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Medical Assist: Landing Zone Operations PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jason Troup   
May 31, 2010
 

At 3:17 PM the Alpha's were dispatched to the Giant Plaza, 255 Northland Center, in Ferguson Township for a landing zone for Geisinger LifeFlight.  Centre LifeLink had requested the helicopter to transport their patient.  One engine was requested to set up a landing zone in a small grass field in the area.  Engine 514 responded on the call and once on scene began to assist with traffic control.  When Geisinger LifeFlight landed crew members also assisted with patient transfer from the ambulance to the helicopter.

Crews were available approximately 45 minutes later.

   
Units on Scene:  Engine 514, Fire Police 536, 537, Ferguson Township PD, Centre LifeLink EMS, Geisinger LifeFlight
Command:  4th Assistant Chief S. Kauffman (504)
 
College Township Trailer Fire PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jason Troup   
May 18, 2010
 

Today at 10:20 AM the Alpha Fire Co. was alerted to a trailer fire at 1137 Blue Jay Ave.  Engine 510 arrived on scene to find a working fire in the kitchen area of the trailer.  It was also advised that there may be an individual trapped within the trailer.  Crews were able to put the fire out quickly and keep the damage to the least amount possible.  All searches of the structure turned up no individuals.

Crews operated at the scene for approximately 1 1/2 hours.

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Units on Scene:  Engine 510, 513, Truck 516, Rescue 518, Fire Police 536, 537, State College PD, Centre LifeLink EMS
Command:  4th Assistant Chief S. Kauffman (504)
Last Updated ( Friday, 21 May 2010 )
 
Fire at Parkway Plaza PDF Print E-mail
Written by Brian Bittner   
May 2, 2010  
   

At approximately 0245 hrs, the company was alerted for a reported fire at Parkway Plaza Apartments. Multiple callers reported a fire in a carport located near the apartments. E-- 510 arrived to find a working fire in a concrete carport. The engine crew pulled a single attack line and quickly extinguished the blaze, holding the damage to the carport itself. The carport was utilized for the storage of bulk items for the maintenance team at Parkway Plaza Apartment. T- 516 and E 514 both responded on the box with E-514 being transferred to the Main Station. Throughout the night, the Centre Region Volunteers responded to a handful of calls which also included a dumpster fire.

Asst.Safety Officer Flubacher had the command and the fire is currently under investigation by the Centre Region Fire Marshals Office and State College Police.

 
Vehicle Fire at the Penn Stater PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Hill   
April 21, 2010  
   

The Alpha Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle fire in a Buick Rendezvous at Penn Stater Conference Center. 510 responded shortly after dispatch with a crew of six. A mile out of the scene, University Police reported that the fire was out. 510 arrived on scene to find the fire was out, as the staff of the Penn Stater had knocked the fire down with a dry chem. The engine crew found the fire was in the center console and the dash of the vehicle. The crew removed a portion of the dash to check for extension and ensure the fire was out. 502 had the command and crews cleared within 30 minutes of arrival.

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 April 2010 )
 
Ferguson Township MVA PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Hill   
April 20, 2010  
   

The Alpha Fire Company responded to a MVA with entrapment on Tuesday, April 20th around 1745 hours. Engine 510 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle accident with one female occupant trapped. The engine crew proceeded to crib the car, and prepare for entry as well as pull a protection line. 510’s crew made the door pop as 502 and 518 arrived. The rescue crew assisted with the protection line and patient care. 514 arrived behind 518 and provided assistance with traffic control and blocking. Crews cleared the scene within 30 minutes of arrival.

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 April 2010 )
 
Trash Can Fire in the Borough PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Hill   
April 6, 2010  
   
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.  plastic_trash_cans
Units on Scene:  502, 510, 516, Fire Police, State College PD  extension_into_soffit
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Patton Township Building Fire PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Hill   
April 6, 2010  
   
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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