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| January 2013 |
| An estimated 900 portable heater fires in homes are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 70 deaths, 150 injuries and $53 million in property loss.
Only two percent of heating fires in homes involve portable heaters; however, portable heaters are involved in 45 percent of all fatal heating fires in homes! You can prevent a portable heater fire in your home this winter by following a few fire safety steps:
Learn more about portable heaters and fire safety at www.usfa.fema.gov/heating/. |
| February 4, 2013 |
| Cumberland Twp Box Area 1-5 |
| Company 1 units were dispatched to 154 Doubleday Ave for an automatic home fire alarm. Deputy Chief 1 (Shank) arrived to find smoke in the house and requested to have the first alarm assignment filled out which alerted Tanker 4 to the call. Tanker 4 arrived and positioned to provide water to E1-1 if needed. Investigation showed no signs of fire and the smoke was determined to be from the chimney/fireplace and a closed damper. Crews ventilated the house and the box was placed in service.
Units: E1-1, TK1, T4, E5-1, T6, AMB 1A |
| January 29, 2013 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| Company 4, Ambulance 1A, and Medic 28-2 were dispatched at 1002 hrs to the area of 1800 Chambersburg Rd for a vehicle accident. A report of entrapment was received and the assignment was upgraded a minute later adding Rescue 1 to the call. Rescue 4 responded with 4 and arrived to find a passenger car head on into a PennDOT utility truck. The driver of the passenger vehicle was confined. The crews from Rescues 4 and 1 worked together to remove the patient and Engine 5-1 was dispatched to establish a landing zone for Stat Medevac 13 in the parking lot of St. John's UCC at the corner of Old Route 30 and Broadway.
Units: R4, R1, AMB 1A, M28-2, M28-3, STAT 13 | Landing Zone: E5-1 |
| January 22, 2013 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-5 |
| Company 4, Ambulance 6A, and Medic 28-1 were dispatchd at 1457 hrs to the intersection of Hilltown Rd and Fairview Fruit Rd (Box Area 4-6) for a vehicle accident with the report of one vehicle overturned with possible ejection. Rescue 4 (Chief Bowling) and Engine 4-1 (Lt. Mooney) responded with 6. Company 4 units arrived simultaneously with EMS to find the incident just east of the intersection
in front of 599 Hilltown Rd with one vehicle off the side of the roadway in the upright position with two patients out of the vehicle. A second BLS unit was requested bringing Ambulance 6A-1 and air medical was requested for one of the patients bringing Life Lion 3 from Carlisle. R4 assisted EMS and checked for hazards while E4-1 established the landing zone in an adjacent field. Company 4 units cleared at 1555 hrs.
Units: R4, E4-1, AMB 6A, AMB 6A-1, M28-1, LIFE LION 3 |
| January 20, 2013 |
| Hamiltonban Twp Box Area 2-6 |
| The pre-alert tones sounded again at 0743 hrs Sunday morning for the house fire at 1873 Mount Hope Rd in Company 2's first due alerting Tanker 4 to the call. T4 (A/C Strasbaugh) responded quickly after dispatch as the first unit on the air. E4-1 (Chief Bowling) ran extra with a crew of 6 shortly behind the tanker. While en route, Adams County Control advised they received numerous calls of a working house fire. E2-1 (A/C 2 - Millstein) arrived to confirm a well involved single-story residence along with an outbuilding and the working fire dispatch was started. T4 arrived as the second unit on the scene followed directly by ET3 and was assigned to be the nurse tanker for E2-1 with A/C 4 being assigned as Safety Officer. E4-1 was assigned to establish a fill site at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve about 1/2 mile away from the scene.
An exterior attack was ordered due to the high percentage of fire involvement and partial collapse on the delta side. Crews made entry once the fire was knocked where they located a fire victim. Sadly, the resident was beyond resuscitation. Adams County and State Police fire marshals as well as the Adams County Coroner were on the scene to investigate. Company 4 units cleared at 1222 hrs.
Thanks to Franklin County Engine 5-1 (Mont Alto) for transferring to our station while our crews and apparatus were out! Adams County Units: E2-1, ER2, E1-1, TK1, S1, ET3, ER3, E4-1, T4, R6, AMB 2A, AMB 2A-1, AMB 1A
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| January 18, 2013 |
| Menallen Twp Box Area 7-10 |
| Tanker 4 was dispatched at 0820 hrs to replace failed units for the house fire at 436 Orchard Ln. T4 (A/C Strasbaugh) arrived as the first tanker at the dump site which was set up at the intersection of Orchard Ln and Quaker Run Rd. T4 dropped its portatank and one load of water and proceeded to the fill site that had been established by E6-2 at the pond at Showers' Tree Farm on Clearview Rd. Upon filling and returning to the scene, Command 7 released T4 and requested it to transfer to Company 7. T4 transferred as requested and stood by with Cumberland Engine 2-36 until being released by Chief 7 at 1133 hrs.
Adams County Units: E7-1, E7-2, T4, E5-1, TW5, SU5, E6-2, T6, R6, S6, RHB6, E9-1, T9, E10-2, E25-2, T25, ET27, R33(RIT), AMB 6A, AMB 6A-1, AMB 9A |
| January 15, 2013 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-3 |
| The first alarm assignment was dispatched at 1408 hrs to 1048 Railroad Ln for the garage fire. E4-1 arrived to find a single-family residence with fire showing from the basement garage on Side D and extending up the delta side of the house and into the cockloft. E2-1 arrived directly behind E4-1 and assisted with the initial fire attack. The fire was declared under control within about 20 minutes but overhaul was performed for several hours to fully extinguish fire in the void spaces. This was difficult and time consuming due to significant weakening and sagging of the floor on the main level resulting from the heavy fire in the garage below. Adams County Fire Marshal (FM1 - Herring) investigated and the cause was accidental. Company 4 units cleared the scene at 1819 hrs.
Thanks to the crews from Franklin Engine 7-2 (Fayetteville) and Tanker 26 (Lake Meade) for transferring to Company 4 and for assisting our crews with getting the apparatus back in service when we returned! Adams County Units: E4-1, T4, R4, E1-2, E2-1, ER2, ET3, TW5, T6, S6, E7-1(RIT), E27, ET27, AMB 2A, AMB 1A
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| December 31, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-3 |
| Company 4, Tower 5, and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 1847 hrs to 491 Poplar Springs Road for the chimney fire. Engine 4-1 (Chief Bowling), Tanker 4 (A/C Strasbaugh), and Rescue 4 (FF Brown) responded with 9 personnel along with 2 fire police members. Company 4 units arrived and threw a ground ladder to the chimney to investigate and found significant build up in the chimney about 1/3 of the way down. An interior crew emptied the fireplace while Tower 5 arrived and set up in the driveway to perform roof operations. After the fireplace and chimney were cleared, the house was ventilated for a short time and units returned to service at 1938 hrs. Luckily, this was the only call for the day and members were able to relax for the rest of the evening and ring in the new year!
Units: E4-1, T4, R4, TW5, AMB 2A |
| December 29, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-2 |
| Company 4, Ambulance 2A, and Medic 28-1 were dispatched at 0745 hrs to the intersection of Chambersburg Rd and High St for one vehicle into a utility pole. Crews arrived to confirm dispatch. Crews checked for hazards and assessed the single occupant who refused transport. Units cleared at 0810 hrs.
Units: R4, E4-1, AMB 2A, M28-1 |
| December 13, 2012 |
| Butler Twp Box Area 1-6 |
The tanker, engine, and rescue squad were all dispatched over a 15-minute time period to the scene of a turkey barn fire at 710 Russell Tavern Rd.
Adams County Units: E1-1, E1-2, R1, TK1, S1, E4-1, T4, R4, E5-1, E6-2, R6, T6, E7-2, E9-2, T9, E10-2, ET14, ET19, ET20, E22-1, E22-2, ET23, T25, ET27, T29, R33, TK33,
AMB 1A, AMB 6A, M28-1 |
| December 1, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-1 |
| Company 4 and Franklin Ambulance 7-9 were dispatched at 1128 hrs to the area of 2830 Old Route 30 (Box Area 4-4) for a vehicle fire. Units found nothing at the dispatched location and requested Adams County to confirm the address. They advised
there was some confusion as to whether the fire was on Route 30 or Old Route 30
and they were receiving conflicting reports indicating that the fire may be in the 2800 block of Chambersburg Road (US 30) which is approximately 6.5 miles from the original location. All units redirected to the updated location and arrived to find a well involved SUV with a gas fed fire. Units cleared at 1232 hrs.
Units: E4-1, T4, R4, FL A7-9 |
| November 19, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| Company 4, Brush 5, and Ambulance 2A were dispatched at 1505 hrs to the area of Scooter's Mountain Side Tavern at 4587 Chambersburg Rd (Box Area 4-2) for a brush fire along the roadway. Brush 4 (Lt. Mooney), Tanker 4, and Engine 4-1 responded to find nothing in the area and continued about 3/4 of a mile west (4900 block) where they found a small area of brush that had been burning along the westbound lane. The fire had been extinguished by a passerby with a fire extinguisher prior to FD arrival. The booster line from B4 was used to quickly soak down the area and the units cleared in less than 10 minutes. A cigarette butt was found at the edge of the burn area...
Units: B4, T4, E4-1 | canceled en route: B5, AMB 2A |
| November 18, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| Company 4 and Franklin Ambulance 7 were dispatched at 0333 hrs to the area of 2506 Old Route 30 with the report of one vehicle on its side with minor injuries and wires down the area. Assistant Chief 4 (Strasbaugh) arrived to confirm dispatch with a utility pole broken in half. The patient was transported to the hospital by MICU 7-9 and the roadway was shut down for about two hours until utility crews replaced the pole.
Units: R4, E4-1, FL MICU 7-9 |
| November 11-17, 2012 |
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| The Cashtown Community Fire Department will be holding a fundraiser in cooperation with Sharpshooters Grille (located at 900 Chambersburg Road, next to Herr Tavern) from November 11 through November 17, 2012. During that week, Sharpshooters Grille will donate 15% of your meal check to the CCFD. All you need to do is tell your server that you are there to support the CCFD.
Please note: The donations will not apply to nightly specials, i.e. wing night, etc. or to alcoholic beverages. We would like to thank Sharpshooters Grille for providing us with this opportunity and we hope you enjoy a night out to support the CCFD. |
| October 2012 |
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| In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames.
Prepare and practice your fire escape plan twice a year with everyone in your household, including children and people with disabilities. It's also a good idea to practice your plan with overnight guests. Some tips to consider when preparing your escape plan include:
Cashtown firefighters will be spending the day with students at Franklin Township Elementary School on Friday, October 12 to personally educate the children in our community on the importance of fire safety. |
| October 26, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 27-5 |
| Engine 4-1 and Tanker 4 were dispatched at 1605 hrs on the box alarm for the report of a house on fire at 712 Miltonberger Rd. E4-1 (D/C Six) and Tanker 4 (Chief Bowling) responded with 8. Company 27 units marked on the scene with a well involved house and requested the Working Fire Dispatch. E4-1 arrived simultaneously with E5-1 and Franklin E7-1 and was assigned to have the driver supply their tank water and the crew report to Command for assignment. E4-1 pumped off one load of water and then reported to the fill site (E6-2) in the 800 block of Mountain Rd
while the crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul. Tanker 4 staged and did not use any water. Company 4 units cleared at 1752 hrs. Thanks to Barlow FD (Engine 22-2) for transferring while the crews were out.
Adams County Units: ET27, E27, TK1, E4-1, T4, E5-1, E6-2, T6, AMB 6A, E7-1, E7-2 |
| October 13, 2012 |
| Quilford Twp FL Box Area 16-1 |
| Engine 4-1 with a crew of 4 handled a standby assignment for South Mountain Fire Dept. for the evening while their members conducted a fundraising activity. No calls were handled. Franklin County Ambulance 9-9 (Mercersburg) was also standing by to cover EMS calls. Seeing units from these departmetns parked beside each other might be a first...
Units: E4-1 |
| October 4, 2012 |
| Franklin Twp Box Area 4-4 |
| Company 4 and Franklin Ambulance 7-8 were dispatched at 1437 hrs to the intersection of Old Route 30 and Bingaman Road for a vehicle accident. Units arrived and treated one patient with minor injuries who was transported to an area hospital. Units cleared at 1519 hrs.
Units: R4, E4-1, FL A7-8 |
| September 4, 2012 |
| At 0504 hrs, Engine 4-1 was dispatched to transfer to Franklin County Station 4 (Franklin Fire Co. in Chambersburg) while they operated at the scene of a first due building fire in Letterkenny Twp. The depletion of available resources in the area led Franklin County Communications to make the unusual request. E4-1 (Chief Bowling) handled the transfer with a crew of six and stood by throughout the morning, clearing at 1101 hrs.
Units: E4-1 |
| August 27, 2012 |
| Robert E. Cullison was laid to rest today at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens following the funeral service held at Monahan Funeral Home with Paster Ron Parr presiding. A great mixture of emergency services personnel, co-workers from the Gettysburg Area School District, local elected officials, and community members paid their respects. The members of the CCFD would like to thank one and all who attended Bob's services or who helped in any way. Both the department and the family greatly appreciate all the support that was given during the past week.
We would also be remiss not to thank the crew from Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Department who transferred Engine 5-1 to our station so that our members and apparatus could attend today's service. |
| August 24, 2012 |
| It is with deep regret and sadness that the Cashtown Community Fire Dept. announces the passing of Fire Police Lieutenant and Life Member Robert E. Cullison on the evening of Tuesday, August 21, 2012 resulting from a serious stroke he suffered on the evening of July 9, 2012 while returning home from the monthly Adams County Fire Police Association meeting.
There is not enough space on this website to list everything that Bob has been involved with, both within the CCFD and within the Cashtown community in general, but we'll try to list a few. Bob was largely involved in all aspects of the department, from fundraising, to fire response, to EMS response, but always had a special love for the fire police portion of the operation. Bob served as the department's Fire Police Captain for somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 years, handing over the reigns to his then Fire Police Lieutenant and comrade, Gary Mauston in 2011. At that time, Bob and Gary switched positions with Bob becoming the Fire Police Lieutenant, the position he held until his passing. It goes without saying that after 30 or so years as "FP4-1" it took our officers, members, and even some Adams County dispatchers a few months to get past the strangeness of hearing Bob check on the air as FP4-2. Bob also served as the President of the Adams County Fire Police Association, another position he currently held at the time of his passing. Aside from his dedication to the fire police, Bob used to regularly respond to fire calls as an apparatus driver, chaired the department's Bingo program for several years in the early 1980's, and was the number one responder for medical assist calls for more years than any of us can remember. Day or night, regardless of the weather, Rescue/Squad 4 always had a faithful driver when a medical call was dispatched. If Bob didn't show up when the tones dropped, there was only one possible explanation... he wasn't home. Outside of the department, Bob served as a member and chairman of the Franklin Township Municipal (Water) Authority, another position he held at the time of his passing. Bob retired from the Gettysburg Area School District, where he worked as a custodian at Franklin Township Elementary School and was a well known face with parents, teachers, and students alike. This webmaster, as a past student at FTES, clearly remembers (as I'm sure hundreds of others do) a student favorite at lunch time in the cafeteria... raising your hand for "Mr. Cullison" to come over, take your half-pint milk carton and sit it on top of your head to open it, and sit it back down with a smile. The list of stories involving Bob, both in- and outside the department could absolutely go on and on. Bob, we thank you for your faithful and dedicated service to the Cashtown community and to this department and we thank you for being a friend!
Viewing Arrangements
Members wishing to attend as a group should plan to leave the station at 1:15 p.m. Funeral Arrangements
Apparatus will be departing the station at 9:15 a.m. Members are requested to be in uniform or Sunday best. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Chambersburg Rd, Gettysburg.
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| September 22, 2012 | |
| The tickets are in! The Department will be holding another "golf ball drop" in conjunction with its next golf tournament on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The tickets are $10 each with one $1,000 winner.
At the conclusion of the tournament, a bucket full of numbered golf balls will be taken to the top of the ladder truck and dumped onto the green. The ball coming to rest closest to the pin will be the winner. For tickets or more information, please contact Joe Mason at (717) 491-4760 and leave a message if there is no answer. A video of last year's golf ball drop came be viewed below along with the winner receiving his prize.
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| Summer 2012 | |
| Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to outdoor cooking and recreational fires. Annually, there are almost 3,800 Americans injured by gas or charcoal grill fires. (Source: CPSC)
Summertime should be a time of fun and making happy memories. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following safety instructions will help everyone have a safe summer.
More information can be found here. |
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| July 16, 2012 |
| Most people in the local community are aware by this point either by word of mouth or by social media that Fire Police Lieutenant and long time active member Bob Cullison is currently in the hospital after suffering a serious medical emergency last week. Bob's condition is still very serious and we at the CCFD as well as Bob's family are asking for your continued support, thoughts, and prayers! Updates on Bob's condition can be found on the Adams County Fire Police Association web site. |
| August 11, 2012 |
| The annual Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association (ACVESA) convention was hosted
this year by the Heidlersburg Fire Company in conjunction with celebrating their 50th year of service. Engine 4-1 and Tanker 4 participated in the parade on Saturday afternoon with Tanker 4 receiving the 2nd place trophy for best appearing and most functional tanker (in county). Company 4 would like to congratulate Heidlersburg on their 50 years of service and would also like to thank Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Department for transferring a crew with Engine 5-1 to cover our area while our members attended the parade.
Units: E4-1, T4 |
| August 6, 2012 |
| Training for August was conducted at Past Chief Tom Norman's farm with Chief Norman and Capt. Kane leading the drill. Multiple pieces of farm machinery were on display and crews were familiarized with the equipment including the most common ways that a person could become caught in each piece of machinery as well as the preferred methods for rescuing and disentangling a trapped person. With the number of active farms in the first due area, the risk of running a farm machinery related incident is very high and is a topic the department tries to refresh on annually. |
| August 1, 2012 |
| Menallen Twp Box Area 5-3 |
| Rescue 4 was alerted at 0553 hrs to the intersection of Narrows Rd and Excelsior Rd for a vehicle accident. Company 5 units arrived to find a single vehicle off the roadway. R4 (Chief Bowling) responded and staged for a short time on the scene before being released by Command 5 at 0622 hrs.
Units: E5-1, SU5, R4, AMB 6A |
