Rapid Intervention Crew Responds To Blacklick

At 1647 hours, Station 5 was dispatched for the rapid intervention crew to assist with a working structure fire on School Lane in the Twin Rocks area of Blacklick Township. The Nanty Glo FD arrived on scene with fire through the roof of a single family dwelling that was back a narrow dirt lane. Truck 5-1 and Squad 5-6 responded with a total of seven personnel. Upon arrival, the rapid intervention crew (RIC) was set up in front of the structure. Company 5’s crew remained on scene until released and was back in service at 1930 hours.

Halloween Trick or Treat Patrol

Franklin firefighters spent the evening patrolling the streets during the Halloween Trick or Treat in an effort to keep the streets safe for the children that were trick or treating.

First Due Commercial Structure Fire

At approximately 0720 hours, a first alarm assignment was dispatched for a structure fire at Rollock Inc. in Franklin. Chief 5 arrived first to find a working fire in a 15ftx15ft (approx.) storage room inside a large former steel mill building that is now used by a recycling company. Truck 5-1 arrived next, followed shortly thereafter by Engine 15-1. Truck 5-1’s crew conducted a primary search, checked for fire extension, set up ventilation, and then assisted Engine 15-1’s crew with the initial attack line. Engine 36-3’s crew performed a secondary search and stretched a second attack line, which was used to apply compressed air foam. Attack 6-6 set up interior lighting and provided manpower, Tanker 43-3 provided a water supply for the engine companies, and Engine 43-1 established the rapid intervention crew. Tanker 29-3 stoodby on scene with additional water if needed. Firefighters were at the scene for approximately 2½ hours.

Firefighters encountered extremely high heat while battling the fire that consumed a large quantity of used kitchen cooking oil which was stored in this room prior to being recycled. The fire was contained to the room of origin which sustained severe structural damage. Additionally, five sets of firefighter protective clothing was damaged or destroyed, along with several sections of attack hose, from coming into contact with the cooking oil, which saturated the gear. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Companies operating:
     Quint Co. 5, Engine Co. 15, Rescue Engine Co. 36-3, Attack Co. 6
     Engine (RIC) & Tanker Co. 43, Tanker Co. 29

Annual Fund Drive In Progress

Our annual fund drive is now in progress! It is important for you to know that our fire department receives very little municipal funding. Our budget is funded almost entirely from donations and fundraising events. Please consider making a donation in support of your fire department! Without your support, we would not be able to provide the high level of service that we currently provide.

Truck Assists At Malfunctioning Furnace

At 0908 hours, units were dispatched for smoke in a structure at a Locust Street residence in East Conemaugh. Engine 17-1 arrived on scene first and found the basement full of smoke and an odor of smoke in the upper floors. Upon investigation, the engine company determined that the smoke was from a malfunctioning furnace. The furnace was shut down and the structure was ventilated, with assistance of Truck 5-1’s crew; all other units were cancelled. Truck 5-1 and Engine 17-1 were back in service by 0930 hours.