Saturday evening around 2330hrs, the first alarm assignment was struck out for a house fire at 417 Hummel Ave. in Lemoyne.  The Police Department arrived on the scene first with a smoke condition.  Squad 13 soon followed with a crew of 4 and advanced the first handline into the basement of the 3 story duplex.  The Police Department expressed concern for the well-being of the occupants of the other half of the duplex.  Upon their arrival the occupants vehicle was parked in front of the residence however their location was unknown.  The next in piece conducted a thorough primary search with a negative result.  The secondary search was done with the same result.  Later in the incident it was learned the occupants were not home and were safe. 

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Monday February 11, the Squad assisted Camp Hill with an auto accident at 21st and the ByPass.  Three vehicles were involved with minor injuries.  Crews assisted with patient care and cleaning up the scene.  The Squad cleared 30 minutes later.

Saturday February 9th, the WSBF completed the practical training segment of a new Hazardous Materials Operations Class.  Members spent 8 hours mitigating various Hazmat situations as the last step of completing the training course. 

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Saturday February 9th, units from WSBF, Camp Hill, New Cumberland, and Lower Allen Twp. were dispatched to smoke in a structure Glenn Millers Beer and Soda Warehouse.  Squad 13 arrived first on scene and the crew found smoke emanating from the HVAC vents into the structure.  Upon investigation with TIC, no heat level was found in the ductwork.  Second crew took to the roof and checked the HVAC units, and found no heat or smoke, but an odor of smoke.  HVAC power was secured and the building was ventilated.

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