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2008 ARCHIVES
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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Photos used courtesy of www.Sta.4.com
Photos used courtesy of Mr. Denny L. Clopper
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.
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