Mon 05-20-13 Tractor Trailer Fire 34.9 SR222N 20130516
West Earl Fire Company - Brownstown, PA
May 16, 2013 at 2222 hours West Earl Fire Company (ST-29) and mutual aid units were dispatched
to MM34.9 SR222 north bound (Warwick Twp) for a reported tractor trailer fire. Responding
chiefs were advised of a fire in a loaded tractor trailer. Deputy 29 arrived, assumed command and
confirmed a working tractor fire with extension into the trailer. Arriving units were able to
extinguish the fire keeping the fire from spreading to the entire trailer. The load was determined
to be butter. Hazmat crews were requested to pump the saddle tanks and assist with runoff. Incident
was under cont... Read more »
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Mon 05-20-13 Vehicle Crash (Rollover) Call # 13-193
Moon Run Volunteer Fire Company - Pittsburgh, PA
Sunday May 19, 2013 at 21:46hrs Station 245 was alerted for a MVC, 1 tractor trailer rolled over on
I79 North in the area of the S-Bends. 245 Assistant on scene reporting 1 tractor trailer on its
side, victim self extricated denying any injuries. Truck was hauling a turkey bacon
product. 245 Rescue responded with 5 for hazard mitigation. Scene turned over to PSP.
Units: Robinson PD, 245 Rescue, 245 Assistant, PSP
IC: 245 Assitant Read more »
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Sun 05-19-13 Tree fire on Tilghman Road
Clover Hill Volunteer Fire Company Inc. - Dayton, VA
Tree fire on Tilghman Road Read more »
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Sun 05-19-13 Structure Fire
Bedford Fire Department No. 1 Inc. - Bedford, PA
While crews were operating at the scene of a structure fire on East John street, Co. 31 was
dispatched for a Second structure fire at approximately 12:33 a.m.. The second structure was
at the Chalybeate Springs Ministries building along Chalybeate road in Bedford Twp. 31 Chief
advised communications to dispatch Co. 40, dump the remaining apparatus and standby crew in Co. 32
station and have Co.45 engine in Co. 31 station, all respond to the structure fire. 31 Chief
then directed 31-6 to respond with a crew in 31-81 and engine 32-15 from the East John street
fire. Upon a... Read more »
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Sun 05-19-13 Mutual Aid to Waterloo
Bordercity Fire Department - Genenva, NY
Dispatched out at 8:21pm mutual aid to Waterloo for the working barn fire. Engine 201, Engine
205,Tanker 221, Rescue 241, Rescue 202 responded long with Chief 261,Chief 262, Chief 264, Chief 265 Read more »
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Sun 05-19-13 Structure Fire 41-1 box /Penn St
Friendship Fire Company of Bressler - Bressler, PA
Today at 13:29 a reported working fire with multiple calls was reported on Penn St.. Chief 41 arrive
and had fire venting from side A & B with all occupants comfirmed out. E41 crew strecthed an
attackline and went to work, Knocking down the fire in minutes. R49 laid supply line to E41. T50
staged behind E41 and threw ground ladders and set up a PPV. All other apparatus stage and
sent mampower to the front of E41. Investigaters determined it to be accidental.
Video Feed : http://youtu.be/V2sI5Xvoxj0
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Sun 05-19-13 MVA on Winterfield Road
Fine Creek Fire Department - Powhatan, VA
On Wednesday May 16, 2013, Company 4 was toned out for a Motor Vehicle Accident on Winterfield Road
near Founder's Bridge. Wagon 4 responded to find a 2 vehicle accident with injured
persons. Company 4 responded with 4 volunteers. Read more »
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Sun 05-19-13 Putnam County Volunteer Firefighters Association Awards
Brewster Fire Department - Brewster, NY
Brewster firefighters received Life Savings and Firefighter of the Year awards at the annual Putnam
County Firefighters Association annual awards dinner at the Lake Carmel firehouse on June 17th. Read more »
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Sun 05-19-13 Landing Zone
Charleroi Fire Department - Charleroi, PA
At approximately 10:00 in the morning, Station 33 was requested by EMS to set up a landing zone at
the Speers Industrial Park. 33 responded and established the LZ for LifeFlight 5. All units returned
in about 20 minutes. Responding 33 Units (E-4, Chief 33 w/ Command) Read more »
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Sat 05-18-13 Vehicle Fire - Fleming Rd. @ Ekastown Rd.
Sarver Volunteer Fire Company - Sarver, PA
Right before 17:00 Saturday afternoon, Stations 36, 27, and 45 Ambulance were dispatched to the
intersection of Fleming Rd. and Ekastown Rd. for a vehicle on fire. Engine 27 arrived first to
find a fully involved Ford Taurus with the occupants out safely. The crew from Engine 27 made
a strong attack with the trash line while Engine 36 arrived and assisted with extinguishment and
overhaul. Tanker 27, Brush 36, Squad 27, and 45 EMS assisted at the scene as well. Read more »
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Sat 05-18-13 Structure Fire
Bedford Fire Department No. 1 Inc. - Bedford, PA
At approximately 11:30 p.m. Co. 31 was dispatched on the box 3101 for a reported structure
fire at 514 East John street in Bedford Boro. 31 Chief responded direct and was advised
by communications that they had several calls on this, stating fire was through the roof and it was
endangering other houses. Chief then upgraded the box to a full second alarm. This
alerted Co. 32, Co. 37, Co. 38 and Co. 45. 31-12, 31-50, 31-11 and 31-81 all responded from
Co. 31. 31 Chief on scene first confirming a working fire and that at least one other house
was endangered.&nbs... Read more »
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Sat 05-18-13 Rescue Rig and Chief Go to Work on Greensburg Road Pin
Sardis Volunteer Fire Company Station 78 - Murrysville, PA
Today shortly after 0930 hours the alarm was struck for 3511 Greensburg Road for the crash with
entrapment. Asst. 90 and the first arriving units confirmed the entrapment and severe entanglement,
Rescue Captain 102 arrived as Rescue 78 was approaching , 78 began with stabilization of the vehicle
, that was literally wrapped around the tree, before starting the lengthly extrication. All hands
operated for close to an hour from Rescue 102, 78, and Engine 236 before the patient was freed from
the wreckage and transported to the LZ by Medic 611. Rescue 64 handled the fire suppression
assignme... Read more »
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Sat 05-18-13 Community Wellness Day at LPS
Lambertville New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad - Lambertville, NJ
The Squad was asked to participate in the Community Wellness Day sponsored by River's Edge
Chiropractic.There was a great turn out of vendors and participants. A few squad members were
on the radio to help promote the event as well as plug the squad. We did a live
demonstration of CPR, narrated step by step instructions by our very own Pat Pittore. A great
time was had by all and we may have even received a few interested in membership.
Here are some photos from the day courtesy of President Strauss. Read more »
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Sat 05-18-13 Fishburn Fun Fest
Hershey Volunteer Fire Department - Hershey, PA
This morning crews loaded up and headed out to the Fishburn Church for their Fun Fest. Crews gave
tours of the Engine and answered questions from adults too! Read more »
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Fri 05-17-13 Brush Fire
Charleroi Fire Department - Charleroi, PA
At approximately 13:15 hours, Station 33 was notified of a brush fire behind the recreation park in
Chamber's Plaza. 33 arrived to find a decent sized pile of brush and trash burning. Used the two
high pressure guns off of E-4 to extinguish the blaze. Crews returned in about a half hour.
Responding 33 Units (E-4, A-1 w/ Command) Read more »
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Fri 05-17-13 Prince George's Fire Department gets 18 new career firefighters
PGFDFIRE - Greenbelt, MD
Eighteen fire department recruits graduated May 6 to become Prince George’s County's newest
career firefighters.
A graduation ceremony was held at Charles Flowers High School for the 18 new firefighters who had
just completed eight classes at Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department’s training
academy.
The new firefighters are assigned to 11 stations throughout the county. They will provide additional
staffing of both fire and emergency medical service units.
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor announced the Fire Department expects to have a class of 30 recruits
graduate in June and... Read more »
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Fri 05-17-13 Haz-Mat on East Lincoln Highway
Wm. Penn Fire Company - Hulmeville, PA
At least nine people were checked for exposure to an unknown chemical Friday after a five-vehicle
pile-up on busy Lincoln Highway in Middletown. The melee occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in
front of the Philadelphia Soft Pretzel Factory when a Dodge van collided into the rear of a Hyundai,
which was carrying pesticides and a dry chemical fire extinguisher in the trunk. Eng-77-1 arrived on
scene and was assigned to Decon, Crews remained on scene for over 2 Hours. Read more »
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Fri 05-17-13 DC Fire Chief Ellerbe seeks approval for staffing changes
dcfire.com - Greenbelt, MD
STORY BY MYFOXDC WTTG
The chairman of the D.C. City Council's Judiciary Committee says he has "grave concerns"
over the staffing of the D.C. Fire Department. And Friday questioned its ability to provide quality
emergency medical care in the city.
Tommy Wells made those statements during a hearing in which the fire chief testified about his plan
to redeploy ambulances during peak hours of the day.
D.C. Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe today told the city council he has "more often than not" a
surplus of ambulances in the middle of the night and he wants to move them to what&rsq... Read more »
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Fri 05-17-13 Job On 11th Street
ReadingPaFire.com - Reading, PA
03:22 hours / 531 North 11th Street / Box 01-01 / D platoon
Engine 9 o/s with 3 story duplex with nothing visible from the outside. After investigation crews
found smoke on the first floor, one line placed in service. The fire was knocked quickly, all
searches were negative. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating, no injuries were
reported.
Engines - 1, 9, 3, 5
Ladders - 3, Tower
Rescue 1, Medic 1, Car 3(Mogel)
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Thu 05-16-13 VEHICLE FIRE AT SHELL PUMPS
Perry Hi-Way Hose Company - Erie, PA
CREWS WERE CALLED OUT FOR A VHEHICLE FIRE WITH EXPOSURES AT THE SHELL STATION AT PEACH STREET &
ROBISON ROADS. MULTIPLE CALSS WERE RECIEVED. E-432 RESPONDED WITH CREW OF 3 FROM STATION 43
AND COULD SEE HE HEADER AS THEY TURNED OUT OF THE STATION DRIVEWAY. e-423 & L-429 RESPONDED FROM
STATION 42. L-429 RESPONDED DUE TO THE REPORTED EXPOSURE PROBLEM. E-432 WAS FIRST ON SCENE AND
REPORTED A WORKING CAR FIRE WITH EXPOSURE OF THE GAS AND DIESEL PUMPS. CREWS MADE AN ATTACK WITH THE
FRONT BUMPER LINE. THEY ALSO MADE SURE THE PUMPS WERE SHUT DOWN. E-423 ARRIVED SECOND DUE AND
PULLE... Read more »
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