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Written by Robert Hill
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| April 6, 2010 |
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| On Tuesday, April 6th at 2245 hours, the Alpha's were dispatched for a reported trash can fire. 510 and 502 responded to the scene at 337 S. Burrows in the Boro. When 510 arrived, the trash cans were well involved and the fire appeared to be rolling up the side of the garage. Hearing this report, the box was upgraded to a building fire. A quick knock by the crew of 510 held the fire from extending into the garage. The crews attempted to make access to the garage through a side door, and had extreme difficulty due to the reinforcement later found inside the door as shown in the pictures before. The landlord substituted a traditional locking mechanism with 2 x 4's over the space between the door and the frame. |
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| Units on Scene: 502, 510, 516, Fire Police, State College PD |
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| In the Command: Assistant Chief J. Martin (502) |
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Written by Robert Hill
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| April 6, 2010 |
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| On Tuesday, April 6th, the Alpha's were dispatched for a reported porch fire at 10 Vario Blvd. 510 arrived on scene and layed in, followed by 516. 502 arrived and established the command shortly thereafter. The engine crew found the fire was in the ceiling, just inside the front door of the bottom apartment. 510 pulled a line and knocked down the fire. 516's crew split, pulling a second line off of 510, and laddering the building with the assistance of 517. Crews were on scene for roughly an hour and a half. Other units who responded and assisted were 512, 514, 518, 536, and 537. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State College Fire Marshall. |
| Units on Scene: 510, 512, 514, 516, 517, 518, 534, 536, 537, 538 |
| In the Command: Assistant Chief J. Martin (502) |
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Written by Jason Troup
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| April 2, 2010 |
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| This afternoon the Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched to assist Port Matilda with a wildfire at 3:21 PM. The fire was approximately 2-3 acres in size and was located in Worth Township off of Hilltop Ln. Engine 514 and Tanker 519 responded on the call. The crew from the Engine was requested to set up at the head of the fire to stop it from spreading. Tanker 519 was requested to stage at the end of the lane. The engine crew with the assistance of Boalsburg Brush 325 and Bald Eagle Brush 9625 was able to stop the fire from spreading. Crews then assisted with putting out hot spots and overhaul of the area. Crews returned to the Centre Region around 5 PM. |
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Written by Steve Bair
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| March 30, 2010 |
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Activity on Wednesday, March 3 started early, with dispatch for a building fire at 614 Southgate Drive at 04:55 hours. Arriving units found the home owners trying working to extinguish a fire involving the exterior of a townhouse unit. This fire was the result of improperly discarded smoking materials. The last unit cleared at 06:54 hours.
Units: 510, 512, 514, 516, 517, 518, 537, 536, SCPD, Centre Region FM
Command: 500 (Yocum)
The day continued with a working vehicle fire at 07:27 hours on North Atherton Street at Grays Woods Boulevard. This fire was quickly extinguished by responding units and resulted in substantial damage to the passenger vehicle. The last units returned at 07:59 hours.
Units: 514, 510, 512, 537, Patton Twp PD
Command: 500 (Yocum)
Shortly after returning from the vehicle fire, Alphas were dispatched to 411 Waupelani Drive for a building fire. Upon arrival, Engine 510’s crew found a fire in the first floor hallway of this large, multifamily structure with maintenance on scene engaged in extinguishment. Chief 500 held units to 510, 516, and Fire Police. The fire resulted from unattended candles placed in the hallway, apparently as part of a religious ceremony being conducted by several tenants. Damage to the building included the floor structure, carpet, and a small section of wall. State College PD and the Centre Region Fire Marshal are investigating the circumstances of this fire.
Units: 510, 516, 537, SCPD, Centre Region FM
Command: 500 (Yocum)
A specialized rescue involving a person who fell into a maintenance pit occurred at 13:36 hours. The incident location at 2081 W Whitehall Road is the CATA maintenance building. The crew from Rescue 518 assisted EMS in bringing the patient out of the pit. Units cleared the scene at 13:55 hours.
Units: 518, 510, Centre LifeLink EMS, Ferguson Twp PD
Command: 504 (Kauffman)
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 April 2010 )
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Written by Steve Bair
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| March 24, 2010 |
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| At 01:09 Hours on March 24 Alphas responded to a reported structure fire at 220 E McCormick Avenue in State College Borough. Borough PD arrived quickly and reported a working fire. Within five minutes, Engines 512 and 510 established water supplies, and with Truck 516 support, initiated attack. The fire was largely confined to the area of origin; an exterior porch with some extension into the dwelling. This fire resulted from the disposal of ashes. The 39 personnel and units cleared the scene at approximately 03:30 hours. |
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| Units on Scene: 516, 512, 510, 514, 517, 518, 534, 537, SCPD, Centre Region FM |
| Command: Assistant Chief J. Martin (502) |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 April 2010 )
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Run Stats |
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Jobs |
Pins |
| 2010 |
590 |
5 |
6 |
| 2009 |
1075 |
13 |
5 |
| 2008 |
1027 |
7 |
7 |
| 2007 |
974 |
11 |
15 |
| 2006 |
994 |
12 |
18 |
| 2005 |
945 |
14 |
10 |
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