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2 Alarm Dwelling Fire In 4-9's 1st Due
Monday, July 26, 2010 
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On Monday afternoon, at 13:36 hrs Station 4-4 was dispatched to assist 4-9 (White Horse) on a dwelling fire at 238 Cut Rd in Salisbury Township. LCWC advised responding units that the residents reported a fire in the bedroom. Deputy 4-9 arrived and reported a working fire on the 2nd floor and requested 2nd alarm. Engine 4-4-1 set-up a fillsite on Millwood Rd at the Pequea Creek, while Tanker 4-4 assisted with water supply at the scene. Station 4-4 was available at 15:04 hrs.  Photos courtesy of Chris Kennedy- Gap Fire Company


 
   
   
1st Due Barn Fire
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 
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At 19:44 hrs Station 4-4 along with mutual aid was dispatched to 496 Centerville Rd for a barn fire. Responding units were advised that the caller reported flames coming from the barn. Deputy 4-4 (Yoder) arrived and found a 20 x 50 barn with smoke showing from the Alpha side. Engine 3-9-2 arrived first with Engine 4-4-1 right behind it. Firefighters did an interior attack and  had the fire under control in about 5 minutes, which limited the spread of the fire to only the Charlie - Delta corner of the structure. Station 4-4 was available at 20:46 hrs.


 
Tractor Trailer vs. Pick-up Truck
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 
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On Wednesday morning Station 4-4 was dispatched to 434 North Hollander Rd. for a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer and a pick-up truck towing a fertilizer spreader. Responding units were advised that there was  fuel leaking onto the roadway. Crews arrived and contained the fuel leak that was caused by the pick-up hitting the fuel tank on the semi. Both patients declined medical treatment.


 
   
   
2010 Fireman's Convention
   
Saturday, June 5, 2010 
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On Saturday morning members met at the Station to put the finishing touches on the units that were going to the 90th Annual Fireman's Convention, hosted by Bareville and Upper Leacock Fire Companies. The Companies hosted the Convention as part of their 100th Anniversary Celebration. The Tanker, Brush and Squad participated in the parade. Tanker 4-4 got the 1st place trophy in the Tanker- over 3000 gallon catigory. Congratulations to all the winners and also the Bareville and Upper Leacock Fire Companies for their 100 years of service to the community!!


 
Entrapment At New Holland Rd & Rt. 340
Friday, May 21, 2010 
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On Friday evening, Station 4-4, Rescue 4-2, Rescue 3-9 and EMS were dispatched to New Holland Rd and Rt. 340 for a mass catualty vehicle accident with entrapment. LCWC advised responding units that an EMT was on the scene with 6 patients. Crews arrived and found a 2 vehicle accident with 1 patient trapped. The patient was extricated in about 20 minutes. 4 patients were transported to a Lancaster hospital.  Photos courtesy of Chris Kennedy- Gap Fire Co.


 
   
   
2 Alarm Chicken House Fire
Thursday, May 13, 2010 
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On Thursday morning at 3:19 hrs, Station 4-4 was dispatched to 773 Maple Grove Rd, to assist Station 3-9 on a reported barn fire. Units arrived and found a 50 ft. x 500 ft. chicken house well off, with multiple exposures. Tanker 4-4 set-up to draft from a port-a-tank at the end of the driveway to supply units at the scene, while Engine 4-4-1 established a fill-site at the pond on Meadow Creek Rd to fill tankers. Station 4-4 was available at 6:34 hrs.


 
Photo courtesy of Pump Fire
   Photo courtesy of Pump Fire
Photo courtesy of Chris Eno- White Horse Fire Co.
   Photo courtesy of Chris Eno- White Horse
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Tanker 4-4 Participates In The 2010 Make-A-Wish Convoy
Sunday, May 9, 2010 
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Photo courtesy of Pumpfire
   Photo courtesy of Pumpfire
Photo courtesy of Suzette Wenger
   Photo courtesy of Suzette Wenger
2 Alarm Fire In Paradise Twp.
Monday, April 12, 2010 
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On Monday evening, at 18:26 hrs Tanker 4-4 was dispatched to assist 4-7 (Paradise) on a reported dwelling fire at 3074 Lincoln Hwy East. Units arrived and found the dwelling well involved. Command 4-7 requested additional BLS and a Medic for a burn victim. 2nd alarm was also requested by Command, which put Engine 4-4-1 along with other mutual aid companies on the assignment. The Engine crew was assigned to salvage and overhaul. Station 4-4 was available at 22:08 hrs Photos courtesy of PumpFire.com


 
   
   
Brush Fire on Hammond Rd
Sunday, March 21, 2010 
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On Sunday afternoon at 12:54 hrs, Squad 4-4 was dispatched to assist Station 4-9 on a brush fire. 4-9 units were at 5325 Hammond Rd in Salisbury Twp, with a working fire, and requested Squad 4-4 for additional manpower. Upon arrival, the Squad crew was assigned to rake a fire-line and assist with handlines. Squad 4-4 was available at 13:59 hrs. Photos courtesy of Chris Eno- White Horse Fire Co.


 
   
   
Vehicle Accident With Injuries
Saturday, March 6, 2010 
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At 00:44 hrs. Station 4-4, Ambulance 4-3-1 and Medic 9 were dispatched to the area of New Holland Rd and Rt. 340 for a vehicle accident with injuries. Deputy 4-4 arrived and found a single vehicle accident- car vs. pool, with partial blocking. EMS transported 1 patient to a city hospital.


 
   
   
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