2012 Call Totals

Entire Department
Jan.
– 50, Feb. – 00, Mar. - 00, Apr. – 00, May – 00, Jun.- 00
Jul.
– 00, Aug. – 00, Sep. – 00, Oct. – 00, Nov. – 00, Dec. – 00- Total – 50

Individual Stations
Sta. 10
– 28, Sta. 20 – 13, Sta. 30 – 17, Sta. 40 – 12, Sta. 50 – 16, Sta. 60 – 19, Sta. 70 – 17 (Through Jan 31, 2012)

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MVA w/ Gas Leak

05/05/2012 – At 11:11hrs, stations 10 and 50 were dispatched to assist District 53 for a gas leak in the area of Penske Trucking on Route 61. A vehicle left the highway and damaged a 2″ high pressure gas line. Crews established a water supply and set up monitors and provided back up to UGI workers. Route 61 south bound was closed for the duration of the incident. UGI released fire units once their full crew arrived on scene. City units cleared the scene at approximately 12:30 hours. Photo by Mike Messner.

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MVA

05/04/2012 – At 14:42hrs, stations 20, 40, and 60 were dispatched to Route 61 and Arch St. for a report of a vehicle accident. Upon arrival crews found two passenger vehicles in the roadway with moderate damage. Crews assisted with traffic control, containment of leaking fluids, and patient care and packaging. Crews were on scene for approximately 35 minutes P-1 had command. Photos from Yorkville Hose Facebook

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MVA

05/03/2012 – At 20:07hrs, stations 50 and 60 were dispatched to Gordon Nagle Trail and Glenworth Rd. for a report of a vehicle accident. Upon arrival crews found a SUV that had lost control and rolled over. Crews from R-63 assisted EMS with patient care while L-51 personnel took care of the leaking fluids and debris.  The trail was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared up.  Crews were on scene for approximately 1 hour. P-6 had command. Photos from Yorkville Hose Facebook

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PFD Looking Back – May 2012

A look back at incidents from the PFD during the month of May. Submitted by Mike Glore.

May 2012 Looking Back

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Mutual Aid – MVA with Entrapment

04/26/2012 – At 17:44hrs, station 60 was dispatched to assist New Ringgold FD in the area of 7 Fir Lane in East Brunswick Township. As R-63 was en-route county advised of a logging truck accident with confirmed entrapment from units already on scene.  When R-63 arrived on scene, they assisted New Ringgold, West Penn, and Orwigsburg. Crews used multiple tools and specialized equipment to complete the rescue. Station 60 remained on scene for approximately 1hr 45min. Photos from KBPhotoshots and Mike Messner.

 

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E-41 is for sale

ENGINE 41 FOR SALE!!

Good Will Fire Company #4
114 Nichols Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
570-622-5651
Website – www.goodwill40.com

If interested, please contact:
William J. Riegle, Jr., Captain – 570-952-5323
Robert Dusel, Chief Engineer – 570-622-7179

FOR SALE: (See Company Website for additional photos)
1993 Spartan/Quality Rescue Pumper
10 seats, 9 SCBA
Cummins N-14 410 HP Engine
Allison HT-740 4-speed Automatic transmission
20,100 Miles
424 Pump hours
1,500 G.P.M. 2-stage Waterous Pump
750 Gallon Poly Tank
197” Wheelbase
9’8” Height
32’ Length
39000 GVW
18,740 Front Axle
27,000 Rear Axle
20’ Extension Ladder
12’ Roof Ladder
10’ Attic Ladder
2 – 6” Suction tubes & Strainer
10’ Fiberglass Pike Pole
6’ Fiberglass Pike Pole
2 – Tripod 500 Watt Quartz Lights
2 – Telescopic 1500 Watt Quartz Lights
6000 Watt Diesel Onan Generator
2 – 200’ Cord Reels
4 – Circle D Lights
Storage for 20 SCBA Cylinders

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Mutual Aid – Move up to Hamburg

04/21/2012 – At 10:03hrs, the PFD was requested for a move up assignment to Union Fire Company in Hamburg as multiple companies from Berks and Schuylkill counties battled a multi-alarm commercial fire in Lenhartsville. E-11 along with SHFD L-725 and E-733 stood by for approximately 3 hours. Photos by Dan Kelly and The Reading Eagle.

 

 

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MVA

04/15/2012 – At 17:13hrs, stations 30, 40, and 60 were dispatched to 599 N. Progress Avenue for a report of a motorcycle accident. Upon arrival crews found a motorcycle into a fence with two patients. Crews assisted EMS with patient care and packaging. Due to extensive injuries, both patients were flown to a trauma center. Crews were on scene for approximately 1 hour. P-2 had command. Photos from Yorkville Hose Facebook

 

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Mutual Aid – MVA with Entrapment

03/14/2012 – At 17:48hrs, station 60 was dispatched to assist Orwigsburg FD and Rainbow FC to the area of 89 Hemlock Drive, North Manheim Twp., for a MVA with entrapment. As R-63 was en-route county advised of a two vehicle MVA with confirmed entrapment from units already on scene.  When R-63 arrived on scene, crews used multiple hydraulic tools and equipment to assist with patient extrication. Station 60 remained on scene for approximately 1hr 20min. Photos from Yorkville Hose Facebook

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Mutual Aid – Off Road Rescue

03/12/2012 – At 19:33hrs, station 60 was dispatched to assist Saint Clair FD in the area behind Home Depot for an off road rescue. As R-63 was en-route, they were advised of a person stuck ½ way up the cliff behind Home Depot. When they arrived on scene crews setup a haul system and lowered two firefighters down to rescue the trapped male and hauled him back up to the top. Station 60 remained on scene for approximately 2 ½ hrs. Photos from Yorkville Hose Facebook

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