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On December 2, 2012 at around 11:30 a.m., units from the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire were dispatched to N 6th and Peffer for smoke from a house. Wagon 3 and Tower 2 arrived and JUMP TO FILE # asked for the first 120312136 alarm, bringing the balance of the Harrisburg City units. First in units were also confronted with people trapped in the second floor windows. As the wagon stretched, Truck 2 made the rescues and Chief Horst asked for an extra engine and truck company. The balance of the second alarm was requested to the scene a few minutes later. Crews from the city made quick work of this fire and rescues with aggressive coordinated work. - MATT MILES
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Berlin donates truck The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department located at 700 North Street Berlin, PA (Somerset County) donated one of their equipped fire engines to the storm ravaged West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department in Queens, NY. The receiving volunteer fire department lost everything during Hurricane Sandy. The fire dhief, fire department president along with a fire truck driver from the Berlin Volunteer Fire on Friday, November 16th.
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Explosion rocks the Arbonite building.
Three alarms in Buckingham On the morning of November 20, Bucks County Emergency Communications dispatched Doylestown Fire Company to Box 19-16, 3826 Old Easton Road, for a building fire at the Arbonite Corp at 5:32 a.m. Dispatchers reported multiple reports of fire through the roof. Battalion 19, Paul Kreuter, confirmed a working fire, with fire through the roof of the 150×100 one story building. All companies were ordered to go in service with master stream devices and a tanker task force was ordered for water supply. Car 98, the Bucks County Hazardous Incident team, was requesteddue to the presence of multiple products in the industrial coatings company. There were
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multiple explosions and heavy fire could be seen for miles. Deputy 19, Mike Wood, struck the second alarm at 5:55 and special called foam units from Penndel and Milford. Central Bucks Ambulance set up a rehab area and Doylestown Canteen 19 was dispatched for fireground support. Covers came from Bucks, Montco and Hunterdon County, NJ. The third alarm was struck at 6:24, bringing companies from throughout Bucks County, Montgomery Township and Colmar in Montgomery County. Companies attacked the fire from both Old Easton Road and Easton Road on
the west sid. There were two fill sites for the tankers. Multiple elevated master streams were placed in service, as well as ground appliances. The Bucks haz-mat team monitored the air and worked with the company on the contents of the building, finding minimal risk. The fire was placed under control at 7:40. Companies were on scene for most of the day, wetting down hot spots. There were no fire related injuries, but one firefighter was transported for a medical emergency. The Bucks County Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the blaze. - LARRY BROWNE
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One person sustained burns after a grease fire in their mobile home. EMS was dispatched to the scene for a burn patient. Upon arrival, they found a patient burned as a result of a grease fire. EMS asked for ALS and Air Medical dispatched along with the fire department to assist with ventilation of the mobile home. The patient was transported to a nearby landing zone, awaiting the arrival of Life Net 1 with an engine from CO 15 West End Fire & Rescue. Chief 15 had command of the landing zone. The patient was air lifted to a burn center in Baltimore, Md. In the meantime, Squad 15 was on the scene of the mobile home, using a PPV fan to remove the smoke from the unit. There was very little damage done to the mobile home. Squad 15 cleared the scene as did Engine 15-1 from the landing zone.
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Rank: Battalion Chief Incident Date:10/27/2012 Death Date: 10/27/2012 Fire Department: Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit Fire Dept. Info: Chief Steve Woodill Initial Summary: Chief Van Wormer passed away from a cause still to be determined while on a work assignment in a neighboring jurisdiction.
Colorado: Don Felton, 71 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: 10/27/2012 Death Date: 10/27/2012 Fire Department: Southern Park County Fire Protection District Fire Dept. Info: (Acting) Major Larry LePage and former district Fire Chief Gene Stanley Initial Summary: Fire Chief Felton died of an apparent heart attack while at work in his fire department office. Connecticut: Russell Neary, 55 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: 10/29/2012 Death Date: 10/29/2012 Fire Department: Easton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Fire Dept. Info: Chief James Girardi Initial Summary: Lieutenant Neary responded with his fire company to a structure fire alarm. While returning to the station, firefighters were removing part of a tree blown into the roadway by Hurricane Sandy when several other trees suddenly fell striking and killing Neary. Illinois:
Herbert “Herbie” T. Johnson, 54 Rank: Captain Incident Date: 11/02/2012 Death Date: 11/02/2012 Fire Department: Chicago Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Fire Commissioner José A. Santiago Initial Summary: Captain Johnson died from inhalation injuries sustained while operating at a structure fire. Media reports said that “Johnson died after saving several families--including many with small children--from a burning South Side home.” Investigation of the fatal fire incident continues.
North Carolina:
David Mitchell Tatum, 55 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: 11/04/2012 Death Date: 11/05/2012 Fire Department: White Oak Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Tim Tatum Initial Summary: Lieutenant Tatum became sick at the scene of an emergency response but did not request treatment at that time. Later in the day, he began having trouble breathing and became unconscious. Tatum was treated and transported to Bladen County Hospital and then transferred to Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville where he passed away from a cause still to be determined.
Illinois:
Walter Patmon, Jr., 61 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: 11/11/2012 Death Date: 11/11/2012 Fire Department: Chicago Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Fire Commissioner José A. Santiago Initial Summary: Upon returning to quarters after helping to put out a small kitchen fire in the South Side Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, Firefighter Patmon fell ill while cleaning equipment. Patmon was treated by fellow first responders and transported to the hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Indiana:
Mark Haudenschild II, 26 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: 11/11/2012 Death Date: 11/11/2012 Fire Department: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Fire Dept. Info: Chief Brian Gillett Initial Summary: Firefighter Haudenschild died from injuries sustained when the fire apparatus he was operating crashed as he was responding to a reported grass fire. Haudenschild was reportedly not wearing seat restraints and passed away at the scene of blunt force trauma due to the motor vehicle crash.
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Fire through the roof STEPHEN BARRETT
Van rolls over in West Mahanoy Township West Mahanoy Township, PA. On November 6, 2012 at 5:46 p.m., the Altamont-West Mahanoy Township Fire Company and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident with unknown injuries at the intersection of Eleanor Drive and Morea Road in West Mahanoy Township. Altamont Engine 367 checked
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the vehicle for damage and uid spills. Frackville Ambulance 43 found a one vehicle accident with possible injuries. A custom van was found on it’s side with the two occupants self-extricated. The vehi-
cles had moderate damage and were blocking the right west bound lane. The ambulance crew found two individuals unhurt and refused treatment or transportation. Engine 367 crew assisted the state police in removing debris from the roadway. - STEPHEN BARRETT
Reading, PA. At 6:34 p.m. on November 12, the Berks County Communications Center transmitted for a report of smoke coming from the roof of a dwelling. Engine 9 arrived to smoke visible from a two and a half story middle-of-the-row dwelling. Chief Tom Kemery established command. Units found an occupant using a garden hose in the rear of the homes Interior crews found heavy fire conditions in the knee wall area in the attics of the dwellings running to the peak of the roof. Car 7 transmitted the second alarm. Companies exposed the fire
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from the second and third floors. Extensive roof work was also necessar. Three lines were placed in operation. Two firefighters were injured. The fire was placed under control at 7:39 p.m. The fire marshal's office is investigating. Units from suburban departments were requested from the Goodwill Fire Company in Muhlenberg and the Spring Township Fire Department. - JASON BATZ
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STILL IN SERVICE If your department has photos you would like to see in our Still in Service feature please upload them on our website www.1RBN.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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The Bart Township Fire Company still operates this 1990 Ford/EOne pumper, (1,000/1,000). JEFF GOLDBERG
Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Firefighter Ed Bernard in service with a booster line extinguishing hot spots on the engine compartment of a Toyota Solara.
Head on collision in Lower Makefield Township Lower Makefield Township, PA. Firefighters from the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to an accident with fire at the intersection of Stony Hill Road and Township Line Road on November 24, 2012. Assistant Chief Tim Chamberlain held the assignment to Rescue 80 and recalled Rescue 0, as the fire was extinguished by Lower Make-
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field Township Police. Rescue 80's crew went in service securing vehicle hazards. Lieutenant Colby Fisher went in service with Hurst spreaders to open the hood on the Toyota. Firefighter Ed Bernard went in
service with a booster line to extinguish the hot spots on the engine compartment of the Toyota. Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit transported a patient to a local hospital. Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Fire Police conducted traffic control operations. - JEFFREY GOLDBERG
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The 14th Ward Fire Company of Hazleton still operates a 1987 Mack/Swab 1500/750.
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Reading, PA. Around 8:30 a.m. on November 29th, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a motor vehicle accident at Schuylkill Ave and West Buttonwood Streets. While units were responding, the communications center reported one of the vehicles involved was burning with the occupant trapped inside. Engine 3 arrived on scene to a vehicle on fire and a person lying on the ground. Chief Stoudt(C4) reporting two vehicles involved with one individual deceased. One victim was taken to Reading Hospital Trauma Center with serious injuries.
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High Blood Pressure? Regular exercise may be just the right medicine FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson
Okay, before we go any further – let’s be absolutely clear about a couple of things. Healthy or otherwise, everyone should have their physician’s approval before beginning any exercise program. If you are on medication of any kind, you should continue to follow the course of prescription your physician has established for you until he/she has instructed you differently. High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the silent killer, because many of its patients show no symptoms. It can go undiagnosed over years and lead to heart attack, stroke and death. Regular physical exams by your physician can easily detect high blood pressure and are therefore recommended. Although hypertension is a condition itself (primary hypertension) it can also be caused by other health conditions related to the kidneys, the heart, arteries, endocrine system and even pregnancy. In such cases it is referred to as secondary hypertension, because it is caused by another condition. Managing the underlying condition can reduce the high blood pressure, and reduce the risk of additional health problems and premature death. However; most often when we are discussing hypertension, we are referring to primary hypertension which is believed to be associated with such things as genetics, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, tobacco use, stress and obesity. Although there is nothing we can do to control genetics, we are all well aware that there is plenty we can do to combat sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, tobacco use, stress and obesity. Let’s start with sedentary lifestyle. (Gee, what a surprise I would start there.) With a physician’s approval, most guidelines suggest individuals perform aerobic exercise at a moderate intensity for thirty or more minutes per day, at least five days per week to lower or prevent high blood pressure. This recommendation has been modified, (in the past exercise of high intensity was believed to be necessary). In most cases, brisk walking will do the trick. Beginning with a program at 40-50-% of maximum heart rate with a gradual increase over time to 60-70% is a general example. Keep in mind that many blood pressure medications alter heart rate (i.e. beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, etc.) so using the heart rate method to determine exercise intensity in those
patients is not recommended. In such cases, the perceived rate of exertion method should be used. Your physician or exercise professional can help you with the perceived rate of exertion scale. In general, during moderate exercise you should be able to comfortably carry on a normal conversation, but not sing. Again, consult your physician or exercise professional. Although aerobic exercise generally is the preferred form of exercise, there is some evidence to demonstrate the benefits of anaerobic activity (resistance training, etc.), because of its ability to reduce obesity. This may not be suitable for all patients and therefore a discussion of such, goes beyond the scope of this article. The benefits of aerobic exercise in the management of blood pressure are multiple. Here are just a few. The activity itself decreases blood pressure over time by increasing stroke volume. With regular aerobic activity, your heart will pump greater volumes of blood with every beat. Decreasing the amount of times the heart has to beat decreases the pressure in your arteries and veins. The exercise also addresses the issue of obesity and stress management. Many experts believe that regular exercise can reduce your systolic blood pressure (that top number that represents the pressure in the blood vessels as the heart contracts) by five to ten points. That reduction is comparable to some medications. How cool is that? (Again – continue all prescribed medications, until otherwise advised by your physician). In addition to regular exercise, proper diet is a factor in managing blood pressure. A good program to investigate is the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) program. This plan makes recommendations such as 55% of total calories consumed daily should come from carbohydrates, 27% from fat and 18% from protein. It suggests individuals limit daily consumption of cholesterol to 150 mg and sodium to1500-2300mgs (1500 better for lowering BP). Additionally, it suggests 4700 mg of potassium, 1250 mg of calcium, 500 mg of magnesium and 30g of fiber. These values are based upon a 2100 calorie per day diet. To see which values are appropriate for you, consult your physician. Many experts claim that the DASH eating plan may reduce systolic blood pressure 8-14 points. Stress reduction and tobacco cessation (after one week) can each lower your level five points and limiting your alcohol consumption to two drinks per day has been credited with a reduction of two to four points. Reminder: High blood pressure is often undiagnosed because individuals are symptom free. - continued at www.1rbn.com
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Laugh your way to the bank with a stand-up comedy fund-raiser Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can
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Thanksgiving Day attic fire Several local area fire departments were alerted at around 4:45 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for a reported attic fire in Greene Township, Franklin County. The address of the fire was 2821 Woodstock Road, Box Area 7-2. Chief 7 went on the scene with smoke showing and advised of a working fire. Several lines were pulled and advanced inside the two story residence, as a five inch supply line was laid and water operations were set up. Firefighters located the fire and put a quick knockdown on it. Family members, who were at home at the time, escaped without injuries. Firefighters began the task of salvage and overhaul operations. The cause of the fire was undetermined. Units were on the scene for about one and half hours. The fire was a first alarm assignment plus a working fire dispatch. Units alerted were from CO 7, CO 15, Sta. 4, CO 5, CO 8, CO 11, CO 53, CO 13, Air 10, CO 7A.
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Wood shop fire in Upper Leacock Township At 11:3 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, Upper Leacock Fire Company along with mutual aid fire companies were dispatched for a reported barn fire at 267 Newport Rd in Upper Leacock Township. Assistant 61 went enroute and was advised by LCWC that they were receiving multiple calls of a working barn fire. Chief 31 (Oberholtzer) arrived first and advised Chief 61 (Imler) of a working fire. Chief Imler requested his working fire dispatch. Engine 61-1 and 31-1 from Bare-
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ville arrived and deployed Blitz fires and multiple one and three quarter inch lines to begin fire suppression. Truck 63 from Lafayette and 204 from Eden began ventilation. Rescue 39 from Garden Spot Fire Rescue had the RIT. Air 39 filled cylinders. Chief 29 had the staging area. Crews had to do extensive
overhaul of the second floor of the barn. The incident was placed under control at 12:14 a.m. All companies cleared the scene at 2:30 a.m. Companies assisting Upper Leacock were Witmer, Lafayette, Eden, Garden Spot Fire Rescue, West Earl, Ronks and Leola Ambulance. Lancaster Township Engine 661 transferred to Station 61 and Lafayette Engine 63-3 stood by in their quarters. - KIRK NEIDERMYER
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Family members of the late Ethan Amsbaugh were presented with a Certificate of Honor by crew members of STAT Med Evac on November 24. The presentation took place at the Newville Borough Community Park ball field. Despite the cold and windy weather along with some snow flurries; many family, relatives, friends and fire company personnel attended. Ethan Amsbaugh, passed away on June 2, 2012, while riding in a Mt. Union ambulance. He was returning from a call when the ambulance was involved in an accident. Amsbaugh was the passenger in the ambulance. His death was considered a line of duty death. Amsbaugh was an active member of the Mt. Union Fire & EMS Department at the time of his passing, a past member of the Friendship Hose Co. of Newville and a past probationary member of the Upper Frankford Township Fire Co. In attendance were his parents, Roger and Karmae, and sisters, Anna and Laura. Also in attendance were members of the Friendship Hose Co. of Newville and Upper Frankford Township Fire Co. The helicopter landed and Roger and Karmae were greeted
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by one of the STAT Med Evac staff. The presentation was made to Roger and Karmae, a framed certificate, by a STAT representative. The representative said, "it gives me great honor to present this to you in memory of Ethan, who will always be remembered as a hero". It read: "This Certificate verifies that Ethan Amsbuagh is an honorary STAT Med Evac Flight crew member. His commitment to public safety is without question." Roger and Karmae thanked the personnel staff from STAT Med EVAC. They were overwhelmed as they accepted the presentation. They showed smiles on their faces, remembering their son as an active volunteer, helping others in a community when needed. A bright red vehicle that once was Ethan's was brought onto the field and parked next to the helicopter for some photographs. The vehicle now belongs to the Mt. Union EMS Department and is used as a backup medic unit, known as Unit 68-2. - DENNY CLOPPER
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Fire vents from the roof in the rear.
Pot growing operation Garage destroyed in Ryan Township causes house fire STEPHEN BARRETT
Ryan Township, PA. On November 18th at 8:00 p.m., Ryan Township EMS, Ryan Township, Delano Township, Rush Township Fire Companies, Tamaqua Rescue, Altamont RIT team, Shenandoah and Mahanoy City Fire Departments were dispatched to 413 Back Road for a garage fire. A Rush Township assistant chief found flames venting from the large one story garage. He confirmed the working fire with vehicles inside. A number of explosions
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were heard. A tanker shuttle system was established to supply engines. Large diameter supply hose was dropped in the owner’s driveway. A refill site for the tankers was established at the Locust State Park. The fire was quickly knocked down in thirty minutes from the exterior with the hose lines. The col-
lapsing roof and walls helped to vent the smoke from the garage. Crews entered the garage and o verhauled the still burning debris. The crew from Engine 367 stood by as RIT and were not activated. Crews remained on the scene for almost two hours, searching for hot spots and investigating the cause of the fire. The garage was destroyed. - STEPHEN BARRETT
JOHN G. ENGLAND IV
Port Carbon, PA. On November 28, 2012 at 6:30 a.m., the Port Carbon, Palo Alto and Pottsville City Fire Departments were dispatched to 231 Coal Street for an apartment fire. The initial report had fire and smoke showing with possible entrapment. The Port Carbon Fire Chief found the right first floor of a duplex well involved with fire. The fire was venting from the first floor windows. He requested the Saint Clair Tower Ladder and a RIT team from Pottsville City. Port Carbon firefighters deployed a number of hose lines to the front and rear of the home. The first attack crews darkened the large flames with exterior hose lines. A number of hose lines were then deployed into the exposure building which was showing dense smoke. The main ladder was sent to the rear second floor roof of the fire building. A ventilation crew was sent to the roof to open it up for an interior attack. Attack crews then made entries in the front and rear of the homes to stop the spreading fire. In a matter of 15 minutes, intense tall flames vented through the roof of the fire building. The fire then could be seen spreading to the next door home on the second floor and attic. Yorkville and Good Intent Companies were assigned RIT. The fire quickly extended in to the home next door and the RIT team was sent in to work.
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Exterior hose lines were used again to knock down the venting flames due to the poor interior floor conditions. Truck crews then worked on opening up the exposure’s home roof. Interior crews repositioned hose lines and were able regain control the upper floors of the two homes. The fire was brought under control in less than two hours without any injuries. The freezing morning temperatures made the firefighting effort extremely challenging and dangerous. Pottsville-Schuylkill Haven EMS and American Red Cross provided rehab. Firefighters entered the fire building to finally extinguish the flames. They found a large pot growing operation on the second floor. A complex growing system made up of special lights, an irrigation system and dangerous chemicals were present. 75 pot plants were found in the house. The Port Carbon police and fire chief worked throughout the day collecting and securing evidence. The state police fire marshal believes the fire waws caused by an overused electrical system, which powered the special growing lamps. The owner of the fire building was found and arrested. - STEPHEN BARRETT
Building fire in Warminster Township Warminster Township, PA. Bucks County Emergency Communications dispatched the Warminster Fire Department for an alarm system on local box 90-10 at Double H Plastics, located at 50 W. Street Rd. Deputy 90 arrived on scene to smoke inside and a report that a grinding machine was on fire. The incident was upgraded to a building
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fire. Engine 90 went in service with a one and three quarter inch waterline. Chief 90 assumed command. Squirt 93 was ordered to back into engine 90 and prepare to reverse lay out to the hydrant. The sprinkler system kept the
fire under control and pretty much extinguished the fire. Firefighters continued to check for extension and smoke removal. In addition to Hartsville Fire Co. assisting Warminster Fire Department was, Hatboro Fire Co., Southampton Fire Co., Northampton Fire Co. & Horsham Fire Co. - JOHN ENGLAND IV
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Reading and Kenhorst handle vehicle fire Kenhorst Boro, PA - A duel response of firefighters from Reading and Kenhorst were sent to a vehicle fire early in the morning on November 19th. Engine 5 arrived to a car fully involved. Kenhorst Engine 69 arrived moments later to assist. Conflicting calls had the incident at the city line, which caused the dual response.
STEPHEN BARRETT
SUV runs into back of fuel truck on Interstate 81 New Castle Township, PA. On November 24, 2012 at 11:14 a.m., Englewood-Butler, GoodwillFrackville and Altamont-West Mahanoy Township Fire Company, with Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries, reported to be just south of the Frackville exit of Interstate 81 at milemarker 123. One caller reported that a SUV ran into the back of a fuel tanker truck.
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Goodwill Engine 43-10 and Frackville Ambulance found the driver out of the vehicle. The vehicle was sitting in the median and had driver’s side damage. Engine 43-10’s crew examined the vehicle’s fluid leaks and electrical system. Altamont Engine 367 established traffic control. The
Frackville ambulance crew evaluated the three occupants for injuries and complaints. Two children in the back seat had to be extricated by the firefighters. Frackville firefighters removed debris from the roadway. Frackville Ambulance transported the driver and her two children to a local hospital in Pottsville with minor injuries. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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Two vehicle MVA On November 16, 2012 at 1:53 p.m. in Gravel Pike, Upper Hanover Twp.; a two vehicle accident occurred with no injuries. East Greenville Fire Company was dispatched to a two vehicle accident with no injuries in front of Vince and Friends restaurant. FRANK ROBINSON
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Winter operations and personnel safety Part II Rehab in cold wintry conditions is a must, so have a plan for rehab that includes a place where members can get out of the cold. Initial rehab can be done in large rescue vehicles, ambulances or apparatus STAYING cabs. Your deSAFE partment or county may Chief Henry Camphave prior bell arrangements in place for a school bus, local bus company or municipal department of transportation to provide a heated bus in a timely manner for use at emergency scenes of long duration. Rotate on scene personnel every hour or so, or sooner if need be, into the warm rehab environment. Provide medical monitoring and warm liquids. Be sure to include all personnel, including those members that insist they are just fine. Hypothermia and frostbite can set in and may not be noticeable. When working in the interior of a structure fire, the heat being generated may be a brief plus for personnel, but upon exiting, they will once again become vulnerable to the extreme weather conditions. All personnel should be aware of the potential of outer protective clothing to ice over when wet, making it more difficult to maneuver and perform physical activity. Below freezing temperatures are all that is needed to turn water into ice and in our operations, we generally have plenty of water. It need not be snowing, sleeting or any of the other winter extremes, just plain cold, below 32 degrees and a leaking hose cou-
pling or water running in the street from the operations of a hoseline or pumper and we have created slippery conditions. You may have stretched that initial attack hoseline into the structure, but when you exit, the fire attack operations may have created ice where there was none when you entered, be cautious. Carry kitty litter, sand and or rock salt aboard all apparatus during the winter to use to maintain footing at the scene of the emergency, around the pump operator’s panel, or to gain traction for the apparatus. A five-gallon plastic pail assigned to each unit will usually suffice until the highway department can come to assist with salt and sand. If you have room for the storage of two five-gallon containers and think there is a need, go for it. Responding to emergency calls during winter can be very treacherous and slow, requiring well maintained apparatus and qualified drivers familiar with winter driving conditions that include driving on ice and snow. Drivers must be alert to hazardous road, weather and traffic conditions which will create delays in responding. Impaired visibility from falling snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain, or fog conditions may be experienced. Streets blocked by snow, stalled and abandoned vehicles, fuel and delivery trucks, will add to the delay in response; enabling the incident to escalate and further endanger the safety of occupants and emergency responders. Many apparatus now use permanently installed traction chain systems and sanders to increase traction and complete a safe response.
STEPHEN BARRETT
The vehicle was resting on the embankment and was being held up by the damaged guardrails.
SUV rests on guard rails in Butler Township Butler Township, PA. On December 1, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., the Englewood-Butler Township Fire Company, Minersville Fire-Rescue Fire Company, Altamont-West Mahanoy Township Fire Company, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. The accident was reported to be just south of the Frackville exit of Interstate
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81 at mile maker 120. One caller reported that an SUV was over the guardrails with one minor injury. Frackville Ambulance 43-02 found the occupants out of the vehicle, sitting in a state police car waiting for EMS.
The vehicle was resting on the embankment and was being held up by the damaged guardrails. The Frackville ambulance crew evaluated one of the three occupants for injuries and complaints. The injured passenger refused transport. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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York City fire damages four homes York City, PA - On December 16, shortly before 6:00 p.m., York City dispatched to 545 W. Princess Street for a structure fire. Engines 99-1, 99-2, Truck 99 and the on-duty battalion chief responded to the initial alarm. Engine 99-1 arrived to heavy fire in the rear of an occupied, two and a half story, semi-attached dwelling. Second and third alarms were quickly struck, bringing the remaining city companies and county mutual aid stations to the scene. Several interior hand lines were stretched to attack the heavily involved second floor rear. An aggressive attack brought the flames under control in about 45 minutes. At least one firefighter was injured battling the fire. Units remained on the scene for several hours mopping up. 21 residents were displaced in the fire, which remains undetermined, but is not considered suspicious.
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Firefighters searched the rest of the home for residents and checked for extension
Kitchen fire damages home in Brockton Schuylkill Township, PA. On December 4, 2012 at 3:45 p.m., the Schuylkill Township Fire Department, Tamaqua Fire Department, Coaldale Fire Department and Tamaqua Ambulance were dispatched to 209 Valley Street for a house fire. The 911 center received multiple calls of a kitchen fire. Tuscarora firefighters and Chief 27-03 found smoke coming from the two and a half style double home. The fire and smoke continued to spread quickly and began to move throughout the double home. Chief 27-03 upgraded the incident for engine companies from Walker
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Township, Tamaqua and New Philadelphia. He also made a request for a RIT from Pottsville. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack with tank water and knocked down the flames. A number of ground ladders were set up as well. The aggressive attack by the firefighters helped stop the fire extension and kept it in check. Firefighters searched the rest of the home for residents and checked for
extensions. Positive pressure ventilation fans were set up at the front door for ventilation. The smoke conditions in the home decreased and the fire was brought under control in 30 minutes. The fire units remained on scene for two hours. The fire chief reported no injuries to firefighters and the home received moderate damage. The fire was labeled accidental and was caused by unsupervised cooking on the stove. - STEPHEN BARRETT
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Worchester Area Fires, 1990’s, Vol.1 VIDEO REVIEW Video reviews by John Malecky
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Out of business restaurant burns Lllewellyn-Branch Township, PA. Branch Township and Minersville Fire Companies were dispatched at 11:50 p.m. to the former China Inn at 1357 Bunting Street for a large two story restaurant building fire. The second alarm was quickly dispatched. Llewellyn and Phoenix Park, Minersville, Cass Township, Pottsville and Minersville Ambulance responded. Emergency units found thick smoke coming from the two story restaurant/apartment building. The fire continued to spread quickly and began to move throughout the building. Firefighters made an exterior attack and slowed down the spreading flames. The second alarm firefighters assisted the attack crews, who were on the exterior hose lines. A number of RIT teams stood by on both sides of the structure.
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Within minutes of the first PAR check, the hydrants system began to lose pressure and fail. Branch Township Chief 3 requested a tanker task force. Tanker trucks from Branch Township, Pine Grove, Cass Township, Wayne Township, Schuylkill Haven and Mount Carbon responded. Incident command determined the interior fire conditions were too dangerous and all interior crews were removed. The fire vented through the upper windows and roof. Command ordered the ladder trucks to open up their elevated master streams onto the building. In a half hour and with help of exterior master streams, the bulk of the heavy fire was knocked down.
Firefighters reentered the burned out building and worked on final extinguishment. The second aggressive interior attack by the firefighters helped stop the fire from extending to nearby structures. The smoke and fire conditions in the building decreased and the fire was brought under control at 4:30 a.m. The second alarm fire units remained on the scene until all hot spots were out. The Branch Township fire units remained on the scene throughout the day to assist the investigation. PottsvilleSchuylkill Haven and Minersville EMS provided rehab. The fire chief reported that there were no serious injuries to firefighters and the building received major damage. The fire is currently under investigation by the state police fire marshal.
This is an 84 minute DVD that had been converted from VHS. We get a little bit of nostalgia from over 20 years ago. There are eight fires, seven of which occur in Worchester and one in Oxford, Massachusetts. All of the fires are at night or early morning just before dawn. The Oxford fire is in a lumber yard that is pretty much gone when the camera started running. There is heavy fire and smoke from debris burning on the ground with a collapsed building nearby. A platform and ladderpipe operate from above along with handlines. The first Worchester fire is a little puzzling because it has an unknown date and location. It is of a restaurant, the fire of which appears to be pretty much knocked down with handlines stretched and crews venting with light smoke conditions. Perhaps it was taken from a VHS and patched in to the DVD. Another lumber yard fire required a fifth alarm assignment with heavy fire showing and heavy streams and handlines operating. A four story frame apartment
house is the scene of a fourth alarm with fire showing through the cockloft and also on the third floor. An aerialscope and aerial ladder operate with a second scope arriving soon afterward. Just about all of the top half of the outer walls are scorched. The fire eventually goes through the roof. Next, a third alarm involves the top floor of a multi-family dwelling with flames “going good.” It is fought with handlines, with flames eventually going through the roof. A working fire in a Victorian style multi-family house needed two aerialscopes and an aerial operation to subdue. Flames show behind window openings and they later break out. In another incident a frame dwelling is hit by heavy fire on the top floor. Another aerialscope operation. The last operation involved a second alarm in a three story frame dwelling with heavy fire. Flames are reaching for the sky! An aerialscope operates here as well! To summarize, there is no narration and the camera does not move around much. Very little of the fireground is viewed other than the flames and the immediate surroundings. For viewers who are collectors of these type DVD’s, here’s another one for you!
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The Lafayette Fire Company has a 1949 Chevy/High Welding 500 gpm pump.
Horsham Fire now operates a 2007 Pierce Enforcer 1750/750. Ex Elkins Park, PA
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Harrisburg residential fire Harrisburg, Pa. On December 14, Box 1-5 sent city companies to the 1300 block of S. 18th Street for a structure fire at 9:20 p.m. Squad 8 arrived to fire showing from sides a/B of an occupied, one and a half story dwelling. an attack line was quickly stretched and companies made an interior attack on a well involved living room. all occupants were able to escape safely. The fire was placed under control in about 20 minutes.
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Not only a friend, but a hero When most people think of a hero, they think of someone who has done a brave deed or courageous act. However, without realizing it, we are touched by heroes in different capacities every day. So often, we take for granted the simple things in life, and the loved ones that surround us. We fall into a routine. For many, Douglas Brigham was that neighbor you would wave to each morning. He was a smiling, reassuring familiar face, a man that the entire community considered not only a friend, but a hero. Doug was born in 1960 in Wilmington Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, DE and raised in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved son of Richard T. Brigham and the late Margaret (Hoover) Brigham. Early in his life, he was an active member in the Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, which led to his lifelong passion of public service and law enforcement. He was a graduate of Colorado State University. At CSU he was a
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member of Campus Law Enforcement and then was a police officer on the West Chester University Campus in PA. He went on to become a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper and after 24 years, he retired at the rank of corporal. While he served in many capacities, the most recent was in the aviation division. After his retirement, he was employed with Catalyst Aviation as a helicopter pilot. He was a member of the Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company, was Deputy Management Coordinator for Tinicum Township and a volunteer for patient airlift services. These are just a few of the amazing accomplishments that truly speak to the incredibly respected, kindhearted and sincere man who we will always remember Doug to be. Doug’s commitment to giving back to the community and spreading happiness to those who had the pleasure of knowing him will continue to touch our lives and give us a silent reminder to appreciate the heroes we’ve met along the way. In lieu of flowers, the Brigham family is asking for donations to The Garrett Ross Fund, one of Doug’s personal heroes. Garrett, at just 13 years old, has already endured what the majority of us will never experience in a lifetime, 29 surgeries, including two heart transplants. His parents, John and Kathy Ross, call him their littlest cowboy, because he is a living, breathing miracle, fighting fearlessly every day. Since birth, John and Garrett have given one another hope by reminding themselves to “Cowboy Up” when facing the hardship of coping through Garrett’s life threatening illness. To be able to breathe, walk, laugh, play, learn, and grow-these are all simple pleasures in life that every little boy deserves to experience. Doug met his close friend John Ross in college in Colorado. He returned to the Philadelphia area, where he joined the aviation unit of the Pennsylvania state troopers, dedicating his life to serving others. After hearing of his friend John’s son and his struggle for survival, Doug knew he had to help. “If there is anything about this journey, that could help another child, that could help another family, that could raise awareness, that could raise a dollar, that could help one doctor have one more minute of research to be one step closer to a cure for heart disease… that’s what it’s all about,” says John Ross. Please help us carry on Doug’s passion in helping his hero, Garrett, and his family. Any small donation can help make a difference in Garrett's life, as well as bring comfort to the Brigham's during this extremely difficult time. Please take a moment and watch the YouTube video by the American Heart Association, it is truly touching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV4GZCuE0TQ Donations can be made via mail to: Family Fund for Garrett Ross ENT Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 15819 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 - DOUG COMSTOCK
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Fire in the walls in Lykens Lykens, PA. As most of the people in the town of Lykens were laying down in bed, at 12:43 a.m., Box 22-1 was dispatched to the 700 block of Main Street, for a structure fire. This brought units from Lykens, Wiconisco, Williamstown, Elizabethville, Tower City and Life Team-Medic 6. Chief 22-1 went on location with heavy smoke pushing from the C side of the structure and all occupants out. MICU 6-3 staged
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on Chestnut Street. Two lines were pulled off of Engine 22 with one going in basement and the second line being run into the 1st division. As more units arrived on the scene, a third line was pulled off of Engine 22 and into division 1 on the A side of the structure. Truck 22 took side A of the struc-
ture and went in service to vent the tin roof. Due to the balloon frame construction, the fire had already reached the attic by the time units started arriving. After the bulk of the fire was knocked down, extensive overhaul was performed on the structure. Units were on the scene for thre e and a half hours. - JESSE SHUTT
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Port Clinton still operates this 1975 Hahn as Engine 77. Engine 77 is equipped with a 1,000 gpm pump and 1,000 gal tank.
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Under the banner of "Carbon County Helps Sea Bright & Local Area", KME First Apparatus and First Priority Emergency Vehicles mounted a major relief effort for Jersey Shore area fire departments and the residents of Sea Bright devasted by Hurricane Sandy.
"Fire-Dex's goal is to protect those who risk personal peril in service of others. We can think of no better way to live into that mission than to support the first responders and fire fighters helping those devasted by effects of Hurricane Sandy," said Brett Jaffe, President and CEO of Fire-Dex. "We are saddened by the losses suffered by many and sincerely appreciate the efforts of all the firefighters working diligently and doing their best to re-
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The effort was the brain child of KME Sales Engineer Kevin Steber who had recently worked with FPEV Sales Rep Jimmy Phillips on the engineering of Sea Bright's new KME pumper. As is usual with KME's individualized sales process, Kevin became friends with Sea Bright's Fire Chief Chad Murphy and was moved by the scenes of destruction in Sea Bright and the surrounding communities.
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"I am humbled to say that all started with me and my fiancee' planning to take my Jeep full of "stuff" down to see Chad and the guys from SBFD. I simply placed that on my personal Facebook page and then, at the request of a friend, started a Facebook event "just to see if someone would help me out. Well... to make a long story short, we were stunned with an overwhelming response from TV media. When KME learned of Kevin's ef-
forts, they were moved to pitch in. John Kovatch IV, Director of Customer Service at KME noted, "At KME, it's not just about fire apparatus, its about relationships and this day was our way of giving back to the heroic firefighters at the Jersey Shore. When our employees found about our plan, they jumped in to participate. We did a courtesy pm on the hardest hit units and developed punch lists of other items needing attention in the future when time allows". Jimmy Phillips, First Priority KME sales rep in the Monmouth/Ocean county area, arranged with Fred Migliaccio, Director of Long Branch DPW, to use their facility as a staging area. West Long Branch Chief Ron Guidetti helped schedule vehicles in for service to reduce out of service time, and helped shuttle units back and forth from their stations. "This was an incredible effort on all parts, with more than 25 units fully serviced in less than eight hours. During a recent visit from New Orleans fire fighters to our area, we learned from their experience in Hurricane Katrina the types of long term problems to expect with appa-
ratus exposed to sea water, and with KME's help, we tried to help our customers get ahead of the curve with these long term issues". On November 10th, PA State Police escorted a caravan of KME service units and Carbon County vehicles with nearly two full tractor trailer loads of donated goods for the citizens of Sea Bright. Off loading was a half day event by an army of Kevin Steber supporters, as well as local National Guard, OEM personnel, fire fighters and first responders. Carbon County's efforts were welcomed personally by rock and roll legend Jon Bon Jovi, a local resident who has been active in relief efforts. Chief Murphy commented "We can't thank Kevin, KME and First Priority enough. From the first moments of the storm, they have been here for the department and our citizens. Pretty much everything in our town was wiped out, and it is nice to know these people don't just want our business, they are friends for life". First Priority President Bob Freeman noted "It really is an honor to pitch in a help our friends in times of disaster. Frankly, unless you have been here personally, you can't get the true sense of the magnitude of destruction or the sense of loss these communities are going through. It will be a long road back, but First Priority intends to be there for our customers for the long haul". To view more about KME's efforts in Sea Bright and how you can contribute to the continuing relief efforts, check them out on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o w4a7DX5-9Q.
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Fully involved for Dickson City JASON COLEMAN-COBB
Harrisburg firefighters battle duplex fire Harrisburg, PA. On Monday, December 17, 2012 and for the second time in four days, Harrisburg firefighters battled a working house fire in the south end of the city. Shortly before 2:00 p.m., Box 1-5 toned for a reported house fire at 1265 S. 13th Street. Squad 8, Wagon 4, Towers 1, 3, and Captain 3 (Enterline) responded
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on the initial alarm. Squad 8 arrived on location with heavy fire from a two story, brick, duplex. Command requested the balance of the first alarm to the scene.
Two lines were stretched on a well involved first floor, blowing fire from the front and rear of the structure. An aggressive interior attack knocked the bulk of the fire in about ten minutes, containing the fire with minor extension to the exposure. - JASON COLEMAN-COBB
On November 20, Dickson City Fire Department was dispatched along with Rescue 27, Engine 22, and Ladder 20 to the house next to 845 Price Street for a kitchen fire. Dickson City Police reported a working house fire with all occupants out of the residence. Chief 23 requested that the S.R.N. be activated, bringing Rescue 26 as RIT. Engine 23 established their own water supply and were faced with heavy fire conditions on the first and second divisions.
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The homes on both sides were causing exposure problems for crews. Crews went to defensive operations and later extinguished hot spots in the interior. Crews were on scene for approximately four hours. Both neighboring homes did suffer damage to the exterior. A PSP fire marshall ruled the fire accidental. - MARTY HRINKO
TERRY RITZ
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Second alarm on Hill Road in Reading Reading, PA. At 5:05 p.m. on November 20th, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched a box alarm for the 1200 block of Hill Rd. Initial calls reported a bathroom on fire within an apartment complex. Engine 2 arrived at 1250 Hill Rd and reported smoke showing from an occupied three story converted apartment building. Tower 1 took position in the driveway, while Engine 2 setup a leader line.
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At 5:19, Chief Lessar (C8) requested Engine 7 for additional manpower. Ten minutes later a second alarm was requested, bringing reserve Engine 8, Ladder 3, Mount Penn Engine 1 and Spring Twp Engine 85 as RIT. Multiple lines were stretched into the third floor of the building. The fast moving fire spread
into the attic space of the building, which had undergone several structural renovations. The fire was placed under control at 8:22 p.m. One firefighter suffered a minor hand injury and was transported to Reading Hospital. No occupants suffered any injuries. The fire marshal's office is investigating. - JASON BATZ
Working fire with entrapment On November, 16, 2012 at 12:04 a.m., crews were called to 1049 Valley Court in Pennsburg Boro. Chief 65 notified Montgomery County radio of a working dwelling fire with entrapment in the middle of the row of a townhouse developement. Chief 65 immediately put in for a second dispatch for additional help. There were two injuries, one was a 15 year old boy with burns to his back. The other was a firefighter with a hand injury. The dwelling sustained heavy damage to the second floor, be-
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lieved to be the origin. The two adjoining homes also sustained fire, smoke and water damage. The fire was brought under control in an hour, but companies remained on the scene for an extensive overhaul. Assisting were East Greenville, Red Hill, Green Lane, Hereford, Milford, Trumbauersville and North Penn Goodwill. Upper Perk, Green Lane and Bally EMS units also assisted. - TERRY RITZ
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MUTUAL AID GORDON WREN
Early this year I read a “Letter to the Editor” from a weekly upstate New York County newspaper. The writer indicated that his homeowner’s insurance policy had gone up from $600 per year to over $1,000 per year. When he called the insurance company, he was told that his fire protection class rating had gone from a 6/7 to a 10.I doubt if most property owners, or firefighters for that matter, realize that insurance carriers base their overall policy fees on these ratings of the local fire department, which in this case, are done by the Insurance Service Organization, known as ISO. A 10 is the worst rating assigned to properties that are far from any fire station or fire hydrants. An ISO rating of 1 is the best, with very few fire departments achieving this prestigious rating. The writer of the “Letter to the Editor” challenged the $633 in-
crease. He just so happened to be the chairman of his local fire district and knew that his home was actually an ISO rating 6 because he was less than 5 miles from the fire house and there was a hydrant within 1,000 feet of his home. After checking on his complaint, the firefighter and his family are receiving a refund. The insurance company claimed there was a computer error. He ends the letter by saying, “please check your bills for accuracy, especially when you see a jump in your rate.” I checked my own insurance policy renewal and noted that I was listed as being an ISO rating 4 when, in fact, the fire department where I reside and serve as a volunteer firefighter has an ISO rating of 3. I called the insurance company, and they reduced my insurance premium by $140. I urge you to do the same with your most recent annual bill.
JEFF GOLDBERG
Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit Medic's getting ready to package the female patient.
Car broadsided by dump truck Lower Makefield Township, PA. Firefighters from the YardleyMakefield Fire Company and medics from the Yardley Makefield Emergency Unit were dispatched by Bucks County Fire Radio to an automobile rescue on Route 332 in the area of Interstate 95, dispatched at approximately 9:20 a.m. on December 13, 2012. Yardley-Makefield Fire Com-
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pany Rescue 80 responded. A Lower Makefield Township employee and police officers were able to free the female driver of the Mercury before fire company arrival. Rescue 80 arrived on location
and went in service with fluid control and de-energized the Mercury. Yardley-Makefield Emergency Unit Medic's packaged the female patient for transport to a local hospital. Lower Makefield Township Police Department was investigating the accident. - JEFFREY GOLDBERG
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Imagine an extra $250-$500 per month in your bank account With the holidays approaching, some consumers are tight, looking for extra money to buy presents, travel to see loved ones or cook the perfect family dinner with all the trimmings. Imagine if you had an extra $250 to $500 to play with in December? Even better, imagine if you had it in your bank account every month. Many of the Heroes who have refinanced with the popular Sun National Bank Heroes Mortgage Program, have seen these savings. It boils down to the program and how it can help these brave men and women. How’s that for Happy Holidays! 1st Responder and Sun National Bank teamed up to create the Heroes Mortgage Program. This exclusive mortgage opportunity provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community. The program offers a great rate, minimal lender fees and promises to get clients in their new home by the contract date. "One of my favorite things to do when we close is to watch clients‘ crunch the numbers in their head," said Steven Testa, an executive vice president with Sun National Bank. "They start telling you what they will do with the extra money each month and how it will help their family with other bills, food, car payments, a variety of different things. It’s great. This program really helps the community and we are proud of it.” Sun Home Loans, a division of Sun National Bank, and 1st
Responder are both proud to serve the heroes in our community, who dedicate their lives serving the rest of us. Clients enjoy unmatched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process - from their initial inquiry - to closing. Working with its own resources and Federal government programs, Sun National Bank develops solutions that open the path to home ownership. “I’m just so happy at how well-received the Heroes Mortgage Program has been,” said Joe Belsito, publisher of 1st Responder. “There is no other way to put it, it’s taken off and we are helping a special group of people. Men and women who risk their lives every day for us. I’m just ecstatic to help them a little in tough economic times. We will continue to do whatever we can do to help.” Sun National Bank provides a full-range of banking products and services, delivered by experienced bankers. Personal attention merges with world-class service and com-
petitive products that meet the needs of today's consumers and businesses. Sun National Bank believes that doing business in the community means being a part of it. Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the Heroes Mortgage Program is offered exclusively, providing personal service, benefits and rates not normally available to the general public. To receive more information about the program and its benefits, contact Steven Testa at stesta@sunnb.com or call 973615-9745. Sun National Bank Home Loans and 1st Responder Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun National Bank Loans. Sun National Bank Home Loans and 1st Responder Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun National Bank Loans, Equal Housing Lender.
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Mortgage Checklist 1. Look for a bargain: According to the National Association of Realtors, home prices often drop by an average $7,000 after Labor Day. Prices in the Northeast can plummet by nearly $20,000 by October. 2. Know the market: Here's a quick quiz. Do you know why sellers in some Northeast and Midwest towns drop prices so quickly? Because winter's coming and they don't want to spend another year digging out the place. Use that to your advantage. 3. Know when a seller is desperate: Does the photo of the house you've been pining over all summer on MLS look exactly as it did when you first saw it Memorial Day? Is there yet another open house coming up in a few weeks? That all works in your favor. If a buyer hasn't budged since the summer, chances are there's room to negotiate. If they want the house sold more than they want a big profit, well, that's how deals are born.
MEMORIES If you have photos you would like to see in our Memories feature please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com.
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east greenville Fire Company apparatus as it looked in June 1975 for the 75th anniversary of the fire company. 1975 CF Mack 1000 gPM engine, 1973 Chev. emergency Truck, 1951 LS Mack 750 gPM engine, 1949 LS Mack 750 gPM engine. Missing from picture, 1949 L Mack 2000 gal. Tanker.
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Fire damages Penbrook apartment building Penbrook Borough, PA. On Friday, December 14, 2012, around 10:40 p.m., Box 301 sent companies to 502 S. 30th Street for a reported fire in the apartment. Engine 32-1 (Progress) arrived to heavy smoke showing from the first floor of a two story, apartment building. A full first alarm was requested as crews geared up for an aggressive attack on the fire. A line was pulled and stretched into the front doorway, where crews
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