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Nov 2005

Truck vs Pole

Nov 30th -  At 1517 hours,  while in the middle of washing the apparatus,  the "Big House" was dispatched to 1364 Frank Rd for the auto accident with possible unconscious patient. AC 48 went on scene with a pick-up truck into a pole. The driver was out of the vehicle walking around with minor injuries. Squad 41's crew secured hazards and units cleared at 1535 hours.

House Fire

Nov 25nd - The "Big House" was dispatched at 1142 hours to 4450 McKendrick Dr. for a possible house fire, units arrived on the scene to find a single story house with heavy smoke showing.  E45 arrived and split the crew. Crew "A" pulled an 1 1/2" line and proceeded to the basement while crew "B" pulled a 2" line to the rear bedroom.  Both crews put a quick knock on the fire. Extensive overhaul was completed.  Sta. 4 units cleared the scene at 1452 hours.

"Sometimes when you stand up for what you think is the right thing, it can be a lonely road."

Nov 23rd - Chambersburg Emergency Services Chief John Vanlandingham resigned effective Tuesday.  Assistant Chief William Dubbs will be acting chief until a replacement is found.

Chief V., the "Big House" has an application waiting for you!

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Skid Loader Fire

Nov 20th - E45 assisted Co 15 with a skid loader on fire inside a large storage shed. Units were dispatched at 0203 hours to 592 Pine Stump Rd. The fire did not extend into the shed. Command 15 held E15-2 and E45. The "Big House" cleared at 0234 hours.

 Christmas Parade

Nov 19th - Saturday night was the annual Christmas parade in town.  Members of the "Big House", and their kids, bundled up and headed out with the ladder truck to participate in the parade.  Both the big kids and the small kids enjoyed the best seat in the house. 

Building Collapse

Nov 16th - At 1300 hours the "Big House" was sent to 651 Carbaugh Ave for a building collapse, units arrived to find approximately a 100' section on the rear of the building had collapsed.  Letterkenny Police was already on the scene reporting all occupants out. Crews confirmed all personnel were accounted for and Command 44 held Station 4. E45 remained on scene to assist with utilities then went in service at 1453 hours.

Box, MVA, MVA

Nov 13th - Members started the day at 0845 hours with a box in Co. 17's area, then at 1710 hours the "Big House" was alerted to 3113 Letterkenny Rd for an auto accident reported one vehicle overturned.  E45 arrived on the scene to find one vehicle off the roadway and a utility pole sheared off. E45's crew checked for hazards and assisted with patient packing and loading.  Units were available from that call at 1740 hours.

28 minutes later at 1808 hours the "Big House" was sent to Siloam Rd in the area of the dam for a reported auto accident.  C46 arrived on the scene to find one car into the side of the bridge.  E45's crew checked for hazards and assisted with patient care. Units cleared at 1822 hours

Two Members Assist With Hurricane Relief

Nov 7th - FF Brian Barnes and FF Robert "Huey" Brown landed in Orlando Florida Monday. They will be assisting FEMA with relief efforts from hurricane Wilma. Both Barnes and Brown will be deployed for a minimum of 30 days. The "Big House" will be awaiting their safe return.

Apartment Fire   Nov 6th - SQ41 responded with Co 1 for the apartment fire at 270 S. Main St. Crews arrived at 1603 hours and found a bedroom off in apt. # 3. The "Big House" put a quick knock on the fire with a line off E1-2. Members searched the exposures and vented the fire apartment. No extension was found and units cleared at 1656 hours.

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