Box
Alarm and MVA
Sept 3rd -
Station 4 responded to a first due box
alarm and a first due MVA reported with entrapment in 2 minutes.
At 3:39pm, units were alerted for shrubbery on fire next to a
house. Communications switched the box alarm to an operations
channel and immediately dispatched a MVA with entrapment at
3:41pm. E43 had to pass through the MVA enroute to the box.
Members arrived at 93 Hilltop Drive, put a quick knock on the
fire and released units for the MVA. SQ41 found negative
entrapment on the MVA in the 800 block of LWW. |
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Aug 29th - SQ41 and Co17 responded for the MVA in front
of 1180 Falling Spring Rd at 6:02am. Units arrived to find a
pick up vs a tree with the driver trapped. Command 17 requested
air medical. SQ41 used the Amkus system to remove the driver's
side front door and rear half door to free the patient. |
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Attic Off |
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Aug 27th - AC7 found and notified Communications of a
working house fire at 235 Garfield St. SQ41, Co1 and T17 arrived
at 3pm to find smoke pushing from the attic of a single family
home. Crews put a line in service and made quick work of the
fire. Members rescued 3 pets from home. Units were in service at
4:37pm. |
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Attempted
Suicide
Aug 26th -
Members were alerted for suicide by
hanging. SQ41 and EMS worked quickly to save the individual. The
status of this person is unknown. |
Industrial Accident
Aug 25th -
SQ41 responded to 2655 MPHS around noon.
Members found one person dead as a result of an industrial
accident. For more details use the link below.
Public Opinion Story |
Trailer Fire
Aug 24th -
Units from Sta4 and Co7 responded to this
Tractor Trailer fire on I-81 at 6:41pm. E7-1 arrived to find the
trailer and cargo well involved. |
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CMT Visits
Aug 23rd -
The normal Saturday night bingo was the
setting for part of an upcoming episode on CMT. |
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Fire, Rescue and HazMat
Aug 22nd - At
3:27am, units from Station 4, 8 and 17 were alerted for the to
I-81 for a HazMat incident. Members arrived just north of exit
16 to find a tractor trailer leaking fuel. The driver stated he
lost approximately 100 gallons prior to units arriving. Crews
were able to contain the leak then plug it to mitigate the
situation.
Command 44 placed units in service at 4:44am.
Aug 22nd - E43, T42 and E45 responded into Co 8's first
due at 3:57pm for the reported explosion at 5773 Colorado St
Ext. E8-1 arrived to find smoke showing. E45 assisted Co 8 with
fire on side D. Crews found a filter system burning and two
hoppers blown apart. T42
set up on side D and members found fire in machinery
and a large hopper on the roof. E43 sent manpower to assist on
side D and the roof.
Personnel from Co 8, Sta4, 17, 3 and other area
companies worked for roughly 2 hours to extinguish the fire and
overhaul the scene.
Aug 21st -
For the third time in a week members freed
someone from a tight spot. This time the patient's hand was
caught in a machine. SQ41 and Co 1 were dispatched to 1490
Nitterhouse Dr at 7am. SQ41 used 2 port-a-powers to extricate
the victim in 9 minutes. SQ41 and E43 responded to Falling
Spring Rd and Edwards Ave for the MVA pictured below. Found two
autos with wires down in the area. Units cleared at 4:45pm. |
5773 Colorado St Ext
Hand Entangled in Machinery |
Falling Spring and Edwards Ave
Photo by Curtis Bryan |
Falling Spring and Edwards Ave
Photo by Curtis Bryan |
Congressman Shuster Visits
Aug 20th -
Station 4 received a visit from
Congressman Shuster around 4:30pm. Shuster along with
representatives from Franklin County and Chambersburg Borough
presented the Franklin Fire Company with a check for $24,510.
The money was awarded in a FEMA Grant. |
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Kids Will Be Kids
Aug 20th -
Another child's leg gets stuck. SQ41
assisted Co 1 at 3:39pm with removing a toddler's leg from a
bicycle. The leg was lodged between the pedal and bike frame.
Crews were able to free the child within 5 minutes. |
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Auto Off |
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Aug 17th - The fourth run of the day for Station 4 was
this auto fire at 4496 Sycamore Grove Rd. Originally dispatched
as a Box Alarm for the auto next to a dwelling, Sgt 44 arrived
to find a passenger car well off and no exposure problems. E13-2
made quick work of it and Command 44 placed the box in service
at 10:40pm |
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Unusual Rescue
Aug 15th -
SQ41 and E43 responded to 609 Heintzelman
Ave around 7:30pm for the child stuck in a sliding board.
Crews found the child's leg stuck between the hand rail and the
sliding board. A quick spread with the port-a-power and the
young man was free to play again. |
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Bring Home The Trophies |
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Aug 14th -
Members worked for several days getting
ready for the Path Valley Parade. Their efforts paid off as
Station 4 brought home Best Appearing Squad, Best Appearing
Truck and Second Best Appearing Company. |
Photo courtesy of Denny Clopper |
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Auto On Its Side
Aug 14th -
Shortly after midnight, SQ41 and E43 were
alerted for this MVA at Kriner Rd and Molly Pitcher Highway.
Members found two autos with one on its side. Route 11 was shut
down as crews worked to get patients transported and cleared the
roadway. |
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Shed Fire
Aug 12th -
E43 and T42 arrived at 1024 Warmspring Rd
to find a small shed on fire. After some minor overhaul units
returned to service at 1:17pm. |
White Out in August
Aug 10th -
Storm passes through the area dumping
heavy rain and large hail. Several locations found
accumulation of hail at storm drains. Sta4 crews ran 2
light strikes from the storm.
At 1942hrs, Sta4 and Co13 were dispatched to 323 Development Ave
for a dumpster fire. E13-2 found a construction dumpster fully involved. With the assistance of Greene Twp and CWP the
fire was extinguished and units cleared at 2253hrs. |
Photo courtesy of Terry Newcomer |
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2nd Confinement in 7 hours |
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Aug 10th - Members were awakened at 0055 hrs for another MVA
reported with entrapment at 1884 Crottlestown Rd. Units
arrived to find 1 pt confined in the drivers seat and another pt
walking up the road. Crews quickly removed the drivers
door while the engine crew set up a landing zone in the field
next to the scene. Stat 12 was already in the air and
landed within 10 mins. Units cleared at 0133 hrs. |
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MVA with Confinement
Aug 9th -
Station 4 units and Eng 13-2 were
dispatched to the parking lot of the Salem Church for an MVA.
Sgt 44 arrived to find 2 confined in a passenger car at the
intersection of Salem Rd and Letterkenny Rd. Crews quickly
cribbed the vehicle and removed the drivers door. |
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MVA With Confinement |
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Aug 3rd - SQ7 and E43 responded to the 4700 block of
Cumberland Highway for a MVA at 4:50pm. Units arrived to find
one auto drove up over the guardrail then rolled down a 25 foot
embankment pinning one occupant inside. Members worked together
to remove the driver's door, package and bring the patient up
the embankment. |
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Photo courtesy of Denny Clopper |
Thunderstorm
Hits Area
Aug 2nd -
A sudden thunderstorm brought heavy rain,
nickel sized hail and high winds to the area. E43 arrived in
front of 1402 Brechbill Rd just after 1:30pm to find this
"thing" hanging from the power lines. Members quickly cleared
the call to respond to a lightning strike on a house at 1954
Philadelphia Ave. E45, T42 and E43 found some shorted electrical
wiring and went in service at 2pm. E43 didn't make back to the
station before getting a third run for a possible cardiac arrest
on LWW. |
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Photo courtesy of Denny Clopper
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2008 JR FF Academy
Aug 2nd -
Six Members of the Franklin Fire Company
graduated from the 2008 Junior Firefighter Academy today. The
week long academy covered basic firefighting skills, teamwork
and accountability.
Video by the PO
Story by the PO |
Rollover
July 31st -
Units arrived in front of 3493 Sycamore
Grove Rd to find this auto on its roof. Members assisted EMS.
SQ41 and E43 returned to service at 3:18pm. SQ41 was right back
out the door at 3:57pm and again at 4:53pm for a box alarm and a
cardiac arrest. |
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MVA |
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July 26th - SQ41 and E43 responded to this MVA in the
1200 block of LWE. Members found a ruptured gas tank and two
injuries. Crews controlled the gasoline spill then returned to
service at 8:41am. |
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Another
Grant
July 26th -
Crews returned from two fires over night
and opened the paper to find out that Station 4 has been awarded
another FEMA grant. This time the money will be used to put
Chevron striping on all the apparatus.
Full Story by Public Opinion |
Back To Back Burners
July 26th - Units were alerted on the 7-3 box at 1:13am
for a house fire address unknown. Co 7 found an abandond house
well off at 4026 White Church Rd. SQ41 and E43 sent members to
the scene along with Company 7, 8, 17, 52 and 53. Crews worked
together to bring the blaze under control and remained on scene
until 4:15am overhauling the structure. Once under control
Command 7 released E43. Shortly after returning to quarters,
Communications dispatched Co 1, E43 and T17 for the auto fire
next to the building at 240 Burkhart Ave. At 3:55am, AC1-5
reported an auto fully involved two feet from the home. E43
quickly put a line on it. The home and neighboring autos
received only minor heat damage. Members returned from the
second box at 4:43am. |
Photo taken by Curtis Bryan |
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Auto Into The House |
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July 25th - SQ41 responded along with Co 18 for the MVA
at 2:20am. Co 18 arrived at 3820 LWW with a minivan into the
side of a single family home. Members assisted with shoring up
the home and removing the vehicle. SQ41 returned to service at
3:30am. |
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Lightning Strike
July 23rd -
Lightning struck a house at 812 Burdock Ct
sparking a fire in the wall and floor. E43 and T42 arrived on
2:50am to find a hole in the siding and smoke in the basement.
Members tracked down the fire and contained it to small area. |
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Three Injured In MVA |
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July 22nd -
AC48 came upon this MVA on Walker Rd at I-81
around 2pm and quickly requested Fire and EMS. SQ41 and E43
arrived to find two pick ups involved. The impact was hard
enough to flip one truck completely over the guardrail, landing
it just inches away from rolling down a 25 foot embankment and
onto I-81. Members assisted EMS with moving patients up the
embankment and over the guardrail. Two ambulances from Co 7, one
from Co 1 and ALS from Co 100 transported the patients. |
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Apartment Off In Waynesboro |
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July 21st - Truck 42 responded into the Borough Of
Waynesboro to assist with an apartment fire. Co 2 units arrived
shortly before 3pm to find a fire in the rear of 82 West Main
St. Truck 42's "Auxiliary Driver" threw ladders on side A while
the crew checked exposure D1 then relieved crews on Division 2
and opened up. |
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Photo taken by Curtis Bryan |
Won't You Be My Neighbor
July 18th -
Members watch as four people are
handcuffed in the station parking lot during a "disagreement". |
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MVA
July 18th -
The 600 block of South Second St was the
scene of this 4pm accident. The SUV drove up an embankment
through a few yards then launched off a retaining wall across
the street head on into a utility pole. SQ41 assisted Co 1 units
with the class 1 trauma patient and washing down "fluids". |
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They Come In Three's |
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July 15th -
Station 4 responded to a third fire in just two days. This time
it was Co 8's first due. Shortly after 5pm, E43 and T42 were
alerted for the building fire with an explosion at 5773 Colorado
St. First arriving units from 8 and 17 reported smoke coming
from the roof. Crews found fire in a second floor machine room
and hopper. E43 picked up 17's line and T42 staged. Both units
sent manpower to the scene to assist with opening up and
accessing remaining hot spots. |
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Second Fire Of The Day
July 14th -
T42 responded around 3:30pm on the 9-02
box for a shed fire that extended into a mobile home. Co 9
arrived at 11915 Punch Bowl Rd to find heavy fire showing in
both the shed and home. T42 assisted crews with hooking walls
and removing debris. Command 9 released T42 at 5pm. |
Photo taken by Mike Churchey |
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Finally
July 14th - After getting some calls on the 13th, the
runs continued after midnight. E43, T42, E45 and UT44 responded
on the remote 18-13 box for the house fire. E18-1 arrived at
2328 Community Center Drive around 1am with heavy fire showing
from a single story dwelling. Crews put a quick knock on it
saving most of the home. E43 supplied E18-1 and assisted with
interior operations. T42 set up on side A and opened the roof.
E45 and UT44 sent manpower to the scene for overhaul. E45 was
released about 3am and just backed into the firehouse when
Station 4 was alerted for the MVA on I-81 near mm14. SQ41
arrived at 3:17am, confirmed one auto off the highway, one
patient with minor injuries and went in service. E43 and
T42 cleared the house fire at 3:45am. |
Photo courtesy of www.stthomasfire.com |
Photo taken by Josh Kriner |
Photo taken by Josh Kriner |
Auto Hit By
Lightning
July 13th - After
10 days of AFA's and Box Alarms that were nothing, members
caught 5 runs including a strange auto fire. Station 4
responded at 3:09pm to the 3400 block of Letterkenny Rd for a
MVA. SQ41 and E43 found 1 SUV lost control in the heavy rain,
slammed into an embankment injuring two people. At 3:31pm, SQ41
and E43 were alerted for the auto fire. Units arrived on I-81 at
exit 17 to find a passenger car struck by lightning while
traveling at 70mph. The lightning hit the antenna, melting it
then ignited the electrical wiring in the engine compartment.
Crews used a dry chem to extinguish the fire then went in
service. SQ41 responded to assist EMS with lifting at 3:51pm.
E43 and T42 handled a food on the stove run at 1500 Northfield
Dr around 5:30pm. A reported apartment fire sent E43, T42 and
E45 to 2488 Falling Spring Rd at 6:30pm. Members arrived to find
a small fire in the kitchen with a burn victim. Command 17 held
it with Co 17 and EMS. |
NOTE: The battery of this Chrysler was
located in the trunk under the floor next to the spare tire. |
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Vehicle Accidents |
July 3rd - 11am 5200 Philadelphia Ave
SUV vs Passenger Car
July 2nd -
8pm 1315 LWE
Motorcycle Accident |
July 1st - 3pm 1525 LWE
Two Autos
June 25th - 4pm LWE at Falling Spring Rd
Two Autos |
5200 Philadelphia Ave |
5200 Philadelphia Ave |
1525 LWE |
Falling Spring Rd and LWE |
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