Truck 22 was dispatched to a structure fire in Williamstown, with fire reported to be in the basement. Truck 22 responded, along with companies 24, 23, and Tower City 66-60. Tanker 22 was then dispatched when other tankers failed to respond. The Truck was directed to stage on the East end of the structure behind Engine 24. Tanker 22 was placed in service by command. The Truck crew stood by until released by command.
Company-22 was dispatched to Machamer Avenue, Wiconisco Township, to the Kimmel Coal Bagging Plant for fire in the upper area of the hopper building. Reports from some of the workers were that it had been burning off and on for several days and finally got into the wood framing of the roof. Engine-23, Tanker-23, Engine-22, Tanker-22, and Truck-22 were on the call. Engine-23 arrived first on side-A and took a line in through the interior and advanced to a catwalk near the roof line. Truck-22 arrived on side-B, set up, and went to the roof and vented both the roof and a couple of holes on side-A. The truck was fed water by Tanker-23. Engine-22 and Tanker-22 were staged at the weigh scale and sent manpower to the scene. Engine-22's crew acted as RIT and the rest of the truck crew worked with Engine-23's crew. After the truck crew vented the roof, Engine-23's crew was able to get to the seat of the fire, which appeared to be burning in the roof timbers supporting the tin roof. This was a very dirty fire, with coal dirt on everything. There was excellent teamwork among the companies.
Truck 22 dispatched class one to Schuylkill County Porter Township 216 West Wiconisco Avenue for an automatic fire alarm in a residence. Schuylkill Companies 22-1 and 22-5 also on the call. Truck 22 responded with 7 and was canceled while enroute by Schuylkill Command 22-1
2023
Structure Fire, 187 North Crossroads Rd (Box 27-4)
Truck 22 dispatched on the structure box class one to 187 North Crossroads Road in Lykens Township. Truck 22 responded with 6, Utility 22 with 2, and 4 members went POV. On arrival at a 43 foot by 69 foot one story single family dwelling there was fire showing. The crew was assigned to the roof and they vented the roof while laddering the building. They also assisted with suppression activities and once knockdown was achieved assisted with salvage and overhaul until released by Command 27.
A single vehicle accident occurred in Halifax Township on February 26, 2007. The driver of a 1999 Oldsmobile traveling on Hoffman Road lost control and struck a utility pole.
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