PHVFC MEAT RAFFLE

February 17th, 2012 at Pleasant Hall Fire Co.

Doors Open at 5:00 pm

Raffles Start at 6:00 pm

PHVFC/CVHC

 Gun & Cash Drawing

Saturday April 14th, 2012 at Pleasant Hall Fire Co.

Doors open at 12:00 pm

Drawing from 2:00-7:00 pm

See the events page for more details and to order your tickets online!!

2011 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

February 4th

Tonight was PHVFC's annual awards banquet. The night started out with President Creamer with his opening remarks and introducing all our special guests for the night. Then the meal was served which was prepared and served by the Donnie Adkins and friends. President Creamer, Chief Reed, and Dep. Ambulance Chief D.Reed all handed out their awards for the year of 2011. At this time Auxiliary President Kathy Mahon presented President Creamer with an $8000 check. The awards portion was concluded with President Creamer giving his closing remarks. Then for the remainder of the evening Krazy Ray's DJ service provided music.

 A BIG THANKS goes to The Friendship Fire Co. of Chambersburg ET-14 for covering the engine and McConnellsburg Fire and Ambulance Co. for covering the ambulance for the evening.

AWARD WINNERS

 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AWARD WINNERS

2 Runs to End the Month

January 31st

This evening Co. 11 was dispatched to the 16000 blk of Forge Hill Rd to assist PSP with a property damage accident. Lt. 12A was in the area and avised that the accident was actually at the 16000 blk of the Timmons Rd and he advised us to go ahead and proceed to the scene. E11-2 arrived and applied absorbent before clearing at 1732 hrs.

Then at 1813 hrs Co. 11 along with the 11-05 box were alerted to 7973 Nyesville Rd for a chimney fire. E13-2 and Chief 11 arrived on scene to find fire at the top of the chimney. E13-2 went to division 1 while E11-2's crew went to division 2. After confirming no extension command held the box to Co.11, E13-2, and Trk1. The roof crew found an area of smoldering creosote at the top of the chimney. The box was placed in service at 1921 hrs.

(photos courtesy of Drew Reed) 

3 Alarmer In Shippensburg

January 16th

Tonight ambulance 11-9 responded on the intial assignment in the Boro of Shippensburg 124 S. Prince St for the apartment building fire with entrapment. SFD units arrived on scene to find a working fire but negative entrapment. Ambulance 11-9 assisted with rehab. E11-2 then responded with a crew of 3 on the 3rd alarm assignment. E11-2 arrived on scene and were sent to division 2 to assist with checking for extension and overhaul. Co. 11 units were in service by 0500.

(photos courtesy of Denny Clopper) 

Not Your Everyday Call

January 9th

Tonight E11-1, E11-2, and Br 11 responded to the intersection of Wye Rd and Moutain Rd for a manure spill. Co. 11 units arrived on scene and found approx 300 yards of the road covered in liquid manure. Crews started washing the manure into the farmers field at his request. Command did request tanker 52 to the scene for assistance. Co. 11 units cleared at 1803.

(photos courtesy of Lt. Courtney) 

Speedy Recovery

December 30th

The Officers and Members of PHVFC would like to wish Brian Mohler a quick and Speedy Recovery.

A Night of Accidents

December 30th

This morning Co. 11 was kept busy running 2 MVA's. The first crash came in at 0223 units were dispatched to the 7600 blk of Cumberland Hwy for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived on scene to find one vehicle in a ditch with the driver still in the vehicle. Crews preformed a door pop to extricate the patient. Units cleard at 0312 from this MVA.

Then at 0316 Co. 11 units were alerted to 5303 Orrstown Rd for an MVA. Units arrived to find one vehicle in the middle of the road that hit a telephone pole. EMS obtained a refusal and the Engine crew took care of hazards. Units cleared at 0423.

(photos courtesy of Drew Reed) 

(photos from 7600 blk of Cumberland Hwy) 

Transfer and MVA

December 25th

This morning E11-2 responded with 3 on a transfer to Co. 18 while they operated on a fatal house fire in Ft. Loudon. While at Co. 18 E11-2 responded as the squad to 2211 Lincoln Way West in Hamilton Township for an MVA. E11-2 returned home from the transfer at 0937.

First Due Building Fire

December 24th

This morning Co. 11 along with the remainder of the box were dispatched to 8126 Oakdale Rd the Lurgan Greenhouse for a building fire. Units arrived on scene and found a working fire. It was found to be old trailers turned into storage sheds that were on fire. E11-2 arrived on scene and pulled an attack line and started knocking the fire. As more crews arrived additional lines were pulled and crews assisted with overhaul. Co. 11 units were in service at 1036.

(photos courtesy of Denny Clopper) 

Transfer

December 15th

E11-2 transferred to Station 4. No incidents were handled and E11-2 was available at 2114 hrs.

Turnpike MVA

December 7th

This morning E11-2 responded with 4 and ambulance 11-8 responded to the PA turnpike for an MVA. E11-2 was advised by command 51 to stage at the Blue Moutain Interchange. Engine 11-2 was in service at 0957.

Mobile Home Fire

December  5th

(photos courtesy of Christie Peterson and Drew Reed)