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Updated 4/18/08
4/5/08 - Multiple cars off at Harry's - Shortly after 2pm, the company was dispatched for a car fire at Harry's u-pull it on Geryville Pike. Chief 71 arrived to find 4 cars well off and requested an additional engine (East Greenville) and (2) additional tankers (Milford Twp & Trumbauersville). Squad 71 went into service with 2 class "A" foam lines. Mutual aid units assisted with extinguishement and overhaul of 2 mini vans, an SUV and a older model "land yacht". Units cleared in about an hour. Units on scene - Squad 71, Tanker 71, Engine 71, Engine 38, Bucks tankers 57 & 58.
1/26/08 - Squad and Rescue assist Pottstown - Just shortly after 15:00 hours Squad 71 and Rescue 71 were re-located to station 69A (Goodwill) for cover ups in Pottstown Borough who was operating on a multi alarm fire involving 7 businesses (store fronts) and multiple apartments located above them in the downtown business district.
Prior to arriving in the borough Rescue 71 was diverted into the scene to assist in the rear of the burning structures. Shortly after Squad 71 arrived at 69A they were diverted to the rear of the properties and assisted numerous companies who were in the process of making a 100+ foot trench cut in the roof. The Squad was released around 21:00 hours while the Rescue remained on scene until 08:15 the following morning.
The crew from the Rescue provided lighting in the rear alley for Squirt 69 through out the night and assisted in fire watch operations hitting hot spots until the buildings were knocked down the next morning. This is believed to be the 1st time apparatus from Red Hill has ever assisted Pottstown. Coincidently the body that is on the current Rescue was previously owned by North End of Pottstown, and was nice for it to return to the town it served for nearly 30 years.
10/1/07 -Multi alarm job in Pennsburg - 14:02 hours Squad 71 was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment to assist 65 (Pennsburg) on a reported apartment fire at 369 Main Street. Chief 65 arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the 2nd floor rear. The building contained a pizza shop, collectible store and had 2 apartments and 12 rooms on the 2nd floor. 2nd alarm was struck at 14:07 which brought Rescue 71 into the scene. Crews from both the squad and rescue were assigned to open the roof and also advance a line to the 2nd floor. Due to heavy fire conditions on the 2nd floor the building was evacuated when fire vented through the roof and interior crews reported zero visibility with intense heat. 3rd alarm was struck and numerous master streams were placed into service. Utility 71 was pulled into the scene around 18:00 for rehab. Squad and Utility 71 cleared at 20:15 hours while Rescue 71 remained on scene well into the night.
9/26/07 - Finland Road pinjob...... 15:15 hours the department was dispatched for an MVA w/injuries. Chief 71 went on scene and upgraded the call to an extrication. Squad 71 and Rescue 71 responded and went to work on door and roof removals and a front end displacement. This was the 1st time the Squad has been in service as a rescue. Patient was flown to Lehigh Valley hospital, Engine 65 (Pennsburg) handled the LZ.
5/16/07 - Pin Job at the High School.......At 1945 hrs station 71 was dispatched to an accident w/injuries in the High School parking lot. Fortunately it was during drill night. Rescue 71 and Engine 71 both responded out the door in under 2 mins with 12 personnel. Units arrived on scene to find a car into a tree just off of the lot with 1 occupant. Rescue 71 went into service with its combi-tool for a door pop, units cleared at 20:25 hrs.
100 Calls for the year - On 3/23 the Department reached the 100 calls for the year....
45 Fire & 55 QRS runs to date.
3/15 and 3/16 Snowstorm.....
During the recent snow and ice storm the fire company responded to 7 calls in a 24 hour period (3 Fire & 4 Qrs), anything from alarms to snowmobile accidents.
Busy week so far 3/4-3/8.....
3/4 - Assisted 42 & 72 on an MVA in Marlborough Twp
3/5 - Odor of gas inside, Singer Way - Red Hill Boro
3/6 - Fire alarm, Upper Perk High School - Red Hill Boro
3/6 - Assist Station 68 (Sassamansville) w/Tanker, Working trailer fire
3/8 - Assist 42, Vehicle Extrication, Marlborough Twp. (Engine was requested and after arriving 1st provided fire protection until Rescue 42 & Squad 65 arrived to perform the extrication.
2/5/07 - At 14:24 hrs, Dispatched for a kitchen fire at 142 Main Street in Red Hill Boro. Units responding in addition to Red Hill were Ladder 65 (Pennsburg) and Engine 42 (Green Lane). Chief 71 arrived on scene and found heavy smoke throughout the dwelling. This report brought Bucks County Special Service 58 (Trumbauersville) as the RIT team. Fire was contained to the stove and all units returned after nearly an hour of smoke removal.
1/26/07 - At 01:14 hrs, Dispatched for smoke in the condo at 77 W. 3rd Street in Red Hill Borough. This assignment along with the Red Hill Units added Ladder 65 (Pennsburg), Pipeline 38 (East Greenville), and Engine 42 (Green Lane). Units found problem to be a malfunctioning heater and cleared shortly afterwards.
1/19/07 - At 11:17 hrs, Dispatched to 443 Main Street Pennsburg Boro w/Engine and QRS for Apartment fire assisting Station 65. Units arrived on scene and found smoke showing. Fire was knocked down in 10 mins and contained to the kitchen area. Crews from Red Hill assisted in overhaul and a search for missing pets. Fire damage to the kitchen with smoke damage throughout the apartment. 1 dog was safely rescued and rehabilitated, unfortunately another dog perished in the fire. Red Hill units cleared at 12:28 hours.
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