Biglerville Hose & Truck Company No.1

2010 ARCHIVE INCIDENTS

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.

MORE PICTURES

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.

Rescue 6 Response Part 1

Rescue 6 Response Part 2

On Scene Video

Pictures courtesy 911 Photography. To see more photos of this incident and others,

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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.

Engine Response Video

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)

Engine Response Video

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.

SHED FIRE, TRANSFER, BRUSH FIRE

3/20/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 1415 for Tanker 6 and Engine 6-1 on the first alarm for a shed fire in box 9-8. Tanker 6 staged on scene, and Engine 6-1 was directed to transfer to Co. 9 (York Springs) while enroute. Just after Engine 6-1 was released from the transfer, county dispatched Co. 9 units for a brush fire on County Line Rd, and Chief 9 requested that Engine 6-1 respond. Upon arrival, the engine supplied York County Engine 65-1 (Franklintown) with water, and the engine crew assisted with fire attack.

Engine 6-1 Brush Fire Response Video

CRASH IN THE 7-6 BOX

3/19/10 - Rescue 6 was alerted at 1842 for a vehicle accident on Quaker Valley Rd in box 7-6. The rescue responded with 5, and assisted EMS on the scene. Units returned at 1908.

HAZ-MAT TRAILER GOES TO LITTLESTOWN

3/18/10 - Spill 41-2 was dispatched at 0934 to assist Co. 20 (Alpha/Littlestown) with a fuel leak resulting from a tractor trailer rollover. Service 6 and the spill unit returned to service at 1109.

DUTY NIGHT

Co. 6 held a duty night on March 12, starting at 7pm. Members arrived, ate dinner, and then worked to make and install a windshield on Utility 6, and then spent the rest of the evening socializing, while the ambulance crew ran a call or two.

2 VEHICLE CRASH IN THE BORO

3/12/10 - Company 6 was dispatched to the intersection of Hanover St. and South Main St. in Biglerville Boro for a vehicle accident with injuries. Units arrived and found 2 vehicles with moderate damage, off the roadway, and administered care and controlled hazards.

SHED FIRE ON LAKE MEADE RD

3/10/10 - At 0725, Tanker 6 was dispatched to assist Co. 10 (Hampton) for a working shed fire in box 10-4. Tanker 6 assisted in tanker shuttle operations, hauling 2 loads of water. Engine 6-1 was called a little later to fill the box, and staged on scene.

BOX 5-8 CHIMNEY FIRE

3/5/10 - As the shrimp feed was beginning to wrap up, units were dispatched to box 5-8 for a chimney fire. Tanker 6, Rescue 6 and 6A all responded. Engine-Tanker 27 arrived first on scene and confirmed dispatch. On scene, Rescue 6 provided lighting, Tanker 6 supplied Engine 5-1, and 6A staged. Brush 27 was later called to the scene to utilize its foam system, marking its first call.

Rescue 6 Response Video

SEARCH DETAIL ENDS QUICKLY

2/28/10 - Service/Utility 6 was dispatched at 0254 to assist Co. 5 (Arendtsville) with a search detail in box 5-9. Units were advised to look for a teal colored Ford pickup. Utility 6 and crew assisted Brush 27 with searching down Miles Burn Rd, and came across the vehicle, as well as 2 others, who were making their way out of the state park. Command 5 was advised of this, and units were placed available at 0429.

STRUCTURE FIRE ON WENKSVILLE RD

2/25/10 - Co. 6 was alerted for the tanker, rescue and ambulance on the first alarm assignment for a working shed fire in box 5-7. Tanker 6 and 6A staged on scene, and Rescue 6 was placed in service upon arrival.

1 ROLLED OVER ON BIGLERVILLE RD

2/24/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 1332 for a vehicle accident with rollover. Units arrived to find a minivan on its side, with 1 patient self-extricated, and 2 patients still in the vehicle. Rescue 6's crew removed the windshield to allow the occupants to exit the vehicle, and the rescue and engine crews controlled the hazards.

TANKER GOES FOR STRUCTURE, ENDS UP BEING GOOD INTENT

2/23/10 - Tanker 6 was dispatched at 2133 hours for a possible structure fire in box 1-8. As units responded, Chief 1 (Baldwin) and Deputy 33 (Poist) investigated, and found nothing. Chief 1 then placed the box in service, as nothing was found.

ENGINE PARTICIPATES IN FUNERAL DETAIL

2/22/10 - Engine 6-1 traveled to Littlestown to participate in the funeral service and procession for Mike Sneeringer, former chief of the Alpha Fire Dept. After the services, units traveled to station 29 (SAVES) for a time of food and fellowship. During this time, Service 6 and Spill 41-2 were dispatched to box 29-1 for a diesel fuel spill.

TANKER GOES ON ANOTHER STRUCURE

2/21/10 - Tanker 6 was dispatched at 2001 hours for a house trailer fire in box 9-8. Chief 8 advised county that he was in the area and reported explosions. Tanker 6 arrived and hauled 1 load of water before being placed in service at 2116.

APPRECIATION BANQUET

2/20/10 - Co.6 held its annual Appreciation Banquet for 2009. It was a night of food, awards, and reports, followed by music and fun. The following awards were given out: Top 5 Fire Responders, Top 5 EMS Responders, Line Officer's Award, Chief's Award, and a "special" award was given to the Chief to commemorate the cat-in-a-tree call we responded to last year. Award winners included FF Jared Day (Line Officer's Award) and Deputy Chief Eric Bowmaster (Chief's Award). Special thanks to Co.7 (Bendersville) for manning the rescue, Franklin County Sta. 4(Franklin) for covering the engine, and Co. 29 (SAVES) for staffing the ambulance for the night.

2 BACK TO BACK BOX ALARMS

2/19/10 - Tanker 6 was dispatched at 1834 for a stove fire in a house in box 1-8. The tanker responded, and staged on the scene. Shortly into that incident, county contacted Chief 1 (Baldwin) and advised him that they had another structure assignment, this time in box 1-4-30. This assignment brought Engines 4-1, 6-2, 22-2, Tower 5 and ambulance 2A to the scene. Units arrived to find a very light odor of smoke in a stairwell, originating from a light fixture. Command asked for Chief 1 to come to the scene, and released all units other than Engine 4-1.

RESCUE AND TANKER ON HOUSE FIRE

2/15/10 - Rescue 6 was dispatched at 1250 for the RIT assignment on a house fire in box 9-7. The rescue responded with 7 personnel, and staged on scene with the crew ready to assist if needed. Tanker 6 was also requested to the scene to fill the box. The rescue crew then assisted with salvage and overhaul after the fire was out. Units returned to service at 1435.

ENGINE HANDLES LZ AT STATION

2/12/10 - At 0749 hours, Engine 6-2 was dispatched to set up a landing zone for LifeLion at the Arendtsville Elementary School. Before responding, the location of the LZ was changed to be at Co. 6. Engine 6-2 set up behind the station, and assisted 6A and LifeLion personnel with the patient transfer. The LZ was cleared at 0834.

UTILITY ASSISTS ON AMBULANCE CALL

2/11/10 - Due to the large amount of snow and the drifting that ocurred after, Co. 6 set up to be automatically dispatched for medical assist with all ambulance calls for the duration of the storm. 6A and Service 6 were dispatched at 0411 for a diabetic emergency, and once on scene, determined that neither vehicle could make it back the lane to the residence. Utility 6 was then brought to the scene, and transported the patient from their residence to the ambulance.

RESCUE AND ENGINE ON GAS LEAK

2/10/10 - Rescue 6 was dispatched on the initial alarm for a gas leak in a structure in box 25-4-30. Engine 6-2 was later dispatched when command 25 filled the box, as units were slow to respond due to blizzard conditions. Rescue 6 and Engine 6-2 staged on Old Harrisburg Rd with Truck 1, and were then placed in service.

Drifting snow in front of the engine bays

TANKER GOES ON STRUCTURE FIRE

2/9/10 - Tanker 6 was dispatched at 1719 as part of the first alarm for a working garage fire in box 27-4. Once on scene, T6 supplied Engine 5-1, before returning to service at 2104.

UTILITY SLED GOES ON FIRST CALL, AND A MVA IN THE EVENING

2/7/10 - Utility 6 and the Sled were dispatched at 1034 to assist Co. 27 (Buchanan Valley) with an EMS call. The Utility responded and staged on scene but was not needed, as the township plow truck made access.

At 2051 hours, Co. 6 was alerted for a vehicle accident with a gas leak behind 96 E. York St. in Biglerville Boro. Assistant 6 responded and advised Engine 6-2 to respond first. 6A, E6-2 and Rescue 6 responded, finding a single vehicle that slid on the ice and knocked off a gas meter, and an odor of gas in the area. Engine 6-2 and 6A staged at the scene in the alley, while Rescue 6 staged in front of the old fire station. Units returned at 2232.

LOTSA SNOW!

2/6/10 - As snow blanketed southern Pennsylvania, Co. 6 personnel staffed the station overnight. Thanks to Richard Weidner for plowing out the station parking lot.

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN MORNING, PVC PIPE ON FIRE IN AFTERNOON

2/2/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched along with numerous other companies as part of the first alarm assignment for an electrical fire in a turkey barn at Hillandale Farms in box 25-2. Co. 6 units staged on scene until being released by command.

At 1359 hours, Assistant 25 requested an engine and tanker each from companies 25 and 6 for a pile of pvc pipe on fire threatening a storage trailer. Engine 6-2 arrived first on scene, and pulled the foam line for fire attack. Crews extinguished the fire, and packed up and returned to service at 1447.

WATER EVERYWHERE!

1/25/10 - After a quiet 2 weeks, the rain poured down on Adams County, flooding numerous basements. Co. 6 handled many flooded basements in our own area, then sent a crew and pumps on Service 6 to assist Co. 1(Gettysburg) with flooding in Gettysburg Boro.

APARTMENT FIRE IN ARENDTSVILLE

1/11/10 - Engine 6-1, Tanker 6, Rescue 6 and 6A were alerted at 0531 for an apartment fire in box 5. Engine 6-1 staged at the hydrant, while Rescue 6 staged in front of the building and provided lighting both on the exterior and interior of the building. Tanker 6 and 6A also staged until being released by command. Units went in service at 0606 hours.

STRUCTURE FIRE ON BEAR MOUNTAIN

1/10/10 - Engine 6-2, Tanker 6 and Rescue 6 were alerted in the afternoon for reported smoke coming from next to a house in box 7-4, on Bear Mountain. The first units went on scene with a well involved house fire. Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6 were requested to proceed up the mountain to assist with fire attack, while the Rescue staged on the hard road, and sent their personnel up the mountain on Service 6. Crews assisted with fire attack, salvage and overhaul, and returned to service after approximately 3 hours.

Photos Courtesy Bendersville Fire Co.

CRASH ON SHRIVER'S CORNER RD

1/2/10 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 0550 hours for a vehicle accident in box 6-6 on Shriver's Corner Road in the area of Goldenville Rd. 6A, Rescue 6 and Engine 6-2 responded, packaged and transported one patient and controlled hazards on the vehicle. Units returned to service at 0614 hours.

FIRST CALL OF 2010

1/1/10 - Rescue 6 was dispatched at 0623 hours to box 25-7 for a vehicle accident at Schoolhouse and Bull Valley roads. The rescue responded with 7 personnel, but was placed in service while enroute.