Monthly Archives: April 2016

3+ alarms in Mount Carmel

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – At 8:20AM, Northumberland County 9-1-1 dispatched the first alarm to 232 South Beech Street in Mount Carmel for a working house fire.  As the first alarm tones were being dropped, local police got on radio to report a fire on Beech Street.  The police were advised the fire department was dispatched and about ten calls were received reporting the fire.  Police advised there was a working fire in the rear with three houses already involved. Captain 1 got on the scene and confirmed the working fire and a second alarm was dispatched to the scene.  Mount … Continue reading →

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Two large brush fires strike central Schuylkill County

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Around 2:15 PM on Sunday, April 24, the Pottsville Bureau of Fire was dispatched to investigate smoke and a possible brush fire on Peach Mountain Road.  Assistant Chief P-4 went responding and was advised of additional calls reporting a brush fire near Peach Mountain Road and Mountain Drive. A large column of smoke was seen from miles away as crews from Stations 30 and 40 gathered to respond.  Engines 32 and 41 arrived to find a large brush fire a few hundred yards off the roadway. Brush 42 arrived on the scene and was sent down … Continue reading →

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Shenandoah makes quick work of house fire

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 10:21PM on Friday, April 22, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the first alarm to 217 West Arlington Street in Shenandoah for a reported house on fire.  The Shenandoah Fire Department was due with Frackville Ladder 43-20, Mahanoy City Rescue 993 and Lost Creek EMS. Chief 740 went responding and was advised two callers were reporting a glow in the residence and the sound of “popping”.  The police department arrived on the scene moments later and confirmed a working house fire. Squrt 745 arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke showing from a two and a … Continue reading →

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Heavy fire from Shenandoah dwelling

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Just before 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the first alarm assignment to 508 West Mount Vernon Street in Shenandoah for a reported house on fire.  The first alarm included the Shenandoah Fire Department, Mahanoy City West End Rescue 993 and Frackville Ladder 43-20.  Shenandoah EMS was also due on the response. As the advisory was given to the police, the West Mahanoy Township police advised County that they could see smoke rising from Shenandoah in the area of the reported fire.  Chief 740 went responding and confirmed he had a header. … Continue reading →

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Off-road buggy rolls, send one to trauma center

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Shortly after 6 PM on Saturday, April 2, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched Fire District 9 (Sheppton-Oneida) and Shenandoah ALS to 230 Phineyville Road in East Union Township for a vehicle accident with injuries. Engine 09-10 and Chief 09 arrived on the scene to find an off-road buggy rollover to the rear of the residence.  One occupant of the vehicle had been ejected while the other was suffering from minor injuries.  Fire and EMS personnel quickly assessed both patients and decided one would need expedited transport to a trauma center.  Aeromedical was requested to the scene. Lehigh … Continue reading →

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