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2008 ARCHIVES
Dwelling Fire Friday, December 26, 2008-Engine Tanker 14 was dispatched at 2120 hours to 1671 Rose Hill Ct. for a dwelling fire. While units were responding communications advised of a working fire, fire on the porch. Ambulance 1-9 went on the scene with fire through the roof. Engine Tanker 14 arrived on the scene and supplied Engine 43. The Engine Tanker crew set up water supply with Lieutenant 14 (Shawn Buhrman) establishing water supply command. Engine Tanker 14 operated on the scene for approx. 4 hours before returning to service at 0117 hours.
Oven Fire In The 1-05 District Wednesday, December 24, 2008- Engine & Truck company 1, Squad 41, and the ambulance responded at 1811 hours to 1061 Coldbrook Avenue; Box 105 for an oven fire. While units were responding Chief 46 arrived on the scene to confirm a small fire in the oven. He also recommended holding the assignment to the first due engine (Engine 1-4) and the Truck Company. Engine 1-4 arrived on the scene to find that the was fire out with a slight smoke condition in the residence. Command 1 had the truck set up positive pressure ventilation at the front door. A short time later Command 1 placed the remaining units in service. Engine 1-4 went available at 1830 hours.
Transfer To Cumberland County Co.52 Engine Tanker 14 was dispatched at 1738 to transfer to Cumberland County Company 52. While enroute Communications advised to divert to Company 15 due to the Engine Tanker not being able to fit into Company 52s building. No calls were handled while on the transfer. Engine Tanker 14 returned available at 1900.
TIME FOR CHANGE The members and officers of the Friendship Engine and Hose Company would like to wish Robert "Gigs" Murray the best of luck on his new endeavor. We would also like to thank him for everything that he has done for this company in his 23 plus years of service.
AUTO ACCIDENT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008 - ENGINE 1-4, AMBULANCE 1-9, SQUAD 41 responded at 1302 hours to the 700 Blk Stouffer Avenue; Box 1-05 for an auto accident. E1-4 arrived on scene to find one vehicle off the road into the front lawn of a residence. The squad crew assisted with patient care and stabilization. Engine 1-4 placed the squad in service and remained on the scene for a short time after to do some clean up. E1-4 went available at 1346.
PARADE DAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 - ET-14 headed down to Greencastle for the annual Christmas Parade that started just before 9:30am. At 1pm, headed to Waynesboro and then for the big Chambersburg Downtown Christmas Parade later that evening.
"PRIDE ON THE SIDE" MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008 - ET-14 went out of service for a few hours during the late afternoon and part of the evening to head to Walnut Bottom to have the new Mural installed. This project took a few months to complete because of the intense attention to detail of the pictures. An outstanding job was done by Cary Murray, owner of Walnut Bottom Signs, for a wonderful job done. A special thanks to Rick Hosfelt and the other workers for their assistance in mounting the mural on the ET.
MURAL ALMOST READY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 - A final inspection was done of the mural project in Walnut Bottom where this several week project has developed into a magnificent display of the company history. Scenes of previous Friendship Fire Company apparatus including the 1850 White Swan Hose Reel, the "Burning of Chambersburg" scene, Franklin County Courthouse, previous fire station locations and the American Flag. It is being clear coated later this week and "swirl" marks etched into the aluminum board. The display will be mounted on the aluminum diamond plate cover that stores the Fold-a-Tank on ET-14 in the next several days and should be in place for the upcoming Christmas Parades happening on Saturday, November 22nd in Greencastle, Waynesboro and Chambersburg. 
  CHICKEN HOUSE FIRE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008 - At 1041 hours, an intense structure fire was dispatched to Hamilton Township; 3115 Keefer Road; Box 44-09 (Station 4) for a chicken house fire. Several personnel were already responding for a reported structure fire on top of the mountain; however, was quickly released and diverted to this call. Crews reported heavy smoke that could be seen for miles. Arriving on scene, crews began to perform an aggressive attack. ET-14 arrived on scene and set up the fold-a-tank and provided water to E45. ET-14 then went into the water supply shuttle for the duration. Lt. 14-2 (Buhrman) assisted in the Water Supply Officer command structure. Units and personnel worked for several hours to contain the situation and ET-14 later went available at 1541 hours.
Pictures courtesy of Denny Clopper, Greg Warne and www.Sta4.com (go to www.sta4.com for more pictures)
TRACTOR-TRAILER FIRE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 - At 0451 hours, ET-14 was requested to Interstate 81 near Exit 24 (Shippensburg) for a tractor-trailer fire. Command 15 had ET-14 arrive and stage on scene until placed available at 0544 hours.  
 
 Photos provided courtesy of Denny Clopper PARADE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 - ET-14 headed to Hagerstown to attend the annual Mummer's Parade. The Mummer's Parade is reported to be the largest evening parade on the East Coast.
TRANSFER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 - At 1435 hours, while Company 8 (Marion FD) and other units were operating on a house fire in Hamilton Township, ET-14 was sent to Co. 8 to standby. Crews remained on the standby until placed available at 1528 hours.
WOODS FIRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched by special request to Greene Township; Box 7-7 (Fayetteville FD) to assist on a woods fire at 1525 hours. ET-14 arrived on scene and provided 2 loads of water to on scene apparatus. ET-14 cleared at 1616 hours.
SMOKE IN THE BUILDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008 - Units from Co. 8 requested the upgrade when they found smoke in the building at the Shalom Christian Academy in Guilford Township; Box 8-04 (Marion FD) at 1132 hours. ET-14 arrived on scene and staged until placed available at 1140 hours.
HOUSE FIRE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008 - Box 44-09 (Franklin Sta.4) was sounded at 0726 hours to Hamilton Township; 2698 Keefer Road for a house fire. ET-14 arrived into staging and remained until placed available at 0751 hours.
REPORTED HOUSE FIRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008 - Just before 1730 hours, ET-14 was sent to Greene Township; Box 15-2 (West End of Shippensburg) for a reported house fire in the 5300 block of Philadelphia Avenue. Initial crews began to arrive in the area to investigate, finding nothing. ET-14 arrived in area and staged. After a search of the area, it was found an individual working on a motorcycle had a small fire earlier. Command 15 released units at 1750 hours.
HOUSE FIRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008 - Just before 1am, ET-14 was sent with other units for a reported house fire in Guilford Township; 1481 Springview Circle; Box 17-7 (New Franklin FD). Crews began to arrive to find a small fire in a wall. Several units arriving were placed into staging. After a short period of time, Command 17 downgraded the assignment and released several companies, including ET-14.
RESCUE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008 - E1-4, Ambulance 1-9, Squad 41 and Medic 101 were alerted just before 9am to the rear of the 500 block of South Second Street (alley way behind McKinley Street Station) for an auto accident with subject pinned against a fence. AC1-1 (Gigs) arrived initially on scene to confirm a male subject pinned in the pickup truck door. Command directed the squad crew to cut the fencing away from the door. The truck was apparently running when family members were getting ready to leave home. The transmission (manual) went into gear and started to move forward, the driver ran and opened door, reached in to stop truck, when it pinned him between the door and interior. All units cleared the incident a short time later.
HOUSE FIRE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0908 hours to Saint Thomas Township; Box 18-4 (St. Thomas Co. 18) to assist on the house fire at 121 Schoolhouse Road. ET-14 arrived and staged until placed available when Command 18 downgraded the assignment. ET-14 went available at 0936 hours.
TRANSFER / STANDBY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 - About 0730 hours, a crew with ET-14 headed to Gettysburg (Adams County Co. 1) to transfer / standby at their station during the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Convention Parade held in Gettysburg. It was originally set up that the standby would be for around 26 hours; however, was cut short due to the inclement weather. The transfer crews were released around 7pm and headed home. ET-14 was the "engine company"; New Franklin Truck-17 and Adams Engine/Rescue 2 (Fairfield) handled the "Rescue" portion. Adams Ambulance 19A (Bonneauville) and Frederick County, MD Ambulance 307 (Thurmont) handled the EMS incidents. Besides several EMS incidents throughout the day, the only other call was for the rescue to assist on a mutual aid auto accident. The crews returned around 7pm.
Below are several videos of apparatus leaving the parade going past the front of the fire station
CAR INTO 2 HOUSES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 - At 1220 hours, Box 1-05 was sounded sending E1-4, Amb. 1-9, Amb. 8-8 (Marion) and 2 ALS units from Company 100 (West Shore) to 642 Highland Avenue for an auto into the house. E1-4 arrived on scene with F/F Buhrman establishing Command-1 to find a vehicle partially into the house with a driver still inside. Crew members also found a postal carrier who was inside the front bay window leaning onto the car. Witnesses reported to command that the postal carrier was pushed from the sidewalk up through the yard and into/through the front bay window. Crew members gained access into the auto and worked to remove the driver, and at same time, worked to remove the postal worker. Command 1 requested 2 air medical units to Chambersburg Hospital. Command 1 also contacted borough service utilities to cut the gas and electric. Also the borough building inspector. The vehicle originally was parked inside a garage on Wallace Avenue when the driver apparently put the vehicle in drive and drove into the living room of his own house, then backed out onto the driveway, then onto the street. He then continued in reverse, up the street towards Highland Avenue. He then continued in reverse up onto the sidewalk, striking and pushing the postal worker up through the grass into the 2nd house. E1-4 remained on scene until 1450 hours.
TRAINING with ASSIST CALL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 - Company 11 (Pleasant Hall FD) requested ET-14, if available last minute, to attend their training this evening for apparatus familiarization and a water supply shuttle evolution. While crew members were participating in the training, the 1st ambulance from Company 11 was dispatched on an EMS incident. A short time later, the training was cut short when another call was alerted at 1932 hours sending the 2nd ambulance and medical assist from the engine company for an injured person located somewhere in the area of the Letterkenny Dam off of Roxbury Road near Forge Hill; Box 11-02, Lurgan Township. Chief 11 requested the crew members from ET-14 to also respond to assist with supplying additional manpower due to the exact unknown conditions and location of patient in the mountain area. E11-2 and Utility 11 proceeded up the lane to the incident while ET-14 staged, awaiting further assignment at the water treatment plant. After a period of time, Command-11 advised they made access to the patient and released ET-14. ET-14 cleared the incident at 2001 hours and returned from the training.
REPORTED BARN FIRE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2008 - Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD) sent several departments, including ET-14, at 2013 hours to Guilford Township; across from 6533 Mountain Drive for a reported barn fire. Crews from Co. 7 arrived on scene reporting it was back a lane and they were dropping a supply line and the next engine to pick it up. A few moments later, they reported having a small fire and units to proceed and stage. After a few more minutes, Command-7 downgraded to Company-7 and placed the remainder available. ET-14 went available at 2025 hours.
SHRUB FIRE NEXT TO HOUSE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 - Crews were sent at 1539 hours to Hamilton Township; Box 44-09 (Franklin FD Station 4) to 93 Hilltop Drive for shrub fire next to the house, sending ET-14. E43 arrived initially on scene and downgraded assignment, releasing remainder. ET-14 went available.
THE END OF A LONG TRADITION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 - At the regularly scheduled Friendship Fire Company meeting, Fire Chief Robert "Gigs" W. Murray read a letter to the membership, stating at the end of this year (term as fire chief), he/I will be stepping down and resigning as both the Fire Chief of this company, and also the Assistant Fire Chief of the Borough of Chambersburg Fire Department. This will also include my membership to take effect on Tuesday evening, January 6th, 2009. The next four months will serve as time to pass on an abundant amount of information to designees. Membership began on July 2nd, 1985 as a junior member of the Friendship Fire Company / Chambersburg Fire Department. In September of 1995 was promoted to Lieutenant 1-3 of the CFD. On August 19, 2002 was then promoted to Assistant Chief 1-1 of the CFD. In the Friendship Fire Company, was elected into the Fire Chief position when Engine-Tanker 14 ("1" pre "14") was purchased and placed into service on March 31, 2006 when the company created the position. Within the company, served in many capacities over the years to include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Trustee, Fireman's Relief Rep, many committee's, Fire Chief, etc. As the letter stated, "it clearly needs understood that their are no hard feelings, turmoil or displeasure of this company or the CFD that prompts this endeavor. I have given it a lot of thought and have come to peace at my decision. The primary reason for this endeavor stems from "burn out". Their just comes a time, after giving so much of your life, 23+ years, and commitment to the organization, that it is time to close the end of a chapter. I have given 100% enthusiasm and commitment to this company and I am just burnt out and it has come time to move on. Life is short. Many people across the county mention when they think of McKinley Street, or Company 14, Gigs comes to mind first and does make me feel good. I appreciate the impact I have provided to this company, the members and the community along with the friendships I have gained and the experience I have received. I would not be where I was today (employment) if it weren't for Co. 1 and Co. 14. It has been a pleasure serving as a leader of this organization, one of the oldest in the state, to help bring us where we are today and a pleasure working with the mutual aid departments. Along with the help of the members over the years, I hope that the tradition can continue to be carried on to lead the Friendships onward and upward." As the letter further read, "although to be legal the letter must state resignation, I would find it more appropriate to be considered as "retirement"".
MURAL PROJECT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 - A mural project was started a few months back and is coming closer to completion within the next few weeks. Walnut Bottom Signs has been carefully working on this project on a large aluminum sheet that will be installed on the side of the fold-a-tank diamond plate cover on ET-14. The mural, still a work in progress, will feature scenes from the Civil War "Burning of Chambersburg", a picture of the statue on Memorial Square, former East Point Fire Station, the former fire station scene at present Borough Hall, The 1860 White Swan Hose Reel, American Flag along with additional scenes. This should be completed in about a month.
A work still in progress
GARAGE FIRE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 - Crews were sent to 151 West Main Street in Fayetteville; Greene Township; Box 7-1 (Fayetteville) for a reported garage fire at 1929 hours; sending ET-14. Company 7 units arrived on scene and had a small fire they were able to extinguish and placed all units available, except Co. 7. ET-14 was cancelled en route at 1934 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008 - Crews from "17" (New Franklin) were sent with Squad 41 and Ambulance 1-9 to the 1100 Block of Falling Spring Road; Box 17-1 for an auto accident with entrapment at 0602 hours. After a few minutes, ET-14 was dispatched to "fill the assignment" as an engine on the call. While en route, Command (Chief 17) requested ET-14 to handle the "LZ" operations at the Falling Spring Elementary School, while crews on scene were performing extrication. After the LZ was set up, communications advised Command that, due to weather, they could not find a helicopter to fly. Command released ET-14 and went available. Later on, Life Lion from Hershey called back and stated they would fly. Command sent them to Chambersburg Hospital with the ambulance going en route.
 Picture provided from newfranklinfire.com
HOUSE FIRE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008 - Crews from Company-1, Squad 41 and Truck 17 (New Frankln) were alerted to 235 East Garfield Street for a house fire at 1457 hours; Box 1-05. A crew was sitting outside in front of the station (McKinley) when smoke was noticed down the street coming from between the houses. As a crew began to investigate, AC-7 called communications on the radio reporting a working house fire. E1-4 responded to the scene and F/F Statler made an aggressive attack in the attic with assistance from the crew from Squad 41. AC1-1 (Gigs) had command and requested the working fire dispatch, sending E13-2 (Letterkenny), Amb. 8-9 (Marion) and Air 10. E1-2 provided a supply line to E1-4, Truck-1 positioned and provided ventilation and lighting, Truck 17 staged in the alleyway on Side D and performed some roof operations; opening up. Crews remained on scene for about an hour and a half. Crews were sent back around 1715 hours for a rekindle; however, nothing was found after spending a short time further investigating.
Photos provided courtesy of Herbert Nauss (Thank You)
TRACTOR TRAILER FIRE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008 - Crews from Company-7 and Station-4 was alerted at 1841 hours to Interstate 81; Northbound Lane around Exit 20 (Scotland) for a tractor-trailer fire. The original box area was dispatched as a Station-4 assignment. While units were en route, communications advised of several calls reporting a working incident. DC47 requested ET-14 to respond. Units from Company-7 began to arrive on scene with a working incident and Captain-7 downgraded to Company-7 only, releasing all other responding units. ET-14 went available.TRANSFER / STANDBY
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - At 1115 hours, a crew with ET-14 headed to Company 9 (M.M.P.&W.; Mercersburg) to standby for most of the day/evening while their department members attended a members wedding.
During the standby, crews were dispatched at 1752 hours for a medical assist call for lifting to Montgomery Township; Box 9-03B to Timmons Drive. The crew cleared the medical assist and returned to Company-9 to continue the standby. ET-14 was released at 2200 hours. Building Explosion with FIRE Friday, August 22, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1557 hours to Guilford Township; Box 8-3-4 (Marion FD Company 8), 5773 Colorado Street Extended; A.J. Stove and Pellet Company for a building explosion with fire. Crews from "8" reported smoke showing as responding and DC-8 requested a fire ground channel. ET-14 arrived and the crew reported to manpower staging, then was assigned with a crew from "17" (New Franklin FD) to initially manage a hand line on the 1st floor, and then assisted with taking it to the roof. The crew remained and assisted until placed available by Command-8 at 1710 hours. AUTO FIRE
Sunday, August 17, 2008 - At 2234 hours, several area departments (Sta. 4, Co. 11, Co. 15, Co. 13, Truck 42, ET-14, Cumberland Tanker 52, Ambulance Co. 1) were alerted to 4496 Sycamore Grove Road; Let 12 in Greene Township; Box 44-03 (Station 4) for an auto fire next to a mobile home. Sgt 44 arrived on scene first to confirm a working auto fire. E13-2 (Letterkenny) arrived on scene and the crew began fire attack. ET-14 arrived on scene and staged behind E15-1 (West End of Shippensburg) who picked up the supply line. Other arriving apparatus staged until placed available. A few minutes later, Command 44 requested ET-14 back the lane and connected a 50' section of 3" to supply E13-2. The crew remained on scene to assist and later cleared at 2331 hours. TRAINING
Saturday, August 16, 2008 - Several members from "14", along with students from other companies around the area, are attending the Essentials "Module D" Program being offered by the Franklin County Fire Chiefs Association at the county training center. ET-14 was asked to also assist in the activities for this particular day as crews practiced several evolutions of hand line pulling and Blitz Fire Master Stream usage. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT w/ Fly-Out Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - "City Box 1-05" was dispatched at 1638 hours to the 1200 block of Orchard Drive, in front of the Jiffy Lube, for a motorcycle accident with a patient laying in the roadway, unconscious; sending E1-4, Medic 7 (Fayetteville), Squad 41, and an Ambulance from Co. 8 (Marion). An officer from Sta.4 (DC47) arrived on scene and confirmed information. E1-4 asked for availability of Life Lion Air Medical, and was advised of an 18 minute ETA, if needed and was placed on standby. E1-4 arrived and evaluated the scene, cancelled the squad, and the crew split into 2 groups providing both patient care until arrival of BLS/ALS and the other handling hazard control. Medic 7 arrived and confirmed the request for air medical to Chambersburg Hospital. E1-4 remained on scene to await towing service and later cleared at 1723 hours. HAIL STORM BRINGS NUMEROUS CALLS
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - When an unusual severe thunderstorm struck Franklin County and the Chambersburg Area, several calls were dispatched for assistance sending ET-14 in different directions. Many areas throughout reported significant hail with sizes ranging from pea size to golf ball size. Parts of the areas even received enough to have measurable amounts. The first dispatch was made at 1441 hours to Guilford Township; 3535 Guilford Springs Road; Box 17-3 (New Franklin FD) for a house struck by lightning. ET-14 was cancelled before arriving on scene and then dispatched to Guilford Township; 6896 Fairway Drive East; Box 5-01 (Mont Alto FD) at 1451 for another house struck by lightning. Units arrived on scene and downgraded the assignment, which included ET-14 being cancelled. Communications then dispatched ET-14 to transfer to Company-17 (New Franklin FD) at 1504 and cleared at 1515 hours. GETTYSBURG TRANSFER / STANDBY "Then to the Battlefield for the MVA"
Engine-Tanker 14, Engine 11-2, Cumberland Truck
53
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Engine 14 Tanker headed to Adams County on Saturday morning at 0830 hours to standby for several hours at Gettysburg, PA Company-1. Their department hosted this years Adams County Convention Parade. ET-14 ran as the "Engine Company", and was joined with Pleasant Hall Engine 11-2 as a "Rescue Engine" and Cumberland County (CV Hose of Shippensburg) Truck-53. The other units were released earlier, and while remaining on the transfer just before our being released at 1745 hours, ET-14 was dispatched at 1731 hours to the auto accident in Box Area 1-2; Cumberland Township; at the intersection of Wheatfield Road and Sickles Road (just off Emmitsburg Road) on the Gettysburg Battlefield. Adams AC-1 (Allen Baldwin), ET-14 and Adams Ambulance 1A (Gettysburg) was on the scene of a one vehicle MVA that ran off the roadway into a drainage culvert. ET-14 assisted with vehicle stabilization and hazard control while awaiting towing service. US Park Service Police were on scene for the accident reporting. ET-14 cleared the accident scene, and also the transfer assignment, at 1810 hours. VIDEO Click "Video Link" above to see ET14 response from Gettysburg FD station to MVA incident. BARN FIRE Thursday, August 7, 2008 - Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD) was sounded at 2338 hours to Guilford Township; 2183 Anthony Highway for the barn fire. Amb. 7 arrived on scene reporting a working fire back a long lane, requesting the first arriving engine to lay back the lane, possibly a split lay due to lane distance. Units from 7 and 5 arrived to make a quick knock on the fire and Command 7 (Captain 7) downgraded the assignment. ET-14 was released as arriving on scene at 2350 hours.
LIGHTNING STRIKE TO A HOUSE
"First In" THURSDAY, August 7, 2008 - While Station-4 was handling another incident, Box 44-09 (Franklin Sta.4) was alerted to Hamilton Township; 1459 Hamilton Hills Drive at 1534 hours, for the lightning strike to a house. A member from Sta.4 arrived on scene and reported a nothing evident and recommended to DC47 to reduce response to Station-4 and ET-14. ET-14 arrived on Side A with Sta.4 units arriving behind. After a few moments, Command 44 released ET-14 at 1543 hours ELECTRICAL FIRE IN A MOBILE HOME Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - After being out of service for over a month, ET-14 was dispatched at 2102 hours to Guilford Township; Box 5-01 (Mont Alto FD) to 6446 Duffield Road for reported electrical fire in a mobile home. ET-14 arrived on scene into staging while crews investigated to find a shorted receptacle. After a little while, Command released units, including ET-14 at 2132 hours.
ENGINE
TANKER 14
IT's FINALLY HOME (AND IN
SERVICE) !!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - After being out of service for over a month, ET-14 was picked up at Lied's Diesel in Newville, PA from getting some additional repairs after the engine was rebuilt. It finally returned to service around 2PM on Tuesday and ready. ENGINE TANKER 14 SOON READY FOR SERVICE
Monday, July 28, 2008 - After being out of service for a month due to a motor failure. "Big Red" is soon to be ready for service again. The Detriot Deisel 8V92TA motor suffered a major failure during a transfer assignment to Blue Ridge Summit (Company 4) at the end of June. The unit was towed and the motor being overhauled and is about complete. The motor has been completely overhauled. The failure was traced to a lower ball joint that froze up on the crack shaft, which caused to motor to immediately and excessively overheat. The unit should be ready this week and ready again for service. We appreciate the support from our mutual aid departments who filled in on our assignments during this time.
FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008 - After crews spent several hours at the Chambersburg Memorial Park on Friday the 4th, officials postponed the fireworks and other evening activities after it began to rain, and the forecast showed several more hours of rain. The decision was made to postpone until the next day (Saturday the 5th). E1-4 headed to the park in the early afternoon to participate in the festivities. Later in the afternoon, E1-1 headed to the pavilion area to handle the fireworks standby detail. E1-4 and crews handled several calls throughout the afternoon and evening to include an odor of smoke in the building at 609 South Main Street, a reported train fire on the railroad tracks next to the station and a fire alarm during the fireworks at Staples Warehouse on South Main Street. The odor of smoke incident turned out to be a dryer belt and the train fire turned out to be built up diesel fuel due to bad injectors "flashing" about every minute or so out the exhaust. E1-1 cleared after the fireworks at 2245 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2008 - E1-4 and Amb. 1-9 were dispatched to the area of 1200 block Orchard Drive; Box 1-05 for an auto accident. AC1-1 arrived initially to find 2 vehicles involved; one in the roadway and the other in the CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot. A female driver was checked out; however, refused transport. The crew applied some speedy dry and checked for any additional hazards before clearing the scene about 15 minutes later.
TRANSFER and then OUT OF SERVICE MECHANICAL
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2008 - ET-14 started out on a transfer / standby assignment to Company 4 (Blue Ridge Summit); however, while en route suffered a mechanical breakdown going up the mountain on Buchanan Trail West. Hamner's Garage in Waynesboro was contacted for towing and service repairs. The ET was towed in and they later contacted us after the weekend with their findings of the overheating and failure. The 8V92TA motor suffered a major failure when the Lower Bearing on the Crank froze up causing the motor to immediately and excessively overheat. It was determined the entire motor needs overhauled, rebuilt completely. Crews are working on this endeavor and expect the ET to be out of service for about 2 to 3 weeks (should return to service around 7/20 timeframe). Company -4 personnel arrived at the location and assisted with traffic control until towing arrived. They even needed a tow for one of their vehicles that overheated at the location too. The "14" crew members continued on the transfer and manned Company 4 apparatus for the duration until relieved at 2300 hours.
Crews preparing to lift motor out
TRAINING
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008 - Crew members from "14" spent some time going over ladder training and the proper placement, setup, climbing and other factors as a refresher.
TRANSFER / STANDBY
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008 - Several Company 14 members loaded up at 5PM onto Engine 14 Tanker and headed for a standby / transfer to Company 5 (Mont Alto FD) for an evening during their annual carnival. Tonight was the last night of their carnival for this year at the new grounds location next to their station. ET-14 was on standby, along with E1-1 (Adams County, Gettysburg) and Ambulance 3-8 (Rescue Hose of Greencastle). Crews cleared the standby at 2323 hours.
VEHICLE FIRE
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008 - Fayetteville Fire Department (Company 7) units were alerted around 4pm to Greene Township; on Doron Drive (just off Black Gap Road; Route 997 in Scotland); Box 7-2 for a motor home fire. Company-7 units arrived to find a fully involved motor home on fire with a downed power line that fell due to the fire. Command-7 requested ET-14 at 1612 hours, then also requested Squad 41. ET-14 arrived on scene and was directed by Command-7 to position behind E7-1 and provide water supply and send the manpower up to assist with operations. Some extinguishing efforts were safely performed initially, but most efforts were hampered due to the power line and command held units away from scene until power company officials arrived. ET-14 remained on scene and provided water, and the crew assisted, until placed available at 1746 hours.
IN THE "TV SPOTLIGHT"
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 - Local NBC News affiliate WHAG Channel 25 stopped by the fire station on Monday afternoon as part of a news story they are doing in relation to the high priced cost of fuel, and its effects on local fire companies. Company 14 was one of the stops they chose. Lt. Barthalow met with the News 25 reporters and conducted the brief interview. Fire Policeman Harold Souders was also interviewed at the station on behalf of the Chambersburg Fire Police, and the effects that the increasing cost of gas is having on the fire police personnel responding to scenes in their personal vehicles. The news story will be broadcasted during an upcoming newscast.
TRANSFER
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2008 - At 1019 hours, ET-14 was dispatched for a transfer to Cumberland County Company 50 (Penn Township, Huntsdale) while they operated on a barn fire in their 1st due. ET-14 arrived and stood by covering as both a tanker within the area, but also as the engine company, for an extended duration with no responses while on the transfer. ET-14 was placed available and went returning at 1439 hours.
ELECTRICAL FIRE
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008 - Company 14 was alerted at 0954 hours, sending ET-14, to Guilford Township; 135 Mont Alto Road for an electrical fire investigation inside; Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD). ET-14 arrived on scene and staged until Command-7 directed ET-14 to proceed behind E7-2 and provide possible water supply if needed, and send manpower inside to assist. After a short period of operating on the scene, Command 7 downgraded the assignment and ET-14 went available.
2nd Fire of the Day MULTIPLE HOUSE FIRES
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 - Within about 12 hours of the first fire of the day, Crews from Company-1 (E1-4), Squad 41 (Franklins) and Truck-17 (New Franklin) were once again sent on the 2nd fire of the day at 1447 hours to 690 Broad Street; Box 1-01 for an apartment building fire. Crews responded finding a heavy column of black smoke in the sky. Upon units arrival, they reported a working fire and requested the W.F.D. (Working Fire Dispatch) sending E13-2 (Letterkenny), Air 53 (Cumberland Valley of Shippensburg) and an Ambulance from 100 (West Shore). Moments later, a request for the 2nd alarm was sounded sending additional units and apparatus. E1-2 arrived and laid into the scene and E1-4 picked up the hydrant about a 1000 feet back. Squad 41 positioned at the scene and sent crews racing to the structure. Truck-1 positioned on Side A. Crews battled the heavy fire with intense heat conditions; both from the fire and the hot, humid weather. A 3rd Alarm was sounded by Command-1 requesting additional units and apparatus; specifically for manpower due to the weather conditions. Crews continued to work until Command requested Evacuation of the structure. All at the same time, the Exposure House on Side D caught fire sending additional crews scurrying to extinguish this separate fire. A third house on Exposure B side also had some fire damage as well. Throughout the incident, personnel were being ran through Rehab, with several personnel being transported for heat exhaustion, etc. Command-1 requested the 4th Alarm for additional personnel. Crews later were able to reenter the main fire structure and perform a knock and bring it under control. Crews worked for several hours at the scene overhauling the structures and rotating crews throughout the incident. Crews were on scene from as far away as Fannett-Metal, Hagerstown City, and Carlisle. The fire is was deemed started by a child playing with sparklers by the back porch according to the PA State Police Fire Marshall. Co. 1 units began to clear the scene around 9PM.
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HOTEL FIRE
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 - Crews from Company-1 (E1-4), Squad 41 (Franklins) and Truck-17 (New Franklin) were sent to the Quality Inn and Suites Hotel at 1095 Wayne Avenue; Box 1-05 for reported smoke in the building around 0330 hours in the morning. While en route, units were reporting fire evident from the roof area and the W.F.D. (working fire dispatch) was made sending E13-2 (Letterkenny), Cumberland Air 53 (Cumberland Valley of Shippensburg) and an Ambulance from Company-100 (West Shore). Just shortly after this dispatch, a 2nd alarm was sounded sending additional units and manpower to the scene. Crews worked to locate the fire just below the roof line on one of the wings. Crews managed to finally get to the area of origin and overhaul near a pipe chase. The hallways were charred with smoke, which also involved evacuating the hotel. Crews continued to work until Command 1 later downgraded the assignment and released units. Company 1 cleared around 6am.
CREW STANDBY
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 - A crew of six from Company 14 was sent to standby for Company-8 (Marion FD) to ride their equipment at the annual Marion Festival. No calls were received during the standby time.
THE "FRIENDSHIPS" PROTECTING SHIPPENSBURG AREAS
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 - Just after 8AM, Engine 14 Tanker headed to Cumberland County for a transfer / standby assignment in the Borough of Shippensburg. Crews from ET-14, Engine/Rescue 47 (Friendship Fire Co. of Newville), and Truck 36 (Citizens Fire Company of Mt. Holly Springs) staged at Company 53 for several hours while a multiple agency drill exercise was conducted at the Shippensburg High School, which involved all Shippensburg Fire Companies. ET-14, Engine/Rescue 47 and Truck 36 were the sole standby units, covering any and all calls for the Shippensburg Fire Companies (52,53,54), in their respective response areas. During the standby time, the units were sent to the Shippensburg University (Co 52; Vigilant Hose Co) for a commercial fire alarm. Shortly after noon, the drill exercise concluded, and the transfers were released. ET-14 went available at 1235 hours.
Crews responding to Shippensburg University (Photos courtesy of Denny Clopper)
SMOKE IN THE BUILDING
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008 - Shortly before 11AM, ET-14 was dispatched to Greene Township; 1800 Philadelphia Avenue at a church daycare center for reported smoke in the building; Box 44-03 (Franklin Sta.4). ET-14 arrived behind E43 and Truck 42 to stage while Sta.4 crews investigated, finding food on the stove with a smoke condition. Command-44 downgraded the assignment and ET-14 went available.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2008 - ET-14 and E1-4 (along with other Co. 1 apparatus) participated in the annual Memorial Day Parade in Chambersburg beginning next to the "old Friendship Fire Company Station" at East Point and headed down Lincoln Way towards Memorial Square. The Friendship Fire Company recognizes our Armed Forces Personnel for their sacrifices they make, and have made, for our great country.
TRAINING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 - ET-14 was requested to attend a company training at Company-16, so "Big Red" headed for the mountain to train with members of South Mountain FD. Crews worked together and trained on water supply, drafting and fold-a-tank operations.
HOUSE FIRE
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 - Company-1 (E1-4), Squad 41 and Truck 17 were alerted to 888 Broad Street; Box 1-01 for the reported house fire with entrapment around 9PM. Crews arrived to find heacy smoke in the area and made entry to start a search; however, crews were able to confirm everyone was outside and fine and focused their attention on finding the fire, being a mattress fire in a rear bedroom. Crews extinguished the fire and checked for extension. Command -1 later downgraded the assignment and released units around 1030PM.
TRAINING EVENING
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008 - Two members working their way through the process of drivers training headed to the Chambersburg Memorial Park to complete their parking lot testing. As with previous driver trainees, the two members demonstrated their proficiency of maneuvering skills of continuous backing and weaving the ET through the park's different parking lots, streets and associated skills. They both passed and will now continue on to actual road time training (along with pump time).
After the driver testing procedure, the ET headed back to the station to begin the Junior Member Training for Monday evening. The crew headed to East Catherine Street underpass to perform another wash down, by request of the borough. Recently the borough placed wire screens under the bridge to prevent the birds/pigeons from hanging out and leaving their "marks"; however, when "Big Red" pulled in under the bridge, dozens and dozens of birds came flying out from underneath. This training allowed the junior members an opportunity to have some "hand line" time.
TRANSFER
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008 - At 0209 hours, Company 14 was alerted for the transfer assignment to Company 13 (Letterkenny Army Depot FD) while Engine 13-2 operated on the 44-13 box assignment for a vehicle fire. Communications advised responding units that the caller believed the fire was out with extinguishers and requested units to continue to check and confirm. E13-2 arrived initially and found a working trailer fire against the building and requested the box upgrade due to conditions. Crews from E13-2 had to make entry through the building to gain access inside the trailer, filled with paper by-products from the manufacturing at the Warrior Roofing Company on Development Avenue. ET-14 remained on the transfer for about an hour and a half while crews from 13, Sta.4, 11 and 15 operated on the scene. ET-14 cleared at 0332 hours. For more pictures and info, go to www.sta4.com.
LIVE BURN TRAINING
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 - Several "14" members, and ET-14, headed to the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center to participate in Live Burn Training evolutions with Company-17 (New Franklin FD). The members broke up into the groups and made several evolutions throughout the scenarios. Thanks to Company 17 for inviting us to participate and further our training experiences to excel.
ANNUAL HOSE TESTING
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008 - With warming Spring time weather, comes the annual chore of Hose Testing. Crew members went to the former Stanley Company Parking Lot and dumped the 5" L.D.H. and performed the testing according to the N.F.P.A. Standards. Crews finished the 5" supply with 2 sections needing repaired and got it all back on before it started to rain for the rest of the evening. Crews will be continuing to test the remainder of the hose within the next week or so.
MEMBERS PROGRESSING THROUGH TRAINING
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008 - Several members have been taking several trainings recently; however, there are 2 in particular who have been striving onward taking an abundance of trainings. Congratulations goes out to Company 14 members Gary Gennaro and Jessica Barthalow on successfully passing their Essentials Module "B" Class. These 2 members have been striving over the past several months in several training classes to excel their knowledge from Haz Mat Classes, Rural Water Supply, CPR to a wide array of other trainings, including in-house training. These 2 members have been pushing forward and just passed another module and are preparing to continue onto the next module (C). Congratulations both of you for your dedication to excel in the company.
TRANSFER
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008 - ET-14 transferred to Company-8 (Marion) for about an hour an a half while Co. 8 members went to pay their respects to one of their own at a Viewing Service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Houpt and his Family for their loss, Condolences also to the other members and friends on their loss. ET-14 cleared the transfer at 1915 hours.
C.F.D. ACTION SHOT
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008 - During the middle of the afternoon, many people around the Borough of Chambersburg noticed a black column of smoke located somewhere, and many "Nexteling" others saying that something is burning (before a dispatch was made). Soon after, Box 1-01 was sounded sending E1-2, Amb 1-8 and AC 1-1 (Gigs) to the Parking Lot of the new Walgreen's Pharmacy on Lincoln Way East for a vehicle fire. Crews arrived finding a JLG Manlift heavily involved in fire. Crews extinguished the fire and then focused their attention on the several gallon Hydraulic Fluid spill running down the parking lot and set up containment materials until Borough E.M.A. and Street Department arrived (with sand). Units cleared around 3pm.
Photo provided courtesy of Danny Monn
PUBLIC SERVICE
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 - Chief Osborne (Chief 1) asked Company-14 members to handle a public service in the borough by performing another wash down under the East Catherine Street Railroad Overpass.
DISASTER DRILL
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 - ET-14 was requested to take part in the disaster drill being held at the Chambersburg Mall, 3055 Black Gap Road; Box 7-7 (Fayetteville FD) just after 8am. Crews arrived at the scene and assisted in the water supply for Decon Operations while other crew members also assisted in the Decon operations area. ET-14 cleared the drill at 1100 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008 - Just after 2200 hours, Company-1, Truck-17, and Squad 41 were alerted to 706 South Second Street in the 1-05 District for reported smoke coming from the house. Crews began to arrive and reported finding fire in the attic area. AC1-5 requested the "WFD" (working fire dispatch) which upgraded E13-2 (Letterkenny) for R.I.T., Air-10 and Amb. 104 (West Shore EMS) to the scene. Crews worked to extinguish the fire and check for extension. Command 1 downgraded the assignment after a period and units cleared just after 2300 hours.
Units Responding: E1-4, E1-2, Truck-1, Ambulance 1-8, Truck-17, Squad 41, E13-2, Air-10, Ambulance 104
HOUSE FIRE
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008 - A few companies were alerted to Saint Thomas Twp. just after 0200 hours to 5341 Race Track Road for a chimney fire; Box 18-4 (Saint Thomas FD). Shortly after dispatch, personnel from Co. 18 arrived on scene and reported having a working house fire and requested the upgrade, sending additional units and ET-14. ET-14 arrived on scene and provided water supply to the apparatus and the crew was directed to report inside and assist with operations. Crews operated on scene until released by Command-18 at 0420 hours.
A BUSY SATURDAY...
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008 - Company 14 crews were kept busy on Saturday with multiple incidents and the last day of a training class. The day started early when crews were awoken at 0236 hours to respond to Guilford Township; 1578 Walker Road; Box 7-1 (Fayetteville FD) for smoke inside the garage. Crews arrived to find a small trailer on fire inside the garage. Franklin E43 crew pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire. ET-14 arrived behind E43 and staged on Walker Road at the driveway entrance until Command-7 downgraded the assignment. ET-14 cleared at 0251 hours. A crew then loaded up and went en route to Company-9 (Mercersburg FD) to attend the final training day class of Rural Water Supply. ET-14, along with ET-9 (Mercersburg), ET-3 (Rescue Hose of Greencastle), ET-8 (Marion), and Tanker 12 (Fannett-Metal) assisted in the water supply shuttle. A special Thanks to Co. 9 officers and members for their hospitality during the past several days class. ET-14 returned to the service at 1700 hours. As a severe thunderstorm was going through the area with intense lightning and extremely heavy rain (about 3 inches reported around the area), communications was kept busy for about 2 hours sending area departments on multiple calls for wires, lightning strikes, fire alarms, etc. Just prior to the beginning of the storm, Box 44-09 was alerted at 1826 hours to Hamilton Township; 600 Miller Street at the Open Door Church for a possible building fire sending ET-14. Chief 46 arrived on scene and reported finding a grill outside with no extension. He confirmed with communications on how they received the call, being a nearby resident who saw fire and thought it was the building. Chief 46 cancelled the units "Good intent call" at 1831 hours. Just after backing into the station, the storm started its havoc. E1-4, which was not on station, started running several fire alarms in the borough along with E1-2, TK-1. While Co. 17 (New Franklin FD) was investigating a separate fire alarm at the Fairfield Inn; another Box 17-2A was sounded at 1911 hours, sending ET-14, for a commercial fire alarm at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter at 2325 Country Road; Guilford Twp. ET-14 arrived and staged behind E17-1 until placed available at 1921 hours. ET-14 backed into the station just for a few minutes to again respond, by request of AC1-5 (N Reitz), for a lightning strike to a residence in the Borough at 325 Phoenix Drive; Box 1-01. Units arrived and staged while crews investigated, finding nothing. Command-1 placed the units in service at 1946 hours. Once again, ET-14 just backed into the station and shut off the motor when Borough Box 1-05 was sounded at 1955 hours to 1465 Nitterhouse Drive at Amazon.com for smoke coming from the commercial building. ET-14 arrived on scene with Company-1 and staged while crews investigated the area, finding nothing. Command-1 (AC 1-5) requested ET-14 to report to the K-Mart Distribution Center behind the Amazon.com Building and meet with the caller. The caller stated having a lightning strike in the area and seeing smoke behind their building for a period before calling 911 and thought it was coming from the Amazon.com Building. Crews thoroughly checked the area and found no hazard concerns. Command-1 placed the box in service at 2022 hours.
Rural Water Supply Class in Mercersburg from Thursday evening and Saturday
REPORTED HOUSE FIRE
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008 - Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD) was sounded at 1924 hours for a reported house fire in Greene Township, 6977 Brownsville Road, sending "14". Just after dispatch, communications advised Chief-7 that a 2nd call was received stating a child made the phone call and no problem was there, requesting to cancel. Chief 7 downgraded to Company 7 to investigate and verify, and released the remainder. ET-14 available at 1929 hours.
MEDICAL ASSIST IN THE BORO
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 - While E1-4 and other Company-1, TK-17 and Squad 41 crews were investigating an electrical odor inside the Laundry Mat on Wayne Avenue, ET-14 was dispatched for medical assist with Co. 7 (Fayetteville FD) ambulance. The crews were sent into the 1-02 Box District at Carson's Motel, 414 West Loudon Street for an assault victim at 2026 hours. ET-14 arrived on scene to start preliminary patient care until arrival of the ambulance. ET-14 went available at 2039 hours.
SMOKE IN DWELLING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1716 hours to Greene Township; Box 7-7 (Fayetteville FD) to 2674 Saint Paul Drive in Luther Ridge for smoke in the dwelling. ET-14 arrived into staging while Company 7 units were on scene investigating, finding food on the stove. Command 7 downgraded the assignment and ET-14 went available at 1733 hours.
A BROTHER LAID TO REST...
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 - Members from the Friendship Engine and Hose Company and from Company-11 (Pleasant Hall VFD), along with a few hundred friends, family and loved ones laid to rest one of our own today.
Firefighter Craig Reasner was a member of Pleasant Hall and the Friendship Fire Companies. Craig has been handling some health issues and a turn for the worse occurred during a recent surgery. Several hundred people attended the Viewing held on Thursday evening at the Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in Chambersburg. On Friday, several hundred of Craig's Friends and Family attended the Service located at the Air Hill Brethren Church on Cumberland Highway, just outside of Pleasant Hall. During the Service, over a dozen individuals took a moment to share their personal experiences about Craig and how he touched their hearts with motivation and inspiration. Craig would listen and do anything to help another in need, along with providing his own humor for that special laugh. Craig also has a teenage son (Storm) who has traits of his fathers personality. During the burial at the cemetery, a brother firefighter walked up, kneeled down at the casket and broke down in tears. Storm went over and comforted the firefighter. A true personality trait of his father. We will all miss you Craig...
ET-14 and E11-1 at the Viewing on Thursday Evening
Photo provided courtesy of Teresa and Brian Denham
STORAGE BUILDING FIRE
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008 - At 2202 hours, Box 8-17 (Marion FD) was sounded, sending "14", for the reported barn fire across from an address in the 500 block Alleman Road in Guilford Township. Units from "17" reported en route of heavy fire showing. Command-8 went ahead and requested the 2nd and 3rd alarm tankers. Crews arrived to find fire showing on a 50'x400' outbuilding used for storage of farm equipment and animals (which several cows perished). ET-14 arrived and was directed to set up a 2nd Fold-a-Tank and dump its water and begin the water shuttle. Command-8 directed C-14 to handle Water Supply Officer on Channel-3. The remaining "14" crew members assisted at the scene with overhaul. ET-14 cleared at 0013 hours. While ET-14 was handling the 8-17 box, Company-1 was dispatched at 2355 hours, sending E1-4, to a house fire in the borough at 123 West King Street; Box 1-02. Responding crews arrived to find a room off and made a quick knock. E1-4 cleared at 0105 hours.
OUTBUILDING FIRE
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008 - After a period of "dry spell", at 1444 hours, crews were sent to the rear of the Post Office in Scotland for an outbuilding fire; Box 7-2 (Fayetteville FD), sending ET-14. Crews arrived on scene at the Scotland Ballfield to find a roof of a grilling pit on fire. Crews made a quick knock of the fire and Command-7 downgraded the assignment to 7, Sta.4 and 14. ET-14 was directed to proceed back the lane and staged until placed available at 1502 hours.
FUND RAISING EVENT
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 - Friendship Fire Company members hosted a fund raising event at the Chambersburg Middle School. The Jason Bishop Show was brought back to town after an overwhelming request from last years event. Jason, and his assistance, has performed in many locations including several Cruise Lines, Caroline's on Broadway in New York City and other locations. Several hundred families showed up for this event and everyone enjoyed being mystified with the illusions' occurring on stage.
POSSIBLE BARN FIRE
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched on the 7-4 Box Assignment (Fayetteville FD) at 1539 hrs to Guilford Township, 549 Spring Valley Road for a reported barn fire. While units were en route, communications advised AC-7 that they received a 2nd call stating it was exhaust from a vehicle parked inside the barn due. AC-7 held the assignment to the engine from "7" to investigate, and cancelled the remainder. ET-14 went available at 1543 hours.
EASTER EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008 - Friendship Fire Company 14 personnel headed to Chambersburg Memorial Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted in cooperation with WIKZ Mix95.1 FM. It was originally scheduled for the Saturday before, but was postponed due to snowy/rainy weather the previous weekend. Although a nice sunny morning, many families showed up to brave the chilly temperatures and have fun gathering the eggs. Several eggs were scattered in each age group for prizes to include Easter Baskets, Friendship Monopoly Games, CD's, Carmike Cinema Movie Passes and more. We appreciate both Giant Food Stores of Chambersburg for donating the $ 500.00 worth of candy for each of the eggs. We are already planning next years annual event, with the possibility of changing the start times to later in the morning. Thank you to everyone for showing up to this event.
REPORTED HOUSE FIRE
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 2013 hours on Box 44-09 (Franklins Sta.4) into Letterkenny Township; 29 Warwick Drive in Kensington Heights for a reported dwelling fire. Units were advised en route that they (communications) received one call from an individual inside the residence reporting their house was on fire and they were evacuating. Station 4 personnel arrived on scene and investigated to find "food-on-the-stove" with some minor extension into the cabinets, etc. ET-14 arrived into staging area and remained there until Command-44 downgraded the assignment to Station-4 after confirming no further extension. ET-14 went available.
POSSIBLE DWELLING FIRE
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 - ET-14 was sent at 1922 hours on the 1st alarm to Guilford Township; 6423 Old Pine Drive; Box 5-01 (Mont Alto FD) for the possible dwelling fire. Units arrived to find food on the stove and downgraded the assignment. ET-14 was placed available just prior to arrival at 1930 hours.
THE TRAINING CONTINUES...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 - ET-14, and several Company 14 crew members, headed to the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center for Live-Burn Training with Company-8 (Marion FD). Crew members participated in the groups and made several evolutions throughout the evening. Our thanks to Company-8 for inviting us to participate in their company drill night and working together.
AUTO ACCIDENT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008 - E1-4, Squad 41, Ambulance Co. 7 and Medic 101 were alerted for an auto accident with an unconscious patient at 0955 hours to Wayne Avenue and Stouffer Avenue; Box 1-05. E1-4 arrived to find 2 vehicles with the one needing a "door pop" done. Squad 41 was giving that assignment while other crew members tended to the second automobile. Fire Police shut down Wayne Avenue between Stouffer Avenue and the entrance to K-Mart Parking Lot. Command also requested 2 additional BLS for the second automobile. Crew members performed hazard control with an antifreeze leak, etc. ET-14 was dispatched at 1027 hours for a medical assist in the 1-05 area for an unconscious child on Stanley Avenue; however, E1-4 was just clearing the MVA and handled the call.
TRAINING
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008 - ET-14 and crew loaded up and headed for Company-7 (Fayetteville) to attend a training session in the evening being instructed through Bucks County on Vehicle Fires. Crew members participated in the training, along with Co. 7 members and members from Co. 16 (South Mountain).
ELECTRICAL FIRE INVESTIGATION IN THE MALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008 - Box 7-7 (Fayetteville FD) was sounded at 1030 hours sending several departments, including "14", to Greene Township, 3055 Black Gap Road at the Chambersburg Mall for an inside investigation of an electrical odor. Units arrived into staging, while members from 7, Sta.4 and 17 were given assignments to check the interior and roof areas. The mall was experiencing electrical malfunctions due to power issues in and around the mall. Allegheny Power crews were in the area working during the time. After a short while, Command-7 downgraded the assignment and ET-14 went available at 1109 hours.
APARTMENT FIRE
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008 - Company-1, Squad 41 (Franklins), Truck-17 (New Franklin) were dispatched at 0637 hours to 232 South Second Street in the Borough of Chambersburg; Box 1-05 (CFD) for an apartment building fire. Crews arrived on scene to find fire mostly to the rear of the building. The W.F.D. (working fire dispatch) was made sending E13-2 (Letterkenny), Amb. 8-9 (Marion) and Air-10. A short time later, Command-1 (AC 1-5 Reitz) requested 2 additional engines for manpower, sending E11-2 (Pleasant Hall) and E3-1 (Rescue Hose of Greencastle). Additional apparatus was requested to the scene to include E7-1 (Fayetteville), Squad-8 (Marion) and other resources to assist. Crews managed to knock the fire down and start overhaul. E1-2 was positioned in Rear with Truck-17 and E1-4 on Side A with Truck-1. AC-18 (Bigler) handled the Accountability. Units remained on scene for an extensive amount of time and cleared around 9am. The fire is under investigation.
Picture used courtesy of www.Sta4.com
AUTO ACCIDENT, TRANSFER, SHED FIRE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1655 hours to "fill-the-assignment" for an automobile accident with auto inside the house with possible fire and entrapment in Saint Thomas Township; 1781 Hade Road; Box 18-4 (St. Thomas FD). Crews arrived on scene and confirmed an auto into the house with a deceased operator. Command 18 downgraded the assignment and released several units, including ET-14 at 1706 hours. While returning from this incident, communications dispatched ET-14 at 1710 hours to transfer to Marion FD (Company-8). While on the standby, ET-14 responded to Guilford Township; Box 7-1 (Fayetteville FD) to 2130 Lincoln Way East for a shed fire. Crews arrived to find a 10x12 shed with no extension. ET-14 arrived and staged until placed available by Command-7 at 1820 hours.
FURNACE MALFUNCTION
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0114 hours to fill the 18-8 Box assignment to Saint Thomas Township; 2362 Bullet Road for a furnace malfunction. Crews arrived on scene to investigate and found no extension and downgraded assignment. ET-14 available at 0126 hours.
BARN FIRE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 2059 hours to Southampton Township; 878 Rowe Road for a barn fire; Box 15-1. (West End Fire and Rescue Company 15). ET-14 arrived on scene and got in line with the other tankers on scene and awaited its turn to dump into the fold-a-tanks. After a few minutes, ET-14 got into position and dumped a load, then proceeded to one of the fill sites. E11-2 (Pleasant Hall FD) was set up off of Thornwood Road. Upon refilling and returning to the scene, Command 15 downgraded the assignment and released several tankers, including ET-14. ET-14 went available at 2156 hours.
Some photos courtesy of Teresa Denham
TRANSFER
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1312 hours to transfer to Company-17 (New Franklin FD) while they operated on a brush fire off of Guilford Springs Road. ET-14 later cleared the transfer with no calls while on standby at 1355 hours.
TRANSFER AND MEDICAL ASSIST
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008 - ET-14 was requested to transfer to Washington County, Maryland Company-9 (Leitersburg) to standby during their annual banquet. Company 14 members participated in the festivities at the Leitersburg Fire Companies Social Building. During a video presentation being given, ET-14 was dispatched at 2013 hours for a Medical Assist call with Hagerstown C.R.S. (Community Rescue Service) Paramedic 754 to 20511 Leitersburg Pike. Crew members assisted with patient care and cleared the incident at 2036 hours. ET-14 returned for the standby at the fire station until placed available by A/C 9 at 0002 hours.
EASTER EGG HUNT PREPARATION
SATURDAY,
MARCH 8, 2008 -
Friendship Fire Company members spent a few hours on Saturday
afternoon stuffing plastic Easter Eggs for the upcoming Annual
Easter Egg Hunt with Mix95.1 FM
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN DWELLING
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 2309 hours to Greene Township; 1880 Black Gap Road for an electrical fire inside the dwelling; Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD). ET-14 arrived into staging at Shear Road by request of Command-7. Company 7 crews found some type of small fire with no extension and placed ET-14 available at 2326 hours.
CHIMNEY FIRE
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 - ET-14 was sent to Lurgan Township; Box 11-03 (Pleasant Hall FD) at 1044 hours to 7072 Ebenezer Road for a chimney fire. A few minutes after dispatch and responding, ET-14 was cancelled and Command 11 downgraded the assignment.
AUTO FIRE NEXT TO THE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1810 hours to Hamilton Township; Box 44-05 (Franklins, Sta.4) to 1685 Malibu Drive for an auto fire next to the house. Chief 46 arrived on scene and reported a working fire and requested E45 and Truck 42 to Side A and the remainder to stage. ET-14 arrived into staging with others following. After a short time, Command 44 downgraded to Station-4 and ET-14, releasing the remainder. After a few additional minutes, Command 44 also released ET-14 at 1825 hours.
APPLIANCE FIRE IN MOBILE HOME
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 - ET-14 was sent at 0524 hours to Hamilton Township; Box 44-05 (Franklins, Sta.4) to 1024 Warm Spring Road, Lot # 51 for an appliance fire inside a mobile home. Communications advised units that the caller reported she believes her water heater is on fire with a smoke condition inside the home. E45 with Chief 46 arrived on scene to investigate. Chief 46 requested Truck-42 to Side A in the trailer park and the remainder to stage in the South Hamilton Elementary School parking lot across from the trailer park. ET-14 arrived into staging and remained until Chief 46 held the assignment to Station-4 at 0539 hours. ET-14 went available.
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN DWELLING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched to Guilford Township; 120 Mont Alto Road at 0111 hours for an electrical fire in the dwelling; Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD). Co. 7 units arrived on scene to investigate and requested units to Level 2 stage at the Fayetteville Elementary School. Crews on scene reported an electrical malfunction with an appliance and downgraded the assignment. ET-14 went available at 0124 hours.
SMOKE IN DWELLING
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0806 hours to Guilford Township; 455 Overhill Drive in South Guilford Hills for reported smoke in the dwelling; Box 7-4 (Fayetteville FD). Units were advised of a possible furnace malfunction while en route. Company-7 units arrived and investigated, then downgraded the assignment releasing several units, including ET-14 at 0815 hours.
REPORTED BUILDING FIRE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008 - ET-14 was sent, with the rest of the 1st alarm assignment, at 0234 hours to Guilford Township, in the area of Mont Alto Road and Duffield Road at the old Duffield Elementary School for a reported building fire; Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD). While units were responding, communications advised DC-7 that one call was received from a janitor stating the building was charged with smoke and was evacuating. Units began to arrive and investigate. ET-14 arrived into staging. Crews found a small fire inside of a pipe to the rear of the building. After a short while, Command-7 downgraded the assignment releasing several units. ET-14 went available at 0259 hours.
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HOUSE FIRE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 - Just before midnight, Company-1, Squad-41 (Franklins) and Truck-17 (New Franklin) were sent for a reported house fire in the borough at 550 Philadelphia Avenue; Box 1-01 at 2344 hours. While units were en route, communications advised they received one call stating of a dryer fire. AC1-5 arrived initially reporting a working fire and requested the W.F.D. (working fire dispatch) apparatus. Units began to arrive and crews stretched a hand line around to Side C for fire attack. Crews needed to connect an additional 100' onto the line for reach. Crews were able to knock the fire down and contain to mainly the kitchen, hallway and porch area. The fire is under investigation as to the cause. Crews remained until placed available at 0224 hours.
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Units Responding: E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Squad-41, Truck-17, Ambulance 1-8 Working Fire Dispatch : E13-2 (Letterkenny), Squad-7 (Fayetteville), Air 10, Amb.104 (West Shore) Special Request to scene by Command for manpower (originally transferring units) : E8-2 (Marion) and E18-1 (St. Thomas) Transfers : HDQ. E11-2, Amb.11-8 McK: Cumberland E53 (CV Shippensburg)
TRANSFER
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 - At 0104 hours, ET-14 was sent with Truck 42 (Franklins) for a transfer to Cumberland County Station 53 (Cumberland Valley Hose, Shippensburg). ET-14 made the venture up Route 11 with Truck-42 on the snow and ice covered roads to complete the transfer. Crews from both apparatus remained on transfer until released just after 0400 hours.
TRANSFER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2008 - At 0040 hours, Company 14 was alerted for a transfer to Company-17 (New Franklin FD) while they operated on an incident in South Mountain. ET-14 responded with 6 personnel and remained on the transfer until placed available at 0158 hours.
BARN FIRE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008 - Around 5pm, ET-14 was sent on the 1st alarm to Antrim Twp., 5488 Horst Road; Box 3-08 (Rescue Hose of Greencastle) for a reported barn fire. Truck-17 (New Franklin) arrived first reporting a 25x60 barn with smoke showing. Co. 8 (Marion) units then arrived and reported the incident was actually in their area, making it Guilford Township, an 8-17 Box Area. A short time later, ET-14 arrived and was directed to connect to E8-1 (Marion) at the end of the lane and prepare to drop the fold-a-tank. Crews working at the scene stated the fire was out and no additional water supply was presently required. A crew from ET-14 was sent back to the scene to assist with operations. The fire apparently started as a result of a heat lamp in one of the stalls keeping the animals warm, igniting some straw. After a few minutes, Command-8 downgraded the assignment releasing several units, including ET-14. ET-14 disconnected and wrapped up, going available at 1730 hours.
CHIMNEY FIRE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 - Company-1, Squad 41 and ET-14 responded to 34 West Washington Street for a Chimney Fire; Box 1-01. A few Co.1 units were in a nearby parking lot doing a drivers training course when personnel noticed black smoke and flames coming from a nearby chimney. AC-1 (Dubbs) contacted communications by radio, but they already had another call and made the dispatch at 0957 hours. Crews arrived and started to clean out the chimney and stove, while also sending a crew to the roof. Crews operated on the scene for about a half hour before Command-1 released the units. Units went available at 1033 hours.
Units Responding: E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Squad-41, ET-14, Ambulance 1-8
FURNACE MALFUNCTION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0815 hours to Greene Township; 3929 Lincoln Street in Scotland for a furnace malfunction; Box 7-2 (Fayetteviile). ET-14 arrived on scene into staging area (Greene Twp Building) and remained until placed available by Command-7 a short time later at 0834 hours.
AUTO ACCIDENT with Entrapment
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008 - E1-4, Squad 41, an Ambulance from Co. 1 and Co. 8, Medic 101 was dispatched at 1529 hours to South Main Street and Mill Road (1500 block of South Main Street) for an auto accident; Box 1-05. Units arrived on scene to find 3 vehicles with entrapment. Crews worked to extricate the patients and control hazards. An additional ambulance and medic unit was called to the scene to assist. Fire Police maintained traffic control for the duration. Command requested an Engine from Co. 8 (Marion) to establish an "LZ" Zone in the parking lot area of Franklin Storage next to the scene. A total of 2 patients were flown from the scene. Units cleared about an hour later around 1630 hours.
Photos provided courtesy of Brian K. Denham
COMPANY 14 BANQUET
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2008 - Friendship Fire Company members celebrated another year of accomplishments at the 2007 Annual Friendship Awards Banquet held at the Amvet's on Fifth Avenue. In addition to the standard awards presented, members spent a moment of silence, and presented a Memorial Plaque, to the Family of Brandy Thomas who was a junior member killed earlier in the year in an automobile accident. Entertainment was provided by "Two Nuts and a Bolt" comedian act and members and guests enjoyed an evening of other activities.
Chiefs Award and Members Choice Award (Fire): Rodney A. Barthalow
Presidents Award and Top Fire Police Responder: John B. McCrae
Community Service Award: Mr. Matthew Holland from The Framing Studio in Chambersburg, for his assistance with restoring our Currier & Ives Paintings.
Mutual Aid Awards went to Fayetteville FD (Co. 7), with Chief Wishard accepting, and to New Franklin FD (Company 17) for the working relationships throughout the year.
Members Choice Award (Fund Raising): Jessica Barthalow
JJunior Member Recognition Awards: Bryan Robinson, Brenton Wright, Brandon Miller (Bryan enrolled and completed the 1st Annual Junior Firefighter Academy at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Facility during the summer months of 2007. Brenton and Brandon have been progressing through the Essentials Program.)
Top Firefighter: Adam P. McNew (not present)
Firefighter "Runner-up": Shawn R. Buhrman
Members Choice Award (Fire Police): Scott E. Walls
Fire Police "Runner-up" : Vince R. Horst 170 calls; 233.5 hours
WASH DOWN PUBLIC SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 - ET-14 was asked by borough officials to perform a wash down on East Catherine Street at the underpass. A crew loaded up and headed to that area to perform the detail. ET-14 working in the borough...
SHED FIRE
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1354 hours on the 1st alarm to Saint Thomas Township; 5228 Lincoln Way West; Box 18-4 (Saint Thomas FD) for a reported barn fire. While units were en route, an officer from "18" arrived reporting an approx 12x12 shed was involved. E43 and E18-1 arrived initially and proceeded back the driveway. ET-14 was directed upon arrival to proceed into the driveway and provide water supply to the attack piece. The crew also assisted with some overhaul. Command-18 downgraded the assignment early on, and held several units including ET-14 for the duration. ET-14 was later cleared and went available at 1455 hours.
CHIMNEY FIRE WITH EXTENSION
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 0822 hours to Hamilton Township; 1702 Gabler Road; Box 44-09 (Franklins) for a chimney fire with possible extension. ET-14 arrived into staging and awaited an assignment until Command 44 downgraded the box and released several units, including ET-14 at 0840 hours.
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN APT BUILDING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 - ET-14 was alerted Greene Township at 1726 hours to 5275 Apple Cross Avenue in Greenvillage; Box 44-03 (Franklins). Communications advised units en route that a water pipe broke and was pouring water over electrical outlets and components, creating a smoke condition. Units arrived and Command 44 downgraded the assignment. ET-14 went available at 1737 hours.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 - ET-14 was dispatched at 1305 hours on the 1st alarm to Saint Thomas Township; 1741 Appleway Road; Box 18-13 for a chimney fire. Co. 18 units arrived initially reporting it was back a long lane and requested Truck-42 to report back, the remainder of units to stage on Appleway Road. Just as arriving on the scene, Command-18 (Chief 18) downgraded the assignment to 18 and Truck-42; releasing the remainder. ET-14 went available at 1317 hours.
F.C.F.C.A. ASSIST
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008 - ET-14 headed out to the Franklin County Career and Technology Center to assist the Franklin County Fire Chiefs Assocation with a project for the Public Safety Training Center. Mr. Kenny North sent out a request for county departments to assist in an endeavor to move some equipment from the career center over to the training facility. ET-14 provided a crew to assist with this endeavor.
STATION TRAINING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 - After a short run for an auto fire on West Catherine Street, which turned out to be out on arrival, E1-4 returned to the station and several Friendship volunteers got together for an afternoon training session in-house on search & rescue. Career man Brian Shatzer led the drill and was assisted by F/F Buhrman and Gigs. Several members performed different scenarios and learned some new skills. Training makes perfection...Thanks Brian for your assistance and willing to assist.
HOUSE FIRE
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 - Company-1, Squad 41 (Franklins) and Truck-17 (New Franklin) were alerted at 1348 hours to the 1-02 Box Area for a house fire at 65 South Franklin Street. Truck-1 arrived initially reporting a "working fire". Communications then sounded the "working fire dispatch" assignment sending additional units and personnel to include E13-2 for R.I.T. (Letterkenny), Air-10, Ambulance 7-8 (Fayetteville) and Amb.104 (West Shore EMS). Crews found a heavy smoke condition and fire in a 2nd floor bedroom. A resident was in the room sleeping and awoke to see smoke coming from behind a television set area. The fire is under investigation by authorities. Crews cleared the scene around 1500 hours.
Photo used courtesy of www.sta4.com (and Aaron Myers)
SEVERAL CALLS IN THE AM
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 - Company 14 members had a busy morning. The first call came in at 0135 hours to Greene Township; in the area of Coldspring Road near the school for an unknown type fire in the residence; Box 7-5 (Fayetteville FD). Communications advised units responding that a caller reported seeing a small fire inside the residence, which turned out to be a candle. Command 7 released the units at 0143 hours. At 0638 hours, Box 17-2 was sounded for the possible dwelling fire in New Franklin, approx 4 houses from the fire station. Communications advised possibly a chimney fire. Co. 17 units arrived and found to be a "good intent call" and released the units at 0643 hours. At 0956 hours, Box 7-1 (Fayetteville FD) was sounded for smoke in the commercial building at 1710 Lincoln Way East; The Pet Store. DC-7 quickly arrived on scene and began to investigate. ET-14 arrived and staged in the parking lot of Wal-mart. After a few minutes, Command-7 downgraded the assignment and released several units, including ET-14 at 1002 hours.
"EARLY SPRING" CLEANING
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 - Career man Brian Shatzer started an early spring cleaning using the ET, while enjoying the unseasonably warm weather, by washing off the stones and debris on the apron at the station. Several other members did some outside cleaning of debris and other items too.
TRANSFER
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2008 - While Co. 17 (New Franklin FD) was committed on a farm rescue incident, ET-14 was sent on a transfer at 2001 hours to their station for standby. As part of the land rescue, "17" crews also established a landing zone to the rear of their station for Stat-Medvac. ET-14 remained until place available by Chief-17 at 2028 hours.
HOUSE FIRE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2008 - At 1642 hours, Box 17-7 (New Franklin FD) was sounded sending units to 2341 Falling Spring Road for a house fire. Units arrived to find an area of the roof on fire as a result of chimney embers. The fire was knocked down by fire personnel before the apparatus arrived with a garden hose. Apparatus and crews arrived to check for extension and further extinguishment. ET-14 arrived into staging and was placed in-service by Command-17 at 1652 hours.
GRANT AWARD
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 - Notification has been received from the PA State Fire Commissioners Office that the Friendship Engine and Hose Company NO. 1 has been awarded $ 19,309.95 through the State Grant. These monies will be used towards debt reduction. Our thanks to all State Elected Officials and others who make this grant program a success.
HOUSE FIRE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 - Company-1, Squad-41 and TK-17 were alerted around 2145 hours to 159 Kennedy Street; Box 1-01 for a reported house fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a smoke condition in the house on the 2nd floor with no fire. Upon further investigation, crews found a burnt towel that stemmed from catching fire because it laid overtop of a lamp shade. Command-1 (AC 1-5) downgraded the assignment while negative pressure ventilation was set up to exhaust some minor smoke. After a short while, the remainder of the assignment was placed available and units cleared.
Units responding: E1-2, E1-4, Truck-1, Amb. 1-9 E43, Squad-41 (Franklins); Truck-17 (New Franklin); Amb. 7-7 (Fayetteville)
McKINLEY STREET STATION ON "Lock-Down"
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 - For several hours throughout the evening and overnight hours, the Chambersburg Police Department Special Operations Team worked on an incident involving an individual at a house across from the fire station. It all began around 5pm and ended almost 12 hours later around 0600 hours on Friday morning. Chambersburg Fire Police were called to the scene to shut down vehicle and pedestrian traffic in all areas near the fire station. Due to the situation and incident location in close proximity to the fire station, any and all access to the fire station was denied. Since no one could get in or out for calls, etc. the ET was placed out of service with county and E1-4 was not permitted to return to the station until the matter was resolved. E1-4 remained at Headquarters Station and was not on station when the incident began.
At 0515 hours, Truck-1 was called to the scene non-emergency to perform ventilation. At 0615 hours, fire police were permitted to reopen the streets and area, McKinley Street Station reopened and ET-14 went back into service.
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