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Rescue 2 with 5 (Safety Ed) was dispatched to South Annville Township for a horse rescue. There was a horse down an embankment. Chief 2 (Ba Sell) and Assistant 2 (C Bardsley) went directly to the scene. Three members from Lawn (3) were on the scene as well. Crews used the 100 foot winch, added 80 feet of chain, then got chain and ropes from the owners. The owners attached ropes to the legs and slid a pad and plywood under the horse. Crews were then able to pull the horse up the embankment. A veterinarian was on scene to sedate the horse. Crews were in service 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Regional training this evening was with Lawn (3) and Palmyra (1). Crews went to Reigle's Airport and was given a presentation by instructor Denver Gillam on different planes that fly in and out of the airport. How to de-power and turn off the fuel supply. A question and answer period followed. Thanks to Reigle's for hosting this training session.
Engine 2 with 5 (safety Ed) and Tanker 2 with 1 responded to a plane down. there were no injuries. Crews put a pond under a small fuel leak and assisted the towing company to raise the front landing gear with the air bags. Crews were out 3 hours.
Rescue 2 with 6 ( Dep 2 Br Sell) and Engine 2 with 6 (Safety Ed) responded to an accident on Louser road. Crews did basic vehicle ops. Special Unit 2 with 4 Fire Police also responded.
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