2005 Call Photo Gallery

2005 Photo Gallery

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Last Call of 2005 - Dwelling

12/31/2005 17:52 - 1466 Georgetown Rd, Bart Township, caller reported basement full of smoke. Chief 5-1-2 (Graybill) arrived with nothing showing. Deputy 5-1 (LeFevre) established the command. Engine 5-1-1's crew investigated an outside receptacle that burnt up & tripped the breaker at the panel box causing an electrical smell. All units except 5-1 were recalled. Clear 18:15 hrs.

Units on scene: Engines 5-1-1,5-1-2,5-7-4,5-7-2, Tankers 5-1,5-7,5-2-2, Truck 5-7, Rescue 5-7, Squad 5-1, Ambulance 5-14-3

Chimney Fires

12/27/2005 20:13 - 974 Dry Wells Rd, Eden Township, Assist Station 5-7 Quarryville on a dwelling. Chief 5-7-2 (Kreider) arrived on-scene with smoke showing. 5-7 crews found a crack in the flue liner filling the dwelling with smoke & slight extension into the walls. 5-1 units held at the driveway.

12/24/2005 11:57 - 48 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Sadsbury Township, Station 5-1 & Truck 5-7 Quarryville, for smoke in the dwelling, possible chimney fire. Chief 5-1 (Woerth) arrived on scene with a 1 story SFD with light smoke from the chimney. Engine 5-1-1's crew split interior with the TIC & to the roof. Crews found buildup in the chimney box & smoke pipe neck. Crews cleared at 12:31 hours.

Dwelling, Working Fire in the Basement

12/14/2005 05:33 - 4310 White Oak Rd, Bart Township, companies 5-1,5-7 Quarryville & 5-10 Strasburg. LCWC reported a fire in the basement of the neighbors house. Chief 5-1-2 (Graybill) arrived on scene with a 2 story dwelling heavy smoke from the basement & attic. Chief 5-1 (Woerth) arrived & established Command 5-1. Operations Chief 5-1-2 advised of a working fire in the basement and that all occupants were out of the dwelling. Engine 5-1-1's crew advanced 2 lines. Entry thru the front door to the downstairs, crews encountered heavy fire in the utility room & family room. The other crew forced entry thru the garage doors. The fire was knocked quickly. 2 dogs & numerous cats were rescued from the dwelling. Crews from 5-7 & 5-10 assisted with controlling utilities, laddering the dwelling, ventilation and opening up the 1st floor checking for extensions. Rescue 5-7 had the RIT assignment in the front yard. Extensive overhaul was needed due to the large amount of contents in the structure. PSP fire Marshall's arrived and investigated the fire. The fire appeared to be electrical in nature. Units cleared at 07:57 hours.

** Special thanks to all crews, Fire, EMS and Fire Police for working in the single digit temperatures and the 5-1 & 5-7 Safety Officers for keeping strict firefighter accountability **

Cold, Icy Weather Brings Multiple Calls

12/15/2005 13:12 - Engine 5-1-1 transfer to Station 22 West Grove. 14:55 - Move up to scene for manpower assist 327 Rose Hill Rd 2 alarm dwelling. Pics of fire can be viewed at Oxfordfire.com . 15:06 2nd call district -151 Maple Shade Rd, Colerain Township, vehicle accident with entrapment Class 1, Engine 5-1-2, Rescue 5-7. Engine 5-1-2's crew arrived to find 1 confined & removed the door with the combo tool. The snow to rain mixture made for extremely icy conditions for the next 24 hours. 12/16/2005 am - Fire police assisted Quarryville & Cochranville Fire companies with traffic details at various morning accidents. Thanks to all that braved the icy weather.

Engine 5-1-1 Transfers to Cecil County, Maryland Station 8 Rising Sun

12/13/2005 08:48 - Engine 5-1-1 and Engine 5-7-2 were dispatched to relocate to Community Fire Company Rising Sun Maryland Cecil County Station 8. Station 8 was working a multi-alarm building fire at Mushroom House Automotive 823 Harrisville Rd. Units cleared at 12:48 hours.

Tank Wagon Busy

11/01/2005 19:47 - Tanker 5-1 relocate Station 21 Oxford, enroute, they were redirected to the fire scene to assist Station 14 Elkton at the Fair Hill Fairgrounds on a working building fire at Routes 273 & 213 in Cecil County, MD.

10/31/2005 20:05 - Tanker 5-1 assist Station 4-8 Ronks 2324 Leaman Rd, East Lampeter Township, 2nd alarm assignment on a working barn fire.

Barn, Fire reported in woodshop saw

10/31/2005 13:22 - 1317 Valley Rd, Bart Township. LCWC reported a 2 story woodworking shop with a table saw on fire. Chief 5-1-2 (Graybill) arrived with nothing showing. Engine 5-1-1's crew led by Captain Fisher checked the structure for extension with the TIC. The occupants hit the fire with an extinguisher. Crews removed the smoldering saw dust from the bottom of the machine & checked the vent dust collection tube for any extension. All units were recalled with the exception of Station 5-1. 5-1 units cleared at 13:49 hours.

2 Vehicle Accident , 1 Vehicle on into a Structure

10/20/2005 13:11 - Intersection Bartville Rd & White Oak Rd Georgetown Rd, vehicle accident class 2. 2 vehicles 1 into a structure. Engine 5-1-1's crew arrived to find 1 vehicle on the roadway & 1 vehicle into a milkhouse. Engine 5-1-1's crew stabilized the vehicles, controlled hazards & checked the structure. Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, Squad 5-1, PSP

1 Vehicle Accident , Vehicle on into a Pole

9/14/2005 19:00 - 939 Georgetown Rd, vehicle accident unknown injuries vehicle into a pole. Engine 5-1-2 covered Engine 5-1-1 (out at the Solanco Fair Parade) and arrived to find 1 vehicle into the pole with wires down. Engine 5-1-2's crew secured the vehicle & controlled hazards. Units cleared at 19:33.

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-2, PSP

1 Vehicle Accident , Vehicle on it's Side

8/7/2005 09:46 - 330 Mt. Pleasant Rd. LCWC advised of a 1 vehicle accident, vehicle on it's side. No injuries reported, Engine 5-1-1's crew contained the fluids & de-powered the vehicle. Units cleared at 10:10.

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, Squad 5-1, PSP

Engine 5-1-1 Assists on Silo Fire

7/26/2005 12:36 - 1001 Deaver Rd., Drumore Twp, assist Station 5-8 Rawlinsville on a silo. Engine 5-1-1 transferred to Station 5-7 Quarryville for the standby and then were pulled to the scene for manpower assist on a very hot and humid day. Engine 5-1-1 cleared at 14:21 hours.

Vehicle Accident Motorcycle vs. Van

7/9/2005 14:28 - Intersection Vintage Rd & White Oak Rd, Sadsbury Township.

Vehicle Accident in Georgetown

7/1/2005 18:21 - Georgetown intersection, Bart Township 2 vehicle accident with injuries.

1 Vehicle Accident on it's Side

6/12/2005 15:49 - 7157 White Oak Rd, Sadsbury Township 1 vehicle on it's side. 2nd call reporting intoxicated patient, uninjured unable to get out. Engine 5-1-1's crew arrived and stabilized the vehicle. The patient was extricated via the rear hatch. PSP arrived to perform their investigation. Units cleared at 16:41

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, Squad 5-1, Amb. 5-2-1, PSP

Building Struck by Lightening

6/6/2005 19:21 - B & S Woodcrafts 501 Furnace Rd, Eden Township, building struck by lightening. Chief 5-1 (Woerth) arrived to find a 50 X 60 3 story woodworking shop with heavy fire from 3rd floor and established the command. Engine 5-1-1 & Truck 5-7 arrived simultaneously. Engine 5-1-1's crew stretched 2 - 2" attack lines to the 2nd floor. Engine 5-1-1's crews knocked the fire from the 2nd floor overlook & attic access panel. Truck 5-7's crew split assisted by Engine 5-7-4's crew threw a ground ladder on side 1 to the 2nd floor window. They gained access to the attic via a fire whole on the second floor to finish extinguishment. Truck 5-7 setup on side 1 & vented the roof. Fire was contained to the front of the 3rd floor attic area. Engine 5-1-2 setup a draft site on Mt. Pleasant Rd & additional Tankers were called due to the possibility of aerial operations. The tankers were then recalled. Crews put salvage tarps on the unfinished wood products on the lower floors. Very little water damage occurred despite the fire area involved. Fire was put under control at 20:01 hours. Remaining 5-1,5-7 & 5-10 crews performed overhaul for another hour. Truck 5-7 installed a tarp over the vent hole. Rescue 4-8 provided the RIT and Ambulance 5-2-1 setup a rehab station. Great job to all companies on the scene. Thanks to the Special Division for the cold drinks on a hot humid night.

Command Chief (Woerth) Operations Deputy (LeFevre) Interior Chief 2 (Graybill), Staging Captain (Fisher).

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, 5-1-2, 5-7-4, 5-7-2, 5-10-2 Tankers 5-1,5-7,5-10,5-2-1,4-5,27-5 Truck 5-7, Rescue 5-7, 4-8 (RIT), Squad 5-1, 5-7 Ambulance 5-2-1 (Rehab) Standby Station 5-1: Tanker 5-2-1

Full Co. Assist 5-7 Quarryville Barn Fire

5/28/2005 13:40 - 2nd alarm assignment 60 Long Ln. Colerain Twp, full company assist 5-7 Quarryville on a barn. Engine 5-1-1's crew split into RIT & overhaul. Tanker 5-1 shuttled water from the Octorara Reservior where Engine 5-1-2 setup a draft site at the boat launch. Units cleared at 15:07 hours.

Thanks to Christiana Fire Co. Tanker 5-2-1 for handling the standby transfer and handling a 2nd call the district for a Public Service tree across the roadway in front of 254 Christiana Pike, Sadsbury Twp.

Additional photo's at Quarryville's Website and Oxford's Website

Dwelling - Fire on the Stove

4/29/2005 11:26 - 386 Bell Rd, Colerain Township, Dwelling fire on the stove. Engine 5-1-1's crew arrived to find the homeowner had knocked the fire down. The crew checked for extension and ventilated the structure.

Units: Engine 5-1-1, Engine 5-1-2, Tanker 5-1

Mutual Aid: Engines 5-7-4, 5-7-2, 21-2, Tankers 5-7, 21 Truck 5-7 Amb. 5-14-3

1 Vehicle Accident with Rollover

4/24/2005 19:08 - Intersection of Route 896 & Windy Top Rd, Sadsbury Township. Engine 5-1-1's crew controlled hazards & secured the vehicle. Squad 5-1 assisted with patient care until the ambulance and medic unit arrived. The patient with ejected from the vehicle & transported to a local hospital.

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, Squad 5-1, Ambulance 5-2-1, Chester Medic 94-1

Busy Weekend for 5-1, brush fires & accidents

4/15/2005 20:13 -Vehicle accident Route 896 & Greentree Rd. 1 vehicle hit bridge & fence posts.

4/16/2005 13:50 - Full company assist Station 4-7 Paradise 363-G Wolfrock Rd, Paradise Township, on a working brush fire. During this call a 2nd working woods fire came in at 327 S. Belmont Rd at the Paradise Sportsman's club. All units cleared the Wolfrock call at 15:02 and assisted at the S. Belmont Rd call. 17:58 - Tanker 5-1 assist 5-10 Strasburg, 2813 White Oak Rd, Eden Township, Woods, during this call at 18:02 Station 5-1 was dispatched to a vehicle accident at 1110 Georgetown Rd in front of the Bullfrog Inn.

Pictures of 363-G Wolfrock Rd Brush Fire.

Tanker 5-1 assists 12/22 West Grove on a dwelling fire

4/13/2005 10:33 - Tanker assist Station 12/22 West Grove, 98 Parsons Rd, Kemblesville, Chester County. Tanker 5-1 was dispatched as part of the tanker task force on a working dwelling. Tanker 5-1 made the 1/2 hour trip down 896 almost to the Delaware State Line. Tanker 5-1 cleared at 12:41 hours. Thanks to Photodog for the pic's of the Tanker. Click here to see the story and pictures on Station 21 Oxford's Site.

2 Vehicle Accident

4/11/2005 19:08 - Intersection Valley Rd & Vintage Rd, Bart Township. Engine 5-1-1's crew controlled hazards & secured the vehicles. Squad 5-1 assisted with patient care until the ambulance arrived.

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, Squad 5-1, Medic 5-14-3

Engine Assist 21 on Garage Fire

4/06/2005 16:33 - 315 Market St. Oxford Boro, Standby Transfer Engine 5-1-1. Engine 5-1-1 went enroute with a crew of 8 and was then advised by Chester County Radio to proceed to the scene 610 Market St. Engine 5-1-1 arrived to assist 21 personnel with manpower for overhaul operations. The Engine cleared at 17:57 hours. To see related story and more pictures click this link to visit Station 21's website

Engine & Tanker Assist 5-7 on Dwelling

3/26/2005 13:04 - 201 Meadow Ln. Quarryville Borough dwelling assignment, Engine 5-1-1 & Tanker 5-1 assist Station 5-7 Quarryville. Chief 5-7 went on-scene with heavy smoke from the chimney. Truck 5-7 setup on side b and the engine crews went interior to empty the chimney box. Engine 5-1-1 assisted with the chimney kit and Tanker 5-1 held at Station 5-7. 5-1units cleared at 13:41

Engine 5-1-1 Assist 5-7 on MVA with entrapment

3/17/2005 08:37 - 2434 Beaver Valley Pike, Providence Twp. Engine 5-1-1 assist Station 5-7 Quarryville. 2 vehicle accident head on collision. Engine 5-1-1's crew assisted with the hand line and fluid hazards on the roadway. Click to see details and pictures on Channel 8's website. Station 5-7 Firefighter Curt Appler was involved in the accident and taken to a local hospital. Get well soon "Appler".

Engine & Tanker Assist 5-7 on Building

3/14/2005 14:38 - 479 W. Fourth St., Providence Twp. building assignment, Engine 5-1-1 & Tanker 5-1 assist Station 5-7 Quarryville. Chief 5-1-2 went on-scene with a working shed fire. Engine 5-7-4 dropped a supply line & Tanker 5-7 hooked on. Engine 5-7-4's crew went interior & exterior with attack lines & had the bulk of the fire knocked down within minutes. Engine 5-7-2 & 5-1-1's crews assisted with overhaul and ventilation. Tanker 5-1 staged on the road. Crews cleared within an hour.

Dwelling Fire Reported in the Chimney

2/24/2005 13:55 - 306 Highland Rd, Colerain Twp. LCWC advised Chief 5-1 that caller has a fire in the chimney and can hear fire in the walls. Chief 5-1 arrived & established the command. Engine 5-1-1's crew went interior with the thermal imaging camera to check for extensions. Engine 5-7-4's crew arrived and assisted in cleaning out the chimney box. Truck 5-7 setup on side D & laddered the extended chimney on side C to clean it out. The incident was placed under control at 14:27.

Units on-scene: Engine 5-1-1, 5-1-2, 5-7-4, Oxford 21-1, 21-2, Tanker 5-1,5-7,21, Rescue 5-7, Truck 5-7 Squad 5-1 Ambulance 5-14-3

Command: Chief 5-1 (Woerth) Operations: Lt. 5-1-1 (Kreider)