September 25, 2011
Our Condolences to the Entire Rankin Family and to Station 6-6!

It is with great sorrow the Lancaster Township Fire Department announces the LODD  of Lieutenant Keith Rankin. Rankin suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise at Lancaster County Fire School. Several of the 25 county firefighters on hand for the exercise performed CPR and other life-saving techniques, but Rankin never regained consciousness. He was pronounced dead at Lancaster General Hospital. Lancaster Township's deputy chief Glenn Usdin said Rankin had been running the "live burn" drill at the Lancaster County Fire School along Village Road. He was talking with some firefighters when he collapsed around 10:30 a.m., according to Usdin."There was no sense that anything was wrong," Usdin said. "He literally collapsed without a word of warning."

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July 9, 2011
PA Pump Primers in Harrisburg, PA!

Today a group of members along with our 1948 LaFrance Pumper attended the 36th annual Pump Primers in Harrisburg, PA. The day was filled with antique apparatus displaying their pumping capabilities on the river front of the Susquehanna River. We were awarded the "Best appearing along riverside draft" in our age category. A few members also competed in numerous team events. Team 84 brought home the first place trophy for the Barrel Bust! Great team work from the 84 members continue to show the Hambones history of excellence!

July 3, 2011
Structure Fire & A Car Through A Fireworks Stand!

Today at 1832 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for a Structure Fire in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 5, Deputy 84 arrived on the scene with a working fire. The 84 Engine arrived first and established its own water supply from a hydrant. The remainder of the crew started to advance a 2" 200' cross lay into the burning structure. The 84 Engine crew found a working fire above the ceiling in the kitchen. The 84 Engine crew quickly knocked down the fire with their preconnect but extensive over haul had to be done to find the hidden fire. Truck crews laddered the building, provided ventilation and a search of the dwelling. The 84 Rescue worked the scene and assisted with opening up for the 84 Engine crew. Fire was placed under control in 45 minutes. As the 84 House was working this incident, Stand-by units, Engine 907 (Blue Rock) and Rescue 41 (Wrightsville) were dispatched for another incident in the 84 area. The incident was reported to be a Vehicle Accident with injures. The vehicle was reported to have gone through a fireworks tent, which was in operation for the Holiday weekend. Engine 907 arrived and found one injury and the vehicle leaking fluids. Engine 907 and Rescue 41 worked this incident for 47 minutes and then returned available

Last photo compliments of Columbia Talk!

June 29, 2011
2 Crashes & An Automatic Fire Alarm!

At 1349 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for an MVA on the Route 462 brige. Minor accident had the 84 Rescue available quickly. Then at 1825 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for an Auto Alarm in an apartment building. Crews investigated and found the alarm to be false. Then at 1956 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Vehicle Crash in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue arrived and investigated and found the accident to be minor and the box was put available.

June 17, 2011
Investigation & A Crash Starts The Weekend!

The Day Crew started Friday off at 1216 hours for an Investigation. Caller reported smelling gasoline in the area. Crews investigated with nothing found. Then at 2348 hours the 84 Rescue was due for a Vehicle Accident to assist Company 907 (Blue Rock). The 84 Rescue enroute and arrived on the scene with Engine 907. Crews found a two car crash with one victim. EMS treated and transported to the local hospital. The other driver fled the scene before our arrival. The 84 Rescue worked this scene for 25 minutes.

June 16, 2011
Thursday Brings Two Runs!

The first run of the day was dispatched at 1334 hours for an AFA. The 84 Engine enroute and arrived on the scene. Crews investigated and found burnt food in the microwave. Then at 1830 hours the 84 House was dispatched for a Structure Fire. The 84 Engine arrived and found a stove fire with extension into the cabinets. Crews overhauled the area for extension. Once crews confirmed the fire was out, the smoke was removed and the box was placed available.

June 9, 2011
Calm Before The Storm Then Some Work!

Thursday started at 1303 hours for a Medical Assist. Then at 1456 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were due for a Vehicle Accident to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). Both units were placed available before their response. Around 1830 hours some serious storms moved into the area. Numerous calls in the area for trees and wires down but the 84 House remained quite until 1923 hours. At 1923 hours the 1st alarm was dispatched for a Structure Fire in Columbia Borough. Truck 81 arrived on the scene and reported a working fire on the 2nd floor. The 84 Engine arrived as the first arriving Engine company and went to work. The 84 Engine laid out from a hydrant and established it own water supply. The crew then advanced a 2" handline to the 2nd floor where the fire was located. The 84 Rescue arrived on the scene and crew started a primary search of the fire building. The 84 Engine crew had a knock on the fire with crews opening up the walls and ceilings on the 2nd floor. Crews overhauled and extinguished the remaining hot spots. At 2120 hours all units cleared the scene and returned available.

May 29, 2011
Gas Leak and A Water Rescue!

Today at 0743 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for a Gas Leak in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 4 and arrived on the scene behind Engine 87 (Consolidated). Crews from both Engines investigated and found the gas line to the stove broken with Natural Gas escaping. Crews shut down the gas line and ventilated the home. UGI arrived on the scene as the crews were picking up. Box put available and all units returned to service.
At 1255 hours the 84 Boat was dispatched for a Water Rescue to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). Boat 84 and Rescue 842 enroute and was instructed to launch on the York County shore line. Caller reported a victim in the water waving their arms for help with a boat South of the victim. Boat crews investigated a large area of the river with nothing found. Boats returned to shore and the box was placed available.

May 11, 2011
Auto Alarm At Local High-Rise!

This evening at 1932 hours the 84 Engine and Rescue 842 were dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm. The 84 Engine arrived on the scene and crew investigated finding burnt food on the 7th floor. Smoke was cleared, the alarm was reset and the assignment was put available.

April 20, 2011
5 Runs Today!

Today started at 1334 hours with a Spill Control on Route 462. Then at 1422 hours a Vehicle Accident to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). At 1740 hours another Spill Control on Manor Street. At 2216 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Nursing Home Fire to assist Company 901 (Blue Rock). The Final run was dispatched at 2353 hours for an Apartment Building Fire in Columbia Borough. Crews found a smoldering fire on the window still. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews removed the smoke condition from the second floor apartment.

April 18, 2011
Two Runs For The 84 House!

Today at 0718 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield) with a Commercial Building Fire. The 84 Rescue enroute with a crew of 6 and arrived on the scene. Crews from 76 arrived on the scene and found a working fire. The 84 Rescue worked the scene for over two hours. Once the fire was under control the 84 Rescue returned to service.
Then at 1605 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for Wires on fire. The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene with no fire. Crews reported a power outage in the area and had the utility company respond to the scene. No fire service needed so the 84 Engine went available.

April 10, 2011
Long Day For The 84 House!

This morning at 0505 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for a Structure Fire at the Columbia Bowling Center to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). Chief 76-2 on the scene reporting a well involved structure with crews going on a defensive attack. The 84 Engine was the first to arrive on the scene and laid 500' of supply line from the hydrant. The 84 Engine crew went to work hitting the fire with the step gun, deck gun and a 2.5" handline. As other engines and ladder trucks arrived they also went into a defensive attack. Due to the large volume of water being moved the water system was taxed to its limit. Command then requested 10 additional tankers to supplement the water system. The 84 Rescue also worked the scene with crew assisting with master stream operations. The 84 House worked the scene for over 6 hours. Then at 2149 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were again dispatched for a Structure Fire in Columbia Borough. Police on the scene reporting a heavy smoke condition on the interior of the apartment building. The 84 Engine, with four, was the first to arrive and laid a supply line from the hydrant. Crew went interior to find a grease fire with extension to the cabinets, window dressing and stove. The bulk of the fire self extinguished. The 84 Rescue enroute with a crew of 7 with them staging. The 84 Units worked the scene for 41 minutes.

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April 3, 2011
Three Runs For Sunday!

Sunday started early at 0303 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm. The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 4, Deputy 84 (Stock) on the scene with normal conditions. The 84 Engine crew investigated and found a faulty detector.
Then at 0942 hours the 84 Engine was due for another Automatic Fire Alarm to assist Company 715 (Mountville). The 84 Engine arrived on the scene and staged while crews from 715 investigated. The 84 Engine was placed available quickly.
The final run for the day was dispatched at 1537 hours for a Investigation at a church in the Borough. Crews investigated the odor and found a faulty ballast was the cause of the odor. Box was placed available and the 84 Rescue returned to service.