Transfer- a Job- a Crash

December 7th, 2008 by Commissioner

Saturday morning while Co. 13 was hosting a Vehicle Rescue Class, Engine 3-13 was requested to transfer to Co. 33 while they worked a structure fire in their first due. While Engine 3-13 was on standby they were dispatched to Leiby’s Mobile Home Park off the Carlisle Pike for smoke in a house. While units were responding, they were advised that there was fire under the mobile home. Engine 3-13 was first on scene, stretched a line and made the knock. Next arriving crews assisted with checking for extension inside the mobile home and setting up PPV (Positive Pressure Ventilation) to remove the smoke from inside the residence. Red Cross was requested to assist the occupants of the residence.

Later in the afternoon Engine 2, Engine 3, the Squad and Co 14 were dispatched to an auto accident as a result of a police incident. The incident ended on I 83 Southbound at the Lemoyne Exit. Co.13 responded immediately from their Vehicle Rescue Class. Company 14 was placed available before they responded. There was one fatality due to the crash. The exit was closed for several hours during the police investigation.

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