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Fire in 20 Box
On March 5th,
shortly after cleaning up from the chimney fire (below) EPFD
personnel were alerted of smoking coming from the rear of a family
dwelling. Chief 5B advised a working fire on side C &
basement. Engine 19 arrived on scene and made connection with
the hydrant at E. Columbia & South Enola. Our crew of six then
slip up doing various tasks on the fire ground. A quick and
aggressive knock was made by E-20.
 
Smoke from
Commercial Building
On March 5th,
Engine 19 responded to Wertzville RD & South Enola Dr. for a report
of "black smoke" coming from the roof of a commercial structure.
Engine 19 arrived on scene and took side C. Personnel setup
ladders and pulled chimney kit while other EPFD personnel made
entry.
  
Mutual Aid House
Fire
On February 15th,
Engine 19 was dispatched for a working bedroom fire in Hampden (Co.
30) district. A crew of five assisted with fire suppression,
ground ladders, and extensive second floor overhaul. An
aggressive fire attack was made by first arriving units; Engine 37
and Engine 2-30.
Holy Spirit AFA
On February 8th,
E-19 responded to Holy Spirit Hospital for an automatic fire alarm.
Upon arrival Chief 2-21 (Hipple) requested the engine to connect
with the stand pipe, and send additional personnel to third floor
for the initial investigation. After a thorough investigation
was completed, nothing was found, information was relayed to Chief
2-21 and units went available.
EP Township
Training
On February 7th a
township training was held. The topic of the night was
properly using and securing ground ladders. Members also got
the chance to operate T-17 (Midway). Other companies in
attendance were Creekside (Co. 21), West Fairview (Co. 16), Midway
(Co. 17), and Summerdale (Co. 20).
Forcible Entry
Training
Brothers from
Monroe (Co. 25) came down with their forcible entry equipment
tonight, and allowed us to refresh our entry skills. Thanks
again to Chief 25 (Heckert) and Chief 2-25 (Murphy) for their time and knowledge.
Dauphin County
Building Fire
On January 18th
just before 8am, Cumberland County dispatched Tanker 19 for a
building fire in Middle Paxton Township (Dauphin) on Water Gap Rd at
the Aces bar and restaurant. The tanker's crew of three
assisted with fire suppression and extensive overhaul before being
placed into service.
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