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Thu, May 8th, 2008, 18:32 pm

Engine and Rescue 2 were dispatched on 05/08/08 at 18:32 to respond mutual aid with Station 1 (Palmyra) to 325 S. Railroad St., Palmyra Municipal Building, for smoke in a structure.  Engine 2 was the first Campbelltown unit to arrive and it was assigned to the hydrant.  Station 1 quickly found the source of the smoke and had the scene under control.  Station 2 units were then placed back in service and returned without incident.

Sun, May 4th, 2008, 9:18 am

April

 

Structure Fire Residential - 2

Brush Fires – 4

Vehicle Fires - 2

Automatic Alarm - 1

Investigation Inside – 1

Vehicle Accident With Entrapment - 1

Vehicle Accident With out Entrapment – 5

Medical Assist – 22

Control Burn – 2

Haz-Mat - 2

Public Service – 2

 Total Call for the Month 44

 Total Number of Responding Personnel - 430
 Total Man Hours for 44 Calls – 277.99 Hours

 Training

Total Number of Personnel Attending - 100
Total Man Hours for Training – 377.50 Hours

Damage for the Month

 Total Valves $ 10,100.00
 Total Losses $ 3,300.00
 Total Saved $ 6,800.00
 Total Percent Lost 32.67%
 Total Percent Saved 67.33%

 

No Injuries

Total Runs By Month

Grand Total Runs: 245

 

January             61

February           68

March               72

April                  44

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Fri, May 2nd, 2008, 7:09 am

Engine 2-1, Rescue 2 and Utility 2 were dispatched on 05/01/08 at 15:04 to respond to 2073 S. Forge Rd., for a vehicle accident, vehicle rolled over with injuries.  The first arriving units found the accident to be about ½ mile south of the dispatched location.  They found a single vehicle, overturned and off the roadway.  The occupant was able to self extricate and was walking around uninjured upon our arrival.  Crews assisted with patient care, secured the vehicle and helped clear the roadway from debris.  Once the car was towed away, the box was placed back in service without incident.

Mon, Apr 28th, 2008, 18:32 pm

Engine 2, Rescue 2, and Utility 2 were dispatched on 4/28/08 to respond to South Londonderry Twp., 277 Coachman Lane for an investigation inside a structure.  Deputy 2 arrived on scene and established command.  The first arriving unit conducted a interior search.  The source of the smoke was narrowed down to a drier in the laundry room area.  The drier was disconnected and inspected and the smoke was removed from the residence.  Once the scene was complete, the box was placed back in service without incident.

Sun, Apr 27th, 2008, 20:30 pm

Rescue 2 and Engine 2-1 were dispatched on 4/27/08 at 15:19 to respond to S. Lingle Rd., in the area of Palmyra Rd., for an accident with injuries.  Deputy 2 was the first to arrive and found a one vehicle accident, a car sideways into a utility pole.  The driver was out of the vehicle walking around but had facial injuries.  Rescue 2 arrived and secured the car from hazards and also assisted EMS with patient care.  Engine 2-1 staged its manpower in front of the Rescue.  Once the scene was secure and the patient was treated, Company 2 returned to service without incident at 15:46.

Mon, Apr 21st, 2008, 19:00 pm

Members from both Campbelltown and Lawn Fire assembled at the Campbelltown Fire Company grounds to conduct a joint air pack training drill.  One of our out buildings were filled with smoke generated by our smoke machine and used for various scenarios.  One of our rescue manikins were also used to practice various search and rescue techniques.

Fri, Apr 18th, 2008, 8:00 am

Kindergarteners and 5^th graders from Northside Elementary School were the beneficiaries of a high school senior project this month.  Junior Firefighter Sarah Nornhold chose fire prevention for her Senior Project.  Sarah is currently a junior at the Palmyra Area Senior High School. Sarah’s project goal was to assess the effectiveness of fire prevention education on the two groups and included a pre- and post-test to measure the effectiveness of her teaching strategy.  Members from the fire company assisting her were:  Brandon Sell (project mentor), Barry Sell, Terry Reigle, Pat Schaeffer, Tracy Nornhold and Sandy Nornhold.

Sarah is considering attending college for Fire Science and Paramedic studies.

Fri, Apr 18th, 2008, 5:19 am

Station 2 was dispatched for a car fire at 145 Palm City Trailer Park. Chief 2 arrived on scene to find a working car fire and trailer smoking. Chief 2, William Jurell, used a 10 pound ABC extinguisher and then waited for Engine 2. Engine 2 arrived on scene and pulled 2 1 3/4 handlines, 1 line to the car and 1 line to the trailer. Tanker 2 pulled in behind Engine 2 and gave them a 3" supply line. Tanker 2-1 pulled in behind Engine 1-1 on Fourth Ave. Engine 1-1 crew checked out the interior of the trailer, everything was ok. Crews then removed A & D corner of the trailer and checked for extension. There was a little so foam was placed on burnt wood and then checked with the thermal camera. Everything then checked out ok and Chief 1 placed the box in service.