At 0810 hours, Companies 12, 11, 32, 520 and 535 were dispatched to the area of Business Rt 222 (Allentown Pike) & Snyder Rd for a MVA with reports of entrapment. Crews responding were advised there was no entrapment however there were injuries and a working car fire. Crews … [Read more...]
We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the Officer and Members of the Goodwill Fire Company (10) for allowing us to use Foam 10 for about 1 month as we dealt with repairs made to both of our Engines one at a time. … [Read more...]
Another AFA / Smoke Condition @ The Farmer's Market
At 1450 hours, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to the Fairground's Farmer's Market for a fire alarm. Chief 10 (command) arrived with audible alarms sounding and the building partially evacuated. Crews entered and completed the evac process and found the smoke to be from a … [Read more...]
At 1322 hours, Engine 11-1 was dispatched on the initial assignment to relocate to station 55 while crews respond and operate at a structure fire on Van Reed Rd in Bern Twp. As we were traveling across Rt 222, we were advised to respond to the scene and assist w/ manpower. We … [Read more...]
Gas Leak In 11's 1st Due
At 1100 hours, Companies 11 & 10 were dispatched to the Savage RT 61 Dodge for a gas leak. Deputy 11-1 on scene with no evacuations in progress. Deputy 11-1 took Savage Command. Chief 10 began a mandatory evac of the structure. Rescue 37 was placed on stand by at their … [Read more...]
Major Gas Leak AT Local Commercial Building
At 1958 hours, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to 3225 North 5th Street Hwy in Muhlenberg Twp for an odor of natural gas. Chief 10 arrived and already had a strong odor from the parking lot. Chief 10 took command adding to the assignment Co 13, 85 and EMS from 560. Crews on … [Read more...]
At 1210 hours, Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 and 560 were dispatched to the 2700 Kutztown Road Frymoyer’s Hotel to investigate heavy black smoke from the chimney. Chief 11 was in the area and called it in requesting the structure assignment be sent to investigate. Crews on scene … [Read more...]
At 0845 hours, Companies 37, 11, 520 & 670 were dispatched to the area of the Lake Ontelaunee Dam bridge for a MVA with injuries. Deputy 11-1 arrived to find a one car accident just on the East side of the bridge. 520 was on scene already tending to the involved driver. Crews … [Read more...]
At 1740 hours, Companies 10 & 11 were dispatched to the Market for an Automatic Fire Alarm. Chief 10 arrived and confirmed the building not to be evacuated. Cheif 10 then advised there was smoke in the building. He began the evac process and added Engine 13 to the detail. … [Read more...]
At 0312 hours, Companies 10, 11 & 560 were dispatched to the area of Rt 12 EB @ Rt 61 for a MVA involving the PennDot Crash Truck. PennDot crews were doing some late night work on Rt 12. As always they are protected by their crash truck. An SUV came up and rear ended the … [Read more...]
At 10:32 hours, Rescue 11 was dispatched to assist Co37 for a motor vehicle accident w/ entrapment at Park Rd & Dries Rd in Maidencreek Twp. Initial reports from the Communications center were multiple calls received for a 2 veh mva w/ a van overturned in a ditch w/ … [Read more...]
Basement Fire in 10's District
Feb 15th 2014, At 0709 hours, Companies 10, 11, 13, 85 RIT & 560 were dispatched to the 200 B block of Bellevue Ave for a reported fire in the basement. Chief 13 on scene w/ smoke showing. Ladder 10 took the front of the structure and a crew from Engine 13 went interior. … [Read more...]
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