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April 2009
| Rescue Squad As RIT, Twice! |
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April 1, 2009-
At 0120 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was alerted as the Rescue
Squad on the RIT assignment for a house on fire at 194 Mt.
Union Rd, Box 7-5. Just 9 hours before this, at 1620
hrs on March 31st, Rescue Squad 15 responded to the same
address on the RIT assignment. First arriving units
had heavy smoke showing from the roof and found fire running
from the basement to the attic. Crews put a quick
knock on this fire and Squad 15 was cancelled before
arrival. This time, however, units arrived to find
heavy fire through the roof and immediately began a
defensive attack. Squad 15's crew performed RIT tasks
and stood bye on the scene for several hours before
returning to service.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| WEFR Lt. Meets Johnny Gage |
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April 2, 2009-
While working at the
DCFD on April 2, Lt. Ryan Elborne had the opportunity to
meet and spend a few minutes with Randolph Mantooth, better
known as Fireman/Paramedic Johnny Gage from T.V.'s
EMERGENCY! Needless to say, it was a privilege to spend
some time with someone who unknowingly inspired so many
people to become part of our great profession.
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(Photo Courtesy of Ryan Elborne)
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| Water Rescue at Letterkenny Dam! |
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April 4, 2009-
On the first day of trout season, Rescue Squad 15 was called
to assist Co. 11 with a water rescue at Letterkenny Dam.
Due to high water levels and fierce winds, two boats became
stranded on the breast of the dam. Through combined
efforts of the rescuers and fellow boaters on the lake, all
5 occupants were rescued unharmed. Once a tow line was
thrown to the one boat and secured, it was able
to be towed away from the dam and taken to shore.
While the other boat's occupants had to be rescued via
their PFD's attached to a life line, they then entered the
water and were pulled to safety. The boat was
abandoned on the breast of the dam. The Squad returned
to service after being released by Command 11. Thanks
to Brian Denham for sending us these photos.
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(Photos taken by Dee Sikes, Co. 11)
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| Southampton Township Presents
Money Donation! |
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April 6, 2009-
The Southampton Township supervisors presented a total of
$30,000 to be divided between West End Fire & Rescue and
Pleasant Hall Fire Company for the purchase of new radios
and mobile radios, in reference to the upcoming 450 MHZ
radio system.
Southampton Township EMA also received some monetary
contribution.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Tractor Trailer Accident on PA
Turnpike |
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April 6, 2009-
At 1820 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched on the 51-99
box for a reported tractor trailer overturned on the PA
Turnpike at mile marker 211.2, eastbound. The box
consisted of Co. 51 & 47, Squads 15 & 41, and Medic 83.
Units arrived to confirm dispatch with no entrapment.
Crews attended to the driver and checked for hazards.
Squad 15 returned to service.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| Triple Entrapment on the "I" |
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April 7, 2009-
Engine and Squad 15 were dispatched, along with Co. 52, 49,
and EMS, for an auto accident with entrapment on Interstate
81 at mile marker 30, southbound. First arriving units
reported a single vehicle accident with triple entrapment.
The Squad crew arrived and immediately stabilized the
vehicle and began to extricate the occupants. Air
medical was requested to the scene by EMS. The Squad
crew, with the assistance of the other Companies on the
assignment, extricated the 3 occupants and assisted EMS with
packaging for transport. Life Lion was landed at the
scene. Once all patients had been transported, command
released Engine and Squad 15. Co. 15 returned to
service.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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2009 Shippensburg Emergency
Services
Easter Egg Hunt! |
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April 11, 2009-
On Saturday, the Shippensburg area departments held their
annual Easter egg hunt at Britton Park. The weather
held out and the turn out was great. On Tuesday
evening, crews prepared for the Easter egg hunt by gathering
at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center to stuff
eggs. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this event
happen. Thanks to all who attended and we'll see you
next year.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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| One Confined at Orrstown Rd and
Thornwood Rd |
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April 21, 2009-
At 0717 hrs., Engine and Rescue Squad 15, along with EMS,
were dispatched for an auto accident at the intersection of
Orrstown Rd and Thornwood Rd. Rescue Squad 15 and
E15-2 arrived to find 3 autos involved with one patient
confined. The Squad crew quickly popped the driver's
door on one of the auto's involved, in order to free the
confined driver. EMS attended to the injured.
Co. 15 returned to service at 0754 hrs.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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WEFR Participates In
SASHS SADD Pre-Prom Mock Drill! |
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April 24, 2009-
On Friday, April 24th, Shippensburg EMS and SASHS SADD
hosted Reality Check, a drinking and driving mock crash.
Reality Check was designed to be a pre-prom assembly for the
juniors and seniors at Shippensburg High School, and turned
into an amazing training experience for local companies.
Special thanks goes out to our participants: West End Fire &
Rescue, Cumberland Valley Hose Company, Vigilant Hose
Company, Franklin County Coroner's Office, Stat Medevac,
Cumberland County Communications, and Shippensburg EMA's.
The weather was absolutely beautiful, and the turnout was
great. This drill was an amazing experience for the
students and responders, and we hope to do it again in a
year or two. Reality Check was designed, and
coordinated by Dayna Stimers & Katie McCorriston.
Thanks again for everyone's help.
Working with all of you was fabulous!
Sincerely,
Katie & Dayna
Photo taken by Sara Myers |
Photo taken by Sara Myers |
Photo taken by Katie
McCorriston |
Photo taken by Katie
McCorriston |
Photo taken by Denny Clopper |
Photo taken by Denny Clopper |
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| Auto Accident at Exit 29 of the
"I" |
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April 25, 2009-
At 1524 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to Walnut
Bottom Rd at Interstate 81, Exit 29 for an auto accident.
Engine Co. 52 and the Squad arrived to find two autos
involved with minor injuries. EMS attended to the
injuries while, the Squad crew applied absorbent to the
fluid spills and checked for further hazards.
Squad 15 returned to service at 1540 hrs.
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(Photos taken by Kevin Nehf)
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| McClays Mill Rd House Fire |
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April 28, 2009-
At 0849 hrs., a box alarm was sounded sending Engine and
Squad 15 to 6315 McClays Mill Rd for a reported house on
fire. Engine Co. 52 arrived and reported a small fire
on the outside of the house. Crews checked for
extension and the box was quickly scaled back! Engine
and Squad 15 returned to service at 0916 hrs.
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(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)
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