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2008 STATS

 

Engine

 

172

 

Ambulance

 

292

 

Total

 

464

Working

Fires

17

 

Tool Jobs

 

2

 

Fly-Outs

 

12

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11/20/08 

 

                  


   

2007 STATS

Engine

166

Ambulance

363

Total

529

Working

Fires

25

Tool Jobs

6

Fly-Outs 11

              


 

 

 

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BOARD MEETING

 

Monday November 24th @ 1930 hrs

 

 

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 12-2 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 crew of 7. Once arriving on the scene FMFD crews were assigned interior operations, Crews assisted with ventilation and overhaul. FMFD cleared at 1700 hrs.

 

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

SMALL ACCIDENT

 

Sept. 17th-  Around 1500 hrs FMFD was alerted to Spring Run Road East for an auto accident. Units arrived to find one auto in the roadway with no injuries. EMS obtained a patient refusal and the engine crew took care of the fluids. Units cleared in a little over an hour.

 

  (Photo Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

ATV ACCIDENT

 

Aug 30th-  At 0844 FMFD units were alerted to Briggs road in the 12-01 box area for an ATV accident. Units arrived to find a patient needing air medical. All air medial units were grounded due to weather. Stat 11 out of Altoona was started for a ground team interception. Ambulance 12-8 and Medic 84 met with Stat 11 ground team in the Huntingdon area. Ambulance 12-8 continued transport to Altoona Hospital. The Patient was then flown to Pittsburgh Hospital for more specialized treatment.

 

 

NEW ADDITION TO THE FMFD FAMILY

 

Aug 14th-  At 1300 hrs on Thursday the 14th Eric and Beth Bair were blessed with a baby girl. Lily Mae Bair  7lbs  12 oz  21.75 inches.

 

 

 

ACCIDENT VICTIM RETURNS TO SAY "THANK YOU"

 

Aug 16th- During Saturday of the Path Valley Picnic Wayne Ellerman returned to say "Thank You" to the members that worked the scene of his accident on June 3rd, 2008. All the members wish Wayne a speedy recovery.

 

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

101st PATH VALLEY PICNIC & HOMECOMING

 

Aug 13th - 16th -  Thanks to all who supported the Fannett-Metal Fire and Ambulance Company during the Path Valley Picnic.

 

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

 

KID'S WEEKEND 2008

 

Jun 20th & 21st - Members had another successful showing for the Kid's Weekend 2008. Eighteen kids showed up for the weekend activities. Members demonstrated fire, vehicle extrication, and medical practices. Special thanks to  Station 4 for the use of the Safety House and Billy Adams for the use of his Ladder Truck. Thanks to all that made this weekend possible.

 

  (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

AUTO FIRE IN THE 12-01 BOX

 

Jun 16th - At 0650 hrs FMFD was alerted to Campbell's Garage in Doylesburg for an auto fire. Deputy Chief 12A arrived to confirm a working fire. FMFD and MTFD arrived to extinguish the fire. Unites cleared around 0730 hrs. 

 

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

TANKER VISITS SHIPPENSBURG

 

Jun 13th - At 1038 hrs Tanker 12 was alerted to transfer to Vigilant Hose Co. (Co.52). Tanker 52 was assisting with a barn fire in Co.50's area. Tanker 12's crew assisted Engine 252 with a fluid spill. Tanker 12 cleared at 1345 hrs.

 

 (Photo Courtesy of  Denny Clopper)

 

 

"I DON'T THINK WERE IN DRY RUN ANYMORE TOTO"

 

Jun 10th - Around 1730 hrs a severe thunderstorm visited the valley. FMFD received multiple calls around 1800 hrs from the damage path of the storm. FMFD spent about three hours clearing debris from the storm. County EMA met with Local EMA to assess the damage. PEMA and the National Weather Service arrived the next day to look around. The National Weather Service advised all straight line winds no tornados were in the area.

 

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

FMFD ASSIST WITH CHAMBERSBURG FIRE

 

Jun 9th  - Around 1530 hrs Engine 12-2 was alerted to transfer to Letterkenny Fire Department, and Ambulance 12-8 was alerted to transfer to Headquarters Fire Station. While en route to the transfers Ambulance 12-8 was alerted to the scene at 699 Broad Street. Just after Engine 12-2 arrived at Co.13, they were upgraded to the scene as well. The engine crew assisted with fire ground operations. Ambulance 12-8 handled 6 calls before being released.

 

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Denny Clopper)

 

 

FRONT ROW PARKING

 

Jun 6th  -  At 1700 hrs FMFD was alerted to the 18000 block of the Path Valley Road for an auto accident. Units arrvied to find one auto off the roadway sitting next to a house. The auto had taken out a tree and some guard rails, then parked neatly beside a bush next to the house. The driver was self extricated and a patient refusal was obtained.

 

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

CRASH WITH ENTRAPMENT

 

Jun 3rd -  At 1939 hrs FMFD was alerted to Spring Run Road East and Stone Bridge Road for a vehicle accident with entrapment. Communications advised one dump truck and a pickup truck head on. Units arrived and confirmed the dispatch. One male was entrapped in the pickup. Air medical was requested to the scene, along with FMFD second engine and ambulance. Crews worked in the pouring rain for about 30 minutes to free the male from the truck. Stat Med Evac 12 landed at the scene despite the weather. The patient was flown to Altoona Hospital. Units assisted the State Police with lighting and cleared at 0037 hrs.  Huntingdon Engine Tanker 14 covered the valley for the duration of the call.

EXCELLENT JOB DONE BY EVERYBODY

 

 

 

GARAGE MADE INTO A DRIVE THRU

 

May 31st - At 1845 FMFD was alerted to 21264 Goshorn Road for an auto accident. Communications advised one auto into a building. FMFD unites arrived to find one auto off the roadway in a field. One female was self extricated. EMS obtained a refusal, and the engine company took care of fluid control. After looking at the scene it was found that the auto had just missed 2 utility poles, and still hit a Texas Eastern corrosion measuring pole, and drove through a shed. Units cleared at 2031 hrs.

 

 (Photo's Courtesy of  Christy Peterson)

 

 

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)

 

   

 

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