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Written by Jason Troup
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| August 12-13, 2011 |
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| This weekend the Alpha's held a successful Fire Fighter for a Day program. The company hosted 3 volunteers that participated in the event. The participants were given the unique opportunity to see what its like to be fire fighter. They had a hands on experience with hydraulic rescue tools, handlines, and the use of SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). The program participants performed extremely well and the company would like to thank them for their participation. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 August 2011 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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| August 11, 2011 |
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Around 1:45 PM the Alpha Fire Company was alerted to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State campus. Responding units were adivsed of multiple calls reporting a working fire.
Units arrived on scene to find an SUV with fire in the engine compartment. The crew from Engine 510 stretched the trash line to extinguish the fire. They were assisted by the crew from Engine 514.
Crews were able to contain the bulk of the fire to the engine compartment.
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| Units on Scene: Engine 510, 514, PSU EMS, Fire Police, PSU PD |
| In the Command: Captain J. Troup (591) |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 August 2011 )
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Written by Chris Martin
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| August 9, 2011 |
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At 1:05 hours Company 5 was dispatched for the
accident with entrapment at the intersection of S. Allen and Easterly
Parkway. Rescue Squad 518 responded
promptly with 7. The Squad and Chief 503
arrived simultaneously to find 2 vehicles with one entrapped. The Squad crew stabilized using 4 step chalks
then proceeded to remove the passenger side door with the Hurst 24’s. Upon door removal the patient was transferred
to a back board and given to awaiting EMS.
Extrication was marked complete at 1:15 hours. Crews then assisted EMS with patient removal
on the other vehicle and took up.
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| Units on Scene: Rescue 518, Fire Police 536, State College PD |
| In the Command: 3rd Assistant Chief Tony Berrena (503) |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 August 2011 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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| August 8, 2011 |
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Late this afternoon the company was alerted to a van fire in the area of Bristol Ave and W College Ave in Ferguson Township. 1st Assistant Chief S. Kauffman arrived on scene first to find a well involved van. Responding units were also advised that the van contained an acetylene tank.
The crew from Engine 510 arrived and made a quick knockdown of the fire. They were then assisted by the crew from Rescue 518 for overhaul.
The roadway was closed for a short time during the incident.
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| Units on Scene: Engine 510, Rescue 518, Fire Police, Ferguson Township PD |
| In the Command: 1st Assistant Chief S. Kauffman |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 August 2011 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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| July 26, 2011 |
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| At approximately 4:15 PM the Alpha Fire Company was alerted to a vehicle accident with possible entrapment in the 1900 Block of E. College Ave. in College Township. Centre LifeLink EMS and State College Police Department personnel arrived on scene first and advised of a vehicle off the roadway over an embankment with an adult female and an infant trapped inside. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 July 2011 )
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