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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.
PUBLIC SERVICE / DISPLAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 - ET-1 was asked to participate in a public service, apparatus display at the Chambersburg Mall, 3055 Black Gap Road. ET-1 participated along with Company-7 (Fayetteville); Company 15 (West End, Shippensburg); Station-4 with the fire safety trailer; Cumberland Truck 53 (Shippensburg). Co.7 and Co.15 personnel put on a public demonstration of vehicle extrication for a small crowd of viewers.
Thanks to Cumberland Truck 53 (CV Hose) for aerial shots ELECTRICAL FIRE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0708 hours to Guilford Township; Box 7-1 (Fayetteville) to the Rutter's Store at 4030 Lincoln Way East for an electrical fire. Company 7 units held Company-7 and Truck 17, placing the rest of the 1st alarm in service at 0715 hours. ET-1 went available while en route.
HOUSE FIRE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 was dispatched at 1700 hours to 902 Edgar Avenue; Box 1-01; for a lightning strike to a house with smoke showing. Units arrived on scene with E1-2 as the attack piece, E1-4 supply engine at the hydrant on the corner and E1-1 was directed by Command-1 to have all manpower report to Side A and assist Truck-1 with roof operations. Command-1 requested a 2nd alarm just after arrival to bring some additional resources and manpower. Squad 41 crew, under the direction of DC47 (attic division command) made their way to the "finished" attic with a hand line from E1-2 and found the fire. Crews knocked the fire down, but had an extensive overhaul ahead. The 2nd alarm truck (Truck 17, New Franklin) was sent to Side B/C corner to operate on that side of the house. Several large holes were opened on the roof to check for extension and extinguishment. AC-17 (New Franklin) performed roof division command and directed various personnel, and relief crews, on their mission. Squad-7 (Fayetteville) performed R.I.T. operations and DC-17 (New Franklin) was given accountability. Squad-15 (West End, Shippensburg) was sent to assist in the attic and 2nd floor for overhaul. E7-1 (Fayetteville) was sent to a hydrant on Kenwood Road and Edgar Avenue to standby in case another supply line was needed. Various other crews assisted in the overhaul operations as relief crews. Fire Police shut down Route-11 in the area of the incident and redirected traffic. E1-1 was placed available by Command-1 at 2026 hours. The State Police Fire Marshall was called to the scene to perform an investigation to attempt to confirm the lightning strike scenario. A good job was done by all personnel, from all participating departments, on this incident.
Pictures courtesy of Denny Clopper (Photo 15), Sta.4 and Company 11
Units Responding : E1-2, E1-4, E1-1, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-8 and Squad-41 Other units responding : E7-1, Squad-7, Amb7-7 (Fayetteville); Air10; E11-2, Amb.11-9 (Pleasant Hall); Squad-15 (West End, Shippensburg); E17-1, Truck-17 (New Franklin); Amb104 (West Shore); Fire Police (this should include all) DIESEL FUEL SPILL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 - E1-1 responded at 1346 hours to 1490 Nitterhouse Drive; Box 1-05; for a fuel spill. E1-1 arrived to find a tractor-trailer began to pull away from a loading dock, which was not completely secured and the tractor pulled away from the trailer. This caused the trailer to drop, puncturing a hole into the diesel fuel tank. It is estimated about 35-40 gallons spilled out and into a nearby storm drain. E1-2 was requested to the scene to assist with speedy dry and local E.M.A. was called to the scene. E1-1 was placed available at 1500 hours.
GAS ODOR INVESTIGATIONS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 - E1-1 responded to several gas odor investigations throughout the 1st due area (Box 1-04 and 1-05). People were smelling gas odor inside their houses and outside. Information was received that Texas Eastern placed a heavier amount odor into their system for the upcoming winter months. The Borough of Chambersburg Gas Department assisted on the incidents and performed their measures to correct the problem, which surfaced several issues of an actual leak in some houses. The heavier odor made some minor gas leaks in the houses become more noticeable. Other C.F.D. apparatus also responded in their respective districts for the same situations during the late afternoon and evening hours.
TRAINING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 - Station-4 conducted a training session at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Facility on Molly Pitcher Highway South and invited Friendship members and ET-1 to participate. Crews spent the evening training with the Franklin's performing several live-burn training evolutions. ET-1 also offered water supply on the scene. The evening was wrapped up around 2130 hours.
DUMPSTER FIRE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 - E1-1 responded in the early morning hours of Sunday at 0430 hours for a dumpster fire to the rear of the Cottage Restaurant on Wayne Avenue; Box 1-05. C.P.D. was on scene originally and requested the engine company for the dumpster fire. E1-1 arrived and extinguished the fire and cleared a short time later at 0450 hours. The actual location turned out to be the rear of 569 Guilford Avenue.
DRYER FIRE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1848 hours to 206 Cameo Drive, Guilford Township, Box 7-5 for a dryer fire. The assignment was cancelled while responding at 1855 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched to 6533 Mountain Drive, Guilford Township; Box 7-5, for a kitchen fire 1625 hours. ET-1 arrived and was assigned to proceed up road to rear of Engine 5-1 (Mont Alto) and supply them, who was supplying E7-1 (Fayetteville) as the attack piece. Company-7 crews made entry and found a room off and extinguished the fire. Command-7 downgraded the assignment and held Company-7, E5-1, Truck-17 and ET-1 until placed available at 1748 hours.
REPORTED ELECTRICAL FIRE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0716 hours to Hamilton Township; Box 44-09 (Station-4) to 875 Lincoln Way West, the West Side Plaza for an electrical odor investigation inside the Food Lion Grocery Store. ET-1 arrived behind Ambulance 1-8 and Truck 1. Command-44 (Capt. 44 Linhart) advised ET-1 to stage at the fire hydrant in parking lot and E1-4, arriving behind ET-1 to position on Side A. Command 44 downgraded the assignment at 0727 hours after interior reported conditions inside, holding E1-4 and Truck-1. It was later determined that the odor came from dust off of the heating elements on the HVAC system. ET-1 was available at 0727 hours.
PUBLIC SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 - Company 1 units were sent non-emergency to assist the Chambersburg Police Department (C.P.D.) with a search for a three-year old missing in the area of the 400 Block East Liberty Street; Box 1-05, around 1900 hours. E1-1 arrived to assist, and while crews were being briefed with information on the child and a picture, units were advised the child was found at the McDonalds at 1075 Lincoln Way East. Company 1 units were placed available.
MEMBER LEAVES TO "SERVE"
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 - The Friendship Fire Company would like to wish F/F EMT Paul Stoops a safe trip and several month venture as he recently signed up to the U.S. Army Reserves. He will be completing several weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson, SC then sent on another mission. We wish him the best of luck and look forward to his return sometime in February 2007. Thank You Paul for helping to serve our country.
FF/ EMT Paul Stoops PAVILION FIRE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 was dispatched to 750 Fifth Avenue, Amvet's, in the 1-01 District for a reported building fire at 1931 hours. Initial crews arrived to find the chicken bar-b-que grill pavilion roof was on fire. E1-2 and crews extinguished the fire while E1-1 crew was sent to scene to assist with overhaul. The crew also helped E1-2 reload their 5" supply line. The units were placed available by Command 1 (N Reitz, AC1-5) at 2019 hours. While this incident was in the beginning stages, just after dispatch, other members were going to the station to obtain turnout gear and apparatus when they were approached by a neighbor reporting a rail road tank car was leaking fluid on the highline by the station. A member went to investigate and found a heavy leaking diesel fuel spill occurring from a pipe under one of the tank cars. A request was made for additional assistance sending Station-4 since the remainder of Company 1 was on the other fire. E45 arrived and called for additional assistance to include Marion Squad 8, Haz Mat 13 from Letterkenny, County and Local EMA and additional resources and staff. After a period of time, the leak was controlled and rail road officials arrived to perform their measures to off-load the tank car. The CPD (Chambersburg Police) is investigating the incident with the railroad because someone apparently placed items on the tracks that severed the tank. Fire Police also directed traffic around the area, including the Orchard Drive crossing since the train was stopped in the crossing. Additionally, the crew of E45 was surprised to find that a pair of bunker pants and boots were removed out of a compartment on the engine while it sat on Garfield Street. They were later retrieved with the arrest and help of a witnessing neighbor, the C.P.D. and other sources.
ONE HELPING ANOTHER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 - A car wash benefit was being held behind the Ponderosa Steak House in the 1-05 District, 1123 Lincoln Way East by the Chambersburg Cross Country Team. The kids were excited to wash the piece and the members pitched in $ 20.00 to donate to the Cross County Teams effort.
President McNew donating $ to the group
VEHICLE ACCIDENT (into Building)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 - After a period of a short dry spell, besides the standard medical local calls, ET-1 was dispatched at 1601 hours to 3653 Lincoln Way East, Box 7-1 (Fayetteville). Company-7 was originally dispatched for the accident when units began to arrive and Chief-7 called for the 1st alarm due to a vehicle into the building with a gas leak inside the building. ET-1 arrived on scene, in staging, just before Command-7 reported the gas was shut off and controlled, releasing most of the 1st alarm assignment. ET-1 available at 1608 hours.
Units Responding from Company 1: ET-1, E1-2, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9 AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 - Company 1 units were dispatched to 1002 Wayne Avenue (former James River); Box 1-05 at 1239 hours for a fire alarm activation. ET-1 was at the K-mart Store across the street for the fund raising event and responded to the scene also. ET-1 crew made entry on Side A with the Knox Box, and while searching, communications advised Command-1 that a representative was en route with a 5 minute ETA and there was supposed to be a water flow in some part of the building. Command had the ambulance and E1-2, along with Truck-1 proceed around exterior to check for, and found, personnel working inside with a sprinkler head knocked off in a remote part of the building on Side D. E1-2 and ambulance crew shut off the P.I.V. and met with building representatives. Command-1 placed the units in service at 1304 hours and employees were going to clean up water and the representative was on phone with other building supervisors to correct problem and initiate a fire watch until the sprinkler system was repaired.
Units Responding : ET-1, E1-2, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9 FUND RAISING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 - ET-1 and Friendship Personnel were at the K-Mart Store on Wayne Avenue Friday evening, Saturday and for a period on Sunday for a fund raising event. A Thank You to the members who participated in the effort for the money raised. A Special Thank You to K-mart for allowing us to perform this detail again, and upcoming events at K-Mart. Almost $2,000 was raised this weekend.
FUEL SPILL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1400 hours to 900 Wayne Avenue, Sheetz; Box 1-05 for a fuel spill. E1-1 and AC1-1 arrived to find a small VW sportscar with an active gas leak in parking lot and spreading through the lot. The driver, from Allentown PA en route to WV University, believed he "bottomed out" when entering the parking lot. Crews could not stop the leak with putty and maintained an effort of collecting the fuel into containers, while also spreading speedy dry and maintaining a safety zone. The gas tank eventually ran out (about 6 gallons worth total) and crews remained, shortly thereafter until towing arrived. E1-2 was in the area and proceeded to the scene to assist and provide additional speedy dry.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-2, Ambulance 1-9 AUTO ACCIDENT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1155 hours to the 1500 block Orchard Drive; Box 1-05 for an auto accident, reported vehicle overturned on roof. E1-4 advised AC1-1 they were in area and would assist. E1-4 arrived initially along with E1-1 and checked for hazards and provided patient care until the ambulance arrived. No other hazards were noted and patient care was transferred to MICU 104. Command 1 released the engine company at 1216 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-4, MICU 104 (West Shore) GAS RUPTURE IN BUILDING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 0837 hours to 1051 Sheffler Drive; Box 1-05 for a gas rupture inside the commercial building. Communications advised AC1-1 while en route a fork lift knocked off a gas line inside and building was being evacuated. AC1-1 contacted the Borough Service Center to have Gas Department respond. AC1-1 and E1-1 arrived with the gas department. The borough gas technician shut off the gas at the main. Command advised that the gas leak was controlled and had Truck-1 proceed to scene to set up ventilation. The ambulance crew also assisted with set-up. Command-1 held E1-1, Truck-1 and ambulance; releasing the remainder of the units. The building was cleared after about 10 minutes and command released the remainder of the units at 0908 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9, Squad 41
SHED FIRE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0201 hours to Greene Township, 4913 Old Scotland Road, Box 7-3 (Fayetteville) for a shed fire. While en route, communications advised it was believed to be a working incident. A 40x40 shed was found well involved. ET-1 was first tanker to arrive and was directed by AC-7 (Water Supply) to set up the fold-a-tank in front of E43 (Franklins). (First call with new fold-a-tank and hydraulic arms). Crews set up the tank and hauled 2 loads of water from the fill site (E45) at Old Scotland Road near I-81. A crew member reported to the scene and assisted with operations and overhaul. Once water supply operations were completed, the crew picked up the equipment and went available at 0435 hours. Special thanks to CV Hose (Company 53) and the E43 operator for helping to wrap up the fold-a-tank and equipment.
Thanks to Denny Clopper (Photo 15) for picture
ELECTRICAL FIRE; then to AUTO ACCIDENT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 - Engine Company 1 was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment to 1090 Ragged Edge Road, Greene Township, Box 7-1 for a possible electrical fire. ET1 would have also gone, but was O.O.S. for the hydraulic arms installation. E1-1 arrived and the crew proceeded to Side A and manpower staged until Command 7 (Chief 7) downgraded the assignment and released several units at 2030 hours. Communications advised Command-7 of a pending auto accident dispatch for Company 7 and asked for which units could handle. Command-7 advised to send E1-1. Communications dispatched the auto accident at 2031 hours to Greene Township, Box 7-7, 3623 Woodstock Road near 2nd Avenue in Scotland. Squad 7 responded from the original incident too. E1-1 and AC-7 arrived to find two vehicles involved. The crew checked for vehicle hazards, placed speedy dry for an anti-freeze leak and assisted with patient care. AC-7 placed E1-1 available at 2051 hours.
Units Responding from Co.1 : E1-1, E1-2, Truck-1 AUTO ACCIDENT with FIRE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0448 hours to Guilford Township, 2105 Lincoln Way East, Box 7-1 for a vehicle accident involving fire and into a building (Guilford Hills Elementary School). Company-7 units were originally dispatched for the incidents. Ambulance 7-8 arrived and found a pole was on fire with a transformer leaking its fluid, on fire, into the parking lot and spreading towards the school, reporting having a heavy fire volume. Chief 7 was given the information and requested the 1st alarm assignment be dispatched. ET-1 arrived on scene and staged in the bowling alley parking lot. ET-1 was placed available at 0507 hours.
KITCHEN FIRE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1911 hours to Guilford Township, Box 7-5 (Fayetteville), 33 Turner Drive, Apt. 1 for a kitchen fire. Company 7 personnel arrived shortly thereafter dispatch and reported fire was out with a smoke condition holding Company 7 and Truck 42. ET-1 went available 1915 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT (into house)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 0132 hours to 421 Black Avenue (which is actually an alley) in the 1-05 District for an auto accident; vehicle into a house with entrapment. E1-1 requested Squad 41 and ALS while en route. E1-1 arrived to find a mini-van driven half-way into the residence. The driver, and any other possible passengers, fled the scene on foot before arrival; however, crews found the occupant, who was sleeping, entrapped by the front of the vehicle, furniture and debris. Crew members with Squad 41 personnel worked to extricate the patient and completed at 0203 hours, which included breaching a wall from the other side apartment to gain entry to patient. Life Lion was called to Chambersburg Hospital, but was later cancelled. Crews also placed a ladder and assisted tenants living on the 2nd floor out of their apartment since the mini-van displaced their outside stairway access. E1-1 remained on scene with the police department and awaited towing service. To include the crew of E1-1, a special Thank You to DC47 and Station 4 members for a good well done. Fire Police operated around the scene and E1-1 went available at 0328 hours.
Pictures courtesy of Station-4 (Franklins)
SMOKE IN DWELLING & TRANSFER
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 0858 hours to Saint Thomas Township, Box 18-13 to 1871 Appleway Road for smoke odor in the residence. E1-1 arrived on scene and staged until placed available at 0915 hours. E1-1 was then assigned to transfer to Company 18 (St. Thomas) until placed available at 0949 hours.
VEHICLE FIRE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 - ET-1 was requested by Asst. Chief-7 (Fayetteville) to be dispatched, after communications provided additional information, to assist on a garbage truck fire at 0740 hours. ET-1 responded to Old Scotland Road, in the area of I-81, Box 7-3. Upon arrival of Company 7 personnel, the call was downgraded and ET-1 was placed available at 0743 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1812 hours to the intersection of South Second Street and East Washington Street, District 1-05, for an auto accident. E1-1 arrived to find 2 vehicles, and after a check no injuries. E1-1 cleaned up debris and checked for hazards before going available at 1828 hours.
Units Responding : E1-1, Ambulance 1-9 ENG-TANKER 1 IN-SERVICE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 - ET-1 was placed back in service today from Dave's Truck Repair. The unit has been outfitted with new front tires and aluminum wheels. It is expected that the "Split-Rim-Wheels" being replaced with aluminum wheels will eliminate the previous episodes of tire failures. We're keeping our fingers crossed...
ENGINE 1-1 BACK IN-SERVICE "For now"
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 - E1-1 was placed back in service from the repairs made from the electrical fire with the emergency warning lights. Equipment was placed back on the unit and placed into service as "1st due". E1-1 was sent to Harrisburg for the repairs and came back, unfortunately, only "band aided" the problem again; so until the next time....
AUTO FIRE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006 - E1-3 (for E1-1) was dispatched at 2027 hours to Redwood Street (Box 1-04) for a auto fire. E1-3 arrived to find fire in the engine compartment. The operator knocked the fire down and cleared the incident at 2042 hrs.
F/F Adam McNew giving a final soaking before tearing down hand line.
MULCH FIRE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006 - E1-3 (for E1-1) was dispatched at 1820 hours to 176 South Coldbrook Avenue (Box 1-05) at the Summit Health Center for a mulch fire. E1-3 arrived to find a small fire around a bush and the crew soaked the area down and cleared at 1831 hrs.
FUEL SPILL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2006 - E1-3 (for E1-1) was called to the scene by Engine 1-2 to assist behind 1123 Lincoln Way East (Four Points Sheraton) (was Box 1-05 area, but recently changed to 1-01 area) for a fuel spill assist. The tractor was leaking diesel fuel from a ruptured saddle tank. E1-3 was sent to the scene to provide additional pads, speedy dry, etc.
HERE WE GO AGAIN !!!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched just after 10am to assist on Letterkenny FD (Company 13), Box 13-2 for a grass fire. While en route, just before former Gate 1 of Letterkenny on Letterkenny Road, the front passenger side tire blew out.. This was the same tire that was just repaired and put back into service from the previous tire episode that occurred while at the barn fire scene and the tire just went flat. Mechanics took the tire apart and reassembled it, putting ET1 back in service on Tuesday morning. This call created a little more intense moments when the tire blew while driving, but the driver was able to maintain control and get the unit stopped. The unit was parked and awaited for Service 100 (Dave's Truck Repair) to come and tow it again. After a through investigation, it is believed that the cause lies in the fact that the front tires have "split wheel rims". These rims apparently are not used, or recommended, anymore and are being replaced with new aluminum wheels and new tires. It is believed this will rectify the situation. The ET should be out of service for a couple of days while the items are ordered and should be back in service before weeks end.
AUTO ACCIDENT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2006 - E1-3 (for E1-1) was dispatched at 0653 hours to 1501 Orchard Drive (Box Area 1-05) for an auto accident. E1-3 arrived to find 2 vehicles involved with roadway partially blocked. Crews checked for hazards and assisted with patient care. 1 person was transported by ambulance to Chambersburg Hospital. Crew awaited towing service and swept glass. E1-3 went available at 0726 hours.
Units Responding : E1-3, Ambulance 1-9 TRAINING
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006 - Friendship Fire Company members went to the Franklins (Station 4) and assisted in their departmental training. Newburg-Hopewell (Cumberland County Company 51) brought Tanker 151 and Chief Hoover (Chief 51) who provided training and refreshers to all participants in the use of Porta-a-tanks and the operations surrounding them. Thank you to Station 4 and Chief Hoover (Newburg-Hopewell Company 51).
CHAMBERSBURG FIRE POLICE BANQUET
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 - The Chambersburg Fire Police Association, made up of the 5 companies of Chambersburg, got together for a summer time awards banquet each year in August at the Chambersburg Memorial Park. We thank all of the fire police for their efforts and support at incidents. Their job too, is very much appreciated.
Left to Right Standing : Chbg Fire Police President Kenneth Mellott, Sr. (Good Will) FP Sergeant John McCrae (Friendship) FP Jeffrey Beltz (Friendship) FP Mary Beth McGraw (Good Will) FP Vince Horst (Friendship) FP Lewis Welsh (Juniors) Left to Right Kneeling : FP Captain Jim Warne (Friendship) FP Robert Ickes (Good Will) FP Scott Walls (Friendship)
FRIENDSHIP FIRE POLICE MEMBERS RECEIVING AWARDS: Jeffrey Beltz (left) received the Fire Police Captains Award John B. McCrae (right) received the Fire Police of the Year Award, 5-year Service Award and 4th Top Responder Captain Jim Warne (top picture) received a 30-year Service Award and 7th Top Responder Vince Horst (top picture) received the Top Responder Award and 10-year Service Award Scott Walls (top picture) - 2nd Top Responder Lieutenant Jeff Umberger (not pictured) - 9th Top Responder BARN FIRE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0801 hours to 878 Rowe Road in Southhampton Township, West End Fire & Rescue Company 15, Box 15-1 for a barn fire. ET-1 arrived on scene and set up its port-a-pond and dumped its water. ET-1 then proceeded in the water shuttle operations. A crew remained at the scene to assist in off-loading other tankers. ET-1 made 3 evolutions before going out of service at 1032 hours at the scene with a flat tire. Service 100 (Dave's Truck Repair) was contacted for towing assistance from the scene. An unrelated incident took place near the scene and should be noted, with a "zero tolerance" policy, it is being dealt with and discipline corrective measures are in full stringent force to avoid future occurrences. The crews continued to assist in the operations until command declared the incident under control and released units around 1230 hours. ET-1 was taken to Dave's Truck Repair in Chambersburg for repairs and should be in service on Monday evening.
Some photos courtesy of Teresa Wolfe (Denham)
HOUSE FIRE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0705 hours to Hamilton Township, 340 North Meadow Creek Drive, Franklin Fire Company; Station 4, Box 44-04 for a house fire. ET-1 arrived in staging and remained until placed available at 0734 hrs.
HOUSE FIRE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0925 hours to Guilford Township, 1955 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville Fire Company 7, Box 7-1 for a house fire. Deputy Chief 7 arrived and found fire was out, holding Company 7 and Truck 42. ET-1 went available before arrival at 0930 hrs.
PARADE and TRANSFER
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 - E1-3 was asked to transfer to Company 11 (Pleasant Hall Fire Company) while their department participated in the Path Valley Picnic Parade where ET-1 attended. No calls were dispatched during E1-3 standby time. ET-1 participated in the 99th Annual Path Valley Picnic Parade. ET-1 took 1st Place Engine-Tanker.
1st Place Engine-Tanker
"WACKER TIME"
Click on VIDEO to see some of the apparatus leaving the parade.
REPORTED SILO FIRE; E1-1 CAUGHT ON FIRE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to Edenville-Chessetown Road in the area of the 8700 block for a reported Silo Fire at 1309 hours in Saint Thomas Township, Box 18-13. E1-1 went responding and upon arrival at scene, went immediately out of service at 1321 hours. Crews pulled a dry chem. extinguisher finding fire under the lift-up portion of the dashboard. Another unit advised communications that the unit was on fire. Engine 43 (Station 4) arrived a few seconds before and backed up to assist. The fire was already knocked down and the unit remained out of service awaiting AC1-1 to arrive and Service-100 (Dave's Truck Repair) was contacted for towing. This actually is not the first time for this type occurrence relating to electrical problems and commonly is referred to as the "FireCab Special" (which is out of business). This electrical fire was a little more intense than previous ones. This is about the sixth time. Maintenance personnel is reporting the grounding wire system is what burnt for the emergency lights, etc.; hopefully this time, it will be fixed correctly. It is expected to be out of service for several weeks while the repairs are made (and dry chem. cleaned out). Regarding the Silo Fire, it turned out to be a "Good Intent Call'. Special Thanks to St. Thomas Company 18 and Station 4, Franklins for assisting until Dave's Towing arrived.
MULCH FIRE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1455 hours to the Second Street Playground in the 1-05 District for a mulch fire. E1-1 arrived to find a small fire at the Sliding Board, with damage done to the playground equipment. Crews extinguished the fire and contacted Borough of Chambersburg Recreation Department officials and the police department for a report since it involved borough property. E1-1 cleared at 1524 hrs.
TRAINING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2006 - Crews of the Friendship Fire Company of Chambersburg conducted training with ET-1 and E1-1 for station training by drafting at the Soccer Fields on West Washington Street. This training was apart of both exercising the pumps, but also performing drivers training (and pump time) for another member who wishes to become certified on E1-1 and E1-3 and "maybe" transfer to the Friendships to become certified on the ET someday.
PARADE & TRANSFER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2006 - ET-1 was asked to transfer to South Mountain (Company 16) during the afternoon while they held their 50th Anniversary Celebration. ET-1 arrived at 12noon and joined with Adams County Engine/Rescue 6 (Biglerville) in protecting the mountain. ET-1 participated in the parade that began at 4pm and went through the village South Mountain. ET-1 was awarded 2nd place Engine-Tanker category. No calls were received during the transfer time and ET-1 went available at 1733 hours. Congratulations to South Mountain Company 16 on your 50th Anniversary.
BRUSH FIRE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2006 - A phone call was received at the station reporting a pile of materials was burning to the rear of the Orchards Restaurant at 1500 Orchard Drive in the 1-05 District sending E1-1 at 1820 hours. AC1-1 arrived first to find the fire actually spread from the pile and was burning up the embankment in an open field/space area. An employee of the restaurant was watching the fire, when it spread and he was trying to put it out, unsuccessfully, with a garden hose. E1-1 arrived and pulled a hand line and extinguished the fire. The police department was called to the scene by command due to the nature of an illegal burn in town. E1-1 was available at 1848 hours.
ENGINE-TANKER UPGRADE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2006 - ET-1 was taken to E.V.S. (Emergency Vehicle Specialists) in Hagerstown, MD to allow them to view an upcoming job. The Chambersburg Fireman's Relief Association recently purchased several items for the ET, including a new 3,000 gallon Husky Portable Tank along with Hydraulic Arms to be mounted. The ET was taken to them so they could view and have an idea of what they need to perform to mount the arms. The ladders on the officers side is being removed, and the ladders being relocated under the hose bed. The new arms and Husky tank will be mounted in their place on the side. The job is to take only (1) full day and is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th and will be out of service. While the unit was being viewed; Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, Washington County, MD. Chief 26 Jeff Ringer asked if he could be taken back to his station, which was just down the road. He enjoyed the ride and knows to call when its needed.
ET-1 at Washington County Company 26 Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway
PARADE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2006 - ET-1 and E1-3 participated in the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman's Association (C.V.V.F.A.) Parade in Greencastle, PA. Rescue Hose Co. # 1 of Greencastle was the host for this years convention and parade. Line-up began at 0900 hrs. and the parade kicked-off at 1300 hours. On behalf of our company, many thanks to the Rescue Hose Company for doing an outstanding job as the host. All the participating departments in the parade looked good and a job well done.
Rescue Hose Company No.1 (Franklin County Company 3) responding with Squad 3 and Amb. Co. 3 to auto accident before the parade start.
TRANSFER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 0202 hours to transfer to New Franklin, Company 17 while they operated on an incident. E1-1 cleared at 0259 hours with no incidents during that time.
SILO FIRE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 0642 hrs. to 2556 Coble Road in Saint Thomas Township, Box 18-13, assisting Company 18 (Saint Thomas) for a silo fire. E1-1 and E18-2 were the only units responding on the initial roll-call until additional units began to mark-up and respond as additional time passed. DC18 (Tom Bigler) arrived on scene first and directed E18-2 to go back lane, dropping 5" supply line at the lane entrance. The next arriving engine (E1-1) was directed to pick up the supply line, but not to charge it; additionally, the crew was directed to the scene with hand tools to assist. FF Bard assisted with pulling grain and other raw materials, climbing up shoot with thermal imaging camera to check for extension. FF Bard came back down after finding no extension and assisted tearing off side plates and overhauling the grain elevator. FF Bard, as seen in the picture below, was coated in wet grain and was hosed off when done. E1-1 was placed available at 0746 hrs. and was diverted to transfer to Company 18 (St. Thomas). E1-1 went available at 0820 hrs.
TRANSFER and APARTMENT BUILDING FIRE
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 0711 hrs. for a transfer to West End Fire & Rescue Shippensburg (Company 15) while they operated on an apartment building fire in Downtown Shippensburg, Cumberland County. At 0726 hrs., while en route, E1-1 was advised from communications to respond to the incident scene at 16 West King Street in the Borough of Shippensburg, Cumberland County Box 52-01, as part of the 3rd alarm assignment upgrade dispatch. Upon arrival, crews were sent to the basement to shut off gas service to the property. Upon completion of that assignment, crews were directed to assist Truck-1 in creating (2) trench cuts in the roof and other related efforts. E1-1 was released by command and available at 1201 hrs.
ET-1 remained available with (3) personnel minimum, throughout the duration, on station for any other incidents in or out of town, including any transfers. E1-2 was out of service for state inspection and E1-3 had a maintenance issue too. ET-1 was covering "the city" for locals in the South end and all structure calls for a period of time until E1-1 returned. Hagerstown, MD. City Truck 4 transferred to Headquarters Station for the duration.
ET-20 at Headquarters Station
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1 BRUSH FIRE
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1634 hrs. to 5361 Bricker Road, Hamilton Township, Box 44-04 (Franklin Fire Company, Station 4) for a brush fire. Communications advised the Station-4 engine responding that the update report was a brush fire impinging upon some outbuildings. E43 advised to start a brush truck and tanker, sending ET-1 and St. Thomas Brush-18. Just before E43's arrival, communications advised they received another call that the fire was under control. E43 advised to have units continue until verification could be made. E43 arrived and confirmed, placing the special called units available at 1642 hrs.
ELECTRICAL FIRE
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006 - ET-1 and E1-1 responded at 2120 hrs. to 147 South Fourth Street in the "City"; 1-01 District for an electrical fire in the residence. Apparatus and crews arrived on scene and staged until placed available by Command-1 (AC 1-5 N. Reitz) at 2125 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-2, E1-4, E1-1, E43, Squad 41, Amb. 1-8 TRAINING
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006 - ET-1 participated with the Franklin's (Sta.4) at their departmental training located at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Facility. ET-1 supplied water to E43 and crew members participated in the training evolutions.
FUNERAL
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2006 - Members of the Friendship Fire Company of Chambersburg participated in the mourning of a member, as he was laid to rest on Saturday. Matthew "Matt" A. Fickes, 34, of Fayetteville died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18th at home. He was a life member of the Fayetteville Fire Department as an E.M.T. and firefighter and also joined the Friendship Fire Company of Chambersburg in March of 1995 and provided those same missions with us. The service was performed at the Park Geisel Funeral Home on Falling Spring Road and was laid to rest in the Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg. The membership offers the family and friends condolences during this time.
GRANT AWARD
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2006 - Notification was received that the Friendship Fire Company of Chambersburg was awarded the Pennsylvania Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program with just under $ 11,000.00 for debt reduction. This funding will be placed towards the Engine-Tanker loan. We wish to express a deep appreciation to all representatives involved in securing and approving this funding.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2006 - ET-1 and E1-1 was asked to participate behind the fire station at the Second Street Playground for an evening event for kids. Several booths were set up handing out many items. Phantom Shadow had "blow-up" entertainment rides for the kids and Members of the Friendship Fire Company of Chambersburg offered tours of the apparatus and conducted fire prevention to the children by donning turnout gear, showing equipment and speaking to the kids about fire safety.
SPECIAL UNIT LEAVES FOR VERMONT
Received word Saturday evening that SU-1 made it to Vermont with no problems.
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2006 - SU-1 left our station today, heading for its new home in Vermont. It will serve on a large (over a million dollar property) protecting the house and property to include keeping the water fountains in front of the house full. It will also aid neighboring departments as a mutual aid apparatus for certain incidents due to proximity of the nearest fire stations. We would also like to Thank Company 16 (South Mountain) and Deputy Chief 16 (Tony Carbaugh) for donating several hundred feet of 3" to provide them. A special "Thank You" to Trustee Jim Warne for going to BWI Airport and picking up the new owners.
Saying "Good Bye" to Special Unit-1
President McNew accepting the check from the new owner (Keith)
Trustee Jim Warne signing the Vehicle Title over to its new owner
Keith, along with a ride-along partner preparing to leave station for the long trip to Vermont.
The Finale Farewell as entering Interstate 81 Northbound Ramp at Exit 17.
SHOOTING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to assist Amb. 1-8 and Medic 101 on a shooting call in the parking lot of Exxon Station on Wayne Avenue and Sheller Avenue at 2023 hrs. E1-1 arrived to find a patient already in the ambulance with PSP on scene advising the shooting occurred in the Marion area. The engine crew split up and provided manpower to the ambulance, another transported the medic unit back to the hospital. Life Lion was brought to Chambersburg Hospital to fly patient out. E1-1 cleared at 2032 hrs.
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN BUILDING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched to 1710 Lincoln Way East, Box 7-1 (Fayetteville) for an electrical fire in the strip mall at Sally's Beauty Salon at 1400 hours. ET-1 arrived and staged until placed available at 1413 hours.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2006 - ET-1 spent most of the day at the K-mart Store on Wayne Avenue accepting donations through a helmet drive. A thank you to the members who participated in this event and performed throughout the heat wave. Several hundred dollars were raised during this venture and we also wish to express a Big Thank You to K-mart for allowing us to perform this endeavor.
Daulton & Jordyn Smith of Lebanon, PA stopped to enjoy a moment of sitting in the "Big Seat" during the fund raising event. SHED FIRE
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 0437 hrs. to Quincy Township, Box 5-01 to 5217 Orchard Road just outside the Borough of Mont Alto for a reported building fire. ET-1 arrived on scene and provided water New Franklin E17-1 and sent manpower to the scene to assist in operations. ET-1 cleared the incident at 0605 hrs. AUTO ACCIDENT
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1129 hrs. to the 1000 Block of Wayne Avenue in the 1-05 District for an auto accident. Upon arrival, crews found the driver was confined in the vehicle and requested Squad 41 (Sta.4) to assist with extrication. The patient was extricated prior to the squads arrival and their crew assisted with fluid leaks and other hazards. Units cleared at 1150 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, Squad 41, Amb. 1-8, Amb. 104 (West Shore) PUMP CERTIFICATION
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2006 - ET-1 went with a full crew to Company 13 (Letterkenny FD) for pump certification at the Letterkenny Recreation Area Pond. Firefighter Paul Shannon made previous arraignments to provide this certification testing and we express a grateful THANK YOU to FF Shannon and all involved with this endeavor, including Chief 13. ET-1 exceeded the 1,750 G.P.M rating with way over 2,000 G.P.M.
4th OF JULY ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2006 - ET-1 and E1-1 attended the Fourth of July activities and the standard yearly procedure of providing fire and medical protection at the Pavilion in the "Hot Zone" of the fireworks detonation area. Every year, our crews must standby in turnout gear with fire extinguishers and suppression equipment to extinguish fires in this zone. We also standby for medical incidents that could result to the fireworks detonation personnel. The grand finale is the best part of the detail as can be seen in the video below. The video only provides a small impression of what it actually is like "in-person" and up-close. After the fireworks, the roofs of both the pavilion and pool building were washed down to ensure no hot embers laid on those areas, as in previous years.
Grand Finale of Fireworks Video, click on Link
ET-1 and a Crew assisted County EMA
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2006 - A phone call was received from a County E.M.A. official who requested a crew to off-load (2) army trucks carrying RME's (military-made ready foods) making a delivery to the County E.M.A. facility at Letterkenny. The crew off-loaded dozens of boxes into a portable trailer and inside a facility. A crew from Station-4 also assisted with this endeavor to prepare our county citizens should a disaster occur.
FLOODING IN THE CITY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2006 - Recent rains and storms swept across the region and pounded many areas with significant rain over a several day period. With the several incbes of rain that fell brought on flooding to much of the US, including Chambersburg. Pictures below show some of the effects of the storm around downtown, mainly at the intersection of Loudon and Franklin / Cedar Streets where a command post was established. The first picture depicts the Nitterhouse Soccer Field off West Washington Street where we often draft for training.
AUTO ACCIDENT w/ ENTRAPMENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2006 - ET-1, while on transfer at Co.5 (Mont Alto), was dispatched at 1821 hours to Quincy Township, Box 5-06, 8100 block of Tomstown Road for an auto accident with Triple Entrapment. Due to the conditions, E5-1 responded from the carnival grounds with AC-5 (Garling, Command 5). Squad-2 (Waynesboro) also responded. Several ambulances and ALS units assisted at the scene. Command 5 requested (2) helicopters and the LZ was established with ET-5 at the Mowery School. All three patients were pinned and flown by both Stat Medevac helicopters to York Hospital. ET-1 remained at the scene until after towing arrived and removed vehicle and finished a wash down. ET-1 went available at 2035 hrs. and proceeded to the carnival grounds until released later in the night.
TRANSFER
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2006 - ET-1 participated in the Mont Alto (Company 5) parade and was "on standby" during this time, along with Washington County Engine 102 (Funkstown) during the event. After the parade was over, E102 left a short time later and ET-1 remained throughout the afternoon and evening on transfer during the annual Mont Alto Carnival. The crew stayed at the station until around 1815 hours and decided to head down to the carnival when the dispatch for the auto accident was put out when pulling off the apron.
ET-1 ON THE MEDICAL LOCAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2006 - ET-1 was en route to Mont Alto for the parade when E1-2 was dispatched to 935 Wayne Avenue at Red Lobster, Box 1-05, for automatic dispatch of Q.R.S. with Ambulance Company 7 (Fayetteville) for a diabetic. ET-1 was on Stouffer Avenue and stopped at the incident to provide Q.R.S. and left E1-2 continue. Crews assisted with loading the patient and went available, re enroute to the parade.
HOUSE FIRE
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1559 hrs. to Hamilton Township, Box 44-04 (Franklins, Station 4) to 5139 Mountain Road for a house fire. ET-1 arrived and provided E18-1 with water. Crews assisted with fire suppression, finding a small fire in the attic. The crew worked with DC47 and other crews until Command-44 released ET-1 at 1744 hrs. Stat Medevac landed next to ET-1 in the field for another incident involving a fire apparatus accident just down the road. Due to relations and concerns, the apparatus accident pictures will not be posted out of respect to that department; however, it is a reminder that we should all learn from this incident to practice safe vehicle operations. It can happen to anyone of us, at any time. We express deep sympathy to this department and members, and offer our services in any way we can, just call.
PUBLIC OPINION ARTICLE
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006 - The PUBLIC OPINION (Chambersburg Newspaper) printed an article in the "Our View" section from the City Editor; Kathy Leedy. Though the article mentions our company, it basically involves all fire companies in our area and the support the community can become a part of. http://www.publicopiniononline.com/opinion/ci_3903291 PUBLIC RELATIONS
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006 - A Former BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG MAYOR, TOM NEWCOMER, stopped by the station to let his two grandchildren admire ET-1. Former Mayor Newcomer said he was very impressed with this unit and was glad to see it "in-person" during the Memorial Day Parade in Chambersburg the week before. He wanted to stop by and look it over and allow the grandchildren to see it too.
ET-1 called to assist in the City
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2006 - A phone call was received at the station from Engine 1-2's operator asking for ET-1 to assist Engine 1-2 at the intersection of Highland Ave. & Wallace Ave. in the 1-05 box area. ET-1 responded and was advised that a wash down was being done where the water main was repaired on Friday to clean off the dirty, dusty street. E2 advised they needed more water to finish the mission. The nearby fire hydrant was still out of service. As ET-1 was arriving, Engine 1-2 went to handle a call in the 1-01 box area. Crew began the wash down, and Engine 1-2 returned to assist. ET-1 was out for about 1 hour, and cleared at 1330 Hrs.
ET-1 "on standby" in the City
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2006 - Borough public works department personnel have been flushing the hydrants in the borough as part of their yearly testing. Early Friday afternoon brought a surprise when the hydrant at Highland Avenue and Wallace Avenue in the South end, Coldbrook Meadows area, Box 1-05, created a water main break in the street knocking out water service in the entire area until crews could repair the break several hours later. Thousands of gallons of water bubbled up from the street. ET-1 was ready should a structure fire in that area occur without having to lay several hundred (thousand) feet to another hydrant on another grid area.
TRAINING
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006 - Members of the Friendship Engine & Hose Company conducted our weekly training at the Soccer Field off West Washington Street. The evening training consisted of 2 prospected operators gaining experience for their training by performing drafting operations out of the stream and flowing the master stream device.
HOUSE FIRE
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006 - At 0938 hours, ET-1 was dispatched as part of the 1st alarm to Box 44-09 (Sta.4) to 3021 Liverpool Court in Letterkenny Township for a dwelling fire. E43 with Chief 46 arrived to find smoke showing with crews finding a kitchen fire. The fire was quickly knocked down and Command downgraded to E43, E17-1 and TK-1 for overhaul and released the remainder, including ET-1 as arriving on the scene.
PUBLIC SERVICE DETAIL
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2006 - Friendship Engine & Hose Company Members of the McKinley Street Station attended a community public service detail behind the station at the Second Street Playground for the "Convoy of Hope". Several hundred, if not thousands, participated at the event being sponsored by several area churches. In addition to free food, drinks, games, activities, raffle drawings, music and bands, there was an enormous amount of free groceries being handed out to the community. Members had a stand set up handing out fire prevention brochures and literature.
TRAINING
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006 - ET-1 participated with "The Home of Da' Big Stick" (New Franklin Co.17) for their department drill at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center. ET-1 provided a supply line and charged back-up hand line for the duration.
HOUSE FIRE
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 were alerted initially at 1049 hrs. to 352 West Burkhart Avenue (alley) in the 1-02 District for a house fire with reported entrapment. E1-2 and Amb.1-9 were committed on separate medical calls when the initial call was dispatched bringing only E1-4 and E1-1 as the initial fire pumping apparatus. Units responding were advised of a working situation with multiple calls. AC-1 (Dubbs) arrived on scene and E1-4, requesting a 2nd alarm. Crews from Squad 41, E1-1, additional responding units and POV's advanced attack lines into the residence off of E1-4 and also performed search and rescue. No persons were found; however, a dog was rescued. E1-1 laid a 300' 5" supply line from Conner Avenue and West Burkhart Avenue and provided to E1-4 for water supply. No one was injured in the incident. PSP State Fire Marshall was called to scene and found to be a clothes dryer not hooked up correctly to vent outside. Command-1 released the remainder of Company 1 units that were still on scene, including E1-1, at 1335 hrs. Blue Ridge Summit (E4-2) transferred to Sta.2 and also handled a medical assist call to Memorial Park during their transfer.
Units Responding : E1-4, E1-2, E1-1, TK-1, Amb1-9, Squad 41 Additional Units : E7-2, Amb. 7-8 (Fayetteville), Air-10, E11-2 (Pleasant Hall), Truck 42 (Sta.4) , Squad 15 (West End Shippensburg), Squad 8 (Marion) Medic 103 (West Shore) TRAINING
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006 - ET-1 participated with "The Big House" Station-4 for their company training at Sta.4 then off to the Franklin County Training Center. The training consisted of several evolutions of hand line and ladder pipe operations. The training also allowed another upcoming operator to gain pump time experience (Vince Horst).
MATTRESS FIRE
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1615 hrs. to the area of Dump Road and Holly well Avenue in the 1-04 District for a mattress fire. E1-1 arrived to find one mattress off along side the road. Crews pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire. The owner of the mattress admitted transporting the mattress and throwing a cigarette out the window which ignited the fire. He and a passenger removed the burning mattress from the pickup truck bed before damage was done to it. E1-1 cleared at 1628 hrs.
CABIN FIRE
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment to Greene Township, Box 7-5 (Fayetteville Co.7) on the Ridge Road for a cabin fire. ET-1 arrived and provided E17-1 (New Franklin) with the first load of water, then was sent up the mountain and down the other side on Still house Hollow Road, back to the fill site on Black Gap Road by Ridge Road. A 2nd load of water was taken to the scene and filled E7-1 (Fayetteville) and then Command 7 released units. ET-1 went available.
TRAINING
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006 - ET-1 participated with "The Big House" Station-4 for their departmental drill this date at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center. ET-1 assisted with supplying E43 and provided (2) back up attack lines. Some crew members also assisted in the training exercise scenarios. Many thanks to Sta.4 for inviting us.
TRAINING
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006 - ET-1 was requested to the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center to assist with the Hazardous Materials Operations Class for the De-con, etc. stations.
DRYER FIRE
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006 - Company and Squad 41 was alerted to 834 South Coldbrook Avenue in the 1-05 District at 0251 hrs. for an appliance fire inside. E1-1 arrived to find a smoke condition as a result of a dryer fire. Most of the fire was extinguished upon arrival by the resident using a garden hose and crews removed the dryer to the outside. Command-1 (AC1-5 Reitz) downgraded the assignment to E1-1, Truck 1 and Amb. 1-8. Remainder of the units went available at 0321 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-2, E1-4, TK-1, Amb1-8, Squad 41, Fire Police BARN FIRE
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1317 hrs. to Quincy Township, 3935 Altenwald Road, Mont Alto Company 5 (Box 5-03) District for a Barn Fire. 2 personnel left the Easter Egg Hunt and responded to the incident where, upon arrival, ET-1 was directed to refill Marion ET-8. ET-1 proceeded to the water supply source at Co.5's Station and returned, but the fire was declared under control and Command 5 released much of the assignment, including ET-1 at 1424 hrs. and reported back to Easter Egg Hunt Detail.
EASTER EGG HUNT 2006
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2006 -
Members of the Friendship Engine & Hose Company No. 1 at the
McKinley Street Station, in conjunction with partnering with Radio
Station Mix95.1 FM
TRAINING
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2006 - ET-1 was taken to the rear of the station and some training was done among the members with setting up and tearing down the fold-a-tank and the associated practices with this scenario.
EASTER EGG STUFFING
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006 - Members participated in stuffing 3,007 plastic Easter Eggs for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, partnering with Radio Station MIX95.1 FM on Saturday the 15th. There were additional people helping in other parts of the building with the stuffing too that are not pictured. A big Thank You goes out to the people who helped. The eggs were stuffed with an assortment of candies that were donated by Chambersburg Giant Food Store on Wayne Avenue. Some eggs were stuffed with papers stating "winner", for an assortment of prizes to be given out at the hunt. For more details, see our "Events" Page.
BUILDING FIRE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006 - Company-1 and Squad 41 were alerted to 1071 Wayne Avenue at Denny's Restaurant for a building fire at 1740 hrs. AC1-1 (Gigs) arrived first to report smoke coming from the roof area vents and met with employees and manager who confirmed building was evacuated. AC1-1 entered to find fire in the grill area and the overhead extinguishing system did not activate at that point; however, within seconds did activate, but did not extinguish the fire completely. Command had E1-1 crew, who arrived as 1st attack piece bring in a Dry Chem and further extinguish fire. Command had Truck 1 set up ladder and Squad 41's crew, with DC47, check the roof area for extension with none found. Command downgraded assignment to E1-1, TK-1 and ambulance, releasing E2 and E4. The cause is under investigation by AC Dubbs and the restaurant was closed for several days while clean-up and inspection procedures were done by restaurant personnel and management. E1-1 available at : 1840 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-2, E1-4, TK-1, Amb1-8, Squad 41, Fire Police BRUSH FIRE "Cherry Breaker" SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2006 - ET-1 was dispatched at 1515 hrs. to Greene Twp., 1700 Coldsmith Road, Box 7-3 (Fayetteville) to assist on the brush fire. ET-1 arrived and gave "almost" a full tank load of water to Engine 7-1 before the fire was declared out and units could wrap up and go in-service. ET-1 went available at 1620 hrs.
Photo provided by Brian Denham.
LAND RESCUE
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched at 1432 hrs. to 200 Block Stonegate Circle South in the 1-05 District for "originally" a cardiac arrest. While units en route were advised a tree fell on a subject and conflicting reports may still be trapped under tree. E1-1 requested Brush 44 (Sta.4) for saws. Subject was removed and transported to hospital. E1-1 available at 1502 hrs.
Photos provided by Brian Denham
ET-1 GOES IN-SERVICE
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006 - ET-1 goes in-service at 1800 hours. Click on this link to hear county placing ET-1 in-service.
GARAGE FIRE
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 were alerted to the area of South Fourth Street and East Catherine Street at 1617 hrs. in the 1-05 District for an unknown type structure fire. E1-1 arrived to find a garage on fire to the rear of 420 East Catherine Street home in Tolbert Avenue (alley). Crews opened up the garage and had heavy fire showing. A hand line was placed into service and the fire was extinguished while crews continued to perform overhaul. The fire is still being investigated and the units was placed available by Command-1 (AC 1-5 Reitz) at 1717 hrs.
Photo provided by Sharon Bigler, THANKS
Units Responding from Company 1 : E1-1, E1-2, E1-4, TK-1, Amb1-8, Squad 41, Air 10, Fire Police VEHICLE FIRE
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to the 500 Block of South Fourth Street in the 1-05 District for a vehicle fire at 1218 hours. Chief 46 immediately was on scene reporting a working fire. E1-1 arrived to find a fire in the back of the pick up truck and advanced a hand line. Clothing and other material in the bed of the truck was burning and extinguished. CPD on scene investigating the incident and E1-1 wrapped up and went available at 1248 hours.
Units Responding from Company 1 : E1-1, Amb. 1-8, Fire Police, CPD (Chbg. Police Dept) AUTO ACCIDENT
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to the intersection of Industrial Drive and Progress Road in the 1-04 District at 1513 hrs. for an auto accident. E1-1 arrived to find 2 vehicles involved. A 2nd BLS was called to the scene for an additional patient. Fire Police assisted at the scene until E1-1 went available at 1540 hrs.
Units Responding from Company 1 : E1-1, Amb. 8-8, Amb.8-9 (Marion) MUTUAL AID BARN FIRE
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to Hamilton Twp., 346 Warm Spring Road (Box 44-05, Sta.4) for a barn fire at 1125 hrs. E1-1 arrived to stage, sending manpower to scene. E1-1 operator was directed to give tank water to ET-8. After fire was controlled, Command 44 downgraded the assignment and released some units, including E1-1, available at 1226 hrs.
Units Responding from Company 1 : E1-1 OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2006 - Company-1 and Squad 41 was alerted to 361 East Garfield Street for smoke in the residence at 1456 hrs. in the 1-05 District. While units en route, AC1-1 (Gigs) arrived to find chimney blocks down and investigation found an occupied vehicle traveled from another residence driveway, through their back yard, over the alley into the Garfield Street address, through their backyard taking out a shed, then hitting the rear porch, side-swiping the house, down the front lawn and across the street taking out street signs, up Blanchard Avenue where the vehicle then veered to the left through some trees into the Scott's Tire Parking lot hitting 2 vehicles there for service. Total travel distance was about 800 feet. The occupant of the one-half of the house smelled smoke and called the fire department, along with the CPD police for the actual crash incident. Command-1 held E1-1 and Amb.1-8 to verify patient refusals. The ambulance crews obtained their information and went available, E1-1 remained on scene setting up safety perimeter and awaiting owner to arrive. The smoke was "good-intent" from the dust, etc. created from the incident and the oil furnace was shut off. E1-1 available at 1549 hrs.
FATAL HOUSE FIRE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006 - Company-1 and Squad 41 were alerted at 0922 hrs. to 248 West Burkhart Avenue in the 1-02 District for a house fire with entrapment. While units en route, CPD officers were on scene confirming an entrapment. E1-2 proceeded to Side A for fire attack; E1-4 laid supply line up street from West Franklin Street and Burkhart Avenue. E1-1 positioned at the hydrant for E1-4. TK-1 staged on Federal Street at W Burkhart Avenue due to unable to access street (alleyway). Crews battled fire and performed search & rescue finding an elderly female succumb to the fire. The Pa State Police Fire Marshall Team was called and investigated to find fire started from a space heater in the Living Room. Units cleared at 1050 hrs. while the fire investigators continued their investigation.
Units Responding : E1-4, E1-2, E1-1, Truck-1, Amb.1-8 Squad-41, Medic 101 (West Shore), Fire Police W.F.D. (Working Fire Dispatch) : Air-10, Sqaud-7 (R.I.T.) (Fayetteville Fire), Amb.11-8 (Pleasant Hall) BRUSH FIRE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to the 200 Block of East Liberty Street in the 1-05 District for a brush fire during the afternoon. E1-1 arrived to find a fence row of brush burning with radiant heat causing damage to a parked vehicle. Crews extinguished the fire and went available a few minutes later.
Units Responding : E1-1, Amb.1-8 FIRE ALARM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to "fill the box" on the Co.8; Marion assignment at 0217 hrs. to 126 Social Island Road in Guilford Twp at Shalom Christian Academy for the fire alarm. E1-1 staged until placed available at 0228 hrs. HOUSE FIRE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 18 2006 - E1-1 was dispatched to assist Co.7; Fayetteville on the 7-1 box for a dwelling fire at 90 West Main Street in Fayetteville at 0122 hrs. Command-7 had E1 stage at Co.7 station (next to fire scene) until placed available at 0153 hrs.
TRANSFER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006 - E1-1 transferred for the evening to New Franklin, Co.17 while they conducted training. No calls were received during the transfer.
BUILDING FIRE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to the building fire (Box 18-4; St. Thomas) at 9035 Fort McCord Road in Saint Thomas Twp at 1621 hrs.. E1-1 was assigned to establish a water supply at the pond on Long Lane. E1-1 arrived and crew established the draft and supplied several loads of water to the tanker shuttle until released by command at 1831 hrs. Rife's Towing needed to pull E1 out of the mud due to the conditions, which was known going into the location, but getting the water established was the goal.
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1 ELECTRICAL FIRE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to 2085 Wayne Road at Providence Place (Box 17-2A, New Franklin) to fill the box for an Electrical fire in the building at 1208 hrs. E1-1 was cancelled almost immediately because the original "failed" engine company responded at 1209 hrs. CHIMNEY FIRE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 - Engine Company 1 and Truck 1 were dispatched to 772 Saint Thomas-Williamson Road for a chimney fire at 1002 hrs; Box 18-4. E1-2 arrived on scene first and proceeded up driveway. Truck-1 and E1-3 (running as E1-1) staged out along road and crews went up to scene to assist until placed available by Command. E1-3 available at 1057 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-3, E1-2, Truck-1 TRANSFER
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to Company 15 (West End; Shippensburg) for a transfer while they operated on a silo fire in their 1st due. Dispatched at 1149 hrs and returning at 1259 hrs.
COMPANY BANQUET
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 - The members of the Friendship Engine & Hose Company No. 1 at the McKinley Street Station held our annual company banquet at the Four Points Sheraton Ballroom on Lincoln Way East this date. The meal was catered by Dodie's.
FF / EMT Adam P. McNew was presented with the Companies Top Responder of the Year; presented by current President Kenneth L. Mellott, Jr.
Trustee Scott E. Walls was presented with the Presidents Award; presented by past President Adam P. McNew
Auxiliary Chairperson Kathy McCrae was presented with the Auxiliary Award; presented by President Kenneth L. Mellott, Jr.
FF / President Kenneth L. Mellott, Jr. was presented with the 2nd Top Responder Award; presented by Treasurer John B. McCrae
FF James Statler was presented with the 3rd Top Responder Award; presented by President Kenneth L. Mellott, Jr.
Fire Police Vince Horst was presented with the Top Fire Police of the Year Award; presented by President Kenneth L. Mellott, Jr.
Chambersburg Assistant Fire Chief "Acting Chief" William F. Dubbs, Jr., Chambersburg Mayor John Redding, Councilwoman Ruth Harbaugh, Councilman Heath Talhelm and Dave Burkholder from Dave's Truck Repair attended and all received a token of Appreciation Awards. As guests, they all received some company items including mugs and company blankets / throws.
OUTSIDE INVESTIGATION
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted this evening around 1900 hrs. to the area of Martina Drive in the 1-04 District for an outside investigation of fire. E1-1 and AC1-1 (Gigs) arrived in the area to investigate, given the information from communications in the area of the new housing development. A small pile of construction materials was found smoldering in front of a new house construction. Crews spread apart the pile to get to the internal source and extinguished the fire. E1-1 placed available by command after about 15 minutes.
Units Responding : E1-1, Amb.1-9 FIRE IN BUILDING
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006 - Company 1 and Squad 41 was alerted at 0345 hrs. to the 1-04 District for fire in machinery inside the building at 811 Progress Road at (former) Baker Rubber Company. E1-1 arrived along with the additional units and the crews entered with Squad 41 crew to investigate and extinguish fire. An attack line was pulled from E1-4 into the structure. Command placed the units in service at 0457 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, E1-4, E1-2, Truck-1, Amb.1-9, Squad 41, Fire Police GAS ODOR INSIDE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted at 2214 hrs. to 843 South Fifth Street in the 1-05 District for a gas odor inside. E1-1 arrived and crews investigated to find nothing. After a second check of the area, the assignment was placed available at 2232 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, Truck-1, Amb.1-9 AUTO ACCIDENT
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 - E1-1 was requested by AC-1 (Dubbs) who was on scene of a non-injury auto accident requesting E1 for fluid leaks at 1526 hrs.. E1-1 on scene and took care of assignment and went available at 1546 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1 AUTO ACCIDENT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Stouffer Avenue in the 1-05 District at 1256 hrs. AC1-1 (Gigs) arrived to find 2 vehicles involved with the north-bound lane completely blocked. Command confirmed no injuries; however had a significant amount of debris on roadway. Fire Police arrived and diverted traffic around the incident while crews swept up debris and awaited towing services to arrive. E1-1 available at 1323 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, Amb.1-9, FP-1 OVEN FIRE
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2006 - Company and Squad 41 were alerted to the 1-01 District to 778 Broad Street for an oven fire at 1022 hrs. E1-2 arrived and reported smoke showing. Crews made entry to find the fire was out with a smoke condition, reporting holding units while ventilation was performed. E1-1 crew assisted with the ventilation and was placed available by command at 1034 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-2, E1-4, E1-1, Truck-1, Amb.1-9, Squad 41 CAR "Possessed" FIRE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to the 1-04 District at 440 Hollywell Avenue for an automobile fire in the parking lot of Rob & Dara's Bar at 2341 hrs. E1-1 and AC1-1 (Gigs) arrived on scene to find a foreign vehicle parked that was smoking from the engine compartment. Crews checked and opened hood determining the vehicle was not on fire; however, was running and the smoke was from the motor burning oil, but with a bad "miss" and "rocking" in the motor. The motor was not actually running, but acting like it was trying to stall out, but could not. Crews attempted to shut the motor off, but there was no one around vehicle, no keys in the ignition and was an automatic transmission, so the option of "dumping the clutch" to stall the motor was out. Crews also disconnected the battery and pulled all of the spark plugs, but it did not change the situation, as it was still attempting to run. It was also ruled out that it was not a starter problem. The options were running out on how to get this motor to stop, then it finally sputtered to a stop after a few minutes.
Units Responding : E1-1, Amb1-9
"FIRST CALL OF 2006" AUTO ACCIDENT
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 - E1-1 was alerted to the intersection of Hollywell Avenue and Martina Drive in the 1-04 District for an auto accident at 0602 hrs. AC1-1 (Gigs) and E1-1 arrived to find one vehicle that hit a guardrail and traveled a short distance down the road and was off the roadway. No one was around the vehicle upon arrival and crews, along with CPD officers, did a search of the area finding no one. CPD continued searching the area and the residence the vehicle registration came back too. Command 1 placed units in service at 0612 hrs.
Units Responding : E1-1, Amb1-9
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held
our annual Easter Egg Hunt for 2006 at the Chambersburg Memorial
Park. Several hundred, if not thousand, kids of all ages
showed up for the event where 3,007 plastic eggs were placed, filled
with candy, for the different age groups starting at 2:00 PM.
Some of the eggs included a strip of paper stating "winner" who won
special prizes. A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the personnel who
stuffed the eggs and participated in the event. A SPECIAL
THANK YOU goes out to the following businesses and organizations who
provided support and/or prizes for the event such as Chambersburg
Giant Food Store
for
donating the candy, A+ School Store in Shippensburg, Sylvan Learning
Center in Chambersburg, Radio Station Mix95.1 FM and the Friendship
Fire Company for providing prizes. Thanks also to
members and non-members who purchased and donated all of the plastic
eggs for this event.
