January 2003

January 24th 2003

At 1033, Company 27 was alerted for a working barn Fire on Broadfording Road in the area of Hagerstown Commons.  Units from Longmeadow responded and assisted with extinguishment and water supply.  Units cleared the scene by 1200 hours. 

Officer in charge:  Captain 13

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1

  • Engine 13-1

  • Engine 13-2

  • Tanker 13

  • HFD Engine 4

  • HFD Truck 4

  • Paramedic 75-9

  • Rehab Units 25-1, 25-5

  • Company 2, Williamsport

  • Company 26, Halfway

Submitted by: FF Bill Haines

Photos by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13
January 18th 2003

At 0743, units from Longmeadow were dispatched on a box alarm assignment to assist company 13, Maugansville, with a commercial building fire at Brewers Saab. Units arrived to find working fire.  Crews from Longmeadow assisted with roof ventilation, extinguishment of a fire confined to the roof and crawlspace of the attic area as well as assisting with interior salvage. Units from Longmeadow cleared in just over an hour.

Officer In Charge: Lieutenant 13

Units Responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Truck 27
  • Car 13
  • Engine 13-1
  • Engine 13-2
  • HFD Engine 4
  • HFD Truck 4
  • Air Unit 25-1 / Rehab Unit 25-5
  • Paramedic 75-9
  • Franklin County, Engine 3-1
  • Franklin County, Engine Tanker 3

Submitted by: FF Bill Haines

Photos courtesy of mgvfc.com.
January 9th 2003

At 1808 units from Longmeadow were alerted for a Chimney fire on Greencastle Pike.  Immediately after response, the call was upgraded to a house fire as homeowner reported visible extension into the attic area.  Units arrived to find a working chimney fire with mild extension.  Crews from Longmeadow took over roof operations as well as the establishment of a rapid intervention team.  The fire was quickly brought under control.  Units cleared by 2020.  

Officer In Charge: Deputy Chief 13

Units responding:

  • Engine 27-1
  • Truck 27
  • Engine 13-1
  • Engine 13-2
  • Paramedic 75-9
  • Rescue Squad 13

Submitted by: FF Bryan Bandy

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Photos by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

January 6th 2003

At 2246 units from Longmeadow were alerted for a personal injury accident on Marsh Pike.  Units responded to find a one vehicle accident, where the vehicle struck an electrical pole.  Crews from Longmeadow assisted with patient extrication and care as well as traffic control and hazard management.  Units cleared the scene by 0015

Officer In Charge: Lieutenant Eckstine

Units Responding:  

  • Engine 27-2

  • Special Unit 27

  • Paramedic 75-9

  • Rescue Squad 13

Submitted by: FF Bryan Bandy

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Photos by: Terry L. Sigler, Company 13

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