Web Site Updated 2/8

Painting Begins

Murphy Painting begins the ceiling this morning

At least we have a black roof on something

2/8-Murphy Painting began spraying the ceiling this morning in the new apparatus bays. Work continues on many areas inside the bays as we move closer to a future move in date. The boiler arrived and is in process of being installed. Look for more updates later this week.

Thanks Ladies

Construction makes it rough to find a place to eat

That's all we have to cook with?

2/7-With members staffing the station, some of "our" ladies got together and made lunch and dinner on Sunday. Chief 133 actually went to Wegman's for groceries (believe it, it happened). Once he returned, the task was to find something to cook with. The ladies brought crock pots and we moved the gas grill into the kitchen. All in all, with the social hall cluttered from the construction, we found a place to sit and eat together.

Storm packs some Punch

2/6-7-As the storm rolled in Friday, members made plans for the weekend. The station was staffed Friday and Saturday throughout the day and overnight. Six (6) calls for service were handled, somewhat less than what we thought, but the fact that it was a weekend with less traveling made it better. Saturday, crews responded to two gas leaks, 2 medical assists, and an accident. Sunday, Tanker 33 responded at 01:20 to Carroll Twp, York County for a House Fire. T33 arrived and staged for about 20 minutes, then released without service. E133 was alerted for a transfer as a result of the fire but was canceled when the originally dispatched Engine responded.

Thursday and Friday Building Update

Crews finish pouring the remainder of the floor

Last section being pumped in

Brick being removed from the front of the building

Main Electrical Room work

View Looking Down Locust Point Rd

Trust us, it will look better soon!

Apparatus was parked in neighbors driveways again Friday

Friday's work Detail consisted of removing the Engine Bay Ceiling

Once again, the dumpster got full before we finished the job

2/6-Thursday, the remainder of the apparatus floor was poured and finished off, including the watch room. Friday, members began removing the ceiling from the current apparatus bay. The dumpster was placed inside the bays in order to make up time to finish before the storm set in. All of the apparatus was parked in neighbors driveways once again. Members finished just as the snow was starting to fall. Thanks to everyone that helped out again. The plan is to finish this on Thursday, February 11th.

January Report

2/3-For the month of January, the company responded to 60 calls making a quick and busy start to the month, in fact there were only two days in the month in which we did not have a call. The busiest call type was Rescue Calls with 23. Total manpower responding was 633 which averaged 11 per call. The busiest day of the week was Monday with 12. The remainder of the report will be added soon.

We Have A Floor

Concrete is Pumped into the Building

The 1st Bay is poured

Looking down from above

Almost half done

Looking really nice

Crews also began demolition on the parapet wall over the old building

Parapet wall removed

2/3-Rose Hill Concrete got an early start this morning pouring the 1st half of the apparatus bay floor. No problems were encountered and the remaining half will be completed Thursday. APW also completed demolition of the old parapet wall on the original building. Due to issues with the concrete block, this had to be removed. A new reinforced parapet will be added. Also, the fill-in block for the old bays needs removed and re-laid. All of the brick facade will be removed this week and replaced with split face to match the new building.

Early Morning Accident on I81

Single Vehicle impacted the Bus

The morning bus is going to be late
E2 accessed the wrong direction from Exit 52 per Chief 7

2/2-Company 33 with R45 and MP45 responded to I81 in the area of MM53 for a vehicle accident. E233 arrived and immediately assisted EMS with packaging due to the cold temperatures. Additional lighting was deployed and used to provide heat to the victim. Crews checked both vehicles for hazards and cleaned up debris so the highway could be reopened. Units cleared around 06:45

Tuesday Building Update

Looking towards Locust Point Rd

A look down from the mezzanine

Looking towards the rear of the building

Members look at the 2nd floor

2/2-Tuesday evening after the company meeting, we had the opportunity to take a "look see" at the progress of the tubing for the heated floor. The entire floor is ready to go as concrete will be arriving Wednesday morning. We also took a look around the 2nd floor portion above the live-in wing. It appears there is plenty of room there for future growth.

Late Afternoon Multi Injury Accident

1/29-Engine 233 and Traffic 33 responded with Company 31 and R27 to the 6400 blk of Carlisle Pike at 16:54 for the accident. Crews arrived and secured both vehicles and assisted EMS with patient packaging. Once all patients were accounted for, crews cleaned up debris before going available. Fire Police had their hands full with the rush hour traffic on the "Pike". Sq33 and Traffic 33 handled another accident at 9 N Locust Point Rd just after 18:00. Police requested the units for debris removal and traffic control at a non injury accident. Both units cleared before 19:30

RIT to Carlisle on 2nd Alarm Downtown Job

1/29-Engine 233 (with 4) responded on the 2nd alarm assignment for the 1st block of N Hanover St in Carlisle. 1st arriving crews made a great stop on the fire. E233 set up on side "C" and was released without incident within 30 minutes. Pictures at www.effa45.com

HVAC Delivery

1/29-In the photos above you see we took delivery of the new rooftop units for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. All units were set in place on the roofs. Also, the oldest unit which was used for the social hall has been removed and is being replaced by newer much more efficient models. Roofers set the trusses and nailed down the plywood at the kitchen delivery entrance and vestibule. Work continues in the apparatus bay getting the coils ready for the in floor heat system. There is one remaining corner on the rear of the building which needs the split face block finished and it appears this will be completed next week. Stay tuned for more photos next week.

Wednesday Building Update

Plywood Sheeting goes on

Watch room roof looking good

Roof ready for the rolled roofing

Look at the main bunk room

Laundry Room

One of the bath rooms

Framing in the Kitchen extension

Stair Tower at rear of the Building

1/28-Today, work continues around the fire station. The front roof is now ready for rolled roofing and then the standing seam metal roof. Interior framing is moving right along with the live-in area and bunk rooms completed. The framing has started in the kitchen expansion as well. Split face work continues around the rear of the building and the framing for the roof at the rear is also starting. Tuckey is working on preparing to laying the tubing for the Engine Bay in floor heat system. The bay floor will be poured next week.

Engine 2 Back in Full Service

1/27-Engine 2 was out of service Monday and Tuesday for upgrades to the Amkus Rescue System at Fire & Rescue Services. All 4 hydraulic hose lines were replaced both on the reels and from the system to the reels. This required the hose loads on the rear hose bed to be removed. Tuesday evening after the fire alarm, members repacked the hose lays.

AFA Turns into HVAC Problem

E133 ready to reverse lay if needed from E31

Side A of the Building

1/27-Companies 31 and 33 were sent to 1700 Bent Creek Bv for the Fire Alarm at 18:17. E31 arrived and discovered a light smoke condition on the 2nd floor. The remainder of apparatus from both companies responded to provide additional manpower. After a lengthy investigation, crews were able to trace the problem to an HVAC unit on the roof. Units cleared at 19:20

Landing Zone at CV High School

1/27-Engine 233 established at Landing Zone at CV High School for Rutger's Coach Greg Schiano who was visiting the school complex possibly scouting football players. Engine 2 was on scene about two hours before running to the "Diner" for lunch.

Tuesday Building Update

Lines already buried across the front
The current generator will be replaced as part of the project

Temporary Station across the street

Front roof rafters taking shape
Almost ready for plywood

1/26-Tuesday, the front roof framing began and CV Services and Detraglia Excavating trenched across the front of the building for the lines running to the new generator. While this was taking place, the rigs of "Station 1" had to be parked in neighbors driveways in order to respond. Thanks to the Hall's and Witmer's for allowing us to use their driveways all day.

Pump Details

1/25-With the heavy rains overnight, crews knew it would be just a matter of time. The 1st call for flooding came in at 12:55 with C33 and U33 responding to the above basement on Old Stonehouse Rd. Crews pumped about 3ft of water then assisted the homeowner with hooking up a new sump pump. While on this call, C133 and Sq33 assisted Co. 31 on Dewalt Dr with another basement. After clearing, U33 responded to the 3rd call on Locust Point Rd for another basement flooding. Its been awhile since the trash pump have been used, but everything worked fine. For the day, E133 handled a fire alarm around 02:00 and Sq33 handled a Medical Assist at 15:36.

Another Crash

1/23-E233 and R31 responded to Carlisle Pike and RT114 at 10:11 this morning. Units arrived to find no injuries and secured the vehicles and fluid spill. E233 cleared at 10:38

Framing Delivered

Rafters for the front and back roof arrive
The trailer enabled everything to slide right off

Floor Drains installed in the bays

1/22-Rafters and lumber arrived Friday for the roofs and crews finished installing the floor drains.

Fatal Accident on I81

1/21-Company 33, R45, and MP45 were dispatched today at 13:40 to a vehicle accident with entrapment on I81 NB ita of MM53. Chief 7 arrived to find heavy entrapment of the single occupant of a heavily damaged full size van. Crew from both Companies worked side by side on the extrication while EMS crews worked to keep the man alive. Extrication was completed 24 minutes after arrival. Despite the best efforts of all personnel, the male passed away while enroute to the hospital. PSP and the Coroner will be investigating, but intial reports indicated the van crossed the medial strip from the southbound lanes and struck a tractor trailer traveling northbound. The impact caused the entire running gear to be torn from the trailer. The tractor trailer then jackknifed in the medial. Units remained on scene for several hours. Traffic was a nightmare as motorists detoured onto Carlisle Pike. Traffic 33 was the last unit to clear shortly before 17:30. Thanks to E313 (WSBF) for handling the transfer to Station 33. On a side note, the is the first time we have operated on an extrication with the "new" Carlisle Fire Rescue Services combined manpower. We could not have asked for a smoother operation between companies. Additional information can be found at www.cumberlink.com

Brush 33 gets its first run of 2010

1/20-At 12:27, Brush and Tanker 33, MP31 responded to I81 North in the area of MM 55 for a grass fire. The Brush and Tanker arrived to find a very small fire caused by a blown steering tire from a tractor trailer. Lt 133 extinguished the fire by "stepping it out". Units cleared at 12:40.

Wednesday Update

Concrete is delivered for the mezzanine Wednesday morning

Concrete is then pumped "up"

Kitchen expansion ready for concrete next

Vestibule entrance also ready for concrete

Rose Hill workers "work" the concrete

Work began reinforcing the steel trusses in the social hall

Metal studs finished in part of the live-in wing

Brick removed from the 3 original bays of the 1956 side of the building

Split face block complete on 1st 4 bays

2nd four bays half finished

1/20-As you can see above, work continues around and in the new building. It is nice to see the split face block complete on part of the apparatus bay door side of the building and just how the exterior will look with the columns.

Tuesday Morning Update

Split face work around the apparatus bays

Work progresses on brick removal around the front of the building

A better view with no plastic on the upper split face color

Pad poured for new Generator Pad

New entrance at rear of building

Metal stud walls begin to outline the rooms

Individual room walls laid out

This morning, we were able to get a few pictures of the exterior work. With the break in the weather this week so far, Kepler has been making good progress on the split face work. Interior work this morning shows the walls beginning to take shape as the metal stud work moves very quickly. Rose Hill Concrete is making things ready for concrete delivery on Wednesday for the mezzanine, kitchen, and vestibule areas.

Building Update Monday

Tiny (on right) Shows a worker where to remove bricks from facade

Metal studs were started in the bunk room area
Shower stalls were delivered

1/18-Pictures today focused on the work inside the live-in area of the 1st floor. Workers began installing metal studs and ventilation ducts. Also, on the outside of the building, workers began removing bricks from the facade around the windows. These bricks will be used to fill in the window areas of the current engine bay.

Gutting the Kitchen

FF Horn removes the fans, while Guts works on the cabinets
Appliances disconnected and ready to move

The Fire Chief making more room in the Roll Off Dumpster

We're done

Floor Tiles will be removed soon

1/18-Members met Monday to finish gutting the kitchen so it is ready for renovations. A few of the ladies and kids worked Saturday morning removing all of the smaller and packed items. This made our job easier due to only the heavy stuff needing done Monday. All of the kitchen equipment was removed (even the sink this time) as well as ceiling tiles, insulation, and lights. We finished the job in just a few hours then headed to Middlesex Diner for lunch. Thanks again to our members who are making this work possible and enough manpower to complete the job quickly.

Early Morning Mobile Home Fire

1/17-For the second time in a week, crews from New Kingstown and Shermans Dale responded to Cherry Ln in Country Manor for a mobile home fire. Last Sunday, Units found a stove fire with heavy smoke inside. This morning at 00:21, crew found a bedroom fire. Even though the fire was out on arrival, the home once again was charged with smoke. Units operated for over an hour checking for extension, ventilating, and investigating the cause.

1st View of the Exterior

1/16-With the slightly warmer weather this week, the masons removed some of the plastic covering the front of the building. This is the 1st time many have seen the exterior since the splitface block has been added. With the front walls now ready, work will begin soon on the pitched roof section between the two walls.

Finished Floor

Looking from the rear bay door towards the rear of the new building

1/14-The floor was found set up this morning and workers are already marking the floor as the metal framing studs will be set on Monday.

Wednesday Update

Concrete was run in used motorized wheel barrows

Floor begins to take shape

Glass Doors lead into current kitchen

Concrete is dumped into the motorized wheel barrows

1/13-Crews from Rose Hill Concrete poured the 1st floor concrete today for the proposed live in area. Crew worked until late running the power trowels to make sure everything was smooth.

Building Update for Tuesday

Concrete being pumped to the 2nd Floor

Concrete being floated on the 2nd floor

View of the Mezzanine looking towards the front of the building

Rear Mezzanine

Floor Tile removal in Social Hall

Floor down to Concrete in Social Hall

Masons work on the front wall while enclosed in plastic sheeting

1/12-Work is once again progressing on many areas around the site. Concrete was delivered and pumped to the 2nd floor area. The crew worked for several hours making sure it was floated smoothly. Masons finished the split face block near the current bays and moved along to the front of the building laying CMU block and following with split face. This area was enclosed in plastic sheeting due to the cold temperatures. The 1st floor live in area and mezzanine are ready for concrete now as well. CV Services began working on the new generator pad and Tuckey has relocated the compressors for the current walk in freezer and refrigerator. The roof in this area has also been completed. More pictures to follow on Thursday.

Accident on I81

1/9-Crews from Companies 33 and 45 responded to I81 SB in the area of MM49 for a vehicle accident at 11:28. Units arrived to find the patient self extricated after striking a tractor trailer nearly head on. Crews contained fluid leaks from both vehicles and assisted EMS with patient care. Units cleared at 12:50

Thank You!

1/8-Thank you to Cumberland-Goodwill Fire Company for donating their bunk bed frames from the former Station 40 for use in our bunk room once completed.

Building Update

Split face block is raised to the enclosed scaffolding

Workers attach plywood to the roof line which will eventually see the roof flashing

Block work is complete dividing the rooms off the Apparatus Bay

Sprinkler piping work has begun

Crew from Diamond Sprinklers install sprinkler heads

1/7-Work is progressing inside the apparatus bay this week as we have seen the final wall erected to enclose the building from the weather. Kepler Masonry has completed the block walls dividing each room in the apparatus bay and are working on the split face block near the current Engine 2 bay door. We have been using a single bay door for response of 4 rigs for almost two weeks now due to cold weather hampering their efforts. Diamond Sprinkler is installing the piping for the sprinkler system in the apparatus bays. Work is also progressing getting the floor areas ready for concrete.

Social Hall Update

Night Shift at Work on the Ceiling

Ceiling Tiles and Insulation being removed

The last couple pieces of paneling being removed

Jeremy with the skid steer removing block Thursday morning

This certainly made the job easy

Finished product Thursday afternoon

Another view looking towards the back

1/7-After working late Wednesday night and back at it again Thursday morning the volunteers finished the social hall work. Wednesday night all of the ceiling tiles and insulation bats were taken down. With the roll off dumpster full, everything was stacked in the social hall. Thursday morning began with loading the new dumpster, removing the kitchen cabinets, cleaning up the broken block from the old storage room, and taking down the ceiling grid and lights. CV Services will be wiring temporary lights on Friday to serve until renovation work begins. Next week, the trophy case will be dismantled for storage and tile flooring taken up. Special thanks to the Shughart Family for donating the use of the skid steer.

Demo Day

08:30 This Morning

Before Work Began

Packing the Trophies

Work Begins

Removing the Flag

Removing the Storage Room

Working at the Cabinets

Almost Down

Work on the Back Walls

1/6-After the company meeting last night, members removed all of the tables, chairs, and contents of the storage room making ready for demolition to begin this morning. A group of members nearly 20 strong began around 08:30 and worked until late afternoon. The walls have been striped down to the old "green" block walls, storage room removed, and began on the ceiling. In fact if we wouldn't have ran out of room in the roll off dumpster we might have been further along. A group is working tonight on the ceiling tiles and insulation. Thursday should bring an end to most all of the social hall work except the tile floor. We would like to thank everyone who stayed late after the meeting and worked hard all day today. In true volunteer fashion, we have managed to save several thousand dollars by doing this work ourselves. Thanks also to Barry from CV Services who secured power where needed today.

 

Morning Chimney Fire

Chief Hall and FF Eckert on the Roof

FF Eckert Sweeping the Flue

1/3-E233, T33, and Traffic 33 responded at 06:56 to Willow Mill Park Rd for the Chimney Fire. Units operated for over one hour to contain, extinguish, and clean the flue pipe. Crews found a working fire blowing from the chimney upon arrival. Co. 33 assisted Company 31. Other units on scene were Citizens, Hampden, and Upper Allen.

Quick Start to 2010 with 7 Calls in 2 days

1/3-The Volunteers at New Kingstown started the new year with the 1st call paging in at 01:31 on January 1st with a medical assist in Middlesex Township. At 10:34, Engine 233 (with 4)transferred to West Shore Bureau of Fire Station #2 while they operated on a working fire in New Cumberland. On the 2nd, E233 and T33 responded at 10:54 into Monroe Township for an odor of smoke in a mobile home at 967 W Trindle Rd. Both units arrived and sent manpower to the staging area, then assisted reloading 5" hose onto E127 before clearing at 11:23. At 19:22, Both Engines, Tanker, and Traffic responded for the chimney fire with extension in Middlesex Township. Crews investigated and discovered fire between the concrete flue and stainless liner. Fire was contained and extinguished with minimal water. Units cleared at 20:48. At 23:49, E233 and Traffic 33 responded to Bernheisel Bridge Rd in the "narrows" for a vehicle accident. Sq33 covered a medical assist at 23:57 in Middlesex Township and was canceled shortly after responding. The final call for this report was at 01:00 for a fire alarm at 6695 Carlisle Pk. E233 investigated a false activation and cleared 21 minutes later.

2010 Events

12/28-Due to our Fire Station Construction and Renovation Project, the 2010 events schedule will not be posted until such time as we can confirm our building and grounds will be ready. This includes the cancellation of the New Year's Day Pork and Sauerkraut Buffet. Our construction timeline and parking area will not allow for us to maintain our normal fundraising schedule. We will begin interior demolition of the social hall after the January Company Meeting on the 5th.

Not Again

It was Engine 2 this time

12/30-After working to get Engine 2 back in service from a fuel line gasket failure Monday evening late, it experienced mechanical issues this morning leaving the station for a medical call. U33 quickly responded in its place and the Engineers worked to isolate the problem again. By early evening the cab was down and back in service again. Total repair costs under $30.00 for parts and no labor charge once again. Thanks to the Engineers (Sprague and Moyer) and to FF Souder for your assistance.

Early Morning Accident

Chevy Pickup Struck Utility Pole at CVHS Entrance

12/30-Company 33 and R31 were dispatched at 03:49 to Carlisle Pike in the area of CV High School for an accident. Chief 33 arrived at 03:54 to find a single vehicle into a pole on the main driveway to the school. With patients out of the vehicle, C33 held E233 and A72. The crew from the Engine secured the vehicle while EMS obtained refusals releasing the vehicle operator to Police custody. Co. 33 cleared at 04:29

Wednesday Building Update

Last remaining high wall begins to get laid up

All 8 Bays sealed up so temporary heat can be used

Steel framing for watch room is set

Rear of Building, note several courses of split face block covered

Center Door is delivery door to kitchen, right door is stair tower

North Wall looking South from New Public Entrance at Rear of Building

12/30-Today we took time to show some exterior shots of the progress on the building. If the weather cooperates Thursday, the building should be sealed so interior work can move along on the apparatus bays. With temporary heaters in place, crews can finish laying block and get ready to pour additional floors.

A Look From Above

Much of the Roofing already in place

Future Parking behind the building

North face of New Building will eventually see dryvit coating

Last remaining corner to be laid up

12/29-A Special Thank You to Chief Boyce and D/O Brenneman for bringing Truck 45 to the Station this morning to get a different look at how the construction is taking shape. Even though it was quite windy and cold, we managed to get a couple shots in before the camera froze up.

Monday Building Update

Crews began framing the north end of the building

Kepler Masonry began laying up the interior walls behind the engine bay

Another view of the rooms taking shape

12/28-Masons and Roofers worked hard Monday getting the building ready to seal up. Many of the interior block walls starting taking shape.

Christmas Eve Crash

12/24-Company 33 and EMS were dispatched at 16:01 hours Christmas Eve for an accident on Bernheisel Bridge Rd in Middlesex Twp. E233 and Traffic 33 responded. Chief 7 arrived and reported the patients out of the vehicle. The crew from E2 assisted EMS and checked the vehicle. ALS was requested to the scene due to patient conditions. After the Medic evaluated the patient, a decision was made for aero medical. E133 was dispatched to Stoney Ridge Park for a landing zone for Life Lion at 16:35. The crew established the LZ, then assisted with loading the patient into the helicopter. All units were available shortly after 17:00.

Giving Back to the Community

The Group at Silver Spring Elementary
Green Ridge Elementary

12/22-A few members loaded up for our annual trip to Silver Spring, Green Ridge, and Middlesex Elementary Schools and Eagle View Middle School to deliver complete holiday meals. The "hat" was passed at our December Company Meeting and donations from the membership provided for these meals. This is something we have done as another tradition of the fire company and we hope that we were able to provide the families (who remain anonymous) something good to make their holiday special. Thank you Secretary Joyce Eberly for heading the committee and getting all the meals together and to our membership for supporting this once again

We Have A Roof!

Engine Bay Roof Decking in Place

Decking in place over ling in wing and 2nd floor

12/24-Building Work this week focused on placing the roof decking in preparation for the rubber roof. Crews actually finished welding the decking this morning.

House Fire in Monroe Township

Very Little damage from the exterior



1st floor walls marked from firefighters doing the search

1st floor kitchen area suffered high heat damage

12/23-Engine 233 and Tanker 33 responded on the 1st alarm House Fire on Contempra Dr in Monroe Twp at 10:48. Chief 27 (Warner) arrived and reported nothing showing at first, then reported smoke showing after investigation. Reports indicated that possibly three occupants were unaccounted for. E233 arrived behind E127 as E223 was laying a supply line. The crew split entering the garage and front door searching the 1st and 2nd floors with firefighters from Co. 27, 28, 23, and 25. All searches were negative and occupants were located in a neighboring house. Crews encountered thick, acrid smoke and heat while doing the search, but no fire. After ventilation, the fire origin was loacted on the 1st floor living room and had burnt itself out. Crews then performed overhaul to insure no extension before picking up. Thanks to E136 for handling the transfer to Station 33 and Engineer Sprague for buying us lunch today after getting the rig back inservice.

2nd Alarm Fire in Middlesex Township

 The Home Suffered Heavy Damage
The crew from E1, E2, and Utility

12/20-Tanker 33 was dispatched at 10:43 with 1st alarm units to the 300 Blk of Enola Rd in Middlesex Township for the House Fire. Chief 7 had heavy smoke visible upon response and struck the 2nd alarm at 10:48 which added the Engine Company. E133 responded at 10:50, Engine 233 at 10: 58, followed by the Utility and Traffic Unit. Crews attempted an aggressive attack and then were withdrawn at 11:04 to go heavy duty from Truck 39. Crews were able to re-enter the structure to perform overhaul and mop up hot spots. Crews from North Middleton, Shermans Dale, Silver Spring, Empire-Friendship, Cumberland-Goodwill, Carlisle Barracks, West Pennsboro, Upper Frankford, and Monroe worked together rotating to extinguish the fire. Control was marked at 11:50. Company 33 cleared the scene at 14:08 and needed another hour to get the equipment cleaned and ready for service. Special thanks to West Shore Bureau of Fire and Penn Twp for covering our 1st due and West Shore for helping us get cleaned up and ready again. More pictures to follow.

First Snow Storm Hits


I81 South at Exit 49

The Station Saturday Morning

12/19-The 1st Winter Storm to hit our area with nearly 10" of Snow. This marked the 1st time in several years that we have been hit with significant snow. With the snow brought multiple calls. The station was staffed from Friday night through Sunday with the bunkroom and lounge filled overnight. Medical Assist procedures were in effect Saturday and Sunday on all EMS calls to provide manpower and assistance to EMS crews. Company 33 responded to one accident (pictured above), 4 medical assist calls, CO Detector, and an odor of something burning inside. Thanks to the crews that made themselves available all weekend.

Thank You!

12/18-The Officers and Members would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that has supported the fire company over the past year by attending and supporting the fire company through various fund raising efforts. As we near the end of 2009, we look back at a very successful year, despite tough economic times, which we owe to the support we received from the community which includes the many businesses around the area. Words cannot express our gratitude. We are confident that our building expansion and renovation project will secure the future of our department for many years to come. This project has been years in the making and has been able to proceed forward with the support we have received from you. We wish you the best of holidays and a prosperous new year and once again.....Thanks!

Duty Friday

12/18-Duty Friday had members spread out Friday morning doing various tasks. First and foremost, with the kitchen expansion progressing, the compressors that control the walk-in freezer and refrigerator need to be relocated to the roof. This means both units will be shut down for several days. John Gross & Company (Mechanicsburg) was contacted a graciously allowed us to store items in their freezer until such time as we are back up and running. Crews emptied both walk-ins and transported everything to Gross's. Thank you to Brian Gross for setting aside some room and helping us once again. Engine 233 (with 4) handled a transfer assignment to Upper Allen (Co. 23) while they operated on a house fire in York County. Engineer Sprague traveled to Karns and purchased soda to fill the machines before the storm. Back at the station while the Engine was out, members worked to clean up across the front of the station. Our marquee sign that was removed in November, was placed in the storage shed out of the weather. After the Engine returned, members enjoyed pizza from the NK Deli.

Block Work on Kitchen Expansion

12/18-While crews work on the steel and get ready to place roof decking, the block work has shifted to the rear of station on the expansion area of the kitchen.

Supporting Project SHARE

12/17-Utility 33 loaded up some "left over" items at the station and headed to Project SHARE in Carlisle. Since our fundraising efforts are now over for 2009 and nothing planned for the first 6 months of 2010, we decided to donate several cases of eggs, oranges, and even some candy left from our recent Santa runs. We feel certain this will be put to go use in the community.

Main Steel Set in Place

12/17-Crews began placing the steel girders over the apparatus bay area Thursday morning and by days end had them all in place. This work moved very along very quickly. As we have said before, what a difference a day makes.

Operation Save-A-Life

12/16-Company 33, like most area fire companies, teams up with ABC27 to provide free smoke detectors to area residents. This is the 3rd year that Company 33 has participated in this campaign. NKFC received the first batch of detectors on Wednesday and are available by calling the fire station at 766-4033. Thanks to Monroe Fire for delivering them to our station. As we all celebrate the holidays, please remember that fires can happen at any time and your first defense is to have working smoke detectors installed in your home.

Concrete Update

12/15-We managed to get a few shots of the concrete work Tuesday afternoon as crews were waiting for the concrete to set up before troweling and finishing. Crews worked until nearly 20:00 before calling it a day. On Wednesday, insulated blankets were placed over the concrete. Remaining concrete work will wait until the building is sealed and able to be temporarily heated.

Crash on Hogestown Road

12/15-At 12:31, Engine 233 and Traffic 33 were on the street again responding to the 400 blk of Hogestown Rd with Co. 31 and R27 to a vehicle accident with confinement. Lt 228 was in the area and reported no confinement. Units arrived and assisted EMS packaging the patient and tended to the vehicles. Units cleared at 13:08.

Tractor Trailer Overturned

Crews stand by waiting on the wrecker

12/15-Companies 31 and 33 with R27 were sent this morning around 08:00 to Silver Spring Rd and Carlisle Pike for the tractor trailer overturned with entrapment. Local Coordinator 25 (J. Hall) arrived and found negative entrapment. R31 and E233 crews checked the vehicle for hazards and confirmed a load of pallets. E233 cleared shortly after 09:00 and Traffic 33 remained.

Steel and Concrete

Rose Hill workers pouring the rooms behind the apparatus bay

Steel is set in place on the 2 story part of the station





Crews begin laying the split face block


12/15-Crews are hard at work this week setting the steel and pouring concrete.

RIT to Carlisle Again

12/13-E233 (with 5) responded on the 2nd alarm assignment to Liberty Av for RIT this evening. E233 arrived and crew members set up equipment in staging. Members then did a walk around and threw several ground ladders. RIT was activated on this call to search for possibly two adults unaccounted for. Prior to making entry, it was confirmed that they were not home at the time of the fire and RIT was deactivated. E123 was requested for the 2nd RIT upon our deployment. Both crews then stood by without further incident. E233 was available just prior to 23:00. Pictures at capitalcityfirephotos.com

Icy Sunday

Crews responded to the third accident of the day above.

E233 and Sq33 crew waits to cleanup the debris

12/13-Besides the monthly Breakfast at the Station, the weather also kept us busy. As the roads turned to a sheet of ice, E233 and Traffic 33 responded to the 300 block of Sample Bridge Rd for an vehicle overturned. Apparatus had a delayed response as the roads were so icy we could only travel at low speeds with the chains down. E233 arrived with a single patient out of the vehicle and provided medical care. R31 and the Ambulance staged on RT944 due to road conditions. E233 remained on scene nearly an hour waiting for the wrecker and road crews. Not long after returning to the station, both units were on the street again to Wertzville Rd and Sample Bridge Rd for another accident. E233 was canceled upon arrival and Traffic 33 remained for the duration. At 11:55, E233, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded to South Middlesex Rd for an accident with ejection. Both units had full crews. Chief 7 arrived to find a possible Class 4 patient. E233 and Sq33 arrived with crew members splitting to provide fluid control, secure vehicles, and confirm a class 4 patient. Units remained until after 14:00 assisting and cleaning up the massive amount of debris. Thanks not only to our members for covering the calls but for making sure the breakfast went off without a hitch and making sure everything got cleaned up.

Saturday Santa

12/12-Company 33 members spent a nice Saturday on the streets with Santa in our Community. Crew members passed out oranges and candy to kids and adults. Thanks to everyone that came out to meet us and we appreciated the donations that many of you made to us. Crews were on the street from 08:30 until 16:00, then met up at Hoss's for the evening meal. Thanks also to E136 (Mt. Holly) for covering the station.

RIT to Carlisle

The Fire was next to the former Station 42

Lt Gutshall and Chief Hall work to remove the window frame to 3rd floor.

12/12-E233 responded on the RIT dispatch to Carlisle around 02:30 this morning. The crew set up multiple ladders to all floors on Sides A, B, and C. The crew stood by for RIT services then and fortunately were not needed. E2 was available and in quarters just prior to 06:00.

Here Comes Santa Claus

12/2-The Fire Company once again has been chosen to assist Santa with his annual pre-Christmas visit to the community to check up on kids and adults alike. Santa will visit from atop the Engines of the New Kingstown Fire Company while members hand out a special treat to everyone. This year, Santa will visit on Saturday, December 12th beginning at 08:30. Please click HERE for our schedule for the day. Parents are asked to have their children out to see Santa and receive our treat. Santa's arrival will be announced by sirens from the Fire Trucks.

Breakfast on Sunday

12/7-The monthly Breakfast Buffet will be held on Sunday, December 13th at 6AM. Santa Claus will be on hand to greet everyone beginning at 7AM. This will be our normal breakfast buffet with all of your favorites. Due to construction and renovations of the social hall, this will be our last breakfast until quite possibly June 2010. Come out and support us once again!

Meat Raffle Meal Announced

12/7-The meal for Friday's meat raffle will be buffet style once again. Baked Ham, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, and Hot Vegetable will be available free to all players. Due to construction and renovations, this will be the last raffle until Fall 2010. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Power Outage Causes Multiple Calls

12/10-Company 33 responded to two fire alarms to back to back fire alarms around 19:00 Thursday evening. Units were dispatched to 14 Tiffany Dr, then Cumberland Valley High School. At 19:48, Fire Police were requested at Kost Rd, Roadway Dr, I81, Country Club Rd, North and South Middlesex Rd due to signals out from the power outage. Traffic 33, Utility 33, and the Squad assisted until power was restored around 20:45. Thanks to those who responded and assisted keeping those traveling through our area safe.

Thursday Building Update

Steel I-Beams placed to support front wall
Crane is positioned to begin setting steel

Steel Beams being set against present building

Girders waiting for the main roof




12/10-Crews moved in Thursday and began the task of erecting the steel structure of the building. Steel is to be completed December 18th and the building under roof.

Crew Receives Award for Cardiac Arrest

12/9-This evening, a group from Silver Spring Ambulance, Silver Spring Police Department, and New Kingstown Fire Company received an award from the Emergency Health Services Federation for successful resuscitation efforts of a township resident on June 10, 2009. All responders received a pin and certificate at the presentation held at Company 72's Quarters.

More Steel Arrives

80' Steel Trusses Arrive from New York

2nd Truck Arrives
Steel is unloaded

New Water Line is installed

12/7-This afternoon, the remainder of the steel was delivered to the site and E K Services finished the water line installation under Locust Point Rd

Steel and Split Face Block Arrive

Roof Decking is unloaded

1st load of split face block is unloaded

1st Load of Steel delivered by Ritner Steel

Crews prepare to cut the new water line across LPR

Crews lay block for the watch room

Front wall work from Monday

Sign this guy up for roof work!

Crews lay up the stair tower

12/7-Monday, the block layers worked on the front walls facing Locust Point Rd. Concrete work has been delayed until later this week. Steel delivery began Tuesday morning, with several trucks parked on Locust Point Rd waiting to be unloaded.
 

Friday Building Update

Yesterday, the final piers were poured for roof overhangs at vestibule and kitchen

Tubing for heated floors begins to take shape

Wall over bay doors is finished off

Outside view of bay door area

North wall at full height

Crews pressure test the in floor heat tubing

Storage room floors ready to pout

Mezzanine wall above shop and tool room

Looking across bay floor towards rooms at back of bays

8 bays in Row

12/4-The Project continues to move forward as another week is completed. Masons made a lot of progress on the block work finishing across all 8 bays and around the rear of the station. The floors under the mezzanine is now ready to pour and will be done beginning Monday morning.
 

2010 Officers Elected

12/2-At the regular company meeting held Tuesday, December 1st, the membership held its annual election of officers to guide and serve the fire company for 2010. The following were elected:

President-James Hall
Vice President-Don Baughman
Secretary-Joyce Eberly
Membership Secretary-Heather Hall
Treasurer-Gretchen Horning
Assistant Treasurer-Arla Neitz
Director-James Hall
Director-Barry Horn, Jr
Engineer-Darryl Sprague
Assistant Engineer-Jeremy Moyer
Fire Chief-Curtis Hall
1st Lieutenant-Michael Gutshall
Fire Police Lieutenant-Roger Wagner

*remaining fire line officers will remain the same as 2009 due to a tiered election process. 3rd Lieutenant (appointed position) will be announced after the 1st of the year.

Silver Spring Township Tree Lighting

12/2-Wednesday Night is the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at the Silver Spring Township Municipal Complex. The New Kingstown Fire Company has been invited to participate this year. The event is sponsored by the Township Parks & Recreation Department, Silver Spring Community Fire Company, and the Girl Scouts. The event begins at 6:30pm with the arrival of Santa Claus, Tree Lighting, and Caroling. At 6:45 there will be an ice sculpting. The Central PA Blood Bank will be on hand until 7PM for those interested in donating blood. Other events during the evening will be: Little Elves Crafts for Kids, Free Holiday Treats, Cocoa, and Coffee, and an opportunity to visit with Santa. Please bring  non perishable canned goods to donate to the New Hope Ministries. We hope to see you there!

Crash on I81





12/1-Engine 233, MP45, R40, Traffic 33, and Traffic 3 responded to the above accident on I81 near M50 in Middlesex Township at 20:49 tonight. Units arrived to find a single patient out of the vehicle. Crews secured the vehicle before clearing in a short time. Both Traffic units remained assisting PSP until 21:43. Earlier in the day, E133 responded to I81 at MM58 at 06:28 for a car fire with Co. 31 and 30. E133 was placed available before committing to the Interstate.

The Silence is Broken

12/1-After running just one call since the 27th, Engine 233 and Traffic 33 responded at 23:55 Monday, November 30th to the 200 block of Hempt Rd for a single vehicle accident with entrapment. Units arrived to find heavy front end damage with a single patient pinned. Crews stabilized the vehicle and began extrication efforts. R31 arrived and assisted. Extrication was complete 27 minutes after arrival. E31 established a landing zone fore Life Lion nearby. All units cleared the scene just before 01:00.