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Dec 30th - SQ41 responded around 05:45 with E1-2 and A1-7 for the auto fire to the rear of 321 Lincoln Way West. Units arrived with fire in the engine compartment of a passenger car, the Squad crew assisted with attack and quick overhaul before clearing the scene.

Dec 25th - SQ41 on the initial at 03:36 and E43 & E45 filling the Box at 03:45 responded to 1689 Path Valley Road in Peters Township for a house fire. While units were enroute DC21A arrived on scene reporting a working fire with confirmed entrapment, SQ41 arrived and the crew attempted a rescue entering through side A but were forced back out due to heavy fire conditions. The crew received reports as to where the occupant was possibly located and the crew utilizing saws opened up side B around a window to attempt another rescue which was also unsuccessful. With heavy fire throughout the house Command advised all units to go exterior only, E43 & E45 arrived and met up with the Squad crew and assisted with manning handlines and exterior overhaul for about an hour until the fire was brought under control. Command released E43 & E45 around 06:30, SQ41 remained on scene to assist with the remainder of overhaul and removal of the occupant. The Squad returned to service around 08:30.

Dec 24th - Box 11-02 was struck at 06:46 bringing SQ41 for a building fire at 8126 Oakdale Road - Lurgan Greenhouse. C11 arrived finding several storage trailers well involved, SQ41 arrived sending manpower to E11-2 for staging. The Squad crew remained in staging until released by Command 11 at 07:48.

Dec 23rd - At 13:02 SQ41 responded to the intersection of E. Queen Street and S. Fourth Street with Co.1 for an auto accident with possible confinement. Upon arrival one patient was found to be confined in the front passenger seat, the Squad crew stabilized the vehicle and removed the passenger side door. The patient was turned over to EMS and SQ41 returned to service.

While the Squad operated on the accident T42 responded along with E1-4 at 13:09 to 861 Norland Avenue at Sonic for an automatic fire alarm. T42 arrived and was assigned to check the roof for possible sources of an odor located inside, finding nothing assisted E1-4 on the interior. Unable to locate the source Command requested the Borough Electric Dept to the scene and placed T42 in service

Dec 19th - SQ41 started the day out at 04:34 responding with E1-4 & A1-9 to 840 Wayne Avenue for a garbage truck fire. Units arrived on scene finding the truck on Orchard Drive and fire behind the cab, the crew from SQ41 staged while A1-9's crew put a knock on the fire. After the fire was extinguished crews found the fire had not extended into the passenger compartment or the trucks contents, SQ41 was placed in service at 04:56.

Dec 15th - E43 & E45 responded at 17:32 to I-81 S/B just south of Exit 14 for a tractor trailer on fire. DC47 arrived at the 12.5 mile marker with a working fire in a trailer on the side of the road, E8-1 on scene the crew pulled an attack line and started fire attack while E43's crew forced entry through the rear doors to expose the bulk of the fire.  Squads 7 & 3 assisted with manpower opening up the trailer for fire attack, overhaul and scene lighting, E45, ET8 & E7-2 assisted with water supply. The trailer was loaded with mixed goods, contents were packed in plastic bins which melted together making it difficult to extinguish the fire. Dave's Trucking was requested for heavy equipment to assist with exposing the fire and pulling apart the contents. With fire extinguished and the trailer being removed form the scene, units cleared at 22:20.

Dec 13th - SQ41 & T42 responded at 08:48 to Box 1-05 in the Borough, 1051 Sheffler Drive for reported smoke in the building. Co.1 units on scene with nothing showing from a large commercial building and Command had units Level 1 stage, shortly after the Squad was requested to assist with the investigation. Crews located a motor seized up in the air handling unit on the second floor. Assisted with setting up PPV then cleared the scene at 09:31.

Dec 12th - Box 1-02 was struck at 10:36 for an auto accident with possible confinement in the area of 414 Loudon Street in the Borough. SQ41 arrived finding one vehicle off the roadway in a parking lot with a pole and wires down and one occupant still in the vehicle. Due to the nature of the occupants injuries the Squad crew assisted A1-9's crew with a rapid removal and packaging for transport. Air Medical was requested to Chambersburg Hospital, Command placed SQ41 available at 10:57.

Dec 10th - Sta.4 and a MICU from Co.7 were alerted at 20:34 to 3529 Turnberry Drive for a pedestrian struck. DC47 arrived on scene with a female laying in a driveway alert and oriented stating she did not get run over she only fell while exiting the vehicle. The Squad crew assisted MICU 7-8 with patient care and packaging then returned to service at 20:55.

Dec 3rd - SQ41 responded at 20:02 for the auto accident with possible entrapment at Lincoln Way West and Federal Street in the Borough. SQ41 arrived to find two autos involved with negative entrapment, the crew assisted with patient packaging, securing the vehicles and debris removal. The Squad cleared at 20:15.

Dec 2nd - SQ41 & E45 along with A1-9 responded at 03:11 to the 2800 blk of Lincoln Way West for an auto accident. Haz-Mat 28 arrived with one auto in a ditch and the single occupant self extricated. SQ41 confirmed one class 3 patient and secured the vehicle. With no other hazards Sta.4 cleared at 03:28.

Nov 30th - At 09:50 SQ41 & E43 responded to 3555 White Church Road Box 7-3 for the house fire. C7 arrived to a 2 story single family with smoke showing, SQ41 arrived and was assigned to take a back-up line from E13-2 and assist with fire attack the crew also performed a primary search on Division 1. E43 staged and sent manpower to side A for staging, then assisted with overhaul operations once the fire was knocked down. All crews worked on overhaul for about an hour before being released by Command 7 at 11:34.

Nov 30th - SQ41 along with Co.1 responded at 03:46 to 138 Glen Street for a chimney fire. Units arrived with nothing evident from the outside, the Squad crew entered the residence checking for extension with the TIC and shut down the furnace. Worked with Co.1 personnel dismantling the piping, cleaned out the fire box and used a dry chem to extinguish the remaining fire. Command 1 released the Box at 04:43.

Nov 29th - SQ41 & E43 responded at 15:34 to 1315 Lincoln Way East for an auto accident. The Squad arrived checked for hazards and assisted EMS with packaging 1 patient and back boarding a second patient. No hazards found, E43 was placed available and a second BLS was requested to the scene. SQ41 cleared at 15:53.

Nov 29th - At 12:13 Box 1-05 was struck next to 262 S. Main Street for a house fire, AC48 arrived on scene shortly after reporting a 2 story detached house with smoke showing. SQ41 on scene advanced an 1.75" line from E1-2 through side A to find heavy smoke conditions, the crew advanced back to quadrant C to find a bathroom off. Crew knocked down the fire and did a primary search on Division 1 & 2, after knocking the fire down the crew opened up the bathroom area. AC48 had Division 1 & DC47 had Division 2. T42 took side C and the crew threw 2 24' ladders and opened up the exterior wall on side D where the fire was extending, assisted with overhaul on Division 1 & 2 and placed portable lighting on side C and Division 2. After completing overhaul and confirming no futher extension Sta.4 was released at 14:24.

Nov 27th - T42 responded at 23:22 to 425 Enola Road in Newburg for a barn fire. The T42 arrived on scene and set up side A on the road for ladder pipe operations, E151 ran a supply line to the Truck for operations. Team B was assigned to provide and set up lighting on side C of the structure, the Truck crew rotated through ladder pipe operations every 20 minutes and flowed approximately 135,000 gallons of water until released by Command 51 at 05:32.

Nov 27th - SQ41 responded at 16:37 to 226 N. Main Street for a possible apartment fire, arriving first due reported a 2 story brick apartment building with fire on top of the stove, light smoke on the second floor and checking for extension. C46 recommended Level 1 staging, confirmed no extension and requested PPV, assisted with ventilation before clearing at 16:52.

Nov 26th - After returning from the house fire SQ41 was back out the door to 123 Mont Alto Road for an odor of gas in a house. SQ41 arrived and assisted Co.7 with metering the residence, finding all readings normal the crew stood by until released by Command 7, clearing at 22:14.

Nov 26th - At 17:25 Box 17-7 was hit for the house fire next to 3146 Springview Drive bringing SQ41 and E43 on the initial and T42 filling the Box. SQ41 arrived on scene reporting a 1 story in the front and 2 story in the rear with fire showing from the first floor. Team A pulled a back-up line to side A and assisted with fire attack, Team B assisted Co.17 with advancing the initial attack line then completed a primary search of Division 1. Had heavy fire in four rooms, once the search was complete and the fire knocked down on Division 1, Teams A & B  along with E43 began opening up finding fire running the walls and ceilings. Crews continued opening up and hitting hot spots until all visible fire was knocked down. The Squad Driver set up lighting on sides A & C and ventilation on side A while Sta.4 crews headed to rehab. After clearing rehab crews went back to work opening up exterior walls on side A and assisted with wetting down debris piles, also sent a crew to the roof to remove the first two feet over side A for approximately half of the structure. Sta.4 cleared the scene at 21:34.

Nov 22nd - Members got together for about an hour this evening seperating and packaging all the good collected for the

Stuff A Fire Truck for Soldiers Campaign.

Nov 18th - SQ41 took in the first call of the day at 15:41 responding to the area of 1035 S. Coldbrook Avenue in the Borough for an auto accident involving a school bus. The Squad wad assigned to investigate injuries on the school bus which was located on Highland Avenue, found A12-9's crew on the bus reporting no injuries. The crew then assisted with patient removal / packaging, fluid control and debris removal from the roadway. SQ41 cleared at 16:08.

The second call also for the Squad and in the Borough came at 19:35 for smoke coming from the apartment building, 843 Meadowbrook Lane. SQ41 reported a 2 story end of the row with light smoke on the first floor and recommended Level 1. Found light smoke inside from grease in the oven, no fire and no extension and recommended 1 and 1. Opened the front and rear doors for natural ventilation, confirmed no extension with the TIC. Advised Command 1 of findings and the Box was released at 19:48.

The Engine & Truck Co. ended the night at 21:14 responding to 649 N. Franklin Street for and inside investigation of smoke. E43 arrived to a singe wide mobile home with nothing showing requesting T42 to side A and the remainder to Level 1 stage. Crews isolated the smoke odor to the rear bedroom, investigated every room, appliance, light fixture and the breaker box with the TIC, T42 also checked the underside of the mobile home with the TIC finding nothing. After initial investigation Command held the Box to E43, E45 and T42, crews remained on scene for about an hour investigating and determined the problem to be and overloaded circuit from heaters. Advised homeowner not to use the heaters and have an electrician investigate the problem. Units cleared at 22:16

Nov 17th - After a very long 8 months of recovery and P.T. Assistant Chief Jason Kuehler has been cleared to go back to work on January 2nd 2012.  In his own words "two small hurdles to get over and I should be cleared for duty, thank you to everyone for the continued support I couldn't have done this without you!" Your co-workers I'm sure are looking forward to your return as well as your family at the Big House are looking forward to you back in the seat riding the "Green Rigs" again! Congratulations AC49!!

Nov 16th - The Engine Company responded second due at 15:41 for a reported smoke coming from a house at 5070

Guitner Road. E43 arrived first and reported a single story rancher with moderate smoke showing from the roof and stretched a line to side A. The crew encountered thick brown smoke at floor level with low heat conditions and requested a back-up line, found a large hole in the living room and kitchen burned through the floor form the basement. E43's crew held its position on Division 1 and completed a primary search which proved negative, overhauled the living room and removed debris to side A.

AC48 assisted the crew from Co.8 with advanceing a line to the basement through side C, finding dense smoke, low heat and fire dropping from the ceiling and extinguished the same. E45's crew assisted with overhaul operations in the basement.

Sta.4 cleared the scene at 17:09.

Nov 2011 - The Franklin Fire Company would like to thank all of those that contributed to the 2011 Stuff the Firetruck for the Soldiers campaign. It was a very successful project; we received a lot of items that will be shipped to soldiers deployed across the seas, to help make their holiday season a little bit better while they are away from their families.

We are still accepting addresses of soldiers, as well as financial assistance for shipping costs. These can be mailed to “Franklin Fire Company, % STF project, 158 West King Street, Chambersburg, PA. 17201 or email ksknorth@embarqmail.com to make arrangements for pick up. Deadline is November 22nd, 2011.

Not only do we appreciate everyone’s generosity but special thanks to the Sunnyway Food Store on Warmspring Road and the Food Lion Store at the Westside Shopping Plaza for allowing us to sit up and accept the donations.

Finally, to all that helped make this project so successful, take pride in knowing that we all have taken some steps to help those serving this country to protect our freedom feel appreciated. What you thought was a small contribution; to those receiving them will be very grateful. So, on their behalf, we say a big THANK YOU!!

Nov 13th - Box 44-81-8 was alerted at 20:27 to Interstate 81 S/B in the area of mile marker 15 for an auto accident with

two autos overturned and possible entrapment. AC48 arrived on scene shortly after dispatch advising no overturned vehicles, the roadway blocked and negative entrapment holding the Box to Sta4, A1-9 and one ALS unit. Crews from SQ41 & E43 secured the scene, assisted EMS and checked for one occupant who had fled the scene. Sta4 cleared at 21:10.

Nov 12th - E43, SQ41 and E45 responded at 14:10 to 8798 Edenville-Cheestown Road for a chimney fire. Units from Co.18 arrived to a 2 story residential with nothing showing, E43's crew laddered the roof to check the stove pipe finding moderate amount of creosote build up on the rain cap. Removed the cap and found the pipe clog free replaced the cap and discontinued roof ops. SQ41 & E45 staged until all units were placed in service by Command 18.

Nov 9th - SQ41 & E43 responded at 22:19 to 875 Lincoln Way West in the area of Food Lion for a motorcycle accident.

Units arrived on scene finding one injury, cleared the scene of debris and assisted EMS. Sta.4 cleared at 22:33.

Nov 4th - At 01:06 units were dispatched to Lincoln Way West and Glen Street in the Borough for an auto accident with entrapment. C46 arrived finding one vehicle in the roadway with one occupant still inside, SQ41 arrived and the crew cribbed the vehicle and removed the drivers side door to extricate the occupant. Extrication was completed winin 11 minutes, the

Squad crew also assisted with packaging a second patient and checked an apartment building at the intersection which the vehicle had struck doing severe damage to the porch area. Both patients were transported to the local hospital then flown out

to area trauma centers, SQ41 cleared at 01:49

Nov 3rd - SQ41 responded at 19:41 at the request of Command 11 for additional manpower to 5010 Innovation Way for

a railroad car on fire. Arriving on scene to find fire showing from the top of a railroad feed hauling car, the crew was assigned

by Command to relieve Co.13's personnel on top of the car. Crews utilized a handline from the top to extinguish the fire and filled the car until the smoldering product was under water. SQ41 returned to service at 21:15.

Oct 29th & 30th - After a heavy west snow was forecasted for the area, members were kept busy throughout the next

24 hours. Handling several calls ranging from wires arcing, tree fires and auto accidents.

Oct 24th - E43 responded at 16:22 for a reported dumpster fire at 2347 Molly Pitcher Highway South. Arriving on scene to

a small dumpster smoldering away from the building the crew put the bumper line in service extinguished the fire and returned

to service at 16:34.

Oct 22nd - At 07:09 SQ41 responded on another Box Alarm in the Borough, 425 Lincoln Way West for a chimney fire. SQ41 arrived to a 2 story apartment building with nothing showing from side A and found smoke showing from side C. Reports were possible fire in the floor between the basement and first floor, C46 advised Command 1 to upgrade the assignment and changed the size up to a single family dwelling. Team A located a smoldering fire in the basement under the first floor fire place, Team B searched the first and second floors then assisted Team A with removing floor boards and 1 floor joist. Team B was then assigned to staff the bucket of T1 and check the chimney, with nothing found the crew went back to assisting with investigating the first floor. Confirming the fire was out SQ41 cleared the scene at 08:49.

(No need to edit these photo's!)

Oct 21st - SQ41 responded with Co.1 at 22:25 to 407 MacIntosh Way for an odor of natural gas inside. The Squad arrived and sent the crew to meter the inside, readings were normal. Checked both exposures and the rear finding an odor of paint in exposure B1. All readings were normal, SQ41 was placed available at 22:46.

Oct 17th - At 20:52 SQ41 & T42 responded to the 1900 blk of Ashley Drive for a house fire reported with one trapped. The Squad arrived on scene with Co.1 to find a 2 story middle of the row with smoke showing from sides C & A, the Squad crew pulled a line from E1-2 and advanced it to the second floor finding heavy smoke and low heat. Crews searched and vented windows on the second floor finding a small fire in quadrant B bedroom, during the search located a small child in the bedroom closet and removed child to side A to awaiting EMS. T42 set up on side C laddered the building using the aerial and ground ladders, provided lighting and power to the fire building and assisted the Squad with the search. E43 responded on the WFD, arrived and took care of utilites and provided manpower, after confirming fire out and no extension crews went to work

cleaning out windows and cover with plastic. Sta.4 units cleared the scene at 22:03.

Oct 16th - Box 15-1 was struck at 05:02 for a garage fire next to a house at 7674 Molly Pitcher Highway North bringing T42 with 6. The Truck arrived setting up on the B/C corner and the crew assigned to assist T53 with a search an untility control, Team A assisted with the search and Team B after finding the utilities were secured vented windows on side A, laddered the roof and cut a 4x4 vent hole. Both Teams regrouped at side A and were assigned by Command 15 to assist with extinguishing the fire, crews extinguished the fire and hooked ceilings and pulled walls before going to rehab. Shortly after Command reduced the Box to Co.15, 52 & 53, T42 cleared the scene at 06:42

(Top two photo's courtesy of Denny Clopper)

Oct 15th - SQ41 responded along with the first alarm assignment to 256 S. Third Street for a house fire. The Squad arrived and was assigned to assist with checking for extension, the crew split with Team A checking the kitchen and Team B checking the second floor. No extension found and reported to Command 1 the same and the Box was held to Co.1, SQ41 cleared at 21:25.

Oct 14th - At 18:05 SQ41, E43 and BLS units from Co.11 & 100 responded to Roland Avenue near Philadelhia Avenue for an auto accident. Sta.4 arrived to find 3 autos approximately 200 feet from Phiadelhia Avenue partially blocking the roadway, crews controlled hazards, found 1 and 7 patient refusals. The scene was turned over to PSP and Fire Police, Sta.4 cleared at 18:21.

Oct 13th - Members started the day off at 04:23 with an auto accident on I-81 S/B in hte area of MM14, shortly after AC7 arrived and advised no injuries or FD services needed DC47 returned all units.

With the rest of the morning remaining quiet crews were back at it at 14:57 with E43 & T42 responding to 4182 Sunset Pike for an AFA, while enroute Communications advised a false trip. E43 arrived and confirmed a faulty detector units were in service at 15:16.

At 15:20 Box 44-02 was hit for an auto accident in the 3400 blk of Scotland Road. E43 arrived to find 2 autos involved and only one injury and one refusal, crews secured hazards and EMS transported one. Sta.4 cleared at 15:45.

SQ41 was out at 19:49 with Co.1 to 781 Wayne Avenue for a reported gas odor in the building. The Squad arrived with E1-2 and was assigned to search and meter the building finding no odor inside but a strong odor outside on the Charlie side. The Borough Gas Dept was notified and Command 1 released the Squad at 20:17.

While the Squad was operating on Wayne Avenue, SU44 responded to 1233 Coldbrook Avenue in the Borough a medical run but was cancelled enroute by A8-8.

Oct 12th - SQ41 & E45 along with Co.1 Ambulance responded to 2739 Roosevelt Drive for an auto accident with ejection. Updated information given to DC47 was now a motorcycle into the back of a passenger car with a patient laying in the

roadway. Units arrived on scene confirming one patient laying in the parking lot and the motorcycle wedged under the car. The Squad and Engine crews assisted EMS with assessing and packaging the patient, the patient was transported to the local hospital and Sta.4 units cleared at 09:34

Oct 7th - At 14:58 SQ41 & E45 along with Co.8 responded to I-81 southbound at milemarker 14 for an auto accident. Sta.4 arrived with one auto into the guardrails and the single occupant refusing treatment/transport, the Squad crew secured the vehicle and hazards then assist with moving the vehicle off the roadway. Sta.4 cleared the scene at 15:18.

Oct 3rd- Members headed to Hamilton Heights Elementary School this morning giving tours of the apparatus and demonstrating the use of some of the equipment used to the children as well as explaining Fire Prevention.

Oct 2nd- SQ41 & E45 filled Box 18-4 at 19:21 for an auto accident with possible entrapment at 268 Twin Bridge Road in

St. Thomas Twp. E45 was cancelled enroute, SQ41 arrived to find an SUV on its roof with the driver confined inside the crew set up a cradle system with the rescue struts and lighting around the scene. The patient was removed through the passenger side door in approximately 10 minutes and turned over to EMS. SQ41 cleared at 19:53.

Oct 2nd- Box 1-02 was alerted at 10:12 to 253 Martin Avenue for smoke in the basement. SQ41 arrived to a 2 story duplex nothing showing side A, occupants reported smoke from the basements of 253 & 255. The Squad crew investigated 255 and found light smoke on all floors and no fire removing 1 adult, 2 children and 2 pets, E1-2 located fire in the furnace of 253. T42 set up ventilation on side C of 255, after all floors were cleared units were placed in service. Sta.4 available at 10:37.

Sept 30th - SQ41 responded just after lunch time to the intersection of Lincoln Way East and Ragged Edge Road filling

Box 7-1 for the auto accident. Command 7 had the Squad block the turning lane for eastbound traffic onto Ragged Edge Road and the crew secure fluid spills around both vehicles. SQ41 cleared within 15 minutes.

Sept 29th - Members started the morning at 10:05 responding with SQ41 & E45 to the 1200 blk of Lincoln Way East for an auto accident. Units found a passenger car under the side of a full size van with one still inside the van, crews stabilized the van and after working with EMS removed the drivers door for patient removal. Units cleared at 10:33.

 At 13:08 Box 44-01 was alerted for an appliance fire in a residence, 1482 Spring Side Court. E7-1 arrived to a 2 story single family with nothing showing from side A and reported no smoke or fire inside. E45 assisted 7's crew with investigation while E43 staged. Further investigation revealed an overheated washing machine motor, the power was disconnected to the washer & dryer area and units cleared at 13:28.

 While clearing Spring Side Court another 44-01 Box was hit for an AFA at 201 Franklin Farm Lane, Falling Spring Nursing Home. C46 arrived on scene with nothing showing, E45's crew investigated while E7-1 staged, crews reported dust had set off a detector no FD services needed units cleared at 13:39.

An hour later at 14:28 E45 & T42 headed to Menno Village for another AFA, a firefighter on scene reported food on the stove, C46 held it to Sta.4. E45 & T42 investigated to find no fire and a light smoke condition and used natural ventilation. Units cleared at 14:39.

Sept 27th - Members handled eight runs throughout the day Tuesday:

03:24 - 656 Kauffman Road for the outside investigation - E45

05:45 - 1235 Paul-Mar Drive CO Detector Activation - E45, SQ41

13:33 - 415 Lindman Drive Residential AFA (storm related) - E45, T42

13:47 - 221 N. Main Street Commercial AFA (storm related) - E45

13:53 - 1240 Lacebark Circle Residential AFA (storm related) - DC47

14:06 - 1331 Edgar Avenue Water Rescue (storm related) - SQ41

20:05 - 3400 Scotland Road Auto Accident (minor injuries & debris clean-up) - SQ41, E45

22:12 - I-81 N/B MM13 Tractor Trailer Fire (rear brakes on fire supplied E8-2 assisted with overhaul) - E45

(top 2 photos - 3400 Scotland Road  ~  bottom two photos I-81 MM12)

Sept 24th - Co.13 responded to Overcash Avenue initially for an AFA, after arriving and accessing the building crews found heavy smoke inside. Command upgraded the Box at 14:18 bringing T42 and E45 to the scene, arriving on scene T42 was assigned to ladder the roof and E45 to staging. The Truck crew checked the roof area finding nothing and reported the same

to Command 13, the crew then was re-assigned to RIT on side Alpha near the entrance until being placed in service.

Sta.4 cleared the scene at 15:30.

Sept 22nd - At 13:29 SQ41 responded to assist Co.9 with a mobile home fire, 2338 McDowell Road in Peters Township. The Squad arrived to a small structure already on the ground, the crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul of another small exposure before being release by Command 9 at 14:33.

Sept 18th - SQ41 on the intial & E45 to fill the Box responded around 11:15 to 848 Black Gap Road in 7's area for a mobile home fire, while enroute the Working Fire Dispatch was added. SQ41 arriving 2nd due was assigned RIT, Team A set up RIT on side A while Team B opened up and venilated from the exterior. E45 arrived and stage manpower on side A and then was put to work assisting with overhaul ops. Sta.4 units cleared at 12:41.

Sept 14th - T42 responded at 18:23 on a transfer to Cumberland County Co.53, and 4 minutes later was put on the first

alarm assignment for a garage fire at 258 Walnut Bottom Road. T42 arrived and was assigned to bring saws and hooks to assist with interior overhaul, the crew assisted with debris removal before being placed in service at 19:01.

While the Truck was heading to Shippensburg SQ41 responded at 18:43 to Scotland Avenue in Chambersburg for a gas odor

in a residence. Arriving on scene to find that an occupant had threatened to burn the house down, the Squad crew checked the entire structure and found the occupant inside on side C and a gas can on the steps to the basement with gas spilled on the floor. CPD took care of the occupant while crews set up PPV ventilation on side A, after completing the task Command 1 placed the Box in service at 19:13.

Sept 14th - SQ41 & E45 were out the door at 10:44 for an auto accident at 3218 Lincoln Way West. AC48 arrived on scene with 2 autos off the roadway, the Squad & Engine crews secured the vehicle, assisted EMS with patient removal and secured hazards. EMS transported one patient and Sta.4 cleared at 11:00.

Sept 11th - Members handled four runs during the day Sunday:

 starting at 04:30 transfer to Co.11 while they worked a Church Fire over the mountain - E45

08:51 Aauto Accident at Lincoln Way West & Warmspring Road - SQ41 & E43

15:46 Auto Accident 3567 Fox Hill Drive - SQ41 & E45

18:23 Auto Fire 255 Grant Street - SQ41

Sept 10th - At 13:18 SQ41 & T42 responded to 136 E. Catherine Street in the Borough for a house fire, Co.1 units arrived with fire showing from the rear. The Squad arrived and sent a crew with the initial attack line through side A into the second division to assist with fire attack, the driver went to the roof and started ventilation. T42 set up ladder operations to the rear but due to fire conditions were not able to access the roof, the crew threw ground ladders, vented windows then accessed the second floor through a window and did a quick search which proved negative and met the attack crew. Crews worked on opening up walls and ceilings in the bedroom and porch area, after securing a water supply form E8-2 the Truck was ale to knock the bulk of the fire down. Uints on scene did extensive overhaul before clearing at 15:46.

Sept 6th - SQ41 & E45 responded to 737 Boyer Mill Road at 12:49 for an auto accident reported with entrapment.  Units arrived with one SUV on its side with the occupant still inside with minor injuries, the Squad crew set up the Res-Q-Jacks and additional cribbing to stabilize the vehicle. E45's crew assisted with stabilization and hazard control, after stabilization was

completed the rear window was removed to gain access to the occupant who was able to climb out with assistance, evaluated by EMS and refused treatment. All units cleared the scene at 13:16.

Sept 2nd - At 00:21 just an hour after clearing an auto accident on Walker Road E45 responded to 1069 Lincoln Way West for an auto fire, C46 arrived shortly after with one auto well off in front of a mobile home. As E45 arrived it was noticed the

siding on the front of the mobile home was starting to melt and Command requested E43 & T42 to the scene, E43's crew was assigned to utilize the TIC checking around the outside and the front bedroom for extension T42 staged at the entrance to the mobile home park. After confirming no extension the Truck was placed available and the Engine Co. completed overhaul

before clearing at 23:23.

Aug 30th - At 19:31 SQ41 and T42 were alerted for the out building on fire in the 700 blk of S. Main Street to the rear of Johnnies Restaurant. E1-2 and T1 arrived with a small fire in a baseball dugout and held the Box with units on scene, Sta.4 cleared at 19:36.

Aug 30th - E45 & E43 headed east at 12:05 for reported house fire, 1780 Wisteria Drive Box 7-1. Co.7 and E45 arrived to a 2 story end of the row townshouse with smoke showing from the rear, DC47 was assigned Command until the arrival of AC7.

Command had an attack line going to Division 2 under DC7 with the 3rd due Engine crew pulling a back-up line, assigned T17 to Side A and vent while the 4th due Engine took RIT. The scene was turned over to AC7 and DC47 was assigned to supervise the back-up line, DC47 and the crew from E45 located the fire on Side C Division 2 in the kitchen and extinguished the same.

Sta.4 crews assisthed with opening up, extension checks and overhaul before being released at 13:23.

Aug 30th - Sta.4 was alerted at 07:19 to replace Co.18 on a pedestrian accident, 6746 Gehr Road. E18-2 marked on scene shortly after and C18 re-assigned the Squad to locate an LZ location in the area. SQ41 set up the LZ at 2935 Keller Road, members secured an area and assisted with loading the patient into the aircraft. Units cleared the scene at 08:05.

Aug 27th - The members of the Franklin Fire Company would like to thank all of the sponsors and players who made the 2011 Golf Tournament possible to benefit Asst. Chief Kuehler, despite the 15-20 minute downpour everyone had a great time. Also we would like to thank the crew from Buchanan Valley Co.27 for covering the "Big House" for the day.

Aug 26th - E45 & SU44 responded at 16:25 to assist Co.17 with a brush fire at 1260 Stanley Avenue. Sta.4 arrived with a small area involved including a pine tree, using the booster line from the SU and a 1.5" line from E45 extinguished the fire and was assisted by crews from Co.17 with mop up. All units cleared at 16:51.

At 17:10 SQ41 & E45 headed to 2921 Philadelhia Avenue for an auto accident. AC48 arrived with 3 vehicles involved and the N/B lane blocked, Sta.4 units arrived taking care of securing vehicle hazards and assisted with traffic control until Fire Police arrived. EMS handled two refusals and two priority 3 transports, Sta.4 cleared at 17:33.

Aug 24th - After having a quiet morning SQ41 and E45 were out the door at 15:26 responding to the 1900 blk of Philadelhia Avenue for an auto accident. Units arrived finding four vehicles involved in a rear end collision chain reaction accident with all occupants out walking around. EMS handled refusals while the Squad and Engine crews secured fluid leaks abd vehicle hazards, all units cleared the scene at 15:47.

E45 & T42 were out at 16:21 with an AFA at the Open Door Church, 600 Miller Street. E45 investigated finding an accidental trip of the pull station and the occupants attempted to reset the alarm, the Box was placed available. While still on the scene at 16:39 the alarm was dispatched again, E45 placed all units in service at 16:42.

The last call was handled at 17:05 with E45 & SU44 heaidng to the 1000 blk of Walker Road for a brush fire. Sta.4 arrived finding a small burnt area along the road already extinguished by a passer-by, E45 turned the scene over to SU44 to wet down the area. SU44 cleared at 17:19.

Aug 23rd - SQ41 responded with Co.1 at 17:01 to the 900 blk of Norland Avenue for an auto accident reported with confinement. The Squad crew found one passenger car with moderate damage to the drivers door, Team B cribbed the vehicle and removed glass from the drivers door while Team A removed the door and assisted with patient removal. Once the extrication was complete SQ41 was released by Command 1 at 17:27.

Aug 23rd - At 14:05 E45 responded to 166 W. Main Street in Fayetteville for a possible building collapse, while enroute Command 7 reported a small collapse and diverted Sta.4 to 83 W. Main Street to handle a second collapse. E45 arrived to

find a 2 story suplex with a chimney collapsed onto a roof and C46 assumed Operations, the crew did a 360 and reported no signs of collapse and removed occupants from the first floor. T17 checked and reported all utilities to be normal, then set up

on side D to remove loose debris from the roof area. Once assignments were completed the scene was turned over to Command 7, Sta.4 cleared at 14:58.

Aug 22nd - Box 7-7 was alerted at 17:48 to 3055 Black Gap Road at the Chambersburg Mall for an odor of smoke in the building.

Aug 18th - Members attended the 104th Annual Path Valley Picnic & Homecoming Parade Thursday evening bringing home the following awards: 1st Place Best Appearing Ladder Truck, 2nd Place Best Appearing Rescue Squad

2nd Place Best Overall Company & the Keith Hess Memorial Award

Great Job By Everyone!!!!

Aug 18th - Members of the Franklin Fire Company along with Co.1, Chambersburg Police officers and area residents greated about 1,000 motorcyclists of the America's 9/11 Ride which made their way from Gettysburg traveling to Shanksville, PA. remembering the Hero's, Volunteers and Victims who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.

Also participating in the ride was our own Chief Mark Trace (pictured bottom right pasisng through the Ladder Trucks).

www.americas911ride.org

Aug 17th - SQ41 and A1-9 responded at 18:44 to the 1600 blk of Lincoln Way East for an auto accident. Units arrived

finding a mini van of the side of the road into a utility pole and the single occupant self extricated complaining of general pain.

EMS packaged the patient for transport while the Squad crew secured the vehicle of hazards and cleared at 19:09.

The Squad was back out the door at 22:44 assisting Co.1 on an auto accident reported with entrapment. Units arrived on scene with two autos involved with an SUV on its side with confinement, SQ41 crew stabilzed the SUV and removed the windshield to gain access to the patient. After assisting with patient packaging and mitigation of fluid leaks the Squad was placed available

by Command 1 at 23:17.

Aug 15th - SQ41 & E43 responded at 17:40 in front of 816 Lincoln Way West for an auto accident, A9-7 was added to the call due to being in the area. Units arrived to two autos off the roadway with one minor injury, The Squad and Engine crew assisted with patient packaging before clearing at 17:52.

Aug 14th - Just after midnight SQ41 responded on the 1-05 Box to 363 E. Liberty Street for an odor of gas in the apartment. SQ41 arrived with Team A assisting E1-2's crew with searching Apt D where the odor was noticed, Team B forced Apt K and metered inside and came up with negative readings. Crews did a 360 of the building also coming up with negatiev results. Command held the Box to Co.1 and the Squad cleared at 00:55.

Aug 11th - The afternoon started at 14:49 with E45, E43 & SQ41 responding to Box 18-13, 2556 Coble Road for a stove fire. E45 arrived to a 2 story home with smoke showing from side B, C46 assumed Command 18 while the crew made their way inside finding fire inside the oven that  had extended out to the wall. A POV responder used a pot of water to extinguish the fire while members checked the area with the TIC and removed the stove to the exterior, after removing door trim and a small section of the wall confirming no further extension Command placed units in service at 15:23.

 At 16:03 E45 and T42 responded to 860 Lincoln Way West for the water heater on fire in an apartment. E45 & C46 arrived to a 2 story row home with nothing showing from side A, the Division 1 crew located faulty wiring on the hot water heater in a closet. Command reduced the Box to Sta.4, while the crews secured the power to the water heater and set up ventilation. Units cleared the scene at 16:17.

Just under an hour later at 17:13 SQ41 & E45 were out for the auto accident in front of 1315 Lincoln Way East, units arrived to find 2 autos blocking one lane westbound. The crew secured fluid spills and removed debris while EMS obtained refusals. Sta.4 cleared at 17:27.

Aug 10th - SQ41, E43 & E45 responded at 12:40 to the intersection of MPHS and Loop Road for an auto accident reported with fire. Units arrived on scene to find the fire extinguished by passer-by's and the single occupant self extricated, crews secured the scene before clearing at 12:56.

Aug 9th - Box 5-01 was struck and brought SQ41 out at 08:52 for the mobile home fire with entrapment at 4634 Duffifled Road. Co.7 & 5 found a mobile home well involved and advised of defensive operations only, SQ41 arrived and was assigned to assist with operations on Side C,after the bulk of the fire was knocked Command 5 advised  the crew to attempt a search once inside found most of the floor unstable. Command ordered all personnel to evacuate and start overhauling from the outside. The Squad crew assisted with overhaul operations before placed available at 11:17.

Aug 7th - SQ41 responded at 14:43 along with units on the 5-01 Box for a reported house fire, Co.5 units arrived with a working fire. SQ41 arrived and was assigned by Command 5 to search operations, the crew did a search of the fire unit and exposure D which proved negative and also secured the electric and gas to both units. After assisting with overhaul operations the Squad was placed available at 15:58.

Aug 6th - Crews responded to back to back accidents this afternoon at 15:55. SQ41 and E43 headed to the first accident in the 1700 blk of Sollemberger Road, arrived finding a van off the roadway and the single occupant self extricated. The Squad crew assisted EMS with patient care and secured the vehicle, E43 cleared and responded to the 700 blk of Boyer Mill Road along with SQ8 for the property damage accident with a fluid spill. Arriving on scene finding one car on its side and a small fluid spill, both crews secured the spill and pushed the car back onto its wheels and off the roadway per PSP. E43 cleared at 16:20.

Aug 3rd - SQ41 responded to assist Co.7 at 13:06 for an auto accident with roll-over in the 5600 blk of Lincoln Way East. Co.7 units arrived finding the end result of a high speed pursuit with a mini van on its roof, the Squad was assigned by Command 7 to control a fluid leak. After placing hy-dry on the spill SQ41 was released at 13:23.

Aug 2nd - E43 & E45 responded at 09:06 to I81 SB MM18 for the dump truck on fire Box 7-81-44. C7 on scene with the rear wheels of the truck on fire, E43 arrived and the crew stretched the 1.5" bumper line and extinguished the fire within 3 minutes. E45 staged. Sta.4 cleared at 09:24.

At 10:48 T42 & E43 were out the door to 50 Lippizan Drive, box 15-2 for smoke coming from the spouting of a residence. Duty 15 reported a small mulch fire and held it to Co.15 & Co.13, Sta.4 cleared at 10:57.

At 12:56 SU44 & E43 responded to 1716 Gabler Road for a brush fire, locating and extinguishing a small fire units cleared

at 13:05.

Aug 1st - Members started the month off handling 8 runs throughtout the day.

01:48: Auto Accident -  Lincoln Way West at Franklin Street - assisted with securing the vehicle - SQ41

01:59: AFA - 1957 Scotland Ave at Faust Jr High School - staged before being placed available by E1-4- T42

08:14: LZ Ops - Racetrack Rd at Jack Rd - cancelled on scene - E43

12:24: Auto Accident - I81 NB MM17- assisted with patient care - E43

13:43: Brush Fire - 1600 Orchard Drive - cancelled enroute - SU44

17:43: House Fire 978 Kauffman Road - cancelled on scene - E43

18:10: Brush Fire - 13000 Worleytown Road - assisted with fire attack and overhaul operations - E43

19:18 - Brush Fire - 50 N. Fourth Street - cancelled on scene - SU44

(Brush Fire Worleytown Road)

July 31st - SQ41 responded to assist Co.9 with a garage fire at 5344 Ft Loudon Road. The Squad arrived on scene and assisted with opening up walls and extensive overhaul. The Squad was released in about an hour.

July 28th - E43, E45, T42 & SQ41 responded at 17:17 to 1024 Warmspring Road for a mobile home fire. E43 dropped a supply line at Lot #17 and arrived to find a single wide mobile home with smoke showing, the crew pulled an 1.5" line to Side A and found a matress fire in a bedroom with extension to the floor and wall, after extinguishing the fire the crew started opening up. T42 arrived and assisted with checking for extension, started ventilation with a PPV on Side A and did a primary search to find all occupants outs. E45 & SQ41 staged. With the fire knocked down Command held the Box to Sta.4, E18-2 and MICU 103, after the area was overhauled and wet down units picked up and returned to service at 18:23.

July 28th - E43 responded at 09:51 to the 800 blk of Warmspring Road to establish a Landing Zone for STAT 13 at the request of A1-7 who was dispatched for a fall victim on Pleasant View Drive. The crew secured an area along the South Hamilton Ballfields and assisted with moving the patient from the Ambulance to the helicoptor. E43 cleared at 10:22.

July 24th - Box 7-3 was struck at 22:07 for a barn fire at 1655 Coldsmith Road. E43, E45 & SQ41 responded and arrived on scene assisting Co.7 & mutual aid departments with suppression and overhaul operations, crews rotated for several hours before being released by Command 7 at 04:22.

July 22nd - Seventy five years ago today the Franklin Fire Company suffered its only Line Of Duty Deaths in the Company’s 108 year history. A July 22, 1936 news article describes the incident as follows.

“The fire, which called out Franklin firemen early this morning on a trip that cost two lives, destroyed a combination frame stable, garage and hog pen on the property of William T. Cook of Fayetteville, R. R. 1.

Believed to have been struck by a bolt lightning during a severe electrical storm, the building caught fire and was quickly destroyed, causing damage estimated at $600. Cook stated that he carried no insurance on the building..….Mrs. O. C. Hampsher, was attracted by the reflection of the flames and she telephoned an alarm to the Franklin fire house.”

“Two volunteer firemen, Harold E. Snider, 29, West King Street grocer, and David Orr Gabler, 19 son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Gabler of 245 West King Street, lost their lives and eight others were injured, two seriously, shortly after 3 o’clock this morning when the community pumper of the Franklin Fire Company sideswiped a tree on the William T. Cook farm along a byroad, a mile east of Fayetteville.

The firemen were within approximately 60 feet of a fire in the Cook stable when the accident happened. Gabler was killed instantly, and Snider died about 5 o’clock in the Chambersburg Hospital.”

“Fifteen firemen were aboard the truck at the time of the accident. After the collision only Bard Miller Sr. and Ralph Evans remained on the apparatus. The others had either jumped or been jolted off.”

The eight other firefighters hurt in the accident were Bard L. Miller 44, Bard L. Miller Jr. 15, Kenneth Washabaugh 23, Milton K. Burgner no age given, Lewis Worthington no age given, Paul Miller, no age given, Ralph Evans no age given, the eighth firefighter’s was not listed in the article.

It is important to remember and learn from those that paid the ultimate sacrifice and to be thankful and hopeful we only have this one day to mourn our fallen brothers.

July 22nd - Shortly after arriving at Wilson College, 1015 Philadelhia Avenue this morning at 03:04 for an AFA Co.1 units quickley requested the 1st Alarm Assignment for fire in the building. SQ41 & T42 responded at 03:05, after arriving on scene Command 1 reduced the assignment to Co.1 & SQ41. The Squad crew assisted with overhaul, upon entry into Division 1 of a 3 story dorm/class room building, members found an electrical appliance (laptop computer) smoldering with no extension. After assisting with PPV SQ41 returned to service at 03:23.

July 21st - E43, E45 & T42 responded at 15:09 for a possible house fire next to 2114 Independence Drive. E43 arrived and dropped a line at Franklin Square Drive & Independence Drive and positioned on the A/D corner to find a two story single family home with smoke showing from Division 1 Quadrant D and C46 turned Command over to C1. The crew advance a line in the front door checking all floors finding nothing, the exterior crew located a fire on the exterior of the A/D corner and extinguished the same. Interior crews opened up walls inside around the A/D corner and confirmed the fire was contained to the exterior and small area of the wall, E45 picked up E43's line and stood by with a back-up line on Side A, T42 positioned on Side A and set up PPV and assisted with salvage along with the crew from E7-1. Reamining units were Level 1 staged then released with no services. Crews wet down the area and completed overhaul before clearing at 17:22.

July 17th - Box 44-09 was aletred at 17:06 to 7262 Fort McCord Road for a shed fire. C18 arrived on scene with a working fire while E18-2 arrived and laid 1400' supply line back the lane, E43  laid an additional 800' from the road to complete the lay and became the relay pumper. E45 set up water supply operations at the end of the lane along with several Tankers. It was found shortly after the fire had extended into the woods approximatley 100 yards from the shed fire, Command requested 2 additional Brush units and  two Tankers along with two Squads for additional manpower. Crews on scene spent the next three hours extingsuishing and overhauling the area before clearing at 20:21.

July 17th - At 13:46 SU44 & E43 responded to assist Co.17 with an illegal burn at 3318 Stone Quarry Road. SU44 arrived and was assigned to extinguish the fire that had extended into the field while E43 was assigned to supply E17-2. Manpower assisted with extinguishment and overhaul before clearing at 14:26.

July 15th - The Big House presented Dierks Bently and Burns & Poe Friday evening at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School - Trojan Stadium.  Click here to view a video of the weeks festivities leading up to the concert.

July 15th - While crews were finishing up some loose ends for the concert SU44, E43 and Cumberland E147 responded to Portico Road and Fort McCord Road for a vehicle fire. C46 arrived to find a tractor fire in a field, prior to arrival of remaining units the fire was knocked down. SU44 proceeded to the tractor, E43 and E147 staged on the hard road and sent manpower back to the scene, crews removed hay from the bailer and extinguished the remaining fire. Units cleared the scene at 14:10.

The transfer crews handled 3 more runs during the evening, a brush fire, an auto accident and a land rescue. A BIG THANKS to the crew from Newville, Chief O'Donnel (Duty 44) & FF Heckman for covering the "Big House" for the evening!!

July 14th - SQ41 & E43 started another morning early responding at 05:07 to I-81 NB MM 14 for an auto accident. E17-1 arrived with a tracotr trailer on its side at the Exit 14 NB Exit ramp, SQ41 found two occupants out of the truck on arrival and investigated to find a small fuel leak and non-hazardous cargo. The Squad crew assisted EMS with loading patients before being placed in service. E43 shut down the NB on ramp until Fire Police arrived. Sta.4 cleared at 05:33.

 Crews handled an additional 5 runs throughout the day ranging from an outside odor of gas, a porch fire, an AFA, a brush fire and a stalled elevator.

July 13th - 01:11 brought SQ41 & E43 out to the intersection of Fort McCord Road and Edenville Road for an auto accident. Sgt 44 arrived on scene with an SUV in the middle of the roadway and the occupant out walking around, SQ41 arrived and took care of the fluid leaks and secured the vehicle while EMS tended to the patient and E43 staged. Units cleared the scene at 01:32.

Special Unit Takes In Field Fire

July 11th - SU44 responded to assist Co.7 with a large field fire on Eby Road just off of Bikle Road at 14:43. Arriving on scene Command 7 assigned the SU to head the fire off on the right flank, the crew put an 200' 1.5" line in service to knock the bulk of the fire down in that area. With the bulk of the fire knocked down SU44 secured the perimeter with ground sweeps and mopped up hot spots, SU17 also assisted with mop up. Units cleared the scene at 16:12.

 
 
 

July 9th - SQ41 responded at 11:29 to assist Co.18 on an auto accident with duel entrapment and fire in the 6600 blk of Lincoln Way West. After arriving and assessing the scene Command 18 reported one priority 4 and assigned the Squad crew to assist E18-2 with extrication in the red car, the crew removed the drivers door, pushed the dash and disentangled the patients feet from the pedals, then removed the passenger side rear door and B post to complete patient removal. After assisting EMS with packaging and placing absorbant on the large fluid spill the Squad returned to service at 12:14.
E43 was handling a transfer to Co.18 at 12:02 but was cancelled enroute 12:32.
SQ41 and T42 were out the doors at 12:47 along with Co.1 for a propane tank on fire on a deck at 385 Lincoln Way West, with the fire reported out on arrival units were placed in service at 12:54.

 
 

July 8th - SQ41 and E43 responded at 15:34 to I-81 S/B MM14 for an auto accident with one reported overturned. AC48 arrived finding a pick up truck off the roadway along the S/B exit ramp on its side and the single occupant confined, SQ41 and E17-1 arrived and both crews stabilized the truck and removed the windshield assisting the patient out to awaiting EMS. E43 provided scene safety, all crews assisted EMS with patient packaging and removal up the embankment before clearing at 15:56.

 
 

July 7th - Members started another morning off early, first at 03:46 for an AFA at 2038 Lincoln Way East in 7's area, E43
and E45 staged for a short time before being released by Command 7.
At 04:26 both Engines were headed back to 2038 Lincoln Way East for the AFA but cancelled enroute by E7-2.
Then again at 05:54 for a reported house fire at 735 Cumberland Avenue in the Borough, SQ41 arrived and assisted with deploying the 400' rear attack line from E1-4 to side B of the residence. Locating a malfunctioning extension cord in the mulch outside the house with no smoke or fire evident Command held the Box to Co.1 and SQ41, further investigaiton confirmed no
extension and units were released shortly after. The Squad crew assisted with reracking the attack and supply lines from E1-4 before clearing.

 

July 6th - SU44, E43 & E45 responded at 14:22 to 3016 Letterkenny Road for a field fire, units arrived to find approximately a half acre involved. The SU used the ground sweeps to extingusih the fire and units were in service in about 20 minutes.
The Squad ended the day with a kitchen fire on Upper Strasburg Road in 11's area, units arrived on scene with the fire out Command held the Box to E11-2 and E13-2, SQ41 cleared at 19:04.

 

July 4th - Members were back at it Monday afternoon with six more runs starting at 16:07 with SQ41 responding to the
1200 Lincoln Way East for a fuel spill as a result of a property damage accident, the crew mitigated a small fluid spill and cleared within 10 minutes.
At 16:47 E43, E45 & SU44 headed to the 4000 blk of Rocky Springs Road for a brush fire, units found a small fire along the roadway extingusihed the same and returned to service within 20 minutes.
19:48 brought SQ41, T42 and E43 to a possible apartment fire at 349 W. King Street, the Squad crew entered the building
and encountered a smoke condition then found a dryer fire in the rear. Team A  knocked the fire with a PW while Team B cleared exposure D, T42 laddered side C and assisted with removing the dryer while E43 staged. With no extension found Command held the Box to Co.1 & SQ41 for smoke removal, the Squad cleared at 20:11.
Seven minutes later Box 44-09 was hit for a possible house fire on Blueberry Lane, E17-2 from Co.1 and E45 located a large
control burn back a lane on Johnson Road. Command held it to Sta.4 & E17-2, crews knocked the fire down and returned to service in about 30 minutes.
At 21:28 E43 responded back to Johnson Road for a rekindle, finding the fire to be uncontrol returned to service at 21:42.
22:04 ended the day with E43 back out to Johnson Road again this time at the request of Local EMA. The crew extingushed
the fire and overhauled the area before clearing at 22:49.

 
(first time to Johnson Road)

July 3rd - While Truck 42 was covering the south side of the County, at 08:38 E43 & E45 took in an AFA at 30-A Menno-Village. Units found food on the stove no FD services needed and cleared at 08:54.
After a three hour break at 12:17 both Engines and the Truck were at it again responding to an AFA at 2230 Grand Point Road, just as units arrived on scene Box 1-01 was hit for a house fire reported out at 1949 Clinton Avenue. C46 confirmed a child pulled a pull station and units picked up on the 1-01 Box, E43 and T42 arrived to a 2 story single family with nothing showing side A, E45 secured E43's supply line at Clinton Avenue & Bracken Drive. Crews reported food on the stove with no extension and a smoke condition to AC1, T42's crew set up a PPV on side A and Command held it to Sta.4 until ventilation was complete. Sta.4 cleared at 12:40.
At 13:29 the Squad and Wagon headed back out the door for a fuel spill at the intersection of Lincoln Way West and Warmspring Road, units found a small spill secured it with hi-dry and cleared at 13:39.

July 3rd - SQ41 & E43 started another day early responding at 04:18 to the 1700 blk of Sollenberger Road for an auto accident. Units arrived on scene with a mini van partially blocking the roadway, the Squad and Engine crews assisted with packaging and removal of two children from the rear seats of the van and secured hazards before clearing at 04:47.
An hour later at 05:40 T42 headed south to Co.2 for a transfer while they worked a 2 alarm house fire, with no additional runs handled the Truck cleared at 09:07..

 

July 2nd - Sta.4 crews ended another steady day with two more runs, at 19:22 SQ41 & E43 responding to 1272 Brechbill Road for an auto accident, crews arrived and found one vehicle off the roadway into a tree and the single occupant on the ground beside the vehicle with lower extremity injuries, Air Medical was requested to the heli-pad at Chambersburg Hospital. After assisting with patient care and securing the scene the Engine and Squad returned to service.
At 21:36 SQ41 responded with Co.1 to 199 Walker Road for a stalled elevator, prior to arriving on scene the occupant was able to exit the elevator on their own and Command 1 released SQ41 at 21:41.

 

July 2nd - SQ41 & E43 were back out the door at 14:47 for a report of a pedestrian struck in the area of 816 Lincoln Way West. Units arrived to find a bicyclist into the side of a passenger car, the cyclist was located next to the building EMS handled patient care and with no hazards found Sta.4 cleared at 15:00.

 

July 2nd - The morning started at 09:08 with a first due commercial building fire at 111 Quarry Road. E43 with C46 laid a supply line from the hydrant at 78 Quarry Road arrived to find a single story brick building with smoke showing from side B, the crew advanced the 300' 2" line to side A forcing entry finding heavy smoke throughout Division 1 and located a fire in the rear
of the building (Quadrant C) and advised Command  that the fire had extended into the attic. E7-1 picked up the hydrant and supplied E43, E45 was assigned to put a 2nd line in service on side C, T17 laddered and opened the roof on side A, T42 laddered side C, threw ground ladders and assisted with entry through the rear doors, SQ8 handled primary and secondary searches which proved negative and controlled untilities. Units completed intital assignments and had the fire kncoked down
in 10 minutes, Command then rotated crews through rehab and manpower staging. Additional crews from E1-2, E18-2, T53,
E5-1 & E5-2 assisted with overhaul opening up walls and ceilings for the next 3.5 hours. The last units cleared the scene at 13:07. While units operated on the building fire SU44 along with transfer Companies handled an AFA in the first due.

 
 
 

July 1st - SQ41 responded at 11:31 to the area of 1156 Garber Road to assist Co.17 with a motorcycle accident. The Squad arrived assessed the scene finding a motorcycle that had rear-ended a passenger vehicle, the crew assisted EMS with patient care before clearing the scene at 11:42.

 

June 26th - While T42 was returning from a Box in Shippensburg at 16:44 Communications alerted for an accident involving a school bus overturned with entrapment on I-81 just north of Exit 16 in the N/B lane. With information provided that the bus was full DC47 requested SQ15, SQ8, E1-2 and E17-1 be started for additional manpower, AC48 arrived shortly after confirming 1 bus on its roof and a passenger car in the drainage culvert below the bus with 1 entrapment in the bus and 1 confined in the car. Command requested a total of 10 BLS and 5 ALS units to the scene until an assessment was completed, A1-7 was assigned as the EMS sector and Chief 1 the Triage Supervisor. SQ41's crew worked under AC48 removing seats to free the entrapped patient in the bus while SQ7 under Capt 44 worked on a roof removal and 2 door flap of the passenger car to remove the confined patient. All remaining apparatus was assigned to the triage area for packaging of all patients for transport.
A total of 21 patients were triaged and transported from the scene to Chambersburg & Waynesboro Hospitals. Sta.4 units cleared the scene at 18:25.

 
 

June 26th - Box 1-05 was alerted at 06:35 for a possible apartment fire at 211 S. Main Street in the Borough. Upos arrived the crew from SQ41 assisted E1-2 with hoseline placement, searched Division 2 and Division 3 of the fire building and located a dryer vent that had caught fire on Division 2. The fire was out on arrival with no extension and a light smoke condition and the Box was held to E1-2 & T1, Sta.4 cleared at 06:42.

 

June 19th - Box 44-05 was struck just after 19:30 for a possible house fire at 1364 Frank Road. Units were advised of a living room fire now believed to be out, E43 arrived on scene of a 1.5 story single family with light smoke showing. The attack group reported a smoke condition throughout the residence and the fire out with no extension, Command held the Box to E43 & T42. The Truck arrived and was assigned to set up PPV at the front door, overhaul was completed and units returned to service at 19:57.

June 16th - As a thunder storm rolled through the area Box 1-01 was struck at 22:32 for a lightning strike on a building at 411 Philadelphia Avenue bringing SQ41, T42 and E43. SQ41 arrived and entered the building on side A with Team B searching and evacuating the 2nd floor and Team A searching and evacuating the 3rd floor. Crews found a small fire on the roof and used a PWE to knock the fire down, assisted with getting an attack line in place to wet down the area and opening up from the inside. T42 set up on side D and assisted with opening up the roof, once the fire was under control assisted with covering the roof.
E43 staged then handled an AFA on E. Liberty Street while E45 responded to S. Main Street for a pole & wires on fire.
Sta.4 cleared all calls by 23:21.
Two minutes after cleairng the Boro Box SQ41 and E43 headed south to 7506 Friendship Village Road in Antrim Twp for a building fire, first arriving unit reported a working fire. SQ41 was assigned to assist E8-1, members entered the single story cabinet shop to find fire in the roof area. Assisted the attack crew locating the fire and opening up while E43 assisted with the second attack line and overhaul operations. Sta.4 was released by Command at 02:06.


 
 
Ababove photos 411 Phila Ave - below photos 7506 Friendship Village Rd
 
 

June 1st - At 21:16 SQ41 responded with Co.1 Wayne Avenue and Stouffer Avenue for the motorcycle accident. The Squad arrived and assisted EMS with patient care and packaging and assisted with hazards. SQ41 returned to service at 21:29.

 

Memorial Day Picnic

May 30th - Members got together this afternoon for a Memorial Day cookout/get together, afterwards members were able to come up with a makeshift pool party to cool down in the 96 degree weather! Thanks to all who participated.

 
 

First Due Barn Fire

May 29th - E45, T42 & E43 started the morning off at 03:30 responding to 1367 Warmspring Road for a barn fire, E45 w/ DC47 onboard arrived to a 100'x50' barn fully involved with exposures. E45 did a split lay back the lane and the crew advance the 300' rear preconnect for fire attack in the exposure building while E43 completed the split lay, Command had E18-2 and T42 proceed back the lane and assigned the Truck set up for ladder pipe operations. C18 was assigned Water Supply and  E1-2 set up drafting operations from a folda tank which was being supplied by several Tankers from Franklin & Cumberland Counties. Crew operated on scene for several hours performing overhaul operations, the last unit cleared at 07:03.

 
   

Electrical Odor In The Apartment Building

 

Head-On Crash

May 28th -

 

Several Storms Bring Several Runs

May 26th -

 
 

Truck On Shippensburg House Fire

May 26th -

 

Transfer To Mont Alto

May 23rd -

 

Wagon & Squad on House Fire

May 19th -

 
 

Accident On Boyer Mill Road

May 18th - SQ41 & E45 responded at 13:31 to the 700 blk of Boyer Mill Road for an auto accident. Units arrived on scene to find one patient in the vehicle being treated by EMS, personnel stabilized the vehicle and assisted with patient packaging and removal. After the roadway was cleared of debris Sta.4 cleared the scene.

Injured Person, Fire Police then Fuel Spill!

May 17th -

 

Electrical Malfunction In A Residence

May 16th - After recieiving a call on station at 21:20 from the owner E45,T42 and E43 responded to Austin Drive in Greene Twp for a possible electrical fire in a residence. E45 arrived to a 2 story detached dwelling with nothing showing from the exterior, securing their own hydrant the crew pulled the 300' preconnect to side A and T42's crew investigated to find no odor of electrical inside. The owner  reported breakers kept tripping for 2 bedrooms on the second floor, crews checked all the outlets in that area and the attic with the TIC to find normal readings and the Box was reduced to Sta.4. The owner was advised to leave the breakers off for that area and have them checked by an electrician. Sta.4 units cleared at 21:42

Car Takes On Bobcat

May 12th -

 

Second Steady Day For The Big House

May 11th -

 

 

Possible Apartment Fire In The Borough

May 7th -

 

SU Crew Assists With Prom Promise

May 6th -

   
   

Smoke On The 3rd Floor In The Borough

May 3rd - TK42 & SQ41 were dispatched at 19:44 for reported smoke in the building in Downtown Chambersburg. The Squad crew arrived with a 3 story apartment building nothing showing from outside. After investigating further crews found the source to be coming from a smoldering fire in a bedroom closet on the second floor. TK42 set up on the A/D corner, ran ladders to the rear. After clearing the third flloor units picked up and were placed in service by Command 1.

(courtesy of CFD)

Mini Van Overturned On Boyer Mill Road

May 1st - At 17:56 SQ41 and E43 responded to the 600 block of Boyer Mill Road for an auto accident with one overturned.  SQ41 and Co.1 A arrived on scene to find one SUV on its side with the single occupant self extricated, the Squad crew investigated to find no hazards and EMS obtained a refusal. Units cleared at 18:09.

Food On The Stove Downtown

May 1st -

 

 

Squad & Wagon Fill the 18 Box

Apr 28th -

 

Triple Fly Out In The Borough

Apr 25th -

 

Communications Break Down

Apr 24th - The 911 Center had a major crash on Sunday leaving dispatchers with no way to announce the address or location of emergencies for roughly an hour. A problem with the new digital communication system forced 911 dispatchers to give fire stations the addresses for emergencies by telephone. Firefighters and Chief Officers not at the station would have no idea what or where the emergency was. This could have severely reduced the number of firefighters and apparatus responding to emergencies putting citizens and their property at risk.

Bad Boy Letter

Apr 21st - In a letter addressed to the Company President, 911 Coordinator Bryan D. Stevenson states that it is "outside the authorized use of the frequency to complain over the public safety radio spectrum". This was in response to an April 10th incident in which Chief 46 asked the telecommunicator to "put a note somewhere on the board" after NUMEROUS incorrect dispatches to the same address. The moral of the story is "stop screwing it up and we won't complain".

Overturned On Sycamore Grove Road

Apr 21st - SQ41 & E43 responded at 20:55 to the area of 4423 Sycamore Grove Road for an auto accident with one reported overturned. Units arrived confirming conditions given and the roadway partially blocked with all occupants out of the vehicle. The Squad crew checked for hazards, the Engine staged then assisted with clearing debris from the roadway. EMS checked two patients and Sta.4 cleared the scene at 21:18. About an hour later the Squad was back out hte door heading to Oakwood Drive in Peters Township for smoke in the house. The Box was later held to Co.9 and the Squad returned to service.

 
 

Welcome Home Assistant Chief Kuehler!

Apr 20th -

 
 

Red Robin Fundraiser A Huge Success!

Apr 19th -

 
 

Swept Away!

Apr 16th - SQ41, E43 & SU44 responded to Leafmore Road in the area of the bridge for a water rescue at 21:30. Communications advised responding units that a female and her child were inside the car approximatley 300 ft off the roadway in a field. Units arrived and found the car was about 500 ft out in the field and Command requested a Water Rescue Team be started. As the crew from the Squad  was getting ready it was noticed the female was making her way through the field with her child in her arms, the crew met her just before making it out of the water. Both patients were taken to EMS for treatment and transport, Sta.4 units cleared the scene 22:11

One Extricated In Early Morning Accident

Apr 13th -

 
 

Truck Brakes On Fire

Apr 12th - E43 & SQ41 started the morning at 01:27 heading to I81 N/B area of milemarker 18 for tractor trailer brakes on fire with posisble Haz-Mat. E43 arrived on scene finding the tractor trailer along the berm and a small fire within the rear brakes of the trailer already extinguished by the driver. Command 7 held E43, E7-1 and EMS for further investigation, after confirming no extension to the trailer units cleared the scene at 01:41.

Squad Extricates One In The Borough

Apr 8th -

 
 

 
 

First Due Kitchen Fire

Apr 5th - E45 & T42 responded at 12:55 to 802 Middle Drive in the first due for a kitchen fire, C46 arrived to a one story home with nothing showing from side A. E45's crew advance a line to side A, once inside found a small fire on the stove and knocked it with a dry chem extinguisher after confirming no extension the Box was reduced to Sta.4 and EMS. T42 arrived and the crew vented the residence with a PPV, after overhaul was completed units wrapped up and were in service by 13:21.

Accident On Sunset Pike

Apr 5th -

 

Smoke in the Building at Dilly's

Mar 30th -

 
 

Door Removal On Edwards Avenue

Mar 30th -

 

House Fire In The Borough

Mar 24th -

 
 

Mess With The Bull You Might Get The Horns!

Mar 24th - E45 & E43 responded at 1921 hrs to 3937 Horst Road in Co.8's area for a chimney fire with extension. While enroute units were advised to Level 1 stage. While in staging Firefighter Knotts decided to attempt to make friend with a bull, before they could get better acquainted Command 8 released all units in staging. Sta.4 cleared at 2005 hrs.

Firefighter Stefany Comes Home

Mar 20th -

 
 

Outside Investigation Turns Into Mobile Home Fire

Mar 19th -

SU44 & E45 responded around 0246 for an outside smoke investigation at Warmspring Rd and Frank Rd, just before arriving in the area Communications advised units of a mobile home fire in the 1600 blk of Frank Road. The Box was upgraded to the first alarm, SU44 and E45 arrived finding heavy smoke from the mobile home, the crew put a 1.5" line in service and accessed through the front door attempting to locate the fire. Within seconds the entire inside of the mobile
home flashed, all four crew members that were inside were able to self rescue not before suffering burns. Command
requested an evacuation of the structure and a 2nd Alarm along with two additional BLS units and 2 ALS units, one firefighter was treated at the scene, 1 to Chambersburg Hospital, one to Lehigh Valley Medical Center and one to Bayview Burn Center
in Baltimore MD. Additional crews operated defensively knocking the bulk of the fire down before returning to interior
operations and extensive overhaul. Sta.4 cleared the scene around 0700 hrs.

Members of Sta.4 are keeping Assistant Chief Jason Kuehler and Firefighter Nick Stefany in their thoughts and prayers.

 

 

Back To Hollywell Avenue

Mar 18th -

 

Tree Fire On Hollywell Avenue

Mar 15th -

 

Earl J. Carbaugh Laid To Rest

Mar 15th -

Station 4 members paid their final respects to Earl J. Carbaugh Monday afternoon. Joining January 7th, 1969
Earl served the community as an active member during the 70's and 80's. During the 1990's and 2000's he spent less time
around the firehouse however regularly stopped in to make sure the mashed potatoes were done right.
March 9th, 2011 Earl passed away but his memory lives on everytime the Franklin's get a call.

 

Congratulations!

Mar 12th - Congratulations to Firefighter Jeremy Bilotti on his recent graduation from the DCFD Academy. Firefighter Bilotti is assigned to Engine 12 #3 Platoon.

It's Here!!

Mar 12th -

 

Garage Fire In The 17 Box

Mar 10th -  SQ41 & E45 responded at 2057 to 2821 Falling Spring Road for a garage fire with exposure to a house. DC47 arrived with fire showing form a 1 story 2 bay garage, with conditions given DC17 requested the 2nd Alarm which brought E43 & T42. E45's crew assisted with fire attack and overhaul ops, SQ41 & E43 staged and were placed in service shortly after along with T42 which was still enroute. E45 cleared at 2206 hrs.

Engine Co. & Squad Take In Another Fire In 7's Area

Mar 8th - At 1341 E45, SQ41 & E43 were at it again responding to 2064 Stillhouse Hollow Road in 7's area for another mobile home fire. E45 & SQ41 arrived and assisted with ventilation, opening up walls and overhaul operations while E43 laid a supply line from White Church Road up to supply E7-2. Members remained on scene for about 40 minutes before being released by Command 7 at 1435.

 
 

Falling Spring Road MVA

Mar 8th - SQ41 & E45 responded to an auto accident at 1135 in fornt of 219 Falling Spring Road. Units arrived finding a single vehicle into a brick mailbox na d the occupant refusing EMS, the Squad crew controlled hazards while the Engine crew assisted with traffic control. Units were in service within 15 minutes.


 

Mobile Home Fire In Scotland

Mar 7th - E45, E43 & SQ41 responded to 1095 Garver Lane at 2218 for a mobile home fire, DC-7 arrived shortly after reporting a working fire. E45 arrived laying in to supply E7-1, the crew put a second line in service and assisted with extinguishing the fire, did a quick primary seacrh which was negative and started opening up the ceiling and walls. E43 laid
500' of 5" from a hydrant into E7-1 and put a third line in service to extinguish an auto fire to the rear of the structure. SQ41 was assigned to open up the outside walls on the C/D corner and assist with overhaul. Members operated for about 2 hours before being release by Command 7 at 00:28.

 

One Extricated In The Borough

Mar 7th - At 1317 SQ41 was added to the auto accident now reported with entrapment at 1001 Wayne Avenue. E1-4 confirmed entrapment, the Squad arrived and went to work stabilizing the passenger car and removing the drivers door with the spreaders and cutters turning the patient over to EMS within 7 minutes. The crew secured the hazards on both vehicles before returning to service at 1340.

 
 

Smoke In The Apartment Building

Mar 3rd - 1550 brought SQ41 and T42 out to 256 S. Main Street in the Borough for smoke in the apartment building. SQ41 arrived and was assigned to investigate Division 2 and pull a back-up line from E1-2. The crew encountered a light smoke condition with an odor inside, after speaking with the landlord found the source to be coming from incense. After confirmation Command 1 released all units at 1605.

Garbage Truck Fire

Mar 2nd -  SQ41 responded with E1-2 at 0813 for a garbage truck fire at 2075 Scotland Avenue. The Squad crew assisted with a small amount of overhaul before being placed in service by Command 1.

Engine Company Catches Work In Marion

Mar 1st -

 
 

Accident With Possible Entrapment

Mar 1st -

 

Smoke In The Building

Feb 23rd - T42 was alerted this morning at 0405 to 2777 Pioneer Drive for a chimney fire Box 18-4, E43 was added at 0410 to fill the Box. The Truck arrived and was assigned to ladder the roof and also sent a crew inside, E43 arrived and staged manpower on Side A. The roof crew ran chains several times while the interior crew used tools to break through the clog. Sta.4 units cleared the scene at 0516.

 

Smoke In The Building

Feb 23rd -

 

Another Working House Fire

Feb 22nd -