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On Wednesday, October 30th at 11:37 a.m., West Earl Fire Company along with EMS got dispatched to the area of Oregon Pike and Stone Quarry Road for a three vehicle accident. JUMP TO FILE # Engine 29-1 103013136 went enroute and was advised of a three vehicle accident with multiple patients. Engine 29-1 confirmed the report with one patient in cardiac arrest. A total of six patients were transported to local hospitals. Crews from 29 assisted with patient care, hazard control and depowered all vehicles. The one patient later died at the hospital.
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Four alarm dwelling in Lancaster City A four alarm fire struck a Coral Street home in Lancaster City on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved duplex home at the 1:30 p.m. fire. Firefighters arrived and quickly requested city and metro RIT dispatched to the scene. Within about a minute, it upgraded to a fourth alarm to bring in off duty firefighters. Firefighters made a quick interior attack, but retreated when fire began to overtake the upper floors causing incident command to call for an evacuation and a change to defensive operations. Crews worked to bring the fire under control around 2:45 p.m. and remained on the scene for about five hours. One pet, a dog, perished in the fire, which caused $50,000 damage and displaced four people from the balloon frame constructed house. There were no injuries.
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Single vehicle accident with entrapment Middletown Township, PA. Firefighters from the LanghorneMiddletown Fire Company, Yardley-Makefield Fire Company, and Fairless Hills Fire Department were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to Rescue Box 22-65 for a single vehicle rollover with entrapment on Yardley-Langhorne Road in the area of the Middletown Community Park dispatched at approximately 10:33 a.m. on October 27th. Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Rescue 80 went in service with vehicle stabilization and removed the windshield with Rhyno
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Cutters. Fairless Hills Fire Department Rescue 31 went in service with cutters and also assisted with manpower. Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company Engine 21 and Engine 22 assisted with manpower and also stood by with dry chemical fire suppression. Firefighters removed the driver from the vehicle and packaged him
for transport to a local hospital by the Penndel Middletown Emergency Squad. Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company Fire Chief Frank Farry and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Taylor, Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief Tim Chamberlain, and Fairless Hills Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Keith Bidlingmaier were also on location. The Middletown Township Police Department were investigating the accident. - JEFF GOLDBERG
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Engine 9 and Ladder 3 make quick work Reading, PA. Early Sunday morning on October 27th, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched Engine 9 and Ladder 3 to Rockland Street and Lorraine Road for a report of a car on fire. Units arrived to a heavily involved vehicle in the intersection. Firefighters were on scene for 20 minutes and no injuries were reported.
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Located just south of Allentown in Salisbury Township, the Devil's Folly Haunted Barn exists during its fifth Halloween season. This year's theme was that several mental patients had escaped from the state hospital and were rumored to be in the barn, making it a scary place for visitors. Two fire trucks are on the premises, one for advertisement and the other for fire protection. Both units were from out of state. Security personnel such as police and fire are on duty during operations.
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In memory of those who gave all 1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty Montana: Joe Darr, 62 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: August 17, 2013 Death Date: September 4, 2013 Fire Department: Chillicothe Fire Department Initial Summary: While working his shift and performing duties at the firehouse on August 17, 2013, Assistant Fire Chief Darr was found unresponsive. Darr was transported to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and subsequently transported to St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Although he was released by the hospital, Darr was again found unresponsive while still on medical leave on September 4, 2013. He was transported back to St. Luke's Hospital where he passed away that day from a cause still to be determined. New Mexico: Token Adams, 41 Rank: Captain Incident Date: August 30, 2013 Death Date: August 30, 2013 Fire Department: Santa Fe National Forest Initial Summary: Captain Adams disappeared August 30 while riding an ATV and checking on a report of smoke in the Santa Fe National Forest. A week later after extensive search operations, Adams was discovered by searchers deceased as a result of an accident involving the ATV. Florida: Iran D. Rivers, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 22, 2013 Death Date: September 22, 2013 Fire Department: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter Rivers responded to an emergency medical call during the early morning hours then returned to the station. Later at shift change, Rivers was discovered in quarters deceased from a cause still to be determined.
Idaho: Mark T. Urban, 40 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: September 27, 2013 Death Date: September 27, 2013 Fire Department: Boise Smokejumpers - Bureau of Land Management Initial Summary: Firefighter Urban, a smokejumper for the Bureau of Land Management, died from injuries sustained while performing a proficiency jump. Investigation into the fatal incident continues. Michigan: John Allison, 51 Rank: Chief Incident Date: October 7, 2013 Death Date: October 14, 2013 Fire Department: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Custer Fire Department Initial Summary: On October 7, Chief Allison responded with his fire department to a personal injury auto accident as a mutual aid request. After assisting in extricating the victims and providing medical care, Chief Allison and the fire departments remained on scene to assist the Mason County Sheriff's Office in conducting an accident investigation. After clearing the scene, Chief Allison returned to the department and assisted other personnel in restocking the trucks to put them back in service. In addition, because an accident victim was the wife of a fellow firefighter, Chief Allison stayed at the fire department for a while with other members for a debriefing discussion. The following day, October 8, Chief Allison was at home and stated to family that he was not feeling well. That evening, Chief Allison suffered a cardiac event. Even though family members and fellow responders immediately took actions to revive Chief Allison after his collapse, he never regained consciousness. Chief Allison was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital before being transferred to a hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Chief Allison later passed away on October 14, having never recovered from the cardiac event on October 8.
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Well involved garage On November 10th West Hempfield Fire & Rescue was dispatched to 4557 Klinesville Road. Chief 76 was advised of multiple calls for a garage on fire. Chief 76 reported a 40x40 garage fully involved. Columbia Engine 804 deployed multiple hand lines. A backhoe was brought in by the township to help rip apart the garage. Damage was estimated at around $125,000. No injuries were reported. A state police fire marshal was called to investigate the cause. Companies assisting West Hempfield were Columbia Borough Fire, Marietta, and Blue Rock Fire Rescue.
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Vehicle burns inside garage on 10th Street Reading, PA - Minutes before 5 p.m. on November 3rd, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a box alarm assignment to the rear of 1014 North 10th Street for a reported garage on fire. Engine 9 arrived to smoke showing from a single garage. A handline was stretched to attack a car, which was burning within the garage. The fire was placed under control quickly, with no reported injuries. The fire marshal's office is investigating.
Fast moving fire destroys firehouse On October 4 at 4:27 a.m., the Mount Carbon/North Manheim Twp Fire Co. No. 1 was dispatched to a vacant dwelling fire at 118 Main St., aside their firehouse. This fast moving fire then encompassed the adjoining duplex and eventually spred to the firehouse. A female resident was able to escape safely from the burning dwelling. As the multi alarm blaze continued, firefighters had to get their two rigs out of the station as their
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banquet hall/station became involved. Unfortunately during the firefight, their first assistant chief, who was operating the squrt in front of the fire station accidently struck a wire and was thrown to the street. He was taken to the hospital and later released. The squrt was taken out of service for futher evaluation.
The firehouse is considered a million dollar loss and the company plans to rebuild. A fire fund has been set up for contributions which can sent to: Mount Carbon/North Manheim Twp. Fire Company, PO Box 1244, Pottsville, PA 17901. Write in memo "Fire Fund". Mount Carbon is the smallest borough in Schuylkill County with only about 80 residents. - KEN SNYDER
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The garbage truck on its side with garbage on the roadway as R47 sits in position.
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Display in Allentown Allentown, PA - These three Mack fire trucks were on a fire prevention display October 4th to the 6th at the America on Wheels Museum. They were on loan from the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society.
Garbage truck crash in Newville At about 9:24 a.m., Cumberland Co. 911 alerted Upper Frankford Township Fire Company and Friendship Hose Company of Neville for a reported garbage truck rollover with fire and possible entrapment. The location was in the 1600 block of Doubling Gap Road, Lower Mifflin Township. R47, A47, M84, U48, and E48 checked up as responding. Upon arrival on the scene, they
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found a garbage truck on its side with garbage spilled on the roadway. No fire was present and two people already self-extricated. An additional BLS unit was requested by Command 48. A73 from Shippensburg Area EMS was dispatched to the scene. Command 48 also asked for air
medical to a nearby landing zone. A landing zone was set up at a nearby church camp. One person was air lifted to a trauma center by Life Lion helicopter and the other patient was transported to a local hospital. Fire police remained on the scene for traffic control. Units soon went back in service. - DENNY CLOPPER
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Car flips, second car slams into wreckage Schuylkill County, PA. At 5:15 a.m. on October 12th, Schuylkill County 911 dispatched Fire District 9 (Sheppton-Oneida Fire) to Shenandoah Mountain Road and Mahanoy City Mountain Road in East Union Township for a motor vehicle accident. Engine 09-10 and Squad 09-70 found one vehicle rolled over in the middle of Route 924. Prior to the fire department’s arrival, a second vehicle traveling on 924 smashed into the overturned vehicle. Firefighters shut down the roadway at the intersection of 924 and 339 while Shenandoah Heights Fire were dispatched to shut down 924 on the south side of the accident. The engine crew controlled hazards on both vehicles. EMS was requested to evaluate one of the drivers. The roadway was closed for over an hour while police investigated the accident and the vehicles were removed from the roadway.
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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Part III OSHA estimates that over five million workplaces in the United States would be affected by the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). These are all
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those workplaces where employees, a total of approximately 43 million of them, could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Included among these five million workplaces are an estimated 90,000 establishments that create hazardous chemicals; these chemical producers employ almost three million workers. The revised Hazard Communications Standard's (HCS) total costs an estimated $201 million a year on an annualized basis for the entire United States, is the sum of four major cost elements. 1. OSHA estimates that the cost of classifying chemical hazards in accordance with the GHS criteria and revising safety data sheets and labels to meet new format and content requirements would be $22.5 million a year on an annualized basis. 2. OSHA estimates that training for employees to become familiar with new warning symbols and the revised safety data sheet format under GHS would cost $95.4 million a year on an annualized basis. 3. OSHA estimated annualized costs of $59 million a year for management to become familiar with the new GHS system and to engage in other management-related activities as may be necessary for industry's adoption of GHS. 4. OSHA estimated annualized costs of $24.1 million for printing packaging and labels for hazardous chemicals in color. OSHA expects that the modifications to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will result in increased safety and health for the affected employees and reduce the numbers of accidents, fatalities, injuries, and illnesses associated with exposures to hazardous chemicals. The GHS revisions to the HCS standard for labeling and safety data sheets would enable employees exposed to workplace chemicals to more quickly obtain and to more easily understand information about the hazards associated with those chemicals. In addition, the revisions to HCS are expected to improve the use of appropriate exposure controls and work practices that can reduce the safety and health risks associated with exposure to hazardous chemicals. OSHA estimates that the revised HCS will result in the pre-
vention of 43 fatalities and 585 injuries and illnesses (318 non-lostworkday injuries and illnesses, 203 lost-workday injuries and illnesses, and 64 chronic illnesses) annually. The monetized value of this reduction in occupational risks is an estimated $250 million a year on an annualized basis. OSHA estimates that the revised HCS will result in savings of $475.2 million from productivity improvements for health and safety managers and logistics personnel, $32.2 million during periodic updating of SDSs and labels, and $285.3 million from simplified hazard communication training. OSHA anticipates that, in addition to safety and health benefits, the revised HCS will result in four types of productivity benefits: (1) for chemical manufacturers, because they will need to produce fewer SDSs in future years; (2) for employers, in providing training to new employees as required by the existing OSHA HCS through the improved consistency of the labels and SDSs. (3) for firms engaging in, or considering engaging in, international trade. OSHA is requiring that employees are trained on the new label elements (i.e., pictograms, hazard statements, precautionary statements, and signal words) and SDS format by December 1, 2013, while full compliance with the final rule will begin in 2015. OSHA believes that American workplaces will soon begin to receive labels and SDSs that are consistent with the GHS, since many American and foreign chemical manufacturers have already begun to produce HazCom 2012/GHScompliant labels and SDSs. It is important to ensure that when employees begin to see the new labels and SDSs in their workplaces, they will be familiar with them, understand how to use them, and access the information effectively. The above information has been extracted from the OSHA web site and for more information go to: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/effectivedates.html and https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/hazcom-faq.html#1 Hazardous chemicals will always be hazardous and require extreme caution when being handled, but human error and industrial error and mistakes will continue and require response from emergency responders. Therefore, all emergency responders should receive instruction and training on the new GH System and the changes impacting their response and the handling of hazardous chemicals. Familiarization will not occur overnight but will eventually lead to a safer and unified response environment for all. Till next time stay safe and God Bless!
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The hotel was well involved
Four bagger in Forks hotel JOSH SCHMECK
Garages burn on Maple Street in Reading Reading, PA. Early Sunday morning November 11th at 1:14 a.m., the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a box alarm to the 200 block of Maple Street for a report of smoke showing from a garage. Engine 1, having previously returned to quarters from another run, was on the street fast and reported smoke showing from multiple garages next to a four story warehouse. A handline was quickly stretched into position, while the driver of Engine 1 forced open a man door next to the garage. Later, arriving ladder companies would cut through all garage doors to access the fire. With the extent of fire unknown, Chief Stoudt requested a second alarm
Forks Township, PA. Shortly after 1 p.m. on October 22nd, a fire was reported to county dispatch for a fire in the Mineral Spring Hotel on Route 611. On arrival, flames were coming from this turn of the century hotel. Companies made their way in,
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but were forced out after water ran out. Reportly, two police officers and three residents received minor injuries. Over a dozen residents were
- WILLIE CIRONE
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bringing the remainder of city units along with suburban companies. Firefighters from Engine 5 stretched a portable master stream to knock the bulk of the fire down from the main garage. Units also investigated the warehouse and found no fire extension. There were no injuries reported, however one dog did perish during the fire. The Fire Marshal's office is investigating. County units were placed on stand by at their respective stations. - JASON BATZ
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displaced. Firefighters made their way to the Delaware River to pull a draft. The hotel, a three story wood frame, went to four alarms and Route 611 will remain shut down.
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West Hazleton strikes the second Luzerne County, PA. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, Luzerne County 911 dispatched West Hazleton, Hazleton City and Hazle Township Fire Departments with West Hazleton EMS and APTS Medic 11 to 325 Anchor Street in West Hazleton for a reported residential structure fire. County advised of multiple calls reporting a fire. Multiple portable units and chiefs arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire in a three story double block home with the A side of the building fully involved. It was reported that there
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were live wires down in the immediate area. A second alarm was placed on standby. Both engines from West Hazleton took the address and began to stretch heavy lines to initiated a blitz attack on the fire. Hazle Twp. Tower 5 positioned behind the engines and sent their crew to the building. A large amount of fire was knocked down and crews entered the building for an interior attack.
There was a possibility of two people trapped in the house. A search proved those reports to be false. Within an hour, the bulk of the fire had been knocked down. Crews conducted a secondary search and began an extensive overhaul operation. Some of the second alarm companies were requested into the scene for fresh manpower. The fire came during a period of heavy rains in the area. APTS and West Hazleton set up a rehab station for the firefighters. - JC KRIESHER
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Rachel Lennon of West End Fire Co. wins PA Jr. Firefighter of the Year Rachel E. Lennon is the 2013 winner of the Firemen’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania Hereda/Terrini Memorial Junior Firefighter Award. Rachel joined the West End Fire Company in April of 2012. She is a third generation firefighter, with her father serving for 30 years and her grandfather serving for the past 53 JUMP TO FILE years. #102213104 Even before becoming a member of the fire company, Rachel demonstrated her leadership abilities by organizing and participating in multiple fundraising activities that resulted in her winning the 2011 PA State Fireman's Convention Parade Queen Contest in Lake Harmony. Rachel was sponsored by the West End Fire Company and half of all the money she raised was donated to our fire company, with the other half going to the host companies of the convention. Rachel worked for over a year and a half, organizing an ongoing candy sale, two car washes, a pancake breakfast at Applebees, and door-to-door solicitation of local businesses in the Quakertown area. Her efforts raised $4,850, resulting in her winning the title of 2011 Parade Queen, crowned by the reigning Miss
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The Collingdale Fire Company No.1 operates a 1995 Pierce Lance 105’ 2000GPM Quint. SUSAN LENNON
Rachel Lennon with her Grandfather Ralph Lennon and Father Joseph Lennon
Pennsylvania and riding in the parade. As a junior firefighter, Rachel responded to 140 fire calls (32%) in 2012, and responded to 39 fire calls (25%) so far this year, keeping in mind that she is limited due to school. On the fireground, Rachel is always willing to help where she can and is eager to ask questions and understand the task at hand. Her willingness to participate and her ability to learn from others will undoubtedly help her to become a better firefighter when she turns eighteen later this
year. Rachel has also just completed her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification through the Upper Buck Vocational School, where she has been a student in the health care program for the past two years. Rachel is currently seeking summer employment in the nursing field and plans to continue her nursing education after graduating from Quakertown Community High School.
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Philadelphia operates this 1998 ALF Squrt (1500/500/50’ boom)
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On September 1, 2013, the Covington Fire Company helped commemorate the 9/11 Memorial at the Eagle Lake Commuity in Daleville, PA. Shown is Covington's 2001 100 ft aerial platform. JOHN G. ENGLAND IV
Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Edward Mann with Firefighters after the awards ceremony.
Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner visits Warminster, PA. On Thursday, September 19, 2013, Hartsville firefighters went before the Warminster Township Board of Supervisors for a special awards presentation. The Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner, Edward A. Mann recognized the officers and members of the Hartsville Fire Company as a participating department of the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program by certifying 100 percent of its members to the Na-
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tional Professional Qualifications Standards. Commissioner Mann reported to the Board of Supervisors that Hartsville Fire Company was one of thirty five fire companyies state wide out of approximately 2100+ certified to the 100 percent level and just one of six companies in
Bucks County. After Commissioner Mann spoke, State Representative Bernie O’Neil from the 29th legislative district presented a citation from the House of Representatives. Warminster Township Supervisor Chairperson Leo Quinn, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors also presented a citation from the township. - JOHN ENGLAND
KEN SNYDER
This Peterbilt tractor/ trailer workshop is part of Fema's Pennsylvania Task Force 1, which is based in Philadelphia to handle urban search and rescue. Their response area is mostly 150 miles from Philadelphia, but includes across the state and NJ, MD and DE.
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Tractor trailer roll over in Lancaster An eastbound tractor trailer collided with a car that pulled out of the WaWa mini market on Route 30 in East Lampeter Township. While trying to avoid the car, the tractor trailer overturned and slid onto the grass of the mini market. The driver of the truck was transported to Lancaster General Hospital by Lancaster EMS. Firefighters from the Lafayette Fire Company remained on scene for several hours while the truck was uprighted and towed from the scene
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Firefighter John Marrazzo on blitzfire side D of the dwelling.
Dwelling fire in Middletown Township Middletown Township, PA. Firefighters from the LanghorneMiddletown Fire Company, Newtown Fire Association, Parkland Fire Company, and Yardley-Makefield Fire Company were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to Tactical Box 22-56 for a working dwelling fire on Stone Bridge Court dispatched at approximately 6:03 p.m. on November 4th. Newtown Fire Association Rescue 45 started water supply operations. Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company Deputy Fire Chief Joe Taylor established Stone Ridge
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Command. Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Engine 80 packed up and hand stretched a line into the interior of the dwelling and started attacking the fire. Firefighters from the Newtown Fire Association and YardleyMakefield Fire Company started flaking out lines for master stream operations. Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company and Parkland Fire Com-
pany firefighters assisted with manpower, extinguishment, and overhaul. The bulk of the fire was knocked and firefighters were in service for an extended period of time hitting hot spots. Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company Ladder 21, Engine 21, Engine 22, Utility 22, and Parkland Fire Company Rescue 9 were also on location. The Middletown Township Fire Marshals office was on location investigating the fire. - JEFFREY GOLDBERG
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Roof fire at business in Upper Leacock Township On November 11th at 5:37 p.m., the first alarm assignment was transmitted for a reported building fire at Ross Technology Corp. at 104 N. Maple Ave in Upper Leacock Township. West Earl D/C (Nolt) quickly checked up he was on scene with a working fire on the roof. Engine 61-1 deployed a hand line to go interior while Truck 31 setup to go to the roof. Truck 39 assisted with truck operations. Chief 61 (Imler) assumed the command. Crews made quick work of the fire and began overhaul. The fire is believed to have started in a lighting fixture. Companies assisting Upper Leacock were Bareville, GSFR, West Earl, Farmersville, MTFR, and Lafayette.
KEN SNYDER
Truck 251 of the Shavertown Volunteer Fire Department is a 2002 Pierce Dash 2000/500/105', which originally came from Huntley, IL.
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This 1980 GMC/General pumper-tanker (1,000/2,000) in Plainfield Twp. has just been taken out of front line service and placed as a reserve upon the delivery of their new Spartan engine.
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Washington No. 1 of Ashland still operates a 1959/1993 American La France 85’ ladder.
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The Borough of Bath n Northampton County still responds with this 1981 American LaFrance Water-Chief. It has a 1500 gpm pump, 750 gallon water tank, and 75' boom.
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One trapped in WVFD local At 3:00 p.m. on October 16th, Weaverland Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Union Grove Rd. for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Chief 30 (Eberly) went enroute and was advised of a two car crash with one trapped. Chief 30 confirmed the report. Engine 302 deployed a foam line and began stabilization. Rescue 30 began extrication. The patient was freed in 10 minutes. Two patients were transported to local hospitals. The East Earl Police Department investigating the crash.
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Engine 9 fireman making attack on the advancing fire.
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Car fire training Third District Fire Company in Bristol Township PA recently conducted a car fire training scenario.
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Flames and Smoke Visible A Firefighter’s Tale By D.S. Lliteras Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 www.fire-police-ems.com E-Mail: support@fire-policeems.com Price: $17.95 This book is soft cover measuring 5 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches. It has an introduction followed by 193 pages within 37 chapters. The story is about a firefighter serving in the Richmond, Virginia Fire Department. The story opens with a house fire and the author responds to it on a engine company. Before the brief chapter is over, the author is sidelined with chest pains and later he is transported to the hospital. He has had a heart attack and is admitted. We jump to the last chapter to where he is about to go home the following day. However, between the first and last chapter, the author relives his career, writing to us about his
years of service. He takes us not only through working fires, but about firehouse routines, procedures, firehouse life, missed meals, inspections, explaining the duties of engine and ladder companies which he rode on both in his regular station and while filling in at others, including as a fill in driver/pump operator. He also writes about rookies, acting captain, the safety officer, salvage and overhaul and work cycles, medical calls, etc. He bounces back and forth to his hospital stay and his unusual roommate. Read about the roommate’s diagnosis. It might just be something you never heard of. He writes about some lingo, which might be common in Richmond, but may not be in other fire departments. One is a “Zone Car” which after reading about it, I imagine it is a paramedic supervisor. Another is a “smoke cutter” which appears to be a handlight, possibly a personal one. Another is the word “destriced” which is used once having to do with a serious car fire. I believe I may have come across it in another chapter, but the computer does not recognize it so it could be one of his own selfmade words meaning trashed, destroyed or something along that line. In any event, the chapters as you can see are short, but interesting and presents as a good read!
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Building fire in York Springs On November 12, 2013 at 4:00 a.m., Adams County Pennsylvania Box alarm 9-2 in Latimore Township, York Springs was alerted for a commercial building fire at the Latimore Township maintenance building for a building fire with multiple calls reporting fire through the roof. York Springs Fire Department Assistant Chief 9 arrived to find a one story, 60 x 100 metal building with heavy smoke and fire showing from the C side of the build-
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ing. A working fire dispatch was requested. Companies began opening up and found heavy fire on the C side of the building on the inside, mostly up high on the wall. Several township vehicles used for maintenance, especially snow removal, were stored in this building. Several of them sustained
damage. The fire was placed under control within about 30 minutes and extensive overhaul was needed. The fire marshal’s office is investigating. Early indications are leading to a kerosene heater as the origin of the fire, but the investigation continues. Volunteer companies from three counties, (Adams, York and Cumberland) battled the early morning blaze. - STEVEN ROTH
STEPHEN BARRETT
Storage business office set on fire East Norwegian Township, PA: On October 27th at 5:50 a.m., the East Norwegian Township Fire Department, Saint Clair Fire Department, Port Carbon Fire Company, Pottsville City Fire Department and Pottsville EMS were dispatched to Saint Clair Self Storage for a possible commercial structure fire. A passerby reported smoke and flames coming from the one story building. Saint Clair Police reported fire showing from the exterior. Port Carbon Engine 59-10 took a supply line into the fence in the
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compound. The fire was extending into the walls and was heading to the roof. Port Carbon firefighters attacked the fire from outside the structure. The fire was quickly extinguished and the building was vented. The ceilings and walls were pulled to check for and extinguish the fire extensions. The incident commander re-
ported the office building received moderate smoke and fire damage. He believes the quick response of the firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby exposure building. The mutual aid fire units cleared the fire scene in less than two hours. Tanker 8-30 and Ladder 703 later returned to fire scene at 5:00 p.m. for a minor rekindle. The fire investigators believe the fire may have been purposely set. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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Reading Firefighter Mike Biancone poses with Lt. Gail Knauer after a job on Pike Street
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Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 51 crew getting ready to show the crowd at their muster what they deal with at a house fire.
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Probationary Reading Firefighters Craig Sweigert and Matt Harcarik
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Lake Harmony Firefighters Jim Dau, Joe Lennon, Dave Washington Ralph Lennon, Bill Thomas attended a big truck rescue in October.
Hazle Twp. firefighter Chuck Krone removes his SCBA after exiting a multiple alarm fire in West Hazleton, Luzerne County
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Driver flees, leaves two pinned One person was taken into police custody after running from the scene of a serious car wreck that left a Jeep Wrangler crushed and with two people trapped inside. Firefighters from Third District Fire Company, Edgely Fire Company, Newportville Fire Company, and Levittown Fire Company No 2 arrived and extricated the trapped passengers. The driver, who fled from the scene, was taken into custody a short time later by Bristol Township Police. Police report that speed and alcohol played a factor in the cause of the accident.
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Crash victim thanks volunteers who rescued her All 28 year old Brooke Letterman can remember about the night of August 17, 2013 was leaving work around 10:00 p.m. at the Waterville Hotel and driving south on Route 44 to return to her home in Avis. She remembers nothing about the collision she had with a tree on the way home. “The last thing I remember was getting off work and driving down the mountain,” said Letterman. She can’t remember how she lost control of her white 2006 Honda Accent and slammed the drivers side into a tree along the roadway. After the accident, Letterman saw photos of her “Betsy”, a name she affectionately gave her Honda, “I was in shock I couldn’t believe that was my car. I can’t believe I’m alive. I thank God everyday,” said Letterman. Recently she made visits to the two Jersey Shore fire companies and the ambulance service she also credits with saving her life. “I wanted to meet a lot of the guys who were there and just tell them thank you. Thank you for
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saving my life and getting me out of there. I also wanted to apologize for beating anybody up and biting anybody or hitting anybody, but I am very grateful,” she said. Mike Kilpatrick, a lieutenant with the Independent Hose Company said this rescue was a lot different than what the firefighters are taught in their training classes. He attributes her violent reactions to a head trauma she suffered during the accident. “When we removed the roof that’s when she started flailing her arms,“ explained Kilpatrick. Cody Breon, a member of the Citizens Hose Company in the borough, had to hold her arms while the others tried to free her from the vehicle.” She was biting him. She was biting herself she was trying to break free of him, shouting, “Get me out of this car.” Cody was behind her trying to hold her arms down so she wouldn’t injure herself any more than she was,” said Independent Hose member Brian Fioretti. This was Fioretti’s first vehicle extraction since finishing his certification training. “You can train how to do it, but it doesn’t always go the way you’re trained. That one wasn’t in the text book.” Letterman’s mother Christine Brown from Jersey Shore, was also grateful to the first responders. This is her second daughter to survive an automobile accident. Eleven years ago Brook’s twin sister, Brittany, was thrown from a vehicle and almost died in an accident in Florida. In that accident, Brown made it to the scene to see rescue personnel perform CPR on Brittany. “It’s scary when you get that call. They are always your babies,” said Brown. “I’m so grateful for the fire companies in Jersey Shore, I really am. People say well it’s their job. And you know what?
Brook Letterman shakes the hand of Lieutenant Mike Kilpatrick
This isn’t their job, they volunteer for this. They don’t get paid for this. They took time out of their lives to go up there and save my daughter’s life and I think that’s the most awesome thing in the world,” said Brown. Letterman still needs the assistance of a walker to get around. She shattered her leg in eight places as well as suffering a fractured pelvis, a fractured eye socket and a laceration to her right foot. Due to the head trauma, she was Medivaced to Geisinger by Life Flight and was put into a medically induced coma. Her mom said it was a pretty tough week. “She didn’t know who I was for four days. That’s scary,” said Brown. She was also concerned because of Brook’s 18 month old son Domonic. However, Brook was released from the hospital after six days and has begun recovering from her injuries while going to rehabilitation sessions and should be back to work sometime in November. “I really appreciate what these guys did because I’m still here for my kid,” Letterman said.
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Firefighters worked on freeing Letterman from her car on August 17th.
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Hiker falls off cliff A hiker fell 30 feet off of a cliff in Martic Township, Lancaster County on November 9th around 1:30 p.m. Lancaster County Wide Communications dispatched the firefighters from the Rawlinsville, Pequea, Willow Street and Quarryville Fire companies along with Lancaster EMS and the Conestoga Ambulance to House Rock Road. It took firefighters about 20 minutes to locate the man at the bottom of the cliff. Rescuers used ropes to access the man and then a stokes basket to bring him back up over the cliff. Once the hiker was securely in the rescuer’s care, it took another 20 minutes to carry the man to a waiting helicopter from STAT MedEvac. The hiker was flown from the scene to Lancaster General Hospital where he was listed in stable condition following the two and a half hour extrication.
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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser
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One into tree heavily trapped At 3:00 p.m. on October 12th; Akron, West Earl, and Farmersville Fire Companies were dispatched to the 500 block of North Farmersville Road for an MVC with reported heavy entrapment. Chief 35 requested a full rescue operation. Engine 12-1 began stabilization. After stabilizing the vehicle, the crew from Engine Akron went into service with their tools. Engine 29-1 assisted. The patient was extricated in 25 minutes and transported to the local trauma center. West Earl Police investigated the crash.
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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-
beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.
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Fully involved house in Manheim Borough On November 1st at 2:00 a.m., the house fire assignment was transmitted for a fully involved house fire in the 200 block of South Main Street in Manheim Borough. Manheim Police arrived on the scene confirming a working fire. D/C Wagner confirmed. Engine 26-1 began fire suppression. No one was in the residence when the fire broke out. A neighbor tried to put the fire out with a garden hose and burned both of his hands. He was transported to a local hospital. Fire departments assisting Manheim were East Petersburg, Mastersonville, Penryn, Mount Joy, and West Hempfield. The state police fire marshal was called to the scene. The fire started by a telephone pole braking off and falling onto the house with live wires.
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Hazle Township Deputy Chief Matt Marsicano and Firefighter Courtney Daldos get ready after a short break during a fire in West Hazleton
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Reading Firefighter Andrew Kutz pauses after roof work at 1008 Pike Street.
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East Greenville Fire Company Assistant Chief Mike Wetzel after a training session with Squad 38.
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Three members of Shippensburg Area EMS wearing pink shirts in front of one of their BLS units in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Firefighter Mark Wenrich works on cutting a hockey-puck lock at a forcible entry drill at the Berks County Training Center
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Heroes Mortgage Program
Successful mission continues for heroes mortgage program after two successful years Two years ago, 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program. The mission? It was simple. Provide firefighters and other members of the emergency services community, the brave men and women who risk their lives for us every day, with an exclusive mortgage opportunity that provides discounted fees and low interest rates. Mission accomplished. The Heroes Mortgage Program continues to flourish, helping firefighters buy their first house, purchase the home of their dreams and get a better mortgage rate with a refinance. “We knew the Heroes Mortgage was a good idea when we developed it, but we had to still introduce it to the public,” said Joe Belsito, Publisher of 1st Responder. “We were confident from day one and, rather quickly, we started receiving positive feedback from clients. The program took off and we couldn’t be more proud, considering who we are serving, the hard-working people who risk
their lives for us every day.” Over the last two years, the Heroes Mortgage Program has had the pleasure of working with some special individuals. Ernesto Acuna works two weekly 24-hour shifts as a firefighter/paramedic with the Gainesville (Fla.) Fire Rescue Department. And that’s not all. Acuna, 42, also puts in two 12-hour shifts as a paramedic at a local hospital. Talk about dedication. With so much going on, Acuna didn’t have time to be tied down with paperwork during his search for a mortgage. Not a problem. “It made a big difference and made my life a lot easier,” Acuna said. When she and her husband applied for a home mortgage, Lori Yukniewicz admitted being intimidated by the seemingly endless paperwork. However, Heroes Mortgage clients enjoy unmatched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process, from their initial inquiry, to closing. Yukniewicz’s husband, Logan, has been a volunteer with the East Whitehouse (N.J.) Fire Department
for six years, so they took advantage of the Heroes Mortgage Program. The couple sang the praise of the mortgage staff, how helpful they were, and always available. “That’s what we pride ourselves on,” said Steve Testa, an executive vice president with Sun National Bank. “Our customer service, along with our competitive rates, are part of the reason why the Heroes Mortgage Program has been such a success. We are proud of all we have accomplished so far and will only look to build on it.” Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the Heroes Mortgage Program is offered exclusively, providing personal service, benefits and rates not normally available to the general public. To receive more information about the program and its benefits, contact Steven Testa at stesta@sunnb.com or call 973-6159745. Sun National Bank Home Loans and 1st Responder Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage fi-
nancing provided by Sun National Bank Loans, Equal Housing Lender. --Sun National Bank Home Loans and 1st Responder News-
paper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun National Bank Loans, Equal Housing Lender.
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House damaged by fire in Ringtown Ringtown, PA. On October 28, 2013 at 9:50 a.m., the Ringtown Valley Fire Department, Ringtown Ambulance, Shenandoah Fire Department, Mahanoy City Fire Department, Sheppton-East Union Township Fire Company, Columbia County-Aristes Fire Company, and Nuremburg-North Union Township Fire Company were dispatched to 198 East Main Street for a possible house fire. Ringtown firefighters found smoke coming from the second floor. Intense dense smoke was venting from the bedroom windows on the B/C corner. The smoke continued to spread quickly throughout the home. The assistant fire chief quickly confirmed the working fire in a two story home. Ringtown Engine 30-10 went to work advancing a hose line. Ringtown firefighters mounted an offensive attack and advanced the attack lines to the second floor bedroom and quickly knocked down the small fire. Firefighters proceeded to the roof with help from ground ladders and made a large vent cut. Mahanoy City West End Rescue 993 responded and its crews pro-
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vided RIT operations. Incident command ordered all available personnel to enter the home to look for hot spots. Mutual aid engine crews were brought to the scene to have their crews assist the overhaul operations. The smoke conditions in the two story home improved and the crews had the fire out in less than 30 minutes. The incident was under control in less than an hour and required an extensive overhaul of the second floor. The assistant fire chief believes the fire started on the second floor in the bedroom. The assistant fire chief reported that there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Ringtown Ambulance was on the scene throughout the incident and provided rehab services. The home received moderate damage and will need to be remodeled. Fire personnel remained on the scene throughout the day to conduct the investigation. - STEPHEN BARRETT
Reading, PA. Shortly before noon on Monday, November 11th, the Berks County Communications Center began to receive calls reporting smoke from a dwelling at 1008 Pike Street. With companies on the street from a previous car accident, Box 9-01 was transmitted for a working house fire.
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Ladder 3 and Engine 9 arrived at two and a half story end of the row dwelling with smoke showing from the rear. An attack line was stretched from Engine 9 and had the bulk of the fire knocked down
in ten minutes on the second floor. All searches were clear, with no injuries were reported. The fire marshal's office is investigating. Chief Nefos (C5) was in command. - JASON BATZ
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Paradise Leaman Place Fire Company now have a 2013 Philadelphia Engine 51 is a 2012 KME 1500/500. Pierce CF Puc 1500/1000/20F
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The Citizens of Tamaqua took delivery of this 2014 KME The Chambers Hill Fire Company has taken delivery of Engine equipped with a 2,000 gpm pump, 600 gallon this 2013 Pierce Arrow XT. Engine 456 has a 1500 gpm tank with a 20 gallon foam cell. pump, 750 tank, and seats 6. This engine has a tentative in service date of January 1st.
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Line of duty death reported in Kersey, PA. The US Fire Administration announced a line of duty death for Firefighter Blaine E. Wildnauer Jr., age 58, of Kersey, PA. Firefighter Wildnauer suffered an appar-
ent heart attack while assisting with loading a patient into an ambulance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Wildnauer had 40 years of volunteer service with the Fox Township Volunteer Fire Department. - HEATHER PILLSWORTH
House gutted by fast moving fire, police officer burned Reading, PA. On Sunday, November 10th, the Berks County Communication Center dispatched a box alarm assignment to 645 South 18th Street. Units reported fire showing from several blocks away JUMP TO FILE as the home was situ- #111413103 ated on the side of Neversink Mountain. Engine 1 arrived to heavy fire in a single raised ranch. Firefighters stretched a two and a half inch line to knock down the main body of fire. A second line was stretched from the engine to combat the remaining fire within the dwelling. The occupant suffered burns during the fire and was transported immediately by Medic 2 to RHMC Trauma Center.
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All searches were found to be clear and the fire was placed under control at 8:31 p.m. The Fire Marshal's office is investigating. Chief Stoudt was in command. The home is owned by veteran
Reading Police Office Jorge Gonzalez, who was later taken to Lehigh Valley Burn Center with serious burns. - JASON BATZ
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Volunteer firefighter laid to rest in Pleasant Hall Ronald Keefer Sr., a volunteer firefighter from the Pleasant Hall Fire Company was laid to rest on Friday afternoon, October 11the in his final resting JUMP TO FILE # place at the 101613123 Parklawn Cemetery in Chambersburg. Keefer died from a tractor accident on Saturday, October 5th at his residence on Mountain Road, Letterkenny Township, Upper Strasburg. Company members from Co. 11, Pleasant Hall Fire Co.
showed a lot of courage and strength as they assisted with the recovery of one of their own. Many family members, friends, and volunteer emergency personnel were in attendance at the grave site. The funeral procession passed under an arch with an American Flag at the entrance to the cemetery. He was given a last call with the sounding of pager tones and the ringing of a bell. The American Flag draped casket passed down the double file line of volunteers.
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Firefighters rescue truck driver in Foster Township Foster Township, PA. On October 27th after 5:00 p.m., Foster Township, Cass Township Fire Companies, Minersville Fire Rescue 518, Pottsville Yorkville Engine-Rescue 62, Western Schuylkill ALS and Minersville Ambulance were dispatched to Route 901 for a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. Initial phone calls reported entrapment. Minersville Ambulance 52 reported the tractor trailer overturned and off the roadway. They found the driver heavily entrapped in the cab of the tractor trailer. The driver informed the EMS crews he was not hurt badly, but was trapped in the cab of the truck. The Minersville fire chief upgraded the incident. Minersville Rescue 518 started to stabilize the unsecured
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truck’s cab with cribbing and air bags. He requested that Pottsville Yorkville Engine-Rescue 62 assist Rescue 519 crew with the extrication. South Cass Engine 268 deployed a charged hose line and stood by. Firefighters used rescue stabilization struts to stabilize the cab while it was forced and cut open. Rescuers had to cut and remove the back of the cab to gain access to the driver. Firefighters were then able to place the driver onto a long spinal board and remove him. The driver was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. - STEPHEN BARRETT STEPHEN BARRETT
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