Morning Blaze in Freezing Temps
Feb 7th-
T42, E43 and E45 responded on the 18-8 box for the house fire at
3834 Jack Mill Rd. Units arrived at 6:40am to find a 2 story
single family dwelling with fire showing from the attached
garage. Command 18 had Sta4 crews assist E18-1 with the initial
attack line and also a back up line. Both lines were advanced
thru the front door where members encountered heavy fire
conditions in the enclosed breezeway and garage. Crews found 3
autos, gas cans and propane cylinders on fire in the garage and
extending thru the roof. Members were able to extinguish the
blaze before it extended into the main house. Units from
numerous area fire departments operated for 3 hours in the
freezing temps before returning to service. |
Photo courtesy of Co 18 |
Photo courtesy of Co 18 |
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More of the White Stuff
Feb 5th and 6th-
After an early morning AFA, Sta4 responded to just 1 MVA during
the heavy snow fall. SQ41 and E43 found this passenger car into
the guard rail on I-81 under the Walker Rd bridge at 7:23pm on
the 5th. No one was injured and Command 7 placed all units in
service. On the 6th, SQ41 handled a CO incident at 9:30am then
at 10:45am E43 and T42 found food on the stove at 1500 North
Field Dr. SQ41 and Co 1 were alerted for a land rescue at
5:46pm. The caller reported an individual stuck in a hole. Units
arrived to find a minor fell off a 15 to 20 foot high rock ledge
in a wooded area. SQ41 used a chain saw to cut a path into the
area. Crews packaged the patient in a stokes basket and 6 man
carried the victim out to EMS. E43 assisted Co 17 on a chimney
fire at 1118 Cider Press Rd around 7:45pm. Crews found no
extension and cleared the chimney before going in service. SU44,
E43 and E45 ended the day with an illegal burn pile at 10:06pm. |
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Box Alarms and Cut Job
Feb 4th -
Sta4 responded to 5 runs on the Fourth including 3 box alarms
and a MVA with confinement. E43 and T42 responded at 11:07am
with an AFA at Menno Village. At 12:16pm, the first box came out
for a house fire. E43, T42 and E45 arrived to find a small fire
in a bedroom and Command 44 held it with Sta4. A little over 3
hours later, E43, T42 and E45 were dispatched back to the same
address for a house fire. Units again found a small fire in a
bedroom. The cause of the fires were under investigation. E45
responded on the third box alarm around 5:30pm at 7170 LWW. Co
18 found an electrical malfunction and held 18 only. Just before
7pm SQ41 and E43 were alerted for a MVA on I-81 in the area of
mm12. Sta4 arrived to find a Jeep flipped over and back on its
wheels. Members found 1 person confined, popped the drivers door
and turned the patient over to EMS. |
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Evening Snow Storm
Feb 2nd -
Shortly after the Company Meeting, Station 4 handled 2 MVA's
within 5minutes. At 1945hrs. Sq41 and E43 responded to 204
Edwards Ave for an MVA. C46 arrived on scene with one auto off
the roadway with no injuries. At 1950hrs E45 responded to 627
Siloam Road for an MVA. E45 found 4 autos that had slid down a
hill into a ditch. No injuries were found. Captain 44 requested
Green Twp. with a salt truck due to extremely icy roadway. All
units returned back to the Station at 2017hrs. |
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Garage Fire
Feb 2nd -
Sq41 was alerted at 1445hrs for the Garage Fire at 1866 Black
Gap Road Co. 7's first due. Chief 7 arrived on scene with a
working fire. Sq41 arrived and assisted E7-2's crew with
extensive salvage and overhaul. Command 7 released Sq41 at
1601hrs. E43 handled a transfer to Co. 7 until 1612hrs. |
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Auto Fire Spreads To Seven
Feb 1st -
E43 and SU44 were alerted to 940 Warmspring Rd at 1:25pm for a
brush fire. Units found roughly an acre of corn field involved.
The fire was contained within 15 minutes and units were in
service shortly before 2pm. At 2:52pm, E43, SQ41 and SU44
responded for the reported auto fire at a salvage yard. Station
4 arrived to find 7 vehicles well off. Members stretched the 300
off the rear of E43 and began hitting the fire while Command
requested an Engine from 18 and ET14. Crews were able to bring
the fire under control in about 15 minutes and remained on scene
until 4:02pm. E7-2 was transferred to Station 4 and responded on
the MVA in the 4100 block Philadelphia Ave. AC49 found 2 autos
and 3 patients. E43, T42 and SQ41 responded at 5:20pm for the
reported house fire at 6087 LWW. Command 18 found leaves burning
next to the home and held Co 18. The final run of the day was an
auto fire next to the house at 5373 MPHS. Co 8 arrived and
confirmed a working auto fire approximately 3 feet from the
home. E43 confirmed no extension. E43 and E45 returned to
service just before 12pm. |
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High Waters
January 25th -
E43, T42, SQ41 responded at 1650hrs to assist Green Twp with a
voluntary evacuation at 640 Mickey Inn Rd. Crews arrived and
evacuated several residents out of the high water areas. Station
4 returned to service at 1849hrs. |
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5 Runs in 2 hours
January 25th -
As heavy rain pounded Chambersburg, Sta4 was out the door 5 times
in the early morning hours.
SQ41 started the day by responding to 572 LWE for smoke in the
apartment just before 6am. Units arrived to find a 2 story
apartment building with smoke on the second floor. Crews found
no attic access, two layers of dry wall, a drop ceiling and a
double roof hiding fire in the attic. After opening up, the fire
was contained to a small area. While the Squad operated on the
fire, Engine 43 handled a MVA just before 6am and a transfer
at 6:30am. E43 and E45 responded for the water rescue on
Commerce St at 7am. Units found 1 car stranded in a flooded
roadway with the occupants self extricated. With all units back
in quarters at 8am, E43 investigated the home at 111 Sollenberger Rd to find water entering thru the foundation.
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Fire Showing
January 21st -
SQ41 responded into the Boro for the reported building at 55 S.
Main St. the M&T Bank. The address was quickly corrected to 559
S. Main St. E1-4 arrived at 1:43am to find fire showing from a 2
story dwelling and requested a second alarm. SQ41 Team A forced
entry, advanced a line in the first floor, had heavy fire and
put a knock on it. Team B searched above the fire and located
fire on the second floor. T42 arrived on the second alarm and
began opening up on both floors. A quick check of the basement
and attic found the fire contained to the first and second
floor. Units operated until 4am before return to quarters. |
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Photo by Denny Clopper |
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Bedroom Off
January 17th -
E43 and E45 ran second due on the 7-1 box at 8:04am. Units were
originally dispatched for a mattress fire but on arrival Command
7 found fire showing. E43 split laid the supply line then
assisted Co 7 with advancing the initial attack line. E45 picked
up the hydrant. Crews found a room off and made quick work of
it. Units cleared the scene at 9:31am. |
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Second Fire of the Day
January 11th -
SQ41 and E43 managed to squeeze in a second fire for the day
just before midnight. Units were alerted on the 9 Box for a
house fire at 609 Path Valley Rd. First arriving units reported
smoke showing from a 2 story home. As crews were advancing the
initial attack lines, SQ41 Team A began a search while Team B
vented the exterior. Members encountered heavy fire conditions
on the first and second floor. The primary search was negative
and Team A assisted with suppression efforts while Team B
assisted with opening the roof. E43 sent its crew inside and
operated a line on the second floor. Crews from several
departments began an extensive overhaul operation. Sta4 operated
until released by Command 9 at 3am. |
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Triple Fatal Fire
January 11th -
E43, T42, E45 and SQ41 responded at 8:32am for the barn fire at
686 Mower Rd. The caller stated the barn exploded in flames.
Units arrived to find fire showing from a 40' x 50' livestock
shed. E7-2 put a line on it and E43 assisted. T42 set up on side
A. Command 44 held it with Sta4, Co 7 and SQ8. Crews contained
the fire to a livestock pen and hay bales. Three goats died in
the fire. Units returned to service at 9:49am. |
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Awards Banquet
January 9th -
Members gathered on Saturday to celebrate the fire company's
accomplishments over the past year.
View
the Banquet Video
From the Chief and President
While a few members received awards, it is important to remember
that it takes all of our members, past and present, to make the
Franklin Fire Company what it is today.
Thank you!
All photos courtesy of
Past Fire Chief Denny L. Clopper |
Station 4 Award and President's Award
Jim Landis |
Junior Members of the Year
Alvino Long and Hunter Carbaugh |
Firefighter of the Year Kevin Rhodes
Rookie of the Year Brian Piatt |
Chief's Award Jason Kuehler |
Firefighter with Most Calls Justin Preisler |
Station 4 Award Runner Up Brad Bard |
Firefighter of the Year Runner Up Bob Geedy |
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January 7th -
Sta4.com's Listen Live Scanner hit 100 listeners today. |
On The Cover
January 4th -
Firefighters from Station 4 are pictured on the cover of Stat
Medevac's 2010 Calendar. April and July also feature other
incidents that Station 4 responded to. The pocket calendar shows
E43 in the March photo. All photos were taken by Curtis Bryan. |
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Working Fire in Frigid Temperatures
January 2nd -
As the temperature dropped to the single digits, Sq41 was
alerted at 1730hrs for the Barn Fire at 3523 Williamson Road.
Duty 3 on scene with a House Fire. Working Fire Dispatch brought
E43 to the scene as well. Crews operated an attack line to
assist with fire extinguishment. After an extensive overhaul
operation Command 3 released Station 4 at 2007hrs. |
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Hitting The Plug
Jan 1st -
SQ41 and Co 1 responded to 328 Hood St for a MVA, reported auto
into a house. Units arrived at 1:25am to find an SUV into a fire
hydrant and stone fence post. The driver started off the New
Year by fleeing the scene on foot only to be caught by the
police later. |
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