2010 Runs

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07/23 - Crews from RS Mowery poured the base and mounted the fire hydrant today for the statue project. CFRS career staff mounted the flagpoles and raised the flags. The project is nearing completing with lighting scheduled for completion this evening.

07/23 - Station 45 personnel conducted station training on Thursday 7/22. Special thanks to member Chris Reifsteck who donated lumber to construct several of the training aids. More pictures to follow.

07/23 - On Tuesday July 20th at 04:49 hours Rescue 45 was dispatched along with Co's 41 and 36 to Interstate 81 at Exit 44 for an auto accident with tractor trailer overturned.  Co 45 had nine personnel on scene and cleared at 05:40 hours.

Photos by M. Morrison

07/19 - At 14:16 hours Engine Co 39 and Rescue 45 were dispatched to an auto accident at Pinedale Rd. and Opossum Lake Rd in the 139-01 box. Rescue 45 assisted with patient care and securing the vehicle.  Co 45 had 6 personnel on scene and cleared at 14:45.

Photos by M. Morrison

07/19 - On Saturday July 17th Air 45, Utility 145, and the 1947 Ahrens Fox traveled to Shade Gap for the 64th Annual Huntingdon County Fireman's Convention.  This was a very successful day for the members.  Air 45 won first place for Best Equipped First Response, QRS or Special Unit (Out of Association).  The Fox won Best Appearing Antique Apparatus (Out of Association) and the Judge's Award for Best Overall Unit in Line of Parade.  We would like to thank the members of Shade Gap for their hospitality and another fun day for CFRS.

07/15 - The Firefighter's Memorial Statue project is moving along this week. On Monday, fill was added in preparation for final concrete work. Today, 3 flag poles were set in place. Electrical work for lighting continues. Hopefully the project will be complete in a few weeks.

07/10 - The 35th Annual Pump Primers event was held today in Harrisburg. Carlisle Fire & Rescue attended with the 1947 Ahrens Fox HT previously serving the Cumberland Fire Co.  We are extremely proud to report the Fox won awards for longest distance hauled (Fresno, California), Best Appearing Privately Owned 1940-1964, and the Contestant's Choice Award.  This would not have been possible without the hard work of member Dave Howard who made the arrangements to get the Fox to Carlisle, and the generosity of the owners who allowed the deal to take place.  We also must thank the members who have spent the last two weeks working to make sure that all the mechanical systems were functioning properly and the piece was clean and shiny.  We will be taking the Fox to many more parades and musters over the summer months with the next event being the Shade Gap Picnic and Parade.  A special mention to our friend T. Cosgrove Jones who has restored his 1937 Seagrave formerly serving the Goodwill Fire Co. in Carlisle which is now also a part of Carlisle Fire & Rescue.  Mr. Jones enlisted the services of Bretzman's Fire Apparatus Restoration for a fresh paint job and many other upgrades.  We look forward to seeing the Seagrave again at the Cumberland County Convention hosted by CFRS on September 11th, 2010.  For a more complete Pump Primers Photo Gallery, click here.

07/07 - On Wednesday July 7th at 14:39 hours Air 45 was alerted to 30 Harmony Hall Drive in the 239-02 box to assist at the scene of a garage fire. Air 45 responded with 4 personnel and filled 10 cylinders.

07/07 - On Sunday July 4th at 23:30 hours, Engine 145 was dispatched along with Engine and Tanker 46 for a van fire on the PA Turnpike at Mile Marker 223.5 Eastbound in the 46-99 box. Engine 145 assisted Co 46 with extinguishment of the fully involved vehicle. Co 45 had 12 personnel and cleared at 00:06 hours.

07/07 - 1947 Ahrens Fox at Colonial Park Mall on September 3rd, 1971. Driver Fred Keppley, Running Board John Sheaffer , Rear Jerry Steigleman and Carl Rotz, Rear Step Dale Wickard.  The Cumberland Fire Co. had a very successful team who competed in many pumping contests in the 1960's and 1970's.

07/07 - On Sunday July 4th at 11:47 hours Rescue 45 and Air 45 were alerted as part of the second alarm assignment for the house fire at 151 Fieldstone Drive in the 133-05 box.  Crews assisted with roof operations and air supply.  For more details on this incident, please view New Kingstown Fire Co.'s website.  Co 45 had 16 personnel and cleared at 14:04 hours.

Photo from NKFC 33

07/07 - On Sunday July 4th, crews from Carlisle Fire & Rescue staffed rescue boats for the annual Summerfair Anything Floats contest at the Boiling Springs Lake. Congratulations to our friends with the North Middleton Twp. Fire Co. who had another very successful year at the contest with Bronto and Bronto II.

07/02 - Thanks to our standby crews, Carlisle Fire & Rescue was represented at the Carlisle Summerfair parade with Engine 145, Truck 45, Rescue 45, and Utility 145. A special treat was the parading of the 1947 Ahrens Fox. Members Mark Boyles, Dick Shughart, Bob Shughart, and Vice President Jake Baker worked much of the day on Friday to repair a brake issue and make sure the Fox was looking great for the parade.

07/02- Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services Carnival is going strong on Friday night! If you haven't been here yet, you have one more chance on Saturday July 3rd! Our band will once again be Swift Kick. If you visit us at dusk, you'll have a great view of the Stars Burst Over Carlisle fireworks presentation at the Carlisle Fairgrounds from the hill adjacent to Station 45. Please come out and support YOUR fire department!

07/01 - At 16:59 hours E34, E33, and R45 were alerted to Wertzville Rd. & Pin Oak Dr. in the 34-02 box for an auto accident.  Rescue 45 arrived and assisted with patient removal and securing the scene. Rescue 45 cleared at 17:38 hours.

Photos by C. Hall

07/01 - At 15:58 hours July 1st, Co's 41 and 45 were dispatched to 255 South Pitt Street in the 41-02 box for smoke in the basement.  Units arrived to find candles burning in the house next door creating a smoke condition. Co 45 responded with 10 personnel on scene and six on station. Units cleared the scene at 16:12 hours.

Photos by C. Hall & M. Snyder

07/01 - At 01:46 hours Engine Co's 33 and 45 were dispatched to the PA Turnpike Westbound at MM 230 for a care fire with entrapment. As unit marked responding, Fire Headquarters advised that PSP was on scene and had pulled on subject from the vehicle and another person may still be inside.  Chief 33 arrived OTS and reported this was an auto accident. E145 with a crew of 6 arrived at 02:00 hours and assisted with extinguishment.  A crew of six staffed Station 45 until E145 cleared the scene at 02:58 hours.

06/29 - At 14:00 hours Co's 41 and 45 were dispatched to the 200 block of South Hanover in the 41-02for an auto accident with fire.  Units arrived to find a car into a high lift. Co 45 responded with eleven personnel and cleared the scene at 14:19.

06/29 - On Monday evening June 28th, the 1947 Ahrens Fox HT returned to Carlisle. It was shipped from California last week and made the trek cross country in 4 days.  When it arrived, it looked good but would not start. After some mechanical work by some of the "vintage" members, the Fox started up ran with great enthusiasm.  Smiles were plentiful and the entire membership is thankful that the current owners are allowing us to enjoy her for the summer.  The Fox will be visiting several parades, but if you would like to see her sooner visit the CFRS Carnival this week where she will be on display.

06/29 - With parts of Station 45 setup for the Carnival (June 29th - July 3rd) the apparatus had a tight squeeze on Sunday evening. It is reminiscent of Wellsoboro FD in the 1980's.  Thanks to our friends at New Kingstown, the county mobile communications unit and the technical rescue trailer has found temporary housing for the week thus freeing up some needed space for us.

06/29 - The masons have completed work on the base for the relocation of the Firefighter Memorial Statue. Sidewalks were poured on Monday June 28th.  The project is now on hold for a week while the CFRS Carnival takes place.  It is anticipated this project will be wrapped up in the next 2-3 weeks.

06/29 - On Wednesday June 23rd, Co's 30 and 45 were dispatched to 1907 Spring Rd. in the 39-06 box for a house fire at 14:31 hours. Reports received from the police department of heavy smoke on arrival and the 90+ degree temperatures caused Chief 139 to call for second alarm.  Co. 45 responded with Engine 145, Truck 45, and Air 45 with 16 personnel.  Co 45 units were available at 15:48 hours.

Jason Malmont/The Sentinel

Jason Malmont/The Sentinel

06/25 - On Friday June 25th, masons began the process of building the base for the Fireman's Memorial Statue in front of Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services.  The project was delayed for about a week due to the block being back ordered.  The sidewalk should be pored by early next week.

06/25 - On Thursday June 24th, a thunderstorm with high winds visited the Borough of Carlisle at 14:00 hours. While the duration of the storm was short, the damage was extensive especially in the northern portion of the borough.  Co. 45 handled 15 calls for service on Tuesday.

06/25 - As one rig leaves Carlisle, another returns! The 1947 Ahrens Fox of the Cumberland Fire Company began it's journey home yesterday when it was loaded on a truck in California. It should reach Carlisle in a few days. Stay tuned for more details on a busy summer parade season at CFRS!

06/25 - Last week, CFRS members prepared the 1987 Sutphen engine for sale. The engine was delivered to Command Fire Apparatus on Tuesday June 22nd.  The "Rocket" performed well for many years, and she will be missed.

Tuesday - Tom Patterson 60's Rock
Wednesday - Reminisce
Thursday - Second Time Thru
Friday - Swift Kick
Saturday - Swift Kick

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are arm band nights for the rides. Please come out and support our Carnival!

06/11- Statue relocation construction is proceeding at Station 45.

06/07 - Crews today began the process of removing concrete in front of Station 45 in preparation for the construction of the new base for the Firefighter Memorial Statue. Updates will be posted over the next few weeks as the work proceeds.

05/24 - A reminder that the CFRS Golf Tournament is this Saturday May 29th. Space is still available, so please see the flyer on the right menu bar for more details.

05/08 - On Friday May 7th, E141 and R45 responded to North West Street and A Street in the 45-01 box for an auto accident.

Photo by C. Hall

05/09 - Kevin Quirk has begun the process of lettering CFRS vehicles. Better photos will be posted when the process is complete.

04/21 - CFRS members spent last week removing the old lettering from all CFRS vehicles. Kevin Quirk has been retained to re-letter the units with new graphics in the next few weeks. Updates will be posted as each piece is completed.

04/21 - This week Chief Boyce, Asst. Chief McGarry, FF Souder, and President Uhrich have traveled to Indianapolis for the Fire Department Instructors Conference.  They hope to gain training in new tools and methods which they can bring back to the Carlisle Fire Department.  We wish them a safe trip to the Hoosier State.

04/21 - On Monday April 19th at 19:07 hours Co's 41, 45, 36, and 39 were dispatched to Dana Hall at 277 W. Louther Street in the 41-11 box for a basement fire.  Truck 45 and Air 45 cleared the West Pennsboro house fire to respond.  Units assisted in fire extinguishment and a difficult ventilation process.  Co. 45 had 17 personnel and cleared the scene at 20:54 hours.

04/21 - On Monday April 19th at 17:56 hours Truck 45 was dispatched along with Co's 46,47, 48, and 41 to a house fire at 1487 Creek Road in the 46-03 box.  Air 45 also responded with additional staffing.  Co 45 units assisted with roof top ventilation, exterior ventilation, laddering of the building and smoke removal.  Co. 45 had 12 personnel on scene and 5 personnel on station as for the remaining apparatus. Co 45 units cleared at 19:12 hours to respond to the Dickinson College fire.  For more information, read the Sentinel article here.

Photos by R. Snyder