2008 STATS

Brother Gerhart

(Photo by DCFD)

HOT ONE IN A FIELD

June 25th-  FMFD was alerted to 20178 Path Valley Road for a tractor fire in a field. Units arrived to find a working fire. FMFD crews extinguished the fire and returned to service within the hour.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

LONG NIGHT IN EAST WATERFORD

May 24th-  Around 1am Engine 12-2 was alerted to transfer to Juniata Station 7. While enroute Engine 12-2 was advised command requested second alarm assignment for the building fire. Engine 12-2 arrived and assisted with water supply. Engine 12-1, Engine 12-2, Tanker 12, Brush 12, and Ambulance 12-9 were all on the scene all night. Units cleared around 7:30am.

Units for the south side water supply: Eng 12-1, 12-2, 21-1, Tanker 12, 151, 251, ET-9, J83, 52, J63.

FLY OUT IN AMBERSON

May 20th- Around 1830 hrs FMFD was alerted to Amberson Road and Store Lane for a motorcycle accident. EMS arrived on the scene to find a patient in need of a trauma center. Engine 12-1 set up a landing zone. Life Lion arrived and transported the patient to Hershey Medical Center.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE TIMMONS

Apr 26th-  At 0154 hrs FMFD was alerted to the Timmons Mountain for an auto accident. Units arrived to find one pickup on its side with a class 4 patient entrapped. After the cornors office and PSP finished their investigation, FMFD finished cleanup and returned at 0520 hrs.

CHIMNEY FIRE  WITH CO.21

Apr 21st-  On Tuesday evening FMFD was alerted to assist Metal Township Fire Co. with a chimney fire on Creek Road. Chief 21 arrived to find normal conditions from the outside. Command 21 held the box to Co.21 & Co.12 to assist with cleaning the chimney. Units cleared within an hour.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

ANOTHER ONE

Mar 25th- Around 1300 hrs FMFD was alerted to Hill Road to find another field fire. Units were able to put a quick stop on the fire with assistance from Engine 21-1, and Brush 11.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

MORE BRUSH FIRES

Mar 22nd- On Sunday evening FMFD was alerted to assist Company 21 with a field fire. Engine 12-2, Tanker 12, and Brush 12A responded to assist. When FMFD units arrived they found a working field fire moving rapidly towards a wooded area. Units were able to get ahead of the fire and put a stop on it.

(Photo's Courtesy of  Heather Freet)

DUAL FLY OUT

Mar 21st- At 2012 hrs FMFD and mutual aid EMS units were alerted to Spring Run Road East and Timmons Road. Units arrived to find two autos head on in the middle of the roadway. Ambulance 21-8, and Ambulance 12-9 handled the fly outs and Ambulance 12-8, and Ambulance 11-9 handled the ground transported to Chambersburg Hospital. Units cleared at 2252 hrs

(Photo Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

HOUSE FIRE IN THE 14-6 BOX

Mar 20th- FMFD assisted Shade Gap Fire Co. with a house fire on Hollow Road. Units arrived from Co.14 to find a working fire. Engine 12-2, Tanker 12, and Ambulance 12-9 assisted on the scene with fire control and overhaul.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Keith Price)

BARN FIRE IN JUNIATA COUNTY

Mar 13th- At 2349 hrs FMFD was alerted to Route 75, two miles north of Waterloo. Engine 12-2 arrived and was assigned fire attack on the south side of the barn. Tanker 12 arrived and set up water supply operations. Tanker 12, Tanker 151 & 251 (NHFD) supplied Engine 12-2 who was supplying Mifflintown Truck 27.  Engine 21-1 kept the tankers running with a fill site in Waterloo, 49,500 gallons of water was used on the south side before units were released at 0453 hrs.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Denny Clopper)

"ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES"

Mar 11th- While units were out on another brush fire on Doylestown Road they noticed a large column of smoke in the area of Coons Road and Back Road. Units responded to check it out, once arriving in the area Chief 12 found a field fire heading into the mountain. Command requested 3 additional brush trucks and one additional tanker. Units had the fire under control in about 2 hours.

Units- Eng 12-1, Eng 12-2, Brush 12, Tanker 12, Eng 21-1, Brush 14, Brush 11, Brush 15, Tanker 251, Amb 12-8, Forestry Department.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

Mar 6th-  FMFD units were alerted to assist Shade Gap Fire Co. with a brush fire in Neelyton around 1400 hrs. Engine 12-2, Brush 12, and Tanker 12 responded to Decorum Road to assist with the fire. While units were on the scene communications alerted the 12-02 box for a field fire on Back Road. Engine 12-2 cleared the scene and responded. Engine 12-1 responded from the station. Units had the fire under control in about 15 minutes.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

Feb 21st-  At 1830 hrs members of FMFD, the local community, and mutual aid fire departments met at the Fannett-Metal High School for the annual awards banquet.

Fire Officer's Award- Donald (Sam) Peterson Jr.

Fire Chief's Award- Scott Naugle

Firefighter of the Year- Steve Sites

Fire Police of the Year- Daniel Gelwicks

EMS Chief's Award- Richard Schur

EMS Driver of the Year- John Glass II

Most Improved Firefighter- David Boyer Jr.

Life Membership- Rick Lauthers

Special Business Awards- Johnson's Small Engine Repair & Moul Enterprises

EMT Appreciation Awards- Richard Schur, Maurice Sites, Shawna Coble, Holly Sites, Robin Rebuck, Mark Chronister, Marshall Warden, Marlin Esh

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

DUAL ENTRAPMENT ON THE PIKE

Feb 21st-   At 2400 hrs FMFD was alerted to the Pennsylvania Turn Pike for an auto accident with dual entrapment. Communications advised 2 autos involved. Chief 12 took rescue command and Chief 12A took EMS command. Ambulance 12-8, 12-9, & 21-8 transported to the landing zone established by Engine 21-2. All patients were flown to Hershey Medical Center via Life Lion Air Medical.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  (Keith Price)

 (Photo Courtesy of  (Denny Clopper)

BUSY DAY IN JUNIATA COUNTY

Feb 18th- At 1240 hrs Tanker 12 was alerted to McKinley Road in Tuscarora Township box 7-2 for a house fire. Tanker 12 arrived and assisted with water supply, hauling two loads of water. Ambulance   12-8  was alerted to transfer to Co.22 (Lack-Tuscarora EMS). Engine 12-2 was then alerted to transfer to Co.7 (East Waterford Fire Co.). Units cleared around 1630 hrs.

LANDING ZONE AT 21'S HOUSE

Feb 6th- At 1008 hrs FMFD was alerted to assist with landing Stat MedEvac at the Metal Township Fire Company. Engine 12-1 handled the landing zone. Ambulance 21-8 met with the flight crew and transferred care . Engine 21-2 then arrived to assist after returning from another medical call.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Denny Clopper)

EMS COVERS FOR 9 HOUSE

Jan 31st-  Ambulance 12-9 transferred to MMP&W while they held their 40th annual awards banquet. For once EMS got to eat the entire meal before starting the night out. EMS started with a crash on Blairs Valley Road about two miles into Maryland. After that assisted on an accident in Metal Township, and finally while returning from the hospital ran a working garage fire with the assist on the knock down. "All that and none to Whitetail"

Blair's Valley Road crash and Garage Fire

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Brian Denham)

TANKER ASSIST ON FATAL FIRE

Jan 27th- Tanker 12 was one of many tankers that assisted on the 9-18A box Tuesday morning. Tanker 12 arrived and assisted with water supply by hauling 29,750 gallons of water.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Denny Clopper)

MINOR ACCIDENT

Jan 26th- Around 2030 hrs FMFD was alerted to an auto accident in the 17000 block of Path Valley Road. Units arrived in the area to find nothing. After communications made a call back the caller was in the 24000 block of Path Valley Road. The caller gave the zip code for the address. Units arrived at the correct location to find two autos off the roadway with one into a house. Minor injuries were found.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

9-56A BOX

Jan 13th-  Tanker 12 was alerted to Buchanan Trail West to assist MMP&W with a building fire on top of the Mountain. Tanker 12 arrived and staged. Tanker 12 was then released and transferred to MMP&W along with Engine 45 (STA.4). Tanker 12 was released around 1930 hrs.

WORKING FIRE IN 14'S AREA

Jan 12th- At 1152 hrs FMFD was alerted to assist in Dublin Township Huntingdon County  for the house fire. Units arrived to find a working fire from side "A". Engine 12-2 arrived and assisted with interior operations. Tanker 12 arrived and assisted with water supply.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Keith Price)

FIELD FIRE'S TO START THE YEAR

Jan 1st-  Around noon on Thursday FMFD was alerted to 21271 Back Road for a field fire. Units arrived to find a working field fire. Brush 12, and Engine 12-2 put a stop on the fire quickly. Units cleared shortly after.

Jan 3rd- FMFD was alerted to 20602 Path Valley Road for a field fire. Units arrived to find another working field fire close to a garage. Units put a quick stop on the fire as well.

Back Road

Path Valley Road

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

ZIP CODE?????

Dec 21st-  At 1256 hrs FMFD was alerted to 17213 Tuscarora Creek Road on Tell Township Huntingdon County for a shed fire. Units from FMFD arrived in the area of the address given to find nothing. After questions from FMFD and Chief 14 units were redirected to 20786 Tuscarora Creek Road. Engine Rescue 14 arrived to find a working shed fire. FMFD units arrived and assisted with extinguishment. After it was all said and done units realized that they were dispatched to the zip code of Blairs Mills 17213.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Heather Freet)

ONE OVERTURNED

Dec 13th- At 0010 hrs FMFD was alerted to the 22000 block of Path Valley Road for an auto accident. Deputy Chief 12A arrived to find one auto overturned in the woods. All occupants were out of the auto. Engine 12-1 arrived and provided lighting. Ambulance 12-8, and Ambulance 12-9 transported to Chambersburg Hospital. Stat 12 met Ambulance 12-8 at the hospital and transported their patient to York Hospital.

ONE COOKING IN THE TUNNEL

Dec 7th- On Sunday morning Crews from FMFD and NHFD were alerted to the PA Turnpike Kitt Tunnel for an auto fire in the tunnel. Units arrived to find one sport utility vehicle on fire in the tunnel. The only twist was there was live ammunition going off in the tunnel. The auto was owned by a hunter returning home. Crews were able to make entry and extinguish the fire. Crews cleared around 10am.

CONDOLENCES TO THE PETERSON FAMILY

The Officers and Members of the Fannett-Metal Fire and Ambulance Company send their condolences to the Peterson Family. Shirley Peterson passed away November 29th 2008. Shirley will be missed greatly by Family and the Fire Department. Shirley was a great asset to the Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary. She will be missed!

HOUSE FIRE IN THE 12-03B DISTRICT

Nov 10th-  Around 0100 hrs communications alerted the chimney fire assignment to Drifted Lane in Amberson. While units were en route communications called Deputy Chief 12 and advised they received a second call back, now advising fire in the attic. The assignment was upgraded to the full box alarm. Engine 12-2, Engine 12-1 and Tanker 12 all arrived to find fire showing from sides "A" and "D". Interior crews put a quick knock on the fire and extensive overhaul was completed. Units cleared around 0400 hrs. Company's responding- 12,11,21,15,51,52,53.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Brian Denham)

ENGINE 2 PROTECTS THE CITY

Nov 6th-  At 1036 hrs FMFD was alerted to the 11-06 box to fill the assignment for a dwelling. After being placed in service Engine 12-2 was alerted to transfer to Headquarters Fire Station. Engine 12-2 cleared with no calls at 1430 hrs.

 (Photo Courtesy of  Richard Schur)

ATV ACCIDENT

Oct 31st-  Around 1200 hrs FM EMS was alerted to the 19000 block of Path Valley Road for meeting a vehicle for an ATV accident victim. As Ambulance 12-9 was leaving the station, the vehicle with the patient showed up at that station. EMS crews accessed the patient and Air Medical was alerted to the rear of the station. Engine 12-1 set up the landing zone for Stat MedEvac 11. Units cleared at 1300 hrs.

 (Photo Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

EMS TRANSFERS TO CO.11

Oct 25th-  Ambulance 12-9 transferred to Pleasant Hall Fire Company on Saturday morning while members traveled to the FCPSTC to train on auto fires. At 1124 hrs EMS was alerted to 11000 Cumberland Highway for an auto accident with entrapment. A member of PHVFC found the accident as it happened, units arrived to find one auto off the roadway with a utility pole sitting in the roadway. Moderate damage was found on the drivers side of the auto. One female transported to the hospital. Around 1300 hrs Ems was alerted to the PA Turnpike mile marker 204 eastbound for an auto accident with entrapment. Ambulance 12-9 was used as a triage unit for this incident. Ambulances from Pleasant Hall, Newville, and Carlisle was used for transport. Air medical was grounded due to heavy rain in the area. Ambulance 12-9 cleared at 1430 hrs.

NO PICTURES OF THE TURNPIKE PER THEIR POLICY!

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Denny Clopper)

TIMMONS ROAD CRASH

Oct 24th- On Friday afternoon FMFD units were alerted to the Timmons Road for the auto accident. Units arrived to find one SUV off the roadway in a field. EMS transported one to the hospital. Units cleared shortly after.

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

CRASH IN JUNIATA COUNTY

Oct 19th- On Sunday morning Engine 12-1 was alerted to assisted Juniata Co.7 with an auto accident. Units arrived to find a rear end collision with no injuries. FMFD assisted with fluid control.

FLYOUT FROM THE TIMMONS MOUNTAIN

Oct 12th- On Sunday evening FMFD units were alerted to the Timmons Mountain for a motorcycle accident. Units arrived to find on patient, Air medical was requested per the paramedic. Engine 11-2 (PHVFC) handled the LZ operations in Roxbury. Crews cleared shortly after 1800 hrs.

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Brian Denham)

PATH VALLEY ROAD ACCIDENT

Oct 12th-  At 0755 on Sunday morning FMFD units were alerted to 20716 Path Valley Road for an auto accident. Chief 12 arrived to find two autos off the roadway with all patients out of the autos. Ambulance 12-8 obtained two refusals and the engine crews took care of the hazards. Units cleared at 0930 hrs.

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

ANOTHER JUNIOR MEMBER MAKES EAGLE SCOUT

Sept. 27th- The Officers and Members of the Fannett-Metal Fire Company would like to congratulate Richard W Schur on making it to the rank of Eagle Scout.

  (Photo Courtesy of  Richard Schur)

S.B.S REFRESHER

Sept. 28th-  Members attended the annual Structural Burn Refresher for 2008 at the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center on Sunday.

SPECIAL 9-11 CAKE DONATED

Sept. 11th-  The Officers and Members of the Fannett-Metal Fire & Ambulance Company would like to thank the employees of the Food Lion Store # 994 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg for remembering those who protect everyday. The Cake was GREAT!!

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

HOUSE FIRE IN THE 7 BOX

Sept. 19th-  At 1430 hrs FMFD was alerted to Route 35 in Juniata County two mile north of Cross Keys for a house fire. Engine 12-2 and Tanker 12 responded to the incident with a