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On Sunday, June, 8, 2014 at 10:17 a.m., Allegheny County 911 dispatched Mt Oliver Fire Department to a reported residential structure fire at 193 Ormsby Ave. With a large column of smoke showing while enroute, Mt Oliver Truck 199 came in from the East end of Ormsby and Engine 199 from the west and both were on scene at 10:23.

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Tractor trailer versus car in Company 89’s first due

In an effort to give engineers time at the pump and help educate the neighboring Picture Rocks Fire Department on the new Engine 1-24, Hughesville spent this past Monday night, July 28th, drafting from Muncy Creek in Picture Rocks Borough. Engineers took turns drafting, with Engine 1-24, to feed a relay to Engine 1-26 and Squad 26. Engine 1-24 is a 2014 Spartan/4-Guys with a 1750 gpm pump, 500 gallons of water, class A and B foams and well outfitted with a Hurst tool system, airbags, struts, and a wide variety of rescue equipment.

The new engine made it's arrival the first Friday of June during the department's carnival. It replaces a 1990 Pemfab/EOne 1750/1000 that originally operated as Squad 24, then was changed to Engine 1-24 to provide water supply.

At 5:50 a.m., the rescue company was requested to assist Company 891 (YAUFR) with a rollover crash on Route 30 in Springettsbury involving a tractor trailer. Rescue 41-2 went en route with five personnel. Units from 89 arrived on the scene with a tractor trailer which struck a car, and then rolled over blocking both west and eastbound lanes. Rescue 2 arrived and assisted 89 crews with fluid control and depowerment. Once the scene was controlled, command released Engine Co. 894 and Rescue 2 and held the assignment to Engine 891 to assist the towing company.

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13 homes damaged or destroyed in largest fire in Mt. Oliver history On Sunday, June, 8, 2014 at 10:17 a.m., Allegheny County 911 dispatched Mt Oliver Fire Department to a reported residential structure fire at 193 Ormsby Ave. At 10:18 a.m., a Mt. Oliver firefighter on his way to the station reported it as a working fire.

County dispatch then reported at 10:19 that they were receiving calls that a second house was also involved.

With a large column of smoke showing while enroute, Mt Oliver Truck 199 came in from the East end of Ormsby and Engine 199 from the west and both were on scene at 10:23. They laid in with five inch lines each.

Baldwin Station 105, Brentwood Station 116 were also due to respond on the first alarm 105 with a truck, rescue and squad and 116 with an engine. Pleasant Hill Station 232 responded with a rescue squad as the RIT. With 193 and 191 Ormsby fully involved and 195 well on its way; 199 Truck, 105 Truck, 199 Engine and crews from 116 all set up for defensive operations on side A. The second alarm was called at 10:24, bringing Castle Shannon Station 119 with two engines and a squad; Homestead Station 171 with a truck, squad and Mac unit; and Whitehall Station 301 with an engine and squad. The Second alarm companies were to respond onto Church Ave, the street behind the fire to set up in the rear also for defensive operations.

Before 301 arrived on the scene, a call came in for 202 St. Joe’s Street one block north of the fire for the roof on fire. Station 301 was diverted to handle that call.

A third alarm was struck for West Homestead Station 292 for a truck and a squad to replace 301 in the rear. With live wires down, the Duquesne Light Company was called and asked to expedite their response.

Pittsburgh Engine Company 22 while out on a smoke investigation saw the fire and requested a full zone assignment, bringing 23 and 24 Engines, 24 Truck, 4 Engine as a Go Team, and BC4 as the chief.

The fire was now spreading to 197 and 199 Ormsby and four structure’s across the street: 184, 190, 196, and 198.

The city requested a second alarm for Engines 27 and 28 and Truck 4. With 199 C-2 running command, he assigned the city to the even side of the street and he ran the odd side. He also requested a third alarm from to work with Station 301 at the fire on St Joe’s Street.

Responding were Engines 30, 10, and Truck 14. Mt Oliver requested a fourth alarm at 10:39 for manpower. Responding were Baldwin Station 104 and Mt Lebanon Station 198 for a second RIT team.

The City also asked for the fourth for Engines 3, 6 and 20. On scene from Pittsburgh were Mac

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unit 1, Official 1 Pittsburgh public safety Chief Huss, Official 4 City Chief Jones, 41 Assistant Chief Cook, 401 Deputy Chief, and Battalion Chiefs 4012, 4013, 4014, and 4508. A fifth was requested, bringing Stations 295 and 296 West Mifflin.

A special assignment was added to the fifth for manpower from Greentree Station 163, Munhall Stations 201 and 203.

The following companies were transferred for station coverage as needed: Bethel Park Station 110, Broughton Station 270, and Option Station 107.

Due to the collapse of five houses and severe damage to a sixth, heavy equipment from the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works was called to the scene to help finish bring the buildings to the ground and making the area safe to work.

The fire was placed under control at 5:18 p.m. Units then began the long process of picking up.

The Mt. Oliver chief turned command over to Munhall Assistant Chief at 10:15 p.m. with their engine remaining on the scene until 2 a.m. to water down the debris pile.

Other agencies on scene and assisting were Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s office Deputy Chief Brucker, along with Fire Marshall’s Liko, Shawley, Lieb and Detective Costanzo, Allegheny Emergency Services, Assistant District Chief Deutsch, Allegheny County Emergency Agency Officers Wilharm, Gagetta, and Hogan, City of Pittsburgh EMS Medical Director Roth, District Chief, Rescue 2, and Medic Units 2, 8, 9, and 12, Baldwin EMS Medic 512 and MRTSA EMS Medic 781, Mt Oliver police units 4206, 4202, 4286 and city police units 3323, 3331, 3333, and 3320.

The Mt.Oliver Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary along with the Salvation Army and many neighbors and local stores helped to supply the firefighters with food and drinks.

In all, there were 13 homes destroyed or damaged on three3 different Streets, leaving 48 people homeless.

The Red Cross helped with housing for as many as they could at the time and used the Mt. Oliver fire station as an emergency disaster center. Several people spent a few nights at the fire hall.

Also the station was used as a drop off location for donations of clothing, personal items and small household goods.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s office.

DICK PARKS MT. OLIVER FIRE DEPT.

The rear of the fire as seen from four blocks away at the start of the incident.

DICK PARKS MT. OLIVER FIRE DEPT.

D side as seen from Church Ave during the first 15 minutes of the call.

- JIM CASSIDY DICK PARKS MT. OLIVER FIRE DEPT.

Two structures on the D side starting to collapse.

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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 Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

KEN SNYDER

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire runs the 2008 International/KME as MAC 1. It functions as a mobile air compressor and lighting truck.

PAUL GARRETT

Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police and rescue personnel move Wayne Herb off of the roadway and into a waiting ambulance

Two injured in afternoon motorcycle accident in Jersey Shore

KEN SNYDER

The Old Forge Fire Department maintains this ex-USN 1990 Pierce 105' tiller in reserve status.

A leisurely motorcycle ride turned into a trip to the hospital for a couple from Dalmatia, Northumberland County, Pa. Wednesday afternoon, July 30th.

Wayne Herb, 60, and his wife Cindy Herb, 49, were just about to take a break from their ride after leaving Jersey Shore on Route 44 south at around 3:45 p.m. The couple noticed a pull-off by the YMCA ball field just over the Route 44 bridge and decided to pull over.

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the woman on the left side, when she started to make a right turn to get off of the highway, turning into her husbands path.

The husband wasn't slowed down enough and struck the tire of his wife's 2004, Suzuki, Vulcan 800, with his Vulcan 1000, causing both of them to lose control and rolled their bikes.

The husband’s bike actually rolled over his wife causing a leg

injury according to police on scene.

Rescue personnel from Antes Fort, and Jersey Shore responded to the scene.

Jersey Shore EMS transported both riders to Williamsport Hospital for treatment.

The husband was complaining of chest pain and suffered scraps and bruises. Both of them were wearing helmets and had insurance.

Another rider was far enough behind to avoid being involved in the accident.

- PAUL GARRETT

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The Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Company in Allegheny County runs this 1999 KME 1750/425/75' quint.

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DALE FEEHRER

Bloomsburg Fire Department operates a 2005 E-One 2000/300/95' Tower Ladder.

Elizabethtown Firefighter Shearer explains some vehicle extrication equipment to a young visitor at the town's National Night Out.

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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 Louisiana: Robert Thomas, 52 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 30, 2014 Death Date: June 30, 2014 Fire Department: Bienville Parish Fire Protection District 7 Initial Summary: After departing the scene of a residential structure fire, Captain Thomas lost control of the fire apparatus he was operating on Louisiana Highway 155 and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle overturned ejecting Thomas, who was not wearing seat restraints, and pinned him underneath. Firefighter Thomas was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner's Office. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by local and state authorities.

Kentucky: Robert Glenn “Bud” Webster Sr., 64 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: July 4, 2006 Death Date: May 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glencoe Fire-Rescue Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Webster died from complications from a traumatic brain injury suffered in 2006. At that time, while responding to a motor vehicle accident, the fire apparatus Webster was driving left the roadway and overturned causing him to be ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle.

New York: Gordon M. Ambelas, 40 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: July 5, 2014 Death Date: July 5, 2014 Fire Department: Fire Department City of New York Initial Summary: Lieutenant Ambelas died from injuries sustained when he became trapped while searching for occupants of a burning high-rise residential building.

Texas: Daniel D. Groover, 46 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: July 9, 2014 Death Date: July 9, 2014 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Groover collapsed while operating on the second floor interior of a burning residential structure. A Mayday was sounded and Groover was quickly removed from the building by fellow firefighters. He was then transported to a local medical center but did not survive the injuries sustained in the incident. An investigation into the circumstances of the fire and Groover’s death is underway by local and state authorities.

Colorado: Richard L. Marchman, 67 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: July 9, 2014 Death Date: July 9, 2014 Fire Department: Indian Peaks Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter Marchman collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack in the Brainard Lake Recreational Area while hiking back out to the Blue Lake/Mitchell Lake Trailhead parking lot after he and fellow responders helped rescue an injured hiker and move her to a suitable location for transport by a Flight for Life helicopter to the Good Samaritan Hospital.

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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 Heather@1stResponderNews.com.

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The Cressona Fire Co. #1 operates this 2007 E-One (1500/500/30f) STEPHEN BARRETT

House fire in Shamokin damages two homes

KEN SNYDER

Lake Ariel, PA. The Ledgedale Volunteer Fire Company 36 operates this 1993 International/Road Rescue dive rescue. This the only dive team in Wayne County and often responds to Lake Wallenpaupack emergencies. The unit is set up for water and ice rescues.

Shamokin City, Northumberland County, PA. On August 11th at 9:25 a.m., the Shamokin Fire Departments and AREA EMS were dispatched to a house fire in Shamokin.

The fire was located at 128 South Vine Street of the 5th Ward section of Shamokin. The very tight narrow street was known as Hogan’s Alley by locals.

Shamokin Engine 11 arrived first to find a two and a half story double home with smoke coming from its kitchen. The Shamokin Assistant fire chief quickly had the second alarm dispatched at 9:34 a.m.

Additional fire companies from Mount Carmel Township, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont and Coal Township were dispatched. Engine 11 established a water supply from a hydrant on Pearl Street and laid into the fire scene. Shamokin Engine 21 deployed multiple hose lines to the rear of the structure.

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Firefighters deployed multiple hose lines into the home to attack the fire in an offensive mode. Firefighters entered the kitchen with hose lines to knock down the fire in the rear of the first floor. The fire made its way into the walls and traveled to the common attic area. The fire quickly jumped to the exposure home on the Delta side and took over the attic. Firefighters entered the exposure home with additional hose lines to stop the fire extension.

Shamokin Ladder 32 and Mount Carmel Ladder 2 deployed their ground ladders to the burning building. Firefighters then gained access to the roof to vent the attic area. In minutes, the fire vented from the roof and windows of the exposure home. Firefighters were evacuated

and the third alarm was brought to the fire scene. Firefighters used their portable monitors in front of the home in a defensive mode.

The fire in the attic was knocked down to allow firefighters to reenter the two homes.

It took over an hour to properly overhaul and extinguish all the hot spots. The second and third alarm fire units were released from the scene after 1:00 p.m., but the city units remained on the scene till 3:00 p.m. The fires rekindled on the second floor prior to 6:00 p.m. and had to be re-extinguished.

The deputy fire chief believes the fire started in the kitchen and may have been accidental. The two families were displaced and are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. AREA Emergency Medical Service assisted with rehab.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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Squad 6 of the Flourtown Fire Company is a 2009 Pierce Quantum 1750/750.

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Springfield Fire Department operates a 1999 Sutphen 1500/300/95' Tower Ladder.

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Crews working all three floors as Truck 199 repositions from the roof to the third floor window for added access.

DALE FEEHRER

The Rescue Hose of Greencastle operates this 2013 Pierce Velocity Engine-Tanker (1500/2500).

Mt. Oliver responds to early morning working residential structure fire On May 31st at 1:15 a.m. The Mt. Oliver Fire Department Station 199 was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 319 Anthony Ave. Mt.Oliver units due to respond were Truck 199, Engine 199, and Squad 199. Also dispatched on the on the first alarm were Baldwin Station 105 with Truck 105 and Rescue 105 and Brentwood Station 116 with Engine 116-2 and Squad 116.

Pleasant Hills Station 232 responded as the RIT with Squad 232. First on scene 199 Assistant Chief Ron Lowrey reported a working fire in a three story frame dwelling with fire showing from the first floor sides A, B, and D and heavy smoke from the second and third floor windows and attic eves.

All residents were accounted for so units went to work on controlling the fire. With a hydrant across the street from the building, Truck 199 was instructed to come straight to the scene from the East

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end of the street and grab the hydrant followed by Engine 199.

Next due in was Baldwin Truck 105 entering from the West end on Anthony Street. The 199 truck crew deployed a two inch line with a smooth bore to the front door and a two and a half to cover the exposer on side B.With plenty of water, the truck fed Engine 199.

Crews from Engine 199, Truck 105, and Station 116 started throwing ladders and pulled two-one and three quarter inch lines to the second floor with one to side A and one to side B via exterior ladders because the stairway to the second floor had burned away.

A second alarm was called for Castle Shannon Station 119, Whitehall Station 301 and Homestead Station 171. Truck 199 was set to vent the roof as interior operations began. After cutting the

roof, the aerial was repositioned to the third floor window and a one and three quarter inch line was pulled by the crew from 171 to knock the fire on the third floor.

It could not be accessed from the interior due to the landing between floors two and three burned away. Crews from 301 and 119 working on the second floor were able to use materials from the building to put a good patch on the hole and move to the third floor to assist Station 171.

Stations 107, Option Station 110, Bethel Park, and 296 West Mifflin were called out to cover stations in South Hills. The fire was declared under control at 2:45 a.m.

Also on scene were The Allegheny County Fire Marshal, the Salvation Army’s Sally Wagon and the Red Cross to assist with housing the two adults and four children that were left homeless. All crews cleared the scene at 5:06 a.m.

LUKE PATTERSON

The Western Berks Fire Rescue operates this 1997 Pierce 105' Aerial (400/2000gpm) with cascade system.

- JIM CASSIDY

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Exeter Twp Fire Dept. uses this 1997 Spartan Saulsbury. (1500 GPM, 750)

BARBARA WEST

Buchanan Valley Fire Department, Engine 27 WENDY LOWREY MT.OLVER VFD

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KEN SNYDER RALPH LENNON

Flourtown Station 6 Chief's vehicle is a 2010 Chevy Tahoe.

Van fire with magnesium reaction Lake Harmony Fire Company, along with Kidder Fire Company responded to a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 80 at the 278.1 eastbound milemarker.

While units were en-route, a large header was visible several miles out. Engine 17 found a full size van on the shoulder that was fully involved. Engine 17's crew led off with two-one and three quarter inch hand lines.

As they were extinguishing the blaze, they encountered magnesium

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in the engine area of the passenger compartment. They continued to hit the fire with a fog pattern to cool the metal, which seemed to be working.

As they advanced the hose line into the drivers side of the passenger compartment, a large explosion occurred, throwing the nozzle man across the highway.

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Ambulance, along with a firefighter from Kidder Fire Company quickly rendered aide to the downed firefighter.

The firefighter suffered second degree burns to his neck as a result of the magnesium explosion that got between his face piece and nomex hood. Thankfully he was in full protective gear, or his injuries would have been much more severe.

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NIK KNAUER

A number of young girls approached the fire man and informed them that one of their friends was suck down in the storm drain

Young girl rescued from flood waters Frackville, Schuylkill County, PA: On July 14, 2014 after 3:00 p.m., the Frackville Goodwill Fire Company weas dispatched to 359 South Third Street for a flooded basement. The residents had water in their basement and on their property. The streets in the area were flooded by the rain from the severe thunderstorm that just hit the area.

Frackville Engine 43-15 responded to the scene and evaluated the area for additional hazards. The crew found the basement full of water and prepared to pump it out.

Frackville firefighters were removing the water from the home when they were alerted to a possible water rescue a block away. A number of young girls approached the firefighters and informed them that one of their friends was sucked down into the storm drain.

Twelve year old Taylor Russell accidentally fell in the rushing flood water, which dragged her into the

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underground storm water system.

The girls believe she may be trapped in the flooded storm pipe system underground.

Frackville Assistant Fire Chief William Lindenmulth Jr. quickly informed the dispatch center of current situation and requested additional resources. Frackville Ambulance, Shenandoah paramedics and the Mahanoy City West End Water Rescue were then dispatched to the scene. Minutes later, the Englewood and Altamont Fire Companies responded. An air medical helicopter was placed on standby.

The Frackville Streets Department and Frackville Police worked with the firefighters in removing the storm drain covers.

Frackville Firefighter George Anthony was able to locate the vic-

tim lying beside the creek out of the water. West End assisted EMS personnel with their stokes basket to extricate the victim from the wooded area.

Frackville Firefighter George Anthony was able to carry the injured girl out of the wooded area to the initial staging area on Third Street. The patient was conscious, but had multiple abrasions and complaints of pain. The Frackville Ambulance EMT requested for the helicopter to fly and land at the Schuylkill Mall.

A short time later the EMS crews were notified that all flights are canceled due to weather. The patient was transported by ground to the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Frackville firefighters completed the pumping detail by 8:00 p.m.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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Ambulance stolen during EMS call Reading, PA. Early Saturday morning on August the 9th, Medic 3 was dispatched to the Abraham Lincoln building for a report of a woman in labor. With the unit parked at 5th and Washington Streets, the crew entered the building to retrieve the patient. At 6:59 a.m., the crew requested a second unit as Medic 3 was gone. With city police investigating the incident, a broadcast was put out for the county to be on the lookout.

The unit was located driving on Route 662 near Boyertown.

After a low speed police chase by several officers, the unit was stopped by spike strips. The suspect was placed into custody, with the 2013 unit sustaining damage to the tires.

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Union Historical Fire Society hosts Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster Trexlertown, Lehigh County, PA. On Sunday, July 27th, the Union Historical Fire Society hosted their second Antique Fire Apparatus Muster. The registration started at 9:00 a.m. and the awards ceremony was held later in the afternoon.

The muster was held at the Goodwill Fire Company in Trexlertown. The muster ground was held on the fire company’s property in the rear of their station at 7723 Hamilton Boulevard.

The muster consisted of “static displays” of antique and new apparatus. A number of firematic vendors were also present throughout the day in the outside pavilion.

There were a number of tables from vendors containing fire service antiques and memorabilia from the past. A number fire companies and private owners displayed their fire equipment and sold firefighting tshirts throughout muster.

One addition to this year’s muster was a friendly competition of local firefighters testing their skills. The first event was the alltime crowd favorite water rocket contest. It matched up two hose line teams to shoot at a target on a steel cable with their hose line nozzles.

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The team, who pushes the target into its enemy’s territory first wins the match. The second event consisted of a bucket brigade competition between two different companies.

Trexlertown’s new ladder truck was also displayed at the entrance to the fairgrounds with a large American Flag. In service and antique fire apparatus were on display in the big field throughout the day.

Trophies were awarded in the afternoon to some lucky owners of classic and antique fire apparatus.

The society’s President Joe Landy stated that this year’s is the second summer muster held. Joe and his organization look forward to continuing with the muster and making this a yearly event in the summer. He hopes the day remains quiet for local firefighters so they can enjoy the muster. The muster last year was interrupted by a two alarm commercial fire, which kept firefighters busy throughout the day missing the muster.

STEPHEN BARRETT

The muster consisted of static displays of antique and new apparatus

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A number fire companies and private owners displayed their fire equipment and sold t-shirts

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Trexlertown’s new ladder truck was displayed at the entrance of the fairgrounds with a large American Flag.

The first event was the all-time crowd’s favorite water rocket contest.

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FRANK ROBINSON

Midway Fire Company operate a1983 Mack CF 75'Aerialscope, which saw service in Allentown, PA. as Truck 1.

STEPHEN BARRETT

The ceremony was started with a procession of the Honor Guard and fire fighters in Class A uniforms carrying their department flags.

Pennsylvania holds memorial service Emmitsburg, MD. On July 19 at 7:00 p.m., the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy staff conducted the 2014 Pennsylvania Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service at the National Fire Academy.

The special ceremony ran in conjunction with the yearly Pennsylvania Training Weekend at the National Fire Academy.

The ceremony began with a procession of the Honor Guard and firefighters in Class A uniforms carrying their department flags. The honor guard was followed by the Highlanders Bag Pipe Band of Harrisburg. The service began with special words

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from the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Edward Mann.

Monsignor Bill Glosser from the West End Fire Company, Mahanoy City addressed the crowd about the brotherhood of Pennsylvania firefighters.

Commissioner Mann read the names of four firefighters, who died in the line of duty in Pennsylvania last year. A red carnation was placed into a firefighting boot in honor of each fallen firefighter as well as a toll from a bell. Sig-

nal 5-5-5-5 was ringed to announce these firefighters answered their last alarm.

The group recited “A Firefighter’s Prayer” before the procession was led out of the auditorium.

The Honor Guard and firefighters reported to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the academy’s grounds. A wreath and a fireman’s boot were placed at the memorial site. The ceremony concluded with refreshments.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

DAVID FRITZ

The Ono Fire Department in Lebanon County, Pa has purchased this 1998 Spartan/LTI from the Wyomissing Fire Department in Berks County, Pa. It replaces a 1990 Simon-Duplex/LTI 100 foot tower that formerly saw service in Bridgeton, NJ.

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Beaver Township Fire Company utilize this 1990 Ford/Reading 500/250 Brush Truck.

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Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Staff conduct the “2014 Pennsylvania Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service” at the National Fire Academy.

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FRANK ROBINSON

Adamstown Fire Company still operates a 1989 Pierce Dash 1500/750. The unit is to be replaced this year.

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The engineers were timed in obtaining a draft from the river and following multiple discharges from the engines.

DARIN SMITH

Verona Fire Dept of Allegheny County still handles calls with their second out engine, a 1972 Mack CF 1000/500.

FRANK ROBINSON

The Fayette Fire Company still operates a 1991 Ford/Darley 1500/1250.

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The trucks then staged through park and were placed on displayed for the public

2014 Pennsylvania Pump Primers Harrisburg City, Dauphin County, PA. On July 12, 2014, the Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association held their annual muster and flea market along Riverside Park in Harrisburg.

The day’s events started with a parade of old fire apparatus from the Pennsylvania State Farm Show to the Riverside Park. The trucks staged throughout park on displayed for the public.

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A number of fire engines made their way to the walkway along the river to take part in the pumping competition. The engineers were timed on obtaining a draft from the river and following multiple discharges from the engines. The judges provided a number of

awards. A barrel contest held against competing firefighters provided extra entertainment.

Fire prevention displays and activities for the children were also available. A number of vendors were also present and had modern and antique firefighting equipment for sale.

Firefighting clothing, patches, and other collectibles were available.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

DALE FEEHRER

Franklin County Air Unit 10 is a 1980 GMC/Pierce. This unit features a 16 CFM Mako air compressor, 10-6,000 psi storage cylinders, a 5 kw Honda generator and 2- 150' air reels for remote filling.

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DARIN SMITH

The Browndale Fire Company operates this 1979 Pierce Arrow/LTI with a 1989 Pierce refurb ladder that they bought from Telford Fire Company in Montgomery County.

DENNY CLOPPER

The remains of the two trucks that were on ďŹ re, both smolder in smoke.

Fatal three tractor trailer accident

FRANK ROBINSON

East Petersburg, PA operates a 2000 Pierce Lance heavy rescue.

The unit once saw service in Bound Brook, NJ.

A fiery crash involving three tractor trailer trucks injured two of the operators and fatality injured another operator Sunday evening, August 4 at around 11:55 p.m.

The accident occurred on Interstate 81 northbound at the 25 mile marker Southampton Township, Shippensburg, Franklin County.

Two of the tractor trailers were involved in flames in the cab areas when emergency personnel arrived on the scene.

Traffic in both north and

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southbound lanes became backlogged with traffic. I-81 was then shut down in both lanes by fire police between Exits 24 Fayette Street and Exit 29 King Street.

State Police of Chambersburg were on the scene investigating the accident.

The Franklin County Coroner was dispatched to the scene.

The two operators received

moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital No other details were available.

Emergency personnel from the West End Fire & Rescue Co., Vigilant Hose Co., Walnut Bottom Fire Co., Fayetteville Fire Co., Cumberland Valley Hose Co., Shippensburg Area EMS, Shippensburg ALS and several fire police units responded to the scene.

- DENNY CLOPPER

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McConnellsburg operates this 1996 E-One Tanker (500/3,000/50AF) that ďŹ rst saw service with Monroe Twp., in Cumberland County, PA.

ADAM ALBERTI

Elk Township PA (Susquehanna County) currently responds with a 1994 Pierce Saber 1500/750/30F pumper which formerly served with the Horsham, PA Fire Department in Montogmery County.

BARBARA WEST

The Prescott Fire Company of Lebanon County operates this 2008 Kenworth/Fast 3500 gallon rig as Tanker 29.

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MUTUAL AID Gordon Wren

Yesterday afternoon I responded to a working structure fire in what turned out to be a former one family home that had been converted to a rooming house. The fire was determined to be caused by illegally installed electrical equipment.

The occupants all evacuated the building, but things may have been different if this fire took place at 3:00 a.m. instead of 3:00 p.m.

Every year, firefighters and civilians die or are injured in fires that are electrical in origin. Sometimes the fires occur in buildings where the entire electrical system is totally up to code, and the residents do dumb things that result in a fire.

Then there are other electrical fires that are caused by inferior work done by homeowners or unlicensed contractors.

In our county, we have experienced a tremendous number of illegal conversions. Numerous buildings are being renovated, with non-habitable spaces being converted illegally.

In many cases, a building permit would never be issued for basements, or attics/garages because they cannot meet the basic code requirements.

However, certain contractors will still take these jobs, knowing there will be no inspections of their work.

In many cases, they cut corners, thus increasing the chances for a fire.

In the cases where non-habitable spaces have been converted, the residents frequently do not have a second means of egress.

The conditions created by these illegal conversions put our firefighters at increased risk when

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they enter these buildings.

Thousands of men, women and children are living in these illegally converted spaces - just in our county.

In recognition of the seriousness of this situation, we are using some unorthodox techniques for going after the bad guys, who put our firefighters and residents in jeopardy.

We have developed a working relationship with our local utility; and when a building owner applies for utility meters and there is no building permit issued for the building renovation/construction, the utility will refuse to issue and install a meter. This has been very effective.

In addition, when we find that illegal work has taken place without permits, we will reach out to our county's Office of Consumer Protection and Board of Electrical Examiners, who can hold hearings, issue penalties, and suspend licenses for contractors to work in our county.

In addition, we are asking all Fire Chiefs to be vigilant in order to ferret out illegal work with a referral to the local building and fire inspectors, as well as our County Health Department, where applicable.

Next month we are inspecting several of these buildings with representatives from the local building department, the Health Department, etc. When serious violations are discovered,violations will be issued by multiple agencies.

Each agency can levy fines and penalties, and we hope to put tremendous pressure on the slum landlords.

When fires take place in illegally converted buildings and occupants die or firefighters become trapped, those responsible should be held accountable.

We are trying to hold them accountable before people die.

I will share the details on some of the worst cases in future columns.

STEPHEN BARRETT

Truck driver rescued in morning accident in Gordon Gordon, Schuylkill County, PA. On July 21, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., the Gordon Fire Company, Ashland Rescue, Ashland Ambulance and Shenandoah ALS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries.

The accident was reported to be a delivery truck overturned at Biddle and Plane Streets. Gordon Engine 46-10 arrived first with Chief 46 and found the driver still in the truck trapped. Butler Town-

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ship police assisted with traffic control.

The Ashland Rescue 38-60 crew assisted the Gordon fire fighters in removing the truck driver’s windshield.

Shenandoah Medic 64 evaluated the driver for a possible head injury. The driver was transported

to a local church parking lot to meet Life Flight 5 and flown to a trauma center in Danville. Police stated the driver lost control of his truck due to the steep decline of the Gordon Mountain Road.

Gordon Engine 46-10 and its crew remained on the scene assisting with the removal of the damaged food products from the truck.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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The Kutztown Community Fire Co. runs this 2000 Ford F350/Knapheide 300/300 as Brush 32.

Marshalls Creek early morning structure fire Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA. On July 3, 2014 around 2:25 a.m., the Marshalls Creek Fire Company (Station 29) responded to working structure fire in the Pocono Forested development in Middle Smithfield Township at 2519 Jonathan Ct. Upon arrival of Engine 2, flames could be seen above the rooftop of the one story ranch dwelling coming from the rear C and D sides and spreading to a two car garage on the D side of

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A re-alert was issued for a working fire and mutual aid for Station 36 (Shawnee) for a tanker and manpower and Station 24 (Bushkill-Pike Cty) for RIT team, manpower, and tanker. The crew of Engine 2 stretched two-two inch hand lines from the front bumper to attack exterior rear and line in to

front interior.

The fire spread from the attached long deck in rear which had several go carts stored underneath to the rear portion of the dwelling and spread to the interior rear of the dwelling as well as side D and the two car garage with vehicles inside.

Fire crews saved the front interior and exterior as well as sides B, C, D, and A sides. The homeowners made it out safely.

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“Loosen Up” FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

Tight muscles can be an issue for anyone regardless of age and/or fitness level. I have a few clients who have been struggling with low flexibility and tight muscles.

Not only does it impede their workouts, it interferes with their daily activities and even their sleep. They just can’t seem to get comfortable. Here’s what we have been doing and thankfully it’s working.

One of the changes we have made to our exercise routine is to add stretching throughout the workout. We did this in addition

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to our usual post workout stretches. I found the easiest way to do this was to stretch the appropriate muscle group following each exercise set for approximately 15-30 seconds.

For example: following each of our three sets of leg extensions we held a quadriceps stretch for 15 seconds (each leg) before moving on to the next set. It didn’t add much time to our workouts as we were essentially just making even more productive use of our “rest times”.

We still end our workouts with a full-body stretch. We did this for each muscle group i.e. a chest stretch after Bench Pressing, a Hamstring stretch after leg curls etc.

The other change we made was replacing a workout once each week with what I termed our “Flex Time Workout”.

In this workout, we perform only one set of each exercise (as opposed to three), but perform it three times slower than our usual speed. Additionally there is a “hold” at the peak of the exercise movement. For example: for a client whose leg extensions usually take two seconds per rep, they now take six seconds (two seconds to reach the peak of the extension, a two second hold at the top and two seconds down).

Some of my clients have actually enjoyed this workout and have found great success with even slower/longer movements. We’ve covered “super slow” training in this column before. Enhanced mobility seems to be another benefit for these clients. Maybe it will help you too.

For those concerned about fewer reps–some used slightly heavier weights, but for most, the workouts seemed to be just as effective as the original since the total time spent exercising remained the same. You can tweak it any way you like.

We continue to maintain proper hydration and good form/body alignment during all of our sessions and throughout the day as well.

As always, be sure to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Have fun! Stay safe!...and... “loosen up”!

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The members of the Ringtown Valley Fire Company pushed their new engine into the station to bring good luck in the future with the new truck.

Ringtown Valley Fire Company houses their new Engine 30-15 Ringtown, Schuylkill County, PA. On July 27, 2014, the Ringtown Valley Fire Company housed their new engine rescue in Ringtown.

The event was celebrated with a parade and a special housing ceremony.

The 2002 Pierce Enforcer engine was purchased from the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The new Engine 30-15 is a 1750 gpm pumper with a 1,000 gallon water tank. It carries a set of Genesis high pressure rescue tools and replaced Engine 30-11, which was a 1987 Sutphen 1500 gpm pumper.

The event started off with a parade of modern in-service fire trucks and other emergency vehi-

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cles. The housing ceremony started after the parade. Pastor Bonnie Yeager congratulated the fire company and blessed the new engine.

Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters President and local Fire Instructor Joseph “Blackie” Kufrovich was the invited guest speaker. He was followed by President of the Schuylkill County Fire Chiefs Association Frank Zangari of Girardville.

The Company’s Fire Chief Raymond Dunsavage spoke of the process of obtaining funding for the new engine. He also thanked local businesses and the local community

for their support. He also recognized the company’s membership for their hard work and help in purchasing the new engine.

Schuylkill County Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. stated that all the Schuylkill County officials wish them luck for the future.

Life Member Ronald “Hoot” Hinderliter took the lead in smashing a bottle of champagne on the front bumper to christen the new truck.

The members of the Ringtown Valley Fire Company pushed their new engine into the station to bring good luck in the future with the new truck.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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Tire pile fire in Shippensburg Shippensburg area firefighters were dispatched to a reported tire pile fire on Monday, July 21 located at 1020 Baltimore Road in Southampton Township. A large column of thick black smoke was visible for miles as units were responding to the scene. Firefighters found about 500 tires in several piles; however, not all were on fire. Firefighters were able to make a quick attack on the fire to keep the flames from spreading. Units from Co. 52 Vigilant Hose Company, Co. 53 Cumberland Valley Hose Company, and Co. 15 West End Fire & Rescue Company responded to the scene. Units were on scene for about two hours.

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available.

"Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick.

"We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!”

The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks.

"We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department.

"A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since."

"I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner.

"We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good."

Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right.

Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.”

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Two alarm building fire in Guilford Township Many volunteer fire companies were alerted for a reported building fire on Wednesday evening, July 23. The fire was located on Molly Pitcher Highway South, Guilford Township, Chambersburg, at Daves's Truck Repair. Heavy black smoke was pushing out of the two story garage when firefighters arrived. Five inch supply lines were laid going into the scene with many hand lines being pulled. Two aerial trucks from Co. 1 Chambersburg and Co. 17 New Franklin were immediately put to work side by side. Firefighters advanced a hand line inside and knocked down the bulk of the fire very quickly saving further damage. Some units remained on the scene for two hours. No injuries were reported.

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“Loosen Up” FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

STEPHEN BARRETT

House burns in Branchdale Reilly Township, Schuylkill County, PA. On July 17, 2014 at 10:10 a.m., the Reilly Township Fire Department, Minersville Fire Department, Cass Township Fire Department, Donaldson-Frailey Township Fire Company, Pottsville City Fire Department, Tremont Fire Company and Tremont Ambulance were dispatched to 8 Sport Hill Road in Reilly Township for smoke in a structure.

In five minutes, the Schuylkill County 911 Center received multiple calls for a working fire in a house in the Village of Branchdale. Newtown firefighters arrived in minutes and found thick black smoke coming from the home. The fire continued to spread quickly and began to move throughout the two and a half story home. Newtown Engine 24-15 de-

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ployed multiple hose lines to the front of the home. Firefighters made an exterior attack with tank water and knocked down the flames. Command 24 requested that a tanker task force be sent to the scene. Tanker trucks from Branch Township, Pine Grove, Hegins Township, Porter Township, and Mount Carbon responded.

The aggressive attack by the firefighters was unable to stop the fire extension to the attic. The smoke and fire conditions in the home increased.

Incident command ordered all personnel out of the structure and switched to defensive operations.

Command ordered the second alarm

tanker task force.

Firefighters operated a number of hose lines from the street and shot water into the smashed out windows.

The smoke and fire conditions in the home decreased. The fire was eventually brought under control in 90 minutes. Firefighters reentered the burned out residence and searched for hidden fire.

A majority of the fire units remained on the scene for hours until all hot spots were out.

The Reilly Township fire chief reported that there were no serious injuries to firefighters. The home received major damage and may need to be torn down.

The fire is currently under investigation by the State Police Fire Marshal.

Tight muscles can be an issue for anyone regardless of age and/or fitness level. I have a few clients who have been struggling with low flexibility and tight muscles.

Not only does it impede their workouts, it interferes with their daily activities and even their sleep. They just can’t seem to get comfortable. Here’s what we have been doing and thankfully it’s working.

One of the changes we have made to our exercise routine is to add stretching throughout the workout. We did this in addition to our usual post workout stretches. I found the easiest way to do this was to stretch the appropriate muscle group following each exercise set for approximately 15-30 seconds.

For example: following each of our three sets of leg extensions we held a quadriceps stretch for 15 seconds (each leg) before moving on to the next set. It didn’t add much time to our workouts as we were essentially just making even more productive use of our “rest times”.

We still end our workouts with a full-body stretch. We did this for each muscle group i.e. a chest stretch after Bench Press-

ing, a Hamstring stretch after leg curls etc.

The other change we made was replacing a workout once each week with what I termed our “Flex Time Workout”.

In this workout, we perform only one set of each exercise (as opposed to three), but perform it three times slower than our usual speed. Additionally there is a “hold” at the peak of the exercise movement. For example: for a client whose leg extensions usually take two seconds per rep, they now take six seconds (two seconds to reach the peak of the extension, a two second hold at the top and two seconds down).

Some of my clients have actually enjoyed this workout and have found great success with even slower/longer movements. We’ve covered “super slow” training in this column before. Enhanced mobility seems to be another benefit for these clients. Maybe it will help you too.

For those concerned about fewer reps–some used slightly heavier weights, but for most, the workouts seemed to be just as effective as the original since the total time spent exercising remained the same. You can tweak it any way you like.

We continue to maintain proper hydration and good form/body alignment during all of our sessions and throughout the day as well.

As always, be sure to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Have fun! Stay safe!...and... “loosen up”!

- STEPHEN BARRETT

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ADAM ALBERTI STEPHEN BARRETT

AREA EMS arrived in minutes and found smoke and flames coming from the first floor rear porch windows of the home

Athens Township PA (Bradford County) operates this 1996 Pierce Saber 1500/500 pumper which originally served Lower Allen, PA.

Dryer fire destroys home in Excelsior Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA. On Friday, August 15, 2014 at 1:25 p.m., the Coal Township Fire Department, Coal Township Rescue Squad and AREA EMS were dispatched to 140 Lower Excelsior Road in Coal Township for a house fire. The fire was reported to be just off of Route 901 in the Village of Excelsior. The homeowner reported to the 911 call taker that her dryer was on fire.

AREA EMS found smoke and flames coming from the first floor rear porch windows of the home.

The fire continued to spread quickly and began to move to the second floor and attic. EMS personnel reported that all residents escaped the flames and exited the burning home.

The Coal Township fire chief requested the second alarm. The fire was quickly advancing. The second alarm brought Shamokin Ladder 32, Shamokin Rescue 62 (RIT), Shamokin Liberty Engine 21 and the remaining of the Coal Township Fire Department. Brady Engine 151 established a water supply. The crew deployed a number of hose lines and made an offensive attack.

The deck gun from Engine 151 was placed in service operating in a defensive mode. The multiple exterior hose lines helped to knock down the fire in the rear.

Shamokin Ladder 32, Shamokin Rescue 62, and Coal Township Rescue 193 staged a block south west of the home and sent crews to the front of the home.

Ladder 32 deployed a number of ground ladders around the home.

A vertical ventilation crew was sent to the roof to cut holes. The additional firefighting crews backed up the first attack crews by operating additional hose lines.

The Rescue 62 proceeded to side Alpha and provided RIT operations.

The fire conditions in the home worsened and later caused all interior crews to evacuate. Large flames burned through the roof of

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the home, causing extremely dangerous risk of collapse.

The interior attack crews redeployed outside the home and operated exterior hose lines on the fire.

Engine 151 placed its deck gun into service and targeted the windows of the upper floors.

Command decided that more water was needed for the defensive operations and extinguishing the fire. He had additional tankers from Beaverdale, Wilburton, East Cameron Township, and Ralpho Township brought to the scene.

Ralpho Township Engine 294 established a refill site at a shopping plaza a few miles away. Route 901 was shut down to traffic during the majority of the incident.

In an hour, the smoke and fire conditions in the home improved and allowed attack crews to re-enter

the home with hose lines.

The firefighting crews had the fire under control in less than three hours and without any major further incident.

Forest Hills Engine 161 TeleSquirt was placed into service for the first time and finished the job extinguishing the stubborn fire.

The fire investigator believes the fire started in the first floor kitchen in a clothes dryer and traveled to the second floor.

The assistant fire chief reported that there were no major injuries to residents or firefighters.

The large home received major fire damage and will be required to be torn down.

Three Shamokin fire fighters escaped injury when the rear roof collapsed into the yard.

AREA EMS personnel stood by and provided REHAB to the firefighters.

DALE FEEHRER

Arendtsville Community Fire Co. operates this 1987 Sutphen tower.

(1500/400/65'). This tower formally served in Wilkins Twp, PA.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

DALE FEEHRER

The Freeland Fire Dept., has placed in service this 1998 Seagrave 100' low profile ladder truck that originally saw service with Morrisville, PA.

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Forest Hills Fire Co., has acquired this 2001 Hme/Squrt engine from Elkton, MD

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KEN SNYDER

Easton Engine 2016 on scene at a working apartment fire at 65 N. 4th St on July 25th.

ANTHONY MICCICKE

Medic 3 and Tower 1 dispatched for second alarm barn fire Exeter Township, PA. Late Saturday evening on August 16th, the Berks County Communications Center began receiving multiple calls reporting a fire near Schoffers Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. Exeter units arrived quickly and reported a fully involved barn fire at 360 Schoffers Road. With the amount of fire showing, a second alarm was requested at 11:09 a.m.

Reading Tower 1 was the fourth due ladder company on the box and was sent immediately. The fire was eventually placed under control at 12:31 a.m. RFD Medic 3 was dispatched on the initial alarm to cover for Exeter EMS.

STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

AUSTIN PETERS

Three bells in the city At 2:38 a.m. on August 16th, the rescue-engine from Wrightsville transferred to Station 89-1 (YAUFR) with a staffing of seven while they worked a job in York City. At 2:54 a.m., the third alarm assignment was alerted for a working fire on the 100 Block of Manchester Street in the city. Rescue 1 was requested for additional manpower. Rescue 1 arrived on the scene and the crew was immediately put to work for overhaul operations. Crews worked until about 5 a.m., racked some five inch and went available.

Occasionally waiting for water in the hoseline seems like an eternity, and suddenly it is there, at your fingertips in the nozzle.

Soothing and calming to the soul is knowing that the line is charged and we can move ahead with our attack and extinguishment of the fire with the knowledge of protection provided by the hose stream.

But what happens when you lose water or don’t get it when called for?

This is a dangerous situation that can and does occur on the fire ground.

What can cause a lack of water in a hose line?

Break, kink, knot, fire apparatus parked on it, wedged in or caught under something, or maybe even burnt through.

How about pumper failure, hydrant failure, the wrong line has been charged, or if operating from a tanker or tanker operations the water supply may have been depleted?

The proverbial well having temporarily run dry!

All of these situations will leave you with no water or an ineffective hose stream, lacking in quantity and reach and providing you with limited or no protection.

You and your crew will go from aggressor to vulnerable in a very short period of time.

How long do you call or wait for water to return? It shouldn’t be long,

Where’s the Water III a minute, two minutes tops depending on the fire situation and how it will impact the safety of your crew.

If you have a good pump operator, and have worked with him/her before, he/she will know when you need water and it will usually be on its way even before you ask.

If not, something has possibly gone wrong. (see above) Contact the pump operator via radio to determine if water has been provided to your hose line.

If the response is in the affirmative and you still don’t have water in the hoseline at your position, it is time to withdraw and find out what is wrong.

Take your crew with the hoseline and back out, do not think water will, by some miracle, suddenly arrive.

Fire conditions are changing for the worse and the longer you postpone your withdrawal the greater the hazards and dangers become and the more you jeopardize yourself and the safety of your crew.

If you are unsuccessful in trying to make radio contact with the pump operator for two minutes, back out.

Back out while you have the chance as conditions can and will change dramatically with the potential of trapping you and your crew.

Even when operating with a working hoseline, if conditions force a retreat, take the hoseline with you whenever possible as you may need it to extinguish fire blocking your exit.

Retreat allows you to come back

another day!

We hear much about back up lines in the initial operations at a fire, but how often does the line actually become a backup line.

A backup line is supposed to provide protection for the crew operating the initial attack line, and to replace it should problems arise with the first line.

Unfortunately, we are operating in lean times with limited resources and personnel so maybe the backup line is never stretched, or it is diverted to another location on the fire ground.

Sometimes the backup line is like the FAST team, put into service elsewhere as need has dictated and another FAST team has been requested. In reality, the FAST is always on the road heading for the scene, and the backup line will be stretched shortly.

As with the FAST team, sometimes shortly can be too long when something goes wrong.

Always do your best to place a backup line into operation for the purpose intended and keep the FAST team always available for their assigned duties.

Where’s the water, hopefully in the hoseline and coming out the nozzle when needed.

Water is the firefighter’s ally, extinguishing fire, while keeping the firefighters safe.

Till next time, stay safe and God Bless!

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KEN SNYDER

New station for YAUFR Springettsbury Township, PA. This new York Area United Fire and Rescue firehouse will soon have its construction completed. The cost of the station was $4.9 million and the station is located at 50 Commons Drive. YAUFR charter members include Springettsburry and Spring Garden Townships, while Manchester Township is taking steps to fully join the department.

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ROBERT R. DEVONSHIRE JR.

Quarryville Firefighter Curt Woerth backs up his son, Firefighter JC Woerth on a hose line at a recent 2 alarm building fire.

MICHAEL BAKER

C Platoon Firefighter Jack Bostic cuts the cake during his last shift after serving in the Upper Darby Fire Department for over 25 years.

DENNY CLOPPER

Three members of the Vigilant Hose Company, Co. 52 of Shippensburg arrive on the scene of a barn fire in Franklin County.

TERRY RITZ

East Greenville firefighters at apartment building fire in Pennsburg

J. KRIESHER

Hazle Twp. Fire/Rescue Chief Scott Kostician directs his crew on the scene of a three alarm fire in White Haven

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Vehicle News

FRANK ROBINSON

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Franklin Fire Company operates a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT Espy Fire Company No.1 now operates a 2001 Bloomsburg Fire Department now has a 2014 KME 105'Aerial.

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DALE FEEHRER

Lower Swatara Fire Department now operates a 2014 The Pine Grove Hose, Hook & Ladder Fire Co. #1 took The Londonderry Fire Co. has taken delivery of their Ferrara heavy rescue. delivery of a 2014 Pierce P.U.C. 2014 KME Tanker (1500/2500).

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ADAM ALBERTI

The Hampden Twp. VFC will soon be taking delivery of West HempďŹ eld has taken delivery of this 2015 Ken- Coal Township in Northumberland County recently rethis 2014 Seagrave Marauder II with a re- chassis of a worth/4-Guys tanker. Tanker 76 features a 1500 gpm ceived this 2001 HME/American LaFrance/M&W te95' Aerialscope tower. pump and a 3500 gallon tank. lesquirt. It formerly served the Singerly Fire Company in Elkton Maryland.

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ADAM ALBERTI

DALE FEEHRER

Squad 723 of the Upper Augusta Volunteer Fire Co. is a The Wilmot Fire Company in Sugar Run, PA recently re- The Keystone Fire Co., of Shillington has placed this ceived this 2014 Freightliner FL114SD/Red 2014 Seagrave Marauder II engine in service (1500/600).

2013 Ford F550/Fouts Brothers 375/300/5A Diamond/Marco Fire Equipment tanker.

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Three children sent to hospital after golf cart accident in Lake Harmony

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If you’ve been listening to recent news then you are aware of incidents where EMS personnel have been called to task because of an alleged delayed or half-hearted response. The EMS community is in an uproar because the bulk of the criticism seems to come from folks who have no experience in emergency response.

Meanwhile, we, and many of the critics, have not been present at a scene to see firsthand what actually transpired and eye witness accounts may be tainted by emotions. Allegations of wrongdoings affects all of us, we feel that everything we do is subject to inspection, we worry that outsiders are waiting to “catch us” doing something stupid, foolish or wrong. …actually blaming first responders (police, EMS, and fire) is nothing new.

Family members will often look to place blame when they lose a loved one - maybe it’s just a stage of grief - there is denial that the deceased was sick enough or injured enough to actually die.

They look to rationalize; maybe anger even helps them avoid their pain. Sometimes, thankfully on the rare occasion, there was a mistake made… the definition of a mistake is “an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong”.

Mistakes are not done purposely or vindictively. They are not planned and no one started

EMS response under fire their shift deciding to cause harm.

Sometimes the more chaotic the scene and possibly the more services involved, each with different responsibilities, the more possibility things will not happen systematically and mistakes may be made.

Rarely, very rarely, there is carelessness or personal triggers that bring about human reactions that may, in the long run, cause harm or worse.

In our litigious society, cases such as this are scrutinized intensely. Whether or not the scrutiny and blame are justified, and hopefully the inquiry will be fair and impartial, such events cast suspicion over all EMS workers.

Even if the investigation later declares innocence of wrong doing, no one really gets out unscarred. There will always be doubt and rushes to judgment from others and by the EMT/paramedic himself.

When a person dies, first responders may feel guilty. EMTs and paramedics will second guess themselves and wonder what they could have done differently in the treatment that might have made a difference.

Rescuers who “fail” to save a patient will begin to believe they are a failure - they haven’t fulfilled their purpose to save people, all of the training they took means nothing, there is a lot of self blame.

The EMS responder, who loses a patient, experiences a form of survivor guilt. When that guilt simmers, the rescuer continues to doubt their training and their skills.

They become afraid to forget the

patient and “fail” them again by moving on. This continued guilt can snowball into depression, burnout and sometimes the use of crutches like alcohol or drugs - a “recipe for disaster”.

Every EMT, paramedic and first responder has experienced bad calls. Every health provider has experienced the loss of a patient. It’s impossible to be in this business for any length of time and escape the tragedies and recriminations.

Responding crews may want to talk about the call among themselves (remember HIPPA).

Remember to be realistic in your memories. Don’t secondguess your actions based on what you did not know at the time things were happening.

It’s important to acknowledge that you are human and not allpowerful. Things can happen that are beyond your control.

Don’t allow the angry, tearful and grieving comments made by family or friends of the patient to be taken out of context. Do not personalize the analysis of other EMS responder actions especially when guilt has been implied in unrelated situations.

Learn from the events of your call and be sure that you are always doing the best based on your training and the tools you have available.

Be sure to accurately document all findings, treatment and circumstances in case you are required to defend yourself.

And never hesitate to make use of CISD if you are “haunted” by the outcome of a call.

Fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported accident with injuries on Wolf Hollow Road in Split Rock. While units were enroute, Carbon County Communications gave an update that this was a golf cart accident with multiple injuries. Rescue 17 and Lake Harmony Ambulance arrived on scene to find a golf cart overturned on the roadway. Five children were on the cart when it overturned coming down a steep grade on the road.

Three were packaged by Lake Harmony Ambulance crew members. One ALS victim was transported by Lehighton Ambulance, while the two BLS patients went with Lake Harmony.

RICKY BROWN

Rescue 41-2 escorts young man from York to Baltimore for special occasion Lt./EMT Zach Ishman and Fireman/QRS Capt. Ricky Brown headed to York City to meet ten year old Parrish. Parrish is a burn survivor from York County. Chief Smeltzer was approached by Battalion Chief Matt Tobia of Anne Arundel County Fire in Maryland, and was asked if we could assist in getting Parrish to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center so he could be transported to the Mid Atlantic Burn Camp in Virginia, an event put on by the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation. Parrish and his siblings were also given some 41 shirts to wear! It was awesome honor to meet and help out such a brave and nice young guy!

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House fire in Leacock Township Fire crews from Lancaster County were busy on Sunday, July 27th due to a severe thunderstorm that hit the area.

Crews responded to numerous structures that were struck by lightning.

This fire on East Newport Road in Leacock Township was caused by a lightning strike to the roof of the two and a half story dwelling.

Firefighters got the upper hand

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The fire was knocked down in short time with the help of Upper Leacock, New Holland, Lafayette, Gordonville, Atglen and Witmer Fire Companies.

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Fairview Township fundraiser for member Members of the Fairview Twp Fire Department recently held a benefit dinner for one of their own.

A few weeks earlier, a JUMP TO FILE # member lost 081714119 everything in a devastating house fire, which his own department responded to while he and his family were away.

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In each incident, the announcer states the date, location, how many alarms were transmitted and in some, the type of building. Not all are in Manhattan. Information is sketchy probably because it may not have been available. The copyright was done in 1999.

There is a second, two thirds, two fourth’s and a fifth.

All are major jobs! One had at least two fatalities.

In the first one, which involves the top floor and cockloft of a multiple dwelling; a collapse dumps flaming debris into the bucket of a tower ladder and re-

quires two hose streams to extinguish.

A fourth alarm was sounded for a fire in a five story building which was an exposure to a shed. It spread to the large building and advanced throughout!

Fire shows through four windows at a second alarmer in a multiple dwelling. A tower ladder directs a stream into the building. CPR can be seen in progress on a burn victim, which may have become a fatality along with another carried out wrapped in blankets.

A warehouse is the scene of a fifth in Manhattan which the superpumper attended with the super tender and at least one satellite. A quick shot shows the superpumper’s pump operator.

There was also a collapse at this fire.

A fourth in Brooklyn (I believe) involved a factory with fire on all floors. Ladderpipes and tower ladders operate.

Lastly, a third alarm involving a multiple dwelling in Manhattan has fire eventually involving four floors. A tower ladder makes rescues including a chow hound and its master.

Tenants are later taken to their refuge on a bus.

Plenty of fire for everyone!

There are more volumes to come.

DOUGLAS KAHN

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