2008 - 2009

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MUTUAL AID FOR A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN CARROLL TOWNSHIP

August 15 - Tanker 8 was dispatched to 507 Sleepy Hollow Road to assist Shermansdale Fire Co. for an auto body shop on fire.  Command 12 arrived on scene to find fire through the roof.  The structure was a 6 bay concrete building.  Engine 8 was later dispatched to establish a fill site.  Liverpool Fire Co. was dispatched to transfer an engine.  Engine 5 transferred to station 8.

 

 

Thanks to the transfer crews that day.

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ATV RESPONSE TO PENN TOWNSHIP

August 20 - Chief 11, Perdix Fire Co, contacted Chief 8 for assistance at a mountain fire for ATVs.  Three members from Station 8 went to assist with ATVs.

Steve Kidd, Photographer

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MUTUAL AID FOR A TRAILER FIRE IN CARROLL TOWNSHIP

September 2 - Tanker 8 was dispatched to assist Shermansdale Fire Co. for a trailer fire with a burn victim.  Approximately 45 minutes into the call, Engine 8 was dispatched to the scene.  While enroute, Duncannon Fire Co. was dispatched to transfer an engine to Station 8.  Engine 2 transferred and was later summoned to the scene to assist with overhaul.  Engine 5 from Liverpool Fire Co. was then requested to standby in Station 8.

Thanks to the transfer crews that day.

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AED RESPONSE IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP

September 2 - Utility 8 was dispatched to Clouser's Hollow Road for an AED response to assist EMS.  The Utility crew arrived on scene and assisted BLS with patient care.

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AUTO ACCIDENT IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP

September 2 - Rescue 8 and Ambulances 89-1 and 89-2 were dispatched for a two vehicle accident at Wayne's Transmission on Spring Road near Roth Road.

Steve Kidd, Photographer

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AED RESPONSE IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP

September 4 - Utility 8 and Ambulance 89-1 were dispatched to Shermansvalley Road for an AED response to assist EMS.  The utility crew arrived on scene and assisted BLS with patient care.

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AED RESPONSE IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP

September 22 - Utility 8 and Ambulance 89-1 were dispatched for breathing problems. Shortly after the arrival of EMS, patient went into cardiac arrest.  The crew from Utility 8 assisted EMS with CPR. 

Congratulations to the Fire & EMS crews for a successful save.

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WATER RESCUE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING

September 27 - Members from New Bloomfield and Ickesburg received certification in water rescue.  Training involved classroom and an evening in the water at Little Buffalo State Park and Saturday in the Susquehanna River.

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Photos courtesy of Shane Wolf

 

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AUTO ACCIDENT IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP

September 27 - At the conclusion of a Water Rescue Phase 1 training, Rescue 8 and EMS were dispatched for an overturned vehicle with entrapment at 292 Huckleberry Road.  Rescue 8, Utility 8, Utility 3 and Ambulance 89 responded.  Chief 8-2 arrived on scene to find a truck overturned with negative entrapment.  Crews from Rescue 8 and Utility 3 stabilized the vehicle while the Utility 8 crew began PT care and assisted EMS crew on their arrival. 

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Steve Kidd, Photographer

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STRUCTURE FIRE TYRONE TOWNSHIP

September 30 - Engine, Tanker and Rescue 8 were dispatched for mutual aid for a residential structure fire on Mahoney Road.  Engine 8 established water supply from a pond at Tuscarora Hardwoods and supplied 5-inch to Tanker 4, which continued the relay to the scene.  Engine 2 from Duncannon Fire Co. transferred to Station 8 and later handled a landing zone for EMS.

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Steve Kidd, Photographer

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LANDING ZONE IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP

September 30 - Ambulance 89 was alerted for an electrocution at the PPL substation on Keystone Way.  Ambulance 89 requested Life Lion to the Borough Building in New Bloomfield.  Engine 2 responded from Station 8 to establish the landing zone. 

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FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM

October 10 - The Fire Company presented a fire prevention program for the New Bloomfield Elementary School, New Bloomfield.  After the program, the children and fire truck tours were given.

We would like to thank Mike Knipple for helping with the program and the following business for sponsoring the program:  Walmart Stores, Moore's Insurance Agency, Don Jacob's Insurance Agency, Cupp Insurance Agency, Hershey Foods, Reisinger's Insurance Agency and Perry Printing.

THANK YOU!

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

October 18 - Rescue 8 was alerted for an auto accident at the intersection of Mannsville and Church Roads.  Rescue 8 arrived on scene to find a truck on its side.

  Steve Kidd, Photographer

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SMOKE DETECTORS AVAILABLE

October 22 - The fire company took part in WHTMs "Operation Save A Life" program.  WHTM donated smoke detectors to local fire companies to be handed out to residents in need in the community.  If you are in need of a smoke detector, stop by the firehouse for one.  Thank you to WHTM for sponsoring this worthwhile program.

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NFPA FIREFIGHTER 1 CERTIFICATIONS

October 25 - Eight members completed the NFPA Firefighter 1 Practical Examination.  Members completing the test were:  Tony Bentley, Dana Franklin Jr, Jason Hoffman, Justin Kretzing, Eddie Orris, Mitch Robb, Mike Sheaffer and Keith Waltz.

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COMPOST BUILDING FIRE - CARROLL TOWNSHIP

November 9 - Company 8 was alerted for a shed fire at 300 Evergreen Rd.  Engine, Rescue and Tanker 8 responded.  Once responding, County advised units that they had a 25 x 80 foot shed on fire and there was about 10 feet of fire going up the outside of the shed.  Chief 8-2 arrived on scene to find a compost building of turkey manure and sawdust burning and the owner controlling the fire with a garden hose.  The engine crew advanced an 1 3/4 line to the rear of the structure, while the remainder of the crew and the rescue crew setup lighting.  The rescue crew gained access through the side of the building and began removing the compost, while the farmer began unloading the building back to where the fire was with a front end loader.  Once access was gained, the box was held to the engine. 

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AUTO ACCIDENT - BLOOMFIELD BORO

November 10 - Rescue 8, Ambulance 89-1 and P/M 81 were dispatched to the intersection of Chestnut and High Streets for an auto accident with entrapment.  Units arrived on scene to find the roadway partially blocked and negative entrapment. 

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

November 11 - Rescue 8 and Ambulance 89-1 were dispatched to Route 34 near Huckleberry Rd for an auto accident, vehicle into a pole.  Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle left the roadway and sheared off a pole for a guide wire.  Rescue 8 personnel controlled traffic while EMS transported one pt to the hospital. 

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

November 15 - Rescue 8, Ambulance 89-1 and P/M 81 were dispatched to 811 Shermans Valley Road, near the Catholic Church, for an auto accident.  Rescue 8 and A89-1 arrived on scene to find pole and wires down.  EMS placed P/M 81 available.  EMS later dispatched for ALS and transported to the hospital.  Penn Dot was called to close the roadway.

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

November 15 - Rescue 8, Ambulance 89-1 were dispatched to the area of Perry County Mobile Homes for an auto accident.  Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle off the roadway. 

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Steve Kidd, Photographer

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

November 16 - Rescue 8 and Ambulance 89-1 were dispatched to Rambo Hill Rd. passed Sandy Hollow Road for an auto accident.  Chief 8-2 arrived on scene in the area of the intersections of Sandy Hollow Church  and Huckleberry Rd to find a vehicle hit a pole and went down an embankment.  The driver fled the scene.

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

November 16 - Rescue 8 and Ambulance 89-1 were dispatched to Spring Road in the area of Wayne's Transmission for an auto accident.  Units arrived on the scene to find a 2 vehicle auto accident.  One patient was transported.

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Steve Kidd, Photographer

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ASSIST FOR A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE - OLIVER TOWNSHIP

November 17 - Engine, Rescue and Tanker 8 were dispatched for a commercial structure fire at the Applebox on Keystone Way.  A Juniata County chief was on scene with a working fire at dispatch.  The crew from Engine assisted Company 10 personnel in advancing lines to the rear and a line was pulled on Engine 8 to advance through side D.  Rescue 8 provided lighting, assisted with ventilation and setup an air station.  Crews found fire in the office and kitchen.  There was smoke and heat damage to the bar and dining area.

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Thanks to the crew from Duncannon Fire Co. (Engine 2) who stood by and helped cleanup when we returned.

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AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

November 22 - Rescue 8 and Ambulance 89-2 were dispatched to the 1200 block of Shermans Valley Rd. for an auto accident with wires and poles down.  Chief 8-4 arrived on scene and found 1 vehicle with one Embarq and one PPL poles hanging over the roadway.  Fire police and Penn Dot were requested to shut the road down.  The occupant(s) left prior to the arrival of fire/ems. 

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SANTA MAKES A VISIT IN NEW BLOOMFIELD

December 13 - Santa arrived Saturday morning and before stopping at the firehouse, took a tour of the borough on a firetruck.  The children in our first due territory enjoyed sitting on Santa's lap and giving one last chance to let Santa know what they wished for Christmas.

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TREE ON A HOUSE - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

December 24 - Throughout the day, the weather brought rain and freezing rain.  Units were dispatched for a tree on a house.

Steve Kidd, Photographer

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MEDICAL ASSIST - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

December 25 - The afternoon began with a medical assist response by Utility 8, to assist EMS for an icy driveway.  Personnel assisted the individual to the bottom of the driveway to meet the awaiting EMS crew.

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 MUTUAL AID FOR A TRAILER FIRE - SPRING TOWNSHIP

December 25 - Later in the afternoon around 1600 hrs, Engine and Tanker 8 were dispatched to assist Landisburg Fire Co. with a trailer fire.  Company 8 units had fire visible 3 miles from town.  Units were advised enroute of possible entrapment.  It was later confirmed that the occupants were not home.  Rescue 8 was manned on station by personnel to handle any further possible incidents.

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 AUTO ACCIDENT - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

December 29 - Rescue 8 and the second ambulance from Company 8 were dispatched for an auto accident in the area of Keystone Way and Pine Grove Rd.  Rescue 8, Utility 8 and Ambulance 89 responded.  Units were advised enroute the accident was past Pine Grove Rd. and possibly negative injuries.  Rescue 8 arrived on scene to find 1 patient out of the vehicle, which had overturned and came to rest on its wheels.  Ambulance 89 transported 1 patient to the hospital.  Crews contained fluids, cleaned up debris and directed traffic.

 

Steve Kidd, Photographer

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MUTUAL AID STRUCTURE FIRE - TYRONE TOWNSHIP

December 30 - Engine 8 was dispatched for mutual aid to Landisburg Fire Company for a residential structure fire at 479 Green Park Road.  Engine 4 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke. Shortly after arrival, fire was self-venting from the second story windows.  Engine 8 setup a fill site at the old Dum Farm on Kansas Rd.

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Steve Kidd, Photographer

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TREES AND WIRES DOWN - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

December 31 - At approximate 1010 hrs, Company 8 was dispatched for trees on wires on Cold Storage Rd.  Utility 8 arrived to find a small fire and requested Brush 8. 

Steve Kidd, Photographer

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HUCKLEBERRY DROP PREPARATION

December 31 - Thank you to the Newport Fire Co. for bringing Truck 10 to help us prepare for the annual Huckleberry Drop. 

Steve Kidd, Photographer

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RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE - CENTRE TOWNSHIP

December 31 - At approximately, 2245 hours, County Communications dispatched a 1st alarm assignment for a structure fire at 349 McKean Rd.  Units on the original dispatch were Companies 8, 10 and Tanker 7.  Engine, Tanker, Rescue 8 and Ambulance 89-1 responded with 39 personnel.  As Rescue 8 made the left off of High Street the glow was visible from the sky.  Command 8 called for an additional tanker from Shermansdale Fire Co.  Tanker 8 laid 5 in supply from the scene to a near-by pond.  At the height of the fire, personnel were pulled from the structure and Truck 10 used an elevated master stream to knock the fire.  Engine 2 transferred from Duncannon Fire Co. to Station 8.

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Steve Kidd and Dane Reighter, Photographers

The members of the New Bloomfield Fire Co. would like to extend a BIG "Thank You" to the crew on Engine 2.  While on stand-by for us, they assisted with our Huckleberry Drop and then helped clean up equipment until  more personnel returned from the scene.  Thanks again, guys.  Your hard work is always noticed and appreciated.