News & Incidents

Today at 16:30 a few members went to Wilton Armetale to practice hooking up to hydrants. After training outside, members proceeded back to the fire house to do some in house training.

The new engine/rescue is just about complete and final inspection is slated for the week of Feb. 6th. 

A little after 20:00 hours this evening Station 7-5 was dispatched to a reported building fire. Captain 7-5-1 (Wilbur) arrived on scene with a working fire in the rear dock area. Crews from Engine 7-5-1 and Engine 6-9-1(East Hempfield) made a quick knock on the fire and held it to the place of orgin. Fire was put under control in about 20 minutes after dispatch. Crews from Engine 7-5-2 and Truck 7-5 assisted the engine crews with overhaul. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Other companies that provided mutual aid were Truck 2-6 (Manheim), Rescue 7-9-1 (Maytown), and Rescue 8-4-1 (Columbia). Crews cleared the scene at 21:27

Truck 7-5(Hess) was dispatched for an early morning fire in Station 70 (Rheems) first due. Once arriving on scene the crew was assigned RIT. Crews held RIT, until fire was put under control and then assisted with overhaul. The Truck cleared the scene at 05:51.

At 06:47 Truck 75 was dispatched to cover Truck 87 for a reported Building Fire at 1411 Lancaster Ave in Columbia Borough ( Anville International ). Truck 75 en route with 4 and was recalled 7 minutes later.

Incident Complete 06:54

At 07:15 Truck 75 was dispatched to transfer to Station 81 at 137 S Front Street in Columbia Borough. Truck 75 back en route with 4 only to be recalled after both Columbia Trucks went available.

Incident Complete 07:35

At 19:56 Station 75 along with Engine 702 were dispatched to the area of 283 W between Risser Mill RD and Snyder RD for a Vehicle Accident with entrapment with fire. Deputy 75 went en route and was given an updated location of 283 W near Snyder Rd.  Deputy 70 on scene with the accident being a 70 box recalling Engine 751. Deputy 70 found one vehicle down an embankment into a tree with one patient laying on the ground. Engine 752 and Engine 702 arrived and assisted EMS with patient packaging. Traffic 75, Traffic 69, and Fire Police from Station 26 Shut down 283 W.

Incident complete 01:49

Station 75 and mutual aid companies were dispatched for a house fire.  County advised Chief 752(Prickett) that the caller was reporting the house was charged with smoke and believed the furnace had caught on fire.  Chief 752 arrived with smoke showing from side C and established Command 75.  Engine 751 arrived and stretched a hand line to side C and found a working fire in the basement.  The fire was quickly knocked down and held mainly to the contents of the basement.  Truck 75 ventilated and searched the building and E752 assisted E751 with overhaul.  The incident was downgraded and held to E751, L75 and T27 until the fire marshall arrived and overhaul could be finished.  The incident was cleared at 19:48.  The cause was determined to be a malfunctioning furnace.

Units: E751, E752, E271, L75, TL26, R23, R791, T27, T69, T70, TRF75, AMB26.

Station 7-5 dispatched for a report of a motorcycle on fire to the rear of the address next to a garage.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived to find a fully involved motorcycle, no extension to the garage.  The response was held to E7-5-2.  Incident was cleared at 13:11.

Station 7-5 dispatched to a reported chimney fire.  Chief 7-5-2(Prickett) responded and upon arriving found smoke coming from the chimney.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived, laying a supply line into the scene and started checking for extension into the structure and extinguishing the fire in the firebox.  Truck 7-5 laddered the chimney, cleared the flue out and assisted Engine 7-5-1's crew.  The incident was cleared at 20:06.

Units: E7-5-1, E7-5-2, L7-5

Station 7-5 was dispatched for an odor of something burning inside.  Chief 7-5-2(Prickett) responded and was advised there was an odor but no smoke or fire was seen.  After a brief investigation crews determined the source to be a problem in the breaker box and no further FD services were needed.  The incident was cleared at 20:04.

Units: E7-5-1, E7-5-2, L7-5

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and Medic 7-7-7 were dispatched to a vehicle accident involving fire.  Chie 7-5(Hess) arrived to find a minor two vehicle accident and nothing on fire.  The response was held to Engine 7-5-2(AC Henry) for fluid control.  The incident was cleared at 11:41.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched with EMS to a reported cardiac arrest.  Engine 7-5-2(Capt. Wittle) arrived with PD and found the patient was just having difficulty breathing.  Engine 7-5-2 remained on the scene for a couple minutes assisting before clearing at 18:34.

Engine 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 were dispatched at 21:44 for a vehicle accident.  Reports were of one vehicle that rolled over with unknown extent of injuries or number of patients.  Captain 7-5-2(Wittle) responded along with both the engines and arrived to find a vehicle on its side who's occupants fled the scene into a field.  After a brief search of the area the occupants were located and turned over to the caring hands of EMS.  The incident was cleared at 22:10.

09:24, Engine 7-5-2 dispatched for a vehicle accident standby.  Chief 7-5(Hess) responded and was advised that a pick up truck had struck a utility pole and cracked it in half.  There was no reported injuries.  Chief 7-5 and Engine 7-5-2 arrived and checked for any hazards and had LCWC contact PP&L to take care of the pole.  The incident was cleared at 09:45.

At 12:59 County dispatched the box for a vehicle accident with fire on E 283 Rt at Risser Mill Rd in Mount Joy Twp.  Chief 7-5 was advised a vehicle had traveled into the median of the highway and struck the bridge abutment and was smoking.  Chief 7-5 arrived to find no fire and the response was held to the two engines from 7-5 and EMS.  The incident was cleared at 13:20.

Units: E7-5-2, E7-5-1, E7-11-2(Rheems), E7-4-2(E-town), T7-11, T2-12(Mastersonville)

At 22:14 Truck 7-5 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment for a fire at Gordon Waste in Columbia Borough(8-1 Box).  The Truck responded with a crew of 6 and after arriving was ordered to the roof by Command 8.  Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched on the 3rd alarm assignment and assisted with extinguishing bales of recycled materials after they were removed from the building.  Both Co.'s operated on the scene for approximately 6 hours until released by Command at 05:51.

FDMJ wishes to extend its thoughts and prayers to the Upper Leacock FC and the family of Capt. Scott Marks.  Capt. Marks passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday Dec., 24th.  Capt. Marks was a retired police officer from the New York City Police Dept and a past EMT at Warwick Ambulance.

The funeral will be Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at 2 p.m. from the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster PA 17601 with a viewing from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

While Captain Marks will be honored with a Fireman's Funeral, there will be no graveside services. In lieu of a full apparatus procession, departments that are wishing to attend are encouraged to show their support with a display of apparatus to be held at the church.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorials requested to: Upper Leacock Fire Co., 50 W. Main St., Leola, PA 17540. Furman’s – Leola. FurmanFuneralHome.com

Update as of 12/22.  Looks like progress is being made.  The cab is out of paint and electrical work is being done.  The fire body is also out of paint and awaiting more work to start.  Still on schedule.

The day started off early at 03:02 with Truck 7-5 being dispatched on the dwelling fire box at 123 N 4th St in Columbia Borough.  Command 8 held the incident to the units on the scene before Truck 7-5 arrived.  Truck 7-5 went available at 03:17.

At 07:11 Station 7-5 and Tanker 7-11(Rheems) were dispatched to 2279 Mount Pleasant Rd in Mount Joy Twp for a chimney fire.  The incident was held to Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 by Chief 7-5(Hess).  Units went available at 07:49.

Units: E7-5-1, E7-11-1(Cover E7-5-2), L7-5, TL7-4, T7-11.

At 10:06 Truck 7-5 was dispatched again on the Columbia Borough dwelling assignment to 1092 Cloverton Rd.  Truck 7-5 was recalled shortly after dispatch, the incident was found to be a small fire on the stove and was held to E8-7-1 and TL8-1.

Engines 7-5-2 and 7-5-1 along with EMS were dispatched for a report of a vehicle accident involving fire in the area of 330 E Main St.  Upon Chief 7-5-1(AC Henry) responding, County Radio advised they were now recieving reports of no injuries and no fire.  Chief 7-5-1 arrived to find one vehicle that had struck a tree, completly uprooting it and knocking it down and resting on top of it and not on fire.  The occupant had a minor arm injury and refused treatment.  The incident was held to E-7-5-2 for fluid control and debris cleanup.  Units cleared the scene at  01:58.

Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched on the 1st Alarm Barn assignment with Station 2-12(Mastersonville).  Deputy 2-12 advised of smoke showing while en route and arrived with a fully involved barn.  Engine 7-5-1(Chief Hess) was the second arriving engine and was assigned to supply water from the dump site.  Truck 7-5(Lt. Purcell) responded on the 2nd Alarm assignment and provided manpower.  Chief 7-5-1(AC Henry) also responded as a mutual aid chief and was assigned as Water Supply at the fill site on Valley Rd.  Truck 7-5 was released by command at 15:55 and Engine 7-5-1 was released at 18:40.

Earlier in the morning at 08:38, Engine 7-5-2 responded to the gas leak at 226 Quaking Aspen Ln East Donegal Twp (7-9 Box).  Command 7-9 downgraded the assignment before Engine 7-5-2 arrived.  Engine 7-5-2 was placed available at 08:44.

Members spent the morning and afternoon practicing a variety of skills, including hose line advancement, forcible entry, overhaul, ladder bailouts, wall breaching and roof ventilation.  A special thanks goes out to Cargill (aka Wilbur Chocolate) for allowing us to use this house.

Station 7-5 was dispatched along with EMS for an inside investigation.  The caller reported a generator had been running inside the house for hours and there was people feeling ill.  Units arrived and checked the house with gas meters and found CO levels around 200 ppm in parts of the house.  EMS evaluated one patient and crews ventilated the house.  Captain 7-5-2(Wittle) had command.  Units cleared the scene at 23:19.

Units: E7-5-1, E7-5-2, L7-5, EMS 7-7(SVEMS) & 7-4(Northwest).

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched on the 7-19(Hempfield) 283 box for a vehicle fire.  Reports were of smoke coming from the cab area of a tree trimming bucket truck.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with smoke showing and found a small fire under the cab area.  Engine 7-5-2(AC Henry) arrived and assisted Truck 7-19 and Engine 6-7-1(Rohrerstown) crews.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared the scene at 09:06.

The new Seagrave Engine/Rescue is coming together and still on schedule for delivery in mid to late January.  Reps from Seagrave recently sent pics showing what state of assembly it is in.  In the pictures you can see the rolling chassis, motor, pump house, the cab in the painting booth and the fire body being prepared for paint.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched with Engine 7-19-1 and Rescue 2-3 to a report of a vehicle accident on 283 west at Spookynook Rd in East Hempfield Twp.  Fire Police Captain 7-5(Heberling) found the accident to be in Rapho Twp and reported there was rollover and ejection.  Chief 7-5 arrived and established Command 7-5.  Engine 7-5-2, 7-19-1 and Rescue 2-3 assisted EMS with the patient who was seriously injured.  The fire units cleared shortly after EMS transported the patient and fire police remained on the scene assisting PSP.  The occupant of the vehicle later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.

Units: E7-5-2, E7-19-1(Hempfield), R2-3(East Petersburg), S7-5, Traffic 7-19, S2-3-2, Medics 700, 7-7-7(SVEMS) and 6-12(LEMSA).

Truck 7-5(FF Hershey) responded on the 2-12(Mastersonville) box for a reported chicken house on fire.  The caller reported bedding on fire inside.  Engine 7-4-2(E-town) was the first arriving engine and reported smoke showing and laid a supply line.  The small fire was quickly knocked down.  Truck 7-5 provided ventilation with the PPV fans.  The Truck cleared the incident at 09:54.

Station 7-5 and surrounding mutal aid companies were dispatched for a reported building fire at the B & B salvage yard.  Chief 7-5 arrived and found fire venting through the roof and advised it would be exterior operations only.  The fire was brought under control in about an hour and units remained on the scene for about two and half hours until overhaul was completed.  The incident was cleared at 17:12.  The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, a torch was being used in the vicinity of flammable liquids which were ignited by a spark.

Units: E7-5-1, E7-5-2, E2-6-1(Manheim), E6-7-1(Rohrerstown), E2-12-1(Mastersonville), R2-3(East Petersburg), R7-9-1(Maytown), T7-19(Hempfield), T2-12(Mastersonville), T7-11(Rheems), T7-6(West Hempfield, L7-5, L2-3, DO2-9(Haz Mat).

While standing by in Station 7-5 for the fire E7-11-2 was dispatched to 615 Melissa Ln East Donegal Twp for a cardiac arrest.

Station 7-5 was dispatched along with EMS for an investigation.  Units were advised there were 3 patients inside the residence feeling ill, 2 of them not alert and there was a possible carbon monoxide problem inside.  Engine 7-5-1 and Chief 7-5-2(Paulsen) arrived and found there to be over 500 ppm of CO inside the residence.  The 2 unresponsive residents were rescued from the house by E7-5-1's crew and transferred to the care of EMS.  Chief 7-5-2 had command.  The incident was cleared at 18:56.  The source of the CO was a coal stove.

Units: E7-5-1, E 7-5-2, L7-5, S7-5 & EMS.

This evening, FDMJ participated in the festive activities on Main Street as Mount Joy kicked off the holiday season. A crew took Engine 7-5-1 to the event, where they handed out candy canes and coloring books. It also gave children the opportunity to tour the engine and ask questions about fire fighting. We also enjoyed the grand finale of lighting of the town Christmas Tree to end the night of fun.

Station 7-5 and mutual aid companies were dispatched for a reported apartment on fire.  The caller advised the smoke alarms were sounding and there was an odor of smoke inside the building.  Chief 7-5-3(Clark) arrived with nothing showing, with Engine 7-5-1 right behind him and after investigating found there was no fire, just burnt dinner and a very light smoke condition inside.  Truck 7-5 stayed on the scene for a couple minutes ventilating the apartment.  The incident was cleared at 16:28.

Units: E7-5-1, L7-5, C7-5-3

Truck 7-5 was dispatched on the first alarm assignment for a building fire.  Co. 7-9(Maytown) had been dispatched for an AFA and arrived to find a fire in the boiler room on side C.  Truck 7-5(Chief Hess) arrived and was given the assignment to check the chimney.  The truck crew accessed the roof via a 35 ft ground ladder and found everything to be normal.  Truck 7-5 went available at 06:09.

Engine 7-5-1 went to the Lancaster Count y Public Safety Training Center to provide an additional engine for the fire cadets to pull handlines from. This also allowed the new hose that was recently purchased to be used and tested.

This past weekend 6 members took part in the Truck Academy class taught by Task Force 1, Inc, that was hosted here by FDMJ.  Topics included, forcible entry, ladders, Vent-Enter-Search, apparatus placement, search & rescue and ride assignments.  Everything was brought together and practiced on Sunday by doing some "run-ins" with the burn building at LCPSTC.  FDMJ would like to thank all the companies that participated for coming and making this program happen and also thank the instructors Ron Richards (Task Force 1, Inc), FF Jim Ogle (FDNY), Lt. Jarod Blake (FDNY) and Capt. Greg Barnas(Jersey City FD) for sharing their knowledge with everyone.  FDMJ would also like to thank Rohrerstown Fire Co, Linglestown Fire Co and Carlisle - 41 for bringing apparatus to use in the class.

Station 7-5 and mutual companies dispatched for a report of smoke and fire coming from the rear of a house called in by a passerby.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with smoke showing and confirmed a working kitchen fire.  The origin was the stove with extension into the ceiling.  Engine 7-5-1's crew made quick work of the fire.  Command marked control at 17:02 and the box was held to 7-5 units.  The Red Cross was called to assist the family who was displaced by the fire.  The incident was cleared at 17:38.

1st Alarm Co's: Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-11-1(Rheems), Trucks 7-5, 7-4(E-town), Rescues 7-9-1(Maytown), 8-4-1(Columbia - Susq. #4), Traffic Units 7-5 and 7-4.

Engine's 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 were dispatched for a vehicle accident with possible entrapment.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived to find a two vehicle accident with no entrapment and 3 patients.  The Engine Co.'s started patient care prior to EMS arrival and after controlling the hazards the box was placed available at 18:44.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched on the 2-6(Manheim) box for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment and multiple patients.  Chief 7-5(Hess) and Engine 7-5-2 arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident involving minivans with a total of 6 patients and no entrapment but confinement.  Engine 7-5-2 and 2-6-1 crews worked on removing the door of the one van and assisted EMS with patient care.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared the scene at 15:23.

Station 7-5 and mutual aid companies were dispatched for a structure fire in the mill.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived with smoke showing and Chief 7-5-2 (Paulsen) arrived shortly after and assumed the command.  The fire was confined to a grain bin and about 3-4 stories of the grain elevator/chutes.  The 2nd alarm was struck for extra manpower.  Units worked on the scene for a couple hours before the fire was declared under control.  The incident was cleared at 20:28.

Thanks to all mutual aid companies for your assistance.

1st Alarm Co's- E7-5-1, E7-5-2, E719-1(Hempfield), Trk7-5, Trk2-6(Manheim), R7-9-1(Maytown), R8-4-1(Susquehanna #4).

2nd Alarm Co's- E7-11-1(Rheems), E2-6-1(Manhiem), E7-6-2(West Hempfield), Trk7-4(E-town), Trk6-7(Rohrerstown).

Station 7-5 Transfer/Standby Co's- E2-12-1(Mastersonville) and Trk8-1(Columbia #1)

Engine 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 responded for a two car crash with two injuries.  Chief 7-5-3(Clark) and Engine 7-5-2 arrived with two cars blocking the street and two patients still inside one of the vehicles.  Both engine companies assisted with patient care and packaging.  After the patients were in the care of EMS and all hazards were controlled all units went available.  Chief 7-5-3 had the command.

At 10:40 hours, FDMJ and mutual aid companies were alerted for a structural fire in the 800 Block of Pinkerton Road in Rapho Township.  Units arrived to find smoke showing from the roof and eaves of a 2 story frame garage situated next to a dwelling.  Crews were hampered by the presence of a steep driveway and a bridge out due to recent storm damage.  Some but not all units would have used this bridge due to weight in any case. First arriving E751 had a great stop on a rapidly moving fire.  The garage will need some structural repairs and some contents were lost.  Assistant Chief Clark had the Command. Companies were out about 2 hours. Under investigation by PSP Fire Marshall.

Engine's 7-5-2 and 7-5-1 dispatched for a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of Gus's.  PD arrived and confirmed a working engine compartment fire.  The fire was knocked down by a retired FDMJ/off duty Harrisburg City FD firefighter with an extinguisher prior to FD's arrival.  Chief 7-5(Hess) held the assignment to Engine 7-5-2 for overhaul.  The incident was cleared at 09:26.

The members of FDMJ wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to the members of the Lancaster Twp FD and to the family of Lt. Keith Rankin.  Lt Rankin passed away this past Sunday while participating in a training session with his fellow brothers of the Lancaster Twp FD.  He will be missed by many...rest in peace Lt.

Station 7-5 along with Engine 7-9-2 (Maytown), Truck 7-4 (Etown) Rescue 7-9-1 and 8-4-1 (Columbia #4) were dispatched for a house on fire.  Multiple calls were recieved reporting smoke coming from the house.  Chief 7-5 (Hess) arrived to find a 1 1/2 story bi-level house with smoke showing and established Command 7-5.  Engine 7-9-2 was the first arriving engine and after laying a supply line advanced an attack line to the fire in the basement and knocked it down.  Rescue 7-9-1 arrived and began ventilation.  Engine 7-5-1's crew took a 2nd attack line to side C.  After checking for extension to the 1st floor and finding none, crews began the task of overhauling the basement.  The fire was traced to an electrical malfunction.  The incident was cleared at 19:26.  Thank you to the surrounding mutual aid companies for your assistance.

Units on the scene: Engines 7-5-1,7-5-2, 7-9-2, 7-10-1, 7-11-1, Trucks 7-5 & 7-4, Rescues 7-9-1 & 8-4-1

President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for Pennsylvania for  damage caused by Tropical Storm Lee.  The president's action makes federal funding available to affected  individuals here in Lancaster County and in neighboring Dauphin, Lebanon and  York counties.  Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs,  low-cost loans to cover uninsured or underinsured property losses, and programs  to help individuals and business owners recover.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses due to flooding can begin  applying for federal assistance by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov, by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling  1-800-621-3362.  Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss  and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video  Relay Service, call 1-800-621-3362.

Recent rainfall that brought as much as 15" to Mount Joy quickly overwhelmed local creeks and tributaries causing major flooding on roads into and out of Mount Joy. Between 12 O'clock on Wednesday and 4 O'clock PM Thursday Fire Department Mount Joy received and responded to 17 water rescues, 1 building collapse, 3 gas leaks, 7 investigations, 2 building fires, 1 dwelling fire, 1 automatic fire alarm, multiple fire police traffic details and over 200 calls for residential flooding. Multiple departments from all corners of Lancaster County assisted with the calls for emergency assistance associated with this weather

FDMJ would like to extend a special thank you to the following departments who generously lent manpower, apparatus and/or portable pumps to assist the residents of Mount Joy with basement pump-outs:

* East Petersburg Fire Company (2-3)

* Terre Hill Fire Co. (3-12)

* Witmer Fire Protective Association (4-10)

* Gordonville Fire Company (4-3)

* Mountville Fire Company (7-15)

* Bart Township Fire Company (5-1)

* Christiana Fire Company (5-2)

* Strasburg Fire Company (5-10)

* Bowmansville Fire Company (3-3)

* Fivepointville Fire Company (3-14)

Station 7-5 and mutual aid companies were dispatched to 283 westbound for an accident with injuries involving a tractor trailer.  Callers reported a tractor trailer went off the northbound side of the highway and traveled approximately 100 feet up an embankment and struck a tree.  Chief 7-5-3(Clark) had Command 7-5 and reported one person was seriously injured.  Crews assisted EMS with patient care and packaging and also with controlling the diesel fuel leak and controlling any other hazards.  Fire units cleared the scene at 08:09 and fire police cleared at 11:09.

Units: Engine/Rescue 7-5-2, Engine's 7-5-1, 7-19-1(Hempfield), Rescue 2-3(East Petersburg), Squad 7-5, Traffic 7-19 and Squad 2-3-2.

About an hour before the wreck was dispatched Engine Co. 7-5-1 was dispatched as a cover engine to 5 South Ave in East Hempfield Twp for a report of an odor of gas outside.  Engine 7-5-1 was cancelled en route at 06:36.

Engine/Rescue Co. 7-5-2 and Rescue Co. 2-3 responded for an accident with injuries, additional calls stated there was entrapment.  Chief 7-5-3(Clark) arrived and established Command 7-5.  There was no entrapment but one patient was confined and the drivers door was removed to access and remove the patient.  After assisting EMS with removing the patient and controlling the hazards all companies went available.  The incident was cleared at 18:42.

Additional units on the scene: Traffic 7-19(Hempfield), Medic 7-7-13, 7-7-4 and 700. 

Engine Co's 7-5-2, 7-5-1 and Tanker Co. 7-11(Rheems) were alerted to the 1600-Blk of W Main St for a vehicle accident with rollover and fire.  Deputy 7-11(Kretzing) arrived and confirmed a working vehicle fire, Chief 7-5-3(Clark) arrived shortly after and established command.  Engine 7-5-2's crew pulled the bumper line and extinguished the fire.  Tanker 7-11 supplied Engine 7-5-2 with water and Engine 7-5-1 assisted with overhaul.  The occupant was not injured.  The incident was declared under control at 06:44 and all units cleared the scene at 06:57.

Deputy Chief Colvin, Asst. Chief Clark and FF Kirkpatrick participated in a "New Rope Technologies" class at LCPSTC.  Training was conducted by Rescue 2 Training, LLC.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched on the 7-19(Hempfield) box for a vehicle accident with entrapment involving fire.  Further information from the police advised all occupants were out of the vehicles and one vehicle was on fire.  Chief 7-5-3(Clark) established Command 7-19 until 7-19 units arrived.   Engine 7-5-2 arrived and stretched a line and extinguished the fire.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared the scene at 11:18.

Units: Tanker 7-19, Squad 7-19-1, Rescue 2-3, Engine 2-3-1, Squad 2-3-1, Engine 6-7-1, EMS 7-7

The hurricane event started off with Engine 7-5-2 responding to an accident with entrapment and fire in the 1600-Blk of W Main St.  Later, throughout the night and next day 12 more incidents were dispatched, most being trees and wires down on the roads. A couple storm damage investigations and automatic fire alarms were taken in too.

Station 7-5 and EMS dispatched to an accident with injuries.  Chief 7-5-2(Paulsen) arrived to find a minor accident with one minor injury and held the response to EMS only.  Chief 7-5-2 cleared the incident a couple minutes later after EMS arrived and took the patient sign off.

Station 7-6(West Hempfield) was dispatched for an odor investigation in West Hempfield Twp and traced the source back to the chicken farm on Bridge Valley Rd.  Chief 7-5-1(Henry) responded and found a large pile of chicken manure smoldering inside a storage barn.  Engine 7-5-1 and Tanker 7-6 stood by without incident while the farmer removed removed the manure from the structure.  Units cleared the scene at 20:53.

Thank you to Tanker 7-6 for hanging out with us for 5 hours!

The next morning units were dispatched to the same area for a smoke investigation.  Engine 7-5-1, Tanker 7-10(Marietta) and Chief 7-5(Hess) responded and wet down the pile to help get rid of some of the smoke.

Engine 7-5-2, 7-11-2(Rheems) and Rescue 7-9-1(Maytown) dispatched to an accident with injuries in the 900-Blk W Main St.  Chief 7-5-1(Henry) and Engine 7-5-2 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with two minor injuries and fluids leaking from one of the vehicles.  The response was held to Engine 7-5-2 and EMS.  Engine 7-5-2's crew took care of the patients until EMS arrived.  After applying some absorbant to the fluids on the road, the engine and chief cleared the scene at 15:22.

Just prior to being dispatched to the accident, Station 7-5 was dispatched to a gas leak at 137 Arrowhead Dr in Rapho Twp.  Engine 7-5-1, Truck 2-6(Manhiem), Tanker 7-19(Hempfield) and Chief 7-5(Hess) responded and determined the problem to be CO related and not a gas leak.  Units cleared that incident at 15:31.

John R. Miller, 79, of Mount Joy, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Claudette M. Zeller Miller. He was the son
of the late John D. and Gladys B. Miller.

John graduated from the former Mount Joy High School in 1951. He proudly served
in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Fire Department of Mount Joy for 61
years, and he was a letter carrier at the Mount Joy Post Office until his
retirement in 1983. John attended Stevens Hill Community Church of the
Brethren, Elizabethtown.

In addition to his wife are two daughters, Stacy, wife of Don Hontz of Manheim;
and Marty, wife of Tom Daggett of Bainbridge. His grandchildren, Shawn and
Shelby Hontz, Casey, Trent, and Kelly Daggett brought great joy to his life.
Also surviving is a sister Delores Yurkovic and a brother Gerald Miller.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service
on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Stevens Hill Community Church of the
Brethren, 3131 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Friends may visit with
the family from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Interment with
military honors in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be private and at the
convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. Contributions in John's memory
may be sent to Stevens Hill Community Church of the Brethren, or to the Fire
Department of Mount Joy, 111 New Haven Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. To send the
family on-line condolences, please visit:

www.heiligfuneral.com

Heilig Funeral Home &

Cremation Services

Mount Joy, PA

717-653-4371