With the forecast heavy snow and drifting, Local 2045 would like to remind homeowners and renters alike to keep accessible furnace, hot water heater, and dryer vents free and clear of snow. Obstructed vents create a potential safety issue with regard to carbon monoxide poisoning in an enclosed structure. As a safety reminder, DO NOT climb onto a roof to clear vents!
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Winter storm preparations continue in the 2045 Local with staff installing chains on many of the department’s ambulances and select pieces of fire apparatus. Pictured is EMT Niner installing snow chains on Ambulance 49-3 which is located at the Clearview Station (FS 46-3). As the snow piles up, most frontline apparatus will be fitted with chains for traction. As a reminder, help us to help you and only travel if absolutely necessary during the blizzard conditions that are forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
York County box 49-03 was alerted at 17:53 hours for a reported structure fire at 60 Bragg Street in Penn Township. Assistant Chief 49 requested a working fire assignment for heavy fire in the garage of a single family dwelling. Hanover and Penn Township firefighters made quick work of the fire. Extensive overhaul and salvage was need. Photos courtesy Derrick Potts of 911 Photography
With the Impending Storm Approaching…
Please Help Us, By Keeping Hydrants Clear Near Your Home. We Never Know When an Emergency Will Happen. Time is Important, to Your Home or Your Neighbors. Also We Ask That You be Safe While Operating Snowblowers, Fire Places/Wood Stoves, Operating Generators and Driving. Please Take Your Time!
If You Have Any Questions About Safety, Please Visit https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
Thank You
On Monday, January 18th, Truck 49 stood-by at Adams County FS 1 (Gettysburg) while they operated at a working barn fire. Truck 49 covered the area for almost two hours with no incidents taken in. This marked the second time in almost as many days that Truck 49 found itself covering Adams County FS 1 and the surrounding area.
Hanover and Penn Township Fire Departments responded to York County Box 53-13 in West Manheim Township for a reported wood stove on fire in a structure. A working fire was sounded. Crews worked on ventilation, overhaul and salvage in temperatures hovering just above zero this evening. Photos by Derrick Potts of 911 Photography
Truck 49 transferred to Adams County Company 1 in Gettysburg Saturday afternoon while they operated at a structure fire in the borough.
Today members went on a facility tour in our local. Crews visited Apio, Inc. on Industrial Drive where we were requested to walk through their new addition which will more the triple their facility. During the tour we also went over their new refrigeration unit which contains 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia along with all the safety features in place.
Shortly after 1600 hours IAFF 2045 members working at the Wirt Park Station heard a vehicle accident in front of the station. We investigated and found a 2 car crash with 1 vehicle into a pole and the other into a home. Crews investigated and found 1 injury and no entrapment. Once the patient was in care of EMS part of the crew started to clean up hazards on the roadway and the other part investigated the structural stability of the damaged home. We forced entry into the home and made our way into the basement where we found 3 supporting floor joist and the gas meter that were compromised due to the accident. Crews shut off the main gas line coming into the home and made contact to the homeowner for the supporting floor joist issue.
Saturday afternoon, York County 911 Center dispatched Box 49-01 for a auto accident with reported entrapment at the intersection of Moulstown and Gitts Run Roads, reported to be two vehicles head on. Units arriving confirmed dispatch of the crash with three injured occupants, and several people confined. Two doors pops were completed, three persons transported to local hospitals. Units from Penn Township and Hanover Fire Departments, along with two Penn Township MICU’s and one BLS units, and fire police assisted on scene.
