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2010 CALL STATS

 

Fire

EMS

Jan

21

90 

Feb

 35 

76 

Mar

 

 

Apr

 

 

May

 

 

June

 

 

July

 

 

Aug

 

 

Sept

 

 

Oct

 

 

Nov

 

 

Dec

 

 

Total

56

 166

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Station Total

 

222

 


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-03/10/2010

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Visitors Since:

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 CALL STATS BY YEAR

 

Fire

EMS

2006

331

 

2007

361

 

2008 

327

 

2009 

 321 

1130 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

1330

 

 

 

 

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RECENT NEWS & INCIDENTS


 

I81 CRASH

March 5th- Dispatched at 1900 to I-81 SB MM33 in the are of Firehouse Rd for Tractor Trailer Accident. C49 arrived on the scene to find tractor hanging over the bridge onto Firehouse Rd. A147 and R47 responded. A147 checked trucker out after he was rescued from cab of his truck. R47 was placed available. Interstate 81 SB was closed for several hrs during clean up.

 

Photos by Jess Mellinger

 


 

CRASH WITH FLYOUT

March 5th- Dispatched at 1440 hrs. to West Pennsboro Twp. 641 Big Spring Road for Auto Accident vehicle into pole. Units arrived and found occupants out of vehicle. Rescue personnel assisted EMS with patient and secured the vehicle. 1 patient was flown by Lifelion Helicopter from Oak Flat Elementary School.

 

Photos by Roger Neidigh

 


 

HORSE ACCIDENT

March 4th- Dispatched shortly after 1500 hrs. to assist EMS and QRS48 with an Equestrian Accident. Utility 47 responded and was used to bring patient out of field in stoke basket.

 

Photos by FHC2

 


 

TRAINING NIGHT

March 3rd- Training night included several different areas. Ladders, ropes, power equipment, hydraulic rescue tool operation, and a maze. Below are a few pictures, more on photos page.

 

Photos by Garrett Bigler

 


 

PILE UP ON THE PIKE

February 26th- Dispatched at 0712 hrs. to Upper Mifflin Twp. PA Turnpike MM 206 WB for Vehicle Accident. After Responding County dispatched advised Command 47 that Turnpike advised several accidents in the same area with 10-15 Tractor Trailers and 8-10 cars involved. Snowing and winds at 30-40 mph caused white outs for the next 2 hours. E147 arrived on the scene and got caught in the backlog. Unable to make it to the scene, crew members got out and started the 3/4 of a mile hike. Crews checked damaged Tractor Trailers and passenger vehicle along the way for injuries. Finally reaching their destination, crews for truck driver trapped. R51 was able to reach the scene by going EB in the WB lane. SQ54 was also called for support. Driver of vehicle was extricated from tractor after about 1 hr and 15 minutes, a total of 4 people were transported to local hospitals. Stranded motorist and drivers of damaged vehicle were transported to the Blue Mountain Plaza for shelter and food. WB lanes of the turnpike remained closed until 1430 hrs, while crews cleaned up all the wrecked vehicles. Great job by all companies on the scene, considering the weather conditions.

 


 

EASTER EGGS ARE READY

 

 

EGG PRODUCTION IN FULL SPEED

February 22nd & 23rd- Homemade Easter Eggs have been in production for the last 2 weeks. Peanut Butter, Coconut and Cherry Eggs are available. 75¢ each or $9.00 a dozen. See any fire company member or call 776.4747 to get yours.

 

Photos by FHC1


 

VEHICLE SHEARS OFF UTILITY POLE

February 18th- Dispatched at 0747 hrs. to Upper Frankford Twp. Enola RD in the area of Church of God Rd for Auto Accident unknown injuries. R47 and A247 responded and were placed in service by Command 48, no injuries.

 

Photos by FHC1

 


 

ROAD CLOSED

 

     OAKVILLE ROAD - North Newton Twp. Oakville Road just before Ridge Road will be closed starting February 2nd-June 2010 for Bridge Replacement. This is the 700 Blk. of Oakville Road. All Houses in the 700 Blk. can be reached before you get to the bridge. Use caution, and common sense when responding.

 


 

SUV  STRIKES UTILITY POLE

February 8th- Dispatched at 2303 hrs. to West Pennsboro Twp. 100 Mt. Rock Road for Vehicle Accident. EMS arrived to find driver out of vehicle. Fire Dept. secured vehicle and assisted PSP and Towing company with lighting. EMS transported 1 patient to CRMC.

Photos by FHC1

 


 

16-18" SNOW KEEPS CREWS BUSY

February 5th & 6th- Crews were kept busy over the 2 day period, which brought between 16-18" of snow to the area. Crews were on station for the 2 day period and assisted with many different activities, including running the regular fire related calls. medical assist with EMS, shoveling out hydrants, and assisting the local citizens with shoveling and removing snow from around furnace vents on the roof of mobile homes. Thanks to all who gave their time.

 


 

ENTRAPMENT WITH 2 FLYOUTS

January 31st- Dispatched at 1532 hrs. to North Newton Twp. 600 blk. of Oakville Road for Auto Accident with entrapment. Headquarters advised 2 vehicles head on with multiple patients. Fire & EMS arrived to find entrapment in one vehicle. Crews performed extrication, assisted EMS with patients x4, secured hazards and fluid spills. E49 handled the landing zone. 2 patients flown by 2 Life Lion helicopters, and 2 transported by ground.

 

 

Photos by FHC1


 

EMS ON HOPEWELL CRASH

January 24th- Dispatched at 1150 Hrs. to the 500 blk. of Shippensburg Road for Vehicle Accident on its side with entrapment. A147 and M87 responded from the Newville Station and assisted Co. 51, 54 and 73.

Photos by Denny Clopper


 

TRAINING AT PLAINFIELD

January 24th- Members of the FHC joined with Co. 46, 48, 45 in Plainfield for some Fundamental Fire Training. New members and Junior had the opportunity to enter a fake smoke environment and see what it's all about. Others got the chance to cut holes in the roof. Thanks to Co. 46 for the invite.

 

Photos by Denny Clopper & The Chief's Aid

 


 

AWARDS BANQUET

January 15th- The 2009 Awards Banquet was held with approx. 140 people in attendance. Representatives from area Municipalities, Fire and EMS Companies along with family and friends. Chaplain Richard Bower of the Washington County Fire & Rescue Association was the Guest Speaker for the evening. Special Thanks to the McConnellsburg Fire Company and Cumberland-Goodwill EMS for the Stand-by.

 

   

   President Wiser presents Thomas Mohn with      2009 EMS Awards winners are: Ronald Keller

   "Most Dedicated Member 2009"                        EMT of the Year, Roger Neidigh EMS Driver

                                                                             of the Year, and Dawn Mohn with EMS Rookie

                                                                             of the Year.

 

 

   

    Fire Chief Joel Griffie presents Ronald Stum         Firefighter of the Year 2009 was presented to

    with the 2009 Fire Chief's Award.                        Donald Wallace and Rookie Firefighter of the

                                                                               Year 2009 was presented to Robert Green.

                                                                               Mike Spahr received Driver of the Year 2009.

 

 

   

    Chaplain Richard Bower and former resident       Newville Police Officer James Swartz was

    took time out to reminisce with Lois Griffie.         given a citation for his help and dedicated

                                                                              service to the Friendship Hose Company.

  

  Photos by Denny Clopper


 

1st DUE HOUSE FIRE

January 10th- Dispatched at 1028 hrs. to West Pennsboro Twp. 123 Oak Flat Road for House Fire. C147 on the scene with working fire. E247 arrived and deployed 2 Handlines. Crews assisted with extreme salvage and overhaul operations. Red Cross was on the scene. State Police Fire Marshall is investigating. Companies on the scene were: 47, 49, 50, 53. Thanks to E148 for covering the station.

 

Photos by Denny Clopper & Bradley Myers


 

SINGLE VEHICLE OVERTURNED

January 5th- Dispatched to the 800 Blk. of Greenspring Rd. in North Newton Twp. for Vehicle Accident / Overturned. Fire & EMS arrived on the scene to find single occupant out of vehicle. Fire crews secured vehicle and the pole and wires. EMS transported 1 to CRMC.

 

 

Photos by Denny Clopper


 

MEDIC 87 IN SERVICE

 

January 1st- The Friendship Hose Company and the Newville Community Welcomed the West Shore ALS Service to our area. Medic 87 went in service on this date. Medic 87 is stationed at Co. 47.

 

 


 

 

2010

 


 

SNOWY MORNING EXTRICATION

December 31st- Dispatched at 0442 hrs. to Upper Frankford Twp. Bloserville Rd and Potato Rd. for Auto Accident Vehicle Overturned. R47 crew arrived on the scene and assisted Co. 48 with roof and patient removal. 2 patients transported to CRMC by Newville and Carlisle EMS crew.

 

Photos by Myra Barrick


 

EARLY MORNING CRASH

 

December 20th- Dispatched at 0711 hrs. to 500 blk. of Carlisle Road for Auto Accident with reported entrapment. C47 on the scene, negative entrapment. EMS47 packaged and transported victim, while R47 crew secured the vehicle.

 

 

Photos by Myra Barrick

 


 

FLYOUT ON THE "I"

 

December 18th- Dispatched at 1127 hrs. to South Newton Twp. I-81 NB MM 33 for truck overturned. Co. 49 on the scene requesting aero medical to fly for driver. R47 crew arrived and assisted with fluid control and secured the vehicle.

 

 

 

Photos By Denny Clopper

 


 

SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH

 

December 17th- Dispatched at 2111 hrs. to 3005 Ritner Highway in West Pennsboro Twp. for vehicle accident. C47 arrived to find single vehicle sheared off utility pole and was resting in residents driveway. Driver out of vehicle, refusing EMS. Controlled fluid leaks and secured vehicle.

 

 

Photos By Denny Clopper

 


 

December 17th- Member decorated the apparatus bays and I mean they decorated.

 

 

Photos By Denny Clopper

 


 

SANTA COMES TO TOWN

 

December 6th- Santa arrived at the Green Ridge Village Retirement Community by Fire Engine. Santa also brought snow flurries with him. He greeted the residence at the Manor Home.

 

 

Photos By Santa's Little ELF

 


 

MUTUAL AID ASSIST

 

November 30th- Dispatched at 1218 hrs. to Upper Frankford Twp. Grahams Woods Rd & Frytown Rd for Auto Accident vehicle on its side with Confinement. Co. 48 arrived on the scene to find 2 victims still inside vehicle. Co. 48 crew began to stabilize the vehicle. R47 crew arrived and assisted with finishing stabilization. Victims were then removed from the vehicle with minor injuries.

 

 

Photos By FHC1

 


 

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