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Interchange MVA
May 2, 2008
At 1501 hours units were dispatched for motor vehicle accident on the Hanover Road at the US 15 on ramp. Units arrived at 1507 to find a passenger car hit by a freight tractor with multiple patients.
Rescue 1, staffed with six, began the extrication as Engine 1-1, staffed withe five arrived. With 1A and Medic 28 already on the run, 19A was added as an additional transport unit.
As the extrication was completed Co. 19 was requested to set up a landing zone for STAT 12. One patient was flown and another was transported by ground to a local hospital. Units cleared by 1537.
MVA at the Mission
April 26, 2008
At 1212 hours a motor vehicle accident assignment was dispatched to York and Granite Station Roads. Rescue 1, 1A and Medic 28 responded with eight to find a two vehicle accident at the intersection. Crews performed EMS and checked for hazards.
With no hazards, the engine was placed in service enroute and all units cleared by 1227. Chief Kime had the command.
Stove Fire
April 20, 2008
At 1822 hours units were alerted to 143 Springs Avenue for the reported stove fire with possible extension. Assistant Chief Baldwin arrived on the scene with smoke from a 2-1/2 story Victorian dwelling on side B.
Engine 1-1 arrived, laying out from North Howard and Springs and stretching a line to the interior. Once inside, crews found the fire out with charring on the wall and no extension. Command held Engine 1-1 to the scene while crews ventilated the structure annd removed the stove.
Woods Fire
April 18, 2008
Shortly after 1730 hours a passerby walked into the station stating that there was a significant amount of smoke coming from a field area along the Hanover Road just outside of town. After checking with communications for a controlled burn listing and finding none, personnel went to investigate in the duty vehicle. At 1742 Captain Heyser, accessing from 801 Hanover Road located the fire on National Park Service Property and requested a brush assignment including Brush 19 to the scene. The fire was well seated in a treeline and spreading to the adjacent fields. Soon Chief Kime and Assistant Chief Baldwin arrived on the scene and accessed from the opposite side of the fire, locating a large woodpile well off and the fire advancing in the opposite direction.
Captain Heyser assumed command with Assistant Chief Baldwin leading the "Creekside Division". Additional resources were requested so that both sides of the fire had at least a brush unit, an engine and a tanker at their disposal. As the fire progressed, two EMS units were requested to the scene for rehab, two service units were requested for manpower, Quint 1 set up a fill site at the borough shed and two additional brush units responded to the scene (one as a replacement, one as an additional unit).
In addition to fire department units operating, a NPS backhoe and a 6 X 6 with a 3500 gallon tank and mounted attack monitor from Hanover Architectural assisted with exitguishment and overhaul.
Fire police shut down Hanover Road during the incident to ensure a safe water supply shuttle.
Units operating included:
E 1-1, S 1, R 1, QT 1, 1A; S 13; BR 19, E/T 19, 19A; E/T 20; S 22; BR 23; BR 29; Carroll BR 115
Engine 9-2 transferred to Co. 1 to fill in during the incident.
The box was placed in service at 1949.
Off Road Auto Fire
March 28, 2008
At 0033 hours Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, 1A and Medic 28 were dispatched for the reported vehicle accident with one into a pole, into a field and on fire. Rescue 1, 1A, Medic 28 and Captain Heyser (duty) arrived to find one well off the roadway fully involved. Captain Heyser established command and Rescue 1 was assigned to the attack group. An engine from Company 22 was requested to access from the South due to down power lines between units and the vehicle. Engine 1-1 was assigned to supply the rescue. Rescue 1 was able to make access around the downed wires with the 300' line and Engine 1-1 backed them up with the other 300'. It was soon determined that the driver had self extricated and was moved to the ambulance. Engine 22-2 was reduced to a non-emergency response and later put in service prior to arrival with the fire confirmed to be out. Fire police remained on the scene with Met-Ed after units picked up and returned at 0120.
Mutual Aid MVA
March 22, 2008
At 1409 hours Rescue 1 and 1A were dispatched as part of the assignment into Box 22-3 on US Route 15 northbound near Route 97 for a vehicle accident.
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The rescue and ambulance responded with eight and assisted with patient care while Traffic 1 controlled traffic. 1A1 was also called to the incident to assist with EMS. Units returned by 1501.
Brakes on Fire
March 19, 2008
At 1415 units were alerted for the truck on fire at Middle and Baltimore Streets.
Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 responded with eleven to find flames from the brake area of the trailer and pulled a line for extinguishment.
All units were in service by 1449 and Deputy Knerr had the command.
Quint Run to Greenmount
March 18, 2008
At 1637 Quint 1 was alerted as part of the assignment to Special Box 23-11 for the reported dryer fire in the structure.
Quint 1 responded with eight and laddered the roof, opening up at the request of command.
Traffic 1 also provided traffic control on the incident. Units returned to service at 1714.
Gas Leak at the College
March 11, 2008
At 1646 units were dispatched to Gettysburg College in the area of the stadium for a gas line stuck.
Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 arrived on scene with nine personnel and found that a landscaping contractor had struck a 2" gas line while digging to plant a tree.
Assistant Baldwin established command and the adjacent Quarry Suites were ordered evacuated. Quint 1 and 1A were dispatched and responded to assist with the evacuation.
Gettysburg College's Department of Safety accounted for all students, and Columbia Gas arrived to pinch off the leaking line.
With the line secure, the box was placed in service at 1812.
Mine Fire...?
March 9, 2008
At 2153 the box was put out for the Quality Inn on Steinwehr Avenue reported with smoke in the building. Chief Kime arrived to find the Reliant Mine Saloon at 380 Steinwehr Avenue with smoke pushing from the door. Engine 1-1 responded with six and laid out to the fire building, positioning on side "A". Quint 1 arrived with five as the engine made entry and positioned to ladder the building. With Rescue 1 not yet out, Chief Kime added Engine 22-2 to the box. The rescue soon responded with five and picked up Engine 1-1's line. Crews found the fire to be the remains of a mine car in the hallway that had caught fire with no extension and Engine 22-2 was transferred to cover Co. 1. Units preformed overhaul and cleared at 2246. FM 27 (Lawver) investigated; the cause appears to accidental and related to smoking materials.
Brush Fire
March 3, 2008
At 1253 the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched To Box 1-1, 217 Granite Schoolhouse Road for a brush fire. The fire intially reported to be 100' by 250', with a second call reporting the fire increasing in size and moving toward a house. Engine 1-1 and the Assistant (Baldwin) responded with six, and Rescue 1 and Service 1 responded with three and two, respectively. Assistant Baldwin requested that 1A, Brush 19, Brush 20 and Engine 22-2 be added to the call. The fire was brought under control and the property owner's bobcat was used to assist with overhaul. Units returned to service at 1331.
Fairfield Road Confinement
February 23, 2008
At 0022 hours the assignment was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident in front of 941 Fairfield Road in Cumberland Township. Assistant Chief Baldwin arrived on the scene, established the command and reported a head on collision with confinement in the white vehicle.
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Assistant Chief Baldwin passed command to Captain Heyser (Duty) and assumed leadership of the rescue group.
Rescue 1 arrived with five and was directed to pull the Moc combination tool for a door pop.
With the patient removed, care was transferred to 1A and Medic 28-1. 1A transported to Washington County Hospital as York was on trauma divert. As crews were preparing to clear the incident the driver of the other requested to be transported and 1A1 handled the run from the hospital. Crews returned to service at 0105.
Another Hanover Road Entrapment
February 19, 2008
At 0226 hours crews were dispatched for the motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of 1140 Hanover Road. Rescue 1 arrived on the scene with five, reported one patient trapped, assumed the rescue group with FF Ferguson as the leader and passed command.
Captain Heyser arrived on scene and established the Hanover Road Command, directing Engine 1-1 to assist with the extrication and 19A to stage.
The rescue group was transferred to Assistant Chief Baldwin upon his arrival on Engine 1-1.
The patient was extricated in 17 minutes and transferred to EMS personnel from 1A and Medic 28 who transported to York. Crews returned to service at 0302.
Trash Can Fire
February 18, 2008
During the incident critique of the February 16th MVA at 2039 hours the pre-alert sent crews to the rigs for a reported apartment fire at 500 Boyd School Road. Captain Heyser arrived on the scene with a 2-1/2 story apartment building with nothing evident from the exterior. Engine 1-1 had the hydrant at the front of the complex while Quint 1 assumed the investigation group with Deputy Knerr as the leader. Crews found a trash can fire extinguished prior to arrival and the assignment was held to the Quint. After checking for extension the box was placed in service at 2102.
Units operating: E 1-1 (w/ 6), QT 1 (w/ 7), R 1 (w/ 6), 1A (w/ 3), Traffic 1 (w/ 3), Captain 1 (Duty)
Double Entrapment with Fatality
February 16, 2008
At 2240 hours units were alerted to the 1000 block of Hanover Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident with possible triple entrapment. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, 1A and Medic 28 responded and arrived to find two vehicles involved. Assistant Chief Baldwin arrived as the officer on Rescue 1 and reported two patients entrapped and one on the roadway. Three additional BlS units, Engine/Rescue 19 and two airmedical helicopters were requested to assist.
Assistant Chief Baldwin assumed command and divided the crew from Rescue 1 to cover both vehicles while the crew from 1A treated the patient on the roadway and packaged for transport. It was soon determined trapped patient in the Ford Focus was a class 4 and crews focused upon the victim in the Honda CRV.
Upon the arrival of Engine 1-1 and Deputy Chief Knerr (Duty), Assistant Chief Baldwin passed command to Deputy Chief Knerr, assumed operations and appointed Lieutenant Wasylyk (E 1-1) as the extrication group leader.
Engine/Rescue 19, 19A, 1A1, Service 1 (manpower) and Frederick Ambulance 268 (out from GBH) arrived on scene to assist.
1A transported their victim to the Gettysburg Hospital helipad and a crew on station covered the LZ for the double landing with the reserve engine from Company 1. With only one victim remaining, Frederick Ambulance 268 was transferred to Company 1 until 1A returned to service.
Crews removed the roof from the CRV and utilized the the Hurst tools including rams to free the victim from the vehicle. The extrication of the entrapped driver was complete in 35 minutes and they were also flown from Gettysburg to an area trauma center.
Upon completion of the extrication crews worked with Adams 66 to complete the recovery from the Ford Focus while Engine/Rescue 19 filled in at Company 1. Units returned to service at 0109 hours.
The Gettysburg Fire Department had 41 personnel operating on the incident including 7 fire police, in addition to the personnel from Bonneauville, Emmittsburg and Medic 28.
Units on scene included: R1, E 1-1, S 1, 1A, 1A1, Duty 1, Traffic 1, EQ 19, 19A, FK 268, Medic 28-1 and Medic 28-2.
Smoke From HVAC Unit
January 27, 2008
At 0429 the box was struck for 32 Carlisle Street, the Lincoln Diner in Gettysburg Borough. Engine 1-1, staffed with five, responded and laid a line from Race Horse Alley at Carlisle Street. Crews found a smoke condition at the ceiling level in the diner and traced the source to the heating system. Quint 1 arrived with five and laddered the building, securing the power at the HVAC unit and confirming the fire to be confined to the unit. Rescue 1 also responded with five and assisted with ventilating the building. Traffic 1 also assisted at the scene. Chief Kime had the command.
Vehicle Fire
January 26, 2008
At 0019 hours the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched To Box 1-6, the 1100 block of Table Rock Road for a vehicle fire. Crews working under the command of Assistant Chief Baldwin found a small fire in the dashboard area of the auto. A 200' 1-3/4" line was stretched for extinguishment, and units returned to service at 0045.
Chambersburg Road MVA
January 17, 2008
At 1212, just as units were clearing Liberty Street the MVA assignment was dispatched for 1515 Chambersburg Road in Cumberland Township.
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In total, the rescue, engine, traffic, both ambulances and Deputy Chief operated on the scene.
Crews found the occupants to be self extricated, provided EMS and controlled hazards. All units returned to service at 1227.
Another Into a Liberty Street Building
January 17, 2008
At 1203 units were alerted for the motor vehicle accident at 7 Liberty Street with one into a building.
Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and the Deputy (Knerr) responded with fifteen volunteers. Crews found the car into a structure and checked for hazards.
The driver had been eluding the police and fled the scene prior to arrival. With no services needed, the box was placed in service at 1211.
MVA at the Giant with Flyout
January 13, 2008
At 1759 hours units were alerted for a motor vehicle accident on Natural Spings Road. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, 1A1, Traffic 1, Medic 28 and Deputy Chief Knerr (Duty) responded to the scene, finding a collision at the edge of the Giant parking lot.
After evaluation a second BLS unit (13A) was requested along with airmedical. Engine 1-1 provided the landing zone for StatMedEvac on site and 13A arrived to transport the second patient. Units returned to service after StatMedEvac transported the priority patient.
Blackhorse Tavern Fatal
January 13, 2008
At 0958 hours units were dispatched to the 500 block of Blackhorse Tavern road for a motor vehicle accident. With Rescue 1 on a medical, Engine/Rescue 2 was initially dispatched on the assignement, but was placed in service when Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, 1A1 and Traffic 1 responded with twelve. Deputy Chief Knerr arrived on scene and established the command with one vehicle overturned in a culvert.
As additional units neared the scene, it was determined that the incident would be a class 4 recovery. Units were held on scene and Engine 9-2 was transferred to Co. 1. After the arrival of the Adams County Coroner and a heavy wrecker, the vehicle was removed from the culvert. GFD personnel extricated the victim and performed the recovery, clearing at 1308. Our condolences to the family and friends of the victim.
Pole Sheared on Table Rock Road
January 12, 2008
The motor vehicle accident assignment was dispatched at 1603 hours to the area of 1568 Table Rock Road. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, 1A and Medic 28 responded with eleven.
Rescue 1 arrived on scene to find one pole sheared off and no vehicle hazards.
Rescue 1 placed Engine 1-1 in service prior to arrival. All units were in service by 1622 hours.
Race Car Has Throttle Problems
January 12, 2008
At 1414 units were dispatched and responded to 940 Old Harrisburg Road for a vehicle fire. Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 responded with nine, arriving to find that the owner of a race car had been working on it when apparently the throttle stuck.
The vehicle hit two other parked cars on the property and started a small fire. Personnel completed extinguishment and controlled hazards before returning to service at 1424.
Borough MVA
January 12, 2008
At 1414 Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and 1A were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at High and Baltimore Streets in the borough.
Crews provided BLS, controlled hazards and returned to service at 1414.
Car Into a Building
January 5, 2008
At 1610 hours units were dispatched for a vehicle into a building at Liberty and York Streets.
Crews on Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, Traffic 1, 1A and Medic 28 arrived to find a car into the old Liberty Street fire station with fire under the vehicle. A preconnect was stretched by Rescue 1, and the fire was quickly extinguished.
1A1 also responded to the scene for an additional patient.
The box was placed in service at 1643.
2007 Run Data Released
Total Alarms: 2763
Fire/Rescue: 712
Emergency Medical Services: 2051
Fire/Rescue Response Breakdown By Incident Type:
| Alarm Bells: | 134 |
| Motor Vehicle Accident: | 130 |
| Medical Assist: | 86 |
| Misc. Response: | 79 |
| Mutual Aid Response: | 78 |
| Fire Police Only: | 67 |
| Structure Fire: | 67 |
| Brush Fire: | 25 |
| Auto Fire: | 18 |
| Duty Officer: | 8 |
| Transfer/Fill In: | 7 |
| Chimney Fire: | 7 |
| Rescue Call: | 6 |
Auto Fire
November 19, 2007
Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 were dispatched and responded to 1200 Biglerville Road for an auto on fire in the Schindler Elevator parking lot.
Rescue 1 arrived on scene with six and found a passenger car with the engine compartment involved. Crews stretched a single 200' 1-3/4" attack line for extinguishment and utilized the x-tractor cutters to open the engine compartment. Engine 1-1 staged until released by command.
House Fire
November 9, 2007
At 0508 hours Box 1-1 was struck for a garage on fire attached to a house at 951 Barlow Drive in Lake Heritage. Assistant Chief Eiker (Duty) arrived on location to find a 1-1/2 story wood frame dwelling with a working fire.
Engine 1-1 responded with five, positioned on side "A" and stretched a 200' 1-3/4" preconnected line to the basement. Quint 1 arrived with six, set up on the "B/C" corner and ventilated the roof.
Engine 22-2 supplied Engine 1-1 and stretched a backup line to the second floor. Rescue 1, 1A, Engine/Rescue 19 and Engine 201 also assisted at the scene.
There was heavy fire damage to the basement workshop, with moderate extension to the second floor. All units returned to service by 0651. The PSP Fire Marshall is investigating the incident.
Small Barn Well Off
October 28, 2007
At 1719 Box 1-8 was struck for the reported barn fire at 505 Coleman Road. Soon after response, units were advised of a working fire and additional tankers were requested. First arriving units found a small barn that was largely destroyed with a pickup truck involved and both a house and fields as exposures. While a water supply was established from a pond across the road tankers supplied Engine 1-1 as an 1-3/4" handline, an 2-1/2" handline and the blitzfire were stretched. Crews soon had the fire knocked down, and final extinguishment and overhaul began.
Box: E 1-1, QT 1, R 1, E 13, E/T 19
Requested Tankers: T 6, E 22-2, T 25
Chief Weikert had the command, and all units returned by 1856.
Fire in the Roof
October 27, 2007
At 2314 hours units were alerted for the reported possible chimney fire at 701 Highland Avenue. Police Department units on the scene soon reported a working fire with extension into the house. Engine 1-1 responded with six, laid out and stretched a line to the interior to try and locate the fire.
Deputy Chief Kime was the duty officer and had command, assigning Quint 1 to the roof to access the fire from the outside. Crews were soon able to cut through the roof and find the fire, which had spread not from the chimney, but rather the area of an interior grill vent. The fire was quickly contained and Class A foam was applied during overhaul. One civilian injury, related to firefighting efforts prior to calling the fire department was reported. All units were ready for service by 0053.
Box: E 1-1, QT 1, R 1, 1A, Deputy Chief (Duty)
Transfer
October 10, 2007
Engine 1-1 moved up to Fayetteville in Franklin County with five on Wednesday to fill in.
Trailer Fire
October 3, 2007
At 1522 hours Box 1-4 was struck for the mobile home on fire at 249 Lane Avenue. Gettysburg units reponded, assisted by Engine 4-1 from Cashtown and Engine/Tanker 27 from Buchanan Valley. Engine 1-1 arrived on the scene at 1529, dropping a supply line at Pegram & Lane Avenues, positioning on side "A" and stretching two 1-3/4" attack lines.
Quint 1 arrived and ventilated the windows of the trailer. Engine 4-1 and Engine/Tanker 27 assisted with the water supply. Gettysburg volunteers made quick work of the fire, which was marked under control at 1537. All units were ready for service by 1705 hours.
Smoke Scare
September 21, 2007
At 0734 units were alerted for the report of smoke in the building at 211 North Fourth Street. Engine 1-1, Quint 1 and Rescue 1 responded on the run.
Units arrived on scene at 0739 and investigated, finding no fire.
Units were ready for service at 0800, Assistant Chief Eiker had the Fourth Street Command.
Helicopter LZ
September 12, 2007
At 1604 hours Rescue 1 was alerted to assist 1A at 917 Fairfield Road for a landing zone for Life Lion. Rescue 1 responded with five, arriving on scene at 1612.
Rescue 1 returned to service at 1635.
MVA Turns out to be 25's Area
September 9, 2007
At 1230 hours a vehicle accident assignment was dispatched for Box 1-7 for an incident reported on US Route 15. Shortly after Rescue 1 and the Assistant (Eiker) responded with five, the updated location put the accident in Box 25-5, on US 15 northbound just south of Route 234.
With its considerable jump on the run, Rescue 1 continued to the scene and assisted Heidlersburg units with checking for hazards and providing patient care. Rescue 1 returned to service at 1248.
Fatal on US 15
August 24, 2007
At 1253 units were alerted for the motor vehicle accident with entrapment on US 15 northbound between the Hanover Street and York Street exits. Rescue 1, 1A, Chief Weikert 13A and Medic 28 responded ten.
Upon arrival 1A found one patient in serious condition and one confirmed class 4. Airmedical was requested to land on the scene and Engine 13 was alerted as an additional engine company. Shortly after the arrival of Rescue 1 the serious patient was completely removed from his vehicle and placed in the back of the waiting ambulance.
Engines 1-1 and 13 soon responded as fire police shut down US Route 15 northbound at the Hanover Street exit.
EMS personnel continued to work as STAT MedEVAC arrived and utilized an LZ set up on Route 15 by Engine 1-1. The patient was soon flown to an area trauma center.
(This photo courtesy of Darryl Wheeler, Gettysburg Times)
US 15 remained closed for several hours so that PSP investigators and the Adams County Coroner could complete their respective duties. Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 cleared at 1538, with fire police units going in service shortly after.
Our condolences to the family of the victim and our thanks to 13A, Engine 13 and the many fire police who assisted on this incident.
MVA on the Pike
August 18, 2007
At 2130 units were dispatched for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 800 block of the Baltimore Pike. Rescue 1, Deputy Chief Kime and Medic 28 responded to find a single vehicle with one patient requiring transport. The engine was soon held in quarters.
Firefighters provided EMS until the arrival of 20A. After transferring care, the box was placed in service at 2157.
Late Night Pin Job
August 14, 2007
At 0508 hours, the restful night was interrupted with a report of an MVA with possible entrapment in the 700 block of the York Road. Deputy Chief Kime responded as the duty officer to find a two vehicle MVA, car vs. tractor trailer with one patient trapped and the tractor trailer resting across a set of railroad tracks. CSX was notifed of the block to stop all traffic on the line.
Rescue 1 responded with four, soon followed by Engine 1-1 with three and 1A with two to complete the assignment.
Captain Baldwin was assigned the extrication officer upon arrival and firefighters began the process of removing the driver's door and roof from the vehicle.
(Photos courtesy of Darryl Wheeler of the Gettysburg Times)
After extrication the patient was turned over to EMS. Units assisted with fluid & hazard control before returning to service at 0613 hours.
Smoke Scare at the Holiday Inn
August 12, 2007
At 1354 hours Engine 1-1 was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at the Holiday Inn. Engine 1-1 responded with three and was advised enroute that the hotel was now reporting a smoke condition in the building. With this information Engine 1-1 requested that communications fill out the box assignment.
Engine 1-1 arrived on location to find a five story hotel with nothing showing from sides A & B. Quint 1 with Deputy Kime and four responded and staged on side A at the request of Engine 1-1. Deputy Kime assumed the Baltimore Street Command and Engine 1-1 was reassigned to the investigation group.
The investigation revealed a broken seal on one of the hydraulic cylinders of the elevators. Units were ready for service at 1412 hours.
MVA with Injuries
August 10, 2007
GFD volunteer were alerted at 1319 hours for a motor vehicle accident in the 1-1 box in the 1000 block of the Baltimore Pike. Rescue 1 with a staffing of six responded to find a two vehicle, rear end collision.
Engine 1-1 was placed in service as units finished with EMS & hazard control. 20A responded to the scene to transport a single patient with minor injuries. Units were ready for service at 1344 hours.
Truck Fire
August 1, 2007
Gettysburg volunteers were dispatched at 1258 hours for a reported vehicle fire. Chief Weikert arrived on location to find a Dodge Ram pick up truck with heavy fire in the engine compartment extending to the passenger compartment.
Rescue 1 with Assistant Eiker and three arrived, stretched an 1-3/4" attack line and made quick work of the car fire.
Service 1 responded with 4 personnel to assist with mop up. Units cleared the incident at 1331 hours.
Property Damage MVA
July 31, 2007
At 1357 hours the Gettysburg Volunteers were alerted to the 1-8 box for a motor vehicle accident. Rescue 1, Assistant Eiker, Engine 1-1 and Ambulance 1A responded with nine to find a two vehicle MVA. Units were assigned to hazard & traffic control after establishing a property damage only MVA.
Units picked up & were ready for service at 1420 hours. Assistant Chief Eiker had the York Road Command.
MVA with Flyout
July 30, 2007
At 1752 hours on the same day the water rescue call, the volunteers at the GFD were dispatched once again for another MVA in the 1700 block of Shriver's Corner Road. Rescue 1 with Assistant Eiker & 4 responded to find a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.
Engine 1-1 responded with 6 to establish a landing zone for Stat Medevac.
Units assisted 1A & Medic 28 with EMS as well as fluid control on the motorcycle. The patient was flown to a local trauma center and the Shriver's Corner Command was terminated at 1829 hours with all units ready for service.
MVA turns into Water Rescue Assignment
July 30, 2007
At 1110 hours, the GFD was dispatched for a reported motor vehicle accident in the 700 block of Hoffman Road in the 1-9 box. Assistant Eiker along with aide Mizenko responded in the Duty Officer's Vehicle to find a one vehicle MVA with the car into a pond and the driver still in the vehicle.
Rescue 1 responded with 3, soon followed by Engine 1-1 also with 3 & 1A with 2 to complete the assignment.
Units arrived & accessed the vehicle with a 14 foot roof ladder. FF Mizenko established contact with the driver & assisted the elderly gentleman in putting on a PFD before leaving the vehicle.
After checking the depth of the water with a pike pole, FF Mizenko, with assistance of the remaining GFD personnel, assisted the patient from the vehicle & out of the pond.
The patient was transferred to EMS for evaluation & units were ready at 1125 hours. Assistant Chief Eiker had the Hoffman Road Command.
MVA at site of previous House Fire
July 27, 2007
Gettysburg FD was dispatched at 1803 hours to the scene of last week's house fire for a motor vehicle accident. Assistant Chief Eiker responded direct to scene to find some spectators who had been viewing the remains of the recent house fire had collided with one another. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 & 1A responded with a total of 10 personnel to assist with hazard control.
Assistant Eiker advised incoming units to go in service for a property damage only incident. Units were ready for service at 1809 hours.
SUV off on Route 15
July 26, 2007
Later the same day, the Gettysburg Volunteers were dispatched to Route 15 southbound on the PA 394 ramp for a reported working car fire. Rescue 1 with 5, Engine 1-1 with 4, & Deputy Chief Kime responded to find a Jeep Cherokee well off.
Rescue 1 arrived and stretched an 1-3/4 inch attack line, quickly knocking down the fire. Damage was confined to vehicle & a small surrounding area.
Units picked up & were ready at 1837 hours. Deputy Chief Kime had the Route 15 Command.
MVA with Injuries
July 26, 2007
At 0951 hours the Gettysburg Volunteers were alerted for a motor vehicle accident in the 1100 block of the Hunterstown road, Box 1-8. Rescue 1 and Assistant Chief Eiker responded with 4 to find a single vehicle into a tree.
Engine 1-1 with 4 & 1A with 2 arrived soon after & were assigned to assist with EMS duties. Units picked up & were ready for service at 1007 hours.
Another House Well Off
July 23, 2007
At 1631 hours the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched for its second reported structure fire in a week, this time in the 1-4 box. Engine 1-1 with Assistant Chief Eiker responded & was advised by Chief 4 that it was a working house fire. Chief 4 arriving first established the Old Mill Command, & Assistant Chief Eiker was assigned Operations.
Engine 1-1 laid out from the end of the driveway & stretched an 1-3/4" hand line for exposure protection was well as a portable masterstream device to the Alpha/Bravo corner. Because the house was approximately 90% involved upon arrival, the order for defensive operations only was given. Rescue 1 arrived & was given the initial task of establishing a water supply. Later Rescue 1 assisted with extinguishment of a brush fire that had started as a result of the house fire.
Quint 1 arrived and was assigned to stage for placement. However, the structure collapsed soon after the Quint's arrival, and Quint 1 was reassigned to assist in stretching a second portable masterstream for fire attack on the Alpha/Delta corner. Engine 4-1 with assistance from Engine/Tanker 27 completed the water supply, and a tanker shuttle was placed in operation from a nearby fill site. A total of 32 GFD personel as well as several firefighters from mutual aid departments worked to extinguish the house/brush fire. Cumberland Township PD with assistance from the PSP Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire.
Quint 1 Clip 1
Quint 1 Clip 2
Box: E 1-1, QT 1, R 1, E 4-1, E/T 27, 1A, 1A1
Additional Tankers: T 6, T 2, E/T 19, E 22-2
Brush Units: BR 4, BR 27
Transfers: E 201, QT 29
Yet Another Brush Fire
July 22, 2007
At 1611 hours, units were dispatched to 25 Sandoe Road in the 1-7 box for a reported field fire. Deputy Kime responded to find 6 - 8 acres of field involved extending into a small wood line.
The fire was located approximately 70 feet from the roadway and command quickly established a tanker shuttle & fill site.
Engine 1-1, Rescue 1, and Service 1 responded with 12 personnel to assist with extinguishment and overhaul of several hollow & dead trees.
Transfer: Engine 201
Car Fire Held to Single Engine
July 21, 2007
At 2239 units were alerted for a reported car fire in the area of 2130 York Road. 13A was in the area, advised that the fire was out and reqeusted a single engine to investigate. Rescue 1 handled the incident with four, returning to service by 2252.
Another Brush Fire
July 21, 2007
The Gettysburg volunteers were alerted at 0938 hours for brush fire. Engine 1-1 responded with 4 personnel to find the park service on location in the 700 block of the Biglerville Road.
Rescue 1 responded with 4, soon followed by Service 1 to aid in the extinguishment. Units were ready for service at 0952 hours; Deputy Kime had the Biglerville Road Command.
Units find the House Fully Involved
July 20, 2007
At 0157 hours the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched to the 1-8-30 box for a house fire. Chief Weikert arrived on location to find heavy fire in the garage area of the building. Fire spread quickly to other areas of the building & defensive operation were assumed. The Gettysburg Volunteers received mutual from Biglerville, Hampton, & Bonneauville Fire Departments.
Units operated until 0425 hours.
Rescue Box turns Fatal
July 15, 2007
Units were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. Rescue 1 with Captain Baldwin & Engine 1-1 with a total of 11 personel responded to find bystanders doing CPR on a motorcyclist that had laid his bike over.
Engine 1-1 was staged for air medical & later placed in service. Units were ready for service at 1436 hours & Captain Baldwin had the Baltimore Pike Command. The Gettysburg Fire Department would like to express its condolences to the family of the individual involved in this incident.
Another MVA involving Motorcycle
July 3, 2007
2035 hours brought another vehicle accident with a motorcycle. Rescue 1 with 6 responded to find a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.
Deputy Kime held EMS for 1 minor injury transport to Gettysburg Hospital. Units were ready for service at 2041 hours.
Engine Co. on Hay Wagon Fire
July 1, 2007
At 1705 Engine 1-1 was dispatched into Box 22-3 to assist with a hay fire at the intersections of White Church and Goulden Roads.
1-1 responded with four and arrived to find two hay wagons well off with a brush fire developing.
Engine 1-1's crew stretched a handline and initiated the attack while also beginning to pull bales from the wagons.
Additional suppression units, including engines and brush trucks soon arrived and began to extinguish and overhaul both the hay and the secondary grass fire.
Units remained on scene until 1926 hours.
(These photos courtesy of the Barlow Fire Department)
Cut Job on Route 30
June 29, 2007
At 1244 hours the Gettysburg Volunteers were alerted for a motor vehicle collision in the 1800 block of York Road. Rescue 1 responded with 4 & Engine 1-1 soon followed with 3. Units arrived to find a two vehicle MVC with one entrapped.
After a roof removal & driver's door lay down, one patient was extricated from the passenger car.
Quint 1 was requested for a landing zone & responded with 6. Units cleared call at 1321 hours
One Overturned
June 25, 2007
At 2101 hours units were dispatched to Box 1-1, 1015 Baltimore Pike for a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, 1A and the Chief (Weikert) responded with fourteen, along with Medic 28.
Units arrived to find the patient self extricated, provided EMS and checked for hazards.
The box was placed in service at 2115. Chief Weikert had the Baltimore Pike Command.
Another Door Pop
June 11, 2007
1651 hours brought with it a muliple vehicle motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Chambersburg Road & Herr's Ridge Road. Rescue 1, Captain Baldwin with a total of 4 responded to find a 4 vehicle motor vehicle accident.
EMS units went to work & advised command that 1 patient needed extricated from a vehicle.
Engine 1-1 arrived soon after w/ 4 and was assigned hazard control on the 3 other vehicles. A second BLS unit was requested for a total of 4 patients; 1 to York Hospital & 3 to Gettysburg Hospital.
After a 4 minute extrication & scene control, units cleared at 1717 hours. Captain Baldwin had the Herr's Ridge Command.
Brush fire at the Tracks
June 11, 2007
At 1326 hours the quiet afternoon was disrupted when units were dispatched for a brush fire near the train tracks. Engine 1-1 with Chief Weikert responded to find approximately 6 separate fires apparently started by the passing train. Rescue 1, Service 1, and 1A responded with 12 personel to assist with the brush assignment.
Brush units were called for assistance from Cashtown and Bendersville
MVA involving Motorcycle
June 10, 2007
At 1455 hours Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and 1A with Deputy Chief Kime responded with 11 for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.
Deputy Kime held EMS for 1 minor injury transport to Gettysburg Hospital. Units were ready for service at 1513 hours.
MVA with Fly Out
June 9,2007
At 0645 hours, the Gettysburg Volunteers were alerted for a motor vehicle collision. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and 1A responded with 7 personel & Assistant Chief Eiker to find a 1 vehicle accident with injuries.
Personel provided EMS, assist ALS & established a landing zone for Stat Medevac. One patient was flown to a local trauma center & units clear at 0718 hours.
MVA in the Square
June 1, 2007
At 0730 Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and 1A were alerted for a motor vehicle accident in the square. Units responded with Assistant Chief Eiker and found a pickup truck had run into the center are of the square and struck a light post.
Units provided EMS and checked for hazards, clearing at 0740.
(These two photos courtesy of Darryl Wheeler-Gettysburg Times)
Two Wrecks, Back to Back
May 26, 2007
At 1422 units were alerted to 1760 Shriver's Corner Road for an auto accident reported with one into a tree.
Rescue 1, 1A, Deputy Kime and Medic 28 arrived to find a pickup truck into a tree in the trailer park with one patient and no hazards.
Engine 1-1 was responding but was placed in service prior to arrival. At roughly 1439 1A went enroute to Gettysburg Hospital and the rescue and duty ride began to return to the station.
As the rescue neared the fire station, a second accident was dispatched, this time on the York Road at US 15. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and Deputy Kime responded with ten; Medic 28 was on the run also.
At 1455 units arrived on the scene to find two patients that had self extricated laying on the roadway. 13A and 13A1 were requested as well as airmedical. Personnel from the engine proceeded to Helicopter Applicators to establish the landing zone. One patient was flown to a trauma center while the second was taken by ground. Fire Police and Traffic 1 remained to control traffic while the remainder of the box was placed in service at 1526.
Entrapment
May 14, 2007
At 0909 Engine 1-1 and 1A were dispatched into Biglerville's area for a motor vehicle accident reported on Shriver's Corner Road. Engine 1-1, 1A and the Chief (Weikert) responded on the alarm with seven, along with Rescue 6, Engine 6-2, 6A and Medic 28.
(These four photos courtesy of Darryl Wheeler-Gettysburg Times)
It was then determined that the run was actually in Gettysburg's local, but the original assignment was held.
Units arrived to find two vehicles with multiple patients and entrapment. Crews went to work under the command of Chief Weikert, with the extrication complete by 1020.
7A was requested as an additional BLS unit during the operation, and the box was placed in service at 1223.
One Night, Two Barns
May 7, 2007
At 0030 hours, Box 4-5 was struck bringing several units including Engine 1-1 to 300 Crooked Creek Road for a reported barn on fire. Chief 4 arrived on scene with a working barn fire. Engine 1-1 arrived and established the water supply, drafting from a nearby creek. Trafic 1 and fire police provided traffic control.
While units were in Cashtown, Quint 1, Engine 13, Engine/Rescue 19 and Engine/Tanker 19 responded to the 1700 block of Hunterstown Road for a barn fire with flames visible from communications. Crews found a vacant barn involved.
Both fires are currently under investigation; the engine returned from Cashtown at 0413 and crews cleared the Hunterstown Road fire at 0424.
MVA at the College
May 3, 2007
At 1356 Rescue 1 and 1A responded to with eight Lincoln Avenue at North Washington Street for the motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries.
Units found that a three vehicle accident in which a sedan had collided with another on North Washington Street and then traveled through the grass in front of Gettysburg College's Patrick Hall, struck several objects and collided with a parked Land Rover.
Crews provided BLS and checked for hazards, clearing at 1410. Fire police remained for traffic control.
Brush Fire Threatens House
May 3, 2007
At 1040 the brush assignment was dispatched to Box 1-6 on Vista Larga Drive for a wildland fire. Engine 1-1, Rescue 1 and Service 1 responded with thirteen, arriving at 1051 to find a brush fire threatening a house.
Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6 were soon requested to assist with suppression and water supply. The fire was soon knocked down and contained before it reached the dwelling.
Units picked up and returned to service at 1152. Chief Weikert had the command.
GFD Spring Film
With spring time finally here, it's also time for a new GFD spring film. Special thanks to the GFD photographers that make the video and pictures possible.
Spring Film
Fire in the Attic
April 24, 2007
At 0306 Box 1-1 was struck for the house on fire at 320 Taneytown Road. Lieutenant Gallagher (duty) arrived on scene with fire through the roof of a two story stone dwelling and requested the second alarm assignment. Engine 1-1 arrived and made a quick knock on the fire, which was fully consuming the attic. Deputy Chief Kime was assigned to operations and crews opened up.
Photo Courtesy of Darryl Wheeler-Gettysburg Times
During the secondary search the occupants' cat which was missing in the building throughout the fire was located by firefighters Matt Bacon & Nelson Dyer. The cat suffered no injuries and was returned to its owner. Mutual aid companies assisted with overhaul, and the box was placed in service at 0556.
Engine 1-1 Pump Operator Clip 1
Engine 1-1 Pump Operator Clip 2
Attic Video & Cat Rescue
High Speed MVA in the Borough
April 23, 2007
At 2255 units were dispatched to the 400 block of Hanover Street for a motor vehicle accident with fire.
Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and 1A responded, finding a car on its side which had been travelling at a high rate of speed and suffered extensive damage.
GFD fire police provided traffic control at the scene, and units cleared at 2308.
Field Fire
April 21, 2007
At 1111 hours, amidst the ongoing Driver/Operator examinations at the firehouse units were alerted to the rear of 100 Hunterstown Road for a brush fire. Reserve Engine 1-1, Rescue 1, Service 1 and the Deputy (Kime) responded with twelve, finding a field involved with limited access and the fire spreading to a wooded area.
A brush unit was requested, and Deputy Kime assumed operations as Chief Weikert assumed command.
As crews cut off the fire Brush 19 arrived and wetted down the area. Units returned to service at 1153 and were alerted for a rescue assignment that was held to EMS and transferred Franklin Tower 2 (in place of QT 1).
Thanks to the transfer crew from Waynesboro that staffed the rescue-pumper.
Lifelion LZ
April 17, 2007
At 1140 Rescue 1 was alerted to establish a landing zone at Helicopter Applicators at 1670 York Road for Life Lion. Rescue 1 and the Assistant (Eiker) handled the run with six and utilized the existing on site helicopter pad.
The rescue cleared at 1215; a special thanks to Helicopter Applicators for the photo as well as for allowing our continued use of their facility on short notice.
Back to Back Boxes, Little Found
April 12, 2007
At 2125 hours Gettysburg volunteers got their first taste of the pre-alert policy recently instituted by communications. The box assignment for a structure fire sent Gettysburg units along with the Engine/Rescue and Engine/Tanker from Bonneauville to the 1100 block of Highland Avenue Road. Engine 1-1 and Quint 1 arrived in the area with nothing found and were advised that the building was actually back a long driveway at 1023 Highland Avenue Road. Rescue 1 was diverted down the drive to investigate and found a small spring house with its roof on fire. The stone spring house was quickly extinguished. The E/R and E/T from 19 were released and overhaul was completed with units returning at 2207.
Just after the quint and engine had returned to quarters a second box was sounded, this time for a dwelling at 531 Hunterstown Road. Units arrived to find nothing evident from the exterior; the engine crew investigated while the crew from the quint laddered the building and Rescue 1 staged at the hydrant.
The problem, which caused a minor smoke/odor condition in the basement was soon determined to be electrical and the box was placed in service at 2234.
Engine on Cashtown Box
April 10, 2007
At 2034 Engine 1-1 was alerted as part of the box assignment for the reported dwelling fire at 301 Crooked Creek Road. Engine 1-1 and the Captain (Baldwin) responded with six, as well as 1A (which had just cleared the hospital) with two. The engine arrived at 2041 and was directed by Command 4 to stretch a line to a fully involved 4x4 vehicle under the porch of the building. The engine crew stretched the 300' 1-3/4" line off the rear and soon had the fire knocked down while the crew from Engine 4-1 checked the house for extension. Personnel performed overhaul and cleared at 2138. Traffic 1 provided traffic control in the area of the incident.
Apartment Off with One Trapped
April 9, 2007
At 1938 hours the box was struck for the apartment on fire at 49 West Middle Street. As units responded dispatch updated the incident to be an apartment fire with entrapment. Assistant Chief Eiker quickly requested the RIT (Rescue 13) for the working fire as the box assignment (Engine 1-1, Quint 1, Rescue 1 & 1A) responded. Engine 22-2 and Quint 29 were also requested as transfer companies.
Engine 1-1 laid out from the intersection of Middle and Washington Streets and found an apartment in the rear of the building that was well off. Two Gettysburg Police Department officers (who are also off duty firefighters) had found a female hanging out of the second story window on side bravo prior to FD arrival. The police officers used a ladder from the engine just after it arrived to rescue the victim as the fire quickly advanced into the room behind her. She was tranported by EMS and soon flown by airmedical. Additional EMS units were requested to evaulate a second victim and stand by at the scene.
Quint 1 went to work as the ventilation group, laddering the building and opening up. Rescue 1 was assigned to the rear position and set up lighting. Deputy Kime assumed the duties of the operations officer and Assistant Eiker maintained command from the duty vehicle.
The engine company made a good knock on the fire, which had extended to all three floors of the apartment. A brick wall between the rear apartment (which was an addition) and the main house prevented to fire from spreading to the rest of the building. Personnel opened up and the fire was soon declared under control.
Personnel from Rescue 13 were reassigned to assist Gettysburg firefighters with overhaul, and units cleared at approximately 2200 hours. The Gettysburg Police Department Fire Marshall is investigating the incident.
Box: E1-1, QT 1, R1, 1A
RIT: R 13
Transfers: E 22-2, QT 29
Special Call for additional BLS: 6A, 2A
One into a NPS Fence
April 8, 2007
At 0314 units were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident reported with one vehicle on its side on the Emmitsburg Road in the area of Millerstown Road. Rescue 1, 1A and the Deputy Chief (Kime-Duty Ride) responded, arriving at 0323 to find one vehicle upright into a fence.
A passerby had removed the occupant from the vehicle, and the Deputy requested that the medic unit and air medical be added. Fire police closed down the Emmitsburg Road at Millerstown and United States Avenue while personnel packaged the patient. 1A transported to the Gettysburg Hospital helipad where it met air medical.
Rescue, Engine & Ambulance on Barlow MVA
April 6, 2007
With Rescue 22 out of service, units were alerted at 1454 to Box 22-3 on the Baltimore Pike for a reported motor vehicle accident with one into a tree. Rescue 1 (in place of R 22), Engine 1-1, 1A and the Assistant (Eiker) promptly responded with twelve.
The rescue and ambulance proceeded to the scene, arriving at 1503 where they were joined by Engine 22-2 and Medic 28. Units reported three vehicles off the roadway, one into a tree and all patients out upon arrival.
EMS soon requested aviation, and Engine 1-1 was diverted to Yingling's Auction to set up the LZ.
Personnel assisted with EMS and controlled hazards. Life Lion landed at Yingling's and transported the patient to a trauma center. All Gettysburg units were in service by 1516.
Filling the Box
April 2, 2007
At 0833 Engine 1-1 was alerted to fill Box 2-2 for a working commercial building fire at 800 Camp Gettysburg Road.
The engine company soon responded with five and the Assistant (Eiker). Engine 1-1 arrived by 0846, pulled a 200' backup line from Engine 2-1 and assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.
Traffic 1 responded with three and assisted with traffic control in the area. Engine 1-1 returned to service at 1000.
Photos courtesy of Liberty Township Police Chief Jim Holler.
V-Twin Drive Brush Fire
March 30, 2007
At approximately 1515 hours the brush assignment was dispatched for V-Twin Drive in the area of Davidson Motors. Engine 1-1, Service 1, Rescue 1 and the Assistant (Eiker) responded with twelve, arriving to find an area accidentally ignited by construction workers.
Engine 1-1 stretched its booster line to the fire.
FF/Medic Marlowe made the transition from OIC to pipeman quite easily, stretching the 300' 1-3/4" line from Rescue 1 to assist the engine. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews picked up.
MVA
March 29, 2007
At 1844 units were alerted for the vehicle accident at 1085 Table Rock Road. Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 responded with nine.
Apparatus was soon placed in service, as no injuries were found. All units were ready for service by 1853.
Mattress Fire
March 29, 2007
At 0246 the box was struck for 127 Chambersburg Street, the old Eagles Hall, which is now being used for college housing. Engine 1-1 and 1A responded with eight, arriving at 0253. The fire was found to be out with no extension. Assistant Chief Eiker (duty) held the box to Engine 1-1 for ventilation while 1A transported one civilian. The box was placed in service at 0305.
One on Its Roof
March 28, 2007
At 1323 units were dispatched for the vehicle accident with one overturned at 1781 Hanover Road. Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1, 1A and the Chief (Weikert) responded with eleven.
Units arrived to find a vehicle accident with no injuries, and the box was placed in service at 1333.
Smoke in the Courthouse
March 27, 2007
At 1012 Box 1 was struck for the report of smoke in the building at 111 Baltimore Street, the Adams County Courthouse. Engine 1-1, Quint 1, 1A and Chief Weikert responded with twelve. Upon arrival units found moderate smoke conditions in the basement, first and second floors, with light smoke on the third and fourth floors. The source was found to be an electrical short in the elevator shaft sump pump. Personnel performed positive pressure ventilation and returned at 1059.
Helmet Cam Clip 1
Helmet Cam Clip 2
Helmet Cam Clip 3
Ladder Run For the House
March 25, 2007
At 0721 Quint 1 was dispatched and responded with six to Box 8-7 for the report of a house on fire.
The quint arrived and personnel went to work opening up while engine companies extinguished the fire.
Photos courtesy of Katie Cook.
MVA-March 10, 2007
At 1803 units were alerted for the motor vehicle accident in the 1900 block of the Baltimore Pike. Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, and 1A responded to the scene, with first units arriving at 1811.
Personnel checked for injuries, provided BLS and checked for hazards, clearing at 1815.
Kitchen Fire at the Shelter
March 5, 2007
At approximately 1615 hours Box 1 was struck for the working kitchen fire at 102 North Stratton Street. Engine 1-1 laid out from the hydrant in front of the firehouse and stretched a 200' 1-3/4" line to the fire. Quint 1 provided positive pressure ventilation and performed a primary search. The small cooking fire was quickly handled by the initial attack crew and the assignment was held to one and one. Crews picked up and were ready for service within about a half hour of dispatch.
Helmet Cam 1
Helmet Cam 2
CO Alarm
March 3, 2007
At 1121 Rescue 1 and 1A were alerted for the CO detector activation at 28 Chambersburg Street. Units arrived at the address to find high levels of CO within the taxpayer, with the source being the furnace.
Crews controlled the source and began ventilation. Engine 1-1 was requested for its negative pressure fan and proceeded to the scene non-emergency. After ventilating units picked up and cleared at 1229.
Owl Rescue
March 3, 2007
At 0934 hours Gettysburg responders were alerted to assist a member of the animal kingdon at 85 Longview Boulevard. An owl had become trapped inside the house's chimney, unable to free itself.
Quint 1 arrived with six, and after some pulling and prodding, crews were able to free the owl from the chimney.
Prison HAZ-MAT
February 26, 2007
Rescue 1, Engine 1-1 and Assistant Chief Eiker responded Monday to a reported hazardous materials incident at the Adams County Prison.
The incident, which involved a powder, caused the prison to be put into lockdown. Crews staged as Assistant Chief Eiker worked with other agencies as part of the Unified Command.
Cumberland SHOT 200 was called to the scene and investigated, finding the powder to be non-hazardous. Crews remained on scene for several hours. A big thanks to Engine 201 and Frederick Ambulance 269 for transferring into our quarters during the incident.
Aspers Ladder Run
February 25, 2007
At 1017 Quint 1 was dispatched to 400 Gardner's Station Road in Aspers area for a commercial building fire. Quint 1 and the Deputy (Kime) responded with seven.
The quint was initially placed on side "D" or the structure, which was a feed mill, so that Gettysburg volunteers could make access to one of the many roofs of the building while engine companies attempted to attack the fire. Crews went to the roof with multiple saws and began cutting into the metal wall of an adjacent part of the structure to ventilate. Once through the outside covering of the building, it was found that a poured concrete wall several inches thick remained. As crews began to assess this problem the building was ordered evacuated due to an imminent collapse hazard on side "C". After retreating from the roof, the quint repositioned from side "D" to side "A" to remove itself from the collapse zone as firefighting efforts went defensive. Once respositioned, a water supply was provided by Engine 7-2 (Bendersville) and the ladder pipe was put into service.
In the above photo, crews cut a hole in the end of a box trailer sitting near the building that began to catch fire. Once the hold was cut a portable monitor was able to access the fire and extinguished the trailer within a few minutes.
Later in the incident, as the ladder pipe continued to flow, crews assisted with suppression and overhaul in the "Bravo" exposure building under the direction of Chief 10. Quint 1 was one of three aerial master streams operating, along with Cumberland Truck 36 and Cumberland Truck 45. Firefighters from Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York and Frederick (MD) counties were on scene, including a large volume of tankers. Quint 1 returned to service at 1553.
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