2006 Incidents

Dec. 30th Truck Company 17 responded to the 12000 Blk of the Loop Road in Guilford Twp. for a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing. Defensive operations were established due to fire volume. The Truck assisted with operations and went heavy duty after a water supply was established. Crews remained on the scene for about three hours.

Dec. 26th Box 44-09 was alerted to Rose Hill Ct. for a dwelling fire. First arriving units advised fire through the roof. Co. 17 members reported to Side A for staging and E171 handled the fill site on Sollenberger Rd. Crews took a defensive position due to the volume of fire upon arrival. Crews worked for multiple hours before clearing the scene.

Dec. 19th Members were kept busy over night with a fire about every three hours. A multi-family dwelling started off the evening at 231 S. Broad St. DC 2-1 arrived to find fire showing on the C-D side on the number 1. Truck 17 assisted with operations. Next at 23:11 the Truck headed back to Waynesboro for an apartment fire at 14N. Potomac St. The Truck was placed in service, and later called back to assist with salvage. At 03:45 box 7-5 was sounded for an attic fire. E7-1 arrived to find a fire in the attic, the Truck crew handled vent, and ladder ops. Finally box 17-5 was alerted for a chimney fire at 4744 Church Rd. Crews had a small fire in the chimney and returned to service about an hour later.

Dec. 11th The Officers and Members of the NFVFD would like to congratulate Captain Nick and Megan Duke on their newest addition to the Family. Madison Rayne Duke was born on Dec. 10th, at 12:17 pm. The new family is at home and everyone is healthy.

Nov. 23rd E172 and Truck 17 responded on the attic fire to , 10 Coldspring Rd. on box 7-5. The Truck crew assisted with operations and E172 hit the plug at the Rite Aid Complex. Units remained o the scene for over an hour.

Nov. 22nd Members participated in the Annual Downtown Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.

Nov. 21st Crews were alerted shortly after the first accident to the 2300 Blk of New Franklin Rd. for an auto accident. E171 arrived to find one auto off the roadway and patient refusals. Units were back in service in under a half hour.

Nov. 21st As members were upstairs watching tv, a loud crash was heard. Members went to investigate, they discovered a vehicle into building. AFC 17 contacted communications while others checked for hazards. 1 patient was assessed on scene and later released. The SU remained out of service until the vehicle could be moved from the scene.

Nov. 6th Engine 17-2 along with multiple other units responded to 3115 Keefer Rd., for a chicken house fire. Sta.4 arrived to find a fully involved chicken house. Smoke could be seen for miles as units began attacking the fire and protecting exposures. E172 set up a fill site at a nearby pond. Crews remained on the scene for hours.

Nov. 2nd Co. 17 member have kept busy the past few days with the first of seven runs in thirty hours being an corn field fire in the 1200 BLK of Falling Spring Rd. Crews kept it contained to the original 2 acres in about a half an hour. E172 responded on the Dwelling fire to 4452 Shatzer St. in St Thomas, only to be placed in service and re-routed on the transfer to Co. 18. Members spent Halloween evening at the local "light the night" gathering, handing out fire prevention material. Next was a Dwelling fire at 2620 Warm Spring Rd., sending E172, and Da' Truck. Crews set up RIT and assisted with operations. About an hour later the Truck responded on Box 2-40 for an inside investigation, and was placed in service in under 10 minutes. The truck was sent to 126 Social Island Rd. at the academy for bells. The last alarm was sent out at 01:28hrs to Adams County on box 27- 5 to 92 Mountain Rd. for the chimney fire. Units operated for an hour and returned home.

Oct 19th Its that time of year again. Units were alerted on box 16-2 to 10041 South Mountain Rd. for a chimney fire. Truck 17 assisted with ventilation and roof ops, and was back in service in under an hour.

Oct 10th Members hit the streets for the annual fire prevention details. Members went to local schools and discussed proper fire prevention to the youngsters and passed out fire prevention materials.

Oct 10th At 00:45 box 17-7 was sounded for a reported dwelling fire at 1481 Springview Drive. Units arrived to find a small fire on the A-B corner. Crews put a quick knock on the fire and held units for overhaul.

Oct. 3rd Engine 17-2 responded on the upgraded 18-4 assignment, to 665 Schoolhouse Rd. Units arrived to find a tar kettle on fire that extended into the mobile home. Co. 17 members assisted with overhaul, and were on the scene for about an hour.

Sept 28th Co. 17 units responded to an MVA with a report of a car into a house at 3500 Wayne Rd.. Units arrived to confirm dispatch with one transport. Moderate structural damage to the house was sustained and Washington County Special Ops 20 was called to the scene to assist with shoring. Units remained on the scene for about 2 hours.

Sept. 27th Truck 17 transferred to Gettysburg Co.1, while they hosted the PA State Fireman's Convention Parade. The transfer was cut short due to bad weather. No calls were handled during this event.

Aug 29th E171 responded to the 1100 Blk of Falling Spring Rd for the MVA with confinement. Crews from 17, and Sta. 4 made quick work of the mangled car to remove the Patient. Crews remained on the scene for about 45 minutes.

Aug 27th Co. 1, TRK 17, and SQ 41 responded to 235 E. Garfield St. for the attic fire AFC 7 called in. Units arrived to find a working fire. Co. 1 put a quick knock on the fire, and the Truck crew worked the roof. Units remained on the scene for about 2 hours. Units were dispatched for the rekindle, only to be placed in service minutes later.

Aug 22nd E172, and Truck 17 responded to 5773 Colorado St. Ext. for another building explosion, the second time in two months. Crews assisted with operations and were back in service in an hour and a half.

Aug 17th Members met up with Co.8 to enjoy an afternoon out at the ball field. Members played two games with each department winning a game.

Aug 15th The Officers and Members on the New Franklin Fire Department, would like to congratulate Sgt. Ben Holmquist, on his recent graduation from the Montgomery County Fire And Rescue Academy. Ben will be stationed at Engine 35 Platoon A. We wish you the best of luck on your new career.

Aug 11th Members were excited to hear the good news, the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department received another grant. This time from a private foundation out of Philadelphia. The monies that were procured will be used to purchase 20 SCBA Masks, bags, and fit testing. The Masks will be issued to active members to ensure proper fitment and reduce the risk of cross contamination of airborne illness

Aug 8th Units were alerted to the 2800 blk of Wayne Rd. for an auto accident. Chief 17 arrived to confirm dispatch. Crews assisted with patient care and hazards. Crews cleared in about 30 minutes.

Aug 7th Members were awoken at 04:45 hrs for an MVA on Falling Spring Rd., near Newcomer Rd. E171, SU 17 arrived to find one vehicle with no hazards or patients. Call was turned over to PSP and units cleared about 30 minutes later.

July 29th Truck 17 headed over the mountain to Co 27. for a refresher on operations of both departments and apparatus. Crews worked together on number of evolutions and reviewed the apparatus. Thanks to Co. 27 for allowing us to be a part of the exercise.

July 27th Da' Big Stick II was requested to be present for part of Marion's Annual Dream Weekend, which showcases the in's and out's of the Fire and EMS service to children from the ages of 10-14. Members discussed with the children what the "Big Ladder" is used for, and explained how the equipment worked. Thanks to Co.8 for allowing us to display our unit and be part the event.

July 20th Co. 17 responded the 1100 block of Newcomer Rd., for an ATV accident. Units arrived to confirm dispatch. After a brief size up was made and checking patient status, it was determined that the individual had succumb to his injuries. More info can be found in the Public Opinion. http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_9947622? source=most_viewed

July 15th Co. 17 responded to box 8-3-4, Colorado St. EXT. for a reported building fire with explosion. E172 arrived and deployed multiple hand lines to extinguish a fire that began in a dust collector. Truck 17 crew assisted with operations, and set up on the fire side of the building. Extensive overhaul was needed to get to the seat of the fire. Units operated for multiple hours.

July 14th E172 transferred to Co. 18 while they operated a dwelling fire at 2381 Community Center Rd. E172 was later added to the assignment to assist with salvage and overhaul. The Engine went in service at 02:43 hrs. Later that day E172 transferred again, while 18 operated with a house off in Mercersburg.

July 10th E171, SU 17 responded on box 3-17 for a motorcycle accident on Long Ln. Units arrived to confirm dispatch and had one Patient that was air lifted, via STAT, to a trauma center. Crews controlled hazards and were back in service in about 30 minutes.

June 25th E171, SU 17, and Sq 41 responded to the intersection of Cider Press Rd. and Falling Spring Rd. for an MVA. Units arrived to find two autos. Crews controlled hazards and assisted EMS.

June 21st The Officers and Members of the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate the newlyweds, Ryan and Heather (Rife) Schaeffer. We wish you the best of luck and a blessed marriage together, for a life time to come.

Thanks to Co. 18, and CC 53 for covering the district while members enjoy this occasion.

June 16th Members from Sta.4 and 17 joined at the FCPSTC for an evening of training evolutions. Crews burned for about 2.5 hours.

June 12th As members were loading up in Truck 17 to respond on box 7-5, for an electrical fire, rescue local box 17-1 was sounded for an MVA with entrapment. The accident was located at Cider Press Road, and Garber Rd. E171 responded and arrived to confirm dispatch. Crews began extrication, as Sq 41 was released from the original box and responded on the MVA. Members from 17 and Sta.4 removed 4 doors and a B post to remove both patients. One Patient was airlifted via STAT 12 from the scene. Units were in service in about 45 minutes.

June 9th Units from Co. 1, 17 and Sta.4 responded in the early morning hours to 1095 Wayne Ave. for an CFA with smoke in the building. Units arrived to find fire on the roof and in a chase system throughout the building. Members from 17 assisted with roof ops. Due to the size of the building and conditions the WFD, and second alarm were sounded. Crews returned to service at 05:30 hrs. A second fire also in the Boro sent Co.1, 17 and Sta.4 to 690 Broad St. for the Apartment fire. Initial units arrived to find heavy fire from the complex with fire in exposure buildings as well. With the extreme temps and lengthy overhaul operations a total of 4 alarms and over 100 Firefighters from 4 Counties were on the scene assisting. Crews remained on the scene for over 5 hours.

June 7th The Officers and Members of the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate the newlyweds, Brad and Monica (Duke) Heinbaugh. Best wishes on a lifetime of happiness.

June 1st E171, and SU 17 responded to the intersection of Wayne Rd., and GHR for an mva. Units arrived to find a few patients and one auto on its side. Crews stabilized the auto and assisted with patient care.

May 31st Despite the dreary weather, Kids and Parents from across the county gathered at New Franklin Fire Department to take place in the third annual Kids Safety Day. Thanks to all who participated, and assisted with the event.

May 19th E171 responded to fill the 7-5 box, on New Ln., for the MVA. Members assisted with hazard control and was back in service in a half an hour.

May 15th Members spent the evening at the training center running live fire evolutions and scenarios. Thanks to Co.14 for the use of Big Red, and the members that participated in the exercise.

May 3rd Congratulations to Kristen Wenger, and Sgt. Ben Holmquist on their recent completion of EMT-B.

May 1st E171 responded to fill the Engine from Station 4, on the I near MM 18. E171 crew set up and landed STAT 12 near the crash site.

Apr.29th E171, and E172 responded on the upgraded assignment on box 18-4, to 5341 Racetrack Rd. Originally dispatched as a chimney fire, units arrived to fire showing on the charlie side. Co. 17 members assisted with operations and were on the scene for about 2 hours.

Apr.23rd Truck 17 and E172 headed up the mountain to S.M.R.C. to participate in a joint training activity with C0. 8. Crews went through several evolutions on hose advancement and search techniques in large buildings. Special thanks to C0. 8 for the invite, and S.M.R.C. for use of the facilities.

Apr.22nd E172 proceeded on the transfer to Cumberland County Company 52's quarters, while they operated a barn fire with 47. While en-route E172 was alerted to respond on the 247-06 box at 1040 Greenspring Rd., to assist with overhaul operations. Members from 17 remained on the scene for about an hour.

Apr.20th A busy few days began on the 17th with a Truck run to Chambersburg for a reported shed fire at 29 Garber St. AFC 48 arrived reporting fire out and holding E1-2. The 18th brought 3 runs including an landing zone/mva assist to Swamp Fox Rd. Co. 8 had an auto accident which then led to a FF being struck by an unyielding motorist. A brush fire assist with Sta. 4 to Mountain Rd. Crews had multiple acres off and an expired subject that was burning the brush, which led to the mountain fire. While assisting Sta. 4, crews back home handled an mva at Wayne Rd. and Stitely Rd. Chief 17 AOS and put units in service shortly after. The 19th brought 2 runs and a working fire to 25N Potomac St. Crews assisted Co. 2 For about 2 hours. Truck 17 ran back to Chambersburg for a electrical fire at 959 Wayne Ave. AC 1-5 placed units in service within minutes of dispatch. The Truck was back out on the 20th for a report of a multi- family dwelling fire, to 13061 Welty Rd. The Truck was placed in service about 10 minutes later. At 10:58 Co. 17 was alerted to 2521 New Franklin Rd. for an AFA. Crews investigated and were back in service in under 20.

Apr.13th At 22:02, box 8-17 was sounded for a barn fire at 579 Alleman Rd. Units from Co 17 arrived to find a 50x400 multi-use barn with approximately 50 percent involvement. Crews pulled the 2.5inch attack line to start knocking down the bulk, and the other attack line was sent to the middle of the building to stop further spread. members worked together to get the fire contained in about a half an hour. Mean time at 23:57 hours Truck 17 was alerted for the house fire at 123 W. King Street. Crew assisted with operations and was back in service in about an hour.

Apr.11th E171 responded to fill the 8-3-4 box, at 6195 MPH South. Crew assisted with Pt care and hazards. E171, and 172 responded on the inside investigation at Food Lion on LWW. Crews staged for a short time and were placed in service. E172 handled a transfer to Sta. 4, with no calls. Later in the evening E171 responded to the 4000 Blk of Falling Spring Rd. for an auto accident. Crew checked for hazards and went in service about 20 minutes later.

Apr.9th E171, and the Special Unit responded to 4856 Wayne Rd. for a brush fire. Units arrived to find a small area involved. Fire was extinguished and units went in service about an hour later.

Apr.6th Members spent the day in Clarion County supporting the Ramey FD 4 Wheeling Poker Run. There was a 28 mile course though the area, including an abandon coal mine. About 500 ATV's attended the event. Members at home ran 2 medicals, a barn, a chimney, and an outside investigation, all turning out to be minor.

Apr.3rd Engine 171 started the day running an auto accident, filling the 7-4 box, on Skelly Rd. Crew checked for hazards and assisted with landing STAT. While returning, E171 was alerted to fill the 5-03 box, for a brush pile fire, that was out of control in the 6000 Blk of Wayne Rd. Crew deployed the raptor line and had the fire under control in a few minutes. Later that evening box 1-05 was sounded for a dwelling fire at 235 S. Fourth St. sending Truck 17. Crews assisted with operations and was back in service in under an hour.

Mar.25th Truck 17 started off the morning with a run to the Chambersburg Mall. Crews set up and took roof operations, checking HVAC units and found nothing. Meanwhile E171 was handling a outside investigation in the 7-5 district, on Anthony HGY. Later in the day box 17-1 was sounded for a chimney fire sending E171, 172, and the Truck. Units arrived to find smoke only from the chimney, and no extension. Crews cleared a small smoke condition from the first floor and cleaned the chimney as usual. Units operated for about an hour.

Mar.21st Units responded on the 1-01 box for an apartment building fire, to 232 S. Second Street, at 6:38am. Initial units arrived to confirm a working fire on side C. Truck 17 took a position on the C/D corner and assisted with search, and ladder placement. After the fire was contained, units did an extensive check for fire extension. Overhaul operations lasted about an hour, and units went in service about 2 hours later. No injuries were reported.

Mar.20th Co. 17, and Co. 3 responded for wires down in the 8300 Blk of Grindstonehill Rd., on box 3-17. E172 arrived an confirmed a non active cable line and requested units to be placed in service.

Mar.20th E171, and 172 responded on the auto into the house with reported fire in the 1700 Blk of Hade Rd. Units on scene confirmed no fire with one class 4. Co.17 staged and was placed in service shortly after, sending E172 to Co. 18 for the transfer. While on the 18 box, Truck 17 responded to 2130 LWE for a shed. Truck crew assisted with overhaul, clearing at 17:40.

Mar.15th Members, Friends, Family, and Community Reps were on hand at the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, annual awards banquet. Everyone enjoyed an evening of good food, good laughs, and fellowship with one an other. Awards winners listed below.

Mar.10th E171, 172, SU 17, and B8 responded to the 3500 block of Guilford Springs Rd. for a field fire. Units arrived to find about 1 acre off ,and spreading into a wooded area. Fire was under control in about 10 minutes and units remained on the scene for about 30 minutes.

Mar.6th Truck 17 responded to 5204 Manhiem Rd., at 00:59, on the 5- 02 box for a chimney fire. Members arrived and assisted Co. 5 with operations. At 06:26 E172 and Truck 17 responded to 1711 Gabler Rd. for the chimney fire. Sta. 4 was on the scene reporting no fire placing the box in service, mean while Amb 1-9 was calling in a priority accident on W. Commerce St. with entrapment. E172 was in the area due to previous incident and assisted Sta 4. with hazard control and stabilization. Units cleared at 07:00.

Feb.20th E171 responded to the 5000 blk of Wayne Rd., for a report of an illegal burn. Crew arrived to find a large pile of trash burning and extinguished the fire with the bumper line. Members were on the scene for about 30 minutes.

Feb.18th E171, and E172 responded to 2168 Mont Alto Rd (Box 7-5), for a reported building fire at o2:34. E5-2, and E17-2 arrived simultaneously, as E5-2 was laying a supply line, E 17-2 crew accessed the rear of the structure, meeting up with Asst. 48 to get a location of the fire. E5-2 advanced an attack line to one of the classrooms, where the source of the smoke had been determined to be coming from. After further investigation a burnt motor was found in the duct work, and the box was downgraded. Co. 17 went available about 30 minutes later.

Feb.13th Truck 17 along with Co.1 and Sta. 4 responded to 550 Philadelphia Ave. for a dwelling fire. Asst1-5 arrived to find fire showing on side c. Sta. 4 put a quick knock on the fire after extending a hand line to reach the rear of the structure. Truck 17 crew split up and handled roof ops, cutting one vent hole. The other crew set up lighting and ladders. Units remained on the scene until 130 am.

Feb.10th Crews kept busy for the day, with 5 truck runs, an engine run, and a medical. The Truck ran back to back CFA's, then was in the area to assist 171 with saws for the tree removal. Later that evening box 16-2 was sounded for a chimney fire. Just after 1am the Truck was sent to Waynesboro for a possible building fire on W. Main St. Truck 17 arrived and was advised to go to the basement and check the furnace. After the door was forced to gain access members disassembled the furnace to determine that was the cause of the smoke. 17Truck went available just before 2am.

Feb.9th Truck 17 responded on box 16-5 to 1011 Rocky Mountain Rd, for a building fire. Upon arrival command advised the truck crew to go to the roof for ventilation and assist with the removal of the heating unit. Crews operated for about 2 hours before being released by Command 16.

Feb.5th Truck 17 responded on the 8-17 box ,which was originally dispatched as a 3-08 box, to 5488 Horst Rd., in Guilford Twp. Da' Truck arrived first to find a 25x60 barn with smoke showing. With no Engines on the scene the crew placed two PW's in service to extinguish the fire prior to attack lines being charged. The other part of the the Truck crew check for any remaining animals that may have been in the barn. The home owner extricated the two Lambs that were in the barn, and no other animals were found after the search. Units remained on the scene for about an hour.

Jan.31st E171 and SU17 responded to the intersection of Wayne Rd and Hades Church Rd. Sgt 17 AOS and found 1 auto with a pole snapped off. 1 pt was transported and hazards were controlled.

Jan.24th Box 7-1 was sounded for an inside investigation of gas. Units arrived and Command 7 held 7, and Truck 17. After further investigation no sources of the odor could be determined and the box was placed in service.

Jan.20th E171,and E172 responded to 646 Willow St. for a chimney fire. Units staged and were placed in service shortly after. Later in the evening E171, E172 and Da' Truck responded to 28 W. Main St., box 7-1, for a chimney. The truck assisted with operations and E172 transferred to Co.7 after the box was downgraded. At 01:24 Truck 17 responded to 617 Brookens Rd., box 7-1, for an inside investigation and ended up checking and chaining the chimney. Units cleared at 02:20.

Jan.19th E171 responded to I-81 NB at the 15MM. SQ41 AOS to find 1 auto flipped over with no injuries. Command 8 held S41 and 171 for a minute.

Jan.17th E171, SU 17, SQ41,1A responded to 1285 Henry Ln. for an auto accident. E171 and the Chief arrived to find 1 vehicle off the road with the hook already on the scene. Units were in service moments later.

Jan.15th Truck 17 was alerted on the 1-02 box, in Chambersburg, to 65 S. Franklin St., for a dwelling fire. The truck crew originally went to the roof for vent, but was canceled before any holes were cut. Sta.4 put a quick knock on the room and horizontal ventilation was used. Crew assisted with overhaul and was placed in service in about 45 minutes.

Jan.6th Box 17-7 was sounded, sending E171, E172, and Da' Truck, to 2341 Falling Spring road for a reported dwelling fire. Co.7 arrived and laid a supply line for a small fire that had already been extinguished on the roof of the 2 story colonial. Command 17 quickly did a scene size up and downgraded the box. Crews checked for extension and returned to service in about 45 minutes. Shortly after the SU ran another one to the double P. At 1942 Rescue local 17- 7 was sounded for a child that had been ran over by a small farm tractor, sending E171 and the SU to the scene, and E171 for the LZ to the rear of the station. Initially crews were hampered by the response due to a train at the New Franklin Rd crossing. The child was flown to Hershey Medical Center.

Jan. 2nd New Franklin Fire Department was awarded $23,031.04 through the Pa State Fire Commission. The funds will be used for new hose and turnout gear. Special thanks to Chief Bradnick and Sgt. Holmquist for procuring the funds for the department.

Dec. 26th Box 17-5 was sounded, sending E172, E171, and TRK17 to 4875 Burkholder Rd. for an inside investigation. Units from 17 arrived to find the basement charged with smoke but no source. After all possibilities were exhausted, a smoldering wood chisel handle that found its way into the bottom of the chimney was the cause of the smoke. The wood stove had not been burned for over a day but when the cold air settled into the chimney it forced the smoke of the acrylic handle in through the stove causing the condition. Negative pressure was set up and units cleared about an hour later.

Dec. 18th Members were awoken at 02:33 hrs for a report of a dwelling fire at 89 Cherry Ave. Asst. 49 arrived to find a 2 story residential with fire showing side D on the number 1 and 2. Members from multiple departments worked to gain control of the fire and then had a lengthy overhaul working in freezing temps. The second fire was at 1226 Courtney Dr., as E172 responded on the WFD and staged, soon to be placed in service. About an hour later Da' Big Stick headed to the 7-6 area for a Chimney Fire. Crews went to the roof and worked the chimney. Units were placed in service about 30 minutes later.