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Philadelpia Memorial Honors Michael Goodwin Members from Ladder 27 held a wreath laying ceremony at the Eternal Flame service to honor their fallen Captain, Michael Goodwin.

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Three-Alarm in Lancaster City Lancaster City Bureau of Fire responded to a reported dwelling fire on E. Chestnut Street.

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Penn Glass Building Burns in Lancaster Township Station 66 and surrounding companies were dispatched to handle this factory blaze.

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LT. Keith Rankin Honored Lancaster firefighters and friends traveled to the National Fire Academy to pay tribute to their fallen hero, Lt. Keith Rankin.

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Funeral For Hanover Firefighter Franklin Duck Retired professional firefighter of 29 years service, Franklin Duck remembered.

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Hose Line Training Lancaster Township Fire Department held hose line and pump training April 8, 2013, at their South Station.

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Well Done Boston Responders!

On April 15, 2013, another horrific event challenged the dedication and skills of first responders when two pressure cooker bombs halted the Boston Marathon. Immediately, responders went into a different mode of operation and ran to help hundreds of people who were victims of the explosions. Three deaths resulted from this heinous act of terrorism and people were injured at the scene of this terrorist bombing.

Emergency medical technicians at the finish line were there to help runners with blisters, sprains and aches. In the past, they occasionally would spring into action when a runner had more serious medical problems such as a heart attack. Never did they expect to be in the middle of a terrorist act and have to spring into action to save the lives of children, moms and dads, spectators and runners alike. Many of the injuries sustained at the bombing were similar to injuries sustained by our soldiers as they continue to protect our freedom.

Watching the event unfold live on television, you got a first hand view of how all responders ran to help the victims of the incident.

They placed their lives on the line and never questioned their own mortality. I am sure thoughts of a third bomb ran through their minds as the second bomb rocked Boylston Street and Copley Square.

The lives that were saved at the Boston Marathon Bombing were a direct result of the interdisciplinary training that goes on regularly in the fire, rescue and emergency services. The Mass Casualty Training that has gone on in the past and continues to go on between all emergency responders throughout the United States was tested in Boston that day. Hospitals were ready to handle the flood of victims who came to them with injuries that were anything but routine. Despite the three deaths and life altering injuries, many lives were saved. This was due to the constant training that YOU, the first responder takes seriously.

Fire News would like to thank everyone who responded to the call of duty at the Boston Marathon. We would also like to thank our photographers who captured the moment in a professional and sensitive manor and risked their lives along side of the responders to document history. In the end, you continue to serve the United States of America as our First Responders.

Congratulations on a job well done! ...Dennis

ANNOUNCEMENTS FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION ON FULL DISPLAY FOR FALL DOVER RACE WEEKEND Over the years, many traditions have been created as part of race weekend at Dover International Speedway. Those events range from fan events, pre-race ceremony traditions and even include charitable endeavors.

And for the past five years, the fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Monster Mile has been a day to show appreciation to firefighters and their families, while also raising funds for the survivors of fallen firefighters through the sales of a hospitality ticket package partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Since the partnership’s inception, it has grown to include a number of great benefits for firefighters attending the race, including a pre-race hospitality ticket package, a firetruck parade during the pre-race ceremonies and the Firehouse Challenge, which awards the fire company with the most attendees at the race with its very own Monster trophy to keep in the station all year.

Through two years of the Firehouse Challenge, the members of Cressona Fire Company No. 1 in Cressona, Pennsylvania, have flocked to Dover to claim the trophy at back-to-back race weekends.

But while the fun of the day’s festivities creates a great atmosphere for the firefighters and their families, the most important component of the event is the money raised for the NFFF — which totals $390,365 to date.

All proceeds from hospitality ticket sales and sales of a special commemorative T-shirt are donated to the NFFF, along with gracious contributions and donations from the program’s sponsors, which have included Stanley Black and Decker, Motorola, Kidde, Provident, Holmatro, PBI, BFPE and others.

The mission of the NFFF is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives. The NFFF has also built and maintains the National Firefighters Memorial, located in Emmittsburg, Md. The memorial is the first permanent national park honoring all firefighters. Since the memorial was constructed in 1981, over 3,500 names of fallen firefighters in the United States have been added to it.

Though the program and partnership between the Monster Mile and the NFFF has grown exponentially in its first five years, plans are to continue adding to the funds already raised.

The NFFF hospitality package is now on sale for the Sept. 29 “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. For just $109, firefighters and their families can get a reserved ticket to the race; access to a hospitality tent that features an all-you-can-eat buffet and beverages (Pepsi and Anheuser-Busch products); a Trackside Access pass allowing them to walk along the frontstretch next to pit road on Sunday morning as the teams are setting-up the pit stalls for the day; special guest appearances; and much more.

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Michael Goodwin Receives Posthumous Promotion at Philadelphia Service

Goodwin was killed in the line of duty in early April. He was captain On May 1, 2013, in Philadelphia, members from Ladder 27 held a wreath laying ceremony at the Eternal Flame service to honor their fall- of Ladder 27. The fire, which reached four alarms at the Jack B. Fabrics en Captain, Michael Goodwin (Goodwin would be promoted to building, took place on the 700 block of S. 4th Street.

- Fire News photos by Alex Lloyd Gross Battalion Chief after his recent line of duty death). The service paid tribute to all Philadelphia first responders killed in the line of duty.

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Allentown Firefighters Battle Dwelling Fire

Allentown firefighters were dispatched on March 25th to a reported house fire on N West St. Dispatched on the initial box were Battalion 43, Engines 10, 4, 9, Truck 2 and Engine 6 for RIT. The Allentown 9-1-1 Center advised responding companies that numerous calls were reporting a working house fire with flames showing. The 9-1-1 Center also advised they received information that a child might still be inside the house.

Battalion Chief Scott Henrick arrived on the scene, took command and advised he had fire showing from the first floor of a three story middle of a row. Engine 10 arrived on the scene and its crew went to work stretching an attack line and making a hit on the exterior fire which was

now extending vertically across the attached porch roofs. As additional companies arrived on scene they went to work searching the house for the reported missing child. With all hands working on the fire scene and a report of fire showing from the rear of the dwelling Henrick struck a 2nd Alarm. The second alarm brought in Engines 11 and 13.

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

- Fire News photo by Dennis Wetherhold

1st Platoon Goes to Work in Allentown Members of the Allentown Fire Department's First Platoon went to work at N Lacrosse St on March 16th for a house fire. The initial full box dispatch went out for Battalion 43, Engines 13, 6, 9, Truck 2 and Engine 14 for RIT to the 800 Block of North Maxwell Street for a reported house fire. Engine 6 arrived on scene, confirmed a working fire and went to work stretching an attack line. Engine 4 was dispatched as an additional engine due to the fact that three of the first alarm companies were operating as understaffed units. The fire was located and knocked down within minutes. The companies remained on the scene doing overhaul and assisting the fire marshal.

- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold

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Three-Alarm in Lancaster City

On Saturday, March 23, 2013, the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire responded to a reported dwelling fire on E. Chestnut Street around 1451. Engine 3 arrived on scene to a working fire in a three-story, occupied, duplex and requested a second alarm. Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack on a fire involving the basement. With fire traveling in the void spaces a third alarm was struck, bringing county mutual aid to the scene and a recall of off-duty firefighters. The fire worked its way in the exposure and walls up the third floor. East Chestnut Street Command requested the general alarm shortly before companies were requested to evacuate the building. The fire was knocked down in about an hour and companies remained on the scene performing extensive overhaul. Two pets and three civilians were displaced in the fire.

- Fire News photos by Jason Coleman-Cobb and Chris Haldeman

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Total Loss in Lewistown

On Sunday, April 21, 2013 at approximately 2300 Box 14-10 was alerted for a house fire located on Chestnut Street in Lewistown Borough. Battalion Chief 12 Douglas arrived on scene and requested a second alarm assignment. The house was a total loss and left two adults and three children homeless. The cause of the fire has been ruled undetermined.

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First alarm units were United Fire & Rescue, Brooklyn Hose Co., City Hook & Ladder, Fame EMS, East Derry Fire Co.(RIT), and West Granville Fire Co. (RIT). 2nd alarm units responding were Junction Fire Co., Burnham Fire Co., Highland Park Fire Co., and Milroy EMS. - Fire News photos by Pat Shoop

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Quick Work in Penndel

Nursing Home Call in Lancaster Twp.

Firefighters made quick work of a house fire on the 1100 block of West Lincoln Highway in Penndel on April 24, 2013. Firefighters from Parkland, Penndel and Laghorne-Middletown were on scene and were able to contain the fire from spreading to a large growth of trees.

- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

At 0444 on March 24, 2013, Lancaster Township Fire Department Truck 66 responded to a fire on Willow Street. Engines 50 (Willow Street), 54 (Lampeter), 60 (West Willow), 55 (New Danville), Trucks 50, 66, 67 (Rohrerstown), Rescues 50, 57 (Quarryville), and 905 (Blue Rock), all operated at the Willow Valley Square Nursing Home fire. First-in crews from Engine Company 50 immediately began to search for the source of the smoke while Engine Company 54 secured a water source. Additional companies were deployed throughout the building to check conditions on all levels. Rescue 57 and Truck 67 established RIT. Some minor evacuations took place for residents on the third floor while everyone else in the building was sheltered in place. The cause of the smoke was found to be a malfunctioning heater unit in an apartment. Units remained on location for about 90 minutes. Captain 50 (B. Ebersole), Chief 60 (J. Topper), Chief 66-2 (B. Fassnacht), and Chief 905 (K. Eshelman) filled out the “Willow Valley� Command Staff.

- Fire News story by Lancaster Township Assistant Chief Brett Fassnacht - Fire News photo by Greg Leaman

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Factory Burns in Lancaster Township

On Sunday, March 31, 2013, at approximately 2330, Station 66 (Lancaster Township) and surrounding companies dispatched to S. Queen Street and the Penn Glass building. First arriving units encountered heavy fire in a vacant manufacturing building and quickly went to defensive operations. Aerial streams from Truck 2 (Lancaster City), 63 (Lafayette), 50 (Willow Street), and 66 (Lancaster Township) poured water on the fire in the initial stages of the incident. A partial collapse of the building occurred but no firefighters were injured due to a prior collapse zone being established. Companies remained on the scene for close to five hours dousing hot spots.

- Fire News photos by Jason Coleman-Cobb and Greg Leaman

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Two-Alarm in Dauphin County

On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, around 0300 hours Dauphin County Box 88-2 sent units to East Main Street for an apartment building fire with possible entrapment. Multiple calls were being received as well as reports of multiple people trapped. With that info the responding duty officer upgraded the box to first alarm status before the arrival of apparatus. Engine 88 (Middletown) arrived on location with heavy fire from the rear of a three-story, mixed occupancy structure and secured a hydrant at E. Main and Race Streets.

Truck 88 (Middletown) took a position on side D and companies began an aggressive interior attack and search/rescue operations.

Additional companies began arriving and secured additional water supplies, assisted crews working inside. Due to rapidly spreading

fire conditions firefighters retreated and used exterior master streams to knock down the bulk of the fire. Command 88 requested the second alarm to the scene. Fire continued to burn in the top floor and roof area concealed in multiple void spaces. Crews also prevented extension to a rear attached, one-story row of apartments. Extensive overhaul was required to fully extinguish the flames. Command 88 marked control about an 1.5 hours into the incident. The fire building, which contained apartments on the top 2 floors and “Demp’s Corner Pub” on the first floor suffered heavy fire, smoke, and water damage.

- Fire News photos by Jason Coleman-Cobb

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Blaze Damages Manheim Township Auto Shop

Abandoned House Fire Near Gettysburg

Fire damaged a Manheim Township auto repair shop on March 7, 2013. The fire on N. Market Street, broke out around 1758, causing between $25,000 and $30,000 in damage, said Manheim Township Chief Rick Kane. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the structure. Kane said the one-story concrete block building contained a two-bay auto repair shop. One car was inside being worked on, but it was removed unscathed. The fire was largely at the rear of the building. Because of the age of the structure, firefighters had trouble getting to the fire through the roof. Kane said work had been done and a new roof had been put over the old.

Assisting Manheim Township were firefighters from Eden, Neffsville, Lafayette, Lancaster Township, Lancaster city and Rohrerstown.

- Fire News photo by Greg Leaman

Recently, the pre-alert was sounded for Adams County box 1-4 for a house fire on Belmont Road in Cumberland Township. Engine company 5 (Arendtsville) arrived on scene, followed by Tower 5.

Handlines were pulled, advanced to the structure and the battle began. Tower 5's crew began throwing ground ladders. Assistant Chief 1 (Hiller) arrived and requested a search of the structure for possible squatters since this was reported to be an abandoned house. The search proved negative. Crews backed out after floors collapsed and the fire was fought from the exterior. Truck crews started ventilation at various locations on side A. Water supply was established with a tanker shuttle operation. The fire was placed under control in about one hour.

- Fire News photo by Steve Roth

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Nine Displaced in Three-Story Fire

On Sunday, March 31, 2013, shortly before 1000, Box 1-3 sent companies to Meunch Street for a structure fire. Units arrived to heavy fire on the top floor of a three-story, occupied, middle-of-the-row dwelling. Command requested the first alarm assignment bringing Wagon 4, Tower 3, and Rescue 69 (RIT) to the scene. A line was stretched into the fire building. Truck companies opened up the roof and all primary searches were negative. An additional engine and truck were summoned from the county to the scene. The main body of fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes keeping damage to the fire building and the exposure building. Nine people were displaced in the fire believed to have been electrical in nature.

While en route to the scene Rescue 69 (New Cumberland DLA) was involved in an accident with a minivan at N. 2nd and Forster Streets. No major injuries were reported.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

Community Rebuilds Duckling Barn Lost in Blaze

On April 13, 2013, the BOX Alarm was transmitted to Gristmill Road in Earl Twp. for a reported barn fire. Company 03 along with the first alarm started arriving with fire showing from a one story barn. The second alarm was transmitted as first in crews started to go to work. Crews worked over 2 hours to control the blaze.

Over 1100 ducklings died in the fire. Over the next couple hours, the community banded together and completely rebuilt the barn within 12 hours after the fire.

- Fire News photo by Chris Haldeman

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Three-Alarm RRTA Garage Fire

An electrical malfunction caused an estimated $410,000 in damage on April 14, 2013, at Red Rose Transit Authority on Erick Road.

According to Lancaster City Fire Captain David Longenecker, units responding to an automatic alarm arrived to find smoke coming from a seven-bay garage on the property. With low visibility inside

and unknown factors regarding the building and contents, firefighters were ordered to refrain from immediately entering the structure. The building's sprinkler system kept the fire contained until it was safe for crews to enterand extinguish the blaze, Longenecker said. He said about 28 buses were in the building when the fire broke out at 1722. One bus was destroyed. The building sustained $5,000 to $10,000 in damage. Equipment from Lancaster Township, Willow Street and Manheim Township provided R.I.T. during the three-alarm blaze.

- Fire News photos by Greg Leaman and Chris Haldeman

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Two-Alarm in York County

On Saturday, January 5, 2013, shortly before 0600 York County Box 28-11 sent companies to Cly Road for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival Chief 27 reported heavy fire coming from the second floor of a single-family dwelling. All occupants were able to escape prior to arrival of the fire department. A second alarm

assignment was requested. Several interior attack lines were deployed to knock down the fire. Due to lack of hydrants in the area a portable pond was set up for water supply. Crews remained on the scene with extensive overhaul before being released by command.

- Fire News photos by Jason Coleman-Cobb

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House Fire in Lower Allen Township

On February 5, 2013, around 0600, Box 12-03 toned out for a reported house fire on Letchworth Drive in Lower Allen Township.

Engine 3-12 (Lower Allen) arrived to find a 1-1/2 story dwelling with smoke showing. A line was stretched to the D side and advanced to the attic area where companies knocked down the bulk of the fire. Truck 12 (Lower Allen) crew provided vertical ventilation and a second line was run to assist interior operations.

Command requested an additional two engines and rescue to the scene. The fire was placed under control in about 30 minutes with no injuries reported.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

Twin Valley Deals With Bitter Weather

On February 9, 2013, Twin Valley Volunteer Fire Department along with departments from three different counties battled this two-alarm barn fire on Bullstown Road in Chester County. The fire broke out in the early morning hours with temps below freezing with strong winds. Companies remained on the scene for about two hours hitting hot spots.

- Fire News photo by Chris Haldeman

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Two-Alarm on Old Philadelphia Pike

On April 7, 2013, Box Alarm 44 was transmitted to Old as the fire started to impede on the house nearby. Companies Philadelphia Pike for a reported building fire. Chief 44 arrived on operated with heavy lines for about an hour to bring the fire under scene and reported heavy fire showing from a one story barn and control.

- Fire News photo by Chris Haldeman requested a second alarm. Crews had fire throughout the building

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Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund Donates Three Trucks

In April the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund donated two 1984 M923 AM General 6 x 6 Military Cargo Trucks to the New Hope Eagle Fire Company in New Hope, PA (Bucks County) and to the Washington Fire Company in Conshohocken, PA (Montgomery County) In May the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund donated a 1987 Pierce

Fire Engine to the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. in Ship Bottom, NJ. The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. sustained both equipment and station damage during Superstorm Sandy. For more information about the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund please go to www.terryfundpa.org.

- Fire News story by Michael E. Maxwell

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LT. Rankin Honored At National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

On October 7, 2012, 40 Lancaster Township Fire Department firefighters and friends traveled to the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to pay tribute to their fallen hero, Lt. Keith Rankin at the Sunday ceremony of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

This marked the 31st National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Lt. Keith Rankin’s name was

added to a plaque at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial with the names of 80 other firefighters who died in the line of duty during 2011.

Rankin suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise at Lancaster County Fire School September 25, 2011.

- Fire News photos by Greg Leaman

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Narrow Streets Searches Negative in Hamper Philadelphia New Oxford Blaze Firefighters

Philadelphia firefighters battled a two alarm fire on the 9600 block of James Street on March 9, 2013. Engine 62 responded and ordered all companies in service. The second alarm was called quickly. There were no injuries. The blaze was hampered by narrow streets which made it difficult to navigate the apparatus.

- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

Recently, a box alarm 33-13 was alerted for a house fire with entrapment on Lincoln Way East, in the Borough of New Oxford.

United Hook and Ladder units arrived to heavy fire conditions on the C/D sides. Searches for trapped occupants proved negative.

- Fire News photo by Steve Roth

Two-Story Duplex Burns

Barn Fire in Salisbury Township

On March 18, 2013, around 0315, Box 1-3 sent A Platoon companies to Schuylkill Street for a structure fire. Uptown companies Wagon 3 and Tower 2 arrived on location with heavy smoke from the first and second floors of a two-story duplex. Chief 4 (Horst) requested the balance of the first alarm bringing Wagon 4, Tower 3, and Rescue 69 (RIT). Report of an occupant trapped was received. Chief 4 requested an additional “1 and 1� to the scene with Penbrook Engine 30 and Progress Truck 32 handling that assignment. Companies quickly knocked down a fire involving the first floor. The primary search proved to be negative. Crews opened up the roof and continued to pull ceilings, containing the fire in about 30 minutes. The exposure building suffered from smoke and water damage and a family of five was displaced.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

On April 15, 2013, the White Horse Fire Company was alerted for a barn fire on Wanner Road in Salisbury Township. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from the shop with a house starting to light off from the fire. A second alarm was transmitted with multiple tankers shuttling water to the scene. Crews worked for about two hours to control the fire. The building was a complete loss with no injuries.

- Fire News photo by Chris Haldeman

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Home Destroyed in Middle Paxton Twp.

On February 12, 2013, Dauphin County Box 38-4 alerted companies to a Hecks Drive address in Middle Paxton Township for a house fire. Chief 29-2 went on location and reported a working garage fire attached to a single-family dwelling. Engine 38 (Dauphin Middle Paxton) arrived on scene, dropped a line and proceeded up the driveway to the front of the structure. A portable pond was established at Engine 38’s lay out, and Engine 20 (Northeast Fire Rescue) pumped the supply line. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack on the fire using several handlines.

Due to water supply issues all companies were ordered to evacuate about 15 minutes into the fire. Additional tankers began to arrive and master streams were set up to battle the stubborn flames. A second portable pond was established as firefighters began to knock down the bulk of the fire. Companies continued to operate for over an hour before bringing the fire under control. The twostory home was destroyed. Multiple companies from Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties assisted at the scene.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

Garden Spot Fire Rescue Battles Earl Township House Fire

On March 5, 2013, Garden Spot Fire Rescue was alerted to Emily Lane in Earl Township for a reported building fire. EMS Chief 37 arrived first on location reporting heavy smoke showing from a 2-1/2 story building. GSFR units along with the working fire dispatch battled the fire in the maintenance garage. Crews worked for about two hours with no injuries reported.

- Fire News photo by Chris Haldeman

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Two Injured in MVA

On February 2, 2013, around 1730, a light snowfall started to fall with a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle into a telephone pole across Central Pennsylvania, numerous accidents were reported and two entrapped. Companies went to work and extricated the two throughout the region. Springettsbury and Wrightsville fire stations people in about 20 minutes.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb responded to an accident on the 4100 block of Old Orchard Road

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Critical Injuries When Tanker and Car Collide

On April 10, 2013 a tanker truck and car collided at Nabsico Drive and Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia. A full accident response was initiated with Engine 22, Ladder 31, Battalion 13, and Medic 20. Heavy rescue was also put into service. The driver of the car sustained critical injuries - Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

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Famersville Fire Co. Attackes Woodshop Fire

Arson Suspected in Burning of Vacant House

On March 15, 2013, the Farmersville Fire Company was alerted for a reported building fire on Covered Bridge Road in West Earl Township. Units from Company 35 and surrounding departments arrived with a woodshop fully involved. Companies went defensive and worked for over four hours.

- Fire News photos by Chris Haldeman

On April 24, 2013, Manheim Township Fire Rescue was alerted for a reported unknown type of fire on the 1200 block of New Holland Avenue. On arrival, crews reported a vacant home well off and let the fire burn until heavy water supply was started. This house was located next to a vacant house that burned down in March.

The cause was determined to be arson as three teenagers were seen leaving the scene before the fire started.

- Fire News photo by Chris Haldeman

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Getting a Taste of Smoke

Lancaster Township Fire Department Fire Police Lt. Ed Slaymaker and Amanda McFerren, Health and Wellness Director of the Lancaster Family YMCA City Branch, are pictured at the Lancaster TFD Spring Burn held at the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association Fire School class A structural firefighting burn facility on Pequea Lane in West Lampeter Township on April 28, 2013.

Slaymaker invited McFerren to the LTFD Spring Burn to satisfy her curiosity. Fire Chief Ron Comfort, Jr., outfitted McFerren with protective gear and basic fire fighting training. McFerren teamed up with senior firefighter Eric Haavistola who took her inside the burn building that was charged with fake smoke to experience what it is like to be a fire fighter.

-Fire News photos by Greg Leaman

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Funeral For Hanover Firefighter Franklin Duck

Hanover Firefighter Howard Billig plays Taps at retired firefighter and colleague Franklin Duck’s funeral.

In 1982, Franklin Duck began his career as a professional firefighter for the Borough of Hanover and served 29 years before retiring in July 2011. He was a 1986 graduate of the St. Joseph Hospital Paramedic Program in Lancaster and was one of the original paramedics for Medic 46, retiring from there in December 2007 after 21 years of service. He was a former Chief of the Hanover Fire Company #1, and a member of the International Association of Fire

Fighters Local #2045, where he had served as treasurer for 25 years.

Duck was also a member of the Greater Hanover Professional Fire Fighter Association, Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighter Association, Central Pennsylvania Professional Association, York County Volunteer Fire Fighter Association, and was a life member of the Clearview Fire Company #3 - Fire News photos by Steve Roth

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New Officers at Lancaster Township Fire Department

Lancaster Township Chief Ron Comfort, Jr., named two new offi- in 2001. He started his firefighting career with the West Lancaster cers for 2013. Firefighter Tom Royer was promoted to the rank of Fire Company in 1998. Logan joined Lancaster Township Fire Lieutenant and firefighter James Logan was promoted to the rank Department in 2004.

- Fire News photos by Greg Leaman of Sergeant. Royer joined the Lancaster Township Fire Department

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Brandon Little Dies In The Line of Duty

Brandon Little, 19, died in the line of duty on January 18, 2012, while responding in his personal vehicle to a garage fire in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. Firefighter Little was a first-year member of the United Hook & Ladder Fire Department, and was nicknamed “Probie� by his fellow firefighters. Many described him as the

future of the department and said that he was well on his way to being a great firefighter. His instructors spoke highly of his professionalism, dedication, courage and enthusiasm. He was memorialized on Monday, January 23, 2012.

- Fire News photos by Steve Roth

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Family Corner

The Hackman Family serving the Schoeneck Community in Northern Lancaster County.

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Lancaster Township Third Assistant Chief Mike Pickard and his son, Firefighter James Pickard, at the fall burn at Lancaster County Fireman’s Association Fire School.

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Pictured are Jack, Amanda and Nicolas Shaffer.

Jack is an Assistant Chief of the Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services Fire Department in McSherrystown, and serves his community along with his daughter Amanda and son Nick. Nick is also a Baltimore City, Maryland Firefighter.

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Up Close & Personal

Lancaster Township Deputy Chief Glenn Usdin briefs Hazmat Assistant Chief Jason Wingenroth at a hazmat incident in Lancaster Township on Prangley Avenue.

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Lancaster Township firefighter R. J. Deck in the bucket of Lancaster Township Truck 66, at the fall burn at Lancaster County Fireman’s Association Fire School.

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Lancaster Township Captain J. Hatfield stands at the doorway of one of the burn rooms in the class A burn facility at Lancaster County Fireman’s Association Fire School.

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Strasburg Fire Company Deputy Chief Bob Devonshire at a kitchen fire in Strasburg.

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Lancaster County Photo Task Force 36 photographers Tom Amico from Willow Street Fire Company, Woody Woodward from Rohrerstown Fire Company and Greg Leaman from Lancaster Township Fire Department.

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a Manheim Township Fire and Rescue Captain prepares to descend down Manheim Twp. Truck 204’s ladder at an apartment building fire at the Kensington Club Apartment complex.

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Up Close & Personal

March 31st Structure Fire in Harrisburg.

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Ed Mann, PA State Fire Commissioner who is the Chief of East Derry Fire Co. and responded with the RIT unit.

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200+ Years of Service Pictured left to right: Jeff Cramer, Mark Barnes, Joe Myers and James Roth from the Hanover Fire Department; and Dan Poist from United Hook and Ladder Fire Department. Combined they represent over 200 years of community service.

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The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum in Harrisburg is featuring the photographic work of Lt. Greg Leaman from the Lancaster Township Fire Department. The photos cover his 33 years of fire and emergency photography. The 42 photos are displayed in the apparatus wing of the museum in old window panes, six per pane.

The photos will be on display for a year, which started in November 2012 and will run through fall of 2013. Leaman is an Administrative Lieutenant, photographer and Life Member of the Lancaster Township Fire Department. Leaman joined the Bausman Fire Company in 1980 and became a state certified firefighter in 1984. His photographs have been published in many fire service publications including Firehouse Magazine. He has been presented with numerous service awards including the Jeff Wolfersberger Memorial Service Award in 2003 and the Fire Chief's Service Award in 2006. - Fire News photo by Greg Leaman

Breast Cancer Fundraiser Held Local #2045 of Hanover and Penn Township Fire Departments career firefighters sold t-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness and donated over $1000 to a local foundation in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Hose Line Training Held in Lancaster

Lancaster Township Fire Department held hose line and pump engine while engineers learned pump operations.

- Fire News photos by Greg Leaman training April 8, 2013, at their South Station. Firefighters ran through hose line deployment, fire attack and hose repacking on the

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INDUSTRY News Swamp People RJ & Jay Paul to appear at Fire Expo Harrisburg, PA— TV personalities RJ and Jay Paul from the History Channel’s hit reality series “Swamp People” are making a guest appearance at Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA, May 17 and 18.

RJ and his son Jay Paul, known for their alligator catching skills , joined the show in season two. Al-though the producers were only looking for 1 new “Swamp Person” RJ wouldn’t do the show without his son Jay Paul by his side. The rest is literally History! Jay Paul started the 2013 season off by jumping in the water after a wounded alligator! Needless to say he survived and will be appearing at this year’s Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA courtesy of Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems and Res-cue One Connector and Inflatable Boats.

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Cover Story Water Problems in Londonderry Township

On March 18, 2013, at 0135, Company 54 (Londonderry), Engine, Truck 88 (Middletown), and Tanker 59 (Lower Swatara) dispatched to Braeburn Road in Londonderry Township for a garage fire. A chief officer from Company 54 arrived on location with a well involved 20 x 40 garage with a single-family dwelling slightly exposed. Command requested the balance of the first alarm bringing in companies from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Due to lack of hydrants in the area a port-a-tank was set up. Firefighters

led off using deck gun operations as heavy fire engulfed the structure. Due to water supply issues firefighters were hampered in their efforts. Companies operated for over three hours before being released. Units on scene: Engine 54, 54-1, Tanker 54 (Londonderry), Engine 88, Truck 88 (Middletown), Engine 59-1, Tanker 59 (Lower Swatara), Engine 74-1 (Elizabethtown), Tanker 70 (Rheems), and Pumper Tanker 3 (Lawn).

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