Wednesday, February 22, 2012 0816
Company 20 was dispatched to establish a Landing Zone at the MYO Park for Life Lion. Ambulance Chief 20C requested the helicopter for an air transport. While Chief 20 (Snyder) was responding to the LZ EMS requested fire for a lift assist at the scene. Command directed Attack 20 to the scene of the EMS call and ordered Engine 201 to the MYO for the LZ. Attack 20 assisted EMS at the scene and then followed to the LZ. Crews assisted with moving the patient to the helicopter.
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Life Lion on approach |
Life Lion on approach |
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Saturday, February 18, 2012 1639
Station 20 was dispatched to establish a landing zone at the MYO Park for Life Lion. Chief 201 (Harris) and Attack 20 responded. Crews assisted with transporting the patient to the helicopter.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Millersburg Ambulance Association units have become the
first EMS units in Dauphin County to install the KNOX Box Entry System.
The KNOX Box Entry System was put into use by the
Millersburg Fire Company #1 in 2000 by then Fire Chief William Specht. The system incorporates the installation of a
secure lockbox on the outside of a participating address that holds entry keys
to the building. The master key is held
securely in a radio controlled receiver on the emergency response
apparatus. When emergency apparatus is
dispatched to a participating address, and no key holder is immediately
available, the master key is released by radio signal giving responders access
to the lock box. Keyed entry by responders
allows immediate nondestructive access to the address and prevents any damage
to the building through forced entry by prying open doors or windows.
The system was stagnant with no growth for several years. In December 2010 Fire Chief Doug Snyder made
it a priority to advertise and expand the system, since then the number of
participating addresses has doubled.
While
expanding the system, the Millersburg Ambulance Association was approached
concerning their use of the system to be able to gain access to key addresses
such as the several assisted living facilities in the area. Ambulance Chiefs Jeff Lenker and Troy Enders
agreed to the installation on the Millersburg EMS units making this the first
EMS units in Dauphin County to use the system.
Previous to the installation on the EMS units, the fire company would
have to be requested by arriving EMS personnel which could possibly delay
patient access. Since their installation
and activation on the ambulances in September 2011 the keys have been used several
times which allowed the crews immediate access to the patient.
Currently the Millersburg Fire Company #1 has KNOX Boxes
installed on fifteen addresses with five addresses sub mastered for ambulance
access. Any business in the Millersburg
Fire Company#1 response area that wishes to get information concerning the KNOX
Box system can contact Fire Chief Doug Snyder at 717-692-2121 and leave a
message or email at oren1949@hotmail.com.
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SentraLok system securing the Knox
Master Key on Engine 20 |
Typical Knox Box key vault installation |
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 1848
While Engine 201 and Tanker 20 operated in Wiconisco at the One Stop Salvage Yard fire Engine 20 was dispatched for a CO call on Pine Street. Engine 20 responded and investigated and monitored the residence. Nothing was found and all units returned.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 16:42
Box 23-3 was struck late this afternoon for a vehicle fire to the rear of One Stop Recycling on Pottsville Street in Wiconisco. Very soon multiple companies from Upper Dauphin County were dispatched as more than one vehicle was involved. As the fire spread quickly, Tanker 20 was dispatched to assist with water supply to the fire which engulfed more than 60 junk vehicles that were piled to the rear of the facility. Engine 201 was dispatched a short time later to establish a fill site in Lykens at Market and Second Streets.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 0636
The Millersburg Fire Company #1 was dispatched for a
structure fire on First Street in the township this morning at 0636. Upon responding, Chief 20 (Snyder) was
advised that the called stated they could smell an electrical odor in the
basement. Engine 20 arrived and
investigated using Thermal Imaging Equipment and eventually narrowed the search
to the breaker box. Truck 20 was staged
at the BG’s Market parking lot. When the
cover was removed from the breaker panel it was evident that there was an issue
with the neutral bar, it was discolored and burned. Power was shut off at the main and the
homeowner was advised to contact an electrician to have the situation
corrected. All units went available at
0723.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The 2011 call activity report for the Millersburg Fire
Company #1 has been released. There were
a total of 225 emergency calls last year.
The top ten responders are:
Total
Calls
1.
Jack “Yogi”
Bachtell 197
2.
Mark Koppenhaver 178
3.
Terry Spotts 171
4.
Sean Grimm 147
5.
Douglas Snyder 145
6.
Colby Challenger 129
7.
John Koppenhaver 119
8.
Chris Hardy 112
9.
Matt Carr 103
10.
Branson Smith 102
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Saturday, January 21, 2012 0933
Company 20 was dispatched on Box 20-2 for a reported plow
truck fire in the area of Klinger and Sams Roads. Chief 20(Snyder) in the Utility; Attack 20
with five; and Tanker 20 with two responded.
Road conditions were poor due to snow cover. Chief 20 arrived to find a plow truck with
the cab fully involved. The Attack was
ordered to pull past the fire and make the attack with a single 1 ¾ preconnect
and the Tanker was held short of the scene and be ready to nurse the attack if
needed. Crews extinguished the fire with
the onboard water from the attack. West
End Garage was assisted with removal of the vehicle and all units returned
available.
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Firefighters Alan Koppenhaver and Sean
Grimm advance on the fire |
Asst Chief Challenger inspects the
vehicle for complete extinguishment |
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011 0600
Units were dispatched this morning for an automatic alarm in the Pro Plastix facility on Route 209. Chief 20 arrived to find all conditions normal from the exterior. The Engine crew was ordered to check all exterior doors for access. A key holder arrived and allowed crews entrance to the facility where no problems were located. The alarm was caused by moisture. All units returned available. Later in the afternoon, the facility mounted and placed in service a KNOX Security Key Box to allow the fire company immediate access in the future.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2006
Company
20 units were dispatched for an accident with injuries on Hoy Road in the area
of Landfill Road. Upon responding, Chief
20 (Snyder) was advised the caller stated that a Jeep was off the road and
rolled over. Chief 20 arrived to find
the SUV rolled over and off the road.
The three occupants had self extricated and were standing on the road
with the caller. Engine 20 arrived and
provided scene lighting and EMS arrived and assessed the patients and all
patients signed releases. Units operated
on scene for approximately 45 minutes before returning available.
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