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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MAY CALLS
- May 4,2007 Vehicle fire @ mile marker 284 W. Rt. 80 - Incident involved smoke
coming from dash , which then set fire . Possible electrical fire.PSP had vehicle towed.
<- May 5,2007 Box trailer @ Indian Mt. Lakes was fully involved and caught 3 cars
on fire w/ heat damage to the neighboring storage building .The trailer was destroyed.
This was released by 1208.
- May 6, 2007 Motorcycle crash @ Youth Forestry.Pen Star V flew one single
male patient .(1751 & 1731 responded.)
- May 8, 2007 Gasoline leak from car at WAWA at 940 and PA Turnpike - driver hit object that pierced gas tank and unknowingly he filled tank at the gas pump - approximately 18 gallon leaked to the ground used 4 bags of oil dry to contain the leaked gasoline.
- May 12, 2007 Dwelling fire at 189 N. Lake Drive in Lake Harmony - direct call responded to by Deputy Fire Chief - fire out on arrival.
- May 16, 2007 Reported dwelling fire at 173 Behrens Rd. in Penn Forest - upon investigation it was a controlled burn - recalled before leaving fire house.
- May 22, 2007 Request for fire police at fire scene on Berwick Street in White Haven - no response from L.H. Fire Police.
- May 22, 2007 Brush fire at mile marker 89 South on the PA Turnpike - fire covered about 1/2 acre - fire extinguished .
- May 22, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 903 at Boxwood and near Penn Kidder School - woman entrapped - removed door and cut off roof - also set up landing zone at Penn Kidder School for Penn Star V.
- May 24, 2007 Dwelling fire reported on Rt. 534 near Turnpike - smoke resulted from pot on stove - used fan to clear smoke - no structural damage.
- May 26, 2007 Fire reported in Split Rock on the Cove - fire was a large bonfire at the Joyce residence - residents agreed to extinguish the fire.
- May 27, 2007 Dumpster fire reported at the Sands Spring area of Hickory Run State Park - fire extinguished.
- May 28, 2007 Vehicle crash with fluids down on Rt. 940 near the WAWA at Turnpike entrance - recalled while en route.
- May 29, 2007 Established a landing zone for MedEvac IV for transport of accident victim with injuries sustained in the Mountain Laurel Hotel parking lot.
- May 30, 2007 Responded to fire behind Shenanigan's Restaurant - employees were burning construction materials about 10-12 feet from the building in the evening without notification to Comm. Center or Fire Dept. and left fire unattended.
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APRIL CALLS
- April 3, 2007 Responded to vehicle accident in Hickory Run State Park near Big Boulder - one car crash with one occupant ejected - recalled while en route and re-directed to set up helicopter landing zone at Sand Spring swimming area.
- April 3, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Med Evac IV with female victim of car crash in Hickory Run State Park.
- April 4, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Big Boulder Ski Area - alarm set off by Vector Security while checking alarm system - all appeared in good order.
- April 4, 2007 Dumpster fire reported at St. Peter the Fisherman Church - fire extinguished.
- April 5, 2007 Vehicle fire reported at mile marker 278 East on I-80 - fire extinguished by driver and passer-by prior to fire company arrival - fire company found fire to be totally out and recalled all other units.
- April 6, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Willowbrook Bldg. # 1 in Split Rock - determined that vent hose came off of the dryer putting particles into the air and setting off fire alarm.
- April 7, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Mountain's Edge Restaurant on Lake Harmony Road - nothing found - alarm turned on when heater started - probably caused by dust.
- April 7, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 113 Moseywood Road in Split Rock - on arrival found smoke in structure coming from chimney - removed logs from fireplace and used water to cool fire - ran chain down the chimney to remove debris - advised owner not to use fireplace until cleaned by professional.
- April 8, 2007 Dwelling fire at 6 Jordan Road in Penn Forest - found fire in top of chimney - fire quickly extinguished.
- April 8, 2007 Responded to fire alarm from basement of Nick's Lake House - did walk through and found nothing - alarm reset when all appeared to be in order.
- April 9, 2007 Responded to brush fire on River Road in the Tannery - requested to stage while en route - recalled.
- April 14, 2007 One vehicle crash reported at mile marker 273 E on I-80 - crash actually occurred at mile marker 270 in Luzerne County and was handled by White Haven - LHFD recalled.
- April 14, 2007 One vehicle crash at mile marker 88 South on PA Turnpike - car on roof - driver ran from scene - LHFD set up lights and assisted in search efforts.
- April 15, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Ramada Inn on Rt. 940 - apparent malfunction of system - system reset.
- April 16, 2007 Responded to brush fire with wires down at 30 Greenwood Rd. in Split Rock - determined that it was a breaker on a pole that was "tripped" - contacted PP&L.
- April 16, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 4 Blue Spruce Road in Albrightsville - Albrightsville Fire Co. determined all to be in order and recalled all units on site - LHFD Ladder Truck backed into ditch while leaving scene requiring tow.
- April 16, 2007 Bus accident reported at mile marker 274 on I-80 - bus reported hanging over guard rail - recalled while en route.
- April 17, 2007 Vehicle accident with car on fire reported at mile marker 92.4 on the PA Turnpike - trooper on location reported just a flat tire and recalled all units.
- April 18, 2007 Responded to fire alarm sounding in the basement of Nick's Lake House - checked throughout and all appeared to be in order.
- April 20, 2007 Electrical fire reported at Budget Inn on Rt. 940 - determined to be brush fire across the highway resulting from an electrical fire.
- April 22, 2007 Responded to a brush fire at the Lutz residence on Wolf Hollow Road in Split Rock - fire burned approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of an acre,
- April 25, 2007 Vehicle accident - one vehicle crash at mile marker 93.0 on PA Turnpike - two injuries - one was a young child - both victims transported to hospital - LHFD took part in removing injured from the vehicle and in securing the vehicle.
- April 25, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Jack Frost Ski Area Main Lodge - investigation found no fire - apparent malfunction of a detector near a heater - maintenance reset the alarm.
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MARCH CALLS
- March 2, 2007 Dwelling Fire at 119 Helen's Way - responded to location and determined smoke coming from rear of home was steam from clothes dryer - recalled all units.
- March 3, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Med Evac I with 11 year old female skier with abdominal pain at Jack Frost Ski Area.
- March 3, 2007 Non-emergency response to Jack Frost Ski Area for a possible Med Evac landing - recalled while en route.
- March 4, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V with young male skier with head injuries at Jack Frost Ski Area.
- March 4, 2007 Reported for standby for Med Evac landing at Jack Frost Ski Area - cancelled by medics on site.
- March 7, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 940 at the Natural Gas Pipeline (Near Pizza Como) - one vehicle crash ended up with vehicle atop a pipeline vent pipe and location marker - tested negative for gas leak - vehicle removed from pipeline.
- March 10, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V with young male skier with belly injuries at Jack Frost Ski Area.
- March 10, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star III with skier with injuries at Jack Frost Ski Area.
- March 13, 2007 Responded to Nick's Lake House at request of Kidder Police report of a strong Propane odor - found near Kon Tiki lamp and in kitchen - gas company notified.
- March 14, 2007 One vehicle crash at Rt 534 and entrance to Hickory Run State Park - driver thrown from vehicle - car severely damaged - assisted ambulance with transport to helicopter landing zone at Hawk Falls - established landing zone.
- March 14, 2007 Structure fire reported at Lehighton Ambulance Group on Rt. 903 - smoke and odor traced to engine room heater - released by Penn Forest Fire Co.
- March 16, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 940 near Harmony Beverage- two vehicle crash - Blazer into Bus with Blazer sliding down the hill - Blazer driver transported to Geisinger Hospital by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad - also assisted with traffic control.
- March 20, 2007 Fire alarm at Big Boulder Ski Area Lodge- Comm. Center informed us that we were to disregard.
- March 20, 2007 Dwelling fire at 106 N. Lake Shore in Indian Mountain Lakes - stove fire with smoke - recalled while en route.
- March 23, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Nick's Lake House - determined alarm set off by tenant showering in Room 201 - false alarm.
- March 23, 2007 Responded to vehicle accident at Mile Marker 277 East Exit for I-80 - tractor trailer flipped over.
- March 24, 2007 Fire Police responded to call for need to close roadway on Rt. 940 due to wires across the road.
- March 24, 2007 Fire Department responded to wires creating arcing in tree - had Police close roadway and turned situation over to PP&L on their arrival.
- March 24, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Curves on Rt. 940 - informed that maintenance set alarm off just by entering the building - did walk through and all appeared in order.
- March 31, 2007 Responded to chimney fire with flames reported at 1331 Crain Road in Penn Forest Township,
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FEBRUARY CALLS
- February 1, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V with young male skier with head injuries at Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 2, 2007 Responded to report of vehicle accident at mile marker 274 West on I-80 but found nothing - then reported to be mile marker 277 where we found a small pick-up off the road - driver uninjured and tow truck on the way.
- February 3, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V with young male skier with head injuries at Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 4, 2007 Non-emergency response to Jack Frost Ski Area for a possible Penn Star V landing - recalled while en route.
- February 5, 2007 Dwelling fire at 6 Beech Drive in Bear Creek Lakes - used numerous 1 3/4 inch hand lines until dump valve failed on the Ladder Truck - Tanker shuttled water to fire.
- February 6, 2007 Responded to and held at station for call of rekindled fire at 6 Beech Drive in Bear Creek Lakes in Penn Forest until released by District 12.
- February 7, 2007 Vehicle accident at intersection of Rt. 903 & Rt. 534 - two vehicle crash - one driver transported to hospital by Lake Harmony Rescue Squad - cleaned up accident scene and removed disabled vehicle.
- February 8, 2007 Vehicle accident on Jack Frost Access Road - vehicle roll-over with unresponsive victim - assisted EMS with boarding patient and removal to ambulance for transport to helicopter landing zone.
- February 8, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Med Evac IV helicopter with accident victim from Jack Frost Ski Area.
- February 8, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 277 East on I-80 - two tractor trailers crashed with one rolled on its side - drivers self extricated - controlled scene and cleaned roadway and used oil dry - assisted in off-load of cargo.
- February 9, 2007 Responded to possible helicopter landing at Jack Frost Ski Area - stood by at top of slope - recalled by EMS when helicopter was cancelled.
- February 9, 2007 Responded to call for CO2 detector alarm at 42 Round Pond Road - found propane heaters off and CO detector sounding - used LHFD CO2 detector to check entire house - reading was 001 (safe) - all appeared in good order.
- February 11, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Med Evac IV helicopter with male accident victim with head injuries from Jack Frost Ski Area.
- February 13, 2007 Responded to dwelling fire at 41 Shawnee Trail in Indian Mountain Lakes - reported smoke in building - recalled while en route.
- February 13, 2007 Responded to call for chimney fire at 6 Autumn Lane in Penn Forest Township - returned while en route.
- February 14, 2007 Vehicle accident reported at mile marker 283 East on I-80 - recalled while en route.
- February 14, 2007 Vehicle accident - two tractor trailers jack-knifed and blocking traffic on Rt. 940 - closed roadway until Penn Dot arrived - performed traffic control until both vehicles were towed from the roadway - one vehicle stored overnight at Harmony Beverage parking area.
- February 14, 2007 Responded to rescue call at Hickory Run State Park - recalled due to roads not being plowed limiting rescue efforts to snow mobiles.
- February 17, 2007 Fire Police responded for traffic control on Rt. 940 as a result of the closing of I-80 - provided traffic control for 7 1/2 hours.
- February 17, 2007 Reported for standby for Med Evac landing at Jack Frost Ski Area - recalled by Lehighton Ambulance.
- February 18, 2007 Responded to Mid Lakes Unit #250 at Big Boulder Ski Area for reported structure fire - actual problem was a trash can fire caused by placing hot ashes in can - fire also caused damage to vehicle parked nearby.
- February 18, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V helicopter with female accident victim with head injuries from Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 19, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Med Evac IV helicopter with male accident victim with head injuries from Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 19, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Life Flight III helicopter with male accident victim with head injuries from Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 21, 2007 Vehicle accident at Bandit Truck Stop on Rt. 534 - one vehicle crash patient with head injury - recalled while en route.
- February 22, 2007 Structure fire at Penn Kidder Senior Center - multi-unit dwelling - made entry through 2nd floor window - ventilated room by using Ladder Truck ladder - extinguished mattress fire - fire contained to one bedroom.
- February 22, 2007 Responded to fire alarm a t Nick' Lake House - alarm sounding for Rooms 304-307 - employee and resident allowed access to floor - unable to get into Room 307 - all appeared to be in order - alarm reset by employee.
- February 23, 2007 Dwelling fire at 101 Brittany Drive in Valley View, Penn Forest - kept at entrance to Valley View until recalled.
- February 23, 2007 Responded to non-emergency call for possible Med-Evac landing at Jack Frost Ski Area - recalled while en route.
- February 24, 2007 Responded to fire alarm in main lodge of Jack Frost Ski Area - nothing found.
- February 24, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V helicopter with 15 year old male accident victim with head injuries from Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 24, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Med Evac IV helicopter with young male accident victim with head injuries from Jack Frost Ski Area.
- February 24, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V helicopter with female accident victim from Big Boulder Ski Area.
- February 25, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 277 West - pulled car out from snow bank.
- February 26, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Nick's Lake House - alarm from Rooms 304-307 - made a check of building and found nothing.
- February 26, 2007 Responded to another fire alarm at Nick's Lake House - alarm from Rooms 103-107 - nothing found and all appeared in order - maintenance unable to reset alarm.
- February 26, 2007 Responded to third alarm in five hours from Nick's Lake House - held apparatus in fire station until determined that it was another alarm malfunction.
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JANUARY CALLS
- January 2, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star III with 19 year old male skier with head injuries at Big Boulder Ski Area.
- January 2, 2007 Prepared for and supervised landing, loading and takeoff of Penn Star V with young male skier with head injuries at Big Boulder Ski Area.
- January 3, 2007 Dwelling fire reported at 62 Crest Drive in Split Rock - homeowner removed range hood without disconnecting the electric and crossed wires causing arcing - no fire - all appeared in order before leaving.
- January 3, 2007 Firemen and Fire Police responded to call to shut down Rt. 903 east of Lake Road due to vehicle crash.
- January 7, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Big Boulder Ski Area Main Lodge - smoke detector activated apparently by malfunction - used heat gun but found nothing - alarm reset by maintenance.
- January 13, 2007 Structure fire at Camp Adams in Penn Forest Township - fire company held in station as back-up until released by Penn Forest Fire Co.
- January 18, 2007 Supervised landing, loading and take-off of Med-Evac IV helicopter at Mountain Laurel Resort for transport of vehicle crash victim from mile marker 277 East on I-80 - one vehicle tractor-trailer into woods.
- January 20, 2007 Supervised landing, loading and take-off of Penn Star Helicopter from Big Boulder Ski Area for transport of 21 year old female skier with head injury.
- January 21, 2007 Supervised landing, loading and take-off of Med-Evac IV Helicopter for transport of coronary patient who experienced chest pain in exercise room at the Galleria.
- January 24, 2007 Dwelling fire at 27 Oak Drive in the Fairview section of Penn Forest - smoke apparently from wood stove - removed stove and removed smoke - no fire found in dwelling.
- January 24, 2007 Supervised landing, loading and take-off of Med-Evac IV Helicopter for transport of young female skier with head injury at Big Boulder Ski Area.
- January 26, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Jack Frost Ski Area Main Lodge - smoke detector was set off in the kitchen area but no sign of fire or smoke - alarm was reset by security.
- January 26, 2007 Dwelling fire at 3 Mountain Ash Road in Split Rock. Working fire on arrival - made forceable entry and ventilated - fire had good start and was concentrated in the center of the dwelling. Had to open roof for further ventilation.
- January 26, 2007 Responded to report of brush fire at mile marker 281 East on I-80 - upon investigation found fire to be controlled burn by Split Rock personnel on the Split Rock Complex.
- January 27, 2007 Responded to fire alarm at Jack Frost Ski Area - alarm company and security staff reported it to be a malfunction - recalled all units.
- January 27, 2007 Responded for Med-Evac Landing support at Jack Frost Ski Area - flight cancelled while en-route.
- January 27, 2007 Responded to call for mutual aid for dwelling fire at Pawnee Trail and Sac Road in Mt. Pocohontas in Penn Forest - recalled by Penn Forest while en-route.
- January 28, 2007 Vehicle accident on Rt. 903 at Penn Kidder School - one vehicle crash - truck into pole with severe damage to pole and truck - female driver refused treatment but was taken into police custody for blood testing.
- January 30, 2007 Vehicle accident at mile marker 276 West on I-80 - Tractor Trailer left roadway and turned over causing extensive damage to cab and trailer - driver ejected and pronounced dead at the scene - cargo (trash) spilled everywhere - removed tree branches with chain saws to reach the body.
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