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WOMAN DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN POTTSVILLE HOUSE FIRE

JC KRIESHER

Pottsville, PA – Just moments after midnight on Friday, December 6th, the Pottsville Fire Department was alerted of a house fire at 1971 West Howard Avenue in the city.

Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from the first floor and learned that a woman was trapped inside the home. Engine 68-16 and Ladder 68-25 took the address of the building and began fighting the flames and searching for the trapped occupant.

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DON SCICCHITANO

Elderly Couple Rescued from House Fire in Shamokin

Shamokin, PA - Firefighters were once again pressed into action in Shamokin when they were dispatched to a working fire with flames showing on arrival, December 10th. The fire at 50 West Willow Street, which could be seen from miles away, reportedly started in the rear of the home on the first floor. The cause is still under investigation. Shamokin Police Chief Darwin Tobias, with the help of neighbors, were able to safely evacuate the elderly couple who lived in the home.

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Smoke and steam rise from the roof of 625 Pierce Street in Pottsville, 11/12/19.

MAYDAY Called at Pottsville Fire Second-Alarm Pottsville, PA – Pottsville firefighters were dispatched to Box 34 at the address 625 Pierce Street at 8:17 P.M. on November 12th for a reported house fire.

Police arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire with smoke showing from the eaves and two connected exposures.

Chief 68-3 requested a rapid intervention team (Schuylkill Haven) and second due ladder (Minersville Fire-Rescue) to be dispatched to the scene.

Crews began to advance lines through the lower floors toward the attic. As they were waiting for water to reach the nozzle, conditions began to deteriorate and crews backed down to the second floor. Without notice, an explosion rocked the building, sending smoke and flames out of the house and blowing out a window on the 'A' side. A MAYDAY was declared for the three firefighters caught in the event.

An announcement was made declaring the MAYDAY and communications moved all other radio traffic to a different frequency while a second-alarm was dispatched into the city. After a few tense moments, Captain 55 radioed to command that he was ok, but he was with two other members. Shortly after that transmis-

JUMP TO FILE #121019100 sion, it was relayed that the other two members were also accounted for. All three members were able to walk out of the building without injury.

With the MAYDAY cleared, firefighters were able to once again focus their efforts on the firefight. Crews made their way to the attic and began to knock down the fire while other crews cut vent holes in the roof. Multiple lines were stretched into the buildings, and all visible fire was knocked down within 30 minutes of crews arriving on the scene.

Three civilians were transported to the hospital for evaluation, as was a firefighter who suffered a minor injury during overhaul. The American Red Cross was requested to respond to help nine occupants who were displaced by the fire.

Second-alarm companies were directed to stage at Station 30 and cover the city until units were available. A State Police Fire Marshal was also requested in to help with the investigation of the cause. Firefighters were clear of the scene shortly after midnight.

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Fast-Moving Blaze Consumes Penn Hills Home Penn Hills, PA – At 10:15 A.M. on December 11th, fire crews were dispatched to Ross Road for a report of flames coming from a home.

Penn Hills Station 221 informed dispatch that smoke could be seen from their station.

Crews arrived to find the front porch JUMP TO FILE# of a one-story modu- 121219100 lar home fully involved with fire, and extending into the home. Crews quickly went to work attacking the fire as a hydrant was located to establish a water supply. Fire quickly ran along the entire roof of the home as crews tried feverishly to gain control.

Command made the decision to pull crews out of the home and set up a defensive attack. Crews worked for about an hour before finally re-entering the home to knock down the rest of the fire. Crews then stayed on scene for some time performing overhaul.

A couple that lived in the home were not there at the time of the fire, but two cats unfortunately perished.

A preliminary investigation determined that the fire began on the front porch and was accidental. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

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1st Responder Newspaper honors and remembers emergency responders lost in the line of duty

New York: Robert H. Bush, 49 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 19, 2019 Death Date: October 19, 2019 Fire Department: Homer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Robert Bush fell ill during fire department training. Other firefighter department members immediately provided medical assistance to Firefighter Bush and then transported him to a local hospital. Despite revival efforts, Firefighter Bush passed away at the hospital. The nature and cause of fatal injury are still to be determined.

Alabama: Michael Johnston, 45 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 18, 2019 Death Date: October 18, 2019 Fire Department: Equality Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Michael Johnston was driving the Equality Volunteer Fire Department’s 2004 GMC water tender when it overturned while responding to a brush fire. Firefighter Johnston was ejected from the truck in the single-vehicle accident and pronounced deceased at the scene from the injuries he sustained.

Washington, DC: Alex Graham, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 24, 2019 Death Date: October 27, 2019 Fire Department: DC Fire and EMS Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, October 24, 2019, Firefighter Alex Graham was conducting pump testing at the D.C. Fire and EMS Training Academy, when he suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from an aortic dissection.

Wisconsin: Brian Serdynski, 38 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 19, 2019 Death Date: November 2, 2019 Fire Department: Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department Initial Summary: On 10/19/2019, Firefighter Brian Serdynski suffered a heart attack while at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He was transported to a hospital where he was treated and then released on 10/21/2019.

In the very early morning hours on 11/02/2019, Serdynski was having difficulty breathing. First responders from Union Grove-Yorkville and Kansasville fire departments responded to Serdynski’s home and immediately administered medical care. Despite their efforts, Serdynski was pronounced deceased at his home.

Florida: Dwain S. Bradshaw, 41 Rank: Assistant District Chief Incident Date: November 6, 2019 Death Date: November 6, 2019 Fire Department: Escambia County Fire Rescue Initial Summary: On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at approximately 0350hrs, Assistant District Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw of the Beulah Fire Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a fatal motorcycle accident. While at the scene, he was struck by an 18-wheeler log truck. Chief Bradshaw was immediately airlifted to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, where he passed away. Chief Bradshaw also served as the District Chief of the Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in the community of Bellview.

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COMMAND VEHICLES

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You say potato, and I say potahto…

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

JASON BATZ

The Reading FD recently purchased this 2019 Ford F150 with A.R.E. utility topper for use with the department's K-9 arson unit.

In the firehouse, there is what I like to call the “Firehouse Standard”. This meal consists of a steak, potatoes and a vegetable, and rarely does anyone ever oppose it being on the menu. You have your protein, carbs and fat to help keep the crew satiated. There are many variations on this. Some may prefer rib eyes, some stick to the budget friendly London broil and others celebrate special occasions like promotions with a nice rib roast. When it comes to the potatoes, it usually ends up being mashed, roasted or baked. While

everyone has their preference, nothing compares to simple and delicious roasted potatoes. When done right, they are crispy on the outside while still creamy on the inside. And like most things culinary, the simple isn’t always the easiest.

A dish is only as good as its ingredients. When it comes to something as simple as roasted potatoes, making sure you use the right ones is key. Not all potatoes are created equal; there are actually different uses for the many different kinds. Potatoes fall into two categories, waxy and starchy.

Waxy potatoes are exactly as they sound, waxy and usually “shiny” on the exterior. They contain more moisture than starch varieties and are ideal for wet cooking techniques, which include boiling and steaming. New potatoes, fingerlings and Red Bliss are all waxy

potatoes. Starchy potatoes contain, well…more starch of course.

They are ideal for dry cooking techniques such as baking, frying and roasting, which because they don’t involve water, can be considered dry cooking. But here is the catch, this recipe involves both wet AND dry techniques! So therefore we need to use a potatoes idea for both, enter the Yukon Gold (or white potato). The Yukon Gold is considered all-purpose because it can be cooked so many ways.

In this recipe, we par cook them in salted, boiling water first.

This creates a cooked-through, creamy center while also seasoning it from the inside out. After, they are drained and then roasted in olive oil, allowing the exterior to get crispy and delicious. The best of both worlds!

Stay safe, eat well!

ROASTED POTATOES Serves 4

Ingredients: ALAN HOFFMAN

The Chief of the Nancy Run Fire Company uses this Chevy Suburban as his command vehicle.

2 lbs. Yellow Potatoes, scrubbed 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Optional: 2 Sprigs of Rosemary or Thyme 3 Garlic Cloves, whole and skin-on Procedure:

- Preheat oven to 450°F

FRANK ROBINSON

Twin Valley Fire Department's Deputy Chief now runs calls in this 2019 Chevy Silverado.

-Cut the potatoes into even size shapes. Place in a pot, cover with cold water by 1”.

Add the salt and turn the burner on high. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer.

-Cook the potatoes until the outside starts to look “fluffy”, or is just barely knife tender, approximately 7-8 minutes. Drain the pota-

toes gently into a colander and give a gentle shake or two to roughen up the exterior. Let steam dry in the colander for 10 minutes.

-Add the olive oil to a baking pan along with herbs and garlic if using. Gently add the potatoes, stir to coat.

Place the pan in the oven and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring and flipping

every 15 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are golden brown and crispy.

AJ FUSCO

*Par-boiling the potatoes creates a creamy center while allowing the exterior to get crispy. When you stir and flip the potatoes, rotate the pan when you place back in oven to cook evenly.

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Cetronia Fire Co. Chief 301 has his vehicle set up at a Command Post with Chief 801 from the Fogelsville Fire Co.

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Fight the Fire Not the Building VIDEO REVIEW ing

Video reviews by John Malecky

Fight the Fire Not the Build-

From Fire Engineering Books & Videos Presentation by Chief Ron Kantermann Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, Suite #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-1828 E-Mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $49.00

This DVD is one hour and 38 minutes in length. It's a classroom presentation by Ron Kantermann, who at the time was chief of the Wilton, Connecticut Fire Department. Ron has a colorful history with the fire service for over 40 years. It included serving with the New York City Fire Department, working as a chief with a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, and let’s just say that his resume is so long that you will just have to read about him on the back of the DVD jacket and be impressed. In any event, here is a colorful speaker with a wealth of knowledge and

experience.

I met him in person when in 1996 he wanted to get a new pumper in Fire Engineering’s Apparatus Deliveries Column (which I am the author of), and I was thoroughly impressed with him.

So I recommend this classroom session to you so you can expand your knowledge and stay safe.

The class addresses combatting fires in commercial buildings by using construction design and building fire and detections systems. The talk addresses survivability profiling, firefighting accountability, safety culture, risk profiling, SOP’s, SOG’s, work, active fire protection and challenges to firefighters. Though it appears to be a lengthy presentation, the time goes quickly and my attention was kept on the subjects taught and discussed.

It brought back memories of my time in the fire service and the knowledge about standpipe and sprinkler systems, other suppression systems and fire detection systems. I noted new technology now in place, which was not during my career. It confirmed my decision not to review most textbooks as I become a dinosaur and progress marches on!

There are a number of visual aids that accompany this presentation, as well as explanations of the theory and performance of the systems. It's a DVD well worth the modest cost.

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Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Pottsville House Fire Pottsville, PA – Just moments after midnight on Friday, December 6th, the Pottsville Fire Department was alerted of a house fire at 1971 West Howard Avenue in the city.

Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from the first floor and learned that a JUMP TO FILE# woman was trapped 121019104 inside the home. Engine 68-16 and Ladder 68-25 took the address of the building and began fighting the flames and searching for the trapped occupant. Firefighters had to use extra caution while initiating their operations, as a power line came down from the house and was now lying on the street.

Schuylkill Haven Fire Department was dispatched for their Rapid Intervention Team. Command also requested a second-alarm to be dispatched to move up to the city.

Engine 68-11 went to the rear of the address and was followed by 68-14 who secured a water supply.

Engine 68-13 secured a water supply for the front of the building and came in from the east side.

Approximately 10 minutes into the incident, firefighters radioed that they were bringing a victim out of the building. Once extricated from the burning home, the victim was taken to a local hospital where she passed away from her injuries.

Firefighters stretched lines into both the 'B' and 'D' exposures while other crews ascended to the roof for vertical ventilation. PPL arrived onscene to de-energize the downed power lines and also cut power to the entire block. Tamaqua RIT was brought to the scene, as was Minersville Fire-Rescue. The remainder of the second-alarm staged at Station 30.

Smoke and flames could still be seen from the attic of the home as firefighters worked to open up the building. An additional handline was stretched to the roof to knock down some exterior fire.

The bulk of the flames were knocked down in approximately one hour and Chief 68-8 declared the fire under control at 2:00 A.M. Command also requested a service to respond and remove a deceased animal on the property.

Paramedics assisted neighbors out of the exposures and also collected information for the American Red Cross. It's believed that seven residents were displaced. During initial interviews, Fire Chief Jim Misstishin reported that there were no initial indications that working smoke detectors were present in the home.

The majority of units were released by 3:00 A.M., but some city units remained on scene into the afternoon hours as the State Police Fire Marshal investigated the scene.

- JC KRIESHER

Pottsville firefighters had heavy fire from the front of this home at Howard Ave., with a woman trapped inside when they arrived.

JC KRIESHER

Firefighters work on the roof from the 'C' side.

JC KRIESHER

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ANTIQUE APPARATUS If you have photos for Antique Apparatus please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

ALAN HOFFMAN

This 1982 Hahn Pumper, with a 1000-GPM pump and 500-gallon tank, was once in service with the Radnor Fire Co., and is now privately owned.

BOB DEVONSHIRE

Quarryville Fire Co. Truck 57 set up on one of the corners of the Weis Market in Gap, as fire burns through the roof.

Three-Alarm Fire Strikes Weis Market in Gap RAINMAN14

This 1982 Hahn HCP10 with 1250-GPM pump and 750-GWT originally saw service at the Berkshire Heights Fire Co. in Wyomissing.

The truck also saw service in Columbia County before becoming privately owned.

Gap, PA - A three-alarm fire struck the Weis Market in Gap on Sunday, November 24th, causing an estimated $4-million in damage.

The Gap Fire Company was dispatched at 1:10 A.M. for an automatic fire alarm at the 46,500-square-foot grocery store.

When Assistant 42 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the building, he quickly requested the alarm to be upgraded to a first and then second alarm.

Firefighters from Lancaster and Chester Counties were requested to respond, and the fire was eventually upgraded to a third-alarm. At its peak, there were 50 pieces of apparatus on scene from 20 Fire and EMS agencies.

JUMP TO FILE #112619144 Firefighters began fighting the blaze in cold temperatures, heavy rain and strong winds. Crews advanced hand lines into the building and attempted an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters from seven truck companies worked on ventilating the roof by doing a trench cut and opening up numerous roof fans to vent smoke and heat from the building.

Several engine crews worked on suppression efforts while tankers hauled water to the scene, dumping in port-a-tanks, as the site has no municipal water system.

As conditions deteriorated in the

unsprinklered building, a section of the roof caved in and exterior block walls on the building began to show signs of cracking. The decision was made to evacuate the building.

A defensive attack was then implemented and crews were able to bring the fire under control by 6:00 A.M., five hours after arriving on the scene. After extensive overhaul, the scene was cleared shortly after 10:00 A.M. The bulk of the fire was located in a storage area of the building. Significant smoke and water damage was widespread throughout the store.

- BOB DEVONSHIRE

FRANK ROBINSON

Portland Hook & Ladder Co. No.1 still maintains their 1934 Hahn 300/200.

RAINMAN14

The Folcroft Fire Co. used to operate this 1984 Ford 8000/E-one with 55’ Boom, 300-GWT and 1250-GPM pump as Telequirt 01. The truck is now privately owned.

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NEW YEAR - RENEWED PURPOSE Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

It is a new year again! 2019 is behind us, 2020 is here and we all get a fresh start. Lots of people aren’t really crazy about the idea of newness. But newness has the capacity of opening new opportunities, like the fulfilling of our purpose. This is probably one of the most rewarding feelings we as mortals can feel. This is especially true to those in all aspects of the Emergency Services. We are often placed in the unique situation of actually being able to understand the true sense of satisfaction this brings one. But are we not designed to fulfill a much bigger purpose? Was not God's plan for us to fulfill the purpose of a Christian and thus fulfill His purpose?

Each tool used in the Fire Service has a specific purpose. Just this past week I responded to a well involved single-family residence fire.

The homeowner told us that their family dog was still in the house. The Incident Commander immediately assigned an Engine Company to search the home for the dog. After the dog was rescued and resusci-

tated, the PIO told the news media that it would have taken much longer to locate the dog if it had not been for a new type of thermal imager that they had just put into service. Again, the tools and equipment serve a specific purpose. God means for us to find joy in fulfilling our purpose in life. Just as there is a satisfying rightness when a good tool is used for exactly the right purpose, there is a wholesome goodness when progress is made toward being who we were created to be.

Good deeds are good not only because they are right, but because they contribute to the fulfillment of our purpose.

But what is the purpose for which we were created? One answer is that we are called upon to show forth His goodness through us. Jesus taught, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).

As we enter a new year, may we also enter into a renewed purpose.

We never really know exactly what the New Year will holds for us.

But Christians are familiar with the language of newness: At the end of our story, the One seated on the throne says, “I make all things new.”

Happy New Year.

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DON SCICCHITANO

Fatal Commercial Building Fire in Shamokin Claims One Life Shamokin, PA - On November 26th shortly after 6:30 A.M., Shamokin and Coal Township Fire Departments were alerted to a working apartment building fire at 130 East Dewart Street. Shortly after dispatch, responding units were advised of one person still inside the building, unable to get out by themselves. Command quickly upgraded the box to a working commercial structure fire.

Units arrived, including various local police departments and state constables, who tried to make access to the victim. Shamokin Fire

JUMP TO FILE #112719101 Bureau Chief Bruce Rogers stated that “unfortunately, no one was able to reach the elderly resident who lived in one of the apartments”.

Northumberland County Coroner James Kelley confirmed that the cause of death was from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fire Bureau Chief Bruce Rogers confirmed that fire burned through the floor in the front room which opened a hole that two firefighters

fell through upon entering from the 'Alpha' side of the building, but they did not sustain injuries. One firefighter however did sustain a minor steam burn during rescue attempts.

The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental and electrical in nature. The fire was reported to have started between the basement ceiling and the floor of Schminkey's apartment. The Red Cross was assisting six residents left homeless due to the fire, including two children and four adults.

- DON FILIPPO SCICCHITANO

KATIE WITMOYER

High Speed Accident Injures Two in Cumru Twp.

Palmer Township Firefighters work a residential fire.

JIM ALERCIA

Cumru Twp., PA - On Friday evening, December 6th, Berks County DES began receiving calls reporting a serious accident in the 2300 block of Lancaster Pike. As dispatchers began alerting the Fire and EMS responders, Troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police arrived and confirmed that there were three people injured and confined in the wreckage. Medic 6521 and Shillington Rescue Engine 36 arrived with a two-vehicle accident with rollover. As crews began to set up for extrication, a second rescue company was requested from Cumru Captain Matthew Carl. All injured occupants were successfully extricated and transported to Tower Health Trauma Center. Cumru Police closed the road for over an hour during investigation.

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BUDDY SHOTS

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Happy Holidays from Palmer Municipal Fire!

JIM ALERCIA JC KRIESHER

Steam escapes from a vent hole as firefighters work on the porch roof of a duplex in the Heights section of Hazleton.

Quick Knockdown at Hazleton Structure Fire

Reading Firefighters recently attended the Greater Lehigh Valley Muscular Dystrophy Black and Blue Ball. The group took a second to pose with ambassador Ethan Pyles.

SANDRA PYLES

KEN SNYDER

One Burn Victim in Cetronia Dwelling Fire

Cetronia, PA - Crews were dispatched to a dwelling fire on the morning of November 27th at 3746 W. Turner in the village. Smoke was showing from this two-story home as units were arriving. As the fire worked its way through the entire house, a second-alarm was transmitted. A reported burn victim was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Hazleton, PA – Just before 7:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 23rd, the Hazleton City Fire Department was dispatched to 355 Muir Avenue in the Heights section of the City for a reJUMP TO FILE# ported house fire.

R e s p o n d i n g 121019105 units were advised of reports of smoke coming from the second floor of the residence. Rescue 3 arrived on scene to find fire showing from two windows on the second floor of the two-and-a-half story duplex. Police were reporting that all occupants were out of the structure.

Chief 3 requested RIT out of Hazle Township and placed McAdoo Quint 49-22 and West Hazleton 183 on stand-by in station.

Ladder 1 set up and put their ladder to the 'A/D' corner as firefighters made a quick knockdown of the fire within minutes of arriving on scene. Engine 2 pumped a plug at Poplar Street and fed Rescue 3. Tower 1 was staffed and responded to the scene, staging on Poplar to block traffic.

Firefighters worked on the porch roof to pull siding and search for hotspots while a hole was opened up on the roof. Crews found active fire in the attic, which was quickly contained.

The quick knockdown prevented fire from spreading into the other side of the duplex as firefighters only stretched two lines and they both went into the original fire building.

Mutual aid crews assisted with overhauling the building before being released by 8:30 A.M. A State Police Fire Marshal was re-

quested to the scene to determine a cause for the fire. The American Red Cross was also requested to help the families that were displaced from each side. The fire chief reported that three adults from each side would be displaced.

JC KRIESHER

Apparatus was cleared by 9:30 A.M., with the department chiefs remaining on scene to investigate.

One minor injury was reported during the incident.

- JC KRIESHER

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Located in York County, about 25 minutes southeast of the state capitol, is the Borough of York Haven. The borough was founded in 1814 and received its name for being a haven for transportation down the Susquehanna River along its canal system.

Susquehanna Fire Co. #1 was founded in 1913, and in 1966, they moved into their current station located at 100 South Front Street.

Today, the company protects all 0.3-square-miles that is York

Haven with a population just shy of 800 people, as well as the employees of the Brunner Island Steam Electric Station, which is a large coal-fired electrical generation facility.

Along with their own first due, the 35 active members also provide mutual aid assistance to the bordering communities with an engine, tanker, two attack/brush pieces, and two boats to respond to the nearby Susquehanna River. This company responds to about 125 calls annually.

Brush 27-1: 1995 Ford Super Duty (100/250).

Tanker 27: 2005 KME (2000/2000).

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Engine 27: 2002 KME (1500/500) recently placed into service (ex-Edgemont, PA).

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Brush 27: 2010 F-550/KME (100/300).

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Former Engine 27 (left on 11/2/19): 1999 KME/International 1250/1000.

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McAdoo firefighters work to secure the driver of this vehicle to a backboard after the SUV traveled off the roadway and down an embankment.

BOB DEVONSHIRE

Firefighters carry a 16-year-old hunter to an awaiting ambulance after being pulled from the Susquehanna River.

Rescue Needed at Crash Near McAdoo Firefighters Rescue Hunter from Schuylkill County, PA – The McAdoo Fire Company was out escorting Santa around the community in his sleigh on Thursday, December 12th, when the pager went off for a motor vehicle accident at Lofty Road and Mile Hill Road (SR 309) around 6:00 P.M. Chief 49 was advised of a single-vehicle crash, with the vehicle down an embankment. The call was then upgraded to a crash with entrapment, which added Hazle Township Fire.

Crews arrived to find an SUV approximately 50-feet down an embankment. From a mark on a nearby tree, it appeared that the vehicle left the roadway, went airborne and struck a tree nearly 10feet up from the ground. With a rope anchored to the guide rail, crews descended down the embankment and began to assess the driver.

Hazle Township firefighters arrived and conversed with Chief

JUMP TO FILE #121619100 49. A plan was devised to set up a haul system to bring the driver back to street level. After 10 minutes of setting up the ropes, crews were able to get the patient into a stokes basket and bring her up to the surface.

The driver was placed into McAdoo's ambulance and taken down the street to where Hometown Fire Company had set up a landing zone for LVHN Medevac 4. The patient was then transferred to the helicopter and transported to a trauma center.

Firefighters remained on scene until 7:30 P.M., until the car had been removed from the embankment. Kline Township Police investigated the crash.

- JC KRIESHER

Susquehanna River Peach Bottom, PA - Firefighters from Robert Fulton Fire Company rescued a 16-year-old hunter who ended up in the Susquehanna River after his kayak overturned, December 7th.

Shortly after 2:00 P.M., a young hunter was preparing to return to the Lancaster County side of the Susquehanna River in his kayak with a 6 point buck he had shot earlier in York County. At some point during his return trip his kayak overturned, sending the boy into the water near the York County side of the river. Water temperatures are estimated to have been in the mid to upper 30's at the time of the incident.

JUMP TO FILE #120819104 The boy began yelling for help while clinging to his partially submerged kayak. A resident on the Lancaster County side of the river heard his yelling and began to search for where it was coming from when she spotted someone on the river. Her husband called 911 and then kept an eye on the boy through a spotting scope.

Firefighters from Robert Fulton Fire Company, along with mutual aid from both the Rawlinsville and Conestoga Fire Companies responded with their boats. Wake-

field Ambulance was also on the scene.

Ten minutes after launching their boat, firefighters from Robert Fulton Fire Company returned to shore with the hunter. Rescue boats then retrieved the hunter's boat and his deer. Rescue boats confirmed that there was nobody else in the water before clearing the scene.

The boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment of hypothermia.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania State Game Commission are investigating the incident.

- BOB DEVONSHIRE

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Firefighters work to bring the driver up to the roadway.

JC KRIESHER

LT. STUART BANSNER

The Reading Fire Department recently took delivery of this 2019 Zodiac MILPRO inflatable boat with motor. After registration and department training, the craft will be known as Marine 1.

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Man Charged in Setting Beaver Meadows Home on Fire Carbon County, PA - Just after 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 8th, Carbon County 911 sent District 21 (Beaver Meadows) and District 20 (Weatherly) to 38 3rd Street in Beaver Meadows for a reported dwelling JUMP TO FILE # fire.

121019105 Luzerne County 141 Tower 7 (Hazle Twp.) and Medic 11 were also due, as was Schuylkill County Engine 49-15 (McAdoo).

Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the rear of a single-story ranch home. Engine 21-11 took the address and went to work. The engine company also established a water supply.

An additional engine out of Hazle Township was requested, and an engine from West Hazleton and White Haven were placed on standby. Weatherly's Engine secured a secondary water supply as they arrived on scene and two

lines were stretched from that engine to the rear of the home. Hazle Township's Tower arrived, laddered the building and ascended for vertical ventilation.

Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control in roughly 45 minutes, but the damage was severe. The back rooms of the residence were completely destroyed by the fire.

As firefighters worked on the scene, a plethora of State Troopers arrived and began to talk to people on the street.

After extensive overhaul, firefighters began to pick up their equipment and return it to their apparatus. Mutual aid units began to clear the scene around 9:00 A.M., with Beaver Meadows remaining on the scene.

A 47-year-old man was later arrested and charged with lighting the house on fire, which displaced him and his elderly mother.

- JC KRIESHER

A firefighter stretches a line through the front door on 3rd Street in Beaver Meadows.

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Vehicle News

East Whiteland Fire Rescue now operates this 2019 The Columbia Borough FD has placed this 2019 Pierce The West Pennsboro VFC in Plainfield has taken delivery of this 2020 Kenworth/4-Guys (1250/2500) tanker.

Spartan/Marion 2000/750/50F, designated as Rescue 5. Enforcer (1500/500) engine into service as Engine 80.

FRANK ROBINSON

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The Caernarvon Fire Co. has placed this 2019 Pierce En- The Twin Valley Fire Department now operates this 2019 The Penn Wynne Fire Co. now operates this 2019 KME forcer Pumper Tanker into service as Tanker 34. The Pierce Arrow XT as Rescue 69.

Predator LFD 2000/500/103' as Ladder 21. truck has a 3000-GWT, 2000-GPM Waterous Pump and 25-gallon foam cell.

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Mahanoy City firefighters found fire venting from the second floor of this home with exposures on each side, 11/22/19.

Second-Alarm Struck for Mahanoy City Row Home Fire Mahanoy City, PA - At 2:36 P.M. on Friday, November 22nd, Schuylkill County 911 sent out a house fire dispatch for the 400 block of West Spruce Street in Mahanoy City. The Mahanoy City Fire Department was due on the response.

Chief 48 signed on and was advised of multiple calls reporting a house fire in the 400 block. Moments later, the chief arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire with flames blowing out of the second floor of a house in the middle of a row.

Tower 48-20 was first on-air and came down Spruce Street the wrong way, stopping short of the address to set up the bucket. Ladder 48-25 came up Spruce and also stopped short of the address. 48-15 secured a water supply off Mahanoy Avenue while 48-10 secured a water supply on the East side of the fire.

A blitzfire was placed in the

JUMP TO FILE #121019102 street while lines were stretched into the building. Ground ladders were thrown to the front of the building and both aerial devices were placed in service.

With the report of the working fire, RIT was added from Englewood and eventually Command requested a second-alarm to the scene.

The second-alarm included Districts 43 (Frackville), 45 (Girardville), 64 (Shenandoah – Columbia and RH&L), Tamaqua Rescue, Ryan Twp. EMS rehab and RIT from Pottsville.

Ladder 43-20 and Engine 64-10 were directed to the back where 4320 was able to utilize every inch of their 109' ladder as they just reached the roof from South Street. The crew from 64-25 staged their rig and

went to the roof to assist with ventilation.

Firefighters worked diligently in the main fire building and the exposure buildings and were able to bring the fire under control in roughly 30 minutes. Extensive overhaul would be needed as fire had traveled through the walls, and crews reported hoarding conditions in one area.

Command requested representatives from the American Red Cross to respond, as two of the affected residences were occupied.

The chief also requested the State Police Fire Marshal to respond to the scene.

The second-alarm units were released around 4:30 P.M., while Mahanoy City units remained on scene until just after 7:00 P.M. - JC KRIESHER

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Second-Alarm Strikes Vacant Duplex in Mount Carmel Mount Carmel, PA - Shortly after units arrived back in station and were in the process of cleaning up from an earlier fire in Shamokin on December 10th, the Mount Carmel Fire Department was alerted to a working fire in the borough at 34 West 5th Street.

A working fire was quickly confirmed, with fire JUMP TO FILE# showing from the 121219104 'Charlie' and 'Delta' sides. A secondalarm was eventually struck, bringing in additional manpower to help fight the blaze.

The houses were found to be vacant, as they were recently purchased with the hopes of renovation before being rented out.

Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals Jim Nizinski and Nathan Birth investigated the fire and stated that it was considered suspicious, but the cause couldn’t be determined definitively due to damage in the area of origin.

- DON FILIPPO SCICCHITANO

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One Rescued from Hobby Shop Fire Salunga, PA - Hempfield Fire Company, Lancaster County, Station 69 responded on December 8th to Main Street in Salunga, up the street from their fire station, for a working fire with one person trapped on the second floor of Cool Trains Hobby Store. A box alarm was transmitted, bringing additional fire companies to the scene. The person on the second floor was rescued and uninjured. The Cool Trains Store was heavily damaged by the blaze and sustained thousands of dollars in damages. The fire was placed under control in less than one hour. Fire Companies from Hempfield, West Hempfield, Mount Joy, Rohrestown, Maytown, Mountville and East Petersburg responded. The cause is unknown at this time.

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Two Pets Die in Spring Township House Fire

Spring Twp., PA - Firefighters from several companies were sent to 1889 South Mountain Drive in Spring Township on December 14th for a dwelling fire. The occupants were not home at the time of the incident, however two pets perished. Crews had the fire under control in 30 minutes.

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Shed Fire in Red Hill Borough Red Hill Borough, PA - On December 16th at 3:59 P.M, Red Hill Fire Co. 71 and Squad 65 from the Pennsburg Fire Co. were dispatched to a shed fire in the rear of 609 6th Street in Red Hill Borough. After a second dispatch, Engine 38 from the East Greenville Fire Co. was added to the box. Pennsburg Chief 65 arrived on scene with fire and smoke showing from the shed and established Red Hill command. The fire was knocked down within a few minutes using a hand line, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is pending the outcome of an investigation by the Fire Marshal.

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Working House Fire in East Hempfield Twp. East Hempfield Twp., PA - At 3:41 P.M. on November 20th, LCWC put out the pre-alert for a dwelling fire in East Hempfield at 1312 Jasmine Lane.

Rohrerstown Truck 67 was on JUMP TO FILE # the air for fuel and 112619139 less than half a mile away at the time of the pre-alert. Truck 67 arrived to find nothing showing before the dispatch was even sent out. As the companies were being dispatched, crews from Truck 67 began investigating. Firefighters soon discovered smoke showing from the two-story, single-family dwelling and requested the firstin engine to hit a plug and stretch a line towards the house.

Chief 67 arrived and took command of the scene. Firefighters began searching the house and found fire in the living room area.

Most of the fire was knocked down by crews with a water can.

Hempfield Engine 69-2 was the first-in engine and hit the plug in front of 1313 Persimmon Drive.

As lines were being stretched, Manheim Township Engine 201 found a second hydrant on Jasmine Lane and laid into the scene. Mountville Engine 7-2 secured that hydrant and supplied Engine 201 as additional crews began arriving on location.

Interior crews believed they had fire in the walls and requested more manpower with hooks and a TIC to investigate.

With only a light crew left in manpower staging, command requested the working fire dispatch, bringing in three more engines, a truck, a rescue, and Mountville’s Air Truck. With overhaul in progress, crews opened windows on the second floor to begin venting the house.

Lancaster EMS set up rehab at the intersection of Jasmine and Persimmon, and fans were set up to help ventilate the house. Once overhaul was complete, command began releasing units.

- LUCAS RICHARDSON

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The working fire dispatch was requested for fire in the living room of this two-story dwelling, 11/20/19.

The crew of the Green Lane Fire Co. on Christmas morning in 1990 taking a picture before they escort Santa and his elves on a trip around Green Lane Borough and Marlborough Township to hand out goodies to the childern.

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Two-Car MVA with Entrapment in Whitehall Twp. Whitehall Twp., PA - On November 28th, the Whitehall FD responded to reports of a MVA with entrapment at Hwy. 145 and Glenside Drive.

JUMP TO FILE# Deputy Chief 120319103 Joseph Shambo arrived, established Glenside command and reported a twocar MVA with one entrapped. A joint extrication was utilized between Stations 38 (Hokendauqua) and 36 (Fullerton) to extricate the patient, who was then transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Road debris was cleaned up, and the incident was placed under control shortly after.

- DAVID NELSON

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Palmerton, PA - Two families were left homeless when a fire struck a three-story duplex home on Princeton Avenue in Palmerton, November 4th. Two people were in the home at the time of the fire, but were able to escape unharmed. The bulk of the fire seemed to be located on the third floor. Mutual aid fire companies also responded to this blaze.

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Three-Alarm Fire Guts Salisbury Township House Salisbury Twp., PA - On the evening of November 1st, Township fire companies were summoned to a working dwelling fire located at 1624 S. Fairview Road, in the eastern part of JUMP TO FILE# the township.

121719118 Besides a working fire, firefighters also had to contend with downed and arcing wires. Electrical power to the neighborhood was temporarily cut off, affecting some 800 customers.

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