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1st- South Middleton Barn Fire, Box 35-103
Engine and Tanker
25 were alerted to a barn fire at 50
Lisburn RD in the 35-103 box. First arriving units found
a fully involved barn fire and concentrated on protecting
exposures. A special thank you to Engine
430 and Tanker
19 for covering the 25 house while we were out. Further
details will be posted as received.
August
5th- Mass Casualty Incident (2-Vehicle MVA)
Engine
Company 25 and Rescue
27 were alerted to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection
of S.
Locust Point Rd and W. Lisburn RD with a vehicle overturned.
Safety 33
arrived on scene and confirmed one vehicle had rolled over
and there was a significant number of patients at the scene.
Command 25 was established and immediately requested several
additional BLS units. More than a dozen patients were triaged
and transported by ground to several nearby hospitals.
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August
11th - Bicyclist Struck
Shortly
after 10:00 hours, Engine Co. 25 and Rescue 27 were alerted
to a reported motor vehicle accident in the area of 286
S. Locust Point RD, for a reported motor vehicle accident
involving a motorcycle and a bicyclist. Headquarters advised
Lifelion was on standby due to the nature of the accident.
Rescue 27 was diverted to establish a landing zone a short
distance away. After an assessment by EMS personnel, the bicyclist
was transported via Lifelion to a local trauma center for
a possible head injury. The rider of the motorcycle was transported
to an area hospital for treatment.
August
21st - Thornwald Mansion Fire
Just before 0500, Engine Co 25 was alerted
to a transfer assignment to Company 40's quarters while
they were operating at a structure fire at the historic
Thornwald Mansion, on Bicentennial Dr in Carlisle. About
an hour after arriving on station, Engine 25 was summoned
to the scene for manpower support. The Engine, along with
a crew of five, positioned behind Engine 236 on Ridge RD
and sent its manpower forward. Monroe firefighters assisted
with exterior operations until Command decided to limit
the use of master streams in an attempt to let the roof
burn off. Engine 25 was released from the scene at approximatley
0830.
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