Monday, October 31, 2011
It’s that time of year again. Daylight savings time ends at
02:00 AM on Sunday November 6th.
The members of EFD would like to take the opportunity to
remind everyone that when they change their clocks to change the batteries in
their smoke detectors.
Smoke detectors are an invaluable tool to help save lives in
the event of a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more
than 66% of fatal fires occurred in homes that DID NOT contain a WORKING smoke
detector.
If you have any questions about your current smoke detectors
or cannot afford a smoke detector, please call us at 717-367-5300 and we can
make arrangements to ensure you are protected.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
At 02:07 hours, Rescue Engine 741 was on the way to get fuel when they were flagged down by a resident in the 400 block of South Spruce Street reporting their house was full of smoke. The crew found an excessive amount of smoke and heat coming from the fire box area. A request was placed with LCWC to dispatch the chimney assignment to the residence.
Engine 742 arrived and established the 74 Command. Truck 74 set up on side alpha and Engine 711-1 (Rheems) staged at the plug. The incident was downgraded to Station 74 once the fire box was extinguished and proper ventilation was complete. No extension was found. Command terminated the incident 45 minutes later.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
At 23:13 hours, Truck Co. 74 (Myers) was dispatched to assist 79 (Maytown) with a house on fire in the 1700 block of River Road in East Donegal Township.
Chief 79 (Kosheba) arrived to find smoke showing side alpha and established the 79 Command. After further investigation, fire was found in the walls on the bravo side of the dwelling.
Truck 74 arrived and was given the assignment to open up the eaves and roof area around the chimney on the bravo side. Crews assisted with checking for extension on the delta side as well as salvage in the subdivision. Crews worked for about an hour and a half before being released.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Station 74 kept busy from noon until after midnight running numerous calls for wires and trees down, MVAs and a chimney fire in the first due.
A special thank you to all who prepared dinner for the volunteers.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
At 23:42 hours, Truck Co. 74 assisted Engine Co. 711 (Rheems) with a fire alarm sounding at Giant.
Truck 74 arrived and was assigned to set up on the Alpha/Bravo Corner of the structure and check the roof top units. Crews found a burned up HVAC unit on the roof. Units were released within 30 minutes.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
At 05:40 hours, Truck Co. 74 was dispatched assisting Engine and Rescue Co. 79 with a industrial building fire at Armstrong in East Donegal Township.
The Truck Co. remained on scene for about 30 minutes before going available.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
At 12:31 hours, Rescue Engine 741 (Kinsey) responded in front of the industrial park on North Market for a crash involving two tractor trailers.
One injury was reported and was taken to a local hospital. fluids were controlled and the Rescue Co. was released in twenty minutes.
While working the crash, Engine 711-2 responded for the 2nd call in the district at the Peach Alley Court for the alarm system.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
At 18:05 hours, Truck 74 (Halbleib) responded to Mount Joy to assist on a 2 alarm fire at the Pennfield Pallet Mill.
Chief 752 (Paulsen) had the command of a 5 story pallet mill with smoking showing on the Alpha/Bravo corner and roof on arrival. Truck Co. 74 arrived on the 2nd alarm and was given the ventilation assignment. Crews also assisted with opening up on several floors. The truck co. operated the fire ground for a couple hours before returning.
Station 74 ran an additional four calls throughout the day.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
This morning around 05:30 hours, Engine 742 (Myers) with a crew of five transferred to Station 67 (Rohrerstown) for the day. Crews operated as the Engine Co .while Truck Co. and Engine Co. 67 operated a live burn training in Reading. Engine Co. 742 cleared around 16:00 hours.
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