At 0400 on Tuesday August 31st, Franklin County, PA units were dispatched to a barn fire. With most of the Franklin County units meeting fail time, Franklin County called for help from Washington County. Engine 27-1 (Responding as an engine-tanker) responded with five firefighters under the direction of Captain Eckstine. Company 13, Maugansville, also responded with an Engine-tanker and Rescue Squad. Upon arrival, 27-1 sent its firefighters to the scene while the rig off-loaded water. Throughout the fire, the crews operated handlines as well as staffed Franklin Tower 9. Engine 27-1 drafted from a dump tank and supplied water down a lane to the barn. Ass't Chief Byard pumped water for several hours to the Company 27 crews that were operating the ladder pipe. It was a good show by the Maryland boys who were also joined on scene by Leitersburg Tanker 9.
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On Saturday, August 28th, firefighters from Longmeadow were happy to help at a local birthday party. We were invited to surprise Nate and his friends on his 4th birthday. This was a great trip for the firefighters from Longmeadow who have been to Nate's house several times in the past under different circumstances. The kids climbed on the ladder truck and tried on the gear. The big kids from the Meadow were glad they could have fun with the little kids from the party.
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Longmeadow has recently taken delivery of a 2004 Chevy Tahoe to be used as a duty officer vehicle. Chief Latimer picked up the vehicle on Friday the 20th. It will go to be painted the traditional Longmeadow Slime-lime this week. The unit will be designated as Car 27 and will replace the Caprice we currently have. The new unit should be in service in the next 2 - 3 weeks.
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On August 18th, Longmeadow firefighters met with a representative from Commonwealth Rescue to demonstrate and try out the Genisis Rescue Tool System. Company 27 is preparing to place in service a Rescue Engine in late December and Genisis is one of 3 rescue tool manufactures we are looking at. The firefighters at Longmeadow have been working hard to become Rescue Technicians and refresh their skills. We used a wide array of tools trying to determine what kind of setup will work best for us and we look forward to trying out the other brands.
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On Monday August 16th, Longmeadow firefighters were honored to participate in funeral services for former Community Rescue Service Chief Frank Murray. Chief Murray served CRS when they were stationed on Franklin Street and relied heavily on home response. Chief Murray taught some of Longmeadow's "older" members EMT and served as chief of CRS for 10 years. The members of Company 27 wish to send their condolences to the members of CRS and those in the EMS community that have been touched by Chief Murray's service.
While Engine 27-1 was participating in the services and procession, Engine 27-2, Truck 27 and Maugansville's Engine 13-2 operated on an automatic fire alarm in Company 27's first due area.
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Captain Eckstine received a cell phone call from his parents advising that one of their sheds was on fire. After gathering more information, Captain Eckstine responded to the scene and advised HQ to dispatch company 27. Special Unit 27 and Engine 27-2 responded. Upon their arrival, Captain Eckstine discovered a small fire in a pheasant coup. The fire was extinguished and Firefighter Turner's pheasants are expected to make a full recovery from their ordeal.
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Longmeadow firefighters along with HFD Engine 3 and Community Rescue Service were dispatched for a personal injury accident. Upon response, Captain Eckstine was advised by HQ of the possibility of a serious accident. The Captain requested a tactical channel. Units arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one patient. CRS transported the patient while firefighters secured the scene and cleaned up debris. The accident appeared to be more serious than it actually was.
Officer in charge: Captain Eckstine
Units Responding:
- Engine 27-2
- Special Unit 27
- Unit 27-0
- Car 27
- HFD Engine 3
- Paramedic 75
- Rescue Squad 75
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At 1750 hours, Engine 27-1 was dispatched for the barn fire in Antrim Township, Franklin County, PA. 27-1 responded with a crew of 4 under the direction of FF Bill Haines. The firefighters assisted with extinguishment and overhaul as Captain Eckstine shuttled several loads of water. At 1812 while 27-1 was busy with the bran fire, Truck 27 was dispatched to assisted HFD with an emergency lock-in. Truck 27 responded under the direction of Lt's Martin and Hopkins.
After clearing the barn fire, Engine 27-1 was dispatched to a working garage fire in Waynesboro, PA. The fire was contained quickly so 27-1 was requested to transfer to FC Company 2. The crew remained there until about 2200 hours.
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On Tuesday, August 3rd, Firefighters from Longmeadow and our neighbors from Maugansville, Company 13, joined forces for a fundraiser at Pizza Hut on Pennsylvania Ave. The crews enjoyed a hearty meal before greeting customers and raising money. Pizza Hut donated 20% of the evenings earnings directly to the fire departments, and their staff told us that this was the busiest and most lively fundraiser they've ever had. Firefighters from both companies showed off their specialized rigs, Rescue Squad 13 and Truck 27. The crews from Longmeadow would like to thank Maugansville for a great evening, and thank Pizza Hut for their support. Finally, we would like to thank the community for coming out to support this great event.
During the fundraiser, Engine 27-1 responded to a gasoline spill that resulted from a 5 year old child trying to put gasoline in his bicycle.
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