Today, Engine 128 was kept busy running two calls in the 27 area during the morning. The first came in shortly before 8 am during rush hour traffic for an accident with injuries at N York Street and Pleasantview Drive. Lt 228 and Rescue 27 arrived to find a head on collision with 2 injuries. Engine 128 responded with 4 and assisted with fluid control, securing the battery and debris removal. All units cleared within an hour.

Then, around 11 am, Engine 128 and Rescue 27 were dispatched to West Main Street and Washington Street for a reported Pedestrian Struck. Chief 27 arrived to find a female patient laying in the roadway. Engine 128 (with 3) arrived and assisted with patient care until the arrival of EMS. No other assistance was needed and units cleared.

During the night, Rescue 28 was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment to Home Depot, along the Carlisle Pike for a Dumpster Fire next to the building. Crews arrived to find a working fire with a smoke condition inside the building. The rescue crew with clearing out the dumpster and the rescue also filled air cylinders. No injuries were reported.

A friendly reminder to all members that banquet RSVP’s are due by Saturday, February 18th. This is so we can have a accurate headcount for the Mechanicsburg Club. Thank you, Banquet Committee.

The 2012 Events calendar has been posted on the left side of the homepage! We thank everyone for their continued support of the Washies!

Today, the Emergency buttons on the fire radios went live. The buttons have been a disabled feature on the radios since they were delivered a few years ago. A group of firefighters trained with the emergency button last year and found that it would be effective for the fire departments to use in a MAYDAY situation. EMS, Police and Fire Police have had these turned on when we received the radios.

To any Company 28 firefighter that didn’t receive training on the use of the emergency button or has questions, please contact a Fire Officer to go over the Radio Procedures with the Emergency Button Activation.

Today, around 115pm, Engine 128 was dispatched on the 1st Alarm to Beacon Court in Upper Allen Township for a reported house fire. Chief 223 arrived to find a working porch fire extending into the house. Engine 128 (with 4) arrived and supplied Engine 223 from the hydrant in the Cul-de-Sac. The crew immediately went to work assisting with searches, fire attack and opening up the second floor. Companies remained on scene for 2 hours with no injuries reported. York County Engine 65-1(Franklintown) transfered to our station to cover the borough. Thanks to Tim Knepp – Central Pa Bravest for the use of the pictures.

Yesterday, during the morning commute, Companies 27 and 28 were dispatched to the 600-blk of South Market Street for a reported Auto Accident, Vehicle Overturned with Entrapment. Crews arrived to find the patient self extricated and 1 vehicle overturned into 2 parked cars. Crews assisted with patient care and fluid cleanup before going available.

The Washington Fire Co. No. 1 would like express our deepest sympathy to Adams County Company 33 – United Hook & Ladder after the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Brandon Little. Firefighter Little passed away while responding to a reported house fire.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Company 33 and the family members of Firefighter Little during this difficult time.

Attention all company members, this year’s banquet will be held on February 25th. Some members will receive letters stating the wrong date. If you have any questions, please contact us. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, Banquet Committee