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Calls as reported by Adams County 911 CAD
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*The 6th Cavalry would like to wish FF Matt Leedy a safe tour of duty in Iraq*
Recent Events *Note: This site may not display correctly for Mozilla Firefox users* *Retired Apparatus and Past Incidents Pages Added!* These may be accessed from the Apparatus and Archives pages, respectively
BINGO! Come out and support the Biglerville Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary, and have a good time doing it. We hold bingo the first Thursday of every month, with the doors opening at 5 pm.
FALL FEST IS COMING!
Mark your calendars: September 16-18
STORMS TAKE DOWN TREES AND WIRES 7/25/10 - In the early afternoon hours, County advised all personnel that the National Weather Service had issued a sever thunderstorm warning for Adams County. As the storms moved through the area, bringing heavy winds and rain, Communications began receiving numerous calls about trees and wires down across the county. Co. 6 was dispatched at 1425 for a tree down across wires and across the roadway in the 900 block of Old Carlisle Rd. Service 6 responded with extra saws, quickly cleared the roadway, and moved on to the 400 block of Benders Church Rd. After this, reports came in of wires down blocking Guernsey Rd. Fire Police responded and shut down the road for utility crews. Then at 1635, Engine 6-1 went to Knouse Foods on Hanover St for an automatic fire alarm when power was restored to Biglerville Boro. The engine and Tower 5 staged while Chief 6 (Smith) investigated, and units returned to service at 1654.
ACVESA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 7/24/10 - The 234 Connection team, consisting of members from Co. 6 and Co. 25 (Heidlersburg) once again participated in the ACVESA softball tournament, and as usual a good time was had by all.
HAY BALE FIRE
7/23/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 1232 to assist Co. 25 (Heidlersburg) with a hay bale fire on Millar Rd. Engine 6-2, Tanker 6 and 6A responded, with the tanker hauling 4 loads of water, the engine crew assisting with overhaul and extinguishment, and the ambulance setting up rehab. Units returned to service at 1621. Pictures by FF A. Biesecker For more pictures of this incident, visit 911 Photography
Thanks to the Vigilant Hose Co. from Emmitsburg, MD for filling in at the 6th Cavalry with Engine-Tanker 64 while we operated at the fire. Pictures by FF Huff
At 2348 hours, Engine 6-2 was dispatched to set up a landing zone at the station for Life Lion for a patient on 6A. The engine set up the landing zone, but was then cancelled by Medic 28, and the ambulance transported by ground.
STANDBY IN BARLOW
7/15/10 - Engine 6-2 traveled south to standby at Co. 22 during their carnival. The crew enjoyed an evening with no calls, and then returned to service at 2232. While still enroute back to Station 6, the crew responded to a medical assist call at the station.
CRASH WITH WIRES DOWN
7/10/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 0433 for a vehicle accident with pole and wires down in the 400 block of Arendstville Rd. Chief 6 responded and found no patient with the vehicle, and advised the crew of Rescue 6 to start searching the area for the occupants of the vehicle. As crews wrapped up their search, the driver returned to the scene, and was checked by EMS. Also assisting on the scene were Cumberland Township Police and PA State Police. Crews checked for hazards and returned available, with fire police remaining on the scene until utility crews came to clear the roadway.
Rescue 6 and 6A went to Gettysburg Boro in the evening to standby during the Bike Week parade. Crews stood by and received no calls, and returned to service at 1840.
STANDBY AT CO. 33
7/9/10 - Engine 6-2 and a crew of 5 traveled to New Oxford for a standby at Co. 33 Station 1 during their carnival. The crew enjoyed an uneventful evening with no calls, and returned available at 2255.
MED ASSIST TURNS INTO LANDING ZONE
6/30/10
- Ambulance 6A and Medic 28 were dispatched in the
afternoon hours for an injured subject off Biglerville Rd.
Units arrived to find one subject who had been struck by a
few large hay bales, and requested medical assist from Co. 6
to be dispatched. Service 6 responded with 3, and
after their arrival, it was determined that airmedical was
needed, and Engine 6-2 was dispatched to set up a landing
zone in the field near the scene. Engine 6-2 responded
and assisted Service 6 with the LZ. Co. 6 personnel
then assisted the crew from Life Lion with packaging and
loading the patient, and returned to service at 1959.
TRAILER FIRE IN THE 1-6 BOX
6/26/10 - At 2304 hours, Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6 were alerted as part of the first alarm assignment for a trailer fire in the Anchor Estates Mobile Home Park. Engine 6-2 arrived first on the scene and pulled an attack line to extinguish the fire. Tanker 6 followed and established water supply at the entrance to the park. Units packed up and returned to service at 0010. Pictures by Jr FF Biesecker
HEAD-ON CRASH IN BENDERSVILLE
6/25/10 - Rescue 6 and 6A were dispatched at 1525 for a head-on vehicle accident in Bendersville Boro at the intersection of Carlisle Rd and Main St. The rescue crew assisted EMS and controlled hazards, and returned to service at 1603. Pictures by LT 6
6/19/10 - Company 6 participated in the Community Days festivities held at Oakside Park, taking Engine 6-2, Service 6, Utility 6, and Rehab 6 for display and to provide care for anybody that needed it. The Engine also handled the landing zone for STAT Medevac to land for their display. Photos by Deputy 6
6/15/10 - Co. 6, along with Engine 7-1, was dispatched at 1254 for a vehicle accident with entrapment on Carlisle Rd. The patient was self-extricated, and 6A obtained a refusal. Rescue 6 and Engine 7-1 controlled hazards and assisted EMS.
6/14/10 - Rescue 6 was dispatched at 2133 for a public service detail, assisting Biglerville Boro crews with lighting while they worked on a water main leak. The rescue returned to service at 2308.
6/2/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 1321 hours for a fluid spill at the intersection of Heidlersburg and Old Carlisle Roads. Chief 6 requested that Service 6 and Spill 41-2 respond, finding a farm tractor that had lost approximately 20 gallons of hydraulic fluid. The crew covered the area with peat-sorb and did other clean-up.
WATER SUPPLY CLASS
6/6/10 - Engine 6-2 and a crew participated in a rural water supply class held at the Adams County Training Center. Pictures courtesy 911 Photography. To see more photos of this class, visit 911-Photography.com
6/1/10 - Rescue 6 and Tanker 6 were dispatched at 1953 for a structure fire on Mummasburg Rd in box 5-4. Both units responded, but were placed in service while responding.
Memorial Day Parades Co. 6 participated in 2 Memorial Day parades this year, first in Bendersville on 5/29/10, and then Biglerville on 5/30/10. Bendersville
Biglerville
5/27/10 - The 6th Cavalry was dispatched at 0718 for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment in Biglerville Boro. Asst 6 (Cook) arrived on scene to find a garbage truck into a pole with wires down, and a bystander assisting the driver with self-extrication. Co. 6 units controlled hazards, and returned to service in a short amount of time.
At 0826 hours, Co. 6 was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at Knouse Foods. Chief 6 investigated and found nothing, and placed the box in service.
At 1419, Co. 6 was dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries in box 6-7. Chief 6 arrived on scene and found there were no injuries, and that the accident was in reality non-reportable, and placed the box in service.
At 2343 hours, in the middle of heavy thunderstorms, Co. 6 was alerted for an automatic fire alarm in box 6-6 at the SPCA. Engine 6-1 responded with 5, and investigated, found nothing, and placed the box in service.
5/26/10 - Engine 6-2 participated in a field day for the Biglerville Elementary kindergarten class. Personnel dressed up in full turnout gear with SCBA, gave a tour of the engine, gave a siren demonstration, and even allowed the kids' teachers to try on some gear.
5/20/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched in the morning for a medical assist, assisting ambulance 6A with a fallen person at Knouse Foods. The ambulance crew determined that aeromedical was needed, and Engine 6-2 was dispatched to set up a landing zone at Co. 6. Upon their arrival, Medic 28 determined that the patient would be taken to York Hospital by ground, and cancelled the landing zone. The 6th Cavalry then played babysitter to the medic unit until the ambulance returned home.
5/8/10 - FF Day participated in a structural burn session which ended with a live burn on 5/8/10, and was accompanied by Photographer 6-2 (Alicia Gould) on the burn day.
For more pictures, click here.
5/7/10 - The Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. said goodbye to Phil Asper today. Engine 6-1, E6-2, Rescue 6 and ambulance 6A and crews traveled to Gettysburg for the funeral services, and then participated in the procession to the burial site in Fairfield. Phil played an important role in the department for many years, and will be missed by all. A special thanks to the Franklin Fire Co (Franklin County Station 4) for the engine transfer, and Alpha Fire Co (Littlestown) for the ambulance transfer.
The Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. regrets to announce the passing of Phil Asper, former Assistant Chief and head trustee of our department. He will be missed greatly. Service details are as follows: Viewing: Thursday, May 6 from 6-9pm at St Francis Church in Gettysburg Funeral Service: Friday, May 7 starting at 2pm at St Francis Church
ANOTHER HOUSE FIRE IN GETTYSBURG BORO 5/5/10 - Engine 6-2 was dispatched once again for a fire in box 1, this time an apartment fire on Middle St. The engine responded with a full crew, and assisted with a search and overhaul operations.
Pictures courtesy 911 Photography. To see more photos of this incident and others, visit 911-Photography.com
Also on May 5th, the 6th Cavalry gathered at the station to check out a demo rescue truck from Rescue 1.
HOUSE FIRE IN GETTYSBURG BORO 5/4/10 - Engine 6-2 was dispatched as part of the second alarm for a working house fire on Highland Ave in Gettysburg Boro. Rescue 6 was later dispatched to fill the box. The engine laid approx. 600 feet of supply line from a hydrant and assisted with fire attack, pulling the 2 1/2" line and an 1 3/4" line, while the rescue crew reported to staging and assisted the engine with fire attack.
Pictures courtesy 911 Photography. To see more photos of this incident and others,
visit
911-Photography.com
TRACTOR FIRE IN THE 25-6 BOX 5/1/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 1521 to assist Co. 25 (Heidlersburg) with a tractor fire next to a structure. Engine 6-2 arrived first, followed by Tanker 6, and pulled the foam line to extinguish the fire. (Pictures by Greg Stallsmith)
TRANSFER TO EAST BERLIN, THEN MATTRESS FIRE 4/30/10 - Engine 6-2 was alerted at 0511 to transfer to Co. 11 while they operated at a house fire. The engine responded with 5, and staged at Co. 11 until they returned, and assisted with cleaning hose. 6-2 returned to service at 0958.
At 1200, Co. 6 was dispatched to assist 6A with removing a patient off a farm tractor. During that call, the pre-alert sounded for box 25-4-30 for a possible trailer fire. Engine 6-2 responded with a full crew, and upon arrival assisted with extinguishment of a mattress fire and ventilation.
VEHICLE INTO THE POND ON ARENDTSVILLE RD 4/26/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 0705 for a vehicle into the pond in the area of the Apple Bin Restaurant on Rt 234. Chief 6 and 6A arrived to find the occupant out of the vehicle, with no injuries. Personnel assisted the tow company with vehicle retrieval, and returned to service at 0818.
BUSY DAY FOR THE CAVALRY 4/16/10 - At 0036 Rescue 6 and Tanker 6 were dispatched for a structure fire in box 8-1. Tanker 6 supplied Engine 7-1, and Rescue 6 filled air bottles, while the crew assisted with overhaul.
Rescue 6 was dispatched at 1804 for a vehicle accident in box 7-3 on Wenksville Rd, with a car and a 4-wheeler into a tree. The rescue was cancelled while enroute, but then directed to stage in Bendersville Boro for a possible landing zone, but was then placed in service, as 7A transported by ground. (Photos courtesy Michelle Powell)
Then at 2046, Co. 6 was dispatched for a vehicle accident at the intersection of Heidlersburg Rd and Geurnsey Rd in box 6-8. Chief 6 arrived to find a boat trailer that became unhitched from a pickup, and the boat off the trailer. There were no injuries, and the box was placed in service at 2052.
At 2047, Co. 6 was dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm at Knouse Foods on Hanover St. Tanker 6 responded and talked with Knouse Foods security personnel, who advised that there was no problem, and the box was placed in service at 2054.
ENGINE GOES ON NEW OXFORD STRUCTURE FIRE 4/8/10 - Engine 6-2 was dispatched at 1119 to transfer to Co. 33 Station 1 (New Oxford) while they operated on a structure fire in New Oxford Boro. While enroute, Command 33 requested Engine 6-2 to the scene. Upon arrival, FF Powell and FF Day reported to staging, and from there was directed to relieve Quint 29's crew with roof ventilation. Later on, FF Powell was also directed to assist with overhaul operations. (First Photo by Chief 6)
At 1911 hours, Engine 6-2 was dispatched to transfer to Co. 33 Station 2 (Abbottstown) while they operated on a barn fire in York County.
CRASH IN THE MORNING, TRANSFER IN AFTERNOON 4/7/10 - The 6th cavalry as called at 0743 for a vehicle accident in Biglerville Boro in the area of the post office. Rescue 6, Engine 6-2 and ambulance 6A responded, and arrived to find a van rear-ended by a Ford Bronco, with 1 injured person. Crews assisted in debris removal and fluid control, and returned at 0809.
At 1502, Engine 6-2 was alerted to transfer to Co. 2 (Fairfield) while they operated at a mountain fire. 6-2 responded with 5, and returned at 1828. These pictures by FF Powell:
RESCUE RUNS CRASH, ENGINE AND TANKER ON 2 BRUSH FIRES 4/6/10 - Rescue 6 responded to box 7-6 for a vehicle accident in the 300 block of Quaker Valley Rd. Crews arrived to find a box truck laying on its side off the roadway. Rescue 6 assisted Engine 7-1 with checking for hazards, and returned to service at 1444.
At 1455 hrs, Co. 6 was dispatched to assist Co. 5 (Arendtsville) with a brush fire on Fairview Fruit Rd. Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6 responded, with the engine handling fire attack, and the tanker supplying units on the scene. It was determined that the fire was sparked by an out-of-control controlled burn. Units returned at 1607.
Then at 1650, Co. was dispatched again for a brush fire, this time in box 9-8. Tanker 6 supplied Engine 6-2 and Cumberland County Mini Pumper 36 (Mt. Holly), and the engine's manpower cut a fire line and helped with mop-up. Units returned at 1810.
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