Established 1956
Annual Open House
Sunday June 27, 2010 at 1400hrs. Company 20 members gathered together once again to invite the community into our station for our annual open house. With all the units placed at different locations we were able to offer the public with some very good knowledge in fire prevention safety such as the County's safety house on wheels, Pluggie the hydrant from the 167th Fire Department, A Medic unit from Ryneal transport service, Smokey the Bear and Mcgruff the crime scene dog, a large moon bounce, face painting by the girl scouts, child identification, firefighters performed 2 different auto extrications, fire extinguisher demonstrations, A stove fire demonstration by Capt. Gochenour. Free food and drinks were provided also. Thanks to FF J. Mason who organized the event.
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Jefferson County Structure Fire
Thursday June 17, 2010 at 1608hrs. Company 20 was toned to respond to assist Jefferson County with a structure fire on Spruce Hill Way. Engine 20 arrived on scene to find a large two story structure with fire in the roof section. The crew reported to command while the driver was told to off load the water and refill at the nearest hydrant. After refilling, Engine 20 then stood by while they finished with the overhaul. Command placed us back in service at 1807hrs.
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Two Vehicle Accident With Entrapment
Wednesday June 9, 2010 at 1027hrs. Company 20 and Medic 98 were dispatched for a traffic accident with injuries on Winchester Ave. near Specks Run Road. Squad 25 arrived to find a two vehicle accident, T-bone type collision with one driver trapped. At that time AC 20 (Burroughs) assumed command. The Squad crew went to work on removing the drivers door and assisting with patient care. Once the patient was loaded for transport the crew remained on scene until the roadway was clear. Command was terminated at 1126hrs.
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Fatal Apartment Fire
Sunday June 6, 2010 at 0437hrs. Companies 20 and Frederick Co. 13 was alerted to respond for an unknown type fire on Sam Mason Road in the area of Troytown Road. Brush 20 responded along with Wagon 13 and Engine 20. Brush 20 arrived at 69 Sidneys Way to find a two story garage fully involved Wagon 13 was then utilized as the attack pumper while Engine 20 supplied the water. FF J. Mason assumed Command and requested additional tankers from Co. 50 and 60. Command was advised there were possibly two people inside the residence. The arson investigation team along with the State Fire Marshals Office was then notified. Overhaul was complete and the scene turned over to the investigation crew at 0933hrs. Units on scene E-20, SQD-25, B-20, M-20, W-13, ET-50, ET-63.
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Traffic Accident With One Pinned
Friday June 4, 2010 at 1156hrs. Company 20 and Medic 98 were called for a traffic accident with unknown injuries on Middleway Pike in the area of Webber Springs Drive. Squad 25 arrived to find one passenger car with side impact into a utility pole. The driver was confined to the vehicle requiring the removal of the passenger door to gain access. The crew popped the door and assisted the Medic unit with loading the patient. Dispatch was notified about the power pole and the scene was turned over to the State Police at 1238hrs.
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