| 3-05-08 ~ 1-1 Box Submerged Crews from Engine 1 were busy all day Tuesday working on the ongoing renovation projects at the station when around 0200hrs on Wednesday (while the crew was painting) Northumberland County Communications alerted Engine 1 to Beech St. & Butternut Streets for residential flooding. Engine 1 arrived on location to find that the manhole was raised 4inch off the ground with an overflow of water coming out onto the street. Engines 1 remained out on the road for 8 hours and handle 48 homes in the borough itself while the rest of MCFD handled other calls in the 1-1 box totaling in over 60 calls for the night. All crews From Engines 1, 2, 3, 4 secured utilities and assisted homeowners in many ways. When the engine went back in service it was repeatedly called out for more flooded basements engine 1 remained staffed with 3 the rest of the day while returning to many homes to assist with restoring utilities. Total flooding calls for the day total 56. Units E1 E2 E3 E4 Sta6 Command Chief 1 |
| 3-05-08 ~ Box Alarm @ 311 W 5th Street While operating on many flood conditions, Engine 1 was called for a flood condition in the basement of 311 W 5th street. Capt 1 began the investigation while the rest of the crew tended to the neighbors who were also complaining of water in their basements. Capt 1 was descending into the basement when he found a smoke condition and notified Chief 1 to start the box. The crew from Engine 1 then set up the engine while sending a crew to investigated. E1 & E4 operated in the interior to find that the flooding in the basement burned up the furnace motor. Engine 3 stood by at a hydrant at 5th and Beech streets, Engine 2 to staged while Truck 2 prepared to go to work. All units placed in-service in 10 mins and returned to their previous call. Units E1 E2 E3 E4 Tk2 R5 Sta 1 BLS Sta 6 Command Chief 1 |
| 3-05-08 ~ 4-1 Box Investigation of Fluids down Crews from Engine 1 were already on the road when Engine 1 received a call for 23 West Railroad Street for an investigation of an unknown fluid. The homeowner informed NCCC that it was going to be to the rear of the home on the Pear street side. Engine 1 investigated with 3 to determine a good intent call and placed the box in service. |
| 3-09-08 ~ Company 1 busy with renovations Station 1 has been busy fixing up the station in preparations for the arrival of our new American Lafrance Engine. Crews have been working around the clock, painting, spackling, etc. The station is currently fixing up the hallways, ” Greenroom," Truck room & basement. Check back often for updates and pictures. |
| 3-10 -08 ~ Meetings Attention members! There will be a truck committee meeting at 1830hrs and we will have our monthly company meeting at 1930 on Wed. March 12th. All members are encouraged to attend. |
| 3-16 -08 ~ Possible Structure Fire While the members were at our company meeting, NCCC dispatched the MCFD (Mount Carmel Fire Department) to the 400-blk of West Olive street. Engine 1 responded in seconds with 6 and laid out from 2nd and Willow Streets, and sent a crew to investigate. Truck 2 arrived on location to investigate the chimney, while Engine 2 secured a secondary water supply at Willow and 3rd streets. Engine 3 prepared to lay in from Birch and Olive streets. Rescue 5 sent a crew to help investigate. Units placed in-service within 40mins Units E1 E2 E3 Tk2 R5 Sta 1 BLS Sta 6 Command Chief 2 |
| 3-23 -08 ~State Representative Bob Belfanti's office at The Mount Carmel Fire Department was alerted to respond to 15 West Avenue at around 0100hrs after Mount Carmel Police Officer Todd Owens (Station 1 Life Member), who was working at the time, spotted heavy smoke coming from the State Representatives' office. Officer Owens called for the box and the Units were out. Rescue 5 was first on scene in seconds notifying NCCC that it was a confirmed fire attached to row homes. Rescue 5 made a quick knock on the fire with 3 fire extinguishers while Chief 2 arrived on location and established command. Truck 2 responded and positioned on Second/Ave while E2 Laid out from Ave/Oak and began to advance lines (see www.station2.org for more info on Station 2). Engine 1 arrived on location at the same time as E2 and laid out from Ave/Maple and advanced a line that Rescue 5 advanced into the structure. E1 then advanced a 2nd line to the attached home and check for extension with a crew from E3 that established an additional water supply. Crews from 1 & 3 ventilated the attached home and found no extension. Command marked control in 20mins. A State Police Fire Marshall investigated with units from MCFD and determining that the fire was arson. Due to the ongoing investigation pictures from the fire will be limited. Units Responded: E1 E2 E3 Tk2 R5 Sta 1 BLS E21 R62 (RIT) Sta 6 Shamokin E21 Tk34 Standby Command Chief 2 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MUTUAL AID COMPANY'S AND THE CLOVERS LADIES AUXILIARY FOR SUPPLING BEVERAGES |
| 3-28-08 ~WSF 343 West Cherry While the crew was at the station considering fundraising ideas, NCCC alerted MCFD to the area of Cherry & Beech Streets on the 4-1 box for a possible fire. Engine 1 was out in 1 minute with 5 as was Engine Truck 2 and Engine 2. Engine 2 L/O from Avenue and Beech Streets and advanced a line into the confirmed WSF at 343 Cherry Street. Engine 1 prepared to assist with pressurizing Engine 3 L/O from Beech and Second Streets and advanced a line to the rear of the structure. A crew from Engine 1 secured a back up line and prepared to enter the building on S/A. Crews From Station 2 made a quick knock on the fire with Engine 3 advancing a line in the rear of the structure. Rescue 5 split crews and secured utilities as well as S & R. Engine 1 then assisted with overhaul and checking for extension. While Engine 1 was packing up NCCC alert a MCTWP box that was located at Boyer’s Food Mart. Chief 1 released Engine 1 as well as R5 Tk2 to respond on the box for an Automatic Fire Alarm. Crews found a water flow alarm and the box was placed in-service within 20mins and Engine 1 returned to service. Station 1 ALS/BLS was also on the box and established EMS sector. (more pictures to be added in the forthcoming days) E1 E2 E3 E4 Tk2 R5 Sta 6 Sta 1 ALS/BLS R62 RIT |
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