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 crews. 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

As members were reviewing the use of the In-House Cascade System and the On-Board Cascade System on Rescue 28, Cumberland County 911 toned out a reported bathroom fire in 27s first due at 20:09. Engine 128 (with 8 ) responded and arrived first in. Chief 28 and Chief 127 confirmed the fire was out. The crew from the Engine checked for extension with nothing found. The fire was caused by a candle, sitting on a towel, on a toilet that caught the wall and towel on fire. The homeowner put it out with a bucket of water prior to our arrival. The box was quickly reduced with units clearing by 20:40. Rescue 28 (with 5) and Truck 28 (with 4) also responded. Company 28 had a total of 24 personnel for the call.

After 2 months of “quietness,” the Washies House Siren is back in service. Over the weekend, the Washies got together and put it back on the roof. After a test blow or two to confirm it still worked, it still has its old kick in it. Special thanks to Heim Electric for redoing the brushes/electrical work and Advanced Coating Technology for a new coat of paint! Heres to many more years to come with the siren!

The Members and Officers of the Washington Fire Company No. 1 send out our heart felt condolences to the Lawrence and Glantz family as well as the members and officers of the Citizens Fire & Rescue # 2. Blake, a friend, father, husband, dispatcher, firefighter and cancer fighter, lost his battle overnight. Blake was a hard fighter and kept a positive outlook from the beginning til the end. He will truly be missed by everyone. He touched the lives of so many and will never be forgotten.

Last night around 1915 hours, Company 28 was dispatched to the 1st-blk of East Main Street for a CO alarm. The alarm was received from Knight Security. Crews arrived to find CO readings throughout the building ranging from 30-5o PPM. Crews checked all sources that could of caused the problem and isolated those units. Upon speaking with the landlord, tenants had to relocate for the night til a service technican could arrive in the morning. Rescue 27 was special requested to assist with an additional CO Meter.

The problem ended up being caused by a neighboring building doing remodeling. They were using a Generator in the sealed up buiding with no ventilation, causing the CO to leak into the neighboring building. This is a reminder to anyone using generators, they need to be placed outside where they can ventilate properly. Luckily none of the occupants in either building were sick or this could have been a much worse situation.

Last night at the monthly fire company meeting, elections were held for the new year. Assistant Treasurer was also created to assist the current treasurer with his/her duties.

Administrative Officers:

President: Ronald Trace
Vice President: Douglas Hench
Recording Secretary: Nissa Kise
Financial Secretary: Joseph Metallo
Membership Secretary: Collin Miller
Treasurer: Jeffrey Crishock
Assistant Treasurer: Timothy Yeakle
Board of Directors: Douglas Hench, Chairman
Sean Forsythe
Joseph Metallo Jr
Michele Motter
Timothy Yeakle

Fireman’s Relief: Koni Hench
Robert Spangler
Christopher Trace
Ronald Trace

Line Officers

Fire Chief: Andrew Bixler
Deputy Chief: Michael Fahringer
Assistant Chief: Jeffrey Peters
Captain: Brian Snyder
Lieutenants: Koni Hench
Casey Leinberger