United Hook & Ladder 33 |
July 29, 2010
Engine 33-1 | Responding to car fire on Pine Run Rd.
July 29, 2010
Crash with confinement | Pine Run Road - Box 33-1
July 25, 2010
Later Sunday afternoon, United Hook and Ladder was alerted for a second vehicle crash rollover with entrapment in the two hundred block of Pine Run Road. Chief 33 arrived on scene advising one car on its side, roadway partially blocked with one person confined. Rescue 33' arrived, the crew began with stabilizing the car and removed the windshield and then assisted the driver from the car. The box was cleared in approximately thirty minutes.
Car vs. 2 Motorcycles Crash | 3000 Block York Road
July 25, 2010
Sunday afternoon while a storm with heavy rain and high winds fell over the New Oxford area, United Hook and Ladder was alerted for a vehicle crash with a car and two motorcycles in front of the Freedom Valley Worship Center on the York Road. Ambulance 33 arrived and requested additional ambulances. Three patients transported to area hospitals. Chief 33 had command.
Pickup Truck Fire - Box 33-2 | Oxford Rd at Fleshman Mill Rd
July 20, 2010
United Hook and Ladder was alerted Tuesday afternoon for a vehical fire on Oxford Road at the Fleshman Mill Road intersection. Ambulance 33 went on scene first advising of a well involved pickup truck burning directly under overhead wires. Engine 33-1 arrived, the crew pulled a line and the fire was knocked within five minutes. The box was placed in service shortly thereafter, turning the scene over to the police department.
Gas Line Struck | Box 33-13 (419 L.W.W.)
July 19, 2010
Company 33 was alerted for the gas line struck in the 400 block of Lincoln Way West. Highway construction crews were digging patches in preparation for the upcoming road paving when they struck a natural gas line. United Hook and Ladder stood by on the scene for approximately two hours as Columbia Gas crews repaired the line.
2010 Fireman's Fair | United Hook & Ladder Station 1
July 9, 2010
Two car crash | Box 33-2 Oxford Road
July 3, 2010
July 4th weekend on Saturday, United Hook and Ladder 33 was alerted for a vehicle crash on Oxford Road between 700 Road and Spangler Road. Chief 33 (S. Rabine ) arrived to find a car and a pickup near head-on crash with minor injuries. Chief 33 held the box to Rescue 33, Ambulance 33 and fire police for traffic control. Rescue 33's crew disconnected the batteries, fluid control and debre removal.
Ambulance 33A | Station 1
June 22, 2010
Ambulance 33A responds to another call for assistance.
House Fire Box 33-12 | 88 Abbotts Drive
June 13, 2010
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A hot humid Sunday afternoon was interupted at 16:00 hours by the pre alert tone being hit for a reported house fire in Abbottstown Borough on Abbotts Drive just off Kinneman Road. Lt. Tim Tyler was first on scene and advised Adams County of a working two story house fire. Fire was visable from the front "side A" and the roof. Lt. Tyler requested RIT from York County 46 and 49. Captain 33 (J. Chronister) the duty officer went on scene and took command while Lt. Tyler assumed operations. Engine 33-2 arrived first taking the hydrant almost directly in front of the home, while Truck 33 came in from the opposite direction setting up on side A. E33-2 began piping the fire that was now fully involved throughout the structure. Crews went to work making a good knock on the fire. Three pets were rescued from the home including two dogs and one cat. The house was a total loss. The fire was declared under control in about thirty minutes. All units cleared and in service by 18:15 hours. Assisting departments included Hampton, East Berlin, Irishtown, S.A.V.E.S. The R.I.T. assigment was handled by Hanover and Penn Twp. fire departments.Additional photos at 911 Photography
Train Car Fire | Vulcan Mine & Quarry
June 5, 2010
A little before 04:30 hours Saturday morning, the alarm sounded to assist the Irishtown Fire Department with a train car on fire within the Vulcan Mines Quarry off Hanover Street in box 14-2. Ambulance 33-A's crew arrived on scene advising of a working train car fire attached to a line of other cars. Engine 33-1's crew set up ladders and and began some truck work operations. The incident was cleared shortly after 05:00 hours
Vehicle Accident - Box 33-5 | 400 Block of Abbottstown Pike
June 2, 2010
The members of United Hook and Ladder 33 were gathered for the departments monthly meeting when the tones dropped for a vehicle accident with a car off the roadway into a ditch. Assistant Chief 33 (B. Martin) arrived on scene, assuming command, advising he had one passenger vehicle off the roadway into a tree and pole. EMS crews arrived and began packaging the patient for transport to a area trauma center, while Rescue 33's crew of firefighters stabilized the Ford Explorer. By- standers as well as firefighter Ken Deatrick Jr. comforted the drivers pet, Katie, a German Shepard who was frightened from all the excitment. East Berlin ambulance and Hanover Hospitals Medic 51 assisted on the call.
House struck by lightening Box 33-1 | 134 Springfield Drive
May 27, 2010
Thursday evening around 22:30 hours a ferocious thunder storm came through the area dumping several inches of water and offering up a massive dispaly of lightening. The pre alert tone was hit for Box 33-1 for a house struck by lightening with a attic fire. Chief 33 arrived on location advising two story single family home with light smoke showing from second floor. Engine crews searched the house with a thermal imaging camera, while truck crews opened up the exterior wall due to radiant heat showing from the exterior. Crews found small fire and burnt area in the wall. Crews operated under heavy rain and lightening all around the area. The incident cleared in less than a hour. Hampton and East Berlin fire departments assisted. For additional photos visit 911 Photography . It was a very busy few hours throughout Adams county as several box alarms were put out for various storm related calls.
Garage Fire - Box 33-5 | 696 Abbottstown Pike
May 26, 2010
A hot humid Wednesday afternoon was interupted at 15:06 hours for an unknown type of fire along the Abbottstown Pike. Within two minutes of dispatch, the county pre-alert was sounded for the box being upgraded to a garage fire. Assistant Chief 33 ( B. Martin ) went on scene with a fully involved garage fire approximately 20' x 50'. E-33-2 laid a five inch supply line back the long lane, then the crew proceeded with the attack with handlines. Due to the temperatures, a rehab station was established by EMS personell. The fire was declared out in approximately 30 minutes. Assisting companies on the fire was East Berlin,Irishtown, Penn Township and Hanover for RIT. At 16:59 hours the box was placed into service. While returning to Station 2 for clean up, Truck 33 and Engine 33-1 responded to a medical assist call for lifting.For additional pictures of this fire visit 911-Photography .
Crash with minor injuries | Maple Grove Road
May 23, 2010
Sunday afternoon at approximately 1600 hours United Hook and Ladder was alerted to the 33-100 box in York County for a vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Maple Grove and Line Roads. Units arrived to find a single car crash that struck one utility pole bringing down the pole and wires to several other poles in the area. The incident actually took place west of Line Road in Berwick Township, Adams County. Deptuty 33 held E-33-2 and 11A to the scene, cancelling the rescue. units cleared the incident within a hour
Accident with confinement | Box 33-3 York Road
May 21, 2010
Just after 0600 hours United Hook and Ladder was alerted for the accident with entrapment on the York Road (Us Route 30) near the Swift Run Road intersection. Duty officer 33 (Captain Sipe) arrived to find one car on it's side off the roadway with confinement of the sole occupant. A tractor tailer involved had the east bound lane blocked. The crash occured in the construction zone hampering arrival of fire apparatus. Rescue 33's crew arrived and went to work stabilizing the car and extricating the driver. Bonneauville's Engine-Rescue19 and Medic 51 assisted on the incident.
Vehicle Crash with rollover | York Road at Morton Buildings
May 13, 2010
Thursday at 10:42 hours, the tones dropped for a crash in the 33-8 box for a crash at 3368 York road in front of Morton Building Company. Captain Sipe arrived on scene as the duty officer, advising he had a single car crash, rollover and into a utility pole. Captain Sipe held Bonneauville's engine and Gettysburg's ambulance on scene, cancelling the 33 units at 10:52. He placed the box in service at approximately 11:15 hours. Fire police remained on scene assisting state police.
Vehicle Crash with fire | Maple Grove Rd. - Box 33-10
May 10, 2010
Monday evening the members were working the weekly bingo fundraiser at station 1 when the alarm struck for a vehicle accident on Maple Grove Road. After responding, the Adams County 911 center advised Deputy Chief 33 (Poist) who was the officer in charge, they were receiving reports the car was on fire. Engine 33-2 went on scene advising a fully involved car fire. The engine crew made a fast knock on the fire. This car fire was the result of the car being involved in a crash. Two patients were transported to area hospitals via ambulances 33 and 49. For more pictures visit 911 Photography
Two Car Crash | Bon Ox & Centennial Roads
May 9, 2010
Sunday evening at 18:19 hours, the tones dropped for box 19-5 at the Bon Ox Road and Centennial Road intersection for a crash with possible entrapment. Chief 19 (Poland) arrived on scene to find one car blocking the intersection and the other up an enbankment into a field. R-33's crew assisted with patient care and removal from the vehicle. 33A transported one patient. The box was place in service at 18:51 hours.
Working Building Fire | 22 York Street - Hanover Borough
May 7, 2010
At 23:43 hours, Company 33 was alerted to assist the Hanover Fire Department with their Rapid Intervention Team for a working building fire at 22 York Street at Super Subs. The team responded with Engine 33-1. On arrival, E33-1's crew was requested to lay a five inch line to E46. The RIT team also was put into fire duty, requested by command to advance a line to assist with fire suppression. The 2nd alarm was sounded which brought Company 33's E33-2 to the scene to assist also. All Company 33 units were in service at 01:57 hours.
Fully Involved House Fire | Highland Avenue - Gettysburg
May 4, 2010
At 16:12 hours, Company 33 was alerted for their Rapid Intervention Team to assist the Gettysburg Fire Department with a fully involved house fire on HIghland Avenue in the Borough. The RIT Team responded on Rescue 33. The crew cleared the call at 18:46 hours.
Make A Wish Truck Convoy | Adams County
May 2, 2010
Company 33 participated in the annual Make A Wish Truck Convoy which is held each year to raise money to help children with life threatening conditions. Make A Wish grants sick children wishes, such as trips to Disney World for them and thier family. Company 33 was proud to help such a noble cause by entering Engine 33-2 in the convoy. Co. 33 fire police also assisted with traffic. A special thanks to all involved.
Fully Involved House Fire | Bermudian Church Rd.
April 30, 2010
At 04:48 hours, Company 33 was alerted to assist on a working house fire in York County. Command 11 advised they had a fully involved house fire. Company 33 responded with R-33 and E33-2 . All United Hook and Ladder units cleared the scene at 07:23 hours.
Motor Vehicle Accident | Rt. 194 & Mummerts Church Rd
April 27, 2010
At 15:58 hours, Company 33 was alerted for E33-1, E33-2, 33A, 33A-1 for a MVA with minor injuries. E33-2's crew assisted with patient care and controling hazards. Assistant Chief 33 placed the box in service at 16:30 hours.
Motor Vehicle Accident | W. King Street - Abbottstown
April 24, 2010
At 03:50 hours, Company 33 was alerted for E33-2, R33, Ambulance 33A for a MVA with possible entrapment. Assistant Chief 33 arrived on scene to find a car struck a parked pickup truck and found one patient confined to the front seat in the car. The crew from E 33-2 along with Chief 33 extricated the patient. All units cleared the call at 04:25 hours.
| Fire Calls |
Man Hours |
EMS Calls |
Man Hours |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 300 | 91 | 160 |
| Feb | 37 | 158 | 98 | 187 |
| Mar | 36 | 328 | 110 | 209 |
| April | 44 | 446 | 112 | 227 |
| May | 37 | 318 | 122 | 232 |
| June | 26 | 195 | 117 | 212 |
| July | ||||
| Total | 211 | 1745 | 650 | 1227 |
