| Sprinkler puts out kitchen fire at University Manor |
| Mon. Dec 21st 2009 |
Crews were dispatched to University Manor apartments for a reported alarm and water flow. While enroute, the BOC confirmed fire was out, but there was water flow.
Crews arrived and performed salvage on the first floor (fire was on the second floor) to protect belongings. Assisted ...
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| Working Christmas Tree Fire - Founder's Hall |
| Mon. Dec 21st 2009 |
At 0751 this morning, HFD was dispatched to Founder's Hall at the Milton Hershey School for a Christmas tree fire. This would not be any tree fire. The tree on fire was a 40 foot tall artificial tree, standing in the middle of a 105 foot domed structure. Staff used 16 extinguishers...
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| Santa visits Derry Township |
| Sun. Dec 20th 2009 |
Once again, HFD was privileged to be selected by Santa as a means to visit the children of Derry Township. (He likes to let the reindeer rest before the big night.)
In these pictures, the jolly old elf is seen in the Deer Run development....
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| Snow Manning in effect |
| Sat. Dec 19th 2009 |
With the start of projected heavy snowfall, HFD will be manning the station full time starting after noon today, through the end of the storm. Residents with emergencies should continue to contact 911 for us to be dispatched....
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| Santa stops at a bridal shower. |
| Fri. Dec 18th 2009 |
While making rounds of the township, Santa and the HFD stopped in and surprised the prospective bride!...
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| Busy day at the 48 house |
| Wed. Dec 9th 2009 |
Crews started off the morning dispatched to an Accident with Injuries with reported Vehicle Fire to our Mutual Aid 47 (Union Deposit) box. The Rescue went responding, but was quickly placed in service. A few seconds after, Attack 48 was dispatched to an 81 box for another Accident with Injuries. Per...
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| Tiger Cubs 108 visit Station 48 |
| Tue. Dec 8th 2009 |
On Tuesday evening, boys from Tiger Cub visited Station 48 for a tour of the station, and words of wisdom from Chief Leonard. The cubs enjoyed a demo of the gear, thermal cameras and the apparatus. We also may have inspired a few adults to join!...
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| Engine 48-1 assists Campbelltown with an Accident with multiple injuries |
| Mon. Dec 7th 2009 |
On Monday afternoon, Engine 48-1 was dispatched to assist Campbelltown for an accident with 7 reported injuries. Upon arrival to scene, the Engine crew assisted Campbelltown and Palmyra with extrication of the victims. Chief 48-2 set up a Landing Zone for Life Lion to fly a patient, while Chief 48-3...
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| HFD gets a donation of an AED trainer from Exel Logistics |
| Sat. Dec 5th 2009 |
Exel Logisitics, N. Lingle Ave, donated an Automated External Defibulator trainer to the fire company. It will be used in CPR/AED training. Thank you for supporting the fire company....
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