Web Site Updated 5/11

2012 W.A.C.K.E.R Weekend Scheduled

5/8-W.A.C.K.E.R Weekend returns for its 4th year on Friday, June 29th and Saturday, June 30th. The 2-day weekend will focus on getting the attention of kids in the community ages 11-14 years of age to spark an interest in the volunteer fire company.
The New Kingstown Fire Company will sponsor it's 4th WACKERS (We Are Committed Kids to Emergency Rescue Services) Weekend.  This program enables area children from the ages of 11 to 14, to experience firefighting first hand.  Each participant will be issued safety equipment, uniforms and an accountability tag for use during this weekend.  Chosen applicants will arrive Friday evening June 29th and stay at the firehouse until Saturday, June 30th.  They will learn first hand how to use firefighting and rescue equipment; much of the weekend is hands on exercises.  Highlights from this years fun filled weekend include: vehicle rescue, a visit from Air-Medical Helicopter, confine space rescue and many more awesome activities including "bunking in" at the Fire Station! At the end of the weekend, awards will be given out to everyone.  This is an excellent opportunity for many children in our community to experience what it is like to be a firefighter or officer in a local fire company. Think you have what it takes?? Give us A Call!
For additional information, please contact
Firefighter Josh Baney at 717-773-0127

If interested, please complete the attached forms and return via fax (717-796-1544) or by email: joshbaney@hotmail.com

Form #1, Form #2, Form #3, Form #4
 

Bathroom Fire in Silver Spring

View of the burnt ceiling mounted fan

Plastic fan/light cover


View from the attic after insulation was removed

5/14-1st Alarm was sent for a bathroom fire reported out at 12:16 sending E133 (with 5) and Tanker 33 to assist Company 31. E31 arrived with E133 following right behind. E133 took the hydrant in the cul-de-sac proceeding past E31 at the address. Command requested all 5 pack qualified firefighters to the interior. Chief 33 and 2 members from Company 31 made access to the attic immediately reporting a moderate smoke condition. Capt 33 and FF Toot checked the 2nd floor bathroom to confirm the fire was out. With a good layer of blown-in insulation on top of the insulation bats, the decision was made to remove the insulation from the attic. Several bags were removed to insure there was no extension. Power was secured to the residence and the attic area ventilated. Crews worked for over an hour before clearing the scene at 13:20. The resident had used a dry chemical extinguisher on the fire after being alerted by working smoke detectors.

Car Wash Saturday

5/11-The Junior Members of the New Kingstown Fire Company will be having a Car Wash at the Fire Station this Saturday (May 12th) from 8AM-2PM. Donation is $6.00 per Vehicle. Bring your car or other vehicle out a get it squeaky clean!!

Debris Removal on Rich Valley Road

5/8-Squad and Chief 33 responded late this afternoon at the request of the Police Department for a fluid leak and debris removal on Rich Valley Rd at Beechcliff Dr. Units arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with battery acid on the road. Absorbents were applied and the vehicle was secured. Crews remained on scene until the vehicles were removed. Co. 33 was available in 45 minutes.

2012 Super Raffle - Pictures Posted

5/6-After a very long day for the members of the New Kingstown and Shermans Dale Fire Companies, we finished cleaning up and headed home by 9:30pm. It was a fantastic day with great weather and plenty of folks in attendance. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves throughout the day. A complete list of winners from the main ticket and photos can be found by clicking HERE. Special thanks to the many supporters and sponsors of this event; we could not do it without you.

Confinement in Middlesex

5/3-E233 and Traffic 33 responded this evening at 22:15 to Harrisburg Pike at Rutters for an accident. Chief 7 arrived and advised confinement. R45 arrived first and stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. E239 and E233 arrived and provided manpower and lighting to assist. Crews then cleared the road of debris before going available at 23:01. Traffic 33 and Co. 39 fire police provided much needed traffic control.

NK Assists on Carlisle Fire

Conditions on arrival of E233

FF Souder cutting a roll up door

A/C Brenneman on the deuce and a half

Three 3" Lines running into side A from E2

E233 after repositioning

5/2-Both Engines, Traffic, and Utility assisted on the 4 alarmer in Carlisle at the former C.H. Masland Building on Spring Road. E233 responded with 7 at 22:20 when 2nd alarm was struck running as the RIT. E233 positioned on Side "A" parking area; while assembling equipment and getting into position crews realized there was no fire attack from this side other than elevated streams. E233 was repositioned and all 950' of 3" hose was pulled into the building flowing a 2.5" nozzle and two master streams. E233 was supplied by E25. Crews operated for nearly an hour before the building was evacuated. E133 responded with 4 at 22:27 on the 3rd alarm. Traffic and Utility 33 responded later into the incident. The last unit cleared from Co. 33 cleared at 06:11. Special thanks the West Shore Bureau of Fire and Dauphin County Rescue 49 (Swatara Twp) for transferring to Station 33 and most importantly helping get over 1200 feet of hose cleaned plus assisting with reloading spare hose onto E233. Co. 33 had 19 members respond.

One into the Pole

5/2-E233, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded at 19:55 to Appalachian Dr and Old Stone House Rd for an accident reported vehicle into a pole. Chief 7 and E233 arrived and stabilized the vehicle and began patient care until the arrival of EMS. Sq33 crew assisted. Traffic 33 and Fire Police closed the road while crews worked. All units cleared the scene at 20:31. Co. 33 had 20 members turn out.

Beginning Set Up for Super Raffle

Washing Benches

120' Foot Tent Goes Up

Filling Barrels to hold down the Tent

T33 In Service providing Water

5/2-This morning we started setting up for the Super Raffle. Basically alot of the cleanup work focused on the Pavilion and getting it cleaned and ready to go. Several deliveries occurred and three of the tents were set up. Stay tuned for more pictures as we get ready for Saturday.

Smoke in the Building

E133 on Side "A"

5/1-E133, T33, Traffic 33 responded on the 1st due 1st alarm assignment for reported smoke in the apartment. The call was received on station and per procedure the caller was instructed to hang up and dial 911. The crew on station took the address and also called 911 to report the incident. Chief 33 and Chief 133 arrived at 17:46 with normal conditions. C133 took operations and made his way to the 3rd floor apartment. E133 laid out from the hydrant with Tanker 33 picking up the hydrant assignment. As the Engine crew prepared to stretch the 300' line, Chief 133 reported the fire out with a minor smoke condition. Crews held up on the line and took the imaging camera to confirm no extension from a plastic container which was left on the stove top. The box was reduced to Co. 33, E31, and EMS. Crews reloaded the hose and went available at 18:09.

April Run Stats

5/1-for the month of April the Fire Company responded to 51 calls. The breakdown of incidents are: Fires - 2,
Rescue Calls - 21, Hazardous Condition - 3, Service Calls - 4,
Good Intent Calls - 17, and False Alarms - 4. The busiest day of the week was Monday with 12 calls. A total of 435 hours were spent on calls and an average of 13 members responded per call. The remainder of the report can be found by clicking HERE

Presentation at Lawrence Chevrolet

L to R; Rhonda Lawrence, Director Roger Wagner, President James Hall, Gary Lawrence, FF Josh Baney, and David Wallick

Making sure he gets safely home!

4/30-E133 traveled to Lawrence Chevrolet this afternoon to receive a donation. David Wallick, Regional Manager for the Pennsylvania Automotive Association presented the "Resusci Little Annie" CPR Mannequin to members of the fire company to be used for CPR Training. The donation was made possible through Gary and Rhonda Lawrence of Lawrence Chevrolet. A 2nd unit was donated to Silver Spring Community Fire Company. We thank Gary for his support of the emergency services in Silver Spring Township!

Morning Accident on the Pike

4/30-E233, E239, and Traffic 33 responded at 06:57 to this accident on the Harrisburg Pike at S. Middlesex Rd. E233 and C33 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Crews from both companies cribbed one vehicle and secured the 2nd, assisted with patient care, provided fluid control, and swept a large amount of debris on the road. Units cleared at 07:29

Sunday  Accident with LZ

Life Lion on the ground
Engine and Squad crew awaits the Ambulance

4/29-E233, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded at 19:02 with Company 31 to the 100 blk of Kelly Dr for an accident involving a motorcycle. E233 arrived and was given the assignment to establish a landing zone for Life Lion Helicopter. An LZ was established in a vacant lot nearby. Crews from the Engine and Squad then waited for EMS to transport the patient to the LZ then performed a "hot load" of the patient into Life Lion. All units cleared the scene at 20:19.

Landing Zone for Life Lion

4/27-E133 established a landing zone for Life Lion Helicopter as a result of a medical emergency in the 1200 blk of Harrisburg Pike at 05:44. Crews assisted with loading the patient into the helicopter. E133 cleared at 06:23

New Vehicle Technology at Lawrence Chevrolet

Members look over the vehicles

Chevrolet Volt

Giving it a good look over

4/24-17 members from Co. 33 joined Silver Spring, Washies, Citizens, and Monroe Fire Companies at a joint training hosted by Lawrence Chevrolet. A total of nearly 70 firefighters met and listened to Andy, one of Lawrence's top vehicle technicians, explain the Chevrolet Volt and Impala. The volt presents a unique challenge to firefighters due to its high voltage electrical systems. The group was then able to check the vehicles out from bumper to bumper and see exactly where we need to disconnect power in the event the vehicle is involved in a collision as well as other safety features. Thanks to Gary and Rhonda Lawrence for hosting the group.

Door Pop on the "Pike"

4/24-At 13:50, E233 and Traffic 33 responded to the 6400 Block of the Carlisle Pike for an accident. R31/C131 arrived and took the vehicles on the north side of the traffic signal for Kohl's and provided fluid control and cleanup. E233 was given the assignment to check the vehicle in front of ABC Lanes. Just prior to the Engine pulling up EMS advised the door would need to be popped to extricate the driver. E233's crew stabilized the vehicle, covered the driver then popped the window glass and removed the door. EMS then worked to package the patient for transport. The vehicle did not appear heavily damaged however all four doors were jammed from the rear end collision. Crews cleared the scene at 14:28

Engine Compartment Fire

FF Toot gets ready to open up

4/23-E133, T33, and T31 responded at 15:22 to the 1st blk of Eleanor Dr in New Kingstown for a vehicle fire. C133 arrived with fire in the engine compartment. E133 arrived and stretched the line. Crews knocked the fire in minutes then overhauled the vehicle finding no fire extension into the passenger compartment. Crew remained on scene until clearing at 15:55.

FF Stirling Deployed to the "Desert"

4/21-FF Ken Stirling has been deployed with the Air Force to the "Desert" to defend our country. His last day "at home" was April 13th. Ken will be sending us photos from time to time and we will provide updates when we can. We wish him safe travels while he is deployed and look forward to having him back on the Engine. God Speed Ken!

One Last Meat Raffle

4/20-The final meat raffle until fall was held Friday evening. As you can see from the pictures it was well attended and in fact additional tables had to be set up. A buffet meal was provided to all players. We had a great evening and we hope to see you all back in the fall when the raffles begin again. Thanks!

Final Meat Raffle Until Fall this Friday

4/17-Our final meat raffle will be held this Friday with the doors opening at 5:30pm. This will be our "player appreciate night" with a buffet meal for all players. Special door prizes will be available. Special rounds include chance for a 1/2 hog and a picnic style meat package. The usual $1.00 rounds for various meat packages will also be spun off the wheel. Small games of chance will also be available. Come on out, pack the social hall, and enjoy a great evening!

Remember This Day 4 Years Ago?

4/18-Remarks taken from our April 2008 archive page-Crews had a long day on the Carlisle Pike with an accident involving an 8500 Gallon Gasoline Tanker Truck. Crews from Companies 33 and 31 (Silver Spring) were dispatched shortly after 09:00 Friday morning when Chief 131 (Morton) witnessed the accident occur. E233 responded immediately with 4 personnel and was advised by Chief 131 of a major gasoline leak and the driver of the dump truck confined. E233 arrived and prepared for rapid extrication and attempted an initial foam blanket and absorbent dike. The driver of the dump truck was able to self extricate quickly and E233 repositioned. Chief 33 (Hall) assumed Incident Command and requested the Cumberland County SHOT (HM Team), E25 (Monroe), and E45 (Empire-Friendship) for Class "B" Foam application. Additional units were requested throughout the day to provide manpower and assistance at the multi-agency response. Units finally brought the incident under control after 19:00 hours once all product was transferred to another tanker trailer. A big thank you to all involved in every aspect of this incident, we all know in our minds what the outcome could have been if a fire had occurred.

Junior Members Visit Harrisburg

4/17-Three of our Junior Member Advisors took our Juniors on a trip to Harrisburg this past Saturday. First on the list stops was a visit to the PA National Fire Museum. A complete tour of the facility was given and the guys were able to see and learn from the displays on hand including several pieces of retired fire apparatus. Next the tour went to the former Allison Fire Station on S 14th St. FF Jason Lloyd houses his antique tillered ladder truck at this location and a group is working to restore this station. They were able to see all floors of the station including the unique spiral staircase leading to the apparatus floor. The guys took time out for lunch then visited Harrisburg City Station #1 on N 6th Street. A tour of the station and apparatus took place here. The crew had a great time getting out and about. Please feel free to check out our junior member page by clicking here.

Another Good Breakfast

4/16-Thanks to everyone that came out for breakfast this past Sunday morning taking our numbers over 400 people once again. We hope you enjoyed everything on the buffet. Our next breakfast in Sunday, May 20th - for those scrapple and puddin lovers, we will have both for May; but when its gone, it is gone until Fall. Thanks again for coming out!

High Angle Rescue

FF B Yohn is hauled up the embankment

The 4:1 haul system was used off E233

E133 with Life Lion

4/12-E233 (with 6) responded at 12:06 to assist Rescue 31 with a medical call in which a fall occurred down a 35' embankment towards the creek. Chief 231 advised the Engine that the 4:1 haul system would be needed. The crew loaded the rope rescue bags and made access. EMS, Police, and Chief 131 were already down the bank at the patient. The Engine crew assembled the pre-rigged haul system and lowered the stokes basket with additional packaging equipment to the crew below. A 24' ladder was also lowered at another location close to the rigging to provide another means for the rescuers. The decision was made to remove the patient by alternate means so the haul system was used to bring Co.33 members back up. E133 was dispatched to establish at landing zone at nearby Willow Mill Park. Crews were available at 12:59.

Morning Wreck on the Backstretch

4/11-C33, E233, and R31 responded to the 6900 Blk of Carlisle Pike for a single vehicle accident. C33 arrived with the occupant out of the vehicle and significant damage to the vehicle. Crews assisted EMS and secured the vehicle, then assisted Miller & Sam with debris cleanup before clearing at 10:00.

Crash at RT114 & RT11

4/10-Immediately after breaking down from training, T31 reported the accident at RT114 and RT11 at 21:09. Co. 33 responded with E133, E233, T33, Traffic 33 staffed by 18 members. E233 arrived and assisted Co. 31 with vehicle stabilization. T33 provided blocking. E133 checked a 3rd vehicle and patient at Sheetz then relocated on the east side of the accident to provide debris removal. Traffic 33 was set up on Hogestown Rd. Fire Police had their hands full as the entire intersection was closed down. Crews worked for almost an hour providing patient care, securing vehicles, and clearing a large amount of debris. The last units cleared the scene at 22:01. 4 members staffed the station.

Company Training

4/10-Tonight's Company Level Training focused on rural water supply operations. Due to a large area of our response coverage still being non-hydranted crews performed rural water supply training. Tanker 31 (Silver Spring) and Tanker 25 (Monroe) were invited to attend as well. All three companies would be working together on incidents and all three companies have a few new Tanker drivers. It was a good refreshed for those involved and both Co. 33 Engines got a good work out with drafting operations as well. The fill site was set up at Willow Mill Park and the dump site operation was set up in a residential development off Rich Valley Rd. Crews shuttled multiple loads of water to the dump site where E233 was set up to draft and flow water through both portable master stream devices. Thanks to T31 and T25 for the assist. Company 33 had 20 members for training.

3 on Easter Sunday

4/8-Members were able to get their Easter celebration and meals in before three calls were handled in the late afternoon/evening. At 16:08, Brush and Tanker 33 were sent to Woods Dr to assist Co. 31 with a mulch and fence fire. C133 arrived and reduced the box to E31 only. At 16:39, E133 and T33 responded to Monarch Dr in Middlesex Twp for a gas odor inside with E39 and T31. E133's crew investigated a small leak around the furnace and advised Chief 7 to reduce the box. Crews metered the home and secured gas service until the furnace could be professionally checked. E133 cleared at 16:55. Sq33 handled a medical assist on N Locust Point Rd at 21:40. The Squad arrived and was placed available by EMS at 21:48

Another Run to the "I"

The Vehicle was found approx 100' off the road

H & J Prepares to remove the vehicle from the Trees

One Door removed and the other "Popped" for extrication

4/7-Companies 33 and 31 were sent at 17:31to I81 NB ITA of MM56 for an auto accident with confinement. C33 was advised of a single vehicle that crossed from the SB lanes over both NB lanes and into the woods. C231 (Henderson) arrived 1st with the vehicle into a wooded area with confinement. E233 arrived and prepared for extrication. Our preconnected tools are on 125' reels; two reel lines were pulled as well as our portable power unit in case the reels did not reach. Additional personnel from R31, Sq33, and E31 assisted upon arrival. 2 patients were removed (1 by EMS through a window) 14 minutes after arrival. Traffic Units and Fire Police from both companies protected crews working at the scene. Crews remained on scene until the vehicle was removed clearing at 18:49

Friday Morning Fire Prevention

4/6-E233 and its crew visited the United Cerebral Palsy building in  Silver Spring Township at their request for a show and tell. The crew gave them a tour of the Engine and explained the equipment carried. The group enjoyed the visit from the Fire Company.

Busy Wednesday

Crews from Co. 33 and 45 check the truck

NB Lanes of I81

200 Blk of Hogestown Rd
E233 with the LZ at Pleasantview Park
Life Lion departs the scene

4/4-Company 33 started the day off at 03:51 responding with R45 to I81 NB just south of Exit 52 for a tractor trailer accident. Crews remained on scene until 05:33. Next up E133/C33/T31 responded to I81 SB at MM54 for a pickup truck fire. C33 arrived and used a PW Can on the debris that was on fire and canceled the rigs. The driver advised PSP that someone discarded a cigarette and it blew into his truck bed lighting some contents on fire. At 16:32, E233 responded to Hogestown Rd and Rife Dr for an accident. The engine was canceled enroute. Then at 17:08, E233, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded to Hogestown Rd and White Oak Bv to assist Co. 31 with an accident with confinement. E233 arrived and the crew was assigned. Shortly thereafter, E233 and its crew was reassigned to provide a landing zone for Life Lion helicopter at Pleasantview Park. The LZ was established and Life Lion landed as EMS was arriving with the patient. The crew assisted EMS then peformed at "Hot Load" of the patient into the helicopter. E233 was available at 17:54. Sq33 cleared at 18:05, and Traffic 33 cleared at 20:08. E233 assisted the Police Department with fluid control for the final call of the day at Commerce Dr and Carlisle Pike at 18:05. Crews cleared at 18:12.

Tanker 33 gets a Muffler

4/3-After the Company Meeting, Engineer Jeremy Moyer installed a new muffler on Tanker 33. After running a straight pipe for several months, the new muffler will be a welcome addition now that we have the windows down. Thanks to Jeremy for installing it "in house" saving $$ on labor chargers. Maybe someday we will have a welder like the one above at the fire station.

March Report

4/3-For the month of March the Company responded to 34 Incidents. Average turnout per call was 13 members. Breakdown of Incidents as follows: Fire - 5, Rescue Calls - 12, Hazardous Conditions - 4, Service Calls - 2, Good Intent - 9,
False Alarms - 2. The remainder of the report can be found on the run stats page.

Crash on I81

4/1-E233, Tanker, and Traffic 33 responded to assist Co. 31 with an accident on I81SB Just North of Exit 57 at 12:19. E233 crew assisted checking the vehicle that was sideswiped by a tractor trailer. Tanker 33 checked the tractor trailer which was 1/2 mile south of the accident. It was reported that there was a small fire under the cab but this proved to be false. Traffic 33 was set up to move traffic to a single lane past the accident. Crews cleared the scene at 13:00.