Congratulations to David F. Krizauskas  Station 18 is very proud to announce that today firefighter David F. Krizauskas was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in United States Air Force. From the officers and members of Station 18, Congratulations and Best of luck Lieutenant!

Brush assist to Area 17 On the afternoon of April 7, the brush units and Jitney would be requested to assist Station 17 on SR2016, Lenox Township.  Per 17 Chief, Station 18 would work the northeastern front of the fire.  Units would clear and respond to area 24 for an additional brush fire.

Truck and Camper rollover at 207 On April 7, just before midnight, the MVA assignment would be transmitted for a truck and camper rollover at 207 southbound.  R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9 would be on the response.  Chief 18-3 would mark on scene confirming the dispatch with one occupant self-extricated and establish the “207 Command”.  The rescue would take the passing lane to establish a safe zone and control hazards.  E24 would take the blocker slot while 18-9 handled EMS.  Crews would remain on scene while the recovery team removed the wreckage.

Good stop on 1804 Box At approx. 0310hrs Friday morning, the 1804 box would be transmitted for a working fire off SR2067.  Lt18 would arrive reporting a 1 ½ story with fire on side B extending into the wall.  Chief 18-1 would establish the “Quarryhill command” requesting the ladder lay in and the tanker pick-up the lay.  L18 would drop 400’ of LDH and place one 1 ¾” in-service getting a quick knock on the fire.  Tanker 18 would pick-up the lay as the supply.  HE1 would establish a water supply in a nearby pond while E24, HT3 and R59 assisted with overhaul.   Command would returned the remainder of the box holding the units operating. Crews would spend approx. 90 minutes overhauling and wrapping up.

Rescue on fuel spill at the 204 Rescue 18 would be dispatched to assist area 24 on a hazmat at mm204 southbound in the early morning hours of January 28.  Communications advised of the commercial vehicle leaking fuel.  Rescue 18 would arrive to find a cargo vehicle that had struck the guardrail.  The force of the crash would rupture on of the fuel tanks.  The crew went to work inflating a containment device under the rigs fuel tank.  R18 and E24 would address the immediate area for additional containment needs.  The rescue would be released in approx. 1 hour.

One over the bank on Rt106 Later in the day the rescue and 18-9 would be sent to Rt106, Lenox Twp, for the pickup truck over the embankment.  Upon arrival crews would find the occupants self-extricated and provide EMS.  The rescue would handle scene safety and hazards.  Units cleared in approx. 40 minutes.

Ladder and 18-9 work 28 Box Station 18 would be dispatched as part of a first alarm assignment to Rt374, Herrick Twp, for a reported chimney fire.  L18 would arrive and be assigned roof operations.  The crew went to work setting the rig and gaining access to the chimney area.  The roof crew reported a fully blocked chimney causing the smoke condition in the residence.  Crews would work for about an hour opening the chimney and venting the residence.  18-9 stood-by as the EMS/rehab unit.

Rescue and 18-9 work head-on in area 24 At 0724hrs on February 6, R18 and 18-9 would be part of the MVA assignment on Rt106, Greenfield Twp, for the head on crash with injuries.  Chief 24 would arrive reporting heavy damage to both cars with entrapment in both vehicles.  R18 arrived providing a full deployment.  Crews from 18 and 24 would work the crash removing the roof and wide-bodying vehicle one while removing 3 doors and wide-bodying the second.  Both patients were transported to the trauma center.  18-9 handled one transport while the rescue assisted with traffic before being released.  Great job by all involved.

Thanks to all!
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Ladder and Tanker on 17 Box At approximaterly 2200 hours on Thursday evening Station 18 was part of a 17 Box on Rt 107, Lenox Township.  L18 and T18 would respond on the alarm.  L18’s crew would handle multiple assignments throughout the blaze with the ladder pipe and handlines being placed into service for the final suppression efforts.  T18 would run in the tanker shuttle.  Crews operated for nearly 4hrs before returning.
 

Rescue works wreck in Gibson Twp. Sunday morning November 25, R18 was dispatched to assist Harford on a mva in Gibson Township.  HE1 arrived to find a full size van over an embankment with the driver confined and injured.  HE1 arrived and began stabilization with R18 requested for a full deployment upon arrival.  The crew would arrive and assist in completing stabilization prior to perform a modified wide body on the commercial vehicle.  Crews would remove the victim to be transported to the awaiting helicopter.  Job well done by all involved.

Close call in I-81,  Harford engine hit Early Thursday morning, October 25, Station 18  and Harford fire crews responded to  a one car roll over at the 211 milemarker southbound I-Route 81.  With a smashed vehicle and significant debris in the roadway PSP requested the I shutdown at the 211 off- ramp. While operating, a pickup truck pulling a double car hauler entered the traffic pattern. Fortunately the crew on Harford Engine was focused on their detail and observed the truck coming and not slowing.  The truck and trailer struck the engine.  The crew was not injured.

Quick knock on 1805 Box
At 04:17hrs on Friday September 21, Station 18 was dispatched to 867 Crystal Park Blvd, Clifford Township, for a reported structure fire. On the box: L18, E24, E28-1, E41, E52, R18, R59, L43, T18, T24, T52, T28-5, 18-9 and 24-9. 

While enroute, communications updated Chief 18 that this was a confirmed working fire.  Chief 18 requested an additional truck (L58) and engine (E36) to the response.  Chief 18 marked on scene establishing the “Crystal Park Command” reporting a two story residential with flames showing from division 1 and 2 in the rear of the building and all occupants out and accounted for.  L18 would arrive and split crews deploying an 1 ¾” attack line to the rear, an interior crew with a 1 ¾” attack line to division 2 and the main ladder would be raised to begin vertical ventilation. E24 would lay a supply line from the nearest dry hydrant for sustained water supply.  This lay would be picked up by E52.  T18 would provide water to the ladder as well.  The remainder of the first alarm companies would arrive and go to work as directed.

The second alarm would be filled out as a precaution.  A quick knock on the bulk of the fire would be made with extensive overhaul work to be completed in the attic.  Crews were detailed to salvage operations during this time.  The final suppression operation would be to apply class A foam to the attic and side C area of the fire to aid in complete extinguishment.  During the incident, a first due crash at mm210 on the interstate would be transmitted.  Fill-in companies would handle the crash for 18.  An excellent job by all involved on both incidents.  PSP is investigating the cause of the fire.
 

Busy  trend continues for 18 On Friday morning at approx 0630, the mva assignment would be  transmitted for a tractor trailer vs SUV at 106 and 374 in front of  Dunniers Store. Chief 18-1 would arrive establishing the "106 Command"  reporting a straight job vs SUV with all victims self extricated. 18-9  would transport one while the Rescue would handle the hazards and take  traffic. Units would clear in approx 40 minutes.

Thoughts and prayers with the Price family
It with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Alma Price, mother of  Lt. Phil Price and Fire Police Lt. Perry Price. Mrs. Price passed away  Monday.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Price family during this difficult time. The obituary

Firefighter Estabrook passes unexpectedly
It is we deep sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of FireFighter Dusty Estabrook on Tuesday June 19.  Dusty always provided a laugh or an ear to bend whenever he was around.  For those who had the honor to know him, he will be deeply missed.  FF Estabrook began coming to the firehouse at a very young age and served as a great example of determination and a positive attitude to all.  Dusty – we’ll miss you, rest in peace brother.

In the early afternoon, the mva assignment would be transmitted for a 3-4 car crash at mm 207.8 northbound - communications receiving  multiple  calls. R18, E24, 18-9 and 24-9 would be on the run. 18-1 would request  additional BLS from Harford and 36-9. Chief 18-1 would mark on scene  establishing the "207 Command" reporting four vehicles with moderate to  heavy damage, no entrapment. 18-9 would handle the triage and transport  along with 24-9 with 36-9 staging at the 206. R18 would assist ems,  handle the hazards and take the blocker. Units would clear in approx 45  mins.

Shortly after, R18 and 18-9 would be dispatched as part of a first  alarm  to mm204s, for a mva, police requesting EMS only. 18-9 would be on the  return from the earlier crash and minutes out. 18-9 marked on scene  reporting three vehicles involved with heavy damage and two in the  woods. R18 would arrive with Chief 18-2 taking the "204 command". The  rescue would take traffic and address the hazards. 18-9 would transport  from the scene. Units cleared a short time later.

Rescue and tanker  on tractor trailer fire At approximately 0200hrs on Tuesday June 12, R18 and T18 would be  dispatched to assist Harford on a working tractor trailer fire at 215.8  southbound on the I. The rescue would arrive and establish lighting and  assist in opening up the refer trailer for extinguishment while the  tanker tied in for additional water. Units would operate for over two  hours before returning.

 

Rescue 18 works  Vandling heavy entrapment  On Sunday morning May 20, Rescue 18 would be dispatched to assist Wayne County, Companies 41 and 43, on a single vehicle MVA with heavy entrapment on main street Vandling.  Chief 18 would arrive and receive a briefing from the Rescue 41’s Officer and call for a heavy deployment upon the rescue’s arrival.  Crews were faced with the driver of the vehicle heavily entrapped from a head-on impact with a tree.  Crews from 41 and 18 would work to remove all doors, roof, front wheel and begin a dash displacement to free the victim.  At the height of the incident, 8 hydraulic tools, two air chisels, and three reciprocating saws were in service along with multiple other hand tools.  The victim was extricated and transported to the LZ aboard 41-9.  E43 would establish the protective hand line during the extrication.  An excellent job by all involved.

Memorial stickers for Colin O’Rourke available Memorial stickers for Colin O’Rourke are now available. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Save A Life Lackawanna County which is a newly formed not for profit organization dedicated to promoting suicide awareness by raising money for scholarships from high school students who promote such education in their schools and communities. Additional goals would be to financially assist local families who have been directly affected by a suicide. Minimum donation is 5 dollars. Stickers can be bought at the Clifford Fire Company on Monday nights starting on June 4th from 6 to 9pm. Contributions can also be mailed to Chief 2 Dan O’Rourke 492 Route 247 Greenfield Township PA 18407 and stickers will be mailed back in return.

Airport Road confinement  closes out the weekend After multiple runs throughout the weekend, a MVA assignment on Airport Road would close out the weekend. Crews would be dispatched at approx 2230hrs for a one car crash on at the given address.  Chief 18 would arrive on scene establishing the “Airport Rd” command reporting one car into a large culvert, the rear of the vehicle suspended in a tree, with one occupant injured and confined.  The rescue would arrive throwing ladders into the culvert to gain access and begin stabilization efforts.  Once the vehicle was stabilized, the passenger door would be laid down for access.  The patient was extricated and transported to the trauma center aboard 18-9.

Rescue and Tanker work area 36 fatal On Tuesday April 17 at approx 1130hrs, R18 would be dispatched on the SRN in area 36 for the working structure fire with entrapment on Montdale Road, Scott Township. Units would arrive finding a fully involved two story residential with confirmed one occupant. The second alarm transmission would bring T18.  R18 arrived and went to work handling multiple tasks on the fire scene and operated for approximately 3 hours before returning.  T18 would run in the shuttle supplying the scene with Chief 18-2 handling the water operations.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family for their loss. Ladder on 43 Box On Thursday morning at approx 1230 hrs, L18 would be part of a first  alarm assignment for the working fire on Main street Vandling. Units  would arrive with a quick knock and return the remainder of the box.

Ladder on second alarm fire in Greenfield

Once again at 1056hrs, L18 would be part of a first alarm assignment at  452 Rt247, Greenfield township for the house filling with smoke. Lt18b  would confirm the working fire on division 2 with extension to the  attic. Chief 18-2 (O'Rourke) would arrive establishing the  247 command  confirming the working fire and request the second alarm. E24 would  arrive and stretch an 1 ¾" line with L18 taking the address and setting  the rig for roof operations. L58's crew would assist on the assignment. A quick knock on the fire held the fire to division 2 and the attic. Units would remain for approximately 90 minutes before returning. The  residence is home to Lt Munley and his wife and family - our thoughts  are with them during this difficult time.

6 Run Monday

04/09/12  Monday morning started early with back to back  medical calls sending both 18-9 and 24-9 to city hospitals. Crews also handled a tree down on Church Street in the village. The pace picked up once again in the afternoon with station 18 being sent to SR 2010 in the township for the one car MVA into a tree. Initial reports from the scene confirmed one car into a tree with heavy damage and one occupant self extricated with a head injury.  18-9 and the rescue would arrive with 18-9 packaging the driver and transporting to CMC with Cottage paramedic onboard. With the rescue handling traffic and hazards, Engine 41 was requested to assist with an active fuel leak.  All units would clear as the scene was turned over to Clifford police.  As units were returning,  Ladder 18 was requested as the RIT Company for a structure fire in Thomson’s first due. The ladder was returned with the fire out. 18-9 would close off the day with a medical in Gibson Township.

SUV and a Superload at 206
As heavy snow was falling mid morning in the region, the MVA assignment would be transmitted for a tractor trailer over an embankment in the area of mm206 southbound. 

As units marked enroute, Susquehanna Communications would upgrade the incident to a large truck over the embankment with an suv underneath with entrapment.  Chief 18 would add R7, R36 and Kozlowski towing to the assignment. 18-10 would be first to mark on scene reporting a superload over an approx 100’ embankment with an SUV partially under the load with two entrapped.  Additional ALS and BLS would be added.

Access to the scene would also be a challenge as the best access would be via side roads that lead to the bottom of the embankment.  Chief 18 would arrive and assume the 206 command reporting a 120,000 lb. windmill tower on the SUV with the tractor separated from the trailer.  Units would arrive and begin triage, stabilization and extrication efforts.  Two patients would be quickly removed and taken to the trauma cent.er while the third would be extricated a short time later.  An outstanding job of teamwork by all involved.

Units operating:
R18, R36, R7, HE4, 8-9, 24-9, HA2, 41-9, CH, CLS, Kozlowski Towing, PSP & PennDot
 

1807 Box starts the week Monday morning the 1807 box would be transmitted for the working  building fire on SR2069, Gibson Township.  Updated reports would  transmit  a 24' x 24' building housing an outdoor wood burner fully involved with  no exposures. Chief 18-1 would mark on scene establishing the "2069"  command reporting the building fully involved with total collapse. The  first alarm units would handle the and clear within 90 minutes.

Standby at area 21 After a quick clean-up, L18 would travel to area 21 to assist in covering calls in area 21 and for L58 while the department paid their  last respects to President "Pep" Chindemi. FF Chindemi served the  borough for 62 years. L18 and E36 would staff 21-4's head quarters  during the funeral. The Officers and members of Station 18 offer our  thoughts and prayers to the family.

Afternoon fire in Clifford Township At approximately 16:00 hrs, the 1804 box would be transmitted for a smoke condition at a house with an unknown address on Rt106, Clifford Township.  Chief 18-3 would arrive, clarifying the location, and reporting a two story residential with heavy smoke issuing from the roof with unknown occupancy.  L18 would arrive and take side A of the structure with a crew stretching a line to the interior, while additional crews would throw ladders and begin opening up the roof around the chimney.  E24, E17 would come straight in for staffing while HE4 laid the supply line in and assisted with operations at the scene.  R36 would handle RIT and L-58 returned to Station 18 and covered the coverage area while 18 was committed.  Units would return in approx 2 hours.  Thanks to everyone for a good job.
 
 

One car rollover at 210 Just after 100 hrs on Sunday 18 rescue and ems along with Harford engine and ems were sent to mile marker 210 for the vehicle roll over, with the vehicle still in the roadway. Chief 18-3 arrived confirming the dispatch report with the driver self extricated and no injuries. Rescue 18 established the safety zone and controlled hazards with Harford engine handling traffic while Harford ems obtained 1 pt refusal. 18-9 stood by at exit 211 until all personal cleared the interstate.

Ladder on Harford Box
At approx 2130hrs on Thursday evening, L18 would respond as part of a first alarm assignment to a reported structure fire on Reynolds Rd, Lenox Twp in Harford’s first due.  Units would arrive to find a mobile home with a smoke condition with smoke issuing from the skirting beneath the trailer.  A quick assement from the on-scene crews determined a smoldering fire beneath the residence possibly from heat tape.  The assignment would be scaled back quickly with the Ladder returning within 20 minutes.
 

Early morning confinement  Early Friday morning, R18 and 18-9 along with R17 would be sent to Rt 374 near the intersection of Rt92 for one car on its side.  Communications would advise while responding reports from the scene indicated on entrapped.  Chief 18-1 marked on scene confirming one confined to the vehicle.  R18 and R17 would stabilize the vehicle and remove the roof with one being extricated and placed in the hands of EMS.  18-9 would transport to the trauma center with CLS on board.  R18 would clear with 40 minutes.  Nice job by all involved.

L18 works 3 alarm apartment house fire

WNEP On Wednesday evening L18 and T18 were part of a third alarm assignment for a residential box in New Milford’s first due.  Units arrived with heavy fire venting from division one of a large two story wood frame that was home to three occupied apartments.  Crews would also battle temps hovering  the 90 degree mark.  With limited access, L18 would be staged in the designated apparatus area approx 2000’ from the structure with the crew being sent in on foot.  The crew arrived and was sent to the roof to relieve the operating truck company.  After completing the assignment and a stent in rehab, the crew would be redeployed to div 2 to finish opening up for the engine company.  Crews returned home around 0000hrs.

1802 commercial box  On Monday night at approx 2130hrs, the 1802 box was sent to the convenient mart for a smell of smoke in the building.  Chief 18-3 would mark on scene establishing the command reporting a single story commercial with nothing from the exterior.  After a quick face-to-face with the store manager, Command was advised of an earlier power serge and a strong smell of smoke.

L18 was assigned the B-C corner and split crews with one entering the building scanning the area of concern with the second heading to the roof.  After the initial scans, the box was scaled back with R36, E24 and HE4 being held and R59 going in-service at Station 18 to handle any additional calls.  EMS crews from 18, 24 and Harford would handle rehab.  Crews operated for approx 40 mins.

Big truck crash with heavy entrapment at 208

On Friday the 13th at approx 1300hrs, the motor vehicle accident assignment would be transmitted at mm 208 southbound on the “I”, for the tractor (minus the trailer) off the roadway.  R18, E24, 18-9, 24-9 and CLS would be on the run.  Updates were being received quickly, upgrading the call to a tractor that had left the southbound, traveled across the northbound and was now upside down and crushed.  Chief 18 would upgrade the box requesting R7, R36 and Kozlowski’s heavy wrecker to the scene and placing Harford on standby.  The final update would come from FF Marshalek on scene reporting the crash would be on McCarty Rd running parallel to the interstate.  All units would access via SR2035 and Cameron Hill Rd.  R18 would arrived to find a semi rig upside down with the cab crushed to the frame with heavy entrapment and an active fuel leak threatening a nearby swamp/stream.

Crews would split with E24 pulling a line and the remaining 18 and 24 crews beginning stabilization of the rig and spill control.  7&36 would arrived with the heavy wrecker from Kozlowski’s and a massive stabilization effort would continue.  With the rig stabilized, crews made access into the cab area to the patient.  Unfortunately, ALS would deem the occupant deceased.  PSP along with the County coroner would complete their investigation and the recovery would continue.  With excellent teamwork by all companies involved, the occupant would be safely removed from the cab and transferred to the coroner.  Units remained on scene until the rig was righted.
 

Trench Ops wraps up On Saturday May 14, the practical portion of the trench operations program would be carried out.  Crews were tasked with hazard recognition, soil types, proper preparation of the area, shoring of the trench and victim removal.  The class was an excellent source of knowledge, skill building, and camaraderie.  A special thanks to Barhite Excavating for the excavator, R112, R21 and United for bring additional equipment to help make the class a huge success and Instructors Gilgallon and Conlin for a job well done.

Rescue goes to work on 36 box On Monday, May 11 at approximately 16:30 hours, R18 was part of a first alarm SRN for a working house fire on Montdale Rd, Scott Township.  18 would arrive on scene with 8 and go to work opening up the interior of the residence along with providing ventilation to the residence.  R18 would handle the power and cascade duties.  Crews would clear within the hour.

18 special called on Thompson Box On Thursday afternoon, March 17, L18 was special called to a commercial structure in Thompson Boro on Rt 171.  L18, with a crew of 5, arrived on scene and was positioned on side A of the structure.  The crew was tasked with opening up the remaining roof area to allow for hydraulic overhaul via the ladder pipe.  THE1 supplied the ladder for the operation.  Crews worked for approx 90 minutes before returning.

Ladder and Tanker work 2 alarm 2073 box

On Tuesday morning January 25 at 0745hrs, the structure box  was transmitted for a working mobile home fire on SR2073 Lenox Twp, in Harford’s first due.  L18 and T18 would be part of the first alarm assignment.  Harford 16 arrived confirming  a working fire with all occupants out of the residence.  With limited access, HE4 and HT3 would take the driveway with T18 picking up the LDH lay and supplying the scene.  L18 staged on 2073 with its crew of 5 going to work handling first due truck responsibilities, assisting with suppression and overhaul.  Units would operate for approx 2hrs before clearing the scene.  Command   Harford 11 Operations  hief 18 Water supply/resource staging  Chief 18-2

Subzero cut-job starts the day
On Saturday morning at approx 0800hrs, the Volunteers were met with a multi-vehicle crash and sub zero temps to start the day.  18 would be dispatched for the two vehicle crash on Rt 106, Clifford Township.  While enroute communications adivsed a third vehicle wsa now invloved with injury. 24-9 was added to the response.  Chief 18 would arrive establishing the "106 Command" reporting a 3 vehicle crash involving a milk tanker, SUV and a pick up truck with the SUV partially under the tanker with confinement. The rescue would be given the assignment of performing a "wide-body" on the passenger side of the SUV to free the confined passenger and control the fluids.  18-9 would handle the confined pt with Capt 18 and 24-9 triaging the remaining 3 victims of the crash. Extrication would be completed in under 10mins with the patient being transported to the trauma center. As the rescue was packing up, the second crash would be dispatched at 208.9 northbound on the eye.  18 would break from the 106 incident and respond to the interstate. Chief 18-1 would arrive establishing the 209 command with one car partially bloacking the passing lane - one occupant, no injuries.  R18 would handle the scene safety while PSP and the tow service removed the vehicle.  Units cleared in approx 20 minutes.

12 hours brings 3 crashes and 2 working fires
Lenox Township 2 alarm residential

On Saturday January 8, at approximately 03:00 hours, L18 was dispatched to assist on a working structure fire on Marcy Hill Road, Lenox Township, in Hop Bottom’s first due.  While enroute, Hop Bottom 11 would add T18 to the assignment.  Chief 18-3 would be first arriving reporting a fully involved single story dwelling with partial collapse.  HE4 would arrive and place a 2” hand-line in service.  L18 arrived laying LDH into the scene and setting the rig for ladder pipe operations while HT3 would pick up the lay and begin the supply.  18’s crews would split stretching a hand-line, controlling utilities and assisting the crew on HE4.  T18 would aid in the shuttle of water to the scene.  The fire would reach 2+alarms before crews would finish the overhaul.  Units returned to service at approx 0700.

Excavator under bridge causes close call At approximately 1800 hours on Sunday, the MVA assignment was dispatched for debris that fell off a tractor trailer, due to hitting a bridge, and struck a pickup truck.  The original location given was mm 206, the corrected address would be I81 and RT 374, Lenox township.

 R18 arrived on scene with Chief 18 establishing the  “374 Command” reporting an excavator stuck under the bridge with no hazards down and no apparent injuries.  A chunk of debris came off the excavator and struck the windshield of the vehicle following behind.  18-9 would handle the EMS while R18 and E24 would take care of the traffic detail during PSP’s investigation and also awaited arrival of Penn Dot for  the bridge.

As the traffic detail was being handled, R18 and 18-9 would be dispatched to assist Harford at mm 219 for one smoking car in the median.  Units would clear the 374 incident and respond to mm 219.  Harford 16  would arrived and determine no services were required, 18 would be placed back in-service.

Mashed potatoes anyone??
On Aug 12,2010 at approx 03:15, the mva assignment was dispatched for the tractor  roll over at mile marker 206 northbound. On the assigment: rescue 18, 18-9 along with engine 24 and 24-9. Susq then advised 18-2 that they received multiple calls, one with the driver who was still in the truck but unsure on injuries. Chief 18-3 arrived within minutes confirming one tractor trailer on its side mm 206 north on the bridges with sweet potatoes covering the bridge, the driver out of the vehicle with a head injury and the interstate shut down . 
 

The rescue and 18-9 arrived with the rescue splitting crews one controlling hazards and the other assisting ems. The patient was packaged and transported to cmc along with cls 8. Engine 24 then set up a traffic pattern at the 206 off ramp detouring traffic off the interstate. Crews remained on scene until psp completed there investigation, the scene was then turned over to penn dot and the recovery service and all units cleared the interstate. Crews would run a second crash on the "I" for the day with minimal resources needed continuing the busy week for the volunteers of the 18 house.

Fully involved van fire at 206 At 14:05 hours on Sunday afternoon, the vehicle fire run card would be sent to mm206 southbound on the “I” for a fully involved van fire.  L18, T18, E24 and 24-9 would handle the run.  Chief 18-1 marked on scene establishing the “206 command” reporting a fully involved fan fire at the top of the entrance ramp with all occupants accounted for.  L18 arrived with the crew placing an 1 ¾” in-service and opening up.  The tanker would provide the nurse line while E24 handled the scene block and 24-9 staged.  Crews operated for 40 minutes before returning.

Rollover ends four run day Saturday would start at approx 0400hrs for the volunteers with a reported fire at the southbound restarea.  Chief 18 would hold units after updates from communications and proceed into the scene on the investigation.  After a short time, units would return.  Shorty after, 18-9 would handle an medical run assisting 24-9.  At 0830hrs, the rescue would handle a tree down on SR2014 - operating on scene for approximately 20 mins.

Volunteers would spend their Saturday working at the picnic grounds preparing for the annual picnic.  Just as everyone was set to go home, the two car crash with rollover would be transmitted at the intersection of Rt106 & Rt247, Greenfield Township.  R18 and 18-9 would resond in under a minute.  Upon arrival R18 would provide scene safety and assist in traffic.  18-9 assisted 24-9 with EMS at the scene.  Units cleared in approx 40 minutes. 
 

Rest area extrication  At approximately 2250hrs on June 28, the rescue and 18-9 were dispatched to assist PSP on a “lift assist” at mm 208 southbound.  As more information was received, units were advised there was a large man trapped between the seats of a small vehicle and that the vehicle was actually in the southbound rest area.  R18 arrived with Chief 18 establishing the 209 command reporting one large man trapped between the seats of a small SUV.  With very limited area to work, crews began the extrication of the victim.  After approximately 30 minutes the victim was removed with minimal damage to the car and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.  E24 and 24-9 assisted.

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