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The 6th Cavalry would like to express our thanks to our members who are currently serving in the armed forces: Matt Leedy, Mark Barnes, Brandon Elliott, and all others who serve worldwide
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Upcoming Events
Valentine's Dance February 11th, 2012 8pm-midnight
$10/person - BYOB Light refreshments provided
Music provided by Borderline
Call 677-8373 or 677-7817 for tickets and reservations Proceeds benefit our Ladies' Auxiliary
The Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. #1 would like to take a moment to thank the Adams County Commissioners for approving the purchase of the new emergency radio system! Click this link to view a powerpoint presentation with information about this new system.
Recent News NEW RESCUE UPDATE The crew at PA Fire Apparatus has been working hard to get the new rescue refurbished and in service. So far, work has been done mounting equipment in the cab, and it's now the right color!
(Photos by Captain Freed)
CONGRATS BRICKER! Congratulations to FF Matt Bricker on graduating from the Richmond Fire Academy and becoming a career firefighter. FF Bricker is currently serving, ironically, at Station 6. Good luck in your career and be safe out there!
(Photos from facebook.com)
LZ IN ARENDTSVILLE 1/28/12 - With the Winter Party already under way, Companies 5 and 7 as well as ambulance 6A, 7A and Medic 28 were dispatched for a vehicle accident with entrapment on Quaker Valley Rd. After units arrived, they determined that airmedical was needed, so Engine 6-2 was dispatched at 1916 hours to set up the LZ at the Arendtsville Elementary School. The engine responded with a crew of 4.
(Photo from bendersvillefireco.com)
TRANSFER TO BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT 1/27/12 - An engine crew of 5 traveled to Blue Ridge Fire-Rescue in Franklin County to standby while they operated a wing night fundraiser. The crew enjoyed a great meal, ran no calls and returned home around 2330 hours.
PORCH FIRE IN THE BORO 1/25/12 - The pre-alert sounded late in the night for a porch fire on Penn St in box 6. Chief 6(Smith) responded and was advised of multiple calls stating that the porch of the residence was on fire. Chief 6 went on the scene with no visible fire. Upon the arrival of Engine 6-2, the crew started overhaul and salvage on the porch, with Deputy 6(Bowmaster) investigating and checking for extension on the inside of the house. Other units arrived and assisted with overhaul. Units were then placed in service with the exception of Engine 6-2, which stayed until the arrival of FM 1 to investigate. It appears that the fire was caused by a discarded cigarette butt which caught a chair on fire that was on the porch.
(Bottom row of photos by Jr. FF S.
Biesecker)
CAR INTO HOUSE ON GOLDENVILLE 1/24/12 - Co. 6 was dispatched in the morning hours to box 6-9 for a vehicle accident with 1 vehicle into a house, with no injuries. Units arrived and found 1 pickup truck in the front yard, and moderate damage to the house, mostly on the inside. 1 resident of the house was very fortunate, as she was standing next to the bathroom sink where the impact site was.
(Photos by Capt. Freed)
1/23/12 - Rescue 6 and a crew of 7 attended the funeral services for Co. 33 FF Brandon Little.
The Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. #1 would like to express our sincere condolances to United Hook & Ladder Co. 33 on the line of duty death of Firefighter Brandon Little.
BRUSH FIRE 1/14/12 - Shortly after 1100 hours, Captain 6 (Freed) called County by radio after coming across a field fire on Old Carlisle Rd. County advised that they had no controlled burns listed in our area, and at 1117 dispatched Co. 6 and 7 for the brush fire. Units arrived and began putting the fire out, but were then approached by one of the residents who began an altercation with a few of the firefighters. PSP was requested to the scene, and once the fire was out, the trooper took reports. It appears that this fire was started by a burning couch in the yard, and the moderate winds spread it to the adjacent field. Units involved: Engine 6-2, Tanker 6, Captain 6 Mini Pumper 7, Brush 7 Ambulance 6A Co. 6 Fire Police PA State Police For the compete photo gallery, go to our Facebook Page
2 FIRES FOR THURSDAY 1/5/12 - Tanker 6 and ambulance 6A responded to assist Co. 5 (Arendstville) with a vehicle fire at the intersection of Beecherstown Rd and Punch Rd in box 5-6. Both units staged on the scene until released by Deputy Chief 5 (Johnson).
Around lunch time, the pre-alert sounded for box 25-4 for the house fire, bringing Rescue 6 as part of the first alarm. Rescue 6 responded with 6 personnel, and with units enroute, County advised that this was a working fire. Upon arrival, Rescue 6 was assigned to RIT. Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6 also responded to replace units that failed on the initial box. Engine 6-2's crew assisted with interior operations.
FIRST CALL FOR 2012 1/3/12 - Co.6 was dispatched at 0536 for a vehicle accident with one partially into the pond at 403 Arendtsville Rd. Chief 6 (Smith) responded and found no injuries, and placed the box in service.
NEW SET OF WHEELS 12/20/11 - The Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. #1 announces the purchase of a 2003 Pierce Enforcer rescue to replace the current Rescue 6. This unit has many features the company was looking for that are not on our current rescue, and is also much newer. Stay tuned for updated pictures as this unit "ripens" and gets put in service.
MVA IN BOX 7-10 12/18/11 - Rescue 6 responded to the intersection of Carlisle Rd and Center Mills Rd to assist Co. 7 (Bendersville) with a 3 car MVA. The rescue crew assisted with fluid control and returned to service.
MVA W/PEDESTRIAN STRUCK 12/16/11 - Co.6 and Medic 28 were dispatched to box 6-5 for a vehicle accident with a pedestrian struck. Subsequent reports stated that it was a head-on collision, and with a pedestrian struck. Rescue 6 assisted with EMS and hazard control, and Engine 6-2 handled the landing zone for LifeLion at station 6. Units involved: Rescue 6, Engine 6-2 Ambulances 6A, 6A1, 7A, 1A, Medic 28
WATER MAIN BREAK 12/12/11 - Chief 6(Smith) and Engine 6-2 assisted Biglerville Boro crews with a water main break on West Hanover St.
ANOTHER ENGINE RUN TO A 1 BOX 12/10/11 - Engine 6-2 was dispatched to box 1-6-30 as part of the first alarm assignment for the house fire. E6-2 arrived just after Engine 1-2 (Gettysburg) and picked up their supply line, and sent its crew to assist E1-2 with investigation and ventilation.
PORCH FIRE IN THE 1-6 BOX 12/7/11 - Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6 responded to 2215 Biglerville Rd (Anchor Estates Mobile Home Park) in box 1-6 for a porch fire attached to a mobile home. Deputy 1 (Shank) arrived and reported that the fire was believed to be out at this time. Engine 6-2 was the first arriving engine company, and was assigned to check the porch and house for any remaining fire or extension. After nothing was found, the box was placed in service.
BOX 6-8 MVA 12/3/11 - Co. 6 was dispatched at 1546 for a vehicle accident at Old Carlisle Rd and Bull Valley Rd in box 6-8. 6A arrived and found 2 vehicles on opposite sides of the intersection with moderate damage and no injuries. Rescue 6 arrived and assised EMS and checked for hazards, and the box was placed in service.
GRAIN DRYER ON FIRE 11/15/11 - Engine 6-2 responded to box 1-8 for a grain dryer on fire. Upon arrival, E6-2 was directed to assist Truck 33(United) with RIT operations. Chief 6(Smith) was assigned the Operations group, and the rest of the crew stood by as RIT until released by Command 1.
PHIL ASPER MEMORIAL DEDICATION 11/12/11 - At 1400 hours, the Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. #1 held the dedication ceremony for the Philip P. Asper Memorial in front of our station. Phil was a past Assistant Chief of the department and was instrumental in our annual stag shrimp feed, which has been renamed in his honor. Thank you to all from our community who attended, and a special thanks to Co. 5 (Arendtsville) for coming and showing your support.
RESCUE AND TANKER FOR THE HOUSE FIRE 11/6/11 - Rescue 6 was dispatched in the early morning hours for the RIT assignment for a house fire in Co. 4's (Cashtown) area. First arriving units found a well-involved house trailer. Rescue 6 arrived and set up for RIT, staging on side A. Tanker 6 responded off the box and hauled 2 loads of water before returning to service.
VEHICLE/TRAILER FIRE 11/4/11 - Co. 6 was dispatched shortly before noon for a vehicle fire on Shriver's Corner Rd. With units enroute, Adams advised that the vehicle should be a box truck carrying race car parts. Just prior to the arrival of Engine 6-2, Assistant Chief 25(Crouse) advised that he was on the scene with a working fire. Engine 6-2 arrived with a well involved trailer and went to work, pulling an 1 3/4" attack line and opening up the sides of the trailer to make an attack. Other members of the engine crew pulled a backup attack line and assisted with equipment. Tanker 6 w/Lt6(Freed) arrived and supplied Engine 6-2, with Lt 6 taking command. Engine 6-1 also responded. Units overhauled and salvaged what could be saved, but most of the equipment was a loss.
(Photos by various members)
ROPES TRAINING 10/18/11 - Personnel participated in ropes training at the station, led by Lt Freed.
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