Firefighter Estabrook passes unexpectedly
It is we deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of FireFighter Dusty Estabrook on Tuesday June 19.  Dusty always provided a laugh or an ear to bend whenever he was around.  For those who had the honor to know him, he will be deeply missed.  FF Estabrook began coming to the firehouse at a very young age and served as a great example of determination and a positive attitude to all.  Dusty – we’ll miss you, rest in peace brother.
 

Busy  trend continues for 18 On Friday morning at approx 0630, the mva assignment would be  transmitted for a tractor trailer vs SUV at 106 and 374 in front of  Dunniers Store. Chief 18-1 would arrive establishing the "106 Command"  reporting a straight job vs SUV with all victims self extricated. 18-9  would transport one while the Rescue would handle the hazards and take  traffic. Units would clear in approx 40 minutes.

In the early afternoon, the mva assignment would be transmitted for a 3-4 car crash at mm 207.8 northbound - communications receiving  multiple  calls. R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9 would be on the run. 18-1 would request  additional BLS from Harford and 36-9. Chief 18-1 would mark on scene  establishing the "207 Command" reporting four vehicles with moderate to  heavy damage, no entrapment. 18-9 would handle the triage and transport  along with 24-9 with 36-9 staging at the 206. R18 would assist ems,  handle the hazards and take the blocker. Units would clear in approx 45  mins.

Shortly after, R18 and 18-9 would be dispatched as part of a first  alarm  to mm204s, for a mva, police requesting EMS only. 18-9 would be on the  return from the earlier crash and minutes out. 18-9 marked on scene  reporting three vehicles involved with heavy damage and two in the  woods. R18 would arrive with Chief 18-2 taking the "204 command". The  rescue would take traffic and address the hazards. 18-9 would transport  from the scene. Units cleared a short time later.

Rescue and tanker  on tractor trailer fire At approximately 0200hrs on Tuesday June 12, R18 and T18 would be  dispatched to assist Harford on a working tractor trailer fire at 215.8  southbound on the I. The rescue would arrive and establish lighting and  assist in opening up the refer trailer for extinguishment while the  tanker tied in for additional water. Units would operate for over two  hours before returning.

18 participates in “Prom Promise” demo 
On Friday May 18, Station 18 along with Harford and Hop Bottom would participate in the Prom Promise demonstration at Mt View High School to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.  The crews would gain access and package multiple patients for the exercise. 
 

Rescue 18 works  Vandling heavy entrapment  On Sunday morning May 20, Rescue 18 would be dispatched to assist Wayne County, Companies 41 and 43, on a single vehicle MVA with heavy entrapment on main street Vandling.  Chief 18 would arrive and receive a briefing from the Rescue 41’s Officer and call for a heavy deployment upon the rescue’s arrival.  Crews were faced with the driver of the vehicle heavily entrapped from a head-on impact with a tree.  Crews from 41 and 18 would work to remove all doors, roof, front wheel and begin a dash displacement to free the victim.  At the height of the incident, 8 hydraulic tools, two air chisels, and three reciprocating saws were in service along with multiple other hand tools.  The victim was extricated and transported to the LZ aboard 41-9.  E43 would establish the protective hand line during the extrication.  An excellent job by all involved.

Memorial stickers for Colin O’Rourke available Memorial stickers for Colin O’Rourke are now available. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Save A Life Lackawanna County which is a newly formed not for profit organization dedicated to promoting suicide awareness by raising money for scholarships from high school students who promote such education in their schools and communities. Additional goals would be to financially assist local families who have been directly affected by a suicide. Minimum donation is 5 dollars. Stickers can be bought at the Clifford Fire Company on Monday nights starting on June 4th from 6 to 9pm. Contributions can also be mailed to Chief 2 Dan O’Rourke 492 Route 247 Greenfield Township PA 18407 and stickers will be mailed back in return.

Airport Road confinement  closes out the weekend After multiple runs throughout the weekend, a MVA assignment on Airport Road would close out the weekend. Crews would be dispatched at approx 2230hrs for a one car crash on at the given address.  Chief 18 would arrive on scene establishing the “Airport Rd” command reporting one car into a large culvert, the rear of the vehicle suspended in a tree, with one occupant injured and confined.  The rescue would arrive throwing ladders into the culvert to gain access and begin stabilization efforts.  Once the vehicle was stabilized, the passenger door would be laid down for access.  The patient was extricated and transported to the trauma center aboard 18-9.

Rescue and Tanker work area 36 fatal On Tuesday April 17 at approx 1130hrs, R18 would be dispatched on the SRN in area 36 for the working structure fire with entrapment on Montdale Road, Scott Township. Units would arrive finding a fully involved two story residential with confirmed one occupant. The second alarm transmission would bring T18.  R18 arrived and went to work handling multiple tasks on the fire scene and operated for approximately 3 hours before returning.  T18 would run in the shuttle supplying the scene with Chief 18-2 handling the water operations.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family for their loss. Ladder on 43 Box On Thursday morning at approx 1230 hrs, L18 would be part of a first  alarm assignment for the working fire on Main street Vandling. Units  would arrive with a quick knock and return the remainder of the box.

Ladder on second alarm fire in Greenfield

Once again at 1056hrs, L18 would be part of a first alarm assignment at  452 Rt247, Greenfield township for the house filling with smoke. Lt18b  would confirm the working fire on division 2 with extension to the  attic. Chief 18-2 (O'Rourke) would arrive establishing the  247 command  confirming the working fire and request the second alarm. E24 would  arrive and stretch an 1 ¾" line with L18 taking the address and setting  the rig for roof operations. L58's crew would assist on the assignment. A quick knock on the fire held the fire to division 2 and the attic. Units would remain for approximately 90 minutes before returning. The  residence is home to Lt Munley and his wife and family - our thoughts  are with them during this difficult time.

374 Crash
Shortly after crews would clear the fire, a MVA would be dispatched for  the car in the ditch on Rt374, Lenox township. Lt 18a would hold all  units with no injuries on scene.

6 Run Monday

04/09/12  Monday morning started early with back to back  medical calls sending both 18-9 and 24-9 to city hospitals. Crews also handled a tree down on Church Street in the village. The pace picked up once again in the afternoon with station 18 being sent to SR 2010 in the township for the one car MVA into a tree. Initial reports from the scene confirmed one car into a tree with heavy damage and one occupant self extricated with a head injury.  18-9 and the rescue would arrive with 18-9 packaging the driver and transporting to CMC with Cottage paramedic onboard. With the rescue handling traffic and hazards, Engine 41 was requested to assist with an active fuel leak.  All units would clear as the scene was turned over to Clifford police.  As units were returning,  Ladder 18 was requested as the RIT Company for a structure fire in Thomson’s first due. The ladder was returned with the fire out. 18-9 would close off the day with a medical in Gibson Township.

SUV and a Superload at 206
As heavy snow was falling mid morning in the region, the MVA assignment would be transmitted for a tractor trailer over an embankment in the area of mm206 southbound. 

As units marked enroute, Susquehanna Communications would upgrade the incident to a large truck over the embankment with an suv underneath with entrapment.  Chief 18 would add R7, R36 and Kozlowski towing to the assignment. 18-10 would be first to mark on scene reporting a superload over an approx 100’ embankment with an SUV partially under the load with two entrapped.  Additional ALS and BLS would be added.

Access to the scene would also be a challenge as the best access would be via side roads that lead to the bottom of the embankment.  Chief 18 would arrive and assume the 206 command reporting a 120,000 lb. windmill tower on the SUV with the tractor separated from the trailer.  Units would arrive and begin triage, stabilization and extrication efforts.  Two patients would be quickly removed and taken to the trauma cent.er while the third would be extricated a short time later.  An outstanding job of teamwork by all involved.

Units operating:
R18, R36, R7, HE4, 8-9, 24-9, HA2, 41-9, CH, CLS, Kozlowski Towing, PSP & PennDot

18 assists area 28 on Herrick chimney fire
As crews were picking up from the pin, the 28 box would be transmitted for a chimney fire, smoke in the residence, in Herrick Township.  L18, R18 and the tanker would respond on the assist.  R18 and T18 would be staged with L18 going in to assist with roof ops.  The crew would set the truck and assist with overhaul.  Units operated for approx 45 minutes.
 

Midday 1804 Box Jan. 19 - At 14:00 hours on Thursday, the 1804 box would be transmitted for the  working house fire on Rt106 Clifford Township. Just as units would  check  enroute, an update from the scene would confirm the working fire with  flames visible from the single story residential. Three engines and a  truck would be added to the alarm. Chief 18-1 would mark on scene  establishing the "106 Command" confirming the fully involved, single  story residential.

L18 would arrive and place a hand-line in-service  while the remainder of the crew would set the truck for aerial ops. T18  would supply the initial water with additional suppression lines being  placed into service. E24 would drop the LDH into a nearby water supply  with HE4 finishing the lay into L18. Crews would get a quick knock on  the initial fire leading into extensive overhaul. The last units would  clear at approx 1700hrs. An excellent display of mutual aide and a  great  job by all involved. Sadly, a family of five lost everything. Thanks to  the red cross and families from the departments on scene for helping  these folks.

L18 on New Milford Box
At approx 20:30 hrs, L18 would be part of a second alarm assignment in  New  Milford's first due for the reported working house fire. HE4 would mark  on scene of the remote residence reporting a fire around the chimney. First alarm companies would get the quick knock and return the rest of  the box.
 

1807 Box starts the week Monday morning the 1807 box would be transmitted for the working  building fire on SR2069, Gibson Township.  Updated reports would  transmit  a 24' x 24' building housing an outdoor wood burner fully involved with  no exposures. Chief 18-1 would mark on scene establishing the "2069"  command reporting the building fully involved with total collapse. The  first alarm units would handle the and clear within 90 minutes.

Working fire in area 24

At 0223hrs on Tuesday morning, the 24 box would be transmitted for a  working fire at the corner of Mailee Rd and Rt 106 in Greenfield  Township. L18, T18, R18 and 18-9 would be on the box. 18-12 marked on  scene reporting a working fire in a 2 ½ story residential with no  apparent occupants. L18 would mark on scene and split crews with one  stretching an 1 ¾" line to side C for the initial attack while the  second crew would set the truck and head to the roof for vertical  ventilation. After the initial knock down on the fire, a second alarm  would be transmitted to assist in opening up the balloon frame house  for  the overhaul process. T18 would work the shuttle while R18 provided  cascade and lighting duties. Crews would return at approximately  0500hrs. Good work by all involved.

Standby at area 21 After a quick clean-up, L18 would travel to area 21 to assist in covering calls in area 21 and for L58 while the department paid their  last respects to President "Pep" Chindemi. FF Chindemi served the  borough for 62 years. L18 and E36 would staff 21-4's head quarters  during the funeral. The Officers and members of Station 18 offer our  thoughts and prayers to the family.

Afternoon fire in Clifford Township At approximately 16:00 hrs, the 1804 box would be transmitted for a smoke condition at a house with an unknown address on Rt106, Clifford Township.  Chief 18-3 would arrive, clarifying the location, and reporting a two story residential with heavy smoke issuing from the roof with unknown occupancy.  L18 would arrive and take side A of the structure with a crew stretching a line to the interior, while additional crews would throw ladders and begin opening up the roof around the chimney.  E24, E17 would come straight in for staffing while HE4 laid the supply line in and assisted with operations at the scene.  R36 would handle RIT and L-58 returned to Station 18 and covered the coverage area while 18 was committed.  Units would return in approx 2 hours.  Thanks to everyone for a good job.

Final respects paid to Chief McCusker

Nov 12- The members and offficers of Station 18 paid respects to the McCusker Family and to our Brothers and Sisters at Station 41 with the passing of  former Fire Chief James B. McCusker Sr. Chief McCusker, 91, died Monday night after an illness of several months. Chief McCusker's  career started at the young age of 12 as a lantern boy and mascot of the Hillside Fire Company in 1932.  He was the oldest living member of the Forest City Fire Dept.  Obituary

8 run day for the 18 house The runs would start at approx 01:30hrs Friday, with L18 being dispatched as the RIT company on a working fire in New Milford’s first due.  Command would report a working fire in a large, two story farm house.  L18 would arrive as the first due truck and be reassigned to vertical ventilation.  The crew would go to work laddering the building and opening up both roof lines of the building.  After the roof vents were complete, the crew would team up with United and open up division two.  The crew would return at 0700.

The remainder of the day would be spent running a med run and multiple MVA’s due to the early snow’s.  At 2230, 18 would be sent as part of a first alarm assignment to Sr92 in South Gibson for a possible structure fire.  Harford 16 would establish the command with nothing showing, but a distinct smell in the residence.  L18 would take the address and send the crew in to assist with metering the building.  With some symptomatic occupants, EMS would evaluate the folks with all refusing transport.  The ladder and 18-9 would return after midnight.

As everyone was trying to catch some sleep, the MVA assignment would be transmitted for the crash on the bridges at 206 northbound.  As crews responded, communications would advise of multiple calls on the incident reporting the interstate being blocked with multiple commercial and passenger vehicles involved.  L18 would arrive with Chief 18 establishing the “206 Command” reporting one tractor trailer jack knifed, one refer truck with the box knocked off and driver confined and two passenger vehicles.  Due to the road blockage, units would be diverted to the 211 and south with additional units being requested.  Crews would extricate and transport four victims from the crash and mitigate the hazards on scene.  Units operated for approximately 5hrs.  Units operating: L18, E24, HE4, R36, 18-9, 24-9, HA2, CH, and CLS.
 

L18 on Wm Penn Apartments drill On Wednesday evening September 21, L18 was dispatched as part of a first alarm assignment to Wm Penn apartments on main street, Forest City – area 41. L18 would arrive and be positioned on side “A” of building.  Crews would set the rig for roof ops and return within the 90 minutes.

R18 and 18-9 on commercial truck rollover on the 211 ramp On Saturday evening R18, HE4, 18-9 and HAM2 would be dispatched for a truck rolled over on the 211 northbound off ramp.  Harford 12 would arrived reporting an approximate 30’ flatbed truck for drilling rolled on its side with the occupants self-extricated and fluids down.  R18 would assist in spill containment and lighting.  Crews would operate for approximately 2hrs while the rig was righted and removed.

18 works box in South Gibson On Thursday evening L18, R18, T18 and 18-9 were part of Harford’s first alarm assignment for a possible structure fire on Rt 92 in South Gibson.  A Harford unit would be first arriving reporting a smoke condition on division 2 with a possible fire in the attic.  L18 would arrive be positioned in the driveway at the A/D corner splitting crews with one setting the rig for roof ops and the second going interior with a crew from HE4.  The smoke would dissipate with the source possible coming from a furnace malfunction.  Crews would return after approx 45 minutes.

L18 on area 17 Silo Fire 
At approx 1800 hrs, L18 would be special called to a Silo fire in Station 17’s (Nicholson) first due.  L18 would respond with 8.  The incident began the day prior when the homeowner contacted Station 17. Upon size-up, Officers would provide options and return to service Sunday afternoon.  A specialist from Berks County would respond Monday evening in an attempt to control the situation and offer additional options to the farmer. L18 would be assigned to open the roof of the silo and perform a thermal scan and size up of the internal conditions.  Once the interior and exterior of the silo was provided, the crew would open up the steel silo chute for better access to the engine company for a minimal amount of suppression.  After the hottest location was determined on the exterior, the ladder would breach the concrete wall for additional access.  Crews would suppress and remove silo content for the next two hours before the incident was deemed suppressed for the evening to allow a complete unloading at a later date.  The ladder would clear just before 2300.  A nice job by all involved.
 

Tanker 18 assists Station 2 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. The tanker would tie into a hydrant off Carbondale Rd and supply engine 2-1 with LDH.  The tanker would remain on scene for three hours.

“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 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.

MM219  with 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.  Crews returned home around 0000hrs.

1802 commercial box  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.

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.
 
 

Rescue, 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.
 

Structure box, cut job 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 Rescue 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
 

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.

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