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2010  Run Stats

Jobs 9 
Cuts 1
Fire Runs 64
Medical Locals 7


Engine Runs

Year to Date

Fire Runs 36
MVA's 13

 

 

Squad Runs

Year to Date

Fire Runs 23
MVA's 13

 

 

Truck Runs

Year to Date

Fire Runs 14

 

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01/31/10

 

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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

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.
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.
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.

204 Edwards Avenue
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.

Courtesy of Denny Clopper

Courtesy of Curtis Bryan
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.

2956 LWW

2956 LWW

2956 LWW

2956 LWW

2956 LWW

2956 LWW

940 Warmspring Rd

940 Warmspring Rd
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.
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. Members shut off the electricity and returned to service.
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.

Photo by Denny Clopper

Photo by Denny Clopper
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.
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.
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.
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
100

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.
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.
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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