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Boyertown firefighters arrive on scene to find a working building fire

Firefighters battle Boyertown storage barn fire Boyertown, PA. Fire departments were returning from a motorcycle accident when they were dispatched for a building fire. Boyertown Friendship, Boyertown Keystone and New Berlinville arrived to find a barn, which was converted into a storage building for a local contractor, with heavy flames and smoke on the second floor and already through the roof. A second alarm was hit right away for additional apparatus and firefighters.

Additional firefighters from Berks and Montgomery Counties responded.

The converted barn had a double roof, which included sheet metal on the exterior. Firefighters used several ground ladders to gain access to windows on the second

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floor. Hose lines were then used from the ladders to extinguish the fire on the second floor. Several hundred feet of five inch hose was laid from fire hydrants on adjoining streets. Boyertown Friendship Ladder 15 and New Hanover Ladder 37 gained roof access.

The fire damage was contained to the second floor. Machines, tools and other items on the first floor were saved from fire damage. Although the fire was under control within a half hour, it took firefighters several hours to completely extinguish the fire which was into the rafters and between the double

roofs. Firefighters on the roof had to peel back some of the sheet metal to extinguish smoldering rafters.

Due to the warm day and heat, Boyertown Ambulance 526 and Gilbertsville Ambulance 332 were on standby at the scene for triage, medical checks and liquids. Boyertown Salvation Army also responded.

Responding fire departments from Berks County included Friendship Boyertown, Keystone Boyertown, New Berlinville, Earl Twp. Eastern Berks, Amity and Mt. Penn. Montgomery County fire departments included New Hanover, Pennsburg, Gilbertsville and Sassamansville.

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West Hazleton house brings in extra companies PAUL GARRETT

Automatic alarm saves business Jersey Shore firefighters were kept busy April 21st after an automatic fire alarm sounded around noon at a business on Allegheny Street after crews had been on scene of a structure fire all morning in Piatt Township.

Smoke could be seen from a vent when first responders arrived at Martina Guerra's Goldsmith Shop at 1102 Allegheny St. The business is located in the rear of a building shared by J&M Sub Shop.

Firemen found a fire in the

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wall and ceiling of a work room.

The blaze was quickly extinguished, but the room suffered smoke, fire and water damage.

Corporal Nicholas Loffredo the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal was in the area and said the fire appeared to have started in an electrical cord leading to a light or a burner hot plate which ignited

nearby combustibles.

"It's an accidental fire, electrical in nature and was basically contained to a room and it's contents in the jewelry portion of the structure," said Loffrado.

The owner arrived and said she was last in the business at around 4:00 p.m. Saturday. No damage was done to the sub shop and no one was injured in the incident.

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Luzerne County, PA. At 5:24 p.m. on Monday, April 1st, fire crews from West Hazleton, Hazle Township and Harwood were dispatched to the area of North Third Street and Green Street in West Hazleton Borough for a reported structure fire.

West Hazleton Chief 3 went enroute and was advised that the caller thought they saw a house on fire in that area. Police arrived on scene shortly after and confirmed a working fire with possible entrapment.

The chief arrived on scene with a three story duplex with smoke and flames showing from

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the third floor.

The first in engine was directed to hit the plug and stretch a line into the building while the first due truck was directed to ladder the building. Command also requested Hazleton City for a ladder and engine.

Crews knocked the fire down within fifteen minutes and continued to search for hot spots for about an hour.

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An aggressive attack kept a third floor fire from extending to a row of exposures at a morning fire in uptown Harrisburg that displaced nine residents.

Harrisburg row home fire displaces nine Harrisburg City, PA. On March 31, 2013, shortly before 10:00 a.m., Box 1-3 sent companies to 404 Meunch Street for a structure fire. County advised of multiple calls being received. Units on location with heavy fire on the top floor of a 3 story, occupied, middle of the row, dwelling. Command requested the first alarm assignment bringing Wagon 4, Tower 3, and Rescue 69 (RIT) to the scene.

A line was stretched into the

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fire building and exposure where an aggressive attack on the fire was made. Truck companies opened up the roof and all primary searches were negative. An additional Engine and Truck was summoned from the county to the scene. The main body of fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes keeping

damage to the fire building and the exposure building.

Nine people were displaced in the fire believed to have been electrical in nature. While en route to the scene Rescue 69 (New Cumberland DLA) was involved in an accident with a minivan at N. 2nd and Forster Streets. No major injuries were reported.

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First due house fire for Montoursville Montoursville, PA. Station 20, along with the working box units, were sent to 511 Broad St for the initial report of a porch fire.

As units began marking up, they were advised that additional callers were reporting fire into the main structure. Chief Konkle reported fire on the C and D side of a half double residence. As the engine company made it's push, they

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found that the fire had spread throughout all floors on both sides of the duplex, causing command to request the second alarm. Interior units were then evacuated due to heavy fire through the roof.

Multiple aerials went heavy

duty and were used to control the fire with crews re-entering the structure after the bulk of fire was knocked down.

The fire was placed under control at one hour and forty five minutes, with minimal damage to exposure structures.

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Fire destroys vacant Lancaster Township building Lancaster Township, PA - On March 30, 2013, around 11:30 p.m., Lancaster Township and surrounding companies dispatched to 905 S. Queen Street at Penn Glass Inc. for a building fire. First arriving units encountered heavy fire in a vacant manufacturing building and quickly went to defensive operations. Aerial streams from Lancaster City, Lafayette, Willow Street and Lancaster Township poured water on the fire in the initial stages of the incident. A partial collapse of the building occurred, but no firefighters were injured due to a prior collapse zone being established. Companies remained on the scene for close to five hours dousing hot spots.

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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 New Jersey: Jeffrey Scheurer, 35 Rank: District Forest Fire Warden/Firefighter Incident Date:Mar 28, 2013 Death Date: Mar 28, 2013 Fire Department: New Jersey Forest Fire Service Fire Dept. Info: NJ Division Fire Warden Jason Von Oesen Initial Summary: While conducting a controlled burn in Hunterdon County with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Firefighter Scheuerer was struck by a motor vehicle driven by a civilian. The accident apparently happened after the wind shifted causing heavy smoke from the controlled burn to reduce visibility on the road where Scheuerer was present. Firefighter Scheuerer did not survive the injuries he sustained when struck by the vehicle.

Pennsylvania: Michael R. Goodwin, 53 Rank: Captain Incident Date: Apr 6, 2013 Death Date: Apr 6, 2013 Fire Department: Philadelphia Fire Departmentt Fire Dept. Info: Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers Initial Summary: Captain Goodwin passed away while fighting a three alarm blaze after a third-floor roof collapsed beneath him. Captain Goodwin is to be promoted posthumously to the position of Battalion Chief. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by authorities.

Incident Location: 748 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA New York: John M. Janos, 57

Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Apr 6, 2013 Death Date: Apr 6, 2013 Fire Department: City of Binghamton Bureau of Fire Fire Dept. Info: Daniel L. Thomas Initial Summary: After having responded to an automatic fire alarm on the 5th floor of an occupied multiple dwelling earlier in the morning, Firefighter Janos was found deceased in bed at the firehouse. Incident Location: 23 Henry ST, Binghamton, NY

Missouri: Harold Hollingsworth, 47

Rank: Assistant Chief Incident Date: Apr 7, 2013 Death Date: Apr 7, 2013 Fire Department: Fort Osage Fire Protection District Fire Dept. Info: John E. Yocum Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Hollingsworth was en route to a reported structure fire on Atherton Road during an active severe weather event. He was involved in a single vehicle accident during this response striking a tree. Assistant Chief Hollingsworth was transported to a local hospital where he received treatment but succumbed to his injuries. Incident Location: 2620 North Old Atherton Road (structure fire)

New Hampshire: James B. Clark, 56 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: Apr 11, 2013 Death Date: Apr 11, 2013 Fire Department: Bedford Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Scott Wiggin Initial Summary: Several hours after working a very active shift at the fire department that included a number of emergency calls, Lieutenant Clark was found deceased at his residence from a cause still to be determined.

Illinois: Lawrence A. Stone, 37 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Apr 13, 2013 Death Date: Apr 13, 2013 Fire Department: West Union Community Fire Protection District Fire Dept. Info: Bill Crumrin Initial Summary: Firefighter Stone was operating his privately owned vehicle en route to a fire call when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. Firefighter Stone was ejected from the vehicle and passed away at the scene of the accident which is still under investigation by authorities. Incident Location: MVA - One quarter mile East of Darwin Ferry RD and 2100 St

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Philadelphia Fire Department says goodbye to one of their own Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers announced that at 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013 fire companies were dispatched to a three alarm building fire at 748 S 4th Street, where one Philadelphia firefighter died and one was injured in the line of duty.

Fire suppression and ladder ops were initiated and the fire was placed under control at 9:00 p.m.

During this operation, Captain Michael R. Goodwin, Sr of Ladder 27 Company sustained fatal injuries due to a fall from a third floor roof.

Firefighter Andrew Godlewski, Ladder 27, sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Firefighter Godlewski was released from the hospital and was resting comfortably.

Captain Goodwin was 53 years old and a 30 year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, two adult children, Dorothy Dunn And Michael Jr., his mother Elizabeth,

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two brothers, a sister, two grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Injured Firefighter Andrew Godlewski is 28 years old and a five year member. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the fire marshals office.

About 2000 firefighters attended Captain Goodwin’s service.

Firefighters from as far away as California and as far North as Canada paid their respects. A mass was held at St. Michaels Church in the Kensington section of the city.

Mayor Nutter along with Fire Commissioner Ayers spoke during the service.

Captain Goodwin had recently taken the test for a promotion to battalion chief. The city posthumously awarded him that promotion.

- ROMAN ISARYK

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Firefighters lining up awaiting the arrival of Battalion Chief Goodwin.

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Crews from Engine 53 and Ladder 27 lower their Battalion Chief from the engine.

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The Schoeneck Fire Company operates this 1997 Pierce Quantum engine (1750/1000/30f) FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE

Home damaged by fire in Ashland Ashland, PA. On March 30th at 10:45 p.m., the Ashland and Girardville Fire Departments were dispatched to 926 Brock Street in Ashland for a house fire with entrapment.

Ashland Police found heavy fire blowing out the rear of the home. The burning home threatened two connected exposure homes.

Ashland’s chief quickly dis-

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patched the second alarm.

Fire companies from Mount Carmel, Gordon, Englewood, Altamont and Shenandoah responded.

Ashland Ladder 38-25 staged in front of the home and sent its aerial ladder to the roof. Firefighters then accessed the roof and made

ventilation hole. The aggressive acting firefighters deployed multiple hose lines inside.

The fire was quickly knocked down and was held in the house of origin. Truck company crews were then assigned to venting.

The fire is currently under investigation due to it starting in a vacant home.

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Upper Leacock operates this 2005 Pierce Enforcer Rescue with a 1500 gpm pump, a 1,000 gallon tank and 50 gallons of foam. Rescue 61 utilizes a Halmatro rescue system as well.

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Metro Harrisburg keeps it busy with fire on Easter morning On March 31st while city and suburban units were working, the 1-3 Box Dauphin County 911 alerted units to a report of a house fire at 2031 Clayton Avenue in the Edgemont district of Susquehanna Township at around 10:30 a.m. Several of the units that would have normally been due to this incident were already working a fire in the city, so this brought mutual aid units. Chief 31 arrived to smoke showing. Engine 32 advanced the bumper line and made a quick knock on the fire. Units cleared after performing minor overhaul.

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FRANK ROBINSON

Two alarm barn fire in Intercourse The Intercourse Fire Company was alerted for a working Barn fire on Route 340 on April 7th.

Once on scene the fire was already thru the roof. With exposures close to the barn, crews had to act quickly. Since this was a none hydrant area, Tankers had to be

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called in. The fire was knocked down in short order with only minimum damage to the exposers.

The fire building was totally de-

stroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Mutual Aid responded from Kinzer, Paradise, Christiana, Bird in Hand, Witmer, White Horse, and Ronks Fire Companies.

- FRANK ROBINSON

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Firefighters retreating off of the roof.

Garage struck by fire Two firefighters injured battling twice in one night dwelling fire in Hartsville Reading, PA - On the early morning of March 11th, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a structure fire at 1339 North 9th Street. Engine 9 and Ladder 3 arrived shortly after 1 a.m. and found smoke showing from a garage in the rear. A hose line was quickly stretched to the one story garage and the fire was knocked down. With overhaul completed, companies were returned. At 4:30 a.m., firefighters were sent back to the same garage for another fire in a different area. That fire was also quickly contained. No injuries were reported in either fire. The fire marshal's office is now investigating with the Reading Police.

Warminster Township, PA. Hartsville Fire Co. was dispatched

by Bucks County 911 at 5:18 p.m. to a dwelling fire in the 700 block of Cheryl Drive. Bucks County radio reported numerous calls and responding police also reported a large column of smoke.

Squirt 93 reported a dwelling with fire showing. Squirt 93 went in service with several one and three

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quarter inch hose lines. Ladder 90 was instructed to ladder the dwelling and open up the roof. Deputy 93 assumed command.

Two firefighters, one from Warminster and one from Hartsville were injured and transported to

Abington Memorial Hospital. They were later released.

The fire was placed under control in just under 30 minutes and crews stayed on scene for a few hours hitting hot spots and overhaul.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bucks County Fire Marshal's office.

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LITTLE BIG GUYS If you have a photo for Little Big Guys please upload it to our website, www.1stResponderNews.com, email it to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Assistant Chief Tim Chamberlain and Firefighter Bob Hairhoger in service with Hurst tool on passenger side door.

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Lower Makefield Township, PA. Firefighters from the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to an automobile accident with entrapment on Northbound Interstate 95, just south of the Yardley exit.

Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Rescue 80’s crew went in service sta- JUMP TO FILE # bilizing a Saturn, 040913126 which was resting on it’s roof in a ditch on the side of the interstate.

Firefighters went in service with a Hurst tool to free a trapped male from the vehicle with a door pop.

Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Rescue 0 assisted with the rescue operations.

Firefighters freed the male from the vehicle and he was turned over to the squad to be transported to a local hospital.

Two other walking wounded self extricated were also in the hands of the squad.

Yardley-Makefield Fire Police conducted traffic control operations throughout the incident.

Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Fire Chief Glenn Chamberlain, Deputy Fire Chief Charles "Bubba" Schlosser, Assistant Fire Chief Tim Chamberlain and officers from the Lower Makefield Township Police Department were also on location.

The Pennsylvania State Police were investigating the accident.

- JEFFREY GOLDBERG

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Fatal MVA in Colebrookdale Township Colebrookdale, PA. Crews respond to the area of West Philadelphia Avenue and Walker Drive in Colebookdale Township on April 14th at 2:09 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment and possible vehicle fire. Dispatch also indicated a vehicle into a wall.

Initial dispatch placed this call in Earl Township, which called for Earl Twp. and Boyertown Friendshi. Responding crews found the

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accident to be in Colebrookdale Twp. and the correct card was dispatched bringing in Boyertown Keystone and Liberty.

Boyertown Chief 15 reported one patient entrapped and requested Aero Medical placed on stand by. Crews from Rescue 15

extricated the patient while crews from Engine 19 provided fire protection.

The patient was turned over to Boyertown EMS, which reported that the patient had succumbed to injuries.

Company 15 remained on-location during accident reconstruction.

- WILLIAM CAMPFIELD

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Flow testing nozzles in Reading Reading, PA - Firefighters recently went out for some pump practice and to test nozzle flows with their standard attack line and high-rise nozzles.

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Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt checks on the driver while crews access the vehicle.

Accident with confinement in the snow Jackson Township, PA. With the snow falling outside and roadways starting to get slick, at 2:33 p.m. on March 16th, Box 216-2 was dispatched to the 290 block of Armstrong Valley Road for an accident with injuries. This brought units from Fisherville, Halifax and Halifax EMS. Carsonville Chief 19-1 advised of a single pickup truck off the side of the road that had sheared off a

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telephone pole with confinement of the driver. The passenger was selfextricated from the vehicle. Squad 216 arrived on the scene and the onboard EMT started patient care. The rest of the squad crew cribbed the vehicle.

Engine 29 used the Jaws of Life

DALE FEEHRER

The Community Fire Company of Craley operates this 2008 F-350 Brush unit with a 250 gpm pump, and a 225 gallon tank with 10 gallons of on board foam.

to remove the driver's side door.

Once this was completed, the patient was placed on a backboard, packaged and loaded into the back of Ambulance 13-1.

This was one of multiple accidents in the Upper Dauphin County area, including a fatal crash in Washington Township, all as a result of the snow.

- JESSE SHUTT

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The Fairview Twp. Fire Department operates this 2004 H-2 Hummer as a command/Specialty piece. This unit was purchased after a closing of a Dauphin County EMS company.

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Business burns in Terre Hill Borough Terre Hill, PA. At 5:48 a.m. on March 16th, Weaverland Valley Fire Department along with their first alarm building assignment were dispatched to 140 Vine Street for a reported building fire. Deputy 30, Weaver, advised LCWC of a working fire in a 50x200 business with heavy smoke and flames showing from side C. Engine 302 deployed multiple handlines to make an interior attack and encountered heavy fire in the structure. Truck 39 went to the roof to start ventilation. Once the truck vented, the fire quickly engulfed the building in flames.

Multiple plugs were hit for water supply. Command 30 later requested two additional engines to the scene

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as well as a second rescue for an additional RIT. Rescues 39 and 13 had the RIT. Truck 17 went to the roof to vent start master stream operations.

The evacuation tones were struck at 6:16 a.m. A master stream operation commenced to knock down the bulk of the fire. Truck 15 assisted with master stream ops.

PP&L was called to the scene to depower the building. Air 39 was called to fill air cylinders. The PSP fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause. Martin’s Mulch was also called to help tear

This PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 1988 Ford F 350 is used by the Lucerne County forest fire warden.

apart the building with their track hoe.

Extensive overhaul was done to make sure all hotspots were extinguished. Lancaster County Hazmat responded to help with the water runoff from the fire due to their possibly being chemicals inside.

The fire was placed under control at 7:53 a.m. There were no injuries reported. All units cleared the scene at 2:56 p.m. Companies assisting Weaverland Valley were Garden Spot Fire Rescue, Martindale, Churchtown, Denver, East Cocalico Twp. Fire, Fivepointville, Bowmansville, Lancaster County Hazmat and Fivepointville Ambulance.

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- KIRK NEIDERMYER

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Cat saves elderly couple from house fire near Jersey Shore Because of a pet cat named Mr. McDougall, an elderly couple escaped their burning home. "If the cat hadn't jumped on my mother’s chest to wake her, neither of them would be here right now," said Ronald Fisher Jr. Sharon Fisher, 69, and her husband Ronald Fisher Sr., 71, were asleep in their two story home at 91 Fisher Mountain Road in Piatt Township at around 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, when the pet cat jumped onto the wife's chest and startled her.

According to her son his mother said the house was filling with smoke JUMP TO FILE # and she went down- 042213117 stairs to see flames rolling up the wall of the living room.

She yelled for her husband to get out and got into her vehicle to drive the short distance to her son Rob Fisher's home to call 911.

She advised Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Officer Mike Crawford that her husband was still inside. According to the officer, “the heat was so intense that Crawford had to get the woman about 50 yards from the house and lay her down in the grass.”

Crawford returned to the structure to locate the husband, but the home was engulfed."

Luckily, Officer Crawford found a male, the husband, sitting in a nearby vehicle.

As firefighters from as far away as Williamsport and Clinton County pumped water onto the blaze, a continuous popping sound filled the orange glow of the dwelling. Ammunition stored in the home was igniting and sounded like popcorn popping for about five minutes. The home, which was filled with antiques including a collection of special commemorative edition Winchesters and other rare firearms, was a total loss.

According to Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Corporal Nicholas Loffredo, “this fire will remain undetermined due to the extent of the damage and the fact that an excavator had to assist in suppression. There's really nothing left to look at," said Loffredo.

As for Mr. McDougall, his fate is unknown at this time.

“Even though the couple had smoke detectors downstairs it was the cat who was the hero." My Mother can't event talk about the cat she is so upset since it was the reason they got out safely," said Fisher Jr. Fire companies responding to the early morning blaze included Independent Hose and Citizen Hose from Jersey Shore, Antes Fort, Nippenose Valley Volunteer Fire Company, Avis, Dunnstown, South Williamsport and Old Lycoming.

- PAUL GARRETT

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Independent Hose Co. No.1 ,Firemen Josh Klinger (left) and Matt Kieffer, (right) pour water onto the flaming Fisher home.

A few trailers and other vehicles sustained damage from the intense heat.

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STEPHEN BARRETT

Abandoned home destroyed by fire in William Penn West Mahanoy Township, PA. On April 1st at 4:00 a.m., Lost Creek EMS, West Mahanoy Township and Shenandoah Fire Departments were dispatched to 17 Chelton Street in William Penn for a house fire.

Firefighters found heavy fire blowing from the abandoned vacant home. It was well involved and forced firefighters to conduct defensive operations.

The fire eventually vented

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from every window of the home and its roof. Squirt 745 placed its master stream into service and attacked the fully involved home.

The fire was knocked down with the help of additional exterior large hose lines.

William Penn Fire Chief then ordered firefighters to enter the

home and extinguish hot spots.

The fire was quickly knocked down within two hours and the building had to be extensively overhauled.

Lost Creek, Shenandoah and Frackville EMS units stood by and provided water to firefighters. The fire is currently under investigation due to starting in an abandoned home.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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Gettysburg landing zone Washington Township, PA. On April 19th, a long line of severe thunderstorms rolled through the Upper Dauphin County area shortly before 6:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., Dauphin County Communications dispatched Elizabethville and Life Team-Medic 6 to wires down on State Drive. MICU 6-3 was advised of reports of a barn blown over and a possible tornado touch down. One barn had collapsed and three houses had damage ranging from parts of their roofs ripped off to pushed in garage doors to porches that had shifted. There were multiple trees, telephone poles and wires down in the area as well as multiple business signs blown out. Crews worked on cleaning up debris and placed plastic over the roofs of the damaged houses. The National Weather Service is currently investigating this storm incident to determine if a tornado did touch down.

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Allentown firefighters battle well off dwelling fire

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Truck company goes to Box 1 Ladder 20 was requested on the second alarm at 734 Second Street by Williamsport command just after 8:00 a.m. Upon arrival, Ladder 20 took position on side C and began placing portable ladders and opening up. Once these tasks were completed, the crew split with half entering the D side exposure and opening the roof and exterior wall, while the other worked in the fire building opening up and clearing fire in the walls. Upon completion of the above tasks, the truck was sent to headquarters to standby.

Allentown, PA. Allentown firefighters were dispatched on March 25th to a reported house fire at 228 N West St. Dispatched on the initial box were Battalion 43, UMP TO FILE # Engines 10, 4, 9, J041013142 Truck 2 and Engine 6 for RIT. The Allentown 911 Center advised responding companies that numerous calls were reporting a working house fire with flames showing. They also advised that a child may still be inside.

Battalion Chief Scott Henrick took command and advised he had fire showing from the first floor of a three story middle of a row. Engine 10’s crew went to work stretching an attack line and making a hit on the exterior fire, which was now extending vertically across the attached porch roofs.

Additional companies went to work searching the house for the reported missing child. With all hands working on the fire scene and a report of fire showing from the rear of the dwelling, Henrick struck a second alarm, bringing Engines 11 and 13.

Firefighters worked for about twenty minutes before bringing the fire under control. All searches of the residence were negative and it was later determined that the reported missing child was already in school at the time of the fire.

The cause remains under investigation by the Allentown Fire Marshal’s office.

- DENNIS WETHERHOLD, JR.

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Allentown Battalion Chief Scott Henrick finds heavy fire on arrival at a dwelling fire at 228 N West St on March 25th.

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Probationary firefighters handle car fire Reading, PA - The Berks County Communications Center dispatched units to the 1600 block of Thorn Street for a report of a vehicle fire. Engine 7 arrived to a working engine compartment fire. The firefighters had the fire under control in minutes. Units on the incident included Engine 7, Ladder 3 and Chief Lessar.

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Community Fire Company of Schnecksville still operates a 1972 Mack CF 1000/1000.

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Union Historical Fire Society hosts annual Spring Melt Allentown, PA. On April 20th and April 21th, the Union Historical Fire Society hosted their annual Spring Melt Fire Memorabilia Auction and Marketplace. The event was held in the Agricultural Hall building and was open to the public. The Show is held every year in April.

The Union Historical Fire Society is the Delaware Valley Chapter of SPAAMFAA. It is a special year due to the SPAAMFAA 2013 Summer Convention being held in the Cherry Hill and Pennsauken , New Jersey . Convention activities will include many tours of local fire museums, local fire departments and historical places in the local area.

A large line of visitors lined up in front of the Agricultural Hall before the doors open at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. An increased number of tables from vendors contained fire service antiques and memorable from the past. A number of fire companies and private sellers had a successful day selling used and surplus fire equipment. Firefighting t-shirts

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and patches could also be found throughout show.

Fire equipment and fire apparatus dealers were also present selling new and used fire equipment. New and demo fire apparatus were also on display in the north hall part of the building. Fire trucks manufactures were present with new local deliveries. A number of additional new and used fire apparatus were also displayed and demonstrated in the parking lot through out the day.

Nesquehoning’s new ladder truck was on display outside the front entrance. A number of used fire trucks were also on display and for sale in the parking lot. Old Barre Ladder 1 was advertised for sale outside the front entrance.

The Society’s President Joe Landy stated this year’s muster was larger than other musters in past years. He expects more fire memo-

rabilia collectors and firefighting buffs will visit this year’s show. Joe Landy and his organization look forward to continuing the yearly event next April in the spring.

The Union Historical Fire Society scheduled an Antique Fire Apparatus Muster for June 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or shine with registration at 9:00 a.m. and an awards ceremony at 3:00 p.m. at the Goodwill Fire Company of Trexlertown at 7723 Hamilton Boulevard.

The muster will consist of a static displays, new apparatus displays and firematic vendors. Trophies and dash plaques will be awarded to the owners of classic fire apparatus. Fire apparatus will be judged by the Shamrock Judges.

To receive more information about the upcoming muster or about the Union Historical Fire Society: Visit them at www.unionhistoricalfiresociety.com

STEPHEN BARRETT

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New and Old fire apparatus was staged outside the main entrance.

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Schuylkill Historical Fire Society members Joseph “Blackie” Kufrovich and John Bryon.

SPAAMFAA Members: Fred Richart, David Napier, Dale Bennett with Joe Landy.

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DENNIS WETHERHOLD, JR.

The Coaldale Fire Department operates a 1980 Mack CF 75' Tower Ladder that formerly saw service as FDNY Ladder 33 and Bellefonte, PA Truck 216.

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The driver was still confined to the vehicle ad had to be extricated.

Driver trapped in Cass Township Cass Township, PA. On April 4, 2013, the Minersville Ambulance, Pottsville Yorkville Rescue 63, South Cass-Cass Township and Forestville-Cass Township Fire Companies were dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment on Route 901. They were advised a minivan ran into a stone wall with the driver trapped in-

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Minersville paramedics examined the driver. EMS personnel then removed the driver from the van and moved her to the ambulance.

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Silver Spring fire quickly doused Silver Spring Township, PA. On Sunday, March 24, 2013, at 8:10 a.m., Cumberland County Box 31-10 sent Silver Spring, New Kingstown, Hampden, CitizensMechanicsburg and WashingtonMechanicsburg to 6557 Carlisle Pike at the KFC for a water heater on fire. Additional reports indicated smoke from the rear and roof.

A duty chief officer arrived to a working fire in a one story, restaurant that served as a Kentucky Fried Chicken and Long John Silver's.

Station 23 was summoned to

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The fire was knocked down in less than 20 minutes and fire damage kept to the kitchen area of the building.

No injuries were reported.

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The injured driver was transported to a local hospital. Rescue 63 personnel utilized Hi-Dry to contain the fluid leak from the destroyed van.

The roadway was closed for a short while to allow the minvan to be removed from the roadway.

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Double home heavily damaged in Coal Township Coal Township, PA. On March 18, 2013 at 9:20 a.m., Maine, Union, Forrest Hills, East End, Brady, and Fairview Fire Companies, Coal Township Rescue Squad and AREA EMS were dispatched to 516 Webster St. for a house fire in the Ranshaw section.

Kulpmont Fire Chief 200 advised of a working fire with smoke and flames coming from the second floor. The fire continued to spread quickly and began to move to the attic and the roof. Neighbors assisted an elderly woman, who lives next door out of her home.

The Coal Township Fire Chief established incident command.

The fire quickly spread into the attic and started to spread into the next door home’s attic. The second alarm brought Shamokin Ladder 32, Shamokin Rescue 62, Shamokin Liberty Engine 21 and remaining Coal Township Fire Departments.

Brady Engine 151, Union Engine 131 and Maine Fire Company Engine 111 established water supplies. Engine 151 deployed a number of hose lines and made an offensive attack. Firefighters entered the home with multiple hose lines. Additional arriving firefighters assisted in stretching a hose line to the rear of the residence.

Command had Mount Carmel Rescue and Kulpmont Engine 221 respond to assist with RIT. The third alarm was then placed on stand by.

The attic of both homes became well involved and began to vent through the roof on the home on the left. In minutes, the conditions in both homes’ attics worsened with the chance of a major collapse becoming possible. Incident command activated the evac-

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uation signal.

In a matter of minutes, the fire vented from both homes’ roofs causing a collapse onto the second floor. Command ordered multiple large hose lines and a portable master stream monitor placed into operation. Engine 151 used its deck gun to shoot water at the large flames coming from the roof. Ladder 32 placed its elevated master stream into service and aimed for the collapsing roof.

It was learned that a water pressure problem surfaced and started to hamper the master stream operation. Command ordered a number

of tanker trucks to the scene to establish an additional water supply.

The next twenty minutes of master stream operations caused the flames in the attic to disappear.

The smoke and fire conditions in the rest of the home improved and allowed for an interior attack. Firefighters reentered the home with hose lines and attacked the fire in the second floor and attic.

Fifteen minutes later, the firefighters had the fire under control.

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The Giving EMS ISSUES CHELLE CORDERO

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Allentown Firefighters open up the exterior of 509 N 7th St during a 3-Alarm fire on February 2nd.

Allentown mixed occupancy goes to three alarms Allentown, PA. Allentown firefighters were dispatched on a full box assignment to 509 N 7th St on February 2nd for a reported apartment fire.

The initial dispatch was for Battalion 43, Engines 9, 4, 6 Truck 2 and Engine 10 as RIT. The Allentown 911 Center advised responding companies of numerous calls reporting a fire as well as fire visible from the city’s surveillance cameras.

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Battalion Chief Christian Williams reported a well involved three story middle of a row, mixed occupancy with apartments above a store front.

As crews went to work stretching lines, it became evident they would need additional resources.

Williams struck a second alarm,

bringing in Engines 14 and 13.

With fire spreading to a common roof area, Williams put Truck 2 into service and requested the third alarm struck, bringing Engine 11 and a 75’ quint to the scene.

Crews worked for about 30 minutes before bringing the fire under control.

The cause is still under investigation.

- DENNIS WETHERHOLD, JR.

A fellow member of my volunteer ambulance corps was surprised when she walked into her nonEMS “real job” shortly after the Boston Marathon bombing scenes were televised on the news. A few of her co-workers told her they were amazed to see the way first responders ran into the fray while everyone else ran away; “I never realized that’s what you guys do?”

Kudos to the heroes who ran into the scene in Boston to help the injured – kudos to the first responders who ran into a burning fertilizer supply building in West Texas – kudos to the first responders who waded through the floods in Chicago – kudos to the first responders who helped rescue trapped residents during Hurricane Sandy – and kudos to every first responder who ever climbed on a truck to answer every call for help.

First responders can make the critical difference to a trauma or medical emergency patient. Overall many first responders are givers in many more ways than simply jumping on trucks (ambulances or fire trucks) each time a 911 call comes in. Many agencies host events for their local communitiesHalloween haunted houses, visits from Santa, bazaars; provide standbys for races, concerts, fireworks displays; offer courses for the community; help organize donation drops; and much, much more.

This past October, my own am-

bulance corps hosted a shelter for people displaced by Hurricane Sandy in our waterfront community. In an ironic twist, we had literally just moved our own EMS operations into a new building less than 24-hours before receiving the first evacuees. During the week, we provided housing for 60 local residents, who temporarily and permanently lost their homes to floods, high winds, fallen trees into roofs, and loss of electric and gas.

The town and local businesses helped feed our group with donations, other town residents donated clothing toys, books and toiletries.

Our corps volunteers (both riding and non-riding members) and a few local town members manned the shelter, served the food, organized activities for the children, provided a conduit for information, brought in Social Services, and provided sympathetic ears and shoulders for so many who were overwhelmed with loss. We also manned our trucks and responded to 911 calls both during and after the initial storm.

Why did we man this shelter, in many cases giving up the comfort of our own homes? Because like every other first responder out there, we wanted to be there for our neighbors, for our fellow human beings. We didn't do it for thanks or rewards– we answer every call for help that we are capable of handling because something in our make-up creates that need to help.

And when something is televised about an emergency that we are nowhere near, we often sit and watch in frustration that we can’t do more.

This is what WE do and I am proud to be among the givers.

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Gettysburg landing zone On Wednesday April 10, 2013 at 7:19 p.m., Gettysburg Engine 1-1 was dispatched to set up a landing zone for Stat Med Evac-13. Bonneauville BLS-19A and Gettysburg Hospital ALS paramedics responded to 45 Major Bell Lane, Gettysburg, PA and requested Air Evac for a trauma patient. Engine 1-1 set up the landing zone as Gettysburg Fire Police and Adams County Corrections supported the operations.

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Fund set up to help survivors of fallen West, TX responders The NVFC is deeply saddened by the tragedy in West, Texas, which has claimed the lives of multiple firefighters, EMS responders, and community members and injured many others.

We join the rest of the nation in griev- JUMP TO FILE # ing this terrible 042513106 loss.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established a national fund to accept donations to assist the survivors and coworkers of the fire and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. http://firehero.org/news/2013 /westtx_041913.html In light of the tragic event in West, Texas on Wednesday and in cooperation with local support efforts, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established a national fund to accept monetary donations to assist the survivors and coworkers of the fire and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. Checks can be mailed to: NFFF c/o West, Texas Fire and EMS Fallen Hero Fund P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

Donations also can be made by credit card at www.regonline.com/westtx. All donated funds will be used to assist the survivors and coworkers to rebuild their lives and support the programs and services they will need.

As a result of the blast, the station along with the apparatus, equipment and turn-out gear were destroyed or badly damaged. If you would like to donate these items, please send a message with your contact information to www.firehero.org/contact and the Foundation will share this with the West, Texas department.

"This fire and explosion have devastated the entire town in which so many people know and care about each other," said Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. "We want to ensure the survivors and coworkers of those who died in the line of duty know that the entire fire service family is holding them in our hearts and doing all we can to offer support."

As part of the Foundation's mission to assist the survivors of the fallen, the Texas LAST (Local Assistance State Team) was activated on Wednesday night to provide support to local officials and public safety personnel in West.

The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a na-

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First responding units were advised that multiple calls were received for smoke and flames coming from the first floor.

Assistant Chief 455 arrived on the scene and confirmed the working fire with heavy fire from side A and stated there was possible entrapment.

Tower 456 arrived on the scene and pulled past the address.

Engine 451 took the address with Engine 454 directly behind them.

Ladder 457 positioned next. Crews stretched lines and set up the tower. A request for the second alarm was transmitted.

A patient was quickly removed from the building and handed off to EMS. After a quick assessment, EMS requested aeromedical to fly to a local landing zone to fly the patient to a burn center.

Additional EMS units were requested into the scene as there

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were reports of two additional people unaccounted for.

Crews were making good progress on the fire and pulled the two additional people from the building.

Conditions quickly changed and firefighters pulled out of the building as the smoke conditions worsened and fire began to vent from the third floor windows.

The heavy fire was knocked down with the deck gun from Engine 451 and crews re-entered the building.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down within thirty minutes of the initial dispatch.

A county coroner was requested to the scene as crews continued to mop up the fire. A state police fire marshal was also requested to the scene to investigate the cause.

Crews began to be released from the scene around 4:00 a.m. with all crews clearing up in the morning.

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Firefighters on the scene after extricating a police officer and civilian from a multi-vehicle accident in the city's Uptown neighborhood on April 20, 2013.

MVA seriously injures police officer Harrisburg, PA. On Saturday, April 20, 2013, around 6:30 p.m., Box 1-3 sent Wagon 3, Tower 2, and Captain 3 (Miller) to 6th and Forrest Streets for an accident with injuries.

Wagon 3 arrived on location to a multi-vehicle accident with possible entrapment and requested Squad 8 to the scene.

Companies went to work on a K-

9 police SUV patrol car, which was overturned on top of a parked vehicle. A pedestrian was also briefly trapped under a vehicle involved.

Captain 3 requested Tower 1 to the scene to assist. Tower was dispatched to N. 7th and Radnor Streets to provide landing zone assistance to Life Lion.

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about 20 minutes and flown to a medical center. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital.

The K-9 in the police SUV was also taken to a veterinarian for injuries suffered in the crash. The investigation into the accident continues.

- JASON COLEMAN-COBB

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The Franklin Fire Company of Chambersburg is one of the many volunteer fire departments located in Franklin County. The company was organized in 1803. There were once known as the "Rabbits" for their quick response. Starting out with horses to a steam engine to motorized equipment, the company is still running calls throughout Franklin County and mutual aid to many other municipalities and other counties. The company has a large fleet of apparatus that includes two engines, one ladder truck, one rescue squad, one brush truck, one utility and one duty officer vehicle. Over the past ten years, the company averaged anywhere from 900 to 1100 calls per year. The apparatus colors are green and white. They are located at 158 W. King Street in Chambersburg. Their official website is www.sta4.com

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JEFF GOLDBERG

21 years and never forgotten Newtown Township, PA - Firefighters from the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company, Falls Township Fire Company #1, “The Big House,” and the Newtown Emergency Services Department participated in a memorial service honoring YardleyMakefield Fire Company Line of Duty Death Past Chief/Life Member Nelson “Snooky” Margerum on the 21st Anniversary of his death and last alarm on March 15, 1992. The memorial was held at the Newtown Cemetery on Friday afternoon, March 15, 2013.

Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day?

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Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well.

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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."

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"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-

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"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.

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SUV flies through air, snaps pole Luzerne County, PA - Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on April 7th, Nuremberg Fire & EMS were dispatched to Tomhicken Road in the area of Pine Street in Black Creek Township for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Engine 582 with Chief 581 responded as well as Ambulance 980. Units found an SUV on it’s side in the woods. The vehicle appeared to have traveled off the roadway, through a ditch and then went airborne.

Once airborne, the SUV struck a pole approximately five feet off the ground, snapped the pole and ended up on it’s side.

Both occupants of the vehicle were out and walking upon arrival. Both patients were loaded into the ambulance and transported to a local hospital. Fire crews provided traffic control while state police investigated the crash.

Vehicle on roof in Jackson Township Jackson Township, PA. In the early afternoon hours of March 12th, Box 216-2 was dispatched to the intersection of Armstrong Valley Road and Mountain House Road in Jackson Township for an accident with injuries. This brought units from Fisherville, Elizabethville, Halifax EMS and Life Team-Medic 6.

MICU 6-7 found a single vehicle on it's roof in the southbound lanes with the driver/lone occupant self-extricated.

The exact location of the accident was approximately a quarter of a mile north of the intersection of Armstrong Valley Road and Mountain House Road and on Elizabethville Mountain.

The vehicle appeared to be traveling southbound when it went up the dirt embankment, rolled over onto it's roof, slid down the roadway and came to a rest on it's roof facing northbound.

Rescue 21 began fluid control

procedures and assisted MICU 6-7 with packaging the patient. Chief 216-1 assumed command.

Engine and Squad 216 assisted with fluid control and debris removal.

Fire police from Fisherville and Elizabethville shut down the roadway and set up a detour around the scene until the box was cleared by Command 216.

- JESSE SHUTT

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Early starting apparatus photographer Geoffrey Wetherhold checks the image on his camera after photographing a pumper at the Southeastern Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township in April. He was in proper uniform and quickly posed the rig, just once, for photos.

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Large animal rescue On Monday, April 15th, Doylestown Rescue 19 and Ladder 79 along with Marine Rescue 41 and Rescue 41 from Point Pleasant responded to an incident with a large animal stuck in a creek. Deputy 19 (Mike Wood) arrived and established Doylestown command for a horse stuck in Pine Valley Creek behind the houses on Pine Valley Road in Doylestown Township. Crews worked successfully for about an hour to extricate the horse from the mud. The horse was not injured in the rescue and was reunited with its owner.

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Pre-Summer Burn FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

In my line of work, I can often chart the seasons without a calendar. I can tell what season is approaching by the nature of the requests clients make of me. Well according to my “inbox”, summer is coming. The majority of communications ask what exercises to do to burn fat and there are equally as many inquiries about trimming and toning that abdominal area.

Yes, these requests are common all year long, but as summer approaches they reach record numbers.

Sometimes, but not often, clients want to understand the physiology. They express an interest in what makes one workout better suited for one specific goal over another and why. They may ask “Why should I do this and why this particular way? Quite frankly however; at this time of year, clients want me to spare them the ‘why’s ‘and they just want to know the ‘what’. They ask which exercises should I do for this?”.

Usually they simultaneously grab at their gut and a good number of the ladies additionally point toward the hips and thighs. “Just give me a workout for this!”

So without getting too detailed, here is a high intensity workout designed to burn lots of calories, lots of fat and tone all the major muscle groups. Don’t worry; it’ll hit all those trouble spots and then some. I use it in my Fit Camp Boot Camp. I haven’t made too many friends with it, (it’s difficult) but the improvements clients make with it make them happy in the long run. Also – it is adaptable to all fitness levels because although the intensity level is way up, it is only as high as each exerciser is capable of.

Begin with a three to five minute gradual warm up (anything that increases blood flow will do the trick). Perform each of the four exercises for thiry seconds with no rest in between. The goal is to do

as many repetitions as you possibly can without sacrificing proper form or safety. Listen to your body and stay within your personal fitness limits. When choosing a weight choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, while still being able to complete each exercise with proper form and without the use of momentum. Work Hard, but Be Smart! After completing each of the four exercises go back to the first exercise and repeat all until you have completed the circuit a total of three times.

Push-ups (Remember, choose the highest level of difficulty you are capable of, be it from your knees, Full push-ups, or even one arm push-ups) Squats Reverse crunch Jog After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move on to the next circuit, again performing each exercise for 30 seconds with no rest in between. Keep the intensity at your very top. Ccomplete three times.

Bent over row Lunges Seated twists Jump rope After repeating the above circuit three times, walk for one to two minutes. Remember to sip water to stay hydrated. Move onto the next circuit, again performing each exercise for thirty seconds with No rest in between.

Shoulder presses Bicep curls Tricep extension Crunches Finish with a gradual cool down (walking, works) of three to five minutes and a full-body stretching routine. Drink more water to stay hydrated.

This workout will only take 30 minutes and many have seen satisfying results after four weeks of performing it three to four times per week on alternate days. Of course, individual results will vary.

As always, remember to receive your physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program and to work within your personal fitness limitations.

JASON COLEMAN-COBB

Firefighters battled an afternoon fire that damaged an apartment building in Lancaster City.

Lancaster City general alarm fire damages apartment building Lancaster City, PA. On Saturday, March 23, 2013, the Lancaster City Bureau of fire responded to a reported dwelling fire at 543 E. Chestnut Street around 2:51 p.m.

Engine 3 arrived to a working fire in a three story, occupied, duplex and requested the second alarm. Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack on a fire involving the basement.

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With fire traveling in the void spaces, a third alarm was struck, bringing county mutual aid to the scene and a recall of off duty firefighters.

The fire worked its way in the exposure and walls up the third floor. East Chestnut Street com-

mand requested the general alarm shortly before companies were requested to evacuate the building.

The fire was knocked down in about an hour and companies remained on the scene performing extensive overhaul.

Two pets and three civilians were displaced in the fire.

- JASON COLEMAN-COBB

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KIRK NEIDERMYER

Second alarm barn fire in Salisbury Township Salisbury Township, PA. At 4:21 p.m. on April 15, 2013 companies were dispatched to 6015 Wanner Rd. in Salisbury Township for a reported barn fire.

Deputy 49 was advised by LCWC that the homeowner called reporting their barn on fire. Deputy 49 advised county control of the well involved barn. Deputy 49 also requested his second alarm transmitted.

Engine 49-2 began fire suppres-

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sion. Tanker 49 supplied engine 491. A tanker shuttle was used. Rescue 33 (Chester) had the RIT. Air 39 filled air cylinders. Chester Engine 33-1 setup a fill site at Wanner Rd and Jacobs Road to fill tankers.

The fire was placed under control at 5:10 p.m. The State Police fire marshal was called to the scene

to investigate the cause of the fire.

There was one patient who had difficulty breathing. The patient was evaluated and released on scene.

Companies assisting White Horse Fire Company were Lancaster-Gap, Intercourse, Garden Spot, Churchtown, Kinzer, Christiana, Chester- Honey Brook, Wagontown, Keystone Valley and Honey Brook EMS. - KIRK NEIDERMYER

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Manheim Twp Truck 204 is a 2006 Pierce Dash 100' tiller-quint shown here on the scene of a multi-alarm mutual aid fire.

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Second alarm on 9th Street in Reading

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Horsham Engine 15-1 in service with a master stream.

Reading, PA. B platoon companies found themselves busy when a dwelling fire was dispatched on March 25th around 5 p.m.

Chief Born (C9) arrived to a three story MOR with fire showing from three windows on the third floor. With fire quickly extending into a common cockloft, a second alarm was quickly transmitted.

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stretched into the fire building and exposures to stop the spread of fire.

Ladder companies were quickly pressed into service with their aerial ladders to begin an extensive amount of roof work to cut the fire off.

The fire was placed under con-

trol at 5:39 p.m. with no injuries reported. Companies remained on scene for a brief period to complete overhaul.

The fire marshal's office was investigating.

All city companies were on the box, with assistance from Muhlenberg Engine 10, Spring Township Engine 85 and Muhlenberg EMS. - JASON BATZ

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York City Fire & Rescue Services (York Co.), PA Engine 99-1, a 2009 Pierce Velocity 1500/750 provides water an a extra alarm fire on W. Princess Street

Upper Makefield Township, PA - Firefighters from the Upper-Makefield Fire Company, Newtown Fire Association, Yardley-Makefield Fire Company, Lingohocken Volunteer Fire Company, New Hope-Eagle Fire Company, Warwick Fire Company, Northampton Volunteer Fire Company, Trevose Fire Company, Midway Fire Company and Mercer County New Jersey, Titusville Fire Company were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to Upper Makefield Fire Company Tactical Box 81-12 for a working dwelling fire on Stonybook Road on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

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Author David White is the president of Industrial World Magazine and of Fire & Safety Specialists, which provides training and needs analysis for industry worldwide.

He’s a former instructor at the Texas Firemen’s Training School at Texas A & M University and has over 48 years in the fire service.

Author Anton Reicher is the editor of Industrial Fire World. For the past 15 years, he has interviewed those involved in industrial fire protection, bring their experience to print.

What we have in this book are 30 industrial incidents, case histories, if you will, that you may or may not remember, but nevertheless will nevertheless leave an impression on you after you’ve read about them.

The important thing to realize is that most of them occur in or outside of small towns with paid and or volunteer fire departments responding either to assist the industrial fire brigade or to totally handle these incidents themselves along with mutual aid.

The incidents may be read individually without going strictly cover to cover. They give details on what responders were faced with and how the campaign was handled.

The book details what the forces had going for them and what they did not as well as what worked and what didn’t.

In a number of cases the Williams Fire & Hazard Control company was called upon. Many of you may recognize the name as they developed “Hydrochem Technology” and nozzles. This is dual agent nozzle that uses foam solution or water application and introduces a dry chemical through the center.

The incidents involve a variety of flammables and combustibles including not only petroleum storage tanks, but liquor, sugar dust, scrap rubber, chlorine, nitromethane, acid and others. Some were transportation accidents.

In one instance, the disaster was caused by a rail switch that had been thrown and had not been returned to the main line configuration. No one had checked to make sure this was done, and because of this, well, you’ll read about it!

This book is worth taking the time to read and even taking some notes as you read! The price is worth the knowledge and it proves that preplanning is a step in the right direction.

STEPHEN BARRETT

Mahanoy City first responders work on freeing trapped victims at a simulated DUI accident.

Mock DUI accident demonstration held in Mahanoy City Mahanoy City, PA. On April 17th at 1:00 p.m., Mahanoy City first responders held a mock DUI prom accident demonstration for the students of the Mahanoy Area High School.

The simulated fatal vehicle accident was held in the area of the West End Rescue’s fire station.

The hour long demonstration was observed by high school students and staff. Emergency personnel from Mahanoy City’s law enforcement, fire department, and ambulance companies took part in the demonstration.

Officials from the Schuylkill County Communications Center and Schuylkill County coroner’s office participated as well.

Four students acted as occupants of a single passenger vehicle that struck a utility pole. An off duty dispatcher from the Schuylkill County Communication Center simulated dispatching the

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emergency units on a secondary communication frequency. Mahanoy City and Mahanoy Township police officers arrived first to find a passenger vehicle containing four trapped occupants.

Humane Engine 451 and West End Rescue 993 worked on stabilizing the vehicle with cribbing and rescue struts. Two Humane firefighters stood by with a charged hose line.

The driver was able to get himself free and attempted to run away from the accident scene. He was then later caught by the police officers and placed into custody for DUI. Mahanoy City Ambulance personnel gained access and stabilized the confined patients. It was then determined that one rear seat pas-

senger was deceased. A county official was requested to assist with the incident.

West End firefighters were able to force open the doors. EMS personnel removed the first patient. Firefighters had to completely remove the vehicle’s roof to free the second injured passenger. The second victim was taken to a second ambulance. The deceased passenger remained in the vehicle until pronounced.

Firefighters assisted the coroner in removing the body and placing it in a body bag. At the conclusion of the re-enactment, the first responders spoke to the students about what they witnessed.

Deputy Coroner Truskowsky explained the serious nature of the events. Students learned a valuable lesson on drinking and driving.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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Alert Fire Company of Saint Clair operates a 1972 Mack CF 75' Aerial scope it saw service in Pompton Falls, NJ.

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Josh Klinger, George Collins, Fire Police Captain Rich Quiggle, Dennis Kilpatrick (Presiden), Fire Police Lieutenant, Charles Rhinehart, David Marshall, Dave Ulmer, Shawn Rhinehart, Dave Lentz, and Joe Coffin. Left of the line is Jersey Shore Mayor Dennis Buttorff administering the oath.

GEOFFREY WETHERHOLD

Independent Hose Company No. 1 1st Platoon goes to work fire police are sworn in

Allentown firefighters open up the exterior of 871 N Lacrosse St while checking for extension during a house fire on March 22nd.

in Allentown Allentown, PA. Members of the Allentown Fire Department’s 1st Platoon went to work at 871 N Lacrosse Street on March 16th for a house fire.

The initial full box dispatch went out for Battalion 43, Engines 13, 6, 9, Truck 2 and Engine 14 for RIT to the 800 block of North Maxwell Street for a reported house fire.

Additional calls were received placing the fire in the 800 block of N Lacrosse Street, which is a block away.

Allentown Police arrived on the scene and confirmed smoke showing from a single family dwelling at 871 N Lacrosse St.

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Engine 6 confirmed a working fire and went to work stretching an attack line.

Engine 4 was dispatched as an additional engine due to the fact that three of the first alarm companies were operating as understaffed units.

The fire was located and knocked down within minutes.

The companies remained on the scene doing overhaul and assisting the fire marshal.

- DENNIS WETHERHOLD, JR.

Beat The Budget Blues!

Jersey Shore Mayor Dennis Buttorff, performed a swearing in ceremony in front of the Independent Hose Company’s headquarters recently. Ten fire police officers from the department took part in the ceremony.

According to Mayor Buttorff the purpose for the swearing in is to protect the individuals and the municipality in case of an injury while one of the members is performing his duties at an accident or fire scene.

"When an individual is nominated by a fire department to be a fire policeman, they have to go to school. Then they must be sworn

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in," said Buttorff.

The Mayor added the fact that insurance companies can refuse a claim under workman's compensation due to lack of certification.The push for a county-wide certification stems in part from an incident involving veteran fire policeman, Donald G. Mellot, who was struck and killed by a car while directing traffic at the scene of an accident on February 12, 2010 in Clinton County.

At the time Mellot was captain of the Woolrich Fire Police. "It saves the fire department and the municipality from the potential of a lawsuit over non-payment.

Independent Hose Company fire policeman George Collins has been responding to incidents for two years. He says he thinks about the possibility of getting injured every time he responds to a scene.

"It makes me feel good. Now I know if I get hurt volunteering, that I'll at least have something to cover my bills," said Collins.

- PAUL GARRETT

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Saving lives one mask at a time Lower Makefield Township, PA - Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., Technician Dale Jonas conducted preventative maintenance testing on Yardley-Makefield Fire Company's MSA masks and air packs at the Woodside Fire Station 80 on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

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Firefighters checking the vehicle area for any passengers who may have been thrown from the vehicle.

BARBARA WEST

New Hanover Fire & Rescue frees driver New Hanover Township Fire & Rescue Station 37 in Montgomery County responded to a 4 a.m. vehicle rescue on Route 73 in New Hanover Township. It was originally reported to New Hanover Township police as a road obstruction with a tree down in the roadway. Several minutes later, a motorist reported headlights in the trees off the roadway. It was upgraded to a vehicle accident with rescue.

Responding firefighters found a one vehicle accident with the vehicle wedged and resting on it’s passenger side between trees off the roadway. The driver was still in the vehicle.

The vehicle traveling along Route 73 had crossed over the opposite lane and went off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle traveled up an eight foot embank-

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ment, striking several trees and causing the vehicle to go airborne.

The vehicle also began to rollover, landing between several trees on it’s passenger side. The hood of the vehicle was peeled all the way back into the windshield. The convertible roof had also been pushed back to the rear of the car.

Firefighters using chain saws had to clear the area of trees and debris, so the driver could be removed.

New Hanover Station 37 firefighters and Gilbertsville 332 EMS personnel were able to extricate the driver in about 15 minutes. The driver was placed in a stokes basket and passed down the embankment by firefighters using a ladder

as support, to await EMS personnel. Although a Medevac was on standby, the driver was transported

by Gilbertsville Ambulance 332 to Lehigh Trauma Center.

Other firefighters with lights and thermo checked the tree and field area for possible passengers who may have been thrown from the vehicle. The driver was found to be the only occupant of the vehicle.

New Hanover Station 37 firefighters spent the next half hour clearing trees and debris so the vehicle could be removed.

New Hanover firefighters stood by at the scene until the vehicle was completely removed. Route 73 was closed by fire police for two hours until the scene was completely cleared.

- ROBERT WARD

IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our In Service feature, please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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Second alarm struck in the City of Lebanon

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Lebanon, PA - Lebanon Bureau of Fire units were dispatched for a fire in the rear of 145 North 9th Street, on Thursday, March 28th. Companies arrived around 4 p.m. to fire showing in a row of garages in the rear. Firefighters initially struggled to get water on the fire due to the amount of debris packed into the garages. A second alarm was eventually transmitted

by Fire Commissioner Duane Trautman due to endangered exposure dwellings on 9th Street. No injuries were reported.

Units dispatched included LBF, along with Hebron, Friendship, Neversink and Ebenezer Fire Companies.

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Two killed in two alarm house fire in Mahanoy City

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Early morning Carlisle fire injures two Carlisle Borough, PA - On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, firefighters were dispatched to the first block of West Willow Street for a house fire. Responding units were advised of multiple calls stating the rear of the house was on fire. Heavy fire was showing from side C of a two and a half story, duplex with some extension into the attic. Two lines were stretched and searches were performed in both residences. A second alarm was pulled for manpower. Crews were able to keep the fire contained to the rear and performed extensive overhaul opening up. Two residents were transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation.

Mahanoy City, PA. On April 6th at 2:00 a.m., the Mahanoy City Ambulance, Shenandoah ALS, Mahanoy City and Frackville Fire Departments were dispatched to 239 East Center Street in Mahanoy City for a house fire with entrapment.

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One phone call was from a handicapped resident, who was trapped in a first floor apartment.

Firefighters arrived within minutes and found heavy fire blowing out the front stairwell of the row home apartment building.

It was then learned that there were three residents missing and believed trapped inside. Mahanoy City EMS command ordered additional BLS and ALS units to the scene for an MCI. Ambulances and Medic units from Frackville, Ryan Township, and Pottsville were dispatched to the scene.

The Mahanoy City fire chief quickly dispatched the second alarm to assist with the search and rescue operations.

Fire companies from Shenandoah, Pottsville City, Ryan Township, Rush Township, Hazle Township, Englewood, Altamont and Shenandoah responded.

Firefighters quickly darkened the venting fire with deck gun and large hose lines.

Firefighters and police entered the first floor apartment and rescued the handicapped male resident. The first victim was taken to a local landing zone and flown to a trauma center with smoke inhalation.

Search crews entered the second floor of the home and removed two other unconscious individuals. The other two residents were later found to be expired and were pronounced dead by a county official.

The burning home continued to threaten the next door two connected exposure homes.

FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE

In minutes, large flames blew out the third floor windows on Side Alpha.

Humane Engine 451 quickly deployed and sprayed its deck gun through the second floor windows.

Tower 456, Ladder 457 and Ladder 43-20 staged on Center Street and sent their aerial devices to the roof.

Firefighters were able to access the roof and vent over the fire.

Firefighters deployed additional hose lines to the second and third floors of the home.

Attack crews entered the second floor with help of ground ladders and extinguished the fire.

Crews were able to access the third floor and found heavy fire conditions.

In less than 15 minutes, interior crews had the fire knocked

down and were venting from the third floor windows.

The second alarm arriving units were told to stage in front of the building to receive their assignments. The standing by firefighters were then assigned to enter the building and overhaul it for leftover fire.

The fire was knocked down in less than an hour and was held in the building of origin.

It was later determined the brick building construction prevented the fire from spreading to the next door homes.

The fire is currently under investigation by the State Police Fire Marshal due to being a double fatal fire.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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Winners of this years Trout Derby: Natalie Petruskevich, 6 month, held by her Mother Cayla winner of 1st place, with a 19 3/4 inch trout, in the first category, Alexis Canellos, 7 from Jersey Shore, second place with a 19 1/2 inch fish, Third place Adrianna Butler 4 from Osceola with an 18 1/2 inch trophy, All round winner Gabby Cisneros, 4, from south Williamsport with a whopper measuring in at 21 1/2 inches, Alexia Anthony, 7, from Loyalsock, at 20 1/2 inches., won 1st place in the 2nd category, and Anthony Eichelberger, 7, with a nice 18 3/4 inch trout took 2nd place.

Independent Hose holds Annual Indoor Fish Derby Children waited patiently for the clock to reach noon on April 6th so they could drop a wiggling worm on a hook into a make shift pond filled with rainbow trout.

Then came the announcement, "Ok, everybody fish", boomed from a megaphone held by Fire Police Lieutenant Rhinehart of the Independent Hose Company, in Jersey Shore.

It was the start of the departments 4th Annual Indoor Trout Fishing JUMP TO FILE # Derby. This year, the 041013134 fish were put into the make shift ponds the night before the event. It didn't take long for the hungry rainbows to gulp down the bait as kids hooked some fine trophy fish, splashing and jumping in the water until a member of the fire company netted their prize.

"It felt really good. I was afraid it would flop back into the water," said Alexia Anthony, 7, of Loyalsock. Alexia's fish measured in at 20 and 1/2 inches. Alexis Canellos, 7, from Jersey Shore was fishing with her Dad Nick. "I think it was awesome. It looks like it's ten years old. It felt wet. I want to eat it," said Alexis, who ended up with a nice 19 and 1/2 inch trout.

Some previous winners returned to the derby. Jace Heverly, 10, of Mill Hall was there to pick up his winning fish from last year.

Mounted free of charge by Poust Taxidermy, he was pleased with his 19 and 3/4 inch winner."

The derby is one of the Independent Hose Company's many events to bring in extra revenue to help run the all volunteer fire department. " It's a good fundraiser.

It gets Independent Hose Company out into the community. The kids have fun and that's really why we do it so the kids and parents can do something together," explained Independent Hose Company Chief Robert Sheets.

- PAUL GARRETT

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The units serve a critical homeland support function, and are used regionally to respond to Hazardous/dangerous mail events.

Ken Rudnicky, First Priority's Production Manager noted, "This is our largest conversion unit order to date, and we are pleased it comes at a time of expansion in our Flanders facility, where the project will be completed.

“This was a very competitive bidding process, and we are honored the Postal Service recognized the quality and value that is long known as the hallmark's of First Priority's conversion brand.

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Allentown Assistant Chief Chris Kiskeravage hands off a pit bull that was rescued from an apartment fire at 509 N 7th St to Allentown Paramedics. The fire on February 2nd went to three alarms.

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Lieutenant Justin Shapansky of the Citizens of Mahanoy City gets his SCBA cylinder exchanged by member Dave Jarrett

Allentown Firefighter Michael Matchette takes a few minutes for rehab during a 3-Alarm fire at 509 N 7th St on February 2nd.

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Morning house fire in Harrisburg

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On March 18, 2013 at around 3:30a.m., Dauphin County Communications alerted Harrisburg City units to Box 1-3 for a reported house fire at 688 Schuylkill Street with possible entrapment.

Uptown units arrived to a working fire and no confirmation that everyone was out. With this information, BC Horst requested the first alarm to be filled and an additional

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one and one to the scene.

The reported trapped occupants were in the other half of the duplex and were able to get out safely.

Units remained on scene for several hours with overhaul and investigations.

Mutual aid assistance was provided by Progress Fire Company, Penbrook Fire Company, DLA Fire Department, West Shore Bureau of Fire as well as fill in companies at city stations. No one was injured in the incident.

Battalion Chief Horst had command.

- TIMOTHY KNEPP

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Nuremberg Engine 583 takes control of a field fire while rolling and using the front gun.

East Union finds brush and debris on fire Schuylkill County, PA. On April 6th, East Union Twp. and Shenandoah EMS were dispatched to Green Mountain and Trailer Roads for a brush fire.

Chief 9,Utility 9-60 and Tanker 9-30 found a field on fire as well as debris scattered throughout the backyard of a house. Nuremberg E583 was in the area and offered their assistance. They were directed to contain the field fire while Tanker 9-30 went into the backyard and stretched a line. Crews found

Companies were alerted to 329 Biddle Rd, Mill Creek Township for a basement fire with possible entrapment. The tanker, ladder and duty officer loaded up and started the thirteen mile, twenty minute drive, just two miles outside the first due. Chief 23 reported the structure fully involved with everyone out and requested the second alarm. Ladder 20 set immediately for heavy duty operations and the tanker assisted with water supply. Units worked for several hours before returning.

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Stabilization University stops in the North East!! Lincoln Park, NJ Lincoln Park, NJ. Rescuers from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New Jersey descended on the little town of Lincoln Park, NJ on a sunny day in April. When they got there they were met with a car overturned and under another vehicle, a roll off dumpster on top of a Mercedes, and a dump truck rolled over onto a sedan trapping the occupants.

These are just some of the challenging scenarios presented to the students of Res-Q-Jack’s Stabilization University!

On the weekend of April 21st, members of the Lincoln Park Hose Company #2, led by Deputy Chief Shaun Mackey, set up various challenging scenarios in the vacant field behind the fire house. Vehicles were set up to resemble accidents involving multiple cars overturned, upside down on top of other vehicles, over rides, and under rides. One scene included a 6,000 lb culvert pipe on a car. This was all done to prepare for Res-Q-Jacks Stabilization University, a program developed

by Res-Q-Jack to bring stabilization

training out to the fire departments.

The event was brought to Lincoln Park

by Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, INC the local Res-Q-Jack dealer. “We didn’t care if the students were using our equipment or our competitors, we just wanted to show folks there is more to stabilization then just throwing a strut under a vehicle on it’s side” says MidAtlantic owner Bill Lynch. Each station presented with different challenges. Students were broken into groups and rotated through each of the 12 stations with guidance from the instructors.

“This was an opportunity for people from all over to get a chance to work with and learn from each other.” said Firefighter Dave Koldyk from Lincoln Park. “The class on the Res Q Jack struts was beyond my expectations. It is truly amazing to see the capability of what the Res Q Jack struts can accomplish”, said Chief Wesley Sharples of the Denville, NJ Fire Department.

FF Jesse Eichelbaum from the Forks Township Fire Department in Easton

PA said “"We've used the Res-Q-Jack system for several years, and adding the STAB-U training was absolutely worthwhile. Great tools, great instruction, and sharpening skills while learning a few new tricks made for an excellent day. Don't miss out!" “ After taking this class, I don’t know why anyone would use anything else, no one has a product like this and backs it up with training!” said John Armstrong from Friendship Fire Company in Harpers Ferry, WV. “Well worth the trip!”

In appreciation for hosting the event, Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems donated over $2,000 worth of equipment to Lincoln Park Hose Company #2. MidAtlantic is already working on next year’s event.

For more information or to find a class near you, please visit www.Mid-AtlanticRescue.com .

Waterway in Northern New Jersey Initiative Waterway Inc, the nation's number one fire hose and ground ladder testing company welcomed Bob Cowan and Jim Ford to be their newest North Jersey franchisees.

Bob Cowan, Bachelor of Science from Jersey State College, recently retired as Battalion Chief of the Elizabeth Fire Department, where he served 31 years. His last assignment was the Head of the Training Division. After retiring, Bob found that his passion was to bring top-level service and safety to firefighters. His son Tim, an Elizabeth firefighter, will be joining the team to help ensure quality and become a liaison between the franchise and the local departments.

Jim Ford, who until recently ran his own highly successful inspection company, Amspec, LLC. has 35 years of experience in the industrial testing industry. He believes that quality control is important above all else and strives to ensure higher standards in testing by using only NSIT certified equipment.

His mission is to ensure that all pressure and vacuum gauges, stopwatches and all other

measurement instruments are properly certified. His son, Jim Ford, Jr. will round out the North Jersey franchisee team by bringing his own managerial experience as well as mechanical and technical skills.

Cowan and Ford's mission is to bring ISO certified testing to fire chiefs and companies everywhere. Their attention to detail and quality of service is beyond compare and they strive to make life easier for the chiefs, volunteers, and business owners in New Jersey.

"I've watched Waterway expand its network steadily over the last few years and felt that I could leverage my experience and knowledge of fire departments in North Jersey with the outstanding testing service the Company offers," Bob said.

The inception of this newest location will bring the number of Waterway franchisees to eighteen, distributed throughout the Eastern Seaboard, the midwest, Texas, Florida and New Mexico.

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Ken Rudnicky, First Priority's Production Manager noted, "This is our largest conversion unit order to date, and we are pleased it comes at a time of expansion in our Flanders facility, where the project will be completed. This was a very competitive bidding process, and we are honored the Postal Service recognized the quality and value that is long known as the hallmark's of First Priority's conversion brand.

tional and durable cabinet systems designed to safely carry a wide variety of sophisticated monitoring and detection equipment used by this specialized Postal Service unit. We are proud to support this mission, so critical in today's risk-enriched environment".

These highly specialized units will be deployed nationally. First Priority anticipates deliveries to begin in late second quarter of 2013, with the project completed in July.

For additional information on these units or any of our extensive line of specialized response units, visit us on the web at www.emergencyvehiclecenter.com.

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Harrisburg row home fire displaces nine

BRYAN WORNER

Church fire in Perry County Duncannon Fire Company and mutual aid units dispatched to 222 Losh Run Road around 2:30 a.m.

April 24th for a reported well involved church fire.

Deputy Chief 2 arrived to a one and a half story church with heavy fire showing on sides C and D. Squad 2 laid out 400 feet of five inch supply line down the lane, and pulled 200 feet of one and three quarter inch and 200 feet of two inch attack lines as they began the fire attack.

Tower 2 set up its 75 foot aerial for master stream operations.

Tanker 9 picked up Squad 2's supply line and set up a port-a-pond.

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Harrisburg, PA. On Sunday, March 31, 2013, shortly before 10:00 a.m., Box 1-3 sent companies to 404 Meunch Street for a structure fire. County advised of multiple calls being received.

JUMP TO FILE # Units on loca- 040913121 tion with heavy fire on the top floor of a three story, occupied, middle of the row, dwelling. Command requested the first alarm assignment bringing Wagon 4, Tower 3, and Rescue 69 (RIT) to the scene.

A line was stretched into the fire building and exposure, where an aggressive attack on the fire was made. Truck companies opened up the roof and all primary searches were negative. An additional engine and truck were summoned from the county. The main body of fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes, keeping damage to the fire building and the exposure.

Nine people were displaced in the fire, believed to have been electrical in nature. While en route to the scene Rescue 69 (New Cumberland DLA) was involved in an accident with a minivan at N. 2nd and Forster Streets. No major injuries were reported.

- JASON COLEMAN-COBB

JASON COLEMAN-COBB

After knocking down the bulk of the fire from the tower, crews entered and overhauled, extinguishing all remaining hot spots.

Crews cleared at 6:28 a.m.

Duncannon Fire Company was assisted on scene by New Bloomfield, New Buffalo, Newport, Susquehanna Rescue Co., Halifax, North East Fire & Rescue, Dauphin-Middle Paxton and Linglestown Fire Departments.

- DYLAN HOOVER

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Firefighters save homes near Jersey Shore

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While moving this soon to be Crimson tower from one facility to another, the operator decided to give this new piece a quick wash at a local car wash.

Firefighters in Limestone Township averted a catastrophe for homeowners by preventing a field fire from getting to any of the structures, according to Nippenose Valley Volunteer Fire Company Chief Dean Miller Jr. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 7th, Steven Wool of 241 Heimer La. was mowing some high weeds in his field when somehow the dry material caught fire.

"My husband was mowing some high weeds in the field and the next thing you know he looked over and it, (the field), was on fire," said Wool's wife Danine Wool.

By the time the couple could

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get rakes and shovels, the wind-driven fire began to move toward their home and the home of a neighbor.

Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, which by then had moved into the yard of Steve and Darleen Litzelman.

With the help of units from the surrounding area, the fire did not reach an outbuilding. However, a wood pile containing about three cords of wood did ignite and kept fireman busy.

"People just need to understand

just how dry it is," said Chief Miller. "It appears as though it may have just been a freak accident during a mowing operation, but that just proves and drives home the fact that how dry it is and how easily a small incident like this can turn into a near disaster for several neighbors here," warned Chief Miller.

Four company's responded to the fire including Independent Hose Company No. 1, Duboistown, Nesbit, Antes Fort and Nippenose Valley.

No one was injured and the fire is still under investigation.

- PAUL GARRETT

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Response to Terrorism, Revisited Following the April 15 explosion that took place at the Boston Marathon killing three and injuring more than 150 innocent people, we are once again reminded that terrorism continues to be a real threat.

Be it home grown terrorists or from foreign lands, the threat remains the STAYING same as they SAFE attempt to strike fear into the Chief Henry Campbell hearts and minds of the American people.

Fear is another word for terrorism and fear is what must be overcome.

The American people must continue to carry out their daily activities as they normally would, but they must also be alert and vigilant to changes around them.

Terrorism is designed to create panic and fear and meant to draw public attention; wherein the terrorist strikes or makes threats, then disappears, to reappear who knows where and when.

Determination and strong will can aid a free people in overcoming the terrorist threat and keeping us safe, but along with that, we as a country, and our emergency responders, must be prepared.

We as first responders must be prepared for and respond to actual acts of terrorism.

If there should be any form of terrorist attack in your community the fire and emergency services will be in the forefront of the response, and you must be capable of protecting yourself in order to protect others.

That requires training of all department members in response to weapons of mass destruction (WMD); including nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons and explosive devices.

In light of the Boston attack, it is important for first responders to review, revise, and or establish policies and guidelines that will protect responding members and the public from acts of terrorism.

Firefighters and EMS personnel must know how to react, precautions to observe and follow, what is expected of them at the scene of an incident and what they should and should not do.

Since the terrorist incidents in Boston, there has been the usual increase in the number of reports of suspicious or abandoned packages on buses, trains, stations and terminals, office buildings, and on public thoroughfares.

The public once again has gone on the alert and heeded the message “If you see something, say something!”

Included also are mailings of packages to government officials and others containing possible chemical agents.

All these incidents require a response that normally falls under police jurisdiction as crime scenes with fire and EMS personnel responding to assist the police agencies.

What is a suspicious package?

What is an explosive device?

What does a bomb look like?

Maybe it is time to review or retake the FEMA Emergency Response to Terrorism Course at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/ert-ja.pdf What is your policy when responding to a reported bomb or explosive device? Don’t have one? Get one!

You can start with the following information by retired Deputy Chief Vincent Dunn, FDNY with the complete text available at his web site: Terrorism Firefighting Strategies http://vincentdunn.com/dunn// newsletters/Terrorism-Firefighting-Strategies.pdf Additional information may be obtained from the IAFC publication Terrorism Response A Checklist and Guide for Fire Chiefs at http://hps.org/homeland/documents/TerrorismResponse_GuideForFireChiefs.pdf The potential for a secondary device occurrence must be stressed in training and all first responders must always be alert to that possibility, note there was a secondary device used at the Boston Marathon on April 15.

Strategy and tactics require approaching the scene of any suspected incident with caution and being prepared for any form of chemical or explosive release.

The use of protective clothing and equipment including SCBA, being alert for outward warning signs that may indicate the type of danger present such as where vapor clouds, mist, and unknown liquids exist should trigger warnings.

Should they be present, do not enter the area and withdraw to a safe position. The proper placement and staging of apparatus at the scene perimeter rather than at the front door, down the block or even around the corner is safer.

Maintain scene safety and coordination using the NIMS and ICS, stay vigilant to your surroundings and what is going on while having an escape route in mind. All are important to your safety.

Also remember that you are operating at a crime scene and the collection of evidence and your personal observations can be critical to the apprehension of the perpetrator(s).

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

KIRK NEIDERMYER

Second alarm barn fire kills 1,100 ducklings Earl Township, PA. At 12:45 a.m. on April 13th, Martindale Fire Company along with its first alarm assignment was dispatched to 307 Gristmill Road for a reported barn fire.

Deputy 3 checked up and was advised by LCWC of a reported barn fire. Deputy 3 arrived shortly after with a working fire. JUMP TO FILE # Tanker 3 arrived 041413119 and deployed a two and a half to the rear of the barn to protect exposures. Tanker 39 deployed a one and three quarter inch to begin fire suppression on side alpha.

Tankers were used to shuttle water to the scene.

The fire was placed under control at 1:23 a.m.

There were no injuries reported, but 1,100 ducklings perished in the fire.

The fire was caused by a homemade wood stove.

Companies assisting Martindale were Garden Spot Fire Rescue, Farmersville, Fivepointville, Weaverland Valley, Honey Brooke, Upper Leacock, Churchtown and New Holland EMS. - KIRK NEIDERMYER

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Shenandoah firefighter Greg Yeager descends Ladder 745 during a large blaze in Shenandoah

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Reading Firefighters Tom Sheetz and Ron Frey prepare to flow class B foam.

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Reading Firefighters Jeff Weitzel and Dave Doerrman

Allentown Lieutenant Mark Trumbore keeps track of accountability during a working house fire at 436 Chestnut St on March 13th.

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The Progress Fire Company now operates a 2012 Pierce Engine 911 of the Friedens Fire Company is a 2011 Spar- The Scheoneck Fire Co, has taken delivery of a 2013 Arrow XT 1500/500. tan Metro Star/Toyne 1500/1000/50.

Pierce Arrow XT Engine. Engine 19-1 has a 1750 gpm pump, 1250 tank, and a 30 gallon foam cell of A foam.

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The Dauphin/Middle Paxton Fire Company took delivery of a 2012 Ford F-550 attack unit. Attack 31 operates with a 400 gallon tank, an electronic controlled foam system and a front bumper tourette.

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Reading, PA. The Berks County Communications Center woke B platoon firefighters early on March 12th for a report of a house fire in the 1000 block of Buttonwood Street.

Multiple calls to the communications center reported someone inside JUMP TO FILE # screaming. Engine 1 031213133 arrived at 1039 Buttonwood at 3:17 a.m. to fire showing from the first and second floors.

Chief Amicone (C2) reported a two story MOR, with fire extension into both adjoining properties.

A second alarm was transmitted moments later, bringing remaining city units along with Mount Penn Engine 1, Spring Township Engine 85 and Western Berks EMS. Four lines were stretched and operating at the height of the fire.

No occupants were found in any of the structures. No injuries were reported.

The fire marshal's office is investigating. Off-duty firefighters were called back to work to staff reserve engines and suburban units were placed on stand-by.

- JASON BATZ

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS May 19, 2013 OH-Finley Fire Equipment is hosting their 5th Annual Open House and Product Showcase from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. It will be held at their corporate complex, 5255 N State Route 60 NW, McConnelsville, OH. For information, visit their website at www.finleyfire.com.

May 19, 2013 NJ-A family fundraiser for Adalynne “Addie” Gill will take place at 3156 Fire Road in Egg Harbor Twp. Contact 609-569-1600 for details.

May 19, 2013 ME-The Kittery Fire Association is hosting their 7th Annual 5K Run & Walk kicking off at 9 a.m. near the Kittery Fire Department on Gorges Road. All proceeds benefit the Kittery Fire Association. For additional information, visit ww. kittery5k.com.

May 24, 2013 NY-The Ridge Fire Department, Company 3 is hosting their 1st Annual Golf Outing on May 24, 2013.

For information, contact Steven Gray at 631-831-0984.

June 1, 2013 NH-The 1st Annual Dan Jock Memorial Fireman’s Muster will take place at the North Haverhill Fairgrounds in North Haverhill, NH. For additional information, visit www.njfiremansmuster.webs.com.

June 1-2, 2013 VT-The North Country International Fire School will hold their annual course. Visit www.ncifts.org for additional information, course descriptions and an application.

June 2, 2013 NJ-Newark Fire Department's Historical Association in conjunction with the Newark Museum will be hosting its 46th Annual Fire Apparatus Muster. For additional information, call Rich Mackey at 973-600-4961.

June 2, 2013 NJ-The North Caldwell Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their 32nd Annual Pancake Breakfast at the North Caldwell Firemen's Community Center on Gould Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 973-228-4060 for details.

June 3, 2013 NJ-The 2013 Wyckoff Fire Department Golf Outing will take place at the Otterkill Country Club in Campbell Hall, NY with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Contact Mike Rose at 201-697-1188 for additional information.

June 8, 2013 NJ-The Avenel Fire Company No. 1 is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a parade stepping off at noon followed by a picnic in Merrill Park. Visit www.avenelfire.org for additional information.

June 8, 2013 MA-The 36th Annivery Fire Apparatus Parade, Show and Firematic Flea Market sponsored by the Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association, Inc. will take place at Edgewater Park in Wakefield. Visit their website at www.mass.mafaa.net for additional information.

June 10, 2013 TX-The Rio Vista Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a new 52 week raffle. Contact Rick Cumins at 817556-8580 for additional information.

June 12-15, 2013 NY-The NYSAFC 107th Annual Conference will take place at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona. 2013 attendee and exhibitor registrations are available at www.nysfirechiefs.com.

June 13, 2013 NY-The Oneida County Fire Chiefs is planning their Annual Fire Service Clambake and Picnic in conjunction with this year’s New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Expo at the Turning Stone Casino from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact the Oneida County Fire Chiefs Association for additional details.

June 16, 2013 RI-The Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society, the Rhode Island Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will be holding its 9th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus and Equipment Show. Visit www.riafas.org for additional information.

June 22, 2013 NJ-New Point Comfort Volunteer Fire Company presents a concert

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to Restore the Firehouse featuring Larry Chance & the Earls. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show time at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at door.

Visit www.newpointcomfort.org for additional information.

June 22, 2013 NJ-Arbor Hose will host the dedication of their new Engine 643 at Johnson’s Park in Piscataway from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, visit their website at www.arborhosefire.org.

June 22, 2013 NJ-Bound Brook Fire Deparment will conduct the 2013 NJ State Exempts Firefighters Convention in conjunction with the Bound Brook Fire Dept 125years of dedicated service state parade. Visit www.bbfd125.org for additional information.

June 23, 2013 NJ-Tri-Counties Fire Association 22nd Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show, Fire Truck Parade & Firematic Flea Market will take place at Thompson County Park kin Jamesburg from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information, call Mary Ann at 732-9423438.

July 14, 2013 NJ-The Knights of Fire is hosting their Annual Poker Run with sign in at Redd’s Restaurant & Bar in Carlstadt from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.theknightsoffire.org for additional information.

July 20-24, 2013 OH-2013 Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held at the Sharonville, OH Convention Center, Sharonville, OH. Visit their website at www.ohiofirechiefs.org.

July 27, 2013 NY-The Wallkill Hook, Ladder & Hose Co will host the 2013 Ulster County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention and Parade. Contact Steve Lenz at 845-895-9708 for additional information.

September 20-22, 2013 CT-The South Windsor Fire Department is hosting the 2013 Connecticut Firefightes Association Annual Convention to include a parade, firefighters muster, food and entertainment. For details, contact Scott Fine at 860-463-0500.

October 12-13, 2013 OH-The Ohio Emergency Response Expo will be held at the Eastwood Expo Center in Youngstown, OH. For additional information, visit www.simoneventmanagement.com.

October 13, 2013 PA-A Model Train Show & Sale is being held at the Hawley Fire House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3, children under 12 free with paid admission. For information, contact Bill Delling at 570-2263206.

November 23, 2013 NY-Wolcottsville is hosting a Meat/Turkey Raffle with free refreshments and 50/50’s. Contact Bob Groff at rgroff29m7@rochester.rr.com for more information.

December 24, 2013 NY-Wolcottsville is hosting their Christmas Raffle with 20 prizes on the main ticket, food and refreshments, side raffles and a 50/50. Contact Bob Groff at rgroff29m7@rochester.rr.com for more information.

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Condemned home burns in Hazleton

KIRK NEIDERMYER

Train derailment in Lancaster City Lancaster City, PA - At around 11:00 a.m. on April 14th, four train cars derailed on the tracks right above Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster City. Fire units arrived to find no fluids leaking and no danger to the public. The one car that flipped on its side was loaded with paper. Fire crews went available and turned the incident over to Norfolk Southern. A contractor from Gettysburg brought in two cranes to upright the train cars. Norfolk Southern said it would take several hours to clean up the incident.

Luzerne County, PA. As crews were clearing a fire West Hazleton and Hazleton waeredispatched to North Manhattan Court for a reported house on fire. Crews found the JUMP TO FILE # address to be 128 040713118 North Fulton Court.

Hazleton Chief 1 reported a working fire with the second and third floor of a single family dwelling to be involved. A line was stretched into the building and the fire quickly extinguished.

Multiple police units were requested to the scene to assist in the investigation. A state police fire marshal was requested to both fire scenes to determine the cause.

Both fires were listed as suspicious in nature.

- JC KRIESHER

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Firefighter quickly extinguished a fire in this condemned house in Hazleton

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Three alarm fire hits office building in Horsham Horsham, PA. A reported mulch fire destroyed a Horsham office building Sunday afternoon, April 7th. The blaze at the Blair Mill Professional Center at 298 Blair Mill Road started outside the front of the two story building. The blaze quickly spread to three alarms with fire companies from Montgomery and Bucks Counties responding. During defensive operations, five aerial devices were in the air flowing a large amount of water on the building.

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