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Written by Robert Evans
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Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
 Please come out to see Mountville Fire Company at the Heroes In The Sky event being held at K-Mart on Columbia Avenue!
Heroes in the Sky is in commemoration of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Firefighters from Mountville Fire Company will be camping out on the roof top of K-Mart for 24 hours in honor of the men and women that lost their lives that day.
During the event, personnel will be available to show the public the fire engines, discuss volunteer opportunities, and educate kids about fire safety.
We will also be selling the FIRST EVER Lancaster County Fire Company Calendar from the Fire Within. The calendars feature different fire companies throughout Lancaster County. Proceeds from the calendar sales will benefit the Mountville Fire Company.
Please contact Robert Evans at 717-285-5456 with any questions regarding the event. ALSO PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!! THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT TIME!
Calendars can be purchases even if you can't attend the event. Email robert_evans@mountvillefire.com to request your calendar today. Calendars are $20.00 each |
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Written by Andy Kalbach
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Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
 Shortly after 07:00, 7-15 and 7-6 ( West Hempfield) were alerted for a one-car crash with injuries. Engine 7-15-2 and Squad 7-15 made the response with a staffing of 6. Engine 2 arrived first confirming a one-car crash, with one still in the vehicle. E 7-15-2 officer investigated and found one confined to the vehicle. R-7-6 arrived and deployed the tools for extrication. After both driver’s side doors and the “B” post were removed, the driver was place in care of EMS. Companies 7-15 and 7-6 were clear shortly before 08:00. 
With-in minutes after returning to the firehouse, a vehicle accident involving a mass transit vehicle was put out. This call added E8-4-1 ( Susquehanna) and S 7-15-2. E 7-15-2, S 7-15, and R 7-6 all arrived together with-in 2 minutes of dispatch and found a two-car crash with multiple injuries. Lt. 7-15 (Weitzel) assumed the command and Capt. 7-15 (Kalbach) took the scene. Companies 7-15, 7-6, and 8-4 stabilized both vehicles, controlled all hazards, and worked with EMS to assess and transport eight patients from the scene. Units cleared in just under an hour. |
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Written by Mike Dicely
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Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
Just after 1530 Engine 7152 was requested for the engine company transfer to Station 711 ( Rheems). 7152 stood by for 711 while units in the North Western section of the county were operating on a 2 alarm barn fire. The crew stood by with Pumper/Tanker 3 from Lawn, Lebanon County. Neither unit picked up any calls while on standby. Units covered Station 711 for approx. 5 hours. |
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Written by Mike Dicely
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
 Units from 715, 76 ( West Hempfield), 67 ( Rohrerstown), and 84 ( Susquehanna) headed to the Berks County Fire Training Center in the early hours of Saturday morning for a Class A burn session. The day consisted of assigned teams performing a number of fire scene disciplines under live fire conditions. Personnel practiced fire attack, search and rescue, ventilation, and ladder work. The live fire conditions allowed personnel to operate under comparable conditions to our everyday operations in the community. The training session provided an invaluable experience for crews.
We would like to extend our thanks to Highville Fire Company and Susquehanna Fire and Rescue for providing standby assistance for us while we were training. While on standby units from 62 and 84 protected the community while handling a fire alarm and a vehicle accident.
We would also like to thank the staff of the Berks County Fire Training Center for their assistance throughout the day. |
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Written by Mike Dicely
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
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Engine 7151 was alerted to assist the police department at a local strip mall. Chief 7152 (Dicely) was advised of a suspicious package at the location and police wanted the fire department to stand by. Units from 715 stood by with police for approx. 1 hour until local and state agencies were able to mitigate the problem.
Engine 7151
- Driver - FF Millhouse
- Officer - LT Weitzel
- Force - FF Brady
- Layout - FF Fenstemaker
- Line - FF Saylor
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