Crash with Fire on 225

On April 14, 2023, at 0036, Bradford Township VolunteerFire Department was dispatched on Box 15-3 fora structure with possible entrapment. The second story of the house was well involved upon the arrival of Engine 151. A250-foot 1-3/4 inch line was placed into operation. Acrew entered the first floorand found one victim while doing a primary search. The victim was removed and life saving measures were initiated while awaiting the arrival of a paramedic ambulance from the City of Bradford. Derrick City was requested to operate as the RIT. Lewis Run and Corydon Township were placed on standby. Asecond line was stretched to the second floor. No additional victims were found by primary and secondary searches. Unfortunately, the victim that was rescued succumbed at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Firefighters were on the scene forfourhours and 30 minutes.

- Fire News photo by Jay Bradish

On March 17, 2023, crews from Herndon, Hickory Corners and Pillow were called to an overnight crash with reported fire on Route 225 in Jackson Township. While responding crews were told the carwas fully involved and wires were down as well. On arrival they found a vehicle had sheared off a utility pole, left the roadway, re-entered the roadway, then struck anotherpole and became engulfed. Crews assisted with extinguishment of the fire while PSP and EMS conducted patient evaluation.

- Fire News photo by Seth Lasko