2011 RECENT CALLS & PICTURES
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12/31/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 0305hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St for an AFA. Crews arrived and found alarm reset. Checked building and found nothing. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 10 mins. E-732 responded (4)12/30/11 MVA
At 0826hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 1900 Long Run Rd for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and found injuries but no entrapment. Assisted with patient care, disconnected battery cables and swept the road. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 40 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (5)12/25/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1756hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 401 University Dr for an AFA. Chief 723 arrived and found nothing and had all units canceled. E-732 responded (3)12/25/11 Medical Assist
At 1115hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 80 N Berne St for a Medical Assist. Crews arrived and assisted with Packaging and Lifting after an allergic reaction. Units were on scene for 20 minutes. Squad 734 responded with (10)12/23/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1638hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to Pine and Broad Sts in Port Clinton as the R.I.T. assignment for a reported residential structure fire. Units were held in station and then canceled. Station 2 responded with (7)12/21/11 MVA
At 1803hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 1290 Schuylkill Mt Rd for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and no injuries or entrapment. Applied oil dry to minor fluids and stood by till tow removed vehicle. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 30 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (8)12/21/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1501hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to 6145 Old Rout 22 Upper Tulpehocken Township Berks County as the R.I.T. assignment for a reported residential structure fire. The engine was canceled en route as nothing was found. E-732 responded with (6)12/20/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 2333hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St for an AFA. Chief 722 arrived and found system in normal condition and had all units cancelled. E-732 responded (5)12/15/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 0356hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 506 W Columbia St for a possible structure fire. As units were arriving it was discovered to be a malfunctioning Oil Burner Crews checked the residence for CO and after finding none, units were released Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 10 minutes. E -732 responded with (5)12/17/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1610hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to 201 Valley St New Philadelphia Borough as the R.I.T. assignment for a reported residential structure fire. The engine was canceled en route as nothing was found. Chief 54 had command. E-732 responded with (5)12/15/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 1951hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 672 Clairmont Ave for a possible structure fire. As units were arriving it was discovered to be a malfunctioning section of heat tape with minor extension. E -732 responded with (6), Engine - 733 responded with (3), Utility - 734 responded with (2)12/14/11 MVA
At 1621hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Center Ave and Forget Me Not St for an MVA with no injuries but fluids down. Units arrived and found 2 vehicle crash R-726 handled fluids and the crew of E-733 directed traffic C-723 had command and units were on scene for 20 mins. Engine 733 responded with (4)12/13/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 60 Keystoker Ln for an AFA. Units were canceled en route by Chief 722. Engine - 732 responded with (6)12/10/11 MVA
At 1249hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1530 Route 61 south for an MVA with unknown injuries. Units arrived and found 2 vehicle crash and stood by till released. C-723 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5)12/09/11 MVA
At 2309hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Dock and Main Sts for an MVA with unknown injuries. Units arrived and found a 3 car MVA and applied oil dry to some fluids. C-720 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5)12/08/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 2356hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 513 St John St for a possible structure fire. E 732 was first arriving and found smoke from the side of the chimney An 1 3/4 line was pulled to the basement and after investigation crews found a blocked chimney. E -732 responded with (7), Engine - 733 responded with (5), Utility - 734 responded with (2)12/08/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1848hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to 38 Water St New Philadelphia Borough as the R.I.T. assignment for a reported residential structure fire. The engine was canceled en route as nothing was found. Chief 54 had command. E-732 responded with (8)12/06/11 Medical Assist
At 0937hrs Station 1 & 2 were dispatched to 199 Dock St for a Medical Assist. Crews arrived and assisted with Packaging, CPR and Lifting. Units were on scene for 20 minutes. Station 2 responded with (3)12/04/11 Landing Zone
At 2038hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to Fritz Reed Ave (The Island) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area for three aero medical units. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 60 mins. Engine 732 responded with (4)12/04/11 Medical Assist
At 2035hrs Station 1 & 2 were dispatched to 208 Dock St for a Medical Assist. Crews arrived and assisted with lifting. Units were on scene for 20 minutes. Squad - 734 responded with (4)12/04/2011 -Reported Structure Fire
At 0649hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to SR 61 south and Briar Rd for a possible structure fire. Chief 723 arrived and found smoke but no visible fire. All units were then cancelled after determining the smoke was from a wood burner. E -732 responded with (3), Engine - 733 responded with (3)12/02/11 MVA
At 1807hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of Long Run Rd and Shady Ln for an MVA with no injuries with a pole and wires down. C-723 arrived and found 2 vehicles one into a pole shearing it off and wires hanging low over the road. Units directed traffic till the vehicles were removed. C-723 had command and units were on scene for 30 minutes. . Engine 733 responded with (5)11/29/11 Medical Assist
At 0959hrs Station 1 & 2 were dispatched to 207 Ave A for a Medical Assist. Crews arrived and assisted with lifting. Units were on scene for 20 minutes. Station 2 responded with (4)11/28/2011 - Odor Investigation
At 1650hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 533 Holiday Drive for an Odor Investigation. Crews used the 4 gas meter didn't find any toxic atmospheres. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (6)11/27/2011 - Odor Investigation
At 2010hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 304 St John Street for an Odor Investigation. Crews used the 4 gas meter didn't find any toxic atmospheres. Crews however found the stack off the oil burner and upon testing burner it back fired. Burner was shut off and property owner was advised to call his plumber. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (6)11/26/11 Commercial Fire Rekindle
At 0810hrs Station 2 and FD 41 were dispatched to Front and Railroad Sts in Cressona for re kindle of last evenings Commercial Structure Fire. Station 2 was requested for Class B foam due to remaining fire being from leaking heating oil. Units arrived and applied a foam blanket over the fire and did some minor overhaul. Units used 2 buckets of class B foam. Chief 41 had command and units were on scene for 1 hour. Engine 732 responded with (2), Utility 734 responded with (1)11/26/11 Commercial Fire
At 2259hrs while still operating at the scene of the Cressona Textile fire SHFD units were alerted for the report of a second commercial fire in the department's first due. Units covering the stand-by assignment at the Schuylkill hose responded along with the remaining station 2 members to the scene. Engine 733 was also released from the Cressona fire and responded to assist on the call. Units arrived to find a heavy smoke condition in the large commercial restaurant building. After forcing entry to the structure crew preformed a search of the interior to find the seat of the fire in the basement. Multiple hand lines were stretched into the structure to continue with the interior attack. While working crews reported a collapse of a large portion of the first floor into the basement, interior crews were then pulled and command shifted all operations to defensive as more of the flooring collapsed. Crews performed vertical ventilation and placed several master streams in service to extinguish the fire. Station 2 responded with (12)Photos courtesy of Barbie Womer Carroll
11/26/11 Commercial Fire
At 1824hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched with Fire District 41 to the area of Front and Railroad streets in the borough of Cressona for a working commercial fire. Command arrived to find flames thru the roof of a textile waste storage facility and advised incoming units to set up a defensive attack on the fire. Engine 732 hit a hydrant on railroad street and laid into the scene and set up multiple master streams. Engine 733 arrived and staged on the hydrant. Multiple mutual aid companies were called in to assist with extinguishment and supply lines from E732 were connected to feed L519, E737, and L51. Utility 734 supplied absorbent booms and pads to contain the leakage of home heating fuel from the building as well as foam to be utilized during overhaul. Station 2 responded with (16)Photos courtesy of Coal Region Fire
11/24/11 MVA
At 1127hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 1426 Route 61 south for an MVA with injuries. Units arrived and assisted EMS with patient care and applied oil dry to fluids. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 30 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (8), Utility 734 responded with (3)11/22/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1956hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to 319 Clayton Rd in Tilden Township, Berks County as the R.I.T. assignment for a working residential structure fire. The engine arrived stood by as the RIT team till released Chief 730 had command of the SHFD units and units were on scene for 6 hours. E-733 responded with (6)11/22/11 MVA
At 1933hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1426 Route 61 south for an MVA with unknown injuries. C-730 arrived and found minor accident and had units control traffic till released. C-730 had command and units were on scene for 20 mins. Engine 733 responded with (6)11/22/11 MVA
At 1119hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 359 Center Ave for an MVA with unknown injuries. Asst Chief 731 quickly arrived on scene and cancelled all units since vehicles were off the road and no services were needed. Engine 733 responded with (3)11/21/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 16 Tumbling Run Rd for an AFA. Station 2 was cancelled prior to response. Station 2 responded with (1)11/19/2011 - Odor Alarm
At 1418hrs Stations 1,2 & 4 were dispatched to 255 Parkway for an odor of something burning. Crews checked the lobby, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors and found nothing. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 50 minutes. E-732 responded with (3)11/18/11 MVA
At 1744hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1614 Route 61 south for an MVA with unknown injuries. C-730 arrived and found minor accident and cancelled all units. C-730 had command. Engine 733 responded with (6)11/18/2011 - CO Alarm
At 1013hrs Stations 1,2 & 4 were dispatched to 12 News St for a CO alarm. Crews checked the cause of the alarm and found a dead battery in the detector. Chief 735 had command and units were on scene for 10 minutes. E-732 responded with (3)11/14/11 Stand By Assignment
At 0211hrs Station 2 was dispatched for an engine to respond to the Pine Grove H.H.&L. station to be on stand-by. Pine Grove was on a smoke in a structure call. E-732 stood by for 40 mins. E-732 responded with (5)11/13/11 Fluids Down
At 1036hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 126 St John St for fluids down. Utility 734 responded and handled with half a bag of oil dry. Chief 722 had command. Utility 734 responded with (2)11/12/11 Landing Zone
At 1927hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 9 Earl Stoyer Drive to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (3)11/12/11 Medical Assist
At 1921hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 44 Schumacher Ave for a Medical Assist. Crews assisted EMS with lifting. Engine 732 responded with (5)11/12/11 MVA
At 1844hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1614 Route 61 south for an MVA with unknown injuries. Units arrived and found a 2 vehicle accident no injuries or fluids down. Units assisted with traffic control. C-730 had command and units were on scene for 30 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (6)11/11/2011 -Reported Chimney Fire
At 1255hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 427 Hess St for a possible chimney fire. Chief 723 was on scene checking on a fuel oil odor and called for all units. First arriving E-732 used the TIC and 4 gas meter to check for extension and CO but found nothing. Problem found to be an oil burner malfunction. E -732 responded with (4), Utility - 734 responded with (2)11/08/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1523hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 401 University Dr for an AFA. Chief 723 went responding and was advised they were testing the system and forgot to call. He then cancelled all units. E-732 responded (4)11/07/2011 - CO Alarm
At 2003hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 99 Oak Ledge for a CO alarm. Crews used the 4 gas meter and found the house was clear. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 25 minutes. E-733 responded with (8)11/07/11 Medical Assist
At 1902hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 29 Fairview St for a Medical Assist. Crews assisted EMS with lifting. Squad 734 responded with (9)11/07/11 MVA
At 1208hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 1544 Route 61 for an MVA with fluids down. Chief 41-05 was on scene and requested one engine, Engine 41-17 responded first and all other units were cancelled. Engine 733 responded with (3)11/06/11 Medical Assist
At 1948hrs Station 1 & 2 were dispatched to 20 Sammy's Mobile Home Park for a Medical Assist. Crews assisted EMS with lifting. Squad 734 responded with (6)11/05/11 Landing Zone
At 1650hrs Stations 1,2 & 4were dispatched to 1544 Route 61 south (Cressona Mall) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (4)11/03/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 1001hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 210 East Main St for a reported house fire. Chief 722 arrived and found the residents burning leaves in the yard and cancelled all units. Station 2 responded with (4)11/01/11 Fluids Down
At 2027hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 336 West Columbia St for fluids down. At the request of PD Chief 722 held all units in station and upon arrival cancelled all due to it being a minor spill. Chief 722 had command. Station responded with (12)11/01/2011 - Unknown Type Fire
At 1854hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 9 Earl Stoyer Dr for an unknown type fire. Units began arriving and could not find anything additional units responded out SR 443 and found burning in a barrel. All units were then cancelled. Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 5 minutes. E-732 responded with (6), E-733 responded with (6)11/01/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 0208hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 43 St John St for an AFA. Chief 722 arrived quickly and found it to be a false activation and cancelled all units en route. E-732 responded (4)10/31/2011 Working House Fire
At 1012hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 315 Haven St for a reported house fire. En route units were advised heavy smoke showing with a working kitchen fire. E-732 was first on scene and made quick work of the fire. Chief-720 had command and units were on scene for 60 minutes. E-732 responded with (3) E-733 responded with (5)10/29/11 MVA
At 1608hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Route 61 and Dock St for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and found a vehicle on the sidewalk with a male slumped over the wheel. A quick removal was done and CPR was started. C-722 had command and units were on scene for 30 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (6), Utility 734 responded with (2)10/29/2011 - Tree Down
At 1559hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 125 South Berne St for a tree down blocking the roadway. C-720 Arrived and found several trees blocking the road. Crews removed the trees and went available. E-732 responded with (8)10/29/2011 - Tree Down
At 1400hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 129 Ave B for a tree down through a window. Crews cut and removed the tree. C-720 had command. Station 2 responded with (7)10/28/11 Medical Assist
At 1225hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 18 West Union St for a Medical Assist. Crews assisted EMS with lifting. Station 2 responded with (3)10/27/11 Trash Fire
At 1306hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to Route 61 and Seven Stars Rd for a trash fire. E 737 was first on the air and all other units were cancelled.. Chief 720 had Command. Station 2 responded with (3)10/26/11 Wires Down
At 1628hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 200 Adamsdale RD for wires down. Units were quickly cancelled as it was realized to be from a previous accident at that location. Station 2 responded with (7)10/26/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1406hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 14 Mountain View Rd in Upper Tulpehocken Township as the R.I.T. assignment for a working residential structure fire. The engine arrived but was quickly released. . E-733 responded with (4)10/25/11 Fluids Down
At 2150hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to Dock and Main Sts for fluids down. Units arrived and found a trail spill that extended out Dock St and down Main St to a local garage. Units applied oil dry to motor oil. Units were on scene for 40 minutes and Chief 720 had command. U-734 responded with (3)10/24/11 Fluids Down
At 1502hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Haven St and Paxson Ave for fluids down. Units arrived and found a small spill. Units were on scene for 5 minutes and Chief 720 had command. U-734 responded with (2)10/22/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 2318hrs The SHFD was dispatched to 277 Valley St in New Philadelphia as the R.I.T. assignment for a working residential structure fire. The engine arrived and stood by but was then utilized for overhaul and lighting. Chief 54-01 had command and units were on scene for 7 hours. E-733 responded with (5)10/22/11 MVA
At 2200hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Route 61 and Briar Rd for an MVA. Units arrived and found a vehicle had struck a deer. Units applied oil dry to fluids. C-723 had command and units were on scene for 40 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (6)10/22/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1942hrs The SHFD was dispatched to 264 Wallace St in Pottsville as the R.I.T. assignment for a working residential structure fire. The engine arrived but was quickly released. E-733 responded with (5)10/22/11 Fluids Down
At 1931hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Dock and Main Sts for fluids down. Units arrived and found a small spill. Units were on scene for 5 minutes and Chief 723 had command. E-733 responded with (4)10/18/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1307hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St for an AFA. Units arrived and found power outage caused the alarm. Units were on scene for 10 minutes. E-732 responded (4)10/12/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1930hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 8371 Rt 183 in Upper Tulpehocken Township as the R.I.T. assignment for a working residential structure fire. The engine arrived but was quickly released. . E-733 responded with (7)10/12/11 MVA
At 1326hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 200 Manheim Rd for an MVA with injuries. Units arrived and controlled minor fluids with oil dry and directed traffic. C-720 had command and units were on scene for 50 mins. Engine 733 responded with (3)10/10/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 0758hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 2417 Panther Valley Rd North Manheim for a reported house fire assisting Cressona. Chief 41 arrived and found a working fire and requested the Tanker Task Force. E-732 arrived and reversed laid down the lane and set up a dump site for the tankers. E733 arrived an assisted in setting up the dump site and also set up a dam in the creek at the bottom of the lane. Both units drafted and fed the scene. Manpower was then sent to the scene ad assisted with extinguishment. Chief 41 had command and units were on scene for 5 hours. E-732 responded with (4) E-733 responded with (5) Utility 734 responded with (3)
10/08/11 Medical Assist
At 1601hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 402 3rd St for a Medical Assist. Crews assisted EMS with CPR and lifting. Squad 734 responded with (4)10/07/11 Landing Zone
At 2342hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 110A Route 61 south (White Church) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 732 responded with (6)10/07/11 Stand By Assignment
At 1409hrs Station 2 was dispatched for an engine to respond to the Pine Grove H.H.&L. station to be on stand-by. Pine Grove was busy on a working Business Fire. E-732 stood by for 150 mins. E-732 responded with (5)10/07/2011 - Tanker Task Force Assignment
At 1405hrs Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Tanker Taskforce Assignment for a working business fire in Washington Township. E-733 established a fill site at Pete Reber's Dam along Church Rd in Friedensburg. The crew filled 13 tankers and was on scene for 60 mins. E-733 responded with (5)10/06/11 MVA
At 1411hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 970 East Main St for an MVA with injuries. Units arrived and found one leaking gas and several minor injuries. Used oil dry and pads to control spilled gas. C-720 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (4)10/06/11 MVA
At 1240hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 308 Route 61 south for an MVA, vehicle into a building. Chief 720 arrived and found no accident and cancelled all units. Engine 733 responded with (5)10/04/11 MVA
At 1505hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 270 Route 61 south for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and found one rolled over, no injuries, fluids down . C-720 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (4), Utility 734 responded with (3)10/03/11 Stand By Assignment
At 1335hrs Station 2 was dispatched for an engine to respond to the Pine Grove H.H.&L. station to be on stand-by. Pine Grove was busy on a working Barn Fire. E-733 stood by for 90 mins. E-733 responded with (7)10/02/11 MVA
At 2013hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Route 61 and Forget Me Not St for an MVA. Units were cancelled by PD. C-720 had command. Engine 733 responded with (7)10/01/11 Reported Structure Fire
At 2148hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 84 N Berne St for report of a structure fire. Crews arrived and found an oil burner malfunction. Chief 720 had Command and units were on scene for 10 min. E-732 responded with (6)9/27/11 Stand By Assignment
At 2126hrs Pine Grove command requested an engine from the Schuylkill Hose to respond to the Pine Grove H.H.&L. station to be on stand-by and cover calls as they were busy with multiple fooding calls in the Pine Grove coverage area. E-733 responded with (8)9/27/11 Stand By Assignment
At 1958hrs Pine Grove command requested the Water Rescue team to respond to the Pine Grove H.H.&L. station to be on stand-by and assist with handling possible water rescues from flooding in the Pine Grove coverage area. S-734 responded with (8)09/27/11 MVA
At 1802hrs Stations 1 & 2 along with Cressona FD were dispatched to the area of 1544 Route 61 South (Cressona Mall) for an MVA. Units arrived and found no injuries with fluids down. Crew preformed basic MVA operations and cleared. 735 had command and units were on scene for 50 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5), Utility 734 responded with (2)09/26/11 Reported Dormitory Fire
At 1227hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 200 University Dr for report of a dormitory fire. Engine 732 went en route and arrived on scene to find a kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system. Crews used the electric fan for ventilation. Chief 723 had Command and units were on scene for 20 min. E-732 responded with (4)09/25/11 MVA
At 0539hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1614 Route 61 South for an MVA. Units arrived and found no injuries with fluids down. Crew preformed basic MVA operations ad cleared. 730 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5)09/23/2011 - Tree Down
At 1255hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 181 West Adamsdale Rd for a tree down blocking the roadway. C-730 Arrived and found PENN Dot removing the tree. C-730 cancelled all units. E-732 responded with (5)09/23/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 0116hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 208 Market St in Auburn as the R.I.T. assignment for a working residential structure fire. While en route command requested the second engine to respond also. E-732 was used for suppression and E-733 as RIT. E-733 responded with (8) E-732 responded with (6)09/22/11 MVA
At 1529hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of M&Q on East Main St for an MVA. Units arrived and found 1 injury with 3 cars involved. C-722 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (6)09/21/11 Fluids Down
At 1721hrs Station 2 was dispatched to Dock and Willow Sts for fluids down. The spill was found to be larger then thought and the utility was requested. Utility 734 responded with (3)09/21/11 Fluids Down
At 1707hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Dock and Willow Sts for fluids down. Chief 722 Arrived and found a small spill and held the call to Sta 1. Station 2 responded with (7)09/19/11 MVA
At 1154hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 250 Chestnut St Cressona for an MVA with injuries. Units arrived and found 1 injury with fluids down. Units assisted EMS with removal of the injured party and applied oil dry to fluids. C-41 had command and units were on scene for 40 mins. Engine 733 responded with (8)09/15/11 MVA
At 1729hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Route 61 South and University Drive for an MVA. Units arrived and found no injuries or fluids down. 720 had command and units were on scene for 10 mins. Engine 733 responded with (3)09/13/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1022hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 150 Ryon Lane for an AFA. Chief 722 arrived and found work being done on the system and cancelled all units. E-732 responded (8)09/12/11 Medical Assist
At 2045hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 1158 Schuylkill Mountain Rd for a Medical Assist. Units were cancelled prior to response. Station 2 responded with (11)09/11/2011 - Tree Down
At 2247hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to Berne Dr and Sch Mt Rd for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews arrived and found a tree partially blocking the road. Crews removed the tree. C-720 had command and Crews were on scene for 20 mins. E-732 responded with (3)09/11/11 MVA
At 0125hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of Manheim Rd and Second Mt Rd for an MVA. Units arrived and found no injuries with one car overturned. C-723 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (6)09/10/11 through 09/12/2011 Haz Mat Assignments
Station 2 was dispatched to Pine Grove Borough on a Haz Mat Assignment during their clean up. Crews of 2 split the day light hours in half and assisted with Haz Mat investigations and checking the clean up items for any hazardous materials. U-734 responded and remained on scene for 3 days with a total of 8 different members assisting the PGFD.9/09/11 Lighting Assignment
At 2100hrs Station 2 was requested to report to Pine Grove Borough to assist with lighting for their flood clean up. E733 reported normal flow and assisted with 1 pump job and 4 lighting jobs. E-733 remained in Pine Grove for 7 hours. Engine-733 responded with (3)09/08/2011 - Unknown Type Fire
At 2247hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 602 Schuylkill St for an unknown type fire. Chief 720 arrived and found a malfunctioning kerosene heater. The Crew from E-737 used an extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 20 minutes. E-732 responded with (7), E-733 responded with (7)9/08/11 Stand By Assignment
At 0019hrs Station 2 was requested to Stand By in station for possible response in the borough on any weather related events at the request of C-720. Station 2 stood by with (6)9/07/11 - 9/08/11 Multiple Water Rescues and Evacuations
For the remainder of the night crews deployed 3 inflatable boats into the flooded streets of Pine grove. One boat crew worked the area of Pottsville Street and corresponding side streets as the second two boat crews motored their boats up Tulpehocken street to continue with evacuation efforts, crews were able to maneuver through several areas of fast moving rapids with multiple submerged obstructions including several vehicles and buildings along with other various debris flowing across the roads to gain access to residents and their pets stranded in their homes. As flood levels continued to rise and the rain continued to fall command advised all units to return to shelter due to a possible tornado warning. After resting for 2 hours command allowed crews to return to Pottsville Street to rescue the remainder of the stranded residents. Crews arrived and determined that due to the swift water conditions flowing across the streets that using the motorized inflatable boats would be unsafe and ineffective. Crews then decided to set up multiple line systems across multiple porches and across multiple areas of swift water so they could deploy an inflatable boat tethered to these line systems. After using almost all of the rope equipment from 734 the team was able to remove the remaining residents and pets on Pottsville Street. After a long deployment in Pine Grove crews were placed available to return to Schuylkill Haven around noon. At that time command had listed an estimated 60-70 people had been rescued and evacuated by the Schuylkill Haven Dive Team. The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department would like to commend Pine Grove Command and all emergency departments involved with this major incident, multiple mutual aid companies from multiple counties worked to their limits to provide technical rescue services to the residents of Pine Grove. Another thank you goes to the operators of the Brush truck from North End for safely navigating our members through the deteriorating conditions on Geary Wolfe Road.
9/07/11 Swift Water Rescue
After returning to Pine Grove Station 1, dive team members began to reassemble and prepare equipment for future rescue responses. During this time the team was requested to report back to Geary Wolfe road to try and persuade more residents to evacuate due to the forecasted weather. Upon arrival the team received a call for a swift water rescue in the area of Geary Wolfe road and Swopes Valley road. Dive team members loaded equipment onto a 5ton Brush truck operated by the North End Fire Company and continued thru the flood waters to the area of the incident. Crews arrived on scene to find 2 victims trapped in a pickup truck drifting across the road in swift water. The brush truck was able to maneuver close enough to the now pinned vehicle for crews to deploy 3 members into the water. Crews secured a line from the brush truck to the vehicle and after placing floatation devices on the victims they were able to extricate the 2 victims to the brush truck where they were pulled on board by other dive team members. As conditions deteriorated it was determined that the brush truck could not return from the point of entry and had to continue up the mountain road to find another way back to Pine Grove. After maneuvering through several washed out roads and large areas of raging flood waters the Brush truck was able to make its way back into Pine Grove.
9/07/11 Stand By Assignment
At 1859hrs Pine Grove command requested an engine from the Schuylkill Hose to respond to the Pine Grove H.H.&L. station to be on stand-by and assist with handling the multiple calls in the Pine Grove coverage area. E-733 responded with (8)9/07/11 Stand By Assignment
At 1851hrs Station 2 was requested to Stand By in station for possible response to Pine Grove to assist on multiple weather related events. E-733 stood by with (8)9/07/11 Water Rescue Response
At 1834hrs the dive team was dispatched to the intersection of Suedburg and Geary Wolfe road in Pine Grove Township for a swift water rescue. While en route units were advised that 4 juveniles were stranded by the river due to rising water levels. While 734 was responding Schuylkill county communications advised that the dive team's services were not needed on the call but were directed to proceed into the Pine Grove borough to continue the stand-by assignment in Pine Grove due to the impending river level. As soon as 734 entered Pine Grove they were requested to continue into the Geary Wolfe road scene to assist with evacuating people stranded in their houses. Crews deployed one of the inflatable boats and evacuated several people from a flooding residence.
9/07/11 Water Rescue Response
At 1409hrs the Schuylkill Haven Dive team was requested to assemble and respond to the city of Sunbury to assist Northumberland county units with water rescue operations due to excessive flooding in the area. While en route squad 734 was advised by Schuylkill county EMA to return to station and be on stand-by for possible in county water related responses due to the forecasted flood levels. Dive team responded with (16)09/05/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 2313hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 301 University Dr (Penn State Phase III) for an AFA. Penn State Police arrived and found burnt food and cancelled the fire department. Chief 735 had command and Station 2 responded with (7)09/05/2011 - Reported Vehicle Fire
At 01525hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 100 West Main St for a vehicle fire. Chief 730 arrived and found showing. Crews arrived and investigated but found nothing. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (7), E-733 responded with (5)09/5/2011 -Working Basement Fire
At 1241hrs Stations1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to the area of the 15 Parkway Avenue for a reported structure fire. Duty chief 730 arrived to confirm a working basement fire and requested Pottsville's RIT to be added to the alarm. Engine 732 was first in and deployed an 1" 3/4 line to the rear basement access for the initial attack. Engine 737 laid in from Union street to supply Engine 732 and Engine 733 laid in from Parkway to feed Ladder 725 which had nosed in to the address to set up to the roof. As basement crews made a quick knock on the fire, crews deployed lines into the first floors of both the fire and exposure buildings to check for extension. After ventilating the structure it was determined that the fire was held to the basement area.
*Photos courtesy of Jon Morgalis and Deb Morgan*
09/05/11 Alarm sounding
At 0008hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 336 Dock St to assist Chief 730 for an alarm sounding. Units arrived and found a malfunctioning furnace. 730 had command and units were on scene for 60 mins. Engine 732 responded with (6)09/04/2011 - Utilities Investigation
At 2259hrs Stations 2 was dispatched to the area of 700 North Garfield Ave in the borough for a reported lightening strike with power outage. Units found a electrical line issue and called for the borough line crew. E - 732 responded with (8)09/01/11 Fluids Down
At 1509hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 1614 Route 61 South for fluids down. U-734 arrived and found a tractor trailer had leaked some diesel on the ground. The crew applied 4 bags of oil dry to the spill. U-734 was on scene for 20 minutes and Chief 720 had command. Utility 734 responded with (3)08/30/2011 - Brush Fire
At 1911hrs Stations 2 and 4 were dispatched to the area of the 129 South Margaretta St for Transformer Fire. Units arrived and found a squirrel had tripped one leg on a transformer; unfortunately the squirrel did not survive. E-732 responded with (5)08/30/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 1231hrs Stations 2 was added to the Structure alarm at 160 Railroad St in Cressona at the request of Chief 41. Before any units out of station 2 could respond they were cancelled due to no fire being found. Station 2 responded with (8)08/28/11 Hurricane Irene
At 231hrs It was the start of a busy morning for the Two Crew as they answered 4 calls for trees down due to hurricane Irene passing through the area. Luckily the area was spared from any further damage.08/27/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1207hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 51 S St Peter St (Schuylkill Hose Co # 2) for AFA. 731 Arrived and was advised that the kitchen gas alarm was activated. Upon investigation it was found a member had not lit all the pilot lights on the stove. Units were cancelled before responding. Chief 720 had command and Station 2 responded with (4)08/26/11 MVA
At 1725hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1476 Route 61 South for an MVA. Units arrived and found no injuries or fluids down. 723 had command and units were on scene for 20 mins. Engine 733 responded with (6)08/24/11 Medical Assist
At 1654hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 255 Parkway to assist the ambulance crew with lifting. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. Squad 734 responded with (5)08/19/11 MVA
At 1822hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of E Main St and Queen Ave for a MVA with injuries, fluids down. Units applied oil dry and awaited tow company arrival. 723 had command and units were on scene for 60 mins. Engine 733 responded with (4), Utility 734 responded with (2)08/18/11 MVA
At 0100hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of S Berne and Washington Sts for a MVA with no injuries, fluids down. Units applied oil dry and awaited tow company arrival. 723 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5)08/17/11 Fluids Down
At 1506hrs Stations 1 & 2 was dispatched to Dock and Main Sts for fluids down. Units arrived and found transmision fluid on the road Units applied oil dry for a block and a half. Units were on scene for 30 minutes and Chief 723 had command. Utility 734 responded with (2), Squad 734 responded with (2) and Engine 733 responded with (3)08/16/11 MVA
At 2109hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 270 Route 61 South for a MVA with injuries, fluids down. Units applied oil dry and awaited tow company arrival. 723 had command and units were on scene for 45 mins. Engine 733 responded with (8), Utility 734 responded with (3)08/12/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1310hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 501 East Main St (Schuylkill Haven Area High School) for AFA. Units were cancelled before responding. Chief 722 had command and Station 2 responded with (4)08/11/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 1935hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L, PGFD Station 1 for a standby assignment. E-733 was cancelled en route. E-733 responded with (7)08/10/11 Water Rescue
At 1459hrs Station 2 was dispatched with the SHFD Rescue/Recovery Dive Team to the area of the Kernsville Dam outside of Hamburg in Berks County for a water rescue. Shortly after dispatch units were advised to stand by in station per Berks command. Berks units quickly assisted 3 people off of a small island in the river downstream of the Kernsville dam and released all Haven dive units. Station 2 stood by with (17).08/8/11 AFA
At 1008hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 45 St John St Street for an automatic fire alarm. Engine 732 went en route and arrived on scene shortly after to find a false activation. E-732 responded with (5)08/7/11 Reported Garage Fire
At 2319hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to Avenue A and Union Streets for report of a garage fire. Engine 732 went en route and arrived on scene shortly after to find the smoke to be coming from a burn pit in the neighbors yard. E-732 responded with (6)08/7/11 Water Rescue
At 1142hrs Station 2 was dispatched with the SHFD Rescue/Recovery Dive Team to the area of Northkill & Campside Roads in Upper Tulpehocken Township Berks County for report of person down in a creek. While en route Haven units were recalled by Berks command, dive team services not needed. Station 2 responded with (12)08/7/11 Pump Detail
At 0048hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 119 Avenue C to assist the home owners with pumping out their flooded basement. U-734 responded with (3)08/6/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 2330hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 136 Campside Road in Upper Tulpehocken Township Berks County as the R.I.T. assigment for Berks units responding to a reported structure fire. While en route Berks command arrived to find a small camper fire and with no need for the R.I.T. team placing station 2 available. E-733 responded with (8) E-732 responded with (5)08/2/2011 - Brush Fire
At 1831hrs Stations 2 and 4 were dispatched to the area of the Schuylkill County Housing Authority Office on Parkway for a small mulch fire. Units arrived and used Pressurized water cans and brush rakes to extinguish the fire. E-732 responded with (5)08/1/2011 - Brush Fire
At 1637hrs Stations 2 and 4 were dispatched to 2 South Berne Street for report of a brush fire in the area behind Stoyer's Dam. Engine 732 went en route and after an investigation of the area it was determined that the smoke in the area was from a near by control burn. E-732 responded with (5)07/30/2011 - Tanker Task Force Assignment
At 0708hrs Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Tanker Taskforce Assignment for a working house fire in Adamsdale. E-732 established a fill site along Adamsdale Rd. Due to quick work by the initial companies the fill site was never used. E-732 responded with (6)07/30/2011 - Reported House Fire
At 0509hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 21 Cold Run Road in East Brunswick Township for a reported house fire. Station responded as part of the cover assignment as 1st due units were already operating at a structure fire. E - 732 arrived on scene and stood by till released. Chief 723 had command of the Schuylkill Haven units and units were on scene for 20 minutes. E-732 responded with (8)07/30/11 AFA
At 0431hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 301 University Drive (Penn State Schuylkill), for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived on scene and after investigating found a false activation. Chief 723 had command and Units were on scene for 30minutes. E - 732 responded with (7)07/29/11 AFA
At 1639hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 150 Ryon Lane for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived on scene and after investigating found a false activation. Chief 723 had command and Units were on scene for 15 minutes. E - 732 responded with (5)07/29/11 AFA
At 0814hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived on scene and after investigating found a false activation. Chief 722 had command and Units were on scene for 30 minutes. E - 732 responded with (6)07/27/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 1521hrs Station 2 was dispatched along with Ladder 725 to the 127 S 4th St Hamburg (Union Fire Company) for a standby assignment. E-733 Stood by till being released by Chief 61. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 4 hours. E-733 responded with (8)07/27/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 1415hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L, PGFD Station 1 for a standby assignment. E-733 was cancelled en route. E-733 responded with (7)07/26/11 AFA
At 1645hrs Stations 1, 2, and 4 were dispatched to 401 University Dr (Rest Haven Nursing Home), for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived and found a faulty detector.. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 20 minutes. E-732 responded with (7)07/26/11 Landing Zone
At 1253hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 1540 Route 61 South to set up a landing zone for the previous crash at request of Chief 41. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Asst Chief 731 had command and Unit was on scene for 45 minutes. Engine 732 responded with (4)07/26/11 MVA
At 1253hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the area of 141 Pottsville St, Cressona for a MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and found a 1 vehicle between a wall and a telephone pole. At the request of EMS crews removed the roof for patient removal. Chief 41 had command and units were on scene for 60 mins. Engine 733 responded with (6)07/26/11 MVA
At 0810hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 37 Hill Top Mobile Home Park for a MVA with no injuries, fluids down. Units applied oil dry and awaited tow company arrival. 731A had command and units were on scene for 45 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5), Utility 734 responded with (3)07/26/2011 - Tree Down
At 0407hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 1426 Route 61 South for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crewsarrived and found a tree partially blocking the road. Crews used a chainsaw to remove the tree. 731A had command and Crews were on scene for 20 mins. E-732 responded with (6)07/24/11 R.I.T. Assignment
Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to MM 20 of I78 in Upper Tulpehocken Township assisting Berks company 50 (Strausstown) for structure fire. Units were cancelled en route. Engine 732 responded with (7)07/24/11 Brush Fire
At 0533hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 2012 Long Run Rd for a brush fire. Chief 730 arrived and found a control burn and cancelled all units.. Chief 730 had command. Engine 732 responded with (5)07/23/11 AFA
At 1615hrs Stations 1, 2, and 4 were dispatched to 16 Tumbling Run Rd(Schuylkill Haven water Treatment Plant), for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived and found nothing on investigation. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 20 minutes. E-732 responded with (4)07/22/11 Water Rescue
At 1447hrsStation 2 was dispatched for the Water Rescue and Recovery Team to the area of the Church Rd Cliffs in the area of Church Rd and Rt 183 in Penn Township Berks County to assist multiple Berks units on a water rescue. The Team responded with Squad and all the boats. 2 Divers were placed in the water and utilizing a jack stay pattern search found the victim within 20 minutes. Captain 734 had command of the Haven units and units were on scene for 3 hours. Squad 734 responded with (11)07/22/11 Medical Assist
At 0426hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 3 E Liberty St to assist the ambulance crew with a possible cardiac arrest. Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. Squad 734 responded with (5)07/20/11 Landing Zone
At 0845hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 110A Route 61 south (White Church) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 722 had command and Engine 732 responded with (5)07/19/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1616hrs Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to 24 Walnut St Strausstown Borough for working shed fire with extension into some woods. Units were cancelled en route. Chief 722 had command. Engine 733 responded with (7)07/19/11 MVA
At 0518hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 625 East Main St for a MVA with injuries. Units arrived and found a 2 vehicle rear end collision. At the request of EMS crews removed the passenger door and the roof for patient removal. Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 45 mins. Engine 733 responded with (5)07/18/11 Brush Fire
At 1825hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 440 Route 61 south (Otto's Amusements) for a brush fire. Engine 732 arrived and found a small pile of brush/trash on fire and used the front bumper line with foam for extinguishment. Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 20 mins. Engine 732 responded with (8)07/18/2011 - Reported Vehicle Fire
At 1610hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 1614 Route 61 South, The Manheim Diner, for a vehicle fire. Chief 722 arrived and found the driver had the fire out and had all units respond under caution. Units stood by till released. Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (5)07/16/11 Trash Fire
At 1835hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 60 Keystoker LN for a trash fire. Engine 732 arrived and found a dumpster fire. Crews used the bumper line with foam to extinguish the fire. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 20 mins. Engine 732 responded with (7) and Engine 733 responded with (2)07/16/11 MVA
At 0040hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 2012 Long Run Rd for a MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and found 1 vehicle had sheared off a utility pole and then struck a tree, No entrapment and units assisted EMS with removal of the patient. Units were on scene for 30 minutes. Chief 730 had command and Engine 733 responded with (6)07/14/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 1927hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 436 Hess Street in the borough for a reported house fire. Units arrived on scene and the owner was reporting the odor of wires burning on the second floor. Crews used a TIC to check the second floor and found nothing. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 20 minutes. E-732 responded with (5) E-733 responded with (5)07/14/11 Medical Assist
At 1131hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 11 Argo Rd to assist the ambulance crew with a possible cardiac arrest. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 5 minutes. Squad 734 responded with (5)07/14/11 MVA
At 0811hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Pottsville St and Route 61 south for a MVA with minor injuries. Units arrived and found a 2 vehicle minor rear end collision with EMS on the scene. No fire services were needed. Units were on scene for 10 minutes. Chief 720 had command and Engine 733 responded with (5)07/14/2011 - Tree Down
At 2331hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 401 University Dr for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews used a chainsaw to remove the tree. Chief 720 had command and E-732 responded with (6)07/13/11 AFA
At 0900hrs Stations 1, 2, and 4 were dispatched to 1540 Route 61 South, the Pottsville Surgery Center, for an automatic fire alarm. Units were cancelled on response. E-732 responded with (4)07/08/2011 - Smoke Alarm
At 1823hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 52 Blossom Ln for a Smoke alarm sounding. Crews did an investigation but found no reason for the alarm. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (4)07/06/11 AFA
At 1411hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived on scene and after investigating found a false activation. Chief 723 had command and Units were on scene for 15 minutes. E - 732 responded with (6)07/04/11 Mutual Aid for Commercial Structure Fire, held in station
At 0652hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 21 Walnut Street in Strausstown for Commercial Fire. Before apparatus could respond Station 2 was held in station and eventually recalled. Chief 730 had command and 12 members stood by at station.07/03/2011 - Reported Vehicle Fire
At 0918hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 1618 Route 61 South, Exxon GAs Station near the pumps, for a vehicle fire. Chief 730 arrived and found bystanders had the fire out and had all units respond under caution. Engine 732 arrived on scene and assisted with some oil dry for a gas leak. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (6)06/30/11 Fluids Down
At 2026hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 2 South Berne St for fluids down. Chief 730 had been requested to check out an oil spill at the drafting area of Stoyer's Dam. He arrived and found oil spilled at the site and had made its way in the water. Crews used oil dry and pads and booms to control the spill. Units were on scene for 1 hour and Chief 730 had command. Utility 734 responded with (2), Squad 734 responded with (4)06/28/11 MVA
At 1858hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 277 Route 61 south for a MVA with injuries. Units arrived and found 1 vehicle in Rita's lot and one in the Sheetz Lot. E 733 went to Sheetz and U 734 went to Rita's. U 734 crew assisted EMS with removal of 1 patient. All other crews stood by till released. Units were on scene for 20 minutes. Chief 722 had command and Engine 733 responded with (7) and Utility 734 responded with (3)06/28/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 1558hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L, PGFD Station 1 for a standby assignment. E-733 stood by for 60 minutes. Chief 722 had command and E-733 responded with (7)06/27/11 AFA
At 1223hrs Stations 1, 2 and 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, for an automatic fire alarm. Chief 722 arrived and found no alarm activated but a problem with their phone lines and cancelled all units. Chief 722 had command and E 732 responded with (4)06/23/2011 - Tree Down
At 2308hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 1935 Long Run Road for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews were cancelled en route. Chief 720 had command and E-732 responded with (6)06/23/2011 - CO Alarm
At 1726hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 222 Dock Street for a CO alarm. Crews used the 4 gas meter and found 15 PPM in the basement but rest of house was clear. Found furnace had backfired, turned unit off and turned over to homeowner. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 15 minutes. E-732 responded with (5)06/20/11 Mutual Aid for Working Structure Fire
At 0237hrs Station 2 was requested for manpower to assist Minersville Fire Department at the scene of a 2 alarm structure fire. Engine 732 was requested to respond directly to the scene while Engine 733 was redirected to the Minersville Fire-Rescue station to standby and cover the Minersville borough in the event of any other emergencies. Once onscene crews from station 2 where split, with members assisting on fire attack on the original two fire buildings, and crews advancing handlines into the two exposure buildings to attack the rapidly spreading fire. Crews remained onscene for several hours to assist with overhaul and continue with coverage on the stand-by assignment. E-732 responded with (8) E-733 responded with (4)
06/18/11 AFA
At 2215hrs Stations 1, 2, and 4 were dispatched to 333 Center Avenue, the KNBT Bank, for an automatic fire alarm, Upon dispatch units were advised that the alarm was reported to have been set off accidentally by the cleaning company, Chief 723 held all units in station except for Engine 733 who was already enroute from a public service detail. All units were released shortly after 723 arrived onscene and confirmed an accidental activation. E-733 responded with (3)
06/18/11 Med Assist
At 1558hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to West Union street to assist the ambulance crew with lifting at the scene of a medical emergency. Station 2 responded with (5)
06/13/11 MVA
At 1541hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Route 61 and Pottsville St for a MVA with injuries. Units arrived and stood by till released. Units were on scene for 30 minutes. Chief 723 had command and Engine 733 responded with (6) and Utility 734 responded with (2)06/11/2011 - Tree Down
At 0612hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Seven Stars Rd and West Second Mt Rd for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews assisted with removal of the tree and debris to re-open the roadway. Units were on scene for 10 minutes. Chief 730 had command and Utility 734 responded with (2)06/07/11 Wires Down
During the RIT assignment E732 was requested to investigate wires down in the area of 72 South 2nd St in the borough of Mahanoy City. Apparatus arrived to find a truck had pulled down some wires. Personnel secured the area. Units were on scene for 15 minutes. Chief 722 had command and Engine 732 responded with (6)06/07/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1423hrs Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to 10 West Center St Mahanoy City with a working highrise fire. Personnel staged on the 8th floor. Chief 722 had command of the SHFD units. Units were on scene for about 2 1/2 hours. Engine 732 responded with (6)06/07/2011 Medical Assist
At 0833hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 314 St John Street in the Borough for Medical Assist lifting needed. Personnel assisted EMS with patient removal. Chief 722 had command. Station 2 responded with (8)06/06/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 2003hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 333 Haven Street in the borough for a reported house fire. Units arrived on scene and found fire to be out and were released by the Police. E-732 responded with (7) E-733 responded with (7)06/06/2011 - Working Structure Fire
At 0841hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 49 River Street in Cressona for a working structure fire as part of the second alarm. Engine 732 laid into the scene and had multiple lines off. Engine 733 and Utility 734 also responded. Crews split and handled multiple assignments. Chief 41 had command and units were on scene for over 2 hours. Engine 732 responded with (8), Engine 733 responded with (4) and Utility 734 responded with (2)06/04/2011 - CO Alarm
At 1801hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 513 East Union Street for a CO alarm. Crews used the 4 gas meter and found nothing but a faulty detector. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 10 minutes. E-732 responded with (8)06/01/11 Water Rescue
At 1749hrsStation 2 was dispatched for the Water Rescue and Recovery Team to the area of the "Rock" in West Brunswick Township assisting Hamburg FD on a water rescue. The Team responded with Squad and all the boats. 2 Divers were placed in the water and within 16 minutes had found the missing person. Captain 734 had command of the Haven units and units were on scene for 90 minutes. Squad 734 responded with (14)06/01/11 MVA Dare Drill
At 1258hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of Fritz Reed Ave for a MVA with injuries and entrapment for a Drill. Apparatus arrived and used the hydraulic tools for a simulated crash for the Schuylkill Haven PD DARE program. Chief 720 had command and Engine 733 responded with (6)06/01/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 0046hrs Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to 663 North 2nd St Pottsville assisting Pottsville with a structure fire. Units staged outside the residence with the command staff. Engine 732 responded with (7)05/30/2011 - Tree Down
At 1912hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 500 Block Berne Drive for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews assisted with removal of the tree and debris to re-open the roadway. E-732 responded with (8) and Squad 734 responded with (2)05/30/11 MVA
At 1531hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 366 Center Ave for a MVA with injuries. Apparatus arrived and were returned with no services being needed. Chief 720 had command and Engine 733 responded with (8)05/28/2011 - Tree Down
At 1708hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 400 Block South Margaretta Street for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews assisted with removal of the tree and debris to re-open the roadway. E-732 responded with (4) and Squad 734 responded with (3)05/28/11 R.I.T. Assignment
Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to 50 Tri Y Lane in Upper Tulpehocken Township assisting Berks company 50 (Strausstown) for structure fire. Units staged outside the residence and assisted with some minor overhaul. Engine 732 responded with (7)05/27/11 MVA
At 1428hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Pottsville St and Route 61 for a MVA no injuries with fluids down. Apparatus arrived to find a two vehicle accident, no injuries with fluids down. Crews applied oil dry and awaited the arrival of PSP. Units remained on scene for 40 mins. Chief 730 had command and Engine 733 responded with (5), Utility 734 was held at station with (3)05/26/2011 - Weather Events assist Cressona FD
At 2215hrs Engine 733 and utility 734 were directed to assist Cressona FD with multiple trees, poles and wires down. Crews arrived and began the task of opening up multiple roads due to trees across them. Units also assisted with welfare checks at several residences. Chief 41 had command and units were on scene for 3 hours. Engine 733 responded with (5), Utility 734 responded with (3)05/26/2011 - Weather Events Possible Tornado
At 2028hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Seven Stars Rd and Weavers Rd for Multiple trees and poles down. Units arrived and found possible tornado activity had occurred, Found multiple trees down, poles damaged, wires down and homes damaged. Crews assisted with salavage operations at The Historic Seven Stars Hotel(Built late 1700's) that had its roof completely blown off. Crews also assessed damage to several other homes and checked on the welfare of several elderly residents. Crews assisted 2 females out from their homes that were completely blocked by trees. Numerous trees were removed from roadways and investigation of wires down and electrical arcing were handled. Station 2 units handled well over 20 events during this time but is handling it as 1 response due to all being related. Station 2 would like to thank the PFD units that responded to assist. Also to HHL from Pine Grove and Hamburg fire for covering the Borough while all units were busy. All station 2 units were active with a total of 15 members. Chief 722 had command and units were out for over 3 hours.
**Photos compliments of the Pottsville Republican**
05/26/2011 - Smoke investigation
At 1307hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 701 East Main Street for Smoke investigation. Units arrived and after investigation found a control behind Thermo Dynamics. Units were clear in 10 minutes and Chief 720 had command. E-732 responded with (5)05/24/2011 - MVA
At 1619hrs Stations 1 & 2 along with FD 41 were dispatched to 1544 Route 61 South (Cressona Mall Entrance) for an MVA. Units arrived and found a 3 vehicle MVA. Disconnected the battery on 1 vehicle and stood by till tow companies removed the vehicles Chief 41 had command and E-733 responded with (7) and Utility 734 responded with (2)05/19/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 0842hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 155 Route 61 south (Thermo Dynamics) for AFA. Units arrived on scene and found a false alarm caused by work on the sprinkler system. Chief 720 had command and Engine 732 responded with (6)05/18/11 Fluids Down
At 1637hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of East Market St and St John St for fluids down. Apparatus arrived to find a civilian had an oil leak in their car and tried to wash it down the street with their hose. Crews used oil dry to control the spill. Chief 720 had command and Engine 733 responded with (3), Utility 734 responded with (2), Squad 734 responded with (3)05/11/11 Brush Fire
At 1813 hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 401 University Drive(Rest Haven) for a brush fire. Engine 732 and Engine 733 responded and found a tree on fire. Crews used the bumper line to extinguish the fire. Chief 720 had command. Engine 732 responded with (6) and Engine 733 responded with (3)05/11/11 MVA
At 0802hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of University Drive and Route 61 for a MVA no injuries with fluids down. Apparatus arrived to find a five vehicle accident, no injuries with fluids down. Crews applied oil dry and awaited the arrival of PSP. Units remained on scene for 40 mins. Chief 720 had command and Engine 733 responded with (5)05/07/11 Brush Fire
At 2145 hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of Fritz Ave for a brush fire. Engine 732 and Engine 733 responded and upon investigation found the report to be the cooling tower at SAPA industrial. Chief 723 had command. Engine 732 responded with (8) and Engine 733 responded with (3)05/07/11 R.I.T. Assignment
Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to MM 25 of I78 in Upper Tulpehocken Township assisting Berks company 50 (Strausstown) for structure fire. Units were cancelled en route. Engine 732 responded with (8)05/07/11 Wires Down
At 1730hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 71 Ave D in the borough for wires down. Apparatus arrived to find an electrical line problem and contacted the Borough Electric Crew. Units were on scene for 15 minutes. Chief 723 had command and Engine 732 responded with (7)05/03/2011 - Working Structure Fire
At 1235hrs Stations 1,2,&4 were dispatched to 678 Clairmont Ave (Holiday Village Mobile Home Court), for a reported mobile home on fire. As units went responding Duty Chief 735 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire. First arriving engines 732 and 737 arrived on scene with crews pulling two 1 3/4 handlines for suppresion and hooked up to a hydrant in the private development. Additional Crews assisted with suppression and overhaul from the manpower pool assembled from R-726, E-733 ,E-736, PFD Ladder 51 (Covering for Ladder 725), and Cressona E- 41-17. During the incident the tagged hydrant failed and operations swithced to apparatus tank water while a supply line was handlayed to Engine 733 who was hooked up to the closest borough hydrant. A good cooperative effort by all companies involved led to a good stop on the fire. Station 2 responded with (10)** Photos by S. Barrett COAL REGION FIRE **
05/01/11 Landing Zone
At 1731hrs Stations 2 &4 were dispatched to 9 Earl Stoyer Drive (Grace UCC Church) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 730 had command. Engine 732 responded with (5)04/30/11 Grill Fire
At 1736hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 201 East Liberty Street for a grill fire, en route Chief 730 who had command requested Sta 4 also due to being close to the residence. Fire was out on arrival. Personnel removed the tank and cooled it with the front bumper line, also checked interior and exterior for extension and found none. Chief 730 had command and Engine 732 responded with (6)04/30/11 Landing Zone
At 1030hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 110A Route 61 south (White Church) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 731 had command and Engine 732 responded with (3)04/30/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 1024hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L Station 1 for a standby assignment. E-733 stood by for 60 mins. E-733 responded with (4)04/28/11 Landing Zone
At 1139hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 110A Route 61 south (White Church) to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area and stood by till the aero medical unit took off. Chief 722 had command and Engine 732 responded with (7)04/27/2011 - Tree Down
At 1300hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to Weavers Road and Seven Stars Road for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews assisted with removal of the tree and debris to re-open the roadway. E-732 responded with (4)04/26/11 - 04/27/2011 Multiple Tree Down Calls
As units cleared the Previous AFA, it began a 3.5 hour period where the SHFD responded to multiple tree down calls due to a severe storm that passed through the area. In all a total of 8 calls were answered for trees down. Multiple calls were received both in the borough and in the township. CHIEF 722 had command. Engine 732 responded with (5) and Engine 733 responded with (4)04/26/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 2340hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 275 Route 61 south (E and T Pizza) for AFA. Units were cancelled en route, false alarm caused by power outage. Chief 722 had command and Engine 732 responded with (6)04/24/11 Fluids Down
At 0647hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 490 Route 61 south for fluids down. Apparatus arrived to find a trail of diesel fuel from around Tobash Heating to Redner's Market(1.5 miles). Crews preformed traffic control and applied oil-dry to the roadway. Engine 733 responded with (4), Utility 734 responded with (2). Squad 734 responded with (2) and Engine 732 responded with (2)04/23/11 Landing Zone
At 1250hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 625 East Main Street the Schuylkill Haven High School to set up a landing zone. Units were held when no aero medical units would fly due to weather. Station 2 responded with (3)04/23/11 Medical Assist
At 1244hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 119 Ave B in the Borough for Medical Assist on a Cardiac Arrest. Personnel arrived and found male with strong pulses with shallow respirations unconscious. Personnel assisted ventilations and assisted EMS with patient removal. Chief 720 had command. Squad 734 responded with (7)04/23/11 Medical Assist
At 1025hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 247 West Second Mountain Rd, North Manheim Twshp for Medical Assist on a Cardiac Arrest. Units were cancelled en route. Chief 720 had command. Station 2 responded with 8 personnel.04/21/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1032hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 16 Tumbling Run Road (Schuylkill Haven Water Treatment Plant) for AFA. Units were held in station as it was reported as a false alarm. E-732 stood by in station till released. Chief 722 had command and Engine 732 responded with (6)04/19/2011 - Smoke in a structure
At 16:05hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 741 North Garfield Ave for Smoke in a Structure. Arrived and found burnt food on the stove, out on arrival. Crews used the PPV fan and removed the stove from the structure. Units were clear in 30 minutes and Chief 720 had command. E-732 responded with (4)04/12/11 Chlorine Alarm
At 0605hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 16 Tumbling Run Road (Schuylkill Haven Water Treatment Plant) for a Chlorine leak alarm. E-732 was cancelled en route, false alarm. Engine 732 responded with (8)04/11/2011 - MVA
At 1325hrs Stations 1 & 2 along with FD 41 were dispatched to 1544 Route 61 South (Cressona Mall Entrance) for an MVA. E - 733 Stood by on scene till released. E-733 responded with (7)04/11/2011 - AFA
At 1216hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 along with FD 41 were dispatched to 1544 Route 61 South (Pottsville Surgery Center) for an Automatic Fire Alarm. On response units were held in station before being cancelled. E-732 responded with (4)04/10/11 MVA
At 0102hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 1540 Route 61 North for a MVA unknown injuries. Apparatus arrived to find one vehicle on its roof, no injuries with fluids down. Crews awaited the arrival of PSP and then went available. Engine 733 responded with (5)04/08/11 Brush Fire
At 1347 hrs. Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of Guldin St and Longview Drive for a brush fire. Engine 732 and Engine 733 staged at Bill's Produce until Chief 722 investigated and found a control burn and recalled all units. Chief 722 had command. Engine 732 responded with (5) and Engine 733 responded with (4)04/6/11 Working Structure Fire
At 1132hrs. Station 2 was dispatched as part of a second alarm assignment to 125 Laurel Road in Deer Lake. Engine 733 was already on the road returning from the previous incident upon dispatch and arrived on scene as the second in engine. Crews stretched a line and assisted with fire extinguishment and overhaul. Engine 733 responded with (8)
** Photos by future firefighter Aidan Miller **
04/6/11 R.I.T. Assignment
Station 2 was dispatched as part of the Schuylkill Haven R.I.T. Team to Bloody Spring road in Berks county assisting Berks company 50 (Strausstown) who was on scene of a working barn fire. While enroute units were advised to respond under caution and shortly after cancelled due the fire being placed under control. Engine 733 responded with (8)03/27/11 Fluids Down
At 1651 hrs. Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Route 61 south and Builtwell Road for fluids down. Apparatus arrived to find a vehicle had blown a motor and put a combination of oil and antifreeze on the road. Crews preformed traffic control and applied oil-dry to the roadway. Engine 733 responded with (5)03/27/2011 - Brush Fire Cancelled En route
At 1444hrs Station 2 was dispatched to assist FD 34 on a brush fire at 344 Bear Creek Rd in Wayne Township. E-733 was cancelled en route. E-733 responded with (6)03/24/11 MVA
At 1701hrs. Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of 388 Route 61 South(R&R Auto group) for a MVA unknown injuries. Apparatus arrived to find one vehicle into 2 parked cars. Crews awaited the arrival of PSP and then went available. Engine 733 responded with (5)03/23/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 1745hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L Station 1 for a standby assignment. E-733 was cancelled en route. E-733 responded with (6)03/23/11 MVA
At 1045hrs. Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the area of Main St and Randell St for a MVA unknown injuries. Apparatus arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident. Crews preformed traffic control and applied oil-dry to the roadway. Engine 733 responded with (5)03/22/11 MVA
At 2209hrs. Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Route 61 in the area of the The Manheim Dinner for a MVA unknown injuries. Apparatus arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with one rolled over but no injuries. Crews preformed traffic control, secured the batteries on one of the vehicles, and applied oil-dry to the roadway. Engine 733 responded with (6)03/21/2011 - AFA
At 0119hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 401 University Drive (Rest Haven) for an Automatic Fire Alarm. On response crews were advised of possible fire in the dietary section. Upon arrival crews investigated and found possible bad belt on a HVAC unit. E-732 did the investigation and other units began an evacuation as a precaution. E-732 responded with (5), E-733 responded with (5), Utility 734 responded with (3)03/20/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 19:51 hrs Stations 1,2 & 4 were dispatched to 26 East William Street in the borough for a reported house fire. While en route units were advised that the caller stated it to be an oven fire. Crews from first arriving E-732 checked the oven and found a grease fire that was out, crews then removed the oven . Crews also used a PPV fan to ventilate the structure before clearing the scene. E-732 responded with (5) E-733 responded with (5)03/20/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 14:24hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L Station 1 for a standby assignment. E-733 stood by in Pine Grove while Fire districts 58 and 21 operated at the scene of a structure fire. E-733 stood by for 1 hour. E-733 responded with (6)03/20/2011 - AFA
At 1109hrs Stations 1,2 & 4 were dispatched to 250 Route 61 South(Cardinal Systems) for an Automatic Fire Alarm. After detecting no signs of smoke or fire through windows crews awaited a key holder. Upon arrival crews did a walk through and nothing was found. E-732 also assisted checking 269 Route 61 south which is also part of Cardinal Systems and found the alarm activated for unknown reasons. E-732 responded with (3)03/20/2011 - Investigation
At 10:35hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 330 Dock St to Assist Chief's 723 and 730 with unknown alarm. E-732 arrived and used the 4 gas meter to check the structure for possible CO. Nothing was found and the structure was secured. Units were on scene for 20 minutes and Chief 730 had command. E-732 responded with (2)03/19/11 Brush Fire
At 1709 hrs. Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area behind Draka Cable for a brush fire. Chief 730 arrived in the area and found the fire off of Fritz Reed Ave. Units arrived on scene to find a brush fire growing in size due to the wind. Chief 730 had E-732 get as close as possible and pull a 400 Ft 1 3/4 line. He also requested Sta 1 for manpower and 1 engine from Cressona FD to access via the Railroad at Pottsville street. Once crews put water on the fire it was under control in about 15 minutes. E-737 and T-738 supplied water to E-732. Crews remained in scene for about 90 minutes and Chief 730 had command. Engine 732 responded with (4)03/17/2011 - Smoke in a structure
At 11:36hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 521 South Garfield Ave to assist Chief 722 with a Smoke in a Structure Call. Arrived and found candles had burned down onto a table and the occupants used water to douse the fire. Crews used the TIC and made a small inspection hole to check for extension but found nothing. The windows were opened to vent the smoke. Units were clear in 30 mins and Chief 722 had command. E-732 responded with (5)03/12/11 Water Rescue
At 1600 hrs. The Schuylkill Haven Dive Rescue and Recovery Team was dispatched to the area of the Kernsville Dam in Tilden Township just outside of Hamburg for a water rescue. Squad 734 along with the double boat trailer and the sonar boat went responding and was advised that Berks company 61 (Hamburg) was responding to a report of multiple people in distress in the Kernsville Dam. The Dive Team was requested to stage in the area of the command post on the boat launch side of the dam. Once on scene water rescue personel stood by as a safety team while personel from Hamburg and Shoemakersville investigated the objects in question. It was determined that the objects were in fact just debris washed down stream and not people in distress. The dive team responded with (14)03/10/11 Water Rescue
At 2118 hrs. The Schuylkill Haven Dive Rescue and Recovery Team was dispatched to 7 Geary Wolfe Road in Pine Grove Township to assist F.D. 21 who was already working on scene of an occupied vehicle stranded on a flooded roadway. Squad 734 and the double boat trailer went enroute and was advised by command to expedite due to the vehicle becoming submerged. Squad 734 encountered hazardous conditions enroute due to standing water on the roadways. While enroute Pine Grove command advised 734 that the patient was removed from the vehicle but needed the dive team to continue in to confirm that there was no one else in the vehicle. Once on scene it was determined by witnesses that there was no other occupants and that the dive teams services were not needed. Dive Team responded with (8)03/10/11 Water Rescue Standby
Due to the steady rainfall and rising water levels in the counties waterways the Schuylkill Haven Dive Rescue and Recovery Team was requested to stand by in station for a possible response if needed.
03/08/11 MVA
At 1352 hrs. Stations 1 & 2 along with Fire District 41 were dispatched to Route 61 in the area of the Cressona Mall entrance. Apparatus arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with minor injuries. Crews provided patient care, traffic control, secured the batteries on the vehicle, and applied oil-dry to the roadway. Engine 733 responded with (6)03/06/11 Tree Down on a Vehicle
At 1027 hrs. Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to Berne Drive and Schuylkill Mountain Road for a tree down. Units arrived on scene to find a large tree laying across utility lines and debris on the roadway. Units also found that a portion of the tree had struck a vehicle traveling down the roadway causing formatible damage to the vehicle but no injury to the driver. Crews released the scene to Fire Police who kept the roadway shut down until the utility company arrived to take care of the wires. Engine 732 responded with (5)
03/01/11 Landing Zone
At 2222 hrs. Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 625 East Main Street the Schuylkill Haven High School to set up a landing zone. Crews staged in the parking lot and secured a landing zone until the aeromedical unit departed. Engine 732 responded with (8)03/01/11 MVA
At 1847 hrs. Stations 1&2 were dispatched to the intersection of Center and Lincoln Avenues for a motor vehicle accident with fluids down. Crews arrived and controlled utilities on one of the vehicles involved and spread oil dry across the road way. Crews remained on scene until the towing company removed the vehicle. Engine 733 responded with (6)03/01/11 Landing Zone
At 0807 hrs. Station 2 was requested to set up a landing zone in the area of the Grace Evangelical Church by Stoyers Dam. While enroute Engine 733 was diverted back up to 958 Schuylkill Mountain Road to set up in the area of the Motorcycle Club. Crews set up the landing zone and stood by until Medevac 7 departed. Engine 733 responded with (7)
03/01/11 MVA with Injuries
At 0745 hrs. Stations 1,2, and 4 were dispatched to 922 Schuylkill Mountain Road for a Motor Vehicle accident with multiple victims. Units arrived on scene to find a one vehicle roll over with multiple patients. Engine 733 went enroute and was held short of the scene to possibly set up a landing zone. Engine 733 responded with (7)02/25/2011 - CO Investigation/Chimney Fire
At 17:53hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 50 Washington Street to assist Chief 730 and Engine 737 who were onscene of a CO investigation. Engine 732 arrived on scene and split its manpower with one crew entering the occupied half of the residence to perform air monitoring and venthilation, and another crew entering the other half to assist station four crews with controling the utilities. Crews inside located the source of the CO problem to be a malfunctioning furnace, while crews were working in the residencea chimney fire was discovered and command requested Ladder 725 be dispatched to assist. Crews extinguished the fire and venthilated the structure. E-732 responded with (6)02/23/2011 - Fluids Down
Station 2 was dispatched to 139 East Union Street by request of Chief 722 for fluids down. Crews assisted with the containment and cleanup of a small fuel oil spill across from the firehouse. Station 2 responded with (7)02/21/2011 - Tree Down
At 11:55hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 174 North Seven Stars Road for a tree down blocking the roadway. Crews assisted with removal of the tree and debris to re-open the roadway. E-732 responded with (5)02/21/2011 - Fire reported to be out
At 02:46hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 203 University Drive (Penn State Schuylkill) for a cooking fire reported to be out with a smoke condition in the building. While enroute all units were cancelled by Chief 722 who was on location with University Police. E-732 responded with (6)02/19/2011 - Tree Down
At 18:45hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 11 East Second Mountain Road for a tree down. Upon arrival crews found a small tree branch laying on the roadway. Engine 732 blocked traffic while one member pushed the small branch off the roadway and cleared all units. E-732 responded with (4)02/19/2011 - Tree Down
At 15:04hrs Stations 1&2 were dispatched to 261 Haven street for a tree down on wires. Upon arrival crews found a large tree resting on wires in the residents yard. Chief 720 requested Station 1 bring Ladder 725 to the scene aid in the tree removal. Crews set up the ladder and assisted with cutting the tree off the residents wires and cleaning up the debris. E-732 responded with (5)02/17/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 04:37hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L Station 1 for a standby assignment. Engine 733 stood by in Pine Grove while Fire districts 58 and 21 operated at the scene of a chimney fire. E-733 responded with (7)02/16/2011 - MVA
At 14:27hrs Stations 1 & 2 and the Cressona Fire Department were dispatched to Rt. 61 south in the area of the Cressona Mall for an MVA with unknown injuries. While the engine was enroute Chief 41 arrived on scene and cancelled all units with the exception of 733. Once onscene 733 blocked the south bound lanes to assist with traffic control for PSP until the tow company arrived. E-733 responded with (7)
02/13/2011 - Smoke in a structure
At 21:56hrs Station 2 was dispatched to 48 St. Peter street to assist Chief 720 who was already on scene of a smoke alarm investigation. With the incident located across from the station Engine 732 arrived onscene upon dispatch. Engine 732 arrived on scene to find a smoke alarm sounding and the residence charged with smoke. Crews perfomed a primary search of the residence and found a malfunctioning kerosene heater filling the residence with smoke. Crews also removed two canines from the structure and used a PPV fan to venthilate. After checking the structure over with the 4 gas meter units secured the building and were released by command. E-732 responded with (6)
02/11/2011 - Smoke Alarm Sounding
At 17:46 Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 66 Morenoll Street for a smoke alarm sounding in an unoccupied structure. Engine 732 arrived onscene first and assisted Chief 723 and the police department in forcing entry to the building. Once access was aquired crews searched the structure for the source of the alarm. Crews found a faulty detector and were cleared by command shortyly after resecuring the door. E-732 responded with (6)02/11/2011 - Fluids Down
At 11:10 Station 2 was dispatched to Route 61 and Manheim road for fluids down on the roadway. Units arrived on scene to find transmission fluid across the roadway due to a one vehicle accident. Crews used absorbant pads and spread oil dry to cover the fluid. E-733 responded with (6) U-734 responded with (2)
02/08/2011 - MVA
Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Rt. 61 south in the area of the Sheetz gas station for an MVA with unknown injuries. While enroute Engine 733 was advised by the comm. center that the accident would be in the south bound lanes of Route 61. Engine 733 found the accident to be further down 61 in the area of the old Toyota dealership, upon arriving on scene 733 found a 2 vehicle accident with no injury and fluids down. Crews spread oil dry and secured the utilities on the vehicles involved. Crews then stood by until the towing company arrived. E-733 responded with (7)02/06/2011 - Move up Assignment
At 13:27 Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove H H & L Station 1 for a standby assignment while they operated at the scene of a chimney fire with extension. Engine 733 was cancelled enroute.
E-733 responded with (5)
02/06/2011 - LZ
At 07:13 Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 110 Rt. 61 South (White Church) to set up a landing zone. Crews assisted with patient packaging and stood by until the aircraft departed.
E-732 responded with (6)02/01/2011 -Reported House Fire
At 17:49 hrs Stations 1,2 & 4 were dispatched to 31 Fairview Street in the borough for a reported house fire. While enroute units were advised that the caller stated it to be a mattress on fire in a bedroom. Crews from first arriving E732 removed the smoldering box spring and mattress from the structure and used a can to ensure they were extinguished. Crews also used a PPV fan to ventilate the structure before clearing the scene. E-732 responded with (7) E-733 responded with (8)
02/01/2011 - MVA
At 15:11 hrs Station 2 was requested for one engine to respond normal flow to the area of Manheim road and East Second Mountain road to assist Chief 722 who was on scene of an accident with a vehicle into a structure. Crews from Engine 733 cleared snow away from the vehicle and checked to make sure no fluids were leaking as the towing company removed the car. Once removed crews used tarps and the salvage kit to cover the damaged exterior of the building. E-733 responded with (7)
01/28/2011 - AFA
Stations 1,2 & 4 were dispatched to the Penn State Schuylkill Campus-Nittany 3 Dorms on University Drive for an Automatic Fire Alarm. Shortly after arriving on scene all units were cleared by command which was on scene with Penn State Police who determined the cause to be burnt food. E-732 responded with (4)01/26/2011 - Fuel Spill
At 22:58 hrs Stations 2 was requested by Chief 720 to respond to 19 East Market street for a fuel oil spill in a residence. Utility 734 arrived on scene and found that the homeowner had fuel delivered earlier in the day and it had over flowed out of the tank onto the basement floor. Crews applied oil-dry absorbent to the spill area and helped ventilate the basement. U-734 responded with (3)01/26/2011 - MVA
At 14:57 hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Route 61 and Seven Stars Road for a Motor Vehicle Accident with unknown injuries. Haven units checked the north and south bound lanes of 61 from the Cressona mall to the Mount Carbon line and also Seven Stars Road and released shortly after with nothing found. E-733 responded with (5) U-734 responded with (3)01/25/2011 - MVA
At 22:43 hrs while SHFD units operated at the scene of the Berne Drive MVA, Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched for a second call to the district for an MVA in the area of Dock and Main Streets in Schuylkill Haven. E 732 went responding but was recalled along with all other units by Schuylkill Haven Police on scene. E-732 responded with (6)01/25/2011 - MVA
At 21:27 hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched for a MVA with no injuries in the area of 710 Berne Drive in South Manheim township. E733 and E737 arrived on scene to find a 1 vehicle accident with a utility pole sheared off at the base. Units shut down the roadway until PP&L and the towing company arrived to resolve the situation. E-733 responded with (7)01/23/2011 - MVA Spill Response
At 15:15 hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the intersection of Summer Valley Road and Route 61 in West Brunswick Township to assist at the scene of a 2 vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. Fire districts 42 and 56 were originally dispatched to the scene for a MVA with entrapment, first arriving units arrived on scene to find a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer which came to rest in a yard just feet from a structure with both fuel tanks ruptured and leaking. Command then requested Station 2 be dispatched for Utility 734 and its spill response material. Haven Units arrived to find that the entire contents of the trucks fuel tank had leaked out into the yard. Crews used tarps and booms to create a containment pool and proceeded to transfer the deisel soaked snow into the pool. Crews then proceeded to place oil absorbment pads across the spill area and stood by until the tractor and trailer were removed by the heavy towing company. U-734 responded with (2) and E-733 responded with (8)
01/22/2011 - Reported Vehicle Fire
Station 2 was dispatched to the area of the Manheim Diner on Route 61 for a fully involved vehicle fire, Engine 732 arrived on scene along with Chief 723 who found a tractor trailer with a shorted out battery cable and determined that there was no fire. E-732 responded with (8)01/21/2011 - Stand By
At 09:45 hrs Station 2 was dispatched to the Pine Grove HH&L Station #1 for a stand by assignment while Pine Grove Units were operating at the scene of a working structure fire. E-733 reponded with (10)01/21/2011 - Possible Structure Fire
At 08:21 hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 47 St. Peter Street for a possible structure fire. Due to the fact that the residence was located directly alongside the firehouse Engine 732 arrived on scene immediately after dispatch. Crews split and checked the interior of the structure to find a light haze of smoke due to an electrical problem. Station 2 responded with (15)01/19/2011 - Stand By
At 07:02 hrs after finishing up ventilation E - 733 at the request of P-1 did stand by duties at Humane station till more city companies could release. E-733 stood y for about 30 minutes. E-733 responded with (6)01/19/2011 - Structure Fire R.I.T
At 06:44 hrs The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department RIT Team was dispatched to 1410 West Laurel Blvd (Pottsville) for a Commercial Structure fire. E 733 responded to the scene and was requested to put their PPV fan in operation to assist with ventilation. P-1 had command and units remained on scene 30 minutes. E-733 responded with (6)01/18/2011 - Wires Down Arcing
At 09:57 hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 454 Route 61 South (North Manheim Twshp) for wires down arcing. Chief 730 arrived and found a wire outside of building that was just bare no srcing and cancelled all units. E-732 responded with (3)01/10/2011 - AFA
At 00:24 hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 154 Pennsylvania Ave for an AFA. E732 arrived and investigated but could not gain access. Entry was forced and nothing was found. . Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for approximately 30 minutes. E-732 responded with (5)01/05/2011 - Search
At 09:37 hrs The Schuylkill Haven Dive Team was dispatched to 748 Mountain Road (Washington Twshp) Search and Rescue. Before the team could assemble they were cancelled due to the child being found. Station 2 responded with (6)01/06/2011 - MVA
At 16:05 hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Haven St and Dock St for a MVA with injuries. E-733 arrived and assisted with traffic control till the tow company arrived. Chief 720 had command. Engine 733 responded with (6)01/06/2011 - Structure Fire R.I.T
At 03:21 hrs The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department RIT Team was dispatched to 429 West Fairview St (Pottsville) for a working residential structure fire involving multiple buildings. The team was put right to work due to large amounts of fire. The team split with some on fire control and some to the roof for ventilation. P-3 had command and units remained on scene 3 hours. E-733 responded with (8)01/05/2011 - MVA
At 16:05 hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Haven St and Center Ave for a MVA with injuries and fluids down. E-733 arrived and applied a small amount of oil dry and stood by till the tow company arrived. Chief 720 had command. Engine 733 responded with (7) and Utility 734 responded with (3)01/02/2011 - Structure Fire R.I.T
At 00:06hrs The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department RIT Team was dispatched to 522 Howard St (Frackville) for a working residential structure fire involving multiple buildings. The team stood by at the front of the scene till released by Frackville command. Chief 720 had command of the Haven Units and units remained on scene 2 hours. E-733 responded with (8)01/01/2011 - Possible Structure Fire
At 00:31 hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4were dispatched to 1231 Schuylkill Mt Road (South Manheim Twshp) for a possible structure fire. E732 arriving first stretched an 1 3/4 line and used the TIC to check for extension. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for approximately 40 minutes. E-732 responded with (8) and E-733 responded with (3)
