Monday, December 12, 2011 1046
Box 216-1 was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 4 Church Street in Jackson Township this morning initially dispatching Truck 20. The Truck responded with 5 and went to the scene. First arriving units arrived reporting a working fire in the wall around the chimney and the Tanker was then requested for water supply. Tanker 20 responded with an additional 2 personnel and was staged upon arrival on the scene. Command also requested two additional engines on the box which then dispatched Engine 20. The Engine responded with 5 and was ordered to establish a tanker fill site on Tobias Road at the dry hydrant at the west entrance to Tobias Animal Park. The crew from 216 made a quick knock on the initial fire and the truck crew assisted with checking for extension and ventilation. Units operated on the scene for approximately two hours before returning available.
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Engine 20 at the fill site |
Engine 20 flows deck gun at fill site |
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1814
Box 205 was dispatched for a structure fire at 143 Vista Lane. Chief 20 (Snyder) was advised that the caller stated that there was smoke coming from an outlet in the kitchen. Chief 20 arrived to find normal conditions from the exterior. Engine 20 was ordered to stage at Hillside Drive and Route 147 and send the Thermal Imager and a screw driver to the residence. Captain 20 (Koppenhaver) and FF B. Smith checked the wall area for extension which was negative. Power was secured to the kitchen at the breaker and the outlet cover and outlet were removed from the wall where burned wires were discovered. The receptacle box was also pulled from the wall to verify no extension. All units returned available.
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
The Millersburg Fire Company was honored to take part in the homecoming of the 131st Transportation Company based in Williamstown on Saturday. The Attack and Utility loaded up and headed to I81 in Schuylkill County along with fire companies from Williamstown, Lykens and Wiconisco from Dauphin County and numerous other companies from Schuylkill County and as far away as Luzerne County. From I81, the convoy proceeded west on State Route 209 to the Armory in Williamstown where family and friends awaited their Heroes return! Thanks to our soldiers and we remember the three that didn't return with their brothers in arms. WELCOME HOME AND THANKS!
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 04:59
Truck 20 was dispatched to an animal pen on fire at Lake Tobias Animal Resort early this morning. Chief 29 (Stout) arrived on scene and reported a working fire and ordered hand lines deployed to protect exposure buildings that housed other animals. Truck 20 arrived and assisted with overhaul of the fire building. Sadly, despite the efforts of the crews, several animals perished in the fire.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Fire Officer II Certification Course
The Millersburg Fire Company #1 will sponsor the Fire Officer II Certification Course. The class will be held at the Millersburg Fire Company #1, 325 Center Street, Millersburg, PA 17061. The class will be held over three weekends: March 31 & April 1, 2012; April 14 & 15, 2012; and April 28 & 29, 2012. The class is being run through HACC with Frank Wirth instructing. The cost for the course will be $350. Contact Douglas Snyder at oren1949@hotmail.com or Donald Harris at donandmer@comcast.net for registration instructions.
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Monday, November 14, 2011 1545
Company 20 was dispatched for a reported accident with injuries on Route 209 near Guys Road. Chief 21(Walborn) came across the accident and contacted Chief 20 (Snyder) with a size up. Chief 21 reported that the east bound lane was blocked and the patient had self extricated. Engine 20 crew arrived and accomplished fluid control and traffic control. Units cleared after the vehicle was removed.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
The Millersburg Fire Company thanks all of our military veterans for their service to our country! In particular a big thanks to three of our members who are currently serving in the armed forces. Seth Lenker (U.S. Army), Tom Acker (U.S. Army) and Brent Hill (U.S. Air Force) are currently firefighters with Millersburg and serving in the military. Thanks guys! Thanks also to our members who served in the past. They include: Chief 20 Doug Snyder (U.S. Navy), Jack Bachtell (U.S. Army), John Haines (U.S. Army), Brandon Keefer (U.S. Air Force) and John Brabits (U.S. Army). THANKS!!!
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Sgt. Acker and SPC Lenker |
Senior Chief Snyder |
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
The safety trailer traveled to the Upper Dauphin Area High School today to do demonstrations for the Life Skills Class. Teachers and students learned about Tornado Safety, Fire Safety, Communicating with 911 and Evacuation Procedures. It was a fun and educational afternoon.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011 1759
Units were dispatched on Box 20-2 to 328 Lebo Lane for a reported Hay Baler fire. Chief 20 (Snyder) arrived and was directed to a field behind the address to find a baler on fire. Chief 20 requested county add Attack 20 since the fire was in a field. Engine and Tanker 20 were ordered to hold in the area of the barn. Attack 20 arrived and pulled a booster line and Engine and Attack crews worked to remove all burning material from the baler.
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Sunday, November 6, 2011 1258
Company 20 was dispatched for a fire reported out on Ridgewood Drive. Chief 20 (Snyder) arrived to find a two story wood frame house with audible smoke detector activation. Upon investigation the fire was found to be extinguished and there was a moderate smoke condition present in the residence. Engine 20 crew was ordered to check for extension using the thermal imager and to set up positive pressure ventilation. Crews removed the oven hood and checked the walls for extension and discovered a waterline had been melted and was leaking. All utilities to the kitchen were secured and units cleared the scene.
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