At approximately 13:00 hours, Centre County emergency communications (911) alerted box 211 for a structure fire with possible entrapment on East Bishop Street. Chief 56 arrived on scene and notified incoming units that there was no entrapment. Ambulance 8, Rescue 818, and Engine Rescue 814 were due on the 2nd alarm assignment on the box.
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Around 3:00 in the afternoon, Pleasant Gap Fire was alerted to assist Howard (co 14) for a dwelling fire. 818 was requested for additional manpower due to the high temperatures.
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At approx. 8AM Sunday morning Co. 8 was dispatched for mutual aid to Co. 5 for 8-18. Co. 5 was on scene with a tractor trailer that had gone off the I-99 bridge over Park Ave. Co. 5 was also assisted by Co. 3. The driver of the truck was entrapped as the trailer had removed the cab from the frame of the truck. The location of the accident made it very difficult to remove the driver due to the angle of the embankment under the bridge and the loose rocks the cab was sitting on. Once 8-18 arrived on scene Co. 8 members relieved the crews from Co. 5 and 3 and finished the extrication by using a dash roll.
Pictures courtesy of Kathy Shulz Company 5 photographer
Update 8/3/2010:Additional Pictures from the Scene (Camera on 818):
Around 0530 hrs on Tuesday 27-July Company 8 was dispatched to Lower Coleville Road in Spring Township for a fully involved dwelling fire. Rescue 818 was assigned RIT for the entire duration of the call. Engine 810 was initially called for a fill site, and then later transferred into Bellefonte Boro. Tanker 819 assisted with the water supply operation.
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at 1530 hours, Centre County Communications alerted Company 8 for tanker 819 and Engine / Rescue 814 to Potter Township to assist Company 4 (Centre Hall) for a tractor fire inside a barn. 403 Arrived on scene to find a fully involved tractor inside a 1 story barn. E/R 814 was sent to short road to establish a fill site, however, the fire was knocked down before the fill site was established. Company 8 units were placed available around 1630
Arround 1100 hrs, Company 8 was alerted for Ambulance 850, Rescue 818 and Tanker 819 for a reported dwelling fire in the Springfield development. Rescue 818′s crew assisted in suppression and overhaul operations, while the crew from 850 assumed rehab. 819 was released due to a hydrant being in front of the dwelling. Units operated on the scene for approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Shortly after 1300 hours, Centre County Emergency Communications alerted Company 8 that an Engine and Brush 825 were due for a reported brush fire in the area of 189 Underwood Road. Approximately 5 acres were burning. Due to the lack of access, and rough terrain, additional units were added to the box, including two SEATs (Single Engine Areal Tankers) provided by PA Dept of Forrestry. Company 8 units were released around 1830 hours.
Units on the box:
Brush 825
Engine 810
Around 1820 hours, Centre County Communications alerted company 8 for mutual aid assistance requested for a brush fire on the 300 block of Little Sugar Valley Road. Brush 825 responded to the scene, and assisted on the fire. Units were released around 2200 Hours.
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Photos by Clint Ripka
On Going Event: At around 13:45 hours, Centre County Emergency Communications Center alerted Company 8 for Tanker 819 and Brush 825. Approximately 15 acres are burning with 40 – 50′ flames. 819 was diverted to Company 6 Snow Shoe, while brush 825 went to the scene. Units were released around 1730 hours. Approximately 30-40 acres were burnt in this fire
On Wednesday, 17-Feburary-2010, Ambulance 850, and Engine Rescue 814 were requested by Clinton county to stand by, so that the members of the emergency services of Clinton county could pay their last respects to Don Mellot, a Fire Police Officer, for Woolrich Fire Department. Don was tragically killed in the line of duty while placing traffic control devices to secure the scene of a motor vehicle collision.
Engine Rescue 814 was assigned to Mill Hall (Clinton County Station 4).
Ambulance 850 stood by for EMS duties.
Don was a well respected volunteer who was always ready to do what he did best, serving the community. Don will be missed by all.
The thoughts and prayers of the members of the Pleasant Gap Fire Company go out to Don’s family and his brothers at the Wolrich Fire Department. Rest in peace Don.
More information on this LODD can be found at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?101939
Units:
Ambulance 850, Engine Rescue 814. Units were committed to the stand by for approximately 4 hours.