Parkland Fire Company: Bucks County Station 9

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2009 Call Log
Month	Runs
Jan	26
Feb	12
Mar	30
Apr	20
May	14
Jun	14
Jul	-
Aug	-
Sep	-
Oct	-
Nov	-
Dec	-
Total	116

2008 Calls: 263

2007 Calls: 246

Wires Down After Traffic Accident
	June 12, 2009 2107hrs Box 9-72 Numerous reports made to Bucks County 911 reporting a single vehicle MVA with wires down in the 1200 block of W Maple Ave. BC9 arrived and reported a power pole split with live wires burning in the trees. The striking vehicle was found a few hundred feet away on another street. No one was injured in the crash. PECO secured the scene and Middletown PD was handling the investigation.

Second Working Fire in 5 Hours
4-28-09 Box 44-25 2002hrs Deputy 44 arrived on location with a 1 story SFD with heavy fire showing. R9 was added for R.I.T. With a partial collapse of the floor in the house and a burnt out wooden deck, the R.I.T. crew was split into two, setting up on Sides A & C. This was the second working fire in about a 4 hour span on a very warm day.

First of Two Working Fires in 5 Hours
	4-28-09 Box 6-27 1537hrs Deputy 6 on location in the 500 block of Pebble Ridge Court with a 2 story, end of the row well involved. Command struck the 2nd alarm shortly after arriving as crews went in service with multiple handlines and a ladder pipe. E9's crew assisted with some roof work and overhaul work in the direct exposure unit. Temperatures were up in the 90's which kept the EMS crews busy with rehab.

Fatal Traffic Accident
	April 17, 2009 0243hrs Box 9-31 Originally dispatched as an extrication, Rescue 9 and Assistant 9 arrived on location of a 3 vehicle accident on Route 1 with 2 patients on the ground. 1 subject was DOA, while the other was injured severely. Crews assisted EMS with patient care and then provided scene lighting for police. E84 also remained on scene for an extended period of time providing light. Route 1 was shut down for about 4 hours in both directions during the incident. The Middletown Township Police Department is investigating the accident.

Brush Fire
	March 24, 2009 1441hrs Box 9-22 Chief 9 arrived with another controlled burn that got out of hand during the recent dry conditions. This time, a burn pile spread outside of the pile and created a potential hazard near a propane grill and deck. E9's crew arrived and quickly knocked the fire. Assisting on scene was the Middletown Fire Marshalls (photos courtey of Jim Bampfield).

Brush Fire
	March 9, 2009 1437hrs Box 9-12 Chief 9 on scene with a fire in a burn pit that extended into the yard and along a hillside. Engine 9 arrived and went in service with 2 lines. Field 9's crew assisted. The fire was a close call to burning a vehicle and extending into the home. The incident is being investigated by FM244's office. (Photos by S. Molle)

Smoke Detectors
	On January 7th, Deputy Chief Tom Stressman and FF Bill Oettinger participated in WPVI's "Operation 6 Save a Life" smoke detector program. Each year, Channel 6 sponsors a program with fire safety tips and distributes thousands of smoke detectors to local fire departments. This year, Parkland Fire Company received almost 100 detectors. These detectors will be available to local residents who may need a smoke detector for their home. For information on how to receive a detector, please contact us or stop by the firehouse. And once again, thanks to WPVI channel 6! (Pictured, (Left) FF Bill Oettinger, (Center) Cecily Tynan, (Right) Dep. Tom Stressman)

Engine Room Construction Completion
	Work is now complete on the renovation project of the Engine Room. The air ducts have been insulated and the original Jaws of Life spreader and motor are now on display. A job well done by everyone involved!

Christmas Eve Santa Ride
	On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus took a some time before his big night to ride along with the Parkland Fire Company.

Tempo Rd. Dwelling Fire
	December 22nd, 2008 1457hrs Box 8-8 FM244 and AC8 on scene with fire showing from side A, B and C of a 2 story Dwelling. AC8 took command, reports dwellings evacuated heavy fire through the roof. E77-1 went in service with 1.75" handline and protected the exposures, E8 was involved in a minor MVA while responding, Sq13 pulled a backup line, E44 established a water supply for E77-1 and went interior, The dwelling was evacuated L31 and L8 went in service with ladder pipes, E77-1 with deck gun, R9 added for RIT and was supplemented by L65 who was enroot to cover L8. E7 established a second water supply for L31, R8 provided lighting and air cascade, E31-2, E12,Tw14, R4, R9 and L65 all assisted with extensive overhaul. CT4 and M168 assisted with rehab due to cold weather and wind. Peco was notified of a priority wires down and house energized, several FF's fell due to ice conditions, MTT public works assisted with salting. The fire was placed under control at 1530hrs with no serious injuries. FM244 is investigating the cause. E21, R45, L80 and E52-1 covered. (photos by R Roberts)

Buckthorn Ave. Dwelling Fire
	December 15th, 2008 0419hrs Box 9-72 Apparatus Due: E9 R9 L21 E21 E8 R8 & E77 (R.I.T.) A couple of calls were received at the Bucks County 9-1-1 center reporting a house on fire in the 200 block of N. Buckthorn Avenue. DC21 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the attic area. Engine 9 arrived on location and went in service. L21's crew arrived and started working on pulling siding from the house and assisted the interior crew. E8 supplied E9 and sent it's crew to the roof while E77 provided R.I.T. services. The Middletown Township FMO is handling the investigation. (photos by Jim Bampfield)

Engine Room Construction Update
	The parking lines were painted on the floor and the logo was installed recently leaving only two more small projects left for the renovation. Next up, heating duct insulation and the display case. More updates to follow.

Engine Room Construction
	New paint and some lighting in the engine room at Station 9 has been completed recently as well as progress on the new radio room.

Fire Prevention
	On Friday October 10th, 2008 Chief Scott Molle and Firefighter Jerry Barton take time to explain some of the equipment on Rescue 9 to students at the Hoover Elementary School.

Engine Room Construction
	Remodeling of the Engine Room has begun recently as well as the new radio room office being configured. So far, some electrical and drywall work have been completed. Painting and floor work will be on the schedule next. More updates will be posted shortly.

Fire Prevention and Education
	October 5, 2008 Penndel Fire Company hosted a Fire Prevention Open House at the Office Depot on East Lincoln Hwy. on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Kids and parents got to enjoy numerous apparatus on display as well as some demonstration of fire safety in the Fire Prevention House. Also attending were Freddy the Fire Truck and Sparky the Fire Dog. Rescue 9 was on display for the day accompanied by trucks from Stations 6, 7, 8, 12, 21,37, 44, 45, 77, 80 and Squad 168. Also participating were the Rohm and Haas Haz-Mat Response Team, the Bucks County Haz-Mat Team and CP800 from the Bucks County Department Of Emergency Communications.

Shellflower Rd Dwelling Fire
	September 24, 2008 1743hrs, Box 7-18 Chief 8 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from side A of a 2 story residence. Crews from E77, E7 and R8 went in service with multiple hand lines to the interior. Chief 7 set up command and had E9's crew go to the roof for ventilation while additional manpower from stations 12, 14, 21 and 44 were brought into the scene to assist. R31 was also added for RIT and had set up on side A. The fire was brought under control a short time later. The Middletown Township FMO is conducting the investigation. (Photos by Mike Stum & B. Barnes)

MVA with Entrapment
	August 9, 2008 1333hrs Apparatus Due: R9, R4, E9, E84, M168, M186, M167 Medic 168 and Rescue 9 were initially dispatched for a report of a 2 vehicle MVA along W Lincoln Hy near the RT 1 overpass. Further 911 calls were reporting both of the vehicles leaving the highway and over the embankment along with entrapment and possible ejection. Deputy 9 arrived on scene and confirmed that both vehicles had left the highway, with one over the guardrail and the other a few hundred feet away into the Aqua PA property and hanging off of a small bridge. Rescue 9's crew arrived and did a brief search for a possible ejected patient, but shortly after, all patients were accounted for in their vehicles. Medic 168 requested 2 additional medics and PennStar 6 for a small child. Battalion 9 was in charge of the LZ, while Engine 84's crew assisted in setting up the area. Middletown Twp PD was investigating the cause of the accident.