News & Incidents

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 assisted Station 7-11 at a second alarm Barn fire.  Engine 7-5-1 was assigned to the draft site and Truck 7-5 provided master stream ops at the scene.

7-5 units cleared at 20:04.

Chief 7-5 went on the scene with a well involved pick up truck near a building.  Engine 7-5-2 arrived and deployed a trash line and had the fire under control in about five minutes.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived and assisted engine 7-5-2 with mop up and all units cleared in about twenty minutes.

Originally dispatched as a barn fire, Chief 7-5 arrived and reported a working fire in a shop.  The fire was located in the ceiling area of the building.  Incident was placed under control at 12:06.  PSP Fire Marshall was contacted at 12:41 and responded to the scene.  Units remained on the scene overhauling until 16:14.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 responded to 200 Chocolate Avenue at Cargill for an automatic fire alarm.  The Communications Center advised Chief 7-5 that the alarm was caused by a cleaning crew that knocked off a sprinkler head.  Chief 7-5 held all units in quarters.

At 15:31 Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 were dispatched for a second time to Cargill.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived and found nothing showing.  The crew investigated and found that the alarm was caused by plant personnel resetting the sprinkler and alarm system.

Chief 7-5 and Engine 7-5-2 responded the intersection of Marrietta avenue and New Haven street for a vehicle into a house.  Chief 7-5 arrived to find no injuries and the car the yard.  After a short investigation by the engine crew they cleared.

At 05:28 Engine 7-5-1, Engine 7-5-2, and Tanker 7-9 were dispatched to 605 Musser Rd for a vehicle fire. Chief 7-5-3 (Leber) went in route and was advised of a working car fire at this location by a FDMJ Fire Fighter. Chief 7-5-3 arrived and confirmed a working car fire. Engine 7-5-2 (Henry) and Tanker 7-9  arrived on scene and deployed the 100' bumper line. Tanker 7-9 fed Engine 7-5-2 during the operation. Crews from engine 7-5-1 and Squad 7-5 assisted with overhaul.

Incident Complete at 06:25

At 05:23 Engine 7-5-1, Engine 7-5-2 were dispatched to 436 Sunset Avenue for a vehicle fire. Chief 7-5-3 (Leber) went in route and was advised of a working fire in the rear of the car. Chief 7-5-3 (Leber) arrived and confirmed a working car fire. Engine 7-5-2 (Hess) arrived on scene and deployed the 100' bumper line and extinguished the fire.

Engine 7-5-2 and Chief 7-5-3 cleared the scene at 06:04.

A neighbor reported a 13 X 18 shed on fire across the street.  Chief 7-5-1 arrived and reported the fire appeared to be out.  At 22:16 all units with the exception of Engine 7-5-1 were recalled.

Engine 7-5-1 cleared at 22:30.

At 19:15 FDMJ and surrounding departments were alerted to 316 Harvestview North for an apartment building. Chief 7-5-1 went responding and was advised by county, a firefighter from FDMJ was on scene with smoke showing from a second floor window.  Chief 7-5-1 arrived with a light smoke condition. Engine 7-5-1 arrived and was instructed to stage at the hydrant as Truck 7-5 took the front of the building. The resident from the apartment had put the fire out before the arrival of fire apparatus. Truck 7-5's crew  was instructed to check for extension into the ceiling and walls as Engine7-5-1's crew checked the exposure apartments. Engine 7-11-1 and Rescue 7-9 arrived and were told to stage. The truck crew found no extension into the ceiling or walls. Ventilation of the apartment was completed and the power shut off. The apartment was turned over to building maintenance.

Crews cleared the scene at 19:31

A passenger car and pick up truck collided trapping two people in the passenger car.  Initial calls reported smoke coming from the vehicle which turned out to be steam.  Mount Joy Borough PD arrived and confirmed two persons trapped.

Crews from Engine 7-5-2, Engine 7-5-1 and Squad 7-5 worked on the driver and passenger side simultaneously to remove the patients.  Severe damage on the passenger side and close proximity of the patient slowed the removal of the passenger door.  The driver was extricated at 23:24 and the passenger at 23:37.

All units available at 23:56.

A passenger car struck a vending trailer in a parking lot next to the roadway.  Chief 7-5-1 arrived and reported one person confined in the vehicle.  The crew from Engine 7-5-2 opened the vehicle and assited with patient removal.  Extrication was complete at 03:23.

All units available at 03:31.

At 15:30 Engine 7-5-1, Engine 7-5-2 and Engine 2-6-1 were dispatched to  Esbenshade RD and 283 for a vehicle accident. Chief 7-5-1 and Engine 7-5-2 went en route and were advised of 2 vehicles on the on ramp to 283 west bound. Chief 7-5-1 arrived on scene, finding 2 vehicles pulled over on the side of the road.  Further investigating found no fire services needed assignment was recalled.

Engine 7-5-2 and Chief 7-5-1 went available at 15:40

Lightning from a near by storm ignited a cut wheat field fire.  Upon arrival of the units, well over two acres were involved.  An additional alarm was requested that consisted of tankers and brush units.  A local farmer assisted with a tractor and disc unit and cut a line in front of the fire stopping the progress of the fire.  After the fire was extinguished, it was estimated that between 5 and 7 acres had been involved

Fire was placed under control at 17:34.

Tonight at 18:00 Truck 7-5  (Mount Joy) Rescue 7-9 (Maytown)  Engine 7-11-2 ( Rheems) and Engine 7-10-1 (Marietta) escorted the Donegal High School girls soccer team to Memorial Park in Mount Joy, Borough Hall in Marietta, and Furhman Park in Maytown. At each stop the mayor of each town made a proclomation and dedicated July 6, 2010 to recognition of the team. Congradulations to the Donegal High School Girl"s Soccer Team!

A call was received reporting smoke detectors sounding and smoke in a neighbor's dwelling and that no one was home at the time.  PD Arrived and turned off the stove and requested the FD to respond to ensure there were no other problems.  Chief 7-5 returned all responding units at 14:50.

Units assiting were Engine 7-11-1, Truck 8-1, Rescues 8-4-1 and 7-9.

Today, Friday July 2nd, FDMJ handled six calls.

• 2 Fire police calls one assisting station 6-7 at a working house fire and one in Mount Joy Borough
• Assisted Station 7-4 on a reported Dwelling Fire.
• 1 Automatic fire alarm at Hostetters hardware store
• 1 Vehicle accident in the 300 block of East Main Street in Mount Joy Borough

This morning at 08:14 Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to assist station 7-11 on a vehicle fire.  Chief 7-5 responded an was notified of a dump truck in the west bound lanes with smoke coming from the rear.  Chief 7-5 arrived to find no fire just a mechanical issue and recalled all units.

At 14:05 Truck 7-5 and Engine 7-51 were dispatched to assist station 7-9 on a gas leak at their station.  Before units responded UGI stopped the leak and command 7-9 recalled the units.

Shortly after the gas leak Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to the 900 block of  W Main street fore spill control.  Engine 7-5-2 put down a small amount of oil dry and cleared the incident.

At 14:21 Station 7-5 and mutual aid units were dispatched to 203 Lakeside Crossing for a house fire.  While Chief 7-5 (Hess) was in route LCWC advised him that caller was reporting poles connected to the house were on fire.  Chief 7-5 and Engine 7-5-1 (Leber) arrived at the same time and discovered that a decorative column on the front patio was burning at the bottom.  Engine 7-5-1 crew pulled a trash line, extinguished the fire and Chief 7-5 held the assignment to Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5.  Upon investigation the cause was to be a discarded cigarette.  All units cleared shortly.

This weekend FDMJ ran a total of 6 alarms.

• 2 brush fires ( Engine 7-5-1, Engine 7-5-2)
• CO alarm.( Truck 7-5 )  assist station 7-4
• Medical assist (Engine 7-5-2)
• Automatic fire alarm. ( Truck 7-5 ) assist station 7-11
• Fire Police. ( Traffic 7-5 ) assist station 2-6

Effective immediately Fire Department Mount Joy (Mount Joy, PA) is seeking volunteers to serve as fire police. The fire police act to protect both firefighters and civilians by directing and controlling traffic during fire department incidents, activities and community events. All interested applicants need to be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass a police background check.

All training and protective gear will be provided at no cost to the applicant. For more information contact FDMJ Fire Police Captain Barry Heberling at (717) 330-2314 or fpheberling@yahoo.com. Interested applicants can also apply in-person Monday evenings between 7-9PM at 111 New Haven Street, Mount Joy.

Fire Department Mount Joy is comprised entirely of volunteers. Fire protection services are provided to Mount Joy Borough, Rapho Township, Mount Joy Township, and East Donegal Township, as well as other surrounding municipalities.

The day started off at 10:30 with Engine 7-5-2 being dispatched to 951 wood street to assist EMS with Forcible entry.  Engine 7-5-1 was on a fire prevention detail and handled the call.  While in route Engine 7-5-1 was recalled by chief 7-5-3.

At 15:41 Traffic 7-5 was dispatched to 441 and Old Colebrook road to assist station 7-9 with traffic control at the scene of a vehicle accident with entrapment.

Again at 22:37 Engine 7-5-2 and Engine 7-5-1 were dispatched to 307 West Main Street in the area of the Mount Joy Diner for a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.  Chief 7-5-3 arrived and found that the motorcyclist was not injured and recalled station 7-5 before units responded.

At 22:54 as members were just getting home from the motorcycle crash Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched for a person struck in the area of 101East Main Street.  Chief 7-5-3 arrived and found there was no need for fire department and recalled Engine 7-5-2.

To end Saturday night Truck 7-5 was dispatched at 23:19 to 201 East High Street in Elizabethtown for a reported apartment building fire.  Engine 7-4-2 arrived with nothing showing and began to investigate.  After a short investigation it was found to be a washing machine smoking.  Engine 7-4-2 recalled the assignment.

This afternoon the Donegal High School girls soccer team played for the AA state championship game in Hershey. Donegal beat Trinity 1-0, claiming their 2nd consecutive title.  Truck 7-5, Rescue 7-9, Engine 7-11-1 and Tanker 7-11 escorted the girls back though Mount Joy Borough and to the high school.

Station 7-5 along with Engine 7-11-1, Truck 8-1, Rescues 8-4-1 and 7-9 were dispatched to 441 S Plum street for a dwelling fire.  Deputy 7-5 arrived with nothing showing.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived and staged at a hydrant.  The crew proceeded into the residents house and found there was a bad smoke detector on the second floor.  Deputy 7-5 held the response to Engine 7-5-1.

At 14:42 Engine 7-5-2, 7-5-1 and Rescue 7-9 were dispatched to 1069 Iron Bridge Road for a vehicle accident with reported entrapment.  Deputy 7-5 arrived to find a single vehicle accident with roll over with one patient confined.  Engine 7-5-2 and rescue 7-9 arrived and were assigned to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the patient.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived and was assigned hazard control.

The incident was marked under control at 15:19 and all units cleared at 16:05.

At 20:41 Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 were dispatched 2156 Mount Joy Road to assist Station 2-6 on a building fire. Station 2-6 duty chief was on scene with normal conditions, after a short talk with the owner it was determined to be insulation smolder in the ceiling. Truck 7-5 arrived just in front of Engine 2-6-1 and was assigned to open up the ceiling of the building. Engine 7-5-1 arrived and staged.  At  21:45 both 7-5 units cleared.

As Truck 7-5 was going available Staion 7-1 was being dipatched for a dwelling fire at 225 Buttonwood Drive.  Truck 7-5 was initially covered, then the Truck officer advised LCWC that they were able to respond.  While in route the Truck was recalled.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 were dispatched to Union National Bank for and Automatic fire alarm. Chief 7-5-3 was on scene reporting a false alarm and recalled all units.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 were dispatched to assist Station 7-11 on a dwelling fire.  Caller was reporting a lighting strike to the house and was unsure if it was on fire.  Truck 7-5 and Engine 7-5-1 arrived and staged for a short time before being released by command 7-11.

At 09:53 Engine 7-5-1, 7-5-2, 7-11-1, 2-12-1 Trucks 7-5, 2-6 and Rescues 8-4-1 and 7-9 were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire.  Chief 7-53 arrived with normal conditions.  He was met by the owner of the home and was advised that the chimney was making a lot of black smoke.  Chief 7-5-3 investigated the problem and it was found to be a furnace issue.  All units were recalled.

Later in the Day Engine 7-52 was dispatched to assist Station 7-19 on a vehicle accident.  While in route Engine 7-5-2 was recalled.

At 09:56 Engine 7-5-1 and truck 7-5 were dispatched to Wengers Feed Mill for an automatic fire alarm.  Chief 7-5-3 arrived and was met by maintenance personnel an was told the alarm was accidental.  Chief 7-5-3 recalled all units prior to their response.

At 07:52 Engine 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 were dispatched to  1225 West Main street for a Vehicle accident with injuries. Chief 7-5-3 arrived with a two vehicle accident one vehicle on the roadway with what appeared one person still in the vehicle.  While EMS checked the patient for injuries the engine crew controlled hazards.  Engine 7-5-2 was placed available with fire police remaining on the scene until the vehicle was removed from the roadway.

At 17:06 Truck 7-5 was dispatched 525 E Market Street in Marrietta Borough for a building fire. Truck 7-5 was recalled while in route.

Then at 17:35 Truck 7-5 was dispatched to assist Station 7-4 at 678 Buckingham boulevard for a reported Dwelling fire.  Truck 7-5 was recalled shortly after dispatch.

At 01:17 Engine 7-5-2 and 7-5-1 were dispatched to the 3200 block of Hossler Road for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Chief 7-5-2 (Johns) arrived to find a single vehicle accident with one patient on the roadway.  Engine 7-5-2 (Leber) arrived and assisted EMS with patient care and hazard control. Engine 7-5-2 spent a short time on the scene cleaning up debris.

The incident was marked under control at 01:57 and units cleared.

Engine 7-5-1 and Truck 7-5 assisted Station 7-11 (Rheems) on a grain bin fire at Wenger Feeds.  The PD arrived and reported people were evacuating the building and an employee was reporting a fire in the main bin.

Fire was placed under control at 13:05.

Station 7-5 and mutual aid companies were dispatched to 564 Church Street for  a dwelling fire.  Chief 7-53 arrived and reports a working fire and fire showing from sides bravo and charlie.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived and laid a supply line from a hydrant two houses down.  Engine 7-51 pulled two inch and three quarter hand lines.  One line went to side bravo to hit the fire from the exterior and the second line was sent to the front door to hold the fire in check.  Chief 7-5-3 advised the engine officer to hit the fire from the exterior and then make your way inside.  Engine 7-5-1 backup man made a fast knock on the fire from the front door and then returned to side charlie to assist the nozzle man and officer.

Truck 7-5 arrived and preformed horizontal ventilation and vertical ventilation.  They made entry to the dwelling from a second floor window on side Alpha. once inside the truck crew overhauled the living, second floor, and controlled utilities.

Engine 7-11-1 arrived on the opposite side of the dwelling and laid a supply line from that side.  They were sent to assist Engine 7-5-1 and side charlie.

Truck 8-1 assisted Truck 7-5 and both Rescues 8-4-1 and 7-9 stood as RIT.

Members of FDMJ practice fire fighter removal and bail out techniques at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.

Engines 7-5-1, 2-6-2(Manheim), Truck 7-5, Rescue 2-3(East Petersburg) and Tankers 2-6(Manheim) and 2-12(Mastersonville) responded to a working mobile home fire.  Chief 7-5-1(Bradley) arrived to find a well involved attached garage, with the fire spreading into the mobile home and mulitple exposures.  Engine 7-5-1 arrived and pulled 2 lines and quickly brought the fire under control.  Crews operated on the scene for about 2 hours performing overhaul and extinguishing the remaining hotspots.  The incident was cleared at 03:27.

Engine 7-5-2 assisted Station 7-19 (Hempfield) on a vehicle accident on Route 283 west bound neat the Public Safety Training Center.  PD arrived on the scene and reported entrapment.  Extrication was completed at 15:46.

Engine 7-5-2 was dispatched to assist Station 7-11(Rheems) with a 2 vehicle accident with reported entrapment.  Chief 7-11(Stanford) arrived to find one patient confined but not trapped.  Engine 7-5-2 assisted Squad 7-11 and Engine 7-11-1's crew for about 15 minutes before being released at 14:31.

Member of FDMJ and various other agencies from Lancaster County participated in a Propane Emergencies class sponsored by Lancaster Propane.  Additional training will be provided by Lancaster Propane on the handling of Ethanol Emergencies in the near future.

The training consisted of classroom and hands on training.

Engines 7-5-1 and 7-5-2 along with EMS were dispatched for a vehicle accident class 1.  Chief 7-5-2(Johns) and EMS arrived to find one vehicle in the front yard with heavy damage and a patient laying beside the vehicle.  It was determined the patient was most likely ejected.  Both the engine crews assisted EMS with patient packaging and checked for any hazards.  The incident was cleared at 02:20.

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