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MVA June 25th E171, SU 17, and Sq 41 responded to the intersection of Cider Press Rd. and Falling Spring Rd. for an MVA. Units arrived to find two autos. Crews controlled hazards and assisted EMS.
CONGRATULATIONS
June 21st The Officers and Members of the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate the newlyweds, Ryan and Heather (Rife) Schaeffer. We wish you the best of luck and a blessed marriage together, for a life time to come. Thanks to Co. 18, and CC 53 for covering the district while members enjoy this occasion.
TRAINING June 16th Members from Sta.4 and 17 joined at the FCPSTC for an evening of training evolutions. Crews burned for about 2.5 hours.
MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT June 12th As members were loading up in Truck 17 to respond on box 7-5, for an electrical fire, rescue local box 17-1 was sounded for an MVA with entrapment. The accident was located at Cider Press Road, and Garber Rd. E171 responded and arrived to confirm dispatch. Crews began extrication, as Sq 41 was released from the original box and responded on the MVA. Members from 17 and Sta.4 removed 4 doors and a B post to remove both patients. One Patient was airlifted via STAT 12 from the scene. Units were in service in about 45 minutes.
2ND AND 4TH ALARM FIRES June 9th Units from Co. 1, 17 and Sta.4 responded in the early morning hours to 1095 Wayne Ave. for an CFA with smoke in the building. Units arrived to find fire on the roof and in a chase system throughout the building. Members from 17 assisted with roof ops. Due to the size of the building and conditions the WFD, and second alarm were sounded. Crews returned to service at 05:30 hrs. A second fire also in the Boro sent Co.1, 17 and Sta.4 to 690 Broad St. for the Apartment fire. Initial units arrived to find heavy fire from the complex with fire in exposure buildings as well. With the extreme temps and lengthy overhaul operations a total of 4 alarms and over 100 Firefighters from 4 Counties were on the scene assisting. Crews remained on the scene for over 5 hours.
Photos courtesy of Bleuzette LaFeir
CONGRATULATIONS
June 7th The Officers and Members of the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate the newlyweds, Brad and Monica (Duke) Heinbaugh. Best wishes on a lifetime of happiness.
MVA June 1st E171, and SU 17 responded to the intersection of Wayne Rd., and GHR for an mva. Units arrived to find a few patients and one auto on its side. Crews stabilized the auto and assisted with patient care.
KIDS SAFETY DAY May 31st Despite the dreary weather, Kids and Parents from across the county gathered at New Franklin Fire Department to take place in the third annual Kids Safety Day. Thanks to all who participated, and assisted with the event.
MVA ASSIST May 19th E171 responded to fill the 7-5 box, on New Ln., for the MVA. Members assisted with hazard control and was back in service in a half an hour.
TRAINING May 15th Members spent the evening at the training center running live fire evolutions and scenarios. Thanks to Co.14 for the use of Big Red, and the members that participated in the exercise.
EMT CERTIFICATION May 3rd Congratulations to Kristen Wenger, and Sgt. Ben Holmquist on their recent completion of EMT-B.
MVA WITH FATALITY May 1st E171 responded to fill the Engine from Station 4, on the I near MM 18. E171 crew set up and landed STAT 12 near the crash site.
HOUSE FIRE Apr.29th E171, and E172 responded on the upgraded assignment on box 18-4, to 5341 Racetrack Rd. Originally dispatched as a chimney fire, units arrived to fire showing on the charlie side. Co. 17 members assisted with operations and were on the scene for about 2 hours.
TRAINING AT S.M.R.C. Apr.23rd Truck 17 and E172 headed up the mountain to S.M.R.C. to participate in a joint training activity with C0. 8. Crews went through several evolutions on hose advancement and search techniques in large buildings. Special thanks to C0. 8 for the invite, and S.M.R.C. for use of the facilities. *Thanks to Co. 15 for standing by while we were out*
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