Alpha Fire Company - State College, Pennsylvania

Written by James Beecher

June 2, 2007

In the early afternoon Company 5 was dispatched for a grass fire at the intersection of West College Avenue & Science Park Road in Ferguson Township. The police department arrived on scene and reported about a 10 by 20 foot section of grass burning along the turning lane from South Science Park onto West College Ave.

Written by Michael Breen

31-May-2007

At approximately 1600 hours a brief but strong storm passed through the Centre Region causing power lines and 12 poles to fall onto Park Ave between University Drive and Bigler Road. As the lines fell, 2 vehicles in separate locations were trapped under the wires. The Alpha Fire Company responded to the call for wires down onto occupied vehicles. Crews from E510 assessed the occupants of the vehicles and determined they were in no immediate danger so long as they stayed in their vehicles. Penn State Office of Physical Plant crews terminated the power to the lines, and once the lines were grounded and confirmed to have no energy, the occupants of the vehicles were safely removed.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 June 2007 )

Written by Jason Troup

May 28, 2007

This afternoon the Alpha Fire Company was alerted to a dwelling fire in Patton Township at 690 Grayswood Blvd. Fire Police Officer Wirtz (585) arrived on scene first and advised of light smoke showing. As units were responding 585 advised that he believed the fire was knocked down, however, crews would need to check for extension. Engine 514 arrived and its crew began overhaul of the affected area. The crew from Truck 516 set up ventilation. Most of the damage was contained to the stove area of the kitchen, the hood above the stove contained most of the fire. Crews cleared the scene after approximately 45 minutes.

Units on Scene: Engine 510, 512, 514, Truck 516, Command 534, Patton Township Police
Command: 3rd Assistant Chief B. DeArmitt (503)
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 May 2007 )

Written by Jason Troup

May 22, 2007

Around 6:45 AM the Alpha's were alerted to a gas leak inside at the Giant grocery store on North Atherton St. in Ferguson Township. Arriving units were encountered with a strong smell of natural gas inside the structure. The leak was located at a valve that was not turned off in the back room. Crews terminated gas to the store and began ventilation. Truck 516 was requested for additional fans. Crews remained on scene until it was determined by personnel from Columbia Gas Co. to be safe.

Units on Scene: Engine 510, 514, Truck 516, Ferguson Township Police, Columbia Gas Co., Command 534
Command: 1st Assistant Chief Triebold (501)
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 May 2007 )

Written by Jason Troup

May 22, 2007

At approximately 1:30 AM the Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched to the 100 Block of Pine Grove Rd. for a vehicle accident with entrapment. Ferguson Township Police arrived on scene first and confirmed entrapment with one patient with a weak pulse.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 May 2007 )