Web Site Updated 7/29

Old School Firefighting

7/29-On Display the remainder of the Festival is the "Fox" formerly serving the Cumberland Fire Company in Carlisle. For more information regarding the apparatus, check the website for Carlisle Fire Rescue. Certainly a beautiful piece of apparatus to have in the station......wonder if they would mind it running a call or two........

Festival-Part #2

Air Conditioned Seating for Bingo and Eating

Phantom Entertainment's Midway

Ladies Auxiliary Kiddie Land

Game Midway

Another Look From Above

Brandon and Jeremy at the Six Wheel

Second Time Thru on Stage

One of the Giant Slides

A Patron tries the Mechanical Bull

7/29-Mark down another successful evening at the festival. The weather cooperated once again for us bringing in a very good crowd for a Thursday night. Friday night's platter meal will be Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Choice of Potato, and Slaw or Applesauce. Doors Open at 4PM for the meals, Games again at 5PM, and On Stage Entertainment beginning at 7PM featuring "Rumor Has It". Thanks once again to everyone that continues to show support for the annual Festival.

Festival-Part #1

Tractors began arriving today for display

Smell the Monroe Pit Beef!

Stands Open for the 1st night

Kiddie Land will be open all week

Silver Spring Police Child ID Cards were a big hit tonight

Basket and Soda Pitch Stands

Phantom Entertainment Inflaables

Justin and Fluffy wait for Riders

Silver Spring Police "Cops Care for Kids" Raffle

Patrons enjoying the delicious food

7/28-Festival night (Day #1) is now in the books. After a busy week of set up and preparation, everything came together well for this evening. Tonight, the event featured "pavilion food" and games. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us and we look forward to another night Thursday. Thursday will offer a full menu in the social hall featuring Turkey and Waffles. Live Entertainment on tap is Second Time Thru playing 60's, 70's, and 80's favorites. Food begins at 4PM, Games Open at 5PM, and Music begins at 7PM

More Set Up Work

Stands are made ready for the week's event

Tables and Chairs set under the pavilion

7/27-Crews put in another long day Tuesday at the station getting more work done for festival set up and cleaning. With Wednesday fast approaching, everything will be ready to go.

No Rest

Crews check the vehicle for Hazards

Chief Hall retrieves belongings for the family

7/27-After just 2 hours of sleep, the tones hit again at 05:41 for a vehicle overturned on I81 in the area of MM50. E233 and R45 arrived with patients self extricated and check the vehicle for hazards. E233 remained on the scene until the vehicle was righted clearing around 06:45

Late Night

7/26-Company 33 was kept busy Monday night. At 22:22 Squad and E233 responded on a cardiac arrest result of a possible drowning at the Quality Inn in Middlesex Township. Crews assisted EMS with an arrest at the scene. E233 cleared at 23:07 and was alerted at 23:47 to transfer to Company 50 while they operated on a land rescue. Sq33 cleared the medical assist at 00:16. Engine 133 and the Squad responded to the 400 block of Hogestown Rd to assist Company 31 with an accident with wires down. Due to patient conditions, E133 set up a landing zone for Life Lion. Traffic 33 remained for several hours clearing at 05:08. Just after clearing, Sq33 was dispatched on another medical assist and was quickly canceled when Ut31 responded. Earlier in the day, Sq33 responded on a medical assist and Traffic 33 assisted Middlesex Police on Army Heritage Dr.

Fair Week Begins

The Parking Lot looked like this early this morning

At least we have plenty of practice unloading trailers

Unloading Pepsi into Shaffer!

7/26-Set up began this morning at the fire station for the annual Fair & Festival which begins Wednesday evening at 4PM. Watch for more updates this week.
For information, check the fair page here.

Lines on the Floor

7/26-In wouldn't be fair week if we still were not busy doing odd jobs around the station. At 8 this morning, the line painters arrived and we began the task of measuring and marking. Within an hour, the lines were finished. Thanks for the quick work and they came out very good.

Business Advisory Council Golf

7/24-The Silver Spring Township Business Advisory Council sponsored a golf outing to benefit both township fire companies and Silver Spring Ambulance Friday afternoon. Representatives from the emergency services were on hand for registration and opening remarks. We would like to thank the Business Advisory Council, the teams, and those responsible for making the afternoon a great success for its inagural year

4 Fire Alarms Thursday

7/8-Company 33 responded to 4 automatic fire alarms during the day shift on Thursday. E133 responded at 09:12 to 80 S. Middlesex Rd and was placed available by Chief 7 before arrival. A brief power outage brought 3 in a row sending both Engines to the street. At 14:05, E133 and E31 were sent to CV High School for the fire alarm. At 14:06, E233 and E27 were sent to 6 Doughten Dr for the water flow alarm. Chief 33 canceled the CV Alarm upon receipt of the power failure report from school officials and handled the Doughten Dr alarm with E133 only. While investigating the riser, E31 and E233 were sent to 101 Commerce Dr for the final fire alarm at 14:33. T31 handled the call and was given information of alarm testing which resulted in a cancellation.

Blue Moon Cruisers Car Show

7/8-The Annual Blue Moon Cruisers "Fun Run" will be held at the fire company grounds this Sunday, July 11th. The new pavilion will be open with food and drinks during the event. Please check the Blue Moon Cruiser's Web Site for additional information regarding times and registration.

June Call Volume

7/8-For the month of June, the company responded to 70 calls for service. The last time we answered 70 calls in a months time was December 2007. The busiest call type were Rescue Calls with 20 and the busiest day of the week was Friday with 23, mostly because of a June 4th thunderstorm where 17 calls were handled in just a short time. Average manpower for the month was 14 with a total of 44 different members running the calls. Thanks to all for your hard work in June.

Keeping it Watered

"Fluffy" on the Knob with his linemen

7/7-Since Mother Nature hasn't been cooperating with rain to make our new grass grow, we have been taking care of it ourselves. This has also allowed some of our "younger" members time to help manage the hose lines. Thanks to everyone that is working almost every night watering the lawn and shrubbery.

Working Garage Fire in Middlesex

7/7-Both Engines and Tanker responded at 14:23 for the garage fire on Harmony Hall Dr. E138 arrived 1st and laid into the rear pulling lines. E133 used another driveway and provided support to E138's crew. A 2nd line was pulled from E138 with one inside and one to the rear. Crews made quick work of the fire and checked for extension. A wood pile to the rear had to be moved and overhauled as well. Additional crews from Co. 39 and Air 45 assisted. Units cleared at 15:37. Thanks to WSBF for another transfer to the 33 House.

Morning Tractor Trailer Accident

Absorbents applied to contain Diesel Fuel

Saddle Tank damaged and leaking

Pickup struck the tractor trailer

7/6-Both Township Companies responded to the above accident involving a large diesel fuel leak at 05:34 on RT114 at I81. Crews arrived to find over 30 gallons of fuel on the roadway plus a pickup truck leaking fluids. Sq33/UT33 and the Spill Trailer made the response. Both units each handled a vehicle containing the leak then securing them as much as possible. Fluids from the pickup were cleaned up bu FD personnel while the diesel fuel was handled by a certified cleanup contractor. Company 33 cleared at 06:48.

4th of July House Fire

E133 workin' in

Good Conversion

7/4-Crews were dispatched at 11:38 for the House Fire on Fieldstone Dr in Middlesex Twp. E133/T33 arrived with a working fire and went to work. T134 was the next to arrive and supplemented crews making the attack. 2 lines were pulled from E133 with one interior and one exterior. Chief 7 (Beam) struck the 2nd alarm at 11:47. Crews from Company 33, Shermans Dale, North Middleton, Silver Spring, Carlisle Fire Rescue, Carlisle Barracks, Monroe, and  West Enola worked to bring the fire under control at 12:23. Multiple crews functioned very well together and can be commended for a job well done. PSP Fire Marshall investigated the fire ruling it electrical in nature. Thanks to West Shore and Lisburn for the transfer and assisting getting the rigs back in service. All apparatus from Company 33 responded with a crew of 22.

Crash Saturday

Crews clean up debris from the motorcycle

FF Snyder working on the Battery

Company 31 and 33 work to extricate the passenger

3 Reels off E233 at work

Crews performed a two door removal

7/3-So far today, Company 33 has handled 3 accidents, the most recent with confinement. At 12:23, E233, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded to a motorcycle accident at Harrisburg Pk and Roadway Dr. Chief 7 held the box to Co. 33 and EMS. Crew assisted with patient packaging and secured a fluid spill clearing at 12:43. At 12:55, E233 and Traffic 33 responded with Co. 31 to Wertzville Rd and Keystone Dr for a crash. Crews from both companies cleared debris and went available at 13:13. Then at 14:20, Companies 31 and 33 were sent to RT114 @ I81 for an accident with entrapment. Units arrived and went right to work stabilizing the vehicle, then performed a two door swing with complete removal in order to extricate the passenger. Meanwhile, Sq33 secured the 2nd vehicle involved. EMS requested aeromedical to the scene which E31 established at the scene. Extrication was complete 17 minutes after arrival. Units cleared at 15:09. Co. 33 had 18 members turnout today.

Afternoon Truck Fire

Crews "Mop Up"

Cleaner, Greener, Smarter......

Saddle Tank ruptured when truck jumped the curb

7/3-Both Engines, Tanker, and Traffic responded at 14:21 to 19 Texaco Rd for a Truck Fire. E233 arrived with smoke showing from the box of a tree trimming truck. Crews put one line in service finding a smoldering fire in some wood chips and debris. Chief 131 held the response to E233, R31, and Traffic 33. Units cleared at 14:43. Earlier in the day, Sq33 handled at fuel leak from a tractor trailer at 09:15. Sq33 found an unattended truck over a curb with a damaged tank. Sq33 remained on scene until John's Mobile removed the vehicle. E233/Sq33/Traffic 33 responded with Company 31 at 14:14 for a motorcycle accident. Chief 231 held EMS and released units to respond to the above truck fire.

July Starts Busy

7/1-July's calls started off at 01:46 with Company 33 and 45 responding on the PA Turnpike at MM230 for a Car Fire reported with entrapment. C33 arrived with a fully involved vehicle and PSP reporting one patient. E133/T33 arrived and put one line in service to knock down the fire then confimed no one else was inside. E45 assisted EMS with patient care. Due to injuries, EMS requested aeromedical to the scene. E233/U33 established and LZ in a nearby field. All units cleared the scene at 02:58. At 16:21, Companies 33 and 39 were responding to a fire alarm at 1255 Harrisburg Pk. Units were canceled by Chief 7 before arriving. E233 and Traffic 33 assisted Co. 34 at 16:59 with an accident on Wertzville Rd near Pin Oak Dr. Units found 3 vehicles involved and cribbed one vehicle and assisted EMS. Units cleared at 17:37. Both Engines then responded at 17:55 back to 1255 Harrisburg Pk for another fire alarm activation clearing at 18:00.

Pedestrian Struck on the Pike

Traffic Backed Up on the Pike

6/28-Company 33 responded to the 1200 blk of Harrisburg Pike for a pedestrian struck. Chief 7 (Beam) arrived to find a fatally injured person. Crews secured the scene until arrival of the Coroner. With both sb lanes of the pike closed, fire police routed one lane each direction in the northbound lanes. Thanks to Co. 39 and 31 fire police for the assist.

Monday Morning Update

Beds are being put together

Sage Technologies installed the smart board and projector

T33 is used to water the yard as it is being seeded

Detraglia working on final area behind pavilion

6/28-Just a few pictures this morning of the work that continues around the station.

Three Sunday on I81

6/27-Company 33 and R45 responded at 00:04 to I81 at MM50 for a single vehicle off the roadway. Crews checked the vehicle for hazards and were released in short time by PSP. Around 08:10, Companies 33 and 31 were responding to truck brakes on fire at MM 55. C33 held Company 33 for investigation and cleared within 15 minutes. At 19:51, units were responding to a car fire at MM 57. Units arrived to a fully involved vehicle. All units cleared at 20:23

Crash on Wertzville

Crew securing the vehicle

6/26-E233, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded to the 4th call of the day at 17:08 for the accident at Wertzville Rd and Beard Rd. E233 arrived to find a single patient and assisted EMS, then secured the vehicle. Crew from Co. 33 and 31 remained on scene until the wrecker loaded the car. Earlier calls were a crash at 05:59, crash at 12:19, medical assist at 16:13.

Kitchen and Social Hall Move

Staging area in Bays

Stuff all over

Trophies unpacked and being cleaned

Reloading the cases

Dishwasher getting broke in

Tables and Chairs cleaned and back in place

Waiting to be cleaned

Ladies working at the Sink under close supervision

Roll Up Windows in the Pavilion

Lt Wyland cleaning the floor

Still cleaning

6/26-Saturday's work detail consisted of unloading the final two trailers loaded with stuff for the social hall and kitchen. All of the tables and chairs were cleaned and set up in the social hall. Kitchen utensils and everything had to receive a thorough cleaning as well. The crew worked until 5pm and was not able to finish everything. Thanks to everyone who came out to help and special thanks to the NK Deli for the discounted lunch.

Saturday Morning Update

Main Corridor

Admin Office

Line Officer's Office

Lounge

One of the rest rooms

Social Hall

Get your Shine On!

Another View of the Social Hall

Vestibule

6/26-Saturday morning we grabbed a few pictures of the interior rooms. Most are complete; some have a few remaining projects to be completed.

Landscape Work Complete

Protection for the Meter

Shrubbery along Watch Room

Stone in place at corner

Shielding around Generator

Trees along North Side of Building

Main Entrance Area

Greg, your shed needs some paint now

6/25-Landscapes finished their work around the property today. Thanks to John and his crew for a job well done.

Looking Good

Seeding Completed, Trees Planted

Retention Area finished

Parking Lot Lined

Trees and Shrubs in place at main entrance

Shrubbery around Watch Room

Landscaping started around gas meter

6/24-Work continues around the building. Landscapes Inc was on site and had the majority of the trees and shrubs planted. Detraglia continues to over seed the area. The line painter completed all the lines and striping of the parking area. Interior work is almost complete and Walker Maintenance continues to clean the inside of the building.

Back to I81 Again

E233 crew checks the Vehicle

Vehicle crossed medial from southbound lanes

6/24-E233, R31, and EMS responded to I81 NB near MM54 for an accident at 09:27. E233 hit the street with 6 at 09:29. County advised C133 that a vehicle had struck a wide load in the southbound lanes, went through the median, across both northbound lanes, and went off the berm. Crews found the patient out of the vehicle and held EMS and E233. The crew secured the vehicle before clearing at 09:47

Building Update-Wednesday

Working with the "Rock Hog" attachment

Fine Grading

Washing the Windows

Seeding

Retention Area Work

Seeded and Straw applied around Watch Room

Watering the Grass

Getting some water on

Three Flag Poles installed

D/C at the Pump speaking with Mr. Detraglia

6/23-Detraglia Excavating got the majority of the site fine graded, seeded, and straw applied to the area around the building and retention area. Before dark, a slurry mixture was also pumped on the area in hopes of holding the straw in place and fertilizing the new grass seed.

Lucky Truck Driver on I81

Truck Trailer buried in the woods

Crew members encountered the cab buried as well

Several Large Trees blocked access

Lt Baughman uses a chain saw to remove trees from the cab

300' off the Interstate

The Truck was able to be driven off the Interstate

6/22-Training was cut short when the tones dropped at 20:28 for a tractor trailer accident on I81 in the area of MM 55 SB. E233/C133 responded from the training site and arrived having difficulty locating the truck until bystanders came out of the woods to flag down the engine. E133 and Brush 33 quickly disconnected and responded as well. T33 responded from training with Company 30. Squad and Traffic 33 responded from the Station. T31/R31/Traffic 31 were responding as well. Lt 133 (Gutshall) had operations and reported the driver confined by multiple trees and brush around the truck which was buried 300' off the Interstate in the woods. Members stretched cord reels and extrication equipment including multiple chain saws into the woods followed by a handline for protection. After a quick check, crews from both companies were able to remove the driver through the passenger door and cut a path to get the patient out to EMS. A diesel fuel leak also occurred and was able to be patched but still leaked over 50 gallons into the soil. DEP was contacted. H & J Towing arrived and crews assisted by cutting multiple trees in order for the wreckage to be removed. Companies remained on scene providing lighting for wrecker workers. Work was finally completed at 23:51 when the truck back on the interstate. In fact, the truck was able to be driven off the interstate to a safe area on RT114 for it to be properly towed from the scene. Thanks to all involved in the operation tonight including fire police who were able to maintain one lane of travel past the scene during the entire operation.

Evening Training

The D/C instructs the crew on use of the blitzfire

E133 at Draft

Both Blitzfires flowing into the creek

6/22-Tonight's training focused on use of the blitzfire nozzle and advancing the 300' of 3" hose attached to the blitzfire. After using the line yesterday, it was good for some of the newer folks to learn how to pull the line and set up the nozzle. Over 12,000 gallons of water was pumped through E133 from the creek.

Afternoon Gas Leak

The scene upon arrival

Vapor disbursement in place

T33 and E31 in staging

Unmanned Monitor In Service

After UGI secured the leak

6/21-Companies 31, 33, and E127 were dispatched at 14:55 for a reported gas leak on Carmella Dr. E233 responded with 2 and arrived just ahead of E31 and reported a major leak with an obvious high pressure gas leak blowing several feet into the air. E233 laid out from the hydrant and set up the blitz fire line to disperse vapors. With both companies light on manpower, 2 additional Engines were requested. E128, T33, Sq33, and Traffic 33 responded with more manpower. Once the line was established, crews then split to alert residents of the leak and to shelter in place and keep windows closed. A local contractor was already advising residents to evacuate the area before we were able to stop him. Several residents evacuated to the Silver Spring Township Campus. UGI arrived and had the leak shut down with 15 minutes of their arrival. Once UGI confirmed the leak was secured, crews broke down and advised residents to return to normal. A contractor drilling hole for fence posts struck the 2" high pressure line. Units cleared at 16:30. Thanks to crews on scene for helping repack the supply line and 3" line used off E233 and thanks to E313 (West Shore) for transferring to Station 33. Company 33 had 15 members turnout. This was the 2nd of two major gas leaks in Cumberland County today, the first being in East Pennsboro Twp only hours before.

Appliances Arrive

6/21-Around lunchtime today all of the remaining appliances arrived at the station and were installed later in the day.

Paving-Take #2

New Flag Pole Locations

Member Parking Area

Starting Main Entrance Paving

Finishing the H.O.P. Work

Finishing the Main Entrance

6/21-Hempt Brothers finished the remaining paving today catching in front of the social hall and old bay area which will now be designated for members only and the new main entrance between Locust Point Rd and the concrete apron.

Time for Some Cleaning

Walker's Maintenance began cleaning today

Making it Shine!

6/18-Walker's Maintenance has been contracted by APW to perform final cleaning throughout the entire building.
Good Luck Guys!

Red One!

6/18-E133, T33, and T31 responded to the 100 block of Rich Valley Rd for a VW Fire at 15:56. E133 arrived with a working fire and put a quick knock on it. T31 supplied E133. Units cleared at 16:23

Parking Lot Paving-Take #1

Hempt Brothers working on the new parking area

Top Coat being applied

Rolling begins

Finished Product

6/18-Hempt Brothers rolled in Friday morning and paved the top coat of blacktop on the new parking area around the building. Monday they will be back to finish the main entrance and member parking area.

Middlesex Power Outage

6/16-Brush 33 responded at 22:10 to Roadway Dr for a transformer fire. While enroute, Chief 7 (Beam) requested fire police to assist at every intersection between the Turnpike and Kost Rd due to the signals being out. Traffic, Utility, and Squad 33 responded to assist along with Co. 39 and 31 fire police. Brush 33 cleared at 23:36 and Traffic Control Units remained until power was restored at 00:38. Thank you to all fire police who turned out to maintain traffic order.

Border Crash

6/16-Companies 33 and 25 were dispatched at 12:18 for the accident in the 1200 blk of W Trindle Rd. Crews arrived and found the accident was actually in Monroe Twp. The vehicle was stabilized to remove the occupant and crew members cleaned debris from the road. Units cleared at 13:01

Another Crash on RT 944

Crews work to extricate the driver

Driver's door was removed

6/12-Company 33 was dispatched to back to back calls Saturday evening at 18:59. E133 and T33 responded to I81 in the area of MM50 for a reported tractor trailer fire. Just before leaving the station, the company was alerted with Co. 31 to Wertzville Rd and Stillmeadows Ln for an accident with confinement. Members split to provide staffing for both Engines for adequate response. E233 and Traffic 33 responded on the crash. Chief 7 (Beam) held E1 and the Tanker off the Interstate finding a good intent call and placed the box available at 19:12. E2's crew assisted Co. 31 with driver's door removal upon arrival. After quick work of the door, the patient was packaged for transport. Company 33 was available within 45 minutes.

Saturday Update

CV Services installing lights Saturday morning

Light standards hold parking lot lights and additional light heads for the festival

Detraglia working on a swale next to the shed

Finished product

Members unloading kitchen equipment to pavilion

Thanks to ABF for allowing us to use the trailers for storage since September

And finally the picnic tables

Sure thought we had more than that?

Light standards also installed in "the back 40"

6/12-Members converged Saturday morning with the task of unloading all the pavilion kitchen equipment and benches for the pavilion. Next week, the equipment will be hooked back up and made ready for use. It took us just over an hour to get everything unloaded. Thanks to FF Souder for the use of his skid loader and to ABF for once again providing a truck tractor to move trailers. While we working, CV Services installed all over the new light poles around the property, including 4 permanent poles to light up the fair parking out in the field. For the past several years we have used portable light towers in the field to provide lights for parking of cars. Detraglia continues to work on site excavating getting things ready for the "rock hog" next week.

RT944 Crash

Crews from both companies work to cleanup the scene

2nd Vehicle went into parking lot after impact

6/11-The Township Companies were on the street at 19:31 responding to RT944 and Millers Gap Rd for an accident. Units arrived to find two vehicles involved and provided patient care, fluid control, and debris removal. Traffic Units had RT944 blocked during the incident. Units cleared the scene in about 1 hour.

Friday Update

Sidewalk completed, some topsoil in place

Forms off and ready for back filling

New Storm Water retention area

Metal Siding completed on Pavilion

Exhaust fan now in place

Pavilion kitchen hood and back drop reintalled

Ceiling grid installed ready for lights and tiles

Site work along property line

White board installed in meeting room

Cabinets hung in kitchentte

Another wall in kitchenette

Paving work along Locust Point Rd

Making ready for top coat of blacktop next week

Highway Occupancy Paving

6/11-Crews are taking advantage of the beautiful weather ending the week to brush up on several uncompleted projects outside. Work continues on finishes on the interior of the building as well.

Thursday Update

Remainder of Sidewalk being floated

Pouring sidewalk along the building

Old Main Entrance to Social Hall

Bollards installed at new generator

Kitchenette ready for cabinets

Finish painting in vestibule hallway

6/10-Thursday there was a bustle of activity around the station with multiple sub contractors working on projects.

Crash on the Pike

Crews work to cleanup debris

Two vehicle accident

6/7-Both Township Companies responded to the 6900 Block of Carlisle Pike for an accident. Crews stabilized the vehicles, assisted with patients, and cleared debris. Units were available by 12:30

Monday Building Update

Sidewalk poured around watch room

Pouring along Locust Point Rd

6/7-Monday Detraglia worked on site work on the property including the storm water retention area. Rose Hill worked on sidewalk along Locust Point Rd and around the watch room.

Building Pictures from Sunday

Cabinets in the Lounge Area

Cabinets in Meeting/Training Room

Closet Doors in one of the live-in rooms

Cove Base installed in laundry room

Kitchen area

Serving window door back on

Main Hallway

Prep/Cleanup area

New Floor in Walk-in Refrigerator

Grill/Stove Area

Pass through window in dish room

Kitchenette

Pavilion Kitchen painted

Serving Windows at Pavilion

6/6-Interior pictures as promised taken today showing the progress made over the past several weeks. The Kitchen inspection is to take place on Tuesday. More updates this week.

Late Afternoon Storm Hits Area

Tree against a House on Hickory Rd

Lt Wyland works to remove branches

FF Snyder checks for damage around chimney

What is this; FF Hall working on the ladder!!

One of many trees encountered

6/4-A summer storm hit the area Friday afternoon send Company 33 on multiple calls for service between 1600 and 1800. Both Engines, Tanker, Brush, and Traffic were on street. Crews encountered calls ranging from electrical problems, trees on homes, and trees on roads. Over 15 calls were handled in the two hour period.

3 Calls for Thursday

6/3-Crews from Company 33 responded to 3 calls Thursday evening. At 17:15, Utility 33 assisted EMS with lifting on Ashburg Dr. E233 and Traffic 33 responded at 17:57 to the 400 blk of Hogestown Rd to assist Company 31 with an accident. Traffic 33 responded in and the Engine was canceled. Traffic 33 cleared at 18:35. At 19:20, Engine 2 and the Traffic were back on the street responding to I81 for an accident. Chief 7 (Beam) had units stage and subsequently cancel at 19:26.

Crash on State Road

Single vehicle into a pole

6/2-Engine 233 and R31 arrived at 14:30 at the 100 block of State Rd for an accident with vehicle into pole. Crews secured the vehicle and notified the power company. Units cleared at14:52. Traffic 33 assisted the Police Department at 15:15 on the Carlisle Pike at Farmers Street with a non injury accident

Morning Van Fire

Fire damaged the interior of this van

Crews reload the bumper line on Tanker 31

6/2-Companies 31 and 33 were dispatched for a van fire in the 6400 block of Carlisle Pike at 07:11. Tanker 31 pulled a line to extinguish fire in the dash and passenger compartment. Crews were available at 07:46

Tuesday Building Update

Getting ready for new sidewalk

Forms set for sidewalk around watch room

Excavation for side walk

Current sidewalk will be replaced

Ceiling being installed in pavilion

Siding installed in gable end of pavilion

New counters at pavilion kitchen
Main area of pavilion ready for ceiling

6/2-Work continues this week around the station this week as you can see from the pictures above. More pictures will be posted of the work being done on the inside of the building.

Remember the Real Reason for Memorial Day

As we take time out this weekend to celebrate with our families, please remember the sacrifices made by our brave men and women who served and currently serve defending our freedom. Thank you and We remember!

Friday Building Update

North End of the Pavilion

Concrete floor all finished

Detraglia working on excavation across bulding

Sidewalk and flagpoles will be placed here

Meeting/Training Room Floor

Dishwasher and drain tables

Counter installed in laundry room

One of the live-in room rest rooms

Floor sealed in one of the gear rooms

5/27-We took a few pictures of the various areas of the building in which work has progressed this week. There are many sub contractors working on the project as we begin down home stretch. A lot of the inside work is on finishes, floors, and wiring. The exterior work next week will deal with backfilling and preparation for final grading.

Pulling Lines

5/25-Tuesday evening training consisted of pulling and repacking the crosslays on E133. Thanks to everyone that participated, see you in two weeks!

Concrete arrives for Pavilion

5/25-Rose began pouring concrete Tuesday morning. By late afternoon, the floor was finished and ready for the final section Wednesday morning.

5/24 Building Update



 

5/24-This morning Rose Hill began laying the wire for the concrete slab floor for the pavilion. Concrete work will begin on Tuesday

Working Fire Before Lunch

1st line being stretched to Side "D"

Chief Hall and Lt Baughman on the Roof

Chief Hall radioing report from the roof after cutting the holes

Company 33 crew taking a break

5/24-Companies 31, 33, 28 (Washies), and 27 (Citizens) were dispatched at 10:38 to the 500 blk of Silver Spring Rd for the basement fire. E133 (with 4), E233 (with 1), T33 (with 1) made the response. E128 was the 1st to arrived followed by E31/T31. E31 reverse layed to the hydrant and T31 supplied E128. E133/T33 arrived next sending manpower to the basement to assist with fire attack. T33 supplied T31. Chief 133 had the basement division while Chief 33 opened up basement windows on all sides. Chief 33 and Lt Baughman established ladders to the roof and cracked the roof for the interior crews. E123 provided RIT standby. Interior crews made quick work of the basement fire then opened up to check for extension. Fire was contained to the basement with moderate smoke damage to the 1st floor. There were no injuries. Control was marked 24 minutes after arrival. All crews functioned well together despite high humidity. Air 45 responded to fill SCBA cylinders. Traffic 33 was set up at Carlisle Pike and SS Rd for traffic control. Company 33 cleared at 12:15 with 11 personnel. Thanks to E313 and T25 for covering the 33 House and assisting getting our equipment cleaned and ready.

Morning Door Pop

R31 crew checks the vehicle before being towed

T-Bone Style accident sent both vehicles into the Yard

Another view of the accident

5/24-Companies 31 and 33 were dispatched at 08:00 to Hempt Rd and Texaco Rd for a vehicle accident. E233 (Driver and 1), Sq33 (Driver), and Utility 33 (Driver and 1) made the response. E233 arrived and stabilized the vehicle. EMS crew were on scene attending to patients and reported the passenger door needed removed for extrication. Chief 33 used the Amkus spreaders to remove the door while Chief 133 had the cutters. Quick work by the "veterans" had the door off in minutes. R31 provided manpower to assist with patient packaging. Units cleared at 08:45

Floor Sealing Process

1st Coat of Sealer Applied

The Wet Look!

You can certainly tell a difference

5/21-By late afternoon, all the bays had received the 1st coat of sealer on the floor. APW's crew was back on site Saturday and applied the 2nd coat. It is making a 110% difference in the floor.

Friday Morning Update

Work continues on the apparatus bay floor to prepare it to be sealed

Roof Work Completed

Go Big!

Skim Coat of Masonry is added over the old section of the building

North Wall has its skim coat finished, waiting to remove the phone cables

5/21-APW is working on the apparatus bay floor to get it cleaned and ready for the sealer. R & R Drywall is working on the north side of the building adding a skim coat of masonry to cover all of the patches and deformities. This will be completed next week as the old phone wiring and power mast still needs removed. The pavilion is now being prepped for the metal ceiling. Concrete will be poured there next week. Detraglia is working on getting topsoil around the blacktop and detention area today as well.

Thursday Update

Late Afternoon Wednesday the trusses were complete

We believe this will hold a bunch of people

Last truss going on

Thursday morning the roof work began

By lunchtime, the front of the roof was finished

Moving to the back

Another table was delivered for the dishwasher

5/20-The pavilion work is really rolling along with the roof being completed on Thursday. CV Services is now working on parking lot lighting running underground wiring getting ready for the lights. Priming and painting of the administrative wing will begin soon.

Wednesday Building Update

Ready for Trusses

Roof Trusses arrive for the Pavilion

Another view of the span

Trusses being set in place

Another gets swung into place

Careful..

Training/Meeting Room ready for primer

Main Corridor

Social Hall nearly finished

South Wall in Social Hall

Rear Wall

Vestibule Entrance Hallway

5/19-This morning with the weather cooperating, the roof trusses for the pavilion arrived and are being placed as of this update. We were given a single day occupancy for the primary elections yesterday as our hall is one of three locations in the Township for voting. The voter turnout was fairly strong here with over 700 people voting. This was the first time for the public to come and see the social hall and we received many nice comments. There is still several finishes to complete, but we are moving along.

Tractor Trailer Roll Over on I81 Ramp

Soldiers Down! Full load of Beer

Crews work to contain crankcase oil

Companies 33, 45, 38, and EMS 40 Working together

5/19-E233 and Traffic 33 responded to the southbound off ramp to RT11 from I81 at 17:41 hours. Company 33 was assisted by E245 and E138 at the scene. Crews assisted EMS with the injured driver, contained an oil leak, and confirmed the contents of the trailer. Unfortunately, almost a full load of beer was lost in this accident (none of which returned on any apparatus). Fire Apparatus cleared at 18:15, Traffic 33 remained until 20:26 providing traffic control.

Monday Update-Pavilion

The pavilion begins to take shape
Looking North

5/17-The pavilion is taking shape. Header boards which will support the roof trusses are added. Later in the week we will see the trusses installed.

Friday is Cleaning Day

VCT is stripped for wax

5/14-In preparation for voting on Tuesday, a temporary occupancy permit was granted after inspection. The cleaning company was on site Friday working on the social hall floor to prepare it for wax. Monday will focus on final prep work to get the hall and vestibule area ready for the elections.

Lunchtime Accident on Hogestown Rd

5/13-Just as the 800 radio project swap and upgrade began, Companies 31 and 33 were hit out for an accident on Hogestown Rd at Holly Ln. With the techs already working on E233, E133 and Squad 33 responded with 7. Chief 131/R31 arrived with multiple vehicles in a chain reaction crash. Company 33 provide manpower to secure vehicles and assist EMS with patient packaging. A total of 5 patients were transported. Company 33 cleared at 12:22. Earlier in the day, Squad 33 handled a police assist for lighting at a crime scene at 02:21. Sq33 cleared at 04:38. Traffic 33 responded to assist Co. 31 with Fire Police at a non injury accident on RT944 near Linda Dr at 15:25. Traffic 33 cleared at 15:54.

Thursday Building Update

Paving Work at Main Entrance

Another View of the Main Entrance

Poles for Pavilion are set
 
North Wall Poles ready for concrete
     
Hempt delivers concrete to secure the poles

5/13-Detraglia Excavating began the excavation and base coat for the new main entrance. The poles were erected and concrete poured for the new pavilion as well. Inside, the focus is finishes on the social hall, main hallway, and rest rooms. The tile guys are working to finish the kitchen floor and bathrooms in the live-in areas.

Crash in the Rain

5/11-Company 33, E138, and R45 responded to I81 SB at Exit 49 for the accident involving an overturned vehicle at 19:51. E133, E233, and Traffic 33 made the response. R45 arrived with a single vehicle pulling a trailer overturned. Co. 33 arrived and sent manpower to assist securing the vehicle and hazards. The driver of the vehicle was originally unaccounted for then located shortly thereafter looking for his dog that fled the accident. Both the driver and the dog were unhurt. Units remained on scene to assist the wrecker with debris, then cleaning up fluids clearing at 20:47. Company 33 had 28 members either staffing the rigs or covering the station.

Monday Building Update

Chief 33 cleaning one of the stoves

Pressure washer gets the job done

Stove Tops, racks, and trays drying

HOP work along Locust Point Rd

Well Pump is prepared to be lowered into the well

Kepler Masonry works on the new sign

Another view of the new sign structure

Traffic 33 to Camp Hill

5/8-At 20:20, Traffic 33 was requested by Command 14 to assist other West Shore Area Fire Police on 32nd St with Traffic Control. The Camp Hill area had been out of Power since 18:00. Traffic 33 was assigned to assist and provide lighting. Traffic 33 cleared at 22:00.

Standby at Penn Twp-2 Runs

5/8-Engine 233 stood by at Penn Twp from 9am-9pm on Saturday as Penn Twp and Mt Holly handled their Super Raffle. Two (2) calls were handled during the day, both being trees down by the high winds. E233 responded to the above tree and wires call on Mooredale Rd in Dickinson Twp. The Engine was on scene for almost 2 hours until Utility crews could arrive.

Base Coat Paving

5/7-Hempt Brothers got an early start Friday paving the base coat of blacktop on the new parking areas. By lunchtime, almost all of the area was paved and was in process of being rolled. This was yet another milestone of the project as we start to see everything come together for completion of the project in just over a month. Stay tuned for more pictures next week as the new pavilion will be rasied and social hall work comes to an end.

Close Call in the 31-07 Box






5/7-The 1st alarm was struck at 00:06 this morning for the house fire on Smiley Dr. While units were responding, County advised the Police were on scene with the fire believed to be out. E31 arrived first and stretched a line to the rear meeting Lt. 133. Crews investigated a fire on the rear deck which had started to extend to the roof and siding. The homeowner and Police had used a garden hose to control the fire. E133 arrived and sent its crew to assist. Crews overhauled the area and removed several sections of decking to insure no extension. The house had a light smoke condition and was naturally ventilated. It appears the fire began in a container of discarded cigarette butts.
Units cleared at 00:53.

Thursday Building Update

Social Hall Tile nearly complete

Left door is hallway, Center is table/chair storage, Right is kitchenette

New Walkin Freezer/Refrigerator was delivered and installed today

Blocking in place for cabinets in kitchenette

Drywall on interior of ladies room is complete

Sub Panel in storage room wired and ready-Nice Job Barry!

Insulation in training/meeting room

Lounge

Tiny works the concrete footer for the new marquee sign

Justin on the roller getting ready for sidewalk

5/6-Today, the rough in electrical was completed in the admin areas and around the ladies room. APW is working on blocking and insulating in the admin walls so drywall can be hung this weekend. The social hall flooring is nearly completed now. Chef's Choice installed the new combination walk in freezer/refrigerator. Detraglia worked on the footer for the new marquee sign, installed drain lines for the front spouting and made ready for sidewalk around the watch room. The footer was poured this afternoon for the sign and final preps were completed for blacktop. With any luck, the base coat will be down on Friday.

Monday Building Update

New Kitchen equipment is delivered

2 kettles, brazing skillet, and double stack ovens

Framing complete for ladies rest room

Another view of kitchen equipment

5/3-Monday morning Chef's Choice began delivery and placing the new equipment in the kitchen. Hook ups will take place next week. Over the weekend, we will be cleaning our stoves and fryer to be placed back in the kitchen as well.

Super Raffle Winners List

5/2-Click on the link at the right side of the page for the 2010 Super Raffle Winners List. We would like to sincerely thank everyone that came out support the Raffle co-hosted with Shermans Dale Fire Company. It was a great day and the weather could not have been better. Pictures will be posted once we receive them. Thanks again! Mark your calendars now-2011 Raffle Date will be Saturday, May 7th

Late Night Working Fire

Manpower Pool at E133

Side "C" of Structure

Side "B" of Structure

5/1-Just after trying to get cleaned up from the Raffle, the 1st alarm was struck for smoke from a house in the 500 blk of Hogestown Rd in Silver Spring Township for Companies 31, 33, 27, 25, and 28. E133 and Tanker 33 responded with full crews followed by E233 with 3. Squad, Traffic, and Utility 33 followed as well. E133 arrived 1st  laying in from the hydrant with a working basement fire pulling two (2) preconnected hose lines. A 3rd line was then stretched when additional units arrived. Crews encountered high heat conditions and zero visibility, in fact upon arrival we were not quite sure which house actually was on fire. While advancing the line, crews found the floor had failed and was burnt through in the rear of the structure. The 3rd line was then used to attack the basement from an exterior stairway. Units operated for several hours before bringing the fire under control. E133 finally cleared around 02:00. On station, transfer companies (West Shore and Shermans Dale) assisted with cleaning hose and equipment. Members left the station around 03:30, making for a very long and tiring day.

Thursday 4/29 Update

Framing complete in admin area

Table/Chair storage room

Training/Meeting Room

VCT is started in Social Hall

Framing begins in Main Corridor

Plumbing begins in new wall for ladies room

Dumpster enclosure received its protective bollards

Final Grade on Parking Lot

Hempt's is doing the final grade

4/29-Hempt Brothers finished the final grade and rolling Thursday making things ready for base coat of pavement. The framing is complete in the administrative area and electrical rough in has started. The VCT is being applied to the floor in the social hall and much work is concentrated in the main corridor from the vestibule to make ready for drywall.

Super Raffle This Saturday

4/27-The 3rd annual Super Raffle is this Saturday. Tickets are still available by contacting either the Fire Station (717-766-4033), Chief Hall (717-648-5871), or Deputy Horning (717-554-7590). Tickets are going fast so don't delay--we cannot guarantee there will be tickets available the day of the raffle.

Wednesday 4/28 Update

Main Corridor framing complete

Social Hall Floor Leveled and ready for Tile

New Serving Window Counter

Ladies Restroom Wall Demo

Looking in Public Hallway from Vestibule

New Tile Kitchen Floor

Ceramic Tile installation in one of the Live-In Rooms

One of the Room Completed

Future Lounge

Meeting/Trainng Room

 Front Wall of the Old Bay Area

New Pavilion Kitchen

Final Grade Work to prepare for blacktop

New Dumpster Enclosure

Lighting Complete on Back of Building

4/28-In an attempt to get caught up on building pictures, we will back load from present date to April 13th as much as possible. Wednesday showed work on the old engine bay interior framing being completed, floor in social hall leveled, and the ladies room wall being demolished. The site is being prepped for paving of the base coat on Monday, May 3rd.

Time for Training

Lt. Wyland instructs members on E2's Light Tower

Members trained on fixed and portable lighting

4/27-For Tuesday evening training, members trained on fixed and portable lighting and utility control. Afterwards, a run-in scenario was covered utilizing both Engines and the Squad at a local warehouse. Members were able to put their training topic to use on the scenario. Thanks to everyone who came out tonight.

Tuesday 4/27 Building Update

Metal framing and HVAC work in the new admin area

Starting the 2nd wall of the corridor

Rear wall of lounge will have a Kitchenette

Frames installed for Glass

Finally the "Red" Door is gone

Front portion of Social Hall Floor leveing is poured

Crew demo's ladies room door and hallway

Doorways made for storage room and kitchenette off the social hall

Backfilling the trench to the roof drain tanks

4/27-As you can see from the above pictures, crews are progressing well this week on many areas of the station. One of the major tasks is to demo the wall in the new main hallway from the vestibule in order to widen the hallway. The ladies room entrance door will be relocated along with the doors to the kitchen storage area (former office)

Friday 4/23

Kepler began laying the block for the pavilion kitchen today

APW set the door frames and CV Services checks the wiring conduit

Wiring conduit is set in place before masonry walls

4/23-Today Kepler Masonry began laying the pavilion kitchen walls. Door frames were set and CV Service worked on wiring conduit. All of the conduit will be installed in the walls to make a clean and professional look inside.

Thursday 4/22 Update

Floor is poured for Pavilion Kitchen

Last section is poured

Dumpster enclosure taking shape

Pad will hold 2 Dumpsters and a Grease Tank

Plymovent System installation almost complete

Floor Leveling in the 2nd half of the former apparatus bay

Pouring concrete into the bollards

Hey, Nice Funnel!

Sunday's Drilling the Well to Support the Rain Water Tanks

4/22-Rose Hill poured the floor for the pavilion kitchen and also filled the bollards at the apparatus bays. Sunday's moved in and drilled the well. The well will support the rain water tanks in the event of dry conditions to keep the tanks filled. These tanks will provide water to refill apparatus water tanks as well as hose bibs inside the apparatus bays to save on city water use. The 2nd half of the old engine bay floor was leveled. This will clear the way to begin metal framing next week.

Lunchtime Accident

Crews contain fluids from the Vehicles

Impact on rear door

4/20-Engine 233 and Rescue 31 responded to Rich Valley Rd and Carlisle Pike at 11:43 for Vehicle Accident with Multiple Injuries. Crews assisted EMS and controlled fluid leaks. Units cleared at 12:15. Other calls for the day; E133 was added at 06:30 to a gas leak in Hampden Twp at 5550 Carlisle Pike. E233 has a medical assist call at 07:59. At 15:03 both Engines and the Tanker responded to Regency Woods North for an odor investigation inside. Chief 7 (Beam) held the box to T134 at 15:12.

Monday 4/19 Building Update

Stoneberger's Crew works to backfill the new plumbing

Tile work is progressing nicely in Kitchen

Kepler working on old bay door infills

New Window Lentils installed

New Ceiling Grid and Lights installed in Social Hall

Future Home of the Pavilion

Pavilion Kitchen stone in, wiring conduit being run

Wiring Feed for Pavilion and Fairground Lighting

Dumpster Pad laid out

Sidewalk Poured at Delivery Entrance

Masonry Coating at Vestibule

Not much left of the old bay door openings

4/19-Monday morning crews were bustling at work on multiple areas of the building. Kepler's crew was hard at work getting the front of the building closed in. The plumbing inspection was completed for the areas in the former bay area. The dumpster pad was laid out and ready for footers and the pavilion kitchen is ready for the slab to be poured

Working Fire in Hampden

4/18-Engine 133 was part of the 2nd Alarm response to the House Fire on Erbs Bridge Rd at 08:52. E1 marked up with 5 at 08:54. The crew went to manpower upon arrival and was quickly put to work on side "C" of the structure. The crew was split throwing ground ladders and advancing the leader line off E337 to the rear. A high rise pack was added to the line to make the interior. The crew was then rotated to the interior opening up and checking for extension. Upon refilling cylinders, the crew was used for salvage on division one, Afterwards, the crew assisted Co. 30 and 37 reloading 5" hose before clearing at 11:43. While committed, E233 and Traffic 33 responded to I81 for an accident. E25 (from Station 30) arrived first holding E25 and EMS.

All Moved In

Little Rain Won't Stop the Move

One of the Gear Rooms

Washing Fire Hose

Troy cleaning all the computer equipment

15 Pizzas Gone

Measuring for placement

All the rigs in one Station

Looking down from the mezzanine

4/13-Moving day took place as expected. After a good breakfast we started moving everything from the old bay area to the new bays. All of the rigs were parked on the ramp in front of their respective bays for the day. Turnout gear was moved and the guys picked their racks. Next we moved all the rack hose and washed over three thousand feet of hand line hose. After a quick break for lunch, we continued to empty everything remaining including the engineers room and items stored where ever. More members arrived in the early evening and the old office was emptied. The crew of over 40 members broke for pizza from the NK Deli then continued with the move which also included washing all of the rigs. By nightfall the rigs were inside their new home. It was all long day, but well worth it. Thank you to everyone that came out for this historic day.

We're Baaack

4/26-We are back on line as of this afternoon; that was the easy part. Now we have over 200 photos to sort through to post since April 13th. Check back soon for plenty of updates!

Tuesday is Moving Day!!!

4/13-Today is the much anticipated moving day, well the first one at least. Today we will be moving the apparatus and equipment into the new bay area and our administrative offices, lounge, and bunk room as well. It will be a long day of cleaning, moving, and temporary organization. The offices, lounge, and bunk room will be temporarily housed in rooms off the apparatus bay until the remaining renovated areas are ready for occupancy. We will post pictures once we are back on line with the computer systems

Laying Block for the Pavilion

4/8-With the footers poured Wednesday afternoon, Kepler began laying the ditch block for the new pavilion this morning.

Fire Prevention for the Brownie Troop

FF Ireland Shows the Gear

Lt Baughman answers questions

The D/C shows the rescue tools

Everyone wants a ride!

4/7-While the Brush was committed, Eng233 was taken to Silver Spring Elementary at 18:00 to talk to the Brownie Troop about fire safety. It looks like the girls enjoyed themselves, especially the ride in the fire truck.

Hose Washer Broke In Good





4/7-Members broke in the brand new hose washer last night upon returning from the Mountain Fire.

Rack up Another Day


B33 Hard at Work

Upon Arrival

Can you find Guts?

Test Drive-Whoops

Also Brand New

4/7-Wednesday started out at 09:34 with E133/T33 running to I81 NB at MM55 for a truck with brakes on Fire. Units arrived to find the fire out and PSP requesting us go available. T31 staged on RT114. The crew confirmed no fire and cleared at 09:49. E233/T33/B33 loaded up and went to Chili's for lunch and fuel. B33 responded at 13:38 to Sunnyside Dr for a Woods Fire. B33 was canceled upon arrival but developed mechanical problems and had to be repaired on scene. Just as we got the Brush back in service we were requested to Transfer to Station 34 as they were operating on a mountain fire. B33 completed the transfer at 14:47 and were immediately added on the Mountain Fire on Tapeworm Rd in Center Twp, Perry County. B33 arrived and positioned on a logging trail and began pumping water. The Brush again developed mechanical problems with the motor. Because the fire pump has a separate motor, we continued to pump water for over 4 hours onto the fire. The Brush supplied a 800' 1" line and a 400' 3" line which was broke down to multiple 1" lines on the east flank. A/C Brenneman and FF Souder brought parts to the scene, replacing the fuel pump and filter in the mountain. With more help from the guys on Utility 34, we were able to get it running again and made it to the station shortly after 21:00. A complete tune up is being done on Thursday to get us back in service. Thank you to everyone that helped work on the Brush to get us home and those that assisted cleaning nearly 1000' of hose used. While on the fire E233 handled a non injury accident at Rich Valley and Carlisle Pike.

Busy Tuesday at the 33 House

Telephone Pole sheared off

E233 crew checks the vehicle after assisting EMS

MP31 puts a line on the fire

Multiple locations of Mulch were on fire

4/6-The 6 call day began at 02:54 with Tanker 33 being transferred to Station 24. Co. 24 operated on a House Fire in Lewisberry. T33 cleared at 03:35 without further incident. Brush 33 was on the street with Co. 39 at 07:33 for a brush fire in the area of Clemson Dr and N Middlesex Rd. Chief 7 found a controlled burn and placed units available at 07:39. E233/C33/Traffic 33 were dispatched at 14:32 to the area of 96 N Old Stonehouse Rd for a non injury vehicle accident overturned with a pole sheared. EMS was requested and transported one patient. The crew from E233 checked the vehicle for hazards before clearing at 15:30. Traffic 33 remained until 15:47 when Centurylink cleared the pole from the roadway. While on the accident, Ut33 responded with Fire Police to assist Company 31 with Traffic Control on Mulberry Dr at the scene of an oil spill. Traffic 33 responded to this scene once clear of the accident. Those units were committed until 18:30. E133/T33 responded to the 1700 block of Bent Creek Bv at 16:24 to assist Company 31 with a mulch fire against the building. MP31 had a line on the fire upon arrival. E133 crew split to assist with extinguishment and checking the building for extension. T33 supplied MP31. No extension was found, but the structure had a light smoke condition in the hallways on the first floor from opening exterior doors. After the fire was contained, the structure was naturally ventilated. Units cleared at 16:58. The final call for the day was a possible Barn Fire on Wertzville Rd at 22:16. Units found a controlled burn and were placed available by Chief 31 while enroute.

Starting the Pavilion

4/6-Detraglia Excavating began digging the footers for the new pavilion today. With the area sighted out, digging was completed and concrete poured in the footers by the afternoon.

Working Truck Fire on I81

4/5-Companies 33 and 31 were dispatched this afternoon at 15:36 for a dump truck fire on I81 NB just before RT114. C133 arrived with a working fire. Reports from the scene indicated it was loaded with coal. E31/T31 arrived and put a line in service. E133/T33 shortly thereafter and also put a line in service. Crews made quick work of the fire. R27/Sq33 were added for manpower and deployed booms to contain the runoff.
 

Saturday View

4/3-Late Friday Night the crew from Rose Hill did the saw cut to the apron. We grabbed another shot Saturday Morning.

Ramp Poured

Crews Started at 05:00 in the Morning

Daybreak

Rose Hill workers begin floating concrete

Power Trowels Working



Looking Good

4/3-Rose Hill and Pennsy got started early yesterday morning with crews on scene and portable lighting fired up before 05:00. Truck loads of concrete soon arrived and made steady runs until nearly lunchtime dumping and pumping concrete onto the new ramp. The crew from Rose Hill made a long day in the sun working until after dark making sure the ramp was floated and brushed, then making the expansion cuts before calling it a long day. Everyone did a great job, more pictures to follow on Saturday.

Early Morning Crash

4/2-Engine 233 (with 7) and Traffic 33 responded to assist Company 31 at 02:30 this morning in the 6400 block of Carlisle Pike. Units found a single vehicle into a sign. E233 crew was assigned to secure and de-power the vehicle. As a result of injuries sustained, both patients were flown via Life Lion from a nearby parking area. E31 and R27 established the landing zone. Company 33 cleared at 03:30

2nd Arriving Engine in Hampden

Crew from E1 in Manpower

4/1-Engine 133 filled for Co. 37 (Navy Depot) on the gas leak in a house at 12:03 today. E133 responded with 6 and arrived behind Company 30 staging at the hydrant. The crew was sent to manpower until released at 12:21. Co. 30 found a gas leak on the 2nd floor.

Sunlight Causes Morning Accident

Units operated on RT944 this Morning

4/1-Engine 233 and Traffic 33 assisted Company 31 on RT944 near King Dr this morning at 07:16. E233 arrived and stabilized one vehicle, secured hazards, and assisted EMS. Traffic 33 was set up at Deer Ln. This area is heavily traveled during the morning commute.

Ready for Concrete

4/1-Rose Hill is ready to pour the new concrete apron. Grading has been completed and wire is in place. Pouring begins at 05:00 Friday Morning; it will be a "good friday"

Thursday Morning Update

Tape and First Coat of Joint Compound being applied to Social Hall

Back wall of Social Hall and Serving Window

Vestibule received its drywall

4/1-The drywall crew has been working hard hanging boards and beginning the taping and joint compound in the social hall and vestibule. CV Services began removing all of the old wiring in the main kitchen preparing it for the new feeds.