1180 Buchanan Valley Road Orrtanna, PA 17353        717-677-9234

  "NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS"

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2012 RUN STATS

Jan

23

Feb

16

Mar

20

Apr

 

May

 

June

 

July

 

Aug

 

Sept

 

Oct

 

Nov

 

Dec

 

TOTAL: 59

 

 2011

RUN TOTAL

 

215

 


Site Updated

05/14/2012 07:34



 

 

 

 

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Events

 


 

BIG DRAWING

 

SATURDAY

JUNE 2, 2012

 

HURRY TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE!!!!

 

THREE WAYS TO GET A TICKET:

 

SEE A MEMBER

 

CALL 717-677-9234 EXT 4

 

CALL 717-677-0870

 


 

CALL LOG

 

 

 

Engine27Tanker    Eng27ine    Special27Unit    Brush27

 

 


April 27th-Gas Line Struck- BVFD was alerted to Special Box 27-12 The Village

of Laurel Run 6375 Chambersburg Road for the outside gas line struck, Engine Tanker 27 and

the Chief responded.  Upon arrival it was found that the construction crew had struck a 2" line,

Crews monitored the surrounding buildings until the arrival of Columbia Gas.  After Columbia Gas

arrived and shut off the gas, Chief 27 then placed the box in service.

 


April 26th-Box Alarm- BVFD was alerted to Franklin County Box 7-4 Crider Ave for the house struck by lightning, Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief responded, but was placed in service

while en route.


April 25th-Light Fire- BVFD was alerted to Special Box 27-12 The Village of

Laurel Run 6375 Chambersburg Road for the light pole on fire now reported out. Brush 27,

Engine 27, and the Captain responded.  Adams County advised they received another call

and the light was now reported on the side of the building but no fire present, Captain 27

held units responding.  After arrival and investigation Franklin Squad 7 was requested for

additional tools however after further investigation the source of the issue was found and

Captain 27 placed the box in service.


April 23rd-Training- This evening BVFD Members trained on Vehicle Rescue Operations,

A Special Thank You to Beechers Auto Salvage and to Holmatro.  Members had a great

time sharpening their skills on vehicle rescue operations.

 


April 20th-Mountain Fire- At 14:07 hours BVFD was alerted to Cumberland County

Box 252-05 999 Three Turns Road for the Mountain Fire. Brush 27, Special Unit 27,

Engine 27, and the Chief responded.  Upon arrival B27 assisted with fire attack, E27 and SU27

sent crews to assisted with overhaul.  After area was checked by Forestry the Box was placed

in service.

 


April 20th-Multiple Box Alarm- At 01:30 hours BVFD was alerted to Special Box 5-13

Menallen Twp. 1240 Nawakwa Road for a vehicle fire next to a building.  Engine Tanker 27

and the Captain responded, upon arrival of E5-1 (Arendtsville) they found multiple buildings

involved and request multiple upgrades.  ET27 arrived on location and set up water supply via

portable ponds and supplied Adams Engine 7-2, E5-1, Tower 5.  Units from Adams, Franklin,

Cumberland, York, Frederick Counties operated on scene until well into the afternoon hours.

A Special Thank You to Franklin County Co.2 ET2(who got pulled to the Fire) Tanker 12,

and to Cumberland County E49 for transferring.

 


April 18th-Box Alarm- At 17:15 hours BVFD was alerted to Franklin County Box 7-1 at

3259 Lincoln Way East for the Building Fire.  Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief responded,

while en route ET27 was placed in service by Franklin Command 7.

 


April 10th- REMINDER- All BVFD Members on April 23,2012 at 18:00 hours the annual

Holmatro Rescue Tool Demo.  All Members are encouraged to attend, because this is a great

time to refresh on skills and this year there will be some new equipment to go over.

 


April 9th- Brush Fire- At 15:41 hours BVFD was alerted to Adams Box 4-3 Franklin Twp.

1216 Mount Carmel Rd to assist on the Brush Fire.  Engine Tanker 27 was clearing the

Water Rescue and responded to assist with water and manpower, Brush 27 and the Deputy

also responded.  Upon arrival ET27 went back the lane and supplied E4-1 and crew assisted

with fire attack and overhaul, while Brush 27 made accesses off of Ragged Edge Rd and assisted

with fire attack and overhaul.  After operations were completed Command 4

released Company 27.

 

                                                                             (concerned bystander)


April 9th- Water Rescue- At 15:01 hours BVFD was alerted for a Water Rescue in Box 27-3

at the Long Pine Reservoir. Engine Tanker 27 and Special Unit 27 responded, information

obtained was that a boat had capsized in the water and that two subjects were in the water.

Units arrived on location and found the subjects to be on the island section near Birch Run Rd.

Both subjects refused treatment and units returned available.

 


April 7th- Seafood Feast- THANK YOU to all that came out and made it two sell outs in a row.

With 405 tickets sold it was a great night for all. See you at the next feed, a Shrimp Feed on

May 5, 2012.

 


April 6th- Mulch Fire- At 20:40 hours BVFD was alerted to Box 27-7 Franklin Twp

The Village of Laurel Run Terrace #1 6329 Chambersburg Rd for a mulch fire to the rear.

Engine 27, Brush 27, and the Chief responded, upon arrival units found the fire to be against

the apartment building 6361 Chambersburg Rd.  The area was opened up and wetted down,

after confirming no extension into the building, the box was placed in service.

 


April 6th- Brush Fire- At 16:43 hours BVFD was dispatched to Franklin County Box 16-2

Quincy Twp 12003 South Mountain Rd for the woods fire.  Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief responded, ET27 arrived on location and supplied Franklin E16-2 and manpower assisted with breaking down lines. After clearing the scene ET-27 was requested to transfer to Franklin Co. 16.

 


April 2nd-Box Alarm- At 21:45 hours BVFD was alerted to Cumberland County Box 52-05

2826 Shippensburg Road for the Chimney Fire with extension.  Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief,

and Engine 27 and the Deputy responded.  While enroute Command 52 downgraded Box 52-05

placing BVFD in service.


 


 

BVFD

 

 

Bulletin Board

 

 

Any member available to attend please stop by and sign up or mark the date in your calendars.

 

BVFD Members Check the Training Board

for upcoming

BVFD & ACVESA Training

 

April 23,2012 @ 18:00 hours: Holmatro Demo and Drill

 

   

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