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August 2008
| Auto into a Tree |
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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.
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(Photos
taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Franklin County's Jr. FF
Graduation |
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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! |
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(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
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| Pole Barn on Fire |
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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. |
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(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
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| Fatal Motorcycle Accident
on MPH |
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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.
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(Photos
taken by Denny Clopper)
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| 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 |
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(Remaining
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| 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!
***Best Wishes for a speedy recovery go out
to Former Pleasant Hall Fire Chief Dana Baker. He was
involved in this accident. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family! ***
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(Photos
taken by Denny clopper)
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| Auto Fire Next to a House |
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August 12, 2008-
Engine and Squad 15 were dispatched on
a box to the rear of the Giant on Baltimore Rd, in Co. 52's
area, for a auto on fire next to the house. Engine Co. 52
arrived to find this auto well off but, quickly put a knock
on the fire and placed the rest of the box in service.
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(Photos
taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Path Valley Picnic Parade |
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August 14, 2008-
On Thursday evening, WEFR and many
other area departments headed over the mountain for the Path
Valley Picnic Parade. WEFR members brought home 2nd place
for the brush unit.
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(Photos
taken by Christina Peterson)
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2008 Keith Hess Memorial
Golf Tournament |
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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! |
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(Photos taken by Patricia
Gochenauer)
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| Smoke in a House |
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August 18, 2008-
This morning the 15-1 Box was sounded for smoke in the house
at 1265 Ashton Drive. Engine 15-1 arrived and reported
nothing showing from a two story (bi-level) wood frame
house. Upon investigation, it was found to be a stove,
which, had malfunctioned during the self cleaning mode.
The box was held to Co. 15 and the Truck. All units
returned to service. |
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(Photos taken by Denny clopper)
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| Machine on Fire at Volvo
Plant |
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August 18, 2008-
At 2252, Box 54-01 was sounded for a
machine on fire in the building on Volvo Way. The
first two engine's and the truck went to side D to
investigate while the rest of the box staged on side A.
Engine 15-1's crew, along with the truck, found fire in a
hopper and welder assembly approximately 20' off the ground.
WEFR crew member's, along with Truck 53's, crew gained
access and extinguished the fire in the filter system of the
hopper. The box was placed in service at 2332 hrs, all
units returned to service.
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(Photos
taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Amkus Training |
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August 21, 2008-
This evening members gathered together for our weekly
Thursday night training. This weeks training dealt
with some new prospective Amkus tools. Members got
some hands on use with new tools. |
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(Photos taken by Company 15)
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| Auto Accident with a
Flyout |
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August 24, 2008-
At 1544 hrs., Engine and Squad 15,
along with EMS, were dispatched to 8256 Olde Scotland Rd for
an auto accident. Units arrived and reported two
vehicles involved in the parking lot of the Exxon station
with negative entrapment. Air medical was requested to
the scene by EMS and one patient was flown. Company 15
returned to service at 1613 hrs.
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(Photos
taken by Denny Clopper)
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