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Written by Jason Troup Photo by Shawn Kauffman
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| December 20, 2010 |
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At 1:04 PM the Alpha's were dispatched for an engine to transfer to Station 12 (Reliance) in Philipsburg, while the Philipsburg Fire Dept. battled a dwelling fire. Engine 510 responded on the call.
While Engine 510 was enroute command special requested Quint 527 to respond to the scene of the fire at 125 N. 4th St. in the Borough of Philipsburg. Once 527 arrived on scene crews set-up for master stream operations to assist Philipsburg with extinguishment of the fire.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 December 2010 )
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Written by Steve Bair
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| December 16, 2010 |
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| The Alpha Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Fire Police Captain Robert Donald. Captain Donald passed away unexpectedly at his home on the morning of Wednesday, December 15. Bob had been a very active member of the Alpha Fire Company since 2002 and was currently serving as Alpha Financial Secretary, Fire Police Captain, and as a Fireman’s Relief Director. Visitation will be held at Heintzelman’s Funeral Home, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801 Friday, December 17 from 1800 hours to 2000 hours. In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made in Bob’s name to Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund, 205 S Garner Street, State College, PA 16801. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 December 2010 )
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Written by Chris Simpson Photos By: Shawn Kauffman
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| December 13, 2010 |
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| At noon today, Engine 510 was dispatched with Co. 15(Port Matilda) for a vehicle crash with injuries on Interstate 99 at mile marker 63 in WorthTownship. E510 responded on the call with 6 volunteers. While en route, EMS arrived on scene and advised of entrapment and possible trauma arrest requesting fire to expedite to the scene. E510 arrived on scene and began stabilization efforts while EMS worked on the patient, then crews proceeded to extricate the victim utilizing the rescue tools off E510 and Engine Rescue 1514. Once extrication was completed medical command pronounced the patient. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 December 2010 )
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Written by Chris Simpson
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| December 10, 2010 |
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| At approximately 11:35 Company 5 was dispatched for a vehicle collision with entrapment on I99 at mile marker 73 in College Township. Within minutes Engine 510, Engine 514, Rescue 518 and Chief 503 responded on the run with 19 volunteers. E-510 and E-514 arrived on scene at the same time with a car vs. pick up truck with one trapped in the truck. At that time command held to the units on location. Crews began stabilization efforts and patient care. Once this was completed crews performed a passenger door pop and assisted EMS with the removal of the patient. |
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Written by Chris Simpson
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| December 9, 2010 |
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Fatal Crash
At 9:30 the Alpha Fire Company was alerted for a vehicle crash with possible entrapment at the 5300 block of Buffalo Run Road in Patton Township. Engine 510, Engine 514, and Rescue 518 responded on the call with 15 volunteers. Units arrived on scene soon after dispatched to a coal truck vs. van. E-514 started stabilization efforts when EMS was able to free the patient from the van. Crews then assisted EMS and controlled hazards. At the time the patient was in critical condition and pronounced later at the hospital. Units went available a short time later.
Roll-over with Hazmat
While units were responding to the crash on Buffalo Run Road, Centre County Communications dispatched Engine 513, Rescue 318(Boalsburg), and Hazmat 20(Penn State) to 1800 Tadpole Road in Ferguson Township for a nitrogen truck roll over. E-513 and Chief 504 responded on the run with 5 volunteers and the other units. Chief 504 arrived on location to the same as dispatched. The truck was not leaking at the time and incident was scaled back to E-513 and R-318. Units arrived on scene and stood by until the incident was placed under control and went available. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 11 December 2010 )
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