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ATTENTION ALL BVFD FIREFIGHTERS

DRILL NIGHT

try to make the drill.   

May 4th-Seafood Feast- Thank You to all who attended the Seafood Feast. Another great

crowd to support the Local Fire Department. Our next Seafood Feast is July 13, 2013, See you

then.......

April 28th-Land Rescue- Co 27 was alerted for a Land Rescue at the intersection of

Shippensburg Rd and Ridge Rd (CU Box 252-105). Brush, Special Unit, and Chief 27 handled

the call.  Units arrived on location and were directed to search the area and then returned to

staging before being released by Command 52.

April 25th-AFA-Co 27 was alerted for an Automatic Fire Alarm at 6361 Chambersburg Road

(27-12 Box).  Engine Tanker and Chief 27 arrived to find a smoke condition in the building as a result of un-attended cooking in apartment 15.  After confirming no extension in the room the building was vented with PPV. 

April 24th-Drill Night- Tonight BVFD and Fairfield Fire Dept held a joint drill night. The evening

started of with some grilled hot dogs and hamburgers with a little rain added in.  After a quick

talk Members loaded up and headed to Beechers Auto Salvage to get some tool time in.

A BIG THANK YOU you to Holmatro for bringing out their trailer and to Beechers for use of their facility.

April 20th-House Fire-Co 27 was alerted for the house fire in the 8200 Block of Lincoln Way East in Franklin County (7-6 Box).  Engine Tanker, Engine and Assistant 27 responded.  ET-27 arrived behind E7-1 and advanced an attack line to assist Co 7 with fire attack.  Co 7 had arrived to find a working house fire with a report of people trapped.  Engine 27 arrived and supplied the ET and
deployed equipment and ladders.  Co 27 operated for hours on the scene assisting with several tasks.  Thank You to E10-2 for transferring to the Valley (called to scene) and also to ET-14 for transferring to the Valley. 
 

April 9th- Engine Tanker 27, Brush 27, Special Unit 27 respond for the brush fire (5-8 Box) on

Boyds Hollow Rd.  Brush and Special Unit27 arrived on location and assisted in fire attack

while ET27 supplied two loads of water to E5-1.  Just after night fall the fire was placed under control and box was placed in service.

April 7th- Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief responded for the house fire on Mont Alto Road

(FL7-5 Box).  Units arrived with a working attic fire.  ET-27 arrived and sent manpower to staging.  The fire was contained to the attic area and involved blown insulation.  After extensive opening up, ET 27 was released by Command 7.
 

April 6th- Brush, Special Unit and Chief 27 responded to the Long Pine Dam

(27-3 Box) for the land rescue.  Enroute Adams advised of a hiker that had fallen and was unable to get out of the trail.  All units were staged until Chief 27 could determine which trail that the hiker was on.  Once determined a recon Group of Franklin 7 and 27 was formed and found the patient along the water side.  The recon group removed the patient and turned him over to EMS to be checked out.

April 6th- Brush 27 and the Chief responded to the 3000 Block of Old Route 30 for a Brush Fire

(4-4 Box).  After investigation the fire was found in the 2500 block, where the home owner had a garden hose in service putting out the small 10x10 area.  D/C 4 placed the box in service.
 

March 22nd-Tire Fire-This morning BVFD was alerted to assist on the Tire Fire in Box 7-2

1649 Coon Rd.  Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief responded upon arrival crew assisted in fire

attack and ET27 supplied E7-1.

(Pictures to come shortly)

March 21st-AFA- This morning BVFD was alerted for an automatic fire alarm in Box 27-12

6375 Chambersburg Road (VLR).  Engine Tanker 27 responded and upon arrival found the

cause to be a faulty detector, the box was placed in service.

March 15th-New Special Unit 27- Today the New Special Unit 27 arrived at BVFD. Over the

next two weeks equipment will be mounted and placed on the new rig, an in service date is set

for Wednesday March 27, 2013 during the monthly drill night.

March 10th-Visitor- Today an old friend stopped by the station, retired Adams County E4-2.

Thank You to Bruce Strausbaugh for bringing it by and giving us a chance to take a few photos.

March 10th-Field Fire-Brush 27 responded to Railroad Lane (4-3 box) for the field fire.  Crew arrived and assisted units on the scene.  The area was a little soft for apparatus but after a little

winching and some tug and pulls apparatus was freed and the box was later placed in service.

(Thank You to the Local Farmer for use of the Tractor to get all the apparatus out)
 

March 10th-MVA involving Motorcycle-Engine Tanker, Brush and Deputy 27 responded for the MVA involving motorcycle in the 6400 block of Chambersburg Rd (27-7 box).  D/C 27 arrived

with 2 people down in the roadway and requested 2 air-medicals to the 200 block of the Buchanan Valley Road.  ET-27 along with Franklin Squad 7 assisted EMS on the scene and Brush 27 established LZ-27.

(Pictures by Denny Clopper)

March 9th-Annual BVFD Appreciation Banquet-Tonight the Membership, families and area business's that support BVFD got together to Celebrate 2012.  Another excellent meal was prepared by the Fayetteville Fire Department.  After some responder awards were
handed out the Member of the Year was awarded to Debbie Bentz and the Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Lt Peter Perchulyn.  A Special Thank to everyone who helped in any way to a good 2012 for the Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department.

(pictures by Curtis "Stache 27" Bryan)
 

March 9th-Box Alarm-During our Annual Appreciation Banquet, Engine Tanker 27

(staffed by AC Co 14) responded for the building fire at Ryan's Steak House on Lincoln way East (FL7-1 Box).  ET-27 arrived and staged until Command 7 downgraded the Box. 

A Special Thank You to the Irishtown Fire Department AC Co 14 for staffing our Apparatus so that our Membership could participate in the Annual Appreciation Banquet.
 

March 5th-SU Update- Today another trip was made to 10-8 to check on the progress

of the New Special Unit 27, as you can see progress is coming along nicely.

March 4th-MVA- This evening BVFD was alerted for Brush 27 to Cumberland County

Box 252-105 for the MVA at 1 Ridge Rd.  Brush 27 handled the call but while enroute

found the accident to be in the 2000 block of Shippensburg Rd in Adams County and one

subject ejected lying in the roadway.  Units enroute and on scene handled the call, PSP is investigating the accident.

March 1st- Box Alarm- This morning BVFD was alerted to Franklin Box 7-6 to the rear of

8070 Lincoln Way East for the house fire.  ET27 and the Assist handled the call.  ET27 arrived

on location and sent crew to scene were they helped with fire attack and overhaul, while ET27

assisted in setting up water supply on scene.  ET27 hauled one load of water, then crew

assisted with rap up and then were placed in service by Command 7.  Special Thank You

to Adams E7-2 for covering "The Valley" while we were out.

February 27th-Special Unit Update- Today the voyage was made to Blue Ball Lancaster County

to check on the status of the New Special Unit 27.  As you can see the project is moving along

swiftly.  The bed boxes will be installed this Friday and the unit will be finished with in 2-3 week

period as of today.  While there some future projects were looked into and discussed.

February 22nd-Box Alarm- This morning BVFD was alerted as part of the working fire dispatch

to Box 1-4 475 Belmont Road for the house fire.  ET27 handled the call, upon arrival crews

went and assisted with fire attack and overhaul while ET27 got in the tanker shuttle line.

The box was downgraded a short time later and ET27 returned to service.

February 20th-Box Alarm- This morning BVFD was alerted as part of the working fire dispatch

to Box 6-5 95 Clear Springs Rd for the house fire.  ET27 and the Chief handled the call.  Upon

arrival ET27 sent the crew to the staging area and ET27 got into the tanker shuttle line.  A little

while later the box was downgraded and ET27 returned available.

February 11th-Special Unit Updated- The New Special Unit has been painted to the Black over

Red color scheme.  It should be finished at B & C Auto Menders on Thursday and will then head

to get the rhino liner sprayed. Next week it will be on it's way to 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service

More pictures will be on their way soon.

February 7th-Box Alarm- This morning BVFD was alerted for the house fire in Franklin

County Box 7-3 3342 Stillhouse Hollow Road, ET27 with four personnel handled the call.

ET27 arrived on location and sent manpower to the scene.  Crew stood by but no assistance was

needed and Command 7 down graded the box and placed ET27 in service.

(Top two photos by Brian Denham)

February 6th-New Run Printer- Today the new "rip and run" printer was placed in service.

With the enhanced options available via Adams County's new CAD System and also via

Active 911, BVFD has added a run printer.  The printer will print two copies of all runs and is

located along the wall near the PPE Racks.  In the next week or two a reader board will be

installed.  

January 31st-Update- Today some pictures were taken of the New Special Unit 27 getting

ready for paint at B & C Auto Menders.  Paint should be completed shortly and then,

New Special Unit 27 will be taken to 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service to have the final work done.

We will try to stay on top of things and have weekly updates of the processes for your

viewing pleasure.

January 26th-Transfer- This afternoon BVFD Members loaded up and headed to Franklin

County Co.17 (New Franklin) and got settled in for an over night stay to run E17-1 with

6 personnel and Truck 17 with 5 personnel while there members took the night off to enjoy their

Annual Awards Banquet.  The Engine crew kept busy over night with medical locals, however for the Truck crew no calls were handled over night.  BVFD would like to send a Special Thank You

to New Franklin for their as always great hospitality.

January 22nd-MVA W/Entrapment-This morning BVFD was alerted for a MVA W/Entrapment

 Car VS Tractor Trailer in Box 27-7 in the area of 6456 Chambersburg Road.  Deputy 27 was

first on location advising one Class 1 Pt with heavy entrapment. ET27 and the Assist. Chief

responded.  ET27 arrived on location and put the Holmatro Rescue tools to work with assistance

from Franklin Squad 7.  Pt was extricated and turned over to Fayetteville EMS.  Due to the

debris field the landing zone for Life Net 8-1 had to be moved to Fayetteville Elementary School

and LZ was handled by Franklin Engine 16-2.  Great job by all and thank you.

(The 2008 Pierce ET is out have repair work done, so it's brother is handling it's duties)

January 20th-Transfer- This morning BVFD was alerted to transfer to Adams County Co. 2

(Fairfield) while they operated on a fatal house fire in their first due.  ET27 and the Assist. Chief

handled the call.  No calls were handled and the ET crew helped Co. 2 get their apparatus back

in service before being released by Assist. Chief 2.  Thank you Co. 2 for your great hospitality.

January 19th-Transfer- This afternoon BVFD Members loaded up and headed to Adams County

Co. 14 (Irishtown) to run ET14 while while their members enjoyed the evening at their

annual awards banquet. No calls were handled and BVFD would like to thank Irishtown

for their great hospitality.

January 18th-Box Alarm- This morning BVFD was alerted for the house fire in Box 7-10

436 Orchard Lane, ET27 handled the call. Upon arrival crew assisted with overhaul while ET27

ran in with the tanker shuttle.

January 15th-Box Alarm- This afternoon BVFD was alerted for the garage fire in Box 4-3

1048 Railroad Lane, ET27 responded on the initial assignment and while enroute Ambulance 2A went on the scene with an attached garage working fire.  The working fire dispatched brought E27 who responded on the call as well.  ET27 arrived on location right behind Tanker 4.  ET27 and

E27 crew assisted with fire attack and overhaul while ET27 supplied Tanker 4 and E4-1.  After

fire was marked under control E27 was placed in service a short time after while ET27 continued

supply into the early evening hours before being released by Command 4.  Special Thank You

to Adams ET14 for covering "The Valley" while we were out.

(Pictures by Firefighter Chris Eiker)

January 12th-MVA- This evening BVFD was alerted to Box 27-5 in the area of 2195 Buchanan

Valley Road for a vehicle accident one vehicle into an apple tree.  ET27 and the Chief handled the

call.  Crews arrived on location and found one vehicle backed into a driveway with and elderly

female occupant with minor injuries.  Crews checked for hazards and took pt care until the arrivial

of BLS.  BVFD then turned the scene over to PSP and went available.

January 12th-Chimney Fire- This afternoon BVFD was alerted to Box 27-3 2183 Pine Grove

Road for the Chimney Fire. During dispatch County Control advised that per the homeowner

the property was limited access adding Brush 27 to the call, Brush 27 and ET27 responded on the

call.  Brush 27 arrived on location and found a cabin style home with normal conditions from the

exterior, and all incoming units were to hold on Pine Grove Road.  Crews found a small fire in the

base of the chimney and took care of it with a PW and some Dry Chem.

January 7th- Old SU27- Our new friends from North of the Border sent us some pictures of the

old 2000 Ford Special Unit.  Looks like things are coming along nicely for them and they

advised us that once the weather gets a little nicer for them they will take it out and get some

outside shots for us.

January 3rd-New Arrival- Today the New Special Unit 27 Chassis was delivered to BVFD.

The brand new 2013 Ford F350 Super Duty XL 4X4 6.7 liter Diesel will be at BVFD for a couple weeks until it is sent off to be painted, lettered, emergency lights, radios, rear box built, etc......  Stay tuned for more pictures and in service date.

December 13th-Barn Fire-Engine Tanker 27 and the Chief responded as part of the 2nd alarm assignment for the turkey barn fire in Box 1-6 710 Russell Tavern Road.  ET 27 arrived with the first alarm units and dropped its porta-pond and its load of water.  ET 27 then
responded to Vista Larga Drive and assisted Rescue 1 and Engine 1-1 with setting up two fill sites.  Manpower stayed and assisted with fill site operations.  ET 27 hauled 10 loads of water (20,000 gallons of water) until being placed in service.  The barn was a total loss, there were 6 porta-ponds in service (including ours with a new large dent!).

December 13th-Tonight our 2013 Officers were voted on at the Monthly FD Meeting:
 

2013 Admin. Officers:
President:  Tim Baldwin
Vice-President:  Jeremy Jeffcoat
Treasurer:  Paul Baldwin
Secretary:  Pam Baumbaugh
BOD:  John Parr, Trevor Rosensteel, Pam Bumbaugh, Paul Baldwin, Michael Spielman

2013 Fire/EMS Officers:
Fire Chief:  Michael Spielman
Deputy Chief:  John Parr
Assistant Chief:  Walter Wagaman
Captain:  Keith Baker
Lieutenant:  Peter Perchuyln
EMS Captain:  Joe Diaz
Equipment Foreman:  Rick Elliott

A Special Thank You to all Officers from 2012 that stepped up to make their Community a better place. 

December 5th-MVA- Tonight BVFD was alerted to Box 27-7 in the 6200 block of

Chambersburg Road for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries.  Engine Tanker 27

and the Fire Chief responded, upon arrival units found a single vehicle off the roadway

with one occupant out of the vehicle uninjured and refusing medical treatment.  Crew

members checked for hazards and are sorry to report the deer did not make it.

Chief 27 placed Box 27-7 in service and units returned upon PSP arrival.

December 3rd-Attention BVFD Members-If any members still need to have their

CadPage/Active911 set up or if they are experiencing any troubles with the program, please contact Chief Spielman ASAP.  There are changes coming to the CadPage/Active911 on 1/1/2013.  More info to come.

December 3rd-Grant Awarded- The Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. is proud to announce another Grant Award.  Today we have been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Motorola Community Foundation to sponsor a "Save Your Own" Program.  This program will include the purchase of additional RIT equipment and also cover contracting an outside Company to teach a hands on Save Your Own and RIT class.  The equipment will be purchased over the Winter and the classes will be hosted in early Spring 2013.  As the class dates are set in stone more info will be posted.  BVFD would like to Thank the Motorola Foundation for this award and giving us the chance to better equip and train our Volunteers.  BVFD is also currently working on securing additional funding towards hosting additional trainings. 

December 2nd-MVA- This evening BVFD was alerted to Box 27-5 in the area of 140 Mountain

Road for a Motor Vehicle Accident with one vehicle into a pole or tree.  Engine Tanker 27 and

the Fire Chief responded, upon arrival ET27 found one vehicle into a tree with occupants

out of the vehicle.  ET27 crew started pt care and hazard control.  Upon further evaluation 

two helicopters were requested due to mechanism of injury and to visual injuries on the pt's.

Franklin MICU-7-9 handled the first pt and Rescue 4 arrived on location and was requested to assist with second pt, until transferring pt to Franklin Ambulance-7-8 and Adams Medic 28.

Brush 27 set up the Landing Zone at Company 27, but only one pt was flown to a local Trauma

Center after further evaluation, PSP is investigating the accident.

December 1st-Thank You- Another great turn out for our Seafood Feast.  Thank You to all that attended.  See you January 5, 2013 for the next Seafood Feast.

November 30th-New Special Unit- Today our new Special Unit was ordered.  The truck bid was awarded to Hagerstown Ford at the November Company Meeting.  A 2013 F350, 4x4, diesel, 4 door cab w/ short bed has been ordered.  We are looking at a January/February delivery date
and then the truck will be sent out to have compartment work, emergency lights, painting, etc completed.  The new SPECIAL UNIT 27 should be completed on or around April 1st.  More info and pictures to come over the winter.

November 16th-Transfer-  Engine 27 and the Lieutenant transferred to Franklin Company 7

"The Ville" while they operated on a first due house fire.  After helping Co. 7 get their wagon

back in service, Engine 27 went in service.

October 26th-Box Alarm- This afternoon the Pre-Alert was sounded for Box 27-5

712 Miltonberger Road for the house fire.  Engine Tanker 27, Engine 27, and the Chief

responded, ET27 was first on the scene and found a single story structure well off with exposures.

Chief 27 requested the working fire dispatch.  Crews started on interior attack but were quickly

pushed out due to the amount of fire, Command 27 advised all units to work on exterior operations. Crews quickly brought the fire under control but the home was a total loss.

BVFD would like to thank all Departments for their help on the call, and to the transfer

crews who covered "The Valley" and surrounding Departments areas.  PSP Fire Marshal is

investigating the incident.  GREAT JOB EVERYONE AND THANK YOU AGAIN........

(Look here the Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief leading the way......)

October 26th-VLR Training- Today BVFD made a trip to the Village of Laurel Run to help the

staff with Fire Extinguisher training.  E27 and the crew assisted with the live training, everyone

did a great job keep up the great work.

October 13th-Box Alarm- This afternoon BVFD was alerted to Box 4-2 3620 Chambersburg Rd

for smoke in the house.  Engine Tanker 27, Engine 27, and the Deputy Chief responded, upon

arrival BVFD was advised to stage per Chief 4.  After investigation it was found to be a problem

in the HVAC system, Chief 4 then placed 27 in service.

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