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Shirts are on sale at the firehouse for $10 ... Anyone wishing to purchase, please call the Station at 717-485-4006
July 25th
Co56 units responded to Buchanan Trail and Doyle Lane for an auto accident. While enroute, units were advised of rollover and ALS was added to the call. Chief 56 arrived to confirm one vehicle which had rolled over several times with two Class 2 patients. EMS transported while the FD controlled hazards.
July 22nd
July 7th
Co56 units responded to LHW and Oliver Drive for an auto accident. Units arrived to find a pick up over an embankment with a patient refusal. The Engines crew controlled hazards
July 1st
Co56 units were alerted to Corner Road and Big Cove Tannery Road for a possible mountain fire. Brush 1-56 arrived with Brush 2-56 shortly after to find an area of woodland involved and spreading. Booster lines were pulled and the fire was contained.
June 14th
Engine and Tanker 56 were dispatched to Franklin County in Peters Twp on Dogwood Drive for a shed fire. E2-56 and Tanker 56 arrived with 9 to find a small shed on the ground next to the house. Firefighters put two lines in service and had the fire knocked down. Crews found no extension into the house with the siding melted. Command 9 placed units in service shortly after.
June 6th
E1-56 responded initially after dispatch with 5 to Blackberry Lane in Todd Township for the house fire. As the Engine approached, smoke could be seen and Chief 1-56 began additional units. E1-56 arrived and laid in. Crews put an attack line in service followed with a back up line and found fire on the second floor. The Engine's Crew had the fire knocked down and additional firefighters arrived and assisted in checking for extension. Extensive overhaul was needed before Command started placing units in service.
Units On Scene: E1-56, E2-56, Truck 56, Tanker 56, E2-57, E1-55, Tanker 55, and (2) 56 BLS. FC ET18 Covered During the Fire.
June 5th
While a majority of the active members were attending a Gun Drawing in Robertsdale, the transfer crew from PHVFC ran two assist calls to Mercersburg. The Tanker was out first to Hunter Road in Montgomery Township for the house fire. The Tanker operated on that before returning to run a second house fire, this time with Engine 1-56 to Buchanan Trail West Box 9-56A. First arriving Co9 units found a vacant house off. 56 units arrived to be placed in service along with everything else.
A Big THANK YOU to the Crew from Pleasant Hall !!
Members taking advantage of the nice weather ...
Members trained various evenings on the Turbo Draft and new ones familiarizing themselves with the pumps.
May 31st
Engine, Ambulance and Medic 56 responded to Buchanan Trail and JLG Drive for a pedestrian accident. Chief 56 arrived at the given location to find nothing a proceeded up the mountain to find the accident half way up. One bicyclist who had blown a tire along the roadway. EMS packaged the patient and transported to the Medical Center.
May 15th
Teams from around the area gathered at the Lions Club Park to participate in the Inaguaral Stephen "Heavy" Hoover Memorial Softball Tournament. The games began at around 0900 and lasted throughout the day. A great time was had by all with the top 3 teams as follows. 1st Place - The "Misfits" (Marion FD). 2nd Place - Hustontown FD. 3rd Place - Newville FD.
A Big Thank You to everyone who helped in any way and to the teams who particpated.
May 3rd
Engine 1-56 responded with 6 to 188 Tritle Drive for an electrical fire in a house. The Engine and Chief arrived to find a panel box malfunctioning. Personnel corrected the problem and returned with no extension found.
May 1st
E1-56, A1-56, A3-56 and Medic 1-56 responded at 2300 hrs to the 17000 Block of Great Cove Road for an auto accident with reported entrapment. Units arrived to confirm dispatch with one auto into a utility pole with the driver entrapped. Crews from the Engine began stabilization and extrication. Once the patient was freed, personnel assisted in packaging and loading into the MedEvac adjacent to the scene. All units returned at 2345 hrs.
April 28th
Engine and Ambulance 56 responded to Meadow Mountain Drive in Ayr Twp for a auto accident. Units arrived to find one vehicle off the roadway with a Class 3 patient. EMS transported one and the rest returned available.
Members from 56 traveled to Mercersburg to attend the LZ CLass instructed by Air Methods. Thanks to Co9 for the invite!
Members from 56, 9, and 3 participated in the Truck Ops 1 class held at McConnellsburg.
April 22nd
E1-56 w/ 6, and EMs responded to Pleasant Ridge Rd for an auto accident. Units arrived to find three vehicles involved with three patients. Fire Dept handled the vehicles while EMS transported three to the Medical Center.
April 2nd
Co56 members were kept busy today with a total of 9 runs brought in. The day started off at approx. 0700 with EMS handling an overdose call at the PSP Barricks. Brush 1-56 responded with 3 to Timber Ridge Road assisting Co55 with a brush fire at 1030. Command 55 arrrived to find a small fire and held it to 55 units. A few hours later, Engine, Truck, Tanker, and Brush Co56 were alerted to Serpentine Lane in Ayr Township for a brush fire endangering a structure. C56 and units arrived to find a small fire close to the house and contained it. While units were being released, another brush fire was dispatched on Sipes Mill Road. Brush 2-56 and Ranger 56 arrived to find a 50' x 50' area of brush involved. Units contained it and returned. About an hour later, Brush and Tanker 56 were dispatched to Waterfall Rd Box 57-02 for the brush fire. 56 responded with 8 total and were turned around a short time later. E1-56 handled a fuel leak from a vehicle at Sheetz while Ambulance and Medic 1-56 responded to an unconcious person on the Crossroads. Br1-56 responded with 3 to Huntington County assisting on a field fire an hour later. The Brush operated on the fire for approx 4 hours. An hour after that, Co56 units were alerted to Great Cove Road and LHW for a tractor trailor overturned. Amb 1-56 arrived to find a T/T hauling iced coffee over an embankment with the driver un injured out of the vehicle. E1-56 arrived and crews contained hazards. Units returned within 45 min. Engine 2-56 was back out to provide lighting for the wrecker and cleared at 0130.
March 26th
Engine, Brush, and Ambulance 56 were dispatched to Sipes Mill Road for a car fire. Engine 2-56 and Br1-56 arrived to find a car with fire in the engine compartment. Personnel put a line in service and had the fire under control.
March 24th
Engine, Truck, and Tanker 56 were alerted to the 31000 Block of Great Cove Road for a house fire at approx 1300 hrs. As units from 56, 57, and Huntington County responded, information was given of the fire believed to be a rekindle of the previous fire. Tanker 56 arrived first to find the house to be on the ground with several hot spots. Additional units arrived and Command determined to let it burn itself out. Co56 units were released with 45 min.
March 24th
E2-56, T56, and TR56 responded to Taylor Twp for an electrical fire in a house assisting Co57. First arrived 57 units found nothing evident and held the box to Co57. E2-56 handled the transfer to 57's house with 4 while they investigated further. The Engine cleared the standby within 30 min.
March 21st
At 1215 hrs, 56 units were dispatched on an auto accident at Great Cove Road and Crossroads Road. E1-56 arrived with 6 with A1-56 to find a passenger car rear ended into a pickup. EMS transported one while FD controlled hazards.
March 10th
At approx. 0730 hrs, Co56 units were dispatched to 135 Knobsville Road for the building fire. Chief 1-57 was in the area and called for 2nd alarm as E1-56, Truck 56, and Tanker 56 responded. First in E1-56 arrived with 4 to find a business attatched to a two story apartment building and multiple greenhouses well off. Crews advanced a line up the stairs to the apartments where they encountered dense smoke and heat conditions. With structural collapse beginning to occur, Command was forced to back out and begin a defensive attack. A 3rd alarm assignment was dispatched due to the lack of manpower and water. The fire was brought under control and units were released.
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Bottom Photos Courtesy of Kenny Hawbaker
Companies on scene 56, 57, 55, FC9, FC18, FC3, FC12, FC14, FCSta4, BC32, BC40, HC17, HC14, CC51, WC5 FC E11-2 & A2-57 Transferred Also a BIG Thank You to the EMS Crews Handling Rehab (56 EMS & Medic 60)
March 9th Engine 1-56, Truck 56, and EMS responded to 360 South Second St. at GIANT for an elevator rescue. Units arrived to find two employees stuck half way up in the elevator. Personnel located the key and extricated the employees. 
Feb 25th
Engine 2-56 & Tanker 56 responded with 8 to the house fire next to 14198 Buchanan Trail West. First arriving 9 units found a working fire. Co56 arrived to assist in fire suppression and overhaul. The Tanker filled ET9. 56 units returned 1400 hrs. Engine 2-57 covered McConnellsburg during the fire.
Feb 20th
Engine 1-56 w/ 5, MICU 3-56, and Ambulance 2-56 with Medic 60 responded to Patterson Run Road and LHW for an auto accident with reported entrapment. Chief 56 arrived with one auto on its side with one confined. The Engine arrived and stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. Crews worked in packaging the patient and EMS transported to the Medical Center.
Feb 13th
Services were held today at the Fire Station for Howard Fox, Company Member, who recently passed away. Co56 members attended as well as Needmore, Hustontown, Mercersburg, and Fairplay Fire Companies along with family and friends.
Thanks to Everett, Robertsdale, and Pleasant Hall Fire Company for the Standbys.
Feb 12th
Kitchen Crew, serving steak, shrimp, and fries.
Feb 7th
Tanker 56 responded with 5 to St Thomas Twp on Jack Mill Road assisting on a garage fire. The Tanker arrived to assist in fire suppression.
The Fire Chief and members handed out numerous smoke detectors to Fulton County Center For Families.
The Sutphen Aerial was sold to the Snow Hill Fire Dept. in North Carolina. Hope the truck serves you as well as it did for us!
The 1987 E-One is officially in service. The lettering is not complete, however, it is fully equipped. Additional Information is posted on the Apparatus Page.
Jan 16th
The McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company held our 48th annual awards banquet this evening to give recognition to the members. Guests enjoyed a meal catered by the Mountain Gate Restaurant, followed by awards. EMT of the Year was awarded to Ethel Whittington for her dedication to transports and helping where needed received from Ambulance Chief Harris. Ambulance Chiefs Award went to Randy Zeger for all his hard work in running EMS received from Deputy EMS Chief Lynch. Fire Chiefs Award went to Donna Welsh for her grant writing and helping where needed throughout the years received from Chief Lynch. Fireman of the Year was awarded to Howard Fox for all his hard work and dedication to the Company through the years. The Top Fire Responders were given gifts. The Top 10 EMS Responders were given EMS "Wack Packs". Guests enjoyed a 15 min slide show program followed by gag gifts to lighten the evening. A good time was had by all, thanks to FC11(Pleasant Hall FD), CC25 (Monroe FD), and CC47 (Newville FD) for covering 56 Fire & EMS.
Fireman of the Year Howard Fox - Accepting on Behalf of his Dad, Jason Fox.
Jan 16th
Ambulance Company 56 was dispatched to 6235 Aughwick Road at Cowans Gap for a fall victim. Ambulance 1-56 responded and while enroute were given conditions of a male patient who had fallen on the ice on Cowans Gap Lake and had laid for quite some time. The Fire Dept was dispatched for medical assist as well as Medic 1-56. Units arrived to find the patient to be approx 200 yards out on the ice. Personnel worked in stabilizing and packaging the patient before bringing him in. The patient was then taken by ground to Altoona Hospital.
Jan 11th
Engine and Tanker 56 were alerted to 609 Path Valley Road a little before midnight for a reported house fire. Engine 2-56 and Tanker 56 responded with 8 and arrived to assist in fire suppression and overhaul. Truck 56 was dispatched a short time later to fill in the box and arrived with 4 to assist in roof venting. 56 returned around 0330 hrs.
Medic 60 (TLC) transferred to 56 EMS while Medic 1-56 is on an inter-facility transport.
Dec 28th
Dec 27th
Fire & EMS units were dispatched to the 19000 block of Great Cove Road this morning for an auto accident with rollover and ejection. Engine 1-56 responded with 6 along with 2 BLS and Medic 1-56. Units arrived arrive to confirm one vehicle on its roof with one ejected and one self extricated. Fire Dept secured the vehicle and checked for hazards and EMS packaged the patients. While on scene, the 2nd Engine was alerted to the Borough of Mercersburg for a possible building fire. Engine 2-56 responded with 5 and was placed in service a short time later.
Nov 28th
Nov 27th
At around 0030 hrs, just as late night bingo had ended, Engine & Ambulance 56 were alerted to 3rd and Lincoln Way for an auto accident. Engine 1-56 and Ambulance 1 & 3-56 responded immediately and arrived to find two vehicles at the intersection. Three patients were transported to the Medical Center and Fire Dept handled the vehicles.
Nov 23rd
Co56 units were alerted to 351 Knobsville Road in Todd Twp for a reported house fire. Engine 1-56 and the Chief responded with 6 initially and arrived finding smoke coming from the attic with no one home. Crews pulled attack lines and made access to the attic and encountered heat and smoke conditions. The fire was knocked down and the house ventilated as additional crews checked for extension.
56 was assisted by 57, 55 & HC14. FC E18-1 covered the hall.
Nov 19th
Engine 1-56 responded with 5 to Cherry Lane in Dublin Twp for a house struck by lightning. E1-56 arrived behind E2-57 with nothing evident from the outside. Personnel checked the house inside and out. With nothing found, Command 57 released 56.
Nov 10th
At 1545 hrs, Engine and Ambulance 56 were alerted to 18734 LHW for a car fire. Engine 1-56 arrived with the fire out. Personnel checked the vehicle and the building it was next to for extrension.
Nov 9th
Engine 1-56, Ambulance's 1 & 3-56 responded at 1441hrs to Great Cove Road and Back Run Road for an auto accident with unknown injuries. 56 units arrived with two vehicles involved and two Class 1 patients. Medic 1-56 responded and both patients were taken to the hospital where they were flown out a short time later. The 3rd Ambulance was requested to the scene by Command shortly after.
Nov 7th
At 1015hrs, Co56 units were alerted to the 24000 Block of Great Cove Road for an auto accident with a vehicle overturned. Engine 1-56 and Chief 56 arrived with EMS to confirm dispatch. One patient was self extricated and transported to the FCMC.
Oct 31st
Engine, Truck, and EMS 56 responded at 0938hrs to 436 Reservoir Road for a tree on a house with possible entrapment. Chief 56 arrived to find tree limbs on a porch with the residents self extricated. EMS handled patient refusals.
Oct 19th
Just as units had returned from Franklin County, Co56 was alerted to assist Co57 in Dublin Twp on Sinoquipe Road for a garage fire. Engine 1-56 responded with 6 and arrived on scene with smoke coming from a 3-bay car garage. Personnel put a line in service and found fire coming from an appliance in the garage. A quick knock was put on it and some minor overhaul was needed.
Oct 19th
At 1240hrs, Engine 1-56 and Tanker 56 responded with 8 personnel to 18550 Furnace Road for the barn fire. First arrived WC5 and FC9 units found a barn off with exposures and requested additional units. Engine 1-56 arrived third in and picked up line at the end of the lane. Tanker 56 arrived began to shuttle water. 56 remained on scene until the fire was brought under control and was released at 1950hrs.
Oct 18th
Engine & Tanker 56 were alerted at 0535hrs to Path Valley Road for a reported house fire. Engine 1-56 responded with 6 along with Tanker 56 with 5 and arrived to be placed in service a short time later.
Oct 5th - 9th - Several members assembled to give presentations to local area schools. Kids were given lectures on how to prevent fires and knowing what to do incase of a fire. Helmets and fire prevention kits were handed out and kids were given tours of the trucks. They were also excited to spray water from the fire hose. Smokey the Bear made a guest appearance as well.
Thanks to everyone who made this years fire prevention a success.
Stephanie Goddard & Samantha Martin have been recently hired by the Company.
Sept 27th
Engine, Ambulance and Medic 56 responded to the 1400 Block of LWE for an auto accident with rollover. Units arrived to find a vehicle on its side off the roadway with one subject confined. EMS made access to the patient while the Fire Dept secured the vehicle and began extrication. Total extrication time being 10 minutes. EMS transported Class 3 to the FCMC.
While cleaning up from the above incident, Co56 units were alerted once more for an auto accident with reported rollover at LHW and Black Bear Road. Units responded and arrived on scene with one auto on its roof with patients self extricated. EMS handled refusals while the Engines crew check for hazards.
Sept 25th
At around 2300 hrs, Engine & Tanker 56 were alerted to assist HC14 on a barn fire on Decorum Road. Engine 1-56 and Tanker 56 responded with 11 and arrived to assist in suppression and overhaul. Truck 56 was also on scene.
Sept 18th
At around 0830hrs, Co56 units were dispatched to Lincoln HWY in the area of Black Bear Road for an auto accident with unknown injuries. Chief 56 and EMS arrived with one vehicle into the guide rails with one Class 2 patient and two refusals. EMS transported while the Fire Dept. handled the vehicle.
Lincoln Highway Burn Cito Road Burn
Sept 4th
Community State Bank of Orbisonia, which recently built a new bank in McConnellsburg, donated $10,000 to the McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company. This money will be utilized towards the new building fund.
Special Thanks to the Community State Bank for the GENEROUS donation !!
Sept 1st
Aug 30th
Aug 24th
At 1445hrs, Engine and Ambulance 56 were alerted to 11433 LHW for a car fire. Engine 1-56 and the Chief arrived with a van hauling another vehicle well off. Personnel put a quick knock on it and foamed the vehicle.
BBQ Chicken & Ribs were sold at the Firehall today. It was cooked on the new trailer. Everything was sold out in 1 1/2 hours.
The BBQ Trailer is available to be rented out to the public. For more information, Contact Jason Buterbaugh @ 717-860-9524
March 26th
March 24th
At 1112hrs, Medic 56 was dispatched to Timber Lane in Peters Township on the land rescue assisting MMPW. While enroute, Co9 units were given the information and due to the location of the patient, Ranger 56 was dispatched. The Ranger responded with 4 and arrived to meet Co9 personnel with the patient. The patient was packaged and loaded onto the Ranger and taken to the awaiting ambulance. The patient was then flown out via STAT MedEvac. As Ranger 56 was going available from the rescue, it was requested to the scene of a brush fire on Welsh Run Road. Ranger 56 arrived to be placed available.
March 21st
Brush Company 56 was alerted at 1357hrs to assist Co57 on a field fire at 223 Davis Lane. Brush 1-56, Brush 2-56, Ranger 56, and Engine 2-56 responded with a total of 13 and arrived on scene to assist in the estimated 6 acre fire. Ambulance 3-56 was also on scene to assist in Rehab. Company 56 units returned at 1530hrs.
50 Year Member Don Kerlin, Long Time DCNR Employee Tom Haubrick Receives a 45 Year Award, MVFC Chief Pete Lynch Receives 30 Year Award
March 20th
Tanker 56 responded with 6 at 1220hrs to 21952 Hollow Road in Huntington County for a house fire. The Tanker arrived to assist in overhaul operations and dropped one load of water before going available.
March 17th
At 1330hrs, Co56 units were alerted to 404 Back Run Road for a CO detector activation. Engine 1-56 and Ambulance 3-56 responded and arrived to investigate. The house was vented prior to arrival so no readings were found. One patient was transported to the FCMC.
March 14th
At around 1800hrs, as members were attending the 150 Club Drawing at the station, Box 156-01 was sounded for a building fire to the rear of 138 Buchanan Trail. Chief 4-56 went on scene with heavy smoke coming from the rear of the Rainbow's End Restaurant. Engine 1-56 arrived with 6 advancing a line to the rear of the building. The fire was contained to the outside porch and freezer. Minor overhaul was performed and the building was ventilated while crews checked for possible extension. All units returned with an hour.
Engine 1-56 w/ 6, Engine 2-56 w/ 5, Truck 56 w/ 4, Tanker 56 w/ 3, and EMS.
March 14th
Company 57 and 56 units were alerted to Stoney Lane in Taylor Township for smoke in the house. First arriving 57 units found heavy smoke coming from the house. 56 arrived and assisted in knockdown and overhaul operations. The fire was located and contained to the crawl space beneath the house.
Engine 1-56 w/ 6, Tanker 56 w/ 5, Truck 56 w/ 3, Car 56 w/ 2, and Ambulance 1-56. Company 55 covered during the fire.
March 12th
At 2100hrs, Engine and Ambulance Company 56 was alerted to 5197 LHW for an auto accident with unknown injuries. Engine 1-56 responded with 6, and Ambulance 3-56. Chief 56 arrived with one auto, off the roadway with minor front end damage, possibly two patient refusals. The Ambulance arrived and obtained refusals while the Fire Dept set up lighting, secured the vehicle and hazards. Fire Police controlled traffic until the box was placed in service.
March 11th
Company 56 was dispatched at around 1300hrs to 8129 Big Cove Tannery Road for a field fire. While enroute, units were advised of a two plus acre fire with exposures. Tanker 55 was alerted to assist. 56 units arrived and contained it to about 2 acres. The wood pile which started the field fire was then extinguished. All units returned within an hour.
Brush 1-56 w/ 2, Brush 2-56 w/ 2, UTV 56 w/ 3, Engine 2-56 w/ 5, Ambulance 3-56, and Tanker 55.
March 6th
At 1200hrs, Co56 units were alerted to Laurel Ridge Road and Mt. Ridge Rd for the field fire. Brushes 1 & 2-56, UTV 56, Engine 2-56, Tanker 56, Ambulance 3-56, and Brush 55 were on scene of the 4 acre field fire with some extension into the woods. The fire was contained and units returned at around 1300hrs.
Total of 22 Co56 Personnel.
February 28th
February 27th
Engine 1-56 was alerted to the 16000 Block of Buchanan Trail West to assist MMPW on a vehicle fire at around 1530hrs. The Engine responded with 6 and arrived to assist in fluid control and to supply water to Engine 9-1.
February 25th
February 23rd
Engine 1-56 was alerted at 1150hrs on the working fire dispatch to assist Co9 with the house fire at 11020 Mercersburg Road Box 9-03. Engine 1-56 responded with 6 at 1151hrs and arrived on scene to assist in knockdown and overhaul operations. Tanker 56 was alerted shortly after with Chief 9 requesting additional tankers. Co56 returned at 1645hrs.
February 21st
At 1149hrs, Co56 was dispatched to 478 Shady Grove Drive for a field fire. Brush 1-56 responded with 2 at 1150hrs and arrived first with fire spreading quickly towards the wood line. Brush 2-56 arrived and headed the fire off just before the wood line while Brush 1-56 protected exposures. Engine 2-56 and Tanker 56 supplied Brush's 1 and 2-56 and Brush 57 with water. Units were on scene fro approx. 1 hour.
February 16th
February 14th
The Pennsylvania State Police requested the "Ranger" to assist in the ongoing search for a body in the Harrisonville area. Fire & EMS crews worked with State Police in pumping water out of wells in hopes of finding the body. Crews worked for approx. 4 hours.
February 13th
Brush 1 and 2-56, Tanker 56 and UTV 56 responded on the 9-05 Box on Sylvian Drive for the mountain fire at 1754hrs. Units went on scene and utilized UTV 56 to haul manpower and water into the mountain side to extinguish a small fire. Co56 returned at 2043hrs
February 12th
February 12th
At 1030hrs, Brush 1 and 2-56 responded with 4 to Punch Bowl Road in Franklin County to assist on the brush fire. Both units arrived to assist on the 30+ acre fire. Tanker 56 was later alerted for water and manpower. All 56 units cleared at 1250hrs, Co55 covered the station during the incident.
February 12th
February 10th
February 9th
February 8th
Some weekly maintenance being performed on Truck 56.
February 4th
Engine and Ambulance 56 were alerted at 0353hrs for a vehicle fire at 125 LWW. Engine 1-56 and Chief 56 responded with 6 and arrived on scene to find two vehicles, one fully involved, one well off. Fire crews put two hand lines in service and made a quick knockdown. Tanker 56 was on scene and utilized a foam line to foam the vehicles. All units returned at 0445hrs.
February 3rd
At 2310hrs, Engine Company 56 along with EMS was dispatched to 828 LWE for an auto accident with entrapment. Engine 1-56 responded with 5, Ambulance 1 and 3-56 and Medic 60 in place of 56 also responded. Chief 56 arrived first with two patients self extricated, and two autos off the roadway. Ambulance 3-56 transported one Class 2 and obtained a patient refusal. Fire Dept remained on scene to assist PSP until clearing at 0005hrs.
February 3rd
January 31st
At 2247hrs, Engine & Tanker 56 were alerted on a possible dwelling fire in Franklin County - 547 Path Valley Road. Engine 1-56 responded with 6, Tanker 56 w/ 5. Engine 9-1 arrived first finding a well off garage (not attached to the house). 56 units arrived to assist in knockdown and overhaul operations until released at 0015hrs.
January 31st
Company 56 members along with Company 9 members attended the funeral of Kayla Jo Myers, the victim of the January 27th Fort Loudon Inn Fire. It was a very somber time for everyone attending.
MVFC Officers and Members Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kayla's family in their time of need.
November 5th 2008
Chief 56 received a call at around 1745hrs from a member stating his brother was in cardiac arrest on Rt 522 near Giant. At the same time, Medic 56 received the very same call at the station. EMS personnel acted quickly and responded to the given location. Ambulance 2-56 and Medic 56 arrived finding a 55 year old male outside of his vehicle in cardiac arrest. Personnel quickly loaded the patient off the middle of the roadway and into the ambulance. Crews worked the patient all the way to the hospital where he was stabled, then taken by ground to the Chambersburg Hospital. With as many calls like this we have, it's not very often you see this person alive. Today, Harold Blue visited the people who helped in saving his life. He was very grateful as were the EMS Staff of his recovery.
January 31st 2009
January 29th
January 28th
Co56 units along with 55 & 57 were dispatched at 1913hrs to 562 School House Road in Licking Creek Township for a chimney fire. Engine 2-56 responded with 6 at 1913hrs and arrived on scene with Chief 56 finding smoke coming from the chimney. Due to the horrible road conditions, additional manpower was shuttled to the scene. Personnel found the fire to be contained to the chimney with no extension. Fire crews ran chains through the flu and went available within a half an hour.
January 27th
At 0708hrs, Engine & Tanker 56 were alerted to Franklin County - 13703 Main Street in Fort Loudon at the Fort Loudon Inn for the building fire with entrapment. Engine 1-56 responded immediately with 5 followed by Tanker 56 w/ 3. First arriving Co9 units found the structure to be well off with confirmed entrapment. E1-56 arrived third and assisted in the aggressive interior attack. After numerous evacuations, and some structural collapse, the fire was eventually brought under control. 56 units were on scene until released by Command 9 at 1400hrs.
Total of 16 Co56 Personnel
January 24th
At 2319hrs, Co57 & 56 units were dispatched to 1432 Trails End Road in Licking Creek Township Box 357-01 for an automatic fire alarm. Engine 1-56 responded with 6 at 2321hrs along with Tanker 56 w/ 4 at 2323hrs. While enroute, Headquarters advised Chief 57 of a bedroom smoke alarm sounding. Command 57 held Engine 57 to the scene and advised Co56 units to stage on Pleasant Ridge. Within a few minutes, 56 units were placed in service.
January 24th
Brush 1-56, Brush 2-56 and Car 56 responded with 8 personnel to 1236 Sawmill Road in Belfast Township at 1307hrs for the brush fire assisting Co55 (Needmore VFC). First arriving 55 units found a rapidly spreading grass fire endangering numerous buildings. Command 55 requested an additional Tanker bringing Tanker 56 w/ 5. 56 units arrived to assist in the containment and to hit any hot spots. All units returned at 1404hrs.
January 23rd
At 0918hrs, Co56 was dispatched to Ayr Township, 16333 Great Cover Road for a dryer fire. Engine 1-56, Tanker 56 & Ambulance 3-56 responded at 0920hrs with a total of 12. While enroute, Headquarters advised Chief 56 it was called in by a passer-by who had seen fire coming from a dryer vent. Engine 1-56 along with Chief 56 arrived at 16333 Great Cove Road in Ayr Township to find a grain bin with smoke coming from a stove pipe. Upon investigation, it was determined this was a "living quarters". Command 56 advised Headquarters of the situation to which Headquarters inquired if units were in Knobsville. Knowing that Knobsville was on the North end of the county in Todd Township, Chief 56 responded to the location of 26333 (not 16333). Upon arrival, the Chief found a single story dwelling with a 5" stove pipe on the side of the house with smoke coming from the pellet stove. Chief 56 advised Headquarters to which Headquarters described the caller to be very vague in the description of the address thus causing the confusion of Company 56 units. After all this ... 56 units returned available.
Address Clearly Marked
January 17th
The McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company held our 47th annual awards banquet this evening to give recognition to the members. Guests enjoyed a meal catered by the Mountain Gate Restaurant, followed by awards. EMT of the Year was awarded to LD "Chip" Keebaugh received from EMS Captain Lynch. Ambulance Chiefs Award went to Robert McQuade received from Deputy EMS Chief Harris . Fire Chiefs Award went to Ed Stonecipher received from Chief Lynch. Fireman of the Year was a tie this year and was awarded to both Joe "Boo" Harris and David "Dub" Hover III. The Top 15 Fire Responders were given "Wack Packs". The Top 10 EMS Responders were given EMS Jackets. Guests enjoyed an 11 min slide show program followed by gag gifts to lighten the evening. A good time was had by all, thanks to FC18 for covering 56 Fire & EMS.
For More Pictures of the Banquet, Visit the "Lighter Side"
January 1st - 16th
Company 56 kept busy during the first 16 days of 2009 with 18 calls, running anything from a land rescue, brush fires and a few MVA's, to house and building fires. A few of these runs are listed below.
January 12th Tanker 56 responded with 7 at 1154hrs to Huntington County on Locke Road for the dwelling fire. First arriving units found a working fire and began knockdown operations. Tanker 56 arrived third behind ET14. 56's crew assisted in operations and was released at 1414hrs
Pictures Courtesy of Metal Township Fire Dept. Co21
January 12th At 1804hrs, Co56 units were alerted to Franklin County, Peters Township at 16948 Buchanan Trail West (WJAL) for a commercial building fire. Engine 1-56 responded with 6 and arrived on the scene with Chief 9 and found the lane up to the building to be impassable due to ice. The Engine's Crew proceeded with caution on foot up the lane. Utilizing chainsaws, firefighters cleared the lane of low hanging branches. Chief 9 and crews from 56 & 9 first arrived at the building with heavy fire. Brush 1-56 was the only unit to make it up the ice covered lane. 5" hose was laid up the lane to a gated "Y" where lines were then ran off of Brush 1-56 and the "Y". Crews worked together in knockdown and overhaul operations until Command 9 released all units at 2100hrs.
Photo on Bottom / Right Courtesy of Sta4.
E1-56 w/ 6, Tanker 56 w/ 5, Truck 56 w/ 4, Car 56 w/4 Ambulance 3-56 and UTV 56 were also on scene.
January 16th Engine & Tanker 56 were alerted on the 9-18B Box at 1344hrs for a possible dwelling fire. Engine 2-56 responded with 4 and Tanker 56 w/ 5 at 1345hrs and arrived on scene to assist in overhaul operations. Company 56 units returned at 1511hrs. Engine 1-57 covered the station while units operated in Franklin County.
Nov 19th - Tanker 56 was alerted at 16:57 to assist Company 55 for a chimney fire at 4217 Pigeon Cove Rd Bethel Twp. Chief 55 was advised that a firefighter was on the scene from his company only requesting one engine. Chief 55 placed tanker 56 available at 17:01.
Nov 15th - E1-56 Tanker 56 were dispatched to assist Company 57 at 11:35 for an automatic fire alarm at 11048 Waterfall Rd Dublin Twp. Alarm Company called back advising that some one was on the scene and stated that the alarm went off due to burnt food no need for the fire department. 56 units went available at 11:38.
Nov 14th - Company 56 members were standing outside when they witnessed an auto accident at 12:00 in front of the fire hall. Members quickly alerted Headquarters and transported one patient to the hospital. Tanker 56 was later alerted at 15:42 to assist Company 55 for an unknown type fire outside in the area of 369 Pleasant Grove Rd. Belfast Twp. Chief 55 arrived on scene to find a small controlled burn and placed Tanker 56 available at 15:49. 56 units were dispatched at 17:45 for an AFA at 3746 Cito Rd. Cito Church Ayr Twp. Chief 2-56 arrived on scene to confirm a false trip and placed the box available at 17:49. Medic 56 was alerted at 18:22 for an auto accident at 12774 Buchanan Trail West Peters Twp. Ambulance 3-56 was then also alerted at 18:22 units arrived on scene to handle patient refusals and 56 EMS went available at 20:00.
Nov 8th - Tanker 56 E1-56 were alerted at 22:14 to assist Company 57 for smoke in a dwelling at 445 Pitt St. Taylor Twp. Units responded at 22:18. Chief 1-57 arrived on scene to find a furnace malfunction and placed 56 units available at 22:30. ;
Nov 2nd - 56 units were alerted at 16:46 to assist FC Company 9 on an auto accident w/ entrapment at the 1600 of Lincoln Hwy Peters Twp. FC HQ advised 56 units that there was one auto off the embankment with entrapment and possible ejection. Units arrived on scene at 17:04 to assist in extrication and releasing patient care to EMS.
E1-56 w/ 6, Car 56 w/4, Total of 22 Co56 Personnel.
Photos Courtesy of Sta4.
Nov 1st - E2-56, T56, Br1-56, and Car 56 responded at 1838 hrs along with Co55 to 6991 Great Cove Rd for the field fire next to a structure. 56 was responded with 13 and was turned around at 1846 hrs.
Nov 1st - At 1445 hrs, just after returning from the "barn fire", E2-56 went on the transfer to FC 18's house. The Engine completed transfer with 4 and put available within a half hour.
Oct 29th & 30th - At 2030 hrs, E2-56 transferred to Co9s quarters with 4 while they assisted Greencastle with a house fire. The Engine cleared at 2303 hrs with no calls handled. E2-56 transferred on again this time to Co18's house. The Engine Crew handled no calls and returned at around 1330 hrs.
Oct 28th - At 0830 hrs, A1-56 responded to 6235 Aughwick Rd for a fall victim Class 2. Chief 4-56 responded as well and arrived to find a trauma arrest, upgrading to ALS and Fire Dept. Medic 56, Car 56 and Br1-56 responded and arrived to assist in resuscitation. All units went in service at 1000 hrs.
Oct 24th - At 05:36 B 1-56 was dispatched to assist Company 55 on a woods fire at 962 Martin Rd Belfast Twp. B 1-56 responded at 05:41. B 1-56 was placed available by Company 55 at 05:45
Oct 16th - At 10:28 56 units were dispatched for an automatic fire alarm at 1 JLG Drive JLG Industries. E -156 responded at 10:30. C56 arrived found it to be a false trip, placed the box in service.
Company 56 set out to various locations during Fire Prevention Week to educate citizens of fires, fire hazards, and so forth.
Thanks to DCNR for providing the Smokey suit.
Oct 10th - At 22:23 E 1-56 and T 56 were dispatched for storage shed buildings on fire at 1000 McDowell Rd Franklin County Peters Twp. Units responded at 22:24. Franklin County Headquarters advised units that there were 4 12x20 storage sheds on fire. Units arrived on scene at 22:40 to assist in operations and went available at 00:26
Oct 7th - E 1-56 and T 56 were dispatched at 07:50 for smoke in a dwelling at 13517 Timber Ridge Rd Belfast Twp units responded at 07:54. Chief 55 placed the engine available. T 56 continued in and went available at 08:04 E-156w/5, T 56w /2, and TK 56w/2
Oct 6th - At 14:01 E 1-56 and T 56 were dispatched for an auto fire next to a dwelling at 3955 Timber Ridge Rd Thompson Twp units responded at 14:03. Co 55 downgraded the box and placed Company 56 available at 14:07. E-156w/4 and T56w/3
Oct 4th- Company 56 members held a going away party at the Whitetail Ski Resort for Rodney Mellott. The long time 35 year member will be moving to Florida this Fall and returning during the Springs and Summers. The Members of Company 56 would like to wish the best of luck to Rodney and his wife in there new venture. Rodney will be greatly missed as the Deputy Fire Chief and Friend without him being around the company like he always was. A special thanks to Jeff Main for making the arrangements for us to have the party at Whitetail Ski Resort.
Oct 3rd - At around 0300 hrs, after a long drought with no fire calls, Co56 units were alerted to Double Deuce Drive in Ayr Twp for the dumpster fire. E1-56 and A3-56 responded and arrived with a dumpster well off. Personnel put an attack line in service. Crews foamed the dumpster then returned at 0430 hrs.
Sept 13th - At 1214 hrs, just as members were returning from a fireman's funeral, Engine 56 was alerted to FC Montgomery Twp on Carper Rd for the shed fire. E1-56 arrived to assist in knockdown and overhaul operations.
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Sept 2nd - E1-56 and EMS responded to 2429 Peach Orchard for the auto accident. Units arrived with one vehicle partially blocking the roadway with a Class 2 pt.
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Aug 18th - At 1820 hrs Franklin County called for Engine and Tanker 56 to 10912 LWW for the stove fire in a dwelling. E1-56 and T56 responded with a total of 10 at 1821 hrs and were placed in service at 1822 hrs.
Aug 14 - Tanker 56 responded with 6 at 0720 hrs to 6470 Lemar Road in Franklin County. Thr Tanker arrived to assist Co9 in suppression operations. Tanker 56 returned at 1004 hrs.
Aug 10th - At 2045 hrs, Co56 units were alerted to 888 LWE at the Fairgrounds for the MVA. Units arrived with three vehicles involved with two injuries. \
Aug 10th - E1-56 responded with 5 to 21519 Selea Hollow Road in Huntington County for the structure fire at 0600 hrs. The Engine was diverted from the fire to Company 57's station. E1-56 returned available at 0704 with no calls handled.
Aug 10th - At 0030 hrs, Company 56 responded on the auto accident with confinement at 4591 LHW. E1-56 arrived with 6, cribbed the vehicle and popped the drivers side door and assisted in patient packaging. Three patients were transported to the FCMC by 56 Ambulances. Company 56 returned at 0201 hrs with the roadway opened.
Aug 5th - Tanker 56 responded with 8 at 2011 hrs to Bethel Twp, 302 Long Hollow Road for a possible house fire. The Tanker responded for 10 minutes before being turned around at 2021 hrs.
Aug 5th - At 1600 hrs, E1-56 responded to 635 LWE for a fuel spill. The Engine arrived with a minor fuel leak at a residence. Personnel corrected the problem and went available.
Aug 2nd - At 1718 hrs, Co57 was alerted to the PA Turnpike at Exit 180 for the auto accident. 57 units arrived with four pts, two of which Class 1 bringing A3-56 and Medic 56. E1-56 was requested to set up the LZ for STAT MedEvac and Life Lion at the FCMC. All Co56 units were available at 1848 hrs.
Aug 2nd - Co57 and 56 units were dispatched at 1326 hrs to 2996 Plum Hollow Road in Dublin Twp for smoke in the house. E1-56 responded with 5 along with the Truck with 4 and arrived to assist 57 with operations. With no fire found units were placed in service.
Aug 2nd - E1-56 and A3-56 responded at 0200 hrs to the 21000 BLK of Great Cove Road for the MVA. Units arrived with one auto into a corn field with a pole sheared off, one injury. A3-56 transported one to the FCMC, the Engine controlled hazards.
Aug 1st - At 0937 hrs, Company 56 units were alerted to 709 LWE at Johnnies Motel for the automatic fire alarm. E1-56 arrived with nothing evident and after further investigation found it to be a false trip.
Ambulance 3-56 will now be designated the "Rehab" Ambulance for fires, lengthy auto accidents, special events, etc. With the purchase of the "Mister" Fan, the canopy, chairs, and ice cold drinks, Company 56 is now "Rehab Ready"!
Also, Thanks to Dana Signs for the McConnellsburg Fire Dept Rehab Sign!
July 28th - At 2308 hrs, Co56 units were dispatched to 717 Back Run Road for the MVA with unknown injuries. C56 arrived first with one auto into a pole with wires down. The road was shut down for quite some time, A3-56 transported one to FCMC Class 2.
July 27th - At 0200 hrs, Engine and Ambulance 56 were alerted to 212 LWE Apt 3 for an automatic fire alarm. Capt 4-56 arrived first with nothing evident from the outside and proceeded in. Personnel found the alarm to be a malfunctioning oxygen machine. Chief 1-56 placed the 56-01 box in service at 0206 hrs.
July 15th - At 1750 hrs, E2-56 transferred to FC Co18's quarters with 6 and completed at 1819 hrs. E2-56 handled no calls and returned at 1900 hrs.
July 14th - At 1532 hrs, E1-56 and T56 responded with a total of 11 to FC Montgomery Twp, 11915 Punch Bowl Road for the mobile home fire. Units arrived and assisted in overhaul operations. Co56 returned at 1659 hrs.
Photos Courtesy of Company 9.
July 14th - Just a half hour after leaving the AFA, Engine 56 was alerted on the transfer to Co9's quarters. E2-56 transferred at 0228 hrs with 5 and completed at 0242 hrs. The Engine handled no calls and returned at 0330 hrs.
July 14th - While on scene in Franklin County, Co56 units were alerted to 104 Myers Avenue for an automatic alarm. E1-56 responded with 5 and arrived with nothing evident from the outside. After investigation, personnel found it to be a false trip and placed the 56-01 box in service at 0200 hrs.
Brush 1-56 and Ambulance 3-56 traveled to Petersburg for the Huntington County Fireman's Convention Parade and returned with Best Appearing Brush and BLS Units.
Also Brush 2-56 along with the NEW Ranger 56 traveled to the Fannettsburg Parade and received 1st Place.
July 11th - At 1739 hrs, Engine 1-56, Ambulance 2-56 and the Medic responded to 399 South Mountain Top Drive for the motorcycle wreck. Units arrived with a single patient Class 1. Command 56 requested STAT MedEvac to the FCMC where A2-56 would meet them. All units returned at 1837 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 6, A2-56 w/ 2 (Medic), A3-56 w/ 2.
July 2nd - At 0801hrs E1-56 and A3-56 responded to a flooding call at 5951 Cito Road. Units arrived with 1 - 2 inches of water in the basement. Personnel worked in removing the water for approx. an hour.
E1-56 w/ 5, A3-56 w/ 2
June 27th - With a strong thunderstorm rolling through the area, it was only a matter of time before a call came in for wires or trees down. The first one come in at 1508hrs at Back Run Rd and Meadow Grounds. Car 56 responded with 4 and arrived with a tree laying across telephone wires, endangering nothing and after the proper authorities were contacted, Company 56 went available. While returning, Headquarters advised of trees and wires down across the road with unknown injuries on Meadow Grounds Road. Car 56, and E1-56 responded and went on scene with two trees blocking both lanes of travel with live wires down, no injuries. Command 56 contacted the Township who took care of the problem. Fire Police remained on scene until the road was clear.
E1-56 w/ 6, Car 56 w/ 4, and 5 POV's.
June 25th - At around 1045hrs, C56 came upon an auto accident involving a tractor-trailer in the Boro at 6th and LWE. C56 advised Headquarters to copy an emergency and brought E1-56, A2-56 and the Paramedic. Units went on scene with a single occupant in the auto and transported to FCMC. The driver of the semi was also taken to the Medical Center for precautions by A3-56. The Engine's crew handled a fluid spill with the help of PennDOT. All units returned at around 1300hrs.
June 24th - After a busy day of EMS calls, Engine and Ambulance 56 were dispatched at 1734hrs to 17000 BLK of LHW for the auto accident. Units arrived with a single vehicle and A3-56 transported one pt. Co56 went available at 1811hrs.
June 24th - At 0550hrs, Co55 units were dispatched on the auto accident at GCR and Timber Ridge. The wreck was upgraded to ALS with confinement bringing Medic 56. E1-56 was also dispatched due to the nature of the accident but was diverted to set up the LZ for STAT MedEvac. All 56 units cleared at 0656hrs.
June 22nd - At 1850hrs, Co57 units were called on an auto accident with unknown unjuries on Great Cove Rd at the Turnpike. A few moments went by when Headquarters updated the box with additional units, now with triple entrapment. E1-56 responded with 6, Car 56 with 4 along with A2 and 3-56 and the Medic. 57 & 56 units arrived with four Priority 1 patients, two vehicles blocking all traffic North and South Bound. Personnel worked together to extricate the patients and helped in packaging. All four pts were flown out to trauma centers.
June 21st - E1-56 and the Tanker responded immediately after dispatch for this house fire at 400 N 3rd Street. E1-56 arrived first with smoke conditions in the basement. Personnel put a line in service to find a trash fire on the outside of the structure with some extension. Personnel used the TIC to check for any hot spots and vented with minor overhaul.
June 20th - E1-56 and T56 both responded at 2315hrs to Buchanan Trail in Cove Gap for the garage fire endangering a dwelling. 56 units arrive to assist in the operations. Units cleared at 0118hrs.
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June 18th - At 1337hrs, Engine and Ambulance from 56 were alerted to Black Bear Rd and LHW for a tractor-trailer accident. Units arrived with a runaway truck on the ramp, the driver with minor injuries, and was transported for precautions.
June 10th - Company 56 units were called out at 0044hrs to 334 Woodside Drive, for the automatic fire alarm. C56 went on scene with a false trip and placed the box in service.
June 9th - At 1545hrs, A3-56 went on the transfer to Headquarters Co1. While enroute, an Engine was alerted to the transfer to FC Co18's house. E2-56 transferred with 6. Both units were clear at 1930hrs.
June 7th - E2-56 with a crew of 5 was on stand-by today from 0700 hrs - 1800 hrs at FC Co11's House (The Hall). The Engine handled one call, an AFA in the 44-03 Box.
June 6th - While the Engine was out on the transfer, Br1-56 responded for the trees and wires down at 586 Buck Hollow Road. Personnel arrived and cleared the roadway.
June 6th - E2-56 transferred to Co57's quarters with 5 while they operated on the rekindle of the earlier building fire. The Engine was on stand-by for 2 hours with no calls handled.
June 6th - Engine, Tanker, and Truck 56 were alerted at 0604hrs to 24397 Maddensville Pike at the Wooden Spoon for the building fire. E1-56, T56, TR56, and Car 56 were on scene and assisted in operations. 56 cleared at 0710hrs.
June 4th - At 1249, Co56 was dispatched for medical assist for lifting on Black Bear Road. Car 56 responded with 4 and assisted A2-56 with the lift.
June 4th - 56 units responded to Meadow Grounds & Back Run for wires. Personnel arrived with roadway cleared.
June 3rd - At around 1530hrs, E1-56, A3-56 and the Medic went responding on the auto accident at Great Cove and East Dutch Corner. C56 arrived and requested STAT MedEvac to the FCMC Heli-pad. The Class 1 patient was transported and flown out. Units cleared this wreck at around 1630hrs. While returning to the hall, Headquarters advised Command to copy another auto accident. This one was a box truck which had overturned on the back side of Scrub Ridge on Route 30. Due to the Rescue Engine having an extended ETA from the 1st MVA, Br1-56 responded. All units arrived to confirm dispatch and EMS transported one patient to the FCMC Class 2. E1-56 remained on the scene for 3 hours with a fuel spill. Co56 was assisted by PennDOT, PSP, and Co56 & 57 FP. Company 56 cleared at 1930hrs. The Regular Company Meeting had just begun when the tones hit again for a third auto accident in the boro. Personnel arrived with two autos at the intersection of 3rd and Lincoln Way. Two patients were transported from this one. Units cleared in about an hour.
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The Engine had just returned to the hall when the tones were set again. This time for wires down and arcing across the road at 2382 Back Run Road. E1-56 arrived on the scene with television cable blocking one lane. After confirming it was indeed TV wire, personnel moved it out of the roadway, and after contacting the TV provider, Co56 went available at 1712hrs.
May 17th - Engine 1-56 and MICU 2-56 responded at 1825hrs to 10676 Lincoln HWY for the pedestrian accident. EMS units arrived with a Class 2 patient off the roadway. The pt was transported and units went available at 1837hrs.
May 15th - At 1545hrs, E1-56 responded on an inside investigation call, odor of gas at 201 North 2nd Street in the Boro. Personnel checked with area thoroughly with the gas meter. With no evidence of gas, the Engine cleared the scene at 1613hrs.
May 12th - Engine, Truck, and Tanker 56 responded to the chimney fire on Ravensburg Road in Ayr Township at 0846hrs. E1-56 arrived with fire in the flu. Firefighters knocked the fire down and did the chimney cleaning thing and went in service at 0918hrs.
May 11th - While A2-56 and the Medic were about to pick up a patient from the FCMC for a transport, Co56 was dispatched for the auto accident with entrapment at LHW and Patterson Run Rd. E1-56 and EMS responded and arrived on scene with the patient self extricated. Personnel assisted in pt packaging and fluid control until the rollback arrived and the roadway was opened.
May 11th - At around 2100hrs, C4-56 received a phone call at the station for a tree down across Buchanan Trail in the area of the 800 BLK. E1-56 responded and arrived to find what appeared to be the remains of a tree. With the roadway clear Company 56 returned at 2110.
May 10th - At 1138hrs, Co56 units were dispatched to JLG Industries, 1 JLG Drive for the automatic alarm. C56 went on scene with a false trip, 156-56 Box was put in service.
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May 5th - At 0239hrs Engine and Tanker 56 were alerted to Corner Road in FC Montgomery Twp. Both units responded with 4 and put available at 0251hrs.
May 3rd - Brush 1-56 responded mutual aid to Belfast Twp on Morton Rd fro the brush fire. The Brush was cancelled within 10 minutes of response.
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April 30th - At 0836hrs, 56 units were dispatched to 1524 East Dutch Corner Road for an automatic alarm. 1st Captain 56 arrived with nothing evident and found it to be a false trip. Co56 went in service at 0847hrs.
April 20th - Co56 units were alerted to 109 Corner Road for a possible electrical fire at 0858hrs. E1-56 arrived with 6 with smoke showing. Personnel found the source and extinguished with little overhaul. Co56 returned to quarters at 0929hrs.
April 19th - At 1605hrs, Brushes 1 and 2-56 went responding along with Car 56 to FC Peters Twp, 15000 BLK of LWW. B1-56 arrived with 2 with a rapidly spreading fire. Units from 56, 9, 18, and 12 assisted in containment. Company 56 went available at 1746hrs with 14 personnel.
April 18th - E2-56 transferred at 1502hrs to FC Co18's hall with 4 while they operated on the mountain fire on Mountain Road. The Engine went in service with no calls handled at 1815hrs.
April 17th - At 2002hrs, Co56 responded on the house fire in the Boro at 123 W. Walnut. The first arriving Engine found light smoke conditions from the outside and pulled an attack line off. Crews used force to make entry and found a microwave which had exploded with small fire. All units returned at 2034hrs.
Total of 18 Personnel.
April 16th - E1-56 and A2-56 went responding at 2225hrs on the MVA in the area of Cowans Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Road. Apparatus arrived to find on vehicle into a tree head on with a Priority 2 pt. The Ambulance transported to the FCMC while the Engine cleaned up and controlled traffic until the roadway was clear. Company 56 went available at 0002hrs.
April 10th - At 1444hrs, a brush from 56 was alerted on the brush fire at 11545 Punchbowl Rd in Fraknlin County, Montgomery Twp. Br1-56 responded with 2 and arrived to assist Co9 and other units. At the same time, and Engine was requested to transfer to Co9's quarters. E2-56 transferred with 6. All 56 units returned at 1652hrs.
April 8th - Co55, 56, and WC5 units were dispatched at 0802hrs for a possible building fire at 1181 Mountain Road in Belfast Twp. First arriving pieces on scene, E2-55 and E1-56, crews found a fully involved building. Personnel quickly put lines in service to put a knock on the fire. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes. Co56 units returned at 1243hrs.
E1-56 w/ 5, T56 w/ 5
Total of 17 personnel on scene.
March 29th - At 2020hrs, Engine and Tanker Co56 were alerted on the barn fire on Charlestown Rd in the 9-2 Box. E1-56 and the Tanker responded with a total of 10 at 2021hrs and staged at Co9's quarters until placed in service at 2043hrs.
March 29th - Co56 traveled back to the site of the shed burn to finish off the house. Personnel took part in interior and exterior training. Also, Co55 had some training.
March 28th - E1-56 and the Tanker responded to assist Co57 at 1153 hrs to 168 Pitt Street for the chimney fire. Personnel arrived on scene to assist in ventilation and cleaning the flu. 56 went available at 1238 hrs.
March 27th - At 1545 hrs, Co57 and 56 were alerted to 149 2nd Street in Hustontown for the inside investigation, possible dryer fire. Units arrived with smoke conditions in the mobile home. Personnel vented the home and returned to service at 1617 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 4, T56 w/ 5
March 26th - Co56 members traveled to Big Cove Tannery to burn down sheds and out houses. Personnel on on scene for 3 hours.
March 26th - A Brush from 56 was called to the scene of a wild fire on Locust Grove Road in Brush Creek Township 1413 hrs. Br1-56 responded and arrived to assist in knockdown. 56 returned at 1638 hrs.
March 23rd - At 0731 hrs, E1-56 responded with 6 to GIANT Foods, 360 S. 2nd Street for the AFA. Personnel found it to be a malfunctioning alarm system and 56 returned at 0818 hrs.
March 21st - Engine, Truck, Ambulance, & Medic 56 were alerted at 0920 hrs to 300 Success Drive at Fulton Precision for a a person electrocuted. Personnel arrived with a patient on the floor conscious. A2-56 and the Medic transported to FCMC. Co56 went back in service at 0927 hrs.
Total of 12 Personnel.
March 20th - At 1655 hrs, 56 units responded to 22344 Great Cove Rd for the smoke in a house. While enroute, Headquarters advised C56 a disabled person was inside the dwelling and was unable to get out. Personnel arrived with light smoke conditions coming from a malfunctioning furnace and the occupant out of the house. The Engines crew vented the house and cleared the scene at 11719 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 6, T56 w/ 5, E2-56 w/ 4
March 20th - Co56 was dispatched at 0805 hrs to 106 Myers Avenue in the Boro for an elevator rescue?!? E1-56 arrived with 5 to find a person trapped in a malfunctioning elevator. Personnel located the key and safely extricated the person. Co56 went available at 0818 hrs.
March 19th - A single engine from 56 and the Tanker were called at 2125 hrs to 13033 Main Street in Fort Loudon for smoke in a basement. E1-56 responded with 5 and the Tanker w/ 4. Both units were placed in service at 2139. Video of Response Coming Soon!!
March 17th - E1-56 and the Tanker responded on the garage fire at 1749 hrs to 24968 Locke Road in Dublin Twp. Units from 56 just arrived on the scene to be placed available at 1815 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 6, T56 w/ 5
March 17th - At 1504 hrs, Co56 units were alerted to 711 Long View Drive for the brush fire. Units arrived to find a moderate size area involved. Personnel contained the fire and returned at 1613 hrs.
March 9th - E1-56, A1-56, A2-56, and the CAR responded at around 1600 hrs to LHW and Pleasant Ridge Road for an MVA with unknown injuries. C56 arrived with one Class 2 pt and a Class 3 pt. The Ambulances transported the patients to the FCMC. Co 56 went in service in less than an hour.
Members of the McConnellsburg Fire & Rescue Department assisted the Medical Center in taking down a radio antenna. Also check out the new sign on the "Stick" of the Truck!!
Feb 10th - Co56 responded to numerous calls of trees and wires down to a possible field fire. At 1248 hrs, the first call came in for a tree across the road at 5844 Cito Road. Br1-56 responded and arrived with a large tree completely blocking the roadway. Personnel cleared debris off the road and opened traffic. At 1400 hrs, Co56 was alerted to 429 Glenn Rock Lane for the field fire. Br1-56 arrived with wires arching and no fire. E1-56 and Car 56 responded at 1547 hrs to Strawberry Ridge Rd and Rock Hill Rd for wires down. Personnel arrived with a utility pole and wires down. Units went in service at 1601 hrs.
Feb 10th - E1-56 & A3-56 responded 0259 hrs to 26333 Great Cove Rd in Todd Twp for the auto accident. Units arrived with one auto into a shed. EMS obtained a patient refusal and Co56 units went in service.
E1-56 responded with 6, A3-56 w/ 3, and 8 POV.
Feb 5th - At around 1030 hrs, E1-56, A2-56, and M56 responded to the 6000 BLK of Cito Road for the auto accident with an unconscious pt. Units arrived to confirm dispatch, A2-56 transported the Class 1 patient to Fulton County Med, later to be taken by ground to Altoona due to weather.
Feb 2nd - The McConnellsburg Volunteer Fire Company held our 46th annual awards banquet this evening to give recognition to the members. Guests enjoyed a meal catered by the American Legion, followed by awards. EMT of the Year was awarded to Cody Lynch. Ambulance Chiefs Award went to Tina Blair. Fire Chiefs Award went to Jason Buterbaugh. Fireman of the Year was awarded to Roger Everts. The Active Firefighters were given plaques with their pictures. Guests enjoyed a 16 min slide show program followed by gag gifts to lighten the evening. A good time was had by everyone, thanks to FC18 and Cumberland County 47 for handling our calls.
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E1-56 w/ 6, A2-56 w/ 2, and 10 POV.
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Jan 9th - At 0729 hrs, Engine, Truck, and Tanker 56 responded to 809 Rockhill Road for the chimney fire. E1-56 arrived with fire in the flu. Personnel cleaned the flu and went in service in about a half hour.
Jan 8th - At 1317 hrs, B1-56 & E2-56 responded to 4250 Gem Bridge Road for a grass fire. C55 & B1-56 arrived with fire heading towards the woods, and put a quick knock on it.
Jan 6th - Two grants were received from the State. Fire was awarded $20,860.54. EMS - $9,969.28. Both will be used for debt reduction.
Jan 5th - E1-56 and A3-56 responded to 1694 Schooley Road in Licking Creek Township for a smoke detector act. Units arrived with no fire or smoke conditions and put TIC in service. With nothing found, Co56 went available with 12 personnel.
Jan 4th - At 1838 hrs, Engine and Tanker 56 were alerted to assist Co9 at 396 Aughwick Road in Peters Twp for a chimney fire with poss. extension. E1-56 arrived with 5 with fire in the wall. Personnel knocked the fire down and advised DC9 . Co56 went in service at 2010 hrs with a total of 13.
Jan 2nd - E2-56 transferred with 6 to Co57's quarters while they operated on the HC fire. The Engine cleared at 0046 hrs.
Jan 2nd - At 2105 hrs, Co57 along with Truck 56 responded to assist Huntington on a house fire at 23307 Cedar Rd. TR56 arrived on scene with 4 along with Car 56 with 4. Personnel set up Truck operations and assisted in knockdown and overhaul. The Truck went available at 2306 hrs.
Dec 31st - As members were at the hall awaiting the new year, Co9 was alerted to 12100 Dickeys Rd in Peters Twp at 2314 hrs for a reported dwelling fire. E1-56 and ET56 responded immediately after dispatch with a total of 13. 56 units were place in service, false alarm.
Dec 28th - At 1435 hrs, Company 57 and 56 units were dispatched to 2228 Buck Road in Licking Creek Twp. E1-56 and the Tanker responded along with 57 and arrived with no fire. Co56 went available at 1453 hrs.
Dec 25th - E1-56 responded with 6 personnel to 360 S. 2nd Street at Giant for an automatic alarm. C56 arrived with nothing evident, reset the alarm and placed the box in service.
Dec 21st - Co56 units responded at 1050 hrs to a chimney fire at 477 Stage Coach Rd in Todd Township. Units arrived with fire in the flu. Personnel extinguished the fire and cleaned out the flu. Co56 went in service at 1131 hrs.
Dec 17th - T56 was dispatched at 2257 hrs for a house fire in Huntington County Box 14-06. The Tanker responded at 2258 hrs with 6 but was place available by Command 14 about 2 minutes out from the scene.
Dec 16th - At 1734 hrs, Tanker 56 was alerted for a house fire in the FC18-13 Box, 95 Circle Drive. T56 responded at 1734 with 8 personnel and was placed in service at the top of the mountain.
Dec 15th - At 1939 hrs, while Co56 members were attending a Christmas party, Engine and Ambulance 56 were alerted to 209 East Poplar St. in the Boro for a CO detector activation. E1-56 with the transfer crew from FC18 responded and arrived with a false trip. Units went in service at 2012 hrs.
Dec 15th - At 1102 hrs, Co56 was dispatched to 314 Cooper Lane for flooding. E1-56, Car 56, and A3-56 responded non-emergency and arrived with water conditions in the basement. Personnel corrected the problem with Water Authority on scene and went available at 1143 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 4, A3-56 w/ 2, and 5 POV.
Dec 13th - E1-56 and A2-56 responded at 2256 hrs to 314 Woodside Drive at the Terrace for a smoke detector activation. Units arrived with water conditions in two apts. After finding and correcting the problem, 56 units went available at 2331 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 4, A2-56 w/ 2, and 7 POV.
Dec 13th - At 0115 hrs, Co56 units were alerted to 11433 LHW for an auto accident with entrapment. C56 arrived with one auto, negative entrapment. A2-56 transported one Class 2 pt to FCMC. Co56 went in service at 0153.
E1-56 w/ 6, A2-56 w/ 3, A1-56 w/ 2, and 9 POV.
E1-56 w/ 6, T56 w/ 4, A1-56 w/ 2, and6 POV.
Nov 29th - At 0651 hrs, E1-56 responded with 6 on an assist with Co57 with a tractor trailor accident with fire. The Engine was requested for a second tool and to set up an LZ for two choppers. E1-56 cleared at 0808 hrs along with Medic 56.
Nov 27th - Co56 members were awoken at 0210hrs for an auto accident at 1400 LWW. E1-56 and A3-56 responded and arrived on scene to find one vehicle off the road with no patient to be found. Personnel searched along with PSP to find nothing. Co56 units went in service at 0244hrs.
Nov 22nd - At around 1544 hrs, 57 units were dispatched to Great Cove and Breezy Point Rd in Dublin Twp for an auto accident with entrapment. At 1546, Co56 was alerted to the corrected location of 25077 GCR making it Todd Township. Units responded and arrived with one vehicle on it's side with wires down and 1 entrapment. Personnel quickly made access to the patient and was handed over to EMS. STAT 13 was requested and landed at the scene. All units went available at around 1700 hrs.
E1-56 w/ 5, A2-56 w/ 3, A3-56 w/ 2, and 22 POV.
Nov 18th - The Members of Company 56 arrived at the firehouse at 0600hrs to get ready to move patients from the old Fulton County Medical Center to the NEW Hospital on the hill at 214 Peach Orchard Rd. Two Ambulance's from Company 56 were used to transport patients from the old Hospital to the New Fulton County Medical Center with help from surrounding companies the move took about 2 1/2 hrs.
Nov.13 - At 1800hrs, Company 56 returned to 13717 Sipes Mill Rd to finish burning down the house that was saved prior to the 13th on Nov 8th. The owner decided that since the house was not livable anymore and that they were in the process of remolding anyway to just burn it the rest of the way down and start over from ground up. Units operating at the controlled burn were Tanker 56,Engine 255 and Tanker 57
Nov 8th - At 1218hrs, Company 56 along with 55,57,and BC40 was alerted to Licking Creek Twp to 13717 Sipes Mill Rd for a House Fire. Chief 56 arrived on scene to find a working fire coming from the 2nd story and into the attic. Chief 56 quickly advised Headquarters to alert for a 2nd alarm assignment for Engines. The fire was brought under control in about in about an hour. Units operating on the scene was Engine 156,256,Tanker56,Truck 56 and Ambulance 356. Also on the scene was Engine 155 and 157, Tanker 57, and ,BC Engine 40 and Tanker 40. Also Company 56 and 57 Fire Police. FC18 covered the hall.
Nov 6th - At 1830hrs, 56 units were alerted to Licking Creek Twp for a MVA involving a tractor trailer rolled over. Units responding was Eng 156,Amb 2 and 356 and Medic 56. Unit arrived on scene to find a tractor trailer on it's side off the roadway. EMS took care of patient refusals. While the Engine company took care of hazards. Units cleared the scene at approx. 1915hrs.
\ Nov 3rd - At 2228 hrs while sitting at the fire station a gentleman came in to the firehouse and advised Chief 56 and other members of MVFC that there was a building fire next to the Dollar General Store in Todd Twp. Chief 56 and crew responded in Eng 156 and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the building. Chief 56 quickly advised headquarters to copy an emergency and to dispatch a 2nd alarm assignment for the building fire which was a 256-01 box. Firefighters acted quickly in knocking down the fire which spread into the walls and ceiling space. Company 56 was assisted on the scene by Company 55,57 and FC9. FC Eng 18-1 and Tanker 57 covered the Hall. Also assisting on the scene was Company 56 Fire Police. Company 56 cleared the scene at 0130 hrs.
Company 56 pump testing being done by Dale Carbaugh if you need pump testing done call Dale at - 717-328-2188.
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