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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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HOUSE
FIRE & MVA
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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.
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REFLECTIVE
UPGRADES NOW COMPLETE
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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.
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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
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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June
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July
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Aug
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Sept
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Fire
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42 |
41 |
46 |
54 |
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EMS
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93 |
97 |
93 |
83 |
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Working
Fires
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3 |
5 |
4 |
7 |
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2008
Total
Calls
549
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2007
Fire Totals:
510
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2007
EMS Totals:
978 |
Working
Fire Totals:
44 |
Station
Totals:
1488 |
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