Storms- Day 2 Brings 18 Calls

So far, an average of 17 Longmeadow firefighters have handled the day's flooding conditions and "water rescues".  Crews are standing by for the next round...

The next round began around 1930 with calls to assist Co. 9 (Leitersburg) with several houses with a few feet of water in their basements.  While 2 units operated in The 'Burg, Longmeadow handled about 5 calls in the First Due.  Utility 27 and The Pump also stopped in to lend a hand with a water rescue on the Antietam Creek.  Although these calls aren't the most exciting, Longmeadow averaged 15 firefighters for the evening.  Thanks to the Leitersburg VFC Ladies Auxiliary for providing refreshing beverages on the calls.

Story and pictures by LT MA Byard

Storms- Day 1 Brings 11 Calls

With storms pounding the area, Longmeadow firefighters have been busy with the usual calls.  Crews handled several flooding conditions, medic assists and automatic alarms during the day and evening.  Longmeadow then sent 6 firefighters to Co. 7 (Smithsburg) to staff their Rescue Engine and Engine Tanker.  The transfer crews ran 1 call, while the crews in Paramount also ran a call.  In all, 21 firefighters either ran the transfer or remained home to cover the First Due.  Upon returning from the transfer, we found the power to our building was out due to a flooded, underground transformer.  Assistant Chief Hopkins did the reports by flashlight.

 

While on the transfer, Jeremy helped Smithsburg VFC raise some funds by buying a ticket to smash the car.

 

Story, Photos by LT MA Byard

Engine, Truck on HFD 2-Alarmer

At 0149hrs, Truck 27 was alerted for the smoke in the building call at the old Hagerstown YMCA building, currently Shilo Ministries Retreat Center.  HFD units, including Captain 31 (Mayhue) arrived with normal conditions.  Things soon went down-hill when firefighters discovered fire on the second floor.  Truck 27 arrived and went to work on Side Delta, laddering the building, opening up and helping to stretch lines off the Stick.  HFD soon requested the Second alarm bringing Rescue-Engine 27-2 to the scene.  The Engine parked and crews went to work inside. 

This was a stubborn fire located in the old apartment section of the building.  It required long hand line stretches and hard work by all involved.  Firefighters from HFD Utility 3 exhausted their first bottles in high heat and smoke conditions before reaching any fire rooms.  Luckily, command had RE 27-2 crews bring spare bottles inside.  The HFD firefighters simply backed out to a safer location, changed bottles, then went right back to work. 

Longmeadow responded with 8 firefighters, and cleared after about 7 hours.

   The Truck opening up from outside.

                                                             The Squads snuggle...

                                   Will it reach the 3rd floor?              Hmm, guess it will.

 

Fourth of July Yard Sale!!- Update!

Again this year, Longmeadow will be taking an active roll in the "Mile Long Yard Sale" held in the Paramount area.  If you've never been to this event, few words can do it justice.  Every inch of Longmeadow Road, most of Fountainhead and Paramount Manor will be covered with yard sales.  The traffic grinds to a halt and people flood the area.  Over the years, as the event has grown, we at Longmeadow have tried to use the event to raise funds.  Again this year, we will be selling roast beef sandwiches, hotdogs and hamburgers, along with assorted drinks.  Stop by our food stand and support a good cause- your local Fire Company.

We also rent out space in and around our station to vendors wanting to get in on the action.  However, we have sold out of spaces to rent!  Thanks to all the vendors who are supporting us.  Again, stop in and see us for some refreshing beverages, snacks, and bargains!

Submitted by LT MA Byard

Uneventful Oven Fire

At 0742hrs, Longmeadow was alerted, along with an engine from Co. 13 (Maugansville), for the oven fire.  Truck 27 responded under the direction of Firefighter Matt O'Connell (that's right...) and arrived with normal conditions.  Crews found a small electrical fire in the oven.  Firefighter O'Connell held it with Co. 27, and units cleared in about 20 minutes.

Truck Transfer to Waynesboro, PA

Truck 27 was alerted at approximately 1818hrs to transfer to Franklin County, PA Co. 2 (Waynesboro) while they operated on a 2 alarm house fire in Washington Township.  The Truck had a crew of 4 firefighters under the direction of Captain Latimer.  They remained there for several hours, running zero calls.  However, the fellows enjoyed spending Father's Day evening with some of the Boys from Leitersburg.

Longmeadow Stands By For "Lucky 13"

On Saturday night, Longmeadow sent 5 firefighters under the direction of Assistant Chief Adam Hopkins to operate Squad 13 while their members worked, and enjoyed, their annual "Lucky 13" Money Bonanza.  The crew joined firefighters from Franklin County Co. 3 (Greencastle, PA) who ran the engine company.  The Meadow Crew ran 3 calls on the night, none of which turned out to be very noteworthy.  Longmeadow maintained an average of about 10 firefighters back in the First Due through out the evening. 

Congratulations Jeremy

Longmeadow would like to congratulate Jeremy Brandau for graduating from the Washington County Technical High School.  Hopefully Jeremy will continue the Meadow tradition of equally balancing his time at HCC and here at Longmeadow.  Firefighter O'Connell offered to guide Jeremy throughout his college career...

Submitted by MA Byard

PIA on Eastern Blvd

At about 2030hrs Tuesday night, Longmeadow was dispatched to assist HFD with a fluid spill from a property damage accident.  The accident turned out to be neither property damage, or in the City.  Rescue Engine 27-2 and LT 27 (MA Byard) responded with 6 firefighters while 8 firefighters remained on station.  Crews tended to one injury and handled traffic duties with the help of HFD Fire Police.

Photos and story by LT MA Byard

Surprise... Its A Girl!!

Recent Newlyweds Chris and Anna Turner were surprised to learn the cause of Anna's abdominal pain was in-fact a beautiful baby girl.  Ella Marie Turner was born Saturday night, weighing 6lbs, 10 oz.  Despite the shock, the family is all doing well.

Submitted by MA Byard

3 June 2006

Rescue Engine Goes To The Prom

On Saturday night, Firefighter Mike Shultz and his date Amy Cochran traveled to their North High Prom aboard Rescue Engine 27-2.  The crew traveled all over town, chauffeured by Deputy Chief Eckstine.

Pictures and story by LT MA Byard