Monthly Archives: March 2015

3+ alarms for Coal Twp. rowhome fire

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Shortly before 11:00 AM on Monday, March 23, Northumberland County 9-1-1 transmitted the 110 Box to the 1200 Block of West Walnut Street in Coal Township for a reported dwelling fire. First arriving units found a working rowhome fire with fire in the attic.  A second alarm was immediately transmitted.  Incoming units were advised to leave room in front for the truck. Shamokin Truck 32 took the address while East End Engine 121 positioned behind the truck.  Forest Hills Engine 161 and Coal Twp. Rescue 193 positioned in front of the truck. Multiple water supplies were … Continue reading →

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Carbon barn fire goes to second alarm

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Fire and Film

CARBON COUNTY, PA – Around 5:45 PM on Thursday, March 5, Carbon County 9-1-1 dispatched District 4 (Franklin Twp.) and Lehighton ALS to the area of 4595 Interchange Road (SR 209) for a working structure fire. Chief 401 responded and was advised of multiple calls reporting a working barn fire off Route 209.  Police arrived on scene and confirmed a fully involved barn fire with limited access.  Chief 401 arrived on scene and established command.  He requested a second alarm and additional tankers. Rescue Engine 451 arrived on the scene and was directed to drop 5″ supply line down the … Continue reading →

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East Union crash reported to have entrapment

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 7:19 AM on Wednesday, March 4, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched Fire District 9 to the area of 489 Main Boulevard in East Union Township for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.  Mahanoy City Rescue 993 and Shenandoah ALS were also dispatched.   Chief 9 arrived on the scene with Engine 09-10 and Squad 09-70 and found a two vehicle crash with one vehicle on its side on an embankment.  Upon further investigation it was determined that all occupants had self extricated from the vehicles and were walking wounded. Rescue 993 was subsequently cancelled from the … Continue reading →

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