Sunday Morning Rollover
US Route 15 NB @ Route 116
August 15, 2010
At approx 0730 hours Co. 1 Fire & EMS along with Medic 28-2 were dispatched to US Route 15 NB just North of Route 116 (Hanover Road) for a MVC w/rollover. Medic 28-2 was the 1st on the scene confirming the location as just North of the 116 overpass bridge on Route 15 with one vehicle on its side and all occupants self-extricated. Rescue 1 (FF John Ferguson) arrived 2nd due and proceeded South in the Northbound lanes to control traffic. Rescue 1 confirmed the reports of M28-2 and advised the Chief of such at which time Chief Baldwin held the box to Rescue 1, 1A-1, M28-2, Fire Police.
After confirming there were no hazards nor any injuries and after the arrival of PSP, the box was placed in service at 0745 hrs with Fire Police remaining to assist with traffic control.
House Fire in Box 4-4
4945 Chambersburg Road
July 30, 2010
On Friday July 30th @ 1715 hours the pre-alert was sounded for Box 4-4 @ 4945 Chambersburg Road (Franklin Twp) for a house fire, assigning Engine 1-1 to the call. Engine 1-1 (Chief Baldwin) responded with a full compliment of personnel and upon responding, Company 4 (Cashtown) units were arriving on scene and advising of heavy fire showing from Side Charlie. As Engine 1-1 arrived, the personnel were assigned to assist units with the defensive operation until a large volume of fire was knocked down and were then re-assigned to conduct a primary and secondary search which proved negative. Engine 1-1 with its operator (Kime) and Safety Officer Ferguson were directed by Command 4 to The Village Of Laurel Run to establish a fill site.
Several mutual aid companies including Engine 1-1 were held for several hours extinquishing and overhauling the home. The engine was released and returned to Company 1 around 2345 hours.
Garage Fire in the Boro
Box 1: Rear of 456 Middle Street
July 15, 2010
Alarm of Fire dispatched @ 17:23 hrs for Fire Box 1 @ 456 Middle Street asssigning Companies 1, 19, 22 & 5 along with EMS. Chief 1 (Baldwin) on the air advised by Communications of a garage fire to the rear of the address. Chief 1 arrived on location with a single story unattached 2 car garage with smoke showing & established Command 1. E1-1 (AC Heyser) assigned fire attack and to access the alley off S. Howard Street. E1-1 advanced the 200ft 1 3/4" into the garage where they were met with a small amount of fire that was coming from a motorcycle that was being worked on inside the garage. The fire was knocked down and the structure ventilated. Units overhauled the area only to find a small amount of heat damage the garage with no extension. ET-19 (FF Temarantz) arrived 2nd due and picked up the split lay for E1-1 to the hydrant @ High St. & S. Howard with Truck 1 staging and assisting with ventilation and overhaul. Rescue 1 (FF Abraham) staged and also assisted with overhaul. E22-1 & Tower 5 placed in service prior to arriving on scene and transferred to Co. 1 while units operated on the fire ground.
Chief 1 had requested the Adams County FM to the scene for a further investigation into the cause which is pending at this time. Command 1 placed Fire Box 1 in service @ 1800 hrs.
2 Car MVC with Injury & Confinement
York Rd (US Rt 30) @ US Rt 15 Ramps
July 5, 2010
Around 19:20 hrs on Co. 1 Fire, Rescue & EMS were dispatched to Box 1-8-30 @ York Rd & US Rt. 15 for a auto accident with injury. 1A was the 1st to arrive on scene and reported a 2 car collision with one patient confined and fluids in the roadway. Dep Chief Shank arrived shortly after 1A and assumed Command 1 and assigned Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin) as the Rescue Group. R-1 personnel cribbed the vehicle and removed the drivers side door to gain access for EMS. No further FD services required and Box 1-8-30 was placed in service @ 20:00 hrs with GFD Fire Police remaining to assist PSP.
Fairfield Barn Fire
Box 2-1: 3589 Bullfrog Road
July 4, 2010
At 1550 hours on July 4th , the pre-alert was struck for Box 2-1 @ 3589 Bullfrog Road for the barn fire which bringing Engine 1-1 & Truck 1 on the initial alarm. Truck 1 (Capt. Wasylyk) & Eng 1-1 (Sgt. Temarantz) responded with a total of 9 personnel and while responding units from Co. 2 (Fairfield) & 3 (Fountaindale) arrived on scene and reported a fully involved barn on fire with several exposures and a field on fire advancing towards another occupied home. Upon arrival of Co. 1 units , Command 2 (Chief A. Brown) requested personnel to assist with manpower and suppression efforts while Engine 1-1 set up and established water supply for RE-2. Truck 1 was staged out of the way and personnel assisted Eng 1-1 at the dump site and fire ground.
Command 2 assigned Captain 1 (Wasylyk) as Water Supply Officer, who had set up 2 dump sites on opposite ends of the fire ground due to the blocked and narrow roadway. Several additional tankers were requested which brought companies from Frederick & Carroll County, Md. along with most tankers from Adams County. Units operated for several hours until Command 2 placed units in service around 1930 hours.
2 Escape Serious Injury
Blackhorse Tavern Road
July 1, 2010
On July 4th around 2300 hrs Co. 1 was dispatched for an auto collision with injury on Blackhorse Tavern Road just off of Fairfield Road. As DC-1 (Shank) signed on the air , Communications advised that the accident was going to be off the main road down a dirt road and that a single vehicle had struck a flat bed trailer that was parked. 1A & DC-1 arrived on scene and located the accident on a private dirt road that led back to a farm field and confirmed the initial reports along with 2 occupants self extricated. Rescue 1 (Capt. Wasylyk) & E1-1 (Sgt. Temarantz) were advised to remain on the blacktop at the entrance of the dirt road until further advised. DC-1 reported one minor injury and no hazards at which time the Engine and Rescue were released and 1A transported one patient with minor injury to the hospital.
DC Shank later informed us that the vehicle (El-Camino) had left the roadway after losing control on the loose gravel and upon re-gaining control struck the front end of the flat bed trailer, lifting the trailer slightly off the ground and peeling the roof of the vehicle back as seen in the photo. No other photos were available as the one below was taken the next day in the light.
Working Mobile Home Fire
Box 1-6: 2215 Biglerville Road
June 26, 2010
On June 26th @ 23:04 hrs Companies 1, 6 (Biglerville), 5 (Arendtsville) & 25 (Heidlersburg) were dispatched for a mobile home fire with entrapment. AC-1 (Heyser) arrived on scene and reported smoke showing with persons entering the trailer in attempt to make a rescue of the trapped homeowner. Chief 1 (Baldwin) arrived on scene behind the AC and assumed command and assigned AC Heyser w/fire attack along with the crew from 1st arriving Engine 6-2. Engine 5-1 laid in from the main entrance and hooked up to E6-2. 3rd arriving Engine 1-1 set up a dump site with the assistance of Tankers 6 & 25 and 4th due Engine 7-2 (Bendersville) established the fill site off of Longview Lane. Truck 1 performed ventilation and assisted with overhaul.
Just as the attack crew was about to enter the home, neighbors were removing the homeowner who was treated by 1A & M28 and transported to the hospital then transferred to the Lehigh Valley Burn Center. The PSP & Adams County Fire Marshall were on scene to conduct a investigation into the possible cause. Chief 1 placed Box 1-6 in service at 0100 hrs.
Auto Collision with Extrication
Box 1-8: 3100 York Road
June 19, 2010
At 13:27 hours E1-1, R1 & EMS were dispatched for a auto accident with injury in the 3100-block of York Road. Rescue 1 (Capt. Wasylyk) arrived on scene of a 2 car MVC with 1 patient confined in the drivers compartment. Capt Wasylyk established Command 1 with the crew of the Rescue initiating patient care & vehicle stabilization in preparation of the extrication. E1-1 arrived on scene and assisted R-1 with patient care & extrication as well as standing by with a hose line for suppression if needed.
Upon further assessment of the scene it was determined there were additional patients requiring treatment and transport at which time Command requested additional EMS units to assist which brought Ambulances 19A & 33A along with Medic 28 to the scene. The confined driver was safely extricated in a few short minutes and turned over to EMS for further treatment and transport to the trauma center. Capt 1 placed Box 1-8 in service at approx 14:00 hrs with Fire Police remaining on scene to assist PSP with traffic control.
Lake Heritage Fishing Tournament - 2010
June 1, 2010
A few weeks ago members of the GFD packed up their fishing equipment and headed out to Lake Heritage as they do every year in the springtime to participate in the Lake Heritage Fishing Tournament. This event is held by the Lake Heritage Property Owners Association which is primarily for kids of all ages within the Lake community to come out and enjoy the day with friends and family along with spending time with some of our members and equipment that was on display. Below are some photos that were taken throughout the day along with winners of the tournament.
A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
May 26, 2010
Recently the following photo was printed in a local news publication showing members of our department operating outside of our accepted safety practices. The Gettysburg Fire Department recognizes that firefighting in general is inherently dangerous, and that while there is an accepted risk, all efforts should be made to perform as safely as possible. As proud as we are of the efforts of our members, we accept that there is a time for our own humility as well. The following photo is posted as a learning tool for the fire service as a whole. The Gettysburg Fire Department does not condone or support this type of action. Those involved have been appropriately counseled.
Auto Collision injures 1
Box 1-1 @ Baltimore Pk (Rt 97) & U.S. Rt 15
May 7, 2010
On Friday May 7th @ 16:09 hrs. Co. 1 Fire & Ems were dispatched for a MVC with injury. Chief 1 (Baldwin) responded in his POV and upon arrival found a 2 car MVC with one BLS injury, fluid and debris in the roadway, no entrapment. Upon arrival of Rescue 1 , the Chief requested R-1 personnel to assist EMS with removing and packaging patient for transport to the hospital along with fluid and hazard control. Box 1-1 placed in service @ 16:50 hours with Fire Police remaining to assist PSP with traffic.
2 Car MVC with Injury
Box 1: Hanover & 6th Streets
May 5, 2010
At 18:18 hrs on Wednesday May 5th, 2010 Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, EMS, FP & Medic 28 were dispatched for a vehicle accident with injury @ Hanover & 6th Streets. Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin) arrived on scene of a 2 vehicle collision with fluid and debris in the roadway and one injury, no entrapment. R-1 personnel assisted EMS with removing and packaging patient for transport to the hospital along with hazard control. Chief Baldwin placed the box in service @ 18:40 hours with Fire Police remaining to assist GPD with traffic control.
2nd Working Fire in 2 Days
Box 1: 114 W. Middle Street
May 5, 2010
On Wednesday May 5th, 2010 around 11:45 hrs. Co's 1, 5, 19 & 22 were dispatched for the building fire @ 114 W. Middle Street in the Borough. As DC Shank signed on responding, communications advised that the PD was on scene reporting smoke showing from the 3rd floor. The Dep Chief arrived on scene of a 3 story row house of ordinary construction with smoke showing from the 3rd floor eaves around the dormer of 114. E1-1 & Truck 1 arrived just behind the Dep Chief who assumed Command 1 and assigned E1-1 to stretch a handline to the 3rd floor. Upon arriving on the 3rd floor personnel found a light smoke condition at which time they began to open up the ceiling and walls to find fire between the studs with some extension into the attic area.
As mutual aid units arrived on scene they were directed to report to Command in front of Truck 1 and assigned to check for extension in the adjoining exposures of 110 & 112. Truck 1 & Amb 19A laddered the roof and opened up from the exterior exposing additional fire. Units in the exposure buildings reported no extension into those areas and were then re-assigned to assist E1-1 in the fire building with salvage and overhaul of the fire room. After a thorough overhaul and salvage of all involved areas, Command 1 placed Box 1 in service @ 1330 hrs.
1st Alarm Units: Engine 1-1, Truck 1, ET-19, Engine 22-1, Tower 5 & Amb 19A.
Special Request: Eng 6-2, Quint 29, Amb 6A
2-Alarm House Fire
Box 1: 805 Highland Ave (Colt Park)
May 4, 2010
At 16:10 hours Adams County Communications dispatched Companies 1, 5, 19 & 22 for a reported house fire in the 800-Block of Highland Ave. A few moments after dispatch Captain 1 (Wasylyk) notified Communications that he had a large column of smoke in the air that could be seen from his residence and requested the 2nd alarm be transmitted, bringing Engine 6-2 (Biglerville), R-20 (Littlestown), Amb 6A, Frederick Cty, Md Tower 6, RIT 33 (United H&L) to the scene. E1-1 (AC Heyser) arrived on scene @ 16:18 hrs of a single story Ranch Home with an attached garage well involved and 2 occupants unaccounted for. AC Heyser assumed Command 1 as E1-1's crew began suppression efforts.
E1-1's crew (Capt. Wasylyk, Sgt. Temarantz & FF R. Baldwin) stretched the initial hoseline and attempted to make entry via Side A of the home but due to heavy fire conditions were pushed back and held to the front porch and yard until additional hose lines could be placed in service. Truck 1 (Lt. Folster) arrived on scene and was assigned as the Search Team but due to the rapid progression of fire throughout the remainder of the home as it was being fueled by moderate wind and 1 of the 2 vehicles that were in the garage and driveway, the Truck 1 crew assisted with suppression. After some time of defensive operations and several more attempts to make entry for a search it was learned that ALL occupants were accounted for and unharmed. All companies worked for several hours to bring the fire under control and personnel were able to finally make entry and conduct salvage and overhaul operations. Chief 1 (Baldwin) arrived on scene and assumed Command for the remainder of the incident. The Box was held to Engine 1-1, Engine 4-1, Engine 9-2 & Amb 1-A for extended overhaul operations with the Box being placed in service @ 20:12 hours.
1st Alarm: Co.'s 1, 22 (Barlow), Tower 5 (Arendtsville), Amb 1-A
2nd Alarm: Eng 6-2 (Biglerville), Resq 20 (Littlestown) & Resq 33 RIT (United H&L), Frederick Cty Md Tower 6, Amb 6A, GFD PIO (Eline) & Red Cross
Units Filling the Box: Eng 23-2 (Greenmount), Frederick Cty, Md Resq Squad 6 (Vigilant Hose Co.), Resq 6 (Biglerville)
Special Request: Eng 4-1 (Cashtown), Eng 9-2 (York Springs) from Co. 1 on transfer
Transfer Co's: York County Truck 49, Eng 7-1 (Bendersville) & Amb 19-A (Bonneauville)
For additional pictures taken by SJ Roth 911-Photography click on the following link: http://www.911-photography.com/Adams-County-Pennsylvania/Gettysburg-Fire-Dept/Highland-Avenue-5-4-10/12068850_kH8yR#857136227_ri5n7
Car Vs Tree with Minor Injuries
Box 1-4-30: Area of 2 Country Club Lane
May 1, 2010
At 21:47 hours Co's 1 & 4 (Cashtown) were dispatched for a Vehicle Collision with Injury. Upon responding Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin) was advised of a single vehicle that had struck a tree and possibly one injury. Rescue 1 arrived with Chief 1 assuming Command & confirming initial dispatch information along with no entrapment. The Box was held to Rescue 1, 1A & Fire Police with Rescue 1 checking for hazards and assisting with scene lighting. Box 1-4-30 was placed in service @ 21:59 hrs with the exception of Fire Police who remained to assist Cumberland Twp. PD.
Apartment Building Fire
Box 1: 33 West Middle Street
April 25, 2010
At 16:15 hours Companies 1, 19, 22 & 5 were dispatched to Box 1 @ 33 W. Middle Street for a working building fire. Gettysburg PD arrived on scene prior to FD and advised communications that they had heavy smoke showing. Engine 1-1 (John Ferguson) responded with 5 arriving on scene of a 3 story ordinary construction multi-unit apartment building w/fire & smoke showing from side B. As Chief 1 (Baldwin) arrived and established Command 1 on side A, the Gettysburg College Security advised the Chief that all occupants were out of the building and accounted for. This building is leased to the College for student residency. E1-1 advance a 300' 1 3/4" line to the 2nd floor and extinquished the fire that was found to be located between the 1st& 2nd floors of the side porch. Truck 1 (Lt. Folster) personnel assigned to assist with overhaul on Side B along with roof division and laddering of the building.
After a thorough overhaul of the porch it was found that the fire was contained to the area of origin with no extension to the interior of the building with the exception of a light smoke condition that was naturally ventilated. As mutual aid units arrived they were held in a standby position at the request of Command 1 and returned to service shortly after arriving. Box 1 placed in service @ 17:05 hours.
Units on the Box: E1-1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Service 1, GFP, ET-19, E22-1, Tower 5 & 1A.
To view additional pictures of this incident taken by Steve Roth @ 911 Photography click on the following link: http://sjrothphotography.smugmug.com/Adams-County-Pennsylvania/Gettysburg-Fire-Dept/West-Middle-Street/11962426_W7Umj#847470843_N46Zq
Truck 1 Assists Pa Game Commission w/Owl Rescue
135 Park Ave
April 19, 2010
Around 13:45 hrs Communications received a call from the Pa Game Commission requesting assistance from the GFD to assist with tools to remove an OWL from a chimney. With this request, Truck 1 (D/O Temarantz, Lt. Folster, FF's Jack Ferguson & Abraham) went on the air for the public service. Upon arrival the crew was met by the PGC Officer who directed us to the roof of a 1 1/2 story SFD where we found a Barred Owl approx 20 feet down the chimney hungry and exhausted. According to the homeowner , she began to hear a unusual sound coming from just above her fireplace that has not been used in many years but was not sure of the source until the OWL began to hoot after hearing another OWL calling from the tree in the backyard. The homeowner was not sure how long the bird had been there and after hearing it for a day or so decided to contact the PGC, who responded and made several valiant attempts to make access to the bird from the interior of the home but were having no luck and requested the assistance of the GFD.
As Truck 1's crew discussed options with the PGC and Adams County Humane Society, D/C Shank arrived and assisted with some possible ideas on accessing the bird and after more than 30 mins it was decided to make attempts at snaring the bird from the top of the chimney. Since our 12ft pike pole was a few feet short we used the handy dandy duct tape to secure the pike pole and snare pole together and lower it into the chimney with rope attached. Even tho this OWL was tired and hungry he was still a Wise Ol' Owl and just wouldn't fall for our tricks at catching him as he hid just out of our sight and range but after making some noise from below he finally moved into position and we were able to SAFELY snag OL' WOODSY and bring him up and out of the chimney. As the Owl was removed he appeared to be in good shape and unharmed. The PGC Officer plaed the bird into a awaiting transport cage and transported him to a local vet where he would be evauluated and once examined be released back into the Pennsylvania woods.
Updated 4-23-10: Per PGC Officer Grove, the Owl was released back into nature and reunited with its mate. Officer Grove stated that the Owl received a clean bill of health and flew off without any problems. Thank you to all persons involved for a job well done.
Hit & Run MVC with Minor Injuries
Hunterstown & Shealer Road
April 17, 2010
Around 20:41 hours Co. 1 received the dispatch for a MVC with Injury in Box 1-8-30 @ Shealer & Hunterstown Rd. Rescue 1 (Capt Wasylyk, D/O Kime, FF's R. Baldwin & Gallagher) & Chief 1 ( Baldwin) along with EMS arrived on scene of a single car MVC that was off the roadway. Chief 1 assumed Command 1 and upon further investigation found this incident to be a hit and run accident that caused 3 minor injuries. Command held the box to Rescue 1 (Hazard Control & Lighting) EMS & Fire Police. All patients were transported to the hospital and Box 1-8-30 placed in service @ 21:16 hrs.
Inside Gas Leak
127 Chambersburg Street
April 17, 2010
At 12:24 hrs Companies 1, 19, 22 & 5 were dispatched to Box 1 @ 127 Chambersburg Street to assist the Columbia Gas Co. with an inside gas leak. Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin) arrived on scene of a 4 story taxpayer that was being evacuated. Rescue 1 advanced a 200ft1 3/4" line to the front door and with the assistance of the crew from E1-1 (AC Heyser) and Truck 1 (DC Shank) assumed the Investigation Group. Truck 1 staged on Side A with ET-19 & Tower 5 taking their assigned positions on Side Charlie. Upon investigaton at the reported address and adjacent attached exposures no leak was found within the building, only a strong odor. As the Columbia Gas Co. also continued to check for the leak they were able to locate the source that was found to be out in front of the structure on the street. The gas company secured the gas to the building at the building meter and curb box. FD units vented the structure and also further checked all other buildings in the immediate block. After all other monitoring was complete , Command 1 placed Box 1 in service @ 13:44 hrs.
6 Runs Keep Company 1 Busy
April 1, 2010
This past Saturday, Co. 1 kept busy with a total of 6 runs, starting out @ 0125 hrs and ending the sixth run around 1930 hrs, which included a MVC, Multiple Alarm Building Fire, Inside Gas Leak, Vehicle Fire, Investigation & Medical Assist.
0125 hrs: Co.1 alerted to Box 1-4, 1560 Chambersburg Rd for a MVC w/injury. Chief 1 (Baldwin) arrived with a single vehicle off the side of the roadway that struck a utility pole, shearing it off at the base and the driver self-extricated walking around the roadway with no obvious injuries. Rescue 1 (D/O Temarantz & FF P. Hartzell) along with FP responded and arrived on scene w/Rescue 1 being assigned hazard control & containment along with lighting. After R1 investigated it was determined there were no significant hazards and Chief 1 held the Box to R1 & Fire Police until the vehicle was removed by the Towing Co. The driver was taken into PD custody and transported to the hospital for evauluatiion. Met-Ed was notified of the damaged pole and the Box placed in service @ 0216.
0607 hrs: Truck 1 dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment to Frederick Cty, Md to assist the Vigilant Hose Company (Emmitsburg, Frederick County Co. 6) for a working building fire with multiple persons trapped @ 2 E. Main Street in Emmitsburg. Truck 1 responded with 4 (Chief Baldwin, D/O Hiller, Sgt Temarantz & FF P. Hartzell) and upon approaching the scene from US Route 15 a large column of heavy smoke could be seen. Truck 1 arrived on scene of a large 3 story building with smoke from the 2nd & 3rd floors as well as the attic area with on-scene units already in a defensive mode. This building is an Icon within Emmitsburg as it dates back to the early 1800's. It once was a hotel and has significant historic value. Command requested Truck 1 to setup in front of the side Bravo exposure building (PNC Bank) and make access to the roof. Once on the roof there was no extension located as there was a large open space between the fire building and exposure. The Truck 1 crew ventilated 3 windows on the fire buildings side B and placed ground ladders to the now open windows of the 3rd floor and numerous points on side A of the fire building . Once the bulk of the initial fire was knocked down , crews re-entered and attempted to extinquish more fire and gain access via the interior stairs to the 3rd floor but due to changing conditions were once again evacuated. At the request of Command, Truck 1 set up and utilized the flying standpipe from the tip of Truck 1's ladder to begin extinquishing the visible fire on the 3rd floor from the adjacent roof. The truck crew stretched 2 1.75" atack lines from the standpipe. With the fire progressing throughout the attic area at a rapid pace it was sometime before crews again re-entered to begin an agressive and prolonged overhaul. Truck 1's crew assisted the interior crews with pulling ceilings and walls looking for any hidden fire while the Truck was repositioned to Side A of the fire building and was used to access the A/B corner for exterior overhaul. After several hours of overhaul and other assignments, Truck 1 was released by Command @ 1227 hrs. Later in the day and after a investigation by the Maryland Fire Marshalls Office a suspect was arrested and charged with Arson and numerous other charges. To read more about this fire and view additional photos check out the following sites that had coverage of this Historic Fire: Vigiliant Hose Company http://www.vigilanthose.org, Frederick News Post (Multimedia) http://www.fredericknewspost.com/media/slideshows/fire040410/index.html & www.statter911.com . Thank you to the Frederick News Post for the use of their slideshow from the fire.
1424 hrs: Shortly after personnel finished up cleaning tools and other equipment off of Truck 1 from the Emmitsburg fire, the pagers sounded once again alerting Co's 1, 19 (Bonneauville), 22 (Barlow) & 5 (Arendtsville) to Box 1 @ 152 N. Stratton St for an inside gas odor. E1-1 (Chief Baldwin, D/O Stiltner & FF Noel) was out the door and on scene a few seconds after dispatch of a 2 story duplex with all occupants outside awaiting the FD who confirmed dispatched reports. The crews from E1-1 & Truck 1 (DC Shank, D/O Temarantz, FF's Hiller & Abraham) checked both sides of the home and located a small leak in one of the gas lines coming into the reported address. After shutting off the gas to the home and checking both sides with the 4-gas meter along with the Gas Co. being notified to respond and make necessary repairs the Box was placed in service @ 1445.
1620 hrs: With units finally back in the station and personnel home, the dispatch was received for a vehicle fire in Box 22-2, 980 Taneytown Road alerting E1-1 & Co. 22 (Barlow). Dep Chief 22 (Hubbard) and E1-1 (Chief Baldwin, D/O Codori, Sgt. Temarantz and FF's Hiller & Laughman) were on the road within moments of dispatch and upon the arrival of DC-22 just ahead of the Engine he reported a fully involved vehicle fire. E1-1 arrived, pulled a 200' 1 3/4" handline and begin extinquishing the fire just as E22-1 arrived and assisted with a back up line. As the fire was mostly knocked down and E1-1's crew came around to the drivers side of the vehicle to get better access to fire on the underside it was quickly learned that the fuel line and or fuel tank had ruptured and there was a pool of gas lying on the carriage causing the fire to re-ignite as the water was applied. After several failed attempts with copious amounts of water , the Foam Pro-Pak was placed into service using approx 5 gals of foam from E1-1 and the fire extinquished. E1-1 was released by Command 22 @ 1736 hrs after a quick overhaul. Fire Police & Co. 22 remained on the scene to await the Towing Co. & Cumberland Twp EMA to inspect the run-off of fuel into a nearby yard.
1848 hrs: Dep Chief Shank was contacted and dispatched via landline by Communications for a report of a possible outside gas odor in the area of the Gary Owen Pub @ 126 Chambersburg St. DC-1 arrived in the area and investigated but was unable to locate any sources in or around the address but did have the Gas Co. respond to check further.
1928 hrs: Just as the Dep Chief cleared the investigation , Co. 1 was alerted to its final and 6th call of the day on a medical assist call with EMS @ 210 W. High St.
Motorcycle vs Car
735 Old Harrisburg Road (Box -1-7-30)
March 31, 2010
At 1559 hours Co.1 was alerted for a MVC involving a motorcycle in the area of the Weis Market on Old Harrisburg Road. Rescue 1 responded with 5 (Chief Baldwin, D/O Kime, FF's John Ferguson, R. Baldwin & Marlowe) and upon arrival found a motorcyclist down in the roadway after a collision with a vehicle that was exiting the nearby parking lot. 1A arrived on scene and began an assessment of the patient at which time it was determined the patient would be flown to the trauma center. Command 1 (Chief Baldwin) requested aeromedical be dispatched thru Communications and advised the landing zone would be at the Gettysburg High School parking lot. E1-1 (AC Heyser, D/O Abraham & FF Sonoski) directed to handle the LZ assignment with AC Heyser establishing LZ-1.
Units cleared the scene @ 1630 hrs with Fire Police remaining to assist PSP with traffic control .
1 Car MVC w/Flyout x 2
Box 1-8: York Rd (Rt. 30) & Centennial Rd.
March 27, 2010
At 12:19 hrs Co. 1 Fire, Ems & Fire Police were dispatched to Box 1-8 , York Rd & Low Dutch Rd for a MVC w/injury. Rescue 1 responded with 4 (AC Heyser, D/O Hiller, FF's John Ferguson & Noel) and upon arriving in the area reported a corrected location of York Rd @ Centennial Rd where they located a single vehicle that had struck the guardrail. AC Heyser established Command 1 and upon investigation found 2 patients (1 Adult & 1 Pediatric) that were being assessed by Asst. Chief 9 (York Springs) & a Co. 9 EMT who came upon the incident. E1-1 (Ems Capt Knierman & D/O Temarantz) AOS and directed to assist EMS with patient care and R-1 with hazards.
Amb 1-A (Wagaman & Kimple) AOS & reassessed the patients at which time an additional BLS (Co. 19), 2 Medics (Hanover Hosp 46-1 & 46-4) & aeromedical were requested. Command 1 had the additional resources dispatched and advised that the landing zone would be in a large open grass field adjacent to the accident scene on Centennial Road with E1-1 handling the LZ assignment. Due to the uncertainty of the 1st aeromedical being able to handle both patients, 2 helicopters were requested which brought Stat Medevac 13 & LifeLion (Carlisle). Both patients were transported to Hershey Medical Center w/o incident and the box placed in service @ 13:29 hrs. GFD Fire Police remained O/S to assist PSP with traffic control.
Additional photos added thanks to Gil Sheffer (GFD) & Darryl Wheeler (Gettysburg Times)
Brush Fire Upgraded to Box Alarm
1267 Highland Avenue Road
March 24, 2010
At 15:32 hours E1-1 & Service 1 were dispatched for a brush fire to the rear of 1267 Highland Ave Road. Just as E1-1 went responding, Communications upgraded the response to a box alarm due to the caller reporting that the fire was now impinging upon a unknown size shed , this now added Rescue & Truck 1, Co. 19 (Bonneauville Fire & Ems) & Co. 22 (Barlow). E1-1 (D/C Shank, D/O Capt. Wasylyk, FF's Marlowe & S. Shetter) arrived O/S with smoke showing from a approx 12 x 30 lawn shed and adjacent woods. D/C Shank assumed Command 1 and requested that the next due Engine pick up E1-1's supply line at the entrance to the driveway and also establish a water supply.
Resuce 1 (Sgt. Temarantz, D/O Kime & FF Hiller) arrived 2nd due and picked up E1-1's line at which time Command 1 advised R-1 to hold off on charging any supply lines. Co. 19 & 22's personnel were directed to report to the fireground to assist with overhaul while Co. 19 EMS established Rehab @ E1-1. With the exception of E1-1, R1, ET-19 & Eng's 22-1 , 22-2 all other apparatus were placed in service.
Chimney Fire w/Extension
930 Johnson Drive (Box 1-1 Lake Heritage)
March 23, 2010
At 18:33 hours Co's 1, 19 (Bonneauville), 20 (Littlestown), 22 (Barlow) , EMS & Fire Police dispatched for a chimney fire with extension. 1A AOS with smoke showing from a 2 story SFD. Dep Chief 1 (Shank) arriving just behind 1A confirmed their O/S report and passed command to Chief 1 (Baldwin) upon arrival of E1-1 while the DC assumed fire attack group. E1-1 FF's advanced the 300 ft 1 3/4" to the front door , Truck 1 (Lt. Folster) assigned roof and basement division. E22-1 directed to the Marina Boat launch to establish water supply with E201 supplying Engines 1-1, ET-19 & 22-2 from the porta tank. Mutual Aid companies personnel directed to the Fire Ground to assist with locating and extinquishing the fire. After an extensive investigation the fire was located in the unused side of the chimney that was possibly ignited from the adjacent flue that was connected to the fire place stove insert on Div 1. All burned debris was removed to the exterior and remaining areas overhauled. Command 1 placed Box 1-1 in service @ 20:23 hours.
Motorcyclist Down
Box 1 @ York & Stratton Streets
March 20, 2010
Around mid afternoon units were dispatched for a MVC involving a Motorcycle. E1-1 & R-1 arrived on scene to find a motorcyle on its side and a single vehicle pulled off the side of the road with minor damage. The motorcyclist was found to be walking around the scene with a minor hand injury. No other FD services were required and the Engine and Rescue returned to service shortly after arriving.
MVC with Injury
Box 1 @ Hanover & S. 6th Streets
March 18, 2010
At 17:39 hrs Co. 1 Fire, Ems, Fire Police & Medic 28-1 dispatched to Hanover and S. 6th Streets for a MVC w/injury. Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin, FF's Marlowe, Baldwin, & K. Shetter) arrived on scene of a 2 car T-bone collision w/one minor injury. Chief Baldwin assumed Command 1. R-1 & E1-1 (Lt. Folster, D/O Temarantz & EMS Capt. Knierman) controlled vehicle hazards and assisted EMS with packaging patient for transport to Gettysburg Hospital. Command 1 placed the box in service @ 17:52 hrs.
Vehicle Vs. Utility Pole
Box 1-5: 1500-Blk Mummasburg Road
March 10, 2010
At 17:43 hrs Co. 1 Fire, EMS, Fire Police & Medic 28-1 dispatched for a MVC in the 1500-Blk of Mummasburg Road. Asst. Chief Heyser arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that had struck a utility pole , shearing it off at the base. The driver was self extricated prior to FD arrival and awaiting evaluation by EMS. Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin) arrived on scene and assigned to handle hazards.With no further FD services required the Box was placed in service @ 18:02 with the exception of Fire Police who remained to assist Cumberland Twp. PD with traffic control.
2nd Chimney Fire of the day for Truck 1
Mutual Box 20-6 : 246 Krug Road
February 26, 2010
Truck 1 dispatched @ 1947 hours along with Co. 20 (Littlestown) to Box 20-6, 246 Krug Road for a chimney fire. Truck 1 responded with 5 (A/C Heyser, D/O Hiller, FF's Laughman, Marlowe, S. Shetter & PFF Rudisill) and upon arrival were assigned to access the roof via the aerial and assist with fire suppression. Upon extinquishment Truck 1 ventilated the home and were then returned to service by Command 20 with the box being placed in service @ 2039.
Truck 1 Assists with Bonneauville Chimney Fire
Mutual Box 19-1-30: 25 Harvest Drive
February 26, 2010
At 0750 hours today Truck 1 was requested by Chief 19 (Poland) to be dispatched on Box 19-1-30 @ 25 Harvest Drive (Wheatland Acres) for a chimney fire with possible extension. Truck 1 responded with 3 ( Lt. Folster, D/O Temarantz & FF Marlowe) and upon arrival was assigned by Chief Poland to access the roof of the 1 1/2 story SFD and check the top portion of the chimney. Upon removal of the burning wood and debris from the fire box of the fire place and check of the area surrounding the chimney, no extension was found and all units were placed in service by Command 19. Check out the below links for all photos of this incident.
http://www.911-photography.com/Other/Bonneauville-2-26-10/11353913_LsBKq#797516441_2fiHd
Photos are courtesy of 911 photography by Steve Roth and to see more pictures of the incident and others go to www.911-photography.com.
2 Box Alarms 2 Locations 1 First Due
55 Cavalry Field Rd & 727 Chambersburg Rd
February 19, 2010
On 02/19/2010 at 18:34 hrs Co.1, E33-1 (United), ET-19 (Bonneauville) & ET-14 (Irishtown), EMS & Fire Police were pre-alerted to Box 1-8, 55 Cavalry Field Road for a reported stove fire. E1-1 (Chief Baldwin) arrived O/S with a light smoke condition in a 2 story Farm House. LT-1 (Folster) assigned investigation group who reported a oven fire that extended to the chimney chase. Truck 1 (DC Shank) assigned to bring equipment in by foot due to poor road conditions that did not allow T-1 to make closer access. Rescue 1 (Capt. Wasylyk) assigned Div. 2 & Truck 1 basement Division. Deputy 1 along with T-1 staged on Cav. Field Rd @ the entrance to the long driveway along with the remaining box alarm units which were place in service @ 1929 hrs.
Shortly after units arrived on scene @ 55 Cavalry Field Rd, Communications notifed Chief 1 of a 2nd box alarm @ 727 Chambersburg Rd for smoke in the building. Chief 1 held all units dispatched on Box 1-8 and advised dispatch to proceed with mutual aid companies for the 2nd incident which alerted Co's 4 (Cashtown), 2 (Fairfield), 5 (Arendtsville), 6 (Biglerville) & 22 ( Barlow). Units arrived to find a light smoke condition but no source to be located. After extensive investigation the building was turned over to maintenance and FD returned to service @ 2026 hrs.
Truck 1 Runs Working Garage Fire
Mutual Box 27-4 : 995 New Road
February 9, 2010
At 17:17 hours Truck 1 was dispatched Mutual Aid on Box 27-4: 995 New Road for a garage fire. Just as Truck 1 responded with 6 (AC Heyser, D/O Temarantz, FF's Jack Ferguson, Ken & Steven Shetter, R. Baldwin) , Communications advised units that callers were reporting a working fire. Deputy Chief 27 arrived on scene of a 1 story detached garage with heavy fire showing.
Due to the poor road conditions & heavy snow, access to the lane was hampered and only allowed ET-27, E-27 & E4-1 to get close, as all other units were held up on New Road. Deputy 27 requested Truck 1 personnel for manpower and saws to the scene, for which we operated over 4 hours.
To view pictures of the fire, visit Buchannan Valley's website @ http://www.buchananvalleyfd.org/ .
Railcar & Debris Fire
750 Mummasburg Road
February 3, 2010
At approximately 1736 hrs Chief 1 (Baldwin) was contacted by Adams County Communications and advised of a smoldering debris pile to the rear of the Gettysburg College football field along the Railroad Tracks. Chief 1 responded prior to having units dispatched , arriving in the area with smoke and fire showing from the rail yard the Chief reported a working fire. Upon arriving on scene at the Gettysburg Northern Railroad Shops, the Chief found a demolished railcar and large debris pile on fire with mutliple exposure issues including two rail passenger cars filled with debris and several Hazardous Materials Containers. With this size up and the changing wind direction the Chief had the call upgraded to a box assignment.
The upgraded assignment added ET-19, E22-1, Tower 5 & Truck 1. R1 & E22-1 were assigned water supply, E1-1 fire attack, Truck 1 lighting and manpower & remaining units were held to a standby position. The box was placed in service @ 1832
T-Bone Collision Injures One
Box 1-8 2700 York Road
February 2, 2010
At 1940 hours just as the snow started to fall, Company 1 (R-1, E1-1, Amb 1A & Fire Police) was alerted for a MVC w/injury in the 2700-block of York Road. Rescue 1 (Chief Baldwin & 5) followed by E1-1 (AC Heyser & 3) responded with the Rescue arriving on scene to find a 2 car T-Bone collision with extensive damage & all occupants self extricated. PSP was already on scene and advised FD & EMS that there was one motorist with a minor injury who was placed into the back of his vehicle to protect from the road and weather conditions.
Chief Baldwin assumed Command 1 and had the Rescue personnel check for hazards and control fluids while E1-1 was placed in service as they arrived on scene. 1A handled patient care and transported to Gettysburg Hospital & FP handled traffic control. Box 1-8 was placed in service @ 2021 hrs.
Vehicle Overturned w/Injury
U.S. Route 15
January 30, 2010
At 2325 hrs Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, Ambulance 1A, Medic 28-1 & Fire Police were dispatched to US Route 15 just south of Route 30 (York Rd) between the North and Southbound lanes for a motor vehicle rollover w/injury. Chief 1 (Baldwin) arrived on scene confirming location and dispatched reports. Upon further investigation the lone occupant of the vehicle was self-extricated and standing alongside Route 15 with minor injuries. Chief Baldwin held the call to R-1 (Capt. Wasylyk, D/O Kime, FF's Hiller & Temarantz) to control hazards & provide lighting along with EMS & FP. E1-1 (FF Demko, D/O Abraham, FF's Hartzel & Sonoski) was returned to service while Fire Police remained to assist with traffic control & 1A for patient transport.
Bonneauville Barn Fire
Box 19-5: 200 Tall Oaks Road
January 29, 2010
At 1722 hours, Truck 1 was dispatched and responded with the Lieutenant (Folster) and five for the reported multiple buildings on fire at 200 Tall Oaks Road, Box Area 19-5. While enroute, Truck 1 was directed to the rear of the structures for master stream operations and was to be supplied by Engine 33-1. Truck 1 arrived at 1730 hours and backed into position to be able to access both fire buildings and protect the exposures. The first fire building consisted of a large lean-to structure with feed and hay contained in four individual stalls. This structure was heavily involved at one end. The other fire building was a barn containing hay and livestock. The two exposures were livestock barns containing a large heard of cattle.
D/O Temarantz and FF Laughman set up the truck while Lt. Folster checked the exposure buildings to determine the extent of the fire spread. Engine 33-1 arrived about 30 seconds later and stretched a 5" supply line to the rear of Truck 1 and a 3" leader line with an 1 3/4" attack line on a gated wye. Lt. Folster then directed FF Baldwin and Shetter to attach Truck 1's high rise pack to the gated wye and Truck 1 and E 33-1 began a joint attack on the barn building. Crews from Co. 20 and 22 joined the attack in that area as well. Truck 1's master stream was placed into service twice for a total of about 15 minutes.
Truck 1 returned to service at 2113 hours.
All photos courtesy of 911 Photography by Steve Roth.
2nd Box Alarm of the Day: Smoke in the Building
37 Lefever Street at Gettysburg Middle School
January 28, 2010
At 2140 hourrs Co. 1, ET-19 (Bonneauville), E22-2 (Barlow), Tower 5 (Arendtsville), 1A1 & FP were dispatched to 37 Lefever Street (Gettysburg Middle School) for smoke in the building. Upon arrival E1-1 (Chief Baldwin) and Capt. 1 (Wasylyk) found a 3 story school building with nothing evident from the exterior. Chief 1 took command and Capt. 1 had the investigation group with the crew from the engine. Upon investigation, personnel found a moderate smoke condition on the first floor of the building with a concentration in room 100. Investigation also found a smoke condition above room 100 on the second floor. Command assigned Truck 1 (AC Heyser) to investigate the roof HVAC units, Tower 5 and Engine 22 to the rear of the building . Rescue 1 (FF Galllagher) was assigned Division 2 investigation group and ET19 was assigned Division 3 investigation group. Division 1 found the smoke condition to be due to a malfunctioning wall heater motor that had seized and melted associated hoses, wires , and belts. With no extension noted with the T.I.C., it was recommended to reduce the box assignment and initiate PPV to the hallway to clear the smoke. Truck 1 and E1-1 assisted in ventillation while the remaining crews returned to service. Upon completion of ventillation, Company 1 units returned to service without incident.
Box Alarm Turns Into Good Intent Call
116 West High Street
January 28, 2010
At 10:53 hrs, Co. 1 (E1-1, TK1, R1, EMS & FP), ET-19 (Bonneauville), E22-2 (Barlow), & Tower 5 (Arendtsville) were dispatched for a water heater on fire in the basement after the resident saw fire underneath the appliance. As units were responding Gettysburg PD arrived on scene and reported no fire or smoke in the apartment. Engine 1-1 (FF Temarantz, D/O Abraham & PFF Rudisill) arrived to find a 3 story brick duplex wth nothing evident as reported by PD. Upon further investigation it was determined that the hot water heater had malfunctioned. The box was held to E1-1 & ET-19 and the remainder of the units returned to service.
Wet & Busy Day for Gettysburg
January 25, 2010
Starting around 0030 hrs on Monday Co. 1 received its 1st call of the day with an automatic alarm at the Gettysburg Hospital, shortly followed by a 2nd residential fire alarm on Waxwing Lane. During the night a heavy rain steadily drenched the area as well.
Residents of Gettysburg Borough and the surrounding communities awoke to find their once dry basements now becoming inundated with water. Many realized that their sump pumps couldn’t handle the large amount of water and that it was time to call for help.
At approximately 0800 hours the Adams County 911 Center started receiving calls for flooded basements and roadways in our 1st due at which time Chief 1 (Baldwin) was contacted and a work detail was dispatched. As calls began to accumulate, Chief Baldwin, Deputy Chief Shank and several other members established the GFD Emergency Operations Center at Co.1’s quarters and placed Truck 1 and Service 1 (towing the new pump trailer) on the street to begin pumping details. Traffic 1 began to handle traffic control for flooded roadways as well.
Truck 1 (Capt. Wasylyk, D/O Temarantz & FF Demko) and Service 1 (FF Hoffman & FF Rudisill) headed out to find many homes with several inches to a few feet of water in their basements. As the rain slowed and more members began to assist, Engine 1-1 (Lt. Folster & FF Abraham) was staffed and detailed to the Gettysburg College to begin drafting water out of the flooded steam heat transfer tunnel where it was estimated that approximately 150,000 gallons of water was collecting.
Upon realizing the depleting resources of Co. 1 along with the increased calls for service Chief Baldwin had several mutual aid companies (6, 9, 19, 20, 23, 27 & 29) dispatched to assist with the pumping. Engine 9-2 (York Springs) and Engine 23-2(Greenmount) were transferred to Co.1’s quarters for any additional emergency calls. Along with the pumping details, TK 1 responded to assist Frederick MD Co #6 (Emmitsburg) for smoke in the building, E1-1 handled an automatic alarm on Baltimore St., & E1-1 and TK 1 handled an alarm call on Montclair Rd.
As the day came to an end around 1730 hrs all GFD and mutual aid companies had completed their assignments and were returned to service. Approximately 47 calls were handled in less than a 24 hour period.
Many thanks to all mutual aid companies & GFD members for your help and dedication during this incident!
GFD FF A. Hoffman Credited with Lifesaving Rescue
Howard County, Maryland
January 24, 2010
On Sunday January 24th, 2010 GFD Firefighter Andy Hoffman was credited with a lifesaving Ice Rescue @ Lake Centennial in Howard County, Md where he is a career Firefighter/Paramedic. To learn more about the daring rescue click on the below link found in the Howard County Times written by Luke Broadwater.
http://www.explorehoward.com/news/68722/ice-rescue-exercise-becomes-real-thing
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injury
535 Knoxlyn-Ortanna Road
January 21, 2010
At 1709 hours Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, Ambulance 1A & Medic 28-1 were dispatched to Box 1-3, 535 Knoxlyn-Orrtanna Road for a motor vehicle accident with injuries, reported to be a vehicle into a utility pole. Deputy Chief 22 who was in the area arrived on scene and confirmed dispatched reports along with a power outage. Ambulance 1A arrived on scene to find one patient self-extricated with minor injuries who was placed into the ambulance and transported to Gettysburg Hospital.
Rescue 1 (Lt. Folster) and Chief 1 (Baldwin) arrived shortly after 1A and further investigated the scene to find a single vehicle that had broadsided a utility pole, shearing it off at the base. Chief 1 assumed command and Rescue 1 personnel secured the vehicle of hazards. Met-Ed electric company was notified to make necessary repairs. With no further FD services required, fire police remained on scene to assist with traffic control and the remainder of the box was placed in service at 1728 hours.
Tractor Trailer Fire
U.S. Route 15 Southbound at Rt. 116 exit
January 15, 2010
On January 15, 2009 at 0656 hours, E1-1 and R-1 were dispatched to US Rt15 southbound at Rt 116 off ramp for a tractor trailer on fire. E1-1 responded with Deputy Chief Shank and four. Enroute, Ambulance 1A advised that they were on scene with the trailer well involved. The contents were reported to be beer. Deputy Shank requested tankers, and ET19, ET20, and E22-2 responded.
On arrival, Deputy Shank took command and E1-1 stretched an 1 3/4" line and attacked the fire. Lt Folster took Operations and upon arrival of R1 and ET19, an additional 1 3/4" foam line was put in use. The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes with units returning to service at 0808 hours. (Photos courtesy of Darryl Wheeler - Gettysburg Times).
Cashtown MVA
4500 Block Chambersburg Road
January 12, 2010
At 1601 hours Rescue 1 was dispatched to Box 4-2 in the 4500 block of Chambersburg Road for the reported vehicle accident. Enroute crews received reports of multiple patients on the roadway. Rescue 1 arrived on scene with Co. 4 units to find a 2 car head on collision with negative entrapment.
Command 4 requested Rescue 1 to stage and have personnel report to to the front of Engine 4-1. Rescue 1 personnel assisted with vehicle hazard control.
Rescue 1 was released from the scene and directed to the baseball field adjacent to Co. 4 for a possible LZ. Command 4 advised aeromedical would not be needed and Rescue 1 was placed in service at 1623 hours.
Smoke in the Building at Gettysburg Eddie's
217 Steinwehr Avenue
January 3, 2010
At 1305 hours Box Alarm 1 was struck for the report of an odor of smoke, reported to be at 217 Steinwehr Avenue. Deputy Chief Shank arrived on the scene to find nothing evident from side Alpha and assumed command.
Engine 1-1 arrived with five and the Chief (Baldwin) and was assigned to the interior. The engine crew began the evacuation of the building, noticed an odor of burning paper or wood in the bar area and made access to the roof truss area over the kitchen.
Truck 1 arrived and was assigned to ladder to remove the gable vent on side Bravo. Engine/Tanker 19 was assigned to remove the vent covers on the rear roof of the building.
The engine crew discovered a piece of wood that had charred in the attic space at the air handler. The utilities were secured and positive pressure ventilation was used to remove the odor of smoke from the building. The building owner and maintenance personnel were advised of the situation and crews returned to service at 1416 hours.
AM Ice Keeps GFD Busy
December 13, 2009
Beginning at 0754 hours Gettysburg firefighters spent their morning handling several incidents around the first due including:
0754 hours to Box 1-8-30, U.S. Route 15 northbound north of 116, motor vehicle accident
0815 hours to Box 1, 147 Gettys Street, automatic fire alarm
0849 hours to Box 1-4, Chambersburg & Knoxlyn Roads, motor vehicle accident
0850 hours to Box 1-8, 2080 York Road, vehicle into a structure (box alarm)
1050 hours to Box 1-3, Blackhorse Tavern Road at the Marsh Creek Bridge, water rescue
SUV On Fire
2045 York Road
December 11, 2009
At 0845 hours units were dispatched to Box 1-8 for the report of a vehicle fire at 2045 York Road. Chief Kime arrived on scene and reported a well involved engine compartment in an SUV. Due to the proximity to a structure, Engine/Tanker 19 was added to the response.
Engine 1-1 arrived and knocked down the fire with an 1-3/4" crosslay. Rescue 1 supplied Engine 1-1 with additional water, and Engine/Tanker 19 was placed in service. All units returned to service by 0917 hours.
MVA with Fatality
1760 Shriver's Corner Road
November 1, 2009
At 12:02 hours, Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched for a reported two-vehicle accident with injuries at 1760 Shriver's Corner Road. 1A was in the area returning from a prior call, arrived and gave a scene size-up to Deputy Chief Knerr on-board Rescue 1 enroute to the scene. Aviation was requested by Deputy Chief Knerr and E/T 19 was dispatched to establish a landing zone at the scene. Rescue 1 arrived and command was established. The crew from Rescue 1 performed extrication operations being led by Lieutenant Wasylyk on the vehicle. E1-1 arrived soon thereafter and assisted the crew from Rescue 1.
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MVA with Entrapment
September 20, 2009
At 0335 hours units were dispatched for the reported motor vehicle accident in the 1100 block of Herr's Ridge Road. The caller reported hearing the crash and seeing headlights pointing up in the air. Assistant Chief Baldwin and 1A arrived on the scene with one vehicle overturned and impaled on a large wooden fencepost.
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Haz-Mat at the Y
July 7, 2009
July 7, 2009
At 1833 the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched to Box 1-3-30, 909 Fairfield Road for a chlorine leak. Assistant Baldwin arrived on scene and requested Truck 1 for ventilation.
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York Street MVA
July 6, 2009
July 6, 2009
At 1743 units were alerted to the 200 block of York Street for a motor vehicle accident. Cerws arrived to find two vehicles involved and checked for injuries and hazards.
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Cashtown MVA
June 23, 2009
June 23, 2009
At 1806 Rescue 1 and 1A were dispatched to Box 4-2, 4045 Chambersburg Road.
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Old Harrisburg MVA
June 18, 2009
June 18, 2009
At 1531 units were dispatched and responded to Old Harrisburg and Shealer Roads for the reported motor vehicle accident. Rescue 1 arrived to find 2 autos involved with all occupants self extricated.
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Engine Runs Littlestown RV Fire
June 15, 2009
June 15, 2009
At 1424 Engine 1-1 was alerted to assist Alpha Fire Company in Box 20-1 at 3868 Baltimore Pike.
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US 15 Wreck
June 14, 2009
June 14, 2009
At 1413 Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, and 1A responded to US Route 15 Southbound just prior to the Baltimore Street interchange.
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Dryer Fire
June 11, 2009
June 11, 2009
At 1711 Box 1-6-30 was struck for the reported house on fire at 1049 Biglerville Road. Engine 1-1 and the Assistant (Baldwin) arrived on scene with smoke coming from the basement of a one story rancher.
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Motor Vehicle Accident
May 22, 2009
May 22, 2009
At 2107 a motor vehicle accident assignment was dispatched and responded to York and Shealer Roads in box area 1-8.
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Pickup Fire
May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009
At 1900 hours Rescue 1, Engine 1-1, and 1A were dispatched for a reported vehicle fire at 2225 Granite Station Road.
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Boiler Malfunction
May 8, 2009
May 8, 2009
At 1417 Box 1-8 was struck for 1981 York Road in Straban Township. Engine 1-1, Truck 1, Rescue 1 and 1A responded, along with mutual aid from New Oxford, Irishtown and Bonneauville.
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Granite Station MVA
May 1, 2009
May 1, 2009
At 1558 units were alerted for a vehicle accident in the 1900 block of Granite Station Road near the entrance to Reliant Energy.
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Back to Back Early Morning MVAs
April 23, 2009
April 23, 2009
At 0133 hours the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched to 1360 Highland Avenue Road for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Chief Kime arrived on the scene and found one vehicle overturned with both patients out of the vehicle. Command was established with both a second ambulance and airmedical being requested in short order. Rescue 1 checked for hazards and provided patient care for the second patient while 1A prepared to transport to the landing zone which was handled by Engine 1-1. Just as units were preparing to go available, a second accident was dispatched for Box 1-4 in the 1300 block of Chambersburg Road.
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Smoke in the Building
March 25, 2009
March 25, 2009
At 1746 the box was struck for 147 York Street, a possible house on fire. Engine 1-1 and Truck 1 responded back to back, with the engine laying a line from York and Stratton Streets and the truck setting up on side "A". Units found smoke showing from the basement windows on side "A" and Engine 1-1 stretched a 200' 1-3/4" line through the front door to the basement. At the same time, Truck 1 laddered the building and forced entry through the rear exterior basement door. Crews found no fire in the basement and soon located the source of the smoke to be a small fire smoldering in the rear basement step area. Crews put out the fire with a water can and completed overhaul, returning to service at 1822.
Brush Fire
March 25, 2009
March 25, 2009
At 1646 the brush fire assignment was dispatched to 2750 York Road. Units arrived on scene and found a controlled burn that had spread to the surrounding area, crossed the adjoining railroad tracks and made its way into the woods. Communications was advised that crews would be operating across the CSX rail lines, and the fire was confined and extinguished within twenty minutes. Crews picked up, and the box was placed in service at 1717.
New Chester House Fire
March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009
At 1925 Quint 1 was dispatched in place of Truck 13 (OOS) for the building fire at 1450 New Chester Road in Box 13-8. Quint 1 soon responded with eight, and Engine 1-1 was added for the fill site. Engine 1-1 responded with six. Quint 1 was assigned the truck company functions and assisted with laddering, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. Engine 1-1 was diverted to the scene and assisted with water supply and overhaul. All Gettysburg units were ready for service by 2243.
Clothes on Fire in the Dwelling with Extension
March 14, 2009
March 14, 2009
At 0249 hours the box assignment was dispatched to 236 South Washington Street for a possible house fire. The police department soon arrived on the scene and reported smoke showing from the two story duplex. Upon arrival, crews from Engine 1-1 and Truck 1 found clothes in a basket smoldering inside the dwilling extension into the void spaces under the floor. Crews utilized saws and hand tools to pry up the floor, extinguish the fire and complete overhaul. With ventilation complete, the box was placed in service at 0352.
Transfer Assignment
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
At 1249 hours Engine 1-1 was dispatched for the transfer assignment to Company 27's quarters while they operated on a dwelling fire. The engine was then requested to assist at the scene with salvage and overhaul. After assisting at the scene the engine company returned to service.
Reported Barn Fire
March 7, 2009
March 7, 2009
At 1653 a box assignment was dispatched to 1995 Old Harrisburg Road for a barn fire. With Engine 1-1 committed on the woods fire, Quint 1 responded as the first due engine and arrived with a light smoke condition from the structure. Crews stretched the 300' 1-3/4" line and found the fire to be confined to the pickup in the barn. Assistant Baldwin held the box to Quint 1, Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6. Crews completed overhaul and FM 1 (Herring) was requested to the scene for investigation.
Woods Fire
March 7, 2009
March 7, 2009
At 1642 Gettysburg units were alerted for a woods fire at 15 Sam's Lane. Upon arrival, crews found a small woods fire that had spread from a lot that was being cleared. Engine 1-1 and Service 1 were held to the scene for extinguishment, which was completed with the booster reel by 1706.
Brush Fire Impinges on Barn
March 6, 2009
March 6, 2009
At 1634 hours the brush assignment was dispatched to 2255 York Road, box area 1-8. While Engine 1-1 and Service 1 were enroute, Lieutenant 9 (Dutrow) advised he was on scene with a brush fire moving toward a large shed and barn. Assistant Baldwin requested the box be filled out and that an additional tanker be added. Engine 1-1 arrived on scene at 1643 and laid a line from the hard road that Rescue 1 picked up. Crews made an aggressive attack with two 1-3/4" lines and then placed the pro-pak in service for overhaul. Engine 13 established a fill site at the training center while Tanker 6, Engine/Tanker 14 and Engine/Tanker 19 provided water supply. The box was placed in service at 1736.
Truck Run to Greenmount
March 4, 2009
March 4, 2009
At 1502 hours Truck 1 was dispatched to Box 23-6 on Marsh Creek Road for the building fire. Truck 1 responded with five and Traffic 1 responded with two. Upon arrival Truck 1 assisted with with its elevated stream and Traffic 1 assisted with traffic control. Gettysburg units returned to service at 1707.
Barlow House Fire
February 19, 2009
February 19, 2009
At 1217 hours Quint 1 was dispatched to Box 22-1, 1915 Taneytown Road for the report of a dwelling fire. Quint 1 responded with six and arrived on scene at 1224, going back a long driveway and positioning on side "A" of the structure. Gettysburg volunteers initiated an interior attack into the house but were driven down the stairwell from the second floor when a flashover occurred. One Gettysburg firefighter sustained minor burns and was transported to Gettysburg and later released. Engine 1-1 was dispatched on the second alarm and set up a fill site nearby, filling approximately 15 tankers. Units returned to service at 1542.
One into a Boulder and Confined
February 19, 2009
February 19, 2009
At 0415 hours units were dispatched to Box 1-9 the 1100 block of the Hanover Road for a vehicle accident with possible double entrapment. Assistant Chief Baldwin arrived on the scene with one vehicle into a rock, heavy front end damage and two patients.
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2008 Run Data Released
Total Alarms: 2814
Fire/Rescue: 747
Ambulance Only: 2067
Fire/Rescue Response Breakdown By Incident Type:
| Automatic Fire Alam: | 156 |
| Motor Vehicle Accident: | 144 |
| Medical Assist: | 83 |
| Fire Police Only: | 75 |
| Misc. Response: | 67 |
| Mutual Aid Response: | 63 |
| Structure Fire: | 58 |
| Vehicle Fire: | 18 |
| Brush Fire: | 14 |
| Duty Officer: | 13 |
| Pump Detail: | 12 |
| Stand By: | 11 |
| CO Response: | 11 |
| Rescue Assignment: | 8 |
| Transfer Assignment: | 7 |
| Chimney Fire: | 4 |
| Extinguish Controlled Burn: | 3 |
Vehicle Fire in the Brush
January 20, 2009
January 20, 2009
At approximately 0720 hours units were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Table Rock Road between Goldenville and Miller Roads. Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 responded with nine, arriving on the scene to find a working vehicle fire off the road in a wooded area.
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Vehicle Fire
January 15, 2009
January 15, 2009
At 0607 the Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched US Route 15 and the York Road for a motor vehicle accident with fire. Rescue 1 arrived on scene with a fully involved pickup and Engine/Tanker 19 was requested to assist. Crews stretched an 1-3/4" line for attack and extinguished the fire. Crews checked the tractor trailer also involved in the fire for hazards and conrolled its fluids. Assistant Chief Baldwin had command and placed the box in service at 0653.
Garage Fire Spreads to House in Box 2-1
January 13, 2009
January 13, 2009
At 1142 hours Engine 1-1 and Quint 1 were dispatched as part of the structure fire assignment for 2944 Fairfield Road, Box Area 2-1. Quint 1 and Engine 1-1 responded with six and four, respectively.
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