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Recent News & Events




 

 

MVA

 

May 14 -  At 02:07, Co. 8 was dispatched to the 6300 block of Guitner Rd for a reported MVA with entrapment. Co. 8 arrived on scene to find 1 vehicle on its roof , with 1 patient confined. Squad 8 crew assisted Amb. 8-9 with patient removal. Amb. 8-9 transported 1 class 3 patient, and squad 8 remained on scene until placed in service by Duty 3. Co. 8 cleared the scene at 02:58

 

 

BUILDING FIRE

 

May 13 - Engine 8-2 was dispatched at 00:07 to 211 North Main St. Mercersburg. For a reported building fire. Co. 9 units arrived on scene and advised that they had a working fire. Crew from Engine 8-2 assisted with fire attack, and then with salvage and overhaul, until placed in service by Command 9. Co. 8 cleared the scene at 04:35

 

 

LANDING ZONE

 

May 4th at 19:58 Engine 8-2 was dispatched to assist Amb. 8-8 with sitting up a landing zone for Air Medical.

 

 

 

 

STEEPLE FIRE

 

April 24th - At 19:51 Engine 8-1 and Engine-Tanker 8 was dispatched to 2355 New Franklin Rd for a Reported church fire. First unit on scene advised that they had fire showing from the roof around the steeple. Engine 8-1 crew was assigned to RIT, and Engine-Tanker 8 completed the the lay out to Truck 1. Co. 8 units cleared the scene at 21:47.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE FIRE

 

April 8th - Squad 8 was dispatched at 3:40pm to 1540 Brenda Dr. in Antrim township for a reported house fire. Duty 3 arrived of scene and advised that it was a working fire. That brought Engine 8-1 on the call. Co. 8 crews assisted with fire attack and then overhaul operations. Co. 8 units cleared the scene at 6:47pm.

 

 

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MVA

 March 7 - At 1857 hours Co. 8 and Medic 100 were dispatched to the reported MVA involving a motorcycle in the 4400 Block of Molly Pitcher Highway. This response brought Squad 8, Engine 8-2, Ambulance 8-9, Assistant Chief 8 and Medic 100. Prior to arrival communications advised of a hit and run accident with possibly a Class 4 patient. Assistant Chief 8 requested the availability of air medical. Co. 8 units and Assistant Chief 8 arrived on the scene confirming dispatch  one motorcycle involved with a class 4 patient. Air Medical and Medic 100 placed in service. The area roadways were closed for several hours to reconstruct the scene. Squad 8 and Eng. 8-2 assisted PSP and the County Corner with lighting for there investigation. Units in service at 2317 with all roads in the area reopened to normal traffic.

 

 

 

 

Training

 

March 1st - Co 8 & Co 17 got together and went over County's MAYDAY policy and refreshed on RIT duties / responsibilities.  DFC Holmquist covered MAYDAY policy and Chief Shannon covered RIT training.  This was the first inter-department training and we are looking forward to doing more in the future.

 

 

 

 

MVA

 

 March 1st - Co 8  dispatched to the intersection of Rt 11 and Statler Rd for a MVA with confinement.  This brought Amb 8-9, Squad 8, & Eng 8-1.  Amb 8-9 AOS and advised no confinement with 2 class 3 patients.  This brought Amb 1-7 to the scene.  Squad 8 crew helped with patient then controlled hazards.  Command placed the box in service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MVA

 

Feb. 11th - Shortly before midnight Co. 8 units were dispatched for the MVA with entrapment in the area of 2850 Molly Pitcher Highway. This brought Sq. 8, Eng. 8-1, Asst. Chief 8, Amb. 8-8, Amb. 8-9, and Medic 100. Units arrived to find one passenger car with major damage to the rear end of the vehicle with one confined in the front passenger seat. Crews removed the passenger door, along with taking the roof of the car to gain access to the patient. Eng. 8-1 pulled a 1 3/4 protective line for the extrication. All patients packaged and transported. Hazards and fluids secured. Fire Police remaining. Co. 8 units then back in service.

 

 

 

 

MVA

 

Feb. 7th - Amb 8-8, Squad 8, and Eng 8-1 were dispatched for a MVA on Interstate 81 at the 8mm southbound.  Company 8 units on scene with a single pickup truck off the roadway into the woods approximately 100ft from the roadway.  The vehicle came to rest in the creek with front end damage and leaking fluids.  Township and EMA notified.  Containment and confinement of hazardous materials was employed.  LT 3 placed the box in service.

 

 

 

   

 

 

MVA

 

Jan. 29th - In the early mourning hours of January 29, 2012 Co. 8 units were dispatched for a MVA with injuries at the intersection of Warmspring Rd. & Social Island Rd.  Co. 8 responded with Amb. 8-9, Squad 8 and Assistant Chief 8. Units arrived on the scene with a SUV into a pole and a passenger car off the roadway and into the field. All occupants were out of there respective vehicles. All hazards were secured by Squad 8 crew along with one refusal. Amb. 8-9 transported one patient Class 3 to Chambersburg Hospital. Fire police on scene.  Co. 8 units then went in service.

 

 

 





Jan. 28th - Seafood Feed - With over 300 people attending the kitchen did a great job of keeping up with the crowd and the food was great.  Thank you to everyone who attended a great time was had by all.  Mark your calendar for the next Seafood Feed March 24th.






 

 

Congratulations to our 2012 Elected Officers

 

Fire Officers

Fire Chief                    Paul Shannon

Deputy Chief             Steve Cummings

Assistant Chief         Tim Gross

Captain                       Butch Mowen

Lieutenant                  Shawn Fisher

Sergeant                     Jason Strite

Sergeant                     Chuck Holmes

 

EMS Officers

Deputy Chief 8A       Amy Murray

Assistant Chief 8A   Joann Houpt

 

Fire Police Officers

Captain                       Barry Murray

Lieutenant                 Jerry McKendrick

Sergeant                    Rodney McLucas

 

Executive Officers

President                    Tom Oaks

Vice President           Jim B. Picking

Secretary                    Barbie Clever

Assist. Secretary      Barb Mowen

Treasurer                     Jacquie Picking

Assist.  Treasurer     Kay Stottlemeyer

 

Executive Board Members at large

Bob Mills

Chris Henson

Pat McGinnis

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
   
   

 

2012 CALL LOG

Units

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

E8-1

                       

E8-2

                       

ET-8

                       

S-8

                       

B-8

                       

A8-8

                       

A8-9

                       

Car 8

                       

Total

Fire

                     
Total EMS                        
Total Month                        
2011 Total  Calls                        
2010 Total Calls                        

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