July 27, 2010 Door Pop In Columbia! Today at 1545 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 4 with EMS reporting one patient confined in the vehicle. Engine 87 arrived ahead of the 84 Rescue and pulled a handline for fire suppression. The 84 Rescue arrived and stabilized the vehicle. The 84 Rescue opened up the drivers side door for EMS. Once the door was open, EMS packaged the patient and removed them from the vehicle. The patient was then transported to the local hospital for evaluation. Crews from 87 and 84 depowered the two vehicles, cleaned up debris and removed all hazards. Once this was done the 84 Rescue went available and returned to station.

July 26, 2010 Day Crew Runs 2 On Monday! The 84 Rescue was dispatched for an AFA to assist Company 715 (Mountville). First arriving units reported smoke in the building and upgraded the response also bring the 84 Engine. The 84 Engine arrived on the scene and staged, working the scene for 25 minutes. Then at 0947 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for an AFA in Columbia Borough. Engine 87 arrived first with the 84 Engine staging at the hydrant. Captain Keyser established Command 8 with the remainder of the crew going to the alarm panel. Crews found a false alarm in the apartment. Command terminated the event and all units went available.

July 25, 2010 Storms In The Area Brings 6 Runs! At 1203 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Vehicle Fire to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). 76 and 84 units arrived to find a pick up truck that was on fire but extinguished by the owner before our arrival. 76 and 84 units went available. Then at 1356 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for an Apartment Building Fire to assist Company 67 (Rohrerstown). First arriving units reported a working fire in the attack. The 84 Rescue arrived and assisted with overhaul. The 84 Rescue worked this scene for 59 minutes. As the 84 Rescue was working this scene the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Structure Fire to assist Company 715 (Mountville). The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 5, Police Department on the scene with a working fire. The 84 Engine and 715's Engine arrived at the same time with the 84 Engine laying a supply line from the hydrant. 715 and 84 advanced two lines into the dwelling finding a working fire in the garage area of the home. Crews opened up the walls and extinguished the spreading fire. The 84 Engine worked this scene for 39 minutes. As the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue worked the two Structure Fires, Rescue 842 and the Boat were dispatched for a Water Rescue to assist Company 78 (Washington Boro). Rescue 842 and Boat enroute with a crew of 3 and arrived on the scene and launched the Boat to assist Boat 62 (Highville) and 78. Crews found two kayakers in the water holding onto their boats. Crews removed the victims from the water and towed their boats back to shore. The 84 Rescue Boat worked this scene for 65 minutes. Once the 84 Engine cleared the Structure Fire with Company 715, the 84 Engine was placed on a Stand By for Station 715 while they investigated the fire. The final run of the day was dispatched at 1941 hours for a Vehicle Accident in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue enroute with a crew of 6. QRS 8 on the scene reporting the MVA to involve a motorcycle. QRS 8 updated the incident to have no injuries and no need for fire department, so the 84 Rescue returned to station.

July 24, 2010 Brush Fire In Columbia! Today at 1841 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Brush Fire in our local. The 84 Engine went enroute with 5, Chief 84 on the scene reporting a small fire. The 84 Engine arrived and used two Pressured Water Cans (PWC) on the fire. Once the fire was extinguished the 84 Engine went available and returned to station.

July 21, 2010 Truck Fire On Route 30...Then A Cookout Today started at 0922 hours for a Vehicle Accident involving fire on Route 30 Eastbound in the 81 local. The 84 Rescue went enroute with 6 and arrived on the scene first with a Tri-axle dump truck on fire and no accident. The reports of a working fire and no Engine on the street, the 84 Engine started to head to the scene with a crew of 4. As we were approaching the area, the 84 Engine was then requested by Command. The Engine arrived behind the 84 Rescue and advanced two cross lays to knock down the advancing fire. With the quick knock down, we held the fire from advancing any further. Engine 87 arrived behind the 84 Engine with them supplying us with their tank water. The lines were picked up and the 84 Units returned to service when the Tri-axle was removed from the scene. The 84 Units worked the scene for 61 minutes. When the 84 Units returned to station, there were 4 more Day Crew Firefighters awaiting our return to assist with clean up. Once this was done the 14 firefighters decided to do a cookout for lunch at the firehouse. As Chef Misal cooked up some burgers and hot dogs, the 84 Engine and Rescue 842 were washed by the remaining crew. The 84 Volunteers again provided the visitors and citizens of Columbia Borough the BEST fire protection they could ask for. Sticking to our motto: "We Strive To Save". Thanks to all our members for everything you do for our great town, COLUMBIA!

July 20, 2010 Three Runs For Tuesday! Today started early at 0121 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine enroute with 5 and arrived on the scene first reporting a mid-rise apartment complex with nothing showing. The 84 Engine crew went interior and investigated the alarm. Crew found a faulty detector and put the assignment available. The next run had the Day Crew investigating a Automatic Fire Alarm at a large Industrial complex. The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene. Crew found the alarm to be coming from a riser zone. Crew investigated and found the alarm was to be on test with the alarm being false. The 84 Engine returned to service. As the 84 Engine was backing into Station, the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for the 3rd Automatic Fire Alarm today. The 84 Engine went enroute with 5 and arrived with normal conditions with the Engine holding at the Fire Department Connections (FDC). The crew went interior and found burnt food on the second floor. The 84 Rescue arrived and crew staged. PPV was set up and the smoke cleared from the floor. Once this was complete the assignment was put available and returned to service.

July 18, 2010 3 More Runs For Today! Today started early with the MVA with entrapment and the stand by. 3 more runs were handled by the 84 Volunteers. The calls were a Automatic Fire Alarm to assist Company 715 (Mountville), a Vehicle Accident involving a motorcycle in Columbia Borough, and another Automatic Fire Alarm in Columbia Borough.

July 18, 2010 Early Morning Crash To Assist 76! This morning at 0112 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield)  with a Vehicle Accident with two victims trapped. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 6 and arrived on the scene finding the vehicle overturned. As the 84 Rescue crew was going to assist, the first victim was extricated by Rescue 76 with EMS starting patient care. The second patient was determined to be deceased so rescue operations stopped so the Police Department Investigation Team could investigate the accident. Good work by Rescue 76's crew had the victim extricated in 21 minutes with the crew lifting the vehicle with air bags and doing a door removal to extricate the victim. Once the Rescue operation stopped, the 84 Rescue was placed available and put on a stand by for Company 76 as they continued to work this scene. The 84 Rescue and crew remained on stand by until 0538 hours. Fox 43 Story

July 17, 2010 Dwelling and Fire Works! Today started at 0927 hours for a Dwelling Fire. The 84 Engine enroute with 5, Police Department reporting a false call. All units were placed available before arrival. Then in the evening, Station 84 headed to the Columbia Borough Fireworks show. Crews stood by with no problems. Again this year's showing was one of the best fireworks in the Susquehanna Valley.

July 15 , 2010 MVA & MVA With Entrapment! Today started at 0851 hours for a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) with injuries in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue went enroute with 7 and arrived on the scene finding a one car crash into a telephone pole. The 84 Rescue Officer set up Command 8 with the remainder of the crew finding the pole sheared off at the base with injuries. The crew assisted EMS with patient care and controlled all hazards. PPL was notified to respond to the scene to repair the damaged pole. The 84 Rescue went available in 21 minutes. Then at 1348 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for an MVA with entrapment on Route 30 with reports of 5 victims trapped. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 4, LCWC now reporting the accident to be in York County. The 84 Rescue arrived along with Rescue 41-2 (Wrightsville) and found three victims self extricated but had two others still trapped. Crews from 41 and 84 worked together to remove the roof of the overturned vehicle. The 84 Rescue worked the scene for 64 minutes and then was placed available by Command 41. WGAL STORY

July 7 , 2010 AFA & An Investigation In Columbia! The Day Crew got it stated today at 0908 hours for an AFA at the Columbia High School. The 84 Engine and 84 Rescue responded with a total crew of 9. The 84 Engine arrived first finding the fire alarm technician trip the alarm. Then at 2151 hours the 84 Engine was due for an unknown type fire. The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 5, LCWC reported it to be a light on fire. The 84 Engine arrived and found the light fixture smoking no fire. Crew investigated and found that a collection of bugs in the fixture were starting to burn. The light was turned off and cleaned by the owner and the box was put available.

July 3 , 2010 3 Incidents & Fireworks! Today we assisted Company 76 (West Hempfield) on a Structure Fire reported to be a Church, a Automatic Fire Alarm at a local Commercial facility and a reported Water Rescue at Grub Lake. Also during the evening hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue headed to Company 710's (Marietta) area to assist with their local fire works. As the crew stood by for any possible incidents, they also had a chance to enjoy the spectacular fire works show that Marietta put on.

July 1 , 2010 Structure Fire & A Brush Fire! The Day Crew continues to be busy! At 1027 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for the 1st alarm Commercial Building Fire to assist Company 67 (Rohrerstown). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 6. First arriving units reported a working fire with smoke showing from the roof. The 84 Rescue arrived as the 3rd unit on the scene with Command 67 giving the roof operations to the 84 Rescue crew. The 84 Rescue crew utilized Truck 67 to gain access to the roof. An aggressive fire attack on the seat of the fire knocked down the rapidly growing fire. The 84 Rescue crew checked for extension in the roof and duck work, with none found. The 84 Rescue worked the scene for 71 minutes. The next run for the day was dispatched at 1632 hours for a Brush Fire to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 5. Chief 76 arrived on the scene and reported a controlled burn that was now extending into the woods. The 84 Engine arrived with crews from 76 and 84 advancing lines to the fire. The fire was quickly brought under control. Tanker 79 (Maytown) arrived and gave a water supply for the incident. The 84 Engine and crew worked this scene for 69 minutes. Command 76 terminated the incident and the 84 Engine returned to service.

July 1 , 2010 Gas Leak In Columbia Borough! This morning at 0737 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Gas Leak. The 84 Rescue went enroute with 7 and arrived on the scene first. Crew found a gas line that was broken before the shut off. UGI notified and responded to the scene. The 84 Engine was then dispatched to cover a failed Engine. The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 4 and arrived on the scene and staged at the hydrant. Once UGI controlled the gas line the assignment was put available and all units returned to service.

June 29 , 2010 AFA & Vehicle Into A Dwelling! Today started at 1547 hours for an Auto Alarm in the 84 local. The 84 Engine arrived with normal conditions on the exterior. Crew went interior to find a heavy smoke condition from burnt food. The 84 Rescue arrived second with the crew setting up PPV to remove the smoke. Assignment held to the 84 Station with the box being put available when the smoke was removed. Then at 2126 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a MVA with entrapment into a dwelling. The 84 Rescue arrived and reported a one car crash with the vehicle into the front porch. Rescue crew investigated and found no fluids, no injuries and minor damage to the porch. The 84 Rescue went available holding the Engine until the vehicle was removed.

June 28, 2010 14 Runs In 5 Days! Since June 24 the 84 Volunteers have handled 14 incidents in Columbia Borough, Manor Township (Company 62 & 78), Marietta Borough (Company 710), West Hempfield Township (Company 76), and Mountville Borough (Company 715). The break down of incidents are: Automatic Fire Alarms: 6 Water Rescues: 2 Structure Fires: 2 Vehicle Accidents: 2 Smoke Investigations: 1 Search Detail: 1 A huge Thanks goes out to our VOLUNTEERS that continue to staff the apparatus and provide the greatest fire protection Columbia Borough can offer!

June 22, 2010 Tuesday Brings Two Runs! Today started early at 0133 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine and 84 Rescue enroute with a total of 9 with both units arriving on the scene. Crews went interior to find the alarm coming from the 5th floor. Crews investigated with nothing found. Alarm reset, box available. Then at 1703 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for an Vehicle Accident involving a tractor trailer assisting Company 78 (Washington Boro). The 84 Rescue arrived on the scene with a crew of 7 and found one vehicle into the back of the tractor trailer. The 84 Rescue crew assisted with hazard control and debris removal. The 84 Rescue was then placed available.

June 19, 2010 4 Runs - 1 Rescued From Susquehanna! Today started at 0132 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine arrived first with the Engine crew finding a faulty detector. Then at 0233 hours, the 84 Engine was due to assist Company 715 (Mountville) with an AFA. Crews assisted Company 715 with investigating and finding the alarm. Then at 0327 hours the 84 Boat was dispatched for a Water Rescue in the Susquehanna River to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). LCWC reported a vehicle into the water on the York County shore. The 84 Boat arrived to find a vehicle, trailer and boat submerged into to water. No occupants in the vehicle had the 84 Boat and crew standing by until it was removed from the water. The final run of the day was again on the Susquehanna River to assist Company 76. At 1146 hours we were dispatched for a victim that jumped off the Route 30 bridge. Additional information from LCWC had the victim in shallow water and combative. Boat 84 launched with Columbia Police Department on board to assist with the patient. Victim was removed from the water and transported to the Columbia River Park where EMS took over patient care.

June 10, 2010 Row Home Fire In Columbia Borough! Today at 1617 hours when we were dispatched for a Structure Fire on North 6th Street. The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 4, Chief 84 (Wiseman) arriving on the scene reporting a working fire adding an additional Engine and the RIT to the assignment. Chief 84 set up Command 8 for the incident. The 84 Engine arrived first and took the Alpha side of the residence with the crew pulling a 200' 2" CAF attack line. Engine 87 arrived and laid a supply line into the 84 Engine for a water supply. The 84 Rescue arrived two minutes behind the Engine with their crew splitting. They pulled the back up handline into the dwelling and also started the primary search. Truck 81 arrived and laddered the fire building and searched the 2nd floor of the fire building. The first in crew found a well involved kitchen fire that was extending into the dinning room. The 84 Engine crew quickly knocked down the fire and started to open up to confirm no extension into the wall or ceiling. Rescue 842 arrived with this crew assisting with opening up the kitchen and dinning room. Rescue 79 set up the RIT sector on the Alpha side. Engine 41 arrived with their crew going to the adjoining building to confirm there was no extension into the residence. None found. The incident was placed under control at 1636 hours. Company 84 worked the scene until 1911 hours. The 84 Engine remained on the scene until the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal investigated the fire.

June 10, 2010 Today We Buried One Of Our Own! John V. Murphy, Sr. died on Sunday at his residence following an illness of 6 weeks. Murphy was employed as the Manager of Wine and Spirits Columbia Store and was employed with the Pa. Liquor Control Board for 38 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Columbia. John was the Chief of the Columbia Fire Police for over 40 years and was the first EMT in Columbia Boro. He was a retired Columbia Police Officer and a retired Pa. State Constable where he served under Justice Hermensky. He was Fire Chief and Trustee for the Columbia 1 Fire Co. and a Lifetime member of the Hambones.

June 4, 2010 First Weekend In June Brings 6 Runs! Summer has begun and the weekends are becoming busy. This weekend the 84 Rescue had six runs to 5 different Municipalities. The break downs is: An Vehicle Accident and a Investigation assisting Company 76 (West Hempfield). A Building-School Fire assisting Company 67 (Rohrerstown). A Building-Residental Fire assisting Company 711 (Rheems). A Building-Residental Fire assisting Company 62 (Highville). A Gas Leak in Columbia Borough.

June 1, 2010 Two Runs and Training Starts June! The first run of the new month was dispatched at 1706 hours for a Dwelling Fire to assist Company 710 (Marietta). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 6 and arrived on the scene. Crews from 710 investigated the call and had the 84 Rescue crew staging. Crews from 710 found the call to be a false alarm and the assignment was put available. Then at 1830 members went to Chiques Rock to practice some environmental incidents. As the members were training we were dispatched for an Auto Alarm. The 84 Engine enroute went enroute with 5 and arrived on the scene behind Engine 87. Crew assisted with the investigation and found burnt food in the apartment. The assignment was downgraded to 87 only and the 84 Units went returning available.

May 31, 2010 Parades, Cookouts, Severe Storms and 6 Runs!   Today started at 0035 hours for Alarm Bells. The 84 Engine enroute with 5 and arrived on the scene. Crew found a car alarm and not a fire alarm. Box was put available and the 84 Engine returned to service. Then at 1022 hours the 84 Engine was assisting Company 78 (Washington Boro) on a Automatic Fire Alarm. The 84 Engine enroute with 5, Deputy 78 on the scene reporting normal conditions on all sides. Deputy 78 held the response to a single Engine from 78, the 84 Engine returned available. At 1100 hours, 13 members loaded up on both 84 Engines and the 84 Rescue and participated in the Marietta Borough Memorial Day Parade. Once the parade was done the units and members returned to Station 84 and stood by until 1700 hours when the 84 Engine headed to Mountville Borough for a cookout with members from Company 715. As the burgers and dogs were cooking on the grill, severe storms started to roll into the Susquehanna Valley. As the cookout continued the 84 Rescue was dispatched for an Apartment Building Fire to assist Company 68 (West Lancaster). Chief 68 arrived on the scene and confirmed the working fire. The 84 Engine requested to respond due to their close proximity of the incident with Command confirming that they could respond. The 84 Engine arrived with a crew of 5 and the 84 Rescue arriving with a crew of 9 to assist Company 68. Crews from 84 opened up walls and ceiling, threw ground ladders, and controlled utilities. The 84 Units worked this scene for 65 minutes. As the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue worked this scene, Rescue 842 was dispatched for a Water Rescue in Columbia Borough. Rescue 842 and the Boat responded with a crew of 4, additional reports had the victims out of the swift water and on safe ground. Rescue 842 and the Boat returned to service. The next run was a Public Service for water in a basement. A crew of 2 responded with Squad 84 and assisted the elderly homeowner with removing the water from her basement. During this time the 84 Engine was still picking up equipment from the apartment building fire with 68 and the 84 Rescue already back in town was again dispatched to assist Company 68 for another Building Fire. The 84 Engine was requested to respond and arrived first along with Truck 512 (Willow Street). Crews found normal conditions with the 84 Engine setting up Command 68. Crews went interior and found water leaking into the ceiling causing a light fixture to start smoking. The 84 Rescue arrived at this point and set up the RIT Sector.  Crews controlled the electric to the light fixture and scanned the ceiling with the TIC to confirm there was no extension. When none was found, the assignment was put available. During the height of the storm 27 firefighters manned all 84 Apparatus. Another great showing from the members of the HAMBONES!

May 28, 2010 MVA Involving A Motorcycle! This morning the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Vehicle Accident involving a motorcycle assisting Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of four and arrived on the scene finding a collision between a compact car and the motorcycle. The crew started patient care on the motorcycle victim who was down on the roadway. When EMS arrived crews from 76 and 84 assisted with packaging the patient and getting them on their way to the local trauma center. Once the victim was enroute to the trauma center, crews cleaned up the debris and removed the hazards. The 84 Engine was then placed available and returned after working the scene for 29 minutes.

May 27, 2010 Four Runs For Thursday! The Day Crew got us started today with a Public Service. Rescue 842 responded to assist the homeowner with flooding in the basement due to a damaged hot water heater. The Rescue crew removed the water and then went available. The next run was dispatched at 2041 hours for a Mobile Home to assist Company 68 (West Lancaster). Units from 68 and 67 (Rohrerstown) arrived on the scene and found a working fire under the porch. Units quickly knocked down the fire and held the assignment to 68 and 67. Then at 2154 the 84 Engine was dispatched to assist Company 715 (Mountville) on an Auto Alarm. As the 84 Engine went enroute with 6, units from 715 cleared their current call and put the 84 Engine available. The final run for the day was dispatched at 2233 hours for a Building Fire. The 84 Engine was the first to arrive and laid a supply line from the hydrant. After the investigation it was determined to be a false call. Equipment was picked up and the 84 Units went available.

May 23, 2010 Weekend Ends With 5 Runs & A Parade! Sunday started at 0346 hours when the 84 Rescue Boat was dispatched to assist Company 79 (Maytown) on a Water Rescue. Boat 84 was requested to stage South of the incident to be a RIT boat for units working a Rescue incident in the area of Marietta Borough. The 84 Rescue boat and a crew of 5 stood by until we were released by Command 79. (WGAL Story). Then at 0607 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for a Vehicle Accident involving fire on Route 441 to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Engine went enroute with Lieutenant 76 on the scene reporting a two car crash with one vehicle on fire. The 84 Engine arrived on the scene and extinguished the burning vehicle as EMS was treating the victims. The 84 Rescue arrived and started hazard control and assisted EMS with patient care. One victim was transported to the local trauma center with a second victim that succumbed to their injuries. (FOX 43 Story). Company 76 was going to have an extended time for the accident investigation and clean up so the 84 Rescue was released from this scene and put on a Stand By event until the 76 Units were placed available. Then at 1845 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched to assist Company 715 (Mountville) with a Vehicle Accident on Route 30. The 84 Rescue arrived and assisted 715 with the incident. The 84 Rescue was put available in 18 minutes. The final run for the day was dispatched at 2110 for Alarm Bells in the 84 Local. The 84 Engine arrived on the scene and found a resident burnt food in the apartment. The Engine crew assisted with removing the smoke from the apartment and then went available. Also between incidents Company 84 participated in the Annual Columbia Memorial Day Parade.

May 21, 2010 Day Crew Handles 4 Runs On Friday! The 1st incident was a Public Service, Child Lock in a vehicle. Chief 871 had the child removed when the 84 Engine arrived. The 2nd run was a Auto Alarm in our local. Crew found a water surge caused the alarm and the assignment was put available. The 3rd run was to assist Company 67 (Rohrerstown) on a Industrial Structure Fire. 67 Units arrived on the scene and reported a tractor trailer on fire with possible extension. The 4th and final run for Friday was to assist Company 715 (Mountville) on a Vehicle Accident on Route 30. 715 Units placed the 84 Rescue available before the response. Photo from: 67fire.com

May 19, 2010 Industrial Fire & H20 Rescue! The Day Crew started the day at 1232 hours for an Industrial Building Fire to assist Company 711 (Rheems). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene. Command 711 had a large grain bin on fire inside the plant. Command initially requested the 84 Rescue to set up the RIT sector but changed the assignment to assist Engine 75 establish a water supply for the incident. Once the water supply was established the 84 Rescue crew members reported to manpower staging and assisted where needed during the incident. Then at 2041 hours the 84 Rescue Boat and Rescue 842 were dispatched for a Water Rescue to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Rescue Boat went enroute with a crew of 4 and arrived on the scene. Additional reports were of a possible jumper off of the Route 30 bridge. The 84 Rescue Boat along with other units searched the Susquehanna River from the Route 30 bridge to Manor Township with nothing found. A PSP helicopter also assisted with the search. Crews searched the river for 2:30 hours with nothing found. The search was called off and the Boats returned to the Lancaster County Shore and the assignment was put available.

May 18, 2010 Tuesday Starts Early & Continues Through The Day! Tuesday started early at 0130 hours for an Apartment Building Fire to assist Company 75 (Mount Joy). 75 was dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm with Police Department reporting smoke showing from the exterior. This additional information caused the assignment to be upgraded to a Structure Fire. Units from 75 arrived on the scene and found a burning blanket with no extension. The assignment was downgraded to 75 units only. Then at 0719 hours the Day Crew was dispatched for a Automatic Fire Alarm in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine and 84 Rescue went enroute and arrived on the scene with 9 total personnel. Crews investigating the alarm found breakfast burning on the second floor. Once the alarm was reset the 84 units went available. Then at 1147 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for an MVA to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Rescue arrived to find a two vehicle accident with injuries. The 84 Rescue crew started patient care until EMS arrived on the scene. Engine 76 arrived on the scene with the 84 Engine being placed available as we were arriving on the scene. Once the patient was enroute to the local trauma center, debris clean up and hazard control were started. Once this was done and the vehicles were removed from the scene the Engine from 76 and the 84 Rescue went available. The 84 Rescue worked this scene for 57 minutes.

May 15, 2010 Dryer Fire With Company 62! At 1723 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched to assist Company 62 (Highville) on a Dwelling Fire. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 5. Captain 62 arrived on the scene with smoke showing, home owner reporting her dryer is on fire. First arriving Engine from 62 advanced a fire attack line and knocked down the fire. The 84 Rescue arrived on the scene and was given the task of assisting in removing the dryer from the dwelling. Once the dryer was removed, PPV was set up to remove the smoke from the residence. The 84 Rescue worked this scene for 59 minutes.

May 14, 2010 Assisting Company 62 With A Tractor Trailer! Today started at 1634 hours for a Tractor Trailer fire to assist Company 62 (Highville). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 6 with Deputy 62 arriving reporting smoke coming from the refrigeration unit on the trailer. Crews from 62 and 78 (Washington Boro) arrived and advanced a fire attack line. The 84 Rescue arrived and Command requested we assist units working with our metal cutting saws. The 84 Rescue worked the scene for 57 minutes before being put available.

May 13, 2010 Three Run Thursday! Today started at 0818 hours for a Gas Leak in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue arrived and staged as UGI controlled the leak. Then at 1629 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Woods fire in our local. The 84 Engine arrived and controlled the fire with a fire extinguisher. The final run was dispatched at 1729 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue arrived on the scene, set up Command with the crew going interior. Crews found a child pulled the alarm. The 84 Rescue crew reset the alarm and then went available.