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Shade Gap, Pa. 17255

 

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MVA

 

July 9- At 21:44, Company 14 was dispatched for a reported MVA. Company 14 arrived on scene to find two patients. One patient was transported to the hospital. Company 14 was in quarters at 23:30.

 


TREE ON ROADWAY

 

June 12- At 19:11, ER 14 was dispatched for a tree on wires. ER 14 arrived to find a tree blocking the road. Crews cut what they could to clear the roadway, and left the rest for the property owner. Company 14 returned at 20:10.

 


 

ONE ON ITS ROOF

 

May 14- Company 14 was dispatched at 23:44 to Route 641 on the Neelyton Mountain for an MVA with reported one on its roof. Crews arrived to find a single pickup truck on its roof with the driver self- extricated from the vehicle. Crews set up traffic control and the driver was transported to the hospital. Company 14 returned at 1:30.

 


 

FIRST DUE ELECTRICAL FIRE

 

April 30- At 21:18, Company 14 was dispatched along with the 14-6 box first alarm for a possible structure fire in Dublin Township. Engine Tanker 14 responded with a crew of 3 along with Chief 14 (POV). Chief 14 arrived on scene and found a melted fuse box with small amounts of smoke in the dwelling. Chief 14 held 14, E9, and 900 to scene and placed the rest of the box available. The thermal camera was used to make a thorough search of the residence and it was determined that the damage was contained to the fuse box. Chief 14 placed the box available at 22:00 hours.

 


ASSIST HUNTINGDON COMPANY 12

April 20- Engine Tanker 14 was dispatched to assist Huntingdon County Station 12 (Three Springs) in the borough of Saltillo for a reported structure fire. Chief 12 arrived on scene and placed the box available as Engine Tanker 14 was responding.

 


TRANSFER TO FRANKLIN COMPANY 12

 

April 19- At 19:04, station 14 was alerted for a engine transfer to Franklin County Station 12 (Fannett- Metal), who was on a MVA. Engine Tanker 14 transferred with 6 members who held down the fort for our brothers over the mountain. Engine Tanker 14 was released at 23:55.

 


AUTOMATIC ALARM

 

April 14- At 16:29, Company 14 was dispatched to Interforest Corp. for an automatic alarm. Upon arrival, Chief 14 reported that the sprinkler system in the burn tower was on. A member of Co. 14 was sent into the tower with an employee to check the insde of the tower. After an investigation of the tower, Co. 14 found that a plug in the tower had been spraying water throughout the tower. The sprinkler was turned off, and Company 14 went available at 17:45.

 

            

                                       

 

 

 


MOBILE HOME FIRE

 

April 6- At 04:00, Company 14 responded to a mobile home fire. Company 14 established a fill site. Crews were back in quarters at 06:48


BRUSH FIRE

 

April 5- At 11:09, Company 14 responded to aid Franklin County Company 12(Fannet-Metal) in a brush fire. Company 14 pulled a line of hose, and helped to control the fire. Company 14was back in service at 11:54.

 


TRANSFER TO HUNTINGDON COUNTY STATION 21

 

 

April 2- At 16:16, Company 14 was dispatched for a Engine transfer to Huntingdon County Station 21 (Trough Creek). While on the transfer. At 17:41, Engine Rescue 14 responded to a brush fire in Union Township. The unit was placed available by Chief 2 prior to their arrival. The rest of the evening was uneventful and Engine Rescue 14 was released from the transfer at 22:30.

 


MVA ASSIST IN ROCKHILL BORO

 

March 28- At 07:28, Special Unit 14 was dispatched to assist Company 9 (Orbisonia/ Rockhill) and 900 (ORES) in the boro of Rockhill for a vehicle into a pole, with wires down, and transformer on fire. Special Unit 14 was staged on High St. for the duration of the incident. The unit went available at 07:54.

 


REKINDLE #3

 

March 26- 2 days, and 1 rain storm after the Croghan Pike fire, Company 14 was once again alerted to yet another rekindle. Although no apparatus from 14 responded, Captain 14 went to scene POV, and assisted Engine 9-1 (Orbisonia/ Rockhill) with debris suppression on the A-B corner. Approximately 750 gallon was used on the mop-up.

 

This concludes the Croghan Pike structure fire saga. In summary, the fire marshal ruled the fire to be of UNDETERMINED ORIGIN. The fire consisted of 4 separate alarms over a 3 day span. Approximately 49,600 gallons of water and 1 rainstorm were used to suppress the fire. A total of 20 units spent just over 9 hours on scene. The property loss for this incident was $20,000.

 


REKINDLE #2

 

March 25- At 02:10, Company 14 was again dispatched to the Croghan Pike fire. Assistant Chief 14 arrived on scene and found a small amount of material smoldering on the A-D corner of the debris pile. Engine Rescue 14 arrived on scene and was assisted by Tanker 9 (Orbisonia/ Rockhill) and Franklin County Tanker 12 (Fannett- Metal). Approximately 2,000 gallons was used to suppress burning material. Units went available at 03:34.

 


REKINDLE #1

 

March 24- At 13:27, Company 14 was dispatched initially to assist Fulton County 57 on a reported structure fire. As crews were responding, it was learned that the address was the same as the Croghan Pike fire from earlier in the morning. As Engine Tanker 14 arrived on scene, Deputy chief 14 held Engine Tanker 14, and Fulton County Engine 1-57 to scene, and placed the rest of the units available. 2,000 gallons of water and 2 buckets of foam were used to hit the hot spots. Units went available at 14:23. Thank you to Alice Parson for the pictures.

 

          

 

           

 

 


ASSIST ON STRUCTURE FIRE

 

Mach 24- At 06:41, as the crews were just about to put the units in service from the Croghan Pike fire, Company 14 was dispatched to assist Fulton County 57 (Hustontown) for a reported structure fire in Taylor Township, Fulton County. The tired Engine Tanker 14 crew responded only to be turned around in Burnt Cabins. Placed available by Deputy Chief 57.

 


STRUCTURE FIRE IN FIRST DUE

 

March 24- At 00:59, Company 14 was alerted along with a 14-6 box for a structure fire on Croghan Pike. Chief 14 arrived and confirmed a working fire. The initial attack came from Engine Tanker 14, followed shortly by Fulton County Engine 1-57 (Hustontown). As units arrived they were put in line for water with manpower going to scene. Engine Rescue 14 set up a fill site behind the Burnt Cabins Ball Field, and 5 tankers shuttled water to the scene. Quint 7 (Mount Union) was set up on the A- side of the structure to finish the job. Shade Gap was assisted on scene by Huntingdon County 7, 9, 900, 12, 20, and 21; Franklin County 11, 12, and 21; Fulton County 56, and 57. Crews were on the scene until 06:45, and a fire marshal was called in from Hollidaysburg. 

 

 

        


NEW ENGINE BAYS TAKING SHAPE

 

March 21- In preparation of moving the apparatus into their new home, Company 14 members met today to get the apparatus guide lines on the floor. Thanks to the members who turned out for this event, including Alex the firedog, Company 14's poor mans Dalmatian.

 

             

 


TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES

 

March 13- At 10:10, Company 14 was alerted to Locke's Valley Rd. for a reported tree into power lines. Special Unit 14 arrived to find a tree blocking roadway and laying across power wires. Penelec was alerted by Assistant Chief 14 and traffic was controlled until the arrival of Penelec. Units went available at 13:55.


BRUSH FIRE

 

March 11- At 15:08, Company 14 was dispatched. Company 14 arrived on scene, and worked to wet down hot spots. Company 14 returned to station at 15:47.

 


BUILDING FIRE

 

March 10- At 7:41, Company 14 was dispatched to a building fire. Crews arrived to a fully involved structure. ET 14 then became part of a shuttle supplying other companies with 9,000 gallons of water on scene. Company 14 was back in station at 11:40.

 


2010 AWARDS BANQUET

 

March 6- Tonight, members of Company 14 had their annual awards banquet. Many awards were given. Including the firefighter of the year, presented to Justin Yohn by Chief Rick McMullen. Other awards were presented. The Fire Chiefs award was given to Ronald Shehan, Jr. by Chief Rick McMullen. President's award was given to John Appleby by President Ed Goshorn. Many other awards were given. The guest speaker for the evening was Adam Miller, who is the EMA Director for Huntingdon County.

 

             

                                         

 

 

 

 


BUILDING FIRE

 

February 14- At 1:00, Company 14 was dispatched to a building fire. The building was fully involved. Company 14 took part in a water shuttle, and delivered 3 loads of water before returning. Company 14 was back in service at 2:51. Company 14 was back in quarters at 3:50.

 


FLUE FIRE

 

January 31- At 20:25, Company 14 was dispatched to a flue fire. Crews climbed to the top of the roof. Company 14 took care of the flue, and removed smoke from the basement. Company 14 returned to station at 22:00.

 

 

                    

        

                                  

 


 

ASSIST ON STRUCTURE FIRE

 

January 27- Company 14 was dispatched at 0:56 for an assist on a structure fire. Crews were staged nearby and worked to detect hot spots. Company 14 was back in quarters at3:35.

 


 

 ASSIST ON STRUCTURE FIRE

 

January 19- At 6:27, Company 14 responded to assist Company 7. Crews were staged nearby and were sent to detect hot spots in the building. Company 14 was back in quarters at 9:30.

 


 

TWO- VEHICLE MVA

 

 

December 23- Company 14 was dispatched at 9:07 to a two- vehicle MVA. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle across the roadway. The second vehicle was a tractor- trailer. Crews were able to secure the scene and were back in service at 9:49.

 


COMBINE FIRE

 

November 28- At 9:54 Co. 14 was called to a combine on fire in a field. Company 14 suppressed the fire with 1,500 gallons of water. Special Unit 14 and Ambulance 900 were put on standby at the farm house. Nobody was injured in the fire. Chief 14 placed the box available at 11:17. Crews were in station at 12:00.

 

  

 

  

 


TWO- VEHICLE MVA

 

November 23- At 16:41, Special Unit 14 was dispatched to a two vehicle accident. Company 14 arrived to find both vehicles were off the roadway and both patients had no injuries. Co. 14 handled traffic control until roadway was clear. Special Unit 14 was back in quarters at 17:35.

 


MINOR INJURY MVA

 

November 9- At 5:24 hours, Company 14 was called to a one vehicle accident into the guardrails. The patient was not in serious condition but was transported to a hospital by Ambulance Franklin County 12-8. Company 14 maintained traffic control and returned in the station at 6:30.

 


HELICOPTER MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING AT HARPERS MEMORIAL PARK

 

October 23- Today, a two-seat helicopter had to make an emergency landing in Harpers Memorial Park. The two occupants were flying from Chicago to New York, when they were diverted south to bypass an incoming weather front. The helicopter was grounded for the evening and the pilot and owner were put up in Station 14 for the night. The front passed overnight and the crew took off at 07:30 the next day.

 


FIRE PREVENTION AT SHADE GAP ELEMENTARY

 

October 9- On Friday, the company went to the Shade Gap Elementary School for our annual fire prevention presentation. The students and teachers got to see the Amkus system in use cutting a car.

 

 

 


MULTIPLE- AID BARN FIRE

 

September 24- At 23:17, units from Companies from: 14, 9, 12, 7, 20, 21, Ambulance 900 and Franklin County Companies from: 12, 21, 11, and Fulton County Companies: 56, 57, and Quint 53 reported to a fully involved barn fire. Company 14 made the initial attack on the fire. Multiple fill sites were in place to supply water to all units attacking the fire. All units were released from the scene at 04:29. Company 14 arrived back in quarters at 07:40. Hours after the fire was put out, crews responded twice to put out the rekindled rubble from the original fire.

 


CO. 14 CHECKS OUT NEW TRUCK

 

September 20- At 13:00 members of Company 14 checked out a new fire truck. A representative from Glick arrived to show a new truck from Pierce.

 

 

  


MVA IN THE AFTERNOON

 

September 15- At 16:38, Company 14 was dispatched to a one vehicle MVA with vehicle into the guard rails. Company 14 arrived on the scene to find two patients unharmed. Crews shut down the roadway until the vehicle was towed away. Units were back in service at 18:10.

 

 

  

 


COMPANY 14 RECEIVES KEITH HESS MEMORIAL AWARD

 

The officers and members of the Shade Gap Area Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank the Fannett-Metal Fire Company on being named the recipients of the Keith Hess Memorial Award. The award was presented during the 2009 Path Valley Picnic, and has great meaning to the members of Shade Gap. May the memory of Keith live on forever.

 

 


ANOTHER "STUD" FIREMAN GOES OFF THE MARKET

 

September 12th- Today, the women in Central Pennsylvania wept as another firefighter got hitched. The officers and members  of Company 14 would like to congratulate Deputy Chief 14, David "Davey" McMullen and his new bride Ruth on their marriage and wish them all the best in their new life together.

  

 


ROLLOVER ON THE MOUNTAIN

 

September 12th- At 08:31, Company 14 and Orbisonia EMS was dispatched to the Neelyton Mt. for a reported MVA. The crews battled fog, rain, and heavy Penn State traffic to care for 3 patients. After the patients were loaded onto the ambulance, Company 14 maintained traffic until PSP and a rollback from Clarks 4X4 could do their job. Units went available at 09:53.

 

     


TRANSFER TO FRANKLIN COUNTY

 

September 2nd- Engine Rescue 14 was dispatched at 03:46 for a transfer to Franklin County Company 12 Station. The crew covered Fannett-Metals area until 05:56.

 


ASSIST ON STRUCTURE FIRE

 

September 1st- Company 14 was dispatched at 01:42 to assist Three Springs Fire Company for a reported structure fire in the borough of Saltillo. Units were placed available by Command 12 before reaching the scene.

 


OUTSIDE INVESTIGATION

 

August 28th- At 15:20, Company 14 was dispatched for a local assignment for an outside investigation. Special Unit 14, and Engine Tanker 14 responded along with Chief 14. Upon Chief 14's arrival, the investigation turned out to be a home owner burning trash. Units were placed available at 15:35.

 


REPORTED SILO FIRE

 

 August 26th- Company 14, Company 9, and Orbisonia EMS were called to Shade Valley Rd. for a reported silo fire. While in route, Chief 14 called for additional units from Franklin County Station 12. Upon arrival, a half full ten ton grain bin was found with heavy smoke. The grain bin contained approx. 5 ton of mineral feed supplement. Temperatures were taken with the thermal camera and reached up to 800 degrees. The contents of the bin were hand shoveled away from the bin and scattered with a skid loader operated by the home owner. The call lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes.

 

 

  


LANDING ZONE AT NEELYTON

 

August 21-  Company 14 was dispatched to the ball field in Neelyton to set up a landing zone for incoming air medical.  Stat Medivac 3 out of Hagerstown, MD was landed at the ball field meeting Ambulance 1200, Three Springs.  Company 14 assisted in loading patient unto helicopter.  Company 14 was cleared.

 


WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE

 

August 13th- At 05:42 Station 14, along with Box 14-6, was dispatched to Creek Road for a possible structure fire.  Chief 14 arrived on scene and reported working structure fire.  Structure was a mobile home and was fully involved.  Responders, hampered by tight quarters, suppressed the fire, mopped up, and covered the structure with foam.  Shade Gap was assisted by Orbisonia, Three Springs, Mount Union, Trough Creek, Fannett Metal, Metal Township, Pleasant Hall, Hustontown, and McConnellsburg.  Units were placed available at 07:40.  Three Springs provided a transfer crew until Company 14 packed everything up.  Company 14 went available at 09:18.  Red Cross was called in to assist homeowner.

 


GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW ADDITION TO STATION

 

July 23rd-  Today the ground was broken behind Station 14 for an addition to the existing station. The addition when completed will give Shade Gap three new apparatus bays, office and storage space. Present for the ground breaking was: the Shade Gap Fire Company Board of Directors, Representatives from the Ladies Auxilary, Dublin Township, Tell Township, F&M Trust and The Daily News.

 

 


EARLY MORNING  MVA

 

July 15th-  At 03:23, Company 14 was dispatched to Neelyton Rd. for a reported MVA. Upon arrival, Chief 14 reported a single vehicle over an embankment. Special Unit 14 arrived on scene and the vehicle was checked and no patients were located. A perimeter search was conducted, turning up nothing, so traffic was controlled until arrival of PSP. Orbisonia Ambulance 900 and Medic 60 was placed available after search. The call ended at 04:16.

 

 

 


FIRST DUE STRUCTURE FIRE

 

July 12th- At 00:35 hours, Huntingdon County dispatched units to Dublin Township intersection of Neelyton Rd. and Hollow Rd. for a structure fire. Company 14 and Chief 14 arrived finding a working fire with fire through the roof. Crews made interior attacks on the fire. After fire was put out, extensive overhaul was conducted. Shade Gap was assisted by numerous companies. 
At 3:37, Chief 14 placed the box in service.

 

 

More pictures to come soon.

 


NEW SCBA FILL STATION INSTALLED

 

June 19th- Today, a representative from Moul Enterprises installed our new SCBA fill station and compressor. This also was bought through a grant, and will allow members to fill air cylinders in our station, instead of taking them somewhere else. The rep. will be back later to give training once the air sample is approved.

 


CAR FIRE ON NEELYTON MOUNTAIN

 

June 19th- At 20:32 Shade Gap was dispatched to a vehicle on fire. ET and Special Unit 14 arrived and found a vehicle fire caused by an auto accident. The driver was transported and crews put out the fire. Crews returned at 23:30.

 


NEW FIVE INCH SUPPLY LINE

 

May 31st- Today members of Company 14 tested and loaded the new five inch supply lines obtained by a grant. 3,000 ft. was tested. 1,500 was placed onto Engine Tanker 14, and 1,000 was loaded onto Engine Rescue 14. Thanks to Fannett-Metal for bringing Tanker 12 over to assist us with water.

 

 


ANOTHER MVA WITH ROLLOVER

 

May 21st- Shade Gap was dispatched at 12:09 hours to a one vehicle MVA with a rollover. Patient was cared for until turning care over to Ambulance 21-8. Traffic was maintained until rollback arrived cleared the scene. Shade Gap was placed available at 14:11.

 

 


MVA INVOLVING TRACTOR-TRAILER

 

May 5th- Shade Gap was dispatched at 17:20 to a two vehicle MVA, tractor-trailer vs. pickup. Special Unit 14 and Chief 14 arrived to find a pickup into the side of a trailer. Crews began patient care and traffic control. One driver was transported by Ambulance 900. Chief 14 placed all units available at 18:35.

 

 


BRUSH FIRE THREATENING A STRUCTURE

 

April 18th- At 18:48 hours, Shade Gap was called to Deer Run Rd. for a brush fire. ET 14 and Brush 14 arrived and found about 3/4 of an acre burning that was traveling uphill toward a shed. Crews began to attack the fire and made fire lines to contain the fire. Fire was put out with no damage to the building. Company 14 returned to service at 20:08.

 


 FIRST DUE DWELLING FIRE

 

March 20th- At 12:07 hours, Huntingdon County dispatched the 14-6 box for a dwelling fire on Hollow road in Dublin Township. ET-14 arrived and found a single story dwelling heavily involved. Crews began an exterior attack on the fire while additional units arrived. Deputy Chief 14 arrived and assumed Command 14. Mount Union set up the quint on side A and knocked the bulk of the fire down with the ladder pipe. After that crew were able to move in with handlines and start overhaul. Due to the location of the call, access was limited and tankers had to shuttle water one by one up the narrow driveway about half a mile to the scene, because laying 5 inch supply line was not viable due to the elevation and distance to the fire. After all the hot spots were taken care of, crew then placed a heavy blanket of foam on the remains to keep from having a rekindle. The home was a total loss. Shade gap was assisted by crews from Orbisonia-Rockhill, Mount Union, Three Springs, Metal Township, Fannett-Metal, Hustontown, McConnellsburg, Pleasant Hall, and Cumberland Air 53 on scene, and Mill Creek handled the transfer to Company 14. Company 14 returned to service at 17:47 hours.

 

 

Hey Jan, here's your banquet gift for next year, click to see it.

 


BANQUET NIGHT FOR COMPANY 14 MEMBERS

 

March 14th- Tonight members came together for our annual awards banquet at the Ladies Auxiliary Building on Main Street. The members were treated to a great meal the was prepared by the Fairview Church. After the meal a video of old pictures from the company was shown, even with some sound problems. After that Auxiliary President Kate Cowan presented the Auxiliary Award to her husband Randy. Fire Chief Rick McMullen then presented his awards including the Fire Chief's Award to his wife Tracey, and Firefighter of The Year Award to John Appleby. QRS Captain Shannon Fegan gave the First Responder award to Danny Shoop, and finally President Ed Goshorn, presented Danny Shoop with the Presidents Award. A fun night was had by all in attendance, as we celebrated another great year for the Shade Gap Area Fire Company. Thanks to the transfer crews from Robertsdale, Wood & Broad Top Fire Company and West End Fire & Rescue for staffing our apparatus during the evening.  Hopefully we'll have pictures of the winners soon, that is as soon as they are emailed to us.

 


BRUSH FIRE SEASON IS UPON US

 

March 6th- At 12:58 hours, units were dispatched to Dublin Township, on Decorum Road, for a brush fire. SU-14, and ET-14 arrived to find a fast moving fire heading toward a structure. Crews were able to stop the fire before it made it to the structure. In all around 10 acres burned, Shade Gap was assisted by numerous mutual aid companies from Huntingdon, Franklin, and Fulton Counties.

March 11th- Just days after Brush 14 was placed back in service for the season, it was called to Franklin County to assist Fannett-Metal with a brush fire on Back Road in Fannett Township. The brush arrived and assisted with containing the fire and making fire lines before being released by Command 12.

 


BUSY DAY FOR THE 14 HOUSE

 

March 4th- Today was a busy day for Company 14, ET-14 was dispatched to Shirley Township, on Salt road, to assist Mount Union, Company 7 with a garage fire. ET-14 arrived and sent available manpower to the scene to assist with overhaul and the tanker dumped one load of water. While on the scene Huntingdon County dispatched units to Tell Township, on Shade Valley Road, for a field fire. SU-14, ER-14 and Deputy Chief 14 arrived and found about two acres burning and being driven up a hill by the wind. Deputy Chief 14 requested units from Franklin County Company 12 for an engine and brush, and also additional brush trucks from Company 9 and 7. Crews were able to stop the fire and establish fire lines around the perimeter. ET-14 arrived on the scene after being released by Command 7 and also assisted on scene. Company 14 units returned to service at 18:48 hours. 

 


ET-14 RUNS DWELLING FIRE

 

February 20th- Huntingdon County dispatched units at 11:47 hours to Clark Road in Cromwell Township, for a dwelling fire in Company 9's first due. Chief 9 arrived on scene and reported a working fire. Engine-Tanker 14 arrived and was told to dump their water in a port-a-tank at the scene and proceed to shuttle operations. The crew went to the scene and were sent inside to help crews with overhaul operations, and to put foam on the smoldering debris. ET-14's crew worked on the for a little over an hour before being placed in service by Chief 9. Engine-Tanker 14 returned to service at 13:11 hours.

 


MVA IN TELL TOWNSHIP

 

February 16th- At 14:35 hours, crews from Shade Gap and Franklin County Company 12 (Fannett-Metal),were dispatched to Batton Hollow Road in Tell Township for an MVA. Company 14 and Chief 14 arrived to find a single vehicle into a tree with both occupants self extricated and being treated by members of Fannett-Metal EMS. Crews took care of hazards and traffic control until being placed in service at 15:40 hours.

 


CAR FIRE IN DUBLIN TOWNSHIP

 

February 11th- Units from Company 14 were dispatched at 10:21 hours to O'Donnell Road in Dublin Township, for a vehicle fire. ER-14 and 1st Assistant Chief 14 arrived and found a fully involved car with some brush burning nearby. The crew made quick work of both fires and returned to service at 12:00 hours.

 


FIRST DUE DWELLING FIRE

 

January 12th- At 11:46 hours Huntingdon County dispatched Company 14 and surrounding units to Locke Road in Dublin Township, for a dwelling fire. 1st Assistant 14 arrived to find a single story dwelling with smoke showing from the front and fire showing in the rear. Crews made an aggressive attack from the front to hold most of the fire to the rear, however the fire had a good hold in the rafters and roof area and self vented before crews made it to the roof to open up. The crews were able to keep the fire in check for the most part and held it to the area of origin, with some smoke damage to the rest of the house. Company 14 returned to service at 15:00 hours. The address was a familiar one, in March 2008, crews battled a garage fire at the residence.

 

 

Thanks to Metal Township Co. 21 for the pictures


ENGINE TANKER ASSISTS ON SALTILLO FIRE

 

December 24th- Engine-Tanker 14 was dispatched at 11:18 hours to the Borough of Saltillo to assist Three Springs for a dwelling fire. Crews arrived to find a working fire, the crew from Shade Gap arrived and was put to work assisting with interior and exterior operations. Engine Tanker 14 returned to service at 14:45 hours.

 


FIRST DUE FIRE IN TELL TOWNSHIP

 

December 21st- At 12:51 hours Huntingdon County dispatched units to Tuscarora Creek Road in Tell Township, for a possible dwelling fire. As units were responding there was some confusion as to where the actual location was. After the location was finally found, the crews found a fire in a small shed that had a outside wood stove in it. Crews from Shade Gap made quick work of the fire and Chief 14 held units from Shade Gap and Fannett-Metal to the scene and returned the rest. After all was said and done, the house number that units were dispatched to, was actually the zip code for Blairs Mills. Company 14 returned to service at 14:55 hours.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

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