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ONE TRAPPED IN THREE-ALARM HOUSE FIRE
J. KRIESHER
Foster Township, PA - Shortly after 9:00 A.M. on October 10th, Foster Twp. Fire, Freeland Fire, White Haven Fire, Freeland EMS and APTS Medic-11 were dispatched to the 300 block of Foster Avenue in Foster Township for a report of a house fire with possible entrapment. Initial reports given from callers stated that there was smoke and flames coming from a residence with possible people trapped inside.
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Three-Alarm House Fire with Person Trapped in Foster Twp. Foster Township, PA – Shortly after 9:00 A.M. on October 10th, Foster Twp. Fire, Freeland Fire, White Haven Fire, Freeland EMS and APTS Medic-11 were dispatched to the 300 block of Foster Avenue in Foster Township for a report of a house fire with possiJUMP TO FILE# ble entrapment. 101016121 Initial reports given from callers stated that there was smoke and flames coming from a residence with possible people trapped inside. First responding units advised that they had smoke showing from a distance and Luzerne County advised that they were now getting reports of people jumping from windows. The Foster Township Chief arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire with an occupant hanging out of a window. First units were advised to bring a ladder to the “D” side of the structure. A female was rescued from the second-floor and treated by EMS. Freeland Engine arrived and took the "A"/"D" corner, while Freeland Truck took the yard on the “B” side. Foster Engine took the “A” side while White Haven Engine setup behind the Freeland Engine and started to pump out of a portable pond. Command requested a sec-
ond-alarm to the scene. Valley Regional Engine was directed to a nearby hydrant to pick up the supply line in the street and pump the hydrant. Hazle Township's Engine, Rescue and Tanker arrived on the scene and sent their manpower to the building. Crews encountered heavy fire in the rear of the building while stretching multiple lines into the residence. Freeland Truck positioned their ladder to the roof and a crew went up for vertical ventilation. Hazle Township Tower-7 originally approached from the "A"/"B" corner but then repositioned on the “D” side and flew the bucket to the roof for additional ventilation. A third-alarm was struck for manpower. As the truck crews continued to open the roof, additional crews stretched lines to the rear while others worked to open up the inside of the building and find hidden fire. After working without success, crews were pulled out of the building and the ladder pipe off Freeland's truck was opened to drown the fire from the top. After 10-15 minutes of ladder pipe operations, crews re-entered the building and began to mop up. The fire was under control around 11:30 A.M. and out-of-town companies began to be released around noon. - JC KRIESHER
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Three alarms were struck for this dwelling fire outside Freeland, where one person was hanging out of a second-story window as fire crews arrived.
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This CF Mack pumper once served the Upper Saucon VFD in Lehigh County. It was later sold to a private owner, who then sold it to a national sub-sandwich chain, which now uses it as advertisement for their York store.
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Award recipients from Reading Fire Department's Medal Day pose with Fire Chief William Stoudt.
Reading Honors Firefighters During Medal Day
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Hamlin Fire Rescue runs this 1996 KME Rescue. The unit once saw service in Carnegie, PA.
Reading, PA - On Saturday, October 8th, the Reading Fire Department held it's annual Medal Day to honor the performance of several firefighters. The event was held at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. The event began with an invocation from Retired Police Chaplain Lionel Carter and remarks from Fire Chief William Stoudt.
JUMP TO FILE #101216108 Deputy Chief Michael Lessar issued several awards which included: Medal of Merit to Justin Auker, for removing an occupant from a third-alarm fire on North 9th Street; Life Saving Awards to Robert Stichter and Michael Brun-
ner for assisting in the removal of an occupant during a third-alarm fire; Life Saving Awards to Timothy O'Brien and James Salanik for the successful resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest and Life Saving Awards to Kirk Litzenberger and Ben Miller for the successful outcome of a pediatric choking. - JASON BATZ
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Fatal Fire in Erie Claims Two Lives
Erie, PA - On September 30th at approximately 3:10 A.M., the Erie Fire Dept. was dispatched to a structure fire at 752 E. 25th St. Chief-322, Tower-1 and Engines 13, 12, 8 and 6 responded to the scene. While en-route, crews received a radio transmission reporting that the structure had possible entrapment. Shortly after, entrapment was confirmed on the first-floor, with another possible entrapment on the secondfloor. Engine-13 arrived within minutes to find heavy fire on the first-floor and extending to the second-floor. An aggressive interior attack was made and just minutes after arrival, two victims were found, including a 66-year-old woman and her 15-year-old niece. Both women died at the hospital.
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Residents Displaced After Apartment Complex Fire East Greenville, PA - On September 24th at 9:45 A.M., the East Greenville Fire Co. was dispatched for an appliance fire located in an apartment at the East Greenville Arms Apartments on Main St. Upon arrival, Chief-38, Jason Wilson, had more than just an appliance fire. He called Montgomery County dispatch to upgrade to a second-alarm for more manpower. The origin of the fire started in an oven and began to spread in the apartment. With the help of the manpower pool, the fire was brought under control within about 20 minutes.
JUMP TO FILE #092616108 Overhaul and investigation followed. There was smoke and water damage to the apartments that were both above and below the apartment where the fire started. Smoke had traveled throughout the building, so exhaust fans were used to ventilate. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries, but two cats were reported to have perished after their removal from the building. Some occupants of the building
were not able to return to their apartments due to the damage. The American Red Cross was called in to help the displaced occupants. Several other animals were also displaced. The estimated dollar amount in damage is pending the outcome of the investigation. Assisting East Greenville were fire companies from Pennsburg, Red Hill and Hereford. Also assisting was an EMS unit from Upper Perk, Upper Perk Police District and fire police from Pennsburg. - TERRY RITZ
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York Fire Rescue uses this Ford as a command vehicle.
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Deputy-62 of the North Penn VFC in North Wales uses this Chevy.
Madisonville operates this 2015 Ford F550/Sutphen, 1250-GPM Mini Pumper.
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Pennsylvania: Charles E. Horan, 61 Rank: Safety Officer Incident Date: September 19, 2016 Death Date: September 21, 2016 Fire Department: North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While preparing to leave home for a response call to assist law enforcement gain access to the roof of a building, Fire Safety Officer Horan tripped and fell, suffering a severe injury. Safety Officer Horan was treated by fellow responders and transported to the hospital where, despite all efforts, he succumbed to his injuries several days later. Delaware: Christopher M. Leach, 41 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: September 24, 2016 Death Date: September 24, 2016 Fire Department: Wilmington Fire Department Initial Summary: In the early morning hours of September 24th, Wilmington firefighters were dispatched to a burning brick row home on the 1900 block of Lakeview Road. Soon after arrival, believing that there were still residents trapped in the home, firefighters entered the structure. While searching the interior, several firefighters fell through a collapsing floor killing two of them: Lieutenant Christopher M. Leach, 41, and Senior Firefighter Jerry W. Fickes, 51. Two other firefighters were critically injured but reported to be in stable condition. The family in the home at the time of the fire, including six children, managed to escape through the back of the residence. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by local, state, and federal authorities. Delaware: Jerry W. Fickes, 51 Rank: Senior Firefighter Incident Date: September 24, 2016 Death Date: September 24, 2016 Fire Department: Wilmington Fire Department Initial Summary: In the early morning hours of September 24th, Wilmington firefighters were dispatched to a burning brick row home on the 1900 block of Lakeview Road. Soon after arrival, believ-
ing that there were still residents trapped in the home, firefighters entered the structure. While searching the interior, several firefighters fell through a collapsing floor killing two of them: Lieutenant Christopher M. Leach, 41, and Senior Firefighter Jerry W. Fickes, 51. Two other firefighters were critically injured but reported to be in stable condition. The family in the home at the time of the fire, including six children, managed to escape through the back of the residence. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Investigation into the fatal fire continues by local, state, and federal authorities. Missouri: Sean McMullin, 46 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: September 24, 2016 Death Date: September 24, 2016 Fire Department: West County EMS & Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Sean McMullin was found unresponsive while on-duty at West County EMS & Fire Protection District Station 2. Fellow responders initiated lifesaving efforts, but were unsuccessful. The nature and cause of McMullin's fatal injury have not been reported.
New York: Michael J. Fahy, 44 Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date: September 27, 2016 Death Date: September 27, 2016 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Initial Summary: Battalion Chief Michael J. Fahy was struck and killed by debris when a 2-story private residence under investigation for an illicit drug manufacturing operation exploded. Firefighters had first responded to a report of a gas smell at the location and found the drug lab, notifying police, but the house exploded before the situation could be fully assessed and mitigated. The fatal incident remains under investigation by authorities.
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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 Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com
Cumru Township Fire Rescue operates a 2015 Spartan/Toyne 1500/750. FRANK ROBINSON
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Lower Alsace Township's Engine-4 is a 2009 KME 1500/700/30.
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Honesdale Hose-1 operates this 2003 American La France 4x4 2000/800/20 Foam.
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Buchanan Valley Responds to Fatal Mobile Home Fire Buchanan Valley, PA - On Monday, September 26th, firefighters from Buchanan Valley Fire Department, along with several surrounding companies were alerted on Box 27-3 at 12:24 P.M. for a house fire at 2289 Pine Grove Road in Franklin Township. JUMP TO FILE# Adams County 911 092816119 had reports of a mobile home fire with possible entrapment. Buchanan Valley Engine Tanker-27 with Chief Michael Spielman, arrived on the scene to find a modified mobile home with fire showing on sides "Alpha", "Bravo" and "Charlie." Chief Spielman assumed Pine Grove Command as his crews went to work. Firefighters made entry, advancing two hose lines accessing through the "Charlie" side entrance to begin their attack. Crews began an aggressive attack while a search crew looked for the missing occupant. Search crews were able to quickly locate the occupant after making entry to the residence. Firefighters extracted the occupant within minutes of their arrival on the scene. Once the occupant was out, firefighters worked to focus on fire suppression in order to gain control of the fire. Crews battled the blaze, getting a knock down on it within 10 minutes. Firefighters worked for approximately one additional half hour after knock down conducting overhaul operations, before reporting the fire under control to dispatch. Command requested the County Medical Examiner dispatched out for the occupant who was pulled from the residence. Though quickly executed, the rescue efforts that day were unsuccessful and the resident died. The blaze was unfortunately too far along by the time it was called into Adams County 911. No other occupants were home at the time of the fire. No other injuries were reported and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal’s Office and Adams County Coroner’s Office were investigating the fatal fire. Buchanan Fire CO. 27 was assisted by Fayetteville Fire & EMS Co.7, Franklin Station-4, South Mountain Fire Co.16, New Franklin Co.17, Arendtsville Community Fire Co.5, Biglerville Fire Co.6, Adams Regional Emergency Medical Services Co.54 and Cumberland Valley Hose Air-53.
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Alburtis Fire Department is located in Alburtis, PA (Lehigh County).
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Artie Osniak, a longtime 1st Responder News correspondent, put a bunker coat on his 2-year-old daughter, Lydia Osniak, while waiting for a parade to start. Once it was on, she didn't want to take it off!
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Reading Firefighter Jeff LeCompte poses with future 1st responders during a Fall festival at the Blind Association of Berks County in October.
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Greencastle Rescue Hose Responds to Townhouse Fire in Maryland Greencastle, PA - On Sunday afternoon, September 25th, Greencastle Rescue Hose Company was alerted to respond as mutual aid to Washington County in Maryland for a structure fire in the Seneca Ridge Development. The Rescue Hose Company responded out on Box 13-1 with Maugansville Fire Company for a townhouse fire at 18245 JUMP TO FILE# Roy Croft Drive. 100116100 First arriving units arrived to find heavy smoke billowing from two three-story townhouses. By the time Engine 3-2 from Rescue Hose arrived, crews had heavy fire through the roof and rapidly spreading. Engine 3-2 laid in to supply the attack engine and crews were deployed to assist with fire suppression. Maugansville Chief Grinder was in Command and had crews fighting the fire with both interior and exterior crews. Once a water supply was established, Command called for the building to be evacuated and Washington County’s Quint-27 placed their ladder pipe into operation, working to gain control of the blaze. Quint-27 was able to get a knock down on the blaze, allowing fire-
fighters to re-enter the structure. Firefighters worked the incident for nearly one-and-a-half hours before Command reported the fire as knocked down. The Maryland State Fire Marshals responded out to investigate the blaze, which was found to be caused by an overheated dryer vent. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries and were transported to Meritus Medical Center for treatment, where they were later released. Over 80 firefighters and other first responders responded out to the afternoon fire. Command was finally able to downgrade the incident, releasing units from the scene around 5:30 P.M. once it was deemed that the fire was out. Command held units from Maugansville, Greencastle and Longmeadow to assist State Fire Marshals on the scene until around 6:30 P.M., when they began clearing the scene. Greencastle Rescue Hose Company responded out with a crew of eight firefighters to assist Maugansville Fire Company. Engine 3-2 and Engine Tanker-3 both responded, fully staffed with four personnel on each rig. Waynesboro Fire responded with an engine to Greencastle’s station to fill-in while their crews were committed in Washington County. - WILLIAM KING
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Bally, PA - On September 24th, the Eastern Berks FD and the Bally Community Ambulance Association held a parade, block party and triple-housing dedication. The new units that were housed were Utility-97, Engine 97-1 and Medic 505-1. The parade also passed by the member stations in Bechtelsville and Barto.
Driver Entrapped in Vehicle Summerhill, PA - At 7:21 A.M. on Sunday, October 9th, Cambria County 9-1-1 received reports of a vehicle accident on Route-219, north of Summerhill Borough. The driver of a vehicle was seriously injured after running into the back of a tractor-trailer. Firefighters from Summerhill Borough and South Fork, along with Forest Hills and Ebensburg EMS, responded to the early morning crash. The vehicle went under the back of the trailer, breaking the ICC bar off and continued to the
JUMP TO FILE #101016126 trailer's rear wheels, stopping the back of the trailer within inches of the driver's face. The trailer got hooked on the vehicle's dashboard and was pulled for approximately 50-yards before coming to a stop. The driver was heavily entrapped in the wreckage. The back of the trailer being inside the passenger compartment made for an extended extrication.
The IC requested additional rescues from Saint Michael and Dauntless (Ebensburg) with the plan to use cribbing and air bags to lift the trailer enough to pull the car out and gain better access. The weight of the cargo, which was made up of wood chips, was too much. A complete roof removal was done and the driver's side doors and "B"-post were removed to get the driver out. He was entrapped for one-and-a-half hours. - LARRY PENATZER
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The Hartsville Fire Co. team of eight on day one of clean up.
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Warminster, PA - Six volunteer firefighters from Hartsville Fire Company along with two others, including a family member and a friend, recently stepped up and formed a team of eight to head down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to help clean out flooded homes. The team was put together by past captain, Lynn JUMP TO FILE# Kirkner, who went 101116102 through Samaritan's Purse to arrange the assistance. Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization, providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet the needs of those who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine, with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The team arrived late Friday night, October 7th, checked into their rooms and got up bright and early Saturday morning to start the day. The team hit three houses on their first day, moving belongings, furniture and appliances. They also ripped out drywall, tile, flooring, cabinets, and finally sprayed a strong bleach chemical on all the studs and mold locations. Everyone was exhausted when they arrived back to base camp, located at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Once back at the base camp, the team had nice hot showers and dinner, followed by some much needed relaxation. Samaritan's Purse housed and fed all volunteers at the church. In addition to feeding the volunteers, the church also welcomed in any-
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one from the community who needed food. Samaritan's Purse had been onsite since August 15th with a fully loaded, self-contained tractor trailer full of equipment and a command center. There were also two shower trailers which contained six showers each, as well as additional support trailers, including a refrigerator trailer for the supply of food. Sunday was a day of rest and the team got a tour of the East Baton
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Rouge 911 center. On Monday, October 10th, the team was deployed with about 15 other volunteers to clear out a new house that hadn't been touched since the floods occurred in August. Every member had to suit up in white tyvek suits, face masks, glasses and gloves to protect themselves against the serious mold and bug conditions that were present. - JOHN ENGLAND IV
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Walnuttown Fire Company drafts water from a portable pond during a house fire on Allentown Pike in September. RON FREY
Reading Fire Chief William Stoudt directs operations.
Basement Fire on North 10th Street Reading, PA - On Thursday, October 13th, the Berks County Department of Emergency Services began receiving calls reporting smoke coming from a building. Tower-1 arrived at a three-story MOR with smoke showing from the first-floor. Firefighters stretched into the building and located fire on the firstfloor and basement. One firefighter fell through the floor, but was able to self-extricate. Crews stretched three lines and reported the bulk of the fire knocked at 5:49 P.M. All searches were clear, with no injuries reported. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Freeland Engine-54 operates on the scene of a recent three-alarm fire in neighboring Foster Township. Engine-54 is a 1992 Seagrave with a 2000-GPM pump and 750-gallon water tank.
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When English chemist John Walker used a stick to stir a pot containing antimony sulfide, potassium chlorate and sulfur in 1826, some of the mixture stuck to the end of the stick. When he tried to scrape the lump from the stick, it quickly and easily caught fire. This led to the birth of friction matches! KEN SNYDER
Tremont Fire Company's 1958 ex-military 300/1000 is still in service and demonstrates its off-road capabilities.
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Staying Safe from Electrical Hazards STAYING SAFE
Chief Henry Campbell
There are many hazards on the emergency scene, and one that can be found at almost all incidents, electricity, poses a continuous threat to all first responders. Caution is required at all times as the electrical hazards may remain hidden from initial size up, therefore, continual thought must be given to the potential for some form of electrical hazard suddenly appearing and compromising the safety of personnel. The best remedy to eliminate the threat is to have the power company turn the power off to the building or area if needed. The best remedy, but not always being accomplished in a timely manner. In almost all areas of the country 13,000 volt electric wires or higher traverse our streets and highways, providing the source of electric to maintain our present lifestyle and dependency on electricity. As the growing demands for electric continue, so does the need to carry increased voltage over the transmission wires. Over the years there has been the continued increase from 3,000, 5,000, and 8,000 volt wires to 13,000 volt feeder cables in all areas of the country, down your street and in your neighborhood. Caution in your response is required whenever you suspect electric wires or contact with electricity may be involved. Electricity, under control or out of control, poses a deadly threat to emergency response personnel and the public. Have you ever responded to a report of wires down and found a 13,000 volt cable burning up the roadway. Maybe you didn’t know the concrete or blacktop would burn? Just imagine what it can do to the human body. Give any electrical hazard, or potential hazard, a wide berth, the further away from the hazard the safer you are. We may think that an electric shock in excess of 500 volts may be more deadly than 100 volts, but either can kill, as it is not the voltage, but the current (amperes) that will make the difference. While any amount of current over 10 milliamps (0.01 amp) is capable of producing painful to severe shock, currents between 100 and 200 mA (0.1 to 0.2 amp) are lethal. Currents above 200 milliamps (0.2 amp), while producing severe burns and unconsciousness, may not cause death if the victim is given immediate attention. Resuscitation efforts, consisting of CPR, may revive the victim. When responding to any emergency your initial size up should include observation of any electrical hazards such as wires down, arcing, or burning, vehicles into electric poles or tangled in wires, and the location of overhead wires and the danger they may present
on ladder placement and hose stream operations. Are there additional potential conductors of electricity such as fences, wet roads, phone or cable television wires in the area, as they all can pose a threat to on scene personnel and operations as conductors of electricity. All departments seem to have those members who are so capable and quick to identify downed wires as telephone or cable TV wires, and, as well they may be. More importantly is to remember another name for wire, and that is conductor. A conductor is something that can conduct (carry) electricity even though it was not designed, or is being used to do so. Examples such as aluminum siding and aluminum ladders (all ladders when wet can conduct electric), and cable TV and telephone wires, pipe and metal fences when in contact with electrical transmission
sources will conduct electricity. The many hand tools used are also conductors of electricity, along with hose streams and wet ground. Therefore, just don’t assume that because it is a telephone wire lying in the street that it is not in contact with an electric source; secure the area, call for the utility companies and let them make the decision. Some may think this can’t happen with all the safety devices, fuses, circuit breakers, and ground faults built into the system. Think again! If everything went the way it was supposed to go you would never be out on a stormy night for wires down arcing or burning on a tree or pole. Things can and do go wrong, and when you respond, you must be prepared, cautious and alert. To be continued. Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT
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JeffSTAT 2 landing at the Third Dist. VFC in Bristol Twp. during Fire Prevention Week.
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Photo from a helmet camera of fire conditions seconds after arrival. The ladder can be seen that crews used to enter the second division.
Fatal Fire in Rulfo Township SHANE SHIFFLETT
Life Lion awaiting transport at Chambersburg Hospital on October 1st.
Rulfo Twp., PA - At 6:01 A.M. on October 15th, Stations 290 (Ralpho Twp.), 170 (Elysburg), 6-3 (Stonington) and Rescue-62 (Shamokin), were dispatched for a dwelling fire at 219 Mountain Road. Northumberland County 911 advised that there were multiple reports of heavy fire showing. While crews were en-route, there were reports of entrapment. The first arriving chief quickly upgraded the box
JUMP TO FILE #101716100 to a second-alarm. First arriving Truck-294 performed VEIS until the search team needed to call for a ladder to the rear of the building due to having their egress cut off by fire. Two members of this crew needed to bail out via this ladder. Once all mem-
bers were accounted for, defensive operations were initiated. After the fire was darkened down, crews returned to offensive operations. During this time, the body of the tenant was discovered in a second-floor bathroom. Crews worked for a total of six hours to control this fire and assist the Fire Marshal with the investigation. - DENNIS SEROSKIE
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GWFCo Celebrates 100th Anniversary Trexlertown, PA - The Good Will Fire Company No. 1 celebrated 100 years of service this year! As part of the festivites, the fire company hosted the 119th Annual Four County Firemen's Association Parade on July 16th. The company's recently restored first motorized piece, a 1931 Ford Howe, was paraded and then put on public display at the nearby velodrome. That site was where the post-parade ceremonies began and the awards were given out. The nine division parade attracted distant companies coming from Belvidere, NJ and Smyrna, DE.
The Quakake VFC runs this 2003 Ford 550/Central 1250/300.
KEN SNYDER
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When Disaster Strikes Chaplain's Corner Fernando Villicana
It is one thing to witness disaster on TV or hear about it from somewhere in another part of the world, but this is where first responders live. As well trained as we are, as often as we respond to such a wide variety of emergencies, even for us in the fire service, there is a whole different dimension to disaster when it strikes so close to home or hits your life. So often in the midst of a crisis we want answers, yet even answers can’t change what has happened … so we need something MORE than just answers. Has anyone left us a blueprint in how to face a tragedy? How do we deal with tragedy as godly people who believe in a good God? There is a man named Job that faced a terrible personal tragedy, a man who lost his children in a terrible accident, a man who also had few answers, so what sustained him?
The example of Job shows us a path through tragedy, while it doesn’t give us all the answers, it does point us to the one who can sustain us. Job 1:22 (NLT) In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God. When we can’t find solutions to our questions, we can find a Savior for our catastrophe. What could possibly give a sense of security in the face of death and disaster? For someone with no belief in God there is nothing but sorrow and loss! For someone like Job however that had a trust and belief in God there were other possibilities -faith, eternal security and an ongoing relationship with God. How do you handle a terrible disaster? Getting through a disaster begins long before one ever hits. The best way to handle unforeseen crisis is be strong before one ever comes. A sponge when squeezed can only give off whatever it had absorbed just before it was squeezed. If Christ lives in you now it will be His presence that is released in you when life and circumstances squeezes you. Blessings, Pastor Fernando Villicana Fire Service Chaplain
Liberty Hose Company No. 2's hose cart, built by W. W. Wunder in 1886.
JESSE SHUTT
Hose Cart Returned to Lykens After More Than 50 Years Lykens, PA - On the sunny Friday afternoon of October 14th, a rollback truck pulled up in front of the Liberty Hose Company No. 2 fire station in Lykens. On it was a very special piece of equipment that the members of the fire company had been trying for years to regain possession of; their 1886 HandDrawn Hose Cart, built by W. W. Wunder of Reading, PA. The Liberty Hose Company No. 2 of Lykens was organized on August 27th, 1885 in the Borough of Lykens, Pennsylvania. On June 21st, 1886 the company entered into a contract with W. W. Wunder for the building of a hose carriage, at the price of $450.00. The hose carriage was received by the company sometime in late 1886.
JUMP TO FILE #101616104 The hose carriage was used until October of 1922, when the first motorized fire engine arrived in the town of Lykens. At some point during the course of the 36 years that the hose carriage was in service, it was adapted to be pulled by a team of white horses. With the arrival of the motorized fire engine, the hose carriage was designated to become a parade piece. The company retained possession of the hose cart until sometime in the mid-1960's, when it was decided to give it Pennsylvania's Cornwall Furnace State Park to be put on display. It remained at the
The word "Liberty" is shown on the side of the hose cart.
state park for over 50 years until it was removed from display and placed into storage approximately eight years ago. For quite a few years, the members of the fire company tried to regain possession of the hose cart, but were unsuccessful. They finally spoke to State Representative Mike Tobash about the hose cart and Representative Tobash and his staff were able to orchestrate the return of the hose cart to the fire company within just a matter of weeks. Now that Liberty Hose Company No. 2 has finally regained possession of their beloved hose cart, there are no intentions of them ever letting it go again! - JESSE SHUTT
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International Firefighter Safety Chief Talks to Commissioners At the Association of Fire Districts of NY annual Fall Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY, internationally acclaimed Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder gave the keynote address to approximately 370 Fire District Commissioners from all over New York state. Chief Goldfeder brings decades of firefighting experience to his presentations and the address on October 14th was no different. Goldfeder has been in the fire service since 1973 and his career continues today. In addition to currently serving as Deputy Fire Chief for the LovelandSymmes Fire Department in JUMP TO FILE# Loveland, Ohio, he 101416107 serves as the International Director for the Safety, Health and Survival section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The 1993 graduate of of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer program serves as an Associate/Contributing Editor for many fire service publications, co-hosts a website solely dedicated to the safety and survival of firefighters and in 2001, was appointed Honorary Battalion Chief of the FDNY. Chief Goldfeder came to the conference to stress the need for communication between commissioners and their chiefs. He stressed the need for people who put the fires out to understand the role of the commissioner and the need for commissioners to be involved in the day-to-day operations of the department, without becoming a micro-manager. The speaker continued by telling everyone in attendance that the commissioners and every person involved in the fire department needs to protect three separate, but equally important customer bases; the district taxpayers, the district's firefighters, and the families of the firefighters. By keeping those three groups in mind at every decision, the district will be better served. With regard to safety, the chief called on his own experience and expertise to state that most line-ofduty deaths are preventable. He went further by saying that the departments with the most stringent rules and drills have higher call turnout and better safety records. He advanced the idea that departments hold frequent drills and firefighters that miss them are not permitted to respond to calls until
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WORKING FACES
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Lebanon, PA - Jonestown Firefighter Dan Mohn gears up during a live fire drill in September at the Lebanon County Fire School.
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Staatsburg Fire District Commissioner/1st Responder News Correspondent Todd Bender and Chief Goldfeder.
the drill requirement is met. Equipment purchasing was also mentioned during the three hour event. Chief Goldfeder stressed the importance of buying equipment such as thermal imaging devices, that will benefit the three customer bases previously mentioned. He argued that equipment that can save lives and property would not be objectionable to the taxpayer, would give the firefighters one more tool to aid in safety, and the families of the firefighters would have some peace of mind. Chief did say that when equipment is asked for and subsequently purchased, that the commissioners demand that the chief draw up a policy for utilizing the equip-
ment. The theory is that the best tools on the market only work when you take them off of the apparatus and actually use them. He also said that department officers should be responsible for making sure the policies are observed by the members of the department. On policies themselves, Goldfeder said that three things need to happen before a policy is enforceable; classroom session on the policy, hands on training, and testing on the material covered in the classroom and hands on exercise. Cancer, the ever-growing problem in the fire industry, was also mentioned. Chief Goldfeder stressed the need for policies that keep firefighters away from fires unless they are wearing their SCBA equipment. There is enough validated research that shows the correlation between toxic fumes at fires to the diagnosis of cancer among firefighters and commissioners should demand that the appropriate breathing equipment be used at all times. Goldfeder also encouraged the older members in attendance to get periodic cancer screenings due to previous exposure and the benefit of early diagnosis. - TODD BENDER
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Bristol Twp., PA - JeffSTAT 2's Flight Medic Kale Etchberger visiting the 3rd District VFC during Fire Prevention Week.
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Allentown Pike Working Fire
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Ontelaunee Twp., PA - On Friday evening, September 23rd, the Berks County Department of Emergency Services began receiving calls reporting a house fire JUMP TO FILE# on North 5th Street. 100416122 After companies began being dispatched, more phone calls flooded the 911 center, reporting flames showing through the roof. Leesport Fire Company AC Paul LaFever arrived at 5623 Allentown Pike to a three-story dwelling with fire showing from the second-floor.
Five additional tankers were requested as Blandon Engine-12 arrived on-scene. Firefighters began stretching lines to start a fire attack when Blandon Ladder-12 arrived and setup on the "A" side, between power lines and trees. Crews had difficulty accessing the dwelling due to a large amount of clutter inside of the home. Small explosions were heard later in the fire, which caused commanders to withdraw firefighters. The homeowner advised crews that there was ammunition and fireworks stored on the second-floor. A defensive attack was conducted for the remainder of the fire, with crews working from the
safety of an aerial ladder. Because of the amount of tankers shuttling water to the fire scene, the highway in front of the scene was closed. The stubborn fire was eventually placed under control at approximately 11:00 P.M. Several firefighters were treated for exhaustion at the scene. Units from Leesport, Temple, Walnuttown, Ruscombmanor, Central Berks, Virginville, Laureldale, Shoemakersville, West Reading, Spring Township and Western Berks Fire Department also assisted at the scene. - JASON BATZ
BARBARA WEST
Cumru Firefighters prepare to attack a fire inside the Lebanon County Fire School burn facility, where a drill was held on September 24th.
Flames break through the roof during this house fire in Berks County.
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New firefighters practice forcible entry skills during an Exterior Firefighter class held in September at the Schoeneck Fire Station in Lancaster County.
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In the far northern tip of Blair County is the Bald Eagle Fire Company. They protect a very large area of rural lands alongside a stretch of Interstate-99. Their current apparatus fleet consists of a 1994 Spartan/Saulsbury 1500/1000 as Engine-36, which came from Havre de Grace, MD. Tanker-36 is a 1996 International 4900/S&S 750/1800/200 foam and was purchased from Chesterfield County, VA. Rescue-36 was purchased from the neighboring Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder in Tyrone. It is a 1992 International 1800/Pierce with a 500-pump and 300-water. For the rural, off-road areas, they run Brush-36, a 1995 Dodge Ram/Martin Welding rig with 150/300.
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5-5-5 Firefighter Fitness Part II: The “How” By now you have had enough time to come up with some “whys”. But in case you haven’t, just take a look around during your next shift change or ride in the rig; those are your “whys”. In my last article, I promised you a “how to”; well, JUMP TO FILE# sort of anyway… 072016125 See, the “how” in fitness can be even more complicated than the “why” and because we are firefighters, we tend to make that “how” even more complicated than it needs to be, right?! So maybe this time around we will spend some more time focusing on the “how not’s” rather than the “how to’s,” which surprisingly, may actually be a bit harder. First and foremost, there is no quick and easy fix. If you want to make this work, if you want to do it for yourself, for your family and for your crew, you better plan to be in it for the long haul. Sure, a 28-daychallenge will work, especially one that provides you with what meals to eat, what you should drink and how you need to work out. It’ll work even more so for someone who has been primarily sedentary. But what happens on day 29??? You either re-up your “challenge,” attempt to create on your own the same magic that just occurred, or
it’s back to life as you knew it before. No matter what you see on TV or read in a trade magazine, there is no quick fix, and that’s the hardest pill to swallow. Of course there is still a huge market of products, promising rapid results and ultimate changes. There are even some geared specifically to emergency services personnel. They might look pretty and flashy, or claim to “simulate” real-life training conditions, but here’s a tip; you don’t need them! Do they help? Sure, especially to the person whose just starting out. But over time, what happens to these gimmick products? They end up in a pile on the floor, in the corner, not getting used. Mrs. Pip will tell you that I too, have fallen victim to the next greatest fitness craze, but I call it research so it’s ok; right?? And please, let’s not forget about the thousands of training “styles” that are out there. You can pick from pretty much anything; Fire Fit, Cop Fit, EMS Fit, X Fit, Jump Fit, Box Fit, Planet Fit, You're Fit, I’m Fit, or Whatever Else Fit. Regardless of which you choose, you’re at least picking to be fit, right?! You see, that’s part of the “how” that 555 Fitness focuses on: YOU. It all starts with you and your commitment to bettering yourself, both physically and mentally. The current wave of negativity sweeping through the fire service is
the “look at me” phenomenon, which is allowing the “haters” to take control. These individuals tend to speak from their recliners and say that the only reason we are working out is to look good physically, even when year-after-year, the leading killer of firefighters is still from cardiac related incidents. Remember, you are never just working out. You are training for life, your life, and for those who you respond with, those who are waiting for you at home, and those who you swore to protect. So, where’s the best place to start you may ask? Chances are if you’re still reading this article, you already know the answer to that question. You start by getting up. You start by moving around. YOU are the “how.” Even with the examples I gave above, it’s all you. Every one of them will work for you, but YOU need to make them work and here’s a pro tip; it’s not going to happen overnight. I’m sorry, but fast results, they don’t just come. It’s just like respect within a firehouse; it’s earned. Each and every day that I train, I’m earning my results. Now I’ve told you about the “why” and I’ve told you about the “how.” Next time, I’ll start to talk more about the “how to’s” of fitness in the firehouse. Till then, Train Hard Do Work Stay Safe.
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Trexlertown Hosts 119th Annual Four-County Firemen’s Association Parade Trexlertown, PA - On July 16th at 1:00 P.M., Good Will Fire Company No. 1 of Trexlertown hosted the 119th Annual Four County (Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton) Firemen’s Association Parade as part of their 100th Anniversary celebration. Despite the hot and humid weather, 61 organizations and over 575 individuals participated in the nine-division parade. First Responders from counties within the organization and from Schuylkill, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, as well Smyrna, Delaware and Belvidere, New Jersey participated in the parade. The Woodland String Band, along with Philadelphia's Police and Fire Pipes and Drum Bands, both from Philadelphia, marched in the parade. The local Model-A Club, antique tractors, antique apparatus/cars and floats were also part of the parade. After the parade, a community celebration was hosted at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. Good Will Fire Company No. 1 of Trexlertown was recognized for it's achievements and received two greeting letters, one signed by President Barack Obama and another one from Governor Tom Wolf. They also received Certificates of Achievement from U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent, another one from Senator Pat Browne and a third one from the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner. Lastly, they were given a Resolution from Lehigh County Commissioner Marty Nothstein. Two distinguished members of Good Will Fire Company No. 1 also received special recognition from Governor Tom Wolf for reaching personal milestones in the fire service and continued active service with the same organization. Past Fire Chief and Parade Grand Marshal Forrest Hausman was recognized for serving his community for the past 59-years while current Fire Chief Arlan Wright was recognized for his 50-years of dedicated service to the organization. On behalf of the members of Good Will Fire Company No. 1, the Chief Line Officers presented Company President Gary Gorr with a Centennial Shadow Box in recognition of his dedication and devotion to the organization, and for serving as the President for the past 28-anda-half years. While waiting to present the 57 Parade Awards (listed below), the Woodland String Band performed a mummers presentation for the crowd. Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper 2008 to Present: 1st Place: Upper Macungie Township Station 56 (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: Lower Macungie Fire Department (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper 2000 to 2007: 1st Place: New Tripoli Fire Company (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper 1990 to 1999:
JUMP TO FILE #080816107 1st Place: Upper Macungie Township Station 56 (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper Pre 1979: 1st Place: Whitehall (Egypt) Fire Department (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Brush Unit: 1st Place: Germansville Fire Company (2009 F550) (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: Germansville Fire Company (1990 Harsko) (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Tanker (1,500 gallons or more): 1st Place: Neffs Volunteer Fire Company (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: Lake Harmony Fire Company (Carbon County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper/Tanker (1,500 gallons or more): 1st Place: Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company (Carbon County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Quint: 1st Place: Han-Le-Co Fire Company (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: Neffs Volunteer Fire Company (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Heavy Rescue: 1st Place: Alburtis Fire Company (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Light/Medium Rescue: 1st Place: Lake Harmony Fire Company (Carbon County) 2nd Place: Whitehall Fire Company Station 40 (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper/Rescue: 1st Place: Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company (Carbon County) 2nd Place: Nesquehoning Hose Company No 1 (Carbon County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Special Services Unit/Vehicle: 1st Place: Han-Le-Co Fire Company (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Chief/Command Vehicle: 1st Place: Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: Whitehall (Cementon) Fire Department Station 40 (Lehigh County) Organizations Not Members of the Four County Association: Best Appearing Marching Uniformed Fire Company with 30 or more members marching: 1st Place: Citizens’ Hose Company No 1 (Smyrna, Delaware) Best Appearing Marching Uniformed Fire Company with less than 40 members marching: 1st Place: American Hose Co #1, Tamaqua (Schuylkill County) 2nd Place: Good Will Fire Co
No. 1, Trexlertown (Honor Guard Unit) (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Pumper: 1st Place: Schuylkill Hose Co. #2, Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County) 2nd Place: American Hose Co. #1, Tamaqua (Schuylkill County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Tanker (1,500 gallons or more): 1st Place: Community Fire Company of Virginville (Berks County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Aerial Device: 1st Place: East Greenville Fire Company (Montgomery County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Quint: 1st Place: Topton Volunteer Fire Company (Berks County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Rescue: 1st Place: Topton Volunteer Fire Company (Berks County) 2nd Place: Lyons Fire Company (Lehigh County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Brush Unit: 1st Place: Community Fire Company of Virginville (Berks County) Best Appearing and Functionally Equipped Ambulance: 1st Place: St Luke’s Emergency & Transport Service (2016 Wheel Coach) (Lehigh County) 2nd Place: St Luke’s Emergency & Transport Service (2010 Suburban) (Lehigh County) General Category: Special Judge’s Award: Kevin Urban’s Private Mini-Pumper Best Appearing Antique Owned by a Fire Department: 1st Place: Eastern Salisbury Fire Department (Lehigh County) Best Appearing Antique Privately Owned: 1st Place: Mike Reese – 1951 GMC Best Appearing Non-Fire Department Marchers or Group: 1st Place: Old Time Plow Boys Tractor Club Best Appearing Float: 1st Place: Rajah Shriners Oriental Band Best Appearing Marching Band: 1st Place: Citizens’ Hose Co No. 1 of Smyrna, Delaware. Organization Traveling the Furthest Distance (Pre-Registered): Citizens’ Hose Co No. 1 of Smyrna, Delaware (112.8 miles) Judges Awards: Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department 2014 KME (Lehigh County) Neffs Volunteer Fire Company 2015 Smeal/Sparatan (Lehigh County) Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department 1977 Kenworth (Lehigh County) Lyon Volunteer Fire Company 2003 Ford Powerstroke (Berks County) Shoemakersville Fire Company Brush Unit (Berks County) Lehigh Valley Model A Car Club Valley Preferred Cycling Cen-
Parade Grand Marshal and Past Fire Chief Forrest Hausman, driven by Fire Chief Arlan Wright, in a 1931 Ford Model AA which was recently restored. It was the first motorized apparatus purchased by the fire company. LOU WHEELAND PHOTOGRAPHY
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Members of Good Will Fire Co No. 1 and their families just prior to the start of the parade.
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Parade Grand Marshal and Past Fire Chief Forrest Hausman receiving a written greeting from Governor Tom Wolf by Parade Chairman and 4-County President Dennis McArdle and Centennial Chairman Carl Schmoyer III.
ter Mascot and Performance Academy Community Program elite riders Wheels of Time Car Club Schuylkill County Historical Fire Society East Central 2-cyclinder Club (tractors) 1930 Model A Ford Cabriolet driven by Mike Shellenberger from the Lehigh Valley Model A Club. Miss Allentown Fair, Aliza Nyce EMS Blue Angels Club
1935 Buick driven by Herb Cohen from the Wheels of Time Best Appearing Overall NonAssociation Fire Company (3 pieces or more): 1st Place: Citizens’ Hose Co No. 1 from Smyrna, Delaware Best Appearing Overall Four County Association Fire Company (3 pieces or more): 1st Place: Neffs Volunteer Fire Company (Lehigh County) - DENNIS J. MCARDLE
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Vehicle News
The Falls Twp. Fire Department in Bucks County recently placed this 2016 Ford F550/EJ Metals mini pumper into service as Tac-30. It has a 300-GPM pump, 300-gallon water tank, and 30-gallon foam tank. It was purchased factory direct. ADAM ALBERTI
DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY
The Kreamer Fire Company recently placed Truck-12 into service. It is the first aerial device for the fire company and was purchased from the Union Fire Company of Carlisle. Truck-12 is a 2004 KME with a 1750-pump, 700-water and 75-ft. rear mount ladder.
The J. E. Wheelock Hose Co. of Sayre needed an upgrade for their squad truck, so they placed the 1986 Wheeled Coach body onto a 2012 Ford F-350 chassis. Keeping the original colors on both the box and the chassis, along with some minor touch-ups, makes for this unique color scheme. DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY
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The Williamsport Fire Dept. will be placing Engine-1 into service, a 2016 KME with a 1500-pump, 500-water and 30-foam. It also carries a complement of hydraulic rescue tools.
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Members of the Reading Fire Marshal's Office pose for a photo with their summer intern. ROBERT STICHTER
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Elysburg FD recently took delivery of this 2017 KME Rescue/Engine. It features a Predator cab with seating for eight, an ISL 450-HP motor and a 15-KW generator and light tower. It has a 1500-GPM pump and 750-GAL water tank. The rig utilizes a full complement of hurst equipment with four preconnected tools. This piece is designated as Squad-175.
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going to the FSP website the viewer can see a list of the fires which is accompanied by some additional information. To watch the video itself, the viewer will only see the location of the fire, the date and if it is a second alarm. Unless one knows the streets the Cleveland, the location is of little or no help! This is however very exciting video of firefighting. Five of the fires involve vacant houses but one of the five communicates to a commercial building. The first fire is a second alarm in a mixed occupancy building with storefronts on the ground floor and heavy fire on the second floor which is a dwelling. The stores have security roll up doors and the truckies must use saws and tools to access through them. Handlines and ladderpipes are used as the fire worsens. The vacant houses are going good with heavy fire conditions that
spread. Most have attics which the fires make their way to. Firefighters use outside tactics for safety reasons but in some cases entry is made with a handline.. One second alarm coverage opens up with the fire building already collapsed but still very much burning. The fire has spread to another multi-story building which appears to be commercial. Just about all of the fires occur at night so it is not always easy for the viewer to size up the buildings. The last fire, a second alarm involves a large two story building with a string of stores attached or adjacent which go for a block. In all cases fires are fought with handlines and streams from aerial ladders and/or platforms. The CFD performs valiantly in handling these incidents.
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