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July 2007

110 Runs For The Month   July 31th -  Several fire companies were alerted on Station 4's box for a barn fire in the 2100 block of LWW at 11:15pm. Units arrived at a lumber yard at 1970 Frank Rd with a 50' by 100' storage building fully involved. With an electric pole and power lines burning above, E45 made an attack through a large bay door. After a partially collapse, a line was stretched to T42 for ladder pipe ops. E1-4, staffed with a crew from Station 4, picked up E45's line. E43 sent its crew to assist with the attack. Crews from 14, 18 and 8 also supplied manpower while the remaining units were staged then placed in service. A front end loader made for easy overhaul and the last unit cleared at 1:40am.   Other Runs for the Day Members were training with the Junior Firefighter Academy from 8am to 5pm then fed them dinner and resumed training until 10:30pm. While training the kids, SQ41 and E45 responded to an auto overturned on I-81 at mm15 at 1:41pm and SU44 and UT44 operated on a large brush fire in the 2700 block of Jack Rd at 5:37pm. Both those runs were in Co 8's first due.

Funnel Cloud   July 29th - Storms hit the Greenvillage area around noon today. Several people reported a tornado in the area. One person was able to get these photos of a funnel cloud. The picture was taken from Sycamore Grove Rd looking toward Route 11.   Station 4 was alerted to 5 alarms within 45 minutes, 1 for wind damage to a building, 1 lightning strike, 2 AFA's and 1 partial building collapse at 5172 Innovation Way.
Photo by Denny Clopper	Photo by Denny Clopper

700 Pound Lift Assist   July 26th - After responding to MVA accidents at 49 Warmspring Rd, I-81 at mm12 and this one at 3593 Funk Rd, SQ41 assisted an EMS unit with unloading a 700 plus pound patient at a medical facility.

One Overturned on I-81   July 25th - The fifth run of the day was this MVA on I-81 south bound at mm11. SQ41 arrived at 8:45pm to find a passenger car on its roof with one person self extricated and a gasoline leak. Members were able to control the leak while EMS handled pt care.   Other Runs 0924 SU44, E45 Outside Investigation 5047 Cumberland Highway 1214 SQ41 Forcible Entry 2313 Majestic Ct 1739 E45,T42 Box Alarm 130 Downey Dr 1746 E45 Transfer Co 7

Four Hours, Six Runs

July 23rd - A Field Fire, Toyota Demo, Barn Fire, Transfer, Box Alarm, Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident and Hose Testing kept members busy on Monday afternoon. SU44 and E45 responded to 552 Kohler Rd at 1:38pm for the brush fire. Units found about an acre of cut hay field involved. Members got a special treat when they found the field had been fertilized with......well you can figure it out. SU44 controlled the left side while E45 advanced a line to the head of the fire. ET14 was special requested to assist. Units cleared at 3:08pm. Upon returning to quarters, members were met by a Toyota test crew that was driving a Tundra towing 10,000 lbs. The group started in California and was traveling across the country showing off the new truck. After handing out gifts to the firemen, they continued on their journey. Members were back on the street at 4:18pm in T42 headed for a barn fire in Co 15's area. Command 15 found a fully involved structure with not much to salvage and placed T42 in service. E45 started on a transfer to Co 15 at 4:33pm but was diverted to 8256 Olde Scotland Rd for a MVA. T42 met E45 enroute to supply manpower. E45 cleared the MVA and continued to 15's house. In the middle of those runs at 4:44pm, SQ41 was alerted to 40 LWW for smoke coming from the church. Co 1 found a mulch fire next to the building and quickly cleared the box. Crews finally got back to the firehouse in time to respond to 976 N. Franklin St for the motorcycle accident. At 5:36pm, SQ41 and E43 arrived to find a motorcycle into the rear of a passenger car. Bystanders pointed out a dump truck about a quarter mile down the road. Apparently the driver stopped at the previous accident to check the welfare of everyone. Upon exiting the vehicle the truck's brakes "failed" and it rolled down the hill mowing over a few trees just missed a building and some autos in the driveway then ended up in a ditch. While chasing the truck the driver became injured. Crews assisted EMS with loading 2 patients before clearing at 6:12pm. What better way to end the evening than with some hose testing. E43, E45, T42, SQ41 and SU44 loaded up and headed out to test and reload 1600' of 5" hose.

Roof Removal

July 22nd - At 8pm, Adams Chief 27 came upon this MVA at the intersection of LWE and Pine Grove Rd. Chief 27 found one auto over the embankment into a stream with one trapped. SQ41 arrived and assisted Co 7 with cribbing the unstable vehicle then removed the roof.

Auto Inside The Building

July 20th - An auto ignited inside 2956 LWW while an employee was cutting parts off the vehicle. Units from Station 4, 18, 17, 8, 14 and 1 were alerted at 11:05am. Workers were able to pull the auto outside. E45 mopped up the vehicle as Command placed the box in service.

Public Opinion Profile

July 16th - Fire Company has grown through the years. By Keith Paradise PO Staff Writer

Mobile Home Fire

July 15th - E45, T42 and E43 responded to 640 Mickey Inn Rd Lot 86 for the mobile home fire. E45 arrived at 1:25pm with smoke showing. Crews advanced a line in the front door and found fire on the stove that extended into the ceiling. E7-2, SQ15 and E11-2 assisted with opening up and checking for extension. EMS treated 3 patients for minor smoke inhalation. Command 44 placed all units at 2:15pm

Just Another Day

July 14th - Station 4 members got an early start to the day with a barn fire, At 0530 T42 was alerted as the second due truck for the barn fire at 744 Orrstown Rd. Co 15 had heavy fire on arrival with multiple exposure problems. T42 staged before being placed in service at 0617.

Members continued the day with a brush fire.  At 1446 SU44 arrived on the scene at 1656 Letterkenny Rd. with a 100' by 100' area involved and spreading rapidly. The fire was quickly contained and E13-1's crew assisted with extinguishment of hot spots.  Units were placed in service at 1514.

After a short break Station 4 was back out on the street responding to the intersection of Edwards Ave and LWE for an auto accident.  AC48 arrived on the scene at Falling Spring and Edwards Ave. with 2 vehicles all patients out. SQ41 arrived on the scene and assisted with fluid and traffic control. Units cleared at 1706.

Fallout with Flyout

July 13th - A member of the construction crew fell 25-30 feet from the roof of a large warehouse at 95 Kriner Rd. SQ41 was alerted for the medical local at 4:13pm. On arrival DC47 requested air medical to the scene. E45 responded to set up the landing zone while members from MICU 103 and SQ41 packaged the pt. Units went in service at 5pm.

Another Pedestrian Accident

July 8th - SQ41 and E45 were alerted at 4:32am for the pedestrian struck in the 4200 Block of Philadelphia Ave. Crews arrived and requested Air Medical. Members assisted EMS with packaging the patient and remained on scene for lighting. Units went in service at 7am.

July 1st Pedestrian Accident Update

July 6th Public Opinion Article

Update of Runs

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