Truck Fire

Dispatched to a reported truck fire near Kinsley's Shop Rite. 43-8 reported smoke showing from his office. The truck had a welding set up in the back which made this call interestnig. Unfortunetly I forgot my camera. Guys on 43-1-2 did a great job with the knock down.

Another entrapment Call

10/28/2005- Seems people are haveing problems driving lately. We were dispatched to an overturned truck on Frantz Rd. with 3 trapped. 43-4-6 used its high lift jacks in the extrication. Medevac 2 to the scene for transport. I will add more info when I get it.

Polk Township MVA 10/27/2005

West End assisted Station 35 with a serious MVA around midnight. Station 43 assisted with Medevac landing. Here is the article from poconorecord.com. Again we see why you need to wear your seatbelts.

Four teens involved in serious car crash

By CATHERINE RODRIGUEZ

Pocono Record Writer

POLK TOWNSHIP -- The West End community is anxiously waiting for word on the condition of four teenagers involved in a violent car crash in Polk Township early Thursday morning.

Andrew Monahan, 18, and Dylan Hurley, 19, both of Kunkletown and an unidentified 17-year-old were critically injured in the crash, which occurred on Route 209 between Burger Hollow Road and H.T.Y. Road just after midnight.

Another teen, identified as Ryan Bernard, 19, was also in the car, but it was not clear whether he was injured.

Police said that the car was driven by Monahan and was speeding when it spun out of control and hit a wooden pole, broad-sided a tree and then rolled over, ejecting all four from the car.

Kristine Grams, who lives in the house on Route 209 where the car hit a tree before rolling over and landing on its roof in a corn field next to the house, said that she and her boyfriend Santiago Rodriguez heard a noise "like a car accelerating" on Burger Hollow Road and then heard a loud thump that "didn't sound right."

"It was probably when they hit the tree," she said.

Grams hesitated to go outside to look, but Rodriguez walked outside and saw the car on its roof about 100 feet into the corn field. An off-duty state trooper drove past the scene and called 911.

According to Rodriguez, one of the car's occupants was trying to call his mother and a couple, who stopped to help, was sitting with him.

"He was shaken up really bad," Rodriguez said. "He was really cold and the couple gave him a sweater."

Monahan and the 17-year-old were airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown. Hurley was airlifted to St. Luke's Hospital near Bethlehem.

"It's difficult, there's no question about it," Pleasant Valley High School Principal John Gress said. "Three of these students graduated last year. They're all very close to other students."

Gress said that at least two of the victims were on the football and soccer teams.

"I don't feel good about it at all," he said.

Gress said that the school has assembled a crisis management team including himself, assistant principals, guidance counselors and the school nurse and psychologist.

Gress announced the accident to students Thursday morning because he thought that some of them may have seen it on the news.

"I let the student body know that it was a serious, serious accident. I told them to just keep hoping and praying for them," he said.

The crisis team will be on standby today because they're not sure how the students will process the information once they're at home.

"We just keep stressing, be safe out there," Gress said.

Pleasant Valley Athletic Director Jake Percey said that he coached Bernard and Hurley on PV's soccer team for four years. The team won league championships every year the teens played.

"They were both extremely competitive," Percey said. "They were inseparable."

Percey wasn't sure what they had been doing since graduation. He thought that one might have been entering the service and the other might have been going to school locally.

This is not the first time Pleasant Valley High School has dealt with tragedy this year. Last month, 16-year-old sophomore Jessica Dettrey of Effort was killed in a crash in Sciota. And a year ago, 16-year-old junior Rebecca Nelson died in a crash.

"You hate to see anything like this happen to kids when they're young like this," Percey said. "I'm hoping that everyone's going to be OK. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families."

There was no information on the condition of the teens in the hospital as of Thursday evening.

Reporters Gema María Duarte and Dan Berrett contributed to this story.

Fire on 115 in Blakeslee

Stations 41 and 42 had a nice job yesterday on 115. Too bad we weren't called in. Abandoned house across from the old Stste Police building.

Photo from Robert Hill- White Haven Fire Police

10/26/05- Jeep Fire

Stations 43 and 35 dispatched to a vehicle fire in the woods. On scene units found a Jeep in the woods that was 4 Wheeling and difficult to reach. Crews stretched lines deep into the woods to put out the fire. Good job by everyone. Sorry I couldnt make this one to get some pics.

Dwelling Fire 10/26/05

Station 43 was dispatched to assist Station 35 (Polk Township) with a dwelling fire in Robin Hood Lakes. 43-4-4 resopnded with 4 and assisted with fire suppression. 43-1-2 set up a draft for water supply. Units on scene found fire through the roof. Appears the fire started in the area of the fireplace and ran the attic through the whole house.
















Here we see Joe Coddington smelling what the Rock was Cooking

Car Vs. Tree 10/25/05

Responded to a Car Vs. Tree with entrapment on Weir Lake Road. After a door pop the driver was transported via Medevac 2.

Updates Coming

I was out of town for a week. I have some photos from training from a few months ago and from an MVA with entrapment call from today that I will post as soon as I can.
Thanks for visiting.

Can't Miss That Tee Time

My brother took these pictures of his departments annual golf outing in NJ. They just couldn't miss their tee time.

Pequannock Township Engine Company #1 Pompton Plains, NJ

Photos by Chris Burlew

Head-On Route 209 10/10/05

Toned out for 2 car MVA at intersection of Route 209 and 115. On scene units found a 2 car head on MVA- not sure how it happened or why the one car crossed the center line- traffic was a mess.

I shall Call Him Mini-Me

Here we have 43-S-1 Junior
See Frank and you thought people wouldnt follow in your footsteps. litterally.
Seriously people lets think out there- where the PPE you are given- the stuff costs a lot of money and will save your ass.



Hey Fred, you a little wet??

MVA with Entrapment- Gilbert Road 10/7/05

Station 43 was dispacthed to an MVA with possible entrapment on Gilbert Road. 43-7 went on scene and reported heavy entrapment. 43-4-4 arrived on scene and began extrication. 43-4-6 arrived shortly after and began work on the other side of the vehicle. A toal roof removal and a dash roll was needed. A good job was done by all on scene. In this case seatbelts did save lives.

Medevac Landing

Stations 43 and 35 were toned out for an unknown type rescue in Birch Hollow. Appears a man fell down a flight of stairs and put his head thru the wall. It was first thought he was trapped under something but EMS on scene was able to free him. 43-4-4 diverted from responding direct and set up the LZ.


After realizing the flares were setting the field on fire Safety Officer Fred Rosado sets up some cones

MVA with "entrapment"?????? 9/30/05

This call was toned out as with entrapment- turned out the door stuck on this fine piece of machinery and the driver could not get out. 43-4-4 was enroute with a full crew for a door pop but the driver couldnt wait and climbed out the window.
This was on Route 209 near the wonderfull Hoffman Agency- see Eric for all of your insurance needs.


Gotta love the plate


43-4-4 in all its glory

Route 115 MVA

Station 43 was toned out to an MVA on 115 in the area of the schools. I wasn't able to make this call as I had the family with me- but I was able to get a couple of pics driving by.



I was actually trying to get the front of the van but instead I got a photo of 43-7's command post from about 100 yards away.