Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company

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April 22, 2008 - 00:38 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS and Valley Regional Medic 26 to the area of 69 Green Mountain Road for a MVA with injuries. Engine 10 responded and arrived onscene to find a two-car MVA (tractor trailer vs. car) with one injury. SOVFC personnel initiated patient treatment and controlled traffic. PSP-F onscene. Patient transported to HGH by Medic 26.

Photos: Christine Kashak

April 16, 2008- 11:47 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of Phinneyville Road and Center Street in Sheppton for a brush fire. Tanker 30, Brush 40, and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival, units found a large working brush fire. Command was established under Chief 9-06 (Lucas). Ringtown Valley and Nuremberg brush trucks were also on the box. Forestry was called and provided mulitple air-drops. Units operated for approximately 2 hours. Nuremberg and Shenandoah EMS provided rehab.

Photos: Bill Barr

April 12-13, 2008- Members of the SOVFC particpated in the The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy "Academy on the Road- Rapid Intervention Team Exercises (ZRITE)" program. Members learned and practiced rapid intervention team procedures and self rescue techniques over the course of two days.

Photos: www.hazletwpfirerescue.com

April 16, 2008 - 16:55 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS and Shenandoah ALS to 589 Main Boulevard for a MVA with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, Ladder 20 found a one car MVA (rollover) with one patient refusing treatment. East Union Township Command was established. SOVFC personnel assisted with debris removal. EMS units cancelled.

Photos: Robert Rentschler.

March 26, 2008 - 18:30 The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company received the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant totaling $36,100.00. This grant will be used to purchase a turn-out gear washer and SCBA fill station. Pictured below is Representative Tim Holden with members of the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company.

Photos: Tim Holden staff members

March 6, 2008 - 23:42 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS to the area of 589 Main Boulevard for a MVA with injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival, units confirmed a one-car MVA rollover with one injury. Captain 9-92 (Schmidt) established East Union Township Command. Upon arrival of Engine 10, the patient was immobilized and care transferred to Ambulance 971. Patient transported to HGH and air-lifted to Lehigh Valley Medical Center. SOVFC personnel assisted East Union Police with traffic control. Units operated for approximately 1 hour.

Photos: Jeff Rupert

March 5, 2008 - 09:14 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of 489 Main Boulevard for a MVA with no injuries and fluids down. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival to scene, units confirmed a 1 vehicle accident with no injuries. Traffic control was provided until PSP-F arrived. Units operated for approximately 30 minutes.

Photos: Paul Lech

March 4, 2008 - 19:54 The SOVFC was dispatched along with a first alarm assignment to 34 East Pine Street for a house fire. Chief 9-06 (Lucas) responded with Squad 9-70 and arrived onscene moments after dispatch. East Union Twp. Command was established and reported a working porch fire with heavy smoke showing. Ladder 20 was ordered to the address. Engine 10 was ordered as a back-up engine in the alley to the rear of the structure. A 1 3/4" line was pulled from Ladder 20 and Engine 10. Interior crews quickly knocked down the majority of fire. A search team cleared divisions 1 and 2 and vented the structure. A K12 saw was placed into service and used to cut some of the outside wall to check for extension. The TIC was used to check for extension and the fire was held to the porch and outside wall on 'Side C'. Positive pressure ventilation was used to evacuate smoke from the structure. The East Union Twp. Fire Marshal is investigating.

Photos: Paul Lech

February 25, 2008 - 11:49 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS and Medic 26 to the entrance of Cove Mountain Drive for a MVA with entrapment. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Squad 9-70 arrived onscene first and confirmed a one vehicle MVA with no entrapment and one semi-responsive patient. Engine 10 arrived shortly afterward. Fire personnel assessed the patient and began extrication. Nuremberg EMS arrived and the patient was extricated onto a longboard. Nuremberg EMS requested air medical. Engine 10 established a landing zone at the entrance to Cove Village. Medevac 7 transported the patient to GMC-D. PSP-F also onscene.

Photos: Denny Antonelli

January 19, 2008 - 09:00 The SOVFC in conjuction with the University of Pennsylvania Health System sponsored a PennStar AirCraft Safety Class. Members of the SOVFC were trained on the proper ground operations for landing medical aircraft. A thanks goes to the crew of PennStar IV for their help during the class and a special thanks to Flight Nurse Crystal Simmons and our own Flight Nurse/PHRN Rick Grabosky for instructing the class.

Photos: Christine Kashak

January 17, 2008 - 16:15 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS to the area of 489 Main Boulevard for a MVA with injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival, units found a 2-car MVA with 3 patients. All occupants were self-extricated and refused treatment. EMS cancelled. Personnel provided traffic control. Upon arrival of PSP-F, all units cleared.

Photos: T.J. Rentschler

January 1, 2008 - 08:43 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS to the area of 1300 Center Street for a MVA with injuries. Engine 10/Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival to scene found a one car MVA (SUV into a ditch). The occupant was self-extricated but had only minor injuries. SOVFC personnel provided traffic control. The patient was transported to HGH via Ambulance 980. PSP-Hazleton onscene.

Photos: J.C. Kriesher

December 17, 2007 - 04:12 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS to the area of 69 Green Mountain Road for a MVA with injury. Engine 10 responded. Upon arrival of E10, found a one car MVA (minivan vs. utility pole) with one patient injured. SOVFC personnel provided lighting and traffic control. Patient treated by Nuremberg EMS and Medic 26 and transported to HGH. Units operated for approximately 30 minutes.

Photo: Kyle Mummey

December 9, 2007 - 19:51 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS, Medic 26, and Hazle Twp. R101 for a MVA with entrapment and a possible class 5 at 1053 Center Street in Sheppton. Engine 10 responded first and arrived onscene to confirm a vehicle in tree and a class 1 patient heavily entrapped. Engine 10 immediately went to work. Squad 70 arrived with Chief 9-06 (Lucas) and established East Union Township Command. Engine 10 personnel stablized the vehicle with step chocks and forced the front passenger door. Access was made to the patient and cervical spine precautions taken. The patient was trapped due to approximately 2-3 feet of intrusion into the passenger compartment. The roof was removed using the Hurst O-cutter and reciprocating saw. HTFD R101 personnel arrived and assisted with the roof removal. The steering column was pulled using a come-along and dash rolled using a Hurst Ram. The patient's jacket was cut and the patient removed from the entanglement onto a longboard. The patient was transported by Nuremberg EMS and Medic 26 to HGH and later transferred to LVMC.

Photos: HTFD/Mike Lucas

December 7, 2007 - The SOVFC celebrated its annual Christmas Party at the Tower's Restaurant. Pictured below are the members of the SOVFC. The officers and members of the SOVFC wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

Photos: Amanda Rentschler

December 1, 2007 - 21:29 The SOVFC was dispatched to 53 Mountain Drive for a house fire. Engine 10 /Ladder 20 /Tanker 30/ Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival Ladder 20 took the 'A' side of the structure with Engine 10 at the A/D corner. Chief 9-06 (Lucas) established East Union Township Command and assigned Captain 9-92 (Schmidt) to Operations. Personnel found a light smoke condition inside the structure and confirmed a chimney fire. Smoke was naturally ventilated. Ladder 20 was extended for roof operations. Engine 10 personnel were directed to the roof via an extension ladder and roof ladder. A chimney sweep and dry chemical extinguisher were used to extinguish the fire. Units on the box were: E10, L20, T30, S70, E582, L581, T585, T587, T30-35, E30-11, TW105, T106, R245, L244.

Photos: Christine Kashak

November 29, 2007 - 08:59 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of 413 Main Boulevard with Shenandoah ALS for a MVA with unknown injuries. Engine 10 responded and arrived onscene to find a one-vehicle MVA with multiple injuries. Captain 9-91 (Antonelli) established East Union Township Command. SOVFC assisted EMS personnel with packaging patients and provided traffic control until released by PSP-F. Units operated for approximately 1 hour.

Photos: Denny Antonelli

November 25, 2007 - 09:00 The SOVFC, led by Captain 9-92 (Schmidt) participated in a training exercise. Firefighters completed various evolutions consisting of a roof and wall simulator and participants did various breeching and ventilations tactics. Personnel operated for approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Photos: Christine Kashack

November 23, 2007 - 22:56 At 22:56 on Friday, November 23, 2007 the SOVFC was dispatched to Main and Washington Streets in Shenandoah for a working commercial fire. Engine 10 and Tanker 30 were requested. Both units responded with full compliments. Upon arrival of both units, Tanker 30 immediately was directed to the dump site by Water Supply Officer C30-01 and entered the tanker shuttle. Engine 10 was directed to the intersection north of the fire to establish a relay pump from Engine 30-10 to E881 on the 'C' side of the left exposure. Engine 10 dropped approximately 250' of 3" supply line. The engine crew was then directed to the 'C' side of the structure to relieve some of the firefighters working to protect the rear exposure. SOVFC units operated for approimately 2 hours.

Photos: Christine Kashak

November 11, 2007 - 02:22 At 02:22 hours on Saturday, November 17, Schuylkill County 911 dispatched Fire District 9, Stations 1 and 2 – Brandonville and Sheppton-Oneida, and Shenandoah ALS to 235 Main Blvd. for an accident with injuries. Medic 6403 was the first unit on air and was advised the county received a second call reporting two injuries, with one female entrapped.At this time Mahanoy City West End Rescue 993 and Ringtown BLS were added to the box. Sheppton-Oneida Engine/Rescue 9-10 was responding shortly after the initial dispatch with a crew of four, led by Captain Derek Schmidt. Squad 9-70 responded with three including 9-06, Chief Lucas. Both units arrived on scene to find Medic 64 already on scene confirming a one vehicle accident, pick-up truck rollover with one patient still inside; Chief 9-06 assumed Main Blvd. command and assigned Asst. Chief Mummey to safety officer. Crews found that the vehicle was sitting on its side in the middle of a field. Firefighters Kriesher and Damms immediately began stabilizing the vehicle using step chocks and wedges. Brandonville Engine 9-14 arrived on scene and was instructed to direct traffic. Crews began to stretch the Hurst O-Cutters and the reciprocating saw.Once stabilization was complete, Captain Schmidt took out the windshield and Firefighter Kriesher began cutting the A-Post. After the A-Post was cut, the cutters were handed off to Captain Schmidt and the B-Post was cut. A relief cut was made to the roof and then crews flapped down the roof. At this time, Rescue 993 arrived on scene and assisted putting the patient onto a backboard and carried the patient out of the field to an awaiting ambulance.Since both engines on scene were already tied up, command requested an engine from Ringtown Valley to respond to Park Ave. in Brandonville to setup a landing zone; Medic 64 requested both patients be airlifted to trauma centers. Engine 30-10 responded and landed both MedEvac 7 and LifeFlight 5. After the patient was successfully extricated, crews cleaned up and awaited the arrival of a unit from the Pennsylvania State Police. Sheppton-Oneida units remainded on scene until approximately 04:30 hours. As of this writing there was no update on the condition of either patient.

Photos: JC Kriesher

October 3, 2007 - 09:59 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of 250 Green Mountain Road for a barn fire. The remainder of the first alarm assignment included: Ringtown Valley Fire (Engine/Tanker), Mahanoy City West End (Engine), Mahanoy City Citizens (Tower/Squad), and Shenandoah Heights (Engine). Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Squad 70 arrived first to confirm a fully-involved barn fire with structure collapse. There was brush surrounding the property that was also burning. At that time, Tower 456 was recalled. Tankers from Ryan Township, Mahanoy City Good American, and Nuremberg-Weston were requested. Engine 881 was directed to Park Crest Fish and Game to establish a fill site. Chief 9-08 (Mummey) arrived onscene to assume East Union Township Command. The deck gun from Engine 10 was utilized to knock a majority of fire down before two 1 3/4" handlines were stretched to extinguish the fire load and surrounding grass that was burning. A significant amount of overhaul was completed to remove metal roofing that was obscuring fire. Engine 30-12 was utilized as the supply engine to Engine 10. Units operated for approximately 3 hours.

Photos: Robert Gabardi

September 25, 2007 - 18:37 The SOVFC was dispatched to the Humboldt Industial Park with Nuremberg EMS and Medic 26 for a person down. Squad 9-70 initially responded with QRS personnel. Upon assessment, a MI alert was called and airmedical requested. Engine 10 responded to establish a landing zone. Medevac 4 landed without incident. Patient transported to Lehigh Valley Medical Center.

Photos: Kyle Mummey

September 22, 2007 - 02:23 The SOVFC was dispatched to 100 Nuremberg Mountain Road for a MVA with unknown injuries. Nuremberg EMS also due on the box. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival to scene found a one car MVA (car into trees) with no patients onscene. A search of the immediate area revealed no patients. EMS was recalled. Personnel established traffic control and lighting. PSP-F onscene. Units operated for approximately 1 hour.

Photos: J.C. Kriesher

August 28, 2007 - 15:06 The SOVFC was dispatched to 100 Walden Drive for a vehicle leaking fluids. Engine 10/ Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a cement truck rolled over. SOVFC personnel stablized the deisel and antifreeze leak and provided fire protection as the vehicle was removed from the area.

Photos: Kyle Mummey

August 25, 2007 - 0233 The SOVFC and Nuremberg EMS was dispatched to the area of 486 Main Boulevard for a MVA with unknown injuries. Engine 10 responded. Upon arrival to scene found a one vehicle MVA (SUV rollover) with a sheered utility pole onscene. The one occupant inside the vehicle was self extricated. SOVFC personnel stablized the vehicle. The occupant was immobilized and a helicopter requested along with Shenandoah ALS. Due to weather conditions no aeromedical services were available. The patient was transported by ground to GSRMC. PSP-F assisted SOVFC personnel onscene.

Photos: J.C. Kriesher

August 14, 2007 - 02:08 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of 489 Main Boulevard for a MVA with unknown injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a one vehicle MVA with no patients around. SOVFC personnel provided traffic control and cleared debris from the roadway. PSP-F assisted onscene.

Photos: Robert Rentschler

July 30, 2007 - 15:07 The SOVFC was dispatched to assist Hazle Twp. Fire on Muskegon Circle in Eagle Rock for a reported structure fire. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Chief 9-06 (Lucas) arrived onscene and advised of a light smoke condition in the second story of the facility. Upon further investigation, C9-06 confirmed burned food as the cause of the smoke. All units were advised to respond under caution. Engine 10 arrived and began positive pressure ventilation. Engine 102/103 and TW 105 arrived with C101 (Kostician) assuming Hazle Twp. Command and continued ventilation operations. After the smoke was ejected, all units were released by C101.

Photos: Kyle Mummey

July 26, 2007 - 15:03 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of SR 924 for a vehicle fire. Engine 10/Squad 70 responded within minutes of dispatch. Units arrived to find a working vehicle fire with heavy fire in the engine compartment and extension to the passenger compartment. East Union Twp. command was established by C9-08 (Mummey) and a 1 3/4" hoseline was extended. The fire was quickly extinguished and overhaul completed. PSP-F was onscene for investigation.

Photos: Kyle Mummey

July 24, 2007 - 03:06 The SOVFC was dispatched along with Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue to the intersection of Golfwood Drive and Country Drive for a MVA with entrapment. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found one vehicle over an embankment with one occupant entrapped. The vehicle was stabilized using a come-along and patient extricated within 10 minutes by SOVFC and HTFD firefighters. Patient flown to a trauma center via Medevac.

Photos: HTFD/Christine Kashack

July 11, 2007 - 20:54 The SOVFC was dispatched along with the first alarm structure assignment for an apartment fire. Ladder 20, Engine 10, and Tanker 30 responded within moments of dispatch. Upon arrival, units found an extinguished kitchen fire in a 2nd floor apartment of this building. Captain 9-91 (Antonelli, Jr.) established East Union Twp. Command. Ladder 20 took placement for aerial operations. A 1 3/4" hoseline was stretched into the affected apartment for overhaul. Firefighters used the TIC to check for extension and pulled various sections of ceiling and walls. Positive pressure ventilation was established and firefighters were placed for salvage operations in adjoining apartments. Units operated for approximately 1 hour. Units on the box in addition to SOVFC units were: E581, T585, T587 (cx.); Engine 103, TW 105(cx) E 30-10, T30-35 (cx.) T9-34 (cx.); L244 RIT (cx.)

Photos: JC Kriesher

June 12, 2007 - 00:31 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of 489 Main Boulevard for a MVA with no injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a one vehicle MVA with a non-injured driver. Chief 9-08 (Mummey) established command. The vehicle was found over a small embankment into a small creek that runs underneath the highway. A utility pole was also sheered. The vehicle was stabilized and lighting provided for PSP-F. Debris was cleared off of the roadway. Units operated for appoximately 1 1/2 hours.

Photos: Christine Kashack

June 2, 2007 - 12:48 The SOVFC was dispatched with Brandonville Fire and Shenandoah ALS to the area of 82 Main Boulevard for an accident with unknown injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Arrived onscene to find a 2 car MVA with no injuries and fluids down. Engine 9-14 was also onscene.

Photos: J.C. Kriesher

May 15, 2007 - 03:02 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS and Medic 26 to the area of SR 924 for a MVA with rollover. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Arrived onscene to find a one vehicle accident with 2 patients and a vehicle on its side. Both patients were immobilized and care transported to HGH by Nuremberg EMS. Engine and Squad crews assisted with clean-up and traffic control.

Photos: Jeff Rupert

April 23, 2007 - 04:50 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS and Shenandoah ALS for a MVA involving a motorcycle. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a motorcycle vs. deer with the rider ejected approximately 15 feet. The SOVFC assisted with patient packaging. The patient was then flown to GMC at the request of Shenandoah ALS. Engine 10 established the landing zone.

Photos: Derek Schmidt

February 25, 2007 - 14:05 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of SR924 and Chapel Road for a MVA with ejection. Engine 10 responded to scene and on arrival found a one car MVA with rollover and the occupant ejected approximately 20 feet. Patient care was initiated. Ladder 20 was dispatched to establish a landing zone. Air Medical units were unable to fly due to weather. Upon arrival to scene, patient transferred to Nuremberg EMS and transported to GMC-D with Shenandoah ALS.

Photos: Kyle Mummey

February 25, 2007 - 10:54 The SOVFC was dispatched to assist Nuremberg EMS and Medic 11 with a skiing accident. Engine 9-10 established a landing zone. Patient air-lifted to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville via Lifeflight 5.

Photos: John Damms

February 9, 2007 - 08:51 The SOVFC was dispatched with Shenandoah ALS and Brandonville Fire to SR 924 and Phinneyville Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Engine 10/ Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a one car MVA with heavy damage to the vehicle but no entrapment. SOVFC personnel controlled traffic and assisted Medic 6403 with extrication. The patient was air-lifted via LifeFlight 5 to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville via a landing zone in a nearby field.

Photos: Frank Andruscavage/ Kyle Mummey

January 26, 2007- Captain Derek Schmidt completed the Anne Arundel County, Maryland fire academy as part of Recruit Class 47 and joins the department as the rank of firefighter. Pictured left is Captain Schmidt with Department Chief David Stokes. SOVFC members Kyle Mummey, T.J. Rentschler, and Stephen Motil are pictured with Captain Schmidt and Montgomery County and Hazle Township Firefighter Tom Ward. Congratulations Derek on a job well done!

Pictures: Stephen Motil

January 22, 2007 - As an ongoing service and committment to East Union Township residents, Geisinger Life Flight and The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company have placed a global positioning system into service aboard Engine 10. This will allow precise coordination of landing zones for the Geisinger program when flying to East Union Township and will better allow the SOVFC to perform search and rescue operations. Pictured below are FF/EMT Robert Rentschler accepting the unit on behalf of the SOVFC and Dave Prince, Outreach Coordinator for the Geisinger Life Flight program. The SOVFC would like to wish a special thanks to Dave and the Geisinger system as we look forward to working together in the future!

Picture: Denny Antonelli

January 15, 2007 - 21:09 The SOVFC along with Brandonville Fire was dispatched to the area of 68 Main Boulevard for an unknown type fire. Engine 9-10 responded shortly after dispatch and a second call was received that this incident was going to be involving a pavillion. Chief 9-08 (Mummey) arrived onscene and assumed command reporting 2 working fires (pavillion and garage). Ringtown Valley was dispatched for an engine and tanker. Upon Engine 10 arrival a 1 3/4" handline was pulled to protect and extinguish the garage fire. The Blitzfire was used to knock down the pavillion fire. Engine 9-14 arrived and pulled an 1 3/4" handline to help with overhaul. Firefighters achieved a quick knockdown with only minimal damage to the nearby garage. Overhaul was completed and units operated for approximately 1 hour. The East Union Township Fire Marshal is handling the investigation.

Photos: Stephen Motil

January 13, 2007 - 14:06 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg Ambulance and Medic 26 to the area of 1220 Center Street in East Union Township for a MVA with injuries. Arrived onscene to find a one car MVA with a sheered utility pole. Traffic was controlled while PSP-F investigated and PPL repaired the utility pole. All patients refused treatment. Units operated for approximately 1 hour.

Photos: Christine Kashack

January 7, 2007 - Under the direction of Captain Schmidt (9-92) the SOVFC participated in a long day of training. Firefighters practiced blind doning/doffing of SCBA, hoseline advancement, ladders, ventilation tactics, aerial apparatus practices and rapid intervention team skills. This is part of our ongoing committment of professional service to East Union Township residents.

Photos: Christine Kashack

January 2, 2007- 15:08 The SOVFC and Citizen's Fire Company were dispatched to the area of Main Boulevard and Park Street in East Union Township for a MVA involving a fuel spill. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Arrived to find a 2 car MVA (tractor trailor vs. passenger car) with no injuries. Approximately 25 gallons of diesel fuel had spilled onto the roadway. Firefighters contained the spill with absorbant until it could be addressed by the trucking company's clean up team. Schuylkill County EMA was also onscene.

Photos: JC Kriesher

December 31, 2006 - 01:56 The SOVFC was dispatched with Shenandoah ALS and Brandonville Fire to the area of Main Boulevard and Phinneyville Road for a MVA with injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a 1 car MVA with moderate damage blocking the northbound lane. The occupant was transported BLS to a local hospital by Shenandoah ALS.

Photos: Tom Charters

December 30, 2006 - 11:22 The SOVFC was dispatched to 11 Valley Drive with VRFR Medic 26 and Nuremberg EMS for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found one pediatric patient that was struck in the lower leg by an out of control vehicle. The patient was packaged by SOVFC personnel and transported to HGH by Nuremberg EMS. Medic 26 was cancelled enroute.

Photos: TJ Rentschler

December 27. 2006 - 05:53 The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS to the area of 974 Center Street for a MVA with unknown injuries. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded. Upon arrival found a pick-up truck into a wooded area with extremely icy road conditions. The occupant refused treatment. Units provided traffic control until arrival of PSP-Frackville.

Photo: John Damms

November 29, 2006 - 17:55 The SOVFC was dispatched to the area of 887 Center Street in Sheppton for a MVA with injuries. Engine 10 responded with Chief 9-08 (Mummey). Upon arrival found a three car MVA involving a sheered utility pole with wires down. All occupants refused treatment. Ladder 20 was sent to the area of Phinneyville Road and SR 924 to establish a traffic control point. The roadway was shut down for approximately 5 hours while PPL fixed the utility pole.

Photos: Bobby Rentschler

November 22, 2006 - 19:26 The SOVFC was dispatched to the intersection of Cove Mountain Drive and Nuremberg Mountain Road for a MVA with ejection. Engine 10 and Squad 70 responded under direction of C9-08 (Mummey). QRS 971 had just arrived onscene at this point and requested air medical to fly. Ladder 20 was dispatched to respond to the entrance to Cove Village to establish a Landing Zone for LifeFlight 5. Upon arrival, units found a one car MVA (truck roll-over) with one patient seriously injured. SOVFC personnel packaged the patient for transport to the landing zone by Nuremberg EMS and Medic 23. Patient transported to GMC-D by Lifeflight 5.

Photos: J.C. Kriesher

November 17, 2006 - 12:13 The SOVFC was dispatched to the intersection of SR 924 and SR 339 for a MVA with entrapment. Engine 10 and Squad 70 with C9-06 (Lucas) responded. Rescue 993 was dispatched also. Upon arrival, units found a 2 car MVA with 2 patients entrapped. C9-06 (Lucas) assummed Sheppton command and Engine 10 was directed to one vehicle while R993 was directed to another. The accident was actually in Union Township so U.T.F.D. was dispatched. Both patients were extricated by forcing the driver's door. Both patients were transported to the landing zone established by U.T.F.D. and taken to GMC-D.

Photos: T.J. Rentschler

November 15, 2006 - 20:08 The SOVFC was dispatched as part of a first alarm assignment to 182 Mahanoy Street in Nuremberg for a working structure fire. EMS C980 called in the fire with smoking showing on the first floor. Engine 10 and Tanker 30 responded under direction of C9-06 (Lucas). Upon arrival, SOVFC personnel performed a primary search of the apartment adjacent to the apartment of origin and proceeded to the second division to complete a primary search of another apartment. Fire extension was found in the second division and knocked down. Engine 10 established a fill site for tankers at the Weston Dam while Tanker 30 entered the water shuttle but did not dump. Units operated for approximately 2 hours.

Photos: Nicole Buak

November 2, 2006 - 02:01 The SOVFC was dispatched as part of a first alarm assignment to Temple Inland in the Humboldt Industrial Park for a working structure fire. Engine 10 responded and was given an assignment to ventilate all doors on the "B" side of the structure upon arrival. Fire was located in a cardboard compactor unit and was quickly knocked down by HTFD personnel. Engine 10 along with Ladder 244 ventilated the structure using negative and positive pressure fans. Ladder 20 remained crewed in quarters as part of the second alarm assignment. Units operated for approximately 2 hours.

Photos: Bill Barr

October 31, 2006 - As a continuing public service and committment to public safety, the SOVFC provided a safe crossing for Halloween trick or treaters in Sheppton. Personnel handed out candy and fire prevention materials for approximately 120 children.

Photos: Kyle Mummey

October 14, 2006 - The SOVFC held a vehicle rescue demonstration as part of its 2006 fire prevention activities. SOVFC Firefighters educated the public in the use of cribbing, hydraulic rescue tools, reciprocating saws, come alongs, and air bags and patient extrication techniques with a real patient. Special thanks to Gallagher Trucks Sales for donation of the cars and to Frank Andruscavage for providing press coverage of the event.

Photos: Frank Andruscavage/ Kristin Lawson/ Nicole Buak

September 26, 2006 - The SOVFC was dispatched to 516 Whitebread Lane to assist Nuremberg-Weston Fire with a commercial garage fire. Truck 20 and Tanker 30 responded. The SOVFC crew assisted with fire attack, ventilation, and overhaul. Tanker 30 dumped multiple times.

Photo: NWVFC

August 31, 2006 11:01 - The SOVFC was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment to 123 Aristes Road, Union Township for a working barn fire. Telesquirt 20 and Tanker 30 responded. Upon arrival Tanker 30 entered the tanker shuttle and Telesquirt 20 staged nearby. Under direction of C673 (Dunsavage) SOVFC personnel assisted with overhaul of approximately 1,500 bails of hay and fire supression. Later in the incident Telesquirt 20 was raised along multiple step guns and a backhoe to overheul the fire. Two dump sites were utilized and an estimated 1,000,000+ gallons of water were used from two different fill sites to fight the fire. SOVFC units operated for approximately 8 hours.

Photos: Ann Kovalewski/MCFD/NEPA Fire Photos

August 20, 2006 14:00 - The SOVFC was dispatched with Ringtown Fire Company, Union Township Fire Company, Ringtown Ambulance, Nuremberg Ambulance, and Shenandoah ALS to the area of the Ringtown Elementary School for a mock DUI MVA with entrapment and injury. TS 20 responded under command of C9-08 (Mummey) and arrived to find a two vehicle MVA with multiple patients entrapped and multiple class 5 patients. C673 (Dunsavage) had incident command and TS 20 crew was directed to an older model sedan with an unresponsive patient entrapped in the rear seat. TS 20 crew along with medics from Shenandoah ALS provided initial patient treatment while the car was stabilized and both doors were spread and the roof removed via Hurst Combi-tool and a saws all. The patient was immobilized, extricated and released to A944. Units O/S: C673, E672, E30-10, TS 9-20, M6401, A944, A971, Ringtown PD, North Union PD, Delano PD. This demonstration gave the public a good look at the dangers of drunk driving and the function of emergency services at motor vehicle accidents.

Photos: Christine Kaschak/Nicole Buak

August 19, 2006 01:27 - The SOVFC was dispatched along with Brandonville Fire Company and Shenandoah ALS to the intersection of Pumping Station Road and Main Boulevard in East Union Township for a MVA with injuries and ejection. C9-08 (Mummey) arrived onscene shortly after dispatched and confirmed a 2-car MVA with one patient ejected. Both vehicle were heavily damaged with one vehicle rolled several times and the other sitting upright in a small pond. Lifeflight was immediately launched to St. John's Church in Brandonville for the ejected driver with Brandonville Engine 9-14 to handle the landing zone. TS 20 and Squad 70 arrived onscene shortly afterwards and provided patient care until Shenandoah ALS arrived. TS crew provided lighting for the investigation by PSP-F and cleared debris from the roadway. Units o/s: TS 20, Squad 70, Engine 9-14, Shenandoah ALS, PSP-F.

Photos: T.J. Rentschler

August 4, 2006 06:33 - The SOVFC was dispatched with Nuremberg Ambulance to the area of 61 Green Mountain Road in the East Union Township section of the Humboldt Industrial Park for a MVA with no injuries and wires down. TS 20 responded under command of C9-06 (Lucas). Upon arrival found one vehicle into a sheered utility pole and the occupant self-extricated. TS 20 crew provided traffic control and cleared debris from the roadway. PPL was called to replace the utility pole.

Photos: J.C. Kriesher