August 24 – Congratulations to members Kevin and Grace LaConte on the birth of their third child today. Neva Dorisette LaConte was born at 1800 hours. She weighs 6lbs – 9oz and is 19.5 inches long. Kevin and Grace have two other children, Angelina and Luca. Everyone is doing very well.
August 15th, 2010
E25 to S Middleton Condo Fire
E25 at the scene of the fire at 1 Wiltshire West. Photo by Doug Herman.
Aug 15 - E25 was dispatched at 02:50hrs as part of a first alarm assignment to a reported porch fire in the 236-14 box at 1 Wiltshire West (South Middleton Twp). First arriving units found heavy fire to the rear of a row of townhomes in the area of Mayapple Golf Course.
E25 hit the hydrant at Derbyshire Dr and dropped 600′ of 5″. E25′s crew assisted with an interior search of the fire building, roof operations, and overhaul.
At 03:44, Command 2 requested Perry County Engine Co 11 to transfer to Company 25′s quarters. E25 cleared the scene at 05:46.
August 13th, 2010
E25/R45 Respond to Crash With Entrapment on Creek RD
Firefighters use the Holmatro System to gain access to the patient. Photo by Bob Synder, Company 45
August 13 – E25 and R45 were dispatched to a reported auto accident with entrapment in the 25-01 box near the intersection of Creek RD and York RD (Route 74). Crews found a sedan and a box truck struck head on and the female occupant of the sedan was trapped in the vehicle. E25′s holmatro system was used to remove three doors in order to gain access to and extricate the patient. R45 established a landing zone for Life Lion in a nearby field. Yellow Breeches EMS transported the patient to the LZ. The driver of the box truck was not injured. Crews remained on the scene to assist with debris removal until cleared by the PA State Police – who is investigating. Photos to come soon.
August 12th, 2010
MFC Responds to Monaghan Twp Church Fire
Crews operate at the scene of a church fire at 15 S Fileys RD, Monaghan Twp., York County
Aug 12 – Company 25 was dispatched for a first alarm Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) assignment for a report of smoke coming from a church at 15 S Fileys RD, Monaghan Twp., York County. Shortly after the first alarm was struck, a second alarm was dispatched as a structure fire and Tanker 25 was added to the assignment. First in crews found heavy fire showing and a defensive exterior attack was initiated. Special thanks to our transfer crews from Companies 45 and 48 for covering the township while our company operated at the scene of the fire.
August 10th, 2010
Three Call Tuesday
Eng Companies 25 and 33 responded to this auto accident at the intersection of Mary Ave and Trindle RD in the 25-102 box. Photo courtesy of newkingstownfire.com
Aug 10 – Monroe Firefighters got an early start to the day at 00:47 when E25 was dispatched on a first alarm assignment to Box 241-05 (South Middleton Twp) for a stove fire reported out at 105 Andrew Ct. E25 was placed available from the incident at 00:59.
Later that morning, E25, R45 (Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services), and EMS Company 40 (Cumberland Goodwill) were dispatched to a reported auto accident with injuries in the 25-03 box near the intersection of York RD and Stought RD. Fire units assisted with patient care, debris removal and traffic control until 08:51 when Command 25 placed units available. Cumberland Goodwill EMS transported one patient from the scene to a local hospital for treatment. PA State Police are investigating.
E25 was dispatched to another vehicle accident along with Engine Co 33 at 17:24 hrs in the 25-102 box near the intersection of W Trindle RD and Mary Ave. Crews arrived to find a two vehicle accident and assisted with patient care and debris removal.
August 7th, 2010
E25 Brings Home Honors from Adams Co Convention
Aug 7th – Monroe Fire Company members traveled to York Springs, Adams County for the ACVESA 2010 Convention. Carrying on the tradition of engines before it, Engine 25 picked up top honors for the Best Appearing and Most Functional Out of County Engine.
July 31st, 2010
Motorcycle Crash on the Border
July 31st – Engine Companies 25 and 33 along with Rescue 27 were dispatched to a reported motorcycle accident at the intersection of W Trindle RD and Old Stonehouse Rd at 21:53 hrs. The incident actually occurred during New Kingstown’s Fair and E25 and E213 (in place of Co. 33) responded from New Kingstown. Units assisted with patient packaging and cleanup and cleared the scene at 22:20 hours.
The incident was actually the third of the day for Company 25. At 11:49 hrs, Company 25 was dispatched for a medical assist which was followed by a smoke investigation at 13:59.
July 28th, 2010
Come Visit Us at the New Kingstown Festival
Monroe Fire Company will once again sell open pit beef sandwiches at the New Kingstown Festival located at the New Kingstown Fire Station located at 277 North Locust Point RD. The Festival opens at 4PM each night from July 28th – 31st. See you there!
July 14th, 2010
No Rest For Monroe Firefighters
July 13 – 14th – The night of July 13th into the early hours of July 14th proved busy for Monroe firefighters. A first alarm building fire assignment was dispatched for an electrical fire inside a mobile home on Sinclair RD. Upon investigation, it turns out the occupant called 9-1-1 several hours after observing wires arcing inside the home. Firefighters investigated the residence and determined there was no threat, but secured power to the residence until an electrician could be contacted.
Shortly after midnight, Monroe firefighters along with crews from South Middleton Township’s Citizen Fire Company No. 1 and Bendersville were alerted to a search detail in Dickinson Twp in the area of Carlisle RD and Pine Grove RD. Crews joined the PA State Police, Cumberland County Team 400 (Search and Rescue), Yellow Breeches EMS, and Cumberland County Dept of Public Safety staff in a search for a mentally disabled woman who walked away from a residence. Crews encountered heavy downpours and dense vegetation while searching the area for five hours before locating the victim, who was transported to Carlisle Regional Medical Center.
Finally, at 09:19, Boat 25 was dispatched for a reported vehicle in a pond in Monaghan Twp, at the intersection of S York RD and W Ridge RD. However, York County placed Cumberland County units available shortly after dispatch.
July 9th, 2010
Motorcyclist Flown Out After Crash
July 9th – A motorcyclist was flown to Hershey Medical Center following a late evening crash in the 1100 block of Brandt RD. Engine Co 25 and Rescue 45 were dispatched to a single motorcycle accident at 20:20 hrs in the 25-03 box. Crews arrived to find a single occupant lying on the roadway with a head injury, severe lacerations, and internal injuries. U25 established a landing zone for Life Lion a short distance from the scene. PA State Police are investigating the crash.
