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2007
CHIMNEY FIRE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007 - ET-14 cleared the previous incident, and just a few moments after going available, was dispatched at 1326 hours to 8254 Lincoln Way East; Greene Township; Box 7-6 (Fayetteville FD) for a chimney fire with possible extension. Chief-7 arrived within a few minutes and investigated. Command-7 found their to be no extension and downgraded the assignment to Company-7, E16-1, Truck-17 and the ambulance from Co. 7; releasing the remainder. ET-14 cleared at 1337 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007 - Company-14 was dispatched at 1217 hours to Greene Township; 1226 Courtney Drive; Box 44-03 for a house fire. ET-14 went responding and arrived on scene with Chief-46 giving the assignment to supply E43. The crew assisted with the water supply operations until Command-44 placed units available. ET-14 went available at 1321 hours.
CHIMNEY FIRE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007 - ET-14 cleared the previous incident, and just a few moments after going available, was dispatched at 1326 hours to 8254 Lincoln Way East; Greene Township; Box 7-6 (Fayetteville FD) for a chimney fire with possible extension. Chief-7 arrived within a few minutes and investigated. Command-7 found their to be no extension and downgraded the assignment to Company-7, E16-1, Truck-17 and the ambulance from Co. 7; releasing the remainder. ET-14 cleared at 1337 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007 - Company-14 was dispatched at 1217 hours to Greene Township; 1226 Courtney Drive; Box 44-03 for a house fire. ET-14 went responding and arrived on scene with Chief-46 giving the assignment to supply E43. The crew assisted with the water supply operations until Command-44 placed units available. ET-14 went available at 1321 hours.
TRANSFER; then UPGRADE TO DWELLING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0258 hours to transfer to Company-17 (New Franklin FD) while they operated on a dwelling fire in the 44-01 Box Area. When ET-14 marked up responding on the transfer, communications advised to change the assignment to an upgrade and respond on the dwelling fire. ET-14 went responding to Guilford Township; 89 Cherry Avenue; Box 44-01. ET-14 arrived on the scene and was advised by Command-44 to send personnel to E43 to supply manpower. The crew assisted with salvage and overhaul. During the incident, the operator of ET-14 was directed to proceed up the lane and connect to the 5" L.D.H. to supply E43. Towards the end of the incident, the crew remained on scene and assisted Station-4 crews with reloading their cross lays and supply line.
TRANSFER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007 - Communications dispatched ET-14 at 1224 hours to transfer to Pleasant Hall FD (Company-11) while they operated on a chimney fire in the 11-02 Box Area (McCalmont Road). ET-14 was cancelled at 1235 hours.
TRANSFER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007 - At 1059 hours, communications alerted Company-14 for a transfer to New Franklin FD (Company-17) while they operated on a chimney fire in the 7-5 Box Area. ET-14 transferred and was placed available at 1110 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1731 hours to Saint Thomas Township; 9568 Circle Drive; Box 18-13 (Saint Thomas FD) for a reported house fire. Company 18 units arrived to find a tree on fire and downgraded the assignment; releasing most of the responding units. ET-14 went available at 1745 hours.
STANDBY IN THE "CITY"
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 15, 2007 -
ET-14
was placed on standby/transfer status to cover in the borough as
"1st due" for engine while the career operator on E1-4, and the
other C.F.D. apparatus, attended the Chambersburg Paid Firefighters
Local 1813
CHIMNEY FIRE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1606 hours to Guilford Township; 1492 Spring View Drive; Box 17-5 for a chimney fire with possible extension. Units were originally dispatched a few minutes before; however, communications came on and advised the officer from 17 that a fire police officer was on the scene reporting smoke coming out around roof area and requested the upgrade; sending additional units, including "14". Company-17 units arrived and investigated, finding the fire was contained to the chimney and downgraded the assignment. ET-14 was placed available at 1608 hours. A few moments later at 1611 hours; communications dispatched ET-14 to transfer to New Franklin FD Company-17. ET-14 handled the transfer until placed available at 1717 hours.
TRAINING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007 - ET-14 loaded up and went to Co. 1 Headquarters Station to attend an evening training with Truck-17 (New Franklin FD). The crews went over both ladder trucks to learn each others equipment locations, etc.
Photo courtesy of New Franklin FD Website
AUTO FIRE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2007 - Crews from several area departments, including "14", were awoken at 0504 hours to the original dispatch of a reported barn fire across from 2050 Sollenberger Road; Hamilton Township (Box 44-09 Sta.4). Just after the dispatch, communications called for an officer (Sgt.44) from Station-4 and advised they received a 2nd call stating it was believed to be an auto fire instead. The officer advised to have units proceed until verification could be made. A firefighter from Sta.4 arrived within a few minutes and confirmed, Sgt.44 downgraded to Station-4 for the auto fire; placing the rest in-service. A moment later, ET-14 was requested to continue to assist. ET-14 arrived and provided a 3" supply line to E43. Units cleared and ET-14 went available after refilling at 0608 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007 - E1-4, Squad-41, Ambulance 1-9 and Medic 101 was dispatched at 2226 hours to the 300 block of Wayne Avenue (Wayne Avenue Overpass) for an auto accident with entrapment; Box 1-05. E1-4 arrived on scene and confirmed 3 patients with a dual entrapment, requesting 2 additional B.L.S. and 2 A.L.S. units. Squad 41 arrived and removed the drivers door to remove that patient, then proceeded to remove the roof from the same vehicle to extricate the passenger out the back. 2 Air Medical units were also requested to Chambersburg Hospital. Crews remained on scene for a while until towing arrived and removed the vehicles and clean-up. Units went available at 2340 hours.
Photo courtesy of www.Sta4.com
ELECTRICAL FIRE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched to Guilford Township; Box 5-01 (Mont Alto FD) to 6233 Greenbrier Terrace in Penn National Estates for an electrical fire in the residence at 1223 hours. After some units arrived and performed an investigation, Command-5 downgraded the assignment to Co. 5, Co. 7 and the Truck; releasing the remainder of the units. ET-14 went available at 1238 hours.
FURNACE MALFUNCTION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1221 hours to Greene Township; 5642 Lincoln Way East for an investigation; Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD). Crews arrived and investigated to find a furnace malfunction. Other units responding, including ET-14 staged until placed available by Command-7 at 1234 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007 - Co. 1, Squad 41 and Truck-17 were sent to 433 Ceder Street; Box 1-04 for smoke coming from the dwelling at 1913 hours. AC1-1 arrived initially on scene reporting nothing evident and established Command-1. Command quickly met with the resident to the rear of the house being advised he just arrived home and opened the back door finding smoke inside. He advised no one else was home. Command-1 checked the doorway and confirmed a heavy smoke condition inside and requested the working fire dispatch. E1-4 arrived and positioned on Side A with a hydrant out front. Truck-1 also positioned on Side-A. Squad-41 arrived and crew made entry to search and locate the fire. Truck-17 was advised there was no Side-C positioning available but to position on Side C/D next to the neighbors and provide lighting. The crew was advised to place ground ladders and open up the roof. Upon further investigation, interior reported the fire was knocked and checking for extension, finding some into the attic area. Crews worked to overhaul and extinguish the fire and then the CFD Fire Investigation Team proceeded to probe for a cause. It is believed to be a propane heater in the living room was the contributing source. Crews remained on scene until released by Command-1. Co. 1 cleared around 9pm. This address (433) was the location of a previous house fire back in 1994 era and was destroyed. This newer home was built after that fire.
Photos courtesy of www.Sta4.com
Units Responding: E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Squad-41 (Franklin), Truck-17 (New Franklin), Amb. 105 (West Shore) Working Fire Assignment: E13-2 for RIT (Letterkenny), Air-10, Amb. 8-8 for Rehab (Marion)
ET-14 BACK IN-SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 - ET-14 was placed back into service today after being out of service for about a week and a half. It developed an oil leak and was taken out of service for maintenance. Hamner's Garage in Waynesboro performed the work and provided outstanding service. Thank You to the personnel at Hamner's for the quick service and getting it in first thing last Monday morning. The oil leak resulted from worn gaskets that have been replaced. ET-14 is back in service and ready for the next call.
SMOKE IN BUILDING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007 - Company-1, Squad 41 and Truck-17 was sent to 635 Lincoln Way East; Hardee's Restaurant; Box 1-01 at 2221 hours. Crews were called for an electrical fire inside the building. Units arrived and investigated, finding smoke coming from the roof. The source was found to be a roof top unit of the grill hood system. Crews extinguished the fire and later command released the units.
ET-14 OUT OF SERVICE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007 - ET-14 was placed out of service for the Greencastle Christmas Parade and remained out of service due to an oil leak that was more than "normal". Several phone calls were made to area service garages to make an appointment, with no immediate dates available due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday and hunting season. It was remembered that DC-5 (Garling) made a previous recommendation about Hamner's Garage in Waynesboro because of the outstanding work they perform for Mont Alto apparatus. A phone call was made to personnel at Hamner's on Saturday morning and they stated to bring it down and drop it off, they would begin to look into the problem first thing on Monday. The mechanic called on Monday afternoon and stated it would need the valve gaskets replaced. They were also advised to go ahead with that and complete the annual PA State Inspection, which it passed. The maintenance is continuing and expected to be back and in-service later this coming week.
ET-14 parked inside Hamner's Garage for maintenance repairs.
PARADES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007 - ET-14 was invited to participate in three Christmas Parades around the area on this day. ET-14 headed to Greencastle for the AM parade, but did not make it to the others throughout the day due to going out of service for maintenance. E1-4, and the other apparatus from Co. 1, attended the evening Chambersburg Downtown Christmas Parade. A special Thanks to Fayetteville E7-2, New Franklin Truck-17, and Pleasant Hall Ambulance 11-9 for transferring to Station-2 (McKinley) to cover the borough during this time.
HOUSE FIRE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 2215 hours to Greene Township; 65 East Main Street in Fayetteville for a house fire; Box 7-1. Units from Company-7 arrived on the scene just up from their station reporting a working incident. Crews found fire in the rear of the house by the back porch. Command-7 (Chief-7) advised ET-14 to position next to E7-2 and provide water supply to them. After a short time, Command-7 downgraded to Company-7, Truck 42, ET-14 and the ambulance from 7. Crews remaining on scene continued to perform overhaul and other details. Command-7 released the remainder of the units on scene at 2334 hours. ET-14 went available.
PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE "CITY"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 - E1-4 was requested by borough management to perform a wash-down at several of the railroad underpass's in the borough. ET-14 was asked if could assist in this endeavor to give E1-4 water to ease the water supply issues. ET-14 participated in this public service for a period in the morning with E1-4.
PARADE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2007 - Company-1 units and ET-14, along with some mutual aid departments, attended the annual Veteran's Day Parade in the Borough of Chambersburg.
TRANSFER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2007 - While Company-17 (New Franklin FD) units were operating on a brush fire in their area on New Franklin Road, ET-14 was dispatched to transfer to their station at 1304 hours. While en route on the transfer, Chief 17 advised communications the land owner showed up and stated it was a control burn from the other day that rekindled and wished it to continue to burn. Chief-17 placed Company-17 units available and released the transfer. ET-14 went available at 1311 hours.
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1352 hours to "fill-the-box" as an "Engine", as listed on 17's boxes, to Guilford Twp.; 686 Bowman Road for a residential fire alarm; Box 17-2A (New Franklin FD). E17-2 arrived on scene and found food on the stove and advised situation was ok to Command (Chief-17). Command placed units in-service and ET-14 went available at 1356 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2007 - E1-4 and the Ambulance was dispatched at 1132 hrs. to the intersection of East McKinley Street and South Second Street for an auto accident; Box 1-05. E1-4 arrived on scene and was directed by Command-1 (AC1-1) to handle the fluids leaking from the one automobile. Both vehicle occupants refused treatment and transport and the ambulance went available. E1-4 remained until after towing cleared the scene. Fire Police assisted with traffic control. E1-4 cleared the incident at 1156 hours.
Units Responding : E1-4, Ambulance 1-9 and Fire Police
AUTO FIRE WITH EXPOSURE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2007 - Company-7 (Fayetteville FD) was originally dispatched to 1768 Lincoln Way East; Don's Auto Body for an auto fire; Box 7-1. Ambulance 7-8 went on the scene reporting a working fire. A short time later, the ambulance crew requested an upgrade due to exposure concerns and communications fulfilled the request after confirming with E7-2. ET-14 was dispatched at 1004 hours as part of the 1st alarm assignment. After a few minutes, DC-7 arrived on scene with command and stated that crews were making a good knock on the fire. Command-7 downgraded to Company-7 and an engine from Sta.4; releasing the remainder. ET-14 went available at 1009 hrs.
BASEMENT FIRE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0512 hours to St. Thomas Twp.; 9655 Eden Drive for a basement fire; Box 18-13 (St. Thomas FD). Crews from 18 and Sta.4 originally arrived on scene and investigated, finding a small fire in the basement. After a short time, crews advised Command-18 that no extension was found and recommended to downgrade the assignment. Command-18 downgraded, releasing several units including ET-14, at 0530 hours.
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007 - The FRIENDSHIP ENGINE and HOSE COMPANY No. 1 of Chambersburg has successfully been awarded the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award, administered by the Department of Homeland Security. The Friendships has been awarded $ 64,080.00 for Operations and Safety which will allow the purchase of equipment to include (11) sets of complete turnout gear. This makes the 2nd time our company has received an award under the federal grant program.
SMOKE IN DWELLING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1248 hours to Guilford Township; 604 Greenfield Drive; Box 7-1 (Fayetteville FD) for reported smoke in the dwelling. ET-14 arrived on scene to stage while units/crews on scene investigated, finding a mulch fire next to the house. Command downgraded the assignment, releasing several units including ET-14 at 1305 hours.
HALLOWEEN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007 - Crews from Co. 1 were out in the borough on Wednesday evening starting around 6:00PM, during the annual trick-or-treat event. Each unit from Company-1 was out in different parts of the borough handing out lighted bracelets' to children. A couple thousand bracelets total were handed out during the 2-hour event to increase visibility of the children out walking from door-to-door for candy. ET-14 was apart of this event and handed out a couple hundred in the Coldbrook Avenue and Meadows, Cumberland Avenue and other nearby area of the borough's South end. E1-1 (running for E1-4 while O.O.S. at Glick) was in the southwestern part of the borough off of Hollywell Avenue in Mill Creek Acres and those areas. E1-2, Truck-1 and the ambulance covered the north, and other parts, of the borough.
SMOKE IN DWELLING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 2004 hours to Guilford Township; 1550 Walker Road; Box 7-1 (Fayetteville) for reported smoke in the dwelling. ET-14 arrived on scene and staged while on scene crews investigated to find a light smoke condition resulting from a vent closed for the wood stove. Command-7 downgraded the assignment, releasing several units including ET-14, at 2015 hours.
TRAINING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007 - Engine-Tanker 14 and crew partnered up with the Gettysburg Fire Department (Adams County Company 1) at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center for a day of live-burn training. The crew partnered up with teams from Gettysburg, along with Fairfield (Adams Company 2) in the evolutions. ET-14 personnel spent the day performing hose advancements, search & rescue, fire attack on both levels of the burn building, etc. The Friendship Members were assisted by some Good Will Fire Co Members who recently took their riding test and began riding ET-14 since they are housed in the same building as us.
ET-14 and ADAMS ENGINE "1-1" (Gettysburg)
MOBILE HOME FIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1421 hours to Hamilton Township; 1024 Warm Spring Road, Lot # 84; Box 44-05 (Franklins) for a mobile home fire. ET-14 arrived on scene, in staging, and was shortly thereafter released by Command-44 when the assignment was downgraded. ET-14 went available at 1430 hours.
HOME SAFETY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007 - As part of a promotion being offered through a local television station (Harrisburg, WHTM, ABC 27), the Friendship Engine and Hose Company was able to obtain several dozen smoke detectors to provide free to the community. "Operation Save-A-Life" was promoted by ABC27 and Kidde Company to provide several fire departments around the area of South Central PA with detectors. With October being Fire Prevention and the upcoming changing of the clocks, families are reminded to ensure they change their batteries, at a minimum, when the clocks are changed for daylight savings time and should be tested regularly to ensure they are working by pressing the test button.
These detectors will be offered free to the community at our events and can also be obtained by stopping by the fire station on East McKinley Street. Our thanks to ABC27 (WHTM) and Kidde for making this program possible to enhance fire safety to our community.
DWELLING FIRE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 - Company-1, Truck-17 and Squad 41 was initially alerted at 1929 hours to 248 East McKinley Street; Box 1-05 for a house fire. Station personnel were alerted originally to the fire when an individual starting ringing the front doorbell frantically at the station and hollering "fire". Station personnel quickly rushed into action while the tones were being dispatched at the same time. E1-4 responded and went on scene reporting smoke showing. Crew members advanced a hand line and made their way to the 2nd floor bedroom, finding fire starting to come through the floor board and wall area. Truck-17 arrived and positioned on Side C/D and placed ground ladders around the structure. Squad-41 crew arrived with other crews and assisted with advancing a 2nd hand line inside and opening up the floor and wall area checking for fire and extension, finding some. F/F Ebersole began Accountability Officer. E13-2 arrived and personnel reported to Side A area for R.I.T. standby. Crews were able to confine the fire and began overhaul removing a large portion of the wall area, checking for further extension. After the fire was declared under control, Command-1 started to downgrade the assignment. The fire is believed to be electrical in nature. Some crews remained to further remove debris to the outside and went down the area. Command-1 released the remainder of the units shortly after 9pm.
Some photos courtesy of Chief 46 (Franklin Fire Co) Units Responding : E1-4, E1-2, Truck-1, Amb. 1-8 Squad-41 (Franklins) and Truck-17 (New Franklin) Working Fire Dispatch : E13-2 (Letterkenny), Air-10, Amb.103 (West Shore EMS)
ANNUAL LIVE BURN ASSIST
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007 - ET-14 was asked to participate in the annual live-burn trainings held for the firefighters of Company-13 (Letterkenny) at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center. ET-14 supplied E13-2 and provided a "back-up" safety hand line.
APPLEFEST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007 - Company members participated in setting up a stand along Memorial Fountain on the Square and sold several items including cotton candy, chili, water and other items as a fund raiser.
N.F.P.A. 1911 ANNUAL PUMP TEST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2007 - Per N.F.P.A. Standard 1911 (Annual Service Fire Pump Testing), ET-14 headed to Letterkenny Recreation Area to have its annual pump testing performed. Again this year, ET-14 performed greatly and passed. Our thanks to Captain Paul Shannon and the Officers of (Co. 13) Letterkenny FD for allowing and performing this vital task to remain in compliance.
BARN FIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1116 hours to Guilford Township; 1215 Mont Alto Road for a possible barn fire; Box 7-5. Just after dispatch, crews were assigned fire ground channel 2 and communications stated a working incident. Personnel arrived to find an outbuilding on fire. ET-14 arrived and assisted in the water shuttle with 7 loads being hauled. F/F Buhrman was tasked by Command-7 with Water Supply Officer. 2 fill sites were established for the tanker shuttle. ET-14 was placed available at 1345 hours.
Click link above to hear dispatch and a few minutes of scene operations.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched just after midnight at 0001 hours to Guilford Township; 1950 Lincoln Way East at Burger King for a building fire; Box 7-1. ET-14 arrived into staging next to the restaurant. Units arrived to find a smoke condition resulting from a grease fire that was out. Command-7 downgraded the assignment and released some units, including ET-14, at 0012 hours.
MOBILE HOME FIRE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1715 hours to Guilford Township; 5405 Lincoln Way East for a reported mobile home fire; Box 7-5. ET-14 arrived into staging across the street until Command-7 downgraded the assignment. Crews on scene found a small fire under the home and was able to open up the area and contain it. ET-14 went available at 1740 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1219 hours to Antrim Township; Talhelm Road; Box 3-08 (Rescue Hose of Greencastle) for a house fire. ET-14 arrived and provided water supply while the crew assisted with fire suppression and related endeavors. ET-14 made several evolutions in the water shuttle. Command-3 released units, and ET-14, at 1553 hours. E1-4 also assisted on at the incident by establishing one of the water fill-sites.
Photo courtesy of www.Sta4.com
BUSY DAY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007 - Today was a busy day for Co. 14 personnel. In the morning, ET-14 and crew participated in a fellow Line-of-Duty service for Adams County Company 27 (Buchanan Valley FD) F/F Adam Cole. Adam lost his life while responding to a mountain fire last week. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends over their loss. We also extend a sympathy to the members of Company-27 and continue to offer our assistance if needed with anything.
Photos courtesy of Denny L. Clopper
Later in the day at 1623 hours, Sergeant-7 requested ET-14 to assist on a brush fire to the rear of 25 Sunny Lane; Guilford Township; Box 7-1. This was the site of the previous evening's incident. ET-14 arrived and supplied several loads of water to Company-7 units and cleared at 1746 hours.
Photo courtesy of www.Sta4.com (and Curtis Bryan)
About an hour later, ET-14 was dispatched back to Company-7's area for a barn fire at 2071 Mt. Pleasant Road; Box 7-7. ET-14 arrived on scene and was directed to connect to the 5" supply line at the end of the lane supplying the attack pieces. ET-14 charged the supply line while members were setting up the fold-a-tank. Several additional tankers assisted at the scene with the water shuttle. ET-14 remained at the end of the lane was as a supply piece. F/F Buhrman assisted the Water Supply Officer (Chief-17) with his endeavors. ET-14 remained assisted at the scene until placed available hours later at 0206 hours.
Photo courtesy of www.Sta4.com
BRUSH FIRE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007 - ET-14 was requested by Command-7 to assist on a brush (small woods) fire in Guilford Township; Sunny Lane near the Guilford Hills Sports Complex; Box 7-1. ET-14 arrived and supplied E7-2. Crews on scene also used our Foam Pro-Pack to assist with extinguishment.
Units Responding : E7-2, Brush-7, ET-14, E-43
STATION UPGRADES
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2007 - Several Friendship Members, and Career Operator Bryan Shatzer, performed some outside fixing-up. Members went and purchased several flowers and small shrubs to plant in front of the station. The personnel spent several hours preparing the areas and doing the planting. This has increased the appearance in front of the station. Many thanks to the personnel involved with this endeavor.
INSIDE INVESTIGATION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007 - Co. 1 and Squad 41 was alerted at 1437 hours to 675 Philadelphia Avenue; Box 1-01 for an inside investigation. Crews arrived and performed an investigation finding a malfunctioning baseboard heater on the 2nd floor. Command-1 released the units at 1448 hours.
Units Responding : E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-9 Squad-41 (Franklins)
FLAG POLE MAINTENANCE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007 - Career operator Jim Pickings came to the station with Truck-1 to assist with cleaning up the flag pole in front of the station. This included doing some touchup painting and replacing the flags with new ones. We appreciate Jim for his efforts in this endeavor.
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