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September 2009
| One Overturned in Shippensburg
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September 1, 2009-
At 0610 hrs., Engine Co. 52, Rescue Squad 15, and EMS
were dispatched for an auto accident at the intersection of
E. King St. and Queen St. in the Borough of Shippensburg.
Units arrived to find two vehicles involved with one on its
side and the roadway completely blocked. Crews quickly
determined that no one was trapped and EMS attended to the
injured, while, the engine and Squad crews checked for any
further hazards. Rescue Squad 15 returned to service a
short time later.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| Barn Fire in Letterkenny
Township |
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September 2, 2009-
At 0319 hrs., Engine 15-2 responded on the box to 7701 Creek Rd in Letterkenny Twp, an 11 Box, for a barn on fire. First
arriving units found a barn well involved. A defensive
attack was ordered. The WEFR crew assisted with
extinguishment and overhaul. Engine 15-2
later returned to service at 0601 hours.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| Small Fire at Chateau Terrace |
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September 2, 2009-
At 0624 hrs., Engine 15-2 was back on the street after just
returning from the barn fire. It was dispatched on the
box to 506 Chateau Terrace for a propane grill on fire next
to the building. Units arrived to find a trash can on
fire between the propane grill and the building. The
fire was quickly extinguished and no extension was found.
Engine 15-2 returned to service at 0624 hours.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| One Entrapped on Neil Rd |
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September 3, 2009- At
1315 hrs., Engine Company 52, Rescue Squad 15, and EMS
were dispatched to the 200 block of Neil Rd for an auto
accident, reported with entrapment. Units arrived to
find one auto, over the embankment, with one occupant
entrapped. The Rescue Squad crew immediately went to
work stabilizing the vehicle which was on the side of the
embankment, partially in a creek. They then went to
work removing the roof and passenger door. Air medical
was requested to the scene. The patient was removed
from the vehicle, packaged, and transported to the landing
zone. Rescue Squad 15 returned to service a short time
later.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| Food on the Stove in the
Apartment |
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September 6, 2009-
Engine Company 15 was dispatched on the box for a reported
apartment fire at #8 Morning Star Lane in Shippensburg Twp.
Units arrived to find a 3-story, woodframe, garden style
apartment building with nothing showing. Upon entry,
crews found heavy smoke in apartment #9 with a strong odor
of food. It was confirmed to be food on stove with no
extension. The truck crew handled ventilation and the
box was held to one & one. Engine 15-1 and 15-2
returned to service.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| One Airlifted From Two Turn Rd |
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September 22, 2009-
Engine and Rescue Squad 15, along with EMS, were dispatched
to Two Turn Rd in Southampton Township for a reported dirt
bike accident. Units arrived to find the same and EMS
immediately requested air medical to the scene.
Command 15 was established and crews assisted EMS with
packaging of the patient while E15-2 established a landing
zone. Stat Medevac was landed at the scene and one
patient was airlifted to an area trauma facility.
Command 15 was discontinued and company 15 units returned to
service.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| Fire in the Building on Rowe Rd |
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September 26, 2009-
At 1525 hrs., Engine and Rescue Squad 15 were dispatched 1st
due on the box for reported fire in the building at 414 Rowe
Rd, G D Equipment. Engine 15-1 arrived to find a
1-story, woodframe, commercial structure with light smoke
showing from side D. Command 15 was established on
Side A. E15-1's crew quickly advanced an attack line
inside and found an electrical panel on fire with extension
to the wall and ceiling directly above the panel.
Power was shut down to the building and the fire was quickly
extinguished. The truck crew assisted with ventilation
and checking for further extension. The box was
quickly scaled back by command 15. Company 15
completed overhaul and
returned to service.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| Door Removal for the Rescue
Squad |
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September 26, 2009-
Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched to assist Co. 52 on an auto
accident at Walnut Bottom Rd and Airport Rd. The
rescue squad arrived and removed one door and assisted with
packaging of the patient for transport. Rescue Squad
15 returned to service when released by Command 52.
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(Photo Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| One into a Tree on Stillhouse
Hollow Rd |
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September 27, 2009-
Engine and Rescue Squad 15 were dispatched to Stillhouse
Hollow Rd for an auto accident, reported vehicle into a
tree. Units arrived to confirm dispatch and assisted
EMS with removal of one patient from the vehicle.
Engine and Rescue Squad 15 returned to service.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| Fire Prevention Materials
Donated |
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September 28, 2009-
On September 24th, Carl L. Cramer Insurance presented the
Shippensburg Fire Department with a donation of fire
prevention materials for this years fire prevention
activities in the Shippensburg area. Located at 833 W.
King St in the borough of Shippensburg, Cramer's Insurance
has been a long time supporter of the Shippensburg Fire
Department and WEFR. A big THANK YOU
goes to Carl L. Cramer Insurance and its staff!
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(Photo Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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| One Overturned on Shippensburg
Rd |
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September 29, 2009-
At 0750 hrs, Rescue Squad 15 was dispatched along with Co.
52 and EMS to Shippensburg Rd, in the area of Big Flat, for
an auto overturned. Units arrived to find one auto
overturned on its roof with no occupants in the area.
It was later determined that the accident happened the prior
evening and the auto was left there for the towing service.
Rescue Squad 15 then returned to service.
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(Photos Courtesy of Denny Clopper)
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