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2007 INCIDENTS |
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BUSY WEEKEND FOR THE RIDE ALONGS Dec. 17th Members and 2 ride alongs from Allentown, Pa had a busy weekend, with 17 runs. Including 2 MVA's, 2 Chimneys, 2 AFA's, 2 Transfer's, 3 Wires down, 1 Inside Investigation, 1 Outside Investigation, and 4 Medicals.
MINOR MVA Dec. 14th E171, SU17, SQ41, and Amb 7-8 responded to a minor MVA at 973 Cider Press Rd. Surprisingly upon arrival PSP was already on the scene, and stated there were no patients and no hazards. Asst. 17 canceled the Squad and placed the box in service minutes later.
TRAINING Dec. 13th Members headed to town for the evening as a joint training exercise was held at Headquarters Station. The evenings activities was for the two department to meet and familiarize their self with each others equipment and location. Special thanks to Nick and Tim for their support of the cause.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT Dec. 13th Members spent the day hanging Christmas decorations and lights inside and out of the station. To stick with the theme the station was outfitted our signature colors. Thanks to those who helped, and made this possible.
WELCOME HOME Dec. 11th The Officers and Members of the New Franklin Vol. Fire Dept. would like to welcome home Reese and the rest of the Schaeffer family. Reese made it home today after spending nearly 2 months at Hershey Medical Center growing strong enough to eat and breath on his own.
MOBILE HOME Dec. 9th Truck 17 and E172 responded to 5518 Main St. Marion lot 5 at 0845 for a mobile home fire. Co.8 arrived to find a mobile home with a small fire in the bathroom and put a quick knock on it. Command 8 held 8 and T17 for overhaul. Crews set up positive pressure and assisted with overhaul. Units were back in service in under an hour.
LANDING ZONE Dec. 3rd Engine 17-1 responded to fill the 7-5 box for an auto accident in the 5600 blk of LWE. E171 was redirected to the LZ at Fayetteville Elementary School.
INSIDE INVESTIGATION Dec. 2nd Truck 17 responded to 36 W. Main Street, Waynesboro on box 2-01 for the inside investigation. Da' Truck staged at Potomac and Main. Crews assisted Co. 2 checking walls and ceilings with the TIC. Units were on the scene for over an hour.
HOUSE Nov. 29th Units from Co. 1, 17, and Sta. 4 responded for a report of smoke coming from the dwelling. AC 1-1 arrived to find a fire in the living room. Members from Sta. 4 put a quick knock on the fire which had already began to burn itself out. Crews preformed ventilation and overhaul procedures and units remained on the scene a little over an hour. Fire was started by a propane heater.
SIDE OF GREASE WITH THAT? Nov. 27th Units from Co. 1, 17, and Sta. 4 responded to Hardees on LWE ,for a reported electrical fire. After a thorough investigation it was determined that a flash fire had occurred, due to a severe grease build up, and over heated a roof top vent system also tripping a breaker. Units remained on the scene for about 45 minutes.
COVERING THE "BRONX" Nov. 17th With Truck 1 and 42 out of service for the annual Chambersburg "Holiday" Parade, Da' Big Stick II covered the Boro for about two hours. Originally we were to standby at Station 2, however the Police Department needed assistance with lighting in the area of Washington and Second. Trk 17 lit the corner up with flood lights and watched the parade as well.
FCPSTC Nov. 17th Da' Big Stick II spent the afternoon at the training center assisting with the new Del-Mar curriculum. Students went over power tool operation, proper ladder climbing techniques, and how to throw basic ground ladders.
HOUSE Nov. 14th Eng Co. 17 responded to 65 E. Main St. on box 7-5 for a reported dwelling fire. A member from Co. 7 was on the scene and confirmed a "working structure fire". Chief 7 arrived with command and DC7 had Ops. Crews from 7 put a quick knock on a small fire and was under control in minutes. Chief downgraded the assignment shortly after and crews returned to service.
2085, BUT NOT FOR A MEDICAL Nov. 6th E171, SU17 responded to 2085 Wayne Rd. for an auto accident. Asst.17 arrived just after dispatch to find two autos with one in the tree. A1-9 transported one class 3 and crews controlled fluid leaks. The rescue company was turned around shortly after dispatch. Units remained on the scene for about 20 minutes
CONGRATULATIONS Nov. 1st The officers and members of the New Franklin Fire Department sends out our congratulations and welcomes the newest member to the Schaeffer family. Kevin and Michelle Schaeffer are the proud new parents of a baby boy; Reese Schaeffer. Everyone is well and healthy as the baby was born at Hershey Medical center.
MVA Oct. 31st E171, SQ41, A8-8, and A7-7 responded to the intersection of Wayne Rd., and Kriner Rd. for an auto accident around 15:30 Hrs. E171 arrived to find two autos, roadway partialy blocked, and no serious hazards. Sq 41 was placed in service and the second bls was started after the driver of the second vehicle decided to be evaluated by ER staff. Crews remained on the scene for about 30 minutes.
HOUSE FIRE Oct. 25th Da' Big Stick II was back in the Boro for a house fire at 248 E. Mckinley St. Da' Truck just happened to be in getting fuel when the assignment was sounded. Su 17 responded with the remainder of the Truck crew. Crews laddered the dwelling as well as set up ventilation, and lighting. Utilities were controlled and members helped with overhaul once the investigation was complete. Units operated for just over an hour.
SMOKE SCARE AND SHED FIRE Oct. 16th Trk 17, and E171 responded to 34 Renolds Ave. for reported smoke in the dwelling. Co.17 staged and was placed in service shortly after. At 15:30 Hrs E172 responded on the shed fire with exposures at 5195 Jack Rd. E172 hauled two loads of water and crew assisted with overhaul. E172 went in service about a half hour later.
BARN FIRE Oct. 13th E172 responded along with the rest of the 7-5 box and a few tankers for a barn fire at 1215 Mont Alto Rd. E17 crew pulled the second line off 7-2 and advanced it into the attic space of a milking parlor. The crew encountered heavy fire conditions and tried to place a knock on it. Trk 42 crew opened up the roof and eventually went heavy duty once the fire gained control of the scene. Units operated for about 2 hours and E172 made 4 water shuttles.
BURGER KING Oct. 13th Units were back out on Lincoln Way this morning at Burger King. E172 and Trk 17 responded, later to be downgraded to the Truck only. Crews set up ventilation as a fire was already extinguished by the hood system.
KFC Oct. 12th Units were alerted on box 44-01 for a reported building fire at KFC. E171, E172, and Trk 17 responded and staged. The truck crew assisted with laddering, and later found out that it was a mulch fire. Crew went in service shortly after. About an hour later E172, and Da Truck responded to a mobile home fire at 5413 LWE. Truck 17 opened up the skirting around the mobile and found a small fire around a thermal layer of a pipe.
FIRE PREVENTION Oct. 12th With the leaves turning and cool air blowing, we all know it is that time of year again. Members spent the day out to the local schools visiting and teaching the kids fire prevention. This years theme was knowing your escape route.
HOUSE FIRE Oct. 10th E171, E172 and Trk 17 responded for a report of a mobile home fire that turned out to be a modular home with a large garage. \ Units arrived to find heavy fire and with fire attack. Co. 17 members assisted with operations and ventilation. Units returned to service a few hours later.
BARN FIRE Oct. 9th E171, E172, and Da Big Stick responded on box 7-7 to 2071 Mt. Pleasant Rd., for a barn fire. Crews spent hours on fire suppression and overhaul. Trk . 17 went in service 7 hours later.
L.O.D.D. SERVICES Oct. 9th Members and family from several counties converged in Bigglersville today to unite as we pay our last respects to a fallen brother. Adam Cole was responding to a fire call as he was fatally injured in a two vehicle accident. Our thoughts are with you.
BACK IN THE BOROUGH Oct. 7th Truck 17 responded on a reported dwelling fire at 364 E. McKinley St., in Chambersburg. Truck 17 is now part of the first alarm assignment for dwellings as a supplement to Trk 1. This will be the first time Co. 17 has ran first alarm since the now disbanded Task Force 1 box.
AFA AT MICHAUX Oct. 6th Truck 17 responded on the AFA to Michaux Manor for alarm bells. Da' Big Stick II set up and went to the roof for the investigation. Placed in service shortly there after.
MVA Oct. 5th E171 responded to box 17-3 in the 1500 Blk of New Franklin Rd. Crews helped package patient, and then went in service to respond on a brush fire on Hartzok Rd.
L.O.D.D. Oct 5th The Officers, and Members of the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Cole Family in their time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything our department can do in any way please feel free to contact us.
MOBILE HOME Sept 29th E171 and E172 responded on the mobile home fire at 5300 LWE lot 4A. E7 arrived with smoke showing, and put a quick knock on the vacant property. Command 7 staged all units and Co. 17 was placed in service within 15 minutes. E172 handled a transfer to Co. 7 and no call were handled during that time.
MVA Sept 28th E171 responded to box 8-81-B, which turned out to be box 44-01, on an auto accident at LWE and the NB on ramp. This intersection has become notorious for MVA's ever since the construction work has been completed. E171 continued in and assisted with Pt. care and hazards. Co.17 was placed in service shortly after.
WIRES, BARN, AND A HOUSE Sept 27th A quick moving storm brought 3 runs for 17. E171 responded to Newcomer Rd. for wires, turned out to be cable only, and cleared within minutes. While 171 was returning Da' Truck responded on the 15-3 box for a barn, and was soon placed in service. Minutes later box 44-04 was sounded for a dwelling sending 171, 172, and Truck 17. Members of the truck made quick work of the roof and vented while the engine crews stood by. Co. 17 was back in service at 20:15 hrs.
I-81 Sept 22nd E171 responded on the auto accident at I-81 on the Northbound off ramp. 171 provided manpower and was placed in service shortly after.
TRAINING
ANOTHER OUTBUILDING Sept 19th Da' Big Stick II responded along with most of the county to 4987 Guitner Rd. for what was originally a shed fire that turned into a large outbuilding storing everything from ATV's to crates of household cleaners. Units arrived to find heavy fire. Members from Sta.4, and 17 made an aggressive attack, only to be pulled out minutes later after gaining information of the contents of the building. Truck 17 took a position side c and went heavy duty. After heavy equipment was brought in to demolish the building a final wet down was preformed and units went in service hours later. The last picture shows the barn fire on Shimpstown Rd. atop of ladder 17 .
EARLY MORNING OUT BUILDING Sept 10th Co. 17 was alerted on the ?5-02? box for a barn at 7012 Rock Hill Rd. at 02:07hrs. E172 arrived to confirm a large shed fully involved already on the ground. Crews placed two hand lines in- service and began controlling the exposure that suffered some minor exterior damage as well as knocking down hot spots on the fire building. Units from 5 advanced additional hand lines for overhaul. The call originally came in from Amb. 5-7 as they were returning from another incident. Truck 17 staged for lighting purposes.
PEPPERONI ON THAT? Sept 7th Truck 17 and E17-2 responded on the building fire at Arturo's Pizza early Friday morning. Da' Big Stick II took a side A position and laddered side A&D along with the roof, and vented on side A&C, as well as set up PPV on Side B . Crews operated for about 2 hours and assisted with overhaul.
HURST TOOL TRAINING Sept 6th 17 Hose headed out to Beachers junkyard for a little "tool time" Thursday evening with the Hurst tool rep, demonstrating the new power units and tools offered by the company. After a little instruction on the operation of the new units members tore into 4 cars that were donated by the junkyard. The Department is looking to outfit E172 with a second rescue tool and cutters.
DOES THIS STUFF WORK
MVA Sept 5th E171, SU-17 responded for an MVA on Wayne Rd. at I-81. Crews arrived to find multiple vehicles. Crews assessed patients and had 2 class 3 transports and 3 patient refusals. After hazards were cleared units went in service.
CONGRATULATIONS The NFVFD would like to congratulate Micah Owens on his acceptance into the Borough Of Chambersburg Fire Department. Good luck at the Academy, and have fun riding the "bus".
100th ANNUAL PATH VALLEY PARADE August 18th Members spent countless hours preparing for the annual Path Valley Parade. Because it was the 100th anniversary we decided to "Dump the House" and head over the hill, and it all paid off in the end. Co.1 7 ended up bringing home 4 awards including the 6.5 foot best overall appearing company. Other awards included second place aerial device, second place engine (171), and first place special unit. The parade lasted 2 hours and had about 200 entries with 75% being fire apparatus. Congratulations to all that attended and brought home awards, it was a good time for all, and a tradition that will continue for many years to come. Thanks to Adams Truck 13 and Adams E4-1 for covering our house while we attended. "From one Pierce to another." A special thanks to the Peterson family for donating the Best Overall Trophy, as it was in memory of, W.H. "Pete" & Lorene Peterson To catch a clip of the "Fierce Pierces'" leaving the parade, click it! Video courtesy of ET. 14
TRANSFER AND MVA August 11th E172 headed across the border to AC Co. 13 on a transfer. It was a quiet day until local box 13-6 was sounded for an MVA. E172 along with Adams Cty. units responded to find two vehicles with the roadway blocked. Crew from E172 assisted with Patient care and vehicle hazards. No other calls were handled.
BURN BAN BANDIT August 10th Local box 17-4 was sounded at 09:16 for a brush fire at 5420 G.H.Rd. Co. 17 arrived to find the home owner burning her trash off after reading of the impending county wide burn ban. After explaining the ordinance already in place against burning trash the fire was extinguished and units went in service shortly after.
DOUBLE WIDE August 10th Box 17-3 was sounded at 03:49 for a dwelling fire at 1881 Hartzok Rd. Co. 17 arrived to find a well involved doublewide mobile home. Crews made an aggressive search once there was word of possible entrapment. Once the dwelling was cleared and homeowners stated there was no one home at the time, defensive operations were initiated, and overhaul began. All crews on scene did a good job and worked together to get the job done in a timely manner. Co.17 was assisted by 8, Sta. 4, 7, and 14.
SMOKE AND TRANSFER August 9th Truck 17 responded on the 2-40box at 1523 E. Main St. in the Wayne Heights mall for smoke in the building. Crews found smoke in two of the stores, and truck 17 assisted with trying to locate the origin on the smoke. E172 transferred to Co.2 later in the evening while they operated a dwelling fire in Washington Cty. E172 returned to service around 0100 hrs.
CSX RAIL YARD August 8th As construction continues on a 46 million dollar rail yard, preemptive response measures are being developed. This yard covers 160 acres and will be loading and unloading over 240 full size trailers everyday and have storage for over 1000. Hazardous materials will become a major issue for the area as these trailers are carrying everything from paper towels to radio active materials. All trailers being loaded on this facility will be leaving on one of the major thoroughfares including I-81 and Rt.'s 30 and 11 A special Haz-Mat class will be offered to local jurisdictions regarding special awareness involving trains.
HELPING BROTHERS IN NEED August 7th While members were attending the monthly meeting, a phone call was received to the station in reference to an sudden transfer to Co.2, while they operated their yearly carnival. This all came about when a neighboring department of Co.2's never showed up. Apparently this isn't the first time this happened. No calls were handled during this time. E172 will be transferring again Friday.
STORMY NIGHT August 3rd A micro-burst that encompassed the central and southern parts of the county brought numerous runs for Co. 17 and kept other departments scrambling as well.
REFRESHER August 2nd Once the Da' Big Stick returned from the mobile home fire, they went directly to the evenings training site, where they were joined with the rest of the members. Due to the seasonably warm temps ,members wanted to do something a little different and refresh our skills at basic water rescue and drafting operations. With limited equipment to use we went over some life or death scenarios that would require us to attempt an water rescue. With flash flood season in effect the chances of water rescues are elevated. Once completed, current and to be operators exercised drafting procedures. Members wrapped up at 2200hrs.
W.F.D. August 2nd Truck 17 went with 6 on the W.F.D. to Green Ln. assisting Co.4 on a mobile home fire. Members from 17 assisted with overhaul and mop up and was placed in service about an hour later.
BRUSH FIRE August 1st E172, E171, SU 17 responded for a brush fire on Greencorner Rd. Crews arrived to find about a half an acre on fire that was in a semi-wooded area. Crews used 3 lines to quickly contain the fire. Water from all three units was exhausted just as the fire was placed under control.
HIGH SPEED CHASE August 1st E171 responded to fill the box on the 3-81B assignment for an accident as a result of a high speed chase that originated in Hagerstown. Crews stood by with manpower, and was placed in service shortly after.
OUT BUILDING FIRE July 31stBox 44-04 was sounded at 23:15 for a reported barn fire in the 2200 BLK of LWW. Fire turned out to be at Gishes lumber on Frank Rd. Crews staged in the manpower pool and were later placed in service as there was no savable property. Truck 42 went heavy duty and overhaul was taken care of by a front end loader. Units returned to service about an hour later.
BRUSH TASK FORCE July 31st Special Unit 17 along with units from 8, Sta. 4 ,and 18 contained a brush fire that was spreading rapidly in multiple directions and was threatening a garage. Crews worked rapidly to stop the fire and had an extensive overhaul operations. Units operated for around an hour.
BUILDING FIRE July 28th With the ladder truck only being back in service for a few hours, Box 5-06 was sounded for a building fire sending Co. 17, and surrounding departments. Crews arrived to find a large out building involved. Once a water supply was established Da' Big Stick II went heavy duty on it. Members assisted with overhaul and other small tasks. Check out the two short vids of the fire.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT July 16th E171 responded along with Co. 3, on local box 3-17 for a report of a motorcycle accident. E171 arrived to find single motorcycle and 1 Pt. involved. Crews Packaged Pt. and controlled hazards. Units were back in service in about a half an hour.
TRUCK 17 O.O.S. July 15th Da' Big Stick II will be O.O.S. for approximately 2 weeks. The unit will be undergoing post purchase ladder adjustments, as well as the final mounting of some equipment, including 2 chargers for the Holmotro SCRT and some hand lights. While in the shop, P.M. will be preformed.
HAZ-MAT July 12th Co. 17 members had a busy day. After 2 med locals an AFA and a X-Fer, E172 rounded out the evening assisting Co.8 with a possible Haz-Mat at the Target distribution warehouse. E172 staged and was assigned as the RIT team. The team was then split up and did an exterior sweep of the perimeter searching for the mysterious spill. Co. 17 went back in service about an hour later.
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN July 11th With nice weather around its time for the annual hose testing. Members spent the evening testing the hose on E172 and have plans to replace all the LDH in the coming months. Thanks to all who participated.
2ND ALARM FOR MULTI-DWELLINGS July 9th Da' Big Stick II was alerted on the second alarm for multiple dwellings on fire shortly after midnight to 54 Homestead Dr. Truck 17 with 6 responded and arrived only minutes after some of the first alarm units with the assignment to set up ladder pipe operations on side C of the main fire unit. Command then advised to hold off and crews from 17 split up and advanced 2 pre-connects off of 2-1 for attack of the Bravo exposure. DC17 was assigned accountability, and Da' Truck later went heavy duty on the buildings and assisted with overhaul. E172 handled a X-Fer to Co.3 and no calls were received during this time.
DOVE SEASON? July 5th While responding to a recent incident a kamikaze Dove decided to try and take out the big17. As you can see he didn't fare too well. Better luck next time!!
A NEW LOOK June 23rd After the recent purchase of 2 new pieces of apparatus, it was also time to make a change to the web. With an ever changing world of technology, keeping abreast of what is available, and knowing your available resources, is an invaluable tool that should be channeled any way possible. Thanks to all who keep this business a safe and successful one for Firefighters and EMS personnel across the board.
TRUCK 17 June 20thThe Ladder Truck on the RIGS page has been updated.
SHED FIRE June 20th Co. 17 dumped the house again for an oversized storage shed at 3572 Church Rd. Chief 17 arrived on scene soon after dispatch requesting the barn assignment due to the size and load of the shed involved. E172 arrived and laid into the scene. Crews from the Engine, and Truck put a solid knock on the fire with two pre- connects. AFC49 was functioned water supply and other units dropped manpower and shuttled water from the hydrant at an Elementary school nearby. A lengthy overhaul was needed to get the shed on the ground to avoid a potential collapse hazard.
DUMPSTER, X-FER, 2MVA'S, AUTO FIRE
June 19th
Members from the HOUSE OF
DUPLEX WITH EXTENSION June 15th Members from multiple departments got an early start to the day with a dwelling fire being sounded at 06:40hrs. Engine 171,172,TRK17, and rehab 17 responded to 875B Limestone Drive and arrived to find a collapsed garage, a truck next to the garage and partial extension into the house. Chief 17 arrived prior to units and began sectoring out functions. Crews from 17, 14, and Sta.4 made an aggressive attack with 2 pre-connects keeping interior extension to a minimal. Crews did an excellent job of laddering the building and protecting exposures. Unfortunately a rabbit didn't make it, however 2 cats were saved. As other crews arrived and fire was placed under control extensive salvage and overhaul operations were initiated. Crews operated until 10:30.
ONE AFTER ANOTHER June 4th At 0730 hrs local box 17-5 was alerted to respond to the area of Wayne Rd. and Hades Church Rd, for a report of a auto accident. Chief 17 and E171 arrived to find one auto in the ditch with confinement. E171 crew stabilized the vehicle and made quick work of the door, extricating the Pt. within minutes. As the Pt. was being taken to the Ambulance for transport a second accident occurred when a speeding dump truck rounded the corner to find the accident, lost control, and flipped the truck on its side. Pt. was self extricated and hazards were controlled. Units went in service about an hour later.
WORKING FIRE DISPATCH May 30th E172 responded to Arby's to assist on the building fire at 02:15 as a special request by command. The crew stretch a second line and assisted with overhaul. Shortly there after box 7-5 was sounded for a dwelling fire sending E171 from the station and E172 from the fuel pumps. Crews arrived after the fire had been knocked down by a firefighter on scene with a PW. Units staged and went in service about 10 minutes later.
HIT-N-RUN
ANOTHER FIRE AT THE ORCHARD May 27th TRK 17, E171, and E172 responded for a report of a dwelling fire on Orchard road, in the area of the Campus. Co. 5 units arrived to find a mobile unit well off and advised of defensive ops only. Units from 17 arrived and staged, send manpower to the scene for overhaul and lighting. Crews were on the scene for about an hour before wrapping up. This was the same location of a fire about a year ago that burned out a small building.
BRUSH,2 BELLS, AND BUILDING COLLAPSE May 25th Crews were kept busy and had 4 runs within 2 hours. First for brush on Garber Rd. near Ingram books. Units arrived, had a small fire and returned to service within 20 minutes. Next were back to back alarm bells at the Animal Shelter, and an alarmed storage garage on New Franklin Rd. Rounding out the evening was a report of a lightning strike wit partial collapse of the building. TRK 17 was placed in service soon after dispatch.
MINOR MVA
ROOM AND CONTENTS May 20th Box 7-5 was sounded at 15:16 hrs to 6848 Brownsville Rd., in the Green Twp. Portable 7 (Bunky Wishard) first arrived reporting a working fire and help the family members out of the residents. Command 7 arrived and began functioning out units. E171, and 2 arrived and was assigned to help with interior, and also set ladders to begin roof opps. Fire was quickly contained and command 7 began downgrading the assignment. 17 went back in service about 45 minutes later.
LADDER 17, PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF
May.20th Members spent the past three days training with Pierce representatives going through all the new functions and abilities that the new device has to offer, as well as the original operations of the unit. With the past behind us, the Department is back to full function of all apparatus and ready to perform at its best. Please check back often for updates and a new spec page for this unit. DA' BIG STICK II IS BACK IN SERVICE! Thanks to all who help with the specs and behind the scenes administrative work associated in getting this new unit on the streets.
APARTMENT BUILDING May.17th E171, and 172 responded for a report of an apartment building on fire as a result of an auto fire outside the structure at 1000 Laurich Dr. Units arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the auto, and building. Crew from 17 split, and was advised to assist with the division 1 fire group and division 1 search ops. Engine 171, and 172 supplied 8 Engine.
BACK-2-BACK
HIT-N-RUN
PLASMAS ANYONE?
FIRST PLACE LADDER COMPANY
CONSTRUCTION CRASH
Apr.30th Serious road construction has begun on Wayne Rd. between Kriner Rd. and Burkholder Rd. This includes new drainage systems, widening of the road, and resurfacing. Work will continue thru June and is causing major traffic delays and congestion. Be aware of this if traveling the area. Delays can also be expected on all side roads intersecting with Wayne Rd.
MINOR MVA
Apr.27th With Truck 17 , 1, and Squad 41 OOS, and other units already committed to a building fire in 11's area, an unusual assignment, including Tower 2, and Tower 9 was sounded for smoke coming from a building at 1116 Wayne Rd. After a language barrier was broken with the nighttime cleaning service, a small fire was discovered in a grease trap of a cooking grill. Members quickly extinguished the flames and continued with minimal overhaul of the grill unit. Crews work for about an hour before clearing.
I'M HOME Apr.24th Members were greeted with a nice surprise Monday night, as the new Ladder 17 arrived. Now the task of preparing it to respond to the community and surrounding areas begins. With everyone willing and eager to get this thing on the road it should be in service in no time!! That is, if we can get a the radios installed in a timely manner!!
THE BLUE FLOOR
ENGINE Co. ON THE SILO
ENGINE 17-2 IN SERVICE Click on picture for more details
MINOR CRASH ON THE "I"
Click on above link to open the 2007 updated box alarm cards. The file is in Adobe and can be downloaded from their website.
DWELLING FIRE ON BURKHOLDER ROAD
ALMOST COMPLETE
TRAINING Mar. 15th A joint training exercise was held with local departments to better familiarize some of the target hazards buildings in the first due area. Members from 17, 8, and 14 toured the two Franklin Storage buildings. First of the Kriner Rd building, and then off to the new Guilford Springs Rd. establishment. Pre-Plans and better building knowledge will help crews in case of an incident at the locations. Special thanks to Dennis Perry for spending time to take us through the buildings. Also included are a few pics of the ladder assembly which is now mounted. Final approval is slated for early April.
CHURCH RD Mar. 7th Back to back crashes on Church Rd kept crews busy in between plowing snow. Both crashes minor and weather related.
RIT TRAINING Mar. 3rd 16 members tested their RIT skills Thursday night. Multiple evolutions were practiced. Members reviewed the basics of Rapid Intervention Teams and equipment carried on the apparatus, including a 24volt battery operated Holmatro rescue tool. Members also organized and prepared the equipment to placed on E172 which should be here this week.
ENGINE AND TRUCK LATEST
OUT BUILDING FIRE Feb. 22nd Box 17-3 was sounded at 20:40 for a reported barn fire. E171 arrived to find a commercial outbuilding with smoke showing, dropping a line. After placing a pre-connect in service, the fire was quickly knocked down. Units were advised to stage and the box was downgraded to 17, 8, STA. 4, and ET.1. Truck 17 set up lighting and tarps to protect the electrical equipment in the building. After a moderated overhaul was completed, units went in service. Fire started from a salamander heater that was being utilized to dry wood in the kiln section of the building. Units operated for about an hour. Co. 17 was at this address for another out building fire on December 21, 2006.
TRUCK 17 UPDATE Feb. 21st Well the ladder truck is well on its way. All the major components are assembled minus the ladder. Paint is complete and awaiting lettering.
CHIMNEY FIRE Feb. 17th Box 5-01 was sounded at 15:41hrs for a reported dwelling fire, sending E171 and Truck 17. Chief 5 went on the scene to find a fire contained to the chimney, downgrading the assignment. Truck 17 laddered the roof and handled protocol chimney ops. Interior crews found CO levels and ventilated the structure. Crews operated for about an hour.
SHUT IT DOWN Feb. 15th Units were alerted for a truck leaking fuel, on the "I" at the 16NB MM. E171 was in the area and found nothing. E171 continued north and found the incident at the 16.5SB E171 proceeded to exit 17 for the turnaround and staged with Squad 41 shutting the "I" down, while the fuel from a ruptured saddle tank was crossing both lanes. Crews contained the leak and denied entry of on coming motorists while Dave's Trucking off loaded the remaining fuel and towed the truck to their facility. E171 had a line off for safety purposes.
BUILDING FIRE Feb. 14th Hazardous weather conditions hampered response times for apparatus while responding to a building fire that occurred in the early morning hours. E7 arrived at 2091 Edgewood Rd. to confirm a working fire. While E171 was establishing a water supply, crews put a quick knock on the fire. ET-1 handled primary water supply to E7 while the supply line to 17 was never charged. Units operated on the scene for about an hour. Prior to the building fire E171 was responding to the "I" for a reported multi tractor trailer accident which turned out to be minor.
BUSY DAY Feb. 12th Crews stayed busy with five runs for the day. An early morning start with a run to the "I" filling the box at 05:02, SB MM 19, E171 placed in service before arrival. PSP requested absorbent at an non injury auto accident in the 1800 block Wayne Rd., which sent the Special Unit non emergency, later placed in service prior to arrival. At 10:11 the medical local express had a sick person at 3471 Wayne Rd. Truck 17 headed into the boro to cover an AFA on Grant Street while 1 was OOS, and 42 was on another run. E171, SU-17 responded to a reported brush fire at 689 Bowman Rd. Crews arrived to find an area of rubbish and garbage involved spreading to some trees that had been cut down. Units cleared about an hour later.
ONE EJECTED Feb. 11th Units were alerted to the 4200 block of Wayne Rd. for an auto accident with possible ejection. Units arrived to confirm one in the roadway semi-conscious. Air Medical was sent to Chambersburg where the patient would later be flown out. Co 17. crews handled patient care and fluid control, while the Squads crew handled vehicle stabilization and other hazards. The second vehicle in the crash was hidden behind a tree row and in a garden, missing the house by only a few feet. Special Unit 17 responded from the scene to an medical local on the Hades ChurchRd.
MORE PICS Feb. 11th Another round of progress pictures were recently sent. The unit is partially painted and chassis work should begin soon. Body is done and awaiting paint.
CONDOLENCES Feb. 7th The Officers and Members of the NEW FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. would like to express our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to President Glass and family in their recent passing of a family member.
LADDER TRUCK IS UNDERWAY
ICE FEST 2007 Feb. 3rd E171 headed out for a night on the town. Members and a few ride alongs for the weekend braved the temps and enjoyed a night out on the town to view ICE FEST 07. While local kids and parents were also enjoying the scenery, interested young ones got to look around and play in the Fire Engine.
CONDOLENCES Feb. 3rd The Officers and Members of the NEW FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. would like to express our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to Nick and Megan Duke, as well as the Bradnick family, in their time of need.
OUT BUILDING Jan. 30th Communications sounded Box 7-4 at 23:05 for a reported barn fire, later to advise of possible extension into the dwelling. 7 Engine arrived to confirm dispatch and Chief 7 established command. Command advised Chief 46 to take OPS and DC 17 to take water supply. 17 Engine arrived and completed a split lay. Fire was quickly contained and supply line was was never charged. Crews checked for extension and assisted in overhaul. The assignment was downgraded, and units cleared at 00:28
GET WELL SOON Jan. 28th The Officers and Members of the NEW FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. would like to express our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to Jack Bowen and his family in their time of need. Jack has been a major help with Fire Department over the years. We hope for a speedy recovery and all the best.
ENGINE 17-2 UPDATE Jan. 24th It's getting closer!! The body has completed sub assembly where wiring, tread plate, and hand rails have been mounted. The cab is now on the chassis along with the pump, and water tank is ready to be installed. Looking Good!!
WAREHOUSE FIRE Jan. 23rd What began as an outside investigation quickly escalated to a building fire. At 0525 Task Force 2 was alerted to 5 Mulberry St. for a building on fire. Co. 2 units arrived to find fire through the roof of a carpet warehouse. Command 2 quickly decided that this would be defensive ops only. With Tower 2 on the scene, and Truck 17 on the way, command advised to go heavy duty with ladder pipes. W.C. TRK 27 was alerted for a third pipe to help extinguish the blaze. Units cleared at 0953 after multiple hours of overhaul.
CONDOLENCES Jan. 20th The officers and members of the NEW FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. would like to express our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to Richard Trace "Rich", and his family in their time of need. We hope for a speedy recovery and all the best.
FRIDAY DRIVERS Jan. 19th Rescue local 17-7 was sounded at 1420, to 1563 Falling Spring Rd. Units arrived to find a minor rear end collision with an elderly lady complaining of neck and back pain. Crews check for hazards and assisted with loading of the patient. Units went in service shortly after.
E171 ON THE "I" Jan. 18th Units were alerted at 23:01 for a reported auto fire at the northbound on ramp of I- 81 at MM 14. Chief 46 first arriving advised of a fire in the engine compartment, with E171 shortly behind. Crews placed the bumper line in service putting a quick knock on the fire. Chief 8 held the assignment to E17, E45 for overhaul. Units cleared at 23:26.
ILLEGAL BURN Jan. 17th A header could be seen for miles as Co. 17 units were alerted for an outside investigation of smoke on the Grindstone Hill Rd. Units arrived to find a large pile of garbage and tires on fire. Crews went to work with a hand line and Pro-Pak to contain the fire. Units cleared at 1725 hrs.
UPDATED Jan. 18th The EVENTS page has been updated for 2007. Check it out!!!
TRUCK Co. ON TF-3 BOX Jan. 15 Communications alerted box 3-04 for a building fire at 14 E. Baltimore St., sending Truck Co. 17. Command advised Truck 17 to take a position on side A and commence roof operations. Crews worked quickly to ladder and vent the building with multiple holes including a bravo exposure vent hole with possible extension. Crew also assisted with lighting, fans, and overhaul of the fire building. Units cleared at 13:28 hrs.
ENGINE 17-2 UPDATE Jan. 14 Da' Fierce Pierce II has finally made it onto the assembly line. The Cab is complete, as well as some of the body and pump housing. Chassis assembly will begin soon as well painting the primary components.
ALMOST DONE Jan. 30th The Engine is on the final assembly line and is looking better day by day. All the major components are are coming together. Final inspection is slated for Feb 23rd.
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