MVA w/Entrapment

June 25th - Co 7 and Sta4 worked another pin job in the 1900 block of Brindle Rd at 2:36pm. This SUV struck a pole shearing it off at the base which started a grass fire approximately 300' from the scene. With Squad 7 out of service, E7-1 arrived and started to extricate the driver. SQ41 arrived and members from both companies finished the job with power lines hanging overhead. E45 set up the landing zone while SU17 handled the grass fire. Once the driver was air lifted from the scene, Command 7 placed all units in service around 3:30pm.

Picture by Denny Clopper

Picture by Sta4.com Staff

Picture by Denny Clopper

Picture by Sta4.com Staff

Picture by Denny Clopper

Motorcycle Down on I-81

June 21st - Units from Co 8 and Sta4 found this motorcycle accident on I-81 at the 11 mile marker. One person was transported and units cleared at 4:08pm.

Box Alarm

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MVA w/Multiple Patients

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Confinement

June 18th - T42 and E45 responded on the 7-4 box in the area of 60 Field Circle for a large dumpster next to the house under construction. Co 7 arrived at 5pm and put a line in service while T42 checked for extension into the house. None was found and DC7 held Co 7 and Sta4.

As crews were finishing up, Communications put out an auto accident at the intersection of LWE and Lincoln Terrace. Eng E17-2 was transferring to Co 7 and quickly marked on the scene reporting 3 vehicles with multiple patients. At 5:26pm, DC7 released E45 from the Box Alarm to assist with the accident. AC7 had Command of the MVA and assigned E45's crew to pop the passengers door of a pick up truck. Members used the tool from SQ7 to free the patient then assisted EMS with loading the remaining victims. E45 cleared at 5:54pm and transferred to Co 7. 

E45 went in service from Co 7 at 6:41pm just in time to transfer to Co 17 while they operated on two other incidents. Another MVA and an auto fire. E45 made it back to quarters just before 8pm.

Pictures provided by Curtis Bryan

Morning House Fire

June 15th - Firefighters rescued 2 pets from a fire in the 800 block of Limestone Drive this morning. The 17-1 box sounded at 6:40am for the house fire. Chief 17 quickly marked on the scene with fire showing from a 2 story duplex. The attached garage was fully involved and extended into the first floor, the attic and a truck parked next to it. Crews from 17, 14 and Sta4 made an aggressive attack with 2 lines and were able to contain the fire to the original unit. Members from several area departments assisted with water supply and extensive overhaul operations. Command 17 released all units around 10am.

Another Confinement and Fire

June 12th - A small fire at 798 ST Thomas-Williamson Rd sent E43, E45 and T42 into Co 18's area. Units found a fire in the roof area where the power lines entered the building. Members opened up and had minor extension. Command 18 released units at 6:25pm.

Shortly after midnight, SQ41 and E43 responded along with Co 8 to I-81 for the MVA reported with an unresponsive person. Command 44 started air medical to Chambersburg Hospital. Crews arrived to find an SUV into the rear of a flat bed tractor trailer hauling 2 fuel tankers. SQ41 popped the drivers door and removed one priority 1 patient. Both tankers were empty so units were able to return to service by 1:30am.

Afternoon Fire

June 11th - A small shed fire at 2137 Hafer Rd brought units from 7, Sta4, 17 and 14. Crews arrived with an 8' x 10' shed and contents burning. Co 7 put a line on it while members from Sta4 and ET14 removed the contents. Command 7 released units at 2:55pm.

MVA w/Confinement

June 11th - Station 4 was alerted at 7:14am for the MVA with entrapment and ejection on a quiet neighborhood street. Members arrived in the 2900 block of Roosevelt Drive to find a passenger car into a parked SUV. Crews had 2 pts in the auto and one in the grass. The car had struck a pedestrian and pinned that person between the 2 autos. SQ41 removed the drivers door of the car then assisted EMS with loading patients. Units cleared at 7:52am.

High Temps Bring 6 Runs

June 8th - With temperatures reaching the mid 90, Station 4 members had a busy day. Members started the day at 0835 assisting Co 1 with a appliance fire in a building at 752 S. Main St. At 0915, members were dispatched to 1066 LWE  for the auto accident. Units arrived on scene with 5 vehicles involved and the roadway blocked. Crews got a 15 minute break before being dispatched for a medical assist at 1009.

After lunch and the afternoon nap, members were awaken at 1550 for a dumpster fire behind 1320 LWE. Enroute AC48 was advised possible extension into the building and requested the full box assignment. No extension was found and command rotated crews due to the extreme heat. Crews cleared at 1721 and finished the day out with 2 more calls.

Photo courtesy of Dustin Ulrich

Photo courtesy of Dustin Ulrich