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2006
OVEN FIRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2006 - ET-1 was alerted at 0824 hours to 114 Bay Berry Drive in Greene Township; Box 44-03 (Franklin Sta.4) for an oven fire inside the residence. Units began to arrive and Command requested additional arriving units to stage in the Franklin Feed Parking Lot. ET-1 arrived and staged until placed available a short time later at 0829 hours.
SHED FIRE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 - ET-1 was alerted to 1665 New Franklin Road; Box 17-3 (New Franklin) for a shed fire at 1919 hours. Chief-17 arrived on scene with a working fire and crews from "17" put a quick knock down on it. ET-1 arrived on scene and staged until Command-17 downgraded the assignment shortly thereafter. ET-1 went available at 1927 hours.
FURNACE MALFUNCTION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0716 hours to 57 Lin Oak Drive in Guilford Township; Box 7-4 (Fayetteville) for a possible dwelling fire. While responding, conditions reported from the caller of a smoke condition inside but no fire evident. An officer arrived on scene and reported a furnace malfunction only and requested to hold Company 7 and Truck 42. ET-1 went available at 0723 hours.
MEDICAL ASSIST
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006 - ET-1 was returning from the Co. 15 transfer, on McKinley Street preparing to pull into the station when communications dispatched a medical assist incident at 1151 East McKinley Street at the Chambersburg Middle School. ET-1 marked responding to the incident and arrived to assist a patient with chest pains until the MICU from Company 7 arrived. ET-1 went available at 1758 hours.
TRANSFER
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006 - ET-1 handled a transfer assignment at 1353 hours to West End Fire & Rescue, Company 15 in Shippensburg while they operated on a Co.11 House Fire in Lurgan Township. ET-1 remained at Co.15 until placed available at 1736 hours with no incidents during the transfer time.
AUTO ACCIDENT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006 - E1-3 (running or E1-1) and the ambulance was dispatched at 1329 hours to the intersection of Stouffer Avenue and Stanley Avenue for an auto accident. E1-3 arrived on scene finding 1 vehicle in roadway and the other moved alongside of the street. Crews checked for hazards and assisted an elderly female in the one vehicle who was not injured and refused transport. E1-3 crew swept roadway debris and cleared the scene at 1346 hours.
Units Responding : E1-3, Amb.1-9 DRYER FIRE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 were alerted at 1611 hours to 15 Edgelea Drive; Box 1-01 for a dryer fire. Units arrived and investigated while E1-1 staged near the scene at a hydrant. E1-1 was placed available shortly thereafter at 1617 hours.
BUILDING FIRE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0011 hours to Hamilton Township; Franklin Fire Box 44-05 to 717 Dickey's Drive for a building fire. Station 4 units arrived finding fire in a stairway. ET-1 was directed to position next to E43 and provided water supply while crews checked for some extension into the attic and stairway areas. The assignment was downgraded to Station 4 and ET-1. Crews remained until 0111 hours until placed available by Command-44.
Photo courtesy of www.Sta4.com
INSIDE INVESTIGATION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 2216 hours to 6611 Congressional Drive; Mont Alto Box 5-01 for an inside investigation at 2216 hours. Units were downgraded to Company- 5 and ET-1 went available while en route at 2222 hours.
DRYER FIRE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 2135 hours to 5360 Anthony Highway; Mont Alto Box 5-01 for a dryer fire at 2135 hours. ET-1 was placed available while en route at 2141 hours when AC-5 arrived and found the fire was out and holding to Company 5.
HOUSE FIRE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2006 - Company-1 and Squad-41 was alerted at 1349 hours to the 400 Block of Elm Avenue for a dwelling fire; Box 1-05. AC1-1 arrived on scene first reporting a working fire and directed E1-1 to lay in from the hydrant about 200' back. E1-2 was given the assignment to pick up E1-1 supply line at the hydrant. E1-1 crew advanced a line to the rear of the house and made access through a small crawlspace window; knocking down the bulk of the fire. Crews from Sq.41 arrived and pulled a 2nd line into the 1st floor on Side-A, checking for extension and primary search. After an extensive overhaul, the last unit (E1-1) cleared at 1546 hours. The actual address was 478 Elm Avenue. The house was being remodeled near the fire source and people were home at the time of the fire. The PSP Fire Marshall was contacted by Command-1 for further investigation.
Some photos above courtesy of Brian K. Denham; 911 WebDezigns
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Amb.1-9 Squad-41 (Franklins), Amb.7-8 (Fayetteville) Working Fire Dispatch : Squad-7 (Fayetteville); Air-10 Truck-17 (New Franklin) was "in the area" and stopped to assist too.
AUTO ACCIDENT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1826 hours to Wayne Avenue and Stouffer Avenue; Box 1-05 for an auto accident. Communications dispatched on the initial E1-1, Squad 41 (Franklins), 2 ambulances and a Medic Unit. E1-1 arrived on scene finding 3 vehicles in the roadway. The engine crew was assisted by the squad crew with patient care and vehicle hazard conditions. The ambulances transported 1 patient each to Chambersburg Hospital. E1-1 remained awaiting towing services, releasing the squad. Fire Police assisted at the scene and E1-1 cleared at 1914 hours.
Photo courtesy of www.Sta4.com Units Responding : E1-1, Ambulance 1-9, Fire Police-1, Squad-41 (Franklins), Amb. 104 and Medic 101(West Shore) ROOF DAMAGE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006 - A gentleman ran into the station (McKinley) after storms, with high winds, pounded the area reporting his roof blew off at the intersection of East Washington Street and South Fourth Street in the 1-01 District. E1-1 marked up on the air at 1351 hours responding and giving location to communications to dispatch. E1-1 arrived on scene, finding a section of the tin roof was blown off. E1-1 at that point still did not hear the Co.1 units being dispatched for the assignment and again requested the dispatch to send Truck-1 for assistance. The crew went into the attic to check for conditions and any electrical concerns. Truck-1 arrived on scene and the truck crew secured the remainder of the tin roof from the inside and put plastic in the open area. The assignment went available at 1418 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1 AUTO ACCIDENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to the intersection of South Second Street and McKinley Street for an auto accident at 0826 hours; Box 1-05. E1-1 arrived on scene and checked for injuries; finding none, and any other hazards. Command released the ambulance before their arrival and remained a few minutes to swept some debris off the roadway and cleared at 0833 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Amb. 104 (West Shore) FURNACE MALFUNCTION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 2125 hours to 1008 Edenville Road; Box 44-09 (Sta.4) for a furnace malfunction. ET-1 arrived on scene behind E43 and the ambulance. Command 44 advised for the ET to stage behind E43. After a few minutes the assignment was downgraded to Station-4 at 2133 hours and the ET went available.
OVEN FIRE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1331 hours to 860 Lincoln Way West, Apt. 3; Box 44-09 (Sta.4) for a reported Oven Fire. While approaching the scene, a Station-4 officer was on scene and downgraded to the first engine from Station-4 only, cancelling the remainder of the units. ET-1 went available at 1335 hours.
SMOKE IN BUILDING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched to Greene Township; 1410 Doron Drive; Box 7-2 (Fayetteville Co.7) for an odor of smoke inside the business at 1529 hours. As ET-1 was en route, crews arriving on scene reported an odor confirmed and crews were directed to check the HVAC units on the roof. ET-1 arrived and staged until placed available at 1541 hours.
CHRISTMAS PARADES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2006 - ET-1 participated in several Christmas Parades in Franklin County this day. First it was off to Greencastle for the 9:21am Parade, then later in the day it was off to Waynesboro for the 2:00pm event. Then the day ended with the annual Chambersburg Christmas Parade at 6:30pm. The Friendship Engine & Hose Company is a member of the Downtown Chambersburg Merchant's Council and sponsored one of the trophy's given away to the competing bands in the Chambersburg Parade.
Greencastle Parade
Waynesboro Parade
CHLORINE LEAK INVESTIGATION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to the Y.M.C.A. at 570 East McKinley Street, Box 1-05 at 1742 hours for an outside investigation of a chlorine leak investigation. E1-1 was advised en route that patrons leaving the facility were complaining of a chlorine smell. E1-1 requested Truck-1 to respond for the meters. E1-1 arrived and crews checked the area, finding nothing. No source was found, nor an active situation. E1-1 placed the assignment available at 1754 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9 AUTO ACCIDENT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1613 hours to the 1100 block of Sheller Avenue, Box 1-05 for an auto accident. E1-1 arrived to find 2 vehicles in roadway. The one vehicle had an injured person and crews assisted with that patient until BLS arrived and took over patient care. The engine crew checked for hazards and cleared the scene at 1635 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Ambulance 1-9 AUTO ACCIDENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 2218 hours to the intersection of South Fourth Street and Cumberland Avenue, Box 1-05, for an auto accident. E1-1 arrived to find one vehicle up on the sidewalk. The other vehicle left the scene before arrival and CPD investigated the area. The driver of the on-scene vehicle had minor injuries and was transported to Chambersburg. E1-1 cleared the scene at 2236 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Ambulance 1-9, Amb 7-8 (Fayetteville) and Fire Police-1 STABBING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to assist the ambulance at the intersection of South Main Street and Catherine Street for medial assist. E1-1 arrived and assisted in securing the scene while the C.P.D. did their investigation. After a short time, the crew cleaned up the biohazard on the sidewalk / roadway. Fire Police assisted at the scene and E1-1 cleared a short time later.
PARADE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2006 - E1-1 and ET-1 attended the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Chambersburg. The parade began at 1015 AM and went from Lincoln Way East at 5th Street and completed just passed Memorial Square.
F/F Kelly Knepper in parade line-up
Hdq. Station Career FF/EMT Kelly Knepper wishing he "could" drive a "Real War Wagon".
BARN FIRE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2006 - E1-3 was dispatched to St. Thomas Township, Box 18-4 (St. Thomas Co.18) to 2186 Shields Road for a barn fire. E1-3 arrived on scene behind Co.18 units and connected to the 5" L.D.H. at the end of the lane. Co. 18 units reported a well involved structure. E1-3 gave its 500 gallons of water, which only filled part of the supply line, and began to set up operations for drafting out of porta-ponds. Additional units began to arrive and a water supply was established. Many tankers were in the water shuttle operations, along with some engines, and crews worked to knock down the fire. After several hours, the was contained and command released E1-3 at 1820 hours.
SMOKE IN THE BASEMENT
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2006 - E1-3 was dispatched at 0728 hours to Guilford Township, Box 8-3-4 (Marion Co. 8) to "fill-the-box" to replace an engine company. The house located at 5849 Front Street in Marion had smoke in the basement stemming from a electrical line down near the residence. Command 8 downgraded the assignment around 0740 hours and E1-3 went available.
POSSIBLE DWELLING FIRE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0143 hours to the area of the 2700 Block of Grand Point Road; Box 44-02 (Sta. 4 Franklins) for a reported dwelling fire. Units responding were advised that a passing motorist on I-81 observed what appeared to be a house fire, with only one call received. Communications referenced it to be in the area dispatched. ET-1 arrived in the area, along with Sta.4 apparatus, and found nothing. AC49 (Monn) placed the units in-service. ET-1 went available at 0151 hours.
"LZ" LANDING ZONE OPERATION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2006 - E1-3 was dispatched at 1749 hours to 730 East Washington Street, Andrew Buchanan Elementary School to establish a landing zone for Life Lion Helicopter. This resulted from an auto accident in Guilford Township, Lincoln Way East by I-81 with the Franklin Fire Co. (Sta. 4). They requested 2 air medical helicopters sending Stat-Medevac to the Chambersburg Hospital and the second being Life Lion landing at the school. E1-3 crew set up the landing zone on the field near Eighth Street of the school. Life Lion took off and E1-3 cleared the scene at 1822 hours.
DRYER FIRE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 2352 hours to Hamilton Township, 1859 Falcon Drive; Box 44-05 (Franklins) for a dryer fire. ET-1 was 2nd unit on scene, behind E45, and staged awaiting further assignment. DC47 advised shortly thereafter to hold E45, Truck-42, and ET-1. The crew remained on the unit until placed available by Command-44 at 0008 hours.
GAS ODOR INSIDE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1306 hours to 160 East Garfield Street, Box 1-05 for an odor of gas inside the residence. ET-1 arrived on scene and crew went to investigate. It was believed the origin was from the gas water heater in the basement and awaited for Truck-1 to arrive and verify with the meter. Crews was able to confirm and shut off the water heater, and awaited for the Borough Gas Department Representative to arrive. ET-1 released the other units and remained on scene for his arrival, and went available at 1324 hours.
Engine-Tanker-1, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9
HALLOWEEN PUBLIC SERVICE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2006 - ET-1 participated in the annual Halloween event in the Borough of Chambersburg where the Downtown Merchant's Council donates several hundred lighted bracelets' to be handed out to the children out walking for trick-or-treating. This is to increase child safety to passing motorists so they can be seen with the illuminated bracelets'. ET-1 operated in the Coldbrook Meadows area including Leidig Drive area, Cumberland Avenue, Highland Avenue, Wallace Avenue and all related areas. Other apparatus from the CFD went to other areas in the borough to do their participation.
PARADE & LINE-OF-DUTY INJURY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2006 - ET-1 participated in the annual Mercersburg Halloween Parade during Monday evening, beginning at 8PM. ET-1 was towards the beginning of the parade and parked in the Mercersburg V.F.W. Parking Lot area. Crew members walked over to Company-9 (M.M.P.W.) to watch the rest of the parade participants and mingle with other arriving companies.
Picture courtesy of NBC 25, WHAG-TV News
Just after the parade was over and the participants were gathered around the front of Company-9 awaiting the word on winners, Company-9 units were dispatched to Loudon Road in the area of Keefer Drive for a pedestrian accident. Units responded from Co.9, and after they left, the winners were announced. Congratulations to the winning departments. The crew of ET-1 was walking back to the unit, along with the other departments to leave, and the crew was monitoring the radio traffic, including the Fire Police Channel. The ET was en route back to town when some radio traffic was monitored giving an idea that the incident could be involving a Co.1 Fire Police Member. The ET contacted Co.9 Fire Police Command, who confirmed this matter. The ET responded back to the scene, non-emergency, to gather information regarding our company member.
Friendship Fire Fighter / Fire Police Vince R. Horst, who is actively involved in the Chambersburg Fire Police, was working the parade detail as a Fire Police Man. He was in the intersection and was struck by a motorist. Fire Policeman Horst was transported to Altoona General Hospital by Stat Medevac. As of today (Tuesday at noon), Vince has contacted the fire station and reports he has twenty staples in the back of his head and has a broken knee cap. Everything else appears to be ok. The surgeon is to meet with Mr. Horst later today to discuss surgery options for his knee. At this point, it is not sure when he will be released, and may have to go to a local care facility for rehabilitation treatment. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vince for a speedy recovery. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. He presently is located at the Altoona General Hospital in Room 518-B.
DWELLING FIRE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0927 hours to 6323 Sheller Road, Box 17-3 (New Franklin, Company-17) for a dwelling fire. Units from Company-17 arrived on scene and reported a working fire to a 2-story wood frame house. Chief-17 advised this would be a defensive operations fire due to the high winds and other factors. E17-1 laid about 1,100 feet of hose back the long lane and E8-1 set up as a relay pumper. ET-1 arrived and was directed by the Water Supply Officer to drop the Fold-a-Tank and charge the supply line to give water the attack piece (E17-1) until the fold-a-tank operations was established by E43 (Franklins). ET-8 (Marion) also dumped their fold-a-tank and a dual tank system was in place. ET-1 provided (4) loads of water along with ET-8, ET-5 (Mont Alto), ET-3 (Greencastle). E45 also participated in shuttling activities for a short period. Fill-Site operations were set up at the hydrant in Marion at Colorado Street and Swamp Fox Road, with E3-1 (Greencastle) handling that activity. The crew of ET-1 participated in the dump site operations. ET-1 was placed available at 1249 hours.
Picture courtesy of New Franklin Fire Department; Company-17
PARADE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006 - ET-1 participated in the annual Mummer's Parade held in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Mummer's Parade is the largest night time parade on the East Coast, as reported. Monday night the 30th, its off to Mercersburg for the annual Halloween Parade.
COMPANY TRAINING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2006 - As part of implementing more stringent training requirements within the Friendship Fire Company, relating to the Engine-Tanker, members wishing to ride are participating in more trainings and practical evolutions. With the updating of the ET S.O.P.'s, more emphasis is placed on repetitious training to become more fluent on the scene. On this particular day, members are seen pulling hand lines and repacking during dozens of evolutions conducted. Everyone who rides, or wishes to begin, must attend these trainings and fluently perform the roles, this day hose lines, to increase on-scene operations and safety.
TERRORISM TRAINING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006 - ET-1 and members of both the company, and other companies, attended the final evening of the Incident Response to Terrorism Training Class hosted by the Friendship Fire Company through the Trip Wire Group. The live demonstrations were held at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center where several explosions were performed, including blowing up a desk, as shown below in the video and picture aftermath.
TRAINING PARTICIPATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006 - ET-1 was asked to participate in the annual Live-Burn Training exercise for the Letterkenny Fire Department (Company-13) at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Facility. ET-1 arrived around 0815 hours and supplied water to E13-1 and provided (2) safety lines for crews of Company-13 "B" Shift. ET-1 went available (back in service) at 1145 hours.
POSSIBLE SMOKE FROM THE BUILDING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1959 hours to 1905 Philadelphia Avenue; Millennium Motors for reported smoke coming from the building. Franklin Fire Company (Station-4); Box 44-03. AC49 arrived on scene quickly and reported a good intent situation and placed the assignment available at 2001 hours.
BUILDING FIRE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1804 hours to Fayetteville (Company-7); Box 7-1 to 2106 Lincoln Way East. ET-1 was actually dispatched a few minutes before because communications dispatched the assignment to the area of Mont Alto Road; Box 7-5 for the building fire. Upon further information, communications advised of the corrected address and different box area and redid the entire dispatch again. ET-1 arrived just after Co.7 units, who reported smoke showing. ET-1 supplied E7-2 while the crew went to assist with opening up the roof and using a thermal camera off of E7-2. Command-7 released units and ET-1 at 1828 hours.
OUTSIDE INVESTIGATION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2006 - E1-3 (for E1-1) was dispatched at 0834 hours to the area of 800 Hollywell Avenue for a smoke investigation. Units were in the area checking with nothing present. Upon further investigation, found that maintenance personnel was at the Steven's Elementary School working on the furnace due to a furnace malfunction. Crews called for Truck-1 to assist with checking the roof area to en sure nothing was deficient. Crews confirmed everything was ok and conversed with the maintenance staff. The units went available at 0912 hours.
E1-3, Truck-1 Ambulance 1-9 TERRORISM TRAINING CLASS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2006 - Friendship Fire Company Members, along with other participating companies attended the Incident Response to Terrorism Training Class on both Thursday evening and Sunday hosted by our company. The class was excellent and a Special Thank you goes to Ryan Morris, Ted Meminger and Preston Strayer for their instruction through the Trip Wire Group.
TRANSFER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2006 - ET-1 responded on a transfer at 0046 hours to Mont Alto (Company-5) while they operated on a building fire in the Borough of Waynesboro. ET-1 was placed available at 0321 hours with no calls during that time.
AUTO ACCIDENT (INTO HOUSE)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006 - E1-3 (for E1-1) was dispatched at 2212 hours to 830 East McKinley Street; Box 1-05 for an auto accident reported into a house. E1-3 arrived and the crew 6 personnel broke up into teams and checked for hazards, medical conditions and structural damage to the residence. The crew assisting the patient maintained his injuries until BLS arrived. The interior crew found minor damage to outside of the house, with nothing inside damaged. The other crew found hazards that needed attention and command placed the engine available at 2243 hours.
E1-3, Amb. 104 (West Shore), Amb 7-8 (Fayetteville) SILO FIRE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0619 hours to Southhampton Township; Box 15-1 (West End Fire & Rescue Shippensburg) in the area of Old Scotland Road and Woods Road. Address later was found to be 7469 Old Scotland Road. ET-1 arrived on scene and staged. Shortly thereafter, ET-1 prepared to dump its load of water into a port-a-tank when Command-15 downgraded the assignment and placed most of the units in service, including ET-1 at 0659 hours.
FLOWER POT FIRE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2006 - Company 1 was dispatched along with Truck-42 and Squad-41 to 1110 Sheller Avenue at the Econo-Lodge Hotel for a reported building fire on the 2nd floor. E1-1 arrived first and laid a 5" supply line back along the building to the stairway entrance finding nothing evident to that point. Crews began to investigate when information was received that the CPD (Chambersburg Police Department) was on location finding a flower pot on fire on an outside porch. Crews confirmed and Command-1 (AC1-5 Reitz) placed the assignment available. E1-1 was available at 0001 hours.
TRAINING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2006 - ET-1 was invited to participate in Live-Burn Training at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center this date. ET-1 and crew spent most of the day conducting several evolutions as part of teams in the exercises and enhancing knowledge through rigorous repetition trainings. The training was conducted by the Shade Gap Fire Company (Huntington County Co. 14) and other departments attending were Orbisonia-Rockhill Fire Company (Huntington County Co. 9); Three Springs Fire Company (Huntington County Co. 12); and Franklin Tanker-12 (Fannett-Metal). A Special Thank You Shade Gap Fire Company for allowing us to participate in their training and the working relationship for future endeavors (and those responses to Shade Gap).
BARN FIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1421 hours to 580 Wilkson Lane; Guilford Township; Box 7-4 (Fayetteville) for a barn fire. ET-1 arrived on scene along with the first arriving units of E7-2 and Truck-42. Command-7 (AC-7) directed ET-1 to proceed back the lane and give its water to E7-2. Crews was directed to assist in various fire suppression activities and ET-1 continued to provide water supply, with the help of other units providing water shuttles, to the attack piece (E7-2) until placed available at 1630 hours.
OUTSIDE INVESTIGATION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2006 - ET-1 was returning from the county disaster drill and responded to the area of 967 Wayne Avenue in the Giant Plaza for an outside investigation; Box 1-05 at 1315 hours. ET-1 met subject on scene reporting smoke coming out of a storm drain. It was determined the fire was out upon arrival and was caused by a cigarette falling into the grate. ET-1 discharged a small amount of water to ensure full extinguishment before going available at 1325 hours.
Units Responding : E1-2, Ambulance 1-9, ET-1 COUNTY DISASTER DRILL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2006 - ET-1 took part in the massive disaster drill under the South Central Regional Terrorism Task Force. Simultaneous drills were being conducted at several Pennsylvania military installations, including Letterkenny Army Depot. ET-1 and crew met at Pleasant Hall Fire Department (Co.11) and responded to the scene. The crew was assigned the task of going into the "Hot Zone" and assist in removing patients to decon and other related tasks. ET-1 was available at 1300 hours.
FIRE PREVENTION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006 - Company-1 units participated in Fire Prevention Week activities during the day. The first was at Andrew Buchanan Elementary School and the Chambersburg High School later in the afternoon. Crews assisted the IAFF Local 1813 staff in the events with the children and promoting of fire prevention safety techniques.
Right: Friendship Member FF Shawn Buhrman explaining the equipment on ET-1 to the children at Andrew Buchanan Elementary School on East Washington Street
Left: IAFF 1813 FF/EMT Bryan Shatzer (E1-4) explaining the S.C.B.A. to the children at Andrew Buchanan Right: IAFF 1813 FF/EMT Randy Himes (E1-2) demonstrating the S.C.B.A. to the children at Andrew Buchanan
Friendship Member FF/EMT John Bard helping the children out of ET-1 from walking through for a tour. TRANSFER
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2006 - ET-1 was "special requested" to transfer to Adams County Company 6 (Biglerville) while their department assisted on a multi-alarm building fire in Eastern Adams County (East Berlin). ET-1 was called at 1707 hours and was released at 2147 hours. No calls were received during the transfer assignment.
FUND RAISING EVENT
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2006 - The Friendship Engine & Hose Company held a fund raising event at Wilson College Laird Hall. Jason Bishop (www.thejasonbishopshow.com) entertained children and adults of all ages. His show also brought participation from several crowd participants. He performed several illusions and mystified the audience. Jason performs his show all over the country and we appreciate his time with us in Chambersburg.
(Left to Right) Company Fund Raising Assistant Jackie Umberger; Illusionist Jason Bishop and his Assistant Kim; President Adam P. McNew
OVEN FIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2006 - E1-1 responded with Company 1 and Truck 42 (responded in place of Squad 41) to 29 North Federal Street; Box 1-02, at 0944 hours. Units arrived to find a minor smoke condition in the kitchen, and upon further investigation, resulted from a burning marshmallow. Command-1 (AC1-1 Gigs) downgraded the assignment and placed units available at 0947 hours.
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH QUICK RESPONSE CERTIFICATION "Q.R.S."
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2006 - ET-1 was officially inspected by the Emergency Health Services Federation, for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and received full approval to become a Q.R.S. certified apparatus. The stickers will coming later in the week to place on the unit.
Robert "Gigs" Murray, Chief (Left) with the EHSF Representative along with Adam P. McNew, President (Right)
AUTO ACCIDENT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2006 - E1-1 responded at 1549 hours to the intersection of South Fourth Street and Stanley Avenue; Box 1-05, for an auto accident. E1-1 arrived on scene and crews checked for hazards and injuries. No injuries were found and crews took care of hazards until placed available by Command-1 at 1606 hrs. Fire Police assisted around the scene for traffic control.
Units Responding : E1-1, Ambulance 7-8 (Fayetteville), Fire Police-1
SMOKE IN DWELLING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006 - E1-1 responded at 1710 hrs. to 1087 West Gate Drive, Box 1-05 for an inside investigation of a smoke odor. E1-1 arrived and the crew entered the residence and investigated finding burnt meat in the oven. Truck-1 arrived and set up Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) to clear the smoke. Units went available at 1724 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9
ELECTRICAL FIRE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006 - E1-1 responded at 1516 hours to St. Thomas Township; Box 18-4, to 2812 Keller Road for an electrical fire in the residence. E1-1 arrived on scene first and a crew member went inside for investigation and took a thermal imaging camera (TIC) to the basement to find a light smoke condition. The crew with Sta.4 crew members found a piece of wax melting on an appliance of the hot water heater. The item was removed to the outside and Command-18 placed the remainder of the units available at 1554 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1
OVEN FIRE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 was alerted to 546 South Second Street; Box 1-05; for an oven fire at 1311 hours. E1-1 and AC1-1 (Command-1) arrived with the occupants outside. Crews made entry to the kitchen off of back porch to find a smoke condition inside. No fire was found and the items on the stove were removed to the outside. Command downgraded the assignment to E1, Truck-1 and the ambulance. Occupants stated the stove was dirty and they were not sure why it caught fire. Crews checked for any extension, with none found, and Truck-1 crew set up a Positive Pressure Fan to ventilate. After a few minutes, the smoke was removed and command released the remaining units at 1331 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-8 and Squad-41
TRAINING CENTER WORK DETAIL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2006 - ET-1 and a crew went to the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center (FCPSTC) at 1030 hours to provide manpower assistance at a work detail. The crew performed several needed tasks including replacing the wood in the back door, tightened and filled-in holes inside the burn building and general clean up. Mr. Kenny North and Bill Greenlaw from Station-4 were also on location and assisted. The crew finished around 1330 hours and returned to the station.
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