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  2008 SOUTH END FIREFIGHTERS OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
ROXBURY LIONS CLUB, ROXBURY, PA
 

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2008 Keith Hess Memorial
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August 16, 2008- On Saturday, the 6th Annual Keith Hess Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Eagle's Crossing Golf Club in Carlisle, PA.  We were  blessed with perfect weather for the day and a full tournament of golfers.  Everyone enjoyed a day of golf, cold beverages, food and fellowship.  In the end, we once again raised a lot of money for Keith's Memorial Fund.  As you can see below, everyone had a good time (check out our guys in the kilts).  We want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting this worthy cause.  Thank you to all our sponsors, those who donated items, and everyone that helped make this day a success.  For more pictures of the day, Click Here!  
   
     
     
(Photos taken by Patricia Gochenauer)
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to Matt "Lurch" Johnson for successfully completing the Montgomery County CPAT and being accepted into the Montgomery County Fire Training Academy starting September 2nd.
Good Luck Lurch!
Get Well Soon!
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery go out to Former Pleasant Hall Fire Chief Dana Baker.  He was involved in the incident on Orrstown Rd.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
MVA w/Entrapment, #2 For The Day 
August 8, 2008- At approx. 1645 hrs, Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to the 5700 block of Orrstown Rd for an auto accident with entrapment in Co. 11's area.  Engine Co. 11 arrived and reported they had a pick-up truck overturned with a patient entrapped.  Squad 15 arrived, stabilized the truck and began extrication.  Air medical was requested to the scene.  Engine 15-1 was dispatched to the scene to handle the LZ.  Once the patient was extricated, care was handed over to EMS and the flight medic staff.  With the bird off the ground, both Engine 15-1 and the Rescue Squad returned to service.  This was the second entrapment of the day for the crews.
Just another day on the West Side, GOOD JOB!
(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
MVA w/Entrapment 
August 8, 2008- At 1320 hrs, Engine and Squad 15, along with EMS, were dispatched to the 8700 block of Molly Pitcher highway for an auto accident with entrapment.  Units arrived on the scene to find an van overturned, into a utility pole, with the occupants still trapped.  There was a total of 4 patients in the van. Air medical was placed on standby and an Engine from Co. 52 was dispatched to assist at the scene.  All patients were extricated and handed over to EMS.  The power company was requested due to the pole and power lines being down across the roadway. Once the scene was handed over to PSP and the fire police, company 15 returned to service.

Photo taken by Sara Myers

Photo taken by Sara Myers

(Remaining photos taken by Denny clopper)
Fatal Motorcycle Accident on MPH 
August 6, 2008- Shortly after 1500 hrs, Engine & Squad 15, along with EMS, were dispatched to the area of Molly Pitcher highway and Clearfield Rd for an auto accident involving a motorcycle.  Squad 15 arrived to confirm dispatch with one auto in the field and one motorcycle involved.  Air medical was requested.  The occupant of the motorcycle was found to be deceased.  Company 15 along with fire police remained on the scene for some time before returning to service.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
Pole Barn on Fire
August 6, 2008- Shortly after noon, company 15 was dispatched to 26 Mowery Rd in Hopewell township, Cumberland County for a barn on fire.  Engine company 51 arrived with a pole barn on fire.  Engine 15-1 arrived and provided manpower and water supply.  The fire was knocked down quickly and the box scaled down.  Engine 15-1 remained on the scene for a short time longer and then returned to service.
(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
Franklin County's Jr. FF Graduation
August 2, 2008- On Saturday, Franklin county held its graduation ceremonies for the 2008 Jr. Firefighter Academy at the Chambersburg Area Middle School.  This is a week long academy held for junior firefighters in the area.  Katie McCorriston and Darren Holtry from Co. 15, along with Sam Nehf, Co. 52, attended the week long event and graduated on Saturday.  Special THANKS goes out to all of those involved in planning, coordinating, or that assisted in any way in order to make this week happen.  THANK YOU! 
(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
Auto into a Tree 
August 2, 2008- At 0010 hrs, Engine & Squad 15 along with EMS were dispatched to the 400 block of Roxbury Rd for an auto accident with ejection.  E15-1 and the Squad arrived to find one auto into a tree with one patient ejected.  Air medical was requested and the crew from 15 assisted EMS with patient care while also checking for any hazards.  Co. 15 returned to service around 0100 hours.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
House Fire in the 7-3 Box 
July 26, 2008- Units from Co. 15, along with 7, Sta. 4, Truck 53, E13-2, Co. 17, Tankers from 52, 5, & 8, were awakened at 0112 hrs on Saturday morning for a report of a house fire, address unknown on White Church Rd in Greene Twp.  First arriving units reported a two story vacant farm house with heavy fire throughout at 4026 White Church Rd.  Heavy duty operations were established immediately because of the stability of the structure.  Units remained on the scene until shortly after 4 a.m. overhauling and picking up. 
(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
 

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