She's used to a "Big House"

Squad and Truck for the Building

Jan 26th -  An early morning fire in Greencastle sent SQ41 and T42 to 5 South Washington St. The 5:05am blaze occurred in a 3 story apartment building. SQ41 arrived and began venting windows on the second floor when part of the roof overhang fell on them. The "Big House" rescued a Co. 2 firefighter from under the pile of debris and assisted him to EMS. T42 set up ladder pipe operations on the A/B corner. Nine members from Station 4 were on the scene until 9:30am.

Back 2 Back for the Truck

Jan 24th - T42 responded at 1136 hours for a barn fire at 7490 Olde Scotland Rd.  T42 arrived on the scene and setup the Aerial to a silo.  T42 crew removed the silo top that was stuck in between two silos.  Sta4 cleared at 1235 hours.

At 1238 hours T42, E45, and E43 responded to 1712 LWE for reported odor of smoke in the building.  AC49 arrived on the scene with nothing showing from all sides.  Crews entered the building and found an HVAC unit on fire.  Crews put a quick knock on the fire and went available at 1334 hours. The "Big House" operated with a total of 11 firefighters.

1712 LWE

Picture courtesy of Denny Clopper

Picture courtesy of Denny Clopper

Firefighter with Most Calls

Brian Barnes

FF of the Year Gary Himes

1st Runner Up Thelma Hull

2nd Runner Up Mike Ebersole

Rookie of the Year Jason Denny

Junior FF of the Year Josh Miller

President's Award Craig Schellhase

Chief's Award Tracey Hammond

Auto Accident w/Fire

Jan 15th - E45 and SQ41 responded to 875 LWW at 6:37pm for a MVA with fire. Found 2 autos in the intersection with fire in one engine compartment. EMS transported 1 pt. Units cleared at 7pm.

One Over The Embankment

Jan 11th - Wet roads caused 2 MVA's Wednesday night. Crews responded to Frank and Warmsping Roads at 6:40pm. Found 2 autos in a rear end collision. EMS transported one patient. Just after backing into the "Big House", members were alerted to Siloam Road at the bridge. Units arrived at 7:37pm to found a pick up over the embankment. Station 4 responded to both calls with 10 and left 8 on station for Bingo.

No Emergency Vehicles

Jan 10th - West King Street between Hood and Main Streets will be closed to all traffic for approximately 4-5 weeks. Drivers should review the changed running routes:

44-02 and 44-03 Boxes

Right out of the firehouse, Left on Hood St, Right on Commerce St, Left on Philadelphia Ave

44-01, 44-06 and I-81 Boxes

Left out of the firehouse, Left on Franklin St, Left on Loudon St, Right on S. Main St(44-06)

Downtown Boxes

Right out of the firehouse, Right on Hood St, Left on LWW (wrong way), Right or Left on Main St

Truck, Eng, Eng, Brush then the Squad

Jan 9th - Drill night ended quickly when the Box sounded for 7796 Nyesville Road at 7:17pm. Chief 11 marked on scene with a two story single family dwelling well off. T42 set up ladder pipe operations on side A while E45 laid a supply line from E15-1 to E13-1. E43 set up water supply at Nyesville and Rowe Roads. A special alarm brought B44 for a possible field fire to the rear of the structure. The "Big House" responded with 19 personnel and left 4 more on station to handle the Squad which responded to an AFA. Units cleared at 10:37pm.

Fire in the Building

Jan 9th - Squad 41 responded to 811 Progress Rd for fire in the building. Units arrived at 3:50am to find machinery on fire inside a large commercial structure. Crews from "Big House" used a line from E1-4 to extinguish the fire. Station 4 responded with 6 and cleared at 4:56am.

One On Its Roof

Jan 3rd - Just after midnight SQ41 and E43 responded for a MVA on I-81 south bound. AC48 arrived to find one auto on its roof at the number 14 on ramp. EMS transported one. Units cleared at 12:21am.