Route 1 Extrication (01/25/08) 65-28

Engine 65 was dispatched with Medic 186 for an accident in the northbound lanes of Route 1 superhighway north of the PA Turnpike interchange. Upon arrival Engine 65 was advised by the medic crew of 1 female trapped in the vehicle. Engine 65 went in service with cribbing and a combination rescue-tool to remove the roof of the vehicle. E84 and R4 arrived on scene and assisted E65. The patient was transported the Frankford Torresdale. The engine crew stood by for a brief period and assisted 22pd with scene lighting.

NFD Goes to Work on MVA w/ Entrapment (2/6/08) 65-04

Engine 65 was originally dispatched with Medic 186 and Bensalem PD for a MVA with an unconscious on Mechanicsville Road in the area of Century Lane.   Upon arrival Bucks County Fire Radio advised the Engine Co. that police were reporting entrapment.  Deputy 65 arrived and reported a two vehicle MVA with one entrapped.  Engine 65 went in-service with stabilization and popping the passenger side door of a Nissan Pick-up truck.  Ladder 65 arrived and secured all hazards and assisted EMS with patient care as Rescue 16 set up scene lighting.  All units remained on location for approximately 45 minutes assisting Bensalem Police with scene lighting. 

Afternoon Extrication on Route 1 Soutbound  (2/21/08) 4-32

Chief 65 AOS reporting a 2 vehicle accident with 1 entrapped. E65 arrived , cribbed the vehicle and assisted E84 with a driver's side door pop. R9 later arrived and assisted. 2 patients were transported to Frankford Torresdale Hospital.

Small Fire at the Great American Diner  (3/19/08) 65-21

A box assignment was transmitted at the Great American Diner in the 2900 block of Street Rd early Wednesday morning. Engine 65 arrived to find a small fire smoldering in the parapet wall above the main entrance. E65, L65 & TW16 were in service for a brief period. The fire was quickly extinguished and there was no extension. FM222's office is investigating the cause.

Engine Company Makes Quick Work of a Porch Fire (3/19/08) 4-5

Chief 65 AOS of a one story single family dwelling and reported light smoke from the rear.  Engine 65 dropped a dry 5" supply line to side A and stretched a booster line to the rear of the dwelling. Engine crew extinguished the fire on the porch and checked for extension.   Ladder 1 went in-service with positive pressure fans and Engine 4 assisted Engine 65.  Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire. 

Overturned Vehicle Route 1 Nortbound  (3/19//08) 65-28

Deputy 65 AOS and reported no entrapment but one vehicle was on its roof in the Northbound Lanes of Route 1 just inside the Philadelphia City Limits.  Engine 65 went in-service securing the hazards and assisting Medic 186 and Medic 185 with patient care.   

Overnight Dwelling Fire In Trevose (03/26/08) 4-5

Deputy 65 (Robert Sponheimer) arrived on scene with fire showing from side b of a one story 50' x 30' structure.  Engine 4-1 and Engine 65 arrived and went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline.  Interior crews made a quick knock down of the fire and the incident was placed under control at 04:55 hrs.  Other units on the scene were Ladder 65, Engine 84 and Medic 186.  Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire.

Room and Contents Job at the Inn of the Dove (03/22/08) 65-30

Engine 65 originally dispatched for anautomatic fire alarm , arrived on location and reported smoke showing from unit A-102 and requested the Box Alarm be struck.  Chief 65 AOS , established command and advised the communications center that Engine 65 was in-service an 1 3/4" waterline and Ladder 65 was to go in-service with ventilation.  Interior crews quickly knocked the fire down and were able to hold the fire to one unit.  Engine 4 assisted with overhaul and all other units stood by on Old Street Road.  The fire is being investigated by FM 222-1. 

Another Quick Knock for the NFD (03/30/08) 65-9

Chief 65 arrived on location and reported smoke showing from side C of an attached two car garage.  Engine 65 picked up a hydrant on Knights Road and went in-service with a 1 3/4" waterline.  Engine 65 Command advised Chief 65 of a vehicle fire on a lift in the garage with a heavy smoke condition and extension.  Ladder 65 vented the garage and Quint 28 pulled a second 1 3/4" waterline.  The fire was contained to the garage , the  Bensalem Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. 

Chief 65 AOS (Williamson Ct.) and reported smoke showing from the roof of a 2-story end of the row dwelling.  Chief 44 established Newport command and placed E-88 and E-8 in service with an 1 3/4" waterline and Ladder 65 to open the roof.  Fire was contained to the attic and was quickly placed under control.  Bensalem FMO on location for the investigation. 

Engine 65 Catches Work (5/24/08) 28-18

Crews were dispatched to 2500 Knights Road at the Creekside Apartments , unit 44-02 for a report of an apartment fire shortly after 01:00 hrs.  Deputy 65 AOS and reported heavy smoke showing from a 3-story apartment building.  Engine 65 established a water supply and went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline.  Chief 28 established Eddington Command and Tower 16 was assigned to ventilate the building.  DC65 and Engine 65's crew reported heavy smoke and fire conditions in a basement level apartment, but was aggressively able to knock the fire down. Quint 28 pulled a 2nd 1 3/4" waterline as a backup line , Ladder 65 performed primary and secondary searches (both negative). All other apparatus staged and advanced manpower to Side A.  Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire. 

Dwelling Fire in Trevose (6/20/08) 4-1

Deputy 65 AOS of a 2 1/2 story wood-framed dwelling and reported smoke showing from the second floor.  Engine 4 established a water supply and went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline, Ladder 65 arrived side A , spilt the crew (ladders/ventilation and assisting Engine 4's crew with the hose line).  Interior crews reported fire and a heavy smoke condition on the second floor, but were quickly able to knock the fire down.  Engine Companies 6, 1, and 9 staged.  No injuries were reported and investigators from the Bensalem FMO were on location handling the investigation.

Sunday Evening Warehouse Fire (6/29/08) 44-19

Crews AOS of a 200' x 250' commercial building with heavy smoke showing from the roof.  Command placed all companies in-service and added 2 additional engines and a ladder.  Chief 65 and Engine 44's crew advanced into the building from side D (Delta) and encountered a heavy smoke condition.  Deputy 65 took an additional crew into side A (Alpha) of the building and reported heavy fire, heat and smoke conditions.  Both interior crews attacked the fire with 2 1/2" water lines.  Ladder 65 laddered the building and vented the roof and Engine 65 advanced an additional hose line into the building from side C (Charlie) and discovered fire and heavy heat conditions on a 2nd floor mezzanine.  Other companies on locations and assisting were Engine 88, Engine 16, Quint 28, Ladder 16, Ladder 11, Rescue 9 and Medic 185.  Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire.

Metropolitan Drive Rubbish Fire (7/1/08) 4-36

Engine Runs First In Apartment Fire (10-03-08) 28-18

Companies (E65, E28) were initially dispatched for the alarm system at Creekside Apartments Friday afternoon. Bucks County Fire Dispatch quickly upgraded the assignment upon recieving multiple 911 calls reporting a working fire. Deputy 65 arrived on location , reporting a 3 story garden style apartment with heavy smoke showing. Engine 65 arrived, dropped in and went in service 1" 3/4 water line to the 3rd floor. Tower 16 was ordered to the roof for ventilation. Engine 4, Engine 44 and Ladder 37 were also put into service. Bensalem FMO and Bensalem Police are handling the investigation.

Ladder 65 Goes To Work In The Valley (11-04-08) 88-5

Chief 44 AOS of a 2 story twin dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the 1st and 2nd floors.  Engine 88 went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline and Engine 44 pulled a 2nd 1 3/4" backup line.  Ladder 65 went in-service with truck company operations (laddering the dwelling, venting the roof and searching the dwelling).  Interior crews reported high heat and heavy smoke conditions prior to finding the fire, additional units were dispatched to the scene and assisted the originally dispatched companies.  All hands were in-service for an extended period of time.  FM 2221 is investing the cause of the fire and no injuries were reported.