October 2004

28 October 2004

Here's a little preview of the NEW Engine 27-2.  It will be arriving in the Meadow on or about November 17th 2004. 

         

         

10 October 2004

On October 8th, personnel and units from Longmeadow attended the official ground breaking ceremony for Mack Trucks new Engine Development Laboratory to be located at their complex on Pennsylvania Avenue.  Several dignitaries were on hand, including Governor Robert Ehrlich and Swedish Ambassador Jan Eliasson.  Longmeadow would like to say thank you to Community Rescue Service for providing a medic unit for standby at the event. 

Submitted by:  Lt Adam Hopkins
10 October 2004

At 1035 hours, units from Longmeadow were alerted for a PIA in the 19400 block of Leitersburg Pike.  Company 27 unites arrived on scene to find a "head-on" collision with one occupant still in a vehicle with no entrapment.  Crews from Longmeadow handled hazard control, Rescue Squad 75 handled stabilization and the medic units handled patient care.  Patient was transported to WCH by Medic 75-9.  Units cleared at 1130 hours. 

Officer in charge:  Lt Adam Hopkins

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-2
  • Special Unit 27
  • Rescue Squad 75
  • Medic 75-1
  • Medic 75-9

Submitted by:  Lt Adam Hopkins
08 October 2004

The Longmeadow Community would like to extend its prayers and thoughts for Fire Policeman Gene Markle.  We all wish him a speedy recovery.  Please send your good wishes to the fire station and they will be forwarded to Fire Policeman Markle. 

06 October 2004

At 0918 hours, units from Longmeadow were dispatched for a barn fire at 17810 Broadfording Road.  Deputy Chief 13 went on the scene with light smoke showing from a small shed, holding all units.  The fire was quickly extinguished and command released all units. 

Officer in Charge:  Deputy Chief 13

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Truck 27
  • Engine 2-3
  • Engine 13-1
  • Engine 13-2
  • Engine 26-3
  • HFD Engine 4
  • Tanker 9

Submitted by:  Captain Jason Eckstine
06 October 2004

At 0546 hours, units from Longmeadow and HFD were alerted for a house fire at 737 Wash Ave.  Battalion Chief 2 went on the scene with a working fire also calling for the air unit and a medic unit.  Truck 27 arrived with a 6 person crew and was assigned RIT operations under Captain Eckstine.  Once the fire was knocked, Battalion Chief 2 requested that Truck 27 transfer to HFD Station 4.  Truck 27 covered one call for the city while transferred and was released just before 0700 hours. 

Officer In Charge:  HFD Battalion Chief 2

Units Responding:

  • Truck 27
  • HFD Engine 1
  • HFD Engine 2
  • HFD Engine 4
  • HFD Truck 1
  • HFD Utility 3
  • Air Unit 25-1
  • Medic 75-2

Submitted by:  Captain Jason Eckstine
05 October 2004

It's a Boy!  Fire Chief John Latimer and his wife Cassandra Latimer welcomed Austin Michael Latimer in to the world on October 5th at 2121 hours.  Austin weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.  Mom, Dad and Baby are all doing well.  Stay tuned for pictures of the newest member to the Longmeadow family. 

02 October 2004

At 0216 hours, Longmeadow and Maugansville were dispatched for an AFA at 14014 Marsh Pike, Avalon Manor Nursing Home.  Assistant Chief Matt Byard marked up and headquarters advised him that they were receiving calls from the facility stating there was smoke in the building.  Truck 27's crew went inside and had a strong odor of smoke throughout the building.  Engine 13-2 hit the sprinkler while their crew assisted inside.  Engine 27-1's crew assisted with seting the stick and commencing roof operations.  Engine 27-2 took the hydrant.  Crews working inside found a burned up air compressor after searching for approximately 45 minutes.  Company 13 units were released while Company 27 stayed on scene to ventilate the building. 

Officer In Charge:  Assistnat Chief Matt Byard

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Engine 27-2
  • Truck 27
  • Engine 13-2
  • Unit 27-0

Submitted by:  Captain Jason Eckstine