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RHC NEWS & EVENTS

February 2010: Pierce production reports have started on the newest member

of the RHC fleet - Squad 3. Work on the cab and rescue body continues, 

with a Summer 2010 in-service targeted.

To view updates on the new Squad click on the link on the left side of the page

WATER HEATER MALFUNCTION

3/7/10 - At 13:00 Box 3-02 was alerted for a possible dwelling fire, 713 Ryan Lane. Arriving units located a water heater malfunctioning with a light interior smoke condition. After securing the appliance and ventilating, crews cleared in 15 minutes.

75th ANNUAL MINSTREL SHOW A SUCCESS!

3/6/10 - THANK YOU to all those that worked to make the 75th Anniversary Minstrel Show a success! No matter if you were a featured performer, chorus or crew member,  support staff or attendee- without YOU this tradition would not be possible. Check back for images from this year's festivities.

ASSIST TO MAUGANSVILLE

3/5/10 - E3-1 responded at 22:40 to assist WC Co. 13 with smoke in the dwelling - 13855 Greenfield Avenue; cancelled enroute.

FURNACE MALFUNCTION

3/4/10 - At 14:41 Box 3-04 was dispatched to 398 Town Drive for a dwelling fire. With nothing showing from the exterior of the ranch type building, personnel checked a smoke condition in the basement from a malfunctioning furnace. Downgrading the assignment to Co. 3 and WC TK27, crews checked for hazards while ventilation was performed.

MOBILE HOME FIRE & AUTO FIRE

3/3/10 - At 21:52 after a delay in dispatch due to multiple exchanges between the counties on the mutual aid frequency (initial contact and cross-street inquiries), Co. 3 alerted to assist WC Co. 13 with fire from a mobile home - 18619 Donald Street; cancelled enroute.

At 22:43 Co. 3 and Co. 8 responded to Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 6 for a vehicle fire. A small engine compartment fire was put out with a portable  extinguisher, and the scene cleared about 10 minutes.

SPOT MARKED FOR THE NEW SQUAD 3

3/2/10 - Thanks to a donation from member Dave Wilhide, a spot is now marked in the Engine Bay - awaiting the arrival of the new Squad 3.

MVA ON N. ANTRIM WAY

3/2/10 - RHC was alerted at 12:45 to 27 N. Antrim Way for an auto accident. Occupants were out of the pick-ups upon Fire/EMS arrival, and crews mitigated spilled fluids/ secured the vehicles while others obtained transport refusals.

AND THE SQUAD IS DUE...

2/27/10 - At 13:20 E3-1, Squad 3, E8-1 and A8-9 responded for an auto fire - Interstate 81 at mile marker 6 southbound. Locating a vehicle's tire on fire, personnel extinguished the flames and checked for additional damage from extension.

CHIMNEY FIRE IN 8's AREA

2/26/10 - At 23:10 Squad 3 responded to assist Co. 8 with a chimney fire, 140 Kennedy Street in Marion. Staged on scene before being placed in service.

ANOTHER HOUSE FIRE IN 9's AREA & A

PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT

2/25/10 - At 12:13 E3-1 and ET-3 responded to assist Co. 9 (Mercersburg) with a dwelling fire - 14188 Buchanan Trail West, Peters Township. Personnel worked extinguishment and overhaul duties on the first and second floor before clearing in about 75 minutes.

At 15:05 Squad 3 responded to assist Greencastle Police with fluid clean-up from a property damage accident, in front of 146 Leitersburg Street.

THREE RUNS FOR THE DAY

2/24/10 - At 07:51 RHC, A8-9, A2-8 and M203 were alerted to 1897 McDowell Road for a vehicle accident involving a school bus. Upon arrival, crews determined the driver of the auto was confined and began door removal. After accessing the occupant, personnel assisted with patient packaging and fluid/debris clean-up.

Co. 3 responded at 12:58 to Buchanan Trail West in the area of Rabbit Road for a tractor-trailer with overheated brakes. Communications advised they determined the location by using wireless tracking, although the driver thought he was on Route 30. While checking the area, other responders found the incident on Lincoln Way West- as the driver reported - and about ten miles from the dispatched address.

At 20:53 Squad 3 was alerted to assist Station 4 with an auto accident- Interstate 81 at mile marker 14 southbound; placed in service while responding.

HOUSE FIRE, MVA & AN AFA

2/23/10 - ET-3 responded at 02:42 to 485 Bear Valley Road to assist Co. 9 (Mercersburg) with a dwelling fire.

(photo courtesy of Sta4.com)

At 09:14 Squad 3 was alerted to assist Co. 2 (Waynesboro) with an auto accident, 10617 Anthony Highway. E5-2 determined no need for the Squad, and cancelled the unit enroute.

At 19:24 E3-1 and Duty 3 responded to 8050 Molly Pitcher Highway, Fayetteville Contractors for an automatic fire alarm; no cause found.

ET HEADS TO SOUTH MOUNTAIN

2/21/10 - At 23:16 ET-3 was dispatched to 12230 Loop Road, assisting Co. 16 (South Mountain) with a dwelling fire; cancelled enroute.

LAST MINUTE PREPARATIONS

2/21/10 - At 13:30 The HOCO Minstrel Show is almost here, with last minute preparations underway before it hits the road and then takes center stage at the G-A High School on March 4-6.

HOUSE FIRE ON OAK LANE

2/21/10 - At 04:59 Box 3-04 was alerted for a garage fire, 215 Oak Lane in Greencastle. Responders arrived to fire from a window on the front of the ranch-style home, extending to the porch and attic areas. Residents had evacuated, and crews determined the involved area was in the attached garage. Quickly knocking down fire in the garage, they then accessed the attic to continue suppression operations. Other personnel conducted ventilation and salvage duties, before all assisted with extension checks and a lengthy overhaul. Units cleared in under three hours.

Responders: E3-1, E3-2, Squad 3, A3-7, Duty 3, Utility 3, E8-1, WC TK27, WC RS13, E2-2, E9-2, Franklin County Air Unit, American Red Cross. WC Co. 13 filled Co. 3's station during the incident.

ESSENTIALS TRAINING - HOSE EVOLUTIONS

2/20/10 - Responders from RHC and other area departments continue their Essentials of Firefighting training modules on South Washington Street. This weekend's courses included hose evolutions and stream management, SCBA proficiency, and rescue/EMS stations.

ENGINE TRANSFER TO CO.9

THEN TO SCENE OF A HOUSE FIRE

2/19/10 - E3-2 transferred to Co. 9 at 11:51 while their crews assisted WC Co. 4 (Clear Spring) with a dwelling fire. After being in station for about an hour, they were alerted to the scene at 12719 Spickler Road to assist with salvage and overhaul operations- clearing in two hours.

MVA ON W. BALTIMORE STREET

2/18/10 - At 13:41 RHC was alerted for an auto accident at 29 W. Baltimore Street in Greencastle. Personnel stabilized the three vehicles involved- two parked- while assisting EMS with packaging one patient.

AFA ON PINE DRIVE

2/17/10 - At 14:10 E3-1 and Duty 3 responded to 120 Pine Drive for an automatic fire alarm; no FD services required.

ET TAKES IN TWO MUTUAL AID STRUCTURE FIRES

2/16/10 - ET-3 responded at 01:37 to 1011 Rocky Mountain Road in Quincy Township, assisting Co. 16 (South Mountain) with a commercial building fire. Crews worked suppression and overhaul before clearing at 0510 hours.

(photo courtesy of Sta4.com)

At 18:47 ET-3 responded to assist Co. 5 (Mont Alto) with a dwelling fire at 5034 Altenwald Road; placed in service while responding.

ET TO NEW FRANKLIN FOR A REPORTED HOUSE FIRE

2/15/10 - At 22:16 ET-3 responded to assist Co. 17 (New Franklin) with a dwelling fire; cancelled enroute.

PROPERTY DAMAGE IN MAUGANSVILLE

2/14/10 - Squad 3 responded at 23:04 to Maugansville Road and Garnett Avenue in Washington County for a property damage accident; cancelled by WC Co. 13 while responding.

TRANSFER & A MOBILE HOME FIRE

2/12/10 - At 01:27 E3-1 transferred to Saint Thomas (Co. 18) for nearly five hours.

At 18:53 ET-3 responded to assist Co. 17 (New Franklin) with a mobile home fire at 5860 Sheller Road. After some time in staging, unit was placed in service.

2010 BLIZZARD

2/11 & 12/10 - With the area receiving significant snowfall and then elevated wind conditions, RHC maintained crews to answer multiple calls for assistance. EMS assists, incidents related to road conditions and State proclamation implementation  were handled by Co. 3 members- in addition to some meal preparation and problem solving while staged at the Station. THANKS to all that helped- including those that moved snow and kept the ramps and other areas passable (especially Antrim Township and Delbert Myers).

INSIDE INVESTIGATION

2/11/10 - At 18:35 Co. 3 was alerted to 3601 Buchanan Trail West for an inside investigation; no hazards located.

TWO MVA'S ON THE "I"

2/9/10 - At 17:25 Co. 3 and Co. 8 responded to Interstate 81 at mile marker 5.5 northbound for an auto accident. Crews found one auto in the median requiring no FD assistance.

Co. 3 and WC Co. 13 responded at 21:25 to Interstate 81 at mile marker 1 northbound for an auto accident. Responders located a single vehicle in the median requiring no services.

1930 SEAGRAVE TO UNDERGO RESTORATION

2/8/10 - RHC members and Cunningham's Body Shop crews loaded the 1930 Seagrave on a rollback and headed north- to Mount Holly Springs. There, the 70 year-old apparatus will undergo restoration by Ivan Bretzman and the Bretzman's Garage staff- to improve mechanical reliability and a more original configuration. Look for updates and its return in time for Old Home Week.

2010 Monthly Call Stats

2009 Monthly Call Stats