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Recent Calls

 

Brush Fire

 

May 13th

 

Company 56 responded to Meadow Mountain Drive for a brush fire endangering a structure. C56 arrived to find a small area of brush on fire not spreading rapidly. Brushes 1 and 2-56 arrived and extinguished the fire. Units returned within 30 min.

 

 

 

Engine, Tanker & Truck on Building Fire

 

May 13th

 

E2-56 responded on the first alarm assignment to the Borough of Mercerburg on Main Street for the garage fire. First arriving units found a working fire and additional units were requested bringing Truck 56 and Tanker 56. E2-56 arrived and supplied E18-1 and assisted in operations. Units operated through the night before being released. Thanks to Company 57 and 55 for transferring!!

 

 

 

Motorcycle Accident with Flyout

 

May 12th

 

Company 9 units along with MICU 2-56 responded to 270 Aughwick Road in Peters Twp for a motorcycle accident. MICU 2-56 arrived finding one patient along the side of the road and requested Air Medical. E1-56 was dispatched to assist on scene while E9-1 established the LZ in Fort Loudon. The patient was packaged and transported to the LZ. All units cleared shortly after the helicopter took off.

 

 

 

Smoke in the Building

 

May 11th   Franklin dispatched a single engine on the 9-01 box for smoke in the buidling. E2-56 responded and while enroute was diverted to Co9's quarters. The engine was on stand by under and hour before being released.

 

Fuel Spill

 

May 3rd   E1-56 responded to Sheetz at the gas pumps for a fuel leak. The engine arrived to find a vehicle leaking gasoline out of the tank. The spill was contained.

 

Auto Accident

 

May 3rd   Co56 units were alerted to Meadow Ground Road in Ayr Township this morning for an auto accident with reported entrapment. MICU 1-56 arrived on scene finding one vehicle off the roadway on its side, one patient self extricated. EMS treated for minor injuries while the Engine's crew secured the vehicle and checked and contained hazards. Units returned shortly after.

 

Memorial Flags

 

Members have been traveling to area cemetaries placing and replacing FD grave markers and flags for members who have past away. This is done annually by the Fire Dept.

 

Brush Fire

 

March 18th   Brush 1-56 responded to Cito Road in Ayr Township for a brush fire. C56 arrived to find a small area invovled started by a control burn. The fire was contained and Co56 returned available.

 

Live Burn

 

March 17th

 

Company 56 & Company 9 members participated in a live burn exercise today at 0800.

 

 

 

Auto Accident

March 15th   E1-56 was on scene requested by PSP for lighting on Great Cove Road in Ayr Twp for an auto accident. The patient was taken to the FCMC prior by a passer by and later flown out.

 

Brush Fire

 

March 11th

 

56 units responded to 23000 Great Cove Road for a brush fire. C56 arrived finding a controlled burn now out of control and spreading through the woods. Brush 1 & 2-56 arrived and contained it.

 

 

Control Burn Extinguished

 

Feb 23rd   Brush 1-56 was alerted to Oakleaf Road in Todd Twp to extinguish a control burn. The brush arrived to find a small trash fire and the resident requesting it be put out due to high winds. The small fire was put out, Brush 1-56 returned available.

 

Field Fire

 

Feb 18th

 

56 units responded to Ridge View Lane for a field fire. Br1-56 and 2-56 arrived finding a brush pile on fire in the field and spreading quickly due to the winds. The fire was contained and units returned to service within 30 minutes.

 

 

 

Members Attend Funeral

 

 

Chimney Clean

 

Jan 30th

 

Truck 56 at 219 South Second Street in the borough cleaning a chimney.

 

 

 

50th Annual Awards Banquet

 

Jan 21st

 

Company 56 held its 50th annual awards banquet this evening to give recognition to the members. Awards are as follows. Fireman of the Year presented by MC David Hoover to Gary Peck for years of dedication to the Fire Company. EMT of the Year presented to John Washabaugh for his dedication to the Ambulance Squad. Fire Chiefs award to Gregg Connelly for his hours of service over the past year. EMS Chiefs award presented by EMS Chief Cody Lynch to Jason Pecho for his selflessness over the past year. Special thanks to the transfer crews from PHVFC, St. Thomas, Monroe FD and Newville FD.Also the Mountain Gate Restaurant for the meal.

 

 

 

 

 

Land Rescue

 

Jan 17th

 

Ambulance 4-56 initially responded to Great Cove Road and Thistle Ridge Lane for a fall victim. While enroute, they were advised of the patient being located in the woods and possibly since the prior day. Ranger 56 was dispatched along with ALS and arrived with the patient located by A4-56's crew. The Ranger was utilized to extract the patient out of the woods where he was then transported to the FCMC.

 

 

 

Accident w/ Confinement

 

Jan 2nd

 

Engine 1-56 & EMS responded to the 18000 Block of Lincoln Highway for an auto accident. Units arrived finding one auto into a pole with two occupants not injured unable to get out. The engine's crew stablized the vehicle and assisted the occupants out where there were then checked by EMS and released. Units returned to service.

 

 

Engine & Tanker On House Fire

 

Dec 25th

 

Engine 2-56 and Tanker 56 responded with 10 to 1689 Path Valley Road in Peters Township for a house fire. While enroute, units were adivsed of entrapment. ET 9 arrived first in to confirm a working fire and one entrapped. E2-56 arrived to establish water suppy, supplying ET 9. Tanker 56 assisted in water supply shuttling water. A3-56 and Medic 1-56 were on scene as well, A3-56 transported a resident to the hospital during the incident. Units were on scene for approx. 3 hours before being released.

 

 

 

Back to Back MVA's

 

Dec 24th

 

Engine 1-56, MICU 1-56 and Ambulance 2-56 responded to Lincoln Highway & Lincoln Way East for an auto accident. Arriving units found two vehicles involved with five total patients. EMS transported and obtained refusals while the engines crew controlled hazards. While still on scene, Headquarters dispatched a second accident at 182 Buchana Trail. C56 responded and arrived finding one auto into a concrete barrier. Ambulance 3-56 was on scene and transported one. All units returned shortly after.

 

 

             Lincoln Highway MVA                 Buchanan Trail MVA

 

Vehicle Overturned

 

Dec 19th

 

Company 56 units responded to the 1300 block of Lincoln Way East for an auto accident with rollover. Units arrived finding a pickup truck on its side with one patient self extricated. EMS obtained a refusal and units returned to service.

 

 

 

Vehicle Over Embankment

 

Dec 19th   Engine 1-56 & EMS responded shortly after midnight to Buchanan Trail at the Fulton / Franklin County line for an auto accident over an embankment. C56 arrived at the top of the mountain to find a single vehicle approx 100 yards down the bank. Crews made access and found one patient still in the auto. EMS packaged the patient and was taken to the  FCMC where he was then flown out.

 

 

Mission Statement   The McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company #1   Shall protect the lives and property of the citizens who live, work or visit the Borough of McConnellsburg and surrounding area from the perils of fire and other such man made or natural disaster which may fall them, there by impacting their quality of life while at all times striving to maintain a postive and professional attitude. The Fire Company also seeks to promote the moral, mental, physical and social welfare of our members.   The McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company EMS   Shall provide professional and compassionate health care to the citizens of the community in a safe and efficient manner. We achieve this by timely response, providing advanced life support, prevention programs, continuous staffing and community education.

A Prayer For Courage   Almighty God, who gives strength to the weak and upholds those who might fall, give me courage to do what is right, for those that trust in you have no need to fear. Make me brave to face any danger which may now threaten me. Give me the help that you have promised to those who ask it, that I may overcome my fears and go bravely forward. Fill me with courage, that nothing which is my duty to do, may be too hard for me. Let me put my trust in your power and goodness. Thank you my Lord.