News Archives
Storms bring several calls for CFD
|
|
|
|
|
| Chambersburg Firefighters were kept busy Monday afternoon with several calls when thunderstorms came through the County. Tower 1 with 6 firefighters responded as part of the 2nd Alarm assignment to 7879 Oellig Road in Peters Township for a Barn Fire. Tower 1 arrived and the crew was sent to assist with protection one of the remaining barns. The crew from Tower 1 operated for an hour and a half before being released from Command 9. As Tower 1 cleared the Fire, Communications advised to copy another call. Tower 1 was sent to 301 West Main St in the Borough of Waynesboro to assist with a Building Collapse. The Waynesboro area suffered major damage from the storms and had damage to buildings and property in the area. Tower 1 arrived and assisted with conducting assessments of two buildings and providing the Building Inspector with an aerial view. During this time frame Engine 1-4 and Ambulance 1-7 handled a 3 Vehicle Accident in the area of 340 South Second Street. Engine 1-4 arrive to find two autos and an RV. Ambulance 1-7 handled a transport to the hospital and Engine 1-4 remained on scene assisting CPD. Throughout the day, both on duty Ambulances handled an additional 13 calls. Special thanks to Cumberland County Truck 36 (Mt. Holly Springs) for transferring to Chambersburg during this time. |