July  2004

July 2004 Statistics:

Total Incidents:  61

Average Manning per Call:  10.13

Fire: 

Rescue: 

Other: 

July Top 5 Responders:
22 July 2004

On July 22, Longmeadow Firefighters were dispatched on three calls in a one hour span.  The first was a CO detector sounding, immediately followed by a minor motor vehicle accident.  At 2218 hours, Truck 27 was dispatched on the box assignment for the row house fire on Clarkson Ave.  Truck 27 responded immediately with 6 firefighters.  Upon arrival, HFD Battalion Chief 2 assigned the crew to the rear of the houses.  The crews divided with one group opening up several holes in the roof due to the multiple dwellings involved.  The other crew hooked ceiling to find and knock fire hidden in the walls of the exposure house.  Truck 27 remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours.  Station 2 also maintained several crews in-house while the Truck was out with 14 firefighters standing by. 

Officer in charge:  HFD Battalion Chief 2

Units Responding:

  • Truck 27
  • HFD Engine 1, 2, 4
  • HFD Truck 4
  • HFD Utility 3

Submitted by:  Asst Chief Byard

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19 July 2004

On Monday, July 19th approximately 20 Longmeadow Firefighters attended Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Training at Baer's Lawn and Garden Shop.  The in-house training was taught by Chief Latimer and Operator Dick Hopkins.  Firefighters practiced search and rescue techniques for both civilians and fellow firefighters in an unfamiliar structure.  Thanks to Operator Baer for the use of his shop and Air Unit 25 members for filling air cylinders at 2230 for us. 

Officer in charge:  Chief Latimer

Units On Scene:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Engine 27-2
  • Special Unit 27
  • Truck 27
  • Unit 27-0

Submitted by:  Asst Chief Byard

         

         

Photos by:  Assistant Chief Byard
13 July 2004

At 2201 hours, units from Longmeadow were dispatched for a PIA in on Gentry Drive.  Units arrived to find 2 serious injuries and 1 entrapment due to a high speed impact.  Crews went to work stabilizing the vehicles in preparation for the squad work to be preformed by the Maugansville firefighters.  After the 2 patients were transported, Company 27 remained on scene to control the remaining hazards. 

Office in Charge:  Lt Terry Martin

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Special Unit 27
  • Car 27
  • Unit 27-0
  • Rescue Squad 13
  • Paramedic 75-9, 75-4

Submitted by:  Asst Chief Byard

         

         

Photos by:  Terry L. Sigler, Company 13
13 July 2004

At approximately 1400 hours, units from Longmeadow were alerted for a PIA on the Leitersburg Pike.  Assistant Chief 27 arrived to find a three vehicle accident with two pediatric patients still inside one of the vehicles.  Crews worked to stabilize the vehicles involved and treat the priority patients.  Company 27 removed all the hazards and went available. 

Officer in charge:  Assistant Chief Byard

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-2
  • Special Unit 27
  • Unit 27-0
  • Rescue Squad 75
  • Paramedic 75-4

Submitted by:  Assistant Chief Byard

         

Photos by:  Assistant Chief Byard
5 July 2004

On July 5th, Longmeadow firefighters took part in the annual "Mile Long Yard Sale."  Over the years, the event has grown to be much more than a mile long.  Much of the Longmeadow community participates in the event.  The Longmeadow Auxiliary rented out space inside the station for vendors to set up in for the day.  In addition, the Auxiliary set up a food stand to service the thousands of patrons in the area.  The event was a huge success according to Auxiliary President, Rachel Eckstine. 

"It was an exciting day.  Everything went very smoothly.  The company definitely benefited from participating in this event."

NBC 25 covered the "Mile Long Yard Sale" and reported that the most interesting item for sale that they found was Longmeadow's own Engine 27-2.  For details about the sale of Engine 27-2 contact Chief Latimer or President Flint. 

Photos by:  Assistant Chief Matt Byard