At the request of Chief 22-2, Company 22 was dispatched to 465 Main Street for what appeared to be a chimney fire. Chief 22-2 advised that no one appeared to be home, and that all doors were locked. Chief 22 responded to the scene POV, and Engine 22 and Truck 22 responded. On arrival, the units were placed available by Chief 22-2.
Company-22 and Engine-23 were dispatched to the Rattling Creek Apartments for an automatic fire alarm. Engine-23 responded with a crew of three, followed by Engine-22 with a crew of four and Truck-22 with a crew of two. Chief 22-1, on the scene, placed the box in service. All units went available.
Engine 21 and Truck 22 dispatched class one to 198 South Crossroads road in Washington township for an automatic fire alarm. Engine 21 responded with 5 and Truck 22 with 4. On arrival at a 80 foot by 80 foot rancher single family dwelling normal conditions were observed from the outside. Investigation found a ADT technician on site working on the system and there was no problem. Command 21 placed the box available.
The section of calls we've responded to has been compiled from fire company records, newspapers, and other sources. Listings for years prior to 1981 might be incomplete.
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The listing of local incidents is for incidents that happened around our local area, including some from Lykens for which the fire company was not dispatched. It is certainly not a complete listing, and is not intended to be. It is included here for your entertainment. Incidents listed here have been gathered from public sources.
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