HOPE FIRE COMPANY
         INCIDENTS FOR 2006

January 1415:02Oak Street - NC Boro
Dispatched for a vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles.  CFR504, E501 responded and found 1 vehicle overturned with no entrapment.  Assisted EMS with patient and provided traffic control.

January 1717:41609 Philadelphia Ave. - NC Boro
Dispatched for a flu fire at a residence.  E501 and U503 responded and extinguished the flu fire and checked the residence with thermal imaging camera for extension. No extension noted and crews returned.

January 1814:10550 Clarion Rd - Cherry Tree
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree for tanker assist at a vehicle fire.  TN502 responded and were released.

January 2713:35Philadelphia Ave. - NC Boro
Dispatched to stand by in our station for Cherry Tree. 

January 2715:27429 Shawna Rd. - Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a structure fire at a residence.  E501, CFR504, TN502, U503 responded with SN583, E582, and units from Cherry Tree.   Crews arrived on scene to find a 2 story unoccupied structure with fire showing.  Water sources were established with E582 and E521 from 2 hydrants.  Interior attack was made with a CAFS with a knock down of the bulk of the fire.  Units remained on scene for several hours putting out hot spots.  PA state police fire marshall was called to investigate and determined the fire started as a result of a wood burner. 

January 2909:55Bigler @ Barr Ave - NC Boro
Dispatched for a vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles.  CFR504 and U503 responded and found 2 vehicles involved and 2 injuries.  Crews provided traffic control at scene and assisted EMS.

January 2912:27Peach Lane - Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree at a structure fire.  E501, CFR504, TN502, U503 all responded and were cancelled enroute.                                                                                             

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HOPE UNITS  SPANGLER UNITS                 CHERRY TREE
E501      -  Engine 501                           E582   - Engine 582  E521 - Engine 521
TN502    -  Tanker 502                  SN583 - Snorkel 583 TN525 - Tanker 525
U503     -  Utility 503       R523 - Rescue 523
     HASTINGS       B520 - Brush 520
E551 - Engine 551
E552 - Engine 552
R554 - Rescue 554
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January 3023:05Crawford @ Philadelphia Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a vehicle accident with rollover at the intersection.  CFR504 responded and stabilized vehicle, provided traffic control until vehicle could be removed. 

February 502:36Cherry Tree Rd - Montgomery Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree with a vehicle accident.  CFR504, U503 responded and assisted on scene.

February 1009:323811 Cherry Tree Rd – Montgomery Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree with a structure fire.  TN502, U503 responded provided water supply to E521 and Thermal Imaging Camera assist.

February 1409:44231 Municipal Rd – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched to assist Veterans EMS with a lift assist. 

February 1811:311015 Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria
Dispatched to assist Veterans EMS with a lift assist.

February 2000:48Municipial Road – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched with Hastings fire dept. to assist at a garage fire.  E501, TN502, U503 responded and assisted with water supply and man power.  TN502 responded to scene and E501 stood by at hydrant at Municipal and Hillcrest St.

February 2109:28Stand by in Station
Dispatched to stand by in Cherry Tree fire station.  Due to limited manpower Cherry Tree Chief was contacted and permitted crew to stand by in our station.

February  2312:15157 Municipal Rd – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a vehicle accident involving a deer.  CFR504 and U503 responded to find 1 vehicle involved.  1 patient transported by EMS, crews remained on scene until vehicle removed.

February 2320:50Shawna Rd. – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident in front of the Cherry Tree Legion.  E501, CFR504, U503 responded and assisted with traffic control until vehicles could be removed. 

February 2320:53Greenwich Rd. – Green Twp Indiana County
Dispatched for a brush fire with Commodore Fire Dept.  Commodore Fire Dept. arrived on scene and cancelled all 50 units, no fire found.

February 2800:24Greenwich Rd @ Shawna Rd. – Susquehanna
Dispatched for a vehicle accident.  CFR504 & U503 responded and found 1 vehicle into a tree and no one around the vehicle.  Area was searched with negative results.

March 310:531206 Elder Ave. – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a structure fire at a residence.  SN583, E551 also dispatched to assist.  E501, CFR504 responded and found a cardboard box caught fire on top the stove.  No fire visible, ventilation provided, all other units were cancelled.

March 513:34100 Block Park Rd. – Elder Twp
Dispatched to assist Hastings Fire Dept. with a structure fire at a residence.  E501 and U503 responded and assisted with manpower and SCBA.  Fire was quickly extinguished by station 55’s crew.

March 1716:32Joan St. – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a Carbon Monoxide alarm at  a residence.  E501 responded and found negative readings on 2 meters.

March 1712:26501 Peg Run Rd. – Susquehanna Twp
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree at a Vehicle Accident with Entrapment.  CFR504, E501 responded and were cancelled by 520 Assistant Chief.

March 2718:05Arcadia Rd. – Montgomery Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree with a Search Detail.  CFR504, U503 responded and were staging at Cherry Tree Fire Hall when the two children were located.

March 2812:121138 Harmony Rd – Burnside Twp.
Dispatched to assist Burnside Fie Dept. with a brush fire.  TN502 & U503 responded and were cancelled enroute.

March 2910:161304 Chestnut Ave. – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for an odor investigation inside a structure.  E501 responded and found an odor of propane inside the kitchen area, no leaks were located.  Gas meter registered 0% LEL.  Propane tanks were close to empty and were shut off and occupants were advised to allow residence to air out and contact propane supplier prior to turning gas service back on.

March 2910:47709 Lion Rd – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a physical rescue of a cow from a manure holding pond.  E501 and CFR504 responded and found a cow submerged in a manure pond 8 feet from the top of the pond and in 6 feet of liquid manure.  Crew assisted the farmer in placing several ropes around the cow’s midsection, behind the front legs, by using ladders and pike poles and using chains connected to the ropes to lift the cow from the pond using a farm tractor.  Cow survived and is soon expecting a calf.

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April 2    14:23Shepard Rd. – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a brush fire.  CFR504, TN502, U503 responded.  Upon arrival found the fire out, surrounding area wet down to avoid any flare ups. 

April 3    15:587 Cottonwood St. – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a vehicle accident in front of Giant Eagle.  CFR504 and U503 responded and found 1 vehicle into a utility pole.  Crews provided traffic control  and debris removal until the vehicle could be removed.

April 6    14:32Sylvis Road – Burnside Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree Fire Dept. at a brush fire.  TN502, CFR504, and U503 responded and were cancelled while enroute.

April 20  15:111284 Mosscreek Rd – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a brush fire behind a residence caused by homeowner burning trash.  E501, CFR504, TN502, U503 all responded and Brush 527 from Cherry Tree also responded to assist.   Units remained on scene for approx. 1 ½ hours.  There were 2 firefighters injured, 1 cut lip (thanks to Ben) and 1 cut finger.

April 21   18:59114 Park Rd – Elder Twp
Dispatched to assist Hastings with a working structure fire.  E501, TN502, U503 all responded. Also responding were Patton with an engine, tanker and aerial.   Arrived on scene to find a 2 store wood frame house completely involved with fire.  Assisted Hastings with exposure protection on side D.  Set up port a tank for tanker shuttle and assisted with water supply and manpower.  Crews remained on scene for over 3 hours extinguishing hot spots.  Port a tank was damaged when a tanker backed into it when dumping.
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April 23    00:53609 Philadelphia Ave. – NC Boro
Dispatched for a vehicle accident.  CFR504 & U503 responded and found 1 vehicle into a utility pole, 1 injury.  Assisted with traffic control and debris clean up until vehicle removed by tow company.

April 27   15:46165 Tower Rd – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a brush fire in a wooded area near the water tower on swimming pool hill. CFR504, TN502, U503 responded and found a 200 sq foot area involved, fire was extinguished and units returned.

April 27   20:20165 Tower Rd – Northern Cambria Boro 
Dispatched for a rekindle of the earlier brush fire. E501, U503, CFR504 responded and found a tree smoldering, tree was cut down and extinguished.

May 7     03:27Armaugh Boro – Indiana County
Dispatched for a tanker assist in Armaugh Boro Indiana County to assist at a structure fire.  TN502 responded and dumped several tanks of water.

May 9      15:15Lennox Street – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched to a brush fire endangering a structure.  TN502, CFR504, U503 responded and extinguished the fire without any structural damage.  Hastings was also dispatched to assist.

May 9      21:15Main St. Cherry Tree – Indiana County
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree Fire Dept. with a fuel tank ruptured.  E501 responded and was unable to provide CAFS due to a compressor malfunction.

May 13    22:07Shawna Rd. – Susquehanna Twp
Dispatched for an unknown type fire near Burkharts Auto.  E501 responded and found a control burn, all units cancelled.

May 17    09:24764 Main St. – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree at a flu fire.  Tn502 and U503 responded and assisted in extinguishing the flu fire.

May 17    11:45311 Magnolia St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched to assist EMS with a lift assist. 

May 19    11:54Penn Ave @ Tipperary Rd – Pine Twp
Dispatched to assist Pine Twp, Indiana County at a structure fire.  TN502 and U503 responded and assisted with water supply.

May 25    17:312109 Bigler Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched with Spangler Fire Dept. to assist at an electrical fire.  E501 & U503 responded and found a contractor drilled through a 120v SP circuit.  Area checked and units returned.

May 28    18:58Crawford Ave. @ Chestnut Ave. – NC Boro
Dispatched for a fuel spill.  CFR504 responded and oil dry used to absorb the fuel spill.

May 31    13:541912 Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria Boro Dispatched for a fire alarm at Rebekah Manor.  E501 responded and was cancelled by 3rd assistant who was on scene and informed it was an in house drill.

June 2     23:45404 Magnolia St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a fire alarm at Tri-County Transportation.  E501 responded and after investigation found no fire, determined alarm was caused by a power failure.

June 21   10:42Dogwood St. @ Philadelphia Ave. – NC Boro
Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  CFR504 and U503 responded and found a 2 vehicle collision with 2 minor injuries.  Assisted with traffic control, debris clean up and fluid clean up until vehicles removed by tow company.

June 22   15:28404 Magnolia St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a fire alarm at Tri-County Transportation.  E501 responded and after investigation found no fire, determined alarm was caused by a faulty detector.

July 1418:561700 Railroad St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched to assist Veterans EMS with a landing zone for Conemaugh Medstar at the North Ball field.  E501 responded and established a safety zone for safe landing.

July 1913:52235 Barr Ave – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a tree down on power lines.  E501 responded and notified Penelec of the situation.  Roadway was shut down until Penelec arrived and removed the tree. 

July 2103:55Shawna Rd – Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree on a vehicle accident with entrapment.  E501 and U503 responded assisted Cherry Tree with patient extrication.   Pt was confined in his vehicle that had proceeded off the roadway, over an embankment and was on the passenger side against a large tree.  Veterans Memorial and Ebensburg PSP also responded.

July 2612:58Maple Ave @ Crawford Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles at this location.  E501 responded and found 2 vehicles involved in a minor accident in the middle of the intersection.  E501 crew provided traffic control until vehicles were removed. 

July 2720:23404 Magnolia St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a fire alarm at Tri-County Transportation.  50 Chief responded and held engine in station.  After investigation found no fire, determined alarm was caused by power outage.

July 2721:041300 Park Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched to the NC water treatment plant for a chlorine alarm activation.  E501 responded and checked the outside perimeter with meter with negative findings.  2 firefighters in SCBA entered the building and checked the building and the interior Chlorine metered with negative results.  Alarm reset.

July 2800:12404 Magnolia St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a fire alarm at Tri-County Transportation.  E501 responded and after investigation found no fire, determined alarm was caused by power being turned back on.

August 1 09:294108 Crawford Ave – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a fire alarm at Wojcik’s Jewlers.  All units held in station by 50 Chief, false alarm.
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August 1513:29Double dam Rd - Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a vehicle accident.  E501 responded and provided traffic control.

August 1720:29174 Shawna Rd - Susquehanna Twp
Dispatched for a vehicle Pedestrian accident.   E501 and U503 responded and provided traffic control and landing zone for Medstar.  Provided lighting for PSP R&I.

August 1900:111912 Philadelphia Ave - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a fire alarm at Rebekah Manor.  Personel on scene stated it was shoing in zone 2.  E501 responded checked the building with negative results.

August 2010:30Crawford Ave. - Northern Cambria
Dispatched to assist Spangelr with a fire alarm at Crawford Commons.  Units cancelled by Spangler Chief prior to responding.

August 2218:341912 Philadelphia Ave. - Northern Cambria
Drill held at rRebekah Manor.  Spanglet and Hastings assisted.

August 2623:083909 39th St. - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident.  E501, U503 responded and provided traffic control and removal of debris.

August 2723:12Grace St. - Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a tree down across roadway.  E501 responded and removed tree.

August 2918:07Cherry Tree Fire Station
Dispatched to stand by in our station for Cherry Tree.

August 3113:13Philadelphia Ave @ Dogwood St - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a 2 vehicle accident.  U503 responded and provided traffic control and removal of debris.

September 2  18:40500 Block Peg Run Rd - Susquehann Twp.
Dispatched to assist Cherry Tree on a vehicle accident with entrapment.  E501 and U503 responded and found 1 truck with entrapment.  Cuts made to A & B posts and roof wsa folded back.  Steering column removed with spreaders and chains.  

September 1511:48910 Philadelphia Ave. - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for an odor investigation.  E501 responded and the residence was checked for the odor of gas.  Negative readings on meters.

September 1813:393914 Crawford Ave - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a fire alarm at a residence.  E501 responded and found a smoke detector activating.  Crews entered residence through a window and found negative conditions and cleared scene.

October 211:31Anderson Rd - Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched for a structure fire with entrapment assisting Spangler Fire company.   E501 responded to assist and laid in 5" hose from hydrant on Route 219 to the fire scene.  Spangler's crews had removed victim from residence within minutes of arrival and it took several hours to bring the fire under control.  Also responding were Hastings Fire company, Veterans and Hastings EMS, PA State Police, Coroner, and the NC Boro Crew.

October 312:50Walnut Ave - Susquehanna Twp.
Dispatched to assist Hastings Fire Dept with a dryer fire.  E501 responded and arrived on scene first to find the fire out, checked for any extension and smoke conditions. 

October 404:343905 Campbell Ave - Northern Cambria
Dispatched to assist EMS with forcible entry at a residence.  E501 and U503 responded and used a ladder to gain access to porch and awoke homeowner by knocking on window.

October 715:17Cherry Ridge Apt 45 - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a kitchen fire.  Spangler SN583 and Hastings dispatched to assist.  E501, TN502, U503 all responded and found fire out.  Fire began on stove and started up the wall and into the ceiling before it was extinguished.  Crews checked for extension and removed the stove and disconnected power to the apartment. 

October 14School Ave. - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a vehicle fire behind Lin's Sunoco.  Police on scene report fire out and cancelled all fire apparatus prior to responding.

October 17     00:09Philadelphia Ave. at Mullberry St. - Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a Transformer fire at this location.  E501 responded and found a disconnect arching.  Penelec notified and crews cleared scene.

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74.    October 1907:52Shawna Rd @ Mosscreek Rd – Susq Twp
Dispatched to a vehicle accident.  E501, U503 responded and found a 1 vehicle
accident with rollover, vehicle on its roof.  Occupant was out of the vehicle upon our
arrival.  Assisted on scene with traffic control and fluid and debris clean up.

75.    October 1920:301055 Phila. Ave. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched to assist Veterans EMS with a lift assist.  Members responded via private vehicle
to assist. 

76.    October 1923:46307 Plattsville Hill Rd – Susq. Twp.
Dispatched for a tree down across roadway.  E501 responded and found a tree blocking the
roadway.  Tree was removed without incident.

77.    October 2707:09702 Murphy Springs Rd – Susq. Twp.
Dispatched to assist Hastings Fire Dept. on a smoke in the structure at a residence.  E501 &
TN502 responded and arrived on scene until released by Hastings.  Cause was faulty
furnace.

78.     November 321:213909 Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria Boro
  Dispatched to assist with debris on roadway.   Members responded in private vehicles with
  brooms and shovels to clear roadway.

79.     November 716:26Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.
  Dispatched for a 1 vehicle accident near Quaker Sales.  E501 & U503 responded and
  provided traffic control until vehicle removed. 

80.     November 717:051015 Phila. Ave. – Northern Cambria Boro
  Dispatched to assist  EMS with a lift assist.  Members responded via private vehicle to
         assist. 

81.     November 810:44601 Joseph St. – Northern Cambria
  Dispatched for a fuel spill at the NC Middle School.   Approx. 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid                 spilled in a rear parking lot.  E501 responded and used 25 pads, 3 pigs and the          
         construction crew spread sand to contain the spill.
November 1115:091010 Phila. Ave. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched for a vehicle into a structure.  E501 responded and provided traffic control and debris removal. 

November 1614:18Redbud Street Bridge – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for fuel in the Susquehanna River.  E501 and U503 responded and checked several locations in the river for fuel.  Unable to locate source, small oil slick dissipated due to high  water due to recent rain.

November 1618:58Crawford Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched for a flooded roadway.   911 advised that this call was in Spanglers area and our station was cancelled.

November 1814:211513 Elizabeth St. – Northern Cambria Boro
Dispatched to assist EMS with a lift assist.  Members responded via private vehicle to assist.

November 2719:42Rock Run Rec area – Chest Twp
Dispatched to assist Patton Fire Company with locating a lost hunter.  U503 responded assisted with TIC. 

November 2811:1638th @ St. Stans Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched to wires down at this location.  E501 responded and found Telephone and cable lines down, utilities were notified and crew returned.

December 110:12790 Municipal Rd – Susq. Twp.
Dispatched to assist Hastings with  traffic control due to a fatal vehicle accident.  E501 responded.

December 200:161014 Phila. Ave – Northern Cambria
Dispatched to assist EMS with a lift assist.  Members responded via private vehicle to assist.

December 1517:22Nicktown Hill Rd – Barr Twp.
Dispatched to assist Nicktown Fire Company with a brush fire.  TN502 and U503 responded and were cancelled after arrival on scene.

December 2308:26Shawna Rd – Susq. Twp
Dispatched for a vehicle accident.  E501 responded and found 1 vehicle into a utility pole.  Crew provided traffic control and debris removal.  Penelec contacted for the wire down.

December 2522:37Greenwich Rd – Susq. Twp.
Dispatched for a vehicle accident with rollover.  E501 responded and were cancelled prior to arrival, due to vehicle already being towed away.

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