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A Crash with One Man Trapped |
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 |
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This evening at 1738 hours, just as firefighters were opening the Fire Hall for the weekly Bingo game, the house alarm sounded as The Star Hose Company was dispatched to the area of Route 155 South and Plumbers Road, just north of the village of Liberty. Chief 3 (Ernst) and Chief 310 (F. Roys) responded immediately, followed by Rescue 38 (Capt. Al Johnson) and Engine 32 (Lt. Andy Johnson) with 12 firefighters. Units were advised of the reports that McKean County 911 had recieved of one vehicle on its side and in the ditch. One passenger was reported to be in the vehicle and complaining of hip and upper leg pain.
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Sunday, 14 February 2010 |
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At 2035 hours tonight the Star Hose Company #1 was dispatched on Box 0321 for a reported chimney fire at 31 Ransome Street. Chief 3 (Ernst) and Chief 320 (T. Roys) both responded at the time of dispatch followed by Engine 33 (Chief F. Roys) with 5, Engine 32 (Capt. M. Johnson) with 6 and Rescue 38 (FF D. Hobbs) with 4. Chief 320 arrived first and reported a working fire in the rear of the residence.
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Tractor Trailer Crash with Fire |
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 |
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At 0207 the Star Hose Company #1 was dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident, reported to be a tractor trailer on fire near the Jehovah's Witness Church on Route 6 West of Port Allegany. Chief 3 (Ernst) and Chief 310 (F. Roys) both responded immediately, followed closely by Engine 32 (Lt. A. Johnson) with 5 firefighters, Rescue 38 (Capt. M. Johnson) with 4, and Tanker 35 (Chief T. Roys) with 2. While units were en route, McKean County 911 advised that multiple calls had been received reporting a tractor trailer hauling an empty box trailer on its side and on fire.
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Bradford City Firefighters Injured, One Critically. |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 |
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In Bradford City (Station 1) this afternoon, a second alarm house fire resulted in 2 firefighters being injured, one critical with burns. Initial and unconfirmed reports indicate that a firefighter fell approximately 10 feet from a ladder resulting in minor injuries, and another firefighter was making an attack on the well-involved second floor when his facepiece became dislodged, causing him to inhale super-heated smoke and gases. Firefighter Todd McClain was transported to Bradford Regional Medical Center, where he was sedated and intubated before being transfered to Erie County Medical Center - Buffalo Burn Unit with severe respiratory burns. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Star Hose Company family are with our Brothers of the Bradford City Fire Department, and especially Firefighter McClain and his family.
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First Due Chimney Fire with Extension in Turtlepoint |
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010 |
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Less than 30 minutes after returning to service from the stand by in Roulette, Star Hose Company units were back on the street when Box 0331 was dispatched for a chimney fire at 47 Depot Street in Turtlepoint. Engine 33 (Lt. A. Johnson) responded quickly with 4, followed by Engine 32 (Capt. M. Johnson) with 5, Rescue 38 (FF E. Button) with 2, and Tanker 35 with 2. Chief 310 (F. Roys) arrived, established Command, and reported a working fire in the walls on the 1st floor.
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Station 3 Special Called for Commercial Fire |
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010 |
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Tonight at around 2220hrs, several of the Star Hose Company firefighters overheard neighboring Tioga County 911 dispatching Department 48 (Coudersport) to Bruzzi’s Cleaners on Main Street for a building fire. Just moments later, the first arriving Chiefs reported smoke showing from the first floor and people trapped on the second floor of the "taxpayer" style commercial building. The Chief immediately requested a second alarm and special called Port Allegany for a full company response.
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