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| July 8, 2010 |
| Adams County |
| Effective today, the Adams County Fire Marshal has placed a ban on all open burning in Adams County due to the inherent dangers associated with the extremely hot, dry weather. The ban is in effect as long as this notice continues to appear on our web site. We thank you in advance for your cooperation! |
| July 17, 2010 |
| Engine 4-1 and the Lieutenant (Kane) with a crew of five transferred to the South Mountain Fairgrounds in Company 5's area to provide coverage during their annual Sportsman's Raffle. No calls were handled but the crew enjoyed some great food and excellent hospitality.
Units: E4-1 |
| July 16, 2010 |
| Engine 4-1 and the Chief (Nagle) with a crew of five transferred to Company 22 for the evening to provide coverage during their annual carnival. E4-1 handled one EMS assist (AMB 1A & M28) at 1938 hrs on Barlow-Two Taverns Rd.
Units: E4-1 |
| July 15, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| The pre-alert tones dropped just before 2230 hrs for a deck fire at 4945 Chambersburg Rd. With a crew already in the station, Chief 4 (Nagle) marked up and was followed immediately by Engine 4-1 (FF Bowling) with four. Chief 4 arrived to find normal conditions from Sides A and D. E4-1 arrived directly behind the Chief who had discovered a smoldering fire on the deck on Side B. E4-1 deployed a handline and extinguished the fire. All units were held for a short time while crews checked for extension. Finding none, the assignment was held to Company 4 and the balance was placed in service. FM2 (Poland) was requested to the scene to investigate and Company 4 returned to service at 2355 hrs.
Units: E4-1, E4-3, SQ4, ET27, E5-1, TWR5, FL AMB 7-8 |
| July 15, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| Company 4 and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 1920 hrs for an outside investigation of smoke in the 5100 block of Chambersburg Rd, which is in close proximity to the woods fire several days prior. Chief 4 (Nagle) marked up responding followed by Brush 4, Engine 4-1, and Squad 4 with 11 personnel. With nothing visible from the roadway, Chief 4 instructed B4 to once again make access at 4895 Chambersburg Rd and investigate by foot.
The fire was located about 100 yards west of the previous fire, about 30' x 60' in size. Crews made better access from the driveway at 4945 Chambersburg Rd and extinguished the fire within about 15 minutes. Company 4 was available at 2013 hrs. Units: B4, E4-1, SQ4, AMB 2A |
| July 11, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| Company 4 and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 1215 hrs to the 5000 block of Chambersburg Rd for a brush fire. Company 4 dumped the station with B4 and the Captain (Six) w/2, E4-1 and the A/C (Markel) w/4, E4-3 w/1, and SQ4 w/1. Co 4 units observed a column of smoke as they turned onto Route 30 at the bottom of the mountain. B4 accessed a driveway at 4895 Chambersburg Rd and continued to investigate by foot.
Captain 4 located the fire about two hundred yards back along the wooded hillside with the only access being from the residential driveway. Companies 27 and 5 were requested to assist. E4-3 was directed to proceed up the driveway and meet up with B4. Crews deployed a 200' 1¾" crosslay through the woods and attached a gated wye with two 1" forestry lines which were extended about 400' each. E4-3 dropped 300' of 3" line to the end of the driveway and was supplied by E27. Extinguishment and mop-up continued for several hours, requiring the response of additional companies and personnel so that crews could be rotated in and out due to the high temperatures. Units were available at 1655 hrs. The fire was estimated to be about ¾ acre in size. The PA Bureau of Forestry was on scene to investigate. Thanks to E22-2 (Barlow) for transferring to Company 4 during the incident. Adams Co Units: B4, E4-1, E4-3, SQ4, E1-1, B5, E5-1, U5, U5-1, T6, S6, E7-2, MP7, B27, E27, AMB 2A |
| July 10, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-6 |
| Even with the substantial increase in bike traffic in the area during Gettysburg Bike Week, Company 4 only responded to one motorcycle accident which was dispatched at 1907 hrs at the intersection of Cashtown Rd and Short Cut Rd. SQ4 and the Captain (Six) responded with six personnel and arrived to find a minor accident involving one motorcycle that failed to negotiate the 90+ degree turn at the intersection and ended up off the edge of the roadway into a corn field. E4-1 (FF/EMT-P Sites) and E5-1 arrived and assisted the squad crew with patient care until the arrival of the ambulance and medic unit. The biker was transported to a local hospital and the box was placed in service at 1943 hrs upon the arrival of PA State Police.
Units: SQ4, E4-1, E5-1, AMB 6A, M28-1, PSP |
| July 9, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-5 |
| Company 4, Engine 1-1, Tower 5, Tanker 6, and
Ambulance 6A were dispatched at 1122 hrs to 865 Hilltown Rd for an odor of smoke in the house. TWR5 was first arriving, reporting a single-story, single-family home with normal conditions from the exterior. E4-1 (FF Mooney) arrived shortly thereafter with four personnel and worked with TWR5 to investigate. All other incoming units, including E4-3 (w/2) and SQ4 (w/2), were advised to stage with their apparatus. Crews determined the source of the odor to be a shorted out electrical outlet in the kitchen. Electric to the house was controlled and negative extension was confirmed. The box was placed in service at 1153 hrs.
Units: E4-1, E4-3, SQ4, E1-1, TWR5, T6, AMB 6A |
| July 5, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 27-7 |
| Engine 4-1 was dispatched at 2307 hrs on the first alarm assignment for smoke coming from the building at 6019 Chambersburg Rd at Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum. ET27 and Chief 27 (Spielman) arrived to find fire through the roof of the one story business. E27, FL E7-1, and E4-1 (with the A/C and a crew of six) arrived in short order and assisted with the initial fire attack. FL TK17 laddered the building from Side C and started roof operations. E4-1 supplied FL E7-1 with its tank water and then proceeded to the fill site (FL E7-2) at the Village of Laurel Run to refill and returned to the scene. Company 4 continued to assist with salvage, overhaul, and roof operations and was released at 0203 hrs. Additional photos are forthcoming.
Adams Co Units: ET27, E27, SU27, B27, E4-1, E5-1, T6, E7-2, ET14, T25 |
| July 5, 2010 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 2-1 |
| Engine 4-1 was dispatched at 1222 hrs to assist Company 2 with a rekindle on the barn fire. Engine 4-1 and the Captain (Six) responded with four personnel and assisted with mop-up before returning to service at 1319 hrs.
Units: E2-1, SU2, E4-1, ET23, FK ET64, AMB 2A |
| July 5, 2010 |
| Greene Twp Box Area 7-6 |
| Squad 4 was dispatched at 0143 hrs to fill the RIT assignment on the working fire dispatch for the house fire at 7970 Lincoln Way East. SQ4 and the Captain (Six) responded with three personnel and teamed up with Franklin Company 8 (Marion) to perform RIT. SQ4 was available at 0322 hrs.
Franklin Co Units: E7-1, E7-2, E16-1, E5-1, E5-2, TK17, SQ41, ET2, ET8, ET14, T13, AIR10, A7-8, A5-7 |
| July 4, 2010 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 2-1 |
| Engine 4-1 was dispatched at 1546 hrs on the first alarm assignment for the barn fire at 3589 Bullfrog Rd just outside of Fairfield. E4-1 and Captain 4 (Six) responded with five personnel. The crew was dropped off at the scene to assist with extinguishment and overhaul operations while the operator proceeded to the Fairfield Post Office on Carrolls Tract Rd and established a tanker fill site at the hydrant. E4-1 was available at 1932 hrs. |
| July 3, 2010 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 2-8 |
| Engine 4-1 and Engine 4-3 were dispatched at 1334 hrs to 420 Knox Rd for an odor of smoke in the basement. Both engines and the Captain (Six) responded with six... no pun intended.
E4-1 was first arriving and found a two-story, single family home with normal conditions from the exterior. Upon investigation, crews encountered a light odor of smoke in the basement. The house was thoroughly checked with no problems found and the smoke started to dissipate on its own. Chief 2 (Brown) held the box to Company 2 and E4-1 for ventilation and units returned to service at 1444 hrs. Units: E2-1, E4-1, AMB 2A | canceled en route: E4-3, ET3, ET23, FK ET64, TK1 |
| June 30, 2010 |
| Members received a visit from Cumberland County Tanker 25 at the behest of the tanker committee, which is actively working to draw up specs for a new piece of apparatus. The demonstration was very helpful and many good ideas were picked up from the unit. We would like to thank the
Monroe Fire Company and Chief Dave Heckert for travelling down to spend an evening with us. We would also like to thank the
Biglerville Hose & Truck Co for bringing Tanker 6 to our station several weeks earlier for a demo.
Units: CU T25 |
| June 28, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| Company 4 and Ambulance 1A were dispatched at 1737 hrs to the area of 2216 Chambersburg Rd in Seven Stars for a vehicle fire. Engine 4-1 and 4-3 responded and found no fire on arrival. Crews investigated and returned to service at 1802 hrs.
Units: E4-1, E4-3, AMB 1A |
| June 25, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| Company 4, Rescue 1, Ambulance 1A, and Medic 28-1 were dispatched at 1707 hrs to the area of 1821 Chambersburg Rd for a vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Captain 4 (Six) arrived to find a tractor trailer vs a mini-van, with the mini-van off the road into a wooded area with multiple patients and one trapped. Captain 4 established Command and requested three additional ambulances, two additional medic units, three air medical units, and Engine 1-1 to establish a landing zone at the Gettysburg Airport.
SQ4 and the Asst Chief (Markel) and E4-1 arrived back to back with eight personnel and along with R1 began performing vehicle stabilization and extrication, removing the driver's door from the mini-van. All patients were packaged and transported and hazards were controlled. Company 4 cleared the scene at 1851 hrs. Units: E4-1, SQ4, R1, E1-1 (LZ), AMB 1A, AMB 1A-1, AMB 2A, AMB 6A, M28-1, M28-2, FL M7, PSP |
| June 21, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-2 |
| At approximately 0930 hrs, Ambulance 2A and Medic 28-1 responded for an injured person from a fall. Based on reported patient conditions, air medical was requested and Company 4 was dispatched at 0940 hrs to establish a landing zone for LifeNet 8-1 at the Cashtown Ballfield located behind the fire hall. Engine 4-1 and Squad 4 responded along with Engine/Rescue 2. A landing zone was set up and a briefing was provided to LifeNet. Upon the arrival of EMS, personnel assisted with transferring the patient from the ambulance to the aircraft. LifeNet 8-1 transported to an area trauma center and all units returned to service at 1020 hrs.
Units: E4-1, SQ4, ER2, AMB 2A, M28-1, LifeNet 8-1 |
| June 17, 2010 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 4-3 |
| Engine 4-1 was dispatched at 1747 hrs to assist Company 2 by establishing a landing zone at the Knouse Foods, Orrtanna Plant at 1505 Orrtanna Rd. Company 2 was on the scene of a vehicle collision about one down the road in their own area in the 1100 block of Carrolls Tract Rd. E4-1 (FF Bowling) responded with six personnel and established the landing zone adjacent to the main entrance of Knouse Foods. Both Fairfield ambulances transported patients to the landing zone who were airlifted out by LifeNet 8-1 and MSP Trooper 3 to area trauma centers. E4-1 was
available at 1838 hrs.
Units: E4-1 |
| June 10, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-2 |
| Company 4, Engine 5-1, and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 0654 hrs to the intersection of Chambersburg Rd (US 30) and Short Cut Rd for a vehicle accident. Squad 4 and the Lieutenant (Kane) responded with five personnel and arrived to find a multiple vehicle accident. E27 was dispatched to fill the assignment but was placed in service while responding. Crews checked for injuries and hazards and returned to service at 0733 hrs.
Units: SQ4, E5-1, E27 (canceled en route), AMB 2A |
| June 7, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 27-1 |
| Company 27, Franklin Company 7, Franklin Truck 17, and Squad 4 were dispatched at 1617 hrs to 316 Church Rd in Buchanan Valley for a chimney fire. E4-1 had just been placed in service while responding to a vehicle fire in
Company 5's first due area on Mummasburg Rd and requested to run the assignment in place of the Squad. E4-1 (FF Bowling) arrived with six personnel and reported to the structure with the chimney kit to assist Company 27. TK17 arrived, laddered the roof, and cleaned out the chimney flue. E4-1 was available at 1721 hrs.
Units: ET27, E4-1, FL E7-1, FL TK17, FL AMB 7 |
| June 5-6, 2010 |
| Three CCFD members (FFs Adam Brown, TJ Pritt, and Brent Strasbaugh) attended a weekend rural water supply seminar sponsored by the Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association (ACVESA). The seminar was conducted by GBW Associates of Westminster, MD and was held at the Adams County Emergency Services Training Facility. Saturday was an all-day lecture presentation in preparation of the hands-on training that was held on Sunday. Apparatus and personnel from around Adams County as well as Carroll County, MD participated in the drill. The goal was to establish an uninterrupted water supply by shuttling water with tankers. Once the fill sites and dump sites were established and operational, the attack pumper was able to maintain an approximate 750 gpm flow rate for over 2 hours. In the mock dispatch scenario, Engine 4-3 was dispatched as the water supply pumper on the second "tanker task force" and established a fill site at a hydrant on V-Twin Drive adjacent to the Adams-Wellspan Health Center.
ACVESA has been conducting some excellent training programs for the volunteer firefighters of Adams County. All personnel are encouraged to visit the ACVESA training page to view and enroll in upcoming events. Units: E1-1, ET3, E4-3, E6-2, T9, ET19, ET20, E22-2, ET23, T25, T29, T33, CA E63, CA T6, CA SU6 |
| June 2, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| Company 4, Engine 1-1, Truck 1, Engine/Tanker 27, and Ambulance 1A were dispatched at 1536 hrs for a garage fire at 490 Tillietown Rd. E4-1 (FF Strasbaugh) and E4-3 (FF Brown) responded with 7 personnel and were met at the scene
by six additional personnel. E4-1 arrived to find a 25' x 25' single story garage with fire showing through the siding on Side B and established Command. E4-3 arrived shortly thereafter. Cashtown crews deployed an attack line, forced entry, and placed a knock on the fire as E1-1, TK1, ET27, and R1 (dispatched to fill the box) arrived and assisted with opening up the ceiling and pulling the exterior siding and walls on Side B. Captain 4 (Six) arrived on the scene and assumed Command. The fire was under control at 1557 hrs. There was some minor vertical extension, but the fire was mainly contained to the area of origin due to being caught and reported in its early stages by a neighbor.
The fire marshal (FM1) was requested to the scene and Company 4 units remained to assist with the investigation. The cause was determined to have been electrical in nature. The box was placed in service at 1642 hrs. Units: E4-1, E4-3, E1-1, TK1, R1 (to fill the box), ET27, AMB 1A, TRAF1, FM1 |
| May 31, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| A quiet Memorial Day in the Cashtown area ended tragically as a result of a collision in the 500 block of Flohrs Church Rd. Company 4, Rescue 1, Ambulance 6A (in place of 1A), and Franklin Co Medic 7 (in place of 28) were dispatched at 1801 hrs for a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Captain 4 (Six) arrived on the scene to find a passenger car vs a motorcycle with multiple patients, one of which was pinned under the automobile. As units were marking up, Ambulance 1A and Medic 28-1 cleared their previous call and also responded. Both occupants of the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the automobile was transported to a local hospital. Company 4 crews remained at the scene to assist the Adams County Coroner with the investigation and extricated the pinned victim. Rescue 1 transferred to Company 4 during the incident and units cleared the scene at 2015 hrs.
Units: SQ4, E4-1, R1, AMB 1A, AMB 6A, M28-1, Franklin M7 (canceled en route) |
| May 25, 2010 |
| Several CCFD members completed training programs within the past several days. FFs Steve Shetter, TJ Pritt, and Scott Bowling all attended a 4-hour RIT Awareness class in early May. FFs Shetter and Pritt then participated in a 16-hour hands-on RIT Operations program over the weekend of May 23 and 24. They spent the days working through different scenarios with other area firefighters in an acquired structure in the Aspers area. Photos will be forthcoming.
Additionally, FF Brent Strasbaugh completed a 30-hour Pro-Board Fire Instructor I course on May 24. |
| May 13, 2010 |
| Viewing Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monahan Funeral Home at 125 Carlisle St, Gettysburg Members wishing to travel and attend as a group are requested to meet in the fire hall parking lot at 5:30 pm Funeral Click here to view Tammy's obituary and an editorial as posted by The Gettysburg Times. |
| May 12, 2010 |
| It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Tammy (Weishaar) Mayers this morning. Tammy was a current active member of the Cashtown Community Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary and wife of Deputy Chief Brian Mayers.
We extend our sympathy to all of Tammy's family and friends and, as a Department, will assist in any way needed during this difficult time. Details of the viewing and funeral will be provided as they become available. Please keep Tammy and her family in your thoughts. |
| May 5, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| Companies 4, 27, 5, and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 2029 hrs to 4945 Chambersburg Road for a shed fire. Engine 4-1 and the Assistant Chief (Markel) arrived first, followed immediately by Engine/Tanker 27, to find an approximate 10' x 20' shed with fire in the A/B corner. The crew deployed the 300' preconnect and had the fire under control within minutes. Crews completed extinguishment and overhaul operations and the box was available at 2125 hrs.
Units: E4-1, E4-3, SQ4, ET27, E5-1, TWR5, AMB 2A |
| May 4, 2010 |
| Gettysburg Boro Box Area 1 |
| The first alarm assignment was struck at approximately 1615 hrs for a house fire at 805 Highland Avenue in the Colt Park section of Gettysburg. First arriving units found a well involved rancher and additional resources were quickly requested to assist. At 1713 hrs, Engine 9-2 (transferred to Company 1) and Engine 4-1 were dispatched to the scene for additional manpower to assist with overhaul operations. E4-1 (FF Strasbaugh) responded with 4 personnel. E4-1 was advised to park the apparatus behind the Wax Museum and send its manpower to staging on Side A of the structure. E4-1's crew was assigned to assist with overhaul operations on Side C and operated for about three hours. E4-1 was available at 2012 hrs.
Adams Co Units: E1-1, R1, TK1, E4-1, TWR5, E6-2, R6, E9-2, R20, E22-1, E23-2, R33, AMB 1A, AMB 6A
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| May 2, 2010 |
| As in past years, Engine 4-1 once again participated in the annual Make-A-Wish convoy along with numerous other departments from Adams and York Counties. The "West Side" was well represented with Engine 27 from Buchanan Valley also participating.
Units: TK1, E4-1, ex-E7-1, E10-1, E11-2, E14-1 ET19, R20, R22, E26, E27, Q29, E33-2, YC E53-2, YC A59, YC E62, |
| April 8, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-2 |
| Company 4 and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 1501 hrs to 140 Robbins Ln for a brush fire. Brush 4 and Engine 4-1 responded with 5 personnel. Companies 27 and 5 were dispatched to assist shortly thereafter. Crews had the fire under control by 1526 hrs and all units were available at 1554 hrs.
Units: B4, E4-1, E27, E5-1, B5, AMB 2A |
| April 7, 2010 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 3-7 |
| Company 3 (Fountaindale) was dispatched around 1330 hrs to 2150 Iron Springs Rd for a brush fire. Company 3 units arrived to find several acres of wooded area on fire with access limited to brush trucks only. Command 3 began requesting additional resources and Brush 4 was alerted at 1350 hrs to assist. Upon arrival, B4 was assigned to the right flank where its crew of 3 personnel worked for over 3.5 hours to
initially help confine and extinguish the fire, followed by significant mop-up operations. By the time all was said and done, units and personnel from 5 counties and 2 states had been called to the scene to assist. B4 cleared the scene at 1728 hrs.
Adams Co Units: B3, SU3, ET3, ER3, B2, E2-1, B4, B23, E27, AMB 2A
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Tickets are available for the next 500 Club to be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Cashtown Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6:00 p.m. with the gun/money drawing beginning once everyone has been served. Ticket holders must present their ticket stub in order to go through the food line. The April menu is:
baked ham Chips, pretzels, cheese, and bologna will be served at intermission. Small games of chance will be played throughout the evening. Tickets are $15.00 each. Please see a member or call the firehouse at (717) 334-3838 for tickets or more information. Need not be present to win. |
| April 2, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-3 |
| The box alarm pre-alert was sounded at 0756 hrs for smoke coming from the building across from 100 Mount Carmel Rd. Adams County Control advised responding units that the caller reported smoke coming from the Columbia Gas substation in Orrtanna. Engine 4-1 (FF Strasbaugh) was first arriving and found what appeared to be steam venting from the pipelines next to the 10' x 15' substation. Assistant Chief 4 (Markel) arrived a minute later and assumed Command followed by Engine 2-1 (A/C 2 - Koons). The steam was determined to be the result of an activated pressure relief valve and the box was reduced to E4-1 and E2-1. Crews awaited the arrival of Columbia Gas personnel and returned to service at 0856 hrs.
Units: E4-1, E2-1 | canceled en route: ET27, T6, TK1 |
| March 20, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-2 |
| At 2028 hrs, Company 4 and Ambulance 2A were dispatched to the 600 block of Orrtanna Rd for an unknown type fire outside. Brush 4 arrived to find a controlled burn next to 440 Orrtanna Rd. Engine 4-1 and the Chief (Nagle) arrived shortly thereafter and deployed the 1" forestry line to extinguish the fire. Units cleared the scene at 2054 hrs.
Units: B4, E4-1, AMB 2A |
| March 19, 2010 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 2-6 |
| At 1429 hrs, Companies 2, 3, Franklin 4, and Frederick 6 were dispatched to 2115 Mount Hope Rd for a house fire. At 1437 hrs, Engines 4-1 and 4-3 were dispatched along with Franklin Ambulance 4-8 to fill the assignment for failed units on the initial alarm. E4-1 (FF Strasbaugh) and E4-3 (Lt Kane) responded with 6 personnel. First arriving units found a working fire in a bedroom located in Quadrant B of a rancher with extension to the attic. An interior attack was made and the fire was held to the area of origin; however, the entire home suffered smoke and water damage. Several family "pets" were saved, including a number of large snakes. One family cat perished in the fire. Multiple EMS units were on scene to assist with rehab operations, Special Unit 2 was dispatched to establish a fill site at Strawberry Hill, and two additional engines (E1-1 from Co 2 and FL E2-1 from Co 3) were requested to assist with overhaul operations. Company 4 cleared the scene at 1701 hrs. E5-1 (Arendtsville) transferred to Company 4 during the incident.
First Alarm Units: E2-1, ER2, ET3, ER3, FL E4-1, FK ET64, FK TWR6
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| At 1708 hrs, while returning from the house fire, Engine 4-1 was dispatched in place of Engine 1-1 (still on the house fire) along with Brush 4 and Rescue 1 to 35 Glenwood Dr in Highland Twp (Box Area 1-4) for a brush fire. Engine 5-1 (transferred to Co 4) also responded. R1 was diverted to a vehicle fire in Gettysburg Boro. E4-1 was first arriving to find a 5' x 10' area of brush that had caught fire from a homeowner dumping ashes from his fireplace. The homeowner had extinguished the fire prior to fire dept arrival and all units returned service at 1726 hrs.
Units: B4, E4-1, E5-1, R1 (diverted) | canceled en route: S1, AMB 1A-1 |
| March 14, 2010 |
| Greene Twp, Franklin Co Box Area 7-6 |
| At 0627 hrs, Company 27 and Squad 4 were dispatched for a vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of Bobby A's Grill & Bar at 6880 Chambersburg Rd in Franklin Twp (Box Area 27-7). At the same time, Franklin County was dispatching a similar assignment to the 10000 block of Lincoln Way East in Greene Twp. It was determined that the incidents were one in the same and all reports were indicating a serious collision involving multiple vehicles with rollover and entrapment. The full assignments from both counties were held on the call and the location was found to be just inside Franklin County involving three vehicles. One patient had to be extricated, three were transported to area hospitals, and one was pronounced dead at the scene. SQ4 was available at 0700 hrs.
Adams Co Units: ET27, E27, SU27, SQ4 |
| March 13, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 27-1 |
| Company 27, Squad 4, and Franklin Ambulance and Medic 7 were dispatched at 1226 hrs to the intersection of Chambersburg Rd (US-30) and Buchanan Valley Rd (PA-234)
(locally known as the "Tick-Tock") for a multiple vehicle collision. SQ4 assisted
EMS with patient care and packaging and was available at 1323 hrs.
Units: ET27, SQ4, FL MICU 7-8, FL AMB 7-7, AMB 1A, PSP |
| February 27, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-2 |
| Company 4, Rescue 1, Ambulance 2A, and Medic 28-1 were dispatched at 1433 hours to the 3200 block of Chambersburg Rd for a two vehicle collision with rollover. Captain 4 (Markel) arrived on scene confirming dispatch and established command. All patients were self-extricated and being tended to by an off-duty police officer. SQ4 and E4-1 arrived and initiated patient care, secured both vehicles, and handled fluid spills. R1 was placed in service prior to arrival and Traffic 1 was requested to assist with traffic control. One patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and two others refused treatment and transport. M28-1 was canceled on scene by BLS. Pennsylvania State Police were on scene to investigate and Company 4 cleared at 1551 hrs.
Units: E4-1, SQ4, AMB 2A, M28-1, TRAF1, PSP | canceled en route: R1 |
| February 19, 2010 |
| Cumberland Twp Box Area 1-4-30 |
| With Company 1 and several neighboring departments already operating on the scene of a box alarm east of Gettysburg
in Box Area 1-9, Engine 4-1 was dispatched as the first due engine at 1846 hrs to the Shelburne Apts (Gettysburg West Apts) at 727 Chambersburg Rd for smoke in the building. Adams County Control advised responding units that Cumberland Twp PD was on scene reporting a light smoke condition inside. E4-1 with the Deputy Chief (Nagle) arrived to find a 3-story multi-family occupancy with normal conditions from the exterior. D/C 4 established command and had a face-to-face with PD who advised there was an electrical odor in the hallway. E4-1 and E6-2 investigated and
confirmed a faint electrical odor in the common area (hallway) with the source appearing to be a suspended ceiling light. E22-2
investigated the other half of the building including a common attic area finding nothing. Tower 5 staged on Side A and was released shortly
thereafter.
Upon discovering code violations, Chief 1 (Baldwin) was requested to the scene upon clearing the first incident. Chief 1 arrived with E1-1 and assumed Command and made notifications to the utility company and property manager prior to placing the box available at 2026 hrs. Units: E4-1, E6-2, E22-2, TWR5, AMB 2A |
| February 16, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| Company 4, Rescue 1, Ambulance 1A and Medic 28-1 were dispatched at 0611 hrs to the area of 30 West Auto Sales at 1980 Chambersburg Rd in Seven Stars for a vehicle accident with rollover. Deputy Chief 27 (Parr) was in the area and arrived to confirm one vehicle on its side, one patient self-extricated and one patient still in the vehicle, both reporting no injuries. Assistant Chief 4 (Mayers) arrived on the scene with a corrected address of 2060 Chambersburg Rd and assumed command. Personnel
stabilized the vehicle and then removed the windshield to free the driver. Both occupants were checked by EMS and Amb 1A returned available with no transports. Company 4 cleared the scene at 0652 hrs. Pennsylvania State Police were on the scene to investigate.
Units: E4-1, SQ4, R1, AMB 1A, M28-1 (canceled en route), PSP |
| February 13, 2010 |
| Engine 4-1 and a crew of six headed to Franklin County on Saturday evening to standby for Waynesboro Fire Department while their members attended their annual awards banquet. E4-1 arrived at Company 2's Potomac Street station (Station 1) shortly after 1600 hrs and departed shortly after midnight following the conclusion of some intense rounds of pitch.
The only call of the evening came at 1650 hrs when E4-1 responded along with Tower 2 (staffed by WFD's paid driver and a standby crew from South Mountain FD) into Washington County, MD for smoke in the building at 11802 Crystal Falls Dr in Smithsburg (Box 7-2). Both units were placed in service while responding at 1706 hrs and returned to Waynesboro. |
| On a side note, this was also FF Scott Bowling's first standby since turning 18 in January. He wasted no time in making friends with WFD's paid driver Jerry Hartman and they had developed quite a relationship by the end of the evening. |
| February 12, 2010 |
| The Cashtown Community Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of $15,200.00 in the third round of 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) released February 12, 2010. The AFG Program is administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The money from this grant will be used to purchase and install a turn out gear washer and dryer at the firehouse. |
| February 12, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 5-4 |
| Squad 4 was dispatched at 0739 hrs to the 1200 block of Cashtown Rd for a vehicle accident with entrapment.
Engine 5-1 arrived to find a two vehicle collision involving a passenger car and a
pick-up truck with one patient confined in the car. E5-1 completed stabilization and
had initiated patient care when SQ4 arrived with 6 personnel and the Lieutenant
(Six). SQ4 performed a door pop and then assisted the Company 6 ambulances with patient packaging. Engine 6-2 was dispatched and established a landing zone at Company 6's quarters where the entrapped patient was flown out. The driver of the second vehicle was transported by ground. SQ4 was available at 0822 hrs. Pennsylvania State Police were on the scene to investigate.
Units: E5-1, SQ4, AMB 6A, AMB 6A-1, M28-1, PSP |
| February 10, 2010 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 27-4 |
| With several inches of additional snow already on the ground and still falling heavily, Engine 4-1 was dispatched at 1719 hrs to 995 New Rd for a reported working garage fire. Deputy Chief 27 (Parr) arrived to confirm a well-involved detached garage, approximately 30' x 40' in size located about 500' back a narrow lane. Engine/Tanker 27 arrived first and proceeded back the lane to begin fire attack. Engine 4-1 responded with 6 personnel and the Deputy Chief (Nagle) and was the second arriving unit, following ET27 back the lane to supply them with tank water. Engine 27 arrived shortly thereafter and dropped a supply line which was picked up by Engine 5-1. A nearby pond was located at 980 New Rd and a water supply was established by Engine 7-1.
Several units had travel difficulties on New Rd as a result of the poor
conditions and were assisted by Franklin Twp road crews. Crews worked for several hours to bring the fire under control and to complete
extensive overhaul operations. No injuries were reported and the garage was a total loss. Engine 4-1 was available at 2102 hrs. Photos can be viewed at www.buchananvalleyfd.org.
Adams Co Units: ET27, E27, E4-1, E5-1, E7-1, E7-2, T6, TK1
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| February 6, 2010 |
| With the likelihood of receiving over a foot of snow over a 24-hour period, several members offered the Department the use of their personal equipment to assist with responding to any emergencies that might occur during the snowstorm. Two 4-wheelers (FF TJ Pritt & FF Brad Keefer) and a snowmobile (FF Zach Kane) are available and ready to respond if needed. Space was made alongside Brush 4 in the rear bay for the additional "apparatus". Additionally, Brush 4 is outfitted with snow chains and the heavy apparatus are all equipped with "on-spots". The firehouse will be manned with a crew all night from Friday into Saturday since the road conditions will greatly delay home response. |
| February 6, 2010 |
| For the first time in many years, the annual Fair will be cut short by one night. Snow started falling in the area around noon on Friday with forecasts calling for between one and two feet of accumulation before it ends on Saturday, to be followed by wind and drifting conditions. With travel expected to be treacherous, the decision was made Friday afternoon to officially cancel the third night of the Fair. Attendance was excellent on Thursday and was also better than expected on Friday considering that road conditions had already started to deteriorate. Thank you very much to everyone who supported the abbreviated 2010 CCFD Fair! |
| February 4-5-6, 2010 |
| It's time again for the annual Cashtown Community Fire Department Fair, a 3-night event featuring
home-style dinners with our renowned fried oysters. Thursday, February 4, 2010 - Turkey & Oysters - Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 - Chicken & Waffles & Oysters - Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 - Beef & Oysters - Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The meal each night includes the meat listed above, fried oysters, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn, green beans, water, coffee, pepperslaw, applesauce and homemade dessert. The basement games will open at 6:00 p.m. each night. Please come out and support the annual Fair. We look forward to seeing you there! |