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May 2009


Tractor Trailer Off The "I"
May 1, 2009- At 1048 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 30 for a tractor trailer accident.  Units arrived to find a tractor trailer off the roadway, into the trees.  Crews found that the driver was not injured.  The Squad crew checked for further hazards before returning to service.  Squad 15 returned to service at 1121 hrs.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

Rescue Squad Goes To Boro of Chambersburg on 2nd!
May 3, 2009- At 0438 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was alerted on the 2nd Alarm for the house fire at 70 N. Fourth St. in the Boro of Chambersburg.  The Squad crew assisted with extensive overhaul operations.  The Rescue Squad cleared the fire ground at 0609 hrs and then proceeded to transfer to Station 4 until 0759 hrs.  They then returned to service!
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

Rollover On The "I"
May 14, 2009- At 2105 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to Interstate 81at mile marker 30 for a motor vehicle accident.  Units arrived to find a single vehicle accident involving a pick-up truck, which, had rolled over multiple times.  Crews found no entrapment and EMS attended to the injuries.  The Squad crew checked for further hazards before returning to service. 
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

Garage Fire Quickly Extinguished!
May 21, 2009-  Engine Company 15 and the Rescue Squad were alerted first due on the box for a reported garage on fire at 11049 Hurley Drive.  E15-2 arrived and reported light smoke showing from an attached garage.  The crew quickly stretched a 1 3/4" attack line into the garage to find a small fire in and around a table saw.  The fire was quickly knocked down and Command 15 soon held the box to Company 15 only.  Upon completion of the overhaul and investigation, Company 15 returned to service.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

Overturned Pick-up At The Square
May 22, 2009- At 0815 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to the boro of Shippensburg for a motor vehicle accident at King St and Earl St.  Engine Company 52 arrived to find one pick-up truck overturned into a tree at that location.  No injuries were found and the Rescue Squad was returned to service.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

2009 Shippensburg Memorial Day Parade
May 25, 2009- Members participated in Shippensburg annual Memorial Day parade by marching as a unit.
(Photos taken by Waleed)

Small Garage Fire! 
May 29, 2009-  At 1837 hrs., Engine Company 15 and the Rescue Squad were alerted first due on the box for a reported garage on fire at 38 Courtland Circle.  While enroute, units on the box were advised of multiple calls and a working fire.  Communications advised they were going to go ahead and start the working fire dispatch.  Units were switched over and Command 15 was established.  Chief 51 arrived on the scene and advised he had a small fire, out on arrival, with a light smoke condition.  He advised Command 15 to hold 1 and 1.  Command 15 held E15-1 and the Truck.  Company 15 returned to service shortly thereafter.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

One Overturned at Shippensburg Rd and Lovers Lane
May 30, 2009- At 1437 hrs., Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to Shippensburg Rd and Lovers Lane, Hopewell Township, for a motor vehicle accident.  Engine Company 51 arrived to find an auto overturned into a field with a utility pole sheared off.  Air medical was requested for a priority 1 patient.  Command 51 returned the Rescue Squad, due to no entrapment.  Squad 15 returned to service.
(Photos taken by Denny Clopper)

 
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