march 2007 archive
Ambulance Placed
Back in Service
March 9
Today members placed back in service our 2001 Ford/ PL Custom ambulance. It was involved in an accident on Sunday November 5th 2006 while responding to an emergency call in our first due. The work was was done by Gordens Garage in Stewertstown, York County. Repairs were close to $20,000.00. Thank You to Northwest EMS and South Central EMS for letting us use your ambulances while ours was out of service. Londonderry Fire Company EMS operates the last 100% volunteer ambulance in Dauphin County.
Fire in
Vacant Chicken House
March 20
County Dispatched Company 54 for a reported barn fire. Chief 54-2 (Kleinfelter) went en route and county advised of waste on fire in a vacant chicken house. E-54 (Lt. Naples) arrived and crew went inside to investigate and found an electrical outlet in the ceiling smoldering. With extension to a ceiling joist and insulation. E-54 crew pulled an 1 3/4" line and knocked down the remaining hot spots. Crews secured the power to the building and checked for further extension and found none.
Command: Chief 54-2 Kleinfelter
Units: Engines 54, 54-1, 48-1 Truck
7-4, Tankers 54, LanCo 7-11, LebCo 2, 3, Rescue 88 and Londonderry
EMS
Dryer Fire
in Cedar Manor
March 29
County dispatched Box 54-7 for a reported structure fire at the Cedar Manor Trailer court. Captain 54 (Kandrac) went en route and county advised that the caller was reporting a dryer on fire in the residence and they were attempting to extinguish it. Firefighter Bissinger arrived and advised that the trailer was evacuated and there was heavy smoke inside. E-54 (Chief Shellenhamer) arrived and crews went inside to investigate. Crews checked the dryer vent and advised the fire was out. Command held the box to Company 54. Crews checked under the trailer for extension and cleared the large amount of Dry Chem. from inside the trailer with a PPV. Boxed was placed in service.
Command: Captain 54 (Kandrac)
Units: Engines 54, 54-1, 88, LanCo
7-4-2, Tankers 54, 59, LanC0 7-11, R-88 Utility 54 and Londonderry
EMS