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Jan 25th - SQ41 along with Co.7 and A1-9 responded to milemarker 16 NB for an auto accident at 08:37. A1-9 found an SUV and a tractor trailer on top of the ramp at Exit 16, DC47 arrived and A1-9 requested ALS for severe blood loss. PSP arrived and secured the inside of the vehicle, Command had Co.7 units stage at Exit 17 then placed them in service. The Squad crew provided scene safety, assisted A1-9 with patient packaging then secured fluid control before being released 08:53 to handle an 18-4 Box.

Box 18-4 was alerted at 08:53 to 4193 Shatzer Street for an inside investigation. T18 arrived to a one story rancher with normal conditions, SQ41 & DC47 arrived and was assigned to investigate the sub division for a possible furnace malfunction. The Squad crew located an enriched fuel furnace and shut down the power, no fire present. SQ41 set up PPV at the top of the sub division stairs and ventilated. All units cleared at 09:32.

Jan 21st - Crews had a slightly steady Saturday handling a total of 6 runs.

02:10 - Auto Accident with ejection S. Second St at E. Catherine St - SQ41

05:28 - Auto Accident I81 SB MM19 - SQ41 & E45

16:47: Transfer/Stand-by Co.3 - E43

18:36: Pedestrian Accident 1865 Johnson Road - SQ41 & E45

20:38: Auto Accident I81 NB MM8 - E43

23:33: Auto Accident Warnspring Rd at Valley Camp Rd - SQ41

Jan 20th - E43, E45 & SQ41 responded at 21:30 to 5230 Bullit Road in St Thomas Twp. Sta.4 units arrived and staged, Command 18 requested SQ41 to the scene and assist with securing the power and overhaul. The Squad crew split with Team A securing the power to the fire room and Team B assisting Co.18 with overhaul. Command held the Box to Co.18 and SQ41 for a short period of time until overhaul was completed. SQ41 cleared at 22:22.

Jan 20th - SQ41 responded at 08:50 to the area of 204 Glen Street for an auto accident reported roll-over involving a school bus. SQ41 arrived to find 1 short school bus on its side and 1 SUV in the roadway, the Squad crew investigated  to find all 10 students were out of the bus on the sidewalk and the driver standing in the bus. The crew evaluated the passenger and checked the vehicles for hazards. Command 1 had AC48 take the rescue group and distinguish which EMS units were taking which passengers, a total of 6 BLS units were used for transport and the 2 occupants of the SUV refused treatment/transport. Once all occupants were transported the Squad crew assisted with debris removal before clearing at 09:32.

Jan 16th - Box 8-05 was alerted at 16:32 for a shed fire. HM28 arrived on scene advising a lean-to building approximately 25 feet away from a house with a wood pile on fire. E45 arrived and layed out from the hard road and proceeded back the lane, the crew pulled a 1.5" cross lay and knocked down the fire and started to tear apart the wood pile. The fire was contained to the wood pile with some extension to the wood support beams, E43 arrived and picked up E45's supply line, C48 advised Command 8  to have ET8 come back the lane and to hold off on charging the supply line. Command held the Box to Sta.4 & Co.8. Crews overhauled the area before clearing at 17:22.

Jan 16th - T42 responded at 01:22 as part of the 2nd alarm assignment for a house fire at 124 S. Prince Street in Shippensburg Borough. T42 arrived and was assigned to go to the fire floor and assist with opening up and finishing the primary search, the search proved negative. Shortly after arriving Command requested the 3rd alarm bringing E45 & E43 to the scene, the Engine crews were assigned to manpower staging in side A. E45's crew was then assigned to meet up with DC47 who was assigned the roof group and report to the roof above the 2nd floor, outside the 3rd floor exit with saws and hand tools. Crews found fire running the roof area and opened up to expose the fire, a hand line was put in place from E53 for extinguishment on the roof. E43's crew was assigned along with T1's crew to open up the kitchen area and overhaul one bedroom on the 1st floor. Once all tasks were completed crews reported back to manpower staging, DC47 was then reassigned to the overhaul group on the 2nd & 3rd floors, Team A utilized a hand line to wet down both floors while Team B worked on removing door jams and window trim to expose hot spots. Command later reduced the Box releasing Sta.4 units at 04:32.

Jan 14th - More information coming soon!

Jan 10th - SQ41 & E45 handled an auto accident at 07:52 in the area of 715 Sollemberger Road. Units arrived to find a passenger car overturned, all occupants self extricated and one utility pole broken off, The Squad crew secured the vehicle while the Engine closed the roadway until Fire Police arrived then returned to service. After clearing the accident scene at 08:14, SQ41 came across a mulch fire along the roadway at 1432 Johnson Road and requested SU44. The SU arrived and utilized the booster line and a rake to extinguish the fire, units cleared at 08:28.

Jan 7th - Sta. 4 units responded at 08:37 to the 600 blk of Edwards Avenue for an auto accident. AC48 on scene with a passenger car partially in the creek with one priority 3 self extricated, SQ41 arrived to find a very minor fluid leak into the stream and notified Township EMA. The crew used pads and socks to control the run off in the creek, secured the vehicle and remained on scene until EMA arrived. E43 was placed in service enroute. SQ41 cleared at 09:15.

Jan 6th - Box 44-03 was struck at 14:43 for an odor of smoke in the apartment building at 205 Carbaugh Drive. AC49 found nothing evident from outside on arrival, E13-1 arriving first laid 500' of supply line into side A, E45 secured a water supply at the hydrant while crews investigated the interior. A small mulch fire was found on the outside of the building on side A and extinguished. Command held the Box to E13-1 & E45 for a short period of time.

Jan 5th - SQ41 & T42 responded at 19:45 to 142 Lincoln Way West for a possible apartment fire. SQ41 arrived and positioned on side A and T42 took side C, Squad Team A pulled a 200' line from E1-2 to back up their crew, Squad Team B conducted a primary search and assisted with evacuation of the residence. The Truck crew positioned ladders on side C. Investigation found a small fire in the floor of Apt 3 on Division 2 and was quickly extinguished. Squad Team A secured utilities within the structure and checked for extension finding none. Sta.4 cleared at 20:40.

Jan 4th - At 18:00 Sta.4 responded to the 1900 blk of Lincoln Way West for an auto accident with possible entrapment. Haz-Mat 28 arrived shortly after reporting 3 vehicle involved with heavy damage and all occupants self extricated, SQ41 arrived assisting with checking on injuries and controlling hazards. E43 assisted with hazards, while A1-9, A18-9 and A7-7 found all occupants refusing treatment/transport and obtained refusals. The scene was turned over to Fire Police and PSP, remaining units cleared at 18:53.

Jan 2nd - After being cleared to return to full duty AC Kuehler caught three runs in four hours this morning.

At 0700 SQ41 & E43 headed to I81 NB in the area of mile marker 15 for an auto accident. Units arrived on scene finding two autos with the roadway partially blocked and a total of 5 patients all with minor injuries. Crews secured all hazards and returned to service at 07:46.

At 10:22 SQ41 & E43 responded to 1937 Lincoln Way West for an auto accident. HM28 on scene reporting one SUV partially on top of a passenger car and all occupants self extricated, the Squad and Engine crews checked for injuries finding two patients, stabilized both vehicles, and assisted with patient packaging before clearing at 10:46.

11:11 T42 handled a transfer to Co.53 (SFD) while they assisted Co.51 with a chimney fire in Hopewell Twp. With no calls handled the Truck was in service at 12:04.

Jan 1st - Members brought in the New Year at 04:42 responding with SQ41 & E43 to Sycamore Grove Road and Philadelphia Avenue for an auto accident with roll-over. SQ41 arrived with one auto on its wheels and wires down, crews found one patient self extricated refusing treatment/transport, secured the scene and turned the scene over to Fire Police, Sta.4 cleared at 04:57.

• SQ41 was out the door again at 08:16 responding to 600 Lincoln Way West in the Borough for an auto accident reported with entrapment. SQ41 found one auto into a utility pole and one patient still in the vehicle, the crew stabilized the auto and removed the drivers door to gain patient access. Assisted with patient packaging and removal before clearing the scene at 08:34.