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A steady week for the volunteers at the 18 house ended with an early morning wreck on Saturday sending the lone occupant to the trauma center aboard 18-9.  The MVA was transmitted at approx 0600 for the pickup truck into a pole – occupant lying on the roadway at 17 Main Street in the Village.  Lt Price marked on scene within a minute reporting one occupant on the ground and heavy damage to the vehicle.  18-9 arrived and began patient care while the rescue shutdown main street to protect the scene.  18-9 transported to the trauma center with CH1 on board.  R18 remained on scene assisting PSP with traffic control.  Units cleared within 40 minutes.

Fully involved two story upon arrival

	On Monday June 15, at approx 1130hrs, the 1804 box was transmitted for the working structure fire on Cameron Hill Rd, Lenox Twp.  Susquehanna 14 (Glover) advised he was on scene with flames venting from the roof.  Chief 18-1 checked enroute requesting the second alarm be transmitted.  HE4 arrived and exhausted its tank water with L18 arriving and dropping 1200’ of LDH into the scene and establishing a 2 ½” line and the ladder pipe.  E24 picked up the lay and established the dump site for the tanker shuttle.  Units operated for over three hours before returning.  Thanks to all the mutual aide departments for their assistance on a job well done.
	Our thoughts and Prayers to Trooper Miller’s family and PSP On Friday June 12, L18 along with L2 (Meshoppen) participated in the funeral procession honoring Trooper Miller killed in the line of duty.  The Officers and Members of Clifford offer condolences to Trooper Miller’s family and PSP.

Mutual aid run to Harford At approximately  00:30hrs on Thursday May 28, Station 18 was alerted for a first alarm assignment in Harford’s first due for the activated smoke detector in a residence.  Shortly after dispatch, communications advised Harford 11 that the alarm company was now receiving multiple detectors going off in the residence.  L18 responded with four along with T18.  Harford 31 arrived advising of a moderate smoke condition in the two story residence with a wood burner as the possible cause.  Command continued HE4 and L18 into the scene holding all other units.  L18 arrived and assisted in ventilating the structure with no fire found beyond the wood burner.  Units cleared in approximately 45 minutes.

Cut on the “I” starts the Holiday

On Friday May 22, at approx 1500hrs, the MVA assignment was transmitted at the 205.5s for the SUV vs. tractor trailer – multiple reports of the SUV stuck under the truck.  On the box: R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9.  18-1 marked on scene reporting an SUV into the back of a dump truck with heavy confinement.  The rescue arrived, stabilized the vehicle, and completed a wide body on the SUV to extricate the victim.  E24 handled the safety zone prior to the scene.  The patient was transported via ground to the hospital.  Units remained on scene assisting with traffic before being released.

Thoughts and Prayers for Chief Rood and family
On Thursday May 21, at approx 1215hrs, Chief Rood was involved in a response with his company when he suffered a severe medical incident.  The Chief was transported to a local hospital for care.  Details are available at the following link: http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?86435

Please keep Chief Rood, his family and the Crystal Fire Company in our thoughts and prayers.

Rural water exercise in area 60 On Monday evening May 18, T18 and the Rescue traveled to area 60 to participate in a rural water exercise.  Crews established multiple ponds to practice dump site practices along with shuttle operations.  Special thanks to Chief Wahy and the “up valley” crews for inviting 18 to participate.

Double entrapment on SR 171
The volunteers were busy on Wednesday night assisting on multiple crashes.  The first MVA was transmitted at approx 21:30 hrs for a vehicle on its roof on Sandy Banks Road, Greenfield twp.  R18 and 18-9 were returned to service with no patients found.  The second run was transmitted at 22:36 hrs for R18 and 18-9 to assist Belmont with a MVA just north of Uniondale Borough.  Uniondale 13 was on scene confirming two heavily entrapped in a pickup truck requesting additional rescue’s, BLS, ALS and two helicopters.  Stations 28 & 52 arrived on scene and went to work stabilizing the vehicle and beginning extrication efforts.  R18 was assigned to the rescue sector with command requesting a heavy deployment. 

Upon arrival the crews went to work assisting on scene crews with the extrication and establishing (5) additional hydraulic tools, air tools, lighting and ladders. The second patient was removed shortly after 18’s arrival.

The four companies operating on scene: 28, 52, 41 & 18 displayed what true mutual aide is about – four departments working seamlessly  throughout the extrication.  R18 and 18-9 were returned to service after approx 50 minutes.  Excellent job by all.  The third crash was dispatched at approx 0330hrs on Rt 106, Greenfield Twp.  With no patients found, 18 was returned to service.

Monday: Another brush fire At approximaterly 1800hrs, the brush fire was transmitted on SR2067, the Shady Rest Campground.  Harford 11 marked on scene establishing the “2067 Command” reporting a large volume of fire and requested the second alarm.  B18-2, B18-3, T18 and 18-9 were on the run.  Crews were able to get in front of the fire and cut it off with large amounts of overhaul to complete.  Many additional units along with Forestry were requested.  The PSP Fire Marshal was requested to the scene.

Five run Saturday
Becoming the norm, crews from 18 handled multiple incidents throughout the day with two incidents operating simultaneously.  Crews were sent for a brush fire on SR2067, Gibson Twp.  18-12 marked on scene reporting a small fire with a shed involved.  B18-3 stretched lines for mop up.  Crews were then alerted to a second fire on SR247 Clifford Township.  B52 and E24 were added to the run while B18-2 and the tanker responded from the SR2067 incident. 

Chief 18-2 marked on scene establishing the “Fern Hall Command” requesting additional units as the fire was rapidly spreading in a wooded area.  While operating, an EMS was dispatched in Clifford Township – 24-9 handled the run along with Chief 18-1.  Units worked the fire for approx 90 mins before clearing.

As crews were returning, a medical came in for area 24.  24-9 found a downed tree blocking their route of travel to the scene.  R18 responded to assist E24 in the clearing. Finally, at approx 2000hrs, another brush fire was transmitted for SR106, Clifford Township.  Chief 18-3 marked on scene with the “106 Command” reporting a controlled burn that had spread into a fence line.  B18-2 handled the assignment.
Brush,structure fire on Friday

Mid afternoon on Friday kept the volunteers at 18 busy starting with a brush fire off SR2008 in Clifford Township.  Chief 18-2 arrived and established the “2008 Command” with a moderate fire condition and no structures exposed.  The area of concern had limited access but crews kept the fire in check.  Additional resources were requested to overhaul the area. As crews were overhauling, the second alarm structure box was transmitted in Harford’s first due with L18 and T18 on the run.  T18 responded from the brush fire and the next due truck was moved up to cover. While enroute the second due had mechanical issues.  Crews broke from the brush fire and responded the ladder while the mutual aide group finished up the brush fire.  L18 arrived and positioned for ladder pipe operations on the residential structure.  Crews remained on scene for about 2.5 hours.

Pump Ops wraps up 

Saturday, April 18, was the conclusion of our 16 hour pump class. Over 30 members and mutual aid members were in attendance for the class.  Saturday was spent in the field getting good hands-on and working through multiple scenarios.  Thanks to Instructors Daugevelo and Aurthur for a good training experience.

Busy Saturday
As the pump class was in its final leg, 18-9 handled a medical run in Lenox Township.  Just before the crew cleared, 18 would be requested for both brush trucks and the RUV to respond to assist area 36 on a large woods fire.  As the units were working the 36 incident, 18 would be sent on a first due brush fire on main street.  Harford and Uniondale brush units would be bumped up to assist. Lt 18A had the command, holding all mutual aide and handling the incident.  Units from the 36 fire would return at approximately 18:30 hours. 

PSP rules SR2067 job arson
On Friday April 17, at 0931 hrs, the 1804 box was transmitted for the working residential fire on SR2067, Gibson Township.  As units responded, Susq Communications updated the Chief on the confirmed fire in a two story residential. Chief 18-1 added additional resources on the response. 

Harford 11 arrived on scene establishing the “2067 command” confirming a working basement fire with limited access.  HE4 arrived placing a 2” attack line in service with L18 laying out approximately 600’ of LDH and setting the truck to go to work.  T18 picked up the lay and established water to the scene.  E24, HE4 and L18 held the fire to the basement with only smoke damage to Division 1. Additional resources were added to assist with an extensive overhaul.  Units cleared at approx 1200hrs.  Another example of an excellent mutual aide system – nice job to all involved. PSP Fire Marshall ruled the fire arson.

This is the second arson fire at the location in less than two years. Photos

Four run Friday evening
Friday evening both brush trucks and the RUV headed to Carbondale Township for the remote brush fire.  Crews operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service. While the crews were headed to the brush fire, a vehicle fire on main street was dispatched.  The crew remaining in service handled the incident along with an assist from Chief 24.  At 2100 hours, the RUV with Chief 18-1 and FF Zeshonski, headed to area 75 and assisted with a fireworks standby.  A quiet display with no services required by the Jitney crew.  While the crew was in area 75, the EMS crew responded handled a med run in the township.

First due working fire
On Monday, April 13,  as crews were starting night two on the Pump Operations program, the 1805 box was transmitted for the possible structure fire on Tinkerbrook Rd, Clifford Township.  On the assignment:  E24, E41, E52, L18, L43, R18, T18, T24, T52, 18-9 and 24-9. 

Communications advised this was a third party call and unknown if it was the structure or a brush fire near the residence.  B18-3 was added to the run.  18-11 marked on scene within minutes reporting the two story residential with smoke issuing from the eves.  The assignment was upgraded requesting two additional tankers and the next due truck. 

Chief 18 marked on scene establishing the “Tinkerbrook Rd” command confirming the working two story residential with heavy smoke showing and a working fire on division 1, unknown extension to division 2.  L18 arrived with crews stretching an 1 ¾” to division 1 and setting the main aerial for vertical ventilation. 

T18 secured the initial water into the ladder.  E24 arrived sending crews to assist in suppression while the engine laid 1200’ to E52 that was establishing water from a nearby source.  E41 arrived and handled horizontal ventilation of Division 2 and also assisted in suppression.  L43 established the RIT and completed the laddering of the structure while Car 43 handled accountability.  A total of three lines were placed in service to complete the knockdown and overhaul.  E63 and HE4 assisted in the overhaul operations.  Units cleared in about 2 ½ hours.  The PSP Fire Marshall will be investigating. A great job by all departments involved.  Command  Chief 18 - Operations   Chief 41 - Accountability Chief 43 - Photos

"In Memory of Mothers" blood drive in May
The Ladies Auxiliary will be sponsoring a “In memory of Mothers” blood drive Friday May 8th from 2-7 pm.  Please come out and support the event. Participants have a chance to win a $50 gas card to Lapera's Gas Station in Royal.
 

18 on 24 box On Saturday April 4, at approximately 20:30 hours, Station 18 was dispatched to a possible chimney fire in area 24.  The initial dispatch from Lackawanna County sent a 61 Box.  The address was corrected to Greenfield Township and the 24 box was filled out.  Chief 24A arrived on scene with a light smoke condition reporting a possible fire in the wall.  L18, R18, and the tanker responded.  Upon arrival, L18 was assigned division 2 and 3 to check for extension.  Once that was deemed negative, the ladder crew went to the roof to assist opening up the area around the chimney.

The fire was found between the chimney and the masonry work on the interior.  After all options were discussed, the entire wall was opened up to extinguish the fire.  T18 was hooked in for nurse operations while the rescue staged.  Crews remained on scene for approximately 4 ½ hours before returning. 

Mid week crash

The MVA assignment was transmitted for a truck rollover with the occupant still in the vehicle on Rt 106, Lenox Twp.  On the box: R18, 18-9.  Due to the possibility of entrapment, E24 was requested for additional staffing into the scene with HE4 being placed on standby.

Chief 18-1 marked on scene with a cube box style truck on its side, one victim self extricated.  24-9 handled the EMS care while R18 handled the hazards.  E24 established traffic control.  Units remained on scene while the vehicle was righted and cleared.

Busy week continues
At approximately 2300hrs on March 25, the working structure box was dispatched at Wieda’s trailer park, Lenox Twp, area 17’s first due.  The assignment was quickly upgraded to a second alarm assignment bringing L18, R18 and T18.  T18 arrived and ran a precautionary 3” to E17-1 for supply.  Crews made quick work of a smoldering fire in the ceiling area and returned to service within 90 minutes.

At 0415hrs March 26, L18 was special called to a working residential fire in Gibson Township, Thompson’s first due.  L18 arrived with its crew and were assigned overhaul duties in the loft/attic area.  The ladder remained on scene for approximately 2 hrs before returning.

T- 18 back! After a long wait, the new tanker 18 was placed into service Saturday afternoon, March 21.  This project started back in September 2007 when Station 18 was awarded a DHS/FEMA grant to replace our 1989/1976 4guys rig that was experiencing catastrophic superstructure decay. The new tanker was ordered in February of 2008 with expected delivery in late summer 2008.  In March of 2008, serious structural compromise was found on the old rig and it was removed from service at the end of March.

 As the delivery date approached, so did the setbacks.  Multiple delays played into what became a very long and unexpected wait for the new rig.  Finally, on Monday March 14, the new tanker rolled into town.  During the week, the rig was outfitted with equipment and personnel trained on the rig. Crews assembled at the station Saturday morning for another work detail and then practiced scenario based pumping operations around the calls for the day.  At approximately 1630hrs, tanker 18 officially went back into service.  The rig ran three runs during the weekend with minimal operations. Thanks to our outstanding mutual aide network backing us up throughout this process.  Obviously, without your help, this would not have been possible.  Photos
 

6 run Saturday  Saturday was steady at the 18 house with an MVA, RIT assignment, 3 brush fires and a medical run.  At approx 0100 hrs the rescue was dispatched as the RIT truck for a structure box in New Milford.  New Milford 16 arrived to find a chimney fire with no extension and held the box with the exception of NME3 and HE4.  The rescue was returned in a short time.  At 0715hrs, R18 and 18-9 were sent to Rt 106 in area 24 for a MVA, car vs tree with possible entrapment.  Units arrived to find the lone occupant self extricated.  R18 assisted with traffic and scene safety while 18-9 was returned.  Units cleared in approx 20 mins.

  At 1115 hrs, the brush fire was dispatched on SR 2035 Lenox Township.  Chief 18-3 marked on scene with approx an acre involved.  A turn in wind began a quick spread of the fire.  Command requested additional units into the scene for brush trucks and manpower.  HA5 and 24-9 established rehab for the crews.  Units cleared in about 90 minutes.  At 1640hrs, the medical assisting 28EMS was transmitted at Elk Mtn with a brush fire on Sr2027 following shortly.  The next due bls was sent to the mountain while B18-3 and the tanker handled the brush run.  Finally, at approx 2130hrs, B18-3 was requested to area 60 for a large brush fire.  B18-3 and the crew were returned to service quickly. 
 

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