Congratulations to Tyler Sherman on graduating from
the Frederick County, MD Fire & Rescue Training Academy.
Tyler graduated on Thursday, June 5, 2008 as a part of
Recruit Class 14.
Congratulations Tyler and Good
Luck with your career. |
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(Photo taken by Kory Alspaugh,
WEFR)
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| Child's Dream Weekend 2008 |
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June 7th & 8th 2008-
On Saturday and Sunday, Company 15
held its annual Child's Dream Weekend. Members
demonstrated such things as the use of turnout gear and
SCBA's, auto extrication, hose evolutions, & EMS skills.
Life Lion paid a visit and demonstrated their abilities.
Members and kids alike had to battle though upper 90 degree
heat and high humidity throughout the weekend. The
kids even enjoyed an evening out playing mini-golf and
swimming in the Fire Chief's pool to cool off a bit.
Once again it was a very rewarding weekend for both the kids
and members involved. Thanks to everyone who
participated and helped out to make this year a success.
For more pictures of the weekend, go to the
Child's Dream
page.
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(Photos taken by Sara Myers)
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| Members Attend Firehouse
Dedication in DC
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| June 7, 2008-
On Saturday, members attended
the rededication ceremony of Engine Company 17 in the
District of Columbia. Engine Co. 17 was rededicated in
honor of our brother Jackson Gerhart and named "The Jackson
H. Gerhart House". Jackson was appointed to Engine Co.
17 at the beginning of his career with DCFD and retired from
there as the wagon driver in 1995, 32 years later. He
is the longest serving firefighter in the history of Engine
17, most of which as a very well-known and respected wagon
driver. Many members of WEFR who are now career
fireman, both with DCFD and other jurisdictions, can
attribute their career success to Jackson's advice,
knowledge, & connections within the fire service. We
tragically lost our dear brother in the line of duty in
December of 2004 and now his long time "home away from home"
has been dedicated in his name. We all miss you Jack!
For more pictures go to
either
www.dcfd.com or
www.dcfire.com . |
Chief Crawford Wiestling |
Jack's Wife, Patsy |
DCFD Fire Chief Dennis Rubin
w/ Crawford Wiestling |
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(Photos taken by Bradley Myers)
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| House Fire in the Boro of
Chambersburg
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| June 9, 2008-
At 1445 hrs, a box alarm was
transmitted for an apartment building on fire in the 600
block of Broad St. in the boro of Chambersburg. Units
arrived with heavy fire showing with exposure problems on
both sides, B & D. The second alarm was quickly
transmitted sending Squad 15 on a transfer to headquarters
fire station. Before they even arrived, the 3rd alarm
was transmitted sending the Squad to the scene. Squad
15's crew was assigned to RIT. The fire reached 4
alarms mainly because of temperatures near 100 degrees and
high humidity. Companies as far away as Fannett-Metal,
Buchannan Valley, and even Hagerstown City Truck 4 were
called to the scene. See Station 4's website for more
photos,
www.sta4.com
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(from Station 4's website) |
(from Station 4's website) |
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Skid Loader Accident
w/Entrapment
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| June 14, 2008-
Company 15 along with EMS
were dispatched to the 8700 block of Possum Hollow Rd for a
man entrapped in a skid loader. Squad 15 A.O.S. to
find one male patient entrapped between the arms of the skid
loader and its body. Air medical was immediately
requested and an engine out of Co. 52 was dispatched to set
up a landing zone. The skid loader was stabilized and
patient extricated. Units returned to service after
air medical lifted off. |
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Auto Accident
w/Ejection
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| June 19, 2008-
At 2137 hrs, Squad 15 was
dispatched to assist Co. 52, with an auto accident
w/ejection at the intersection of Ridge Rd and Kelso Rd. in
Southampton twp., Cumberland County. Squad 15 A.O.S.
and assisted with pt. packaging and loading. One pt.
was flown from the scene via Life Lion. Units returned to service after
air medical lifted off. |
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Basement Fire on Fish
Hatchery Rd |
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June 21, 2008-
Units from the Shippensburg Fire
Department were dispatched to 152 Fish Hatchery Rd for fire
in the basement of a house. E15-1 A.O.S. to find a
small fire in the basement with a heavy smoke condition
throughout the house. The fire was quickly knocked
down while, the truck, T53, went to work on ventilation and
checked for extension. The box assignment was quickly
held to 2 & 1. The 2 engines and the truck remained on
the scene for approx. 45 minutes mopping up before returning
to service.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Auto Accident on the Interstate
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June 21, 2008-
Co. 15 along with Co. 52 and
EMS were to dispatched to interstate 81 northbound
for a reported mva in the area of mile marker 28.
Units A.O.S. to confirm dispatch with only one
vehicle involved and no entrapment. Squad 15
assisted EMS with pt. care and packaging.
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(Photos
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| Dump Truck Overturned |
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June 24, 2008-
Shortly after 0700 hrs, Squad 15 was
dispatched to the intersection of Ritner Hwy and Conestoga
Drive for the dump truck overturned. Chief 15
A.O.S. confirming dispatch with two dump trucks involved,
one overturned with trees and wires down on the roadway.
Engine 252 & the Squad arrived shortly thereafter finding
that all patients had self extricated themselves.
Squad 15 assisted with hazard control until placed in
service by command 52. Squad 15 returned to service. |
(Photo by Dave Myers) |
(Photo by Dave Myers) |
(Photo by Denny Clopper) |
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| Drew Michael Taylor Fundraiser |
| June 27, 2008-
On Friday, Company 15 sent
Engine 15-1 with a crew to a fundraiser for the Drew Michael
Taylor Foundation held at the Shippensburg Memorial Park
pool from 1800 to 2100 hours. |
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| Auto Accident
w/Entrapment
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| June 30, 2008-
At 1338 hrs, Engine 15-1 was
dispatched to assist Co. 11, with an auto accident
w/entrapment & ejection on Hickory Run Rd in Lurgan Twp..
Lt 11 arrived shortly after dispatch to confirm one vehicle
into a tree with one trapped. Air medical was
requested and Co. 53 was dispatched to setup the LZ.
E15-1 arrived and assisted with stabilizing the vehicle and
began extrication with the assistance of Co. 11. The
patient was extricated and handed over to EMS who then
proceeded to the LZ where Stat Medivac was waiting.
E15-1 then returned to service. |
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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