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UPPER FREDERICK TWO ALARM GARAGE FIRE
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Firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire in the rural section of Upper Frederick Township in Montgomery County. As responding units approached, heavy black smoke could be seen rising above the tree line. - See full story on page 4
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Fountain Hill, PA. Firefighters from Fountain Hill and Eastern Salisbury were dispatched just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16th to 515 S. Bergen Street for a reported house fire. Responding units were advised of numerous calls reporting smoke and flames JUMP TO FILE showing. Chief #120813101 3401 arrived on scene, reporting a two story single family dwelling with fire showing and struck a second alarm. Eastern Salisbury Engine 2011 arrived on scene and was ordered to lay in and stretch on the fire. Crews went to work stretching a blitz line as well as a handline. As crews begin making a hit on the first floor fire, they already had fire venting out the second floor as well as the roof area. Fountain Hill’s engine and ladder arrived on scene and the ladder was setup for a possible exterior attack. Additional companies from Se-Wy-Co and Nancy Run went to work assisting with the interior attack and ventilation of the roof. While crews were attempting to
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A Nancy Run firefighter worked to knock down venting fire at 515 S Bergen St in Fountain Hill during a second alarm fire on November 16th.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. - DENNIS WETHERHOLD
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In Schuylkill County, Liberty takes first in Schuylkill County, PA. On October 18th at approximately 11:30 a.m., Owrigsburg, Landingville, Rainbow and Liberty with Good Intent and American Hose as RIT were dispatched to West Market Street in North Manheim Township for a reported house fire. Chief 730 was met with a working fire in a ranch style home with smoke showing. Engine 737 was first in and stretched a line to the front window to knock the fire. Ladder 725 made entry through side D while the crew from 737 hit the fire in the front of the house. Engine 47-10 hit a hydrant and laid 500' of LDH and fed 737. Crews from 56-10, Tanker 738, and Rescue 727 checked the basement for extension due to holes burnt through the floor. Crews were on scene for approximately three hours doing major overhaul and cleanup.
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Firefighters from Meshoppen use chimney chains to break up built up chimney deposits while battling a fire on State Route 367 in Tuscarora Township.
Chimney fire in Tuscarora Township On November 30th, firefighters from Laceyville and Meshoppen in Wyoming County along with Rush in Susquehanna County were dispatched to State Route 367 at the Benninger residence in Tuscarora Township, for a reported chimney fire. Wyoming County advised Chief Fassett that the box was showing two tankers from Rush and they only had one taker. He advised Wyoming County to dispatch an additional tanker from Wyalusing. Laceyville Captain Yurgatis reported flames showing from the chimney of a three story single family dwelling. Yurgatis advised that the residence was on the corner of State Route 367 and Marbaker Road. Engine 5, Ladder 2 and Rescue 2 sent their crews to work pulling a dry
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line to the front door of the house and laddering the chimney. Crews were deployed on the interior with a thermal camera to check for fire in the walls. Several inspection holes were opened inside the house as well as on the exterior due to excessive heat being found. The ladder crew went to work with chimney chains and knocked the burning chimney buildup in to the firebox and interior crews used a can to wet it down before taking it outside. Crews remained on the scene for about an hour working on the chimney. - DENNIS WETHERHOLD
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Upper Frederick two alarm garage fire Firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire in the rural section of Upper Frederick Township in Montgomery County. As responding units approached, heavy black smoke could be seen rising above the tree line. Lower Frederick Station 52 Fire Chief Tom Gamon found a fully involved detached garage fire. Chief Gamon set up command and called for a second alarm due to water supply issues and in part to the daytime manpower shortages as well as no fire hydrants. Chief Gamon also activated a
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section of the Montgomery County Tanker Task Force for water supply. Two engines entered the long driveway with a five inch hose line stretching out to the roadway for water supply from tankers. With the roof and front of the garage already gone, first in firefighters sprayed and cooled the house several feet away from the garage.
The house already had the siding melting off and windows cracking due to the intense heat. Firefighters then contained and extinguished the fire with water and foam. A tanker fill station was set up at the nearby Montgomery County Green Lane Park. Firefighters were on scene over three hours clearing the garage of debris and checking for hot spots. The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal was also dispatched to investigate the cause of the fire. - ROBERT WARD
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One on it’s roof Reading, PA - On Friday, October 18th, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on the West Shore Bypass near Lancaster Avenue. First arriving companies found a car on it’s roof with two people trapped inside. Firefighters from Rescue 1 worked to free the trapped occupants using hydraulic rescue tools. Both victims were taken to Reading Hospital Trauma Center.
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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 North Carolina: David Heath, 48 Rank: Captain Incident Date: October 14, 2013 Death Date: October 14, 2013 Fire Department: New Hanover County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: While participating in a department training exercise, Captain David Heath collapsed from an apparent cardiac event. Although fire rescue personnel immediately performed CPR, applied a defibrillator and administered advance life support measures, Captain Heath passed away. Tennessee: Richard Floersch, 59 Rank: Captain Incident Date: October 2, 2013 Death Date: October 2, 2013 Fire Department: Milan Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Richard Floersch suffered an apparent heart attack while on duty at the fire station. Although fire and emergency personnel administered life support measures, Captain Floersch succumbed to the injuries sustained. Alabama: Jantzen Murrell Frazier, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 17, 2013 Death Date: October 17, 2013 Fire Department: Oden Ridge Fire and Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter Jantzen Murrell Frazier was responding to the scene of a structure fire when the apparatus he was driving ran off the road, flipped and slammed into a power pole. Frazier, the only person aboard the apparatus, was killed instantly from injuries sustained as a result of the accident. Investigation into the cause of the accident continues.
Ohio: Leroy Murphy, Jr., 56 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 18, 2013 Death Date: October 20, 2013 Fire Department: Gettysburg Rural Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Murphy responded to a fire call involving farm equipment while on duty with the Gettysburg Rural Fire Department. The following morning, Murphy fell ill while teaching at a local fire academy. Firefighter Murphy was treated and transported to the hospital but passed away a short while later from an embolism. Kentucky: Arlie "Pooh" Hill III, 37 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: August 30, 2013 Death Date: October 27, 2013 Fire Department: Whitley City Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Hill and his brother-in-law, Lt. Adam Stephens who is also a firefighter with Whitley City Fire Department, witnessed a fire in a residence near Hill’s home. After reporting the fire to which their fire department also responded, the two initiated a search of the home. While inside the structure, the firefighters were caught by rapid fire progress and injured. Stephens suffered fewer injuries and was able to rescue Hill from the burning home. Lieutenant Hill succumbed to his injuries, severe burns, after nearly two months in the hospital. Pennsylvania: Blaine E. Wildnauer Jr., 58 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: November 2, 2013 Death Date: November 2, 2013 Fire Department: Fox Township Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Wildnauer suffered an apparent heart attack while assisting with loading a patient into an ambulance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
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Barn fire in Bart Township A 30 x 30 barn on a farm on Furnace Road in Bart Township was destroyed in a fire at 11:48 Sunday morning. Bart Township firefighters responded to the fire and found the barn to be fully engulfed in flames as the first firefighters arrived. Firefighters were challenged by the high winds and cold temperatures. A second larger tobacco barn sat about ten feet from the burning barn. The second barn sustained significant fire damage to the west wall that was directly exposed to the original barn that was on fire.
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Crews from Engine 41 getting a knock on the fire.
Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames and kept the damage to the second barn to a minimum. The 30 x 30 barn was a total loss. The second barn, full of tobacco, was saved. Numerous southern Lancaster County fire companies responded to assist Bart firefighters. - BOB DEVONSHIRE
Going to work at a Lower Windsor attic fire Lower Windsor Township, PA. At 3:54 p.m. on November 16th, York County Communications alerted the RIT team for a structure fire at Lauxmont Gardens in Lower Windsor. Deputy Smith was on the scene with a working fire, flames from the roof. 41 dumped the house with a staffing of 18 in one minute. Engine Company 41 arrived on the scene and laid the five inch from Long Level Road and took the A-D corner. Crews advanced a one and three quarter inch line to Division 2 and knocked fire in a bedroom.
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Crews then proceeded to Division 3 to quickly knock the fire down. The rescue-engine stretched another line off of the wagon to backup the engine crew. Crews opened up ceilings and walls to check for extension. While overhauling, there was a partial chimney collapse on Divisions two and three. All units were ordered to evacuate the structure. The truck company from East Prospect secured a rope around the remaining chimney above the roof
line and units on the ground pulled the chimney down from a safe distance. Crews then proceeded to continue overhaul. Rescue 41-2 assumed RIT duties. Engine Company 9 (Dover Township) filled in for 41 while working this box. In addition to East Prospect and Wrightsville, departments operating included Hellam, Yorkanna, Felton, Craley, Shrewsbury, Columbia #1, Maytown, Yoe, Dallastown, White Rose EMS, and Canadochly Valley EMS. - ERIC OBERDORFF
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Crews work on the second floor to contain this fire at 824 Franklin Street
Second alarm struck in Reading Reading, PA. On Sunday, December 8th, the Berks County Communications Center began receiving multiple calls reporting a house on fire in the 800 block of Franklin Street. At 1:30 p.m., Engine 1 and Chief Kemery arrived at 824 Franklin Street, a two and a half story end of row dwelling with smoke pushing from the rear. During the response, the communications center advised they were receiving information that people may still be inside the building. Crews found a fire in the rear of the multiple unit building with fire extending into the second floor and roof. Chief Kemery requested a
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second alarm at 1:41 p.m., bringing the remainder of city units along with Mount Penn Engine 1 and Exeter Rescue 25. Three hose lines were stretched to combat the fire. All searches proved to be clear and no injuries were reported. The fire was placed under control at 2:14 p.m. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating. Suburban volunteer companies from the county were placed on stand-by during the fire. DALE FEEHRER
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Swatara Twp uses this 1991 Sutphen Engine (1500/750) as a reserve piece.
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House burns in Shermans Dale The Shermans Dale Fire Company responded to a house fire in on Wednesday, December 4th around 10:30 a.m. Crews found heavy fire on the rear of the house and throughout the inside as well. Several neighboring companies assisted on the scene to bring the fire under control. The owner of the home believed that the fire may have started in the area of a pellet stove.
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Kitchen fire damages five row homes in Shenandoah Shenandoah, PA. Companies were dispatched to 204 E. Washington Street at 11:03 a.m. on November 16th for a kitchen fire. On arrival, heavy fire was found in the rear of the two and a half story vacant dwelling and had already spread to another vacant dwelling at 206 E. Washington St. The fire eventually spread to another vacant at 202 and to the upper floor of an occupied
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dwelling at 200 E. Washington St. The fire went for two alarms and its cause is under investigation. A Shenandoah firefighter was injured when he fell through the steps leading to the second floor at 204 E. Washington St. He was
transported to the hospital, treated and released. Assisting the Shenandoah Fire Department were Mahanoy City, Frackville, West Mahanoy Twp. and Englewood with EMS units on scene from Shenandoah, Frackville, Lost Creek and Mahanoy City.
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Bob Romig attended the PA State Firemen's parade with his grandson Jaden from Florida.
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Quarryville Fire Company still operates a 1985 Mack CF/LTI 1000/750. ROBERT R. DEVONSHIRE JR.
Minivan snaps pole in Paradise Two people were injured in a single vehicle accident on Route 30 in Paradise Township. The minivan left the road and hit a pole, snapping the pole off at the ground. Firefighters from the Paradise-Leaman Place Fire Company had to use hydraulic rescue tools to free the passenger from the van. Both the driver and passenger were transported to Lancaster General hospital by Gordonville Ambulance and Lancaster EMS. DALE FEEHRER
Swatara Twp, uses this 1991 Sutphen Engine (1500/750) as a reserve piece.
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View of the scene after patients were extricated from the vehicle.
Two flown from Berrysburg entrapment Mifflin Township, PA. Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 8:50 a.m., Berrysburg, Pillow and Life Team - Medic 6 were dispatched to the intersection of State Route 225 and Shippen Dam Road for a reported accident with injuries. Dauphin County Communications advised responding units of a tractor trailer versus passenger car and possibly three injuries. Chief 26 advised of two patients entrapped in the passenger vehicle, live wires down across the
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roadway and a telephone pole sheared off. MICU 6-7 requested a second ALS provider to the scene and Sunbury responded. Engine 26 began patient care and basic vehicle rescue procedures. Rescue 28 placed their hydraulic tools in service. MICU 6-7 requested two helicopters to the scene, which
brought Life Lion and Life Flight with Squad 26 handling the landing zone at the scene. Shortly after the roof was removed from the vehicle, the passenger's status decreased rapidly and EMS decided to do a rapid extrication of him from the vehicle. The driver was extricated shortly after the passenger. Both patients were loaded into their respective helicopters and flown to Hershey Trauma Center. - JESSE ShuTT
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Hit and run driver damages three vehicles Frackville, PA. On November 23rd, the Frackville-Goodwill Fire Company was dispatched to a vehicle accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Spring and Beech Streets in Frackville. Frackville Engine 43-10 found a two vehicle accident with no injuries, but with fluids down. The two vehicles were struck by a third vehicle that fled the accident
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scene. Engine 43-10 stood by while its crew removed debris on the roadway. The one vehicle received major damage and had to be towed. The Frackville Police later found the “hit and run” vehicle six
blocks from the accident scene. The vehicle was disabled in the roadway with fluids leaking out. Engine 43-10 proceeded to the third vehicle to control and contain the leaking fluids. The “hit and run driver” was taken into custody by the police for the suspicion of drunk driving. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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Deputy Chief Scott Hershey (l) and Past Chief Howard Hershey (r) of the Lafayette Fire Company.
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Tamaqua double housing On November 16th, the Citizens Fire Company held a dedication and housing for their Squad 783, which is a 2009 GMC 5500 with a Krammes Kustom Body and for their Engine 782, which is a 2013 KME Panther 2000/600/20.
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Schuylkill County firefighters train on structural collapse operations Schuylkill County, PA. On November 23rd and 24th, the West End Fire & Rescue Fire Company of the Mahanoy City Fire Department sponsored a structural collapse rescue course at the Schuylkill County Fire Academy. The class was taught by instructors from the Bucks County Community College Public Safety Institute. The structural collapse rescue course features special techniques in constructing shoring used in building collapse inci-
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dents. The fire academy’s smoke maze building was used as a special training prop. West End Fire & Rescue Fire supplied the lumber to create the rescue shoring. The extreme cold and windy weather during the weekend made the class a challeng. West End Fire & Rescue Fire utilized their heavy
rescue truck and collapse trailer to conduct the class. Firefighters from other organizations were also invited to attend. A number of firefighters from the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department also participated. At the conclusion of the course, the students were successful in creating multiple forms of rescue shoring used by FEMA USAR Teams. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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Vehicle ends up on steps of Bodega Reading, PA. During a wet and snowy Monday morning on December the 9th, the Berks County Communications Center sent a rescue assignment to 12th and Oley Streets. Engine 9 arrived with a two vehicle accident with one car up a set of steps. Firefighters stabilized the vehicles and worked to remove the driver of an SUV. The patient was taken to Reading Hospital Trauma Center. Chief Stoudt (C3) was in command.
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Reading firefighters receive award during MDA Black & Blue Ball The 11th annual Black & Blue Ball was held on November 22nd at Classic Harley Davidson in Bern Township. The event raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy As- JUMP TO FILE sociation with #112313103 proceeds staying in the community to directly help those individuals and families living with this terrible disease. This year, the Reading Firefighters Local 1803 were presented with an award from the Jeremy Carroll Foundation. The foundation was founded in 2009 to help others fighting neuromuscular disease in tribute to the remarkable life of Jeremy Carroll. Jeremy, diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, graduated from Albright College and lived a productive life as a writer and journalist. He died in 2007 at the age of 33. The Reading firefighters have been partnered with MDA since 1977 when the firefighters first started conducting boot drives on the streets of Reading. Later on, the local began to run carnivals to raise money for the charity. The local eventually went back to it's roots by returning to the streets for boot drives. To date, the Reading firefighters have raised nearly three quarters of a million dollars in donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. - JASON BATZ
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Reading Firefighter Keith "Sarge" Eschleman poses with Anne Carroll of the Jeremy Carroll Foundation.
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The Lower Swatara Fire Company runs with this 2009 Ford Expedition.
On 11-22-13 at 1623 hours the Enterprise Fire Company was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 23 Bright Road, Hatboro Borough. The first arriving chief found heavy smoke and fire through the roof on the second floor of the two story single family dwelling. The stairway to the second floor was only accessible through an attached two bay garage. The first arriving engine was ordered to advanced an attack line to the second floor, but found the stairway blocked due to a second floor ceiling collapse. The crew was able to clear the stairway and knock down the bulk of the fire on the second floor. The first arriving ladder company ventilated the second floor and assisted the second engine crew advancing secondary attack lines. The fire was placed under control at 1649 hours. The second floor received heavy dam-
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age and the first floor received smoke and water damage. No injuries to firefighters or residents were reported. The Red Cross Assisted three residents with shelter and clothing. Investigation by the Fire Marshall's office determined the cause to by careless smoking. Enterprise fire Company was assisted on scene by units from Horsham Fire Company, Willow Grove Fire Company, Warminster Fire Company, Hartsville Fire Company, Southampton Fire Company,Roslyn Fire Company and the Second Alarmers of Willow Grove. - KEITH GORDON
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Woodworking shop goes two bells At around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3rd, Intercourse Fire Company along with there 1st alarm assignment were dispatched for a reported building fire on W. Newport Road in Leacock Township. Deputy 44 was advised of multiple calls received regarding explosions. He was a couple miles out with smoke showing and requested his second alarm trans-
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mitted. Deputy 44 confirmed a fully involved building with two exposures. Engine 44-1 and 44-5 began fire suppression. Truck 39 went to work on the roof. Other crews assisted with handlines and overhaul.
The PSP Fire Marshal was advised of the fire. There were no injuries reported. Companies assisting Intercourse were Garden Spot Fire Rescue, Bird In Hand, Witmer, Bareville, Gordonville, Ronks, Paradise, Farmersville, and Strasburg along with Gordonville EMS. - KIRK NEIDERMYER
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Firefighters rescue two cats from accident Butler Township, PA. On October 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., the Englewood-Butler Township Fire Company, Altamont-West Mahanoy Township Fire Company, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. The accident was reported to be just south of the Frackville exit of Interstate 81 at milemarker 122. Multiple callers reported that a SUV and camper were rolled over in the median. Firefighters found the driver out of the vehicle waiting for state police and EMS. The SUV was pulling a small camper that tore apart.
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The Frackville ambulance crew evaluated the driver and learned that two cats were secured in the SUV. The driver retrieved and secured one cat in the pet carrier without incident. The second cat was unable to be located. An Englewood firefighter located the missing cat under the driver’s side dashboard during a secondary search. The injured driver refused transport. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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This 1958 FWD 750/500 once served Bryn Athyn, PA and is now privately owned.
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Yoe Fire Company has a 2005 Ford F550/Brat 300/300.
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Fire on North 11th Street in Reading Reading, PA. A platoon companies were alerted for smoke in a dwelling shortly after 9 p.m. on December 4th. Engine 9 and Ladder 3 arrived to a three story middle of the row dwelling with nothing showing minutes after the dispatch. With units investigating the structure, Ladder 3 reported a smoke condition on the second floor. A hose line was stretched from Engine 9 into a bedroom on the second floor. Another hose line was stretched into the third floor as precaution. The fire was placed under control at 9:38 p.m. All searches were clear and no injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal's office is investigating. Muhlenberg Engine 10-1 from the county was requested for assistance, as two engine companies were busy on medical assists.
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Spring Township fire hits second alarm Around 7 p.m. on December 8th, crews were alerted to a building with smoke showing. Deputy 85 was advised that there were multiple calls of smoke showing. Upon arrival, Deputy 85 found a working fire and took command. Shortly thereafter, a second alarm was called. The fire was placed under control around 9 p.m. Crews from Berks and Lancaster Counties responded to the call. Assisting Spring were Wyomissing, WBFD, Shillington, West Reading, Reading, Mohnton, Cumru, and Temple Fire Companies. Crews from Lancaster assisted with RIT.
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Two alarm barn fire in Salisbury Township A two alarm fire destroyed a barn in Salisbury Township in Lancaster County on November 15th. The White Horse Fire Company along with numerous mutual aid departments from Lancaster and Chester Counties responded to the 12:30 p.m. fire at the intersection of Blank and Plank Roads. White Horse Fire Company's Engine 49-1 arrived to find the upper floor fully involved. A four inch supply line was laid over 1500 feet in the driveway to supply water from a tanker shuttle. Gap Fire Company's Truck 42 set up for elevated master stream operations and knocked the bulk of the fire down. Crews worked mop up as the barn was torn down and spent over six hours at the scene. It was determined that a heat lamp caused the fire.
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Firefighter Jim Salanik meters the interior of the van.
KEN SNYDER
Ladder on loan Ladder 36, a 1985 Duplex/Thibault 1250/85' from Scot Twp. Hose Company in Montdale is currently on loan protecting Mahanoy City. Back on August 24th, the Washington Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 in Mahanoy City lost their quint in a diasterous firehouse fire. Ladder 36 runs out of the Good American Hose Company station.
Van drives over top parked cars outside Engine 9 and Ladder 3’s quarters Reading, PA. On Sunday afternoon, November 24th at 2:28 p.m., the Berks County Communications Center alerted crews to a accident with rollover outside of the Engine 9 and Ladder 3's quarters. As firefighters were opening their bay door, an injured person ran past the station. Companies found a van on its side with several damaged parked cars. A liquid sub-
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stance was found leaking from the van when crews observed a large poly-tank and several compressors in the rear. After taking respiratory precautions and metering the interior of the van, it was found to be a mobile wash vehicle.
One female was injured when the car she was attempting to exit threw her several feet to a porch due to the impact. The female was taken to Reading Hospital Trauma Center and the van's driver was found later several blocks away. Chief Lessar had command. - JASON BATZ
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Shippensburg marches with pride The Shippensburg Fire Department recently marched in the Annual Holiday Parade with pride. The department, which is made of three different companies, was all decked out in their Class A and dress blue uniforms marching down the parade route as they received cheers and hand claps from those watching the parade on both sides of the street. The membership marched with many of their children carrying the banners and leading the way. Another group of members carried a large American Flag.
BILL GIFT
Fort Washington receives grant In April of 2013, the Fort Washington Fire Company was awarded a $67,020 FEMA grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of 27 complete sets of structural firefighter gear (helmets, coats, pants, gloves, hoods, goggles). We recently took delivery of the aforementioned gear and would like to thank our US Representatives and township officials for their support. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, US Representative Allyson Schwartz along with Upper Dublin Township Commissioners and officials were thanked by the members of the FWFC for their support as they displayed the new gear received by the grant.
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New Year’s Resolution? Increase your odds for success... Here it is again, January, and with it comes that slew of resolutions. As you probably know, most New Year’s resolutions are Health and Fitness Related. I haven’t noticed a shortage of individuals making resolutions. The volume of enthusiasts remains unchanged from year to year. I get many requests at this time of year for programs/exercise tips and that in itself is surely positive. I gladly oblige, but such information is only one piece of the puzzle. So, instead of just providing answers, I decided to also ask a few questions. My first question, “Have you ever had this resolution before?” As expected, many answer this with a resounding “YES”. Which of course, brings me to my next question, “How long did it last?” (Obviously, if they are remaking the same resolution, they have strayed from or never began their mission). There are many who admit they never began and many others who report lasting from one week to two months. These answers fuel my next question – “WHY?” Here’s a sample of the answers I am receiving: “I didn’t know where to begin,” OK, on this one they are already on the right track because they came and asked me for usable information. Kudos on that! Having a plan is always a good idea, and a great place to start. “I hated the exercises”. Hey everyone, please choose activities you enjoy! Yes, some activities can be more effective than others, but please remember the best exercises/activities are the ones that you will actually do! I would surely rather have you shoot hoops for 15 minutes than run for zero! Get the picture? “I couldn’t get/stay motivated”. This is a tough one, but I have found that the “buddy system” works well here. Partner up
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for greater compliance. Committing to someone else will help you to make a greater commitment to yourself. “It got boring”. Along with the buddy system, incorporate your favorite music into your workouts. You will be amazed at the difference it can make. Additionally; vary your exercises, the order of exercises and even the location of your workouts. Not only does variety combat boredom, it enhances effectiveness by providing greater challenges to your body. Furthermore; when you make your plan, make short term and long term goals to keep your attention. Be sure to plan ahead. Lay out your plan for the first month, second month, etc. Focus on staying on track and moving onto the next phase with each phase utilizing a different set of exercises/activities, goals, location and schedule. (Heck, you can even switch “training Buddies”). You know “YOU” best. Plan accordingly! Log your workouts and chart your success. Please, by all means, Reward Yourself. Reward yourself for reaching Goals. Reward yourself for remaining compliant. Be sure to make rewards positive and avoid choosing rewards that will thwart your fitness efforts. Rewards such as a massage/spa service or new gadget will keep you on track. An ice cream sundae will most likely do the opposite. You can do it! Get going and keep going. I am pulling for you! Happy New Year! As always – be sure to have your physician’s approval.
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New Jersey Heavy Fire, The 1970’s VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky
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Lower Makefield Township, PA. Firefighters from the YardleyMakefield Fire Company were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to Rescue Box 0-6 for a woman trapped under a Acura TL on River Road in the area between Black Rock Road and Bedford Place on November 22 at approximately 9:13 p.m. Rescue 0 went in service stabilizing the vehicle. Engine 80 assisted with manpower. Firefighters also went in service with airbags and removed the female trapped patient. Firefighters and Lower Makefield Township Police assisted the Yardley-Makefield Emergency
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Unit with packaging the patient for transport to a local hospital. Morrisville Fire Company was initially dispatched to secure a landing zone for a medical helicopter and later recalled. Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit transported the patient to Saint Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. The Lower Makefield Township Police Department was investigating the incident.
New Jersey Heavy Fire, The 1970’s By Advanced Print and Video Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 support@fire-police-ems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $29.95 (DVD) This DVD is 52 minutes in duration. It covers four fires. Two are in Jersey City, one in Newark and one in Linden. All fires are at night so visibility is nil. There is no narration. The date of the incident is given and a basic description of what is on fire. The back of the jacket lists the four scenes, but is out of sequence with the footage. The first incident is at the United Chemical Company in Jersey City. It is a third alarm which occurred in June of 1978. There is no information as to what chemicals are burning. We just see a building heavily involved in fire. The building might actually be vacant, but that is not known. Firefighting forces seem to be covering exposures while keeping a
distance. Despite their being no flare-ups, the tactic is still best for the safety of the firefighters. The next fire is a fatal one in Newark in which there were four fatalities. Firefighters are seen carrying them to ambulances.The building appears to be a multiple dwelling. This occurred in February of 1978 on East Kinney Street. York Street in Jersey City is the scene of the next fatal fire, which claimed seven lives. The videographer again focuses in on firefighters removing fatalities to awaiting ambulances. This is also a multiple dwelling and looks like it may be a brownstone type some of which are in that neighborhood. It took place in January of 1979. The title on the video says York “Avenue,” but the street sign in which the camera focuses says York “Street.” There is no York Avenue in Jersey City anyway, though there is a New York Avenue! The last incident is a massive refinery fire in Linden, which is not far from Newark. It took place in March of 1979. Keeping a safe distance and using a telephoto lens, the fire which seems to involve a pipeline at least, is brought closer to the viewer. There is no other information as to what is burning. With many of the videos this column reviews, the lions share are in large cities in other states. This one reminds us that there are serious fires in New Jersey as well!
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Rising from the ashes Leithsville, PA. Rising from the ashes, the new Station 61 begins to take shape. This four bay station was built on the same site as the original 1984 station, which was destroyed by fire when a dump truck crashed into the building in May 2012. Work should be completed by the end of the year. Se-Wy-Co and Leithsville merged and will operate out of two stations serving Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County.
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How’s Your Driving? Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser
Last year across the United States, 25,580 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes. This figure includes those firefighters and emergency responders who are killed annually while responding to an emergency call, be it in an emergency response vehicle or their own personal vehicle.
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The good news is that there has been a steady decline over the past ten years in the annual road death toll thanks to the many safety upgrades in vehicles, stricter law enforcement, and better driver awareness. Annually in the fire service, we have an average of five firefighters killed in motor vehicle crashes. When was it last that you reviewed your states drivers manual or commercial vehicle operators manual, or taken a safe driving course? I hope you do it often and on an annual basis. Are you familiar with the rules of the road? Interpreting signs, signals and warning devices? Do you practice defensive driving when you are behind “the wheel?” Driving is a full time job no matter what the reason for driving; commuting, business, vacation, responding to and from an emergency. Driving requires concentration and observation which requires most of your time, while leaving little room to be involved in any other task or function, including conversation. Road hazards can appear in a fraction of a second, and if you haven’t been paying attention you may become involved in a crash or other type incident involving a motor vehicle, making you or someone else a statistic. So let’s have a Safe Driving Refresher. The first thing we should be interested in is what the causes of vehicle crashes are. For starters the top three are drunk driving, speeding, and distracted driving. These are the three we hear the most about. Other causes of motor vehicle crashes include weather, reckless driving, failure to comply with traffic control devices, young and inexperienced drivers, tailgating, improper lane changes, driving while drowsy, and road rage. The simple thing with drunk
driving is if you are going to drink, don’t drive; conversely, if you have to drive don’t drink. Speeding is something many of us do, it may only be five miles above the posted speed limit, but those extra five mph may be enough to get you involved in a crash. The more you increase your speed, the greater the chance you have to be involved in a crash. The faster you are going, the more distance you will need to safely stop or avoid any road hazards. Today, distracted driving has become an increased source of crashes as more and more people become involved with distractions while driving, cell phones, texting, checking on children in the back seat, applying make-up or shaving, eating, or involved in conversation and just about anything else you can think of. Many people drive as if they are in the living room of their homes, interested in everything and everyone around them. Unfortunately, driver concentration is far more important than any of the distractions that take them away from being a good defensive driver. Constant observation of the road ahead and around your vehicle far outweighs answering a cell phone call. Many times as emergency responders, we hear the drivers involved in a crash explain that they have no idea how the crash occurred. Well, either they do know and they are not willing to tell, or they were so distracted by doing or concentrating on something else that they really don’t have any clue as to what happened. Whatever the cause of the crash, if you were the driver at fault, you can be charged with a variety of driving and motor vehicle violations that could cost you financially in fines and, or, possibly being sentenced to imprisonment. Whenever you get behind the wheel of your own personal vehicle or an emergency vehicle you should always be alert, cautious, while you drive defensively, and responsibly; driving as your life, and the life of others with whom you share the road, depends upon it. There are many hazards and emergency situations that can be encountered while driving and one must be aware of what they are and how to quickly react in order to prevent serious injury or death to you, your passengers, or vehicles and their occupants. We will continue next month. Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can
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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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Heroes Mortgage Program
One more family enjoying the holiday season in new home thanks to mortgage program The other banks told Pete and Celeste Graziano no, they told them that their credit wasn’t good enough to obtain a mortgage. “So long, have a nice day.” However, the couple, married for 25 years, did end up buying their first home with the help of the Heroes Mortgage Program. Not only did the program help fulfill the Graziano’s dream, it helped them every step of the way, from initial inquiry to closing, with any questions or concerns the hard-working family had. “We heard about it down in Baltimore at the Fire Expo,“ Celeste Graziano said. “My husband said ‘Why don’t you call this place and see if they can get us a mortgage?’ I got in touch with them. They were just wonderful to work with. It’s a great program. They went above and beyond for us when the other banks wouldn’t.” The Graziano family is special, indeed. Pete, Celeste and their two children, Michele, 24, and Mike, 20, all serve with Richland Township (Pa.) Fire and Res-
Call 973-615-9745 For More Information cue. Pete Graziano began serving ten years ago and the rest of the family followed. “My husband really got us into it,” Celeste Graziano said. “When we moved to Quakertown, the kids were little and we didn’t know anybody. He always wanted to belong to a fire company. He got really involved. I thought if he was going to be there, I was going to be there. The kids wanted to do it, too.” 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans teamed up to create the Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program. This enterprising initiative provides 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. The Heroes Mortgage Program
continues to flourish, helping firefighters buy their first house, purchase the home of their dreams and get better mortgage rates with a refinance. Most importantly, the Sun National Bank delivers unmatched customer service and attention to every client. 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 973615-9745. Sun National Bank Home Loans and 1st Responder Newspaper 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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Reading, PA. On Sunday, November 24th at 11:30 a.m., the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a rescue assignment for a car accident at 13th and Walnut Streets. Companies arrived to a van, which had lost control and rolled on the 13th Street Extension above City Park. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle, and worked on removing the roof to extricate both occupants. The victims were freed in approximately 15 minutes and taken to the Reading Hospital Trauma Center. Chief Lessar was in command.
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Multiple row homes damaged by fire in Pottsville Pottsville, PA. On November 22nd at 3:40 p.m., the Pottsville Fire Department and Pottsville-Schuylkill Haven EMS were dispatched to 217 West Schuylkill Avenue for a house fire. Pottsville’s assistant fire chief reported JUMP TO FILE heavy smoke #112913106 showing from the front of the row home. Some residents were found standing on the street after evacuating their homes. One resident had smoke inhalation and required medical attention from EMS. The first fire officer on scene reported a working fire in the row home and requested the RIT team from Schuylkill Haven. Engine 32 established a water supply from a hydrant down the street. The engine crew took hose lines into the home to search for the seat of the fire. Attack crews found the fire on the second floor. It was quickly vented through the windows and started to spread throughout the attic area. West End Ladder 51 sent its crew into the home for ventilation work. Phoenix Ladder 21 staged to the rear of the home on Second Street. Firefighters sent ground ladders to the windows to vent. Yorkville Engine 62 established a water supply from a hydrant. Engine 62 and Ladder 51 lay in from the hydrant west of the fire on Schuylkill Avenue. Good Intent Engine 11 supplied Goodwill Engine with hydrant water. Goodwill Engine 41 was in the rear of the fire building and advanced hose lines to the C side. The rest of Pottsville’s fire units assisted in operations. Schuylkill Haven provided RIT operations. Firefighters quickly learned that they had an issue with water pressure due the elevation of the streets. The fire continued to spread in the exposure homes and quickly involved five other homes. The interior fire conditions in the homes worsened causing all firefighters to evacuate the burning homes. Pottsville incident command then requested that the second alarm be dispatched for Pottsville City to standby. Fire companies from Minersville, Port Carbon, Marlin, and Saint Clair responded to the city to stand by. The fire continued to
grow and overrun the neighboring homes. Command ordered Minersville Ladder 519, Engine 521 Port Carbon Engine 59-11, Saint Clair Tower 701, and Marlin-Norwegian Township Engine 2010 to the scene. A major collapse of the roof structure in two homes occurred and required all crews to leave the structure. Incident command ordered a PAR check for all personnel on the fire ground. A number of exterior hose lines were put in service to attack the fire from outside. Incident command requested the third alarm dispatched. Command requested the Englewood-Butler Township Engine 369 RIT Team, Schuylkill Haven Ladder 725, New Philadelphia Engine 54-10 and Mahanoy City Humane Engine 452 to the Pottsville Humane station to standby. Frackville Ladder 43-20 responded to the Minersville Fire rescue station to standby for Minersville Borough. Hamburg Ladder 61 and a Pine Grove Engine responded to Schuylkill Haven to be on standby for the busy Schuylkill Haven units in Pottsville. The Minersville, Saint Clair and Port Carbon units arrived and staged a few blocks from the structure. The mutual aid firefighters reported to the fire scene for additional manpower. Marlin Engine 20-10 pumped from a hydrant on Center Street and relayed it to the fire scene. In an hour, the heavy volume of fire was knocked down with exterior hose lines. Firefighters were then able to re-enter the safe structures to overhaul and extinguish the stubborn blaze. The fire was placed under control just shortly after 8:00 p.m. The second and third alarm units were released by 9:00 p.m. Pottsville-Schuylkill Haven EMS and the American Red Cross provided care and comfort for the fire victims and tired firefighters. The incident commander reported that a total of five homes received major fire and water damage. The fire chief believes the low water pressure and the heavy row home building construction was a major challenge for the firefighters. The fire chief reported over all there were no serious injuries to residents or fire fighters. Fire crews returned back to the fire scene later that night for a minor rekindle. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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