The first fire of 1901 was at the Hotel Glen on the corner of Market and South Second Streets. The alarm sounded at 4:30 PM. The company responded to the scene of the fire. Connections were made at the plug in front of Ed Shire's house and the fire was put out. Supposition of the cause was that the son of William Troupe was playing with matches in a closet. Damages were $120. Additional Information: A newspaper article reported that the fire was in Room #3 on the second floor, which was occupied by William Troupe, his wife, and little son. The family lost all their clothing (except for what they were wearing and some clothes kept in another part of the room), two handsome chenille curtains, two large crayon portraits, about 50 photographs, and a number of Christmas gifts. Total value of their loss was $150. The proprietor of the hotel, G. J Bingaman, reported a loss of $175, which was covered by insurance. Other notes: Several buckets of water were used on the fire, no stream.
Company 22 was dispatched to 611 Market Street for a cardiac arrest call. Engine 22 responded and assisted EMS with CPR and packaging of the patient for transport.
Truck-22 and Engine-22 were dispatched to Kocher Lane in Washington Township for a report of smoke in a structure. Truck-22 responded with a crew of seven and was canceled shortly after response. Chief-21 confirmed that the smoke was exhaust from a bus parked in a driveway.
2019
Cardiac Arrest AED Response, 119 Main Street (Box 22-1)
Company 22 dispatched class one to 119 Main Street in Lykens for a medical assist cardiac arrest AED response. Chiefs 22 and 22-1 and Captain 22 responded POV to the scene. Utility 22 went enroute with 3 and Truck 22 with 5. On arrival the crew found Lykens PD on scene declaring a signal 12. The members remained on scene to assist the coroners office until released by Command.
Truck 22 dispatched class one to 187 North Crossroads Road in Lykens Township for a rekindle of the previous nights fire. Chief 27 held the box to just his company placing everyone else in service.
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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