ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT
4/8/11 - Dispatched at 9:49 AM for an Auto Accident with entrapment in the 500 block of Mohawk Road in Upper Frankford Township (Box 48-01). Engine 148 and QRS 48 arrived on the scene to find one patient pinned in the vehicle with her leg entrapped at the gas & brake pedals. With assistance from Rescue 47, crews removed the driver's door and pushed the dash to gain access for extrication. Patient was transported by Ambulance 47 to Carlisle Airport and then air lifted by Life Lion to Hershey Medical Center. West Shore ALS personnel also assisted on the scene.
Photos by Denny Clopper & Myra Barrick
AWARDS BANQUET
3/19/11 - Company 48 held their annual Awards Banquet in the social room of Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services in Carlisle. Guest speakers for the evening included Randy O'Donnell and Charley Westcott, both of Shippensburg. The following photos included highlights of the very enjoyable evening. Our special thanks to the members of North Middleton Township Fire Company for covering "Station 48" during the banquet.
Guest Speakers
(Left) Randy O'Donnell and (Right) Charley Westcott
(Left) Chief James Salisbury II
(Right) President Rick Shoemaker
Friendship Hose Co. President Troy Wiser presents an Appreciation Plaque to Co.48
(Left) Jumper Family accepts "Golden Service Award" in memory of Ronald Jumper
(Right) "Golden Service Award" presented to Jim Salisbury
(Left) Travis Sims accepts "Junior Member of the Year"
(Right) John Barrick & Myra Barrick are awarded "Volunteers of the Year"
Tristan Ramos was presented an Appreciation Plaque for his contribution to Co.48.
Donation of a vehicle that was used for multiple training sessions held at the Station.
Top Ten Fire Responders for 2010
Top Ten EMS Responders for 2010
ACCIDENT IN WEST PENNSBORO TWP.
1/27/11 - Dispatched at 11:05 AM for an auto accident in the 2200 block of Newville Road in West Pennsboro Township (Box 46-03). Engine 148 was first to arrive on the scene to find one passenger car into a pole. Crew secured the vehicle and initiated care with spinal immobilization of the driver inside of the vehicle until arrival of Ambulance Co.47. Co.48 cleared the scene at 11:25 am.
Photos by UFFC
FATAL MOBILE HOME FIRE IN LOWER FRANKFORD
1/14/11 - Dispatched at 23:57 PM for a House Fire at 529 Burgners Road in Lower Frankford Township (Box 246-01). Chief 48 arrived first on the scene to find a fully involved mobile home fire. Engine 248 arrived and it's crew pulled two attack lines. First attack crew inside discovered one class-4 victim inside the front door. Engine 148 provided back up support and assisted with lighting. Fire was brought under control quickly and crews continued to extinguish hot spots, while the Coroner's office and PA State Police conducted their investigations. Company 48 cleared the scene at 4:35 AM. Thanks to Co.52 for standby at our station.
Photos by Myra Barrick
2010
FRANKLIN COUNTY HOUSE FIRE
12/28/10 - Engine 248 responded to a House Fire in Lurgan Township (Franklin County) at 10943 Mowerstown Road on Co.51 Box. First units arrived on the scene with heavy fire from the second story. Engine 248's crew was used as a standby RIT (Rapid Intervention Team), while the Engine provided lighting. Wood stove was determined to be the cause of the fire.
Photos by Denny Clopper
BLOSERVILLE HOUSE FIRE ON CHRISTMAS DAY
12/25/10 - Dispatched at 18:19 PM for a House Fire at 4129 Enola Road in Upper Frankford Township (Box 48-02). Engines 148 & 248 arrived on the scene with heavy fire and smoke from the two story structure. Four attack lines were deployed to the interior for knock-down of the fire located on both floors and the basement. It took one hour to control the fire and another two hours for salvage and overhaul. Co. 48 was assisted on the scene with approximately 100 firefighters from Companies 34, 39, 41,45, 46, 47, 49, 51, and 53. There were no reports of any injuries and the Red Cross assisted the homeowner. Units cleared the scene at 21:39 PM. Our thanks to Co.34 for their assistance at our station with cleanup.
Photos by Denny Clopper & Myra Barrick
ACCIDENT IN WEST PENNSBORO TOWNSHIP
10/26/10 - Dispatched at 20:57 PM for an Auto Accident on Grahams Woods Road near the intersection of Rt. 641/Newville Road (Box 46-03). Upon arrival, passenger vehicle was found on it's side and wedged between trees. Engine's 148 and 248 personnel assisted Co. 46 and Co.47 with vehicle stabilization and extrication of one patient, transported by Co.47 Ambulance. Cleared the scene at 21:42 PM.
Photos by Myra Barrick
ACCIDENT IN UPPER FRANKFORD
10/24/10 - Dispatched at 11:30 AM for an Auto Accident at the intersection of Enola Road and Church of God Road in Upper Frankford Township (Box 48-01). Engine 148 arrived on the scene to find a passenger vehicle on it's roof in the field with a fuel leak and one patient safely out of the vehicle. Fuel Leak was contained and patient transported by Amb. Co. 47 with minor injuries. Cleared the scene at 12:15 PM.
Photos by Myra Barrick
UPPER FRANKFORD ACCIDENT
10/20/10 - Dispatched at 15:03 for an Auto Accident located in the 200 block of Brick Church Road in Upper Frankford Township (Box 48-01). Engine 248 arrived on the scene to find a pickup truck on it's side in the field with a pole and wires down. Landing Zone Operations was established for one patient flown by Life Lion. Additional patient transported by Amb. Co. 47. Cleared the scene at 15:53.
Photos by UFFC
LOWE'S SAFETY DAY IN SHIPPENSBURG
10/2/10 - Lowe's of Shippensburg held a Safety Day attended by many of the local fire departments, EMS companies, and specialized teams.
Photo 2 by Mike Hamilton & Others by Myra Barrick
WEST PENNSBORO TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY
9/25/10 - Company 48 was invited to participate at the West Pennsboro Township Community Day held at the West Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Company and Township Park.
Photos by Myra Barrick
COUNTY CONVENTION PARADE
9/11/10 - The 83rd Annual Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade was held in Carlisle and hosted by Carlisle Fire and Rescue Services. Upper Frankford Township Fire Company attended with four pieces of apparatus and brought home the following awards:
Engine 148: Best Appearing & Most Functional Rescue / Pumper (3rd Place)
Engine 248: Best Appearing & Most Functional Tanker / Pumper (2nd Place)
Brush 48: Best Appearing & Most Functional Brush (3rd Place)
QRS 48: Best Appearing & Most Functional BLS Unit (2nd Place)
Photos by Myra Barrick
Photos by Denny Clopper
SMOKE IN A STRUCTURE CALL
9/9/10 - Dispatched at10:22 AM to the Yellow Breeches Educational Center in Upper Frankford Township for Smoke in a Structure (Box 48-01). Engine 248 and Brush 48 arrived on the scene and was assisted by Co.47 crew with a faulty light ballast.
Photos by Denny Clopper
COMPANY 48 BRINGS HOME AWARDS
AT RECENT PARADES
103rd ANNUAL PATH VALLEY PICNIC PARADE
Hosted by Fannett Metal Fire & Ambulance - Co.12
August 19, 2010
Upper Frankford Township Fire Company attended the Path Valley Picnic Parade with
Engine 148, Engine 248, Brush 48, and Utility 48 and came home with two trophies.
1st Place - Best Appearing Engine / Rescue (Engine 148)
2nd Place - Best Appearing Engine / Tanker (Engine 248)
Our thanks to North Middleton Twp. Fire Co. 39 for the standby at our station.
Photos by UFFC
ADAMS COUNTY VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
10th Annual A.C.V.E.S.A. Firefighter's Convention
Hosted by: York Springs Fire Company
August 7, 2010
Upper Frankford Township Fire Company attended the Firefighter's Convention in York Springs
with Engine 248 and Brush 48 and came home with two awards for Engine 248.
1st Place - Best Appearing & Most Functional Engine-Tanker (Out of County)
1st Place - Best Appearing & Most Functional 4-Guys Tanker
Photos by UFFC
11th ANNUAL CAR SHOW
July 17, 2010
It was another beautiful day for our Annual Car Show this year. With the help and support of our sponsoring car clubs - "Toys of Time Kruzers Club" and "Drifters Street Rod Club", we had another amazing turn out of over 95 registered vehicles. A special thanks to all of our trophy and award sponsors, DJ Steve Cohick, our volunteers, the sponsoring car clubs, and to those who graciously donated items to the Chinese Auction and to "Doodles" for the donated door prizes. We also thank all of our participants for attending and congratulations to all of our winners.
Hope to see everyone back next year!
"BEST OF SHOW"
Winner - Josh Barrick
1954 Ford F-100
Photos by Myra Barrick
ANNUAL FIREMAN'S FAIR
July 15, 16, 17, 2010
Our thanks to our community for coming out and supporting us during our 60th Anniversary Fireman's Fair. We would also like to thank all of our Volunteers who worked many hours in helping to make this such a successful yearly event.
Photos by Myra Barrick
SUPER RAFFLE
June 26, 2010
Our special THANKS to everyone that
supported our 6th Annual Super Raffle.
We would also like to say thanks to all of our members, helpers, ticket sellers, and
sponsors for their dedicated service and committment in making it possible for
us to achieve in having another very sucessful event.
Pictures from the event can be seen under the "PHOTO" link.
WEST PENNSBORO ACCIDENT
5/10/10 - Dispatched at 19:47 p.m. to an auto accident at the intersection of Creek Road and Bloserville Road in West Pennsboro Township (Box 46-03). Engine 148 and QRS 48 responded and assisted Co.46 on the scene with a passenger car vehicle and a pickup truck involved. QRS crew assisted Co.47 Ambulance with minor injuries. The property involved at the scene of the crash suffered major damage of it's white picket fencing along Bloserville Road. Cleared the scene at 20:23 p.m.
Photos by Myra Barrick
HOUSE FIRE IN WEST PENNSBORO
4/19/10 - Dispatched at 17:56 p.m. to a House Fire at 1489 Creek Road in West Pennsboro Township (Box 46-03). Engine 248 was first apparatus on the scene to find heavy smoke showing from the front of a single-story dwelling and the entire back porch area and rear of the structure engulfed in flames. Two handlines were pulled for extinguishment. The entire interior of the structure sustained heavy smoke and heat damage. Cleared the scene at 19:23 p.m. Thanks to Shermans Dale for covering our station and assistance with clean-up
Photos by Myra Barrick
UPPER FRANKFORD BRUSH FIRE
4/18/10 - Dispatched at 19:39 p.m.for a Brush Fire in the 600 Block of Grahams Woods Road in Upper Frankford Township (Box 48-01). Brush 48 and Engine 248 arrived on the scene of a small brush and woods fire located on an embankment. Booster reels were pulled from each piece of apparatus for extinguishment. Cleared the scene at 20:13 p.m.
Photos by Myra Barrick
ANOTHER WATER RESCUE CALL ON POTATO ROAD!
3/14/10 - Dispatched at 18:08 for an auto accident with a vehicle into the creek at the intersection of Bloserville Road & Creek Road in West Pennsboro Township. Engine 148 arrived on the scene in the area of 80 Potato Road (along Conodoguinet Creek) in Upper Frankford Township to find a single vehicle stranded in high water with three occupants standing on the roof and hood. A toddler from the vehicle had already been rescued prior to the arrival of emergency equipment. Boat 45 from Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services arrived at the scene, was deployed with manpower and transported the occupants to safety. Company 48 cleared the scene at 19:25.
Photos by UFFC & Denny Clopper
Chief's message to motorists...
"Never travel through high water on roadways and take heed to "Road Closed" signs
and do not drive around them. The signs are there for a reason!"
FATAL HOUSE FIRE IN LOWER FRANKFORD
3/8/10 - Company 48 was dispatched at 5:39 a.m. for an unknown type fire outside in the area of Old Mill Road & Wildwood Road in Lower Frankford Township (Box 148-01). Engine 148 and the Chief arrived on the scene in the 500 block of Old Mill Road to find a two-story dwelling with an attached garage fully involved, and requested headquarters to dispatch first and second alarm assignments. With the first attack line into the structure, crews discovered the body of one class-4 victim. With strucutural collapse of the back half of the dwelling and unsafe interior support walls, defensive attack of the fire was used. Fill-site was established approx. one-mile from the scene and tankers were utilized to shuttle water from a nearby pond. Approximately 10 area fire departments, County Coroner, PA State Police Fire Marshal, Carlisle EMS, and Red Cross assissted at the scene. Co.48 apparatus that responded to the scene included E-148, E-248, QRS 48 and Utility 48. Cleared the scene at 12:44 p.m. Our thanks to Mt. Holly Springs Co.36 for the transfer to our station and assistance with clean-up.
Photos by Myra Barrick & UFFC
2010 AWARDS BANQUET
2/27/10 - Company 48 held their Annual Awards Banquet in the social room of the Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services in Carlisle. This year also marked the 60th Anniversary of our volunteer fire department, which was chartered on February 21, 1950. Chaplain Ron Baughman welcomed everyone to the special evening, as he reflected back to the original charter that was created and signed by 38 members, with only two that remain today as living charter members. A slide show was presented and narrated by Myra Barrick that showed images from the past and present of how the fire station progressed over the years and from old to the new fire company apparatus. The guest speaker for the evening was Detective Kurtz of the Carlisle Police Department. Award presentations and recognitions were issued by Chief James Salisbury and President JoEllen Wiser. Some of the following are pictured below. Thanks to Fisherville Vol. Fire Co. for covering "Station 48" during the banquet
Rick Shoemaker is presented the "Chief's Award" "Junior Member of the Year" - John Conklin (Right)
Lo Barrick, Roy Finkenbinder, and John Bistline Jr. are presented with "Volunteer Awards"
Top 10 Fire Responders for 2009
Top 10 EMS Responders for 2009
BUSY TRANSFER TO CO.47
2/26/10 - Dispatched at 7:40 a.m. for a Transfer to Company 47's station. (FHC busy with multi-vehicle pile ups and numerous accidents on the PA Turnpike as a result of snow & high winds with white-out conditions).
While enroute for the Transfer, Engine 148 was called out at 7:57 a.m. to an auto accident on Rt.233 - Centerville Road in West Pennsboro Twp. Units arrived with a pickup truck into a pole. Placed available at 8:27 a.m. and returned to Station 47.
At 10:36 a.m., Engine 148 responded to an Automatic Fire Alarm in West Pennsboro Township at Swaim Health Center (Green Ridge Village Nursing Facility) and cancelled before arrival on the scene. Was then released from the Transfer and headed home at 11:26 a.m.
Photos by UFFC
UPPER FRANKFORD ACCIDENT
2/18/10 - Dispatched at 7:46 a.m. for an auto accident in Upper Frankford Township on Enola Road near the intersection of Church of God Road (Box 48-01). Engine 148 and QRS 48 arrived on the scene with an SUV that had sheared off a pole and came to rest in the field. All occupants including two small children were out of the vehicle, with no injuries. Units cleared the scene at 8:11 a.m.
Photos by Myra Barrick
ACCIDENT IN LOWER FRANKFORD
2/15/10 - Dispatched at 10:15 a.m. to an auto accident in Lower Frankford Township on Bobcat Road near the intersection of Long Lane (Box 148-01). Engine 148 and QRS 48 arrived on the scene to find the vehicle on its side with all occupants out of the vehicle with no injuries. Co.40 EMS checked out all occupants and units cleared the scene at 10:50 a.m.
Photos by UFFC
2010 WINTER STORMS
2/6/10 & 2/10/10 - STORM PREPAREDNESS : Winter Storms passed through our region with significant snow accumulations and high winds that kept all area emergency responders busy. Co. 48's members manned their station through out both storms and provided assistance to the community as needed. Photos by UFFC members.
Sleeping quarters are set up in the engine bay. Tire chains are fitted on E248 for traction.
Travis helps clear the snow in front of the station. John helps out with the cooking to keep us happy!
Skyler catches up on some needed sleep. Donnie provides his truck plow for the parking lot.
Utility 48 is ready for deployment!
Company 48 would like to say THANKS to our area Municipalitlies and PENN-DOT
for a great job clearing the snow from our roadways!
Rt. 944 - Enola Road (near Station 48) is drifted to one lane.
PENN-DOT provides equipment to clear Rt. 944.
UPPER FRANKFORD ACCIDENT
12/31/09 - Dispatched at 4:42 a.m. for an Auto Accident in Upper Frankford Township on Bloserville Road near the intersection of Potato Road (Box 48-01). Engine 148 & QRS 48 arrived on the scene to find a vehicle off of the roadway that had overturned and then landed upright. Co.48 assisted by Rescue 47 personnel with roof removal and extrication of patient. Twp patients were transported by Newville and Carlisle EMS. Cleared the scene at 5:53 a.m.
Photos by Myra Barrick
HOUSE FIRE IN MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP
12/20/09 - Dispatched at 11:04 a.m. to a House Fire at 320 Enola Road in Middlesex Township (Box 239-04). Engine 248 was called on 2nd alarm assignment and assisted with water supply, while Co.48 personnel assisted with salvage and overhaul. E-248 then transfered to Co.39's station and was placed available at 14:23 p.m.
Photos by UFFC
WEST PENNSBORO ACCIDENT ON RT. 641
12/20/09 - Dispatched at 7:11 a.m. to an accident on Rt.641 (500 block of Carlisle Road) in West Pennsboro Township (Box 46-03). Units arrived on the scene to find a pick-up truck off the roadway and into a tree. One patient transported by Co.47 Ambulance. Engine 148 was placed available upon arrival on the scene and Utility 48 assisted with traffic control. Cleared the scene at 7:23 a.m.
Photos by UFFC
AUTO ACCIDENT IN UPPER FRANKFORD
11/30/09 - Dispatched at 12:17 p.m. for an Auto Accident at the intersection of Frytown and Grahams Woods Roads in Upper Frankford Township (Box 48-01). Engine 148, Engine 248, and QRS 48 arrived on the scene to find a vehicle on its side, down over the embankment, and two patients confined in the vehicle. With assistance from Co.47, vehicle was stabilized and victims removed with minor injuries. Cleared the scene at 12:47 p.m.
Photos by FHC1
HOUSE FIRE IN NORTH NEWTON
10/21/09 - Dispatched at 4:05 a.m. for a House Fire at 85 Worthington Road in North Newton Township (Box 247-01). First firefighter on the scene, advised headquarters that they had a working fire. Upon arrival on the scene, Engine 248 set up their portable pond, established the dump-site for water supply, and provided manpower for extinguishment and overhaul. Engine 148 set up the fill-site operations at the pond located at the Big Spring Fish & Game on Steelstown Road and filled nine tanker loads. Company 48 cleared their assignments at 7:54 a.m. Our thanks to Shermans Dale for Tanker 134 transfer to our station and their assistance with our equipment clean up.
Photos by Denny Clopper
CO.48 FIREFIGHTER RECOGNIZED FOR SAVING A LIFE
Photo by Denny Clopper
10/16/09 - A special gathering was held recently at the Shippensburg EMS Station, to honor local emergency personnel that were involved in saving the life of Harold "Bruce" McNew. On April 21, 2009, Mr. McNew was at the Shippensburg American Legion when he collapsed and went into a full cardiac arrest. Upper Frankford Firefighter Rick Shoemaker was near Mr. McNew when he collapsed, and immediately started CPR. Vigilant Hose Co. 52 & Shippensburg EMS arrived and administered a shock to Mr. McNew by the use of their A.E.D. (Automated External Defibrilator) and was then transported to Chambersburg Hospital. For his performance, Rick received a Letter of Commendation and a pin from the Emergency Services Health Federation of PA. Great job to everyone involved!
SMOKE DETECTOR CAMPAIGN
UPPER FRANKFORD JOINS FORCES WITH THE BIG SPRING FIRE PREVENTION TASK FORCE!
Photo by Denny Clopper
10/10/09 - Along with visiting local elementary schools for Fire Prevention Week, the Big Spring Fire Prevention Task Force Committee officially kicked off their SMOKE DETECTOR CAMPAIGN. The Task Force Committee received a Federal Grant for the smoke detectors that have a 10-year lithium battery. The local fire companies within the Big Spring School District are offering any homeowner who is in need of the free detectors, to contact your local fire company by phone or email at the contact information listed below. The fire company will then contact you and make arrangements to come and install the detectors. Special thanks to Dave Twining of West Pennsboro Vol. Fire Co. for writing the grant.
West Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Co. - Plainfield - 903-3877 or ryan1@pa.net
Friendship Hose Co. - Newville - 226-7017 or griff4701@embarqmail.com
Upper Frankford Twp. Fire Co. - Bloserville - 776-7849 or deputydog48@gmail.com
South Newton Twp. Fire Co. - Walnut Bottom - 532-4999 or www.walnutbottomfire.com
Penn Twp. Fire Company - Huntsdale - 226-0636 or cjalleman@gmail.com
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
October 4 - 10, 2009
10/9/09 - Visit to Mount Rock Elementary School.
Photos by UFFC & Mt. Rock Elem. Staff
10/5/09 - Fire Prevention visit to Oak Flat Elementary School.
Photos by Denny Clopper & UFFC
UFFC MOVES BACK INTO STATION
9/12/09 - After a four-day process, the new epoxy flooring for the whole station was completed and the Company was able to "move" back in on Saturday after returning from the County Convention. It looks great and a job well done!
Transformation from the old concrete floor to a new epoxy flooring.
Photos by UFFC
Co.48 BRINGS HOME TWO AWARDS
FROM COUNTY CONVENTION PARADE
9/12/09 - UFFC emptied the station to attend the 82nd Annual Cumberland County Volunteer Firefighters Assoc. Convention held in Shippensburg and hosted by Cumberland Valley Hose Company No.2. We were very pleased to come home with two awards for both of our Engines. Engine 148 earned the KME Manufacturer's Award and Engine 248 was awarded 1st place for "Best Appearing and Most Functional Tanker " (2000 gal. and above) category. Congratulations to all of the award winners and thanks to CV Hose for hosting the event. Our special thanks also to West Pennsboro Vol. Fire Co. for covering our station while we attended the Convention.
Engine 148
Engine 248
Photos by UFFC
BLOSERVILLE ROAD
TURNPIKE BRIDGE COMPLETE - ROADWAY NOW OPEN
9/4/09 - Bloserville Road at the PA Turnpike bridge in West Pennsboro Township is now open.
Co.48 ATTENDS CAMPGROUND CARNIVAL
8/15/09 - Upper Frankford Twp. Fire Co. was invited by Dogwood Acres Campground to participate with their Community Day Carnival. The day was full of family fun that included games, face painting, live music, auctions, and great food. Proceeds from the event benefit the "Ronald McDonald House Charities". Company 48 participated by taking Engine 148, Engine 248, QRS 48, and Utility 48 to the event. Children as well as the adults enjoyed the opportunity to experience the hands-on approach of being able to operate a handline, wear the bunker gear, sit in one of the big rigs, engage the siren, operate the hydraulic cutters and spreaders (some may call them the "Jaws of Life"), or even listen to their heartbeat with a stethoscope. Others enjoyed seeing the apparatus up close and asking questions about the equipment that we carry. It was a great opportunity to visit with our community and to give them a little sense as to what we do on calls when a 9-1-1 call goes out. Our "Thanks" to Charles & Lucille Strub (owners of Dogwood Acres) for inviting us out for a fun day!
Photos by Myra Barrick
UFFC BRINGS HOME A TROPHY FROM PATH VALLEY
8/13/09 - Upper Frankford Twp. Fire Co. traveled to Franklin County on Thursday evening and attended the 102nd Annual Path Valley Picnic Parade with Engine 148 and Brush 48. Our crews were excited to return home with a 1st Place Trophy for Engine 148 in winning the "Best Appearing Engine / Rescue" category. Our thanks to Fannett-Metal Fire & Ambulance for sponsoring and planning of this annual parade, and the support of the local commmunity.
Photos by Denny Clopper & UFFC
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN LOWER MIFFLIN
8/8/09 - Dispatched at 13:55 hrs. to 600 Hunters Road in Lower Mifflin Township for a Motorcycle Accident. Engine 148 and QRS 48 arrived on scene with patient care intiated by Company 47's Ambulance crew. Co. 48 and Rescue 47's personnel assisted with Landing Zone Operations for Life Lion activation located in the field adjacent to the accident scene. Cleared the box at 14:33 hrs.
Photos by UFFC
3RD ALARM HOUSE FIRE IN PENN TWP.
7/29/09 - Dispatched at 13:48 hrs. to 1751 Pine Road in Penn Township for a House Fire. Call was located across from Co.50's station with fire showing from the structure. Engine 248 responded and upon arrival, staged at Co.50's parking area as standby for water supply. Cleared the scene at 15:55 hrs.
Photos by Denny Clopper & UFFC
ANNUAL FIREMAN'S FAIR
July 23, 24, 25 - RAIN, RAIN, AND MORE RAIN!!! With torrential down-pours and thunderstorms that passed through every night, we were pleased to still be able to have a profitable Fair. We greatly appreciate and thank our community for coming out and supporting us despite the weather conditions. We would also like to especially thank all of our volunteers who worked so hard in making it possible for us to hold this annual event.
Tony Grimes' chainsaw wood sculptures
More Fair photos can be seen under the "Photos" link
10th ANNUAL CAR SHOW
GREAT SHOW!
7/25/09 - It was such a beautiful day for our Car Show to be held, which turned out to be the best show we've ever had. With the help of the following sponsoring car clubs - "Toys of Time Kruzers" and "Drifters Street Rod Club", we had an amazing 103 registered vehicles that turned out with many different makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles for everyone to admire. A special thanks goes out to all of the trophy sponsors, DJ Steve Cohick, our volunteers, sponsoring car clubs, and to those who donated items for the Chinese Auction and door prizes. We also thank all of the participants for attending and congratulations to all of the winners!
People's Choice Winners Sponsor Clubs Division Winners
Doug Chattin Bob Riley Jim Scott
"BEST OF SHOW" Winner
Bob Ranck - 1966 Chevelle
Photos by UFFC
More Car Show photos can be seen under the "Photos" link
VEHICLE INTO A MOBILE HOME
7/15/09 - Dispatched at 19:14 hrs. for a vehicle into a mobile home at Mountain View Terrace in Upper Frankford Township. Engine 248 arrived on the scene to find a van that had hit two parked vehicles and a metal pole before coming to rest against the front of the mobile home with minor damage. Checked the scene for hazards and requested EMS and QRS 48 to the scene for a foot injury to an occupant of the vehicle. Cleared the scene at 19:44 hrs. Assisted by PA State Police and Ambulance Co.47.
Photo by UFFC
ACCIDENT IN LOWER FRANKFORD
7/9/09 - Dispatched at 8:53 am to the scene of an accident involving a municipal mowing tractor and a pick-up truck, located in the 300 block of Burgners Road in Lower Frankford Township. Engine 148 and Utility 48 responded and Co.48 personnel provided assistance with a fluid spill and with traffic control. Cleared scene at 10:41 am.
Photos by UFFC
NORTH MIDDLETON HOUSE FIRE
7/7/09 - Dispatched at 11:01 am for second alarm assignment to the scene of the House Fire at 2061 Longs Gap Road in North Middleton Township. Engine 148 responded and Co.48 provided manpower to the roof of the structure for extinguishment in the attic and assisted with vertical ventilation. Cleared scene at 1:13 pm.
Photos by Rich Middlekauff
Photos by Pete Castle and Bob Snyder
LANDING ZONE AT STATION 48
6/29/09 - Dispatched at 5:33 am for Landing Zone Operations at our station for an accident victim. Engine 148 provided standby at the L.Z. area, while Company 48 personnel assisted with patient transfer. Cleared scene at 6:05 am.
Photos by UFFC
SUPER RAFFLE
June 27, 2009
Our special THANKS to everyone that supported our 5th Annual Super Raffle
and a thumbs up to all of our members, helpers, and ticket sellers who made it
possible for us to achieve a very successful event.
Pictures from the event can be seen under the "Photos" link
HOUSE FIRE IN WEST PENNSBORO
6/12/09 - Dispatched at 11:40 am to a House Fire at 34 W. Main Street in Plainfield, West Pennsboro Township. Responding units upon arrival, found fully involved structure with smoke showing from all sides.
UFFC responded with Engine 248 and provided manpower for extinguishment and mop-up.
Photos by Denny Clopper & UFFC
COMMUNITY DAY IN WEST PENNSBORO
6/6/09 - West Pennsboro Township held its 1st Community Day at the West Pennsboro Fire Company and Township Park. UFFC participated in the event along with Companies 40, 46 & 47. It was a great turnout by the community, with lots of area vendors on hand, free door prizes, and consession stand provided by West Pennsboro Fire Co. Activities for the day included vehicle rescue demo, smoke trailer, fire extinguisher demo, horse rides, dancing dogs, child ID's, hands-on handline fun, water rescue display, fire prevention handouts, and "Smokey the Bear" and "Red Robin" made special appearances through out the day. Thanks to West Pennsboro Township for the planning of a very enjoyable day!
Photos by Denny Clopper & Myra Barrick
Special events in the afternoon concluded with "The Firefighters Challenge" which included great sportsmanship, support, and entertainment for all to enjoy!
Photos by Myra Barrick
VEHICLE OVERTURNED IN UPPER FRANKFORD
5/16/09 - Distpatched at 1612 hrs for an Auto Accident with vehicle overturned at 355 Mohawk Road in Upper Frankford Township. Engine 148 and QRS 48 arrived on the scene to find a Trailblazer on its roof and down an embankment. Driver was out of the vehicle on her own and transported by Ambulance Co. 47. Was assisted on the scene by Rescue 47 and PA State Police. Cleared scene at 1700 hrs.
Photos by UFFC
NEW UTILITY TRUCK GOES TO FIRE EXPO
5/15/09 - Company's new Utility Truck made an appearance May 15th - 17th at the Fire Expo in Harrisburg and shown at the KME booth.
Photo by Myra Barrick
FARM EQUIPMENT FIRE IN WEST PENNSBORO
5/13/09 - Dispatched at 2242 hrs to West Pennsboro Township, 19 Goodyear Road on 46-03 Box for a tractor fire. Chief 47 arrived on the scene and reported a well involved combine on fire. Engine 248 and Brush 48 arrived and provided manpower assistance to companies 46 & 47.
Photo by UFFC
FIRE MAGAZINE WRITER VISITS CO.48
5/13/09 - Contributing editor Tom Shand for "Firehouse Magazine" and "Fire Apparatus Journal" stopped by in our neck of the woods to take some photos and obtain information in reference to our company operations.
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