Friday, January 27, 2012 This morning at 0725 hours communications dropped the 84-2 box for a reported MVA with rollover. Chief 32-1(Hockenberry), Chief 32-2(Parsons), and the Rescue Engine(Truckman Seeds) with 7 all went enroute just after dispatch. The Company arrived to find a single vehicle on its roof in the center median. After investigation both patients where self extricated and to be complaining of neck and back pain. Crews assisted EMS with patient care before going ready in 30 mins.Pictures to come...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 At 1641 hours the Rescue-Engine was dispatched to transfer to Upper County Company 23 (Wiconisco) to cover the region while most of the Upper County Units were committed on a large Junkyard fire involving over 100 cars and trucks. The Rescue-Engine (Capt. Wolford) took the long 50 minute ride north with 6 volunteers to stand by. Rescue 49 and Tanker 35 joined in the coverage up north and transferred to Company 21 (E-ville) as well. Crews covered for 6 hours with no runs before returning to lower county.
Monday, January 23, 2012 2012 Tonight Box 32-1 was dispatched to the 3500 Block of Union Deposit Road for a reported structure fire. Engine 32-1(Capt., Wolford) w/8 and Truck 32(LT Mekailek) w/6 went in route together. The wagon made a U-Turn on the divided highway and laid in, while the truck nosed in. The Captain took investigation group and had a line stretched, while the Lieutenant took command and the truck laddered the building. Upon investigation it was found to be a furnace malfunction and the box was held to 2&1. Thanks to Company 30 for assisting with racking LDH to open the road back up.
Saturday, January 21, 2012 This morning as the 5 inches of snow was coming to an end a box alarm was struck for the AAA headquarters building in 32's first due. Engine 32-1 (Capt. Strausbaugh) responded shortly after dispatch and was advised of smoke on the first division by communications. The Wagon laid a line out from the entrance to the complex with nothing showing. Quint 37 picked up the Wagon's line and Chief 37-2 was first chief to arrive and took command. Tower 32 (FF Enders) arrived laddering the building, assisting on division 1, and investigating on the roof. Division 1 reported smoke on the first floor and heavy odor of electrical burning. In a few minutes crews found a vending machine on fire in the cafeteria. Crews went ready after picking up lines and ladders.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 This morning around 0730hrs Chief 29-1 (Pottiger) advised DC911 that he was on the scene of the Ace's Inn on Gap View Rd in the 38-4 box and had smoke showing from the eves of the two story structure. The Tower (Capt. Lawrence) went w/4 on dispatch and arrived shortly after E38 and PR2 (Duncannon) to find heavy smoke showing. PR2 took a line to the exposure while T32 split with 2 taking an attack line into the fire building and sending the Chauffeur and Roofman to the roof. As the inside crew forced the front door fire began to vent out the Div. 1 window next to the door and the 2 man team made a strong push on the well involved fire. The outside team laddered the building and put the Tower in service to cut from the bucket. The inside team ran out of air and passed the line off to CCE20 (Summerdale) to continue fire attack. While the Tower began their cuts from the bucket, fire self vented through the roof forcing the Tower to back off. Command (Chief 32-2) advised to fully evacuate the building. While crews were evacuated from the fire building, Capt. 32-2 (Strausbaugh) and one member from E35 went to the roof of the exposure building and vented the roof. The Tower then stanged the fire in the attic division and crews re-entered the building to gain the upper hand. Good work on the interior held the fire to the original fire building with minimal extension to the attic of the exposure. Crews remained on scene until 1230hrs when the Tower was released to take in the first due box. Shortly after the Tower went en route for the 38 box, the Rescue-Engine was dispatched for an accident with injuries on Ionoff Rd. in the 32-6 box. RE32 (Truckman Willcox) went with 6 as the bells were dropping. The Rescue Engine arrived to find one vehicle into a pole with one injury. Crews assisted EMS and quickly cleared to take in the 1st alarm being struck on the 38 box. The Rescue Engine arrived and took the RIT assignment and assisted with overhaul on the box. As the Rescue Engine was just getting back into the First Due, Box 32-2 was struck for the house on fire on Hillcrest Rd. The Rescue Engine took it in with R49 and Lebanon T5 from Company 32's quarters and the 32 Truck from the 38 box. The Rescue Engine arrived with a Hydrant and found normal conditions from a rancher. The Rescue Engine investigated and found a kitchen fire that was out on arrival, Command held 32, E31, and Lebanon T5 and placed the remainder in service. Thanks to the transfers for covering the 32 district.
Photo from ABC 27
Sunday, January 15, 2012 Around noon the Progress & Edgemont Volunteers were dispatched for a chimney fire on Andrea Ave. The Wagon (Capt. Wolford) and Chief 32-2 (Parsons) responded on dispatch and were advised by communications the homeowner was reporting fire from his chimney. Chief 2 arrived with nothing showing and the Wagon arrived with its own hydrant and ran a crosslay. Capt. 32 assumed division one and reported fire in the chimney. The Tower Ladder (Capt. Lawrence) arrived and interior crew checked all divisions for extension, laddered the residence, and went to the roof. Crews removed the fire from and firebox and chained the chimney. After the lines and Ladders were picked up the Company went ready in about an hour.
Friday, January 13, 2012 This nice crisp morning the Volunteers of Progress were once again dispatched to a reported Box Alarm in the first due. The Wagon (Capt. Strausbaugh) and Duty Officer (Capt. Lawrence) responded on dispatch and were advised of a kitchen fire. Units arrived on Gateway Ct. with nothing showing from a two story duplex, their own hydrant, and ran a line to the door. Capt. 32-2 had the investigation and quickly held Progress after finding a fire out in the kitchen. The Tower Ladder (Capt. Wolford) arrived and provided PPV for the heavily smoke filled residence. Crews were out for an hour before going ready.
Friday, January 13, 2012 At 1134 hours a Two and One (E32-1, T32, E31) Chimney Fire box was dispatched at 71 North 34 street for reported heavy smoke from the chimney. When the Wagon (Capt. Strausbaugh) marked up communications advised they were filling the box for a reported basement fire. The Wagon dropped a line from 34th a Walnut, arrived with nothing showing, and Capt. 32-2 assumed Command. The Tower (Capt. Wolford) arrived laddered the building, investigated, and Capt. 32 had investigation. Crews found a furnace that had blew up due to the chimney collapsing into the unit in the basement. Crews picked up their lines and ladders and went in service with no PPV needed.
Thursday, January 12, 2012 This morning an 84 box was struck for a reported MVC w/ Injuries on the beltway. Rescue-Engine 32, Wagon 32-1, and Chief 32-2 responded on the run. Chief 2 arrived and found 5 vehicles involved with one injury. Crews assisted EMS with Pt. care before going ready.
Monday, January 9, 2012 Tonight at the monthly company meeting Probationary Firemen Brian Harned and Jimmy Fenstermacher were promoted to Engine Company Riders (Black Insert). After 6 months of company and national level training the two probies made their requirements to promote. Each Probie had to demonstrate a "Probie Book" of skills four pages long to their officers as well as obtaining the Progress Fire Co. minimum training requirements of Firefighter I, Haz-Mat Operations, and CPR/AED. Congrats!
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