8/29/05 Car Vs. Pole

Station 43 was toned out for an MVA with reported car vs. pole. On scene units found a single car vs. a pole with the driver with a head injury. Station 43 assisted with patient care, scene stablization and traffic. There was limited damage to the pole- a power box containing cable batteries was knocked open.









Here we see Chief Brian Snyder keeping a sharp eye on the scene:


Since we dont have a pole at the firehouse FF EMT Joe Coddington wanted to use the slide to respond.

8-28-05 MVA on Route 209

Station 43 was dispatched to an MVA on Route 209 near Otto's Autos. 43-S-1 Frank Tatusko went on scene and gave a size up. A total of 3 patients were transported.






Here we see Fire Police Lt. Jeff Knitter- working hard- How can you not slow down for this man???

8/26/05 Brush Fire

Station 43 was toned out to a reported brush fire behind Advance Auto on Route 209. Brush 43-3-4 and Tanker 43-2-5 handled the fire, Rescue/Pumper 43-4-4 was cancelled en route.

8/26/05 Construction Accident

43 Rescue was dispatched to a construction acciednt where a worker fell from the 2nd floor of a home under construction. Station 43 members provided patient care and 43-4-4 set up the landing zone for the helicopter.

Car Vs. Tree with Ejection (Fatality)

West End Station 43 was dispatched to a reported mva with car vs. tree with possible ejection. FF/EMT Fred Rosado in 43-5-5 with Frank Porta were in the area went on scene within minutes and confirmed ejection and ordered the helicopter to fly. Unfortunately the patient did not survive her injuries. Following is the article from the Pocono record. Thanks to FF/EMT Chris Dotter for the photos.



MOUNT EFFORT -- A Saylorsburg woman was killed when she was thrown from a car in a one-vehicle accident in Chestnuthill Township Thursday evening.
State police at Fern Ridge identified the dead woman as Carolyn Baines, 37.
The driver of the car, William J. Counterman, of Saylorsburg, was also hurt. He was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital with moderate injuries, police said.
The accident happened at about 7:05 p.m.
Counterman was driving a red 1989 Toyota Corolla north on Sugar Hollow Road near the intersection of State Road when the car ran off the road and struck a tree.
The passenger's side of the vehicle bore the brunt of the impact, witnesses said.
Police said the car was traveling about 50 mph when it ran off the road.
Baines, who was riding in the front passenger seat, was ejected from the car and thrown onto the road.
Emergency medical personnel treated her at the scene for a serious head injury. She was flown to St. Luke's Hospital near Bethlehem, where she was pronounced dead.
Counterman was conscious and talking after the accident, witnesses said.
State police at Fern Ridge and West End Fire Company responded, assisted by several other emergency response teams.
Charges may be filed once the investigation is complete, and alcohol might have played a role in the accident, police said.
-- Eric Mark www.poconorecord.com

Dont forget the archives

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Car Vs. Tree on Merwinsburg Road

Station 43 was toned out to an early morning single car MVA on Merwinsburg road with entrapment. Looks like we had one of those trees jump out in the road again. The pictures were sent to me by FF/EMT Chris Dotter. Looks like we had to do a total roof removal on this one.( Sorry the pics are so grainy- they were taken with a camera phone)

MVA on Route 209

A couple of weeks ago Station 43 was dispacthed to an MVA in front of McDonalds on Route 209. 1 Patient was flown to a trauma center. The helicopter landing in the parking lot of Pleasnt Valley High School.
Thanks to Duane Welliver from Long Island for sending me these pictures.

Family Visits Station 43

A couple of weeks ago a family stopped by to visit the station. FF/EMT Don Zipp showed them around. A good time was had by all.

Please welcome my Daughter Emma Elizabeth Burlew

Came into the world on 8/16/05
Weighed 9 pounds 10 ounces and 21 and 1/4 inches long

Penn Star Landing

Station 43 was toned out to assist station 28 with a Penn Star Landing.

Dress Blues

Here we see a few of the guys in dress blues- unfortunetly they were dressed up for a sad occasion.

pictured are L to R
Brad Mann, Don Zipp, Tatoo Dave, Vince Ceffarello, Frank Porta

MVA with Entrapment- 8/5/05

Station 43 was toned out to an MVA with entrapment on Merwinsburg Road. Units on scene found a t-bone type accident with the driver of one of the vehicles trapped. Extracation was completed and patient transported via med-evac. Multiple ambulances were needed to deal with the five patients. 43-7 Brian Snyder had command.

One More Dwelling Fire 8-4-05

43 toned out to dwelling fire on terrace drive- reported in the dryer- first on scene John Murray reported fire contained to the dryer with light smoke in the garage- no extension to the rest of the house. Station 43 assisted with ventilation. I received some additional information-- apears the fire started because of dog food that was stuffed in the intake for the dryer.

Vince is a Traitor

Vince is leaving us for Polk because we dont have enough shower caps for him and dont get enough good calls. Plus he likes to get up early for pancake breakfasts:

Another Dwelling fire on 8/3/05

Station 43 toned out ot a dwelling fire on Jonas Court- on scene we found a heating repair man fired up the oil burner and it caught fire- the fire was kept in the burner but resulted in a light smoke condition in the basement. PPV fan was used to clear out the smoke and all units cleared.

Busy Day in the West End

After the RIT call Station 43 had an MVA on State Road and Sugar Hollow at the usual location. 2 patients were flown out.
Later in the day we were dispatched to a working dwelling fire in Polk Township. Crews did a good job in keeping the fire from expanding beyond the kitchen area after starting in the garage. Crews were rotated often as temperatures were in the 90's. Stations 35, 43, 23, and 29 responded.







A lot of 5 inch to pick up: Station 35's ugly yellow trucks


The three stooges


The chief checks out the backyard for any extension:




Here are a copule of pics I forgot to post:




Thanks to West End Ambulance for taking care of rehab: