6-4-05

Box 1, Center Street

The 20 Truck was dispatched on 2^nd alarm to a mid-rise fire in elderly apartments.  Crews were sent to the roof and to search multiple divisions of the structure.  The Williamsport Bureau of Fire did an excellent job of containing the fire and evacuating the building with assistance from the Bureau of Police.  Additional fire and EMS resources were also called the fire, however not a full 3^rd alarm.

5-8-05

Box 20-5, Spike Lane

20 House was dispatched to a trailer fire with Engine 22 and Tankers 22 & 23 filling the box assignment.  Units arrived to find an old abandoned pull behind camper burnt to the ground with a field fire.  The original live-ins (Tyson Minier & Jeff Bennett) were on an assist the public with Brush 20 when the alarm was struck.  Naturally they left the original call and were proud to be the first unit on scene of the camper/field fire.  Despite the stories that have been told, these two did contain the fire with Brush 20 aka. “The Mini-Pumper.”

5-6-05

Box 20-3, Lyons Barr Road

Second working fire in as many days for the 20 House.  A large 2 ½ story dwelling with heavy involvement upon the arrival of Chief 20 (Welty)  Engine 22, Engine 1, Engine 18, and Tanker 18 filled out the working fire dispatch.  2^nd alarm brought Rescue 13, Engine 14, Engine 1-23, Tanker 8, and Tanker 23.  Engine 10 and Engine 4-45 handled transfer assignments.  Chief 20 placed the fire under control in approximately 40 minutes.  A job well done by all departments.

5-5-05

Box 1-14, King Street

Fatal structure fire in Williamsport’s Newberry section.  2 ½ story duplex with heavy involvement.  20 Truck to the scene on 2^nd alarm.  Crews assisted in vertical ventilation in the rear of the structure and fire suppression in the basement.  A 3^rd alarm was issued.

4-16-05

Box 18-1, Wilmont Drive

Chimney fire in Loyalsock Township’s commercial box area during their awards banquet.  Ladder 20, Engine 1-20, and a BLS unit into the scene.  An additional crew did respond with Engine 18 along with Chief 18 (Caschera) who had command.

4-13-05

Box 20-4, Carey Hill Road

Working vehicle fire inside of a garage.  Engine 1-20 crew gained entry and extinguished the fire.  Tanker 20 handled water supply.  Engine 22 and Tanker 22 fulfilled the box and assisted with overhaul…all while missing our on being the first piece in, due to a wrong address given by the passerby who called 911.  Nevertheless, a nice group effort. 

3-11-05

MVA, Box 20-2

Pin job on Lycoming Mall Drive with two injuries.  Engine 1-20 completed extrication of the driver in less than 10 minutes.  Chief Welty was however disciplined by female PSP Trooper for writing his name in the snow.

3-5-05

Annual awards banquet for the boys from 22.  Once again, a special thanks for the invitation as well as a great meal.  It is always a pleasure to work with and just hand out with the boys from the “Double Deuce.”

2-27-05

Box 1-14, Maxwell Place

Second fire is as many days for the Williamsport Bureau of Fire.  A two-story building with heavy involvement.  Ladder 20 to the scene on 2^nd alarm.  Crews worked with the brothers from the Bureau of Fire on vertical ventilation and fire suppression on all divisions.

2-26-05

Box 1, West Fourth Street

Double fatal fire in the Williamsport Historic District.  A three story Victorian home with heavy fire on all divisions.  20 Truck was sent on 2^nd alarm and assisted with searches and engine company operations.  A rescue was made by the Williamsport Bureau of Fire.  A 3^rd alarm was issued.

1-22-05

Box 22-18, Pleasant Hill Road

Working garage fire with extension into dwelling in Eldred Township during one of the worst snowstorms of the season.  Engine 1-20, Tanker 20, Ladder 20 and a BLS unit were due.  Crews put a vent hole in the roof as well as assisted the “Double Deuce” with engine company operations.  A nice knockdown was performed by the boys from Station 22.  A 3^rd alarm was issued with various transfer assignments.

1-15-05

Box 20, 455 Church Alley

First due kerosene heater fire in the borough.  Moderate smoke condition in the 2^nd floor apartment.  Quick knock down by the Montoursville PD.  Fire Department handled ventilation.