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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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