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Farm Rescue In The First Due

 January 18, 2016

This afternoon at 1633 Hrs E62-1, E62-2, Res61, Tr31, Abulance38-1, and Medic4-30 were dispatched to a farm rescue in the 62 first due. Upon responding units were advised that the caller is reporting a child stuck in the PTO shaft of a farm tractor, Chief 62 arrived first and established command 62 confirming the report and after a brief talk with Medic 4-30 decided to request a medical helicopter be started due to the severity of injuries and possible extended extrication. Ambulance 38-1, Medic 4-30, and E62-1 arrived simultaneously and instantly worked on stabilizing the patient as they decide on an extrication plan. At this point E41-1 was dispatched to establish a Landing Zone for the helicopter and the decision was made to request Rescue 48 as a backup plan due to their extensive rescue equipment and knowledge of farm rescue incidents. At this time Recue 61, Truck 31, and Engine 62-2 had arrived and their crews assisted the rescue efforts working as they cut the one end of the shaft and unassembled the other end. In the end Rescue 48 was not needed as the extrication was completed as they arrived and the child was then airlifted to Hershey Medical Center.  Together  the rescue teams completed a complex rescue scenario involving a child with teamwork and skill. A huge thanks to everyone who assisted and especially the EMS crews who showed their professionalism as the assisted with the rescue.

Units on scene; E62-1,E62-2,RES61,TR31,E41-1,RES48, SQ62-1,SQ31-1,Ambulance38-1,Medic4-30,and the East Lampeter Police Department

Extrication time was 17 minutes from arrival

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Vehicle accident reported with unknown injuries this afternoon in the area of Pine Drive.

Engine 62-1 (Driver: C. Kauffman, Capt. M. King, SO J. Latschar, LT K. Quillin, and FF C. Miller) along with squad 1 and 2 made the response.
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Vehicle accident reported with unknown injuries this afternoon in the area of Pine Drive. 
Engine 62-1 (Driver: C. Kauffman, Capt. M. King, SO J. Latschar, LT K. Quillin, and FF C. Miller) along with squad 1 and 2 made the response.Image attachment
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More training done on this beautiful day. Crews worked on pumping, driving, and knowledge of our area along with 63s area. In the next few weeks as the weather gets nicer, crews will be out training and staffing the station. If you see us out and about or see the bay doors open, stop by and learn how you can become a member.

Witmer along with Bowmansville Fire Company station 33 are currently covering Lafayette Fire Company area while they enjoy their well deserved banquet night. 1 call so far for a vehicle accident was handled.
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More training done on this beautiful day. Crews worked on pumping, driving, and knowledge of our area along with 63s area. In the next few weeks as the weather gets nicer, crews will be out training and staffing the station. If you see us out and about or see the bay doors open, stop by and learn how you can become a member. 
Witmer along with Bowmansville Fire Company station 33 are currently covering Lafayette Fire Company area while they enjoy their well deserved banquet night. 1 call so far for a vehicle accident was handled.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Around 2:30pm today we were dispatched for a chimney fire in box area 62-06. Upon arrival the ladder truck set up and went to the roof to inspect the inside of the chimney/drop chimney bombs. Engine 62-2 crew went inside and checked the fireplace and determined there was a good bit of debris and embers. Firefighters worked to clear the debris and extinguish what was left with an ABC extinguisher while properly ventilating the house and ensuring no damage was done to contents inside the house.

The following operated on scene for about an hour:

DC. Lapp
Asst. Chief Kling

Engine 62-1 (Driver: G. Sherman, LT Keys, SO Latschar, FF D. Stoltzfus)

Engine 62-2 (Driver: L. Miller, Capt. M. King, FF C. Miller, FF D. Hoak)

Squad 62-1(Fp Capt. Billett, A. Traynor, E. Beiler)

Truck 204 from:
Manheim Township Fire Rescue

Tanker 41 from:
Hand-in-Hand Fire Company
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Around 2:30pm today we were dispatched for a chimney fire in box area 62-06. Upon arrival the ladder truck set up and went to the roof to inspect the inside of the chimney/drop chimney bombs. Engine 62-2 crew went inside and checked the fireplace and determined there was a good bit of debris and embers. Firefighters worked to clear the debris and extinguish what was left with an ABC extinguisher while properly ventilating the house and ensuring no damage was done to contents inside the house. 
The following operated on scene for about an hour:
DC. Lapp
Asst. Chief Kling
Engine 62-1 (Driver: G. Sherman, LT Keys, SO Latschar, FF D. Stoltzfus) 
Engine 62-2 (Driver: L. Miller, Capt. M. King, FF C. Miller, FF D. Hoak)
Squad 62-1(Fp Capt. Billett, A. Traynor, E. Beiler)
Truck 204 from:
Manheim Township Fire Rescue
Tanker 41 from:
Hand-in-Hand Fire CompanyImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Engine 62-1 (Driver: C. Kauffman, Capt. M. King, SO J. Latschar, LT K. Quillin, and FF C. Miller) along with squad 1 and 2 made the response.

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