We were honored to participate with Truck 5 this morning and share the flag with Truck 57 in memory of John T "Whitey" Whiteside Jr. … [Read more...]
The Strasburg Fire Company volunteers spent some time on the farm last evening. Crews did a mock demonstration of a liquid manure spreader rollover with a patient trapped underneath. Also the farm owner, Jonas Ebersole, explained how to properly disengage a PTO shaft and possible … [Read more...]
Just before 11 pm last evening, Station 5 was dispatched to a dwelling fire on the 400 block of Hilltop Rd in Strasburg Twp. Chief 5 (Stoltzfus) arrived approximately (2) minutes later and reported heavy smoke in the area and fire showing from the gable end of the home and asked … [Read more...]
Tanker 5 was dispatched to assist Sta 57 (Quarryville) on a barn fire on Clearview Rd in East Drumore Twp @ 1554 hrs. Tanker 5 arrived, set up as a nurse tanker and pumped 3000 gallons into Engine 57-4 while Tanker 51 (Bart) supplied Tanker 5. Crews went available at 1701 … [Read more...]
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The Strasburg Fire Co. was dispatched at 11:00 am this morning for a building fire at the Clinic For Special Children on Bunker Hill Rd in Strasburg Twp. Chief 5 (Stoltzfus) arrived on scene to find that there was no active fire. However, there had been charred siding which was … [Read more...]
At 12:36 am Sunday morning, Strasburg Fire Co was dispatched to assist Refton Fire Co for a chicken house fire. Crews arrived to find the building fully involved. Truck 5 set up to do aerial master stream operations. Rescue 5 drafted water from the port-a-tanks along with Tanker … [Read more...]
At 12:45 pm today, Truck 5 and Tanker 5 were dispatched to assist Station 60 (West Willow) on a dwelling fire. Tanker 5 connected to Sta 54's (Lampeter) as a water supply while Truck 5's crew set up ground ladders, turned off utilities supplying the building and did some … [Read more...]
The Cub Scouts stopped in on Monday evening with a special treat for the firefighters. They delivered cookies, coffee and got to climb on the apparatus. We THANK YOU! … [Read more...]
Rescue 5 was dispatched at 3:40 pm for a vehicle accident with unknown injuries and shortly upgraded to ejection at the 200 block of Paradise Lane in Paradise Twp. Chief 5 arrived to find (1) vehicle that had left the roadway, hit a pole and came to a stop in a meadow. Upon … [Read more...]
Rescue 5 was dispatched today at 1039 hrs for a vehicle accident in the 900 block of May Post Office Rd in Strasburg Twp. Chief 5 arrived to find a service vehicle laying on it's side and occupants out of the vehicle. Thank's to Nulls Towing for the quick response and getting the … [Read more...]
Rescue 5 and Tanker 5 were dispatched at 1:07 pm for a vehicle fire on the 100 block of Herr Rd in Strasburg Twp. LT 5-2 arrived to find a working tractor fire. Rescue 5's crew pulled an 1 3/4" line and attacked the fire. Crews went available at 1:54 pm. … [Read more...]
Rescue 5 was dispatched early Saturday morning 2:28 am to a vehicle accident with entrapment at the 1300 block of Village Rd in Strasburg Twp. Chief 5 arrived to find a service van into a parked truck and requested and additional rescue from Lampeter (Sta 54). Crews worked the … [Read more...]
The station was busy today attending several events held throughout the day in remembrance of 9/11. Some members attended the stair climb at Clipper Stadium in Lancaster while other members attended an outdoor service held by Victory Church at Sight & Sound Theatres. … [Read more...]
Rescue 5 was dispatched to an early morning accident at 5 am on E Main St in Strasburg Borough. Crews arrived to find a car on the sidewalk that had hit the porch and tree. The driver was treated on the scene and crews were released @ 5:41 am. … [Read more...]
Rescue 5 was dispatched shortly after 3 am this morning for a vehicle accident with entrapment. Deputy 5 arrived to find (1) vehicle rolled down over an embankment with (1) occupant still in the vehicle. Patient was extricated approx. 4 minutes after arrival and crews went … [Read more...]
