| Thursday Brings Two Building Responses |
| Thu. Nov 20th 2008 |
On Thursday the Phoenixville Fire Department ran 2 structure fire assignments during the day. The first was dispatched at 12:55 hours to 101 Main St at the Wachovia Bank across from Station 65. Ladder 65 arrived within seconds with nothing showing. As Engine Co. 67 approached the scene a large amoun...
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| Triple Housing For Station 65 |
| Sat. Nov 8th 2008 |
The weather could not put a damper on celebrating Phoenix Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company’s triple housing. Station 65 housed UTILITY 65 (2008 Ford F-350), ENGINE 65 (2009 KME Predator) and LADDER 65 (2008 E-One). Members of West End had the honor of housing ENGINE 65. Pictured housing the engi...
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| Crews Train in Trauma Care |
| Sat. Nov 8th 2008 |
Members of West End spent their weekend learning the latest trends in trauma care. Staff from the Montgomery County EMS Training Institute instructed more than 25 people in advanced assessment, rapid extrication, and airway management of the trauma patient. This class Prehospital Trauma Life Support...
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| Engine For Sale |
| Fri. Nov 7th 2008 |
The West End Fire Company #3, of Phoenixville is currently offering for sale its 1980 Mack CF-600 pumper.
· Unit is currently in service as a reserve engine.
· Unit was ref...
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| MVC with Possible Fire |
| Mon. Sep 29th 2008 |
At 2341 hours, ENGINE 65, RESCUE 67, and MICU 67 were dispatched to the 500 block of Bridge Street for a MVC involving fire. PFD units arrived to find one car into a utility pole with all occupants out and no fire. PFD members secured the car battery and provided spill control. Units cleared just af...
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| Hot Air Balloon Crash with Multiple Burn Victims |
| Sun. Sep 7th 2008 |
MICU 67-2, 67-4, and 167-3 were dispatched with Station 61/72 and additional ambulances from Station 5, 87, and Montgomery County 325 for a hot air balloon accident with multiple burn victims. CAPTAIN 72 (Gable) arrived to confirm one balloon down with fire and multiple patients. Fire units quickly ...
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| MVC on Main Street |
| Thu. Sep 4th 2008 |
ENGINE 65 and MICU 67 were dispatched at 1716 to Main and Church Streets for an accident with injuries. ENGINE 65 arrived to find a four car MVC with one male driver injured. MICU 67-5 arrived on location and assessed the patient and it was determined that the patient required transport to a tr...
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| PFD Responds to Bedroom Fire |
| Thu. Sep 4th 2008 |
At 0238 hrs the PFD, Station 68, and Station 61 were dispatched to 517 Elm Avenue for a house fire. ENGINE 67-1 arrived and reported smoke showing. CHIEF 65 (Gable) arrived and assumed Elm Avenue Command. Crews made entry and discovered a 3rd floor bedroom with a mattress on fire. The fire was quick...
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| Surge Deployment Update |
| Wed. Sep 3rd 2008 |
Below are some cell phone photos from the crew in Louisiana. They report that they have been involved in several missions including the evacuation of hospitals and being redirected to the coast for potential search and rescue operations. As of last night they were on their way as part of a 60 ambula...
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| MICU Crew Deploys to Louisiana for Approaching Hurricane |
| Sat. Aug 30th 2008 |
In preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav, the Louisiana Office of Emergency Management requested the activation of the Pennsylvania EMS Strike Team. West End Fire Company, as a participating service, was requested to provide 1 ALS ambulance and four crew members for deployment. This is We...
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