HOPE FIRE COMPANY

         INCIDENTS FOR 2008

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        U527 - Utility 527

R504      -  Engine / Rescue 504      HASTINGS         

E551 - Engine 551

E552 - Engine 552

R554 - Rescue 554

1.     January 101:45Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Activated with station 520 for a vehicle accident with entrapment vehicle on fire.  Call downgraded to

vehicle accident with injuries.  R504 and U503 responded.  On scene found two vehicles off the

roadway one 3 individual’s involved one injury one actor fled the scene on foot.  EMS transported

patient to Miners Hospital.  Traffic control and cleanup of debris provided.

2.    January 510:24Theater Rd. – St. Benedict

Activated R504 due in place of R515 for a fire alarm at St. Benedict Manor.  Cancelled enroute by 51

OIC.

3.    January 1407:55Main St. – Susq. Twp.

       Dispatched E501 and R504 due in place of Indiana 520 for a vehicle accident with injuries one

vehicle on its side.  E501 and R504 responded, per 50 assistant 2 E501 to cancel.  R504 on scene

found one vehicle on its side no injuries.  Provided traffic control.  Released by 520 deputy.

4.     January 1614:19Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  R504 responded found 2 vehicles on the roadway no

injuries.  Personnel provided traffic control until vehicles were removed by towing service.

5.     January 2412:30Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a flu fire.  E501 and U503 responded and found flu fire at residence.  Foam

extinguisher used for extinguishment of flu in basement and also down chimney. Thermal imaging

cameras used to check for fire extension, none found homeowner advised to get flu cleaned.

6.     January 2905:07Greenwich Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries one vehicle into a wooded area.  R504 responded

found accident occurred in Green Twp. Indiana County, vehicle was GOA (gone on arrival) all units

cleared returned available.

7.     January 3005:59Grace St. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a tree down blocking the roadway.  R504 responded found 3 trees on the roadway. 

Personnel removed trees with no need of chainsaw, all 50 units cleared returned available.

8.     January 3006:47Grace St. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a tree down blocking the roadway.  R504 responded found there to be no trees on

Grace St. all units cancelled returned available.

9.     February 111:49Nicktown Hill Rd. – Barr Twp.

Dispatched R504 due to assist St.59 with a vehicle accident with entrapment.  R504 and U503

responded, on scene found 3 vehicles involved 2-passenger vehicles and 1 coal truck, one male

patient entrapped.  Doctor on scene pronounced DOA, extrication completed after state police and

coroner on scene. Per 59 Chief all 50 units were released and returned available; St.59 remained on

scene for traffic control.

10.   February 2       15:36Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist 450 with traffic control for a disabled vehicle.  U503 responded provided traffic

control and cleanup of fluids leaking from vehicle, vehicle was removed from roadway all units cleared

the scene available.

11.   February 11     15:41S.Main St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched full company assist with Indiana St.520 for a structure fire.  E501 and T502 responded,

cancelled enroute by 520 Chief on scene reporting burnt food on stove, all 50 units returned available.

12.   February 12      00:13Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a vehicle accident one vehicle overturned off the roadway patient transported by

personnel vehicle prior to fire company being activated, no other patients to be on scene.  R504

responded on scene found one vehicle on its roof in a small water way. Accident occurred in Indiana

St.520s coverage area, advised Cambria 911 to contact 520 OIC and notify them of the incident no

need for them to respond they can use their discretion; Cambria 911 spoke with 520 Chief stated

they would not be responding St.50 units can go ahead and handle. Personnel checked for any other

patients non-found.  Secured scene until PSP arrived, they advised they could handle until towing

company arrived to remove vehicle.  All 50 units cleared available.

13.   February 17     11:288th and Reese Ave – Cambria Twp.

Dispatched to assist Colver St.40 with RIC assignment for working residential fire.  R504 respond, on

scene 50 assistants one and three did a walk around of structure and briefed RIC crew, RIC crew

staged on side A of structure.  Per St. 40 OIC St. 50 released from RIC assignment and moved to

station 40 for stand by. 

14.   February 17     22:41Municipal Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a flu fire at a residential structure.  E501 and U503 responded, on scene owner of

residence and neighbor had placed wet newspapers in the wood burner, fire was out. Traffic control

provided to reroute traffic away from scene.   Residence checked with thermal imaging camera with

no extension found.  Ladder placed to roof, checked roof area around flu with TIC with nothing found.

All 50 units returned available.

15.   February 19    12:56Peg Run Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched E501 and T503 due to assist St.520 with a structure fire.  E501 and T502 responded,

call upgraded to a working residential fire.  Additional dispatch R504 due.  On scene fully involved

double wide.  Initial attack with 1 ¾” CAFS line, attack was switched to exterior and water

operations due to floor being burned out.  E501 supplied 2 - 1 ¾” water lines and R504 supplied 1 – 1

¾”  water line. T502 numerous tanker shuttles. Knockdown complete, 1 – 1 ¾” line used with

expansion foam for mop up. St.43 provided one engine stand by in St.50. All units released by 520

OIC.

16.   February 29    13:52Lion Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a vehicle accident unknown injuries vehicle into a creek.  R504 responded on scene

found one vehicle into a creek no injuries.  Tow truck on scene confirmed with PSP that it was ok for

the vehicle to be towed all 50 units returned available.

17.   February 29    14:14Double Dam Rd. – Susq. Twp.

R504 reported on scene of a one vehicle accident, vehicle into a wooded area, no injuries, and

vehicle was off the roadway, tow truck enroute.  Personnel set flares along Double Dam Rd. Cambria

advised to contact road crew due to extreme road conditions and several accidents.  All 50 units

returned available.

18.   March 4  13:46James St. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a pumping detail.  E501 and U503 responded on scene found approximately 4ft of

water in basement of residence.  Portable pump used to remove water.  All units cleared available.

19.   March 1102:33Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for smoke in structure along with 58, 55 and 40RIC.  50 Chief on scene advising working

fire in furnace room.  E501 on scene at the C side of the structure SCBA personnel pulled one 1 ¾”

CAFS line and made entry.  R504 laid from hydrant to E501 pulled one 1 ¾” CAFS line for back up.

All 58 and 55 units were staged on the A side of the structure.  Knockdown complete fire contained

to furnace room, 40 RIC cancelled.  Structure checked with thermal imaging camera for any fire

extension with none found. Overhaul completed all units cleared. Returned available.

20.   March 1400:56Rose St. – Susq Twp.

Dispatched E501 and T502 due to assist St.520 with a fire now out.  E501 and T502 responded, per

520 Chief on scene small fire in bedroom area now out all units can cancel with the exception of

E501.  E501 on scene checked for any fire extension with thermal imaging camera with none found.

Returned available.

21.   March 2019:11Mahoning Rd. – Cherry Tree

Dispatched E501 and T502 due to assist Indiana St.520 with a flu fire.  E501 and T502 responded

call upgraded to a working structure fire.  E501 and T502 on scene per 520 Chief knockdown all units

not on scene to cancel.  50 personnel checked for fire extension with thermal imaging camera with

none found.  Per 520 Chief all 50 units released returned available.

22.   March 3016:47Plank Rd. – Cambria Twp.

Dispatched to assist St.22 non-emergency response, manpower assist for a brush fire.  E501 and

U503 responded. Per 22 Chief units sent to staging. Per 22 Chief 50 units released nothing further

needed, all units returned available. 

23.   April 3    11:25Number 9 Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched Tanker 502 due to assist station 55 with a brush fire.  Tanker 2 and utility 3 responded. 

On scene fire out nothing needed all units returned available.

24.   April 8    19:48Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Non emergency response for a flooded garage.  Engine 1 responded, on scene found drain for pond

backed up causing water to flood garage.  Pumped water out of pond, returned available.

25.   April 10   12:29Maple Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a fire alarm at the City Hotel Bar and Grill.  50 assistant 3 on scene advising all units

to cancel false activation.

26.   April 11   14:0440th @ Crawford – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene found pedal bike

versus parked car one juvenile patient with an arm injury, EMS on scene all 50 units cleared returned

available.

27.   April 11   16:07Barr/ Bigler – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist 450 with traffic control for a vehicle accident no injuries.  Rescue 4 and utility 3

responded.  Traffic control provided, vehicle towed all units returned available.

28.   April 16   16:47Cherry Tree Boro

Dispatched Engine 1 due non-emergency standby into Indiana St.520. 

29.   April 16   15:15Arcadia Rd – Montgomery Twp.

Dispatched manpower assist for a brush fire assisting Indiana St.170.  Engine 1 and Utility 3

responded.  On scene staged, no action taken.  Released by 170 OIC all units returned available.

30.   April 17   16:13Cherry Tree Boro

Dispatched Engine 1 due non-emergency standby into Indiana St.520.

31.   April 17   18:32Cherry Tree Boro

Dispatched Engine 1 due non-emergency standby into Indiana St.520.

32.   April 17   20:03Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3 responded.  Update from

Cambria single motorcycle involved actor-fled scene no other vehicles involved.  50 chief on scene

reporting all 50 units can cancel.  All 50 units returned available.

33.   April 19   13:21Cherry Tree Boro

Dispatched Engine 1 due non-emergency standby into Indiana St.520. 

34.   April 19   15:36Cherry Tree Boro

Dispatched Engine 1 due non-emergency standby into Indiana St.520.

35.   April 24   15:15Crawford Ave. - Northern Cambria 

Dispatched Engine 1 due assisting St.58 with a fire alarm at Northern Cambria High School.  Engine

1 staged at 36th and Crawford per 58 chief, later released, returned available.

36.   April 25   14:28

False activation

37.   May 7      01:45Mine Rd. – Susquehanna Twp.

Dispatched for a vehicle fire.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3 responded.  On scene found a passenger van

fully involved approximately 100ft down an embankment on a four-wheeler trail.  Personnel

extinguished with 1 ¾” line.  No one to be found around the vehicle, apparatus and personnel

remained on scene until PSP arrived. PSP on scene all 50 units cleared returned available.

38.   May 9      14:20

False Activation

39.   May 11    13:51Morris St. – Susquehanna Twp.

Dispatched for a tree down.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene-removed tree from roadway, returned

available.

40.   May 1210:35

Personnel man station due to Cambria 911 having total system failure.

41.   May 1320:05Cherry Tree Borough

Dispatched to assist Indiana 520 with a search detail.  Engine 1 and Utility 3 responded.  Several

searches completed with nothing found.  Released by 520 Chief.

42.   May 1406:05Cherry Tree Borough 

Dispatched for manpower assist for previous incident.

43.   May 1410:45Cherry Tree Borough

Dispatched for additional manpower assist for previous incident.  Cancelled individual was located.

44.   May 16 05:25Magnolia St. - Northern Cambria Borough

Dispatched for a commercial fire alarm at Tri County Transportation.  50 assistant 3 on scene,

nothing showing from the exterior.  Spoke with 2 individuals that stated alarm was accidental.  All

units cancelled.

45.   May 2002:07Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched to replace 520 on a vehicle accident no injuries.  520 Chief on scene cancel all 50 units.

46.   May 2821:30Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist 450 with forcible entry into a residence. Utility 3 responded on scene gained

access into residence and assisted EMS.

47.   June 102:18Joseph St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a residential CO alarm.  Engine 1 responded, on scene checked residence with CO

monitor with nothing found.  Cause was determined to be faulty alarm.

48.   June 218:1235th St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched Engine 1 due assisting St. 58 for a fire alarm at the Northern Cambria High School. 

Engine 1 responded and later canceled by 58 Chief.

49.   June 1621:16Gum St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a lightning strike. Assistant 3 on scene advising nothing showing alarm held to Engine

1. Interior and exterior of residence checked with T.I.C. with nothing found. 

50.   July 116:43Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a MVA with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded and canceled by Assistant 1 on scene

advising no injuries vehicles off the roadway.

51.   July 616:22Crosby Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a structure fire.  All 50 units responded along with 58,55 and RIC 40.  On scene

nothing showing all units requested to proceed in reduced.  Odor of smoke was found inside

structure.  Structure was checked with T.I.C. with negative results.  Found breaker that was being

kicked by an air conditioner.  Homeowner was advised of the findings.

52.   July 621:32Crosby Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a structure fire.  All 50 units responded along with 58,55 and RIC 40.  On scene

nothing showing all units requested to proceed in reduced.  Residence checked with T.I.C., after an

extensive search problem was found in a light fixture at top of stairs in a hallway.  Power was shut off

to the light fixture homeowners were advised not to stay in residence until checked by an electrician.

53.   July 1815:20Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist PD for debris on the roadway.  Engine 1 responded and removed the debris.

54.   July 2001:50Maple Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a MVA.  Rescues 4 responded, on scene found motorcycle into a parked vehicle with

one patient.  EMS transported patient and debris was removed from roadway.

55.   July 2015:48Mosscreek Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for tree and wires down.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3 responded.  Roadway shut down until

Penelec arrived.  Penelec on scene disconnected power; all debris removed from roadway and road

was reopened.

56.   July 2018:5239th St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for wires down.  Engine 1 responded and canceled enroute by PD.  Cable lines PD

removed from roadway.

57.   July 2019:16Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist PD with debris on the roadway.  Utility 3 responded and removed debris.

58.   July 2314:50Main St. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a tree down.  Canceled by 520 Chief.

59.   July 2906:45Carroll St. – East Carroll Twp.

Dispatched Tanker 2 due assist Station 62 with a grain dryer fire.  Tanker 2 responded and staged

later released by 62 OIC.

60.   July 2921:11Iris St. – Susq. Twp

Dispatched for a brush fire. Engine 1, Tanker 2 and Utility 3 responded.  All units canceled by

Assistant 2 on scene-controlled burn.

61.   August 212:24Philadelphia Ave – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a MVA.  Engine 1 responded and cancelled enroute by 50 Chief on scene reporting no

injuries vehicle of the roadway.

62.   August 220:2935th St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched Engine 1 due assisting St.58 for a fire alarm at the Northern Cambria High School.  All

units held in station and later released.

63.   August 410:38Tripoli Rd. – Cambria Twp

Dispatched for a RIC assignment assisting St.40 with a working shed fire.  RIC crew responded and

canceled enroute by 40 OIC.

64.   August 721:55Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a forcible entry, cancelled by Cambria residence was in 58’s coverage area.

65.   August 816:32Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a fire alarm at Rebekah Manor.  Assistant 3 on scene advising nothing showing from

the exterior hold alarm to Engine 1 only.  Engine 1 on scene, facility was checked with T.I.C,

problem was found to be faulty sensor second floor bedroom.  Supervisor notified of the find and she

stated maintance will be responding.

66.   August 1119:00Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Drill Rebekah Manor

67.    August 1421:52Patchin Highway – Burnside Twp.

Dispatched for CAFS assists with Clearfield St.64 for a vehicle fire.  Rescue 4 responded.  On scene

fire out all 50 units released by 64 OIC.

68.   August 1819:46Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a ATV accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded, prior to arriving on scene PD

cancelled actor was G.O.A.

69.   August 1922:17Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched Engine 1 due assisting St.58 with a working structure fire.  Engine 1 responded, on

scene pulled one 1 ¾”  CAFS line and made knock.  Walk thru of the structure found no fire

extension.  Remained on scene with lighting for the fire marshall.

70.   August 2410:47Cottonwood St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a child locked in a vehicle.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene assisted PD with entry to

the vehicle.

71.   August 2515:35Joseph St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a fire alarm at the Northern Cambria Middle School.  Engine 1 responded and

cancelled enroute by 50 Chief on scene advising a child pulled the alarm.

72.   August 3017:10Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched assisting St.58 for a vehicle accident with entrapment.  50 Assistant 2 on scene advising

no entrapment.  Rescue 4 responded and handled traffic control.

73.   September 722:49Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene handled traffic

control.  EMS transported 1 patient.

74.   September 906:43Reed Hall Rd. – Blacklick Twp.

Dispatched assisting St.43 for a R.I.C assignment for a working structure fire.  Rescue 4 responded

and cancelled enroute by 43 OIC advising shed fire.

75.   September 915:45Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist PD with debris on the roadway the result of a vehicle accident.  Rescue 4

responded and assisted with traffic control and removal of debris off the roadway.

76.   September 1215:01Double Dame Rd. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded and provided traffic control. 

EMS transported 1 patient.

77.   September 1413:16Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a hot water tank explosion.  Engine 1 responded on scene checked residence with

nothing found.  EMS transported 1 patient.

78.   September 1423:16Greenwich Rd. – Susq Twp.

Dispatched for a tree down.  Rescue 4 responded and removed tree from the roadway.

79.   September 1500:13Redbud St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for wires down.  Engine 1 responded, on scene found verizon lines down.

80.   September 1503:41Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched to assist EMS with a lift assist.  Utility 3 responded and assisted EMS with extrication of

patient.

81.   September 1607:50St.Lawrance Rd. – Chest Twp.

Dispatched Tanker 2 due assist St.62 with a working structure fire.  Tanker 2 and Utility 3 responded,

on scene Tanker 2 staged and crew from Utility 3 assisted with mop up.

82.   September 2310:234th Avenue – Hastings Boro

Dispatched Engine 1 due assisting St.55 with a structure fire at the verizon building.  On scene

cause was to be a faulty generator.  All 50 units released by 55 OIC.

83.   September 2415:583rd Street – Colver Borough

Dispatched for a RIC assignment assisting St.40 for a vehicle fire endangering 2 structures.  Per 40

Chief all 50 units to hold in station and later released.

84.   September 2518:00Mosscreek – Barr Twp.

Dispatched Rescue 4 due assisting St.59 for a plane in distress.  Rescue 4 searched surrounding

area along with St.59 units and Conemaugh Med Star with nothing found.  Released by 59 Chief

responded to Greenwich Rd. to investigate a brush fire reported by Med Star.  On scene fire was in

District 540 was found to be a controlled burn canceled all units.

85.   September 2621:063715 Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched Engine 1 due for a smoke in a structure assisting St.58.  On scene found homeowner

was rewiring an outlet with power on causing a spark and breaker to kick.  Residence was checked

with thermal imaging camera with nothing found. All 50 units released by 58 Chief.

86.   September 2902:19Trout Rd. – Barr Twp.

Dispatched Engine 1 and Tanker 2 due assisting St.59 with a working residential structure fire.   On

scene structure to the ground, Tanker numerous water shuttles, crew from Engine assisted with

extinguishments.

87.   September 2915:57Cherry Tree

Dispatched Engine 1 due non emergency stand-by into St. 520, Cherry Tree..

88.   October 614:54Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene no injuries assisted

with traffic control.

89.   October 803:02Deveaux St. – West Carroll Twp.

Dispatched Tanker 2 due assisting St. 58 with a working residential structure fire.  Tanker 2 and

Utility 3 responded, on scene Tanker in staging, crew from Utility assisted with extinguishments.

90.   October 1018:16Philadelphia Ave – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene assisted with traffic

control and cleanup of fluids.

91.   October 1019:21Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a vehicle fire, call upgraded to a structure fire.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene

found to be a controlled burn all units canceled.

92.   October 1416:0224th St. – Northern Cambria.

Dispatched Rescue 4 due assisting St. 58 with a vehicle accident with entrapment.  58 OIC on scene

all 50 units cancelled, negative entrapment.

93.   October 1800:57Mine Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3 responded, on scene one vehicle

into a tree 5 patients.  Assisted EMS with patient extrication. Returned available.

94.   October 1917:54Tower Rd. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a tree fire.  Engine 1 and Utility 3 responded.  On scene extinguished tree, no fire

extension. Returned available.

95.   October 2119:41Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a tree and wires down.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene removed tree from power

lines.  Penelec was notified, scene was secure. Returned available.

96.   October 2221:04Bigler Ave. Northern Cambria

Dispatched Engine 1 due assisting St. 58 with smoke in a structure.  58 OIC on  scene canceled all

50 units.

97.   October 2817:15Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a tree down.  Per 50 chief all units to cancel.

98.   October 2910:15Coupon Gallitzin Rd. – Gallitzin Twp.

Dispatched for Haz Mat 11-7 for a chemical spill as the result of a vehicle accident.  11-7 responded

with Sharp team members.

99.   October 3115:32Walnut Ave. – Susq. Twp

Dispatched for a vehicle accident no injuries.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3 responded, on scene one

vehicle into the waterway leaking fluid.  Booms and pads were placed to control the leak.  Returned

available.

100. November 1     13:05Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a fuel spill at Sheetz.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3 responded, on scene approximately 2

gallons of gasoline spilled in the parking lot.  Oil dry and pads used to clean up the spill.  Returned

available.

101. November 2      01:25Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for debris on the roadway as a result of a vehicle accident.  Rescue 4 and Utility 3

responded, on scene assisted PD with traffic control and clean up of roadway.  Returned available.

102. November 3     22:51Magee Ave. - Patton

Dispatched for R.I.C. assignment assisting St. 62 (Patton) with a working commericial structure fire.

Rescue 4 responded, on scene moved to A side for exposue containment with CAFS.  Reactivated

for Engine 1 and Tanker 2.  Engine 1 on scene set up draft and supplied snorkel 583.  Tanker 2 on

scene Dump tank set up, Tanker 2 numerous water shuttles.  Personnel assisted with knockdown

and overhaul.

103. November 4     14:06Municipal Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for vehicle accident with injuries.  Rescue 4 responded, on scene traffic control and

cleanup of fluids provided.  Patients transported by EMS, vehicles towed, all units returned available.

104. November 6     10:59Alverda Rd. – Barr Twp.

Dispatched Tanker 2 due assisting St. 59 with a fire alarm.  Per 59 Chief all 50 units canceled.

105.  November 6     20:22Maple Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a commercial fire alarm at the City Hotel.  Per 450 on scene fire department to cancel

false alarm.

106.  November 15   Shawna Rd. – Susq. Twp

Dispatched for low hanging wires.  Engine 1 and Utility 3 responded.  On scene found entrance cable

to residential structure low hanging blocking one lane of traffic.  Penelec notified set up traffic control,

personnel secured cable temporarily back onto structure.

107.  November 17   13:37Main St. – Cherry Tree Boro

Dispatched Rescue 4 and Tanker 2 due for a commercial structure fire at Pallone Insurance assisting

Indiana St.520.  Units responded, on scene fire out T.I.C. used to check for any extension with non

found.  All 50 units released by 520 OIC.

108.  November 17   18:10Park Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for smoke in a structure.  Engine 1 and Rescue 4 responded.  On scene all other units

staged per 50 OIC.  Upon arrival fire was out source was in the electrical panel, extension checked

with T.I.C with nothing found.  Homeowner advised to have electrical service upgraded, power was

turned off when clearing the scene.

109.  November 19   07:43Cabbage Rd. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a vehicle accident no injuries.  Utility 3 responded, on scene accident was found to be

in Barr Twp. Cambria notified to contact 59 OIC make him aware of the incident.  Provided traffic

control until vehicle was removed by towing service.  Vehicle was then driven away by owner.

110.  November 28   05:23St. 520

Dispatched for one engine nonemergency stand by into St.520.  Engine 1 responded, no incidents

handled.

111.  November 29   21:38Philadelphia Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a commercial fire alarm at Rebekah Manor.  Engine 1 responded, on scene alarm

showing heat detector activated in furnace room.  Furnace room checked, found circulating pump

shorting and bare wire in heat detector in contact with ground wire.  Advised the facility of the findings

they were making contact with alarm company and heating to have problems fixed immediately.

112.  December 4   09:43Double Dam Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a transformer fire.  Engine 1 responded, remained on scene until Penelec arrived.

113.  December 5   07:41Double Dam Rd. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for an outside smoke investigation.  Assistant 3 on scene advising controlled burn at

Elias Junkyard all units to cancel.

114. December 5   18:54Crawford Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a minor fuel spill at Sheetz.  Rescue 4 responded on scene found approximately

10 gallons of gasoline spilled, already contained to parking lot prior to arriving on scene.  Personnel

cleaned spill.

115. December 5    20:47Susquehanna St. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a residential fire alarm.  Engine 1 responded, on scene false activation.  Homeowner

was sanding dry wall dust set off the alarm.

116. December 6

False activation.

117. December 9    14:18Stifflertown Rd. – Burnside Twp.

Dispatched for a structure fire assisting Indiana St.520.  Engine 1 and Tanker 2 responded.  On

scene, Engine 1 laid 5” into scene and Tanker 2 numerous water shuttles.  Personnel made entry

with 1 ¾” line while additional personnel vented roof.  Knockdown established, assisted with mop up. 

118. December 19   13:29Northern Cambria

Dispatched for several flooding incidents in the Boro.

119. December 19   21:35Joseph St. – Northern Cambria  

Dispatched for smoke in the structure.  50 Chief on scene all units canceled with exception of Engine

1.  Malfunctioning furnace with approximately 1.5ft of water in basement up to furnace motor. Breaker

shut off to furnace. Pumped water down to approximately 3in due to oil on surface.  Homeowner

advised to call plumber and find alternate sleeping arraignments for the night.

120. December 22   04:35Cherry St. – Susq. Twp.

Dispatched for a working residential structure fire assisting Cherry Tree.  Engine 1, Rescue 4 and

Tanker 2 responded.  Engine 1 first on scene reported fully involved structure, defensive attack

established, full structure collapse approximately 5 to 10 min. after arriving on scene. Exposures

covered with foam.  Numerous tanker shuttles provided.  Assisted by Spangler and tankers from

Nicktown, Patton, Burnside, Commodore, and Glen Campbell. Temperature at the time was –4 F

with a –24 F wind-chill.   This was Cherry Tree Fire Chief Ben Wilshire's home.

121. December 24  Joseph St. - Northern Cambria

Dispatched for flooding detail.

122. December 26   01:41Cherry Tree

Dispatched one engine non-emergency standby by into Indiana St.520.  Engine 1 responded with no

incidents handled.

123. December 27   24:00Bigler Ave. – Northern Cambria

Dispatched for a working commercial structure fire assisting St. 58.  Engine 1, Rescue 4 and Utility 3

responded.  Crews on scene found a smal  fire in the rear of the building that was quickly

extinguished.  On scene all 50 units and personnel held in staging per 58 chief and later released.

124. December 29  23:16 Laurel St. - Northern Cambria

Dispatched for smoke in a structure.  Stations 58, 55 and 40 (RIC assignment) dispatched to assist.

On scene strong odor of smoke and signs of heat present.  Personnel from Engine 1 made entry with

one 1 ¾” CAFS line.  58 laid from hydrant to 501, 55 staged in case another hydrant was needed, 40

RIC was staged on A side of structure. Quick knock, fire contained to bedroom.  Overhaul complete

residence was checked with T.I.C. with no fire extension found.  All units released.