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3rd Annual Big Cash Bash

05-17-08- Today crews from West Enola and Perdix gathered to hold our 3rd Annual Big Cash Bash.  The weather held out for most of the day and the crowd was great!!  We would like to thank everyone that attended and bought tickets.  Also thanks to all of the members from both companies for another great year!

Monday evening crash

04-21-08 - As crews were cleaning up from bingo the 19-02 box was hit for the crash at 1030 Dogwood Lane.  Chief 19 (Dressler) arrived to find a single vehicle that lost control and took out a basketball hoop that was concreted into the ground.  There was extensive front end damage to the car but no one was injured.  Crews performed fluid control and debris removal before going in service.

New Gear and Hose in service

04-15-08 - After a 6am Tanker transfer to Lisburn, the Volunteers met to unload all of our current attack and supply hose on the Engine and Tanker so we could load our new hose.  The new hose after discounts was $27,077 which a majority of that came from a grant.  Also, all of our new gear from our FEMA grant is now in service.  This was the first time that West Enola was able to purchase leather helmets for our active and dedicated volunteers.

Working Building Fire in Perry County

03-31-08 - Around 1030am multiple companies were dispatched for the commercial building fire on Flowers Lane, Rye Twp., Perry County.  Tanker 19 arrived as the first tanker and supplied it's tank water to Tanker 20 (Summerdale) who was utilized as an attack piece.  The crew split and assisted with extinguishment while the tanker driver hauled 7 loads of water to the dump site.  Multiple units from 3 counties operated at this fire, and they all worked exceptionally well together.  Once again we did not have the camera with us so check out www.capitalcityfirephotos.com , www.summerdalefire.com , or www.duncannonfire.com for some picture.  Thanks to Tanker 25 (Monroe) for covering while we were out.

First Due Chimney Fire and a Gas Odor?

03-20-08- At 2042 hours the 19-01 box was sent for the chimney fire with extension at 45 Sherwood Circle.  Chief 19 (Dressler) arrived and was advised by FF Stone that there was no extension and most of the fire was out.  Crews removed the remaining fire from the fire box and ran the chains to unblock the chimney while another crew double checked for extension.  Then at 2332 hours Co 19 and Truck 17 were sent to 3 Fashion Circle in the 19-01 box to assist UGI with gas meters.  UGI was called for an odor inside and he was getting up to 300ppm of CO around the chimney clean out.  After a little investigating it was determined that there was a fire in the chimney above the clean out and also a fire above the damper.  Truck 17 set up and dropped a few chimney bombs while the Engine crew removed the debris.

New Pictures Added.....

03-20-08 - We have finally added some pictures of the new addition.  (Chief 33 can now get off of my case!)  We are still awaiting a few items before final inspection can happen and the Occupancy Permit is issued.  Thanks to everyone, especially Larry and Corey Stone, for all of their hardwork in this endeavor.  Click here for the pictures.

02-23-08 - Just before midnight the Engine was transferred to Co. 14 (Camp Hill) while units were on a house fire in Lemoyne.  Shortly after arriving at Co. 14, Command 1 (West Shore) hit the 3rd alarm bringing the Engine to the scene.  Shortly after that, Command asked for 3 tankers due to water issues which brought Tanker 19 to the scene.  The engine was assigned water supply with the tankers until it was determined that they were not needed.  The Tanker was placed in service in about an hour and the engine crew reported to manpower.  Some pictures can be seen at www.capitalcityfirephotos.com .  Thanks to Tanker 24 (Lisburn) for transferring.

Tanker on the Road Again

02-13-08- The Tanker started off the day at 6am with a trip to Susquehanna Township for the working duplex fire.  The Tanker crew assisted with checking for extension and some overhaul.  Then at 5pm the Tanker was off to Lebanon County for a propane truck that had crashed earlier in the day and was on fire.  The crew hauled 10 loads of water in 10 hours before returning at 4am.

Two jobs in 14 hours

02-12-08 - Around 4pm on the 12th the 21-02 box was hit for the house fire at 700 Middle Ln.  Engine 221 (Creekside) went on scene with smoke showing.  Engine 19 was the next in company and assisted with checking for extension.  Crews found a working kitchen fire and the Creekside crew made a quick stop.  At 0556 on the 13th the Tanker went to Susquehanna Twp. in Dauphin County for a working house fire.  The crew assisted with overhaul operations.  Click here for some pics..

Engine on a 3-Alarmer

01-13-08 - A little after 4 pm. Sunday the engine was sent to Co. 14 (Camp Hill) to cover while they were working a 2 alarm fire in Wormleysburg.  Minutes after arriving Command 1 (West Shore) hit the 3rd alarm bringing Engine 19 to the scene at 10 Poplar Street in Wormleysburg.  The crew assisted in extensive overhaul of a row that was off.  Pictures can be seen at www.wsbf.org and www.capitalcityfirephotos.com

Crash with ejection on the Interstate

01-12-08 - This afternoon the 20-96 box was sent for the crash with ejection on I-81 at MM 62.  Tanker 19 was the first fire unit on scene and the crew assisted EMS with patient care.  One patient was flown to Hershey Medical Center via Life Lion.  The tanker went available after all patients were loaded and transported.  There are some pictures on www.summerdalefire.com

01-05-08 - The first week of the new year is starting off the right way.  On January 2nd we were notified that we were awarded $20,240 from PEMA.  This money is being used to supplement a $27,000 bill for all new hose for the engine and tanker.  Then on Friday, January 5th we received notification that we were awarded $31,000 from the Department of Homeland Securities Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.  This money will be used to buy 14 new sets of turnout gear and 20 new pagers.  While it is great to receive this money, we still rely on the support from our community to survive.  Out of this money, the company still has to lay out about $10,000 to cover the expenses of these purchases.  Our yearly fund drive will be going out in the next month or two, so please support us and remember any donation is tax deductible!!

2 alarmer in Silver Spring Twp.

12-26-07 - Around 1030pm units were sent to Wild Rose Lane in Silver Spring Twp.  Chief 31 (McDonald) arrived with fire showing and requested a 2nd alarm.  This area is notorious for some large fires due to the lack of fire hydrants.  Tanker 19 arrived and set up drafting operations at the end of the road, however they did not need it.  Engine 19 came on 2nd alarm and assisted with overhaul before returning.  Around 5am today the Township companies were out at 5 W. Pine St. for an electrical fire.  Chief 17 (Lantz) held the box to Truck 17 and Engine 19 to investigate.

12-20-07 - Just before 10pm the Tanker was alerted to assist units on the working house fire in Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin County on Roberts Valley Rd.  The Tanker arrived and supplied one load of water while the crew assisted in overhaul.

Engine Stand-by

12-08-07 - Today the Engine and Crew covered Co. 33 (New Kingstown) while they escorted Santa around their extensive first due area.  A special thanks to the men and women from 33 for the breakfast and the hospitality.  While no calls were handled we were able to catch up on some sleep.

First Due Cars and House Fire

12-02-07 - At 0327am the 19-01 box was sent for the house fire at 813 Wertzville Road.  Lt. 119 (Dressler) arrived and advised of two cars off to the rear with extension into the eaves of the house.  Engine 19 arrived and deployed 3 handlines and Tanker 19 fed the engine.  Engine 20 then layed in to the Tanker.  The 19 boys made a quick knock on the fire.  Thanks to everyone for another fine job.  Click here for some pictures.

First Due Garage Fire

10-22-07 - At 1220 pm the 19-02 box was hit for the garage fire at 9 Larch Lane.  Engine 19 and Chief 19 (Dressler) arrived to find smoke from the garage and a good samaritan using the garden hose in the window.  A line was pulled and crews found a small fire in the garage.  A quick knock was made and the house was opened up for ventilation.  Upon making entry to the garage FF Rott found two dogs which were able to escape once the garage door was opened.  Thankfully the dogs were not injured.  Read more and some pics click here.

Off to Monroe for the house fire.....

10-17-07 -  Around 8pm the Tanker was alerted with Engine 430 (Hampden) to transfer to Co. 25(Monroe) while they operated a vacant farm house fire in their first due.  While enroute Command 25 requested Tanker 19 to the scene to assist with water.  The tanker arrived and dumped about 3 loads of water before being released.  Due to the house being vacant and well involved crews launched a defensive attack from the outside.

10-08-07 - At 1130 this morning the 19-01 box was sent for the house fire at 576 Magaro Road.  Chief 19 was on scene within 2 minutes with nothing showing, however there was an odor present.  About a minute later the master bedroom window broke due to the heat and smoke and small amount of fire became visible.  The homeowner then advised the Chief that he thought the attic was in fire as well. Tanker 19 arrived and pulled a line to extinguish the fire.  Additional units arrived to assist with checking for extension as well as an extensive overhaul operation.  A second alarm was struck due to the temperature outside.  Manpower was exceptionally high for a daylight call due to the Columbus Day holiday.  Unfortuneately the camera was not present for any pics.  Thanks to everyone for a job well done!!

Training night....

08-28-07 - For our regularly weekly training we met to complete our FIT testing to be SCBA qualified.  All interior firefighters had to successfully complete this testing process.  This entailed getting "sweaty" and then being hooked up to the computer while performing various functions.  The Chief was the guinea pig and once he passed everyone else had to pass or his foot would be up their backside.  Read more....

3 alarm job in the Township

07-25-07 - This afternoon the 18 box was hit for the house fire on W. Columbia Road.  Engine 19 arrived as the second in engine and secured it's own water supply.  The fire ran into the attic and 2 lines were deployed to assist with extinguishment as well as exposure protection.  In addition to the suppression efforts, the 35 and 24 foot ladders were thrown to assist with the operation.  Read more and see some pictures by clicking here....

Close Call in Hampden

07-11-07 - Around 5:10 pm the box 30-09 was hit for the electrical fire at 4206 Nantucket Drive.  Chief 17 (Lantz) was in the area and went on scene with a light smoke condition.  Engine 19 arrived as the first in piece and investigated to find a fish tank pump had caught fire and burnt up the wall in the basement.  The fire extinguished itself sometime earlier in the day.  Read more and some pics click here...

Same pole hit within 3 weeks

06-24-07 - For the second time in 20 days the 19-01 box was sent for the auto overturned with entrapment at 310 Wertzville Road.  Chief 19 (Dressler) and Chief 119 (Parnell) arrived at the same time to find negative entrapment and one person with minor injuries with the car laying on it's roof after careening into a pole.  See pics by clicking here....

2 alarm house fire with entrapment

06-18-07 - Around 1530hrs crews were sent to 718 Middle Lane in the 21 (Creekside) box for the kitchen fire with entrapment.  Crews arrived to find fire visible with and a female trapped in the basement.  Rescue 18 arrived and went to work rescuing the resident.  Chief 18 (Rudeck) and another firefighter made the grab and the resident was transported to Holy Spirit as a precaution.  Way to go guys!!  A second alarm was sounded due to the 96 degree temperature outside.  Thanks to New Kingstown and Monroe for the cover-up.

Afternoon crash w/ entrapment

06-04-07 -  Around 4pm this afternoon the 19-01 box was sent for the auto overturned at 314 Wertzville Road.  Chief 19 (Dressler) arrived right after dispatch to find a car on it's side and a young male with his arm pinned underneath the car.  More of the story and pictures...

Evening Crash

05-31-07 - Around 2130 hours today the 19-01 box was sent for the crash with the auto overturned at Wertzville and East Penn Dr.  Chief 19 (Dressler) arrived about 1 minute after dispatch to find 3 cars involved with one being on it's roof with a male still inside.  Pics and more of the story....

First Due 3 alarmer

05-12-07 - Around 5:30pm today crews were sent for a deck on fire at 15 Cherish Drive in the 19-01 Box.  Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the rear and roof area.  Due to being a larger home with vaulted ceilings additional crews were summoned to assist in extinguishment and extensive overhaul.  Truck 17 (Midway) and Truck 30 (Hampden) were both utilized as well as Engine 25 (Monroe) for their CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System).  Click for Pics.

Working House Fire

05-07-07 - This afternoon the Tanker was alerted with other units to the working house fire on Hilltop Road in Penn Township, Perry County.  Tanker 19 arrived and the crew went to assist with extinguishment while the driver dumped 4 loads of water at the dump site.  The smoke column could be seen many miles away and unfortunately the house was a total loss, however; no one was injured.  See some pics...

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