3rd District Volunteer Fire Company: 3rd District Recent Headlines

3rd District Recent Headlines

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Dwelling Fire
	Tactical Box 14-21 was dispatched at 0244 on August 26, 2009 for a dwelling fire. First report from Bucks Co. Radio to BC14 was police on scene with heavy fire. BC14 ordered a RIT company (Rescue 10) added to the call. Chief 14 arrived to report S.F.D. w/fire showing from sides B & C. Engine 14 went on scene, dropping in from Lynn & David Dr’s. Engine 14 pulled their step gun and went to side C. The fire was knocked using tank water. Rescue 13 arrived completed vent ops and primary search, which were negative. The main service was involved so crews had to operate with this hazard, because of that the fire couldn’t be fully extinguished until Peco arrived and secured the power at the pole. Crews from Stations 11, 13 52 & 82’s worked on the interior. Operations sector shared by BC14 & DC52. Red Cross called to assist the home owner with temporary housing. Fire placed under control @ 0344. FM225 on scene to investigation the cause.

Fayette Drive MVA
	Rescue Box 14-11 was dispatched at 0149 hours August 15th at 4503 Fayette Drive. The initial report from the county was a 3 car accident with heavy entrapment. Battalion 14 arrived and reported a 1 car accident with partial ejection, no entrapment and 2 trauma patients. The assignment was held to E-14 and Medics 143 and 154. The Engine Company assisted Medics 143 and 154 with patient care and the crew was divided up and went with Medic 143 to assist in patient care during the transport. E-14 remained on scene until 0630 assisting 25 PD with the accident investigation. Debris from the accident was spread out over 200 feet and the force of impact moved a large boulder 75 feet.

Neighborhood First Program
	The fire company hosted students from the Neighborhood First Program at the fire station on August 11. The students were taught how to operate a fire extinguisher, a hand line, and they were given an aerial tour via the Tower Ladder. Assisting with the students were Chief Finnell, Deputy Chief Mowery, Captain Taggart, Firefighters Cummings, Shipp, & Gasper and staff of the Bristol Township Fire Marshals Office including Firefighter Hershman and Fire Inspector Haxel.

Vehicle Fire
	On 3/11/09 Engine 14 and Engine 82 were dispatched to 1311 Woodbine Ave. for a vehicle fire. Fm 225-1 was on location with an engine compartment fire. Engine 14 with BC 14, Fm225-6 and Firefighter Weldon went on location and in service with a 1 ¾ “ handline for a quick knockdown. Engine 82 arrived and their crew assisted E14 with overhaul & water supply.