4-21-12 HOUSE FIRE ON NORTH FAYETTE STREET

On Saturday 4/21/11 at approximately 1015AM, Shippensburg Fire Department was alerted for the house on fire, in the 100 blk of North Fayette Street, box 53-01. While en route, headquarters advised Chief 54 that PD was on the scene confirming fire showing. Engine 152 & 252 responded with 5 volunteers each. Chief 54 arrived and established command 53, requesting the working fire dispatch. After reverse laying from Engine 254, Engine 152's crew assisted with fire attack, while Engine 252's crew split and went to the second floor, and 2 members took care of opening up the roof. After some extensive overhaul on the second floor, the box was reduced. After racking some hose, and picking up the supply line Engine 152 laid, Company 52 was placed in service. While en route back from the fire, Engine 252 was picked up for a run in the 15-1 box, to assist with extinguishing a controlled burn. Thanks to the city of Walnut Bottom Engine 49 for covering Co. 52 while we operated on the fire. Engine 49 responded to a  possible brush fire while on standby in our quarters. Upon their arrival at the old Pharo's Truck Stop the found a controlled burn. Reported such to county before returning to the Vigilant's Station. LBO  photos from D. Coppler and Sara Myers

4-20-12 TANKER TO ADAMS COUNTY FOR MULTIPLE BUILDING FIRE

Tanker 52 was dispatched to Menallen Township Adams County (Box 5-13) for a building fire on Nawaka Road. Most of Adams County and surrounding companies were fighting a multiple building fire at Mt Valley Farms and Lumber Mill. Tanker 52 personnel reported hauling more water than they could remember. Closer to daylight Traffic 52 was dispatched to help with traffic control. Both units returned to East King Street by early afternoon.

4-15-12 PORCH FIRE ON WILLIAM DRIVE

Early Sunday morning SFD units were alerted to a porch fire on William Drive in the Borough. PD on scene with a working fire, but civilians on the green line made a knock down before responding units arrived. Personnel extinguished and overhauled before going back in service a short time later.

4-11-12 Newburg road fire

Shortly after 1900hrs, Engine and Tanker Company 52 was alerted on box alarm 251-01, the 9000blk of Newburg Road, for the house on fire. Engine 252 quickly responded with 6, followed by shortly by the Tanker and Engine 152 with 3. While en route, Deputy Chief 11 went on the scene with fire showing from a 2.5 story single family dwelling, requesting the working fire dispatch, and additional tankers. Engine 252 arrived and supplied Engine 11-2, while the crew stretched an attack line in the Bravo side door to mount an interior attack. Upon arrival, Engine 152's crew went to the second floor to assist with fire attack, while Engine 152 went and established a fill site on Otterbein School Road. While operating inside, wind conditions pushed the fire through the second floor and attick, forcing an evacutation to be sounded. After a PAR check, Truck 53 set up the ladder pipe, and extinguished a bulk of the fire. After some extensive overhaul, the box was reduced and Company 52 was released. While returning from the fire, Engine 152 and 252 responded on the AFA at 15 East Burd Street. Units found food on the stove, and placed the box in service. Thanks to Engine 2-39 for covering the Vigilants while they operated on the fire. LBO 

4-7-12  TANKER 52 EXTINGUISHES CAR FIRE IN MONT ALTO

Saturday evening Franklin County requested Tanker 52 to transfer to Mont Alto Fire Company while they were on a mountain fire. While on standby the Tanker responded to a car fire on Mormon Church Road in Quincy Township, pulled the cross lay and extinguished the fire.

4-5-12  TANKER CALL TO RICE ROAD BARN FIRE

Thursday afternoon the Tanker was dispatched to a small 2 level barn/ storage building fire on Rice Rd. in Greene Twp Franklin County. Tanker 52 was again the first arriving tanker and supplied Eng. Co. 15 until empty then refilled at the fill site on Rt 997 near Interstate Garage Doors. E-43 was at the fill site. T-52 returned to the scene and ran a supply to E1-2 until the units were released. Fire Police were on scene throughout the incident. AC

4-3-12  TANKER RUN TO UPPER MIFFLIN GARAGE FIRE

Tuesday afternoon Tanker 52 was dispatched to a detached garage fire on Pine Knob Rd in Upper Mifflin Twp. T 52 was the first arriving tanker and supplied E-248. Command 47 released T-52 when our tank was empty and additional tankers had arrived. AC

3-31-12 Upper Strasburg Church Bell Tower Fire

The Friday night and Saturday morning thunderstorms also brought units from all over the area to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Upper Strasburg Road in Letterkenny Township for a building fire. Units went on the scene with a working fire in the bell tower. Vigilant units were held on stand by at the scene, and were released once things were brought under control.

3-30-12 SMOKE IN THE BUILDING AT KNUTES

The Shippensburg Fire Department was alerted to Knutes on West King Street for an automatic alarm during Friday night's thunderstorm. The box was soon upgraded to smoke in the building. Units went on scene with a light smoke condition but found nothing more. The building was vented  before everyone went back in service.

3-29-12  MVA AT CONESTOGA AND WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD

On 3/29/12 at approximately 1530, Engine Company 52 and Rescue Squad 54 were dispatched to the intersection of Walnut Bottom Road and Airport Road for an auto accident. Engine 252 responded with 7 personnel. Engine 252 arrived to find 2 vehicles, blocking the intersection with 3 people injured. Crews went to work stabilizing vehicles, controlling fluid leaks, and assisting with patient care. 2 more BLS units, and Medic 84 were added to the call. After going en route to the hospital, Ambulance 2-73 requested aviation for their patient. Engine 152 responded to set up an LZ across from Beistles. After taking care of all hazards on the scene, the Squad was released and Engine 252 proceeded to the LZ to assist. Fire police remained on scene with PSP until the vehicles were removed. LBO 

3-25-12 HOUSE FIRE IN STOUGHSTOWN
 
Sunday morning started early with an alarm for a house fire in the 2200 block of Gov. Ritner Highway in Stoughstown. Engine 252 went on scene and assisted with ventilation and overhaul before going in service. Tanker and Engine 1 staged before returning.

3-21-12 Two vehicle crash on Rt. 11 at Deerfield
Engine 252 and Squad 54 along with an Ambulance from 73 and Medic 84 were dispatched to the intersection of Ritner Highway and Deerfield Lane for an Auto Accident with Entrapment. Engine 252 and Ambulance 373 arrived on the scene to find 2 vehicles involved negative entrapment. 252's crew along with Squad 54's guys secured the vehicles and assisted with patient care. After a short time Squad 54 was released. After ensuring all hazards were tended to Command 52 placed the remainder if the box inservice leaving Fire Police on scene to assist PSP with traffic control.

3-5-12 ELECTRICAL FIRE ON DEAD END ROAD

At approximately 1740 on Monday evening, the bells sounded for box alarm 151-04 in the unit block of Dead End Lane for an electrical fire in a trailer. Engine 252 responded quickly with a crew of 4. While responding, Headquarters advised that there was smoke showing from the mobile home and people evacuating. Arriving second, Engine 252 laid a supply line down the lane to Engine 151. Engine 252's crew assisted with extinguishing the small fire and checking for extension. After a short time, Engine 252 packed up the 1100 feet of 5 inch it laid, and returned available. Tanker 52 also responded, and staged on Newburg Road at Dead End Lane. LBO