PHVFC/LURGAN TWP LIONS

Super Cash Bash

Saturday June 16th, 2012 at Lurgan Twp. Lions Park

Roxbury, PA

Drawing runs from 2:00pm-7:00pm

See the events page for more details and to order your tickets online!!

Gospel Dinner and Concert

Saturday May 19th, 2012 at Pleasant Hall Fire Company

Doors open at 5:00pm

New Ambulance 11-9 arrives

May 10th

This evening members were on station waiting for the arrival of the new ambulance 11-9. The new ambulance 11-9 in on a 2012 International Terrastar Chassis and was made by Horton. The ambulance will be going to the radio shop within the next week and will be on display at the Harrisburg Fire Expo. The new ambulance should be in service within the next month.

Newburg Rd MVA

May 3rd

Condolences

The Officers and Members of the Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Company wish to express our condolences to the grieving family and friends of Stephanie Ile.  Gregg, while there are no words to help ease the loss that you bear, know that you and your family are close in thoughts and prayers of your brothers and sisters in the fire service.  Memorial contributions (for her 3 year old son) may be made to the Bryson L. Ile Trust Fund, C/O Orrstown Bank, P.O. Box 250, Shippensburg, PA 17257. 

Cumberland Highway MVA

April 23rd

At 0715 this morning, Company 11 was dispatched along with an ambulance from Cumberland County Company 73 and Cumberland Medic 84 for an auto accident.  Units arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles, one on the roadway and one off the road.  2 patients were found, both confined to their vehicles.  Command requested an engine from Company 13 for manpower and an additional Medic from Company 100.  Units on scene confirmed 1 class 4 patient, with the other receiving moderate injuries. 

Newburg Rd House Fire

April 10th

This evening Co. 11 was dispatched to 9085 Newburg Rd for a house fire. Utility 11 was the first to arrive and found a 2 story farmhouse with fire showing. E11-2 arrived on scene and sent the crew to divison 2 to assist that attack group while another crew from Co. 11 started an exterior attack. After working division 2 for a short time Command 51 advised to evacuate the structure due to the roof starting to collapse. Crews then regrouped to knock the fire down from the exterior and then started an extensive overhaul process. Co. 11 units were in services from this call at 2215 hrs. Thanks to The Franklins for covering The Hall.

Just after E11-2 went responding on the fire Co. 11 was dispatched for a first due MVA at 11441 Tanyard Hill

Rd. E11-1, A11-8, and AC 11 handled that call arriving on scene to find a pickup truck that had hit a pole.

Crews secured hazards before clearing at 2026 hrs.

(above photos courtesy of Mike Shaffer)

Barn Fire

April 5th

Today at 1556 hrs Engine 11-1 responded with a crew of 4 to assist Co. 15 with a barn fire at 6571 Rice Rd. Engine 11-1 arrived on scene and was assigned to supply our water and send crew to assist with opening up. Crews then were assigned to assist with overhaul and wetdown on the 2nd floor of the barn until being released by command 15.

(above photos courtesy of Denny Clopper)

Speedy Recovery

April 10th

The Officers and Members of PHVFC would like to wish Jane Rine a quick and speedy recovery. We also would like to keep the Rine family in our thoughts and prayers.

New Ambulance Update

April 1st

                                                                                                           (photo courtesy of Sgt.Kendall)           

First Due Church Fire

March 31st

Tonight the 11-01 box was alerted to 9416 Upperstrasburg Rd for a Church Fire. Chief 11 arrived on scene with the bell tower of the church on fire. E11-2 arrived on scene and put the deck gun into service to keep the fire under check while a crew from E11-2 advanced an attack line to division 1 and the basement division of the church finding normal conditions. Trk 53 arrived on scene and laddered the church and knocked the remaining of the fire down. Interior crew found normal readings with the TIC in the ceiling with the acception of a small hot spot. After further investigation it was found there was an attic to the church with the only access being a small window. Crews ran a ladder and knocked the fire down in the attic. Crews ramained on scene for a while longer preforming overhaul. Final units cleared at 0513 hrs.

(above photos courtesy of FF/EMT Denham)

(above photos courtesy of Sara Myers)

Mutal Aid House Fire

March 23rd

Tonight E11-2 responded as part of the WFD to Greene Township 1282 Fourth St. E11-2 arrived on scene and was advised by command 7 to assist with overhaul. E11-2 cleared the scene at 2347 hrs.

(photos courtesy of Denny Clopper)

MVA With Reported Entrapment

March 18th

This morning crews started out early at 0633 responding to 10553 Newburg Rd for an MVA with reported entrapment. E11-2, U11, A11-8, and A11-9 responded and arrived on scene to find a tractor trailer on its side at the S turns. Occupant was out of the vehicle refusing transport. Command 11 held E11-2, U11, and A11-8 to take care of the large fluid spill. Units cleared at 0829 hrs.

(photos courtesy of Sgt. Kendall)

Transfer to Huntingdon County

March 11th

                                                                                                           (photo courtesy of Lt. Courtney)           

First Due Brush Fire

March 9th

Tonight E11-1, A11-9 and Br 15 responded to 10475 Upper Strasburg Rd for a brush fire. E11-1 arrived on scene and found a control burn that started to spread. The crew pull the booster line and knocked the bulk of the fire down and Br 15 arrived at went to the bottom side of the fire. Units were in service at 1636 hrs.

(photos courtesy of Lt. Courtney)

Morning MVA

March 7th

                                                                                                           (photo courtesy of V.P. Reed)           

First Due Garage Fire

March 3rd

This evening at 2156 Co. 11 along with mutal aid units were dispatched to 10501 Upper Strasburg Rd for a garage fire. Chief 11 advised he was 2 miles out with fire showing. Chief 11 arrived on scene and found a 30'x30' garage with heavy fire. E11-2 arrived on scene and deployed 2- 1 3/4" handlines for an exterior attack. E11-1 set up a fill site at the hydrant in Pleasant Hall. Chief 11 placed units in service at 2358 hrs.

(photos courtesy of Jen Kaufman)