June 2002

June 27, 2002

At approximately 1900 hours, Engine 27-1 was special responded to assist Franklin County Company 3, Greencastle, with a working barn fire.  Heavy smoke could be seen by incoming units from miles away.  Engine 27-1 was used as a tanker and shuttled several loads of water while crews assisted with extinguishment of the blaze.  

Officer in charge:  Franklin County Chief 3

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Units from Washington County
  • Units from Franklin County

Submitted by: Lt Bill Haines

Pictures by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

June 26, 2002

At 1212, units from Longmeadow were dispatched to assist Franklin County Company 3, Greencastle, with a field fire on Hollowell Church Road.  Units arrived to find approximately three acres burning and fire moving fast in several directions.  Company 27 personnel assisted with extinguishment of fire and cutting down several trees.  This was the first fire for the new Special Unit 27 and it preformed magnificently.  

Officer in charge:  Franklin County Asst Chief 3

Units Responding:

  • Special Unit 27
  • Brush 13
  • Franklin County Companies 2, 3 and 8

Submitted by: Lt Bill Haines

Pictures by: Rachel Eckstine, Company 27
June 23, 2002

At 1343, units from Longmeadow were alerted for a personal injury accident in the 14200 block of Marsh Pike.  Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one vehicle still in roadway.  One priority two patient was extricated with assistance of Company 13.  Crews assisted with extrication, patient care and contained all hazards.  Units cleared at 1446

Officer in charge: Captain Byard

Units responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Special Unit 27
  • Utility 270
  • Medic 75-9
  • Rescue Squad 13

Submitted by: FF Adam Hopkins

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Pictures by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13
June 11, 2002

At 1537, units from Longmeadow were alerted for a garbage truck on fire at the intersection of Marsh Pike and Cresap Drive.  Units arrived to find a fire between the cab and the trash box.  Fire was extinguished and crews checked for extension.  Nothing evident.  Units cleared at 1553.  

Officer in charge: Chief Latimer

Units responding:

  • Car 27
  • Engine 27-1
  • Engine 27-2
  • Special Unit 27

Submitted by: FF Adam Hopkins

No pictures available.
June 9, 2002

At 2338, Engine 27-1 was alerted to assist on a barn fire on Buchanan Trail West in Mercersburg.  The engine crew assisted with tower operations while the engine itself shuttled nine loads of water.  Engine 27-1 cleared the scene at 0454.  

Officer in charge: Franklin County Chief 9

Units responding:

  • Engine 27-1

Submitted by: FF Adam Hopkins

No pictures available.

2002 Call Archives