene for about three hours. COURTESY OF LT. WILL McKENZIE
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