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1 PINNED I-81 SOUTH AT MM 141

Saturday, December 20, 2008. Just before 10:30 Sta. 10 along with APTS dispatched to Interstate 81 at MM 141 for a motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Engine 103 w/ C102 (Mumie) first to arrive and reported a vehicle with one entrapped. Engine 103 placed the 40” transformers into service and removed a door on the vehicle, gaining access to the patient. Upon arrival of EMS, patient was placed in EMS care and transported to the HGH Helipad to an awaiting Medevac helicopter. Hazle Twp units operated for approximately 30 minutes before being released by PSP.

WINTER STORM KEEPS STA. 10 BUSY

Friday December 19, 2008. The busy day began just after 09:30, when Hazle Twp crews along with APTS alerted to Route 309 in the area of the Pardeesville Road for a motor vehicle crash with reported entrapment. Rescue arrived to find a 2 vehicle crash with one occupant entrapped. Crews stabilized the vehicle and placed the 40” transformers into service, removing the passenger side door of the Subaru Sedan. Female patient was removed and placed into EMS care and transported to HGH. Crews operated for approximately 20 minutes before being released by C103 (Marsicano).

At 10:10, Rescue 101 requested to assist McAdoo Fire on the Mile Hill Rd. for a motor vehicle crash w/ Hazmat. While responding crews alerted to another crash, this time to Interstate 81 Southbound at MM 144. Rescue along with Engine 103 and Squad 109 diverted. Engine 103 w/ C102 (Mumie) arrived first to find (-) entrapment, with a small fuel spill. Rescue was cancelled and continued on to the Mile Hill incident.

While responding to the Mile Hill incident, Rescue 101 came upon a pedestrian struck by a tractor trailer at MM 137.8 in Kline Twp. Crews began patient care and packaging until APTS Medic 11 arrived. Crews cleared within about 15 minutes and continued on to the Mile Hill. Crews at MM 144 tended to the fuel spill and assisted PSP with traffic. APTS Medic 11 transported 1 patient o HGH. Crews cleared within 45 minutes.

Rescue arrived on the Mile Hill and assisted McAdoo Engine 49-15 with containing a fuel spill from a saddle tank of a tractor trailer. Hazle units assisted for approximately 15 minutes before being released by McAdoo command.

Throughout the days crews tended to several other incidents on Interstate 81 between MM 139 and 144, and Route 924. Throughout the duration of the storm, both of the Hazle Twp firehouses were staffed with anywhere between 10 and 20 personnel at any given time.

MCI MVA Car vs. School Bus w/ Entrapment

Friday December 12, 2008. Dispatch by 911 to Jeddo Boro Rd and SR 940 for an MVA. Additional reports indicated a school bus with 20 students vs. car with two entrapped. Chief 101 called for a Level 1 mass casualty response with Valley Regional's mass casualty trailer and additional units from APTS. Capt 105 quickly arrived on scene and confirmed the additional reports. Capt 105 assumed Ops command. Rescue and Squad companies arrived and focused on extrication. Engine 103 and assisted with the extrication. Multiple EMS units focused on the children and their injuries. The two entrapped were taken to HGH to be stabilized then flown out to Lehigh Valley. Two children were taken via ALS to Geisinger WV, four children were taken via BLS to HGH, and 18 children were taken via HASD bus w/ ems to HGH for evaluation. Bus driver was taken to HGH for treatment later. HASD officials were on scene within minutes. HGH activated its mass causality policy. Freeland Police and Freeland Road Dept. provided traffic control on the Freeland side at Windy Hill Rd. Hazle Twp Road Dept quickly cindered all roads in the area.

Unknown Type Fire Rear of Econoco

Monday December 8, 2008. Dispatched by 911 to the rear of Econoco on Oak Ridge Rd. for an unknown type fire. Upon investigation, units found a cabin and a tag along camper burned to the ground. Harwood's brush truck was specially called to assist due to the remote location and limited accessibility. Fire was extinguished with a 1.75" hand line from the brush truck. Crews also encountered numerous venting propane tanks.

449 W 24TH ST WORKING RESIDENTIAL FIRE

Tuesday December 2, 2008. Units alerted at 16:48 to the area of W 24th St. and Locust St. for a reported structure fire. FF Segaria first to arrive and report a single story residential with fire showing on the A-D corner. Engine 102 arrived and stretched a 600' 5" supply line from 23rd and Locust. Crews stretched (1) 1.75" handlineto the fire room, and a second 1.75" handline to the exterior on the D side. Crews had the fire controlled within 15 minutes of arrival. Crews conducted extensive overhaul and ventilated. The PSP Fire Marshal was contacted and on the scene shortly thereafter. Crews operated for approximately an hour and a half before being released by command. The State Police Fire Marshal is investigating. While Sta. 10 operated, Sta. 5(Freeland) stood by with the Engine and Truck in Station 1. The Freeland Crews along with C102(Mumie) took in a crash on N Church St. in the area of the airport.

STATION 10 EXTRICATES 1 AIRPORT RD AND HESS RD

Tuesday December 2, 2008. Just after 11:30 Hazle Twp Fire & Rescue alerted to the Airport Rd. in the area of McCarthy Tire for a motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries. While responding crews advised of multiple calls received reporting a head on collision with apparent injuries. Rescue 101 w/ C103(Marsicano) arrived to find a 3 vehicle crash with 3 injuries, and 1 pinned. Rescue crew stablilized the vehicle and began extrication. Crews placed the 40" transformers into service and removed the drivers door. Crews then removed the rear driver side door, and removed the (B) post to make the third door. Female patient was removed from the vehicle, and placed in the care of EMS. Crews controlled fluids and controlled traffic while PSP investigated the crash. 2 patients were transported via aero medical to regional trauma centers, and 1 patient was transported to HGH. Crews operated for approximately 45 minutes before being released by PSP.

MID-DAY APARTMENT FIRE

Monday November 24, 2008. Hazle Twp fire along with Harwood Fire and Medic 11 were dispatched to 143 Hollars Hill for a structure fire. E-103 with C-101 arrived on scene to find smoke pushing from the roof area of the 4 unit apartment building. E-103 took fire attack with 1.75" hand line to 2nd floor. E-102 reverse laid 1400 of 5" to the hydrant for water supply. T-105 crew sent to roof for ventilation. Engine crews were sent to 1st floor; forced entry to find working fire in apartment #2. Fire quickly extinguished. Overhaul lasted one hour. E-192, R-101, T-106, S-109, and Utility 11 staged. PSP Fire Marshal, PPL, and the Red Cross were then contacted and sent to scene.

UNITS HANDLE DRIFTON ENTRAPMENT CALL

Tuesday November 18, 2008. Hazle Twp Fire, Medic 11, and Freeland BLS get dispatched for a single car crash with injuries on Route 940 in the village of Drifton. Rescue Co 101 responded with a full crew followed by Engine 102. Freeland EMS Chief arrived on scene and reported a single car crash, multiple patients with one entrapped. Also, units to use caution due to hazardous road conditions from passing snow squalls. An additional Medic 11 unit and Freeland BLS unit was requested to the scene. Rescue crew stabilized the vehicle and removed the rear passenger door. Female patient was removed from the vehicle to an awaiting EMS unit. Two helicopters were requested to the Drifton Softball Complex; Freeland Engine 54 was requested to handle the LZ detail. Three total patients were flown via Medevac 4 and PennStar 5 to Lehigh Valley Hospital.

EARLY SNOW STORM

Tuesday October 28, 2008. The area was hit with a snow storm bringing 13 inches of snow. Power outages, downed wires, and AFA's kept crews busy all day. Hazle Twp FD responed to 30 calls and still counting. Thankfully the new squad was ready in time to take on the heavy work load giving the rescue a break.

WORKING RESIDENTIAL FIRE: 210 W GREEN ST WEST HAZLETON

Thursday August 21, 2008. At 16:15 Sta. 10 alerted along with West Hazleton Fire to 210 W Green St. for the reported residential fire. Chief 241 (R. Ward) first to sign on and report a working fire. Units arrived to find an unoccupied 2 1/2 story single family wood frame with smoke showing. Engine 102 crew was assigned to assist with fire attack. Tower Ladder 105 set up at the front of the structure, and was assigned to ventilation. Rescue 101 staged at W Green and Wayne and provided support. Fire was brought under control within 45 minutes. The State Police Fire Marshal is investigating the incident.    

RESCUE CO BREAKS FROM FIRE SCENE TO TAKE IN MVA I-81 MM 141

Thursday August 21, 2008. While operating at the structure fire in West Hazleton Borough, Hazle Twp units alerted to Interstate 81 Southbound in the area of MM 141 for a vehicle rollover. Rescue 101 w/ C102(Mumie) broke from the fire scene to take in the crash. Rescue arrived to find a single vehicle, van rollover with all occupants self extricated. All fire units were released a short time after by PSP. EMS obtained 1 patient refusal. Due to the manpower shortage McAdoo Engine 49-15 was also requested out of Schuylkill Co.

AFTERNOON CONTINUES, OVEN FIRE: 701 W 24TH ST

Thursday August 21, 2008. As units returned to quarters and were picking up from the West Hazleton job, Luzerne County 911 struck the first due box alarm to 701 W 24th St. for the reported oven on fire. Engine 102 w/ C101(Kostician) arrived to report a fire confined to the oven with heavy smoke throughout Apt. 305. Fire was extinguished, and the oven was removed from the Apt. Crews conducted ventilation, and cleared the scene within 30 minutes.

Oven Fire, Johns Mansville

May 30, 2008. Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue along with Medic 11 were dispatched at 19:57 to 600 Jaycee Dr. in the Valmont Industrial Park at Johns Mansville for an automatic fire alarm.  E-102w/ C-103(Marsicano) went enroute to scene when county advised the engine there was a minor fire in one of the ovens at the plant.  C-103 then requested R-101 and TL-105 to respond.  E-102 arrived on scene to find a one story commercial with smoke showing.  E-102 dropped a supply line from the last hydrant on Jaycee Dr. and layed into the (B) side entrnace of the building.  R-101 and T-106 took placement on Jaycee Dr. across from the plant.  The crew from the engine and rescue pulled the 100’ 3” set-back line and a 150’ 1 ¾” high pack and entered the building.  TL-105w/ Lt. 106(Zoshak) arrived and set-up on the (A-B) corner.  The crew from the tower split with half going to the roof and the rest inside to assist.  C-103 had command and Lt. 106 had inside command till C-101(Kostician) arrived and took over operations.  Command requested an Engine and Ladder out of West Hazleton and an Engine out of Harwood to respond to scene.  E-242 arrived on scene and staged behind E-102 with the crew pulling an addition line to inside the plant.  L-244 took placement on the (A-D) corner and sent the crew to the roof to assist TL-105 with opening up hatches.  E-192 arrived on scene to hit the hydrant just before the plant and layed into side (D).  The crew from Harwood Engine pulled a high rise pack and entered the building to assist with fire extinguishment.  C-103 then requested ladders from Freeland and McAdoo to the scene and an Engine from Freeland to stand-by at Hazle Twp. Station 10-1.  Q-49-22 arrived on scene and took placement behind E-192 on side (D).  Freeland L-57 stood-by on Jaycee Dr.  and sent the crew to assist inside the plant.  Interior crews had 3 handlines in operations attacking a large commercial oven.  The fire was knocked down by 21:30 with overhaul and ventilation in progress.  Multiple ppv fans were in-service.  Crews started to break-down equipment by 22:01 with the last Hazle Twp. unit cleared the scene at 22:23.      

MVA w/ Entrapment, Green Mountain Rd.

May 28, 2008. Hazle Twp. R-101 was dispatched at 12:11 to Green Mt. Road in the Schuylkill County part of the Humboldt Industrial Park to assist Sheppton-Oneida Fire Dept. with a  mva with entrapment.  R-101 w/ C-103 (Marsicano) were advised by Luzerne County that Sheppton Engine was on scene with confirmed entrapment of a one vehicle mva on Green Mt. Road in front of Office Max.  R-101 and U-10 w/C-101 (Kostician) arrived on scene and began to crib and stabilize the vehicle.  The crew from Sheppton- Oneida started to gain access to the patient by means of a maverick tool.  After the rescue started to pull tools, the crew from Sheppton-Oneida diverted to the landing zone near the Cando water tank.  The crew from R-101 used the 40” Transformers to take the driver’s door.  The (O) cutters were placed in-service in the staging area.  The driver was then removed from the vehicle and placed in the care of waiting EMS.  The crew from the rescue packed up the tools and returned to service available.

Oven Fire, 514 White Birch Rd.

May 21, 2008. Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue, Harwood Fire, and Medic 11 were dispatched at 21:17 for an automatic fire alarm at 514 White Birch Rd., The George Weston Bakery.  E-102 w/ C-104, E-103 w/C-105, E-192, TL-105, and R-101 all responded shortly after dispatch.  Harwood E-192 arrived on scene of a large commercial building with nothing showing from exterior, were approached by plant personnel that there was a fire inside the structure.  E-192 advised county and all incoming units, then took position on the (D) side of the plant.  E-103 next engine to arrive reversed layed out to a hydrant on White Birch Rd. and supplied E-192.  At this time C-105 requested a 2nd alarm be put on stand-by.  E-102 and R-101 took placement on side (A).  E-102 stood-by at another hydrant and R-101 set up lighting.  TL-105 arrived on scene and was advised by command to set up on side (D) over top of the office and send the crew to the roof.  T-106 and U-108 also responded to scene with manpower.  C-104 called command while C-105 took operations inside the plant.  Sheppton-Oneida Fire were dispatched out of Schuylkill County after the call of a confirmed fire.  Command requested an Engine and Ladder out of West Hazleton to respond directly to scene and also an Engine and Ladder out of Freeland move up to Hazle Twp. St. 10-1 to stand-by.  Interior crews found the fire to be located inside 2 large commercial ovens.  Crews encountered a moderate smoke condition inside and  pulled a 1 ¾” line off E-192.  TL-105 crew went to the roof and located two vent hatches already opened by plant personnel.  Interior crews knocked down the fire within minutes and started overhaul.  West Hazleton L-244 arrived on scene and set up behind TL-105 on the (A-D) corner.  E-242 and C-241 arrived and took placement in the parking lot on the (D) side.  Sheppton-Oneida Engine arrived on scene and stood by on White Birch Rd.  The ovens were fed by a conveyer belt loaded with snack cakes which became jammed and started smoldering.  Plant personnel noticed one of the belts backing up and started to clear that oven, when another belt had the same problem.  The fire alarm system activated before personnel made any calls to the 911 center.  Crews preformed overhaul for about an hour taking out cart fulls of burnt cakes.  Multiple fans were used to try and remove smoke from the plant.  The roof crew made sure the vent hatches stayed open and looked for any other hatches or doors to try and ventilate.  Interior crews started to break down the fans by 22:34.  Two plant employees were checked out by Medic 11.  One was  transported to HGH.  All Hazle Twp. units returned to station available at 22:54.   

UNITS ON THE BOX: 

E-102 w/ C-104
E-192
E-242
E-103 w C-105
T-191
L-244
TL-105
S-196
C-241
T-106
R-101
U-108

UNITS ON STAND-BY: 

E-54
L-57-BOTH AT ST. 10-1 
SUGARLOAF STATION
VALLEY REGIONAL STATION 
MCADOO STATION
NUREMBURG STATION-BOTH OUT OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

CREWS MAKE QUICK WORK OF FOUR SEASONS SHED FIRE

Wednesday May 7, 2008- Station 10 along with APTS Medic 11 alerted to the area of 136 Four Seasons Dr. for a reported camper on fire endangering a structure. C101(Kostician) on the way from the McAdoo area reported smoke showing in the area. The box alarm for that particular area also brought in units from McAdoo Inc., and Tresckow. C101(Kostician) first to arrive and report a fully involved shed, endangering a nearby camper. Engine Company 103 first in engine company deployed a 3" set back line to a gated wye. (2) 1.75" handlines were placed inservice for extinguishment. Crews had the fire knocked down in less then 15 minutes. Units conducted extensive overhaul, before being released by C101(Kostician).

DIAMOND AVE., 1 PINNED

Friday May 2, 2008. While returning from a prior call Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue along with Medic 11 alerted to Diamond Ave. in the area of Hazle Springs for a motor vehicle crash with injuries. C102(Mumie) first to arrive and report a single vehicle crash with (1) pinned. Rescue crew arrived and began to stabilization. The crew placed the 40" transformers into service and removed the driver side door. The rescue crew assisted EMS with patient packaging, and assisted PSP with traffic. The patient was transported by APTS Medic 11 to the HGH helipad to an awaiting Medevac helicopter. Hazle Twp. units operated approximately 35 minutes before being released by PSP.

STATION 10 RESPONDS TO SECOND FATAL CRASH OF THE WEEK 

April 30, 2008. At 16:28, Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue along with APTS alerted to Stockton Mountain Rd. for a motor vehicle crash with reported injuries. While responding, units advised of additional reports of possible ejection with an unconscious patient. APTS Medic 11D first to arrive, reported a pick-up truck rollover with ejection and requested a second ALS provider, and Medevac on stand by. Rescue 101 arrived and split crews to assist EMS with patient care. Upon evaluation of the male patient, Medic 11D contacted medical command and requested a county official. Medevac was launched to the HGH helipad for the second patient. Hazle Twp. Crews assisted the county official and PSP on scene before being released at 18:05. This is the second fatal crash Station 10 has responded to this week, and the fifth fatality in Hazle Twp. since the beginning of the year.

MVA- Car vs. Motorcycle

April 26, 2008. Hazle Twp. along with Medic 11 was dispatched at 10:24 to I-81 mm 143 south for a reported mva, car vs. motorcycle.  R-101 with C-101(Kostician), E-102, E-103 all responding to scene were advised by county there was a patient with leg lacerations and appeared to be not moving.  C-101 asked county to put Harwood Fire on stand-by for a landing zone.  Medic 11 arrived on scene at mm 142.5 south and reported a patient lying in the median and the southbound passing lane was blocked with the accident.  C-105 arrived shortly after and confirmed one class 5 patient.  A county official was then notified.  R-101 first to arrive took placement in the passing lane just short of the accident.  E-102 and E-103 arrived on scene and parked about 1/10th of a mile from the accident to provide traffic control.  PSP was on scene handling the investigation.  The county official then arrived on scene.  Once the victim was removed, Hazle Twp. units started to break down the scene.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene.  All Hazle Twp. units returned to station available.

2 Car MVA - 1 Pinned

April 23, 2008. Hazle Twp. Rescue 101 along with Medic 11 were dispatched at 17:51 to Blaine St. in McAdoo for a mva with entrapment.  R-101 enroute advised by McAdoo units there was confirmed entrapment in one vehicle, a suv and the rescue would by going to work.  Crews on scene did a great job with leaving room for the rescue to pull into the scene.  Units from McAdoo had the vehicle cribbed and started to take the drivers door with a maverick tool.  The crew from R-101 pulled off the (O)-Cutters and the transformers (40”).  The (B) post and the rear door were both removed from the driver’s side.  The driver’s door was popped and hyper-extended to allow access.  The patient was then removed and placed into EMS care.  Extraction time was less then 10 mins from the arrival of the rescue.  R-101 packed up the tools and returned to station available. 

MVA - 1 Pinned 924 & Scotchpine Drive

April 02, 2008. Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue along with Medic 11 were dispatched at 11:45 to the area of Rt. 924 and Scotch Pine Dr. for a mva with injuries.  While responding R-101 was advised by county it was a car vs. tractor-trailer with heavy entrapment with diesel fuel leaking.  At this time C-102 (Mumie) then requested an engine to respond.  A unit from Tech-Transport arrived on scene and confirmed entrapment in the passenger vehicle.  Medic 11 arrived on scene and advised county to launch Med-Evac to the Harwood Baseball Field.  R-101 arrived on scene to find a 4 door passenger car with serve front and passenger side damage with the driver entrapped.  The crew from the rescue used step chocks to stabilize the car the started extrication.  E-102 arrived on scene, the crew from the engine pulled the front preconnect for a safety line and started to contain the fuel leak.  The rescue crew removed both drivers side doors, flapped the roof over to the passenger side, and used the 40” Transformers to push the dash.  Rams were set-up in staging if needed.  The patient was then extricated and placed into the care of waiting EMS. Total extrication time was under 15 minutes from the time the rescue arrived on scene.  Once the patient was stabilized, he was taken to the landing zone to be loaded on Med-Evac.  Fire crews then turned their attention to the fuel spill.  U-1011 arrived on scene with the Haz-Mat trailer.  Absorbent and brooms were used to cover the diesel and to contain the leak from spreading.  Hazle Twp. and County EMA were called to the scene due to there was nearly 100 gallons of diesel on the roadway.  A Haz-Mat team was called into clean up the absorbent and other materials used for the spill.  Once both vehicles were removed from the scene all Hazle Twp. units returned available.   

UNITS ON THE BOX:

R-101
E-102
U-1011 with Haz-Mat Trailer
Medic 11 x2
E-192 Landing Zone
U-243 Fire Police
PSP
Hazle Twp. and County EMA
Tech-Transport

Rollover I-81 mm136.5

Hazle Twp. Fire/Rescue and Medic 11 from Luzerne County, along with McAdoo Fire and Ems out of Schuylkill County were dispatched at 02:00 to I-81 Northbound in the area of the county line for a mva with entrapment.  R-101 went enroute and were advised by Luzerne County that the vehicle was traveling south and flipped over into the northbound lanes.  Units arrived on scene to find a suv that had rolled over multiple times and landed on it’s wheels facing north in the driving lane.  The crew from R-101 cribbed and stabilized the vehicle, while the crew from McAdoo E-49-15 used a maverick tool to pop the driver’s door.  Once the door was opened a rapid extraction was preformed due to the deteriorating condition of the patient.  The patient was loaded into McAdoo BLS 920 with Medic 11 on board enroute to HGH for awaiting Med-Evac.  A search was done to check for a possible second patient that might have been ejected, which turned up negative.  Fire crews remained on scene for half an hour to assist PSP with lighting and traffic control.  Once the vehicle was removed all units returned available.

UNITS ON THE BOX

R-101
Medic 11
McAdoo E-49-15
McAdoo BLS 920
PSP

Vehicle Fire - Main St. Jeansville

March 2, 2008 at 14:53hrs., the Luzerne County 911 Center Dispatched Hazle Twp. Fire/Rescue to Main St. in the Jeansville Section of the Twp. near Nice's Auto Sales on the reported vehicle fire.

Hazle Captain 105 (Gould) first to arrive and reported a working engine compartment fire in a passenger vehicle, which was extending into the passenger compartment. Hazle Engine 102 arrived and pulled a 1.75in Trashline off the front bumper to extinguish the fire. Tanker 106 then also arrived and stoodby in case they had to supply the engine, which was not needed.


Crews operated for approx. 1/2 hr. before completing the operation. McAdoo Ambulance out of Schuylkill County also responded and stoodby on the scene however no injuries were reported.

STRUCTURE FIRE - 5 OLD CRANBERRY RD.

March 1, 2008 at 14:19hrs, The Luzerne County 911 Center Dispatched Hazle Twp. Fire/Rescue Station 10, Harwood Station 19 and APTS Medic 11 to Number 5 Old Cranberry Rd. on the reported structure fire.

While units were responding, 911 gave updated information of a fire that started in a wood stove and was spreading into the wall.

Hazle C-101 (Kostician) arrived first and reported smoke showing from the C side of a 2 Story SFD. C-101 directed the first engine (Harwood E-192) to pass the residence and place a handline in service to the C side of the structure. Hazle E-103 arrived next and sent their crew to assist Harwood. Harwood Tanker staged in front of their engine to supply it. Hazle Tower 105 then arrived and was left room to set up on the A-D corner and send their crew to the roof and also throw ground ladders. The first 2 engine crews made a quick attack on the fire and held it to a small area around where the fire originated in a wood stove. The Truck crew reported no extension to the roof.

Crews then preformed extensive interior and exterior overhaul to make sure there was no fire still hiding in the wall. The primary overhaul area was around the stove and chimney on the C side of the structure. The whole house received smoke damage while the first floor received water damage.

Hazle Twp. responded with their 2 Engines, Tower, Rescue, Tanker and Utility while Harwood responded with an Engine, Tanker and Squad. APTS M-11L also assisted on the scene.

There were no injuries reported. Quick Response by both departments held the fire damage to a minimal. Operations were complete and all units went available in approx. 1hr after dispatch.

Late Morning Vehicle Fire- Hill Side Drive

February 27th, 2008 at approx. 11:00hrs, Hazle Twp. Fire/Rescue Station 10 and APTS Medic 11 were dispatched by the Luzerne County 911 Center to Hillside Dr. for a reported vehicle fire. E-102 went enroute immediately after dispatch and reported a column of smoke visible from Station 1.

E-102 arrived and reported a working fire in a passenger car. A 1.75in trashline was pulled off the front of the Engine to extinguish the fire. C-101 (Kostician) reported the fire under control approx. 7 minutes after dispatch. Firefighters mopped up and returned to service within 1/2hr.

APTS Medic 11C and the Pennsylvania State Police also assisted on the scene.

Natural Gas Line Explosion

WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, PA - On the 18th of February just after 4:00 am, the Luzerne County 911 Center began receiving numerous calls for an Explosion in the area of 1000 Church Rd., Wright Twp. This area is part of the Crestwood Industrial Park in Wright Twp. and was believed to be an Industrial Building on fire at first. It was quickly realized that it was not a Plant in the Industrial Park, but a Natural Gas Line that had Exploded and sent fire shooting into the night sky.

The Wright Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched along with almost a dozen other Fire Departments and a half dozen area Ambulances to the scene. Units arrived to find fire shooting hundreds of feet into the air and quickly closed off the entire area. People reported that the fire was visible for up to 10 miles away and lit up the entire night sky.

Emergency units evacuated residents living close to the scene until crews from UGI Gas arrived on the scene and shut down the 8 inch main that was feeding the fire. Once the main was shut down, the fire eventually burned itself out at approx. 05:30hrs. Crews from numerous agencies including UGI and a Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall remained on the scene well into the afternoon investigating the cause of the explosion.

The blast occurred in a small building where highly pressurized natural gas is transferred from a 10,500 mile National Transcontinental Pipeline to a local system that is operated by UGI Penn National Gas. A spokesperson from UGI also said that no customers were affected during the incident due to a backup system that is in place. No injuries were reported during the incident and no damage was done to any buildings or homes.

Due to the nature of the incident, numerous agencies were called upon to assist in the investigation including the FBI, PPL Electric, DEP, ATF, Luzerne County EMA and the Red Cross. At this time, it is reported that the blast looks to be accidental and there is no reason to believe the fire is suspicious but a specific cause has not been released yet. It was also said that explosions at transfer centers are uncommon.

Assisting the Wright Twp. Fire Dept. were Companies from Fairview Twp., Rice Twp., Dorrance Twp., White Haven, Dennison Twp., Valley Regional, Hazle Twp., Hobbie, Slocum Twp. and Pond Hill. BLS Units that assisted were Mt. Top., Slocum Twp., Ashley and White Haven as well as ALS Units from Hanover Twp. (M-9), White Haven (M-22) and Spellman (M-19). Police Departments from Wright Twp., Fairview Twp. and Rice Twp. also responded.

MULTIPLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT CRIPPLES I-81 IN HAZLE TOWNSHIP

February 10, 2008-  Units were dispatched via Luzerne County Communications Center at 1403 hours for a multiple vehicle collision after a snow squall swept through the area.  Initial reports from the Luzerne County Comm. Center reported multiple injuries and possible entrapment in vehicles.  Units responded in near white out conditions and arrived on location to find a total of 68 vehicles involved, including multiple cars, trucks, and tractor trailors. 

The incident occurred on I-81 Northbound between mile markers 140.1-141.  One tractor trailer was known to be carrying 17,000 Liters of Hydrogen Peroxide.  The steel trailer surrounding Hydrogen Peroxide was determined to be unaffected by collision but the cab was demolished.  One fatality resulted from the incident when a female driver from out of the area struck the rear end of a tractor trailer.  Multiple people abandoned their cars and jumped down an embankment to avoid being hurt by oncoming traffic. Firefighters had to set up a rope system to rescue the people trapped at the bottom of the embankment.

  The injured were quickly and efficiently cared for at the scene by firefighters and EMS personnel and transported to local hospitals. 19 injured patients were treated at Hazleton General Hospital which implemented its Mass Casualty Plan. At this time one patient was transferred to a Level I trauma center, one patient was admitted to HGH, and one patient is still being treated in the ER. All other patients were treated and released. People involved in the collision that were uninjured were transported to local shelters courtesy of the American Red Cross and school buses from around the Hazleton area. 12 Fire Departments and 13 EMS agencies responded to the scene to assist along with the Pennsylvania State Police. Luzerne County EMA, Hazle Twp EMA, Hazleton City PD, and PennDOT also assisted throughout the day. During the remainder of the day multiple accidents were also reported on I-81 southbound throughout same mile markers. 

A comprised list of fire units that responded or were on standby include: Hazle Township Fire Co, West Hazleton Fire, Sugarloaf Twp Fire, Valley Regional Fire, McAdoo Fire, Mahanoy City Fire, Quakake Fire, Harwood Fire, Hazleton City Fire, Beaver Meadows Fire, Tresckow fire, and Freeland Fire. 
EMS Units include: APTS BLS, Medic 11, Medic 26, Medic 22, Medic 19, White Haven EMS, Valley Regional EMS, Sugarloaf EMS, McAdoo EMS, West Hazleton EMS, Nuremberg EMS, Mahanoy City EMS, Ashley EMS, Ryan Twp EMS.

CAR VS TRACTOR TRAILER LEAVES 2 ENTRAPPED ON I-81 

FEBRUARY 9, 2008- At 2125hrs, Hazle Twp Fire along with Medic 11 were dispatched via Luzerne County 911 to mile marker 140 on I-81 for a MVA involving a car vs tractor trailer. Further calls to the 911 center advised that two persons were entrapped in the vehicle, one of which was unconscious. An engine and a BLS unit out of McAdoo were requested to respond along with Schuylkill County Medic 40-01. Chief 101 arrived on scene and assumed command. Rescue 101 arrived on the scene and began to stabilize the vehicle. Engine 102 arrived on the scene and along with the crew from Rescue 101 began to remove the roof with O-cutters. The 40” transformers were placed in service and used to remove the rear passenger side door. The first patient was removed from the vehicle and extrication began on the second patient. A large ram was placed in service and used to push the rear seat back; access was then gained to the second patient. The second patient was extricated and transported to Hazleton General Hospital’s ER where he was stabilized and transferred to Geisinger Danville. Two other patients were also transported to HGH-ER for evaluation. Total extrication time was 16 minutes. Units operated on scene with PSP for approximately 1 hour.

TOWER LADDER AND RESCUE ON 2ND ALARM ASSIGNMENT IN WEATHERLY BOROUGH

JANUARY 22, 2008- At 20:54 the Carbon County Communications Center requested Tower Ladder 105 and Rescue 101 for a 2nd alarm assignment in Weatherly Borough at 306 2nd St. for a structure fire. Tower Ladder crew assisted with extensive overhaul operations. Rescue 101 provided support. Crews operated for almost 3 hours before being released by Weatherly command.

522 WINTERS AVE. WEST HAZLETON: STRUCTURE FIRE

JANUARY 22, 2008- At 16:22 Hazle Twp. units dispatched to assist West Hazleton at 522 Winters Ave. for a reported structure fire. C101(Kostician) first to arrive and report a fire in the wall in the kitchen area of the residence, possibly out. First in crews opened up, and checked for extension with the thermal imaging camera. Crews found (-) extension, and conducted ventilation. Crews operated for approximately 30 minutes before being released by C241(R.Ward).

FULL RESPONSE TO WEST HAZLETON: 400 W. GREEN ST.- STRUCTURE FIRE JANUARY 18, 2008- At 14:02 Hazle Twp. units dispatched to assist West Hazleton Sta. 24 at 400 W. Green St. with a reported structure fire. Engine 242 from West Hazleton first to arrive and report a residence filled with smoke, with one of the occupants unaccounted for. Hazle Twp. crews arrived and assisted with a primary and secondary search, which was (-). Crews stretched (1) 1 3/4" through the front door, and located a small fire in the kitchen area of the residence. Fire was extinguished within 2 minutes of arrival. Crews ventilated and cleared a short time later. Engine 102, Engine 103, Tower Ladder 105, and Rescue 101 were on the box.

2 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY INJURED IN AIRPORT RD. CRASH JANUARY 18, 2008 - At 00:19, Hazle Twp Fire & Rescue along with APTS Medic 11 dispatched by Luzerne County 911 to Airport Rd. in the area of the Sheetz for a motor vehicle crash with reported injuries. Hazle Twp. Supervisor (Gallagher) first to arrive in the area, and report the crash in the area of Hess Rd. First arriving units reported a 2 vehicle crash, with 2 entrapped. Rescue 101 arrived and set up for the extrication. Prior to beginning extrication, Medic 11G reported the 2 patients entrapped were deceased. (1) patient from the second vehicle involved, was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville via Medic 11K with serious injuries. Hazle Twp. personnel assisted PSP with traffic control, and assisted County Officials with removal of the deceased. Crews operated for over 2 hours, before re-opening the roadway, and being released by PSP. C104(Bridge) had command.

14 HOLLY LYNN TRAILER PARK: STRUCTURE FIRE

JANUARY 11, 2008- Station 10 along with APTS Medic 11 alerted at 14:21 to 14 Holly Lynn Trailer Park in the Hollywood Section of the township for a reported structure fire. E-102 w/ C102(Mumie) arrived and reported smoke showing from a single story trailer. First crews conducted a primary search, and stretched (1) 1 3/4" handline. Upon investigation, the primary search was (-) and it was found that the fire was confined to the underside of the trailer, with no extension into the living area. Tower Ladder crew opened up on the exterior of the trailer to access the fire. Fire was extinguished within 10 minutes of arrival. Crews performed ventilation, and removed (2) pet cats from the residence. Crews from Hazle Twp. were assisted with tankers from Foster Twp., Sugarloaf Twp., and Valley Regional. West Hazleton Fire and Harwood Fire were placed on stand-by to cover all calls in Hazle Twp. while units operated. All units were placed back inservice by C101(Kostician) at 15:28. Hazle Twp. responded with 29 personnel, at a time of day when volunteerism is very scarce.

1 PINNED, TRESCKOW RD. CARBON COUNTY

JANUARY 2, 2008- Just before 06:30, Rescue Company 101 along with APTS Medic 11 requested to assist Carbon County on the Tresckow Rd. in the area of Consolidated Cigar for a motor vehicle crash. While responding, units were advised by Luzerne County 911 of reports of entrapment on scene. C105(Gould) first to arrived and report a 2 vehicle crash with (1) entrapped. Rescue 101 arrived and began vehicle stabilization. Once stabilized, crews conducted a third door on the drivers side, flapped the roof, and performed a dash lift. The driver was extricated and under the care of EMS in 21 minutes. The patients were transported to a landing zone in the McAdoo Industrial Park for transport to trauma centers. Hazle Twp. units operated for approximately 1 hour, before being released by PSP.

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