2007 CALLS

Below is a list of the calls answered by the company, along with a brief description.



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DECEMBER CALLS

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  • December 1,2007, On route 80 277 east bound off ramp, Reported tractor trailer on fire, Fire was in the rear wheel brakes of the trailer,used Water to cool same. The driver elected to continue on his journey. All units were recalled.
  • December 2,2007 On rout 80, 279 west bound, A vehicle crashed into a tree.Female driver(older women) reported this to be her 2nd crash within 1hr. The driver also thought she was traveling east bound all units were recalled.
  • December 4,2007 At the Ramada inn on rout 940, Reported fire alarm sounding, We were recalled by 1801 and 1702 on location.
  • December 5,2007, At the Ramada inn on route 940, Reported fire alarm sounding, There was a malfunction, Maintenance put system back on line.
  • December 5,2007, At the Ramada inn on route 940, Reported fire alarm sounding, due to a previous alarm 1701 responded in his POV. Upon arrival found maintenance working on the system, 1701 notified management that Kidder township would be notified in regards to false alarm ordinance.
  • December 6,2007, 121 Milton way (TT), Reported smoke in the dwelling.Investigation, found a space heater over-heating. all units were recalled by 1207.
  • December 6,2007 On the pa turnpike mile marker 88.5 north bound, Reported to be a one car crash, We were put on standby by PA state police, We were later recalled by PSP there was no crash.
  • December 7,2007, On route 80 mile marker 275 east bound, There was a one vehicle roll-over. The driver self-extricated and was treated on scene by JASON STERANKO (LHRS).
  • December 8,2007, Route 940 near High Elevations, Fire police were requested to assist with traffic, Recalled while en-route.
  • December 9,2007, 53 Kent Clark RD, Reported fire alarm sounding, We requested the key from century 21, We made entrance with the key all appeared in order.
  • December 13,2007, Route 903 near county line, Reported one vehicle crash with entrapment. 1102 on scene reported no entrapment, Driver was uninjured, Passenger was transported to Geisenger by LHRS.
  • December 16,2007, 131 Henning rd Holiday Pocono, Reported working vehicle fire endangering the residence, Dist 16 used a 1-1 3/4 inch line to extinguish the fire, Posable electrical fire in motor.
  • December 16,2007, Route 80 274 east bound, Fire police were called on scene by PA state police to reroute traffic due to wires down across route 80.
  • December 22.2007, Jack frost ski area main loge, Reported fire alarm sounding, investigation found alarm in medical room. All appeared in order, All units were recalled.
  • December 23,2007, 180 south lake drive, Requested by Kidder P.D to open inlet do to water flooding the roadway.
  • December 24,2007, Jack frost ski area, Request to stand by for a med-evac landing. We were cancelled before leaving station, There was no flight.
  • December 25,2007, At Big Boulder ski area there was a med-evac landing, patient was taken to Lehigh Valley.
  • December 26,2007, On Route 940 and Moseywood Rd. there was a two vehicle accident, Vehicle #1 attempted left turn in front of vehicle #2 both drivers self extricated.
  • December 26,2007, At Jack Frost ski area, There was a med-evac landing for a ski patient.
  • December 26,2007, At Jack Frost ski area, med-evac landing for a ski patient.
  • December 26,2007, On route 903 and Lake DR, There was a three vehicle accident, Vehicle #1 crossed in front of vehicle #2 vehicle #2 struck vehicle #1 causing vehicle 1 to roll onto its roof and into vehicle #3.
  • December 27,2007, On Moseywood RD and Willowbeook Way, There was a one vehicle accident, Vehicle went into the woods.
  • December 28,2007, Willowbrook bldg 1, Reported fire alarm ,upon investigation all appeared in order.
  • December 29, 2007, Split Rock Country Club -Fire alarm-water alarm set off .There was an investigation that led to electrical box #24 in the utility room. Water was coming in from outside. Possible short in the system. Key holder silenced the alarm.All units available. A knox box was suggested to the key holder to be installed to prevent future delays in entering building.
  • December29,2007 Stand by for Med-evac landing @ station. (Cancelled.)
  • December 30,2007 Responded to Jack Frost Ski Area to etablish L-Z. (Non-emergency) Recalled due to helicopter grounded.(Bad weather.)NO FLIGHT.

NOVEMBER CALLS

  • November 7, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 86 Buckhill Road in Indian Mountain Lakes - ordered held in station - recalled when fire reported under control.
  • November 8, 2007 Dwelling fire at 101 Penn Oak in Penn Forest Streams - fire found to be a controlled burn - recalled while en route.
  • November 10, 2007 Dwelling fire reported by phone from 3 Sassafrass Road in Split Rock - house filled with smoke when fireplace was lit with flue closed - helped clear smoke - no other problems on arrival.
  • November 11, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 88.5 North on PA Turnpike - one vehicle crash - driver self extricated - recalled while en route.
  • November 12, 2007 Dwelling fire at 290 Brittany Drive in Valley View Estates - reported dwelling fire - fire actually in dryer on second floor - extinguished fire and used ejector to remove smoke.
  • November 17 2007, Request for a med-vac landing at Big boulder, Due to bad weather the helicopter was unable to fly to this location, The landing zone was moved to DIST 12.
  • November 17 2007, ON 204 Laurel lane Pocono Mountain Lakes, Reported smoke coming from behind the fire place, Smoke was also in the crawl space, We opened the wall near the fire place and used a 1 3/4 hose to extinguish the fire in the crawl space.
  • November 18 2007, On the PA turn pike at mile marker 88.5 there was a report of a one vehicle crash, we were recalled, there was no injuries.
  • November 19,2007, Hickory run state park, Request from 1601 for ATV (1772)to assist with removing an injured hunter from wooded area of park. We were recalled by 1601.
  • November 21,2007, One vehicle crash with one injury, we were recalled by PSP.
  • November 24,2007, On rout 940 & rout 80 mile marker 277 exit ramp, There was a 3 vehicle crash at the 940 light, we were recalled while en-route by 1883. Later request for fire police from 17&18.
  • November 25,2007, On the PA turnpike- Pocono exit ramp, There was a one vehicle crash, with air bags deployed, there was no injuries. We where recalled.
  • November 25,2007, On rout 534 near the park office, There was a one vehicle crash with fluids down. 1801 cancelled 17's fire units, Fire police were to continue in.
  • November 28,2007, At 1 Lake DR the Galleria, Reported fire in the fireplace and chimney, flames where landing on the roof. We extinguished the fire and sent a crew to the roof to check for extension. We removed all burning logs and embers from the fire box, We checked all floors for any extension.
  • November 29,2007, At the Ramada Inn on rout 940, there was a report of a general fire alarm sounding, Faulty detector found on 2nd floor. We reset the alarm and all appeared in good order.

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OCTOBER CALLS

  • October 2,2007 There was a vehicle fire on Rt.534 and old stage Rd. A pickup truck was fully involved in engine and cab area and fire was extinguished with one 1 3/4 in line. The possible cause was electrical the truck was not running and LHFD was released by 1603.
  • OCTOBER 3,2007 There was a two vehicle crash on Rt. 534 and 903 reported with fluids down. 1702 on location recalled all units, there were no services provided.
  • OCTOBER 4,2007 A victim had fallen down a cliff near water's edge. Our boat was requested incase victim needed to be removed by water. We were called and cancelled by LUZERNE.
  • OCTOBER 8,2007 There was a vehicle fire On route 80 east bound at mile marker 275. A tractor trailer cab fully involved was knocked down by Dist. 18, We were recalled by 1802.
  • OCTOBER 9,2007 At TERRA COTTAGE Fire alarm sounded. No one was in the building, We were unable to gain access. The alarm Co. requested recall, We did an outside visual and all appeared in good order.
  • OCTOBER 11,2007 There was a report of a CO2 detector sounding On route 534 and River Rd. We were recalled while en route by 1802.
  • OCTOBER 13,2007 There was a vehicle fire on route 80 east bound at mile marker 278. a vehicle fire with damage to the engine compartment and part of interior. Driver reported smoke coming from engine compartment.The driver got out of vehicle. It was a possible electrical involvement.
  • October 22, 2007 Called to 222 North Lake Drive to assist Lake Harmony Rescue Squad with lifting a patient into the ambulance.
  • October 22, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 12 Cub Lane in Penn Forest Twp. with smoke in residence - Ordered to hold in station and later were released by Penn Forest Fire Co.
  • October 23, 2007 Vehicle accident on I-80 at mile marker 277 East ramp - one vehicle crash - driver self extricated - cleaned and cleared roadway.
  • October 23, 2007 Tree blocking the roadway on Lake Road near entrance to Big Boulder Ski Area - cut tree with saws and opened roadway.
  • October 24, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 903 between Hazel Park and Kidder School - provided traffic control.
  • October 26, 2007 Search for lost 16 year old male on Rt. 940 near 940 Snowboards - reported runaway - LHFD discovered youth in the woods and gave chase - youth finally apprehended by police.
  • October 27, 2007 Vehicle accident on PA Turnpike at mile marker 89.9 South - one vehicle crash - recalled before leaving firehouse.
  • October 27, 2007 Vehicle accident on PA Turnpike at mile marker 96 North - one vehicle crash - recalled before leaving firehouse.
  • October 27, 2007 Vehicle accident on I-80 at mile marker 276 West - one vehicle crash - recalled by county and then re-dispatched to "pop" door.
  • October 27, 2007 Called to supervise landing, loading and take-off of Med-Evac helicopter at Mountain Laurel Resort - recalled after reaching landing site.
  • October 30, 2007 Brush fire reported at 706 Wynewood Road in Holiday Pocono - on-site fire policeman determined that fire was a controlled burn - recalled while en route.
  • October 31, 2007 Vehicle fire reported on PA Turnpike at mile marker 93.5 South - found tractor trailer with smoke coming from engine compartment - determined that a radiator hose had broken causing the smoke and dropping coolant onto engine and roadway - applied oil dry to roadway.

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SEPTEMBER CALLS

  • September 1, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 258 Hemlock Road in Holiday Pocono - apparent hot water heater electrical fire cancelled en route.
  • September 3, 2007 Fire alarm sounding at the Terra Cottage on South Lake Drive in a second floor bedroom. Nothing found.
  • September 3, 2007 Assist Kidder Township Police with motor vehicle accident on route 903 below Lake Drive.
  • September 4, 2007 Reported camper leaking fuel at Bandit Truck Stop - Recalled by Carbon County Comm Center.
  • September 7, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 80 at mile marker 282 West - one car roll-over - two occupants self extricated - transported by Lake Harmony Rescue.
  • September 8, 2007 Investigated a transformer at 23 Chestnut Road in Split Rock reported struck by lightning - no fire on site - provided pole number to Comm. Center.
  • September 9, 2007 Vehicle accident on PA Turnpike at mile marker 88.6 South - one vehicle roll-over with injury - injured transported by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad -dragged vehicle to side of the road.
  • September 9, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 80 at mile marker 281 West - one vehicle roll-over with reported entrapment - one victims self extricated before arrival, second victim assisted out of back window - both transported by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad - vehicle towed.
  • September 10, 2007 Dwelling fire at 14 Dillon Way in Tobyhanna Township - reported to be dishwasher in the residence - requested as standby in station.
  • September 11, 2007 Responded to blocked inlet during heavy rain at 184 S. Lake Drive - used rake to clear inlet.
  • September 12, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 80 at mile marker 281 West - tractor trailer roll-over - driver self-extricated - refused treatment - secured scene and provided traffic control.
  • September 18, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 80 at mile marker 277 Exit East Bound - one vehicle crash - all occupants self extricated - secured scene and provided traffic control.
  • September 21, 2007 Responded to request for fire police to assist Kidder Police Dept. in closing Rt. 534 in order to move a "wide load" through the area.
  • September 22, 2007 Vehicle fire reported on PA Turnpike at mile marker 91 North - recalled while en route.
  • September 30, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 940 near High Elevation Restaurant - one vehicle crash - vehicle left roadway and struck a tree - two occupants self extricated - one flown by helicopter and one transported by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad - secured scene and provided traffic control.

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AUGUST CALLS

  • August 1, 2007 Responded to call for vehicle crash at Bandit Truck Stop on Rt. 534 - recalled while en route.
  • August 2, 2007 Responded to call for Fire Police for traffic control for a truck hung-up on the roadway at the exit area for Rt. 80 and Rt. 534.
  • August 2, 2007 Vehicle accident at Rt. 80 and Rt. 534 - recalled while en route.
  • August 3, 2007 Responded to vehicle accident at mile marker 89.1 on the PA Turnpike - recalled while en route.
  • August 4, 2007 Two vehicle crash at intersection of Rt. 903 and Rt. 534 - Fire Police requested for traffic control.
  • August 7, 2007 Report of CO2 detector sounding at 74 Lake Drive - found high concentration of CO2 in garage - possibly caused by golf cart or charger - ventilated house and notified home owner.
  • August 10, 2007 Fire alarm reported sounding at the Ramada Inn on Rt. 940 - apparently someone testing alarm - recalled while en route.
  • August 12, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 16 Maplewood Drive - apparent electrical surge caused lights to go bright, TV to smoke, etc. - shut power off at panel box - had an electrician respond.
  • August 12, 2007 Tractor trailer roll-over at ramp at mile marker 277 on I-80 - call for fire police for traffic control.
  • August 15, 2007 Unknown type of fire reported at Big Boulder Ski Area near Maintenance Shop - determined staff was having a party with a bonfire - all under control.
  • August 18, 2007 Young female falls 30 feet at Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park - call for LHFD ATV for rescue - recalled while en route.
  • August 20, 2007 Structure fire reported at WAWA at Rt. 940 and the PA Turnpike - fire was electrical in an ice machine - recalled while en route.
  • August 30, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 1308 Chalet Cove in Lake Harmony Estates - homeowner baking and pie filling boiled over in the oven smoke but no damage.

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JULY CALLS

  • July 1,2007 Boat fire at Split Rock dock.Cause was possible electric fire.Fire was confined to engine compartment and extinguished by owner with fire extinguisher.
  • July 4,2007 Structure fire (two car,detached garage fully involved at Valley View Estates (33 Patten Circle)- garage completely destroyed.
  • July 5, 2007 Responded to 242 South Lake Drive to assist ambulance with lifting patient from home and into vehicle.
  • July 7, 2007 Motorcycle accident with injury on Rt. 534 near Park Office - recalled while en route.
  • July 8, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 124 Algonkin Rd. in Penn Forest Township - burnt toast caused smoke - recalled while en route.
  • July 9, 2007 Dwelling fire at 64 Wolf Drive in Penn Forest Streams - fully involved structure fire - staged exterior attack and shuttled water - house a total loss.
  • July 15, 2007 Boat fire at Split Rock Boat Dock - smoke coming from engine compartment - passengers used fire extinguisher to put fire out - damage contained to engine compartment,
  • July 16, 2007 Responded to fire alarm a t Willowbrook Bldg. 4 Unit 4109 D - found smoke in building as a result of cooking - determined all occupants were O.K. and use equipment to remove smoke.
  • July 17, 2007 Set up Med Evac landing site at bottom of Jack Frost Ski Area for the transport of ATV crash victim with serious injuries.
  • July 19, 2007 Fatal tractor trailer crash, Rt. 80 off ramp @ 277 West.Victim was heavily entrapped. Declared DOA before rescue commenced. Towing company lifted the tractor trailer off the guard rail.Recovery of the body was then accomplished. Released from scene by PSP. Schelier's did clean up.
  • July 21,2007 Unknown fire reported @ 50 Lakewood Rd.(Split Rock) This was a campfire @ 13 Birchwood . All units were recalled and no action was taken. Homeowner was said to extinguished the fire.
  • July 23, 2007 There was a vehicle rollover on Rt. 80 @ mile maker 282.All the people were out of the vehicle upon arrival. There was 3 injured and they refused treatment. Assisted by disconnecting the battery and removing a tree for the vehicle recovery.
  • July 23,2007 Structure fire @ Willowbrook # 3 Unit 3112.Report of heavy smoke in the building , apparently the tenant was using the self-cleaning setting on the oven which over heated. This put smoke into unit 3112A and the hallway. We reacted by shutting off power to the stove and set up smoke detectors also,checked the building for any extensions and injuries.This then was under control and maintenance reset the alarms.
  • July 24,2007 One vehicle crash into a PPL pole.(South Lake Drive,across from Nick's Lake House)The driver was self extricated. Apparently taken into custody by Kidder Police. Possible DUI.Victim refused treatment.
  • July 26,2007 Smoke detectors were sounding @ 508 Stonefield, Lauralwood.Report from Comm.Center said to be detectors sounding intermitantly. Requested that Ralph Lennon investigate.The cause was undetermined.Detectors were to be hardwired on a used circuit . Reported fact to Mr.Dobosh.
  • July 27, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at the firehouse - all was in order/LI>

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JUNE CALLS

  • June 1, 2007 Vehicle accident - one vehicle crash into guard rail and utility pole - driver injured and self extricated - used lights to enable clearing of the roadway.
  • June 4, 2007 Responded to report of fire near Shenanigans Restaurant on Lake Road - controlled burn by employees for construction materials - fire extinguished - burn was in violation of several Township rules.
  • June 4, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Pocono Resorts Realty on Rt. 940 - alarm apparently set off by electrical storm - investigated building and all appeared in order.
  • June 7, 2007 Vehicle fire at 903 North exit of the PA Turnpike - fire behind dashboard was contained to dash and firewall area - water damage/heat and smoke damage.
  • June 9, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 282 East on I-80 - tractor trailer blew a tire and caused fire with significant damage to trailer - fire extinguished and portion of cargo was off loaded.
  • June 9, 2007 Vehicle fire at mile marker 276 West on I-80 - flames coming from wheels of Fed-Ex tractor trailer - brakes cooled without damage to trailer.
  • June 9, 2007 Investigated report of controlled burn at 402 Estates Drive in Lake Harmony - found to be remainder of camp fire - resident extinguished fire.
  • June 10, 2007 Vehicle accident at Split Rock South Gate - two vehicles with no injuries.
  • June 10, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 95.1 on the PA Turnpike - roll-over with entrapment - cancelled on arrival at scene.
  • June 14, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 67 Forest Lake Dr. in Penn Forest Township - held in station for possible support until released by District 12.
  • June 16, 2007 Vehicle accident reported at mile marker 89 South on PA Turnpike - vehicle roll-over - no response.
  • June 17, 2007 Structure fire at Mt. Laurel Resort on Rt. 940 - report of smoke in building - investigation revealed hazy smoke in areas with limited power - electrician found phases of electrical service had failed - maintenance took over.
  • June 17, 2007 Dwelling fire at Pocono & Birch Roads in Holiday Pocono - unattended pot on stove caused smoke.
  • June 19, 2007 Responded to call for a drowning at 174 S. Lake Drive - victim standing in water when wall fell trapping him under-water - numerous neighbors, fire and rescue personnel responded and succeeded in lifting wall off victim - one civilian gave CPR under water until victim was freed and treated by rescue - victim transported to hospital by Rescue Squad.
  • June 19, 2007 Brush fire reported on River Road in the Tannery - extinguished by Kidder Fire Co,. - returned while en route.
  • June 20, 2007 Tree reported down on wires at Hemlock & Beech Roads in Holiday Poconos - recalled while en route.
  • June 21, 2007 Vehicle accident Lake Road and Rt. 903 - assisted Rescue Squad with loading patient and traffic control.
  • June 21, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 277 off ramp of I-80 - motorcycle left roadway - driver found nearby with numerous injuries - established landing zone at Mountain Laurel Resort for Med-Evac IV.
  • June 24, 2007 Responded to Hazmat call for vehicle leaking gasoline at Hickory Run State Park Campsite cancelled en route.
  • June 26, 2007 Responded to call from District 12 for mutual aid for fire alarm at 656 Patten Circle in Valley View - recalled while en route,
  • June 30,2007 One car accident on route 80 west,involved one male driver, one woman and one child. there was no serious injures,sent to Pocono Hospital.
  • June 30,2007 Truck fire on route 80 -refrigerated truck caught fire,cause was by the reefer system.

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