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On Sunday evening July 24, T18 was part of a tanker box assisting Station 2 (Chinchilla, Lacka Co) at a large horse barn fire on Carbondale Rd. T18 would arrive and initially stage before being assigned to assist with water supply to the scene.

“Logs everywhere!” at the 206

For the second straight early morning, R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9 would be sent to 206 northbound on the “I” for a tractor trailer load of logs rolled over.  Communications advised the Chief they were receiving multiple reports of “logs everywhere” on the highway including some in the southbound lanes. HE4 and Penndot would be added to the run.  Chief 18 marked on scene establishing the “206 Command” reporting a tractor trailer load of small timbers rolled over with the trailer detached and upside down in the driving lane, the tractor undamaged with the driver out and uninjured. With the southbound being clear, Harford was placed back in service.

PSP, civilians and the Chief would work to clear one lane to allow traffic to pass.  R18 would arrive and take the driving lane for scene safety and establish  the safety corridor.  E24 took the back log with 18-9 handling ems and 24-9 staging off the interstate.  Crews remained on scene until Penndot arrived with the arrow board for the recovery team.  Units cleared within 60 mins.

Confinement at 217

On Tuesday morning July 19, R18 and 18-9 were part of a first alarm assignment for a MVA at the 217 with reported entrapment in Harford’s first due.  PSP would arrive and advise the lone occupant was ok – however, trapped in his vehicle.  HE4 arrived to find a large passenger car backed into the woods with the vehicle unstable and covered with trees.  The engine crew would begin gaining access to the vehicle and stabilization.  R18 was assigned to assist with stabilization and extrication.  The crews would make access to the vehicle thru the trees and barricade fence.  Once accessed, stabilization would be completed and the driver’s door removed from the vehicle with the hydraulics.  The patient and pet bird would refuse treatment.  Crews operated for approx 30 mins.  While on the crash, 18-9 would be diverted to a medical in 18’s first due.

Rescue and 18-9 on 219 heavy entrapment

On Saturday June 18, at approx 1200hrs, HE4, R18, HA2 and 18-9 would be dispatched for a multi-car crash at mm219 on the “I” with possible entrapment and fire in Harford’s first due.  Communications would update Harford 11 numerous times while enroute confirming heavy entrapment, two vehicles and multiple patients.  R7 and additional BLS and ALS rigs would be added to the run.  R18 was assigned the entrapment in the passenger car assisting HE4.

With three hydraulic tools and hand tools in operation initially, crews would begin access to the entrapped patient.  Upon further assessment, the Coroner would be notified.  After PSP and the coroner would complete their investigations, recovery efforts where completed.  18-9 would arrive and take two trauma’s to the trauma unit in Scranton.  The rescue operated on scene for nearly four hours before returning to service.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims family.

One car rollover at 210

Just after 100 hrs on Sunday 18 rescue and ems along with Harford engine and ems were sent to mile marker 210 for the vehicle roll over, with the vehicle still in the roadway. Chief 18-3 arrived confirming the dispatch report with the driver self extricated and no injuries. Rescue 18 established the safety zone and controlled hazards with Harford engine handling traffic while Harford ems obtained 1 pt refusal. 18-9 stood by at exit 211 until all personal cleared the interstate.

Ladder on Harford Box
At approx 2130hrs on Thursday evening, L18 would respond as part of a first alarm assignment to a reported structure fire on Reynolds Rd, Lenox Twp in Harford’s first due.  Units would arrive to find a mobile home with a smoke condition with smoke issuing from the skirting beneath the trailer.  A quick assement from the on-scene crews determined a smoldering fire beneath the residence possibly from heat tape.  The assignment would be scaled back quickly with the Ladder returning within 20 minutes.
 

Early morning confinement  Early Friday morning, R18 and 18-9 along with R17 would be sent to Rt 374 near the intersection of Rt92 for one car on its side.  Communications would advise while responding reports from the scene indicated on entrapped.  Chief 18-1 marked on scene confirming one confined to the vehicle.  R18 and R17 would stabilize the vehicle and remove the roof with one being extricated and placed in the hands of EMS.  18-9 would transport to the trauma center with CLS on board.  R18 would clear with 40 minutes.  Nice job by all involved.

L18 works 3 alarm apartment house fire

WNEP On Wednesday evening L18 and T18 were part of a third alarm assignment for a residential box in New Milford’s first due.  Units arrived with heavy fire venting from division one of a large two story wood frame that was home to three occupied apartments.  Crews would also battle temps hovering  the 90 degree mark.  With limited access, L18 would be staged in the designated apparatus area approx 2000’ from the structure with the crew being sent in on foot.  The crew arrived and was sent to the roof to relieve the operating truck company.  After completing the assignment and a stent in rehab, the crew would be redeployed to div 2 to finish opening up for the engine company.  The ladder would operate for approx 4 hours with the tanker being released after approx 2 hours.  Crews returned home around 0000hrs.

1802 commercial box for smoke in the building

On Monday night at approx 2130hrs, the 1802 box was sent to the convenient mart for a smell of smoke in the building.  Chief 18-3 would mark on scene establishing the command reporting a single story commercial with nothing from the exterior.  After a quick face-to-face with the store manager, Command was advised of an earlier power serge and a strong smell of smoke.

L18 was assigned the B-C corner and split crews with one entering the building scanning the area of concern with the second heading to the roof.  After the initial scans, the box was scaled back with R36, E24 and HE4 being held and R59 going in-service at Station 18 to handle any additional calls.  EMS crews from 18, 24 and Harford would handle rehab.  Crews operated for approx 40 mins.

Our Condolences
On behalf of the Officers and Members of Station 18, we offer our condolences to the family of FF Mark Coons and to the Officers and Members of Station 58.  FF Coons will be greatly missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Big truck crash with heavy entrapment at 208

On Friday the 13th at approx 1300hrs, the motor vehicle accident assignment would be transmitted at mm 208 southbound on the “I”, for the tractor (minus the trailer) off the roadway.  R18, E24, 18-9, 24-9 and CLS would be on the run.  Updates were being received quickly, upgrading the call to a tractor that had left the southbound, traveled across the northbound and was now upside down and crushed.  Chief 18 would upgrade the box requesting R7, R36 and Kozlowski’s heavy wrecker to the scene and placing Harford on standby.  The final update would come from FF Marshalek on scene reporting the crash would be on McCarty Rd running parallel to the interstate.  All units would access via SR2035 and Cameron Hill Rd.  R18 would arrived to find a semi rig upside down with the cab crushed to the frame with heavy entrapment and an active fuel leak threatening a nearby swamp/stream.

Crews would split with E24 pulling a line and the remaining 18 and 24 crews beginning stabilization of the rig and spill control.  7&36 would arrived with the heavy wrecker from Kozlowski’s and a massive stabilization effort would continue.  With the rig stabilized, crews made access into the cab area to the patient.  Unfortunately, ALS would deem the occupant deceased.  PSP along with the County coroner would complete their investigation and the recovery would continue.  With excellent teamwork by all companies involved, the occupant would be safely removed from the cab and transferred to the coroner.  Units remained on scene until the rig was righted.
 

Trench Ops wraps up On Saturday May 14, the practical portion of the trench operations program would be carried out.  Crews were tasked with hazard recognition, soil types, proper preparation of the area, shoring of the trench and victim removal.  The class was an excellent source of knowledge, skill building, and camaraderie.  A special thanks to Barhite Excavating for the excavator, R112, R21 and United for bring additional equipment to help make the class a huge success and Instructors Gilgallon and Conlin for a job well done.

Rescue goes to work on 36 box

On Monday, May 11 at approximately 16:30 hours, R18 was part of a first alarm SRN for a working house fire on Montdale Rd, Scott Township.  18 would arrive on scene with 8 and go to work opening up the interior of the residence along with providing ventilation to the residence.  R18 would handle the power and cascade duties.  Crews would clear within the hour.

One on its roof at 209.5

At approximately 0400hrs on Monday May 9, the MVA assignment was transmitted for the one car rollover at mm 209.5 northbound.  R18, HE4, 18-9 and HA2 would be on the run.  HA2 would mark on scene returning from an early run, reporting the vehicle had left the northbound lane and was now on its roof on the southbound lane with one occupant self extricated.  R18 would provide scene lighting and handle the hazards while HE4 took the traffic zone for scene safety.  HA2 would transport one with 18-9 remaining on scene with the crew.  Units operated for approx 45 mins assisting PSP and the recovery service.

Fatal 41 fire clears the house Just after 0600 on Thursday, April 21, L18 was dispatched as part of a first alarm assignment to the 700 block of Delaware Street in Forest City Boro for a reported structure fire.  41 arrived on scene with heavy fire in a 2 ½ story wood frame residential with confirmed entrapment.  Command quickly requested a second alarm which would bring R18, T18 and 18-9.

L18 arrived and was assigned to open up the B exposure which was now involved. Crews handled vertical ventilation, threw ground ladders and prepared for elevated mater stream operations on the primary fire building.  The crew eventually assisted with interior overhaul on the B exposure and RIT duties.  T18 would aide in the water operations while 18-9 stood by for 41 EMS in the boro.  Crews operated for over three hours before returning.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family for their loss.

Rescue rolls to FC on crash April 15- A tractor trailer with a full loads of vehicle barreled through a commercial building just before  13:00 hours.  The driver escaped injury and a occupant in the store located on the first floor of the structure managed to self extricate the building after coming close with his fate at 636 Main Street in Forest City. Apparently the truck was unable to stop coming down the incline of Route 247 at the intersection of Route 171.  Companies worked for about 2 hours as two large tow trucks were used to remove the rig from the structure. Not knowing how the structure would withstand the bout with the truck, a collapse zone was established and companies set up in defensive stance in the event of an ignition to the structure placing master streams in position.

On the incident: Chiefs 41 and, 43, Car 43, Ladder 43, Engines 41 and 43, Rescue  18 Ambulances 41-8 and 9, MICU 9, Susquehanna County EMA and  Forest City Police. Transfer: Engine 61-4 to Station 41.
 

Box sent to Tennessee Gas Road March 27 - A reported strucure fire in the chimney in a residence on theTennessee Gas Road in Clifford Township just before 7 p.m. brought a box assignment out.With no fire extension in the wood frame dwelling, Chief 18 backed off the box holding the companies 18, 24, 52 and Car 43. Crews operated for 20 minutes before clearing the scene.

18 special called on Thompson Box On Thursday afternoon, March 17, L18 was special called to a commercial structure in Thompson Boro on Rt 171.  L18, with a crew of 5, arrived on scene and was positioned on side A of the structure.  The crew was tasked with opening up the remaining roof area to allow for hydraulic overhaul via the ladder pipe.  THE1 supplied the ladder for the operation.  Crews worked for approx 90 minutes before returning.

Training and weather keep the volunteers busy

On Sunday March 6,  the ladder with a crew of six headed out at 0700 to participate in the final day of practical skills for the firefighter survival program being held at United’s station.  The weather was not good and only forecasted to get worse as the day rolled on – little did we know.  The crews were able to complete the evolutions despite poor weather conditions.  An excellent training program for all who attended.  A big thanks to United Fire for hosting the program and the instructors from Bucks who shared their knowledge. While working the survival training, Rescue 18 would be requested to assist Thompson on a working fire in the Boro.  Rescue 18 responded with four to the scene. L18 was also requested; however, the travel distance would be too great to respond from the training.  R18 returned home in approx 3hrs.

Just as the crews were settling in for dinner, the first of multiple MVA’s would be transmitted for a crash at mm210 northbound on the “I”.  Within minutes, the second crash at mm208 would be transmitted for one car into the guardrails.  R18, E24 and 18-9 would handle the 208 crash while L18, HE4 and HA2 would handle the 210 incident.  Both required minimal services and crews would return.

The next would be a car vs. tractor trailer at mm204 northbound in area 24.  E24, R18, 24-9, and 18-9 would respond. While enroute, 18 would find one in the median at mm205 with 18-9 investigating.  R18 would set up in the mm203 crossover for the beginning of a safety zone while 24 handled the crash.
  As the crews returned home, weather conditions would worsen.  At approx 2315hrs, the MVA assignment would be transmitted for a car vs. tractor trailer at mm 217 southbound in Harford’s first due bringing HE4, R18, HA2, and 18-9.  As units responded, communications would confirm there was entrapment on the scene.  Harford arrived to find one passenger vehicle with occupants self extricated and a loaded tractor trailer over the embankment with one confined to the cab.  With the truck being extremely unstable, Kozlowski’s heavy wreckers would be requested to the scene for stabilization.  R18 would be assigned the rescue sector for the tractor trailer.  Once the rig was stabilized with the wreckers, crews from 18 and Harford would begin extrication efforts for the confined driver.  After removing the windshields for access, the roof valence and hood would be removed followed by tunneling thru the roof of the big rig.  Crews removed the victim, placed the occupant in the stokes and using the established ropes, ascended the embankment to awaiting ems.  An excellent display of teamwork and mutual aide provided the successful extrication. A great job by all.  Units returned home at approx 0430hrs.

Training Opportunities
Trench Rescue Operations I  -16 hours
Sponsored by Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company and Bucks County Community College.

May 2 & 9, 2011 630pm until 1030 pm and May 14, 800 am until 430 pm

This course will introduce the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively perform complex rescue operations in collapsed trench excavations. Course work will include practical drills and demonstration in simulated trench excavations.

Prerequisites: IST.
For additional information or to enroll send an e-mail to: Dave Krizauskas (davekriz23@yahoo.com)

Cook Book Volume 2
The Clifford Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be a publishing a cookbook  Home Cooking  Secrets of Clifford, Volume 2.   Anyone interested in submitting a recipe or advertising in the cookbook can e-mail the information to ctvfcladiesauxiliary@yahoo.com or mail to PO Box 92, Clifford PA  18413.   All contributions should be sent no later than April 1st.
 

Rescue and 18-9 work tech rescue with entrapment At approx 1200 hrs on Saturday Feb 5, the two vehicle mva was transmitted at the 210 mm on the “I” northbound.  R18, HE4 and 18-9 would be on the run.  R18 arrived on scene to find two vehicles involved off the right side of the roadway.  The rescue crew would handle the safety zone and assist 18-9 with EMS.  HE4 would take the traffic assignment.  Crews would remain on scene with PSP until the vehicles were removed.

Just as the rescue cleared the “I”, communications would dispatch a single vehicle mva on Rt 171, Clifford Township.  R18, R41, 18-9 and 41-9 would be on the run.  Uniondale 12 arrived on scene correcting the location to just inside Uniondale boro and would establish the “171 Command” reporting an SUV over an approximate 30’ embankment with a handicapped occupant trapped in the vehicle.  E52 (Uniondale) would be first arriving and would begin stabilization efforts. 

R18 was requested to handle the rope sector upon their arrival.  As the rescue arrived, they would assume the first due rescue slot and begin a full deployment of rescue equipment.  (3) preconnected hydraulic tools, air reel, power reels and hand tools would be sent over the embankment to aid in the rescue as additional crews established two rescuer lines over the embankment along with a stokes line and 5:1 haul system up top.

Crews from 18, 41, and 52 would complete the extrication and the patient would be transported aboard 41-9 to the trauma center.  Additional units from 24, 28 and Thompson would also be requested to the scene.  18-9 handled the rehab sector.  The incident was an outstanding example of an excellent mutual aide teamwork.  Nice job to all involved.

Ladder and Tanker work 2 alarm 2073 box

On Tuesday morning January 25 at 0745hrs, the structure box  was transmitted for a working mobile home fire on SR2073 Lenox Twp, in Harford’s first due.  L18 and T18 would be part of the first alarm assignment.  Harford 16 arrived confirming  a working fire with all occupants out of the residence.  With limited access, HE4 and HT3 would take the driveway with T18 picking up the LDH lay and supplying the scene.  L18 staged on 2073 with its crew of 5 going to work handling first due truck responsibilities, assisting with suppression and overhaul.  Units would operate for approx 2hrs before clearing the scene.  Command   Harford 11 Operations  hief 18 Water supply/resource staging  Chief 18-2

Subzero cut-job starts the day
On Saturday morning at approx 0800hrs, the Volunteers were met with a multi-vehicle crash and sub zero temps to start the day.  18 would be dispatched for the two vehicle crash on Rt 106, Clifford Township.  While enroute communications adivsed a third vehicle wsa now invloved with injury. 24-9 was added to the response.  Chief 18 would arrive establishing the "106 Command" reporting a 3 vehicle crash involving a milk tanker, SUV and a pick up truck with the SUV partially under the tanker with confinement. The rescue would be given the assignment of performing a "wide-body" on the passenger side of the SUV to free the confined passenger and control the fluids.  18-9 would handle the confined pt with Capt 18 and 24-9 triaging the remaining 3 victims of the crash. Extrication would be completed in under 10mins with the patient being transported to the trauma center. As the rescue was packing up, the second crash would be dispatched at 208.9 northbound on the eye.  18 would break from the 106 incident and respond to the interstate. Chief 18-1 would arrive establishing the 209 command with one car partially bloacking the passing lane - one occupant, no injuries.  R18 would handle the scene safety while PSP and the tow service removed the vehicle.  Units cleared in approx 20 minutes.
 

Early morning furnace fire  At approx 0445hrs, Station 18 would be part of a first alarm assignment on Old Rd, Gibson Twp, for a furnace fire in the residence.  Crews arrived with nothing showing from the exterior and temps hovering at -13.  L18 would take the address and stage while the engine crew from HE4 verified the fire was out.  Crews remained on scene for approx 20 mins before returning.  HE4, L18, HT3, T18, HA5 and 18-9 were on the assignment.

12 hours brings 3 crashes and 2 working fires 
Lenox Township 2 alarm residential

On Saturday January 8, at approximately 03:00 hours, L18 was dispatched to assist on a working structure fire on Marcy Hill Road, Lenox Township, in Hop Bottom’s first due.  While enroute, Hop Bottom 11 would add T18 to the assignment.  Chief 18-3 would be first arriving reporting a fully involved single story dwelling with partial collapse.  HE4 would arrive and place a 2” hand-line in service.  L18 arrived laying LDH into the scene and setting the rig for ladder pipe operations while HT3 would pick up the lay and begin the supply.  18’s crews would split stretching a hand-line, controlling utilities and assisting the crew on HE4.  T18 would aid in the shuttle of water to the scene.  The fire would reach 2+alarms before crews would finish the overhaul.  Units returned to service at approx 0700.

Two car at 207 on the “I”
Around 0900hrs, the two car crash would be dispatched at the 207mm  bringing R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9.  Chief 18-1 would arrive and establish the “207” Command reporting no injuries.  R18 would handle the hazards and scene safety while E24 took traffic.  18-9 would assume EMS responsibilities.  Crews cleared within 40 minutes.

MVA on the bridges southbound
At approx 1215hrs, the one car crash in the vicinity of the “bridges” at 206 would be transmitted once again bringing R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9.  With R18 out of position, L18 would also respond in.  Chief 18-1 would arrive establishing the “206” Command reporting on occupant out with no apparent injuries.  R18 would go into the scene with L18 taking the traffic.  18-9 would obtain the refusal with E24 and 24-9 assisting on the traffic detail.  Units cleared in 30 minutes.
 

House dumped on 24 box As units were clearing the 206 area, the 24 Box would be transmitted for a working fire on Rt 106 and Shoust Rd, Greenfield Township.  Units arrived to a single story residential with smoke showing.  L18 would arrive and handle first due truck responsibilities with T18 in the water sector.  R18 and 18-9 would stage.  A small fire was located on division 1 and extinguished quickly.  Crews would ventilate the residence and clear within 50 minutes.

Another trip to the “I”
Just as the Ladder was approaching the station, the MVA assignment was dispatched at the 211.5 southbound bringing HE4, L18 (R18 was out for service), HA5 and 18-9.  L18 would arrive to find one car into the guardrail facing the wrong way with no occupants.  L18 would set up for scene safety with HE4 taking traffic.  Penn dot had placed the uninjured occupant in a  safe area due to the conditions.  HA5 would handle the ems.  Chief 18 had the “211” Command.
 

Crash with injury  Jan. 7 - At 09:40 hrs on Friday  the MVA assignment was transmitted for the one car crash with injury on the northbound off ramp and Rt 374 Lenox Township.  Chief 18-1 arrived on scene correcting the address to Rt 374 east of the ramp with one vehicle into the guardrail with one injury.  R18 would arrive and provide scene safety and assist 18-9 with the patient while E24 would handle traffic.  Units remained on scene until the vehicle was removed.

18 works 2 alarm commercial in area 41 Just after 0100hrs on December 30, 2010, L18 was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment for a building fire on Hudson Street, Forest City with possible entrapment.  L18 would be the RIT company.  41 arrived to find a 3 story commercial with heavy smoke showing.  Upon arrival the ladder would split with a crew of two assisting on the fire floor with the remaining crew establishing the RIT.  Shortly after arrival, 41 command would transmit a second alarm bringing R18 and T18.  The units staged for a short time prior to release.  The Ladder crew returned home at approximately 04:30hrs.

L18 adds vehicle rescue compliment On Monday crews spent the  evening realigning L18’s tool compliment to now include vehicle rescue.  Through a grant project that allowed us to upgrade and expand our Hurst rescue system,  L18 will now be carrying a vehicle rescue compliment to run as a second due piece if needed.  Some may ask, why?  Many times throughout the year, Station 18 is tasked with handling multiple wrecks at the same time or having one incident that requires multiple rescues.  There are also situations where R18 is out-of-service for maintenance or is operating at another emergency.  With much planning, equipment was able to be moved about the rig to add the additional equipment without removing any of the current tooling.  The added resource will be an excellent complement to our current operational and mutual aid plan.

Quick knock on 1805 box  At approximately 16:45 hrs on Tuesday December 21, the 1805 box was transmitted for a garage fire on SR2023, Clifford Township.  E-52 marked on scene reporting a working fire in a detached structure and placed an 1 3/4” in service.  Chief 18 arrived assuming the 2023 command reporting a 20' x 20' detached single story garage with a 20' x 20' addition on Side Deltat with smoke showing.

R41 and L18 arrived and began opening up and checking for extension while L43 would handle RIT.  18-9 and 41-9 would provide EMS with E24 and T24 staged.  The box was quickly scaled back and units remained on scene for approximately 60 minutes.  A nice job by all involved.
 

Icy conditions starts the day At approximately 07:00hrs, December 2, 2010 the MVA assignment was transmitted for a one vehicle accident, vehicle into a building.  18-12 marked on scene reporting one SUV into a barn with one occupant uninjured.  R18 would arrive and provide scene safety and handle the EMS.  Units cleared within a short time.

Passing of Life Member Adam Baron 
We are deeply sadden by the passing of Life Member Adam Baron. Mr Baron passed away on 12-01-10.  Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

L18 works motel fire in area 75 At approximately 05:30 hours on Wednesday November 24, 2010, L18 was dispatched as part of a second alarm assignment in area 75 for a working hotel fire on Route 6.  L18 responded with 5 + 2 to the scene.  Upon arrival the L18 split crews with one teaming up with L4 (Honesdale) and R59 while the second positioned the truck at the A/B corner to begin opening up the roof.  Extensive overhaul was completed with a final foam application to the structure.   Crews operated for approx 2 ½ hrs before being released by command.

Close call on 24 brush fire On November 13, at approximately 1400hrs, the brush fire assignment was transmitted for 176 SR106 Greenfield Township. Brush 18-2, Brush 18-3, T-18 and the Jitney would respond.  24-9 marked on scene reporting a brush fire heading over the hill with the propane tanks and the residence becoming involved.

E24 and B18-2 arrived at the same time with E24 placing an 1 ¾” in service to cool the propane cylinders and B18-2 stretching the booster to the rear of the structure for fire control.  B18-3 and the Jitney would handle the grab the path of the brush fire and handle the top end.  Crews would need to force entry to the residence and pull siding due to the high heat and fire the rear of the structure would be exposed to.  T18 would supply the scene with water.  Crews operated for approximately 60 minutes before clearing.
 

Ladder special called on United box On Sunday afternoon at approximately 1730hrs, L18 was requested to standby for a possible assist to United on a working fire in the borough.  As the ladder checked on the radio as a standby rig, United command transmitted a 2nd alarm and requested L18 to the scene.  The ladder arrived and was assigned the A/D corner of the complex.  The main aerial was placed in service with lighting to assist UT3 already working the roof.  L18’s crew stood fast until being released.

Crew finishes BVRO in Harford On Sunday October 24, the rescue supported the BVRO program being held at Harford’s station.  Capt Schulte, FF Grecco, and FF M. Mihalisin successfully completed the Operations module of the program – great job!  A special thanks to operator/FF Burney for handling the rescue for the day.

18 triple pulls on 24 box
On another sunny Sunday afternoon, the structure box was transmitted for a building fire on Bell Mountain Road, Greenfield Township, area 24.  R18, T18 and 18-9 would be on the box.  Chief 24 arrived on scene establishing the “Bell Mtn. Command” reporting a building fully involved with collapse and two exposures and a brush fire in the wooded area.  T18 responded within minutes with command requesting Brush 18-2 as next due for 18.  Brush 18-2 and the rescue responded promptly behind the tanker.  T18 arrived and was assigned the exposure and suppression of the fire building placing a hand line in-service upon arrival. Brush 18-2 would assist with the woods fire, while the rescue would stage on Bell Mtn road with the crew heading up to the scene.  Units operated for approximately 90 minutes before returning.

18-9 participates in EMHS evacuation drill
On Saturday October 16, 18-9 traveled to Montrose to take part in a preparedness drill at EMHS.  Crews operated for a few hours before returning to the coverage area.
 

Fire Prevention at Mt View Elementary  On Thursday October 14, the crew headed to Mt View Elementary to participate in Fire Prevention programs.  The students attended various stations throughout the day including tours of the apparatus, a program on home evacuation plans and thermo-imaging cameras, and a program in Honesdale Fires Fire prevention trailer.  It was a great day for the members enjoying the students encouraging fire Prevention.  A special thanks to Deby Kominski and Honesdale Fire once again for providing the trailer.

7 run weekend for the volunteers 
The weekend started early for the crews at the 18 House on Friday with a 3 vehicle wreck with rollover in area 24. The rescue assisted crews on scene, while 18-9 transported one patient ALS to the trauma center. Later in the evening the rescue along with engine 24 were sent to the 206 bridges for the trailer that became unhitched from the tow vehicle and was blocking traffic. With minimum services required, crews cleared in 30 minutes. 

Saturday the pace would pick up with two med runs and a rescue assist to Harford fire, with the rescue being canceled shortly after dispatch. Sunday would prove to be the busiest, with crews handling an early morning medical, then back at it again for the one car rollover with the driver still in the vehicle on SR2034. Chief 18-1 would arrive reporting the driver out of the vehicle uninjured, with no services required, the rescue would return with 18-9 obtaining a refusal and returning.

Just as crews settled in to enjoy a sunny Sunday afternoon, the 1804 box would be transmitted for the barn fire on Sr 2065. Chief 18-1 and 18-2 would check in enroute, with a report from Harford 11 of smoke visible - 18-1 requested a second alarm.  18-24 arrived on scene reporting a working fire with heavy smoke but no visible fire. With the on scene report, 18-1 requested additional units off the third alarm and marked on scene establishing the 2065 command. Tanker 18 arrived immediately after with the crew stretching multiple lines on the initial attack. Harford engine and tanker would arrive with their crews assisting in suppression, and the engine along with engine 28, and Thompson engine establishing one of the fill sites and securing a 5" supply line on the east end. 

Engine and Tanker 24 along  with Uniondale tanker and Rescue 36 would establish the water supply for the tanker shuttle and secure the second 5in supply line on the west end. United tower would arrive placing their master stream into operation.  After the fire was deemed under control, heavy equipment was brought in to assist with overhaul. Rescue 59 handled the RIT duties, with the crew of Rescue 36 assisting with suppression. Captain 18 along Squad 59 handled rehab. During the incident, 24-9 along with rescue 41 handled a medical on Sr 2021.

Thanks to all the members and mutual aide who assisted throughout the weekend.
Excavator under bridge causes close call

At approximately 1800 hours on Sunday, the MVA assignment was dispatched for debris that fell off a tractor trailer, due to hitting a bridge, and struck a pickup truck.  The original location given was mm 206, the corrected address would be I81 and RT 374, Lenox township.

 R18 arrived on scene with Chief 18 establishing the  “374 Command” reporting an excavator stuck under the bridge with no hazards down and no apparent injuries.  A chunk of debris came off the excavator and struck the windshield of the vehicle following behind.  18-9 would handle the EMS while R18 and E24 would take care of the traffic detail during PSP’s investigation and also awaited arrival of Penn Dot for  the bridge.

As the traffic detail was being handled, R18 and 18-9 would be dispatched to assist Harford at mm 219 for one smoking car in the median.  Units would clear the 374 incident and respond to mm 219.  Harford 16 
would arrived and determine no services were required, 18 would be placed back in-service.
 

Stabilization training  in area 24 On Tuesday evening August 24, crews from 18 and 24 trained on stabilization techniques using “junkyard dog’s” which both departments carry along with the new “sidewinders”.

The night began on the dry erase board discussing the mechanics of the tools and refreshing the situations that they would be deployed.  Once completed, the crews headed out and ran through multiple demo’s and practical scenarios.  It was an excellent refresher for some and a great initial outing for others.  Thanks to 24 for hosting the group training.

Mashed potatoes anyone??
On Aug 12,2010 at approx 03:15, the mva assignment was dispatched for the tractor  roll over at mile marker 206 northbound. On the assigment: rescue 18, 18-9 along with engine 24 and 24-9. Susq then advised 18-2 that they received multiple calls, one with the driver who was still in the truck but unsure on injuries. Chief 18-3 arrived within minutes confirming one tractor trailer on its side mm 206 north on the bridges with sweet potatoes covering the bridge, the driver out of the vehicle with a head injury and the interstate shut down . 
 

The rescue and 18-9 arrived with the rescue splitting crews one controlling hazards and the other assisting ems. The patient was packaged and transported to cmc along with cls 8. Engine 24 then set up a traffic pattern at the 206 off ramp detouring traffic off the interstate. Crews remained on scene until psp completed there investigation, the scene was then turned over to penn dot and the recovery service and all units cleared the interstate. Crews would run a second crash on the "I" for the day with minimal resources needed continuing the busy week for the volunteers of the 18 house.

Fully involved van fire at 206 At 14:05 hours on Sunday afternoon, the vehicle fire run card would be sent to mm206 southbound on the “I” for a fully involved van fire.  L18, T18, E24 and 24-9 would handle the run.  Chief 18-1 marked on scene establishing the “206 command” reporting a fully involved fan fire at the top of the entrance ramp with all occupants accounted for.  L18 arrived with the crew placing an 1 ¾” in-service and opening up.  The tanker would provide the nurse line while E24 handled the scene block and 24-9 staged.  Crews operated for 40 minutes before returning.

Thanks to all
We'd like to to thank everyone who helped in any way to make our 2010 picnic a huge success. Our members appreciate your support!

Rollover ends four run day

Saturday would start at approx 0400hrs for the volunteers with a reported fire at the southbound restarea.  Chief 18 would hold units after updates from communications and proceed into the scene on the investigation.  After a short time, units would return.  Shorty after, 18-9 would handle an medical run assisting 24-9.  At 0830hrs, the rescue would handle a tree down on SR2014 - operating on scene for approximately 20 mins.

Volunteers would spend their Saturday working at the picnic grounds preparing for the annual picnic.  Just as everyone was set to go home, the two car crash with rollover would be transmitted at the intersection of Rt106 & Rt247, Greenfield Township.  R18 and 18-9 would resond in under a minute.  Upon arrival R18 would provide scene safety and assist in traffic.  18-9 assisted 24-9 with EMS at the scene.  Units cleared in approx 40 minutes. 
 

Rest area extrication  At approximately 2250hrs on June 28, the rescue and 18-9 were dispatched to assist PSP on a “lift assist” at mm 208 southbound.  As more information was received, units were advised there was a large man trapped between the seats of a small vehicle and that the vehicle was actually in the southbound rest area.  R18 arrived with Chief 18 establishing the 209 command reporting one large man trapped between the seats of a small SUV.  With very limited area to work, crews began the extrication of the victim.  After approximately 30 minutes the victim was removed with minimal damage to the car and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.  E24 and 24-9 assisted.

Surface water rescue training in area 24 On Tuesday evening, June 29, Station 18 participated in a surface water rescue training hosted by Station 24 and held at Newton Lake.  Crews practiced numerous surface water rescue techniques under direction of the dive technicians from 28 Dive.  A special thanks to Station 24, Dive 28 and the Newton Lake Association for an excellent training evening.

Rescue, Tanker on  Harford garage fire At 0226 on Thursday, the Rescue and tanker were special called on a 2 alarm fire that destroyed a garage and apartment in Harford Township.  The fire that broke out on Fairhill Road was well involved upon arrival.  The Rescue was assigned side C of the structure to establish scene lighting while the crew went to work laddering division two and opening up for suppression.  Tanker 18 was added to the water supply group upon arrival.  Crews worked for just over two hours extinguishing the blaze.

Rescue on 203 crash with spill

On Friday morning at approx 0500hrs, the Rescue and 18-9 were part of a first alarm assignment in area 24Chief  for a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 at mm 203.  Chief 24 marked on scene establishing the "203 command" reporting a tractor trailer in the median after contact with the gaurdrail and an estimated 75 gallons of fuel down.  R18 was assigned the containment duties and lighting.  The crew arrived and began diking operations as well as laying out pads and speedy-dry.  24-9 transported one, 18-9 was returned to service.  Units operated for nearly 90 minutes before returning to service.

Heavy Vehicle Rescue Ops wraps up  Clifford Fire was the hosting department for a 16hr Heavy Vehicle Rescue Ops program that wrapped up on Saturday.  This program was sponsored by Bucks County Community College and the Susquehanna County Fireman’s Association.  With departments exposed to heavy trucks on a daily basis and the exposure rising with the influx of natural gas exploration, the County Association felt the need to offer this class within the county.  Crews spent eight hours in the class room learning the anatomy of big rigs and the challenges they present.

On Saturday, crews would get a full day of walking through different types of vehicles, stabilization, gaining access, and lifting operations.  With adequate resources to work on, the program allowed the students to gain priceless practical experience while realizing the need for multiple companies and heavy wreckers.

We would like to thank Barhite Excavating, Lenox Propane, Grecco’s Stone and Joe’s disposal for vehicles that were provided for  walk-thru training that proved to be a great asset.  A special thanks also goes to Kozlowski Towing for providing much of the needed vehicles for the practical evolutions along with sending (2) heavy wreckers, a rollback, a skid steer and two operators for the day.

A great job by all the crews.

Ladder, tanker on 75 box
On Monday morning, May 10, the ladder and tanker were part of a second alarm assignment in area 75 on Rt 296.  L18 was initially assigned to the RIT group and eventually re-assigned to assist in opening up access to the basement.  T18 arrived and assisted with shuttle operations.  Crews spent approximately 4 hours on scene before being released from the stubborn blaze. 

Four more certify as state BVR technicians
Station 18 is pleased to announce that (4) more members have successfully passed their Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician certification exam.  Asst Chief O’Rourke, FF Zeshonski, FF Burney and FF Wayman received confirmation yesterday of the certification. 

This certification completes a three segment, 48hr program.  Upon completion of the third module, students completed multiple practical scenarios that included knowledge from all three modules.  After successful completion of the practical exam, the group was tasked with a 100 question written exam proctored by the Department of Health.  This is a Department of Health certification and a substantial accomplishment to all. 

Asst. Chief O’Rourke completed the program for a refresher, FF Zeshonski completed the first two segments for the second time along with completing the technician program and FF’s Burney and Wayman completed all three segments for their first time. 

Once again, this shows the dedication of our members to provide the best possible service to the community.  Please join me in congratulating them – great job!
 

Structure box, cut job  start May At approximately 01:30 hours Ssaturday morning, L18 was dispatched as part of the first alarm structure box in Hop Bottom's first due, Lenox Township.  Hop Bottom 11 resported a light smoke condition with no source found and returned the box.  At 07:19 hours, the MVA assignment was transmitted for a one car crash, vehicle into a tree with an unconcious occupant.  Chief 18 marked on scene extablishing the "2023 Command" advising one patient in the vehicle and had the rescue prepare for a wide body.

The rRscue and 18-9 arrived and went to work completing the wide body and extricating the patient within five minutes.  18-9 and CH1 transported to the trauma center while the rescue remained on scene for vehcle removal.  Crews cleared at 0805.  Great job by the crew.

Wreck and 2 alarm fire close Thursday

The busy week continued on Thursday with Thursday night bringing simultaneous runs into area 24.  The first would be an MVA assignment transmitted for a vehicle into a pole on Rt247, Greenfield Twp.  Units would arrive to find multiple poles severed and one occupant not entrapped.  R18 would be assigned lighting and traffic with 18-9 staged at the scene.  Just as that incident began to take shape, the structure box would be transmitted for a working fire at the corner of Ruthland and Willard Avenues in the Lake section of Greenfield.  L18 and the Tanker would respond to the structure while R18 and 18-9 would handle the 247 crash with Lt18b assuming the “247 Command”.  While enroute 24 would transmit the second alarm due to the header in the sky and close proximity of homes.

E24 and L18 arrived and placed a 2 1/2” and a 1 ¾” line in-service with the truck crew splitting assisting with suppression, opening up, and control utilities.  A dump-site was established for the tanker shuttle to provide water into the scene.  The fire was knocked down quickly with moderate overhaul to follow.  Crews were back in service from both incidents at approx 0030hrs.
Command Chief 24 Bales
Operations      Chief 18 Turner
Water           Chief 18-2 O’Rourke
Safety         Chief 59a Perry

Congratulations to  FF’s Kowalewski and Zeshonski
On Sunday April 25, FF’s Kowalewski and Zeshonski headed back to Buck’s to complete the practical testing for their Firefighter 1 certifications.  Both Kowalewski and Zeshonski successfully completed their FF1 certifications.  Please join me in congratulating these two fire fighters on their accomplishment.
 

Mock Crash held at Mt. View On Friday April 23,  R18 and 18-9 assisted in a mock car accident at Mt. View High School to aide In the awareness against drinking and driving.  R18 was assigned vehicle #2 with one entrapped.  The crew went to work stabilizing the vehicle, removing the roof, removing the passenger side doors and wide-bodying the car for victim removal.  18-9 handled the patient from their while Lt. Price handled the EMS sector for the command.

BVRO practical in area 41 Not that the crew hasn’t been busy enough, a crew from the rescue has been working towards their BVR technician certification.  On Sunday April 18, the crew successfully completed their operations level training.  Thanks to the crew for their commitment and to 41 for their hospitality.

House clears on three alarm commercial job
After a long weekend for the crew, at approximately 2140hrs, the structure box was transmitted for Bingham’s restaurant on Rt 92, Lenox Township, in Harford’s first due.  As crews were hitting the street, an update was transmitted that the multiple business establishment was fully involved.

L18 was assigned the D side of the structure and was requested to place the ladder pipe in service.  The ladder arrived with six and went to work setting the rig and stretching a portable gun on the A side of the structure as well.  T18 arrived and provided initial water to the ladder. 

Tankers were used as an initial water supply until E24 established an LDH lay into the ladder for sustained water.  HE4 handled the A/B quadrant and was supplied by a tanker shuttle from the north end.  R18 served as the command post while multiple EMS agencies and SQ59 handled rehab.  Crews from three counties operated until approximately 0330 hrs on the stubborn blaze. 

Crews complete 2 burn courses at Bucks
On Friday night, April 9, a crew of six packed up along with mutual aide companies and headed to BCCCPSC for a weekend of live burn training.  In late March, the crew had begun both a 16 hour structure burn program along with a 16 hour Flammable liquids program.  The 16 hours of lecture was completed and now the 16 hours of live burn training would be held.  Early Saturday morning the crews headed to the training facility for orientation and a briefing .  The first eight hours on Saturday completed the structure burn program. 

Multiple live burns were completed with crews handling a variety of disciplines throughout the day.  After a short dinner break, the live burn segment of the flammable liquids began.  Propane fires and the flammable liquids pit provide some outstanding night burn training.  Sunday morning crews were back at the facility for a briefing prior to the start of the remainder of class.  The morning was spent on additional live burns involving a variety of challenges with flammable liquids in various props.  The crew from 18 would like to thank the lead instructors PJ Fortuner (SBS) and Fred Bales (FL) along with their staff for providing an excellent training opportunity.  We would also like to thank E24, L58 and SQ59 for making the trip and providing the resources required to complete the programs.
 

Fire wrecks 2 structures in Gibson Township Another box assigment for a structure fire  kept Station 18 and neighhboring departments busy Monday morning. The fire tore through a trailer and dwelling on Mountain Road just after 10:30 hours. Companies operated in a defensive mode for sevearl hours. Check back later for  details.

Crew handles 1801 box on the return
As the crew was returning from the 1806 box in Gibson Township, the 1801 box was transmitted for the working fire in a kitchen on Creamery Road, Clifford Township.  The ladder marked on scene with Chief 18-2 taking the command reporting a single story ranch with nothing from the exterior.  The ladder crew found a malfunctioning refrigerator as the culprit and returned the rest of the box.  Crews finally returned to service mid afternoon. 

Late snow keeps crews busy

Tuesday afternoon reminded the area it wasn’t spring just yet!  With an afternoon rain turning to snow, Susquehanna County crews would be sent to multiple crashes within a short time.  At approximately 1700hrs, R18 and 18-9 would be sent to Rt106 in Harford Township to assist with a one car crash.  While enroute, a crash was dispatched at the 215 for a tractor trailer vs. car - 18 would be diverted to this incident.

  Harford 12 arrived on scene reporting no injuries and had R18 stage at 211.  While in staging, the crew was advised of a two car approximately one mile from the location on Rt106.  Harford command was advised and R18 along with 18-9 would investigate.  R18 arrived on scene to find a one on its side with a single, self extricated occupant.  R18 would handle the hazards, scene safety and patient care along with 18-9.  Crews remained on scene for approx 30 minutes prior to clearing.  Chief 18 had the “106 Command”.
 

One on its side On Saturday night, R18 and 18-9 would be sent to SR2023, Clifford Township, for one car in the woods on its side.  Chief 18 marked on scene reporting one car on its side with the single occupant self extricated and uninjured.  R18 would establish lighting, scene safety and assist with patient care while 18-9 arrived provided patient care.  Units would remain on scene with PSP for approximately 45mins.

Crew completes Rescue Awareness module  For two evening sessions and all day Sunday, six members attended the first of three vehicle rescue modules hosted by Forest City Emergency Services.  In this module crews learned of Hazards, scene safety, vehicle anatomy and vehicle stabilization.  After a two week break, the crew will begin the vehicle operations module.  In the end, the crew will test for vehicle rescue technician certification.   Thanks to the crew for their commitment to the program.

1802 Box  The 1802 Box was transmitted Sunday evening for the shed fire with exposures off Rt 374, Lenox Twp.  L18 arrived to find a 12’ x 12’ shed in close proximity to two exposures fully involved with visible damage to exposure B.  The crew placed a 2 ½” in-service knocking the fire down and cooling the exposure.  E24 arrived stretching the second preconnect off L18 to assist with overhaul.   HE4 ventilated exposure B and scanned for extension.  R59 and R36 staged at the command post.  Units cleared within 90 minutes.

Rescue on Creek Rd Confinement On Friday afternoon, R18 was dispatched ot assist Harford fire with a on vehicle rollover with entrapment.  Harford Command requested the rescue expedite, confirming one trapped.  HE4 arrived and went to work stabilizing the vehicle and gaining access.  R18 arrived and assisted the engine crew.  Command released the rescue within 20 minutes.  Friday evening would bring two New Milford boxes for the Ladder.  The bxoes would be cleared shortly after dispatch.

Wednesday brings back-to-back runs On Wednesday afternoon at approximately 1545 hrs, Brush 18-2 and the tanker were requested to assist on a brush fire in Lenox Township.  While enroute Harford 11 reported a large riser of black smoke from the area.  Units arrived to find a brush/debris fire with no exposures.  Brush 18-2 along with Harford E1 accessed the scene and crews went to work extinguishing the fire.  Units operated for approximately one hour. Just as Units were clearing the brush box, 18 was dispatched for a vehicle fire on the interstate in our first due.  Tanker 18 would respond from the scene and Chief 18 added HE1 to the run.  18-1 marked on scene reporting a mechanical issue with no fire.  L18 was placed back in-service while T18 and HE1 assisted PSP with traffic.  Units cleared in approx 20 minutes.

High winds tear up first due Strong winds, heavy rains and melting snow kept crews busy saturday and sunday responding to multiple incidents in the township.  Crews would handle nearly a dozen incidents by sunday morning includig a med run and a structure box for smoke in the residence.  With wide spread power outages, a message to homeowners:  if using generators, please operate in well venitialted area's to avoid carbon monoxide issues along with extreme caution using candles for lighting.

Crews handle snow and multiple runs during storm As the heavy snows began Thurday morning, crews prepared for worst in hopes of a quiet storm.  Due to the forecasts and discussions with County EMA Officials, a crew was tasked with bunking in for the night to keep the station open and assist with any evacuations if necessary.

As the snow picked up, the first run was for a log truck rolled over on SR2008.  Units arrived to find the lone occupant self extricated and no hazards from the truck.  Units provided scene safety while the truck was righted.  The snow kept the crews busy throughout the night plowing with no runs thankfully.  As the dig out continued on Friday, crews handled multiple EMS runs throughout the day.
 

Ladder,Rescue on Harford Box On Saturday morning February 20, L18 and the Rescue were part of a first alarm assignment on Orphan School Road, Harford Twp.  L18 arrived and positioned on side A of the building with the crew assisting HE4 checking for extension.  Crews found the fire to be extended into the exterior wall and opened up for extinguishment.  R18 was staged at Orphan School and Creek Rd.  Crews operated for approximately one hour before clearing.  Harford 12 had the Command.

One on its roof in area 24 Early Sunday afternoon the MVA assignment was transmitted thru Lackawanna County for the multi-car crash with rollover at Finch Hill Corners.  E24, R18, 24-9 and 18-9 would respond.  Units arrived to find on car with moderate frontend damage and an SUV on its roof with all occupants self-extricated.  R18 would handle the western traffic detail along with assisting with hazard control.  Units operated for approx 30 minutes.

Rescue goes to work on 36 box On Monday morning at 0045hrs, the SRN was filled out for a working structure fire on Tompkinsville Rd, Scott Township.  R18 would respond as part of the SRN.  Originally tasked with the RIT detail, Command would reassign the crew and  split with Chief 18 handling division 2 operations, Chief 18-2 handling the cascade and the remaining crew assisting with overhaul and other duties. The stubborn fire would require extensive opening up to locate the deep seated areas.  Crews operated for approximately 3hrs before returning to service.

8 run Sunday for the 18 House
The day started early for the volunteers on Sunday.  At approx 0300hrs, the MVA assignment was transmitted at the 211southbound with a car resting on the guardrail.  R18 arrived to find a single car that had taken down approximately 50’ of rail before coming to rest on the guardrail with one occupant self extricated.  R18 handled the scene safety and obtained an EMS refusal for the occupant.  HE4 was assigned the traffic detail and 18-9 stood-by near the interstate.  As units cleared, 18-9 was sent to a medical emergency in the Township. R18 assisted on the run prior to returning. 
 

The afternoon brought another EMS run just prior to foul weather moving back into town.  As evening approached, 18-9 would run the third EMS call of the day.  During the EMS run, L18, R18 and the Tanker would be dispatched on the 24 box on Rt 247.  Units would be returned to service quickly by Command 24.

As 18-9 was returning, a mutli-car crash would be dispatched at mm205.8 southbound.  Lt Price would arrive reporting a two car crash with one confined.  As the initial assignment units were responding, the second multi-car crash would occur in the northbound at mm206.  Chief 18 advised communications to add Harford and 36 to the run with R59 and 59-9 to standby.  18 would handle the southbound crash along with Harford while 24 would handle the northbound with 36.  Units operated for approximately 90 minutes while vehicles were removed and all lanes of traffic reopened.

The final run for the day would be transmitted at approximately 2300hrs.  R18 and 18-9 would respond as part of a first alarm assignment to mm213.8 northbound for a multi-car crash.  18-9 would go direct into the scene while R18 handled the initial blocker and safety zone.  Units returned just after 0000hrs.

5 run day rings in New Year

After two late New Year's eve runs, 2010 continued the steady pace for the volunteers at 18.  The afternoon brought to medical calls for 18-9. At approximately 17:30hrs, Station 18 along with Stations 28 and 52 were dispatched for a one vehicle rollover on Rt374 with possible entrapment with the Communications center not sure of the exact location.  Uniondale 13 arrived on scene confirmin the location as 18's first due and reporting one car on it's roof with three self extricated.  R18 handled the hazards and traffic while 18-9 handled the EMS.  E28-1 handled the traffic on the east side of the incident.

While operating, the smoke investigation in a residence was dispatched.  Chief 18 asked for the structure box to be filled out as it was an unconfirmed source.  18-24(Savino) arrived on scene reporting an overheated boiler with steam venting from the unit.

Command held L18 and returned all companies while the crew assisted with removing the fire from the boiler and ventilation.

Just as crews cleared both the crash and the box, the MVA assignment was transmitted for a one car rollover at 216 on the "I" bringing R18 and 18-9.  R18 provided lighting and the scene block for HE4 while 18-9 was staged at 217.  Units cleared within 40 minutes.

24 box ends four run day

At 2000hrs on December 27, the 24 box was transmitted for a residential structure fire on SR247, Greenfield Township.  L18, T18, R18 and 18-9 were on the assignment.  Units arrived to find a light smoke condition in the structure.

 Command requested L18 take the address and set the ladder for possible deployment. L18 arrived splitting crews with the first assisting crews on division 1 and the second setting the rig awaiting an assignment.  T18 and the Rescue staged on SR247.  A faulty outlet on Division 1 was the apparent cause with no extension into the wall.  Units cleared within 30 minutes.

EMS run starts Christmas Eve for the Volunteers
Just before 0500, the EMS assignment would send 18-9 out early on the medical run – continuing the busy week for 18-9.

18 Triple pulls on 17 Box

At approximately 1300hrs on Christmas Eve, the 17 box was transmitted for a working fire on Spedini Hill Rd, Nicholson Twp bringing R18 and T18.  Upon arrival of Company 17, there was heavy fire venting from the rear of the residential structure.  R18’s crew was split with one crew opening up and the second assisting with an attack line.  Chief 18-2 was detailed to water supply operations along with T18.  Crews worked to get a knock on the stubborn fire for approx one hour.  Command 17 special called L18 into the scene to assist in the overhaul.  Units cleared at approx 1700hrs. Our thoughts are with the family of five who lost their home on Christmas Eve. Photos

Sunday brings triple shot to 18

At 1100 hrs the MVA assignment was transmitted for the crash with ejection on Rt 106 in front of the Clifford Hotel.  Chief 24a marked on scene correcting the address to SR2008 near Horton’s.  Chief 18 arrived establishing the “2008 Command” reporting the one car rollover with three traumas – one serious assumed to be an ejection.  24-9, 41 EMS and an additional ALS truck were requested into the scene. 18-9 and the Rescue arrived and began treatment and triage of the victims.  As this was ongoing, the second crash was dispatched on SR374 for a one car MVA with injury.  E24 and 36-9 were dispatched to handle the incident.  41EMS cleared the 2008 crash and were detailed to assist on crash #2.

 Chief 24A arrived establishing the “374 command” confirming one transport, no entrapment.  Prior to apparatus arriving at the 374 incident, Crash #3 was transmitted at the intersection of Rt106 and Rt374 -  car vs. truck.  With all patients enroute to the hospital from crash #1, the Rescue crew headed to #3 along with E24 clearing the Rt374 run and 36-9.  Minimal services were required at #3 and R18 along with 36-9 would obtain 4 refusals.  Once cleared, E24 and R18 would return to the SR2008 incident to assist with traffic and hazards while PSP completed their investigation. 

With the three crashes being dispatched on top of each other, a true team effort by all involved provided a positive outcome. 

Units operating:
R18, E24 , 18-9, 24-9, 36-9 , 28-3 standby, CH1, LA11

Intro to Safety and Training System class planned
A 6.5 hours Introduction to Safety and the Training System (IST) class  will be sponsored by the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company and presented by Bucks County Community College  on February 1 & 2, 2010, from 6:30 p.m .until 10:00 p. m.  Students in this course will become acquainted with the basic structure of Pennsylvania's fire training system. They will also be introduced to information which will help them protect their health and safety during their fire service career. For additional information or to enroll send an e-mail to Dave Krizauskas.

Confinement with fuel spill at 206

On Thursday evening at approximately 22 30 hourss, the MVA assignment was transmitted for a tractor trailer rollover on the northbound bridges at 206 unknown cargo.  R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9 were on the response. While enroute, communications advised that PSP was on scene requesting units expedite due to the driver being injured and confined to the cab. Chief 18-1 marked on scene establishing the “206 Command” reporting one patient confined to the cab and an active fuel leak with exposures.

R18 arrived and split crews with one working the extrication while the second mitigated the spill.  Both operations were completed within 10 minutes of arrival.  E24 closed the interstate per PSP’s request and established a detour route with assistance from Harford Fire Police.  18-9 transported one to the local hospital.  R18 and E24 remained on scene to assist with lighting during the recovery operations.  Units cleared in approximately 3 hours. 
 

Rescue crew handles fuel leak At approximately 2315hrs on December 2, the fuel spill assignment was dispatched for a residence on Route  374 in Lenox Township.  The caller stated their 275 gallon home heating oil tank had a significant leak.  Chief 18-1 arrived confirming the 275 gallon tank in the basement of the residence with a moderate leak.

 R18 marked on scene with crews going to work establishing a containment pool for the active leak and applying sorbent and pads to capture the spilled product.  County EMA was notified of the situation along with CGE to secure the fuel.  Units operated for approximately 3 hours before clearing.
 

18 ladder goes to work  on United box Just as crews settled in for the night around 2300 hrs, 18 ladder was dispatched as part of the third alarm assignment for a working structure fire on Church Street in the Boro of Montrose. As United crews arrived, the 3 story residential self vented and ignited the side D exposure.

L18 arrived positioning on the B/C corner with the crew splitting – one assisting with overhaul and ventilation, as the remainder of the crew set the truck and established a secondary water supply from a nearby hydrant. The ladder returned to service around 4 am.

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