December 2012 - Lawrenceville Fire Department 8

EMS ASSIST/POSSIBLE SEARCH

12/31/12 1749hrs

Stations 8, 18 (Nelson), and 25 (Valley Amb) were all alerted for the report of a fall victim along Route 49 near Cowanesque Lake. Squad 8-18 was operating at the previous landing zone call and responded. 911 advised that it was an unknown location along Route 49. Squad 8-18 arrived at the Boom Station Road intersection to find a member of 25 out with an indivdual. The indivdual refused EMS care and all units were recalled and went available.

ASSIST GUTHRIE AIR AT HMAC LZ

12/31/12 1701hrs

Station 8 EMS was dispatched at 1701 hours for a medical emergency. Squad 8-18 responded as QRS to assist. Upon arrival of EMS units, a helicopter was requested to HMAC LZ. Station 8 fire was dispatched and Engine 8-3 responded. Units set up the LZ and assisted Guthrie Air with loading the patient. All units cleared at 1806 hours.

STRUCTURE FIRE IN JACKSON TWP

12/30/12 2056hrs

Stations 8, 12 (Millerton), and 13 (Dagget) were dispatched to Burrows Hollow Road for a structure fire. Engine 8-3 with a crew of 5 responded. Units from 12 arrived and reported the fire out and requested a recall of all units at 2106 hours.

GAS LEAK

12/30/12 0824hrs

Stations 26 (Lindley) and 8 were dispatched this morning for the report of a natural gas leak near a residence. It was reported that a line was struck by a snow plow. Units from 8 went standing by only to be recalled shortly after by command.

MVC WITH MINOR INJURIES

12/29/12 0806hrs

Stations 26 (Lindley) and 8 were alerted today for a two vehicle crash on the River Road in Lindley. Engine 8-2, Squad 8-18, and Ambulance 8-6 all responded. Lindley Command requested all units slow up due to the snowy road conditions. Upon arrival, units set up to shut down the north lane due to the vehicle blocking. E8-2 and A8-6's crew began patient care and packaging. Units remained on scene to assist the tow service before clearing the scene at 0917 hours.

12/26/12 0754hrs

Stations 8 and 18 (Nelson) were dispatched this morning at 0722 hours for a medical call on Heffner Hollow Road in Lawrence Township. Ambulance 8-6 with Chief 8-60 (Button) responded. The ambulance arrived and was met by a snow covered driveway approximately 1/4 mile in length. Towards the top of the drive, the ambulance began sliding towards the edge of the roadway, next to a steep embankment. The crew stopped there and continued on foot to provide patient care. At 0754 hours, Chief 8-60 requested Station 8 redispatched for Patrol 8-4 and an additional ambulance. Patrol 8-4, Squad 8-18, and Ambulance 8-7 all responded. Units arrived and assisted the patient down the driveway to the 2nd ambulance. Fire crews remained on scene to assist T&R Towing with freeing the stuck apparatus.

12/21/12 0748hrs

Stations 8 and 12 (Millerton) were dispatched to Route 328 near the Lawrence Twp/Jackson Twp line for the report of a single vehicle rollover. Engine 8-2, Ambulance 8-6, Squad 8-18, and Chief 8-60 (Button) all responded. Upon arrival of units from Station 12 a report of a vehicle rollover with a single occupant self extricated was given. All units not on scene with the exception of Ambulance 8-6 were recalled. Engine 8-2 arrived on scene as the recall was taking place and provided traffic control for the apparatus in the roadway. Ambulance 8-6 and C860 remained on scene with the opeartor for PSP and the tow service and all other units cleared the scene.

12/18/12 1538hrs

Stations 26 (Lindley) and 8 were once again alerted to a report of a single vehicle crash on Route 15 in Lindley, NY. Engine 8-2 with a crew of 3 responded. E8-2 arrived first to find a vehicle on its side off the roadway with the operator speaking with NYSP. Assessment found that he was the only occupant and was not injured. Lindley E89 arrived and traffic control was setup to assist law enforcement and the tow service. Units cleared the scene at 1625 hours.

12/17/12

A special presentation took place tonight at the monthly FD meeting. Judy Thomas, treasurer of the FD, Relief Assocication, and Ambulance Association recieved recognition by the membership for her long time contribution and involvement with the organizations. Tonight was her last meeting as the treasurer as she had decided to "retire" from her position.

12/14/12 1148hrs

Station 8 was dispatched for a non-emergency response this morning to assist Lawrence Township PD at a MVC with no injuries. Squad 8-18 and Chief 8-10 both responded. Units arrived shortly after PD to find a vehicle off the roadway. The tow service arrived and the west bound lane of Route 328 was closed to assist with the removal of the vehicle.

12/11/12 0945hrs

Station 8 was toned out today for a vehicle fire in Lawrence Township on the East Lawrence Road. Engine 8-2 with a crew of 5, Engine 8-2 with 2, Chief 8 (Strange), and Chief 8-60 (Button) all responded. C8 arrived and reported a working vehicle fire. Engine 8-3 rolled in first and advanced a handline to quickly knock down the fire. Engine 8-2 staged on scene. After the fire was extinguished, units remained on scene to assist PSP and the tow service.

12/10/12 1809hrs

Stations 26 (Lindley) and 8 were dispatched to Route 15 north of Stowell Hill Road in Lindley for the report of a vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Engine 8-2, Squad 8-18, and Ambulance 8-6 all responded. Chief 26 (McFall) reported the operator to be self extricated. E8-2 arrived on scene and found a vehicle off the roadway and on its side. The crew went to assess the vehicle for any additional occupants. The squad set up traffic control south of the scene and A8-6 assisted Rural Metro Ambulance. E8-2s crew also went to work with Lindley FD members with removing a tree that fell into the roadway as a result of the vehicle striking it. Units remained on scene until being released by Lindley Command at 1850 hours.

12/02/12 0952hrs

Station 8 was alerted to meet at Station 8 for a land rescue. Chief 8-10 (Scott) had been notified to check out the area of Route 15 in the rock cut for a dog stuck on a cliff. PSP and the dog warden were on location requesting the FD. The situation was asessed and Aerial 3-9 (Elkland) was requested for assistance. Squad 8-18 and Engine 8-3 responded. Due to the limited accessability, using ropes was not possible. A3-9 attempted to reach the dog but was short by approximately 10 feet. Gang Mills Tower 17 was then requested. Tower 17 arrived and was able to extend their 100' tower easily to reach the dog and bring him to safety. Crews operated on scene for approximately 1 hour.

On November 19th, Chief Lee Strange met with Deb Sawyer from the Wellsboro Shell office to be presented with a $12,000 check to be used towards our air bag and air strut project. This was combined with funding from the Krieger Foundation to purchase much needed rescue equipment. A special thanks to Shell for this award.