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more FireFighter 1 Certifications at 18
On Sunday, June 24, the
Firefighter recruit class had their day on the field at the Bucks County
training facility for the FireFigher 1 certification practical. On
behalf of the Officers and Members of 18, we would like to congratulate
ALL of the men and women from the group who made the trip – because of
folks like you, we have once again raised the benchmark of training in
our region. The newest certifications at 18 are:
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FF Andrew Beaudry
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FF Beatty Price
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FF Sue Price
On top of being one of the newest
FF1’s, Sue is also the first certified female firefighter in Clifford and
one of the first two in Susquehanna County. Again, great job
to all and thanks for the commitment to both the department and community.
MCI on the “I”
Travel problems stretch
from Denver to 18’s first due |
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| Shortly after 0800hrs on
December 22, 2006, Susquehanna County communications dispatched a
multi-vehicle crash on interstate 81 at mm206 northbound. On the
assignment: R-18, E-24, 18-9, 24-9 and one ALS truck. With the initial
report of multiple vehicles an additional BLS truck from Harford was requested.
The area was experiencing
a quick period of freezing rain, bringing with it almost instant ice to
the area bridges. Additional reports were being received that the
normal access at 206 was blocked with back-logged traffic and units would
have to travel to mm211 and travel south in the north bound lanes.
18-12 (Randall) arrived on scene and reported at least 7-10 passenger cars
and two tractor-trailers were involved with an unknown injury number.
18-1 (W.Turner) arrived and established the 206 command aboard R-18.
As 18-12 continued to update
command with numbers, additional BLS and ALS units were requested.
Deep into the carnage of vehicles, one passenger vehicle was between the
bridge and another smashed vehicle with four occupants – two confined to
their vehicle with injuries.
Due to the crash stretching
nearly a quarter mile, the hydraulics, cribbing and hand tools were loaded
into a pickup truck and traversed closer to the pin.
The tools were then hand
carried the rest of the way to complete the extrication. Both drivers’
side doors and the B post were removed within three minutes and patient
extrication was completed.
At the height of the incident
10 EMS rigs were in operation at the scene under the EMS command of Captain
18 (Schulte). Approximately 30 victims were involved in the incident.
Engine 24 established traffic on the south end diverting vehicles off the
interstate at 206. |
| 3 alarmer wrecks home |
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Photo by Joe Sheptak
Just before midnight on
Tuesday, a first alarm assignment was sent to a working structure
fire on the Tennessee Gas Road off Route 374. The fire, which was well
involved when the first apparatus arrived, eventually grew to a three alarm
blaze. Firefighters struggled with icy roadways that made travel hazardous.
A combination of a large diameter hose realy and a tanker shuttle was used
to bring water to the fireground.
Photos
and details. |
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Weekend
structure fire
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On Saturday, July 7, at
1045 hrs, the 1801 assignment was transmitted for a working structure fire
at Rt106 and Rt374 – unknown on the exact address. On the box: E18, E24,
E41, L18, R18, T18, T24, 18-9, 24-9. |
While enroute, communications
updated 18 that they were now receiving multiple reports of a working house
fire with unknown entrapment. Chief 18 marked on scene establishing
the “106 Command” reporting a single story ranch approximately 26x36 with
fire venting from side B and requested two additional engine companies
and two additional BLS to the scene.
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E-18 arrived and the crew
stretched a line to the front door while the irons went to work on forcing
the door. E-24’s crew was assigned to assist 18’s crew at suppression
and establish a dump site while the engine was nursing from T-18.
L-18’s crew laddered the building and began both vertical and horizontal
ventilation. |
E41 split crews with partial
assisting at the scene while the remainder dropped an LDH line and headed
for a nearby stream to establish water. HE4 finished out the lay
to E-24. E-52 assisted with manpower at the scene. A quick
knock on the fire was achieved and crews remained on scene for approximately
ninety minutes for overhaul. Unfortunately a family pet was lost
in the fire. PSP fire marshal investigated the fire. A great
team effort by all and a job well done.
Units operating: E18, E24,
E41, HE4, E52, R18, R51-1, L18 T18, T24, T36, 18-9, 24-9, HA2
Tire blaze draws response
On Tuesday evening, June
27, as units were clearing a medical, T-18 was dispatched to assist area
24 on a tire fire. With the high heat conditions and the amount of
smoke visible, many members headed for the station to standby in case additional
resources were requested.
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At approximately 1900hrs,
area 24 filled out their first alarm structure assignment adding L-18 and
18-9 to the run. The ladder went enroute within minutes while 18-9
cleared the hospital and headed to the scene. T-18 arrived, deployed
the porta-pond and began shuttling water from a fill site approximately
2 miles away. |
L-18 arrived with the crew being
assigned overhaul of the large rubbish fire and assisting the crew from
24. 18-9 assisted with rehab and Chief 18-1 was assigned to the water
supply position. Units operated for just over an hour before clearing.
Cut job with one on its
side
At 1806 hours on Wednesday
June 6, the MVA assignment was transmitted for a rollover with the occupant
still in the vehicle at mm211 southbound on Route 81. On the run – R-18,
E-24, 18-9, 24-9 and ALS. |
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Chief 18-3 marked on scene
establishing the 211 command reporting a vehicle on its side in the construction
zone with one occupant confined to the vehicle. The corrected location
was in Harford’s first due and HE4 and HA2 were added to the run. Command
requested the rescue to roll the roof for patient extrication. Due to the
backlog and the interstate being closed, R-18 and 18-9 accessed the I via
the 211 exit ramp and traveled north in the southbound lane to the crash.
The rescue marked on scene with 6 and went to work stabilizing the car
and controlling the hazards. Once stabilized, EMS entered the car
and the crew rolled the roof. Access was gained within minutes the
patient was aboard 18-9 in eleven minutes. Units assisted PSP and
the recovery service removing the vehicle and clearing the debris in order
to reopen the interstate. HE4 had the traffic backlog north of the
accident scene and E-24 assisted at the scene. Units cleared within
30 minutes. |
Clifford Fire tooling
for the future
Clifford engine, ladder
for sale; replacement to be a quint
At a specially called membership
meeting on April 11, 2007, a presentation was presented to the membership
for their review. With years of research, fiscal responsibility and
field operation objectives being the key, the membership unanimously voted
to consolidate our current operations of a fire engine and ladder truck
into one quint apparatus. The consolidation project places our existing
engine and ladder up for sale. Once the fire engine is sold, a used
– latest model used quint will be purchased that falls within the proposed
budget. For
Sale information....
Charter member Stephen
Lynch passes Station 18
| On Thursday, April 12, Charter
Member Stephen Lynch passed by Station 18 one last time enroute to his
final resting place. As one of the Charter members, Steve was monumental
in providing the structure and leadership to help place Clifford Fire and
Ambulance where it is today. You'll always be in our thoughts Steve
- thank you for your dedication and guideance. Please continue to
keep Mrs. Lynch and Family in our thoughts and prayers. We would
also like to thank Chief Rood and the crew from Ladder 58 for assisting
with the processional Arch and Flag. |
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