2024 Responses
January 10- QRS Response.
Jan 8- Possible MVA- 288 Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. The box was recalled as this was the same vehicle from the previous incident that had not been removed by the towing service. Verizon had also not addressed the pole and wires down. Due on the box were R352, E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
Jan 4- MVA with Injuries- 288 Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. Members were just returning home from the previous response when ECEN dispatched the station for this incident. Snow continued falling throughout w/ R352 responding. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with a pole and wires down. 2 Occupants were self-extricated and ambulating about the location. Both pts were transported to the regional trauma center by ground. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93, M172 and PSP.
Jan 4- Possible Brush Fire- 700 Block of Wilburton Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-01,. With heavy snow falling and snow on the ground, C350 held 350 apparatus in station due to a known controlled burn in the area. C350 arrived to find the said controlled burn with no one around it. All units were recalled and the property owner was advised it needed to be extinguished. Also responding was B333, M93 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
Jan 2-MVA w/ - Injury- Aristes Hwy @ Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle MVA involving a tractor trailer and an SUV. R352 obtained 1 refusal from a pt. R352 staged to protect the scene and the tractor trailer was moved from the roadway by the operator. With the roadway cleared, fluids were controlled from the SUV and traffic was slowed. R352 remained o/s until PSP completed their investigation and the towing company removed the vehicle.
January 10- QRS Response.
Jan 8- Possible MVA- 288 Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. The box was recalled as this was the same vehicle from the previous incident that had not been removed by the towing service. Verizon had also not addressed the pole and wires down. Due on the box were R352, E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
Jan 4- MVA with Injuries- 288 Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. Members were just returning home from the previous response when ECEN dispatched the station for this incident. Snow continued falling throughout w/ R352 responding. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with a pole and wires down. 2 Occupants were self-extricated and ambulating about the location. Both pts were transported to the regional trauma center by ground. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93, M172 and PSP.
Jan 4- Possible Brush Fire- 700 Block of Wilburton Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-01,. With heavy snow falling and snow on the ground, C350 held 350 apparatus in station due to a known controlled burn in the area. C350 arrived to find the said controlled burn with no one around it. All units were recalled and the property owner was advised it needed to be extinguished. Also responding was B333, M93 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
Jan 2-MVA w/ - Injury- Aristes Hwy @ Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle MVA involving a tractor trailer and an SUV. R352 obtained 1 refusal from a pt. R352 staged to protect the scene and the tractor trailer was moved from the roadway by the operator. With the roadway cleared, fluids were controlled from the SUV and traffic was slowed. R352 remained o/s until PSP completed their investigation and the towing company removed the vehicle.
2023 Responses
90 Responses for 2023 including 7 working structure fires, 1 MVA with Entrapment, 1 Tech Rescue and 1 Cardiac Arrest save.
More to come on these in the near future.
More to come on these in the near future.
2022 Responses
December 30- MVA w/ Ejection, Fire, Fatality- 2200 Block of State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352, T353 and S351 all responded. Upon arrival 352 found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the woods fully involved in fire and split into multiple parts with several parts on fire. The occupant was located and found to have been ejected and deceased. The fire was extinguished in all of the parts of the vehicle w/ RE273 having arrived and placed 1 line in service. 353 staged to supply 352 with water. S351 came to the scene but was then assigned traffic control at Aristes Hwy and Aristes-Ringtown Rd. Crews searched the area for other victims but none were found. With the fire extinguished and EMS confirming the pt status upon the arrival of PSP the scene was turned over to them. The Box was then held to 35o units along with RE273 and 270 Fire Police. Fire Police remained o/s until PennDOT arrived and placed barricades to close the roadway as it remained closed for the next 10 hours. 352, 353 and 273 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed and PSP advised the roadway could be reopened. Brush Valley Command then placed the Box in service and all units returned.
December 30- Unknown Type Fire- State Route 42 at Poor House Rd on Box 350-02. All units were recalled from this box when the next incident was dispatched by ECEN.
December 26- Working Structure Fire (House)- 1001 W. Market St, Ashland on the 38 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 staged and the crew was immediately put to work the crew split and provided primary search and suppression operations to Divisions 2, 3 and 4. All searches were negative for occupants but fire was found to be all 3 floors. Crews worked on suppression and then overhaul prior to being released by C38. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E4510, E419, E3617, E2, Tk3825, Tk2, TK6425, R3850, R4850, T332, E331, A3801, A3802, A4802 and Ashland PD.
December 26- Commercial Building Fire- 700 W Main St, Ringtown (Jeld-Wen) on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 advised of a smoke condition in the building with CO alarms active along with an odor of propane. 353 arrived and staged as the Box was being held to D30, D64 and 353. The crew searched the building with the gas meter and TIC. With nothing found the riser for a broken sprinkler pipe in the foyer was controlled. 353 was then released and returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, E3611, TS6420, Tk6425, Tk1920, T3035, T930, T1930, T1931, T4830, T6430, T332, R4850, A6403.
December 26- Residential Flooding- 3514 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. Manpower responded to find a flooding condition in the home. The water, heat and electric to the home were secured after entry was obtained. The homeowners were notifiied of the situation along with Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement.
December 22- MVA w/ Injury- 2292 State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 SUV off the side of the road in a ditch. The occupant was self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. Pt care was initiated along with traffic control. RE273 was recalled. M93 arrived and pt care was transferred to their crew. The pt was transported to a local ER. R352 remained o/s until being released by PSP after the vehicle was removed by the towing company.
December 19- Automatic Fire Alarm- 4091 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-04. C340 recalled all units prior to them responding. Also due on the Box were E341, E331, T332, E3015, E3010 and A3801.
December 16- MVA w/ - Injury- 2200 Block of State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway with all occupants self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. A pt refusal was obtained and the box was held to R352. Also responding were E273, M93 and PSP. R352 remained until PSP and towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed.
December 15- Tree Down- 411 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. C350 received a direct call reporting a tree branch down in the roadway during the snow storm. The tree was cut up and removed from the roadway. All units returned avail.
December 10- Off Road Rescue Assignment- 24 Weiser Lane on Box 350-02. UTV354 responded. Upon arrival the patient was retireved by DCNR personnel and brought to this location where they were handed off to EMS. Also responding were B333, B275, A6403 and M170 along with DCNR.
December 5- QRS Response
November 30- QRS Response
November 24- Brushfire- 856 Ash St, Kulpmont on the 200-01 Box. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival UTV354 entered the wooded area and provided transportation for equipment and manpower from the roadway into the area of the fire. Units remained on scene until being released by Kulpmont Command. Also responding were E221, B22, B25, B275, B333, UTV194, UTV470, UTV63, B63, B173, S290, T22, A3802 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
November 21- QRS Response
November 16- MVA w/ - Injury- 2100 Block State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a minor MVA w/ the vehicle down over an embankment w/ no one in the vehicle PSP provided ECEN with a PA Registration that matched the vehicle and advised the towing company was to have it removed today. R352 returned to SVC available w/out inc. Also responding were E273 and M93 w/ all being recalled.
November 9-Riding Mower Fire- Lilly Rd just off of Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-04. T353 responded and upon arrival found a small riding mower on fire endangering a shed and piles of leaves. The fire was quickly knocked down w/ 1- 1.75" handline. The area was overhauled. The Box was held to 353 and 341. Also responding were E331 and BLS93.
November 4- MVA w/ Injury- Numidia Dr and Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. S351 responded at the request of 270 Command to close SR42 North while their crews operated at the scene of the MVA. Also responding were E273, E272, A62, M170, 270QRS, Locust Twp PD and PSP.
November 3- QRS Response
October 31- Public Service- Aristes on the 350-01 Box. Crews assisted with traffic control along with handing out fire prevention information during the annual Trick-or-Treat event for Halloween around town. S351, UTV354 and R352 were out on the streets.
October 29- Structure Fire (House)- 46 Breisch Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and advised of smoke from the chimney and a working fire in the chimney. The box was then downgraded to D30 and L1920 to the scene w/ 353 to stage at D30 Station. 353 arrived and staged at D30 Station until being released by Union Twp Command. Also on the Box were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, T3035, T1930, T1931, T930, L1920, R4850 and M6401.
October 15- ATV Accident- West of S. Locust Ave on the 340-01 Box. R352 and UTV354 responded. During the response C340 arrived and found that all involved parties had left the area. The Box was placed in service with 352 and 354 returning avail. w/out inc. Also on the Box were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
October 5- 2nd QRS Response
October 5- QRS Response
October 2- QRS Response
October 1- QRS Response
September 23- QRS Response
September 17- Possible Vehicle Fire- 11190 State Route 61 in Mt Carmel Twp on Box 25-01. After clearing the previous incident 353 was flagged down at this location by 2 occupants of a vehicle advising their vehicle had been smoking. The vehicle was checked with no fire found but a brake issue was found resulting in high temperatures. PD was requested and the vehicle was moved from the berm of the roadway into the parking lot area. Mt Carmel Twp PD arrived, and a report was given to them. 353 then returned to SVC. Mt Carmel Twp PD also responded to this incident.
September 17- MVA w/ - Injury- 10932 State Route 61 in Mt Carmel Twp on Box 25-01. T353 was returning from the housing for S221 in Kulpmont when the unit arrived o/s of a minor MVA at this location. 353 stopped along with M93. 353 blocked the driving lane to protect the scene and then assisted M93 w/ pt care and assessment along with traffic control until the arrival of PD and Mt Carmel Twp Fire Police.
September 15- QRS Response
September 11- 2nd QRS Response
September 11- QRS Response
September 7- QRS Response
September 5- Tree Down- Aristes-Ringtown Rd near the county line in Roaring Creek Twp on Box 350-03. C350 found a tree down partially blocking the roadway. S351 came to the scene and the tree was removed and all units cleared.
September 3- QRS Response
September 1- QRS Response
August 30- MVA w/ - Injury- 12376 State Route 61 in Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with no one around the vehicle. The area was searched with no victims found. Units remained o/s until the arrival of PD. Fire/Rescue and EMS were all released upon the arrival of PSP. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93 and PSP.
August 28- Debris Fire- Across from 12736 State Route 61 in Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. C350 was informed of a smoke condition in this area. Upon investigating an unattended burn pile was found with 4-5' flames visible and very dry conditions around the the area. C35o requested 353 and 353 responded. Upon arrival 1- 1.75" handline was deployed. The fire was knocked down and there area was overhauled. A 2nd load of water was applied. between the handline and the deck gun. 353 refilled again and dumped a 3rdl load of water on the fire via the deck gun. Conyngham Twp Supervisors and Code Enforcement were contacted with the entire incident being turned over to them. 353 returned avail w/out inc.
August 27- QRS Response
August 12- Working Structure Fire (shed and car port)- 1120 Numidia Dr, Lot 3A on Box 270-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was staged and then brought to the scene to supply 273 with water. Manpower assisted with overhaul and suppression. 353 was then released and returned avail.. w/out inc. Also responding were RE273, E272, T274, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
August 4- Tree Down- 2000 Block of State Route 42 on Box 350-02. Capt352 checked the area finding the issue to be the tree from a previous call that was resting on wired with Verizon having been notified. The Box was recalled.
July 31- ATV accident w/ injury- South of Snake Rd off of Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp. R352, S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival of R352 the crew was transported to the exact location of the incident. A crashed quad was found along w. the pt who was in critical condition. The pt was assessed, placed on a LBB and into the Stokes Basket and then onto UTV354. Medical care was provided as the pt was removed from the wooded area. Aero-medical was requested to fly to the Memorial Field in Ashland. SCCC was contacted for D38 to handle the LZ assignment. The pt was removed to the Snake Rd where he was handed off to EMS w/ a report given. Manpower from 352 assisted EMS with the transport to the LZ. The pt was flown to GMC as a trauma alert. With the pt enroute to the trauma center, Snake Rd Command placed the box in service and all 350 apparatus returned avail. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93, M6403 and PSP.
July 30- Tree Down- 2000 State Route 42 on Box 350-02. S351 responded and was able to remove the tree to ensure safe passage of passenger injury crashes. W/ the tree removed S351 returned to SVC w/out inc.
July 27- MVA w/ - Injury- 12765 State Route 61 Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with no occupants around or in the vehicle. The area was searched for victims and w/ none being found, PSP arrived and all fire units were released by PSP. 353 returned to svc available w/out inc. Also responding were E341, an excavator, Mt Carmel PD, PSP Bloomsburg.
July 24- QRS response.
July 17- Brush Fire- 12757 State Route 61 on Box 340-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival found E341 o/s with approx. 1 acre of high grass on fire. 353 assisted with suppression until being released by Command. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were B333, E341 and A3801.
July 15- Brush Fire- 2 miles off of Rt42 near Roaring Creek Trl on Box 350-02. T353 responded and upon arrival was directed to the fire by several bystanders. Upon reaching the base of the fire it was found to be on the North side of the reservoir. Several Indian tanks were utilized to extinguish the fire. With the fire extinguished overhaul was completed. The scene was then turned over to DCNR. Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service. Also responding were B333, T332, B275, E272, T274, BLS93, Locust Twp PD, DCNR and PSP.
July 12- MVA w/ Injury- Aristes Hwy near Windmill ln on Box 350-04. R352 responded and was then followed by S351. Upon arrival R352 found 1 motorcycle down off the roadway near the guide rails w. the rider down as well. The motorcycle was checked for hazards and none were found. The pt was assessed finding him to have multiple injuries some of which were life threatening. The pt was packaged and then transferred to the EMS litter. Also responding were E341 and PSP.
July 11- Scrap Yard Fire- 370 State Route 54, Mt Carmel Twp on the 24-01 Box. 353 responded and upon arrival manpower was sent to assist with suppression while 353 entered the rural water supply operation. 353 made multiple trips hauling water. The fire knocked down and overhaul started with the 350 manpower having assisted with size-up, suppression, exposure control and safety. 353 was released by Mt Carmel Twp Command and returned to QRTS avail. w/out inc. Also responding were S21, E24, E25, S221 (RIT), T22, T332, T295, T176, T3035, T4530, T354, T432, M93 along with Mt Carmel Twp PD,
June 23- Working Structure Fire (House)- 2549 Mill Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. T353 responded. Upon arrival the crew was directed to assist 270 crews with suppression and overhaul as well as ventilation. The crew split w/ part of the crew entering the building and assisting with suppression and opening up of walls as well as checking for extension. The other part of the crew went to the porch roof and opened up the porch roof as well as the wall behind and above the porch. With the fire confirmed as being extinguished, 353 was released by 270 Command and 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52, M170 and Locust Twp PD
June 21- QRS Response
June 19- Brush Fire- 97 Old Rd on Box 350-01. T353 responded and arrived to find a small wildfire in the area. A small wildfire was found burning in the wooded area near this location. Also responding was B333.
June 17- QRS Response
June 17- QRS Response
June 17- QRS Response
June 16- Wilderness Rescue/QRS Response- 154 Hill St, Locustdale on Box 4-3. R352 responded and arrived with several other units. Crews found an unresponsive pt on a quad. The pt was treated until the arrival of EMS. Pt care was then transferred to EMS and the pt was transported to a local ER. The pt had been reported to have crashed his ATV, but the incident was not from a vehicle accident. Also responding were E4-12, R3850, A3801, M6401, Butler Twp PD and PSP.
June 13- Controlled Burn- 418 Lilly Rd on Box 350-04. T353 responded non-emergent to assist a property owner with burning some trees and branches from the property.
June 12- QRS Response
June 7- Possible Structure Fire- 311 Earth Station Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 responded but was then recalled with no fire found by 270 units o/s. Responding or due on the Box were R/E273, E272, E57, T274, T52 and M170 along with Locust Twp PD.
June 4- QRS Response
June 4- Working Vehicle Fire- Wilburton Rd East of School St. on Box 330-01. T353 responded from the previous incident. Upon arrival found a working fire in an SUV w/ E331 o/s. The fire was knocked down and overhaul was initiated. 353 remained o/s until being released by 330 Command with PSP o/s. Also responding was M93.
June 4- Debris Fire- 642 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. T353 responded to an odor of smoke in the area. Upon arrival the crew found a debris pile burning in the remains of an old outhouse. The fire was extinguished quickly and 353 cleared quickly to respond to the next incident that was being dispatched.
May 29- ATV Accident- 119 Front St, Mt Carmel Twp on the 25-01 Box. UTV354 was recalled prior to responding with no need for off-road rescue operations.
May 16- QRS response
May 13- Transfer Assignment- 1223A Numidia Dr on Box 270-01. T353 transferred to cover Station 270 while their station was committed on a house and brush fire in Catawissa Twp. 353 remained until 270 units returned to their station.
May 11- Debris Fire- Jaycee Rd and 1st Ave on Box 330-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival found 333 o/s with a wood pile on fire. 353 assisted with suppression and overhaul and was then released.
May 11- Working Vehicle Fire (SUV)- Aristes-Ringtown Rd 1 Mile East of Aristes on Box 350-03, T353 responded and upon arrival found a working fire in a SUV with the occupant self-extricated. 1- 1.75" line was deployed and fire was controlled and knocked down quickly. Also responding on the box were E331, E3015, M6401 and PSP.
May 5- QRS Response
April 30- 276 Trout Run Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a brush fire with several vehicles and outbuildings either burning or endangered. 353 arrived and staged in the adjacent driveway after having laid 5" up the driveway from the road. 353 then provided water to E3010 along with directly supplying handlines that were then placed in operation. 353 remained o/s until being released by D30 Command. Multiple units from throughout Schuylkill and Columbia County responded to the incident.
April 29- Possible Structure Fire- 135 Rarig Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. T353 responded. During the response 353 was recalled. 353 returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
April 28- QRS Response
April 18- MVA with Injury- Aristes Hwy @ Short St on Box 350-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival R352 found 2 vehicles with moderate-severe damage and 1 pt. The crew secured the scene from hazards, set up initial traffic control and initiated pt care. M93 arrived and pt care was transferred to their crew with report given. R352 handled the fluids down as well. E331 and S351 were directed to assist with traffic control. The other pts o/s refused EMS. The pt was transported to the regional trauma center. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
April 16- Standby in Station- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. With crews finishing up cleaning from the fish dinner and multiple units operating at a working house fire and large brush fire in the Eagle Rock Section of Schuylkill county, 353 remained staffed in station until units from D30, D64, D9 and D19 began to be released. All whom had been working the incident.
April 15- Brush Fire- 15 Evergreen Lane, Union Twp on the RVFR South Box. With crews prepping for the fish dinner T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 staged and sent manpower forward. The crew assisted with suppression and overhaul of the brush fire area which covered 1/4 acre. With the fire out, 353 was released and returned avail. w/out inc. Also responding were T3035, B3040, B6430 and DCNR.
April 15- Standby in Station- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. After a phone conversation with C21 and C270 while crews were prepping for the fish dinner both chiefs requested 350 units to provide coverage to their areas while their units operated at or were transferred due to a working mutual aid structure fire.
April 12- Possible Structure Fire- 268 Bear Gap Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 responded and during the response was recalled with no fire found by 270 units. T353 returned to qtrs avail. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52 and Locust Twp PD.
April 11- QRS Response
April 9- MVA w/ - Injury- 625 Locust Ave, Centralia on Box 340-01. R352 arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway into the woods with the occupant self-extricated. The occupant refused EMS. Traffic control was established and R352 awaited the arrival of PSP. With PSP o./s and no need for fire/rescue, R352 returned to svc avail. w/out inc with Box being recalled by Capt352. Also responding were E341, A3801 and M93.
April 5- QRS Response
March 23- Possible Wildfire- 625 Locust Ave, Centralia on Box 340-01. T353 responded and was then recalled by C340 o/s with the fire out.
March 19- MVA w/ - Injury- 1300 Aristes-Ringtown Rd on Box 350-03. R352 and S351 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle MVA with a large tree down in the roadway and a large debris field from the vehicle. The occupants confirmed no injury. Traffic control was established, and the tree was removed from the roadway as well as floor dry being placed to control leaking fluids from the vehicle.
March- 14- QRS Response
March 7- Working Structure Fire (Chicken Coop)- 460 Aristes Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested the 2nd alarm and 353 could see a visible column in the area. 353 arrived as the 3rd due and set to draft from the porta-pond. 353 supplied E3015 and TS6420 with water from the porta-pond. Manpower assisted with suppression and overhaul of the fully involved chicken coop. 353 remained o./s until being released by Ringtown Command. Also responding were E3015, E3010, E6410, E910, E3611, E3613, E4310, E331, E21, TS6420, L1920, T3035, T6430, T930, T332, T274, T142, T430, T432, T1930, T1931, R4850, M6401 and Union Twp PD.
March 3- QRS Response
February 27- Possible ATV Accident- Off of Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival in the area nothing was found. The incident was found to be in Schuylkill County, Ashland Boro with EMS having located the pt there. All units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, A3801, M6402 and PSP.
February 27- QRS Response
February 24- QRS Response
February 21- Brush/Field Fire- 127 Pine Swamp Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. T353 responded and was advised to stage at Sta350 with the fire being controlled by 270 units. 353 remained until being released by 270 Command.
February 21- Possible Structure Fire- 1121 Numidia Drive, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded but was recalled during the response with no fire found.
February 15- QRS Response
February 15- Transfer Assignment- 1223B Numidia Dr, Station 270 on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded and provided coverage to Station 270 while their crews assisted Station 50 with a working fire. 353 remained until being released by C270.
February 14- Working Structure Fire (Commercial)- 21 W. Main St, Ringtown Boro, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was initially assigned to assist TS6420 with roof ops but that was quickly changed and 353 was directed to supply 6420 with water. 6430 arrived and began to supply 353 once the porta-pond and tankers began to arrive. Crews found a heavy fire load in several mixed occupancy buildings in the block. The crew assisted with suppression and vent operations. Crews operated for several hours before being released by Ringtown Command. Units from throughout Schuylkill, Columbia, Northumberland, Luzerne and Carbon Counties responded to the incident.
February 10- Transfer Assignment- 12 N 8th St, Kulpmont, Northumberland County @ Station 200 on the 200 Box. R352 transferred to cover Kulpmont Boro while their units operated at a multiple alarm structure fire in Shamokin. R352 remained until being released by C200.
February 9- QRS Response
February 5- Public Assist- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. While at the station crews were notified that a visitor the station had locked their keys in their vehicle. Access was made to the vehicle and the occupant was able to head home without further incident.
February 1- MVA w/ - Injury- 52 Big Mine Run Rd on Box 340-01. R352 responded but was then recalled by C340 o/s with - injury.
January 28- QRS Response
January 27- QRS Response
January 23- QRS Response
January 17- QRS Response
January 16- QRS Response
January 11- Working Structure Fire (Commercial Structure Fire)- 390 Zion Grove Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested the 2nd alarm along with 1st alarm Tanker Task Force. T353 arrived as 3rd arriving forward laid up the driveway dropping 750' 5" and then supplying T3035. The crew went to work on the interior performing search as well as suppression duties. 353 was supplied from E3015 from the porta-pond on Zion Grove Rd. The fire was quickly knocked down with 2 1.75" lines in service. Fire was held to a partition wall seperating the vehicle storage area from the hairdresser shop. Multiple units from across Schuylkill, Columbia and Luzerne County responded to the incident.
January 10- QRS Response
January 9- MVA w/ - Injury- 2100 Block State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the drainage ditch along the roadway. The lone occupant was self-extricated and advised he was uninjured. Brush Valley Command then held the Box to R352 and PSP upon their arrival. R352 awaited PSP and upon their arrival, Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service. Also responding and recalled were R/E273 and M93.
January 9- QRS Response
January 6- QRS Response
January 5- QRS Response
December 30- Unknown Type Fire- State Route 42 at Poor House Rd on Box 350-02. All units were recalled from this box when the next incident was dispatched by ECEN.
December 26- Working Structure Fire (House)- 1001 W. Market St, Ashland on the 38 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 staged and the crew was immediately put to work the crew split and provided primary search and suppression operations to Divisions 2, 3 and 4. All searches were negative for occupants but fire was found to be all 3 floors. Crews worked on suppression and then overhaul prior to being released by C38. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E4510, E419, E3617, E2, Tk3825, Tk2, TK6425, R3850, R4850, T332, E331, A3801, A3802, A4802 and Ashland PD.
December 26- Commercial Building Fire- 700 W Main St, Ringtown (Jeld-Wen) on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 advised of a smoke condition in the building with CO alarms active along with an odor of propane. 353 arrived and staged as the Box was being held to D30, D64 and 353. The crew searched the building with the gas meter and TIC. With nothing found the riser for a broken sprinkler pipe in the foyer was controlled. 353 was then released and returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, E3611, TS6420, Tk6425, Tk1920, T3035, T930, T1930, T1931, T4830, T6430, T332, R4850, A6403.
December 26- Residential Flooding- 3514 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. Manpower responded to find a flooding condition in the home. The water, heat and electric to the home were secured after entry was obtained. The homeowners were notifiied of the situation along with Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement.
December 22- MVA w/ Injury- 2292 State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 SUV off the side of the road in a ditch. The occupant was self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. Pt care was initiated along with traffic control. RE273 was recalled. M93 arrived and pt care was transferred to their crew. The pt was transported to a local ER. R352 remained o/s until being released by PSP after the vehicle was removed by the towing company.
December 19- Automatic Fire Alarm- 4091 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-04. C340 recalled all units prior to them responding. Also due on the Box were E341, E331, T332, E3015, E3010 and A3801.
December 16- MVA w/ - Injury- 2200 Block of State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway with all occupants self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. A pt refusal was obtained and the box was held to R352. Also responding were E273, M93 and PSP. R352 remained until PSP and towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed.
December 15- Tree Down- 411 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. C350 received a direct call reporting a tree branch down in the roadway during the snow storm. The tree was cut up and removed from the roadway. All units returned avail.
December 10- Off Road Rescue Assignment- 24 Weiser Lane on Box 350-02. UTV354 responded. Upon arrival the patient was retireved by DCNR personnel and brought to this location where they were handed off to EMS. Also responding were B333, B275, A6403 and M170 along with DCNR.
December 5- QRS Response
November 30- QRS Response
November 24- Brushfire- 856 Ash St, Kulpmont on the 200-01 Box. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival UTV354 entered the wooded area and provided transportation for equipment and manpower from the roadway into the area of the fire. Units remained on scene until being released by Kulpmont Command. Also responding were E221, B22, B25, B275, B333, UTV194, UTV470, UTV63, B63, B173, S290, T22, A3802 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
November 21- QRS Response
November 16- MVA w/ - Injury- 2100 Block State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a minor MVA w/ the vehicle down over an embankment w/ no one in the vehicle PSP provided ECEN with a PA Registration that matched the vehicle and advised the towing company was to have it removed today. R352 returned to SVC available w/out inc. Also responding were E273 and M93 w/ all being recalled.
November 9-Riding Mower Fire- Lilly Rd just off of Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-04. T353 responded and upon arrival found a small riding mower on fire endangering a shed and piles of leaves. The fire was quickly knocked down w/ 1- 1.75" handline. The area was overhauled. The Box was held to 353 and 341. Also responding were E331 and BLS93.
November 4- MVA w/ Injury- Numidia Dr and Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. S351 responded at the request of 270 Command to close SR42 North while their crews operated at the scene of the MVA. Also responding were E273, E272, A62, M170, 270QRS, Locust Twp PD and PSP.
November 3- QRS Response
October 31- Public Service- Aristes on the 350-01 Box. Crews assisted with traffic control along with handing out fire prevention information during the annual Trick-or-Treat event for Halloween around town. S351, UTV354 and R352 were out on the streets.
October 29- Structure Fire (House)- 46 Breisch Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and advised of smoke from the chimney and a working fire in the chimney. The box was then downgraded to D30 and L1920 to the scene w/ 353 to stage at D30 Station. 353 arrived and staged at D30 Station until being released by Union Twp Command. Also on the Box were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, T3035, T1930, T1931, T930, L1920, R4850 and M6401.
October 15- ATV Accident- West of S. Locust Ave on the 340-01 Box. R352 and UTV354 responded. During the response C340 arrived and found that all involved parties had left the area. The Box was placed in service with 352 and 354 returning avail. w/out inc. Also on the Box were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
October 5- 2nd QRS Response
October 5- QRS Response
October 2- QRS Response
October 1- QRS Response
September 23- QRS Response
September 17- Possible Vehicle Fire- 11190 State Route 61 in Mt Carmel Twp on Box 25-01. After clearing the previous incident 353 was flagged down at this location by 2 occupants of a vehicle advising their vehicle had been smoking. The vehicle was checked with no fire found but a brake issue was found resulting in high temperatures. PD was requested and the vehicle was moved from the berm of the roadway into the parking lot area. Mt Carmel Twp PD arrived, and a report was given to them. 353 then returned to SVC. Mt Carmel Twp PD also responded to this incident.
September 17- MVA w/ - Injury- 10932 State Route 61 in Mt Carmel Twp on Box 25-01. T353 was returning from the housing for S221 in Kulpmont when the unit arrived o/s of a minor MVA at this location. 353 stopped along with M93. 353 blocked the driving lane to protect the scene and then assisted M93 w/ pt care and assessment along with traffic control until the arrival of PD and Mt Carmel Twp Fire Police.
September 15- QRS Response
September 11- 2nd QRS Response
September 11- QRS Response
September 7- QRS Response
September 5- Tree Down- Aristes-Ringtown Rd near the county line in Roaring Creek Twp on Box 350-03. C350 found a tree down partially blocking the roadway. S351 came to the scene and the tree was removed and all units cleared.
September 3- QRS Response
September 1- QRS Response
August 30- MVA w/ - Injury- 12376 State Route 61 in Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with no one around the vehicle. The area was searched with no victims found. Units remained o/s until the arrival of PD. Fire/Rescue and EMS were all released upon the arrival of PSP. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93 and PSP.
August 28- Debris Fire- Across from 12736 State Route 61 in Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. C350 was informed of a smoke condition in this area. Upon investigating an unattended burn pile was found with 4-5' flames visible and very dry conditions around the the area. C35o requested 353 and 353 responded. Upon arrival 1- 1.75" handline was deployed. The fire was knocked down and there area was overhauled. A 2nd load of water was applied. between the handline and the deck gun. 353 refilled again and dumped a 3rdl load of water on the fire via the deck gun. Conyngham Twp Supervisors and Code Enforcement were contacted with the entire incident being turned over to them. 353 returned avail w/out inc.
August 27- QRS Response
August 12- Working Structure Fire (shed and car port)- 1120 Numidia Dr, Lot 3A on Box 270-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was staged and then brought to the scene to supply 273 with water. Manpower assisted with overhaul and suppression. 353 was then released and returned avail.. w/out inc. Also responding were RE273, E272, T274, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
August 4- Tree Down- 2000 Block of State Route 42 on Box 350-02. Capt352 checked the area finding the issue to be the tree from a previous call that was resting on wired with Verizon having been notified. The Box was recalled.
July 31- ATV accident w/ injury- South of Snake Rd off of Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp. R352, S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival of R352 the crew was transported to the exact location of the incident. A crashed quad was found along w. the pt who was in critical condition. The pt was assessed, placed on a LBB and into the Stokes Basket and then onto UTV354. Medical care was provided as the pt was removed from the wooded area. Aero-medical was requested to fly to the Memorial Field in Ashland. SCCC was contacted for D38 to handle the LZ assignment. The pt was removed to the Snake Rd where he was handed off to EMS w/ a report given. Manpower from 352 assisted EMS with the transport to the LZ. The pt was flown to GMC as a trauma alert. With the pt enroute to the trauma center, Snake Rd Command placed the box in service and all 350 apparatus returned avail. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93, M6403 and PSP.
July 30- Tree Down- 2000 State Route 42 on Box 350-02. S351 responded and was able to remove the tree to ensure safe passage of passenger injury crashes. W/ the tree removed S351 returned to SVC w/out inc.
July 27- MVA w/ - Injury- 12765 State Route 61 Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with no occupants around or in the vehicle. The area was searched for victims and w/ none being found, PSP arrived and all fire units were released by PSP. 353 returned to svc available w/out inc. Also responding were E341, an excavator, Mt Carmel PD, PSP Bloomsburg.
July 24- QRS response.
July 17- Brush Fire- 12757 State Route 61 on Box 340-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival found E341 o/s with approx. 1 acre of high grass on fire. 353 assisted with suppression until being released by Command. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were B333, E341 and A3801.
July 15- Brush Fire- 2 miles off of Rt42 near Roaring Creek Trl on Box 350-02. T353 responded and upon arrival was directed to the fire by several bystanders. Upon reaching the base of the fire it was found to be on the North side of the reservoir. Several Indian tanks were utilized to extinguish the fire. With the fire extinguished overhaul was completed. The scene was then turned over to DCNR. Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service. Also responding were B333, T332, B275, E272, T274, BLS93, Locust Twp PD, DCNR and PSP.
July 12- MVA w/ Injury- Aristes Hwy near Windmill ln on Box 350-04. R352 responded and was then followed by S351. Upon arrival R352 found 1 motorcycle down off the roadway near the guide rails w. the rider down as well. The motorcycle was checked for hazards and none were found. The pt was assessed finding him to have multiple injuries some of which were life threatening. The pt was packaged and then transferred to the EMS litter. Also responding were E341 and PSP.
July 11- Scrap Yard Fire- 370 State Route 54, Mt Carmel Twp on the 24-01 Box. 353 responded and upon arrival manpower was sent to assist with suppression while 353 entered the rural water supply operation. 353 made multiple trips hauling water. The fire knocked down and overhaul started with the 350 manpower having assisted with size-up, suppression, exposure control and safety. 353 was released by Mt Carmel Twp Command and returned to QRTS avail. w/out inc. Also responding were S21, E24, E25, S221 (RIT), T22, T332, T295, T176, T3035, T4530, T354, T432, M93 along with Mt Carmel Twp PD,
June 23- Working Structure Fire (House)- 2549 Mill Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. T353 responded. Upon arrival the crew was directed to assist 270 crews with suppression and overhaul as well as ventilation. The crew split w/ part of the crew entering the building and assisting with suppression and opening up of walls as well as checking for extension. The other part of the crew went to the porch roof and opened up the porch roof as well as the wall behind and above the porch. With the fire confirmed as being extinguished, 353 was released by 270 Command and 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52, M170 and Locust Twp PD
June 21- QRS Response
June 19- Brush Fire- 97 Old Rd on Box 350-01. T353 responded and arrived to find a small wildfire in the area. A small wildfire was found burning in the wooded area near this location. Also responding was B333.
June 17- QRS Response
June 17- QRS Response
June 17- QRS Response
June 16- Wilderness Rescue/QRS Response- 154 Hill St, Locustdale on Box 4-3. R352 responded and arrived with several other units. Crews found an unresponsive pt on a quad. The pt was treated until the arrival of EMS. Pt care was then transferred to EMS and the pt was transported to a local ER. The pt had been reported to have crashed his ATV, but the incident was not from a vehicle accident. Also responding were E4-12, R3850, A3801, M6401, Butler Twp PD and PSP.
June 13- Controlled Burn- 418 Lilly Rd on Box 350-04. T353 responded non-emergent to assist a property owner with burning some trees and branches from the property.
June 12- QRS Response
June 7- Possible Structure Fire- 311 Earth Station Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 responded but was then recalled with no fire found by 270 units o/s. Responding or due on the Box were R/E273, E272, E57, T274, T52 and M170 along with Locust Twp PD.
June 4- QRS Response
June 4- Working Vehicle Fire- Wilburton Rd East of School St. on Box 330-01. T353 responded from the previous incident. Upon arrival found a working fire in an SUV w/ E331 o/s. The fire was knocked down and overhaul was initiated. 353 remained o/s until being released by 330 Command with PSP o/s. Also responding was M93.
June 4- Debris Fire- 642 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. T353 responded to an odor of smoke in the area. Upon arrival the crew found a debris pile burning in the remains of an old outhouse. The fire was extinguished quickly and 353 cleared quickly to respond to the next incident that was being dispatched.
May 29- ATV Accident- 119 Front St, Mt Carmel Twp on the 25-01 Box. UTV354 was recalled prior to responding with no need for off-road rescue operations.
May 16- QRS response
May 13- Transfer Assignment- 1223A Numidia Dr on Box 270-01. T353 transferred to cover Station 270 while their station was committed on a house and brush fire in Catawissa Twp. 353 remained until 270 units returned to their station.
May 11- Debris Fire- Jaycee Rd and 1st Ave on Box 330-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival found 333 o/s with a wood pile on fire. 353 assisted with suppression and overhaul and was then released.
May 11- Working Vehicle Fire (SUV)- Aristes-Ringtown Rd 1 Mile East of Aristes on Box 350-03, T353 responded and upon arrival found a working fire in a SUV with the occupant self-extricated. 1- 1.75" line was deployed and fire was controlled and knocked down quickly. Also responding on the box were E331, E3015, M6401 and PSP.
May 5- QRS Response
April 30- 276 Trout Run Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a brush fire with several vehicles and outbuildings either burning or endangered. 353 arrived and staged in the adjacent driveway after having laid 5" up the driveway from the road. 353 then provided water to E3010 along with directly supplying handlines that were then placed in operation. 353 remained o/s until being released by D30 Command. Multiple units from throughout Schuylkill and Columbia County responded to the incident.
April 29- Possible Structure Fire- 135 Rarig Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. T353 responded. During the response 353 was recalled. 353 returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
April 28- QRS Response
April 18- MVA with Injury- Aristes Hwy @ Short St on Box 350-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival R352 found 2 vehicles with moderate-severe damage and 1 pt. The crew secured the scene from hazards, set up initial traffic control and initiated pt care. M93 arrived and pt care was transferred to their crew with report given. R352 handled the fluids down as well. E331 and S351 were directed to assist with traffic control. The other pts o/s refused EMS. The pt was transported to the regional trauma center. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
April 16- Standby in Station- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. With crews finishing up cleaning from the fish dinner and multiple units operating at a working house fire and large brush fire in the Eagle Rock Section of Schuylkill county, 353 remained staffed in station until units from D30, D64, D9 and D19 began to be released. All whom had been working the incident.
April 15- Brush Fire- 15 Evergreen Lane, Union Twp on the RVFR South Box. With crews prepping for the fish dinner T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 staged and sent manpower forward. The crew assisted with suppression and overhaul of the brush fire area which covered 1/4 acre. With the fire out, 353 was released and returned avail. w/out inc. Also responding were T3035, B3040, B6430 and DCNR.
April 15- Standby in Station- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. After a phone conversation with C21 and C270 while crews were prepping for the fish dinner both chiefs requested 350 units to provide coverage to their areas while their units operated at or were transferred due to a working mutual aid structure fire.
April 12- Possible Structure Fire- 268 Bear Gap Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 responded and during the response was recalled with no fire found by 270 units. T353 returned to qtrs avail. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52 and Locust Twp PD.
April 11- QRS Response
April 9- MVA w/ - Injury- 625 Locust Ave, Centralia on Box 340-01. R352 arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway into the woods with the occupant self-extricated. The occupant refused EMS. Traffic control was established and R352 awaited the arrival of PSP. With PSP o./s and no need for fire/rescue, R352 returned to svc avail. w/out inc with Box being recalled by Capt352. Also responding were E341, A3801 and M93.
April 5- QRS Response
March 23- Possible Wildfire- 625 Locust Ave, Centralia on Box 340-01. T353 responded and was then recalled by C340 o/s with the fire out.
March 19- MVA w/ - Injury- 1300 Aristes-Ringtown Rd on Box 350-03. R352 and S351 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle MVA with a large tree down in the roadway and a large debris field from the vehicle. The occupants confirmed no injury. Traffic control was established, and the tree was removed from the roadway as well as floor dry being placed to control leaking fluids from the vehicle.
March- 14- QRS Response
March 7- Working Structure Fire (Chicken Coop)- 460 Aristes Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested the 2nd alarm and 353 could see a visible column in the area. 353 arrived as the 3rd due and set to draft from the porta-pond. 353 supplied E3015 and TS6420 with water from the porta-pond. Manpower assisted with suppression and overhaul of the fully involved chicken coop. 353 remained o./s until being released by Ringtown Command. Also responding were E3015, E3010, E6410, E910, E3611, E3613, E4310, E331, E21, TS6420, L1920, T3035, T6430, T930, T332, T274, T142, T430, T432, T1930, T1931, R4850, M6401 and Union Twp PD.
March 3- QRS Response
February 27- Possible ATV Accident- Off of Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival in the area nothing was found. The incident was found to be in Schuylkill County, Ashland Boro with EMS having located the pt there. All units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, A3801, M6402 and PSP.
February 27- QRS Response
February 24- QRS Response
February 21- Brush/Field Fire- 127 Pine Swamp Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. T353 responded and was advised to stage at Sta350 with the fire being controlled by 270 units. 353 remained until being released by 270 Command.
February 21- Possible Structure Fire- 1121 Numidia Drive, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded but was recalled during the response with no fire found.
February 15- QRS Response
February 15- Transfer Assignment- 1223B Numidia Dr, Station 270 on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded and provided coverage to Station 270 while their crews assisted Station 50 with a working fire. 353 remained until being released by C270.
February 14- Working Structure Fire (Commercial)- 21 W. Main St, Ringtown Boro, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was initially assigned to assist TS6420 with roof ops but that was quickly changed and 353 was directed to supply 6420 with water. 6430 arrived and began to supply 353 once the porta-pond and tankers began to arrive. Crews found a heavy fire load in several mixed occupancy buildings in the block. The crew assisted with suppression and vent operations. Crews operated for several hours before being released by Ringtown Command. Units from throughout Schuylkill, Columbia, Northumberland, Luzerne and Carbon Counties responded to the incident.
February 10- Transfer Assignment- 12 N 8th St, Kulpmont, Northumberland County @ Station 200 on the 200 Box. R352 transferred to cover Kulpmont Boro while their units operated at a multiple alarm structure fire in Shamokin. R352 remained until being released by C200.
February 9- QRS Response
February 5- Public Assist- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. While at the station crews were notified that a visitor the station had locked their keys in their vehicle. Access was made to the vehicle and the occupant was able to head home without further incident.
February 1- MVA w/ - Injury- 52 Big Mine Run Rd on Box 340-01. R352 responded but was then recalled by C340 o/s with - injury.
January 28- QRS Response
January 27- QRS Response
January 23- QRS Response
January 17- QRS Response
January 16- QRS Response
January 11- Working Structure Fire (Commercial Structure Fire)- 390 Zion Grove Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested the 2nd alarm along with 1st alarm Tanker Task Force. T353 arrived as 3rd arriving forward laid up the driveway dropping 750' 5" and then supplying T3035. The crew went to work on the interior performing search as well as suppression duties. 353 was supplied from E3015 from the porta-pond on Zion Grove Rd. The fire was quickly knocked down with 2 1.75" lines in service. Fire was held to a partition wall seperating the vehicle storage area from the hairdresser shop. Multiple units from across Schuylkill, Columbia and Luzerne County responded to the incident.
January 10- QRS Response
January 9- MVA w/ - Injury- 2100 Block State Route 42 on Box 350-02. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the drainage ditch along the roadway. The lone occupant was self-extricated and advised he was uninjured. Brush Valley Command then held the Box to R352 and PSP upon their arrival. R352 awaited PSP and upon their arrival, Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service. Also responding and recalled were R/E273 and M93.
January 9- QRS Response
January 6- QRS Response
January 5- QRS Response
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December 31- QRS Response
December 30- Wired Down- 200 Block of Willow Rd on Box 350-01. 353 was requested by T332 who found a wire down at the above location while they were returning from the previous incident. 353 arrived and removed the wire.
December 30- Working Commercial Structure Fire- 115 W. Center St, Ashland Borough. 353 responded as part of the initial response as due to a water problem in Ashland Borough all 1st alarms had the Tanker Task Force assigned to them. 353 arrived and was advised to stage at 3rd and Center St with manpower being sent forward into the manpower pool. R352 was added when the 2nd alarm was requested and was crewed with Ashland Command then advising to recall the 2nd alarm with the fire extinguished. 353 was released a short time later. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E4510, E4610, E419, E3617, E6410, E2, E21, E331, Tk3825, L2, T432, T430, T4530, T6430, T332, T3035, T22, A3801, R3850 and Ashland PD.
December 23- Possible Vehicle Fire- 1108 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. 353 responded and arrived first in to find no fire in the vehicle with it having a mechanical issue. The box was placed in service. Also due on the box were E341, E331 and M93.
December 22- MVA w/ - Injury- Aristes Hwy @ Tree St/Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. R352 and S351 responded. R352 arrived first due to find 2 vehicles in the roadway with all occupants self-extricated. R352 staged to protect the scene and initiated traffic control, initiated pt assessment and hazard control. M93 arrived and took over pt care. R352 and S351 remained o/s until PSP completed their investigation and the vehicles were removed by the towing company. Also responding were E331, M93, A3801 and PSP.
December 21- Possible Vehicle Fire- 1032 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-01. 353 responded and arrived first due to find a vehicle off the roadway with minor smoke from the engine compartment. The vehicle was checked and found to have a mechanical issue. 330 Command placed all units in service. 353 returned avail. Also responding were E331 and M93.
December 18- Possible Structure Fire- 3724 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. 353 responded and arrived first due to find an evacuation in progress and a visible smoke condition in the residence. 353 staged on the A/D corner able to secure its own water if needed. The crew entered the building finding a smoke condition 3' from the ceiling. A line was stretched to the C side bilco door entrance as the smoke condition was originating from the basement. As crews investigated it was found to be a furnace malfunction. The furnace was shut off and the power to it was secured. ventilation was initiated and the home was opened up. Units were released except for the 350, 330 and 340. The occupants had refused EMS assessment or treatment. Ventilation took over 1 hour and the house was confirmed as clear with the 4 gas meter before it was turned back over to the owner who was advised the furnace could not be used until it was serviced and repaired by a technician. Also responding were E331, E341, E3010, E3015, L2, E221(RIT), M93 and M6402.
December 1- QRS Response
December 1- QRS Response
November 26- Stand-By Assignment- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. T353 and R352 were crewed covering Mt Carmel Twp while Atlas units operated at a multiple alarm fire in Sunbury. Units remained on standby until being released by C21.
November 24- investigation- 300 Block of Snake Rd on Box 340-01. C350 returned to the location to perform investigation and obtain pictures of the scene in the daylight hours.
November 24- QRS Response
November 24- Working Structure (Trailer) Fire x 2- 300 Block Snake Rd on Box 340-01. 353 responded and arrived 1st due to find a fully involved trailer that had partially collapsed and a separate trailer with a fire underneath it. 353 pulled the 300' line and quickly knocked down both fires. Both fires were overhauled by crews with a propane tank allowed to continue to self-vent. E341 and S21 arrived and set up to supply 353 with additional water. With the fire under control units began to be released. 353 remained o/s until the arrival of PSP. With PSP completed their initial investigation and the propane tank no longer venting as it was empty the area was wet down and the box was placed in service. Also responding were T332, E21, A3801 and PSP.
November 20- QRS Response
November 18- QRS Response
November 14- QRS Response
October 31- Puclic Service- Aristes- on Boxes 350-01 and 350-04. UTV354, S351 and R352 assisted with traffic control and safety efforts as well as fire prevention during the annual Trick-Or-Treat event throughout Aristes.
October 31- Possible Structure Fire- 2428 Spruce St, Ashland Borough on Box 38. 353 responded but was recalled by Ashland Command prior to arrival with no fire present from a furnace malfunction. Also due on the box were E3810, E3811, E3815, E4510, Tk3825, R3850, A3801, T4530, T432, T430, T4630, E4610, T6430, T3035, T22 and Ashland PD.
October 26- Possible MVA- 100 Block Big Mine Run Rd on Box 340-01. R352 was recalled by 340 Command prior to arrival.
October 23- MVA with Confinement- 300 Block Big Mine Run Rd on Box 340-01. R352 responded and arrived 1st due finding 1 small delivery box truck off the roadway into the trees. R352 stabilized the vehicle and then gained access to the cab area. The pt was removed and then handed off to EMS after some trees were removed from around the door. R352 remained o/s until being released by 340 Command. Also responding were E341, M93, A3801, R5 and PSP.
October 22- MVA w/ - Injury- Center St @ Locust Ave on Box 340-01. R352 responded and arrived 1st due finding 2 vehicles in the roadway with all occupants self-extricated. R352 controlled fluids, initiated traffic and provided initial pt assessment. M93 arrived and all occupants refused EMS. R352 also provided scene lighting. With PSP completed their investigation and the vehicles being removed by the towing company 340 Command placed the Box in service. R352 returned avail. Also responding were E341, M93, A3801 and PSP.
October 14- MVA w/ Entrapment x2 and Flight- 974 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-01. R352 and S351 responded. R352 arrived 1st due to find a 2 vehicle crash (1 SUV and 1 sedan) with the vehicles separated by approximately 100 yards. Entrapment was found in both vehicles. R352 split its crew dropping cribbing at the 1st vehicle and proceeded to the sedan where the pt was found to initially be unresponsive and then in and out of consciousness. Both vehicles were stabilized with Wilburton Rd Command confirming dual entrapment and the vehicles to be separated by 100 yards and confirming a 2nd rescue resource would be required. A 2nd EMS unit was requested to the scene along with aero-medical to be placed on stand-by for a possible LZ at Station 330. R352 went to work on the sedan utilizing both E-Draulic and twin line rescue equipment. S351 was directed to the SUV. E331 arrived and placed a charged hoseline place for protection. R5 and S5 arrived with their crews splitting between the 2 vehicles. S351 placed their hydraulic tools in service and were then assisted by R5's E-Draulic tools. The SUV required a door pop be performed. The sedan required door removal and dash lift be accomplished. Aero-medical was requested due to no EMS units being o/s and extended ETA. M93 and M123 arrived. M93 transported x 1 to the LZ with LF5 and M123 transported ALS to GMC as a level 2 trauma alert. Units remained o/s until PSP had completed their investigation and the vehicles were removed from the roadway. Also responding were E21 (LZ), S21(LZ) and PSP.
October 13- QRS Response
September 30- Wildfire- 2oo block of Old Rd on Box 350-01. 353 responded to find a single tree on fire from a previous lightning strike. The fire was extinguished and all returned w/out inc.
September 19- Residential AFA- 4091 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-04. 353 responded but was recalled with the homeowner having called back to confirm a false activation. E331, E341, E3015 and M93 also responded.
September 13- QRS Response
September 8- Vehicle Fire- Wilburton Rd @ Wexford Rd on Box 330-01. T353 responded and upon arrival found a working vehicle fire. 353 stretched the trash line and the fire was quickly knocked down. Overhaul was then initiated. 353 remained o/s until being released by 330 Command. Also responding were E331, E21, S21, M93 and PSP.
September 6- QRS Response
September 1- Residential Flooding- 623 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. Manpower provided portable pump and sump pump to remove water from the basement of the residence.
August 27- QRS Response
August 26- QRS Response
August 23- QRS Response
August 22- Working Structure Fire (House Trailer)- 1120 Numidia Dr, Lot 7A on Box 270-01. T353 responded and upon arrival was advised to stage and send manpower forward to assist with suppression and overhaul. The crew assisted at the scene and was then released by 270 Command. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274, M61 and Locust Twp PD.
August 17- MVA w/ Injury- Wilburton Rd @ Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 2 pickup trucks head-on with both vehicles in the roadway. All occupants were self-extricated. Aristes Command requested a 2nd EMS unit with 2 injuries. 1 pt was transported to the regional trauma center with the other refusing EMS upon their arrival. Units remained o/s until the vehicles were removed in heavy fog conditions. Also responding were E331, B333, M93, M6402 and PSP.
August 14- Possible Parachutist Down- Windmill Lane on Box 350-04W. Members checked the area for a possible parachutist down. PSP then was able to confirm there was no emergency and all units returned to SVC avail.
August 11- Possible Structure Fire- 68 Horn Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. T353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with no fire found.
August 9- QRS Response
August 7- Transfer Assignment- 1223B Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on Box 270-01 (Station 270)- 353 responded and was recalled by C270 prior to arrival.
July 26- QRS Response
July 16- QRS Response
July 14- QRS Response
July 12- Tree Down- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at the Schuylkill County Line on Box 350-03. S351 removed part of a small tree from the roadway.
July 8- QRS Response
July 7- QRS Response
July 5- QRS Response
June 26- QRS Response
June 26- QRS Response
June 23- Vehicle Fire- Aristes Hwy @ Aristes-Ringtown Rd on Box 350-01. T353 and R352 responded and upon arrival found a working vehicle fire with heavy fire in the engine compartment of a pickup truck. 353 stretched the 1.75" trash line and quickly made a hit on the fire. Overhaul was initiated and the box was held to 350 apparatus. Also responding was E273 and A3801 with both recalled. PSP was o/s for the investigation.
June 19- QRS Response
June 2- Traffic Control- Aristes-Ringtown Rd @ Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. T353 provided traffic control closing Aristes-Ringtown Rd due to an MVA with R352 and S351 already operating on the scene of the MVA.
June 2- MVA w/ - Injury- 751 Aristes Rd, Union Twp on RVFR South Box. R352 and S351 responded to the scene at the request of C30 for the MVA reported with entrapment. Upon arrival all occupants were found to be out of the vehicle. Crews provided lighting as well as pt care until EMS arrived. Also responding on the Box were E3010, E3015, R6450, M6404 and Union Twp PD.
May 31- Public Service- Aristes and Centralia. S351 and R352 attended the services held at all of the cemeteries and the memorial at the station along with the members of the Centralia American Legion as they performed their Memorial Day Services.
May 29- Motorcycle Accident w/ Wilderness Rescue- North of 1st Ave, Wilburton #1 on Box 330-01. S351 and UTV354 responded. Crews cleared the previous incident and responded to this area to find a motorcyclist down in the woods with a lower extemity injury. Units met up with another member of the injured riders party who directed crews to the pt. The pt was assessed, packaged and then loaded onto UTV354 and removed to the area of the former Colliery North of WIlburton #2. EMS was directed to that location and the pt was handed off to EMS w/ pt care transferred. Also responding were B333, M93, M90 and PSP.
May 29- QRS Response
May 25- Working Structure Fire- 240 Independent St, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded. During the response ECEN advised of flames from the roof of a barn with a multiple calls advising of working fire. With 353 being the only apparatus on the street, C350 requested the box be upgraded to the Barn Fire from the Structure Fire and 2 additional tankers be added. Locust Twp PD arrived and confirmed a working fire with flames from the roof. E273 arrived first due and stretched a line knocking down the debris fire that extended to the side of the barn. The Box was then scaled back to 270 units and 353. 353 arrived and provided manpower to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T242, T176, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
May 18- MVA w/ Injury- 909 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-01. 352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the guiderail with 1 occupant in the vehicle but not entrapped. Pt care was initiated until the arrival of M6404. R352 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed. Also responding were E331, T332, S5, M6404, Mt Carmel PD and PSP.
May 18- QRS Response
May 1- Brush Fire- S. Locust Ave near South St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. 353 responded and found a small fire. The fire was extinguished quickly and all units returned. Also responding was E341.
April 28- Smoke Investigation- 154 Evergreen Lane, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. S351 responded to investigate a smoke condition visible from this location. This was confirmed as being from the DCNR controlled burn.
April 28- Possible Brush Fire- 323 Greco Lane on Box 330-01. 353 responded and found the fire to be a controlled burn being performed by DCNR. B333, E331 and A93 were recalled.
April 27- Landing Zone- 2 Ballfield Rd on Box 350-01. 353 responded to establish a landing zone for aero-medical for the previous QRS response.
April 27- QRS Response
April 20- MVA w/ Injury- Center St @ Meyers St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 2 vehicle MVA involving a passenger car and a tri-axle dump truck. R352 found EMS o/s upon arrival with pt care initiated and mild debris down despite the severe damage to the passenger vehicle. R352 was released by C340 upon his arrival. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
April 10- QRS Response
April 6- Brush Fire- Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 and 351 responded. Upon arrival found a small brush fire. The fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished. Also responding were A3801, E341 and B333.
April 6- Possible Structure Fire- 125 Ringtown Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded but was then recalled by C270 with a controlled burn and no need for FD. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
April 4- QRS Response
April 3- QRS Response
March 26- Brush Fire- Roaring Creek Trail 1 mile from State Route 42 on Box 350-02. 353 and 351 responded for a report of smoke in the area. Upon arrival 353 found a small brush fire off of Roaring Creek Trail caused by a large tree that had come down and took down high tension power lines. The fire was controlled quickly and PPL was contacted to advise of the wires down. Aqua was also contacted as their pump house had no power. All units cleared the scene and were released with DCNR remaining on the scene. Also responding were B275, B333, E272, A3801 and DCNR.
March 26- False Alarm- While crews were at the station prepping for the fish dinner the house siren activated with no dispatch.
March 23- QRS Response
March 23- Working Structure Fire (House)- 153 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough. 353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested the 2nd alarm. 353 arrived and was directed to go to the C side and make entry to the house. 353 staged with the operator placing all ground ladders to the building as well as establishing scene lighting. The crew entered the building from the C-side finding moderate fire in the center of the house moving towards Side C. The fire was quickly knocked down. The crew pushed into the A side rooms finding other crews had gained access to Side A. The crew pushed to Division 2 and then to Division 3. The crew exited the building with low air, swapped cylinders with the crew splitting between interior and roof operations. 353 remained o/s until being released by Ringtown Command. Also responding were units from Ringtown, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, Sheppton-Oneida, Nuremberg-Weston, Frackville, 330, 140, 270, Ryan Twp, Rush Twp, Ringtown PD, Union Twp PD and PSP.
March 18- QRS Response
March 13- Investigation of possible illegal burning- W. Laurel St, Centralia Borough. Manpower responded and found no issues with the controlled burn.
March 8- QRS Response
February 27- MVA w/ - Injury- 2100 State Route 42. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle partially in the roadway with no occupants around the vehicle with snow falling and the roadways covered with snow. R352 and S351 established traffic control. PSP released all units from the location and all returned avail. Also responding were E273(recalled), M93(recalled) and PSP.
February 10- QRS Response
February 9- QRS Response
February 6- QRS Response
February 1- QRS response
January 30- MVA w/ Injury- 625 Locust Ave, Centralia Borough. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with the lone occupant having self-extricated. Pt care was initiated by R352 as well as checking for other hazards. A3801 arrived and pt care was transferred to them. Locust Twp PD arrived to secure the scene for PSP. R352 remained o/s until being released by Locust Twp PD and PSP with them handling the remainder of the incident. The pt was transported to a local ER by A3801. Also responding were E341, M93(recalled), Locust Twp PD and PSP.
January 29- AFA- 16 Weiser Lane T353 responded. Upon arrival were met by maintenance personnel who advised there was no problem and no need for the FD. 353 placed all units in service and recalled the box. Also responding was T274 with all other having been held in station.
January 27- QRS Response
January 25- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 @ Weiser Lane- R352 and S351 responded to find 1 vehicle off the roadway on its side after a rollover with 1 occupant self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. R352 secured the scene and initiated traffic control as well as pt care. M93 arrived and assumed primary pt care shortly after R352. With snow falling and snow covered roadways PennDOT was requested. 352 and 351 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed and roadway was reopened. Also responding were E273(recalled), M93, PSP and PennDOT.
January 22- Working Structure Fire (House) with Entrapment and Fatality- 34 Brown Lane, Butler Twp, Schuylkill County on Box 4-1. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 found multiple units operating on the scene with a fully involved house with a partial collapse. 353 staged on Valley View Rd until Brown Lane was clear from the multiple EMS and PD units. Once the road was clear 353 entered into the tanker operation supplying water to the dump site. The crew was proceeded forward and was assigned as part of the suppression manpower pool. The crew performed a quick primary search of the area around the home as well as the basement area. Other previous arriving crews had recovered an occupant who had jumped from the rear Division 2 roof as well as another occupant who had suffered smoke inhalation. 353 remained o/s until being released by Butler Twp Command. Also responding were E410, E412, E419, E4610, E3617, Tk3825, R3850, T430, T432, T4630, T6430, T332, E331, A3801, A3802, M6404, M5202, M93, M90, Butler Twp PD, Ashland PD, Shenandoah PD, and PSP. 2 occupants were found the following day, deceased, during the investigation.
January 20- MVA w/ - Injury- 206 Big Mine Run Rd. 352 responded and was recalled by C340 prior to arrival w/ - need for fire/rescue/EMS. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93 and PSP.
January 19- QRS Response
January 12- QRS Response
January 1- Working Structure Fire (House)- 2490 Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded. During the response C270 confirmed a working fire and requested additional tankers. 353 arrived and forward laid 500' down the driveway and into a field on the A side of the house. The house was well involved on arrival with crews from 270 attempting an attack. Initially the step-gun was put in service and then the deck gun. 353 was supplied by E57 for the duration of the incident from the porta=pond. Also responding on the Box were E273, E274, E57, E211, E331, T274, T52, T332, T242, T212, A62, Locust Twp PD and Red Cross.
December 31- QRS Response
December 30- Wired Down- 200 Block of Willow Rd on Box 350-01. 353 was requested by T332 who found a wire down at the above location while they were returning from the previous incident. 353 arrived and removed the wire.
December 30- Working Commercial Structure Fire- 115 W. Center St, Ashland Borough. 353 responded as part of the initial response as due to a water problem in Ashland Borough all 1st alarms had the Tanker Task Force assigned to them. 353 arrived and was advised to stage at 3rd and Center St with manpower being sent forward into the manpower pool. R352 was added when the 2nd alarm was requested and was crewed with Ashland Command then advising to recall the 2nd alarm with the fire extinguished. 353 was released a short time later. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E4510, E4610, E419, E3617, E6410, E2, E21, E331, Tk3825, L2, T432, T430, T4530, T6430, T332, T3035, T22, A3801, R3850 and Ashland PD.
December 23- Possible Vehicle Fire- 1108 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. 353 responded and arrived first in to find no fire in the vehicle with it having a mechanical issue. The box was placed in service. Also due on the box were E341, E331 and M93.
December 22- MVA w/ - Injury- Aristes Hwy @ Tree St/Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. R352 and S351 responded. R352 arrived first due to find 2 vehicles in the roadway with all occupants self-extricated. R352 staged to protect the scene and initiated traffic control, initiated pt assessment and hazard control. M93 arrived and took over pt care. R352 and S351 remained o/s until PSP completed their investigation and the vehicles were removed by the towing company. Also responding were E331, M93, A3801 and PSP.
December 21- Possible Vehicle Fire- 1032 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-01. 353 responded and arrived first due to find a vehicle off the roadway with minor smoke from the engine compartment. The vehicle was checked and found to have a mechanical issue. 330 Command placed all units in service. 353 returned avail. Also responding were E331 and M93.
December 18- Possible Structure Fire- 3724 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. 353 responded and arrived first due to find an evacuation in progress and a visible smoke condition in the residence. 353 staged on the A/D corner able to secure its own water if needed. The crew entered the building finding a smoke condition 3' from the ceiling. A line was stretched to the C side bilco door entrance as the smoke condition was originating from the basement. As crews investigated it was found to be a furnace malfunction. The furnace was shut off and the power to it was secured. ventilation was initiated and the home was opened up. Units were released except for the 350, 330 and 340. The occupants had refused EMS assessment or treatment. Ventilation took over 1 hour and the house was confirmed as clear with the 4 gas meter before it was turned back over to the owner who was advised the furnace could not be used until it was serviced and repaired by a technician. Also responding were E331, E341, E3010, E3015, L2, E221(RIT), M93 and M6402.
December 1- QRS Response
December 1- QRS Response
November 26- Stand-By Assignment- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. T353 and R352 were crewed covering Mt Carmel Twp while Atlas units operated at a multiple alarm fire in Sunbury. Units remained on standby until being released by C21.
November 24- investigation- 300 Block of Snake Rd on Box 340-01. C350 returned to the location to perform investigation and obtain pictures of the scene in the daylight hours.
November 24- QRS Response
November 24- Working Structure (Trailer) Fire x 2- 300 Block Snake Rd on Box 340-01. 353 responded and arrived 1st due to find a fully involved trailer that had partially collapsed and a separate trailer with a fire underneath it. 353 pulled the 300' line and quickly knocked down both fires. Both fires were overhauled by crews with a propane tank allowed to continue to self-vent. E341 and S21 arrived and set up to supply 353 with additional water. With the fire under control units began to be released. 353 remained o/s until the arrival of PSP. With PSP completed their initial investigation and the propane tank no longer venting as it was empty the area was wet down and the box was placed in service. Also responding were T332, E21, A3801 and PSP.
November 20- QRS Response
November 18- QRS Response
November 14- QRS Response
October 31- Puclic Service- Aristes- on Boxes 350-01 and 350-04. UTV354, S351 and R352 assisted with traffic control and safety efforts as well as fire prevention during the annual Trick-Or-Treat event throughout Aristes.
October 31- Possible Structure Fire- 2428 Spruce St, Ashland Borough on Box 38. 353 responded but was recalled by Ashland Command prior to arrival with no fire present from a furnace malfunction. Also due on the box were E3810, E3811, E3815, E4510, Tk3825, R3850, A3801, T4530, T432, T430, T4630, E4610, T6430, T3035, T22 and Ashland PD.
October 26- Possible MVA- 100 Block Big Mine Run Rd on Box 340-01. R352 was recalled by 340 Command prior to arrival.
October 23- MVA with Confinement- 300 Block Big Mine Run Rd on Box 340-01. R352 responded and arrived 1st due finding 1 small delivery box truck off the roadway into the trees. R352 stabilized the vehicle and then gained access to the cab area. The pt was removed and then handed off to EMS after some trees were removed from around the door. R352 remained o/s until being released by 340 Command. Also responding were E341, M93, A3801, R5 and PSP.
October 22- MVA w/ - Injury- Center St @ Locust Ave on Box 340-01. R352 responded and arrived 1st due finding 2 vehicles in the roadway with all occupants self-extricated. R352 controlled fluids, initiated traffic and provided initial pt assessment. M93 arrived and all occupants refused EMS. R352 also provided scene lighting. With PSP completed their investigation and the vehicles being removed by the towing company 340 Command placed the Box in service. R352 returned avail. Also responding were E341, M93, A3801 and PSP.
October 14- MVA w/ Entrapment x2 and Flight- 974 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-01. R352 and S351 responded. R352 arrived 1st due to find a 2 vehicle crash (1 SUV and 1 sedan) with the vehicles separated by approximately 100 yards. Entrapment was found in both vehicles. R352 split its crew dropping cribbing at the 1st vehicle and proceeded to the sedan where the pt was found to initially be unresponsive and then in and out of consciousness. Both vehicles were stabilized with Wilburton Rd Command confirming dual entrapment and the vehicles to be separated by 100 yards and confirming a 2nd rescue resource would be required. A 2nd EMS unit was requested to the scene along with aero-medical to be placed on stand-by for a possible LZ at Station 330. R352 went to work on the sedan utilizing both E-Draulic and twin line rescue equipment. S351 was directed to the SUV. E331 arrived and placed a charged hoseline place for protection. R5 and S5 arrived with their crews splitting between the 2 vehicles. S351 placed their hydraulic tools in service and were then assisted by R5's E-Draulic tools. The SUV required a door pop be performed. The sedan required door removal and dash lift be accomplished. Aero-medical was requested due to no EMS units being o/s and extended ETA. M93 and M123 arrived. M93 transported x 1 to the LZ with LF5 and M123 transported ALS to GMC as a level 2 trauma alert. Units remained o/s until PSP had completed their investigation and the vehicles were removed from the roadway. Also responding were E21 (LZ), S21(LZ) and PSP.
October 13- QRS Response
September 30- Wildfire- 2oo block of Old Rd on Box 350-01. 353 responded to find a single tree on fire from a previous lightning strike. The fire was extinguished and all returned w/out inc.
September 19- Residential AFA- 4091 Aristes Hwy on Box 350-04. 353 responded but was recalled with the homeowner having called back to confirm a false activation. E331, E341, E3015 and M93 also responded.
September 13- QRS Response
September 8- Vehicle Fire- Wilburton Rd @ Wexford Rd on Box 330-01. T353 responded and upon arrival found a working vehicle fire. 353 stretched the trash line and the fire was quickly knocked down. Overhaul was then initiated. 353 remained o/s until being released by 330 Command. Also responding were E331, E21, S21, M93 and PSP.
September 6- QRS Response
September 1- Residential Flooding- 623 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. Manpower provided portable pump and sump pump to remove water from the basement of the residence.
August 27- QRS Response
August 26- QRS Response
August 23- QRS Response
August 22- Working Structure Fire (House Trailer)- 1120 Numidia Dr, Lot 7A on Box 270-01. T353 responded and upon arrival was advised to stage and send manpower forward to assist with suppression and overhaul. The crew assisted at the scene and was then released by 270 Command. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274, M61 and Locust Twp PD.
August 17- MVA w/ Injury- Wilburton Rd @ Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 2 pickup trucks head-on with both vehicles in the roadway. All occupants were self-extricated. Aristes Command requested a 2nd EMS unit with 2 injuries. 1 pt was transported to the regional trauma center with the other refusing EMS upon their arrival. Units remained o/s until the vehicles were removed in heavy fog conditions. Also responding were E331, B333, M93, M6402 and PSP.
August 14- Possible Parachutist Down- Windmill Lane on Box 350-04W. Members checked the area for a possible parachutist down. PSP then was able to confirm there was no emergency and all units returned to SVC avail.
August 11- Possible Structure Fire- 68 Horn Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. T353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with no fire found.
August 9- QRS Response
August 7- Transfer Assignment- 1223B Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on Box 270-01 (Station 270)- 353 responded and was recalled by C270 prior to arrival.
July 26- QRS Response
July 16- QRS Response
July 14- QRS Response
July 12- Tree Down- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at the Schuylkill County Line on Box 350-03. S351 removed part of a small tree from the roadway.
July 8- QRS Response
July 7- QRS Response
July 5- QRS Response
June 26- QRS Response
June 26- QRS Response
June 23- Vehicle Fire- Aristes Hwy @ Aristes-Ringtown Rd on Box 350-01. T353 and R352 responded and upon arrival found a working vehicle fire with heavy fire in the engine compartment of a pickup truck. 353 stretched the 1.75" trash line and quickly made a hit on the fire. Overhaul was initiated and the box was held to 350 apparatus. Also responding was E273 and A3801 with both recalled. PSP was o/s for the investigation.
June 19- QRS Response
June 2- Traffic Control- Aristes-Ringtown Rd @ Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. T353 provided traffic control closing Aristes-Ringtown Rd due to an MVA with R352 and S351 already operating on the scene of the MVA.
June 2- MVA w/ - Injury- 751 Aristes Rd, Union Twp on RVFR South Box. R352 and S351 responded to the scene at the request of C30 for the MVA reported with entrapment. Upon arrival all occupants were found to be out of the vehicle. Crews provided lighting as well as pt care until EMS arrived. Also responding on the Box were E3010, E3015, R6450, M6404 and Union Twp PD.
May 31- Public Service- Aristes and Centralia. S351 and R352 attended the services held at all of the cemeteries and the memorial at the station along with the members of the Centralia American Legion as they performed their Memorial Day Services.
May 29- Motorcycle Accident w/ Wilderness Rescue- North of 1st Ave, Wilburton #1 on Box 330-01. S351 and UTV354 responded. Crews cleared the previous incident and responded to this area to find a motorcyclist down in the woods with a lower extemity injury. Units met up with another member of the injured riders party who directed crews to the pt. The pt was assessed, packaged and then loaded onto UTV354 and removed to the area of the former Colliery North of WIlburton #2. EMS was directed to that location and the pt was handed off to EMS w/ pt care transferred. Also responding were B333, M93, M90 and PSP.
May 29- QRS Response
May 25- Working Structure Fire- 240 Independent St, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded. During the response ECEN advised of flames from the roof of a barn with a multiple calls advising of working fire. With 353 being the only apparatus on the street, C350 requested the box be upgraded to the Barn Fire from the Structure Fire and 2 additional tankers be added. Locust Twp PD arrived and confirmed a working fire with flames from the roof. E273 arrived first due and stretched a line knocking down the debris fire that extended to the side of the barn. The Box was then scaled back to 270 units and 353. 353 arrived and provided manpower to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T242, T176, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
May 18- MVA w/ Injury- 909 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-01. 352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the guiderail with 1 occupant in the vehicle but not entrapped. Pt care was initiated until the arrival of M6404. R352 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed. Also responding were E331, T332, S5, M6404, Mt Carmel PD and PSP.
May 18- QRS Response
May 1- Brush Fire- S. Locust Ave near South St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. 353 responded and found a small fire. The fire was extinguished quickly and all units returned. Also responding was E341.
April 28- Smoke Investigation- 154 Evergreen Lane, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. S351 responded to investigate a smoke condition visible from this location. This was confirmed as being from the DCNR controlled burn.
April 28- Possible Brush Fire- 323 Greco Lane on Box 330-01. 353 responded and found the fire to be a controlled burn being performed by DCNR. B333, E331 and A93 were recalled.
April 27- Landing Zone- 2 Ballfield Rd on Box 350-01. 353 responded to establish a landing zone for aero-medical for the previous QRS response.
April 27- QRS Response
April 20- MVA w/ Injury- Center St @ Meyers St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 2 vehicle MVA involving a passenger car and a tri-axle dump truck. R352 found EMS o/s upon arrival with pt care initiated and mild debris down despite the severe damage to the passenger vehicle. R352 was released by C340 upon his arrival. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
April 10- QRS Response
April 6- Brush Fire- Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 and 351 responded. Upon arrival found a small brush fire. The fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished. Also responding were A3801, E341 and B333.
April 6- Possible Structure Fire- 125 Ringtown Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded but was then recalled by C270 with a controlled burn and no need for FD. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
April 4- QRS Response
April 3- QRS Response
March 26- Brush Fire- Roaring Creek Trail 1 mile from State Route 42 on Box 350-02. 353 and 351 responded for a report of smoke in the area. Upon arrival 353 found a small brush fire off of Roaring Creek Trail caused by a large tree that had come down and took down high tension power lines. The fire was controlled quickly and PPL was contacted to advise of the wires down. Aqua was also contacted as their pump house had no power. All units cleared the scene and were released with DCNR remaining on the scene. Also responding were B275, B333, E272, A3801 and DCNR.
March 26- False Alarm- While crews were at the station prepping for the fish dinner the house siren activated with no dispatch.
March 23- QRS Response
March 23- Working Structure Fire (House)- 153 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough. 353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and confirmed a working fire and requested the 2nd alarm. 353 arrived and was directed to go to the C side and make entry to the house. 353 staged with the operator placing all ground ladders to the building as well as establishing scene lighting. The crew entered the building from the C-side finding moderate fire in the center of the house moving towards Side C. The fire was quickly knocked down. The crew pushed into the A side rooms finding other crews had gained access to Side A. The crew pushed to Division 2 and then to Division 3. The crew exited the building with low air, swapped cylinders with the crew splitting between interior and roof operations. 353 remained o/s until being released by Ringtown Command. Also responding were units from Ringtown, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, Sheppton-Oneida, Nuremberg-Weston, Frackville, 330, 140, 270, Ryan Twp, Rush Twp, Ringtown PD, Union Twp PD and PSP.
March 18- QRS Response
March 13- Investigation of possible illegal burning- W. Laurel St, Centralia Borough. Manpower responded and found no issues with the controlled burn.
March 8- QRS Response
February 27- MVA w/ - Injury- 2100 State Route 42. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle partially in the roadway with no occupants around the vehicle with snow falling and the roadways covered with snow. R352 and S351 established traffic control. PSP released all units from the location and all returned avail. Also responding were E273(recalled), M93(recalled) and PSP.
February 10- QRS Response
February 9- QRS Response
February 6- QRS Response
February 1- QRS response
January 30- MVA w/ Injury- 625 Locust Ave, Centralia Borough. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with the lone occupant having self-extricated. Pt care was initiated by R352 as well as checking for other hazards. A3801 arrived and pt care was transferred to them. Locust Twp PD arrived to secure the scene for PSP. R352 remained o/s until being released by Locust Twp PD and PSP with them handling the remainder of the incident. The pt was transported to a local ER by A3801. Also responding were E341, M93(recalled), Locust Twp PD and PSP.
January 29- AFA- 16 Weiser Lane T353 responded. Upon arrival were met by maintenance personnel who advised there was no problem and no need for the FD. 353 placed all units in service and recalled the box. Also responding was T274 with all other having been held in station.
January 27- QRS Response
January 25- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 @ Weiser Lane- R352 and S351 responded to find 1 vehicle off the roadway on its side after a rollover with 1 occupant self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. R352 secured the scene and initiated traffic control as well as pt care. M93 arrived and assumed primary pt care shortly after R352. With snow falling and snow covered roadways PennDOT was requested. 352 and 351 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed and roadway was reopened. Also responding were E273(recalled), M93, PSP and PennDOT.
January 22- Working Structure Fire (House) with Entrapment and Fatality- 34 Brown Lane, Butler Twp, Schuylkill County on Box 4-1. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 found multiple units operating on the scene with a fully involved house with a partial collapse. 353 staged on Valley View Rd until Brown Lane was clear from the multiple EMS and PD units. Once the road was clear 353 entered into the tanker operation supplying water to the dump site. The crew was proceeded forward and was assigned as part of the suppression manpower pool. The crew performed a quick primary search of the area around the home as well as the basement area. Other previous arriving crews had recovered an occupant who had jumped from the rear Division 2 roof as well as another occupant who had suffered smoke inhalation. 353 remained o/s until being released by Butler Twp Command. Also responding were E410, E412, E419, E4610, E3617, Tk3825, R3850, T430, T432, T4630, T6430, T332, E331, A3801, A3802, M6404, M5202, M93, M90, Butler Twp PD, Ashland PD, Shenandoah PD, and PSP. 2 occupants were found the following day, deceased, during the investigation.
January 20- MVA w/ - Injury- 206 Big Mine Run Rd. 352 responded and was recalled by C340 prior to arrival w/ - need for fire/rescue/EMS. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93 and PSP.
January 19- QRS Response
January 12- QRS Response
January 1- Working Structure Fire (House)- 2490 Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded. During the response C270 confirmed a working fire and requested additional tankers. 353 arrived and forward laid 500' down the driveway and into a field on the A side of the house. The house was well involved on arrival with crews from 270 attempting an attack. Initially the step-gun was put in service and then the deck gun. 353 was supplied by E57 for the duration of the incident from the porta=pond. Also responding on the Box were E273, E274, E57, E211, E331, T274, T52, T332, T242, T212, A62, Locust Twp PD and Red Cross.
2020 Responses
December 28- QRS Response
December 25- QRS Response
December 18- QRS Response
December 2- QRS Response
November 30- QRS Response that was directly related to the previous incident.
November 30- Tree Down- 1900 Block State Route 42, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. S351 responded. Upon arrival the tree was removed from the area by bystanders who had stopped.
November 19- QRS Response
November 16- Possible Brush Fire- 1939 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded. CCCC advised of a possible rekindle of the previous incident. Units arrived o/s and advised the combine that created the previous incident had pulled down more wires and ignited a tree. The box was again held to 270 units. 353 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E272, B275, T274, T52, B54 and Locust Twp PD.
November 16- Possible Brush Fire- 1939 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded. During the response C270 held the box to 270 units only. 353 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E272, T274, B275, T52, B54 and Locust Twp PD.
November 10- Possible Brush Fire- South St and Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. T353 responded. During the response C340 arrived o/s and advised of very small fire and held the box to E341. 353 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were B333 and A3801.
November 6- Working Garage Fire- 88 N Center St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded with C30 confirming a working fire during the response. 353 arrived at the 4th arriving and staged at N Center and Grant St at the hydrant. Manpower proceeded to the scene and assisted with suppression and overhaul of the 15x20 garage. The bulk of the fire had been knocked down prior to 353 arrival and the crew opened up on the C and D walls as well as the portions of the interior ceiling that could be reached from the exterior as the garage was leaning towards the south and had received moderate to heavy fire damage. 353 remained o/s until being released by Ringtown Command. Also responding were E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, TS6420, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, R4850, and M6402.
November 3- QRS Response
October 31- Public Assist- Throughout Aristes on Box 350-01, 351 and UTV354 assisted with establishing traffic control and ensuring a safe night for the annual Trick-or-Treat event throughtout Aristes. The station was also opened as well as the lot for anyone wishing to do Truck-or-Treat. The station also distributed fire prevention information to adults and kids.
October 29- Possible House Fire- 165 Johnson School Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. 353 responded. During the response C270 arrived and confirmed a controlled burn. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52, BLS60 and Locust Twp PD.
October 18- Working Camper Fire- 1185 Legion St, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-02. 353 and 351 responded. During the response E331 arrived o/s and advised of a 5th wheel camper with smoke showing. 353 arrived and staged in front of 331 securing a water supply from the hydrant in front of 1202 Legion St. 353 stretched 1- 1.75' handline to the main entrance to the camper. The door was forced and a quick search was completed with fire found at the ceiling level and no victims. The line was advanced and the fire was knocked down. The windows on the both the driver's and passenger side were vented and hydraulic ventilation was completed. The camper was then overhauled to ensure extinguishment had occurred. 353 then picked up and then returned to SVC avail after being released by 330 Command. Also responding were E331, E341, E21, E2, E273, L2, T332, R5, and M93.
October 16- MVA w/ Unknown Injury- In the area of 1046 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-02. R352 responded and was recalled by CCCC with PSP advising it was a previous accident and no need for fire or EMS. R352 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
October 11- MVA w/ Injuries- Center St @ Locust Ave Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 2 vehicle MVA w/ 2 injuries. R352 stabilized both vehicles and then provided EMS care to the self-extricated occupants of both vehicles along with providing traffic control and fluid control. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
October 10- Public Assist- Aristes Hwy at Aristes-Ringtown Rd and Wilburton Rd on Box 350-01. S351 assisted with traffic control at the Zion United Cemetery for a large funeral that was taking place there at the request of the cemetery association.
October 9- Brush Fire- Paxton St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. 353 responded from the transfer assignment and 352 responded from the station to find a small brush fire in a field area. E341 arrived with 352 and utilized their booster reel and the fire was quickly extinguished. 352 and 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were B333, M6404 and A3801.
October 9- Transfer Assignment- 46 W Main St, Ringtown Borough, RVFR Station. With units from all over northern Schuylkill County including D30 units working at a fully involved house fire with multiple exposures in the village of Trenton in Delano Twp 353 was requested to transfer to cover the Ringtown Valley. 353 remained on the transfer assignment until the next incident was dispatched.
October 6- Odor Investigation- 441 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. 353 responded to investigate a report of an odor in residence and possible CO detector activation. Crews searched the home with the TIC and 4 gas meter but found nothing. 353 returned to SVC avail.
October 3- Possible House Fire- 322 Pattersonville Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and held the box to D30 with nothing found. 353 returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E6410, E910, E4310, T6430, T4830, T930, TS6420, R4850 and M6402.
September 23- QRS Response
September 21- Search Assignment- E 2nd St, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. UTV354 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found multiple out of the area search and rescue groups setting up a search operation along with PSP. UTV351 was assigned to search the area East of Big Mine Run Rd. searching for a missing person. UTV354 was kept in staging to act as an EMS resource should a searcher need EMS or the pt be found and require EMS. Crews worked the area East of Big Mine Run Rd for several hours while ground crews searched other areas. UTV354 returned to the staging area and then was reassigned to check the area of W Railroad St into Blachak Coal lands and then Tipple Rd. With nothing found by any searching parties the decision was made by PSP to suspend all search operations. UTV354 and S351 returned to SVC avail.
September 14- Working House Fire- 420, 422, 424, 426 W. Center St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. 353 and 351 responded. During the response C3801 arrived and confirmed a working fire and added the 2nd alarm to the box. A large black column could be seen from Center and Memorial Blvd during the response. Upon arrival 353 went to Center and Hoffman Blvd and performed a forward lay for the tanker operation to utilize and laid to the rear of E4510. The crew split with part going to work stretching a line to the B1 exposure and up to the 3rd floor. The other part of the crew entered division 3 of the original fire building and performed search on division 3, 2 and 1. The 2 crews met up after both had become low on air and then re-entered the buildings to perform overhaul and final suppression. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E3811, E4510, E4610, E6410, E419, E3617, E331, E451, E2, E21, E221, E6813, E6814, Tk3825, Tl2, Tk6425, Tw4820, R3850, R4850, R6450, T432, T430, T4530, T6430, T22, T332, Rehab 31, A3801, A3802, A6407, M93, Ashland PD, Girardville PD and PSP.
September 13- QRS Response
September 9- QRS Response
September 7- QRS Response
August 27- QRS Response Recalled
August 23- QRS Response
August 9- Wilderness Rescue- Eureka Rd at the Ashland Little League Complex, Ashland Borough on Box 38. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival units staged at the location while other units on ATV's and on foot searched for a missing pt who was reported to be injured. The pt was located in a hilly rocky area and 350 personnel were sent to that area to assist with the removal. Upon arrival the pt was found to be down a 20' embankment. The pt was assisted up the incline with a simple rope system and then lowered on a seperate rope system to the dirt path where she was placed onto a UTV and removed to the staging area to be assessed by EMS. All units were then released by Ashland Command. Also responding were E3810, B3845, R3850, A3801, A3802, M6401, UTV4-1, Ashland PD, Girardville PD and PSP.
August 6- QRS Response
August 3- QRS Response
July 31- Public Assist- Tree St and Church Alley- 353 assisted the Conyngham Twp crew with opening a blocked drainage pipe.
July 18- QRS Response
July 16- QRS Response Recalled
July 16- QRS Response Recalled
July 14- QRS Response
July 12- Working Structure Fire- 417 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded. During the response C30 confirmed a working fire. Upon arrival 353 staged behind TS6420 with manpower being sent to assist with overhaul as the fire had been knocked down. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E6410, E4310, E910, T3035, T4830, T6430, TS6420, R4850 and M6401.
July 6- Vehicle Fire- Locust Ave and Center St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. 353 responded and upon arrival found a vehicle initially with nothing showing.. A small fire was found on the back side of the motor near the exhaust. A PW was deployed on the fire and it was extinguished. 353 remained o/s until PSP arrived and then with no need for FD 353 cleared the scene and returned avail. Also responding was E341 and A3801.
July 5- Disabled Tractor Trailer- Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. S351 responded. Upon arrival found a disabled tractor trailer blocking the roadway. Traffic control was established until the arrival of the towing company. The vehicle was then removed and the roadway opened. Also responding were 340 Fire Police, Locust Twp PD and PSP.
July 2- QRS Response
June 26- QRS Response
June 25-Wilderness Rescue- Graffiti Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 340.01. R352 responded for a reported fall victim with a lower leg injury. Upon arrival the pt was located. The pt was packaged onto the stokes basket and then carried from the location to the litter and then into the BLS unit. The pt was transported to a local ER by A3801 who requested ALS for pain management. A3801 then interfaced with M61 on during the transport.
June 16- Wilderness Rescue- 423 Roaring Creek Rd, 2 miles from State Route 42 in the Weiser State Forest. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival in the area a search for the pt whom had reportedly suffered a lower leg injury was initiated. The pt was found and EMS was able to drive to the location of the pt. The pt was loaded onto the litter and then transported to a local ER. Also responding were B333, B275, A3801 and M93.
June 11- Tree Down- 2200 Blk of State Rout 42 on Box 350-02. S351 arrived to find a large tree down blocking both lanes of travel. The tree was cut up and removed from the roadway and the roadway re-opened. Also responding were Locust Twp PD, PSP and PennDOT.
June 8- QRS Respons-e
May 31- Possible Wildfire- Rt61 @ Logan Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 responded but was recalled by C340 with the small fire extinguished. Also responding were E341 and B333.
May 27- QRS Response
May 26- Vehicle Fire- 2400 Blk State Route 42 on Box 350-02. T353 responded. During the response a visible column could be seen leaving Aristes. Upon arrival found a dually pickup truck well involved. 1- 1.75" line was deployed and the fire was quickly knocked down. The vehicle was overhauled with all occupants being confirmed as out of the vehicle and all to be ok. With the fire extinguished the vehicle was removed from the location by the towing company. Also responding were E273, A3801, Locust Twp PD and PSP.
May 23- QRS Response
May 22- QRS Response
May 22- QRS Response
May 20- QRS Response
May 19- Vehicle Fire- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. 353 and 352 responded. The incident was initially dispatched as being on S. Locust Ave in Centralia but the location was then updated to this location. Upon arrival in the area found a pickup truck with a small fire on the bottom of the motor. The fire was extinguished with a PW and units remained o/s until PSP arrived. With PSP o/s and advising with the vehicle off the roadway and fire out no FD was needed all units returned to SVC avail.
May 14- Working Structure Fire 2 sheds, barn, silo, tractor, 2 boats and other equipment- 214 Pine Swamp Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and during the response units arrived o/s confirming a working fire. 353 could see a large black header from several miles away. Upon arrival 353 staged near a pond in the event an additional drafting operation was needed. Manpower assisted with suppression and overhaul of the multiple buildings and machines on fire. Also responding were E3015, E3010, E6410, E910, E3611, E3613, E4510, E4310, E331, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, T1930, T1931, T2530, T2630, T332, T274, T142, 141T6, 177T1, T432, T430, 241T1, R4850, R6450, TS6420, Tk6425, Tk1920 and M6407
May 13- Working Structure Fire Shed and Barn- 132 Cemetery Hill Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded to what was initially dispatched as shed fire. During the response CCCC advised the shed was now endangering a barn. C350 requested the assignment be upgraded to a Barn fire assignment and add 2 additional tankers. E273 arrived o/s and confirmed a fully involved shed that had extened to the barn. 353 arrived and staged behind T274 with manpower being requested to the scene. Reaching the location found the shed to have been fully involved and collapes but had extended to the wall of the barn. Initial crews had placed 2 1.75" lines in service and had the shed knocked down. The barn was opened up finding fire in the wall and floor. This fire was knocked down and the area was overhauled and the barn was checked for extension. The shed was overhauled as well. Also responding were E273, T274, E272, E57, T242, T176 and Locust Twp PD.
May 13- QRS Response
May 13- MVA with injury- Rt61 at Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the embankment with 1 injured and possibly another occupant of the vehicle who fled from the location. The initial pt was assessed and care was started until the arrival of A3801 at which time they assumed primary pt care. A search of the immediate area was initiated for the possible 2nd victim, but nothing was found. The missing occupant was not able to be located with friends o/s not able to get answers to their phone calls to him. PSP arrived and advised they would look contact the local ER's as well as other local PD's to see if they were familiar with the pt. With nothing found the vehicle was removed by the towing company. The pt o/s was transported to a local ER by A3801 with M93 onboard. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93 and PSP.
May 11- QRS Response
May 9- QRS Response
May 8- QRS Response
May 6- MVA w/ - Injury, vehicle into a house- 246 Middle Ave, Locustdale, Conyngham Twp on the 4-3 Box. R352 responded and arrived shortly after R3850 and A3801. The crew found 1 vehicle that had proceeded through the rear of a garage, through the yard and into the rear of the house. The occupant was self-extricated and was being assessed by A3802. The vehicle was now turned off and was resting against the rear of the home. There was moderate damage to the rear wall of the home with the C side wall being pushed into the kitchen area by 2-3 feet. Water and power to the kitchen were shut off. The occupants were advised to keep water and electric off to the kitchen area until the TWP building inspector could arrive and assess the address. The power to the garage was also secured and the garage was marked with caution tape with the owners advised to stay out of it until it was also assessed by the Twp building inspector. With the vehicle removed and the scene secure R352 was released from the location. Also responding were R3850, A3802, M93, E23, E21, E258 and PSP.
May 1- Building Collapse- 633, 635 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. R352 responded to investigate a report of an additional collapse of the duplex that had originally suffered a collapse in Sept 2019. While o/s, Twp Supervisor Wolfe was contacted and he responded to the scene. An additional collapse was found at the location.
April 26- QRS Response
April 18- Possible House Fire- 245 Poor House Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded and was recalled prior to arrival by C270 with nothing found. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52 and Locust Twp PD.
April 17- QRS Response
April 14- QRS Response
April 14- QRS Response
April 10- Possible House Fire- 10 Line St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and was recalled by C30 with a stove fire that was extinguished. Also responding were E3015, T3035, E910, E6410, TS6420, T6430, R4850, T4830, E4310 and M6401.
April 9- QRS Response
March 29- QRS Response
March 29- Wilderness Rescue- Graffiti Hwy on the 340-01 Box. S351 and UTV354 responded for an injured person at the location in the area of the large crack in the roadway. The pt was located and required packaging onto a LBB and removal via UTV354. The pt was then placed into A3801 with M93 on board and was transported to the regional trauma center.
March 26- QRS Response
March 22- Debis Fire- Graffiti Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 and 351 arrived to find a small bon fire that had been lit by visitors to the Graffiti Hwy. B333 accessed the location and after having the crowd make threats of violence was able to extinguish the fire. With the fire extinguished all units returned avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, A3801 and PSP (requested by Command due to the rowdy nature of the crowd).
March 18- Working House Fire- 1016 Market St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. 353 responded and staged on Market St. Manpower was sent to the scene and was then released by Command with initial crews having made a quick stop on a 2nd floor bedroom fire in an end of the row address. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E4510, E2, E419, E3617, E4610, Tk3825, Tk2, T4630, A3802, R3850, Ashland PD, Butler Twp PD and PSP.
March 18- Possible Structure Fire- 1939 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded but was recalled along with all units except those from 270 that had already responded. Also responding were E57, T52, E273, E272, T274 and Locust Twp PD.
March 17- Working House Fire- 23, 25 N Center St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded with C30 arriving during the response and confirming a working fire in a garage and a house. 353 arrived and laid 350' of 5" from the corner of Main and Center to just behind E3010. The supply line was run to T3035 that was positioned on Side A. This supply line was then pumped from the porta-pond that was set up and supplied by a tanker operation. Command had requested the 2nd alarm due to the 2 structures being involved and them endangering another house. The 353 crew split with part of the crew going interior finding fire in the B/C Corner on Division 1 and then advancing a line from 3015 to that area and extinguishing that fire as well as opening up. The other crew placed ladders on Sides A and B then entered the home and proceeded to Division 2 of the house finding fire in the bedroom on the B/C corner as well as the attic space over most of the structure. The 2 crews met up on Division 2 and worked with several other crews to suppress the fire and overhaul the 2nd floor area. 353 remained on scene for several hours as the last mutual aid unit to be released. The garage was a total loss with the house suffering moderate damage from fire, smoke, water and overhaul. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E6410, E910, E4310, E3611, E331, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, T2630, T2530, T1930, T1931, T332, TS6420, L1920, R4850, M6402 and PSP.
March 14- QRS Response
March 12- Debris Fire- Rt61 and Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 responded and was recalled during the response by C340 o/s. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801.
March 12- QRS Response
March 5- QRS Response
March 5- QRS Response
February 28- Wildfire- Nevada Dr, Mt Carmel Twp on Box 25-01. 353 responded but was recalled shortly after responding by Mt Carmel Twp Command with the fire being under control. Also responding were E21, E25, B25, B22, T22, A917 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
February 27- Working House Fire- 269 Tyson School Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. 353 and 352 responded and upon arrival immediately went to work. 353 provided water to the operations from the rural tanker operation that was being established. Manpower from 353 and R352 crew were put to work on the interior performing suppression, overhaul and salvage of the upper floor and fire area. The fire was brought under control quickly with significant damage to the C side and roof area of the home. The home also suffered moderate damage to Division 2 in several rooms from fire, smoke, water and overhaul. Both units had also placed their RIT bags at the Command Post in case they were needed. Also responding were E372, E272, T274, E57, T52, S175, T176, Qt294, T296, A33, M170, 270QRS and Locust Twp PD.
February 15- Transfer Assignment- 1223A Numidia Dr, Locust Twp. 353 transferred to Station 270 to cover their coverage area while their units operated on a 3rd alarm Fish Food Plant fire on 1st St in Catawissa Borough. 353 remained on standby until being released when 270 apparatus was released from the scene.
February 10- Technical Rescue and Search- 1600 Eureka Rd, Ashland on Box 38. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival found units from several departments had initiated a search for a missing person who was believed to stuck in a hole over an embankment and injured. 350 units were held in staging for when the pt was located to be able to access, remove, treat and transport the party. The pt was found to be at the bottom of an embankment with only minor injuries. UTV354 accessed the area with the rope equipment from R352 that had been removed and placed onto S351 during the initial response. The pt was packaged and able to removed using a simple rope system with safety in place. The pt was removed and handed off to EMS and PD. With the pt now safe all 350 units were released. Also responding were E3811, R3850, B3845, A3801, A3802, M6402, S4560, B333, Ashland PD, Butler Twp PD and Northumberland Station 45.
February 9- Tree Down- Aristes Rd just inside Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. S351 responded after hearing RVFR being dispatched to this area shortly after returning from the previous incident. Knowing the incident was close to the county line, S351 responded. Upon arrival found a small branch and some other small debris on the roadway. The branch was cleared and all units were placed available. Also responding was B3045(recalled)
February 9- Passenger Vehicle Fire- North St, Centralia on Box 340-01. 353 arrived to find E341 o/s with a well involved pick-up truck off the roadway into a wooded area. E341 had 2 lines in service but were having difficulty extinguishing the fire. 353 took over suppression efforts and forced entry to the hood area. The fire was suppressed after a short time and overhaul was completed. Also responding was A3802 and PSP.
February 2- MVA w/ Injury- State Rt 42 1/2 mile North of Weiser Ln on Box 350-02. R352 and QRS arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway on its roof into the embankment. All occupants were self-extricated and ambulating about the location. The injured party refused EMS and was taken to a local ER by family. R352 established traffic control around the scene and controlled hazards. R352 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed by the towing company. Also responding were E273(recalled), M93(recalled), PSP and PA State Forest Ranger.
February 1- Possible House Fire- 238 Wagner Bridge Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with a controlled burn being found at the location. Also responding were E273, E272, T274, E57, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
January 31- QRS response
January 17- Working Commercial Structure Fire- 125 E. Lloyd St, Shenandoah on the 64 Box. 353 and S351 responded. Upon arrival 353 ented the rural water supply operation that was being established on E. Center St. S351 provided manpower to assist with suppression and overhaul in a well involved 2 story 70x125 block constructed former rag factory that had heavy fire showing from A, B and D sides as well as the roof.. On arrival units from multiple departments were working the scene. Other units responding were E6411, E6410, E6412, T6430, TS6420, L6425, R6450, Tw4920, R4850, T4830, L4320, E419, E3611, E3613, E3015, T3035, L1920, T1930, T1931, E4510, T4530, E6814, E6811, E6513, T2640, T3530, T430, T432, T930, T3230, E6312, 141T6, 141L4, L2, L3825, A6401, M6402, PSP, Shenandoah PD and many others that performed transfer assignments to cover empy areas.
January 12- Debris on the Roadway- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at the County line. S351 responded and removed part of a tree and other debris from the roadway.
January 7- MVA w/ Injury- Main St, Locust Dale, Conyngham Twp on the 258 Box. R352 responed finding snow falling with roadways partially covered during the response. Upon arrival the crew established scene lighting and assisted with vehicle stablization. The incident was determined to be in Mt Carmel Twp. All pts were in the care of EMS upon arrival. R352 was then released by Mt Carmel Twp Command. Also responding were E21, E23, E25, R5, R3850, A3801, A3802, M93, M64 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
January 4- QRS Response
January 1- MVA w/ Injury- Grafitti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded to find an ATV accident with 1 injury in the closed section of highway. The crew assisted the BLS with pt care as needed including packaging and loading the pt. After the pt was transported to the ER by the BLS w/ ALS on board, R352 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E341, A3801 and M93.
December 25- QRS Response
December 18- QRS Response
December 2- QRS Response
November 30- QRS Response that was directly related to the previous incident.
November 30- Tree Down- 1900 Block State Route 42, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. S351 responded. Upon arrival the tree was removed from the area by bystanders who had stopped.
November 19- QRS Response
November 16- Possible Brush Fire- 1939 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded. CCCC advised of a possible rekindle of the previous incident. Units arrived o/s and advised the combine that created the previous incident had pulled down more wires and ignited a tree. The box was again held to 270 units. 353 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E272, B275, T274, T52, B54 and Locust Twp PD.
November 16- Possible Brush Fire- 1939 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded. During the response C270 held the box to 270 units only. 353 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E272, T274, B275, T52, B54 and Locust Twp PD.
November 10- Possible Brush Fire- South St and Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. T353 responded. During the response C340 arrived o/s and advised of very small fire and held the box to E341. 353 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were B333 and A3801.
November 6- Working Garage Fire- 88 N Center St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded with C30 confirming a working fire during the response. 353 arrived at the 4th arriving and staged at N Center and Grant St at the hydrant. Manpower proceeded to the scene and assisted with suppression and overhaul of the 15x20 garage. The bulk of the fire had been knocked down prior to 353 arrival and the crew opened up on the C and D walls as well as the portions of the interior ceiling that could be reached from the exterior as the garage was leaning towards the south and had received moderate to heavy fire damage. 353 remained o/s until being released by Ringtown Command. Also responding were E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, TS6420, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, R4850, and M6402.
November 3- QRS Response
October 31- Public Assist- Throughout Aristes on Box 350-01, 351 and UTV354 assisted with establishing traffic control and ensuring a safe night for the annual Trick-or-Treat event throughtout Aristes. The station was also opened as well as the lot for anyone wishing to do Truck-or-Treat. The station also distributed fire prevention information to adults and kids.
October 29- Possible House Fire- 165 Johnson School Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. 353 responded. During the response C270 arrived and confirmed a controlled burn. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52, BLS60 and Locust Twp PD.
October 18- Working Camper Fire- 1185 Legion St, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-02. 353 and 351 responded. During the response E331 arrived o/s and advised of a 5th wheel camper with smoke showing. 353 arrived and staged in front of 331 securing a water supply from the hydrant in front of 1202 Legion St. 353 stretched 1- 1.75' handline to the main entrance to the camper. The door was forced and a quick search was completed with fire found at the ceiling level and no victims. The line was advanced and the fire was knocked down. The windows on the both the driver's and passenger side were vented and hydraulic ventilation was completed. The camper was then overhauled to ensure extinguishment had occurred. 353 then picked up and then returned to SVC avail after being released by 330 Command. Also responding were E331, E341, E21, E2, E273, L2, T332, R5, and M93.
October 16- MVA w/ Unknown Injury- In the area of 1046 Wilburton Rd on Box 330-02. R352 responded and was recalled by CCCC with PSP advising it was a previous accident and no need for fire or EMS. R352 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
October 11- MVA w/ Injuries- Center St @ Locust Ave Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 2 vehicle MVA w/ 2 injuries. R352 stabilized both vehicles and then provided EMS care to the self-extricated occupants of both vehicles along with providing traffic control and fluid control. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
October 10- Public Assist- Aristes Hwy at Aristes-Ringtown Rd and Wilburton Rd on Box 350-01. S351 assisted with traffic control at the Zion United Cemetery for a large funeral that was taking place there at the request of the cemetery association.
October 9- Brush Fire- Paxton St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. 353 responded from the transfer assignment and 352 responded from the station to find a small brush fire in a field area. E341 arrived with 352 and utilized their booster reel and the fire was quickly extinguished. 352 and 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were B333, M6404 and A3801.
October 9- Transfer Assignment- 46 W Main St, Ringtown Borough, RVFR Station. With units from all over northern Schuylkill County including D30 units working at a fully involved house fire with multiple exposures in the village of Trenton in Delano Twp 353 was requested to transfer to cover the Ringtown Valley. 353 remained on the transfer assignment until the next incident was dispatched.
October 6- Odor Investigation- 441 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. 353 responded to investigate a report of an odor in residence and possible CO detector activation. Crews searched the home with the TIC and 4 gas meter but found nothing. 353 returned to SVC avail.
October 3- Possible House Fire- 322 Pattersonville Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded. During the response C30 arrived and held the box to D30 with nothing found. 353 returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E6410, E910, E4310, T6430, T4830, T930, TS6420, R4850 and M6402.
September 23- QRS Response
September 21- Search Assignment- E 2nd St, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. UTV354 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found multiple out of the area search and rescue groups setting up a search operation along with PSP. UTV351 was assigned to search the area East of Big Mine Run Rd. searching for a missing person. UTV354 was kept in staging to act as an EMS resource should a searcher need EMS or the pt be found and require EMS. Crews worked the area East of Big Mine Run Rd for several hours while ground crews searched other areas. UTV354 returned to the staging area and then was reassigned to check the area of W Railroad St into Blachak Coal lands and then Tipple Rd. With nothing found by any searching parties the decision was made by PSP to suspend all search operations. UTV354 and S351 returned to SVC avail.
September 14- Working House Fire- 420, 422, 424, 426 W. Center St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. 353 and 351 responded. During the response C3801 arrived and confirmed a working fire and added the 2nd alarm to the box. A large black column could be seen from Center and Memorial Blvd during the response. Upon arrival 353 went to Center and Hoffman Blvd and performed a forward lay for the tanker operation to utilize and laid to the rear of E4510. The crew split with part going to work stretching a line to the B1 exposure and up to the 3rd floor. The other part of the crew entered division 3 of the original fire building and performed search on division 3, 2 and 1. The 2 crews met up after both had become low on air and then re-entered the buildings to perform overhaul and final suppression. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E3811, E4510, E4610, E6410, E419, E3617, E331, E451, E2, E21, E221, E6813, E6814, Tk3825, Tl2, Tk6425, Tw4820, R3850, R4850, R6450, T432, T430, T4530, T6430, T22, T332, Rehab 31, A3801, A3802, A6407, M93, Ashland PD, Girardville PD and PSP.
September 13- QRS Response
September 9- QRS Response
September 7- QRS Response
August 27- QRS Response Recalled
August 23- QRS Response
August 9- Wilderness Rescue- Eureka Rd at the Ashland Little League Complex, Ashland Borough on Box 38. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival units staged at the location while other units on ATV's and on foot searched for a missing pt who was reported to be injured. The pt was located in a hilly rocky area and 350 personnel were sent to that area to assist with the removal. Upon arrival the pt was found to be down a 20' embankment. The pt was assisted up the incline with a simple rope system and then lowered on a seperate rope system to the dirt path where she was placed onto a UTV and removed to the staging area to be assessed by EMS. All units were then released by Ashland Command. Also responding were E3810, B3845, R3850, A3801, A3802, M6401, UTV4-1, Ashland PD, Girardville PD and PSP.
August 6- QRS Response
August 3- QRS Response
July 31- Public Assist- Tree St and Church Alley- 353 assisted the Conyngham Twp crew with opening a blocked drainage pipe.
July 18- QRS Response
July 16- QRS Response Recalled
July 16- QRS Response Recalled
July 14- QRS Response
July 12- Working Structure Fire- 417 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded. During the response C30 confirmed a working fire. Upon arrival 353 staged behind TS6420 with manpower being sent to assist with overhaul as the fire had been knocked down. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E6410, E4310, E910, T3035, T4830, T6430, TS6420, R4850 and M6401.
July 6- Vehicle Fire- Locust Ave and Center St, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. 353 responded and upon arrival found a vehicle initially with nothing showing.. A small fire was found on the back side of the motor near the exhaust. A PW was deployed on the fire and it was extinguished. 353 remained o/s until PSP arrived and then with no need for FD 353 cleared the scene and returned avail. Also responding was E341 and A3801.
July 5- Disabled Tractor Trailer- Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. S351 responded. Upon arrival found a disabled tractor trailer blocking the roadway. Traffic control was established until the arrival of the towing company. The vehicle was then removed and the roadway opened. Also responding were 340 Fire Police, Locust Twp PD and PSP.
July 2- QRS Response
June 26- QRS Response
June 25-Wilderness Rescue- Graffiti Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 340.01. R352 responded for a reported fall victim with a lower leg injury. Upon arrival the pt was located. The pt was packaged onto the stokes basket and then carried from the location to the litter and then into the BLS unit. The pt was transported to a local ER by A3801 who requested ALS for pain management. A3801 then interfaced with M61 on during the transport.
June 16- Wilderness Rescue- 423 Roaring Creek Rd, 2 miles from State Route 42 in the Weiser State Forest. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival in the area a search for the pt whom had reportedly suffered a lower leg injury was initiated. The pt was found and EMS was able to drive to the location of the pt. The pt was loaded onto the litter and then transported to a local ER. Also responding were B333, B275, A3801 and M93.
June 11- Tree Down- 2200 Blk of State Rout 42 on Box 350-02. S351 arrived to find a large tree down blocking both lanes of travel. The tree was cut up and removed from the roadway and the roadway re-opened. Also responding were Locust Twp PD, PSP and PennDOT.
June 8- QRS Respons-e
May 31- Possible Wildfire- Rt61 @ Logan Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 responded but was recalled by C340 with the small fire extinguished. Also responding were E341 and B333.
May 27- QRS Response
May 26- Vehicle Fire- 2400 Blk State Route 42 on Box 350-02. T353 responded. During the response a visible column could be seen leaving Aristes. Upon arrival found a dually pickup truck well involved. 1- 1.75" line was deployed and the fire was quickly knocked down. The vehicle was overhauled with all occupants being confirmed as out of the vehicle and all to be ok. With the fire extinguished the vehicle was removed from the location by the towing company. Also responding were E273, A3801, Locust Twp PD and PSP.
May 23- QRS Response
May 22- QRS Response
May 22- QRS Response
May 20- QRS Response
May 19- Vehicle Fire- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at Aristes Hwy on Box 350-01. 353 and 352 responded. The incident was initially dispatched as being on S. Locust Ave in Centralia but the location was then updated to this location. Upon arrival in the area found a pickup truck with a small fire on the bottom of the motor. The fire was extinguished with a PW and units remained o/s until PSP arrived. With PSP o/s and advising with the vehicle off the roadway and fire out no FD was needed all units returned to SVC avail.
May 14- Working Structure Fire 2 sheds, barn, silo, tractor, 2 boats and other equipment- 214 Pine Swamp Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and during the response units arrived o/s confirming a working fire. 353 could see a large black header from several miles away. Upon arrival 353 staged near a pond in the event an additional drafting operation was needed. Manpower assisted with suppression and overhaul of the multiple buildings and machines on fire. Also responding were E3015, E3010, E6410, E910, E3611, E3613, E4510, E4310, E331, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, T1930, T1931, T2530, T2630, T332, T274, T142, 141T6, 177T1, T432, T430, 241T1, R4850, R6450, TS6420, Tk6425, Tk1920 and M6407
May 13- Working Structure Fire Shed and Barn- 132 Cemetery Hill Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded to what was initially dispatched as shed fire. During the response CCCC advised the shed was now endangering a barn. C350 requested the assignment be upgraded to a Barn fire assignment and add 2 additional tankers. E273 arrived o/s and confirmed a fully involved shed that had extened to the barn. 353 arrived and staged behind T274 with manpower being requested to the scene. Reaching the location found the shed to have been fully involved and collapes but had extended to the wall of the barn. Initial crews had placed 2 1.75" lines in service and had the shed knocked down. The barn was opened up finding fire in the wall and floor. This fire was knocked down and the area was overhauled and the barn was checked for extension. The shed was overhauled as well. Also responding were E273, T274, E272, E57, T242, T176 and Locust Twp PD.
May 13- QRS Response
May 13- MVA with injury- Rt61 at Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the embankment with 1 injured and possibly another occupant of the vehicle who fled from the location. The initial pt was assessed and care was started until the arrival of A3801 at which time they assumed primary pt care. A search of the immediate area was initiated for the possible 2nd victim, but nothing was found. The missing occupant was not able to be located with friends o/s not able to get answers to their phone calls to him. PSP arrived and advised they would look contact the local ER's as well as other local PD's to see if they were familiar with the pt. With nothing found the vehicle was removed by the towing company. The pt o/s was transported to a local ER by A3801 with M93 onboard. Also responding were E341, A3802, M93 and PSP.
May 11- QRS Response
May 9- QRS Response
May 8- QRS Response
May 6- MVA w/ - Injury, vehicle into a house- 246 Middle Ave, Locustdale, Conyngham Twp on the 4-3 Box. R352 responded and arrived shortly after R3850 and A3801. The crew found 1 vehicle that had proceeded through the rear of a garage, through the yard and into the rear of the house. The occupant was self-extricated and was being assessed by A3802. The vehicle was now turned off and was resting against the rear of the home. There was moderate damage to the rear wall of the home with the C side wall being pushed into the kitchen area by 2-3 feet. Water and power to the kitchen were shut off. The occupants were advised to keep water and electric off to the kitchen area until the TWP building inspector could arrive and assess the address. The power to the garage was also secured and the garage was marked with caution tape with the owners advised to stay out of it until it was also assessed by the Twp building inspector. With the vehicle removed and the scene secure R352 was released from the location. Also responding were R3850, A3802, M93, E23, E21, E258 and PSP.
May 1- Building Collapse- 633, 635 Summit Hill Rd on Box 350-01. R352 responded to investigate a report of an additional collapse of the duplex that had originally suffered a collapse in Sept 2019. While o/s, Twp Supervisor Wolfe was contacted and he responded to the scene. An additional collapse was found at the location.
April 26- QRS Response
April 18- Possible House Fire- 245 Poor House Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded and was recalled prior to arrival by C270 with nothing found. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T52 and Locust Twp PD.
April 17- QRS Response
April 14- QRS Response
April 14- QRS Response
April 10- Possible House Fire- 10 Line St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and was recalled by C30 with a stove fire that was extinguished. Also responding were E3015, T3035, E910, E6410, TS6420, T6430, R4850, T4830, E4310 and M6401.
April 9- QRS Response
March 29- QRS Response
March 29- Wilderness Rescue- Graffiti Hwy on the 340-01 Box. S351 and UTV354 responded for an injured person at the location in the area of the large crack in the roadway. The pt was located and required packaging onto a LBB and removal via UTV354. The pt was then placed into A3801 with M93 on board and was transported to the regional trauma center.
March 26- QRS Response
March 22- Debis Fire- Graffiti Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 and 351 arrived to find a small bon fire that had been lit by visitors to the Graffiti Hwy. B333 accessed the location and after having the crowd make threats of violence was able to extinguish the fire. With the fire extinguished all units returned avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, A3801 and PSP (requested by Command due to the rowdy nature of the crowd).
March 18- Working House Fire- 1016 Market St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. 353 responded and staged on Market St. Manpower was sent to the scene and was then released by Command with initial crews having made a quick stop on a 2nd floor bedroom fire in an end of the row address. Also responding were E3810, E3815, E4510, E2, E419, E3617, E4610, Tk3825, Tk2, T4630, A3802, R3850, Ashland PD, Butler Twp PD and PSP.
March 18- Possible Structure Fire- 1939 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. 353 responded but was recalled along with all units except those from 270 that had already responded. Also responding were E57, T52, E273, E272, T274 and Locust Twp PD.
March 17- Working House Fire- 23, 25 N Center St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded with C30 arriving during the response and confirming a working fire in a garage and a house. 353 arrived and laid 350' of 5" from the corner of Main and Center to just behind E3010. The supply line was run to T3035 that was positioned on Side A. This supply line was then pumped from the porta-pond that was set up and supplied by a tanker operation. Command had requested the 2nd alarm due to the 2 structures being involved and them endangering another house. The 353 crew split with part of the crew going interior finding fire in the B/C Corner on Division 1 and then advancing a line from 3015 to that area and extinguishing that fire as well as opening up. The other crew placed ladders on Sides A and B then entered the home and proceeded to Division 2 of the house finding fire in the bedroom on the B/C corner as well as the attic space over most of the structure. The 2 crews met up on Division 2 and worked with several other crews to suppress the fire and overhaul the 2nd floor area. 353 remained on scene for several hours as the last mutual aid unit to be released. The garage was a total loss with the house suffering moderate damage from fire, smoke, water and overhaul. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E6410, E910, E4310, E3611, E331, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, T2630, T2530, T1930, T1931, T332, TS6420, L1920, R4850, M6402 and PSP.
March 14- QRS Response
March 12- Debris Fire- Rt61 and Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 responded and was recalled during the response by C340 o/s. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801.
March 12- QRS Response
March 5- QRS Response
March 5- QRS Response
February 28- Wildfire- Nevada Dr, Mt Carmel Twp on Box 25-01. 353 responded but was recalled shortly after responding by Mt Carmel Twp Command with the fire being under control. Also responding were E21, E25, B25, B22, T22, A917 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
February 27- Working House Fire- 269 Tyson School Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. 353 and 352 responded and upon arrival immediately went to work. 353 provided water to the operations from the rural tanker operation that was being established. Manpower from 353 and R352 crew were put to work on the interior performing suppression, overhaul and salvage of the upper floor and fire area. The fire was brought under control quickly with significant damage to the C side and roof area of the home. The home also suffered moderate damage to Division 2 in several rooms from fire, smoke, water and overhaul. Both units had also placed their RIT bags at the Command Post in case they were needed. Also responding were E372, E272, T274, E57, T52, S175, T176, Qt294, T296, A33, M170, 270QRS and Locust Twp PD.
February 15- Transfer Assignment- 1223A Numidia Dr, Locust Twp. 353 transferred to Station 270 to cover their coverage area while their units operated on a 3rd alarm Fish Food Plant fire on 1st St in Catawissa Borough. 353 remained on standby until being released when 270 apparatus was released from the scene.
February 10- Technical Rescue and Search- 1600 Eureka Rd, Ashland on Box 38. S351 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival found units from several departments had initiated a search for a missing person who was believed to stuck in a hole over an embankment and injured. 350 units were held in staging for when the pt was located to be able to access, remove, treat and transport the party. The pt was found to be at the bottom of an embankment with only minor injuries. UTV354 accessed the area with the rope equipment from R352 that had been removed and placed onto S351 during the initial response. The pt was packaged and able to removed using a simple rope system with safety in place. The pt was removed and handed off to EMS and PD. With the pt now safe all 350 units were released. Also responding were E3811, R3850, B3845, A3801, A3802, M6402, S4560, B333, Ashland PD, Butler Twp PD and Northumberland Station 45.
February 9- Tree Down- Aristes Rd just inside Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. S351 responded after hearing RVFR being dispatched to this area shortly after returning from the previous incident. Knowing the incident was close to the county line, S351 responded. Upon arrival found a small branch and some other small debris on the roadway. The branch was cleared and all units were placed available. Also responding was B3045(recalled)
February 9- Passenger Vehicle Fire- North St, Centralia on Box 340-01. 353 arrived to find E341 o/s with a well involved pick-up truck off the roadway into a wooded area. E341 had 2 lines in service but were having difficulty extinguishing the fire. 353 took over suppression efforts and forced entry to the hood area. The fire was suppressed after a short time and overhaul was completed. Also responding was A3802 and PSP.
February 2- MVA w/ Injury- State Rt 42 1/2 mile North of Weiser Ln on Box 350-02. R352 and QRS arrived to find 1 vehicle off the roadway on its roof into the embankment. All occupants were self-extricated and ambulating about the location. The injured party refused EMS and was taken to a local ER by family. R352 established traffic control around the scene and controlled hazards. R352 remained o/s until the vehicle was removed by the towing company. Also responding were E273(recalled), M93(recalled), PSP and PA State Forest Ranger.
February 1- Possible House Fire- 238 Wagner Bridge Rd, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with a controlled burn being found at the location. Also responding were E273, E272, T274, E57, T52, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
January 31- QRS response
January 17- Working Commercial Structure Fire- 125 E. Lloyd St, Shenandoah on the 64 Box. 353 and S351 responded. Upon arrival 353 ented the rural water supply operation that was being established on E. Center St. S351 provided manpower to assist with suppression and overhaul in a well involved 2 story 70x125 block constructed former rag factory that had heavy fire showing from A, B and D sides as well as the roof.. On arrival units from multiple departments were working the scene. Other units responding were E6411, E6410, E6412, T6430, TS6420, L6425, R6450, Tw4920, R4850, T4830, L4320, E419, E3611, E3613, E3015, T3035, L1920, T1930, T1931, E4510, T4530, E6814, E6811, E6513, T2640, T3530, T430, T432, T930, T3230, E6312, 141T6, 141L4, L2, L3825, A6401, M6402, PSP, Shenandoah PD and many others that performed transfer assignments to cover empy areas.
January 12- Debris on the Roadway- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at the County line. S351 responded and removed part of a tree and other debris from the roadway.
January 7- MVA w/ Injury- Main St, Locust Dale, Conyngham Twp on the 258 Box. R352 responed finding snow falling with roadways partially covered during the response. Upon arrival the crew established scene lighting and assisted with vehicle stablization. The incident was determined to be in Mt Carmel Twp. All pts were in the care of EMS upon arrival. R352 was then released by Mt Carmel Twp Command. Also responding were E21, E23, E25, R5, R3850, A3801, A3802, M93, M64 and Mt Carmel Twp PD.
January 4- QRS Response
January 1- MVA w/ Injury- Grafitti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded to find an ATV accident with 1 injury in the closed section of highway. The crew assisted the BLS with pt care as needed including packaging and loading the pt. After the pt was transported to the ER by the BLS w/ ALS on board, R352 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E341, A3801 and M93.
2019 Responses
December 29- QRS Response
December 27- QRS Response
December 23- QRS Response
December 17- MVA w/ - Injury- State Route 42 @ Weiser Ln, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 responded finding snow and ice covered roadways during the response. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway, down a small embankment and onto the rocks. All occupants were self-extricated and refusing EMS. The box was held to R352 by Brush Valley Command. Also responding were E331, E273, M93 all recalled and PSP who came to the scene.
December 16- CO Detector Activation- 519 Evergreen Lane, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-07. R352 was in the process of responding when it was recalled by C270A. Also responding was E273.
December 15- Working Structure Fire (House) with Entrapment and Flights- 7 Tiley Rd, Butler Twp, Schuylkill County on Box 4-1. 353 responded as crews were finishing up serving breakfast for the monthly breakfast. During the response SCCC was confirming a working fire with 1 occupant in the front yard and 1 still inside the home. Initial arriving units from Butler Twp were able to remove the 2nd occupant. Both pts were handed off to EMS and then taken to different locations for aeromedical transport to the regional burn unit. Upon arrival 353 staged behind T4-30 with manpower being sent forward where they assisted with suppression and overhaul. The bulk of the fire had been knocked down by the initial arriving crews. The did find a dog in a bedroom and assisted in removing the dog who was then taken to a local animal hospital to be evaluated. Other units working the incident included: E412, E410, E419, E4610, E331, Tk3825, T432, T430, T4630, T332, T6430, A3801, A3802, M5201, M68A, Life Flight 5, Medevac 7, Butler Twp PD and PSP Fire Marshal with E3811 handling one of the LZs.
December 7- Stand By Assignment- 350 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 270-06. Station 270 was operating on a search incident and requested UTV354 to S/B in station. After a short time the lost person was located and all units were returned to SVC. Also responding were E273, E272, B275, Locust Twp PD, Catawissa PD, Montour Twp PD and PSP.
November 29- Working Vehicle Fire- 514 2nd Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-01. T353 responded and while responding E331 arrived and confirmed a working fire. 353 staged in front of the address and provided lighting to the scene along with manpower w/ SCBA. The crew worked to gain access to the hood and assisted with suppression and overhaul. PSP also responded along with M93.
November 25- QRS response
November 25- Search for Lost Person- S. Locust Ave @ Graffiti Hwy- Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. Crews were able to search and find a missing elderly person who had become disoriented in the woods while out hunting. Also responding were PSP, 340 manpower, S351, UTV354 with Northumberland Station 45 being placed on S/B.
November 16- QRS Response
November 15- QRS Response
November 10- QRS Response
November 9- No Incident fount- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responed and upon arrival was not able to find any indication of the wildfire that had been dispatched. With nothing found C350 placed the Box in Service. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801.
November 8- MVA w/ - Injury- 4200 Block Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 responded finding that slight snow had fallen and the roadways were slippery on top of the mountain. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle partially in the roadway with moderate damage and the occupant self-extricated. The pt refused the need for EMS and there were no fluids down. R352 established traffic control around the vehicle and awaited the arrival of PSP. With PSP o/s the towing service arrived and the vehicle was removed w/out incident.
November 1- QRS Response
November 1- Chimney Fire- 680 Middle Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-04 Box. 353 responded at the request of E273 for a reported chimney fire. 273 arrived and advised the fire appeared to be extinguished and all responding to continue at a reduced rate. 353 arrived and staged with 273 and was released shortly after with no active fire found. Also responding was S175, M170 and Locust Twp PD.
October 30- Public Assist- Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. Crews provided flares to help control traffic flow during the annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in the Twp. UTV354 and S351 were used. Other members also provided fire prevention materials to those out for the night as well as providing everyone with a hotdog and drink.
October 20- MVA with Entrapment and Fatality- 645 Aristes Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival R352 was directed to initially provide scene lighting. 2 vehicles were found at the scene with 1 partially on its side off the roadway in a yard and the other in the roadway with heavy front end damage. The crew then approached the vehicle in the yard, finding the occupant to still be partially entrapped in the vehicle. 2 Res-Q-Jacks were deployed for stabilization of the vehicle. It was then determined by EMS that the pt was not viable and the County Coroner's office was requested by EMS. R352 crew assisted with placing floor dry on the large fluid spill in the roadway. R352 remained o/s for several hours assisting and providing support. Also responding were R/E3015, E3010, R6450, M6401, PSP and Schuylkill County Coroner's Office
October 13- QRS Response
October 9- AFA- 4091 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. 353 responded but was immediately placed in service by C330A o/s advising a cooking incident with no need for the fire department. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331, E3015 and T3035.
October 8- 2608 Melanie Manor- Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded as part of the first alarm for the reported house fire. While responding M6402 arrived and confirmed a working fire with DC19 assuming Command. T353 arrived 3rd due and forward laid 350' from the main entrance to the trailer park to the address with smoke visible approaching the scene. 353 set up and supplied E3010 with water while the crew went to work assisting with suppression and overhaul. The fire was held to a corner of the living room area with smoke, water and overhaul damage to the remainder of the living room, kitchen and hallway. 353 remained o/s for approximately 3 hours prior to being released by C30. Also responding were E3010, E6410, T930, T1930, R4850, S4865, E3015, T3035, E4310, TS6420, E3611 (held at D30 station), E3613 (held at D30 station) and A6401.
October 8- 319 Middle Rd, Cleveland TWp on the 270-03 Box. CCCC dispatched the 1st alarm for a report of smoke from the manure shed at this location. After the dispatch they received a 2nd call now advising of a possible skid loader on fire which prompted C270 to hold all units in station. CCCC then received a 3rd call advising the fire was to be extinguished. C270 continued to hold all units until Car 20 arrived and confirmed the fire was out. C270 then placed the box in service with 353 having a crew in station. Also responding on the Box were E273, E272, T274, M170 and Station 50 also had a crew in station.
October 5- QRS Response
October 3- MVA w/ No Injury- Aristes Hwy and Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded. During the response CCCC advised 1 vehicle into a pole with an unresponsive male in the vehicle. Approaching the scene CCCC advised they were getting a 2nd call that the pt was now awake and alert attempting to flee the scene. Upon arrival R352 found several POV's in the area but no indication of an MVA. Bystanders o/s advised that the pt was initially unresponsive with his vehicle into a sign post and pole with the vehicle running the the front tires spinning. They attempted to arouse the occupant w/out initial success. The pt then aroused and stopped spinning the tires, backed up from the pole and then despite statements from the bystanders the pt fled the scene in the vehicle. PSP was given all information related to the incident. Aristes Command then placed the Box in service with nothing found. Also responding was A917.
October 2- Working Structure (Garage) Fire- 1135 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. T353 responded and was then recalled by C270 o/s. Shortly after dispatch C270 confirmed a smoke condition visible in the area. Car 20 arrived and confirmed a working fire in an unattached garage. C270 arrived and confirmed the working fire but shortly after recalled T353 holding the Box to RE273, E272, T274 and T52. 353 returned to station avail. w/out inc.
September 29- QRS Response
September 17- QRS Response
September 1- Building Collapse- 633-635 Summit Hill Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350.01 Box. C350 received a report of a possible building collapse at the above location. Upon arriving in the area he was able to hear noises from inside the abandoned and vacant structure of items falling inside. R352 responded and upon arrival access to the interior of 633 was obtained. The crew found a complete interior collapse with the approximately 1/2 of the rear portion of Division 2 laying into Division 1. The remaining portion of Division 2 was found to be unstable as well. Access was then gained to 635 which found this address to also be affected by the collapse. Conyngham Twp Supervisors were notified of the situation and the building was taped off and marked with 2 large Red "X"s to indicate them as "NO GO" buildings due to the structural instability. The incident was turned over the the Conyngham Twp Supervisors to handle.
August 29- Stand-By- 350 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. CCCC had contacted C350 that the 570-875 phone exchange was down. C350 had available personnel go to the station so that any incident could get reported to the a crew there if an RP needed to due to not having a cell phone. After a little over an hour CCCC advised the phone situation had been resolved and all personnel were released.
August 25- ATV Accident- 237 Windmill Ln, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04WM Box. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival at the location UTV354 found 1 atv with severe damage and 2 riders injured. The first rider had minor injuries and refused EMS and the 2nd required EMS transport. R352 arrived at the forward staging area on Windmill Ln along with B333 and A3801. The crews made their way the short distance to the accident location. The pt requiring EMS was packaged and then loaded onto UTV354 and removed to the forward staging area. The pt was transferred to the BLS litter and then into the BLS unit. M93 and M90 had arrived and M93 assisted A3801 with transport of the pt to the Regional Trauma Center. M90 returned avail. PSP arrived and R352 returned to SVC after PSP had completed their investigation. Aristes Command then placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
August 18- ATV Accident- 2nd st, West of St Ignatius Cemetery, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival in the original dispatched area of Rt61 and Snake Rd nothing was found. UTV354 was stopped by bystanders who updated the location to the one above. UTV354 headed to investigate the area with all other units transferring to the staging area at 2nd St and S. Locust Ave. Once at the location all units staged. A bystander located the victim and brought the victim to the staging area. UTV was called out of the woods to the staging area with the pt being found. The pt refused all EMS care upon reaching the staging area. PSP arrived and took over the incident. C340 placed all units in service. R352 and UTV354 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, A3801 and M93.
August 14- MVA w/ Fluids Down and - Injuries- Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 responded and upon arrival found a severely damaged passenger vehicle the occupant self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. The pt refused EMS upon R352 arrival. The eastbound lane of the highway was blocked by the vehicle and it was closed down at Aristes-Ringtown Rd and Aristes Hwy. Several buckets of floor dry were placed on the large fluid spill that existed on the roadway. R352 remained o/s until PSP arrive and completed their investigation and the towing company had the vehicle removed. Aristes Rd Command then placed the Box in service and all units returned available w/out inc. Also responding were E331 and B333 who both assisted with traffic control at Aristes Hwy and Aristes-Ringtown Rd.
August 11- Motorcycle Accident- Graffiti Higway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found 1 motorcycle rider down with A3801 o/s with pt care initiated along with E341. R352 crew assisted EMS with pt care along with packaging and loading into their unit. The pt was then transported to the regional trauma center. C340 placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC available w/out inc.
August 10- ATV Accident- W. Park St and Troutwine St, Centralia Boro on Box 340-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 atv into a wall with the rider down in the roadway. A3801 arrived right behind R352 and pt care was initiated. The pt was packaged and loaded into A3801 with the M93 now o/s. The pt was transported to the Regional Trauma Center for medical care. R352 remained o/s until PSP completed their investigation. R352 then returned to SVC avail w/out inc.
July 30- Transfer Assignment- 11 N 8th St, Kulpmont Borough on the 200 Box. R352 responded and provided coverage at Station 220 while crews from Kulpmont, Shamokin, Mt Carmel, Mt Carmel Twp, Ashland, Butler Twp, Sunbury, Ralpho Twp and more worked a fatal row home fire in Shamokin.
July 23- QRS Response
July 16- QRS Response
July 11- MVA w/ - Injuries- Wilburton Rd @ Colliery Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found a passenger vehicle into the side of a tri-axle at the intersection. All occupants were self-extricated and ambulating about the location with no injuries. The tri-axle was partially blocking the westbound lane and was not movable due to the damage from the accident. PSP arrived and contacted a towing company for the passenger vehicle. The towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed. After some time parts were located and the tri-axle was repaired and moved from the location. With the highway opened Aristes Command placed the Box in Service and R352 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
July 10- Working Commercial Structure Fire- 655 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and was followed a short time later by R352. During the response 353 confirmed a working fire with heavy fire visible from over a mile away. Upon arrival 353 forward layed from a hydrant at Main and Bridge St to the A/D corner of the building behind E3015. Once there the Ringtown Mill and Hardware building was found to have a working fire w/ approximately half of the building well involved towards the B side including the grain/feed silo on the A/B corner and the rear loading dock area. The remainder of the building had thick black smoke showing from the roof area. R352 arrived and staged on the B side of the structure in the Jeld-Wen parking area and sent its manpower to meet up with 353. 353 supplied E3015 with water from the hydrant initially but the supply was changed over to a tanker operation with E910 supplying 353 from a porta-pond that was setup at that location. 353 also deployed the deck gun and step gun during the operations. The crews remained o/s for several hours with crews maintaining resp protection throughout due to the unknown contents of the building due to its use storing chemicals, fertilizers, pesticided and more. Other units responding on the Box were E3010, E6410, E3611, E3613, E4310, E331, E419, E3815, E4812, E273(stand-by in station for 350). Tk6425, Tk1920, Tk3815, Tk2, R4850, S4865, T3035, T930, T6430, T1930, T1931, T4830, T2630, T2530, T5330, T430, T432, T4630, T4530, T274, T52, T332, T4130, 141T6, 177T1, T22, T295, T176 and possibly some more operating at the scene along with multiple cover and transfer assisgnments to cover vacant stations and coverage areas.
July 3- Controlled Burn- Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 responded and upon reaching the area of S. Locust Ave and Byrnesville Rd were advised to stage per E341. 353 staged at this location with E341 investgating a possible controlled burn. E341 confirmed a controlled burn and placed the box in service. 353 returned to station available w/out inc.
July 1- QRS Response
June 27- Vehicle Fire- 900 Wilburton Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-02. 353 and S351 responded. During the response E331 advised they were in the area and 35o units should stage on Wilburton Rd as the incident was off of a dirt access road into the wooded area. 353 and 351 staged upon arrival. Lt33o established Command and released all 350 apparatus and personnel with the fire to be out.
June 15- MVA with - Injury- In the area of 4148 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle that had rolled over partially off the roadway with the occupant still inside. R352 staged just South of the incident and upon approaching the vehicle the occupant self-extricated from the vehicle. The pt refused all EMS services with M93 being recalled. E341 arrived and staged North of the incident. Minor fluids were down and were controlled by R352. Traffic control was established around the incident. R352 awaited the arrival of PSP. With PSP o/s and a towing company on the way PSP advised they would remain o/s until the vehicle was removed and R352 could return to SVC. Aristes Command placed all units available and all units returned to station w/out inc.
June 8- Motorcycle Accident w/ - Injury- State Route 61 and Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. While still o/s of the previous incident crews were advised by passerbys of this incident. Upon arrival R352 found a motorcycle down with the rider ambulating about the scene. The pt refused EMS. PSP cleared the previous incident and arrived at this incident. With no injuries PSP advised fire/rescue could clear the scene. Byrnesville Rd Command placed the Box in service. All units returned w/out inc.
June 8- Dirt Bike Accident with Injury- in the area of 84 Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded initially followed by S351 a short time later. Upon arrival crews found 1 pt in the wooded area off of the roadway with moderate bilatteral lower extremity trauma. Crews accessed the pt, assessed, treated and then packaged the pt who was then removed from the area after being loaded onto UTV354. The pt was delivered to the EMS staging area and then transferred to A3802 with M172 being at the staging location as well. The pt was transported to the regional trauma center from the scene. With units still on scene crews were advised of the next incident.
June 6- ATV Accident w/ Injury- South End of Graffiti Hwy on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded and were advised of 2 atv's involved with 2 juvenile injuries one being semi-responsive. R352 arrived along with A3801 and M93 to find 2 juveniles injured. Crews assessed and treated the injured pts and then got them loaded into the EMS units. A3801 transported 1 pt with M172 and M93 transported the 2nd pt with both pts being transported to the regional trauma center. Crews remained o/s until being released by Graffiti Rd Command. Also responding were E341, R5 and PSP.
June 4- MVA w/ - Injury, Wilburton Rd @ Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. While at the station performing training several neighbors began to knock on the doors of the station reporting a MVA at the above location. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle in the roadway with fluids down. The lone occupant had self-extricated and was standing near the vehicle. Traffic control was initiated. The pt was assessed and refused further EMS care/transport. The fluids were controlled with floor dry. Units remained o/s until PSP and the towing company had arrived. With the vehicle removed and PSP completed their investigation Aristes Command placed the Box in service. All units returned avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
June 2- ATV Accident- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival bystanders advised the parties involved in the incident had left the area. UTV354 checked the area and found nothing in the closed section of the roadway. Graffiti Hwy Command then placed all units in service w/ nothing found. Also responding were E341, A3801, M6402 and PSP.
June 1- QRS Response
May 30- Smoke in a Commercial Building- 116 Ringtown Blvd, Union Twp on RVFR South Box. 353 responded as part of the 1st alarm. Upon arrival 353 staged in the parking lot with the crew being assigned to the interior of the building with the TIC to search for the origin of a smoke odor. Crews searched the restaraunt/kitchen area of the building for what the occupants had described as an odor of wires burning. After searching the area the source was found to be an overheated cooler motor. Union Twp Command placed all units available. 353 returned available w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E6410, E910, E3611, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, R4850, TS6420 and M6401.
May 29- Tree on Wires- Tree St and Leiby St, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. C350 found a tree branch down onto power lines partially blocking Tree St. R352 responded and secured the area. PPL was contacted and given the information. With no arcing present the area was cordoned off for PPL to arrive. Aristes Command placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC avail w/out inc.
May 24- Garage Fire- 297 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and arrived first due with other units responding from a Frackville area parade. Upon arrival C3001 advised the fire had been extinguished by the homeowner. 353 was requested to check the wall around where the fire had been with the TIC. C3001 held the box to 3015, 3045 and 353. The area was checked with the TIC finding no indication of further extension past the melted siding around the light fixture. C3001 then placed the Box in service and all units returned to avail w/out inc. Also responding were E3015, E6410, E4310, E910, TS6420, T6430, T4830, R4850, B3045 and M6402.
May 2- QRS Response
April 28- QRS Response
April 22- Smoke in a House- 4091 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. 353 responded and during the response CCCC advised the homeowner had called and wanted to cancel FD with a cooking incident. 353 continued non-emergent recalling all other units and upon arrival found a light smoke condition in the home and were met by the homeowner in the front yard. The homeowner had controlled a small fire in the microwave and was working on removing the smoke. The crew checked the area with the TIC and opened some windows to finish the ventilation process. Aristes Command placed the Box in service. All units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331, E3010 and M93.
April 21- Possible Structure Fire- 297 Middle Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. 353 responded. During the response units from 270 arrived and advised of nothing showing. 270 Command then advised for E273 to bring a can and TIC to the 2nd floor with the fire believed to be out. T353 along with E57 were directed to stage at Station 270. 353 arrived at Station 270 and after a short time was released by 270 Command with the fire out. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E273, E272, T274, M61, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
April 11- Working Commercial Building Fire- 422 W. Main St (Valley Beverage), Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and was immediately informed of a working fire. Upon arrival found E3015 and TS6420 o/s with a well involved commercial building (former barn with an addition added onto it) well involved with smoke and fire from all 4 sides and a moderat breeze blowing the fire towards the east endangering the commercial property next door (Stauffer-Breznick Funeral Home.). 353 arrived in the area and assumed the 2nd arriving engine duties including laying in from a hydrant at 10th and W. Main St to just west of the location. 353 then placed the deck gun, front bumper gun and 2 crosslays in service. Crews operated flowing water for more than 2 hours while the fire was brought under control performing fire suppression, overhaul, salvage and other related functions. 353 remained o/s until being released by Ringtown Command after the fire had been placed under control. Also responding were E3015, E6410, E910, E3611, E3613, E4510, E331, E4812, E419, TS6420, Tk6425, Tk4320, Tk1920, Tk3825, R4850, R6450, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, T1930, T1931, T2630, T2530, T430, T432, T4630, T1030, T5330, T4130, T22, T274, T142, T212, T176, T295, T296, 141T1, 241T1, 177T1, T242(recalled), M6402, A917, ISV1, E6814(transfer), E6212 (transfer), Tw5222 (transfer), S4869, Ringtown PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshal and more that we probably missed and for that we are sorry.
April 7- ATV Accident with Injury- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found A3801 o/s with 1 side-by-side that had rolled over and 1 injury. R352 crew assisted A3801 as needed with pt care. The pt was transported to the Regional Trauma Center by A3801 with M93 onboard. A reported 2nd pt had fled the scene prior to fire/EMS arrival. Also responding was E341.
April 6- Motorcycle Accident with Injury- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 350QRS was disaptched by CCCC for a motorcycle accident with injury at the above location. R352 responded and upon arrival found a motorcycle accident with 1 injury. The pt was assessed and treated by R352 crew until the arrival of M93. The pt was transported to the Regional Trauma center with non-life threatening injuries. Also responding was PSP and C340.
April 3- QRS Response
March 27- QRS Response
March 24- Working Structure Fire (Row Home Fire)- 100 (M&M Sandwich Shop) , 102, 104, 106. 108. 110 and 112 W. Center St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. 353 responded and upon arrival found multiple units from the first 3 alarms o/s with multiple well involved addresses. 353 was taken out of the tanker operation by Command as sent to establish a fill site at the former Paul's Cheverolet on Hoffman Blvd in Ashland Borough. 353 arrived there and established a fill site from the creek. Multiple tankers were filled while manpower operated at the scene of the incident assisting with suppression and overhaul operations. 353 operated for several hours until the fill site was requested to be shut down by Command. After the fill site was terminated, 353 was released by Command. All units returned to station available w/out inc. 2 firefighters required transport to local hospitals from this incident but no injuries were reported by civilians. Also responding were E3810, E3811, E3815, E4510, E419, E3617, E6410, E2, E4810, E21 (transfer), E4610, E6812(RIT), E6814 (RIT), E331 Tk3825, Tk2, Tk6425, Tw4820, R3850, R4850, T432, T430, T4630, T4830, T3035, T22, T4530, T6430, T513, T1010, T352, T353, T332, A3801, A3802, M6401, A4502, Ashland PD, Shenandoah PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshal, SVU1 and we probably missed some and for that we are sorry.
March 22- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 1/2 Mile South of Roaring Creek Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 and S351 responded. During the response units encountered icy covered roadways with snow actively falling on top of the mountain. PennDOT was requested to the area to treat the highways. Upon arrival found a passenger vehicle off the roadway into the embankment with the occupant still in the vehicle. R352 staged just north of the incident and placed the light tower in service. The occupant was found to have self-extricated, contacted 911 and then re-entered the vehicle to stay out of the weather. The pt was found to have minor injuries and was treated by S351 crew until M92 arrived. The pt was then transported to GMC via M92. R/E273 was recalled on the box. R352 and S351 remained o/s until PSP arrived, completed their investigation and the vehicle was removed by the towing service.
March 20- Possible Church Fire- 304 Slabtown Rd, Locust Twp. at the Slabtown Catholic Church on Box 270-01. 353 responded with CCCC advising the RP had heard an explosion in the basement of the church and then had the odor of smoke throughout the structure. During the response C270 arrived and advised a section of stove pipe to the furnace had failed with a smoke condition in the building and no smoke. 353 was recalled by Command and returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274 and Locust Twp PD.
March 12- Rocks in the Roadway- Aristes-Ringtown Rd 1/2 mile East of the Aristes in Conyngham Twp on Box 350-03. C350 was notified of multiple rocks in the roadway creating a safety hazard in this area. Manpower responded and cleared several large rocks from the westbound lane.
March 10- MVA w/ - Injuries- State Route 42 North of Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. LT350 was on his way home from work when the station along with R/E273, M93 and PSP were dispatched to the above location for an MVA reported as a minivan into a tree. Lt35o arrived in the area finding a full size conversion van off the roadway into a tree with no injuries and snow.and rain falling. Personnel responding to the station found snow falling and all roadways covered in ice. Initially all units were held in station. Lt350 then requested S351 to respond and placed the remaining units in service. S351 responded and upon arrival staged just south of the incident to protect the scene. S351 remained at the station until the vehicle was removed by the towing company after PSP had completed their investigation.
March 5- QRS Response
March 3- MVA w/ - injuries- State Route 42 between Weiser Ln and Aristes- Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 responded with S351 being crewed in station. Initially the incident was dispatched as a MVA with no injuries but confinement. CCCC advised the caller stated their vehicle went off the roadway and over an embankment. They were not able to get out of the vehicle. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway stuck on a snow bank along the roadway. The occupants exited the vehicle and ambulated to R352. Brush Valley Command held the Box to R352 with S351 having a crew in station. PSP was advised and after the arrival of a towing company the vehicle was removed and Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service. Also responding but being recalled were R/E273, M93 and PSP.
February 25- MVA w/ Entrapment, Injury and Flight- Wilburton Rd between Colliery Rd and Legion St, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. Prior to any apparatus being enroute C340 arrived o/s and confirmed heavy entrapment with an unresponsive pt. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway after having gone off the roadway, up an embankment striking several trees and then rolling over coming to rest upside down on the berm of the roadway. The crew immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle with cribbing and 2 Res-Q-Jack Struts. The E-Draulic cutter and spreader were then put into service removing the passenger side rear door, B post and hyper-extending the front door. With the pt being critically injured aero-medical was requested to fly with the LZ to be at the Legion on Legion St. R5 arrived to provide more manpower. The driver side rear door was removed. The pt was then able to be removed after clearing a foot entrapment in the pedals. The pt was placed on a LBB and handed off to M93 for treatment and transport to the LZ. Life Flight landed with E331 having performed the LZ. The highway was closed for an extended period during the extrication operation and LF landing. S351 had also responded to the scene. R352 and S351 remained o/s for several hours while PSP completed their investigation. The towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed from the scene. With PSP completed their work and the vehicle removed from the scene Aristes Command placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding to the incident were E331, U25, Station 6, R5, U5, PSP, PSP Reconstruction and Life Flight and PennDOT.
February 23- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 between Weiser Ln and Roaring Creek Rd on Box 350-02. R352 and S351 responded. Crews found extremely icy road conditions throughout the response. CCCC advised they had conflicting reports that the pt was possibly entrapped in the vehicle, under the vehicle or self extricated. R352 arrived in the area and after having slid over 70' at less than 5mph were able to assess the scene. Found 1 passenger vehicle standing on its front end off the roadway leaning against the bank. The occupant was found to be self extricated and ambulating about the scene talking with other bystanders who had stopped. M93 arrived shortly after 352 and 351. Brush Valley Command requested E331 close Rt42 at Aristes-Ringtown Rd and 270 Fire Police to close Rt42 at the base of Mystic Mountain. The scene was held to 351, 352 and M93. PennDOT arrived and began to treat the roadways. PSP arrived and requested a towing company. The towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed. 2 other minor non-reportable MVA's occurred in this area prior to 352 arrival as well. Engine compartment fluids were controlled while at the scene. M93 transported the pt to a local ER for evaluation. After the vehicle was removed and PennDOT had treated the roadways to make them passable the roadway was re-opened and the Box was placed in service. Also responding was B275.
February 21- Working Structure Fire (Row Homes)- 1100 Block of Brock St, Ashland Borough on the 38Box. 353 responded initially as part of the Tanker Task Force. Upon arrival at the dump location 353 staged and then dumped into the pond at 11th and Walnut St. 353 went to the fill site at the former Paul Chevy on Hoffman Blvd. Arriving there 353 found several other empty tankers with no fill site operation established. 353 established the fill site from the creek and then filled multiple tankers for the next several hours until being released. S351 responded with extra manpower. The crew from 351 was split between the scene to assist with suppression and traffic control at 9th and Center St. R352 responded and was initially requested to go to 13th and Spruce to pump from a porta-pond at that location. Upon arrival 352 was directed by SCCC to stage in the area of that porta-pond but not to put any hose on the ground and send manpower to the scene. 352 staged at 13th and Brock with the crew going to Side A of the building to assist with suppression and overhaul. 7 homes were damaged or destroyed including 1100, 1102, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 Brock St. The crews operated for several hours until being released by Ashland Command. Also responding were E3810, E3811, E3815, E419, E4610, E3617, E4510, E4810, E6410, E6812, E6814, E2, E21, S221, R3850, R4850, R5, Tk3825, Tk2, Tk6425, Tk4820, T432, T430, T4630, T3035, T332, T22, NOT353, NOT352, E513, T6430, T1010, A3801, A3802, M6402, M6404, Ashland PD, PSP Fire Marshal, Red Cross. Rehab 31 and ISV1.
February 21- Possible Structure Fire (House)- 120 Little Mountain Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. 353 responded and found snow covered and icy roadways with snow and sleet still falling. During the response C30 arrived and advised to have all units continue reduced rate with nothing showing. After a short time all units were recalled with 353 3/4 of mile from the scene, by C30. 353 returned available w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E910, E6410, L1920, T1930, T1931, R4850, E4310 and M6401.
February 18- QRS Response
February 12- Medical Assist
February 8- QRS Response
February 7- QRS Response
January 31- QRS Response
January 29- MVA w/ - Injuries- State Route 42 between Weiser Lane and Roaring Creek Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 responded with heavy snow falling and highways covered in snow. Upon arrival found a passenger vehicle off the roadway into a tree with severe damage. There was no one around the vehicle on arrival and CCCC was requested to try to contact the registered owner based on the registration and to recall all responding units and hold it to R352 and S351. Locust Twp PD arrived and was also attempting to contact the owner. After a short time the owner returned to the scene and advised there was no need for EMS and did not want to seek medical attention. R352 and S351 established traffic control in the area. PSP and the towing service arrived. After the vehicle was removed Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service and all units returned available. Also responding were R/E273, M93 and PSP. .
January 29- QRS Response
January 15- Working Structure Fire (House)- 532 Independent St, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. Station 270 was initially dispatched for a possible chimney fire. Upon their arrival they found fire in a wall near the chimney with smoke pushing from the 2nd floor eves and requested CCCC fill out the 1st alarm. 353 responded and upon arrival staged behind R/E273. A 3" line was stretched from 353 to 273 in the event they needed water and the crew was assigned to assist the interior crew from 273 with suppression and checking for extension. Upon entering the building found the fire in the wall knocked down with 273 crews opening up. 353 crew went to division 2 and found a moderate smoke condition but no heat or fire. The crew returned to division 1 and assisted with overhaul of the fire area. After a short time the crew exited the building and then provided o/s RIT until being released by 270 Command. Also responding were R/E273, E272, E57, T274, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
January 15- Possible House Fire- 378 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded but was recalled during the response by C30 with no fire at the location. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, TS6420, T6430, T3035, T4830, T930, R4850 and M6401.
January 10- QRS Response
January 8- Stand-By in Station- 350 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp. After returning from the previous MVA the crew was aware of a multiple alarm fire in Shenandoah in which Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue had responded. The crew staffed the station while the Ringtown crews were committed. After RVFR being released the station was released from the stand-by.
January 8- MVA w/ Confinement- S. Locust Ave and Byrnesville Rd, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01, R352 responded and followed a short time later by S351. CCCC advised they were getting multiple reports of entrapment and possibly multiple entrapped in the vehicle. Upon arrival R352 confirmed 1 vehicle on its side on top of the road block for the closed section of Rt61. The lone occupant was able to communicate with the crew and stated she did not believe she was injured. The vehicle was stabilized utilizing cribbing and 2 Res-Q-Jack struts. With the vehicle stable the the windshield was removed and with some slight assistance the pt was able to stand and ambulate from the vehicle to A3802's crew. The pt eventually refused treatment and transport. Also responding were E341, R5, U5, Ashland Fire Police and PSP.
January 8- Possible Structure Fire (House)- 513 2nd Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-01. 353 responded and upon arrival assumed the first due responsibilities. The crew found the occupants outside and they greeted the crew advising they believed the oil burner had malfunctioned and the house was filling with smoke. The crew was directed to a rear entrance where the oil burner was located and upon gaining entry found a heavy smoke condition to the floor. With the TIC the crew could see the entire furnace was over 400 degrees. The crew was able to shut down the furnace and then began ventilating the home using fans. Also responding were E331, E21, E2, E341, Tk2, R5 and M93,
January 4- QRS Response
December 27- QRS Response
December 23- QRS Response
December 17- MVA w/ - Injury- State Route 42 @ Weiser Ln, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 responded finding snow and ice covered roadways during the response. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway, down a small embankment and onto the rocks. All occupants were self-extricated and refusing EMS. The box was held to R352 by Brush Valley Command. Also responding were E331, E273, M93 all recalled and PSP who came to the scene.
December 16- CO Detector Activation- 519 Evergreen Lane, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-07. R352 was in the process of responding when it was recalled by C270A. Also responding was E273.
December 15- Working Structure Fire (House) with Entrapment and Flights- 7 Tiley Rd, Butler Twp, Schuylkill County on Box 4-1. 353 responded as crews were finishing up serving breakfast for the monthly breakfast. During the response SCCC was confirming a working fire with 1 occupant in the front yard and 1 still inside the home. Initial arriving units from Butler Twp were able to remove the 2nd occupant. Both pts were handed off to EMS and then taken to different locations for aeromedical transport to the regional burn unit. Upon arrival 353 staged behind T4-30 with manpower being sent forward where they assisted with suppression and overhaul. The bulk of the fire had been knocked down by the initial arriving crews. The did find a dog in a bedroom and assisted in removing the dog who was then taken to a local animal hospital to be evaluated. Other units working the incident included: E412, E410, E419, E4610, E331, Tk3825, T432, T430, T4630, T332, T6430, A3801, A3802, M5201, M68A, Life Flight 5, Medevac 7, Butler Twp PD and PSP Fire Marshal with E3811 handling one of the LZs.
December 7- Stand By Assignment- 350 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 270-06. Station 270 was operating on a search incident and requested UTV354 to S/B in station. After a short time the lost person was located and all units were returned to SVC. Also responding were E273, E272, B275, Locust Twp PD, Catawissa PD, Montour Twp PD and PSP.
November 29- Working Vehicle Fire- 514 2nd Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-01. T353 responded and while responding E331 arrived and confirmed a working fire. 353 staged in front of the address and provided lighting to the scene along with manpower w/ SCBA. The crew worked to gain access to the hood and assisted with suppression and overhaul. PSP also responded along with M93.
November 25- QRS response
November 25- Search for Lost Person- S. Locust Ave @ Graffiti Hwy- Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. Crews were able to search and find a missing elderly person who had become disoriented in the woods while out hunting. Also responding were PSP, 340 manpower, S351, UTV354 with Northumberland Station 45 being placed on S/B.
November 16- QRS Response
November 15- QRS Response
November 10- QRS Response
November 9- No Incident fount- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responed and upon arrival was not able to find any indication of the wildfire that had been dispatched. With nothing found C350 placed the Box in Service. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801.
November 8- MVA w/ - Injury- 4200 Block Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 responded finding that slight snow had fallen and the roadways were slippery on top of the mountain. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle partially in the roadway with moderate damage and the occupant self-extricated. The pt refused the need for EMS and there were no fluids down. R352 established traffic control around the vehicle and awaited the arrival of PSP. With PSP o/s the towing service arrived and the vehicle was removed w/out incident.
November 1- QRS Response
November 1- Chimney Fire- 680 Middle Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-04 Box. 353 responded at the request of E273 for a reported chimney fire. 273 arrived and advised the fire appeared to be extinguished and all responding to continue at a reduced rate. 353 arrived and staged with 273 and was released shortly after with no active fire found. Also responding was S175, M170 and Locust Twp PD.
October 30- Public Assist- Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. Crews provided flares to help control traffic flow during the annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in the Twp. UTV354 and S351 were used. Other members also provided fire prevention materials to those out for the night as well as providing everyone with a hotdog and drink.
October 20- MVA with Entrapment and Fatality- 645 Aristes Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR South Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival R352 was directed to initially provide scene lighting. 2 vehicles were found at the scene with 1 partially on its side off the roadway in a yard and the other in the roadway with heavy front end damage. The crew then approached the vehicle in the yard, finding the occupant to still be partially entrapped in the vehicle. 2 Res-Q-Jacks were deployed for stabilization of the vehicle. It was then determined by EMS that the pt was not viable and the County Coroner's office was requested by EMS. R352 crew assisted with placing floor dry on the large fluid spill in the roadway. R352 remained o/s for several hours assisting and providing support. Also responding were R/E3015, E3010, R6450, M6401, PSP and Schuylkill County Coroner's Office
October 13- QRS Response
October 9- AFA- 4091 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. 353 responded but was immediately placed in service by C330A o/s advising a cooking incident with no need for the fire department. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331, E3015 and T3035.
October 8- 2608 Melanie Manor- Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded as part of the first alarm for the reported house fire. While responding M6402 arrived and confirmed a working fire with DC19 assuming Command. T353 arrived 3rd due and forward laid 350' from the main entrance to the trailer park to the address with smoke visible approaching the scene. 353 set up and supplied E3010 with water while the crew went to work assisting with suppression and overhaul. The fire was held to a corner of the living room area with smoke, water and overhaul damage to the remainder of the living room, kitchen and hallway. 353 remained o/s for approximately 3 hours prior to being released by C30. Also responding were E3010, E6410, T930, T1930, R4850, S4865, E3015, T3035, E4310, TS6420, E3611 (held at D30 station), E3613 (held at D30 station) and A6401.
October 8- 319 Middle Rd, Cleveland TWp on the 270-03 Box. CCCC dispatched the 1st alarm for a report of smoke from the manure shed at this location. After the dispatch they received a 2nd call now advising of a possible skid loader on fire which prompted C270 to hold all units in station. CCCC then received a 3rd call advising the fire was to be extinguished. C270 continued to hold all units until Car 20 arrived and confirmed the fire was out. C270 then placed the box in service with 353 having a crew in station. Also responding on the Box were E273, E272, T274, M170 and Station 50 also had a crew in station.
October 5- QRS Response
October 3- MVA w/ No Injury- Aristes Hwy and Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded. During the response CCCC advised 1 vehicle into a pole with an unresponsive male in the vehicle. Approaching the scene CCCC advised they were getting a 2nd call that the pt was now awake and alert attempting to flee the scene. Upon arrival R352 found several POV's in the area but no indication of an MVA. Bystanders o/s advised that the pt was initially unresponsive with his vehicle into a sign post and pole with the vehicle running the the front tires spinning. They attempted to arouse the occupant w/out initial success. The pt then aroused and stopped spinning the tires, backed up from the pole and then despite statements from the bystanders the pt fled the scene in the vehicle. PSP was given all information related to the incident. Aristes Command then placed the Box in service with nothing found. Also responding was A917.
October 2- Working Structure (Garage) Fire- 1135 Old Reading Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. T353 responded and was then recalled by C270 o/s. Shortly after dispatch C270 confirmed a smoke condition visible in the area. Car 20 arrived and confirmed a working fire in an unattached garage. C270 arrived and confirmed the working fire but shortly after recalled T353 holding the Box to RE273, E272, T274 and T52. 353 returned to station avail. w/out inc.
September 29- QRS Response
September 17- QRS Response
September 1- Building Collapse- 633-635 Summit Hill Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350.01 Box. C350 received a report of a possible building collapse at the above location. Upon arriving in the area he was able to hear noises from inside the abandoned and vacant structure of items falling inside. R352 responded and upon arrival access to the interior of 633 was obtained. The crew found a complete interior collapse with the approximately 1/2 of the rear portion of Division 2 laying into Division 1. The remaining portion of Division 2 was found to be unstable as well. Access was then gained to 635 which found this address to also be affected by the collapse. Conyngham Twp Supervisors were notified of the situation and the building was taped off and marked with 2 large Red "X"s to indicate them as "NO GO" buildings due to the structural instability. The incident was turned over the the Conyngham Twp Supervisors to handle.
August 29- Stand-By- 350 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. CCCC had contacted C350 that the 570-875 phone exchange was down. C350 had available personnel go to the station so that any incident could get reported to the a crew there if an RP needed to due to not having a cell phone. After a little over an hour CCCC advised the phone situation had been resolved and all personnel were released.
August 25- ATV Accident- 237 Windmill Ln, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04WM Box. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival at the location UTV354 found 1 atv with severe damage and 2 riders injured. The first rider had minor injuries and refused EMS and the 2nd required EMS transport. R352 arrived at the forward staging area on Windmill Ln along with B333 and A3801. The crews made their way the short distance to the accident location. The pt requiring EMS was packaged and then loaded onto UTV354 and removed to the forward staging area. The pt was transferred to the BLS litter and then into the BLS unit. M93 and M90 had arrived and M93 assisted A3801 with transport of the pt to the Regional Trauma Center. M90 returned avail. PSP arrived and R352 returned to SVC after PSP had completed their investigation. Aristes Command then placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
August 18- ATV Accident- 2nd st, West of St Ignatius Cemetery, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival in the original dispatched area of Rt61 and Snake Rd nothing was found. UTV354 was stopped by bystanders who updated the location to the one above. UTV354 headed to investigate the area with all other units transferring to the staging area at 2nd St and S. Locust Ave. Once at the location all units staged. A bystander located the victim and brought the victim to the staging area. UTV was called out of the woods to the staging area with the pt being found. The pt refused all EMS care upon reaching the staging area. PSP arrived and took over the incident. C340 placed all units in service. R352 and UTV354 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, A3801 and M93.
August 14- MVA w/ Fluids Down and - Injuries- Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 responded and upon arrival found a severely damaged passenger vehicle the occupant self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. The pt refused EMS upon R352 arrival. The eastbound lane of the highway was blocked by the vehicle and it was closed down at Aristes-Ringtown Rd and Aristes Hwy. Several buckets of floor dry were placed on the large fluid spill that existed on the roadway. R352 remained o/s until PSP arrive and completed their investigation and the towing company had the vehicle removed. Aristes Rd Command then placed the Box in service and all units returned available w/out inc. Also responding were E331 and B333 who both assisted with traffic control at Aristes Hwy and Aristes-Ringtown Rd.
August 11- Motorcycle Accident- Graffiti Higway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found 1 motorcycle rider down with A3801 o/s with pt care initiated along with E341. R352 crew assisted EMS with pt care along with packaging and loading into their unit. The pt was then transported to the regional trauma center. C340 placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC available w/out inc.
August 10- ATV Accident- W. Park St and Troutwine St, Centralia Boro on Box 340-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 atv into a wall with the rider down in the roadway. A3801 arrived right behind R352 and pt care was initiated. The pt was packaged and loaded into A3801 with the M93 now o/s. The pt was transported to the Regional Trauma Center for medical care. R352 remained o/s until PSP completed their investigation. R352 then returned to SVC avail w/out inc.
July 30- Transfer Assignment- 11 N 8th St, Kulpmont Borough on the 200 Box. R352 responded and provided coverage at Station 220 while crews from Kulpmont, Shamokin, Mt Carmel, Mt Carmel Twp, Ashland, Butler Twp, Sunbury, Ralpho Twp and more worked a fatal row home fire in Shamokin.
July 23- QRS Response
July 16- QRS Response
July 11- MVA w/ - Injuries- Wilburton Rd @ Colliery Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found a passenger vehicle into the side of a tri-axle at the intersection. All occupants were self-extricated and ambulating about the location with no injuries. The tri-axle was partially blocking the westbound lane and was not movable due to the damage from the accident. PSP arrived and contacted a towing company for the passenger vehicle. The towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed. After some time parts were located and the tri-axle was repaired and moved from the location. With the highway opened Aristes Command placed the Box in Service and R352 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
July 10- Working Commercial Structure Fire- 655 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and was followed a short time later by R352. During the response 353 confirmed a working fire with heavy fire visible from over a mile away. Upon arrival 353 forward layed from a hydrant at Main and Bridge St to the A/D corner of the building behind E3015. Once there the Ringtown Mill and Hardware building was found to have a working fire w/ approximately half of the building well involved towards the B side including the grain/feed silo on the A/B corner and the rear loading dock area. The remainder of the building had thick black smoke showing from the roof area. R352 arrived and staged on the B side of the structure in the Jeld-Wen parking area and sent its manpower to meet up with 353. 353 supplied E3015 with water from the hydrant initially but the supply was changed over to a tanker operation with E910 supplying 353 from a porta-pond that was setup at that location. 353 also deployed the deck gun and step gun during the operations. The crews remained o/s for several hours with crews maintaining resp protection throughout due to the unknown contents of the building due to its use storing chemicals, fertilizers, pesticided and more. Other units responding on the Box were E3010, E6410, E3611, E3613, E4310, E331, E419, E3815, E4812, E273(stand-by in station for 350). Tk6425, Tk1920, Tk3815, Tk2, R4850, S4865, T3035, T930, T6430, T1930, T1931, T4830, T2630, T2530, T5330, T430, T432, T4630, T4530, T274, T52, T332, T4130, 141T6, 177T1, T22, T295, T176 and possibly some more operating at the scene along with multiple cover and transfer assisgnments to cover vacant stations and coverage areas.
July 3- Controlled Burn- Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 353 responded and upon reaching the area of S. Locust Ave and Byrnesville Rd were advised to stage per E341. 353 staged at this location with E341 investgating a possible controlled burn. E341 confirmed a controlled burn and placed the box in service. 353 returned to station available w/out inc.
July 1- QRS Response
June 27- Vehicle Fire- 900 Wilburton Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-02. 353 and S351 responded. During the response E331 advised they were in the area and 35o units should stage on Wilburton Rd as the incident was off of a dirt access road into the wooded area. 353 and 351 staged upon arrival. Lt33o established Command and released all 350 apparatus and personnel with the fire to be out.
June 15- MVA with - Injury- In the area of 4148 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle that had rolled over partially off the roadway with the occupant still inside. R352 staged just South of the incident and upon approaching the vehicle the occupant self-extricated from the vehicle. The pt refused all EMS services with M93 being recalled. E341 arrived and staged North of the incident. Minor fluids were down and were controlled by R352. Traffic control was established around the incident. R352 awaited the arrival of PSP. With PSP o/s and a towing company on the way PSP advised they would remain o/s until the vehicle was removed and R352 could return to SVC. Aristes Command placed all units available and all units returned to station w/out inc.
June 8- Motorcycle Accident w/ - Injury- State Route 61 and Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. While still o/s of the previous incident crews were advised by passerbys of this incident. Upon arrival R352 found a motorcycle down with the rider ambulating about the scene. The pt refused EMS. PSP cleared the previous incident and arrived at this incident. With no injuries PSP advised fire/rescue could clear the scene. Byrnesville Rd Command placed the Box in service. All units returned w/out inc.
June 8- Dirt Bike Accident with Injury- in the area of 84 Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded initially followed by S351 a short time later. Upon arrival crews found 1 pt in the wooded area off of the roadway with moderate bilatteral lower extremity trauma. Crews accessed the pt, assessed, treated and then packaged the pt who was then removed from the area after being loaded onto UTV354. The pt was delivered to the EMS staging area and then transferred to A3802 with M172 being at the staging location as well. The pt was transported to the regional trauma center from the scene. With units still on scene crews were advised of the next incident.
June 6- ATV Accident w/ Injury- South End of Graffiti Hwy on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded and were advised of 2 atv's involved with 2 juvenile injuries one being semi-responsive. R352 arrived along with A3801 and M93 to find 2 juveniles injured. Crews assessed and treated the injured pts and then got them loaded into the EMS units. A3801 transported 1 pt with M172 and M93 transported the 2nd pt with both pts being transported to the regional trauma center. Crews remained o/s until being released by Graffiti Rd Command. Also responding were E341, R5 and PSP.
June 4- MVA w/ - Injury, Wilburton Rd @ Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. While at the station performing training several neighbors began to knock on the doors of the station reporting a MVA at the above location. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle in the roadway with fluids down. The lone occupant had self-extricated and was standing near the vehicle. Traffic control was initiated. The pt was assessed and refused further EMS care/transport. The fluids were controlled with floor dry. Units remained o/s until PSP and the towing company had arrived. With the vehicle removed and PSP completed their investigation Aristes Command placed the Box in service. All units returned avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
June 2- ATV Accident- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and UTV354 responded. Upon arrival bystanders advised the parties involved in the incident had left the area. UTV354 checked the area and found nothing in the closed section of the roadway. Graffiti Hwy Command then placed all units in service w/ nothing found. Also responding were E341, A3801, M6402 and PSP.
June 1- QRS Response
May 30- Smoke in a Commercial Building- 116 Ringtown Blvd, Union Twp on RVFR South Box. 353 responded as part of the 1st alarm. Upon arrival 353 staged in the parking lot with the crew being assigned to the interior of the building with the TIC to search for the origin of a smoke odor. Crews searched the restaraunt/kitchen area of the building for what the occupants had described as an odor of wires burning. After searching the area the source was found to be an overheated cooler motor. Union Twp Command placed all units available. 353 returned available w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E6410, E910, E3611, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, R4850, TS6420 and M6401.
May 29- Tree on Wires- Tree St and Leiby St, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. C350 found a tree branch down onto power lines partially blocking Tree St. R352 responded and secured the area. PPL was contacted and given the information. With no arcing present the area was cordoned off for PPL to arrive. Aristes Command placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC avail w/out inc.
May 24- Garage Fire- 297 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and arrived first due with other units responding from a Frackville area parade. Upon arrival C3001 advised the fire had been extinguished by the homeowner. 353 was requested to check the wall around where the fire had been with the TIC. C3001 held the box to 3015, 3045 and 353. The area was checked with the TIC finding no indication of further extension past the melted siding around the light fixture. C3001 then placed the Box in service and all units returned to avail w/out inc. Also responding were E3015, E6410, E4310, E910, TS6420, T6430, T4830, R4850, B3045 and M6402.
May 2- QRS Response
April 28- QRS Response
April 22- Smoke in a House- 4091 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. 353 responded and during the response CCCC advised the homeowner had called and wanted to cancel FD with a cooking incident. 353 continued non-emergent recalling all other units and upon arrival found a light smoke condition in the home and were met by the homeowner in the front yard. The homeowner had controlled a small fire in the microwave and was working on removing the smoke. The crew checked the area with the TIC and opened some windows to finish the ventilation process. Aristes Command placed the Box in service. All units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331, E3010 and M93.
April 21- Possible Structure Fire- 297 Middle Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. 353 responded. During the response units from 270 arrived and advised of nothing showing. 270 Command then advised for E273 to bring a can and TIC to the 2nd floor with the fire believed to be out. T353 along with E57 were directed to stage at Station 270. 353 arrived at Station 270 and after a short time was released by 270 Command with the fire out. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E273, E272, T274, M61, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
April 11- Working Commercial Building Fire- 422 W. Main St (Valley Beverage), Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and was immediately informed of a working fire. Upon arrival found E3015 and TS6420 o/s with a well involved commercial building (former barn with an addition added onto it) well involved with smoke and fire from all 4 sides and a moderat breeze blowing the fire towards the east endangering the commercial property next door (Stauffer-Breznick Funeral Home.). 353 arrived in the area and assumed the 2nd arriving engine duties including laying in from a hydrant at 10th and W. Main St to just west of the location. 353 then placed the deck gun, front bumper gun and 2 crosslays in service. Crews operated flowing water for more than 2 hours while the fire was brought under control performing fire suppression, overhaul, salvage and other related functions. 353 remained o/s until being released by Ringtown Command after the fire had been placed under control. Also responding were E3015, E6410, E910, E3611, E3613, E4510, E331, E4812, E419, TS6420, Tk6425, Tk4320, Tk1920, Tk3825, R4850, R6450, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830, T1930, T1931, T2630, T2530, T430, T432, T4630, T1030, T5330, T4130, T22, T274, T142, T212, T176, T295, T296, 141T1, 241T1, 177T1, T242(recalled), M6402, A917, ISV1, E6814(transfer), E6212 (transfer), Tw5222 (transfer), S4869, Ringtown PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshal and more that we probably missed and for that we are sorry.
April 7- ATV Accident with Injury- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 responded and upon arrival found A3801 o/s with 1 side-by-side that had rolled over and 1 injury. R352 crew assisted A3801 as needed with pt care. The pt was transported to the Regional Trauma Center by A3801 with M93 onboard. A reported 2nd pt had fled the scene prior to fire/EMS arrival. Also responding was E341.
April 6- Motorcycle Accident with Injury- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 350QRS was disaptched by CCCC for a motorcycle accident with injury at the above location. R352 responded and upon arrival found a motorcycle accident with 1 injury. The pt was assessed and treated by R352 crew until the arrival of M93. The pt was transported to the Regional Trauma center with non-life threatening injuries. Also responding was PSP and C340.
April 3- QRS Response
March 27- QRS Response
March 24- Working Structure Fire (Row Home Fire)- 100 (M&M Sandwich Shop) , 102, 104, 106. 108. 110 and 112 W. Center St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. 353 responded and upon arrival found multiple units from the first 3 alarms o/s with multiple well involved addresses. 353 was taken out of the tanker operation by Command as sent to establish a fill site at the former Paul's Cheverolet on Hoffman Blvd in Ashland Borough. 353 arrived there and established a fill site from the creek. Multiple tankers were filled while manpower operated at the scene of the incident assisting with suppression and overhaul operations. 353 operated for several hours until the fill site was requested to be shut down by Command. After the fill site was terminated, 353 was released by Command. All units returned to station available w/out inc. 2 firefighters required transport to local hospitals from this incident but no injuries were reported by civilians. Also responding were E3810, E3811, E3815, E4510, E419, E3617, E6410, E2, E4810, E21 (transfer), E4610, E6812(RIT), E6814 (RIT), E331 Tk3825, Tk2, Tk6425, Tw4820, R3850, R4850, T432, T430, T4630, T4830, T3035, T22, T4530, T6430, T513, T1010, T352, T353, T332, A3801, A3802, M6401, A4502, Ashland PD, Shenandoah PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshal, SVU1 and we probably missed some and for that we are sorry.
March 22- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 1/2 Mile South of Roaring Creek Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 and S351 responded. During the response units encountered icy covered roadways with snow actively falling on top of the mountain. PennDOT was requested to the area to treat the highways. Upon arrival found a passenger vehicle off the roadway into the embankment with the occupant still in the vehicle. R352 staged just north of the incident and placed the light tower in service. The occupant was found to have self-extricated, contacted 911 and then re-entered the vehicle to stay out of the weather. The pt was found to have minor injuries and was treated by S351 crew until M92 arrived. The pt was then transported to GMC via M92. R/E273 was recalled on the box. R352 and S351 remained o/s until PSP arrived, completed their investigation and the vehicle was removed by the towing service.
March 20- Possible Church Fire- 304 Slabtown Rd, Locust Twp. at the Slabtown Catholic Church on Box 270-01. 353 responded with CCCC advising the RP had heard an explosion in the basement of the church and then had the odor of smoke throughout the structure. During the response C270 arrived and advised a section of stove pipe to the furnace had failed with a smoke condition in the building and no smoke. 353 was recalled by Command and returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274 and Locust Twp PD.
March 12- Rocks in the Roadway- Aristes-Ringtown Rd 1/2 mile East of the Aristes in Conyngham Twp on Box 350-03. C350 was notified of multiple rocks in the roadway creating a safety hazard in this area. Manpower responded and cleared several large rocks from the westbound lane.
March 10- MVA w/ - Injuries- State Route 42 North of Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. LT350 was on his way home from work when the station along with R/E273, M93 and PSP were dispatched to the above location for an MVA reported as a minivan into a tree. Lt35o arrived in the area finding a full size conversion van off the roadway into a tree with no injuries and snow.and rain falling. Personnel responding to the station found snow falling and all roadways covered in ice. Initially all units were held in station. Lt350 then requested S351 to respond and placed the remaining units in service. S351 responded and upon arrival staged just south of the incident to protect the scene. S351 remained at the station until the vehicle was removed by the towing company after PSP had completed their investigation.
March 5- QRS Response
March 3- MVA w/ - injuries- State Route 42 between Weiser Ln and Aristes- Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 responded with S351 being crewed in station. Initially the incident was dispatched as a MVA with no injuries but confinement. CCCC advised the caller stated their vehicle went off the roadway and over an embankment. They were not able to get out of the vehicle. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway stuck on a snow bank along the roadway. The occupants exited the vehicle and ambulated to R352. Brush Valley Command held the Box to R352 with S351 having a crew in station. PSP was advised and after the arrival of a towing company the vehicle was removed and Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service. Also responding but being recalled were R/E273, M93 and PSP.
February 25- MVA w/ Entrapment, Injury and Flight- Wilburton Rd between Colliery Rd and Legion St, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. Prior to any apparatus being enroute C340 arrived o/s and confirmed heavy entrapment with an unresponsive pt. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway after having gone off the roadway, up an embankment striking several trees and then rolling over coming to rest upside down on the berm of the roadway. The crew immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle with cribbing and 2 Res-Q-Jack Struts. The E-Draulic cutter and spreader were then put into service removing the passenger side rear door, B post and hyper-extending the front door. With the pt being critically injured aero-medical was requested to fly with the LZ to be at the Legion on Legion St. R5 arrived to provide more manpower. The driver side rear door was removed. The pt was then able to be removed after clearing a foot entrapment in the pedals. The pt was placed on a LBB and handed off to M93 for treatment and transport to the LZ. Life Flight landed with E331 having performed the LZ. The highway was closed for an extended period during the extrication operation and LF landing. S351 had also responded to the scene. R352 and S351 remained o/s for several hours while PSP completed their investigation. The towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed from the scene. With PSP completed their work and the vehicle removed from the scene Aristes Command placed the Box in service and all units returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding to the incident were E331, U25, Station 6, R5, U5, PSP, PSP Reconstruction and Life Flight and PennDOT.
February 23- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 between Weiser Ln and Roaring Creek Rd on Box 350-02. R352 and S351 responded. Crews found extremely icy road conditions throughout the response. CCCC advised they had conflicting reports that the pt was possibly entrapped in the vehicle, under the vehicle or self extricated. R352 arrived in the area and after having slid over 70' at less than 5mph were able to assess the scene. Found 1 passenger vehicle standing on its front end off the roadway leaning against the bank. The occupant was found to be self extricated and ambulating about the scene talking with other bystanders who had stopped. M93 arrived shortly after 352 and 351. Brush Valley Command requested E331 close Rt42 at Aristes-Ringtown Rd and 270 Fire Police to close Rt42 at the base of Mystic Mountain. The scene was held to 351, 352 and M93. PennDOT arrived and began to treat the roadways. PSP arrived and requested a towing company. The towing company arrived and the vehicle was removed. 2 other minor non-reportable MVA's occurred in this area prior to 352 arrival as well. Engine compartment fluids were controlled while at the scene. M93 transported the pt to a local ER for evaluation. After the vehicle was removed and PennDOT had treated the roadways to make them passable the roadway was re-opened and the Box was placed in service. Also responding was B275.
February 21- Working Structure Fire (Row Homes)- 1100 Block of Brock St, Ashland Borough on the 38Box. 353 responded initially as part of the Tanker Task Force. Upon arrival at the dump location 353 staged and then dumped into the pond at 11th and Walnut St. 353 went to the fill site at the former Paul Chevy on Hoffman Blvd. Arriving there 353 found several other empty tankers with no fill site operation established. 353 established the fill site from the creek and then filled multiple tankers for the next several hours until being released. S351 responded with extra manpower. The crew from 351 was split between the scene to assist with suppression and traffic control at 9th and Center St. R352 responded and was initially requested to go to 13th and Spruce to pump from a porta-pond at that location. Upon arrival 352 was directed by SCCC to stage in the area of that porta-pond but not to put any hose on the ground and send manpower to the scene. 352 staged at 13th and Brock with the crew going to Side A of the building to assist with suppression and overhaul. 7 homes were damaged or destroyed including 1100, 1102, 1106, 1108, 1110, 1112, 1114 Brock St. The crews operated for several hours until being released by Ashland Command. Also responding were E3810, E3811, E3815, E419, E4610, E3617, E4510, E4810, E6410, E6812, E6814, E2, E21, S221, R3850, R4850, R5, Tk3825, Tk2, Tk6425, Tk4820, T432, T430, T4630, T3035, T332, T22, NOT353, NOT352, E513, T6430, T1010, A3801, A3802, M6402, M6404, Ashland PD, PSP Fire Marshal, Red Cross. Rehab 31 and ISV1.
February 21- Possible Structure Fire (House)- 120 Little Mountain Rd, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. 353 responded and found snow covered and icy roadways with snow and sleet still falling. During the response C30 arrived and advised to have all units continue reduced rate with nothing showing. After a short time all units were recalled with 353 3/4 of mile from the scene, by C30. 353 returned available w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E910, E6410, L1920, T1930, T1931, R4850, E4310 and M6401.
February 18- QRS Response
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January 31- QRS Response
January 29- MVA w/ - Injuries- State Route 42 between Weiser Lane and Roaring Creek Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352 responded with heavy snow falling and highways covered in snow. Upon arrival found a passenger vehicle off the roadway into a tree with severe damage. There was no one around the vehicle on arrival and CCCC was requested to try to contact the registered owner based on the registration and to recall all responding units and hold it to R352 and S351. Locust Twp PD arrived and was also attempting to contact the owner. After a short time the owner returned to the scene and advised there was no need for EMS and did not want to seek medical attention. R352 and S351 established traffic control in the area. PSP and the towing service arrived. After the vehicle was removed Brush Valley Command placed the Box in service and all units returned available. Also responding were R/E273, M93 and PSP. .
January 29- QRS Response
January 15- Working Structure Fire (House)- 532 Independent St, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 270-02. Station 270 was initially dispatched for a possible chimney fire. Upon their arrival they found fire in a wall near the chimney with smoke pushing from the 2nd floor eves and requested CCCC fill out the 1st alarm. 353 responded and upon arrival staged behind R/E273. A 3" line was stretched from 353 to 273 in the event they needed water and the crew was assigned to assist the interior crew from 273 with suppression and checking for extension. Upon entering the building found the fire in the wall knocked down with 273 crews opening up. 353 crew went to division 2 and found a moderate smoke condition but no heat or fire. The crew returned to division 1 and assisted with overhaul of the fire area. After a short time the crew exited the building and then provided o/s RIT until being released by 270 Command. Also responding were R/E273, E272, E57, T274, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
January 15- Possible House Fire- 378 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded but was recalled during the response by C30 with no fire at the location. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, E4310, TS6420, T6430, T3035, T4830, T930, R4850 and M6401.
January 10- QRS Response
January 8- Stand-By in Station- 350 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp. After returning from the previous MVA the crew was aware of a multiple alarm fire in Shenandoah in which Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue had responded. The crew staffed the station while the Ringtown crews were committed. After RVFR being released the station was released from the stand-by.
January 8- MVA w/ Confinement- S. Locust Ave and Byrnesville Rd, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01, R352 responded and followed a short time later by S351. CCCC advised they were getting multiple reports of entrapment and possibly multiple entrapped in the vehicle. Upon arrival R352 confirmed 1 vehicle on its side on top of the road block for the closed section of Rt61. The lone occupant was able to communicate with the crew and stated she did not believe she was injured. The vehicle was stabilized utilizing cribbing and 2 Res-Q-Jack struts. With the vehicle stable the the windshield was removed and with some slight assistance the pt was able to stand and ambulate from the vehicle to A3802's crew. The pt eventually refused treatment and transport. Also responding were E341, R5, U5, Ashland Fire Police and PSP.
January 8- Possible Structure Fire (House)- 513 2nd Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 330-01. 353 responded and upon arrival assumed the first due responsibilities. The crew found the occupants outside and they greeted the crew advising they believed the oil burner had malfunctioned and the house was filling with smoke. The crew was directed to a rear entrance where the oil burner was located and upon gaining entry found a heavy smoke condition to the floor. With the TIC the crew could see the entire furnace was over 400 degrees. The crew was able to shut down the furnace and then began ventilating the home using fans. Also responding were E331, E21, E2, E341, Tk2, R5 and M93,
January 4- QRS Response
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December 27- QRS Response
December 27- Landing Zone- 2 Ballfield Lane, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. 353 responded and established a landing zone for Life Flight 5 who was already overhead after having been requested prior to our dispatch by M6404 who was transporting a priority medical pt to GMC when the need for aero-medical was found. The LZ was established with LF5 landing safely. The crew assisted in transferring the pt from the MICU to the helicopter and then returned to the apparatus. LF5 successfully was able to clear the LZ and transport the pt to GMC.
December 22- Basement Flooding- 3724 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. S351 arrived to find approximately 5" of water in the basement of the home. After a short investigation the sump pump for the location was restarted and the water level began to fall.
December 17- Hazardous Materials Spill- S. Locust Ave @ Byrnesville Rd, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. S351 responded after being notified in station of a vehicle leaking fluids at this location. 351 arrived and found an oil slicked roadway from what had been reported as a disabled vehicle that had left the area. The crew placed floor dry on the spilled oil and then continued down to the County line on Rt61 finding multiple other locations where an oily substance had been spilled onto the roadway. Floor Dry was placed on these locations as well. PSP also responded.
December 17- QRS Response
December- 15- Possible Commercial Structure Fire- 600 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and upon arrival staged near the pump house. Manpower assisted with gaining entry to the pump house with nothing found inside and the pump not running. The crew then entered the commercial building and initiated a primary search to the warehouse section of the building. Nothing was found during this search and the crew exited the building. Command then advised they had located the source of the smoke and placed all units other then District 30 available. Also responding on the Box were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, R4850, TS6420, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830 and M6401.
December 1- MVA w/ - Injury- Aristes Rd 1/2 mile East of Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-03. S351 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle partially blocking the East lane with moderate front end damage. 351 established traffic control around the scene, checked for fluids and controlled the scene. 351 remained o/s until PSP had arrived and completed their report and the vehicle was removed by the towing company.
November 17- QRS Response
November 16- QRS Response
November 15- QRS Response
November 7- QRS Response
November 5- Smoke Detector Activation- 449 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. While walking to the firehouse Captain 352 (M. Yeager) heard a smoke detector active in a vacant structure. With a crew at the station T353 proceeded to the location to help investigate. A malfunctioning detector was found with the battery being removed.
October 31- Public Assist- Aristes on Box 350-01.. Fire Police along with S351 and UTV354 assisted with warning traffic through town of the annual Trick-or-Treat event throughout the town. Crews placed flares and cones to slow traffic and try to ensure a safe night for the kids enjoying this annual event.
October 28- Public Assist/Mutual Aid Fire Police- Catawissa borough on Box 50-01. Fire Police responded and assisted with traffic control for the annual Catawissa Halloween Parade. Fire Police from throughout Columbia County also assisted.
October 28- Possible Structure Fire (mixed occupancy)- 27 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 and R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found brown smoke from the roof area of the 3 story mixed occupancy building with attached exposures on sides B and D. The crews split with one crew going to the roof off of S6420's main aerial and the other crew entering the building to the basement. Crews found a malfunctioning oil burner. Ringtown Command placed all units available. Also responding were E3015, S6420 with E6410, E910, R4850, T6430, T930, T4830 all being recalled while enroute.
October 26- Medical Assist
October 22- QRS Response
October 20- Technical Rescue- 500 E. Center St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. UTV354 responded at the request of Command to assist in a wilderness search and rescue assignment. Upon arrival crews staged in the parking lot of the former Gould's Pumps.. UTV354 then accessed the wooded area to search for the missing person. The individual was located by another search crew and all crews were requested back to the Staging Area and were then released.
October 18- MVA w/ - Injury- State Rt61 at Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. S351 was informed of a 1 vehicle accident at the above location as the crew was leaving the previous incident. S351 arrived and found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the roadblock for Rt61 at Graffiti Highway. S351 checked the area and found no one around the scene. The crew provided traffic control until PSP arrived and the towing company had the vehicle removed.
October 18- QRS Response
October 16- MVA w/ - Injuries- 1300 Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. S351 responded and upon arrival found a 1 vehicle accident with - injuries and minor fluids down. S351 provided traffic control and fluid control. S351 remained on scene until the vehicle was removed by the towing company after PSP had completed their investigation.
October 12- QRS Response
October 10- Public Service- 1240 Legion St, Wilburton #2, Conyngham Twp, Wilburton #2 Fire Company. R352 crew provided Fire Prevention presentation to the Senior Citizen members.
October 9- Vehicle Fire- 192B Bear Gap Rd., Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 was advised to hold in quarters after advising CCCC of having a crew to assist Station 270 on a vehicle fire. 270 Command advised the fire was knocked down upon arrival. Also responding was T274.
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September 29- QRS Response
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September 23- QRS Response
September 21- Possible House Fire- 174 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded and was recalled by District 30 Command advising a furnace malfunction. Also responding were R3015, E3010, E6410, E910, TS6425, T3035, T6430, T4830, T930, R4850 and A6402
September 3- QRS response
August 26- Vehicle Fire- State Route 42 at the top of Mystic Mountain, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. T353 and R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found a well involved vehicle fire in the engine compartment with R273 o/s making a hit. Both units assisted with suppression and overhaul along with traffic control. The vehicle suffered extensive front end fire damage. Also responding were R273, E272, A1, 270QRS and PSP.
August 22- Motorcycle MVA w/ Injuries- State Route 42 near Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and T353 responded. Upon arrival found a single motorcycle down in the roadway after striking a deer. Both occupants of the bike were injured and treated by EMS and transported to local ER. R352 and T353 remained o/s until being released by PSP with the motorcycle removed. The deer was not located near the scene. Also responding were A3801, M93, R273 and PSP.
August 19- QRS Response
August 16- QRS Response
August 11- ATV Accident with Injury- Rt61 near Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found an ATV that had been driving on the roadway had left the roadway struck a sign post and ejected the operator. A3801 and M93 were o/s and had pt care initiated. The pt was transported by ground to the regional trauma center. Also responding were A3801, M93 and PSP.
August 7- Debris Fire- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. T353 and UTV354 responded to find a small debris fire smoldering in the large crack in the roadway. The fire was quickly extinguished and all returned to SVC avail.
August 2- QRS response
July 28- Wilderness Rescue/Motorcycle Accident- Off of Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. UTV354 and R352 responded. Upon arrival in the area the location was changed to an area just north of Catawissa Rd in Ashland Borough. R352 proceeded to that area with UTV354 entering the woods off of E. Park St in Centralia. The rider was found after a short search. He was found to have moderate injuries and was treated, packaged and then removed from the wooded area to awaiting ALS and BLS. The pt was then taken to an awaiting aeromedical LZ and transported to the regional trauma center. Also responding were R5, E341, E3811(LZ), R3850, B3845, A3801, M93, Life Flight 5 and PSP Bloomsburg.
July 16- Structure Fire (Barn)- 677 Ashton Hollow Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 responded. CCCC advised they had received several calls reporting a barn fire at that location. Car 20 arrived and confirmed smoke showing and requested a 2nd alarm. Car 20 then advised it was hay bales on fire outside of the barn and all units with the exception of 270 could recall. T353 continued non-emergent towards the scene until E273 arrived and confirmed there was no need for additional resources. Also responding were T274, E57 and M170.
July 14- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 Brush Valley on Box 350-02. Manpower responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the woods with severe damage. Pt was self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. Manpower assisted with traffic control and other functions. Also responding were E273, M93 and PSP.
July 8- QRS response w/ off road recovery- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 and Kubota responded. EMS was requested for a pt with a medical problem. Pt was treated and then removed from the area where the pt refused EMS. Also responding were M93 and A3801
July 7- QRS Response
July 1- ATV Accident w/ Injury- 122 Windmill Lane on Box 350-04. R352 responded and upon arrival were directed to the 2 patients who had rolled their quad trying to climb a hill. Both parties had minor injuries and after assessment then refused EMS or transport. Also responding were E331, A3801, M93 and M6404.
June 21- QRS Response
June 20- Structure Fire- 103 Vine St, Ringtown, on the RVFR South Box. T353 recalled during response by Command w/ no fire
June 18- QRS Response
June 17- QRS Response w/ Station for manpower
June 11- QRS Response
June 10- QRS response
June 10- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 at Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352, T353 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle that had struck a deer with 2 riders injured. R352 staged to protect the scene and confirmed 2 injured and no fluids down. 353 arrived and staged behind 352. S351 was sent to State Route 42 and Aristes-Ringtown Rd to shut down the roadway while crews worked the scene. Both pt's were transported to a local ED. Also responding were E273, M93, A3801 and PSP.
June 5- QRS Response
June 2- MVA w/ Injury and Flight- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R3532 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle accident with 1 severely injured.. Pt was treated by 352 and EMS and then removed from the area where the pt was then transported to the LZ. Also responding was A3801, M93, E3811(LZ) and PSP.
June 1= QRS Response
June 1- MVA with - Injury- 290 Locust Ave, Centralia on Box 340-01. R352 was recalled upon responding. Also responding was E341
May 30- Possible Structure Fire- 400 Block Ridge Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded. Initially crews were advised of a large fire in the area possibly a structure fire. PD arrived in the area and advised for units to continue reduced rate possibly a controlled burn. Car 20 then recalled all units with a controlled burn of Christmas trees. Also responding was E57 and T274.
May 23- QRS response
May 20- Possible MVA- Aristes Hwy and Wilburton Rd, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 responded and upon arrival in the area found nothing. All units were recalled. Also responding was E331 and M93.
May 20- Gasoline odor in a Church- 304 Slabtown Rd, Slabtown Catholic Church, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded and was recalled during the response by 270 Command. Also responding were E273, E272, T274.
May 15- Working Structure Fire (House)- 81 Garfield Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded and during response found multiple highway obstructions due to some heavy thunderstorms that had gone through the area. T353 arrived and staged behind E57. The crew established initial RIT with crews from 270 making a quick hit on the fire. 353 was released after a short time on the scene. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274, M171, 270QRS and Car 20.
May 12- QRS response
May 6- QRS response
May 6- MVA w/ Injury= State Route 42 at Poor House Rd, Conyngham Twp, on the 350-02 Box. R352 responded. Station 270 was initially dispatched on the incident as being in their primary area. Upon their arrival found the incident to be in Conyngham Twp and requested 350 be dispatched. Upon arrival found 273 and M61 o/s. The pt was being transported to the ER. R352 staged and then assisted with fluid and traffic control in the area until PSP arrived and the towing company removed the vehicle.
May 5- Working Structure Fire (House Trailer)- 2622 Melanie Manor, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded and upon arrival found multiple units working on a fully involved house trailer. 353 assisted with manpower and was then released by Command. Also responding were E3015, E910, E6410, E881, E4310, TK1920, T1930, T1931, T461, T6430, T2630, T2530, T2535, T432, T430, T930, T332, M6401, R993 and
April 29- QRS response for a medical call
April 26- House Fire- 26 W. Main St, Ringtown on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. All units were recalled by Command with no fire found upon arrival. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E4310, E6410, TS6420, T3035, T930, T461, T6430, M6401 and R993.
April 22- Brush/Tire Fire- Tipple Rd behind the St Ignatious Cemetary, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. T353 and S351 responded. Units arrived to find multiple tires burning with extension to the brush around them. Also responding were E341, E272, B333, B22, B4-70, B275, A3801 and DCNR.
April 17- QRS response all units recalled due to false medical alarm activation.
April 13- Brush Fire endangering a Structure- 240 Independent St, Roaring Creek Twp on the 270-02 Box. T353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with a small brush fire found not endangering the structure. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, A62 and Car 20.
April 9- QRS response for a medical call
April 5- Severe Weather Assignment- Aristes Hwy, Aristes on Box 350-01. S351 responded for hazardous conditions created by the severe weather in the area.
April 2- QRS Response for a medical call
April 2- Fire Police- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at State Route 42, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. S351 responded. Crews provided traffic control until 2 stuck tractor trailers could be cleared and up the hill in the snow.
March 30- Stand-By Assignment in station, 350 Columbia Ave, Box 350-01. T353, E352 and S351 were all staffed to cover District 30 first due while they operated on a mutual aid structure fire.
March 30- QRS response for a medical call
March 20- Possible Structure Fire- 17 Ringtown Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. T353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with no fire. Also responding were E273, E57, T274 and Car 20.
March 17- Working Vehicle Fire- 1900 State Route 42, Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. T353 responded. Station 270 was initially dispatched for the possible vehicle fire in the 1700 Block or Numidia Dr. Units arrived and found a working vehicle fire and requested Sta 350 as the incident was across the Twp line into Conyngham Twp. 353 arrived to find 273 and 274 working to extinguish the fire. 353 assisted with suppression and overhaul and then after the vehicle was removed by the towing company and PSP, 353 returned available.
March 16- QRS response for a medical call
March 16- QRS Response for a medical call
March 2- Working Structure Fire (House)- 26,28,30 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded. During the response the incident was upgraded to a working fire with 2nd and 3rd alarms being requested by Ringtown Command. Upon arrival 353 established the primary hydrant water from the hydrant at W. Main and Market St laying to the rear of E3010. The supply line was given to E3010 and the crew went to work after being split.. The crews found 3 addresses involved in fire with heavy fire from Division 3 of all 3 addresses. 1 crew entered 30 W. Main and proceeded to Division 2 and initiated search, suppression and overhaul to the rear. The other crew met up with a crew from 745 and attempted to make the attic area which had heavy fire load. After being unable to gain control of the attic all crews were pulled from building to regroup outside. Both crews then entered 36 W. Main St that had direct flame impingement on Side B from 30 W. Main to check on the conditions. Nothing was found inside 36 W. Main. Crews remained outside as a defensive attack was made on the building. After the heavy fire was knocked down crews re-entered the building to perform final extinguishment and overhaul. After multiple hours on scene and the fire under control and out, 353 was released by RIngtown Command. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E742, E881, E751, E4310, E888, E369, R993, TS745, Tk581, Tw456, Tk4320, T3035, T759, T585, T587, T930, T274, T4-32, T4-30, 141T6, T142, T1030, T2630, T461, T810, M6401, A6404, A4302, Red Cross, Ringtown PD, Shenandoah PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshall, Ringtown DPW, PPL, and Schuylkill County EMA. There main have been others that were missed due to the size of the incident and we are sorry for missing anyone.
March 2- Tree Down Blocking the Roadway- Wilburton Rd and Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. S351 responded.Upon arrival in the strong winds and snow a large tree (30" around and 40+ feet tall) was found blocking both lanes of Wilburton Rd. S351 established traffic control around the scene and went to initiate removal using chainsaws. At this time the Conyngham Twp worker arrived with the Twp backhoe and was able to push the tree off the roadway. The area was cleared of all of the smaller debris and roadway was reopened.
March 2- Stand-By in station- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. 353, 352 and 351 were all manned in station after a request from SCCC to stand-by in station for Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue as their units operated at 2 different structure fires in Schuylkill County.
February 25- QRS response for a medical call.
February 20- QRS response for a medical call
February 17- Possible Structure Fire (house trailer)- 2626 Melanie Manor on the Ringtown North Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was advised to stage on the middle roadway in the development and send manpower to the house trailer of origin with SCBA and manpower and stand-by. The crew stood by for a short time before being released by Union Twp Command advising the condition was created by a oil burner malfunction. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E742, TS745, T3035, T585, T587, R993, M6404
February 15- QRS response for a medical call
February 6- QRS response for a medical call
February 5- Transfer/Stand By assignment- 1223B Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 returned to Sta270 to stand-by until 270 was able to get their apparatus released from the scene of the previous incident and return to station. 353 was released after approximately 1 hour at Station 270.
February 5- Working Structure Fire (House Trailer)- 72 Poor House Rd., Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 found a well involved house trailer with the entire front portion already collapsed and units from 270 working the incident. 353 was advised to pump the tank into 274 and have manpower provide fire suppression and then overhaul. After pumping off the tank, 353 filled at the fill site from 272 and returned to pump the tank again. 353 went to the fill site again and returned again to pump the tank off. The fire was now extinguished and the manpower was released from suppression and overhaul of the rear portion of the trailer. At this point 353 was released from the incident after refilling and assisting E57 with breaking down a 2nd fill site they had established. Once this was completed 353 took in the next incident. Also responding were E273, T242, E161, T52, A62, 270QRS and Locust Twp Pd.
February 1- Working Structure Fire (Multiple duplexes)- 300 Block of North Hickory St, Mount Carmel Borough on Box 2. 353 responded. Upon arrival found units from multiple companies operating on the incident. 353 was initially advised to proceed to Avenue and Hickory St and become part of the tanker operation that was going to be set-up at that location. As 353 arrived in that area, several other mutual aid units arrived and parked 353 into the location. With no way to get out of the position due to supply lines and apparatus the crew from 353 reported to Command was placed to work with the crew splitting and 1 half being assigned to a fire building to perform suppression and overhaul and the other half being assigned to the roof operation in place. 353 remained committed for over 4 hours on the scene before being released by Mt Carmel Command. Other units operating on the incident were E1, E2, E3, E21, E33, E111, E151, E721, E331, E25, E221, E294, R5, R62, Tk2, Tk32, Tk3825, T22, T332, T176, T296, T295, T4-32, T4-30, T45-30, T274, M93, M90, A925, Mt Carmel PD, Mt Carmel Twp PD, Northumberland County EMA and more that I am sure we missed to which we are sorry the list was quite extensive coming from 4 counties.
January 31- Tractor Trailer Fire- 574 State Route 61, Conyngham TWp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival found a tractor trailer that had been driving and had the brakes on the trailer get to hot and start to burn. The driver pulled over and stopped when he noticed the fire. A passerby deployed an extinguisher on the fire and was able to extinguish the fire prior to the arrival of 353. With the vehicles brakes cooled after some time and the driver comfortable with driving the truck 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding was A3801.
January 29- Working Structure Fire (Garage)- 301 Amy St, Conyngham Twp on the 330-01 Box. 353 and 352 responded. During the response C330A confirmed a working fire. Upon arrival 353 found E331 o/s with heavy smoke showing from all 4 sides and the roof of a 24x40 metal pole barn garage. 353 established the primary water supply by laying 850' from the hydrant at 3rd Ave and School St to Amy St and 3rd Ave. The supply line was given to E331 and the 353 crew went to work. 352 staged at 3rd and School and sent its manpower forward to assist in operations. The crew forced both overhead doors and then performed fire suppression, overhaul and salvage. Other crews assisted with suppression, overhaul, salvage as well as performing ventilation operations. The garage suffered extensive damage and was a total loss however an antique vehicle that was stored in the garage suffered only minor damage. With the fire extinguished and overhaul complete 353 picked up its supply line and then returned to SVC avail. w/out incident. Also responding were E2, TK2, R5, T332, M93, PSP Fire Marshall and Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement.
January 26- QRS response for a medical call.
January 21- Chimney Fire w/ extension- 412 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352, T353 and QRS responded. C350 was contacted by phone from a neighbor to the area who was reporting a smoke condition in the area of Columbia Ave and School St. C350 went to investigate and found a heavy smoke condition in the area and requested companies be dispatched for a smoke investigation. After further investigation it was found the smoke was issuing from the 1st floor and basement of the above address. The occupant was still in the home and was removed by the crew from 353. Upon interview with the occupant he advised his furnace was not working properly. Crews from 353 and 352 gained access to Division 1 and the basement finding moderate to heavy smoke conditions in both floors. It was found that the occupant had illegally installed a wood burner to act as his furnace in the basement. The chimney pipe was blocked with fire inside it. The fire in the fire box of the furnace was extinguished and the chimney pipe taken apart to control that fire. 1 1.75" line was stretched with 352 staged to make a reverse lay to the hydrant at Aristes Hwy and School St. 331 was staged at Columbia Ave and Wilburton Rd at the hydrant and 332 was staged in the lot at Sta350. With the fire controlled the home was ventilated with crews checking the home using the TIC and gas meters. With no extension found and the meters now reading zero ppm the house was turned over to the owner and Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement personell.
January 20- Transfer Assignment- 1223A Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. T353 responded for a request for a transfer assignment as R/E273 was responding to a vehicle fire and E272 and T274 were operating on a multiple alarm fatal barn fire in Northumberland County.
January 19- MVA- 2100 blk State Route 61, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival in the area nothing was found. It was then found that the incident was on Aristes-Ringtown Rd and was a disabled vehicle with no need for fire department/EMS. Also responding were R/E273 and M93.
January 18- MVA w/ - injuries- 100 Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 and QRS responded. While initially dispatched as having entrapment, C350 arrived o/s and advised no injuries and no entrapment. With no need for fire/ems/rescue all units were placed in service. Also responding were M93 and A3802.
Jauary 16- QRS response for a medical call in a heavy snow storm
January 7- QRS response for a medical call
January 4- QRS response for a medical call
January 2- QRS Respsonde for a medical call
December 27- QRS Response
December 27- QRS Response
December 27- Landing Zone- 2 Ballfield Lane, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. 353 responded and established a landing zone for Life Flight 5 who was already overhead after having been requested prior to our dispatch by M6404 who was transporting a priority medical pt to GMC when the need for aero-medical was found. The LZ was established with LF5 landing safely. The crew assisted in transferring the pt from the MICU to the helicopter and then returned to the apparatus. LF5 successfully was able to clear the LZ and transport the pt to GMC.
December 22- Basement Flooding- 3724 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. S351 arrived to find approximately 5" of water in the basement of the home. After a short investigation the sump pump for the location was restarted and the water level began to fall.
December 17- Hazardous Materials Spill- S. Locust Ave @ Byrnesville Rd, Centralia Borough on Box 340-01. S351 responded after being notified in station of a vehicle leaking fluids at this location. 351 arrived and found an oil slicked roadway from what had been reported as a disabled vehicle that had left the area. The crew placed floor dry on the spilled oil and then continued down to the County line on Rt61 finding multiple other locations where an oily substance had been spilled onto the roadway. Floor Dry was placed on these locations as well. PSP also responded.
December 17- QRS Response
December- 15- Possible Commercial Structure Fire- 600 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded and upon arrival staged near the pump house. Manpower assisted with gaining entry to the pump house with nothing found inside and the pump not running. The crew then entered the commercial building and initiated a primary search to the warehouse section of the building. Nothing was found during this search and the crew exited the building. Command then advised they had located the source of the smoke and placed all units other then District 30 available. Also responding on the Box were E3010, E3015, E910, E6410, R4850, TS6420, T3035, T6430, T930, T4830 and M6401.
December 1- MVA w/ - Injury- Aristes Rd 1/2 mile East of Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-03. S351 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle partially blocking the East lane with moderate front end damage. 351 established traffic control around the scene, checked for fluids and controlled the scene. 351 remained o/s until PSP had arrived and completed their report and the vehicle was removed by the towing company.
November 17- QRS Response
November 16- QRS Response
November 15- QRS Response
November 7- QRS Response
November 5- Smoke Detector Activation- 449 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. While walking to the firehouse Captain 352 (M. Yeager) heard a smoke detector active in a vacant structure. With a crew at the station T353 proceeded to the location to help investigate. A malfunctioning detector was found with the battery being removed.
October 31- Public Assist- Aristes on Box 350-01.. Fire Police along with S351 and UTV354 assisted with warning traffic through town of the annual Trick-or-Treat event throughout the town. Crews placed flares and cones to slow traffic and try to ensure a safe night for the kids enjoying this annual event.
October 28- Public Assist/Mutual Aid Fire Police- Catawissa borough on Box 50-01. Fire Police responded and assisted with traffic control for the annual Catawissa Halloween Parade. Fire Police from throughout Columbia County also assisted.
October 28- Possible Structure Fire (mixed occupancy)- 27 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 and R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found brown smoke from the roof area of the 3 story mixed occupancy building with attached exposures on sides B and D. The crews split with one crew going to the roof off of S6420's main aerial and the other crew entering the building to the basement. Crews found a malfunctioning oil burner. Ringtown Command placed all units available. Also responding were E3015, S6420 with E6410, E910, R4850, T6430, T930, T4830 all being recalled while enroute.
October 26- Medical Assist
October 22- QRS Response
October 20- Technical Rescue- 500 E. Center St, Ashland Borough on the 38 Box. UTV354 responded at the request of Command to assist in a wilderness search and rescue assignment. Upon arrival crews staged in the parking lot of the former Gould's Pumps.. UTV354 then accessed the wooded area to search for the missing person. The individual was located by another search crew and all crews were requested back to the Staging Area and were then released.
October 18- MVA w/ - Injury- State Rt61 at Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. S351 was informed of a 1 vehicle accident at the above location as the crew was leaving the previous incident. S351 arrived and found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the roadblock for Rt61 at Graffiti Highway. S351 checked the area and found no one around the scene. The crew provided traffic control until PSP arrived and the towing company had the vehicle removed.
October 18- QRS Response
October 16- MVA w/ - Injuries- 1300 Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. S351 responded and upon arrival found a 1 vehicle accident with - injuries and minor fluids down. S351 provided traffic control and fluid control. S351 remained on scene until the vehicle was removed by the towing company after PSP had completed their investigation.
October 12- QRS Response
October 10- Public Service- 1240 Legion St, Wilburton #2, Conyngham Twp, Wilburton #2 Fire Company. R352 crew provided Fire Prevention presentation to the Senior Citizen members.
October 9- Vehicle Fire- 192B Bear Gap Rd., Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 was advised to hold in quarters after advising CCCC of having a crew to assist Station 270 on a vehicle fire. 270 Command advised the fire was knocked down upon arrival. Also responding was T274.
September 29- QRS Response
September 29- QRS Response
September 25- QRS Response
September 23- QRS Response
September 21- Possible House Fire- 174 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded and was recalled by District 30 Command advising a furnace malfunction. Also responding were R3015, E3010, E6410, E910, TS6425, T3035, T6430, T4830, T930, R4850 and A6402
September 3- QRS response
August 26- Vehicle Fire- State Route 42 at the top of Mystic Mountain, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. T353 and R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found a well involved vehicle fire in the engine compartment with R273 o/s making a hit. Both units assisted with suppression and overhaul along with traffic control. The vehicle suffered extensive front end fire damage. Also responding were R273, E272, A1, 270QRS and PSP.
August 22- Motorcycle MVA w/ Injuries- State Route 42 near Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and T353 responded. Upon arrival found a single motorcycle down in the roadway after striking a deer. Both occupants of the bike were injured and treated by EMS and transported to local ER. R352 and T353 remained o/s until being released by PSP with the motorcycle removed. The deer was not located near the scene. Also responding were A3801, M93, R273 and PSP.
August 19- QRS Response
August 16- QRS Response
August 11- ATV Accident with Injury- Rt61 near Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 responded. Upon arrival found an ATV that had been driving on the roadway had left the roadway struck a sign post and ejected the operator. A3801 and M93 were o/s and had pt care initiated. The pt was transported by ground to the regional trauma center. Also responding were A3801, M93 and PSP.
August 7- Debris Fire- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. T353 and UTV354 responded to find a small debris fire smoldering in the large crack in the roadway. The fire was quickly extinguished and all returned to SVC avail.
August 2- QRS response
July 28- Wilderness Rescue/Motorcycle Accident- Off of Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. UTV354 and R352 responded. Upon arrival in the area the location was changed to an area just north of Catawissa Rd in Ashland Borough. R352 proceeded to that area with UTV354 entering the woods off of E. Park St in Centralia. The rider was found after a short search. He was found to have moderate injuries and was treated, packaged and then removed from the wooded area to awaiting ALS and BLS. The pt was then taken to an awaiting aeromedical LZ and transported to the regional trauma center. Also responding were R5, E341, E3811(LZ), R3850, B3845, A3801, M93, Life Flight 5 and PSP Bloomsburg.
July 16- Structure Fire (Barn)- 677 Ashton Hollow Rd, Cleveland Twp on Box 270-03. T353 responded. CCCC advised they had received several calls reporting a barn fire at that location. Car 20 arrived and confirmed smoke showing and requested a 2nd alarm. Car 20 then advised it was hay bales on fire outside of the barn and all units with the exception of 270 could recall. T353 continued non-emergent towards the scene until E273 arrived and confirmed there was no need for additional resources. Also responding were T274, E57 and M170.
July 14- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 Brush Valley on Box 350-02. Manpower responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the woods with severe damage. Pt was self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. Manpower assisted with traffic control and other functions. Also responding were E273, M93 and PSP.
July 8- QRS response w/ off road recovery- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 and Kubota responded. EMS was requested for a pt with a medical problem. Pt was treated and then removed from the area where the pt refused EMS. Also responding were M93 and A3801
July 7- QRS Response
July 1- ATV Accident w/ Injury- 122 Windmill Lane on Box 350-04. R352 responded and upon arrival were directed to the 2 patients who had rolled their quad trying to climb a hill. Both parties had minor injuries and after assessment then refused EMS or transport. Also responding were E331, A3801, M93 and M6404.
June 21- QRS Response
June 20- Structure Fire- 103 Vine St, Ringtown, on the RVFR South Box. T353 recalled during response by Command w/ no fire
June 18- QRS Response
June 17- QRS Response w/ Station for manpower
June 11- QRS Response
June 10- QRS response
June 10- MVA w/ Injury- State Route 42 at Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352, T353 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle that had struck a deer with 2 riders injured. R352 staged to protect the scene and confirmed 2 injured and no fluids down. 353 arrived and staged behind 352. S351 was sent to State Route 42 and Aristes-Ringtown Rd to shut down the roadway while crews worked the scene. Both pt's were transported to a local ED. Also responding were E273, M93, A3801 and PSP.
June 5- QRS Response
June 2- MVA w/ Injury and Flight- Graffiti Highway, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R3532 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle accident with 1 severely injured.. Pt was treated by 352 and EMS and then removed from the area where the pt was then transported to the LZ. Also responding was A3801, M93, E3811(LZ) and PSP.
June 1= QRS Response
June 1- MVA with - Injury- 290 Locust Ave, Centralia on Box 340-01. R352 was recalled upon responding. Also responding was E341
May 30- Possible Structure Fire- 400 Block Ridge Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded. Initially crews were advised of a large fire in the area possibly a structure fire. PD arrived in the area and advised for units to continue reduced rate possibly a controlled burn. Car 20 then recalled all units with a controlled burn of Christmas trees. Also responding was E57 and T274.
May 23- QRS response
May 20- Possible MVA- Aristes Hwy and Wilburton Rd, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 responded and upon arrival in the area found nothing. All units were recalled. Also responding was E331 and M93.
May 20- Gasoline odor in a Church- 304 Slabtown Rd, Slabtown Catholic Church, Locust Twp on Box 270-01. 353 responded and was recalled during the response by 270 Command. Also responding were E273, E272, T274.
May 15- Working Structure Fire (House)- 81 Garfield Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded and during response found multiple highway obstructions due to some heavy thunderstorms that had gone through the area. T353 arrived and staged behind E57. The crew established initial RIT with crews from 270 making a quick hit on the fire. 353 was released after a short time on the scene. Also responding were E272, E273, E57, T274, M171, 270QRS and Car 20.
May 12- QRS response
May 6- QRS response
May 6- MVA w/ Injury= State Route 42 at Poor House Rd, Conyngham Twp, on the 350-02 Box. R352 responded. Station 270 was initially dispatched on the incident as being in their primary area. Upon their arrival found the incident to be in Conyngham Twp and requested 350 be dispatched. Upon arrival found 273 and M61 o/s. The pt was being transported to the ER. R352 staged and then assisted with fluid and traffic control in the area until PSP arrived and the towing company removed the vehicle.
May 5- Working Structure Fire (House Trailer)- 2622 Melanie Manor, Union Twp on the RVFR North Box. T353 responded and upon arrival found multiple units working on a fully involved house trailer. 353 assisted with manpower and was then released by Command. Also responding were E3015, E910, E6410, E881, E4310, TK1920, T1930, T1931, T461, T6430, T2630, T2530, T2535, T432, T430, T930, T332, M6401, R993 and
April 29- QRS response for a medical call
April 26- House Fire- 26 W. Main St, Ringtown on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded. All units were recalled by Command with no fire found upon arrival. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E4310, E6410, TS6420, T3035, T930, T461, T6430, M6401 and R993.
April 22- Brush/Tire Fire- Tipple Rd behind the St Ignatious Cemetary, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. T353 and S351 responded. Units arrived to find multiple tires burning with extension to the brush around them. Also responding were E341, E272, B333, B22, B4-70, B275, A3801 and DCNR.
April 17- QRS response all units recalled due to false medical alarm activation.
April 13- Brush Fire endangering a Structure- 240 Independent St, Roaring Creek Twp on the 270-02 Box. T353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with a small brush fire found not endangering the structure. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, A62 and Car 20.
April 9- QRS response for a medical call
April 5- Severe Weather Assignment- Aristes Hwy, Aristes on Box 350-01. S351 responded for hazardous conditions created by the severe weather in the area.
April 2- QRS Response for a medical call
April 2- Fire Police- Aristes-Ringtown Rd at State Route 42, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. S351 responded. Crews provided traffic control until 2 stuck tractor trailers could be cleared and up the hill in the snow.
March 30- Stand-By Assignment in station, 350 Columbia Ave, Box 350-01. T353, E352 and S351 were all staffed to cover District 30 first due while they operated on a mutual aid structure fire.
March 30- QRS response for a medical call
March 20- Possible Structure Fire- 17 Ringtown Mountain Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. T353 responded and was recalled by 270 Command with no fire. Also responding were E273, E57, T274 and Car 20.
March 17- Working Vehicle Fire- 1900 State Route 42, Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. T353 responded. Station 270 was initially dispatched for the possible vehicle fire in the 1700 Block or Numidia Dr. Units arrived and found a working vehicle fire and requested Sta 350 as the incident was across the Twp line into Conyngham Twp. 353 arrived to find 273 and 274 working to extinguish the fire. 353 assisted with suppression and overhaul and then after the vehicle was removed by the towing company and PSP, 353 returned available.
March 16- QRS response for a medical call
March 16- QRS Response for a medical call
March 2- Working Structure Fire (House)- 26,28,30 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. 353 responded. During the response the incident was upgraded to a working fire with 2nd and 3rd alarms being requested by Ringtown Command. Upon arrival 353 established the primary hydrant water from the hydrant at W. Main and Market St laying to the rear of E3010. The supply line was given to E3010 and the crew went to work after being split.. The crews found 3 addresses involved in fire with heavy fire from Division 3 of all 3 addresses. 1 crew entered 30 W. Main and proceeded to Division 2 and initiated search, suppression and overhaul to the rear. The other crew met up with a crew from 745 and attempted to make the attic area which had heavy fire load. After being unable to gain control of the attic all crews were pulled from building to regroup outside. Both crews then entered 36 W. Main St that had direct flame impingement on Side B from 30 W. Main to check on the conditions. Nothing was found inside 36 W. Main. Crews remained outside as a defensive attack was made on the building. After the heavy fire was knocked down crews re-entered the building to perform final extinguishment and overhaul. After multiple hours on scene and the fire under control and out, 353 was released by RIngtown Command. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E742, E881, E751, E4310, E888, E369, R993, TS745, Tk581, Tw456, Tk4320, T3035, T759, T585, T587, T930, T274, T4-32, T4-30, 141T6, T142, T1030, T2630, T461, T810, M6401, A6404, A4302, Red Cross, Ringtown PD, Shenandoah PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshall, Ringtown DPW, PPL, and Schuylkill County EMA. There main have been others that were missed due to the size of the incident and we are sorry for missing anyone.
March 2- Tree Down Blocking the Roadway- Wilburton Rd and Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. S351 responded.Upon arrival in the strong winds and snow a large tree (30" around and 40+ feet tall) was found blocking both lanes of Wilburton Rd. S351 established traffic control around the scene and went to initiate removal using chainsaws. At this time the Conyngham Twp worker arrived with the Twp backhoe and was able to push the tree off the roadway. The area was cleared of all of the smaller debris and roadway was reopened.
March 2- Stand-By in station- 350 Columbia Ave on Box 350-01. 353, 352 and 351 were all manned in station after a request from SCCC to stand-by in station for Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue as their units operated at 2 different structure fires in Schuylkill County.
February 25- QRS response for a medical call.
February 20- QRS response for a medical call
February 17- Possible Structure Fire (house trailer)- 2626 Melanie Manor on the Ringtown North Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was advised to stage on the middle roadway in the development and send manpower to the house trailer of origin with SCBA and manpower and stand-by. The crew stood by for a short time before being released by Union Twp Command advising the condition was created by a oil burner malfunction. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E742, TS745, T3035, T585, T587, R993, M6404
February 15- QRS response for a medical call
February 6- QRS response for a medical call
February 5- Transfer/Stand By assignment- 1223B Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 returned to Sta270 to stand-by until 270 was able to get their apparatus released from the scene of the previous incident and return to station. 353 was released after approximately 1 hour at Station 270.
February 5- Working Structure Fire (House Trailer)- 72 Poor House Rd., Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 found a well involved house trailer with the entire front portion already collapsed and units from 270 working the incident. 353 was advised to pump the tank into 274 and have manpower provide fire suppression and then overhaul. After pumping off the tank, 353 filled at the fill site from 272 and returned to pump the tank again. 353 went to the fill site again and returned again to pump the tank off. The fire was now extinguished and the manpower was released from suppression and overhaul of the rear portion of the trailer. At this point 353 was released from the incident after refilling and assisting E57 with breaking down a 2nd fill site they had established. Once this was completed 353 took in the next incident. Also responding were E273, T242, E161, T52, A62, 270QRS and Locust Twp Pd.
February 1- Working Structure Fire (Multiple duplexes)- 300 Block of North Hickory St, Mount Carmel Borough on Box 2. 353 responded. Upon arrival found units from multiple companies operating on the incident. 353 was initially advised to proceed to Avenue and Hickory St and become part of the tanker operation that was going to be set-up at that location. As 353 arrived in that area, several other mutual aid units arrived and parked 353 into the location. With no way to get out of the position due to supply lines and apparatus the crew from 353 reported to Command was placed to work with the crew splitting and 1 half being assigned to a fire building to perform suppression and overhaul and the other half being assigned to the roof operation in place. 353 remained committed for over 4 hours on the scene before being released by Mt Carmel Command. Other units operating on the incident were E1, E2, E3, E21, E33, E111, E151, E721, E331, E25, E221, E294, R5, R62, Tk2, Tk32, Tk3825, T22, T332, T176, T296, T295, T4-32, T4-30, T45-30, T274, M93, M90, A925, Mt Carmel PD, Mt Carmel Twp PD, Northumberland County EMA and more that I am sure we missed to which we are sorry the list was quite extensive coming from 4 counties.
January 31- Tractor Trailer Fire- 574 State Route 61, Conyngham TWp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival found a tractor trailer that had been driving and had the brakes on the trailer get to hot and start to burn. The driver pulled over and stopped when he noticed the fire. A passerby deployed an extinguisher on the fire and was able to extinguish the fire prior to the arrival of 353. With the vehicles brakes cooled after some time and the driver comfortable with driving the truck 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding was A3801.
January 29- Working Structure Fire (Garage)- 301 Amy St, Conyngham Twp on the 330-01 Box. 353 and 352 responded. During the response C330A confirmed a working fire. Upon arrival 353 found E331 o/s with heavy smoke showing from all 4 sides and the roof of a 24x40 metal pole barn garage. 353 established the primary water supply by laying 850' from the hydrant at 3rd Ave and School St to Amy St and 3rd Ave. The supply line was given to E331 and the 353 crew went to work. 352 staged at 3rd and School and sent its manpower forward to assist in operations. The crew forced both overhead doors and then performed fire suppression, overhaul and salvage. Other crews assisted with suppression, overhaul, salvage as well as performing ventilation operations. The garage suffered extensive damage and was a total loss however an antique vehicle that was stored in the garage suffered only minor damage. With the fire extinguished and overhaul complete 353 picked up its supply line and then returned to SVC avail. w/out incident. Also responding were E2, TK2, R5, T332, M93, PSP Fire Marshall and Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement.
January 26- QRS response for a medical call.
January 21- Chimney Fire w/ extension- 412 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352, T353 and QRS responded. C350 was contacted by phone from a neighbor to the area who was reporting a smoke condition in the area of Columbia Ave and School St. C350 went to investigate and found a heavy smoke condition in the area and requested companies be dispatched for a smoke investigation. After further investigation it was found the smoke was issuing from the 1st floor and basement of the above address. The occupant was still in the home and was removed by the crew from 353. Upon interview with the occupant he advised his furnace was not working properly. Crews from 353 and 352 gained access to Division 1 and the basement finding moderate to heavy smoke conditions in both floors. It was found that the occupant had illegally installed a wood burner to act as his furnace in the basement. The chimney pipe was blocked with fire inside it. The fire in the fire box of the furnace was extinguished and the chimney pipe taken apart to control that fire. 1 1.75" line was stretched with 352 staged to make a reverse lay to the hydrant at Aristes Hwy and School St. 331 was staged at Columbia Ave and Wilburton Rd at the hydrant and 332 was staged in the lot at Sta350. With the fire controlled the home was ventilated with crews checking the home using the TIC and gas meters. With no extension found and the meters now reading zero ppm the house was turned over to the owner and Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement personell.
January 20- Transfer Assignment- 1223A Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. T353 responded for a request for a transfer assignment as R/E273 was responding to a vehicle fire and E272 and T274 were operating on a multiple alarm fatal barn fire in Northumberland County.
January 19- MVA- 2100 blk State Route 61, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival in the area nothing was found. It was then found that the incident was on Aristes-Ringtown Rd and was a disabled vehicle with no need for fire department/EMS. Also responding were R/E273 and M93.
January 18- MVA w/ - injuries- 100 Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 and QRS responded. While initially dispatched as having entrapment, C350 arrived o/s and advised no injuries and no entrapment. With no need for fire/ems/rescue all units were placed in service. Also responding were M93 and A3802.
Jauary 16- QRS response for a medical call in a heavy snow storm
January 7- QRS response for a medical call
January 4- QRS response for a medical call
January 2- QRS Respsonde for a medical call
2017 Responses
December 29- Wire Down- 359 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. T353 responded for a report of a low hanging wire in the area of Columbia Ave and School St. Upon arrival found a cable line that was hanging about 6.5' off the street. Traffic was controlled around the area and Service Electric was contacted to respond to the scene. Service Electric arrived shortly after being requested and was able to quickly rectify the problem. Aristes Command then placed the Box in Service.
December 24- QRS resposne for a medical call.
December 18- QRS response for a medical call.
December 17- Fully Involved Structure Fire- 418 Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. While responding to the QRS incident C350 was contacted via cellphone and advised of a working structure fire in a smoke house endangering a small backhoe and vehicle. With adequate personnel on scene of the QRS incident C350 returned to the station and 353 responded for the fire w/ a full crew. Upon arrival 353 found a fully involved smoke house (4'x4'x6') that had partially collapsed. The crew deployed a 1.75" handline and the fire was quickly knocked down. The smoke house was in use at the time of the fire and suffered a total loss to the structure as well as the contents. 353 remained on scene to perform overhaul and investigation. With the fire out and investigation completed C350 placed the box in service.
December 17- QRS response for a medical call.
Decmemer 16- MVA with no injury- Aristes Hwy and Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival at the request of PSP already on scene found a 2 vehicle MVA with no injury reported. Both vehicles were in the roadway with moderate damage to both vehicles. The crew established traffic control and controlled fluids and debris. The towing company arrived and removed both vehicles. With the vehicles removed, Aristes Command placed the box in service. Also responding was PSP.
Decmeber 14- MVA with Injury- Aristes Hwy and Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway on its side down a small embankment. The occupant was self-extricated with the help of a PennDOT plow operator and suffered minor injuries. QRS provided medical care until EMS arrived. Traffic was controlled along with the vehicle being checked for additional occupants as well as leaking fluids. 352 remained on scene until PSP arrived along with the towing company and the vehicle was removed. Aristes Command then placed all units available. Also responding were M93 and PSP with E341 being recalled prior to response.
December 10- MVA with Injuries- 1200 Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle on its roof down a 10. embankment. The occupants were found to be self-extricated and ambulating about the scene. QRS provided care until the arrival of EMS. The vehicle was checked for any additional occupants as well as for leaking fluids. Traffic control was established as well. Crews remained on scene until PSP arrived along with the towing company. With the vehicle removed and roadway cleared Aristes Rd Command placed all units in service. Also responding were R/E30-15, E30-10, M93, M171 and PSP.
December 10- QRS response for a medical call.
November 9- QRS response for a medical call
October 28- Public Assist- Aristes, Conyngham twp on the 350-01 and 350-04 Boxes. Manpower along with 351, 352 and 353 provided public safety and fire safety information around town and at the station for Trick-or-Treat night throughout Aristes. All of this was done while other members ran a fundraising effort for our annual Chicken and Waffle Dinner.
October 26- QRS response for a medical call.
October 25- Public Service- 1015 Legion St, Wilburton #2. 352 and crew provided a fire prevention and safety presentation to the members of the Senior Citizen's Center.
October 24- QRS response for a medical call.
October 23- MVA Pedestrian Struck- 1015 Legion St, Wilburton #2 on Box 330-02. 353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 patient lying on the ground next to their vehicle. The patient had parked their vehicle and failed to properly secure it before getting out of it. The vehicle drifted backwards striking the patient knocking them to the ground and then rolling over their lower extremity. 353 secured the vehicle and ensured the patient was no longer entrapped. Patient care was provided until EMS arrived. The crew assisted EMS with loading and packaging the patient for transport to the regional trauma center. 353 remained on scene until the arrival of PSP. With PSP on scene taking over control of the scene and advising FD was not needed 353 returned available. Also responding was M93.
October 22- QRS response for a medical call.
October 21- MVA with Fatality- Wilburton Rd and Jaycee Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 330-01 Box. 353, 351 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle MVA with severe damage to both vehicles. The occupants of 1 vehicle were self-extricated and ambulating about the scene talking to EMS that was already on scene. The occupant of the other vehicle was found to be in the care of EMS with life saving efforts in place. Those efforts were terminated however and that patient was declared deceased by EMS. 353 assisted with fluids down, traffic control, scene lighting as well as scene security until being released by 330 Command. Also responding were E331, R5, S5, Station 6, M93, M92, M99, PSP and the Columbia County Coroner's Office.
October 20- Possible Wildfire- 44 Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 responded from the scene of the previous incident with manpower remaining on the scene of the initial call with 353 being crewed in quarters. During the response E341 arrived on scene and advised of a legal camp fire and recalled all units. Also responding was A3801 and B333.
October 20- Technical Rescue- 139 High Mountain Acres Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on the 270-02 Box. S351 responded along with manpower. Upon arrival crews were informed of a hunter who was initially found to be unresponsive in a tree stand. Prior to arrival 270 crews were able to confirm the hunter had unfortunately passed away. The crew from 350 provided equipment and manpower for the operation to remove the patient from the tree stand and then out of the woods. Also responding were B275, E51, A62, M172, Locust Twp Pd, PA Game Commission and the Columbia County Coroner's Office.
October 13- MVA with Injury- 4178 Aristes Hwy, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. PT353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle rolled over with the occupant self-extricated. The crew confirmed only 1 patient and then secured the vehicle and fluids. Part of the crew also established traffic control while others provided medical care to the injured party. Care was provided until the arrival of M6404. Crews assisted in packaging and loading the pt. 353 remained on scene until the vehicle was removed by the towing service after PSP had completed their work. Also responding were E341, M6404 and PSP.
October 11- MVA Rollover w/ no injury- 290 Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. R352, S351 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle rolled over off the roadway on the southbound berm. The occupant was self-extricated and refused EMS. Units remained on scene until the vehicle was uprighted and removed from the scene by the towing service after PSP completed their investigation. Also responding were E341, M93 and A3801.
October 9- Aero-Medical Stand By- 2 Baseball Alley, Conygham Twp on the 350-01 Box. PT353 responded. Upon arrival an LZ was established for Life Flight 5 for a trauma patient from Shenandoah. Life FLight 5 had to abort the flight due to the weather conditions and M6402 transported to GMC by ground.
October 8- Reported MVA w/ fire- 1068 Wilburton Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 330-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found no accident but a vehicle that was stuck due to a mechanical problem with a fire in a burn barrell. All units cleared the scene and returned to service available. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
October 3- MVA with Injury- Center St and Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found a 3 vehicle MVA with fluids down and 1 injury. A3801 and M93 arrived and initiated patient care. 353 controlled fluids and traffic after ensuring all parties were being treated for their injuries. Also responding were E341, M93, A3801, 330 Fire Police and PSP.
September 29- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-04 Box.
September 21- Possible House Fire- 195 Strawberry Lane, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown South Box. 353 responded. During the response all units were initially advised to continue reduced rate. With 353 almost on the scene Union Twp Command advised to hold all units in station. 353 continued to the scene non-emergent. Upon arrival the crew assisted RVFR crews with checking a kitchen area for extension from a small appliance issue. With nothing Union Twp Command placed all units in service. 353 returned to qtrs available w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, T3035, M6401 with Sq745, T759, E742, E9-10, T9-30, T461 and R993 being held in station prior to their response.
September 16- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
August 31- Propane Gas Odor- 357 Columbia Ave, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. Manpower and 353 responded. The station was contacted directly by phone from the RP advising there was an occasional odor of LPG in the home. Upon investigating the home with the gas meter nothing was able to be located. The RP was advised to contact her LPG gas company and a repair technician for the gas stove (only LPG appliance in the house) as well as to CALL 911 if the odor returned. C350 then placed the box in service and all units returned.
August 28- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
August 26- Fuel Spill- Aristes-Ringtown Rd and State Route 42 and State Route 42 and Roaring Creek Trail on the Box 350-02. S351 responded. Upon arrival found 2 separate locations where a tractor trailer had spilled diesel fuel on the ground after having suffered a broken fuel line. There was also a glaze on the road from roughly the county line on Aristes-Ringtown Rd to Lake Glory Rd in Locust Twp. Locust Twp PD found the vehicle and were able to stop it before it made it into Catawissa Borough. 351 placed floor dry on the ground in both places totaling over 160lbs of floor dry. Penn DOT was also in the area taking care of the glazing of the roadway. With the two larger spill areas contained and PennDOT working on the glazing that we could not affect as well as the trucking company's clean-up crew in the area all 350 apparatus and personnel returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
August 21- MVA with injury, Center St and Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. R352 was recalled authority of PSP on scene advising no need for fire response. R352 was crewed and ready to respond at the time of cancellation.
August 20- QRS response for a medical call on the 330-02 Box. During the Monthly Breakfast crews were dispatched for a QRS response. The QRS responded with other personnel continuing to cook and serve food for the breakfast.
August 12- Wilderness Rescue- 300 Block of Big Mine Run Rd on the 340-01 Box. S351 and manpower responded. Once in the area 351 and manpower entered the wooded area at night using GPS coordinates to locate and treat 3 patients who were injured. After searching the woods the patients were located and then extricated to a staging area on Big Mine Run Rd. M93 transported 3 patients to a local ER. Also responding were M6404 and PSP.
August 2- MVA with injury- Locust Ave and Center St in Centralia on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival first in, 353 found a 3 vehicle MVA involving a pickup truck, passenger car and a motorcycle with 1 injury. ALS and BLS arrived shortly after 353 and provided care to the injured patient. 353 remained on scene until all of the vehicles were removed by the towing company and the injured patient was transported to the regional trauma center. 353 controlled fluids and traffic as well. Also responding were E341, B333, A3801, M90 and PSP.
August 1- Commercial Vehicle Fire- State Route 42 at Brush Valley Trail on the 350-02 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found a tractor trailer with overheated brakes. The vehicle was inspected by the crew and found to have no actual fire, just brakes with temps over 400 degrees. The operator was directed to move the truck from the roadway into the parking lot for the State Forest to remove all personnel from the roadway. With the truck off the roadway, 353 remained with the vehicle until temps dropped below 200 degrees and the operator was directed to head directly to a shop for any needed repair. Also responding was E331.
Jul;y 26- MVA with no injury but fluids down- 3700 Block of Aristes Hwy on the 350-01 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 2 vehicle MVA with both vehicles off the roadway and onto the sidewalk. A pickup truck with a trailer was sitting on top of a small 4 door passenger car into a tree. The occupants of the pickup truck were self extricated and refused EMS treatment/transport. There were no occupants of the passenger vehicle. Fluids and debris covered the roadway and it was closed in the area. Traffic control was set up and the northbound lane was cleared of debris and was re-opened with the southbound lane remaining closed. Units remained on scene until both vehicle were loaded and removed by the towing company. With the scene secure and hazards removed Aristes Command place the box in service. Also responding were E331, M92, M93 and PSP.
July 25- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01.
July 24- Trees Down- 2300 Block of State Route 42 on the 350-02 Box. S351 responded. Upon arrival found 2 trees down at the South end of the bridge project partially blocking the Northbound lane. The trees were removed from the roadway along with debris.
July 17- Debris Fire- Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. Manpower responded to investigate an illegal burning complaint. Fire was found to be smoldering and was extinguished. Incident was reported and turned over to Conyngham Twp Code Enforcement.
July 1- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
June 30- Smoke in a House- 174 Strawberry Ln, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown South Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival T353 was placed into staging with manpower going to the address. Manpower assisted in checking for any extension and removing smoke from the house after a furnace malfunction. District 30 Command placed all units in service and 353 returned available. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E910, E742, Sq745, T3035, T461, R993 and M6404.
June 25- QRS response for a medical call on Box 340-01.
June 22- QRS response for a medical call on Box 340-01.
June 19- QRS response for a medical call on Box 340-01.
May 29- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01.
May 24- Structure Fire (demolished building)- Across from 10 W. 1st St on Box 330-01. T353 responded. Upon arrival found E331 o/s with the remnants of a building that had been torn down on fire inside the foundation. C330 advised that 353 was not needed and could return to SVC avail. 353 cleared the scene along with the rest of the 1st alarm. Also responding were E2, E341, Tk2 and M93.
May 23- CCCC paged for Chief to contact the 911 Center. C350 contacted the Center and was advised of an incident that was not in our response area. CCCC then paged the appropriate department.
May 17- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
May 11- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01.
May 5- MVA- 333 State Rt 61 on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Prior to arrival C340 placed all units in service with no injuries and no need for fire/rescue. Also responding were E341, M93 and PSP.
April 21- Working Structure (House) Fire- 91 Center St on the 350-01 Box. 353 and 350QRS responded. Upon arrival the crew found a working fire with smoke showing and fire visible from the front porch area. 353 established a water supply a hydrant at 2nd and Center St and forward laid to the scene. A 1.75" line was deployed and placed in service and the fire was quickly knocked down. E341 arrived and staged off the A/D corner with manpower assisting with overhaul. E331 was staged at 2nd and Center St with their manpower assisting with overhaul as well. Tk2 and E2 arrived and assisted with checking for extension. Also responding were E3010, T3035, R5 (recalled), 220RIT(recalled), M93 and PSP.. The investigation is still open and ongoing.
April 19- Possible Structure (House) Fire- 50 Pine Summit Forest Preserve on Box 270-06. T353 responded. During response C270 arrived and recalled all units other than RE273. 353 returned to SVC avail w/out inc. Also responding were RE273, E272, E57, T274, 270QRS, A62 and Locust Twp PD.
April 17- Medical Assist for a medical call on Box 350-01.
April 11- Working Structure (House) Fire- 290 Southern Dr., Catawissa Twp on Box 50-02S. T353 responded. Upon arrival T353 entered into the tanker shuttle operation to provide water for the fire attack. Manpower was sent forward and assigned to perform suppression and overhaul of the well involved house trailer with additions. The house fire also sparked a significant wildfire around the scene from embers as well as several spot fires in the hay field across Rt487. Also responding were E57, E55, E51, E273, E211, S175, Tk294, R181(RIT), T52, T274, T176, T296, T242, T212, B275, B173, B243, B164, B165, RH31, M171., Locust Twp PD, Montour Twp PD and DCNR.
April 9- Brush/Debris Fire- 341 Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival crews found an unattended debris/trash fire that had started a small brush fire. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and overhauled the area and the burn pile. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801. PSP and Conyngham Twp Supervisors were also made aware of the issue.
April 6- Medical Assist for a medical call on Box 350-01. Crews cleared in time to return to the station to again continue set-up for the Lenten Fish Dinner.
March 27- QRS Response for a medical call on Box 350-01
March 25- QRS Response for a medical call on Box 350-01.
March 25- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01.
March 17- MVA with fluids down- 1287 Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. S351 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle MVA with fluids leaking from the vehicle. S351 set up traffic control around the scene along with the crew from RE3015 who had been dispatched prior to us. The vehicle was removed and all occupants refused EMS. Aristes Rd command placed the box in service and all units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc with 351 crew returning to the station to continue the set-up process for the Fish Dinner.
March 16- Around Aristes, Box 350-01, With the blizzard over and streets returning to being streets crews from 350 were out in town and cleared out and around the fire hydrants that had not been cleared by residents who live around them. S351 and Lt O'Donnell with his quad and plow were in-service for over 2 hours.
March 14- Barn Collapse with Fire and Injury- 162 Center School Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded. Again during Winter Storm Stella crews were out. This time 353 was dispatched as part of the initial response for a reported barn collapse with fire and injury. CCCC advised that part of barn had collapsed initially partially entrapping an occupant who was now extricated and injured and now reporting there was fire in the building. 353 arrived 3rd due and was advised to stage behind other units. The crew from 353 was split with part being assigned to assist with stretching a line to the middle of the collapsed area of the 400-100' barn that had smoke showing. The rest of the crew was sent to recon the building for stability and any entrapment or other hazards. The building was confirmed evacuated with a fire of unknown size burning in the center of the collapsed area. Crews applied water to the involved area and the smoke dissipated. Crews again checked the stability of the structure. With the fire extinguished 270 Command released all units from the scene. Unfortunately approximately 60 pigs were lost as a result of the collapse or injuries they suffered. The injured party was transported to a local ER, treated and released and was expected to make a full recovery.. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274, T242 (held at Station 50), M172, 270QRS, Locust Twp PD and Locust Twp Road Department.
March 14- Vehicle Fire- 3 8th St, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-01. T353 responded. During Winter Storm Stella again crews found very poor road conditions and heavy snow falling. Upon arrival found a well involved pickup truck with fire showing from the engine and passenger compartment. 353 stretched the trash line and made a quick knock on the fire. Overhaul was completed on the vehicle and all units returned to SVC avail after the vehicle was removed from the roadway into the vehicle owners yard. Also responding were E331 (held in station) and M93 (Held in station).
March 14- Lift Assist on Box 350-01 during Winter Storm Stella
March 10- MVA with no injury- State Route 42 South of the bridge in Brush Valley, on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer and a SUV. The tractor trailer was still in the roadway with minimal damage and a SUV off the roadway into a tree with moderate damage. The truck driver stated he was not injured and the SUV occupant initially stated she wanted to be evaluated. M93 arrived and assessed the pt who then refused EMS services. With heavy snow falling, 352 remained o/s until PSP and the towing company arrived. Rt42 was shut down to all traffic due to the very poor roadway conditions. With PSP completed their investigation, the vehicles having been removed from the scene and PennDOT having improved roadway conditions, the highway was opened. Brush Valley Command placed all units available w/out inc. Also responding were E331 (staged at Rt42 and Aristes Rd for traffic control), R/E273 (staged with 270 Fire Police at base of Mystic Mtn for traffic control), M93 and PSP.
March 4- Working Fire, 2nd Alarm Commercial- 655 W. Main St, Ringtown Mill, Ringtown Borough on the RVFR South Box. T353 responded from the previous incident. Upon arrival 353 was directed to establish a dump site for a potential tanker operation. 353 placed the pond on the ground and placed and staged awaiting further orders from Command. Manpower was sent to the front of the building to assist with suppression and overhaul. The fire was quickly knocked by initial arriving companies. Ringtown Command began to release units and 353 was advised to pick up the porta-pond. 353 was then placed available on scene and requested to remain on scene until District 30 units were able to return to service. With District 30 available, 353 was released and returned to SVC avail. w/out inc.
March 4- Working Fire (Garage)- 2154 Pine Swamp Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on the 270-02 Box. T353 responded. During response units from 270 confirmed a working fire. Upon their arrival they advised a fully involved garage with no exposures. 353 arrived and initially provided manpower for suppression and then supplied E273 with water. After tank water was expended, 353 was sent to establish a fill site at a nearby pond. 353 established the fill site and refilled several units. 353 was released by 270 Command after the fire was extinguished and was immediately dispatched to the next incident.
March 1- MVA with injuries- 1725 Excelsior Highway, Mt Carmel Twp, Northumberland County on Box 23-01. T353 responded. While at the Essentials of Firefighting Mod 1 class Mt Carmel Twp was dispatched for an MVA reported with entrapment. T353 was requested by Marshal 26 to respond with their units. 353 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into the trees with no entrapment. EMS had extricated the pt. EMS transported the pt to a regional trauma center. 353 operated o/s for a short time prior to being released by Command. Also responding were E21, E23, R5, S5, R62, S66, M93, M90, S25, Mt Carmel Twp PD and Kulpmont PD.
February 25- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
February 24- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
February 23- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
February 16- QRS responded for a medical call on Box 350-01
February 1- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01.
January 25- CO Detector Activation- 448 W. Main St, Wilburton #2, Conyngham Twp on the 330-02 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found no alarms active at present. The homeowner stated the alarm had activated for a short time and then stopped. Upon investigation nothing was found and upon investigation of the device it was found to be a battery issue with the monitor. All responding returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E331 and M93.
January 24- Tree Down on Wired- Aristes Rd near Hillfield Road, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the RVFR North Box. S351 responded. Upon arrival found 3045 o/s with a tree down onto wires partially obstructing the Westbound lane. The tree was trimmed back so traffic could safely pass and all units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding was B3045.
January 21- Working Vehicle Fire- 964 Aristes-Ringtown Road, Roaring Creek Twp on Box 350-03. T353 and R352 responded. Upon arrival 353 and 352 found an SUV with flames from the engine compartment back through the front of the passenger compartment. 1- 1.75" line was stretched and the fire was quickly knocked down. Overhaul was completed and units awaited the arrival of PD. Towing company arrived and removed the vehicle after PD was completed their work. With the vehicle removed Aristes Rd Command placed the box in service. Also responding was M6401 with E331 initially being staged at Rt42 and Aristes-Ringtown Rd and then being recalled.
January 20- Working House Fire- 198 E Main St, Ringtown Borough Schuylkill County, on the RVFR South Box. The station was originally dispatched by CCCC for "smoke in a house" at the above location. T353 responded followed shortly by R352. District 30 units arrived and confirmed a Working Fire and requested the 2nd alarm. T353 arrived at the 5th arriving unit and laid the primary supply line from 4th and Main (1100'). The line was broke and put into TS745. Heavy thick brown smoke was coming from 1st and 2nd division as well as the roof with light smoke from the attached garage. C350 established Ringtown Command and advised the next arriving engine to pick up 353's supply line. R352 arrived and picked up 353's lay to supply TS745. Crews were directed to the basement where a moderate fire condition was found and the fire was quickly extinguished. Units remained o/s to assist with overhaul, cleanup and then investigation. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E742, E910, E881, E888, TS745, L581, R993, T3035, T930, T759, T461, T585, T587, T332, T2530, T2630, M6402, M6401 and PSP Fire Marshal.
January- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
January 9- Possible House Fire- 1120 Numidia Drive, Lot B10, Locust Twp on the Box 270-01. T353 responded. All units were recalled by PD o/s with no fire found. Also responding were E273 and T274 with E57, T52, A62 and 270QRS being recalled prior to response.
January 9- QRS response for a medical call on Box 350-01
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December 30- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
Decmber 28- Structure Fire (House)- 434 W. Main St, Wilburton #2 on the 330-02 Box. T353 and R352 responded. Upon arrival crews found nothing showing from the exterior. T353 established its own water supply from a hydrant and R352 initially staged at 2nd hydrant. Crews entered the structure to find a light smoke condition on Division 2 and a moderate smoke condition on Division 3. Crews found a small electrical fire behind the knee wall toward Side C in Division 3. Electrical power to the house was shut off and the fire was extinguished with a PW. The floor truss bay was cleared of smoldering material that was removed from the residence and the area was wet down again with the PW. The TIC found much lowered temps. All units returned to SVC avail. w/out incident. Also responding were E331 and T332 with E21, E3, R5, Tk2 and EMS all being recalled.
December 13- QRS response for a medical call on the 330-02 Box.
December 12- Stand By in station- 500 Columbia Ave, on the 350-01 Box. R352 and T353 were crewed in station due to problem with the CCCC radio system making tone voice dispatching not possible. Units remained at the station until the radio problem was fixed.
December 11- MVA with no injury- S. Main St, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. R352 responded. As crews were leaving the previous incidend PSP advised of another MVA. R352 responded to this incident and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway with minor damage. There were no fluids down and no injuries. R352 cleared the scene with PSP remaining to await a tow truck.
December 11- MVA with no injury= Aristes-Ringtown Rd and State Route 42, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle mva involving a van and a PennDOT truck. Minor fluids were down and no injuries were found. Crews placed some floor dry and set up traffic control around the scene until the van was removed. PennDOT was handling removing the plow that had been pulled from the truck during the crash.
December 11- QRS response for a medical call on the 330-02 Box.
December 7- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-04 Box.
December 5- QRS response for a medical call on the 330-02 Box.
December 4- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
December 2- Wire Down- 1st and Leiby St, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. C350 handled a phone line down in the roadway with some damage to the pole.
November 19- MVA with entrapment- 1600 Numidia Dr, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. With CCCC having communication issues the station was alerted via Acitve911 mutual aid to 270 for the incident. Phone dispatching was also started. After a short time with a crew established, R352 was recalled prior to response. Also responding was R/E273, S51, S175, M61 and Locust Twp PD.
November 17- False Activation- Station 350, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. The station had an activation of the house siren during a working fire in Main Twp. Personnel responded to the station and were advised by CCCC that there was no incident dispatched for us.
November 15- MVA with Injuries- 2300 Block of State Route 42, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352, T353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival units found a 2 vehicle accident head-on with the vehicles over 100 yards apart. All occupants were out of the vehicles and eventually refused EMS care. Fluids were down along with a large debris field blocking both lanes of travel. Fluids were controlled and traffic control was established and maintained throughout the incident. Also responding were R/E273, Locust Twp PD, A3801, M6404(recalled) and PSP.
November 15- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
November 11- Stand-by in station for wildfire, 104 Arch St, Locustdale, Conyngham Twp on the 4-3 Box. T353 was initially requested to the scene but then held in qtrs due to a small fire being found and multiple units arriving on scene. Also responding were B333, E23, E21, B888, B263, E258.
November 11- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
November 8- Wild Fire- Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 held in qtrs w/ Fire Police Capt 350 o/s confirming a small fire that could be handled by 1 piece. With B333 already enroute, 353 remained in qtrs until being released by Command.
November 5- Working Structure Fire- 268 Orchard Dr, Franklin Twp, Box 50-02SF. 353 responded. During the response 1st alarm units arrived o/s and confirmed a working fire in an out building and 353 was recalled along with T242. Also responding were E57, E273, E174, T176, T274 and M171.
October 31- Public Service- Throughout Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01/04 boxes. T353, S351, R352 and UTV350 were out to assist with Trick-or-Treat around town. This included placing cones and flares to slow traffic as well as providing hot dogs and drinks to all of the Trick-or-Treaters.
October 28- MVA with no injury- 353 Little Mountain Road, Union Twp, Schuylkill County. R/E352 was recalled prior to the 2nd dispatch with a full crew in station.
October 15- Wilderness Rescue- Aristes Trail in the Weiser State Forest, Brush Valley Tract, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. QRS, UTV and Manpower responded. Upon arrival crews were met with a pt who had been involved in a traumatic event and required treatment and transport to a trauma center. Crews accessed the pt after walking on a very narrow path for approximately 1/2 mile. The pt was loaded into a stokes basket and was then carried to Rt42 which was approximately 300 yards from the location. From there the pt was transported to the regional trauma center to treatment. Also responding were R/E273, M93 and DCNR staff.
October 12- Fire Prevention- 300 W. Main St, Wilburton #2, Conyngham Twp. R352 with a crew provided a fire prevention presentation to the members of the Senior Citizens Center.
October 6- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
September 30- Tree Down- Aristes-Ringtown Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. Manpower responded. Upon arrival a small tree and some branches were cleared from the roadway. Also responding was B30-45.
September 24- Automatic Fire Alarm- 432 W. Main St, Wilburton #2, Conyngham Twp on the 330-02 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was advised by the neighbor in the other half of the duplex was contacted by the homeowner as she was leaving and informed she had activated several bug bombs to try to relieve a bug problem in her home. After investigating the homes on both sides, nothing was found and all units were recalled by Wilburton Command. Also responding were E331, E21, E3, R5, R62(RIT) and M93.
September 19- Transfer Assignment- 46 W. Main St, Ringtown Borough, Schuylkill County on the 30 South Box. 353 responded. With units from District 30 still committed to the RV fire, 353 was requested to transfer to the RVFR station to cover their area until they were able to get units back in service. 353 remained at District 30 for approximately 90 minutes prior to being released.
September 19- Multiple RV's Fire- 899 Pole Rd, East Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the 9-2 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival manpower went to work assisting on scene units with extinguishment and overhaul on the 4 large RV's that were well involved. 353 entered as part of the Rural Water operation and hauled water to the scene from the Water Bottling plant in Brandonville until being released by District 9 Command. Other units responding on the box were E9-10, E30-10, E881, T9-30, T30-36, T585, T587, T461, T25-35, T141-6, T241-1, T759, S9-70, M6401, East Union Twp Pd and PSP Fire Marshall.
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August 30- Smoke in the Apartment Building- 26 N Center St, Ringtown Borough, Schuylkill County on the 30 South Box, 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was staged on Main St with other responding apparatus. Crews entered the structure to find a mild smoke condition on the Division 3. Further investigation found a fire on a stove in a 2nd floor apartment. The fire was quickly extinguished and the area overhauled. Ventilation was established. Ringtown Command then released all units other than District 30. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E742, E910, T930, T461, R993, Tk745 and S468.
August 25- Working Fire (Row Homes)- 402 W. Center St, Ashland Borough, Schuylkill County on the 38 Box. 353 responded. During the response initial crews had made a strong push on the fire and knocked down a moderate fire load. 353 was placed into staging at the Washington Fire Company and remained there until being released by Ashland Command. Also responding were E3815, E3810, E3811, E4510, E367, E369, E4610, E742, E412, E331, E465, Tk3825, Tk2, Tk745, Tw456, 68RIT, A3801, A3802, A4502, M6404, Ashland PD and PSP Fire Marshal.
August 22- QRS response for a medical call on the 350-01 Box.
August 21- QRS response for a fall vicitm on the 350-04 Box.
August 10- Investigation- W. Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. Crews investigated a report of an open mine shaft in the area. The location was found and was reported to DEP and the landowner to have the opening closed/filled in.
August 7- Motorcycle Accident with injury- Closed Section of Rt61 (Graffiti Highway) Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a pt who had crashed his motorcycle on the roadway. He had suffered moderate non-life threatening injuries during the accident. QRS and 352 crew provided care. The pt was immobilized and then moved to an area where he could be handed off to EMS. Pt was then transported to the regional trauma center. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93 and PSP.
August 3- MVA with Injuries- Snake Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into a tree with multiple injuries. R352 staged with all occupants having self-extricated. QRS assisted EMS w/ pt care as needed. R352 was then released by 340 Command. Also responding were E341, A3801, M93, A917, 38 Fire Police, Station 6 Fire Police and PSP.
August 1- Vehicle Fire- Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival found a DCNR employee on scene with a passenger vehicle that had been on fire. Fire was extinguished upon arrival with vandalism appearing to have taken place to the vehicle prior to the fire. 353 remained on scene until PSP arrived.
July 25- Tree Down- 1900 Block of Route 42 in Brush Valley- Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. S351 responded. Crews found a large tree down onto phone lines blocking the entire Southbound lane. Tree was removed with the chainsaw and all crews returned available in the high wind and heavy rain.
July 25- EMS assist for lifting- Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. Manpower responded.
July 24- QRS response for a medical call on the 330-01 Box
July 19- MVA with Confinement- S. Main St and Lilly Rd, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 2 vehicles involved. 1 vehicle a SUV was off the South berm with moderate rear-end damage and all occupants self-extricated. The other vehicle, a sports car, was off the North berm into a wooded area with the occupant confined inside the vehicle. The vehicle in the wooded area was stabilized with cribbing initially. The driver's side door was removed with the Hurst E-draulic spreader to allow EMS full access and large extrication pathway. Several small trees were also removed using the chainsaw. The pt from the sports car was removed in ALS care and transported as Level II trauma alert to the regional trauma center. The 3 occupants of the SUV were transported to a local ER for evaluation. Traffic control had been established through the scene. Units remained on scene until PSP arrived, completed their investigation and the towing company had the vehicles loaded and removed. Also responding were E341, E331, R/E273, R5, M93, M92, M99, A3801(recalled), Locust Twp PD and PSP.
July 19- Tree Down on phone lines and blocking the roadway- 2000 Block of State Route 42 in Brush Valley. S351 responded. Upon arrival found a group of 3 moderate sized trees had fallen onto the phone lines and were partially blocking the roadway. The chainsaw was utilized and the tree was cleared from the roadway. CCCC was advised to notify Verizon of potential damage to their lines and all units cleared. Also responding was Locust Twp PD.
July 17- MVA with no injury- Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 and the QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into a tree. The lone occupant refused EMS with minimal damage to the vehicle. R352 remained on-scene until PSP arrived. While at the location, the rescue crew noted a tree that was hanging low and threatening to fall on the roadway. The tree was removed with the chainsaw and then R352 returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E341, M93, A3801 and PSP with R5 being cancelled.
July 14- Posible Wildfire- Locust Ave and Park St, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival crews could smell an odor of wood or leaves burning. After searching for some time the odor went away and all units returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801.
July 9- Tree down into a house and power lines- 208 Center St, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 and S351 responded. Upon arrival found the homeowner had been cutting a tree from his property when a large gust of wind reportedly blew the tree in an unintended direction and into the house, porch and PPl lines. The 200 block of Center was closed and PPL was requested. PPL arrived and was able to cut the power to the lines. The homeowner was then able to remove the tree from the lines. PPL was then able to reset the lines and all units cleared.
July 6- QRS response on the 330-02 Box for a medical call.
July 3- MVA with Injury- 2300 Block or State Route 42, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle multiple rollover sitting upright in the roadway. The pt had self-extricated despite the severe damage to the vehicle. Rt42 was closed due to the vehicle blocking the roadway along with the 200+ ft of debris. The pt was treated at the scene by QRS and then handed off to ALS who transported to the regional trauma center. 350 personnel also contained the leaking fluids from the vehicle. The highway remained closed for approximately 1 hour until PSP had completed their investigation and the towing company had removed the vehicle. Also responding were E331, R/E273, M93. Locust Twp PD and PSP.
July 3- Possible Residential Structure Fire- 203 Freewill Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. R352 responded from the standby assignment in Kulpmont. During the response all units with the exception of 273 were recalled with the fire out. Also responding were T274, E272, A62, E57 and T52.
July 3- Standby Assignment- Chestnut St, Kulpmont on the 200 Box. R352 and QRS assisted the Kulpmont Fire Department with their towns 100th Anniversary celebration. R352 and the QRS staged in the 200 block of Chestnut St. to cover both fire and EMS responses if needed while their apparatus took part in the parade and celebration. Also providing services were Mt Carmel Rescue, Shamokin Emergency Squad, Brady Fire Company and AREA Services EMS.
July 2- Possible Wildfire- Tipple Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. T353 was recalled prior to response by C340.
June 24 - QRS response was cancelled with no pt located.
June 22- Working Home Fire- Unit Block of N. Union St and the 400 Block of E. Mt Vernon St (13 homes) Shenandoah, Schuylkill County on the 64 Box. P/T353 responded. Upon arrival the crew was sent to work to assist with suppression and overhaul in several of the buildings which had suffered severe damage. After being released from the scene, 353 cleared and went to the Rescue Hook and Ladder station and remained there covering the borough of Shenandoah for any other incidents. 353 was eventually released after approximately 5 hours. Also responding were E742, E747 E751, E368(acting 454), E881, E369, E3015, E32, E888, E4510, E367, E702, E784, E6312, E528(Transfer), Sq745, Tk4320, Tk3825, Tk2, Tk456, Tk519(transfer), R3850, R519(transfer), S468, S741, T759, T4530, T3035, T930, T585, T2630, T5330, T430, T432, T4630, M6402, M6404, A4802, A3802, Shenandoah PD, PSP, PSP Fire Marshall. (***note; Due to the vast response some apparatus may have been missed) There also was a 2nd working fire in Shenandoah during this large operation.
June 19- QRS response for a medical emergency
June 17- QRS response for a medical call
June 10- Well Involved Vehicle Fire- 100 Block of S. Main St., Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. P/T353, R/E352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival units found a well involved pick-up truck fire. 353 deployed the trash line and the fire was quickly knocked down. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
June 7- QRS response for a traumatic incident.
June 7- QRS response for a traumatic incident.
June 5- MVA with injury- 2300 Block of State Route 42, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R/E 352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival in a heavy rain storm found 1 vehicle rolled over on its roof with the occupant self-extricated. 352 established traffic control, provided EMS care to the pt until M93 arrived and controlled some leaking fluids. With the vehicle removed and the area cleaned up the box was placed available. Also responding were R/E273 (Traffic control North of scene), E331 (traffic control South of the scene), R5 (recalled), M93 and PSP.
May 29- ATV accident with injuries and flight- East of the East End of 3rd St, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R/E352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found an ATV head-on into a tree with 2 patients that had been ejected. Aero-medical was requested for 1 pt with BLS and ALS requested for the 2nd pt. Units provided care to both pts until they care was transferred to the EMS crews for transport. 1 pt was transported to the LZ at the Aristes Baseball field to meet Life Flight 5 and the 2nd was transported by ground to the regional trauma center. Also responding were R5, S5, E331(LZ), M93, A3801, M6402 and PSP.
May 29- QRS response for a medical call.
May 26- RV Fire endangering a Structure- 255 Main St, Locust Gap, Northumberland on the 23-01 Box. P/T353 responded. During the response 353 was recalled by Command with the fire under control. Also responding were E21, E23, E25, T22, T332, E4-12, R5 and BLS.
May 22- MVA with Injury- 419 Aristes Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the 30 North Box. R/E352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle rolled over with all occupants out of the vehicle. 352 assisted with traffic control briefly until being released by District 30 North Command. Also responding were E3015, A6402 and PSP.
May 20- Smoke in a House- 174 Strawberry Lane= Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the 30 South Box. P/T353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple units on the scene. During the investigation found wires and the control box for the heater had melted and caused the odor of smoke in the house. The crew was placed available by District 30 command a short time later. Also responding were E3010, E3015, T3035 and M6401, T/S745 with E742, E9-10, T759, T9-30, T585, R993 being recalled.
May 9- MVA with injury- Center St and Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found an SUV that had been struck by a large dump truck. The operator of the dump truck was uninjured with the dump truck on the sidewalk on the West side of the roadway. The SUV was in the roadway near the East sidewalk with the occupant still inside. It was determined there was - entrapment and pt care was initiated until M93 and A3802 arrived. Manpower assisted in removing the pt and getting her into the BLS unit for transport to the regional trauma center. Crew remained on scene until both vehicles were cleared and PSP had completed their investigation. Also responding were A3802 and M93.
May 8- Working Structure Fire (Unattached Garage x2 and House)- 57 Main Blvd, East Union Twp on The 9-01 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was placed in staging as an emergency water source should the tanker operation have any issues or another incident take place that required a response. Also responding were E9-10, E30-10, E454, E881, TS745, Tk581, T9-30, T30-35, T585, T587, T26-30, T25-30, 141T6, R993, Sq468, B750, B3045 and East Union Twp PD.
April 26- Motorcycle Accident- SR3006 and W. Main St, Conyngham Twp on the 330-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. 1 pt was treated at the scene and then transported to EMS to the regional trauma center. Also responding was M90.
April 26- QRS response for a medical call
April 26- QRS response for a medical call.
April 24- QRS response for a medical call
April 21- Chicken Coop Fire- 192B Bear Gap Rd., Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. 353 responded and was recalled during the response by C270 o/s with a small chicken coop that had already collapsed and had no exposures. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E272, E273, E55, E57, T274, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
April 17- Wildfire endangering a House- 242 Second St, Conyngham Twp on the 330-01 Box. 353 responded and upon arrival found a small fire in yard that had been started by a gas grill. The fire had been extinguished and 353 was placed available by 330 Command. Also responding were E331 and B333 with E341 being recalled prior to arrival.
April 16- Wildfire- Closed section of Rt61 (Graffiti Highway) Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 was held in quarters by Command with 2 separate small fires found in the area that were in varying locations from the earlier incident. 353 was then released by Command. Also responding were E341, B333, A3801, DCNR and PSP.
April 16- Wildfire- Closed section of Rt61 (Graffiti Highway) Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded and upon arrival found a small wildfire in the area. Fire was extinguished and all units returned to SVC avail. Also responding were E341, B333 and A3801.
April 14- Wildfire- in the area of the PennDOT shed, 216 State Route 61, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 was held in quarters and then released by Command with a small fire found. Also responding were E341 and B333.
April 11- QRS response for a medical call.
March 31- MVA with Entrapment- 250 Ringtown Blvd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown South Box. R352 responded and upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway down a small embankment after striking a pole. The pt had been extricated by crews already on scene and manpower from 352 assisted in bringing the pt up the embankment and placing the pt onto the litter and into the MICU. R352 remained on scene until being released by District 30 command. Also responding were E30-10, E742, B30-45, R993 and M6403 with Sq745 establishing an LZ for Medevac 7 at the Shenandoah Helipad.
March 26- EMS Assist- Union Twp, Schuylkill County. Station was requested to assist A6404, M93 and District 30 with a medical call at the scene of EMS incident. T353 responded and provided assistance with a cardiac arrest. Units were released when EMS transported to a local ER. Also responding was B30-45.
March 24- Smoke Investigation- Aristes Rd at the State Forest Parking area, Roaring Creek Twp on the 350-03 Box. C350 was contacted direct by CCCC and requested to check on a possible bonfire in the area. C350 found nothing.
March 23- Possible House Fire- 18 Pump House Lane, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown South Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival C30 had nothing showing and 353 staged with manpower going to the front of the building. After a short time all units were recalled by C30 with a small debris fire found in the back yard. Also responding were E3o10, T3035, Sq745 with E9-10, T9-30, E742, T759, R993, T587 and EMS being recalled prior to their arrival.
March 23- QRS response for a medical call.
March 20- Vehicle Fire- 123 S. Main St, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. T353 responded and upon arrival found a passenger car with a well involved engine compartment fire. 353 deployed a 1.75" handline and quickly knocked the fire down. Overhaul was then completed on the vehicle. 353 remained until PSP arrived as well as the towing service. Also responding were E331 and E341.
March 16- Possible Wildfire- in the area of Snake Rd and Rt61 in Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. T353 was held in quarters by C340 in the area investigating. With nothing being found all units were recalled. Also held in quarters were E341 and B333.
March 14- QRS response for a medical call.
March 11- Technical Rescue Assignment- Off of the closed section on Rt 61 (Graffiti Highway), Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded and upon arrival found a pt who had fallen into an open mine shaft in the area. The pt was uninjured and down approximately 15 feet. The pt able to don a victim rescue harness and was removed from the opening to safety without incident using a rope haul system and belay lines. Also responding were E341, R5, S5, A3801 and R3850 with R993 being placed on stand-by in station for a possible response.
March 9- Unattended Controlled Burn- In the wooded area off of E. 3rd St, Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. The Kubota was sent out to investigate a report of smoke in the area. Once in the area, 2 unattended campfires were found and extinguished.
February 27- QRS response for a medical call.
February 24- MVA with 2 patients, Rt42 1/2 mile North of Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. During the response crews found very icy conditions on the road
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December 29- QRS response for a medical emergency.
December 28- QRS response for a medical alarm activation.
December 28- QRS response for a medical alarm activation.
December 28- Working House Fire with burn pt and flight, 64 Malones Rd, Butler Twp on the 4-1 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple crews operating on the scene of a working house fire up a 500' driveway. T353 initially entered into the rural water operation and dumped a load of water while manpower was assigned to suppression duties. The crew assisted with suppression and overhaul operations of the 1 story modular home with a walk out basement until being released by Butler Twp Command. After dumping 353 proceeded to the fill site, and from there was requested to establish a secondary fill site at the same location. 353 established this fill site and remained there until being released by Command. Once the crew was retrieved, 353 returned to SVC available w/out incident.
December 26- Possible Mobile Home Fire, 1656 Locust Gap Hwy, Mount Carmel Twp on the 23-01 Box. T353 responded. Shortly after responding all units were recalled by Command advising a controlled trash fire in the yard. Also responding were E23, E21, E25, E331, E4-12, T22, T4-32, T332, R5, M93 and Mount Carmel Twp PD.
December 26- QRS response for a medical incident.
December 25- QRS response for a medical incident.
December 21- QRS response for a fall victim
December 18- QRS response for a fall victim.
December 6- MVA with Confinement, Rt42 at the top of Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R/E352 responded. Upon arrival found a small pick-up truck on the driver's side against the rock bank with the operator confined to the passenger compartment. Struts were placed to stabilize the vehicle and then the windshield was removed allowing the pt to self-extricate from the vehicle. The pt refused EMS. Also responding were R/E273, 270 Fire Police, E331(traffic Control), M93 and PSP.
December 2- MVA with Injury, Rt61 Between Mt. Carmel and Centralia, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R/E352 responded. Found a passenger vehicle down over an embankment with a patient slightly injured. The pt was carried up the bank on a stokes basket and then handed off to EMS. Also responding were E341, S5, A3802 and M6401(recalled) along with PSP.
November 29- 2nd Alarm Working Garage Fire, 919 E. Main St. in Hegins Twp, Schuylkill County on the District 13 Box. T353 responded but was then recalled along with the rest of the 2nd alarm. Units from Schuylkill County Districts 13, 14, 67, 58, 4, 10, 12, 52 along with Muir, Jolliett and more responded.
November 23- QRS response for a medical call.
November 23- Landing Zone, Aristes Baseball Field on the 350-01 Box. T353 responded to set up a Landing Zone for the pt from the previous QRS response.
November 23- QRS response for a medical call.
November 15- Debris on the Roadway, Aristes Rd on the 350-03 Box. S351 responded for multiple bags of garbage that were lying in the roadway.
November 9- QRS response for a medical call
November 5- QRS response for a medical call
October 31- Public Assist- throughout Aristes. S351, the Kubota and Fire Police assisted with traffic control to allow for a safe Trick-or-Treat night throughout town. Flares and cones were set up and maintained. Also fire prevention information was distributed to all of the kids and adults who came to the firehouse. These visitors also received a hot dog, drink and candy.
October 29- MVA, S. Locust Ave and South St, Centralia on the 340-01 Box. R/E 352 was recalled prior to a 2nd page but with a crew by C340 advising no fire department was needed.
October 29- QRS response for a fall victim.
October 26- Public Assist, 100 Lilly Rd, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. R/E352 responded and assisted the owner gain access to a hauling trailer that he had lost the keys to.
October 24- Possible Structure Fire, Birch Lane, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded but was immediately held in quarters by C270. Shortly after C270 recalled all units and advised of a controlled burn of a structure at that location. 353 returned to SVC avail Also responding was E272, E273, E57 and T274 along with Locust Twp PD.
October 24- Public Assist, Near the vent pipes off of South St, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 responded after receiving a direct call to the station to assist with a lockout from a vehicle. Access was obtained and all units returned available.
October 23- Disabled Tractor Trailer, Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 and fire police responded. Upon arrival found a tractor trailer which the operator stated had lost power and could not make it up the hill. Traffic control was established and maintained throughout the 4+ hours of the incident. The trucking company had stated that their contracted company was to be on the way, however they never arrived. After 4 hours on scene working with PennDOT and PSP, A&F towing from Lavelle was requested to the scene. They removed the vehicle within 20 minutes of their arrival. All units returned to service available. Also responding was PSP, PennDOT and initially members of DCNR provided traffic control until our arrival.
October 22- MVA with Entrapment and Flight, SR3006 (Mid Valley Highway), Wilburton #2 on the 330-02 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle MVA with occupants from the one vehicle self-extricated walking about the scene. The other vehicle found a pt to be entrapped in the front seat. The vehicle was in a very odd position with it partially rolled onto its driver's side limiting access to that side and making those doors non-usable. The vehicle was stabilized with the Res-Q-Jacks and some loose cribbing. The E-Darulics were then used to perform a complete side removal on the passenger side. The pt was then able to be extricated via this large extrication pathway. EMS had made a decision for aero-medical to transport the pt to the trauma center. SR3006 was shut down while the operation was ongoing. R352 remained on scene until PSP completed their investigation and the vehicles were removed. Unfortunately this incident resulted in the occupant who had been entrapped not surviving the injures received during the accident and passed away at the regional trauma center. This pt was great supporter of the fire company and was a truly enjoyable person for people of all ages to talk to. They will be forever missed by us all. Also responding were E331(on scene initially and then reassigned to the LZ), R5, M93, M92, A3801 and LF1.
October 6- Debris in the Roadway, Rt42 in Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. S351 responded and found debris scattered across the roadway with broken glass all over the South bound lanes. The debris was removed and roadway swept. S351 then returned to service available without incident.
October 5- QRS/Wilderness Rescue, Closed section of Rt61, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a patient who had been mountain biking and wrecked their bike. The pt had a head injury which was initially treated by QRS and then handed off to ALS upon their arrival. It was initially believed the pt would need to be carried from the location however EMS was able to access the area with their vehicle. Also responding were 340 manpower, M93 and A3802.
October 4- MVA with Heavy Entrapment and Flight, Rt42 in Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352, S351, T353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a Jeep on its side into a tree with the lone occupant heavily entrapped. Units provided initial stabilization of the vehicle with the Res-Q-Jacks and then were able to access the vehicle. The pt was found to be heavily pinned in driver's seat with the tree and door assembly across the pt's lap. Extrication was initiated with other resources being requested. multiple parts of the vehicle were removed including seats, roof and doors. The stabilization was changed to a chain come-along and the winch from R352. With this set-up a controlled lower of the vehicle could be performed to create space for the pt. More vehicle parts were removed and the floor pan was rammed downward which finally created sufficient room for the pt's legs to freely clear for removal. Pt was removed and then placed into a stokes basket to be moved up the embankment to the awaiting EMS. This pt was taken to the regional trauma center where he was treated in the Trauma Unit, admitted overnight and then released the following day with no significant injuries. A total of 68 minutes elapsed from the time of dispatch until the pt was extricated. It was because of the teamwork and dedication of those that responded that this patient was able to walk out of the hospital. All 350 units remained on scene until PSP completed their investigation and the towing company had removed the vehicle. It was found during the operation that the pt had struck another tree that had its base shattered, so this tree was removed while the roadway was closed and personnel were still on scene. Also responding were E331, R/E273, R5, M93 and Life Flight 5.
October 3- Possible House Fire, Aristes Rd and Little Mountain Rd in Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown North Box. P/T353 responded. Upon approaching the area, 353 was recalled by Union Twp Command with them finding a controlled burn. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E742, E9-10, L581, T3035, T587, T9-30, R993 and M6401.
October 1- MVA with a minor injury at 107 S. Center St, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a Jeep rolled over through Halloween decorations and into a yard. The occupant was self-extricated and was walking about the scene. The occupant had some minor injuries and was treated by the QRS but then refused any further EMS care/treatment. R3532 remained on scene until the PSP arrived, completed their investigation and the vehicle was removed by the towing company. Also responding were E331 and M93.
September 14- QRS and station response for a medical call
September 11- QRS response for medical alarm activation.
September 4- QRS response for a medical call.
August 19- QRS response for a medical call.
August 18- QRS response for a medical call.
August 18- QRS response for a fall vicitim.
August 17- QRS response for a medical call.
August 10- MVA w/ no injuries, Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a passenger vehicle off the roadway into an embankment. All occupants were out of the vehicle and were refusing EMS care. R352 established traffic control along with scene lighting. R352 remained on scene until PSP had completed their investigation and the vehicle had been removed by the towing company. Also responding were E341, M93 and PSP.
August 4- QRS response for a medical call.
July 19- QRS response for a fall vicitim.
July 16- QRS response for a fall victim.
July 14- QRS response for a medical call.
July 11- ATV accident with Flight, Closed Section of SR61, Conyngham Twp. on Box 340-01. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found an ATV accident involving 2 ATV's and 3 patients. 2 of the pts refused EMS care while the other pt had significant injuries and required Aero-medical transport to the regional trauma center. Units remained on scene until PSP completed their investigation. Also responding were E341, S5, M93, A3801, E3811(LZ in Ashland) and PSP.
July 11- QRS response for a medical call.
July 9- QRS response for a fall victim.
July 7- QRS Response for a medical call.
June 12- MVA with injuries, Byrnesville Rd and Rt61, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352, P/T353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival after some confusion at the exact location (originally dispatched as being on Rt42 North of Aristes), found a passenger car vs a motorcycle. No entrapment was found with no injuries in the passenger car. Both occupants from the motorcycle were transported to the regional trauma center. Units remained on scene clearing debris, controlling traffic until PSP arrived and the towing company was able to get the roadway clear. Also responding were E273, M6401 and PSP.
June 11- House Fire post lightning strike, 51 Hollow Rd, Union Twp on the Ringtown South Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was staged at the end of the driveway with units having found a small fire in an exterior wall post a lightning strike. 353 remained on scene until being released by Union Twp Command. Also responding were E30-10, E30-15, E742, E9-10, T30-35, T9-30, T585, T461, Sq745, B750, R993, M6401 and A944.
June 8- Possible Garage Fire from lightning strike, 11 Mensch Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on the 270-02 Box. 353 responded. During response primary units arrived and found nothing showing. 353 was advised to stage at Station 270. After arriving at Station 270, 353 was recalled with nothing found in the garage or attached home per 270 Command. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274 and Locust Twp PD.
June 7- QRS response for a fall victim. QRS responded.
May 30- MVA with Injury, Rt42 1/2 mile North of Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle accident with a passenger call having rear-ended a tractor trailer. The passenger vehicle had severe damage with the tractor trailer having moderate damage to the trailer. All occupants were out of the vehicles with those in the passenger car requiring EMS transport to a local ER. R352 established traffic control and QRS began to provide pt care. ALS arrived and primary care was transferred to them. Once the patients were transported from the scene, crews worked with the truck driver to remove damaged parts from the trailer that were obstructing tire movement on the trailer so it could be moved to a safe area for permanent repairs could be made. PSP and the towing company arrived and the passenger vehicle was removed. The tractor trailer was removed to a safe area where the repair crew could work on it safely. With the roadway now clear all units were placed available. Also responding were R/E273, 330 Fire Police, PSP, M93 and M6402(recalled).
May 23- Fully Involved House Fire, 110 Madison Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. 353 responded. During the response C270 and PD arrived and confirmed fully involved house trailer. 353 arrived as the 4th piece and staged. Manpower went to work assisting 270 crews with overhauling and extinguishing the remains of the now collapsed house trailer. With the fire extinguished all units were placed available by C270. Also responding were E273, E272, T274, M170, E57(recalled) and Locust Twp PD. ***special note if you are in the Cleveland Twp area and see anything suspicious please contact 911 to report it. This fire in being investigated by Locust Twp PD as a suspicious fire and if you have an information please contact them directly for this incident.***
May 13- Garbage Truck Fire, Numidia Drive and Bear Gap Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded. While returning from the previous working fire, 353 found a garbage truck driving South on Numidia Dr with a large amount of smoke coming from the rear. The driver was flagged down and stopped. Upon investigating it was found that he had overheated his brakes which were now smoking. No fire was found but temps in excess of 500 degrees were found using the TIC. E273 was requested to the scene since it was within their coverage area. Also responding was Locust Twp PD.
May 13- 2nd Alarm House Fire, 59 Jackson Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-04 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival T353 was advised to stage in the neighboring driveway and send manpower to the front of the structure. 353 staged and the crew went to the front of the building where they were assigned to overhaul division 1, 2 and 3 and perform any ventilation as needed. The crew opened up the kitchen area, 2 bedrooms and the attic area. Minor extension was found from what the initial attack crews had knocked down. 353 helped with picking up while being placed available on the scene for calls in our area or Valley Chemical's area. 353 was then released from the Box and returned to SVC avail. The house suffered moderate to significant damage throughout 2 floors. Also responding were E273, E272, E174, E294, E57(standby at 270), T274, T176, T296, T242(standby at 270), 270 QRS, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
May 12- Forest Fire with multiple exposures, Texas Ave, Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Twp on the Shenandoah Heights Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple other companies and DCNR operating at a large forest fire just North of Shenandoah Heights. The fire in places was with feet of backyards and threatening the homes, garages and other out buildings. 353 supplied water to several different engine companies that were operating to protect houses. In excess of 240 acres were burned. Also responding were, E881, E882, B883, E742, T759, Sq745, B750, E751(fill site), E888, B887, E367, E368, E4315, E3010, B3045, T3035, T930, S970, E583, T587, E4510, T430, T432, T4630, E4610, T461, E465, E454, E705, B705, E3815(transfer), A6404, A6402, A944 and multiple DCNR ground crews.
May 12- MVA with Injury, 381 State Route 61, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into a ditch. The occupant was still in the vehicle but was not entrapped unable to self-extricate due to the angle of the vehicle. Traffic control was established and the pt was assessed. ALS arrived and the pt was moved from the vehicle to their litter and into the MICU. She was then transported to a local hospital. Also responding was M171 and PSP.
May 2- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 26- Stand-by in Station, 500 Columbia Ave, Aristes, Conyngham Twp. Members were alerted to a possible wildfire in the area of the former village of Byrnesville. While crewing at the station C340 and E341 went responding to the call. After being there a short time, C340 advised that the area was not accessible with apparatus. Manpower from 350 was then released from stand-by and returned to SVC avail.
April 25- Motorcycle Accident with Injury, 540 SR3006, Wilburton #1, Conyngham Twp on the 330-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle down in the roadway with the rider sitting on the embankment. R352 staged at the scene. EMS arrived and took primary pt care. R352 remained on scene until the bike was removed. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
April 24- QRS response for a medical call. 350 QRS responded.
April 23- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 19- MVA with Entrapment, Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle head on into a tree with the front seat passenger entrapped. Two other patients had been self-extricated. R352 stabilized the vehicle which was upright while the rescue tools were staged. EMS had arrived and initiated care on the entrapped pt. 352 and R5 worked to remove the "B" post along with the rear door and the pt was then removed. This pt was transported to the regional trauma center and the other 2 pts were transported to the same facility. R352 was then released by C340. Once all of the equipment was returned, R352 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, R5, S5, R3850, A3801, A3802 and M93
April 16- Debris and Wildfire, West Park St, Conyngham Twp. on the 340-01 Box. P/T353 responded. Upon arrival found a small pile of construction debris and approximately 1/4 acre burning. 2- 1" lines were deployed and the fire was quickly extinguished. Also responding were B333 and A3801.
April 13- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 9- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 2- MVA with Multiple Injuries, Aristes Rd 1 Mile East of Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle rollover with all occupants out of the vehicle blocking the West lane. R352 blocked the roadway and checked for injuries. 1 pt was found to be critical and aero-medical was requested. A 2nd pt was later found to have developed some serious complications and a end aircraft was requested. The 3rd occupant was transported as well by ground to a local ER. Also responding were R3015, E3010, E331(traffic control), E341(LZ), M6403, A3801, M92, M93, LF3, Medevac 7 and PSP
March 28- MVA, Rt42 just South of Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle oveturned in the snow blocking the South lane. R352 established a new traffic pattern and checked for injuries. The lone occupant refused EMS. 352 remained committed to the incident for over 1 hour. Also responding were R5(recalled), M93 and PSP.
March 22- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded
March 16- 4th Alarm with 1st Alarm Tanker Task Force with a Firefighter MAYDAY and flight, 200 block of South Walnut St, Mt Carmel Borough, Northumberland County on the 3 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple units working the fire ground as a Mayday had just been issued for a downed firefighter. 353 set-up to be the draft engine out of the porta-pond that was set up at 4th and Walnut St. 353 remained in service for over 2 hours drafting from the pond being supplied by multiple tankers. Manpower assisted with operations at on the fireground as needed. The firefighter was flown to the regional burn unit and was subsequently released. Also responding were E1, E2, E3, Atlas E21, Shamokin E21, E111, E3811, E369(RIT), E4510, E367, E451, E331, E221, E11, E721, E273, E57(transfer to 270),Middleburg Engine, R5, R62, Milton Rescue, Tk2, Tk32, Tk3825, Tk542, Tk185, Tk456, Warrior Run Truck, S5, S66, S456, S222, U21, U112, T332, T22, T4-32, T176, T295, T632, T274, M90, M93, M170, M6403, A924, PSP, Mt Carmel PD, Mt Carmel Twp PD and more
March 14- MVA with Multiple Injuries, Rt42 at SR3006(Mid-Valley Rd), Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a full size pick-up truck that failed to stop at the stop sign and proceeded across Rt42 and into wooded area where it struck multiple trees. The truck suffered severe damage. A total of 4 patients were transported to the regional trauma center with 2 being trauma alerts. Also responding were E331, R/E273, M93, M90, A3801, M6403 and PSP.
March 1- MVA with Injury, Rt42 at the Centralia Borough/Conyngham Twp line on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Units arrived to find an SUV that had rolled over and was sitting upright. The lone occupant was initially provided care by the QRS staff and then M93. R352 remained o/s until being released by 340 Command. Also responding was E341, M93 and PSP.
February 26- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded with R352 having a crew in station if needed as well.
February 20- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
February 19- QRS response for a medical call. QRS responded.
February 2- Fuel Spill, Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 was held in quarters by C340 due to poor road conditions and then recalled with no need for fire department response.
January 19- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
January 18- House Fire, 189 Zion Grove Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown North Box. 353 responded. During response RVFR units arrived and advised the small fire in the oven was extinguished and all units except for District 30 were recalled. Also responding were E30-10, E30-15, E742, E9-10, T30-35, T585, T587, T9-30, R993, A944 and M6403.
January 14- MVA w/ unknown injury, Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded and was recalled by C340 who advised no injuries and no need for fire department. 353 returned to SVC avail.
January 8- MVA with Ejection, Aristes Rd, Conyngham Twp, Box 350-03, 353 and QRS responded. Pt was flown to the regional trauma center. Also responding were E331(LZ), R/E3015, E3010, M6402 and Life Flight 5
January 7- Chimney Fire, 251 S. Shenandoah Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on Ringtown South Box. 353 responded. 353 staged at the end of the driveway with manpower assisting at the scene. Also responding were E3010, E742, T3035 and A944 other units were held in station TS745, T759, E9-10, R993.
January 6- Search Assignment, 210 Rt61 Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 351 responded with E352 and the Kubota manned in station.
December 28- QRS response for a medical alarm activation.
December 28- QRS response for a medical alarm activation.
December 28- Working House Fire with burn pt and flight, 64 Malones Rd, Butler Twp on the 4-1 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple crews operating on the scene of a working house fire up a 500' driveway. T353 initially entered into the rural water operation and dumped a load of water while manpower was assigned to suppression duties. The crew assisted with suppression and overhaul operations of the 1 story modular home with a walk out basement until being released by Butler Twp Command. After dumping 353 proceeded to the fill site, and from there was requested to establish a secondary fill site at the same location. 353 established this fill site and remained there until being released by Command. Once the crew was retrieved, 353 returned to SVC available w/out incident.
December 26- Possible Mobile Home Fire, 1656 Locust Gap Hwy, Mount Carmel Twp on the 23-01 Box. T353 responded. Shortly after responding all units were recalled by Command advising a controlled trash fire in the yard. Also responding were E23, E21, E25, E331, E4-12, T22, T4-32, T332, R5, M93 and Mount Carmel Twp PD.
December 26- QRS response for a medical incident.
December 25- QRS response for a medical incident.
December 21- QRS response for a fall victim
December 18- QRS response for a fall victim.
December 6- MVA with Confinement, Rt42 at the top of Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R/E352 responded. Upon arrival found a small pick-up truck on the driver's side against the rock bank with the operator confined to the passenger compartment. Struts were placed to stabilize the vehicle and then the windshield was removed allowing the pt to self-extricate from the vehicle. The pt refused EMS. Also responding were R/E273, 270 Fire Police, E331(traffic Control), M93 and PSP.
December 2- MVA with Injury, Rt61 Between Mt. Carmel and Centralia, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R/E352 responded. Found a passenger vehicle down over an embankment with a patient slightly injured. The pt was carried up the bank on a stokes basket and then handed off to EMS. Also responding were E341, S5, A3802 and M6401(recalled) along with PSP.
November 29- 2nd Alarm Working Garage Fire, 919 E. Main St. in Hegins Twp, Schuylkill County on the District 13 Box. T353 responded but was then recalled along with the rest of the 2nd alarm. Units from Schuylkill County Districts 13, 14, 67, 58, 4, 10, 12, 52 along with Muir, Jolliett and more responded.
November 23- QRS response for a medical call.
November 23- Landing Zone, Aristes Baseball Field on the 350-01 Box. T353 responded to set up a Landing Zone for the pt from the previous QRS response.
November 23- QRS response for a medical call.
November 15- Debris on the Roadway, Aristes Rd on the 350-03 Box. S351 responded for multiple bags of garbage that were lying in the roadway.
November 9- QRS response for a medical call
November 5- QRS response for a medical call
October 31- Public Assist- throughout Aristes. S351, the Kubota and Fire Police assisted with traffic control to allow for a safe Trick-or-Treat night throughout town. Flares and cones were set up and maintained. Also fire prevention information was distributed to all of the kids and adults who came to the firehouse. These visitors also received a hot dog, drink and candy.
October 29- MVA, S. Locust Ave and South St, Centralia on the 340-01 Box. R/E 352 was recalled prior to a 2nd page but with a crew by C340 advising no fire department was needed.
October 29- QRS response for a fall victim.
October 26- Public Assist, 100 Lilly Rd, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-04 Box. R/E352 responded and assisted the owner gain access to a hauling trailer that he had lost the keys to.
October 24- Possible Structure Fire, Birch Lane, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. T353 responded but was immediately held in quarters by C270. Shortly after C270 recalled all units and advised of a controlled burn of a structure at that location. 353 returned to SVC avail Also responding was E272, E273, E57 and T274 along with Locust Twp PD.
October 24- Public Assist, Near the vent pipes off of South St, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 responded after receiving a direct call to the station to assist with a lockout from a vehicle. Access was obtained and all units returned available.
October 23- Disabled Tractor Trailer, Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. S351 and fire police responded. Upon arrival found a tractor trailer which the operator stated had lost power and could not make it up the hill. Traffic control was established and maintained throughout the 4+ hours of the incident. The trucking company had stated that their contracted company was to be on the way, however they never arrived. After 4 hours on scene working with PennDOT and PSP, A&F towing from Lavelle was requested to the scene. They removed the vehicle within 20 minutes of their arrival. All units returned to service available. Also responding was PSP, PennDOT and initially members of DCNR provided traffic control until our arrival.
October 22- MVA with Entrapment and Flight, SR3006 (Mid Valley Highway), Wilburton #2 on the 330-02 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle MVA with occupants from the one vehicle self-extricated walking about the scene. The other vehicle found a pt to be entrapped in the front seat. The vehicle was in a very odd position with it partially rolled onto its driver's side limiting access to that side and making those doors non-usable. The vehicle was stabilized with the Res-Q-Jacks and some loose cribbing. The E-Darulics were then used to perform a complete side removal on the passenger side. The pt was then able to be extricated via this large extrication pathway. EMS had made a decision for aero-medical to transport the pt to the trauma center. SR3006 was shut down while the operation was ongoing. R352 remained on scene until PSP completed their investigation and the vehicles were removed. Unfortunately this incident resulted in the occupant who had been entrapped not surviving the injures received during the accident and passed away at the regional trauma center. This pt was great supporter of the fire company and was a truly enjoyable person for people of all ages to talk to. They will be forever missed by us all. Also responding were E331(on scene initially and then reassigned to the LZ), R5, M93, M92, A3801 and LF1.
October 6- Debris in the Roadway, Rt42 in Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. S351 responded and found debris scattered across the roadway with broken glass all over the South bound lanes. The debris was removed and roadway swept. S351 then returned to service available without incident.
October 5- QRS/Wilderness Rescue, Closed section of Rt61, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a patient who had been mountain biking and wrecked their bike. The pt had a head injury which was initially treated by QRS and then handed off to ALS upon their arrival. It was initially believed the pt would need to be carried from the location however EMS was able to access the area with their vehicle. Also responding were 340 manpower, M93 and A3802.
October 4- MVA with Heavy Entrapment and Flight, Rt42 in Brush Valley, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-02. R352, S351, T353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a Jeep on its side into a tree with the lone occupant heavily entrapped. Units provided initial stabilization of the vehicle with the Res-Q-Jacks and then were able to access the vehicle. The pt was found to be heavily pinned in driver's seat with the tree and door assembly across the pt's lap. Extrication was initiated with other resources being requested. multiple parts of the vehicle were removed including seats, roof and doors. The stabilization was changed to a chain come-along and the winch from R352. With this set-up a controlled lower of the vehicle could be performed to create space for the pt. More vehicle parts were removed and the floor pan was rammed downward which finally created sufficient room for the pt's legs to freely clear for removal. Pt was removed and then placed into a stokes basket to be moved up the embankment to the awaiting EMS. This pt was taken to the regional trauma center where he was treated in the Trauma Unit, admitted overnight and then released the following day with no significant injuries. A total of 68 minutes elapsed from the time of dispatch until the pt was extricated. It was because of the teamwork and dedication of those that responded that this patient was able to walk out of the hospital. All 350 units remained on scene until PSP completed their investigation and the towing company had removed the vehicle. It was found during the operation that the pt had struck another tree that had its base shattered, so this tree was removed while the roadway was closed and personnel were still on scene. Also responding were E331, R/E273, R5, M93 and Life Flight 5.
October 3- Possible House Fire, Aristes Rd and Little Mountain Rd in Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown North Box. P/T353 responded. Upon approaching the area, 353 was recalled by Union Twp Command with them finding a controlled burn. 353 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E3010, E3015, E742, E9-10, L581, T3035, T587, T9-30, R993 and M6401.
October 1- MVA with a minor injury at 107 S. Center St, Aristes, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a Jeep rolled over through Halloween decorations and into a yard. The occupant was self-extricated and was walking about the scene. The occupant had some minor injuries and was treated by the QRS but then refused any further EMS care/treatment. R3532 remained on scene until the PSP arrived, completed their investigation and the vehicle was removed by the towing company. Also responding were E331 and M93.
September 14- QRS and station response for a medical call
September 11- QRS response for medical alarm activation.
September 4- QRS response for a medical call.
August 19- QRS response for a medical call.
August 18- QRS response for a medical call.
August 18- QRS response for a fall vicitim.
August 17- QRS response for a medical call.
August 10- MVA w/ no injuries, Byrnesville Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a passenger vehicle off the roadway into an embankment. All occupants were out of the vehicle and were refusing EMS care. R352 established traffic control along with scene lighting. R352 remained on scene until PSP had completed their investigation and the vehicle had been removed by the towing company. Also responding were E341, M93 and PSP.
August 4- QRS response for a medical call.
July 19- QRS response for a fall vicitim.
July 16- QRS response for a fall victim.
July 14- QRS response for a medical call.
July 11- ATV accident with Flight, Closed Section of SR61, Conyngham Twp. on Box 340-01. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found an ATV accident involving 2 ATV's and 3 patients. 2 of the pts refused EMS care while the other pt had significant injuries and required Aero-medical transport to the regional trauma center. Units remained on scene until PSP completed their investigation. Also responding were E341, S5, M93, A3801, E3811(LZ in Ashland) and PSP.
July 11- QRS response for a medical call.
July 9- QRS response for a fall victim.
July 7- QRS Response for a medical call.
June 12- MVA with injuries, Byrnesville Rd and Rt61, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352, P/T353 and QRS responded. Upon arrival after some confusion at the exact location (originally dispatched as being on Rt42 North of Aristes), found a passenger car vs a motorcycle. No entrapment was found with no injuries in the passenger car. Both occupants from the motorcycle were transported to the regional trauma center. Units remained on scene clearing debris, controlling traffic until PSP arrived and the towing company was able to get the roadway clear. Also responding were E273, M6401 and PSP.
June 11- House Fire post lightning strike, 51 Hollow Rd, Union Twp on the Ringtown South Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival 353 was staged at the end of the driveway with units having found a small fire in an exterior wall post a lightning strike. 353 remained on scene until being released by Union Twp Command. Also responding were E30-10, E30-15, E742, E9-10, T30-35, T9-30, T585, T461, Sq745, B750, R993, M6401 and A944.
June 8- Possible Garage Fire from lightning strike, 11 Mensch Rd, Roaring Creek Twp on the 270-02 Box. 353 responded. During response primary units arrived and found nothing showing. 353 was advised to stage at Station 270. After arriving at Station 270, 353 was recalled with nothing found in the garage or attached home per 270 Command. Also responding were E273, E272, E57, T274 and Locust Twp PD.
June 7- QRS response for a fall victim. QRS responded.
May 30- MVA with Injury, Rt42 1/2 mile North of Weiser Lane, Conyngham Twp on the 350-02 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found a 2 vehicle accident with a passenger call having rear-ended a tractor trailer. The passenger vehicle had severe damage with the tractor trailer having moderate damage to the trailer. All occupants were out of the vehicles with those in the passenger car requiring EMS transport to a local ER. R352 established traffic control and QRS began to provide pt care. ALS arrived and primary care was transferred to them. Once the patients were transported from the scene, crews worked with the truck driver to remove damaged parts from the trailer that were obstructing tire movement on the trailer so it could be moved to a safe area for permanent repairs could be made. PSP and the towing company arrived and the passenger vehicle was removed. The tractor trailer was removed to a safe area where the repair crew could work on it safely. With the roadway now clear all units were placed available. Also responding were R/E273, 330 Fire Police, PSP, M93 and M6402(recalled).
May 23- Fully Involved House Fire, 110 Madison Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-03 Box. 353 responded. During the response C270 and PD arrived and confirmed fully involved house trailer. 353 arrived as the 4th piece and staged. Manpower went to work assisting 270 crews with overhauling and extinguishing the remains of the now collapsed house trailer. With the fire extinguished all units were placed available by C270. Also responding were E273, E272, T274, M170, E57(recalled) and Locust Twp PD. ***special note if you are in the Cleveland Twp area and see anything suspicious please contact 911 to report it. This fire in being investigated by Locust Twp PD as a suspicious fire and if you have an information please contact them directly for this incident.***
May 13- Garbage Truck Fire, Numidia Drive and Bear Gap Rd, Locust Twp on the 270-01 Box. 353 responded. While returning from the previous working fire, 353 found a garbage truck driving South on Numidia Dr with a large amount of smoke coming from the rear. The driver was flagged down and stopped. Upon investigating it was found that he had overheated his brakes which were now smoking. No fire was found but temps in excess of 500 degrees were found using the TIC. E273 was requested to the scene since it was within their coverage area. Also responding was Locust Twp PD.
May 13- 2nd Alarm House Fire, 59 Jackson Rd, Cleveland Twp on the 270-04 Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival T353 was advised to stage in the neighboring driveway and send manpower to the front of the structure. 353 staged and the crew went to the front of the building where they were assigned to overhaul division 1, 2 and 3 and perform any ventilation as needed. The crew opened up the kitchen area, 2 bedrooms and the attic area. Minor extension was found from what the initial attack crews had knocked down. 353 helped with picking up while being placed available on the scene for calls in our area or Valley Chemical's area. 353 was then released from the Box and returned to SVC avail. The house suffered moderate to significant damage throughout 2 floors. Also responding were E273, E272, E174, E294, E57(standby at 270), T274, T176, T296, T242(standby at 270), 270 QRS, M171 and Locust Twp PD.
May 12- Forest Fire with multiple exposures, Texas Ave, Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Twp on the Shenandoah Heights Box. T353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple other companies and DCNR operating at a large forest fire just North of Shenandoah Heights. The fire in places was with feet of backyards and threatening the homes, garages and other out buildings. 353 supplied water to several different engine companies that were operating to protect houses. In excess of 240 acres were burned. Also responding were, E881, E882, B883, E742, T759, Sq745, B750, E751(fill site), E888, B887, E367, E368, E4315, E3010, B3045, T3035, T930, S970, E583, T587, E4510, T430, T432, T4630, E4610, T461, E465, E454, E705, B705, E3815(transfer), A6404, A6402, A944 and multiple DCNR ground crews.
May 12- MVA with Injury, 381 State Route 61, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle off the roadway into a ditch. The occupant was still in the vehicle but was not entrapped unable to self-extricate due to the angle of the vehicle. Traffic control was established and the pt was assessed. ALS arrived and the pt was moved from the vehicle to their litter and into the MICU. She was then transported to a local hospital. Also responding was M171 and PSP.
May 2- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 26- Stand-by in Station, 500 Columbia Ave, Aristes, Conyngham Twp. Members were alerted to a possible wildfire in the area of the former village of Byrnesville. While crewing at the station C340 and E341 went responding to the call. After being there a short time, C340 advised that the area was not accessible with apparatus. Manpower from 350 was then released from stand-by and returned to SVC avail.
April 25- Motorcycle Accident with Injury, 540 SR3006, Wilburton #1, Conyngham Twp on the 330-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle down in the roadway with the rider sitting on the embankment. R352 staged at the scene. EMS arrived and took primary pt care. R352 remained on scene until the bike was removed. Also responding were E331, M93 and PSP.
April 24- QRS response for a medical call. 350 QRS responded.
April 23- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 19- MVA with Entrapment, Locust Ave, Centralia Borough on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle head on into a tree with the front seat passenger entrapped. Two other patients had been self-extricated. R352 stabilized the vehicle which was upright while the rescue tools were staged. EMS had arrived and initiated care on the entrapped pt. 352 and R5 worked to remove the "B" post along with the rear door and the pt was then removed. This pt was transported to the regional trauma center and the other 2 pts were transported to the same facility. R352 was then released by C340. Once all of the equipment was returned, R352 returned to SVC avail. w/out inc. Also responding were E341, R5, S5, R3850, A3801, A3802 and M93
April 16- Debris and Wildfire, West Park St, Conyngham Twp. on the 340-01 Box. P/T353 responded. Upon arrival found a small pile of construction debris and approximately 1/4 acre burning. 2- 1" lines were deployed and the fire was quickly extinguished. Also responding were B333 and A3801.
April 13- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 9- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
April 2- MVA with Multiple Injuries, Aristes Rd 1 Mile East of Aristes, Conyngham Twp on the 350-03 Box. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle rollover with all occupants out of the vehicle blocking the West lane. R352 blocked the roadway and checked for injuries. 1 pt was found to be critical and aero-medical was requested. A 2nd pt was later found to have developed some serious complications and a end aircraft was requested. The 3rd occupant was transported as well by ground to a local ER. Also responding were R3015, E3010, E331(traffic control), E341(LZ), M6403, A3801, M92, M93, LF3, Medevac 7 and PSP
March 28- MVA, Rt42 just South of Lilly Rd, Conyngham Twp on Box 350-04. R352 and QRS responded. Upon arrival found 1 vehicle oveturned in the snow blocking the South lane. R352 established a new traffic pattern and checked for injuries. The lone occupant refused EMS. 352 remained committed to the incident for over 1 hour. Also responding were R5(recalled), M93 and PSP.
March 22- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded
March 16- 4th Alarm with 1st Alarm Tanker Task Force with a Firefighter MAYDAY and flight, 200 block of South Walnut St, Mt Carmel Borough, Northumberland County on the 3 Box. 353 responded. Upon arrival found multiple units working the fire ground as a Mayday had just been issued for a downed firefighter. 353 set-up to be the draft engine out of the porta-pond that was set up at 4th and Walnut St. 353 remained in service for over 2 hours drafting from the pond being supplied by multiple tankers. Manpower assisted with operations at on the fireground as needed. The firefighter was flown to the regional burn unit and was subsequently released. Also responding were E1, E2, E3, Atlas E21, Shamokin E21, E111, E3811, E369(RIT), E4510, E367, E451, E331, E221, E11, E721, E273, E57(transfer to 270),Middleburg Engine, R5, R62, Milton Rescue, Tk2, Tk32, Tk3825, Tk542, Tk185, Tk456, Warrior Run Truck, S5, S66, S456, S222, U21, U112, T332, T22, T4-32, T176, T295, T632, T274, M90, M93, M170, M6403, A924, PSP, Mt Carmel PD, Mt Carmel Twp PD and more
March 14- MVA with Multiple Injuries, Rt42 at SR3006(Mid-Valley Rd), Conyngham Twp on the 350-01 Box. R352 responded. Upon arrival found a full size pick-up truck that failed to stop at the stop sign and proceeded across Rt42 and into wooded area where it struck multiple trees. The truck suffered severe damage. A total of 4 patients were transported to the regional trauma center with 2 being trauma alerts. Also responding were E331, R/E273, M93, M90, A3801, M6403 and PSP.
March 1- MVA with Injury, Rt42 at the Centralia Borough/Conyngham Twp line on the 340-01 Box. R352 responded. Units arrived to find an SUV that had rolled over and was sitting upright. The lone occupant was initially provided care by the QRS staff and then M93. R352 remained o/s until being released by 340 Command. Also responding was E341, M93 and PSP.
February 26- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded with R352 having a crew in station if needed as well.
February 20- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
February 19- QRS response for a medical call. QRS responded.
February 2- Fuel Spill, Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. R352 was held in quarters by C340 due to poor road conditions and then recalled with no need for fire department response.
January 19- QRS response for a medical call. S351 responded.
January 18- House Fire, 189 Zion Grove Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on the Ringtown North Box. 353 responded. During response RVFR units arrived and advised the small fire in the oven was extinguished and all units except for District 30 were recalled. Also responding were E30-10, E30-15, E742, E9-10, T30-35, T585, T587, T9-30, R993, A944 and M6403.
January 14- MVA w/ unknown injury, Big Mine Run Rd, Conyngham Twp on the 340-01 Box. 353 responded and was recalled by C340 who advised no injuries and no need for fire department. 353 returned to SVC avail.
January 8- MVA with Ejection, Aristes Rd, Conyngham Twp, Box 350-03, 353 and QRS responded. Pt was flown to the regional trauma center. Also responding were E331(LZ), R/E3015, E3010, M6402 and Life Flight 5
January 7- Chimney Fire, 251 S. Shenandoah Rd, Union Twp, Schuylkill County on Ringtown South Box. 353 responded. 353 staged at the end of the driveway with manpower assisting at the scene. Also responding were E3010, E742, T3035 and A944 other units were held in station TS745, T759, E9-10, R993.
January 6- Search Assignment, 210 Rt61 Highway, Conyngham Twp on Box 340-01. 351 responded with E352 and the Kubota manned in station.
2014 Responses
17 Structure Fires (12 working fires) 2 Medical Assists (prior to QRS)
20 QRS Reponses 1 Carbon Monoxide Incident
4 Fire Police Requests 5 Wildfire/Brush Fires
3 Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 Transformer Fire
1 Search Detail 3 Debris Fires
1 Transfer 1 Landing Zone
20 QRS Reponses 1 Carbon Monoxide Incident
4 Fire Police Requests 5 Wildfire/Brush Fires
3 Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 Transformer Fire
1 Search Detail 3 Debris Fires
1 Transfer 1 Landing Zone