Alpha Fire Company - State College, Pennsylvania

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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

June 14, 2007

At 1626 hours Company 5 was dispatched to the Thomas Building on the Penn State University Park Campus for a Specialized Rescue. Assistant Chief 504 (Yocum) and Engine 510, on the road returning from a CO alarm responded promptly from Downtown State College. Rescue 518 responded shortly thereafter. Crews arrived to find a patient on the 5th floor with their hand entangled in a paper shredding machine. The patient was extricated with work from 510's crew, Captain 593 (Bittner), members of the Penn State Special Response Team (Unit 2022), and Penn State EMS and Police.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 June 2007 )

Written by Michael Breen

Juen 12, 2007

This afternoon the Alphas were dispatched to the assisted living center on Rolling Ridge Drive for an automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival Command and crews from Engine 510 were advised of an odor and slight smoke condition on the 6th floor. 510's crew promptly reported to division 6 and confirmed initial reports, however could not find the cause in any of the apartments. As crews investigated, residents of the 6th floor reported there was a fire on a balcony on the 5th floor. 510's crew moved to Division 5 and determined the affected apartment. Crews forced entry to the apartment with irons and found a pile of debris on fire on the balcony, with a resident from an adjacent balcony attempting to extinguish it. The fire was knocked down with a pressurized water can and units operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes. Captain 595 (Kuchmay) had command of 510's crew Assistant Chief 502 (Chris Prestia) had the incident Command. Units on Scene: Engine 510, Command 534, Fire Police 536

Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 June 2007 )

Written by Mihir Patel

June 9, 2007

Around 17:00 hours Centre County 911 Center started receiving multiple calls about smoking coming from the second story window of a house on Main Street in the Village District of Boalsburg. Centre County Dispatch alerted Companies 3, 4, 5, 8, and one unit from Center Life Link (for a fire standby) for dwelling fire on East Main Street. Engine 310 was the first unit on scene and quickly acquired a water source, while a crew stretched a hand line to the C side of the second floor. Chief 301 arrived around the same time to assume command. As the engine crew stretched a line, Truck 517 arrived and sent a crew to the roof to assist with ventilation and the other crew threw ground ladders and secured utilities. Engines 311, 413, 814 all responded from a standby at Centre Hall station for their parade, they arrived to provide additional water source and assist the interior crew with overhaul. Engine 510 arrived around the same time and sent their crew to stagging. The Fire was contained to one room on the C side of the structure with smoke damage to the entire second floor. State College Police Fire Marshal is conducting the investigation

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 )

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