News & Incidents

Engines 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 dispatched for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment.  Caller reported one vehicle vs a pole with wires down.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) arrived and found no entrapment.  The FD cleared at 22:38

Fire Department Mount Joy has an Amkus system for sale. The system contains the following

• 1 – 25E Speedway Cutter
• 1 – M25B “O” Cutter
• 1 – 30CX Spreader
• 1 – 20R Ram
• 2 – 40R Ram
• 1 – 60R Ram
• 1 – Leeson 230V. Electric Pump (all switches, solenoids, etc. included)
• 1 – Honda 5.5 Portable Power Unit
• 2 - 16' (?) hoses
• 2 - Electric rewind reels
• 2 - 100' hoses
• 1 - Chain kit

System has been factory tested yearly since purchased. All records are available for review.

If interested please contact Chief Buddy Hess at bhess@fdmj.com or Monday 18:00 to 22:00 at (717) 653-1600.

Chief 7-5(Hess) and Engine 7-5-1 responded for a fire alarm coming from a pull station.  School personal reported the alarm to be false and Engine 7-5-1 was recalled at 09:52.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5, along with Captain 7-5-1(Bradley) responded for a reported furnace problem and possible CO issue inside the residence.  The incident was cleared at 19:39.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 responded along with Deputy 7-5(Hamm) for a report of a light sparking after it was turned on.  Crews discovered a problem with a light ballast in the ceiling.  The incident was cleared at 13:26.

Engine 7-5-2 responded to Lancaster Estates after being requested by EMS to assist with lifting a patient.  The incident was cleared at 20:58.

Engine 7-5-2 and 7-5-1 were dispatched for a pick up truck that was overturned with the driver still inside.  Medic 700 arrived and confirmed the patient was uninjured but confined.  Engine 7-5-2(Lt Schaffer) arrived and the crew stabilzed the vehicle and used the hydraulic tools to remove the drivers side door to free the occupant.  The occupant was able to remove himself from the vehicle once his leg was freed.  The incident was held to E7-5-2 and after controlling a minor oil leak E7-5-2 went available at 12:28.

Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-6(West Hempfield) with a building fire.  Units from 7-6 and Columbia arrived to find a working fire.  Truck 7-5(Asst Chief Leber) was assigned to be the RIT.  Truck 7-5 was released from the scene at 06:24.

Engine 7-5-2 and 7-19-1(Hempfield) responded to a rollover accident with reported entrapment.  Deputy 7-5 and both engines arrived and found no entrapment.  Crews assisted EMS with removing the patient from the vehicle.  The incident was cleared at 01:00.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, Truck 7-5 and EMS dispatched for an odor of gas in the residence.  County advised Chief 7-5-3(Leber) that the PD recieved a call at their station from the resident.  The odor was traced back to a problem with the stove.  The incident was cleared at 21:25.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched for a fire alarm coming from the warehouse.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived to find an unusual amount of black smoke coming from a chimney and a light smoke condition inside.  Engine 7-5-1's crew investigated and found the cause to be a furnace malfunction.  The incident was held to Engine 7-5-1 and cleared at 23:57.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to Route 283 west in the area of Esbenshade Rd for an accident with unknown injuries.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived to find one car that spun out and no injuries. 

At 12:15, shortly after units cleared the first accident County dispatched Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and 7-19-1(Hempfield) to another one at Route 283 east in the area of Route 230.  County reported a van that rear ended a tractor trailer  Chief 7-5-3 and Engine 7-5-2 found the incident to be 283 west near the overpass for the offramp to Route 230.  The incident was held to Engine 7-5-2 and cleared at 12:42.

Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-1(Bainbridge) with a report of a house filled with smoke.  Truck 7-5(Chief Hess) responded with a crew of 5 and was then recalled after Command 7-1 confirmed the problem to be a furnace malfunction.  Truck 7-5 cleared at 02:38.

Today during the snow storm firefighters at FDMJ where kept busy responding to a variety of incidents.  In all there was 10 calls, the natures being medical assist, public services, sagging roofs, investigations and a reported building fire in West Hempfield Twp.

FDMJ would also like to kindly remind residents to help clear snow from fire hydrants, with probably about 20-30+ inches of snow on the ground now and even more along curbs where snow has been plowed to it is vital to keep them clear and visible.  Earlier in the week FDMJ did respond to a working fire and had to dig out the hydrant to connect the hose to it.  Luckily this did not effect the outcome of the incident and the fire was controlled with minimal damage.  Thank you to all who have already done this.

Engine 7-5-2, Chief 7-5(Hess) and EMS responded to a one car vehicle accident.  County advised the vehicle hit a pole and the patient had an altered level of consciousness.  Engine 7-5-2's crew stabilized the vehicle and assisted EMS with patient packaging and removal.  The incident was cleared at 10:48.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-11-1(Rheems), Trucks 7-5, 8-1(Columbia) and Rescues 8-4-1(Susquehanna) and 7-9(Maytown) were dispatched for a reported basement fire.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived with a light smoke condition and reported a working fire in the basement.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived, laid a supply line and stretched a handline to the basement and extinguished the fire.  The fire was confined to a small area of the basement.  Truck 7-5 ventilated the house.  Engine 7-11-1 and Rescue 7-9 were held for  short time for manpower and the remainder of the box was recalled.  The cause of the fire appears to be from careless smoking.  The incident was cleared at 16:09.

Earlier in the morning at 06:39, Engine 7-5-1 and Chief 7-5-3 handled an investigation at 623 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy Borough.  Engine 7-5-1 determined the problem was a faulty smoke detector and the incident was cleared at 06:59.

At 07:57, Engine 7-5-2 and Chief 7-5-3 responded to Route 283 East at Rissermill Rd in Mount Joy Twp for a vehicle accident.  Engine 7-5-2 applied some absorbent to the ground for fluids leaking from the vehicle then cleared at 08:19.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-11-1(Rheems), Trucks 7-5, 8-1(Columbia #1) and Rescues 8-4(Susquehanna) and 7-9(Maytown) dispatched for a smoke detector sounding and odor of something burning on the 2nd floor.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) arrived with nothing showing and established command 7-5.  Engine 7-5-1 discovered the fire was something burning on the stove and was extingiushed.  Truck 7-5 ventilated the building and the remaining units were released.  The incident was cleared at 22:43.

Earlier in the day Station 7-5 responded to a fire alarm at Sassafras Terrace Apts and a public service for a person locked out of their house on Donegal Springs Rd.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to assist EMS with a stroke patient.  EMS had a delayed response due to the snow.  Engien 7-5-2 assisted on the scene for a couple minutes before clearing at 09:29.

At 11:30, Engine 7-5-1 responded to 102 Harvestview North in Mount Joy Borough to assist EMS with lifting a patient due to the snow.  Engien 7-5-1 cleared at 11:45.

At 14:56, Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-4(E-town) with a gas leak in Mount Joy Twp at 55 Rainbow Cir.  Shortly after responding, Truck 7-5 was recalled by Command 7-4 at 15:07.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 were dispatched for a fire alarm coming from zone smoke 220.  Engine 7-5-1 and Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived with nothing showing.  Engine 7-5-1's crew investigated and found a faulty detector.  The incident was cleared at 19:59.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and 7-19-1(Hempfield) were dispatched to a 2 vehicle head on crash on Rt 772 at Rt 283.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) arrived and confirmed one injury and blocking.  At 17:58, while units were at this accident another was dispatched at E Main St and Elmcrest Blvd in Rapho Twp.   Engines 7-5-1, 7-19-1 and Squad 7-5 responded to the 2nd accident.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived and found 3 patients.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared the first accident at 18:16 and the rest of the 7-5 units cleared the 2nd accident at 18:48.

At 21:00 Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to Lancaster Estates in Rapho Twp to assist EMS with lifting a patient.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared at 21:34.

Engine 7-5-1, Truck 7-5 and Tanker 7-19(Hempfield) were dispatched to Keystone Trailer Sales for an automatic fire alarm coming from the west parts smoke zone.  All units arrived and after investigating, the alarm was determined to be false.  The incident was cleared at 22:21.

Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-9(Maytown) with a dwelling fire, the caller reported the floor under the stove and fridge to be on fire.  Truck 7-5(Capt. Henry) responded with a crew of 6 and were later recalled after the assignment was downgraded by Command 7-9.

At 13:23, Truck 7-5 was dispatched again to assist Station 7-9 at 9 Rosewood Ln, East Donegal Twp for another house fire.  Truck 7-5(Chief Hess) responded with a crew of 6 and staged after arriving at the scene.  The fire was found to be minor on the exterior of the house and handled by Station 7-9.  Truck 7-5 cleared at 13:45.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to assist Station 7-11(Rheems) with an accident with entrapment.  The call was originally dispatched to Route 283 west, but was found to be on Cloverleaf Rd right off of 283.  Command 7-11 reported a vehicle on its side with a female confined in the vehicle.  Engine 7-5-2's crew assisted 7-11 units with flapping the roof and removing the patient.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared at 02:11.  Check out http://rheemsfire.com/history.html?view=1&id=47302 , for more on the story and pictures.

Station 7-5 along with Engine 7-11-1(Rheems), Truck 8-1(Columbia #1), Rescue 8-4-1(Columbia #4) and EMS units from 7-7(SVEMS) and 7-4(Northwest EMS) were dispatched for smoke inside the house with some ocupants feeling ill.  Deputy 7-5(Hamm) arrived with nothing showing.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) advised of a light smoke condition inside.  The problem was traced to a furnace malfunction and after crews checked the structure with air monitors it was found that there was a moderate level of CO inside the residence.  The incident was held to Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5.  Units ventilated the building and cleared the scene at 02:12.

Later in the day Engine 7-5-2 handled a medical assist on Orchard Rd in Mount Joy Borough and Engine 7-5-1 responded to an automatic fire alarm at Sassafras Terrace on E Main St in Mount Joy Borough.

This morning at 07:55, Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched to 412 Garfield Rd for electric lines down on a garage.  Chief 7-5(Hess) and Engine 7-5-1 arrived and stood by until PPL arrived.  There was some minor burn marks on the structure, but it did not catch fire.  The incident was cleared at 13:29.

At 08:43 while Engine 7-5-1 was in Rapho Twp, Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to 900 Square St, Mount Joy Borough for a Public Service.  The roof of a storage building was blown off by the wind and was being held up off the ground by cable and telephone wires.  Engine 7-5-2(Capt. Henry) arrived and found there to be no need for FD services as the Mt Joy Boro PD had already made notifications. This incident was cleared at 09:01.

At 08:50 Chief 7-5(Hess) responded to a reported pole swaying in the 1100-Blk of E Main St, Rapho Twp.  After arriving it was found a pole was snaped at the base and was being held up by the wires.  Traffic 7-19(Hempfield) stood by until 10:15.

Engine 7-5-1, Truck 7-5 and Tanker 7-6(West Hempfield) dispatched for a smoke alarm.  County advised Chief 7-5(Hess) the alarm was being reported set off from cooking.  Chief 7-5 and Engine 7-5-1 responded non emergency to verify.  The incident was cleared at 16:05.

Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched to assist Station 2-12(Mastersonville FC) with a horse barn on fire.  Engine 7-5-1(AC Leber) operated on the scene for about two and a half hours before being released at 15:07.

AT 12:51, while Engine 7-5-1 was at the barn fire, Truck 7-5 was dispatched to 155 E Park St in E-town borough for an AFA.  Truck 7-5(Capt. Henry) was the first arriving unit after Deputy 7-4 and after checking the building, found the alarm to be false and cleared the scene at 13:13.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched for an automatic fire alarm.  It was determined the alarm was false due to construction on the premise.  Both units available at 08:19.

At 09:55, Truck 7-5 was dispatched to 1735 Kinderhook Rd, West Hempfield Twp, to assist Station 7-6(West Hempfield) with a reported dwelling fire.  Caller reported smoke coming from the roof.  Truck 7-5(Asst. Chief Leber) responded and was recalled at 10:06 after it was determined by units on the scene that there was no problem at the address.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched along with EMS for a CO problem at the residence.  Caller was reporting being ill and thought the cause may be CO.  Units arrived and found no CO readings in the residence.  The resident was evaluated by EMS and released.  All 7-5 units went availabe at 06:12.

Later at 07:22, Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched to Route 283 westbound in the area of Strickler Rd, Rapho Twp for a vehicle that spun out in the median.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived and found there to be no injuries and recalled E7-5-1. 

Truck 7-5 was dispatched along with Engine 7-4-2(E-town) for a fire alarm coming from the 3rd floor.  Truck 7-5(Chief Hess) arrived and staged for a couple minutes before being released by command 7-4.  Truck 7-5 available at 13:09.

Later at 17:12, Truck 7-5 was dispatched to an AFA at 102 W High St, Elizabethtown Borough.  PD advised the alarm went off due to a cooking mishap and Chief 7-4-2 recalled Truck 7-5 at 17:17.

On Saturday, Jan 6th at 14:45 , Truck 7-5 was dispatched along with E7-4-2 for an investigation inside at 845 Groff Ave, Elizabethtown Borough.  Truck 7-5 was held in quarters and later recalled at 15:02.

Truck 7-5 dispatched to assist Station 7-4(E-town) with a building fire reported smoke coming from the mechanical room in the basement.  Truck 7-5 arrived and was on the scene for about 10 min before being released by command at 20:01.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-19-1(Hempfield) and Tanker 2-6(Manheim) dispatched for a car with an engine compartment fire.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived and confirmed a working fire.  Engine 7-5-2 arrived and extinguished the fire with an 1 3/4" handline.  E7-19-1 and Tanker 2-6 assisted on the scene for a short time before being released.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared the scene at 11:52.

LCWC dispatched E7-5-1 to transfer to Station 7-1(Bainbridge FC) while they operated at a house fire.  Engine 7-5-1 was in Station 7-1 for about 40 minutes and did not have any calls while there.  The transfer was cleared at 10:28.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 assisted Station 7-9 (Maytown) on a two alarm barn fire.  Chief 7-11 (Stanford) arrived and reported a 30 by 70 barn fire 50% involved.

Station 7-5 along with Engine 2-6-2(Manheim) and Tanker 7-19 were dispatched for a 3 vehicle accident with 2 patients trapped in one of the vehicles.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived and confirmed the reports of entrapment.  Lifelion was requested but later cancelled after one of the patients expired at the scene.  The other patient was transported by ground to a local hospital.  The last fire unit cleared the scene at 15:57, fire police remained a while longer assisting PSP. 

At the January monthly meeting, FDMJ installed the 2010 Officers.

Engines 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 dispatched for a 1 vehicle accident, pt complaining of back pain.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) arrived and found the vehicle off to the side of the road.  Both engines assisted at the scene before cleaing at 21:58.

FDMJ issued a News Release regarding the replacement of the Rescue-Engine.

Click here to read a copy of the News Release.

Truck 7-5 and Engine 7-5-1 were dispatched to assist Station 2-12(Mastersonville) with a chimney fire that extended into the walls.  Both rigs responded and after arriving staged in manpower staging.  Truck 7-5's crew then assisted with some overhauling and checking for further extension on the 2nd floor.  7-5 units cleared the scene at 15:55.

Station 7-5 recieved a call at the station for a CO alarm sounding in the callers apartment.  High levels of CO were discovered thoughout different apartments in the building.  The cause was traced to a faulty furnace.  One infant was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated as a precaution.  Station 7-5 cleared the incident at 13:38.

A nearby resident reported white smoke coming from a mobile home.  Chief 7-5-2 (Johns) arrived and reported a working trailer fire.  Red Cross was notified to assist one occupant.  Incident was placed under control at 15:30.

Engines 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 dispatched for a vehicle accident class 1, county reported one vehicle rolled over in a field.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) arrived and found no patients.  Both engines remained on the scene for about 20 minutes before clearing at 20:55.

Station 7-5 along with Engines 7-10-1(Marietta), 7-9-2(Maytown), Tankers 7-9(Maytown) and 7-10(Marietta), Rescue 8-4-1(Susquehanna #4) and Truck 8-1(Columbia #1) were dispatched for a living room reported to be on fire.  County advised the female caller was trying to put it out.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) arrived with nothing showing.  It was determined the fire was out and there was only a smoke condition inside.  The incident was held to E7-5-1 and Truck 7-5.  The cause of the fire was wood being stored too close to a wood stove.  Station 7-5 cleared the scene at 11:15.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched for a fire alarm coming from the zone 12 pull station.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) arrived with nothing showing.  The response was held to E7-5-1, it was determined the alarm was false and units cleared the scene at 10:37.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and Tanker 7-11(Rheems) were dispatched for a vehicle on fire in the driveway.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with a fully involved vehicle with exposures.  Units were on the scene for a little over a half hour before going available at 18:00.

Engine 7-5-1, Truck 7-5 and Tanker 7-19(Hempfield) dispatched for a smoke alarm from room 206.  County advised Chief 7-5-2(Johns) the alarm was being reported false due to construction.  The response was held to E7-5-1 non emergency.  Units cleared at 08:17.

Station 7-5 was called to investigate a malfunctioning space heater.  Chief 7-5-1 (Bradley) arrived with nothing showing.  Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 investigated and verified no further problems.  Incident was under control at 18:48.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to assist Station 7-9(Maytown) for an accident with entrapment involving fire.  Chief 7-9(Kosheba) arrived and advised of one patient entrapped and no fire.  Engine 7-5-2 assisted on the scene for a little over an hour before being released at 21:56.  The patient was airlifted to Hershey Medical Center.

Station 7-5 started off the New Year with a truck hitting a house.  Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched for a MVA standby to check the integrity of the house after it was struck.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) set up command and it was determined the damage was minor and no FD services would be needed.  The incident was cleared at 08:53.

Truck 7-5 dispatched to assist Station 7-4(E-town) for a dryer fire.  Truck 7-5 was recalled enroute at 14:20.

The new Holmatro hyrdaulic rescue tools have arrived and after some training and familiarization sessions should go into service in mid February.  These tools will replace the aging Amkus tools which are on Engine 7-5-2.  Some of the features with the new system include a single hose design and lighter weight tools, which should make operating them easier and faster.  All the equipment was purchased by the FDMJ Relief Association.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 8-1(Columbia #1) dispatched for a 2nd floor and attic fire alarm.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived to find an extinguished trashcan fire and a smoke condition inside.  E7-5-1 arrived and set up a fan to ventilate the building.  The cause was found to be discarded cigarette butts in the trash can.  The incident was cleared at 07:16.

Truck 7-5 was dispatched to cover Truck 7-4 for a caller reporting seeing smoke outside her window.  Truck 7-5 was recalled enroute at 08:39.

At 10:50 Truck 7-5 was again dispatched to cover Truck 7-4 for a chimney fire in West Donegal Twp at 106 Newville Rd.  Truck 7-5 arrived and was on the scene for about 5 minutes before clearing at 11:14.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 8-1(Columbia #1) dispatched for a fire alarm coming from the first floor.  PD arrived and spoke to the keyholder who advised it was a false alarm.  Truck 8-1 was recalled and E 7-5-1 cleared at 17:22.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-4(Elizabethtown) dispatched for a water flow alarm.  Prior to responding Chief 7-5-3(Leber) recieved a call at the station advising it was a false alarm due to a sprinkler head being broken off.  Engine 7-5-1 responded non emergency to verify and cleared the scene at 12:05.

Later in the evening at 19:40, Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and Truck 8-1(Columbia #1) were dispatched for a gas leak at 22 E Henry St, Mount Joy Borough.  Caller reported heavy odor of natural gas inside.  The incident was held to 7-5 units and the last unit cleared the scene at 19:59.

With the first major snow storm arriving this winter, Fire Department of Mount Joy would like to remind everyone to please clear away the snow from around the fire hydrants in your neighborhood.  While most hydrants do have a marker attached to them to help aid in finding them, having them already cleared of snow will save valuable time if they are needed for a fire.  Here are a few tips:

-Remove the snow from all connections on the hydrant. (Melting snow may freeze the connection)

-Clear snow 2-3 feet away from the hydrant in all directions

-Clear the front of the hydrant in the direction of the street

-Do not shovel or plow snow in a manner that obstructs or covers the hydrant

Thank you for your help and cooperation.  Also remember to drive safely in adverse weather conditions.  Wear your seatbelt, watch your speed and stay alert.

Truck 7-5 has returned and is back in service after having some repair work done to the compartment doors for the past 3 weeks.  It will have to be out of service next Tuesday the 22nd for one more day to finish work that was not completed.  After that it should be good to go.  Thank you to all mutual aid Truck Co's for your assistance during this time.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-4 were dispatched to Spanglers Flour Mill for an automatic fire alarm coming from the mill frame heat zone.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with nothing showing.  Chief 7-5 and E7-5-1 investigated and found the cause of the alarm to be a faulty detector.  The incident was cleared at 16:30.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-11-2(Rheems), Rescue 7-9(Maytown), Trucks 7-4(E-town) and 8-1(Columbia #1) were dispatched for a report of smoke coming from the roof of a dwelling.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with light smoke from the the peak of the roof.  A small fire fire was found in the ceiling between the 2nd floor bedroom and attic.  The crews from E 7-5-1 and E 7-5-2 pulled the ceiling and controlled the fire with one handline.  The cause appears to be due to faulty wiring.  The Red Cross was notified for the occupants.  The fire was placed under control at 11:47.  The incident was cleared at 12:35.

This morning during the freezing rain storm, Engine's 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 were dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident on the S Angle St bridge.  Captain 7-5-1(Bradley) arrived and found a 3 vehicle accident with blocking.  It was quickly determined no FD services were needed and E7-5-2 was placed available. 

Shortly after both engines were dispatched for another accident at Milton Grove Rd and Echo Valley Rd in Rapho Twp.  County reported 2 vehicles on there roofs in a ditch.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) assumed command and units cleared the scene at 09:29.  County Communications reported over 100 vehicle accident incidents throughout the county during the icy conditions.

Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched to transfer to Station 7-1(Bainbridge) while they were operating at a dwelling fire.  While enroute to the transfer, E7-5-1(Deputy Hamm) was redirected to the scene.  E7-5-1 arrived and assumed the R.I.T. role.  Engine 7-5-1 cleared the scene at 01:53.

Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched for wires arcing on top of a utility pole.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) arrived and advised county of the pole number to contact PPL with.  Engine 7-5-1 responded non emergency, but was shortly recalled.  The incident was cleared at 16:15.

Engines 7-5-2, 7-5-1 and Tanker 7-19(Hempfield) were dispatched for a report of a pick up truck on fire in a cornfield.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) arrived and found the truck about a mile from the road back in the cornfield and the fire out.  The assignment was held to Engine 7-5-2 and the incident was cleared at 22:07.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched to assist Station 2-6(Manhiem) with a mobile home fire.  Alarm company reported smoke in the residence.  Chief 2-6-3(Wagner) arrived and held the incident to Engine 2-6-2.  7-5 units available at  12:39.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-11-1(Rheems) and Truck 7-5 dispatched for a construction crew that struck a gas line.  EMS arrived and reported an active leak.  Engine 7-5-1(Chief Hess) then arrived and assumed Command 7-5.  Truck 7-5 staged a block out.  After further investigation it was determine the gas line self sealed itself and there was no longer any hazards.  The incident was then held to E 7-5-1.  Incident was complete at 12:03.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and EMS where dispatched for a car overturned and into a house.  Engine 7-5-2(Chief Hess) arrived and confirmed one car on its roof and into the front of a house.  Both the engine crews assisted with patient care and checking the vehicle and structure for hazards.  Traffic 7-5 closed down Union School Rd for a short time.  All 7-5 units went available at 07:53.

Engine 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) responded and county advised the motorcyclist was laying on the ground complaining of elbow pain.  Engine 7-5-2 arrived and assisted EMS with patient care and controlled the leaking fluids.  Incident complete at 20:26.

Engines 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 dispatched for a 2 vehicle hit and run accident.  Engine 7-5-2(Chief Hess) arrived and was advised by PD they were not needed.  Incident complete at 01:32.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched for a child locked in a vehicle sitting at the gas pumps.  After E7-5-2 responded, PD advised there was no child locked in the vehicle only the callers keys.  E7-5-2 then went available at 15:42.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched for a fire alarm coming from zone 5 store smoke detector.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) and E7-5-1 responded and county advised they recieved a second call advising the alarm was false and set off by paint fumes.  Chief 7-5-3 and Engine 7-5-1 arrived and confirmed the false report.  The incident was cleared at 15:00.

Station 7-5 along with Engine 7-11-1(Rheems), Truck 7-4(E-town) and Rescue 8-4-1(Columbia) were dispatched for smoke coming from the first floor aparment.  Deputy 7-5(Hamm) responded and county advised the upstairs neighbor called and stated the smoke detectors were going off and there was smoke coming from the downstairs apartment.  Deputy 7-5 arrived with nothing showing then quickly advised there was a possible fire on the first floor.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived on side A and secured its own water supply and led off with a handline to the front door.   After further investigation E7-5-1 officer advised there was a very small fire on top of a gas heater and it was knocked down with an extinguisher.   Truck 7-5 arrived on side D and the crew assisted with ventilation.  The incident was marked under control at 20:33 and then held to Station 7-5.  The cause appears to be something left on top of the heater.  The incident was cleared at 20:52.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to assist EMS with lifting a patient.  Engine 7-5-2(Capt Fritz) responded with a crew of 5.  After assisting EMS the engine cleared the scene at 16:55.

Engine 7-5-1 was dispatched to assist Station 7-19(Hempfield) with a smoldering fire in 2 ovens inside the plant.  Engine 7-5-1(Chief Hess) responded with a crew of 6.  Upon arrival the engine crew stood by in manpower staging for about a half hour until being released at 01:20.

Engine 7-5-1, Truck 2-6(Manheim) and Tanker 7-9(Hempfield) dispatched for a fire alarm coming from the basement fellowship doors area.  Tanker 7-19 arrived with nothing showing from sides A and D.  E 7-5-1 and Trk 2-6 then arrived and verified the false alarm.  Units available at 14:05.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-4(E-town) dispatched for a fire alarm in zone 100.  County did recieve a call advising the alarm was false due to cleaning.  Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-4 arrived and confirmed the alarm to be false.  All units were placed available at 10:48.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and EMS dispatched for a 1 vehicle accident, vehicle reported to be into the guide rail.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived to find 1 vehicle into a pole and a male with a hand and facial injury.  The response was held to E 7-5-2 and EMS.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared at 16:17. 

Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-4(E-town) with a dryer on fire inside the residence.  Engine 7-4-2 arrived and after investigating found no smoke or fire and recalled the rest of the assignment.  Truck 7-5 was placed available at 21:22.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and EMS dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident with no blocking.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived to find a minor accident with 2 patient sign offs.  The incident was held to E7-5-2 and EMS.  The box was placed available at 13:28.

Engine 7-5-1, Truck 7-5, Tankers 2-6(Manheim) and 2-12(Mastersonville) responded to an out of control trash fire that was endangering a nearby barn.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with a large pile of wood and other debris approximately 25 feet in diameter on fire about 10-15 feet away from a barn with metal siding.  Engine 7-5-1 then arrived and started to knock down the fire and cool the barn with their tank water.  Truck 7-5's crew check the barn to make sure there was no extension.  After both the tankers arrived the engine crew then extinguished the rest of the fire.  The box was cleared at 20:53.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-11-1(Rheems), Trucks 7-5, 7-4(E-town) and Rescue 8-4-1 (Columbia) were dispatched for a ceiling fan on fire in the bedroom.  Chief 7-5(Hess) arrived with nothing showing from side A.  After investigating Chief 7-5 found the fan to be smoldering and sent Engine 7-5-1's crew to remove the fan from the ceiling and check for any extension.  The box was then held to Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5.  The box was placed available at 02:25.

Station 7-5, Engine 7-19-1, Truck 2-6 and Rescue 8-4-1 dispatched for a reported building fire.  The caller advised there was paper on fire in the rear of the structure.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) responded and county advised that this was also a police incident.  Chief 7-5-3 arrived with nothing showing and after talking with PD held the incident to E 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5.  Units remained on the scene for a couple minutes assisting PD until clearing at 08:29.

At 12:02 Engines 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 were dispatched for a Class 2 Vehicle Accident at Bridge Valley Rd and Pinkerton Rd in Rapho Twp.  Chief 7-5-3(Leber) arrived with a 2 vehicle crash with 2 patients.  The crews from both engines assisted with patient packaging and hazard control.  Units cleared the scene at 12:37.

Later in the day at 17:19, Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to Anderson Ferry Rd and Jane Ave, East Donegal Twp for spill control from an MVA.  Engine 7-5-2 responded and took care of the antifreeze on the roadway.  E 7-5-2 cleared at 17:37.

Engine 7-5-2 dispatched to assist EMS with lifting.  Engine 7-5-2 cleared at 17:32.

Station 7-5 was dispatched for a report of sparks and a "ball of fire" at the power substation.  The caller then advised they turned around to go check on it and now couldn't see anything. Engine 7-5-1 responded to check it out.  PP&L was notified and the incident was cleared at 08:15.

Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-4(E-town) on a 1st alarm dwelling fire.  Engine 7-4-2 arrived and advised of heavy fire on side C.  After Truck 7-5 arrived, the crew went to work opening up the walls on the first floor.  When the evacuation was ordered by command the crew went to work opening up the D side of the structure.    Later after visiting rehab, the truck crew worked on overhauling the C side roof and the 2nd floor.  Truck 7-5 cleared the incident at 21:41.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 dispatched for a general fire alarm.  The homeowner advised it was set off due to cooking.  E7-5-1 responded to verify and cleared the scene at 12:36.

Engines 7-5-1, 7-5-2 and Tanker 7-6(West Hempfield) dispatched for an out of control bon fire.  Engine 7-5-1 and Tanker 7-6 arrived to find a 5X5 foot fire which crews extinguished.  Units cleared the incident at 00:13.

Engine 7-5-2 dispatched for an infant cardiac arrest.  EMS and FD arrived to find the patient was not in cardia arrest.  E 7-5-2 cleared at 18:43

Truck 7-5 dispatched to assist Station 7-9(Maytown) for a reported airplane down.  Units arrived to find a controlled burn and no crash.  Truck 7-5 placed available at 16:09.

Truck 7-5 transfered to station 8-1 while Columbia Borough companies operated at a working structure fire.  Truck 7-5 cleared the transfer at 07:25.

Station 7-5, E 7-11-1(Rheems), Truck 7-4(Elizabethtown) and R8-4-1(Columbia #4), dispatched for smoke in an apartment.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) arrived and held the assignment to E7-5-1 non emergency.  The incident was cleared at 21:17.

Squad 7-5 responded to assist EMS with lifting a patient.  Squad 7-5 cleared at 19:44.

Engine 7-51 transfered to Station 2-3 while they were operating at a structure fire.  Engine 7-5-1 stood by for a little over an hour until clearing at 01:58.

Engine 7-5-1 dispatched to assist Station 7-19 (Hempfield) with a fire in an oven in the Kelloggs plant.  Engine 7-5-1 was on the scene for about 45 minutes before clearing at 00:31.