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2008 STATS

Engine

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2007 STATS

Engine	166
Ambulance	363
Total	529
Working Fires	25
Tool Jobs	6
Fly-Outs	11

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PROM PROMISE DRILL AT THE HIGH SCHOOL

May 2nd - Crews met at the high school on Friday to take part in the Prom Promise drill. This drill is to simulate the effects of drunk driving. Crews had a simulated crash in front of the school with some fatalities. Everybody that participated did an excellent job.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

SMOKE IN A MOBILE HOME

Apr 30th - On Wednesday evening communications alerted the 21-01 box to Pine Ave. for smoke in a mobile home. Chief 21 arrived to find a light smoke condition in the residence. Command held the box to Co.21 & Co.12. & Engine Tanker 9 . Crews found some burnt wires around the panel box. Crews cleared shortly after.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson & Jr. Booze)

TRANSFER TO NEWBURG / BUILDING FIRE

Apr 22nd - Engine 12-2 transferred to Newburg-Hopewell Fire Company on Tuesday afternoon, After completing the transfer engine 12-2 was requested to the scene to assist with the fire on Green Spring Road. Engine 12-2 responded to the scene and assisted with overhaul.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

AUTO ACCIDENT

Apr 19th - Units from FMFD were alerted to the 15000 block of Amberson Road for an auto accident. Units arrived to find one auto that had struck a tree and was blocking one lane of the roadway. EMS transported on to Chambersburg Hospital and the engine crew assisted with cleanup.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

CONDOLENCES TO THE REASNER FAMILY AND PHFD

The Officers and Members of the Fannett-Metal Fire and Ambulance Company send out their condolences to the Reasner Family and The Pleasant Hall Vol. Fire Company.

HORSE AND BUGGY ACCIDENT

Mar 30th - Around 1300 hrs communications alerted to 18204 Path Valley Road for a horse and buggy accident. Chief 12 arrived to find a male in the roadway. Chief 12A arrived and requested air medical to the ball field to the rear of the station. Stat 12 arrived and the patient was flown to Altoona Hospital.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

GARAGE FIRE IN 14'S AREA

Mar 17th - On Monday evening Huntingdon County Communications alerted units to Dublin Township, Locke Road for a brush fire. While Shade Gap units were responding Chief 14 (Shade Gap) was advised that the fire had spread, and the garage was now on fire and was spreading towards the house. Chief 14 arrived to find a working garage fire. Units from FMFD arrived and assisted with water supply and fire control. Engine 12-1 also handled a transfer to Co.14. Units cleared in about an hour.

(Photo's Courtesy of Keith Price)

SMOKE IN THE BUILDING

Mar 14th - Communications alerted the 12-02 box to 19335 Path Valley Road for smoke in the building. Units arrived to find normal conditions from the outside. After an investigation it was found a faulty motor had burnt up. Command 12 held FMFD and MTFD, the remainder of the box was placed available.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

AUTO ACCIDENT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Mar 6th - At 0641 hrs FMFD was alerted to the Timmons Mountain for an auto accident. Units arrived to find 2 autos off the roadway with no injuries. Units cleared at 0704 hrs.

SPRING RUN ROAD & PATH VALLEY ROAD

Mar 5th - FMFD units were alerted to the 16000 block of Path Valley Road for an auto accident. Units arrived to find 2 autos roadway part blocked. The engine crew controlled hazards and EMS obtained refusals.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

TRANSFER TO JUNIATA CO.7 & BARN FIRE

Mar 3rd - Around 1800 hrs Engine 12-2 and a crew of 3 transferred to the East Waterford Fire Company. The crew arrived and then was called to the scene to assist. The crew was then ask to transfer back to Co.7 along with Eng 21-1 (MTFD) until they had everything cleaned up and back in service. Units cleared around 2230 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Jay Boreman)

NO INJURY ACCIDENT

Feb 27st - Around 1430 hrs Fire Police was called to the scene at Path Valley Road and Main Street Dry Run for an non injury auto accident. Brush 12 and Engine 12-1 responded non emergency to the scene to assist with debris removal. Units cleared at 1630 hrs.

THE STORK MAKES ANOTHER DELIVERY

Feb 21st - Congratulations to Scott and Patricia Naugle on their new baby boy. Noah Mitchell Naugle weighted 6.69 lbs and was 19 inches long.

FMFD HONORS MEMBERS AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

Feb 16th - On Saturday The Fannett-Metal Fire & Ambulance Company held their annual awards banquet at the Fannett-Metal High School. Approximately 125 people were in attendance for the banquet. Guest included Rep. Mark Keller, Path Valley Lions Club, Boy Scouts from Troop 250, K & D Repair, and guest from mutual aid departments. Another successful year for the Fannett-Metal Fire & Ambulance Company due to community support.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson & Denny Clopper)

Awards Included-

Presidents Award- Shirley Peterson

Most In Proved Firefighter- Donald Mills Jr.

Fire Chief's Award- Marshall Warden

Firefighter of the Year- Richard Schur

Fire Police of the Year- Mike Gipe

Fire Officer's Award- Warren Clowdis (Not Pictured)

EMT of the Year- Marshall Warden

EMS Driver of the Year- Bill Glass

EMS Chief's Award- Metal Township EMS

Special Service Award- K&D Repair

Special Service Award- Campbell's Garage (Not Pictured)

Fannett-Metal Ladies Auxiliary presented a check to the department for $10,000.00

Path Valley Lions Club presented a check for $1500.00

Thanks to all that made 2007 a successful year for FMFD.

(Special thanks to Metal Township EMS for covering the ambulance during the banquet)

FEBRUARY STARTS OFF BUSY

Feb 1st - At 0508 hrs FMFD with NHFD was alerted to mile marker 198 westbound for an auto fire. Ambulance 12-8 arrived to find a working fire. Crews from FMFD and NHFD contained the fire within 5 minutes. While en route to the fire, Engine 12-1 stopped to investigate another crash at mile marker 193 eastbound. Turnpike maintenance was on the scene and advised no need for fire and EMS. Shortly after returning Engine 12-1 responded to mile marker 181 westbound for an auto accident in the 21-76 box reported with entrapment. Turnpike crews arrived and held EMS only. Engine 12-1 cleared at 0634 hrs.

NO PICTURES DUE TO TURNPIKE POLICY

FM EMS COVERS THE 9 BOX

Jan 26th - Ambulance 12-9 with a crew of three covered the MMP&W first due area for EMS. Ambulance 12-9 was en route and communications alerted them to the famous 13805 Blairs Valley Road, yes you guessed it Whitetail Ski Resort. Ambulance 12-9 arrived to find a patient with a head injury. Medic 118 was alerted and the patient was flown to Hershey Medical Center via Lifelion. Ambulance 12-9 handled two more calls before clearing at 2300 hrs.

(Photo Courtesy of Bryan Denham)

Ambulance 12-9 Responding to Whitetail Video

"ENGINE 12-2 TO HEADQUARTERS"

Jan 24th - At 0924 hrs a call was received at the station from 17471 Amberson Road. The homeowner advised that her ceiling fan was shorting out. Engine 12-2 requested the box. Engine 12-2, Tanker 12, and Ambulance 12-8 responded to the scene. Engine 12-2 arrived to find a mobile home with normal conditions from side "A". The TIC revealed that the fan was 105 degrees. The motor in the fan had shorted out. The box was held to Co.12 and Eng 21-1. Units cleared at 0947 hrs.

MOBILE HOME FIRE IN METAL TOWNSHIP

Jan 23rd - FMFD units were alerted to assist MTFD with a mobile home fire on Elm Ave. Chief 21 arrived to find a working fire in a mobile home. MTFD put a good stop on the fire. Tanker 12 arrived to assist with water. Eng 12-2 arrived and assisted with overhaul. Units clear shortly after.

(Photo Courtesy of Gary Waters)

ASSIST PSP

Jan 20th - At 0444 hrs Engine 12-1 was alerted to assist the State Police with lighting and searching for victims of a property damage accident in Amberson. No victims were found and crews were available at 0545 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

MORNING ACCIDENT

Jan 3rd - At 0649 hrs FMFD was alerted to 20696 Spring Run Road West for an auto accident. Units arrived to find one auto in to rock. The engine crew checked the auto for hazards and EMS took care of a refusal. Units cleared at 0706 hrs.

E.M.S NIGHT IN THE VALLEY

Nov 24th - Around 1630 hrs FM EMS was alerted to Dry Run Road West for a gunshot victim. Units staged until the scene was clear. Communications advised Chief 12A that a male had a gunshot wound to the head, however was still conscious and breathing. STAT Med Evac was then placed in the air to the rear of the station. Engine 12-2 & Assistant Chief 12 took care of flight operations. While cleaning Ambulance 12-8 from the call, communications alerted Ambulance 12-9 to the turnpike for an injured person. Ambulance 12-9 arrived to find 5 patients that needed to be transported to the hospital. Ambulance 21-8 (MTFD) & Ambulance 12-8 was alerted to the scene. All units transported to the NEW Fulton County Medical Center. Crew cleared everything around 2000 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

PATH VALLEY ROAD & SPRING RUN ROAD

Nov 15th - At 0830 hrs FMFD was alerted for an auto accident at the above location. Units arrived to find 2 autos and a feed truck involved. All the patients were evaluated by EMS, and refusals were obtained. Units cleared at 0916 hrs.

AMBULANCE GETS SURPRISED

Oct 28th - At 0630 hrs while Ambulance 12-9 was transporting to the Chambersburg Hospital they rounded a turn on the Forge Hill Road to find them selves tangled in telephone line. An accident had just happened and a pole was in the roadway. The EMS Crew assisted the driver from the burning auto. Additional units were alerted to the scene from FMFD and PHVFC & Ambulance 12-9 finished the transport the hospital. Chief 12 arrived to confirm a working fire in the pickup truck. Engine 12-1, Engine11-2, Engine 11-1, Ambulance 12-8, Ambulance 11-8, & Medic 84 handled the scene of the accident. FMFD units cleared at 0700 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Brian Denham)

FATAL ACCIDENT ON AMBERSON ROAD

Oct 14th - At 0050 hrs FMFD was alerted to the 16000 block of Amberson Road for an auto accident with ejection. Ambulance 12-8 was first to arrive and found one class 4 patient. Engine 12-1 & Engine 12-2 assisted with lighting. Crews cleared at 0409 hrs.

FLY OUT FROM THE SPEEDWAY

Oct 13th - Deputy Chief 12A called for an ambulance to the Path Valley Speedway Park on Saturday Night for an injured person from a motorcycle accident. After all was said and done, Engine 12-1 set up a landing zone for Life Lion and the patient was sent to a trauma hospital.

FIRE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOOL

Oct 12th - Around lunch time on Friday crews from FMFD and MTFD arrived at the school for fire prevention week. Crews from both departments set up multiple displays outside for the children to observe.

(Photo's Courtesy of Shawna Coble)

TANKER 12 ASSIST ON THE HUNTINGDON 7-12 BOX

Oct 3rd - At 1634 hrs Tanker 12 was alerted to Shirley Township in Huntingdon County for a house fire. Tanker 12 responded with two personnel and assisted with water supply operations. Tanker 12 hauled 2 loads of water and was then released. Available at 1912 hrs.

FMFD SENDS CONDOLENCES TO BUCHANAN VALLEY FIRE CO. & THE COLE FAMILY

THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FANNETT-METAL FIRE AND AMBULANCE COMPANY SEND CONDOLENCES TO BOTH FAMILIES.

(OUR FELLOW BROTHERS AND THE COLE FAMILY)

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

GUN BASH A GREAT SUCCESS

Sept 22nd - Crews from FMFD and Station 4 arrived at the picnic woods around 7am on Saturday for the Gun Bash fundraiser. Both departments had fun and it was a perfect day for the event. Thanks to everybody that helped and donated items. Special Thanks to Gander Mountain and M&S Harley Davidson for there help in the event.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson & Scott Yohn)

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF WINNERS!!

BARN FIRE IN MMP&W FIRST DUE

Sept 19th - Engine 12-2 transferred to Co.18 (Saint Thomas), while at Co. 18 Engine 12-2 was alerted to the scene at 11335 Shimpstown Road to assist with the barn fire. The engine crew assisted with overhaul and extinguishment operations. Engine 12-2 cleared at 2241 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of MMP&W)

ASSISTING HUNTINGDON CO.14

Sept 14th - On Friday evening Shade Gap Fire Company was alerted to the Neelyton Mountain for an auto accident. Deputy Chief 14 arrived and requested an Engine and Ambulance from FMFD. Units arrived and found 2 autos in the roadway. Crews assisted with hazards and traffic control, EMS obtained refusals.

(Photo's Courtesy of Christy Peterson)

CRASH AT 75 & 641

Sept 11th - On Tuesday afternoon FMFD was alerted to the 16000 block of Path Valley Road for an auto accident. Units arrived to find one mini van and a tractor trailer with the roadway part blocked. Units controlled hazards and obtained patient refusals.