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Written by Michael Breen
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July 23, 2007
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During the early hours of July 23rd the Phillipsburg Fire Department (Hope Fire Co. #11 and Reliance Fire Co. #12) along with departments from Clearfield County battled a blaze at a pool supplies warehouse in Chester Hill Borough. The fire contained a significant amount pool supplies containing Chlorine and consequently most of the crews operating were exposed to Chlorine Gas. Many SCBAs and sets ofturnout gear were also ruined due to chlorine exposure.
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Truck 516 was transfered to Station 12 and stood by for nearly 12 hours
while the Phillipsburg Fire Department assessed the damage and returned
to service. While on stand by, 516 assisted 914 (also on transfer)
andEMS with a cardiac arrest in Phillipsburg. After returning to
downtown, the aerial tower was quickly shined up and headed back out to
the Bryce Jordan Center for the fleet photograph.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 July 2007 )
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