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ROAD CLOSING:

Mason Dixon Road at the I-81 overpass

Will be closed starting Wednesday May 14th.

 

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RHC NEWS & EVENTS

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CRASH ON THE "I"

 

5/8/08 - At 10:22 Co. 3 and 8 were alerted to Interstate 81 in the area of mile marker 10 for an auto accident. DC-8 reported one vehicle in the median with no hazards, and placed units available.

 

MPH & PENSINGER ROAD MVA

 

5/7/08 - Squad 3, E3-2, A3-8 and A8-8 responded at 16:09 to Molly Pitcher Highway at Pensinger Road for an auto accident. Crews assisted with patient packaging and fluid spills, while EMS each transported one patient.

 

     

 

MVA & ASSIST TO CO.9

 

5/6/08 - At 16:02 RHC was alerted for an auto accident, State Line Road at Oak Road. Crews checked for hazards and obtained patient refusals before returning.

 

At 21:16 E3-1 and ET-3 responded to assist Co. 9 with a brush fire impinging on a shed - 10825 Shimpstown Road. Placed in-service enroute.

 

ANOTHER THREE RUN DAY

 

5/5/08 - E3-1 and ET-3 responded for a shed fire at 02:39, assisting Co. 9 at 8062 Corner Road. Placed available enroute, E3-2 transferred to Co. 9 for approx. 70 minutes.

 

At 18:11 Co. 3 was alerted to 3450 Buchanan Trail West for an auto accident. Occupants had self-extricated from the two vehicles involved, and refused transport. Personnel mitigated fluid spills and removed roadway debris.

 

 

 

Then at 18:23 E3-2 responded to 155 Celestial Terrace for a residential fire alarm.

 

ANOTHER LONG NIGHT!

 

5/4/08 - At 04:47 Fire Police alerted to assist with a property damage accident, 2800 block of Hill Road. Responders found two vehicles involved in separate accidents and a large telephone pole blocking all travel lanes. Working through Communications, Embarq was unable to provide an arrival time for their crews and PennDOT refused to assist, causing RHC personnel to remain on-scene for nearly five hours. After confirming there were no additional hazards related to the downed lines, warning cones and signs were placed in the immediate area of the incident, and the responsibility turned over to Embarq via telephone.

 

AFA IN THE BOROUGH

 

5/2/08 - Co. 3 was alerted at 19:01 for a commercial fire alarm sounding - 408 South Washington Street. Arriving units were met by management advising they could locate no cause.

 

THREE RUNS FOR THE EVENING

 

5/1/08 - At 16:01 E3-2 responded to 40 Center Square for an automatic fire alarm.

 

At 21:07 E3-2 was alerted to investigate open burning - 14833 Sherwood Drive. Finding no hazards, personnel cleared in about 15 minutes.

 

Ending the evening at 22:17, Squad 3, E3-2 and A3-7 responded to assist WC Co. 13 with an auto accident, Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 10. Units were placed in service after MSP checked the area.

 

REMEMBERING EDDIE

 

4/29/08 - With Spring upon us, we continue to discover tasks that were previously completed by long-time RHC member Ed Bricker. This hat took its place on Eddie's favorite rig - the Seagrave.

 

 

HOUSE FIRE & MVA

 

4/29/08 - Squad 3 responded at 02:10 assisted Co. 18 with a dwelling fire at 5341 Racetrack Road. Personnel set up exterior and interior lighting, and assisted with overhaul before returning after 2.5 hours.

 

At 15:24 Squad 3, E3-2, A3-7, WC RS 13 and WC M759 responded to Mason Dixon Road at Citicorp Drive for an auto accident. Units located a pick-up on its side in the intersection and an auto on the I-81 ramp- all occupants self-extricated and refusing transport. Crews handled a vehicle gas leak and traffic control until the roadway was cleared.  

(photo courtesy of Sta.4)

 

REFLECTIVE UPGRADES NOW COMPLETE

 

4/28/08 - Utility 3 returned from EVS with its rear chevrons installed. This completes the planned apparatus upgrades implemented to increase firefighter safety during highway incident responses.

 

 

TWO RUNS FOR THE DAY

 

4/27/08 - E3-1 was alerted at 20:28 for a residential fire alarm - 11808 Williamsport Pike. Placed in service enroute.
 
At 05:34 E3-1 responded to 40 Center Square - First National Bank of Greencastle - for a commercial fire alarm.

 

RESIDENTIAL LOCK-OUT & MVA

 

4/26/08 - At 17:58 Companies 3 and 8 were alerted for an auto accident on Interstate 81, southbound at mile marker 8.5. PSP located an auto changing a flat tire with another stopped to assist, requiring no FD services.
 
At 16:32 Squad 3 responded for a child locked in a residence, 77 Eastern Avenue. Crew laddered the building and entered via a second floor window.

 

OUTSIDE INVESTIGATION ON MARTINELLI DRIVE

 

4/25/08 - E3-1 responded at 22:53 to the rear of 1000 Woodland Parkway for an outside investigation. Units found a controlled burn at 15345 Martinelli Drive.

 

ACCIDENT ON BUCHANAN TRAIL

 

4/24/08 -RHC was alerted at 16:43 to 700 block of Buchanan Trail East for an auto accident. Crews located 3 vehicles involved- one on the exit ramp, two in a business parking lot. All occupants refused treatment and units cleared in about 15 minutes.

 

    

 

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2008 Monthly Call Stats

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Fire

42

41

46

54

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EMS

93

97

93

83

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Working Fires

3

5

4

7

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2008 Total Calls

549

2007 Fire Totals:

510

2007 EMS Totals:

978

Working Fire Totals:

44

Station Totals:

1488

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