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FIRE STRIKES EAST LAMPETER TANGER OUTLETS

FRANK ROBINSON

Lancaster County, PA - East Lampeter Township firefighters were called to a reported fire in the area of the Tanger Outlet stores on July 1st. Lafayette Fire Captain Mike Andrews spotted heavy black smoke two miles away from the firehouse and upgraded the assignment to a building fire, requesting a first-alarm assignment.

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East Lampeter, PA - Crews responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer versus car with entrapment at the intersection of Lincoln Hwy. and Oakview Road on July 11th. Lafayette, Witmer and Ronks Fire Companies responded, along with Lancaster EMS. Crews extricated two occupants from the car who were then sent to Lancaster General Hospital. The cause of the accident is unknown.

Mechanicsburg, PA – Representatives from the two volunteer fire companies that serve Mechanicsburg Borough in Cumberland County jointly announced on July 10th that they are starting a new chapter in their history. The new Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department was formed to improve public safety services and create a stronger volunteer fire-rescue service to serve the Borough of Mechanicsburg and surrounding communities.

“Fire and emergency services are a vital public service that communities across Pennsylvania rely on daily,” Mechanicsburg resident Ben Ried, Interim Chair of the Board of Directors said. “This new fire company will not only better manage long-term costs to the taxpayers, but for the first time will deliver a truly unified service working closely with the Borough.”

Volunteer firefighters from both companies agreed, following the initial meeting of the department. “At a time when volunteer firefighters are facing challenges and shortages,

JUMP TO FILE #071719117 the formation of the Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department will protect the residents of Mechanicsburg and surrounding communities moving forward,” said Citizens Fire and Rescue Board member Bob Weaver.

“The new organization will go miles in strengthening emergency services in the region,” said Ron Trace, President of Washington Fire Company.

The new Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department will result in a stronger and more efficient organization due to the consolidation of administrative and operational functions. The consolidated company will have approximately 50 active volunteer members operating out of two fire stations and will continue the same coverage areas focusing on providing service to Mechanicsburg Borough and surrounding communities.

- ROB BRADY

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House Fire in Reading Discovered During Smoke Investigation

Reading, PA - Early on the morning of July 3rd, dispatchers at the Berks County DES 911 center sent Engine 3 and Ladder 1 to check the area of Front and West Elm Streets for a smoke odor. Companies arrived with a haze in the area and began walking the neighborhood. Engine 3 located a fire at a threestory MOR on McKnight St. and began getting into position while Chief Banks (C5) requested the box alarm. Crews forced entry and found fire on the first floor. Engine 3 stretched into the dwelling and knocked down the fire while Ladder 1 searched the floors above and found minor extension on the second floor. Other companies arrived, stretched a second line and mopped up. All searches were clear with no injuries reported. The fire was placed under control at 3:16 A.M. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.

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Salisbury Dwelling Heavily Damaged by Fire Salisbury Twp., PA - A dwelling fire at 1810 Paxford Road broke out on July 18th around mid-day. The blaze went to two alarms, with the entire roof of the bi-level house being consumed, as well as damage to other parts. The weather was an overcast, hot and humid day. Companies assisting Eastern Salisbury on scene were Western Salisbury, Fountain Hill, Allentown, Emmaus and Upper Saucon.

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Massive Blaze Rips Through Penn Hills Plaza, Trapping Several Firefighters Penn Hills, PA - At 7:37 P.M. on July 28th, firefighters were dispatched to a report of black smoke coming from the area near Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings, located in Churchill Center Plaza along Frankstown Road. JUMP TO FILE# The first arriv- 080419100 ing unit advised dispatch that there was smoke showing, and a few seconds later confirmed a working fire inside the middle of the building. Several additional companies were then requested. Firefighters began making entry to attack the fire, as it appeared to be running the roof.

Crews went to the roof to attempt a trench cut but conditions quickly got worse when a gas line inside the building ignited, forcing all units to evacuate the building. Shortly after the order to evacuate was made, command ordered all units off the roof also. A second-alarm was then requested to the scene.

Crews set up a defense attack while awaiting the gas company to arrive on scene and shut off the gas. The gas company arrived but were unsuccessful at securing the gas, so gas company crews began to use jack hammers and a back hoe to find the line leading to the building.

Shortly before 10:00 P.M., a large explosion occurred on the 'Charlie/Delta' corner which contained a restaurant. The explosion blew out the walls, trapping two firefighters under debris and injuring two others. Rapid intervention Teams were activated and successfully rescued four firefighters. EMS command requested a mass casualty incident response to the scene. All four fighters were transported to local hospitals.

Crews continued to battle the flames as gas company officials worked on finding a way to shut off the gas. At 12:20 A.M., the gas was finally able to be shut off.

Crews continued to battle the fire for over 12 hours. Three other firefighters were injured during the fire and were also transported to local hospitals. About a dozen other firefighters were treated onscene for heat exhaustion and other minor injuries.

The fire destroyed the entire building, which housed a restaurant, furniture rental store, dry cleaners and a human services office. The estimated damage is in excess of $1.5 million. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Conditions during the first hour of fire.

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Florida: Barry Boulton, Sr., 67 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: May 7, 2019 Death Date: May 7, 2019 Fire Department: Plantation Fire Department Initial Summary: On May 7, 2019, Lieutenant Barry Boulton, Sr., collapsed after completion of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) drill. Resuscitation efforts were immediately rendered to Boulton who was then rushed to the Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL, where he passed away from cardiac arrest.

Idaho: Charles Alan Ruffing, 53 Rank: Senior Firefighter/Driver Engineer Incident Date: May 21, 2019 Death Date: May 21, 2019 Fire Department: Boise Fire Department Initial Summary: Senior Firefighter/Driver Engineer Charles Ruffing, who had been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, was found deceased in Boise Fire Department Station 6 as a result of a suicide.

Missouri: Christopher Moore, 42 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 7, 2019 Death Date: June 8, 2019 Fire Department: Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Moore was on duty at the fire station on Thursday, June 6, 2019, and Friday, June 7, 2019. He responded to several fire and EMS calls during his 48 hour shift. He complained of not feeling well in the late morning of Friday, June 7, 2019, and was relieved of duty to go home and rest. He stated that he was going to follow-up with his personal physician. He was found deceased Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, at his residence. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Alabama: Jared Wayne Echols, 35 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: June 17, 2019 Death Date: June 17, 2019 Fire Department: Springville Fire & Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Wayne Echols was participating in a recruit training exercise in Anniston, AL. While at the training, he became ill and was immediately transported to the RMC Hospital in Anniston, where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the incident continues.

Firefighter/Paramedic Echols was also an active member of the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Springville, AL. Mississippi: Todd Lanthrip, 53 Rank: Acting Captain Incident Date: June 12, 2019 Death Date: June 13, 2019 Fire Department: Mathiston Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Captain Lanthrip responded to an automobile accident on the evening of June 12, 2019. He returned home after the response. At approximately 0130hrs the morning of June 13, 2019, he became unresponsive. Attempts by his wife and first responders were unsuccessful and he passed away.

Maryland: Michael "Mike" Powers, 70 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 25, 2019 Death Date: June 25, 2019 Fire Department: Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Michael Powers responded to the scene of a fatal vehicle accident. While at the scene, he collapsed and suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately transported to the Frederick Memorial Hospital where he passed away a short time later. Investigation into the incident continues.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? If you have photos you would like to see in our Where are they Now? feature please upload them on our website www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

KEN SNYDER

This American LaFrance H&L once served with the Phoenix Fire Co. in Pottsville. On June 29th, the now privately owned tiller participated in a firemen's parade honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Auxiliary Firemen of Montreal, Quebec.

KATIE WITMOYER

Reading FF Jim Miller dons an SCBA before entering a burning home on Governor Dr. in Cumru Twp., July 29th.

Fatal House Fire in Cumru Twp. Leaves One Dead

DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

The East Cameron Fire Co. in Northumberland County now operates Tanker 352, a 1979 Ford L-9000/2005 Ashley's Service Center body with a 1500 pump and 1800 water. It originally had a Hamerly pumper body, but South Strabane FD #2, the original owner, had the pumper body removed and the tanker body put on.

Cumru Twp., PA - On the morning of July 29th, the Berks County DES 911 center received a phone call from the resident at 501 Governor Drive reporting a house fire. While dispatchers began filling out the assignment, the caller's breathing became increasingly labored.

Shillington Captain 36-2 (Yoch) arrived with fire showing from a two-story single-family home. Deputy 42-1 (Seiger) arrived a minute later to assume command when the occupant jumped from a window on the 'B' side of the dwelling.

Shillington Engine 36 and

JUMP TO FILE #073019103 Spring Engine 85 arrived and began a hose stretch into the dwelling while Southern Berks paramedics grabbed the severely injured man for transport to Reading Hospital. With the initial responding firefighters stretched thin, Deputy 42-1 requested a secondalarm transmitted at 7:09 A.M. Searches of the home were difficult due to a large amount of possessions stored inside.

The fire was eventually placed under control at 7:45 A.M. The

Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal was requested to the scene for investigation with Cumru PD. Several pets were killed during the fire with the exception of one cat that was rescued from the dwelling.

No other injuries were reported.

Firefighters assisting Cumru included Shillington, Kenhorst, Spring Township, Reading, Wyomissing, West Reading, Mohnton, Brecknock, Exeter, Mount Penn, Gibralter, and Western Berks.

The occupant of the home was later declared dead at the hospital.

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Espy Fire Co. #1 operates this 2001 Mack/KME Rescue that previously served in Hazle Twp., PA.

FRANK ROBINSON

Liberty Fire Co. operates this 1980 Mack CF 1000/500 that formerly served with the FDNY as Engine 50.

DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Snyder County's Hummels Wharf Fire Co. still maintains this beautiful 1951 Mack L-85 as Engine 73.

It was refurbished in 2006 by Albion State Prison. It has a 750 pump and 850 water.

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Smoke and steam escape from this single-family dwelling on Oak Lane in Rush Twp. Firefighters had the incident under control in 20 minutes.

Hometown Residence Damaged by Fire Hometown, PA - At 12:31 P.M. on Wednesday, July 24th, Schuylkill County 911 sent out a first-alarm assignment to the area of 1 Bnosky Street in the village of Hometown, Rush Township, for a house fire. The first-alarm included Fire Districts 25 (Hometown), 26 (Ryan Twp.), 6 (Delano Twp.), 49 (McAdoo), 65 (Tamaqua) and tankers from 32 (Walker Twp.), 48 (Mahanoy City) and 64 (Shenandoah).

Police arrived on scene shortly after the dispatch and reported a working fire with smoke showing from 5 Oak Lane. Fire crews arrived on scene to find fire showing from a two-story, single-family dwelling. Engine 25-10 took the address with Tanker 25-30 staging in a nearby parking lot. Engine 65-10

JUMP TO FILE #072619101 followed Hometown’s engine in and crews began to knock down the fire.

Firefighters from 65-12, 26-10 and 49-15 arrived and assisted with knocking down the main body of fire. By the 20 minute mark, the fire was knocked down and only small amounts of steam were visible.

Mutual aid crews began to be released within one hour of the first units arriving on scene. Hometown crews were clear of the scene during the evening hours after a State Police Fire Marshal finished their investigation.

- JC KRIESHER

KEN SNYDER

Ruscombmanor VFC Houses New Rescue 34

Fleetwood, PA - Ruscombmanor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in Berks County dedicated and housed their 2018 Rosenbauer, designated as Rescue 34, on June 15th.

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“Sweet Heat Shrimp” FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

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Fire Strikes Popular Edinboro Pizzeria

Edinboro, PA - Just before 6:30 P.M. on June 20th, firefighters were dispatched to John Wildwood Pizzeria on Erie Street for a commercial structure fire. Units arrived to find smoke coming from all three floors of the building. Crews found that a fire had started in a pizza oven, ran the ceiling and got into the walls. Crews remained on scene for about one hour before the fire was placed under control.

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This dish came together one day when I needed something quick, flavorful and healthy. Normally I try to steer clear of shrimp when cooking in the firehouse.

The last thing you want to do is have a run come in while cooking, and have to reheat shrimp upon returning to the station. Overcooked shrimp reminds me of that piece of gum you have been chewing for way too long, rubbery and flavorless…in other words, not good!

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

For Shrimp: 1 lb. Shrimp; peeled and deveined 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced 2” Piece of Fresh Ginger, grated or minced Small Bunch of Fresh Basil, leaves picked 3 Scallions, thin sliced ½ C Hoisin Sauce 2 Tsp. Sambal Oelek Sauce (usually found next to Sriracha) 1 Tbs. Canola or Vegetable Oil

Procedure:

For the Shrimp: -Combine all the ingredients in a ziplock bag or bowl. Stir/shake to combine. Add shrimp and let Palmer Township firefighters assisted with evacuating 'Marty the Robot' from the GIANT Food Store during a recent kitchen fire.

a kick. You can find it in most grocery stores now, probably right next to Sriracha coincidentally.

Hoisin is a Chinese sauce made from a combination of fermented soybean paste, garlic, chiles, vinegar, sesame oil, and some sort of sweetener. Think of it almost like Chinese BBQ sauce!

However, it's very potent in flavor so use much more sparingly than you would American BBQ sauce.

It's most commonly used in Cantonese cooking on Peking Duck, which is delicious if you've never tried. When combined with the Sambal, you end up with a sauce that hits those salty, sweet, spicy notes that we all love. This would be killer on some wings too….just sayin'

SAMBAL-HOISIN SHRIMP WITH BOK CHOY FRIED RICE

For Bok Choy Fried Rice: 3 C Rice, *see note below 8 Heads of Baby Bok Choy, sliced into 1” pieces 1 Tbs. Soy Sauce ¼ Canola or Vegetable Oil 1 Clove Garlic, minced *Day-old rice works best for stir fries. If you don’t have day-old rice, cook a batch and spread out on a sheet pan to cool for at least an hour.

JIM ALERCIA

But sometimes in life, you need to take a gamble and roll the culinary dice. Luckily this time it paid off with uninterrupted cooking and a delicious meal.

Sambal and Hoisin are not words often heard at the firehouse kitchen table, but this recipe is sure to change that. Sambal, particularly Sambal Oelek, is a chile sauce originating from Southeast Asia. It's made with hot red chiles, salt and some vinegar, and quite honestly I think it's more versatile than the more popular Sriracha sauce. It definitely packs some heat but isn’t overpowering and allows the chile flavor to shine.

You could definitely use it on its own but I find it used best when mixed into sauces, marinades, mayo or anything else that needs

marinate for 30 minutes to an hour. Remove from marinade and set aside.

-Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a few drizzles of oil. Carefully add the shrimp to the pan, flipping as needed to cook through and just until they turn pink. Remove the cooked shrimp, toss with some of the basil and scallion and set aside.

For the Rice: -Clean out the pan or heat another large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the oil, followed by the bok choy. Stir the bok choy until it just starts to wilt.

Add the garlic and then the rice. Continue stirring while the rice starts to crisp up a bit. Add the soy sauce.

Serve the fried rice, topped with the shrimp and more basil and scallion.

AJ FUSCO

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Homestead Police Find Working House Fire Homestead, PA - At 4:39 P.M. on June 26th, firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of 11th Avenue for a confirmed house fire, which the police called in. Arriving crews found heavy fire coming from a vacant home that quickly spread to a second home. A second-alarm was quickly requested.

Crews were able to knock down the fire on the exposure and then focused on containing the fire in the original home. Crews worked for almost one hour before the fire was finally placed under control. No one was injured, but several people who lived in the exposure home were displaced. The cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious and was being investigated.

TERRY RITZ

Motorcycle Crash in Upper Hanover Twp. Upper Hanover Twp., PA - On Friday, July 12th at 12:47 P.M., the East Greenville Fire Co. was dispatched to a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle. The accident occurred on Palm Hill Road near Gravel Pike. Both the driver and the motorcyclist were injured and taken by ambulance to the hospital. The severity of their injuries was not available, nor was the cause of the accident. Assisting the fire company were East Greenville Fire Police, PA State Police and Upper Perk EMS.

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This AM General of the Sweet Valley VFC in Luzerne County runs as Brush 173.

Crews work to knock down the bulk of fire in North Braddock, July 4th.

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Fourth of July Fire Rips Through 3 North Braddock Homes TERRY RITZ

Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue operates this 2002 Pierce 105' Aerial Ladder.

North Braddock, PA - At 3:40 P.M. on the Fourth of July, fire units were dispatched to the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue for a reported house on fire. Arriving units found a home that was fully involved in the front and extending into the homes on each side.

Crews began an aggressive attack on the main building and both exposures. About 10 minutes into

JUMP TO FILE #070719100 the incident a second-alarm was requested. The fire in both exposure homes was knocked down as crews then focused on the main fire building, which took over one hour before finally being placed under control at 4:50 P.M.

All three homes sustained heavy damage. No one was home at the time of the fire, however three firefighters sustained minor injuries. The American Red Cross was called to help those displaced by the fire. The cause is still under investigation.

- ERIC RASMUSSEN

FRANK ROBINSON

Pioneer Fire Company of Ephrata operates this 2018 Pierce Enforcer 2000/750.

DALE FEEHRER

The Reliance Fire Co. of West York operates this 1997 E-One (1500/500/75') as Truck 1-2.

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Fire Strikes East Lampeter Tanger Outlets

JIM ALERCIA

On Sunday, July 7th, the Palmer Twp. Municipal Fire Department took part in the annual Stephen Siller Tower Climb at NYC’s Freedom Tower, racing up the inner staircase of 104 floors to remember all the victims of 9/11. Team PM2751FD raised over $500 in fundraising, which is donated to victims of 9/11 and our military.

Lancaster County, PA - East Lampeter Township firefighters were called to a reported fire in the area of the Tanger Outlet stores on July 1st. Lafayette Fire Captain Mike Andrews spotted heavy black smoke two miles away from the firehouse and upgraded the assignment to a building fire, requesting a firstalarm assignment.

As Captain Andrews arrived on scene he discovered a well-involved fire at a construction site, with extension to the stores at the mall. Several master streams were put into opera-

JUMP TO FILE #070319103 tion to save the stores.

It took over one hour to control the blaze, with crews remaining on scene for an additional three hours conducting overhaul. Damage to the stores was kept to a minimum thanks to the quick actions of firefighters.

The blaze started as construction crews were working on a new drainage system from the aftermath of a massive sinkhole that opened up

last August. The storm water containment system used plastic egg crates which ignited, possibly caused by a heating iron or careless smoking. The exact cause is unknown at this time and under investigation.

Fire Companies from Lafayette, Manheim Twp., Ronks, Witmer, Bird-In-Hand, Strasburg, Gordonville, Lampeter and Lancaster City responded to the scene, along with Lancaster EMS. - FRANK ROBINSON

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Goodwill Fire Company of Myerstown Truck Housing Myerstown, PA - On Saturday, July 13th, the Goodwill Fire Company of Myerstown held a housing for their new 2019 Western Star/Alexis tanker. Features include a 3000-gallon tank and 1250-GPM pump.

Greenfields Fire Company in Berks County runs this 2010 GMC Yukon as Car 55.

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Crews worked on a heavily entrapped patient in this car that was rear-ended by a box truck.

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Woman Extricated from Overturned Car in Ontelaunee Twp. Ontelaunee Twp., PA - At 2:10 P.M. on July 31st, Union Fire Co. Station 37, along with Blandon Fire Co. Station 12, Temple Fire Co. Station 11 and both medics from Northern Berks EMS were dispatched to Route 222 northbound, just before the Laureldale exit, for an MVA with injuries.

The 911 center received multiple reports of there being anywhere from four to 10 vehicles involved, with one car on its roof. Ladder 12 arrived first to find a four-vehicle MVA with a woman entrapped in the car that

This tattoo was submitted by Bruce Gallagher, retired EMS Captain and current Chaplain of Flanders Fire & EMS in Morris County, New Jersey. Regarding its concept, Bruce said, "The top of the tattoo is FFD and the bottom is 1987, when I started my career. The left side is my coat number 39 and the right side is my daughter's number 211, Chelsi Gallagher."

JUMP TO FILE #073119105 was on its side.

Crews shut down the highway so that trucks could access the scene by coming south in the northbound lanes from Allentown Pike. Firefighters went to work stabilizing the car with junkyard dogs. As more apparatus arrived, firefighters went in service with O cutters and a Sawzaw to cut the roof of the car open.

Crews completed the extrication

of the patient at 2:28 P.M. The woman that was extricated was the only person transported to the hospital. Two of the vehicles involved, including the car that ended up on its side, had been rear-ended by a box truck. The fourth car that was involved had minor front end damage.

Units began clearing once the tow companies arrived on scene, with the final truck cleared at 3:20 P.M. Route 222 was reopened a short time later.

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Reading Firefighters Ken Kise and Matt Grant pose after responding to several water rescue incidents after a torrential rain swept through the city in July.

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Shenandoah House Fire Brings Second-Alarm Response Shenandoah, PA - At 5:18 A.M. on Thursday, June 27th, Schuylkill County 911 dispatched Fire District 64 (Shenandoah) with District 48–Station 5 (West End), and Medic 64 to 222 South Jardin Street in Shenandoah for a house fire with entrapment.

Responding crews noticed a header from a distance and requested a ladder be added from Mahanoy City (Washington H&L 48-25), which was quickly followed by a full second-alarm.

Squrt 64-20 arrived on scene to find a working fire in the middle of a row, with black smoke pushing from the eaves and heavy fire showing from the rear. All occupants were reported to be out of the residence. The squrt began to stretch a line and initiate a primary search of the building.

Engines 64-12 and 64-10 approached the scene and secured water supplies. Second-alarm Engines 04-19 and 48-12 were directed to the rear, on West Street, and established a water supply.

A water supply was established with 48-12 and 64-11 and

JUMP TO FILE #072219112 two lines were stretched in a small gap through homes into the connected back yard. Washington H&L 48-25 came up Jardin Street from the south and set up for operations. A crew went to the roof and opened up a vent hole which allowed smoke and steam to pour out.

The fire was knocked down within a few minutes of crews arriving on scene and placed under control in roughly 30 minutes.

This fire was located just a few doors away from the scene of another fire that destroyed a home back in January.

Radio chatter indicated some of the residents were being transported to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. The American Red Cross was requested to assist those who were displaced.

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The wreckage of two vehicles at 11th & Buttonwood Streets in Reading. The accident sent six people to the hospital, one of which died shortly after.

Deadly Crash in Reading Kills One and Seriously Injures Five Others Brody Fleming

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Mom’s Lecturing Pays Off After Son Rescues Friend from Drowning Duluth, MN - All the years of telling my son "everything that can go wrong will, so be prepared," recently paid off.

I stopped by his house as he was leaving with friends on June 27th to go cliff diving. I gave him a hug, and normally I would give a short lecture but I didn’t this time.

I knew that I have instilled in him to have fun and live life, but to always be cautious and prepared. My normal lecture goes something like "don’t drown please, it would be bad for business!". All joking aside, what happened that day is something he will never forget.

My son called me and said, "Mom, I just saved my friend's life in 200 feet of water! Everyone was cliff jumping so I stayed in the water so that if something happened to anyone I would be close by."

When his friend jumped and attempted a double, he opened up

JUMP TO FILE #070119112 late and knocked himself out.

Brody Fleming was just a few feet away. Realizing immediately that there was a problem, he dove under, grabbed his friend and got his head above water. He then found out that his instincts were right and his friend had completely passed out.

The friend eventually came to and would make a full recovery.

Had Brody been even just a few feet further away, his unconscious friend would have sank straight to the bottom. I am so proud of Brody for not just being in the right place at the right time, but for purposely putting himself there!

Reading, PA - During the evening of Wednesday, July 3rd, dispatchers at the Berks County DES call center began receiving multiple reports of a serious car accident at 11th and Buttonwood Streets.

During the response, crews were advised that multiple people were injured and trapped inside one of the vehicles. Chief Moyer (Car 7) arrived amidst a large crowd of people in the area, and bystanders performing CPR on a young child. Units had a difficult time accessing the area due to the amount of traffic and people in the way.

JUMP TO FILE #070419105 As firefighters began triaging the victims, Chief Moyer requested all available city medic units to respond to the scene. Two additional medic units from the county were also sent to the scene.

As the child was picked up by Medic 3, firefighters began working the damaged vehicle. An occupant in cardiac arrest was quickly removed and taken by Medic 4.

Paramedics requested additional personnel to drive the ambulances to the hospital, which brought En-

gine 1 to the scene.

A child was extricated from the back of the car a short time later and loaded into Medic 2. Another occupant who was found on the ground near one of the wrecked cars was treated and packaged for a later arriving county unit. All victims were taken to Reading Hospital Trauma Center.

One of the occupants succumbed to their injuries after arriving at the hospital. Firefighters remained on scene for more than one hour assisting the police department.

- JASON BATZ

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WATER RESCUE INNOVATIONS, INC.

Edgmont Fire Company operates this 2016 Dodge/Marco 150/350 Mini Pumper.

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Engine 3 arrived with smoke showing at this commercial building in Reading that stores flammable chemicals used in cosmetics.

Hazardous Chemical Fire Strikes Commercial Building in Reading Reading, PA - Around 1:30 P.M. on the afternoon of July 30th, an alarm was activated at the Mazotta Building, 101 North Front Street. As the alarm company began receiving addititional signals, dispatchers from the Berks County DES 911 call center were already alerting Engine 3 and Ladder 1.

An occupant of the building who noticed smoke flowing from the basement called 911 and reported that the building was on fire. Dispatchers upgraded the assignment and advised Car 4 (Stoudt). Engine 3 arrived at a four-story masonry structure with smoke showing from the basement.

As firefighters began stretching a hose line, the building's owner advised that the basement was loaded with flammable chemicals. Crews located the fire, knocked it down and withdrew from the area. Car 1 (Stoudt) took command and requested a representative from Berks County HazMat to respond.

All firefighters were decontaminated at the scene and had their protective gear collected for examination. One firefighter was

JUMP TO FILE #080119110 taken to the hospital for a shoulder injury. Officials from Emergency Management and Berks DES remained on scene for a third-party contractor to begin clean up of the area.

A few hours later, smoke was observed on the first-floor by Fire Marshal Searfoss (C10). A box alarm was again transmitted to bring firefighters back to the scene. Crews stretched a line to the opposite side of the basement and the fire was knocked down.

A cleanup company from Harrisburg arrived and began to remove the hazardous chemicals from the area. The fire department remained at the building throughout the night to maintain a watch over the area. The next day the building was condemned.

Crews found that several of the chemicals had been released from their containers and contaminated the area, forcing the department to remove multiple breathing apparatus units from service.

- JASON BATZ

The Norfolk Southern "Training First Responders" Train recently traveled to Reading for a series of training seminars. The safety train carries a number of different type rail cars to help familiarize first responders with what hazards they might find when responding to a rail incident. The safety train is seen here traveling from New Jersey to Norfolk Southern's Spring Street Yard in Reading. After a few days of classes, the train was set to head north to New York.

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Penn Hills Crews Prevent Attached Garage Fire from Spreading Penn Hills, PA - At 9:50 P.M. on July 24th, fire units were dispatched to the 500 block of Penn Vista Drive for a reported attic fire. Penn Hills 227 Chief arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from two sides of the rear of the home.

Truck 227 arrived and began attacking JUMP TO FILE# the fire while addi- 072719105 tional units set up water supplies and deployed additional lines.

Crews were able to quickly knock down the bulk of the fire and contain it to a rear garage attached to the home. The fire was placed under control at 10:20 P.M. as crews began overhaul.

No one was injured and the residents of the home were able to return later that night. The Penn Hills Fire Marshal was investigating.

- ERIC RASMUSSEN

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Pottsville Holds Double Housing Pottsville, PA - On July 20th, the Pottsville FD celebrated a duel housing of their newest rigs at the Humane Fire Station.

Area apparatus participated in a parade at 1:00 P.M., prior to the celebration. This was then followed with speeches by dignitaries, a priest blessing the rigs with Holy Water, christening the bumpers of E-33 and T-21 with champagne bottles, and then the housing of the engine and the tiller. Despite the humid 97-degree day, a nice time was had by all who attended. Pictured are E-33 and T-21 awaiting their celebration.

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Reading firefighters from Ladder 1 helped out neighbors at Queen City Diner by rigging their new flag just in time for Memorial Day.

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Radiation and Crisis Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

In our life, we can learn lessons from our Radiation classes or how it was known in the days of Civil Defense, "Radiological Defense."

When dealing with radiation we were taught about time, distance and shielding. We can survive some doses of radiation, when we are given it a little at a time and not that much over a few years. We can survive some radiation if we are far enough from it.

How many of us were effected by the radiation from Japan when they had their problem? We also see that when we go for an X-ray, they put the lead apron on us before the technicians move behind their shielding.

We also use the same recipe in fighting fires. We are in the heat of the battle for a certain time, usually one or two cylinders of air, then its time for rehab. We have distance that we are from the fire, because some are hotter than others. And we have shielding of our turnout gear and the hosestream. The water acts as our shield as we are in the battle.

Back in the days of coats and pull up boots and Fireball gloves, we really understood the shielding that water could provide.

With Ems, you have the exposure to the patient and shielding of what bloodborne pathogen

PPE you are using.

If we look at that and apply it to crisis, or disaster or bad stuff in life, I am sure that we can all handle the little stresses in life. We can handle the button that comes off our shirt or running out of coffee.

But once in a while we need to remember the importance of exposure.

We use time, distance and shielding when dealing with toxic people in our lives. We only speak to them when we need to. Time of Exposure. We may wave to them from across the parking lot and not go into detail when we talk with them, keeping them at a Distance.

We may communicate with the person by use of only certain methods or we may use someone else to be their point of contact.

Shielding.

Granted we are supposed to love our enemies and we may have some people that just drain energy from us. When Christ was in the crowd of people, He was able to feel energy leave when the woman just touched the hem of His garment. Other times his disciples shielding Him by keeping the crowd away, at certain times. We all need to keep our strength and energy up for the things that are valuable in life, like sitting down with the person who is truly in pain and needs someone with compassion.

May the Lord bless you and keep you and may you be shielded from the toxic people.

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The Mount Morris Fire Co. in Greene County still operates this 1982 Mack Mr/4 Guys/1993 as Tanker 18-2. It has a 1000 pump and 3500 water.

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This patch is the emblem of Green Lane Fire Company, Montgomery County Station 42.

Interior Commercial Building Fire in Upper Hanover Twp. Upper Hanover Twp., PA - On Thursday, July 18th at 3:37 P.M., the East Greenville Fire Co. was dispatched to a fire alarm in a commercial building in Upper Hanover Twp. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief 38 had a smoke condition and an employee evacuation at the location. After inspecting he called the Montgomery County Dispatch Center to upgrade the call for additional manpower and apparatus, as he had a manual pull

JUMP TO FILE #071919100 fire alarm in the quad bin area of the building.

There were no injuries, and the cause and damage amounts were not available. The incident was brought under control within the hour. Assisting East Greenville were Pennsburg, Red Hill, Milford and Hereford Fire Companies.

East Greenville and Pennsburg Fire Police, as well as Bally and Upper Perk EMS units also assisted.

A second call was dispatched at 6:30 P.M. on the same day for the same location in the quad area of the building. East Greenville, Pennsburg and Red Hill were dispatched on the first-alarm.

- TERRY RITZ

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Arson Suspected Cause of Vacant Building Fire in Honesdale

Honesdale, PA - On July 11th at 8:52 P.M., the Honesdale FD was dispatched to Commercial St. for a smoke investigation.

Crews arrived in the area to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the eaves of an abandoned three-story commercial building. As firefighters set up aerials for defensive operations, fire began shooting through the roof. Master streams were placed into service, knocking down a bulk of the fire within 40 minutes. Crews used two hydrants, laying over 1000-feet of five-inch to reach them. The fire was placed under control at 10:57 P.M. After extensive overhaul and clean up the scene was cleared at 12:48 A.M. Fire damage was contained to the top floor and roof area. The PSP Fire Marshal is investigating the fire, which was suspected to be arson.

Palmer Twp. Municipal FD crews are shown here making entry into a residence where a fire started on the rear deck of the home, which extended into the attic.

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Vehicle News

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United Hook & Ladder #33 of Adams County now oper- Glen Rock Hose & Ladder Co. has taken delivery of this West Grove Fire Co. recently received this 2018 Peterates this 2019 Pierce Enforcer (1500/1000/25af) as En- 2019 Sutphen Monarch (1500/500/15kw/Hurst) rescue- built Model 567/4-Guys elliptical with 3500-GWT, desiggine 331 out of their Oxford station. engine, designated as Rescue 59. nated as Tanker 22.

Citizens Fire Co. of Palmyra has taken delivery of this Northern Lebanon Fire & Emergency Services recently Forks Township Fire Dept. now operates this 2019 Spar2019 Seagrave Marauder II- 95' Aerialscope tower. received this 2019 Pierce Enforcer Heavy Rescue, des- tan/Custom Fire 1250/500/25 Heavy Rescue. ignated as Rescue 10.

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Into the Fire ON THE BOOK SHELF

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This is a hard cover book measuring 6 ½ inches by 9 ½ inches with 224 pages. It is the memoirs of a London firefighter who put 13 years on the job. Now you may say that it seems like he left the job early and that would be the case, but the author did see his share of action, a selection of which is written about here.

He is single, lived with his mother and had a younger brother.

There is also a brief mention of a daughter. He worked at many different fire brigade stations in some different capacities and his accounts make for interesting reading, especially when it has to do with the different lingo spoken between the American and British

languages. There are explanations to the reader for certain terms and then there are others that you can pretty much figure out.

He explains the command levels as well as the types of apparatus that they use. His calls, or “shouts” as they refer to them as, are diversified from comical, like the swan rescue to the very tragic like the poisoning of two children by their mother. But the most tragic is a fire that involved a large hi-rise residential building which resulted in many deaths and injuries. His input with this fire was not the initial fire attack but rather the overhaul, mop up and recovery which affected him so deeply that combined with other gruesome work that he was called to do collectively caused him to eventually leave the job. There are a lot of details in the descriptions of the operations within the 17 chapters.

I sympathize how a firefighter could psychologically suffer.

After all, other than in initial training, one does not know what it is like to be in a burning building with minimal to no visibility, unless he or she experienced it within their own home or a building that they had been in. The same goes for medical calls involving the seriously injured or dead!

This is a book worth reading!

It is one in which a person contemplating a career in the fire service would find enlightening!

Crews found heavy fire showing from the home upon arrival.

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Suspected Arsonist Arrested at E. Drumore Mobile Home Fire East Drumore, PA - Just after 11:10 A.M. on July 4th, crews from Quarryville, Bart Township and Robert Fulton Fire Companies were alerted to a mobile home fire at 10 Laura Ct. in East Drumore Township. Multiple neighbors called in, stating that they saw smoke and flames coming from a mobile home.

Chief 57-2 arrived and reported fire showing from the 'Alpha' side, with exposure problems on the 'Delta' side. Chief 572 reported the home to be vacant and requested Pennsylvania State Police to the scene. Engine 57-4

JUMP TO FILE #070819116 arrived first and immediately stretched two hand lines towards the home. Tanker 57 arrived and supplied Engine 57-4. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down a bulk of the fire. As more crews arrived they assisted with the mostly exterior operation.

State Police arrived and talked to bystanders about the situation.

An officer then arrested an intoxicated neighbor who allegedly set the mobile home on fire. After a

short bout of resisting, the subject was placed in handcuffs.

EMS from Oxford Fire Co. performed a medical evaluation on the suspected arsonist, as well as assisted with rehab for firefighters. Crews performed overhaul along the exterior of the mobile home to extinguish all hot spots and were able to stop the fire from spreading to the 'Delta' exposure.

The fire was brought under control within one hour and crews began clearing the scene after conducting extensive overhaul.

- LUCAS RICHARDSON

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East Whiteland Fire Company, designated as Chester County Station 5, operates with one engine, one rescue, a tanker and a brush truck.

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