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Feb 2006

Another Member Heads To Iraq

Feb 27th - The "Big House" is sending another member to fight the "War On Terror". Firefighter James Hull III left today for an undetermined location in Iraq. Firefighter Troy Bingaman returned to Iraq after a short visit home in Jan. Firefighter Kevin Rosenberry is scheduled for a second tour of Iraq in Sept. Members will be awaiting their safe return.

"Stay Low, Stay Safe and Don't Drink The Water"

Squad First In On Fatal House Fire

Feb 27th - After runs at 11:04pm, 12:28am, and 2:42am, members continued running calls into the afternoon including a fatal house fire at 9:22am. SQ41 arrived first at 248 Burkhart Ave with fire showin' from the first floor of a 2 story, single family dwelling. Initially reported with entrapment, crews found the deceased resident laying on side B. The "Big House" stretched a line from E1-2 and put a quick knock on the fire. SQ41's crew continued to search for occupants but found that everyone was out upon arrival. Members opened up and finished off the fire. SQ41 cleared at 10:56am.

1254	E43, E45	Chimney Fire	6051 MPHS	10
1121	T42	AFA	159 S. Main St	7
0922	SQ41	Fatal House Fire	248 Burkhart Ave	15
0242	SQ41, E43	MVA w/rollover	2790 Letterkenny	8
0028	SQ41, E43	CO Alarm	1068 Hamilton Rd	12


248 Burkhart Ave, Fatal House Fire	2790 Letterkenny Rd

Feb 26th -

2304	E43, T42, E45	Box Alarm	23 Obsidian Dr	16
1458	E43	Transfer	Co 11	4(12 on station)
0541	E43, T42, E45	Box Alarm	2980 Edenville Rd	8

Stayin' Busy

Feb 25th - Crews were kept busy again today with 6 runs by 4:30pm.

1635	E43	Transfer	Co 18	3
1614	SQ41	Box Alarm	15774 Oak Dr	6
1305	E43, SQ41	Vehicle Fire	I-81	12
0816	T42	Box Alarm	Shippensburg University	7
0740	E43, T42	Box Alarm	1985 Wenger Ln	9
0706	E43, T42	Box Alarm	37 Advantage Ave	4

37 Advantage Ave

Photo courtesy of Brian Denham

15774 Oak Drive

New Running Route

Feb 24th - A reported fire at the stables at Wilson College is best accessed by a lane at the end of Hood Street between the old moving company building and the Reynolds and Reynolds building. The lane is the old railroad track bed. Engine Companies can drop a line from Commerce St and have another engine pick it up.

New Pictures Added 2-24-06

Just Another Day At The "Big House"

Feb 23rd - Two fires, an inside gas leak, a MVA, an AFA, and two transfers with every unit in the firehouse dispatched on a run, all in 82 minutes reminded everyone why they call it the "Big House". The afternoon started with members paying their respect to Richard Wegley, a life member who passed away earlier this week. As soon as the dress uniforms were off it was time to go to work. T42, E43 and E45 responded to 6081 Rockhill Rd for the Silo fire at 2:03pm. T42 set up ladder pipe operations flowing roughly 15,000 gal. While enroute, E45 and UT 44 diverted to 610 Menno Village for the AFA at 2:11pm. After clearing the AFA, E45 transferred to Co 17 at 2:38pm. At 2:52pm E43, E45(from 17's house) and UT44 responded to 23 Kriner Rd for an inside gas leak. Crews found a gas line broken off by a forklift. While crews were controlling the leak, a MVA occurred in front of the address. SQ41 was dispatched at 3:03pm for this MVA but with 4 rigs already on the street, the Squad didn't make it out. E45 returned to Co 17 after clearing the gas leak. The calls kept coming at 3:25pm as E43 and B44 were sent to 7036 Gehr Rd. Units had a large field fire that extended into a shed. E43 stretched a line to the structure and put a quick knock on the fire while B44 controlled the perimeter. Members finally got a break before getting one more run at 9:31pm for an AFA at 5222 Fort McCord Rd. Fifteen dedicated volunteers handled the runs like true professionals.

Photos of 6081 Rockhill Rd courtesy of Co 17

Truck 42 doin' whatever takes to get the job done!

7036 Gehr Road

Week In Review

Feb 16th - 22nd - There were no major incidents to post over the the past week but twenty runs is better than sitting in the shed watching the paint dry.

Feb 22nd	1348	T42	2553 Falling Spring Rd	Kitchen Fire	8
	0928	E43, E45	2019 LWE	AFA	8
	0730	E43	1900 blk Letterkenny Rd	MVA	5
Feb 21st	1735	E43	4961 Cumberland Hwy	AFA	6
	1423	E43	2048 Black Gap Road	MVA	6
	1223	B44	5424 Race Track Road	Brush Fire	2 on B44 6 on station
Feb 20th	0846	T42	2075 Scotland Road	AFA	4
Feb 19th	1625	SQ41	1200 Blk Knob Hill Rd	MVA	4
	1551	T42	101 Ragged Edge Rd South	Water Leak	8
	0208	E43, T42	126 Social Island Rd	AFA	9
Feb 18th	2157	E43	126 Social Island Rd	AFA	6
	1521	SQ41, E43	1277 Sollenberger Rd	MVA	12
	0959	E43	3338 St. Andrews Dr	AFA	4
	0118	E43, E45	90 W. Main St	Chimney Fire with Extension	11
Feb 17th
	1626	SQ41	5294 Wright Rd	Box Alarm	9
	1152	T42	5128 Technology Ave	AFA	8
	0921	E43, T42	1600 LWE	AFA	7
Feb 16th	1735	E43, T42	2075 Scotland Road	AFA	9
	1526	E43, SQ41	I-81	Motorcycle Accident	10
	1506	E43, SQ41	2075 Scotland	Vehicle Fire	9

Building Fire

Feb 15th - E43, T42 and E45 responded with 18 firefighters to the reported structure fire at 4:20pm. Units arrived at 9035 Fort McCord Rd to find heavy fire showing. E43's crew advanced a line from ET18 into side A. The truck assisted with controlling the fire in the collapsed addition. E45 set up water supply operations. After several minutes of interior attack and the bulk of the fire knocked down, Command 18 was forced to order an evacuation due to a weakened roof assembly. The "Big House" operated for several hours with an extensive overhaul before clearing at 7:33pm.

Close Call

Feb 14th - Units were alerted at 7:29pm for the barn fire at 3751 Rocky Spring Road. E43 and T42 arrived to find fire inside the barn approximately 2 feet from several large round bails of hay. The "Big House" put a quick knock on the fire stopping what could have been an all nighter. After a little overhaul, 18 members cleared the scene at 8:20pm.

Photos courtesy of Chuck Miller

Vehicle Fire Next To A Mobile Home

Feb 13th - Members were given a wakeup call at 5:28am for the vehicle on fire next to a mobile home at 640 Mickey Inn Rd Lot 67. E43 arrived on scene and found a well involved vehicle approximately 10 - 20 feet from the mobile home. E43 used the front bumper line and extinguished the fire. Units went available at 6:11am

Underage Driver

Feb 11th - A juvenile was behind the wheel a couple of years too early when his vehicle was struck by a pick up truck at the entrance to the West Side Plaza. The 3:34 accident occurred as the youth was trying to assist an under-the-weather family member home. SQ41 and E43 assisted with loading one patient and vehicle hazards.

MVA

Feb 10th - SQ41 responded at 1846 hours to the intersection of Lincoln Way East and Interstate 81 for an auto accident. SQ41 arrived on the scene with two vehicles partially blocking the exit 16 on ramp. SQ41's crew secured both vehicles and assisted with patient care. The ambulance transported one patient to the hospital.

Three Box Alarms in 59 Minutes

Feb 7th - The "Big House" was the place to be this morning as members responded to 5 calls before noon, including 3 box alarms. The first box was to 2463 Loop Rd for fire in the Vo-Tech School. E43 arrived first at 9:09am. Found fire in a sawdust collector with extension into a classroom. E45 reverse laid to a hydrant and SQ41 sent manpower to the scene. The second box was dispatched at 9:55am as units were picking up from the first one. T42, SQ41 and E45 responded to 1406 Edenville Rd. Units found fire in the chimney with no extension. As crews tried to enter the residence, the homeowner became irritated that the fire dept was called. After State Police had a little chat with the individual, members were able to mitigate the situation. A third box sounded at 10:02am sending E43 to 772 St. Thomas Williamson Rd. Again, crews found fire in the chimney. E43 took roof operations. Sixteen members emptied the station for 3 hours.

Other runs for the day included an auto fire on I-81 at 7:17am, an AFA to 149 Walnut Bottom Rd at 11:36am and 800 block of Boyer Mill Rd for a vehicle fire as a result of a non-injury auto accident.

2463 Loop Rd Vo-Tech School

772 St. Thomas Williamson Rd

1406 Edenville Rd

800 Block Boyer Mill Rd

Backing Camera Installed

Feb 4th - A rear vision backing camera was installed on Squad 41 Saturday. This camera is equipped with a 7" color flat screen and external mic. The camera is currently on all the time. Later, it will be hooked up to turn on when the vehicle is in reverse. Drivers still need to use spotters when backing in tight areas. Special thanks to everyone who helped with the installation.

Truck Runs to the Valley

Feb 2nd - Shortly after SQ41 returned from an auto fire in Marion, Truck 42 responded on the special alarm to assist on the house fire at 3:15am. Co. 21 was on the scene of your average $1.2 million single family home in Path Valley. First alarm units found the structure well involved. Truck 42 set up ladder pipe operations on side A. Five members from the Truck operated on scene until 6:17am.


Thanks to Christy Peterson from Co. 12 for the pictures of Truck 42

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