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14MAR09 York County, PA West York Boro 1246 West Princess St. RSF : Firefighters from West York and surrounding communities were alerted for a structure fire at 1246 West Princess Street. First in units reported smoke showing. Firefighters encountered a basement fire and made quick work with two lines.

14MAR09 York County, PA West York Boro 1246 West Princess St. RSF

Firefighters from West York and surrounding communities were alerted f ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2009 3:22pm PST

16JAN09 York County, Red Lion Boro, PA 4 Alarm RSF :

16JAN09 York County, Red Lion Boro, PA 4 Alarm RSF

Updated: Jan 17, 2009 8:36am PST

11NOV08 York City 212 North Penn St. RSF :

11NOV08 York City 212 North Penn St. RSF

Updated: Nov 12, 2008 9:50am PST

11SEP08 York City RSF : Shortly after noon firefighters from York City, PA were dispatched to the 300 block of West Princess Street for a structure fire. The caller reported smoke billowing out of the 3rd floor. Subsequent calls corrected the address to 470 West Princess. Initial units arrived to find a three story row of ordinary (type 3) construction with fire showing from the 3rd floor of a middle of the row unit. Crews mounted an aggressive attack and made quick work of this fire. Engines 99-1, 99-2, truck 99-1 and service 99-1 worked the fire along with fire safety personnel.

11SEP08 York City RSF

Shortly after noon firefighters from York City, PA were dispatched to ...

Updated: Sep 11, 2008 9:04pm PST

04SEP08 Conewago Township 2nd Alarm RSF : In the early evening hours of September 4th firefighters from Conewago Township and Manchester Boro were alerted for a structure fire on Bowers Bridge Road. Upon responding units were advised that E911 had reports of a house fire and that the automatic alarm for the address was coming in. Upon arrival first in officers from Manchester Boro advised of a two story farm house fully involved. Additional tankers were requested. Firefighters attacked the fire from defensive positions. The house appeared to be a complete loss.

04SEP08 Conewago Township 2nd Alarm RSF

In the early evening hours of September 4th firefighters from Conewago ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2008 5:55pm PST

1SEP08-HARRISBURG CITY, PA, RSF : Firefighters from Harrisburg Engine 6 noticed a column of heavy black smoke while returning to quarters. As they initiated a response to investigate, units were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Derry Street. Captain Sam Clark, acting Battalion Chief, arrived with a three story wood frame structure heavily involved in fire. Units initiated a defensive attack on the vacant building. Police quickly caught a suspect in the arson fire after neighbors offered a description of a man seen leaving the building moments before it erupted in flames. The suspect was caught several blocks away as he walked down the street.

1SEP08-HARRISBURG CITY, PA, RSF

Firefighters from Harrisburg Engine 6 noticed a column of heavy black ...

Updated: Sep 02, 2008 9:34am PST

27AUG08 York City, PA 2nd Alarm CSF : Firefighters were called to a commercial structure fire at the New York Wire Company on East Market Street. Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke and fire issuing from a tower/oven at the facility. Fighting this fire is difficult to the extremely limited access to this tower as well as one scuttle for ventilation available. One firefighter briefly became trapped in a ladder with a squirrel cage around it and ran out of air. The RIT team was activated but the firefighter was able to get himself free and up the remaining ladder to the roof.

27AUG08 York City, PA 2nd Alarm CSF

02AUG08 West Manchester Twp. 4th Alarm CSF :

02AUG08 West Manchester Twp. 4th Alarm CSF

Updated: Aug 03, 2008 9:47pm PST

18JUN08- York City 2nd Alarm RSF :

18JUN08- York City 2nd Alarm RSF

Updated: Jun 18, 2008 11:25pm PST

13JUN08 - York City, PA 300 block os South Queen St. 4 Alarm RSF :

13JUN08 - York City, PA 300 block os South Queen St. 4 Alarm RSF

Updated: Jun 14, 2008 12:14pm PST

25MAY08 YORK CITY, WEST JACKSON ST. WSF : In the late evening hours of May 25th York City firefighters were still on the scene of an entrapment accident on East Market Street when they were alerted for an unknown fire outside in the 100 block of West Jackson Street. Upon responding Engine 2 was advised that the box was being upgraded to a structure assignment and the incident was to be a garage fire. Additional units were freed from the entrapment call to respond. The fire vas visible for some distance with a large column and orange glow in the sky. Engine 2 arrived and reported a fully involved 2 story garage fire. The RIT assignement was then added bringing West York and Manchester Twp. firefighters to the scene as well. Command was established by LT. 1 (Deardorf). He resquested an additional engine for a brand patrol in the area as the fire was putting out a lot of large brands in the direction on several near by streets. Firefighters also placed the aerial in service to inspect adjacent roofs for an potential fires from the embers.

25MAY08 YORK CITY, WEST JACKSON ST. WSF

15MAY08 York City, PA - 3 Alarm RSF : Around 10 pm firefighters from York City were alerted for a structure fire in the 700 block of West Clark. Enroute additional information of a well involved structure with fire on all three floors was given. Chief 4 (Saylor) arrived, reported a working fire and established command. Shortly there after a second alarm was struck. The fire originated in a 2.5 story wood frame duplex. The fire quickly extended to the D side of the home. As well fire venting through the roof extended in the the B exposure, a row the three ordinary construction homes. Firefighters used master streams to knock the bulk of the fire and then ran handlines in to the exposure buildings to control fire there. A third alarm was later transmitted for additional manpower. According to news reports the home where the fire originated was vacant and a popular location for vagrants, drug users and prostitutes. It is reported that one of these shady characters may have started the fire.

15MAY08 York City, PA - 3 Alarm RSF

Around 10 pm firefighters from York City were alerted for a structure ...

Updated: May 18, 2008 9:24pm PST

22MAR08 West Manchester Twp. Woodberry Rd. RSF : 22MAR08 West Manchester Twp., Woodberry Rd. RSF. Firefighters from West Manchester, Manchester, Dover and North Codorus Townships as well as West York Boro responded to a reported working structure fire shortly before 3pm. Tanker 12 was first in and found a well involved single family dwelling. Crews were hampered by water supply issues and additional tankers were called to the scene. Engine 5-1 laid about 1500 feet of 5 inch back the lane to the residence. Tanker 11 functioned as the water supply unit and other tankers transferred their water to them to be pumped up the lane to Engine 5-1, Tanker 12 and Truck 1. Various other county tankers as well as Air 35 and West York EMS worked the fire. The structure was a complete loss.

22MAR08 West Manchester Twp. Woodberry Rd. RSF

22MAR08 West Manchester Twp., Woodberry Rd. RSF. Firefighters from Wes ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2008 10:03pm PST

4MAR08 -York County, Spring Garden Township, CSF : Spring Garden and York City firefighters were alerted to a commercial structure fire at the New York Wire Company on Louks Mill Road around 1230pm. With a bit of luck Engine 15 was only a block away and immediately reported a working fire and laid in to the scene. The fire, which involved magnesium, was contained to a small area of the factory and duct work. The working fire response brought firefighters from Manchester and Springettsbury Townships as well as West York Boro.

4MAR08 -York County, Spring Garden Township, CSF

Spring Garden and York City firefighters were alerted to a commercial ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2008 2:20pm PST

22JAN08 Springettsbury Township 3rd Alarm Apartment Fire : In what ended up being a strange case of Deja Vu Springettsbury Township firefighters were summoned to the Suburban Park Apartments for a structure fire at around 0730. 911 reported multiple calls of a working fire with jumpers from the 3rd floor. Firefighters arrived and found a fire with a strong hold on the third floor and attic space of the building. An interior attack was attempted but abandoned as interior conditions became too dangerous. 2nd and 3rd alarms were quickly struck and the fire was controlled by multiple elevated master streams. The Deja Vu came into play when it was determined the fire had been started by a resident intent on killing himself. He lit the fire, waited for it to grow and then jumped from his third floor balcony. Of course he lived and was arrested by PD. A very similar incident occured in the same complex less than one year ago. Hopefully other residents have realized now that this method is not effective and will not keep trying to off themselves in this manner.

22JAN08 Springettsbury Township 3rd Alarm Apartment Fire

In what ended up being a strange case of Deja Vu Springettsbury Townsh ...

Updated: Jan 22, 2008 7:04pm PST

11NOV07 YORK CITY, PA 537 N. HARTLEY 2nd ALARM RSF : A fire of undetermined origin broke out late this morning. Engine 9 arrived on the scene with a report of smoke showing from the second and third floors. A report of an infant trapped on the third floor took firefighters in the building for an agressive search. The fire initially proved difficult to locate as crews encountered heavy smoke conditions but no visible fire. After a few minutes it was determined that the building was not occupied. Shortly there after firefighters located the fire in the ceiling voids between divisions 1 and 2. Two firefighters were injured when they fell through the floor from the 2nd to the 1st floor. THe first firefighter fell and landed on division 1. A second firefighter landed on top of him after he too fell through the hole. Both firefighters were transportred to York Hospital as trauma patients. The last report recieved one was to be relased and the other admitted for observation. His injusties were not reported as life threatening.

11NOV07 YORK CITY, PA 537 N. HARTLEY 2nd ALARM RSF

A fire of undetermined origin broke out late this morning. Engine 9 ar ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2007 9:00pm PST

26JUN07 York City Chestnut Street 3rd Alarm RSF : On the evening of Tuesday June 26th calls for a reported house fire began flooding the York County 911 center. Crews were dispatched to the area of Chestnut and Franklin Streets for a residential structure fire. Shortly after responding Engine 5 reported smoke in the area and a working fire. Upon arrival Lt. Shroyer called for a second alarm and two additional truck companies. The fire which appears to have started in the rear of this three story row of at least 12 ordinary constructed homes was extending rapidly and already invoved up to 5 homes. A third alarm was transmitted and crews aggressively attacked the fire while taking a beating from the high heat and humidity. By staying ahead of the game and getting a lot of resources to the fire quickly firefighters were able to put a good knock on a fire that was way ahead of them upon thier arrival. Two firefighters were transported to York Hospital for burns and heat related injuries when the fire extended rapidly above them forcing them to bail down the steps and out the front door. They were later relased.

26JUN07 York City Chestnut Street 3rd Alarm RSF

On the evening of Tuesday June 26th calls for a reported house fire be ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2007 9:31pm PST

15JUN07 York City 2nd Alarm RSF 200 Blk. East Princess St. : Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions upon arrival at this three story duplex on Princess St. E-1 quickly knocked down a large volume of fire onthe first floor and then continued to work the fire as it extended upward and into the exposure. A 2nd alarm was quickly called bringing all city apparatus as well as county T-15 and also county T-1 for RIT.

15JUN07 York City 2nd Alarm RSF 200 Blk. East Princess St.

Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions upon arrival at this th ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2007 9:07am PST

04JUN07 West York Boro 2nd Alarm West Poplar St. :

04JUN07 West York Boro 2nd Alarm West Poplar St.

Updated: Jun 25, 2007 9:55am PST

18APR07 York City 400 Block of Juniper St. 2nd Alarm RSF :

18APR07 York City 400 Block of Juniper St. 2nd Alarm RSF

Updated: Apr 19, 2007 9:18pm PST

17APR07 York City 1 Alarm RSF 1500 Block of Fireside Rd. :

17APR07 York City 1 Alarm RSF 1500 Block of Fireside Rd.

Updated: Apr 19, 2007 10:00am PST

12APRO7-- DOVER TWP., YORK COUNTY PA - 4TH ALARM++ COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE : Firefighters in Dover Twp. were called to the 4500 Block of West Canal Road for a building fire when passersby noticed smoke coming from and industrial building. High winds and heavy fire load along with initial water supply shortage made for a fast advancing fire which quickly went defensive. Firefighters narrowly escaped a large collapse of the building and several received minor burns from rapid fire development. Additional alarms as well as additional tankers were brought in to assist. The building was a complete loss.

12APRO7-- DOVER TWP., YORK COUNTY PA - 4TH ALARM++ COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

Firefighters in Dover Twp. were called to the 4500 Block of West Canal ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2007 5:59pm PST

05APRO7-- SPRINGETTSBURY TWP., YORK COUNTY PA - 2nd ALARM MULTI FAMILY STRUCTURE FIRE : Shortly before midnight firefighters were dispatched to 1405 Williams Rd. for a structure fire. YCE911 advised they were receiving multiple calls reporting townhouses on fire behind York Technical Institute. Many calls came from motorists traveling on RT. 30 nearby. Captain 40b (Carpenter) reported smoke showing from a half mile out. Upon arrival he reported several town homes well involved and struck the 2nd alarm. Crews ran multiple lines and portable master stream devices as well as aerial master streams to control the fire.

05APRO7-- SPRINGETTSBURY TWP., YORK COUNTY PA - 2nd ALARM MULTI FAMILY STRUCTURE FIRE

Shortly before midnight firefighters were dispatched to 1405 Williams ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2007 6:40pm PST

04APRO7-- SWATARA TWP. DAUPHIN COUNTY PA - 2nd ALARM COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE : Around noon crews from Swatara Twp and surrounding communities were dispatched to the ABC Bowling Lanes on Eisenhower Blvd. for a structure fire. EMS arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire. Command quickly struck the 2nd alarm and then special called 6 additional tankers and 6 additional engines. The first 6 images were taken by Fire-Ground.Com Correspondent Rob Brady. He was close by the scene and got great images right from the start

04APRO7-- SWATARA TWP. DAUPHIN COUNTY PA - 2nd ALARM COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

Around noon crews from Swatara Twp and surrounding communities were di ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2007 7:27pm PST

02APRO7-- YORK CITY, YORK COUNTY PA - 3rd ALARM RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE : York City Firefighters were called to the 400 block of South Queen Street for a structure fire shortly before 1 pm. Engine 1 arrived within a minute and reported heavy smoke and a working fire. They also relayed a report of possible entrapment given by a civilian upon their arrival. The fire appeared to have started in the end unit of a row of four 2 1/2 story wood frame homes. Flames spread rapidly as initial crews attempted a search of the apartments. Conditions worsened rapidly as the fire extended and command called for the firefighters to evacuate the building. After all firefighters were accounted for a defensive posture was established. The fire eventually consumed 432, 434, 436, and 438 South Queen St. before being extinguished. There as one minor injury to a firefighter who was transported to the hospital but later returned to the scene. The fire went to 3 alarms bringing units from Spring Garden, Manchester and West Manchester Townships as well as North and West York Boros. This was the second multi alarm fire of the day. An earlier 2 alarm fire burned out the Women's Club of York at around 4 am.

02APRO7-- YORK CITY, YORK COUNTY PA - 3rd ALARM RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

York City Firefighters were called to the 400 block of South Queen Str ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2007 8:10pm PST