September 2, 2010 2 Runs For The Day Crew! The 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Vehicle Accident involving a bus to assist Company 715 (Mountville) this morning at 0807 hours. The 84 Rescue responded with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene. Crew assisted 715, 76 (West Hempfield), and EMS with packaging the 6 patients that needed medical care. Once all the patients were being transported, the 84 Rescue returned to service. Then at 1400 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for an Auto Alarm at the Columbia High School. The 84 Engine arrived first finding construction workers testing the alarm before the start of school next week. The 84 Engine put the box in service and returned available. WGAL Video

September 1, 2010 One Ejected On Route 30! At 1529 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Vehicle Accident on Route 30 to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 4 and arrived on the scene. Crews found EMS already treating one victim that was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled over. EMS transported the victim to the local trauma center. Crews from 76, 715 (Mountville) and 84 checked the area for other possible victims with none found. Crews also controlled hazards and cleaned up debris. Once this was complete, the 84 Rescue went available. We worked the scene for 22 minutes.

August 31, 2010 August Ends With Two Runs! The Day Crew started at 1008 hours for a Gas Leak in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue responded with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene setting up Command 8. Engine 87 arrived and both crews started to meter the area. 10 minutes later the 84 Engine was dispatched to cover the failing Engine with the 84 Engine responding in 40 seconds. Crews continued to investigate, the 84 Engine arrived with their crew staging at a hydrant if needed. Nothing found, Command terminated, and the box was put available. Then at 2344 hours the 84 Engine was put on a stand by in Company 62 (Highville) station as they were working a 2 alarm barn fire. The 84 Engine stood by until 0405 hours with no other incidents. The 84 Engine returned to Station 84.

August 28, 2010 Burn Training and 3 Runs! Today started early for the 84 Engine crew. The 84 Engine traveled to Reading Area Community College (RACC) for a burn session with Company 715 (Mountville), 76 (West Hempfield), and 67 (Rohrerstown). During the day, crews participated in multiple burns with crews taking turns on multiple functions on the fire ground including fire attack, search and rescue, RIT, and ventilation. The 84 Engine participated in the training for 10 hours. As the 84 Engine crew was training, the 84 Rescue did a stand by at Company 76 for their yearly open house. As the 84 Rescue crew was standing by, we were dispatched for a residential fire alarm in the Township. The 84 Rescue arrived with Engine 76 and found burnt food caused the alarm. After returning to Company 76, units were dispatched for a Vehicle Accident with Entrapment in the Township. The 84 Rescue and Engine 76 arrived on the scene finding a two car crash with one vehicle overturned, no entrapment. 76 and 84 assisted EMS with patient care and then controlled hazards. Crew then cleaned up debris and waited for the vehicles to be removed from the scene. Once this was complete, the roadway was opened up Engine 76 and the 84 Rescue went available.

August 27, 2010 Assisting Company 715! This evening at 1926 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched to assist Company 715 (Mountville) on an Automatic Fire Alarm. The 84 Engine enroute and arrived at the local Blockbuster Video store to find normal conditions. Crews from 715 and 84 investigated and found no problems. The alarm was reset and the box was put available.

August 25, 2010 2 AFA's and Environmental Rescue! The Day Crew started today at 1004 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) at the Columbia High School. The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 5 with the 84 Rescue following behind with a crew of 4. Both 84 units arrived on the scene first with the crews investigating. Crews found construction workers testing the alarm before the start of the school year. Box was placed available and the 84 units returned to service. The next AFA was dispatched at 1213 hours with the 84 Engine responding instantly. The 84 Engine arrived 1 minute later reporting normal conditions on the exterior of a 10 story high rise. Crew went interior to find a small oven fire on the 10th floor which the homeowner extinguished before our arrival. No smoke condition had the assignment down-graded and all units returning. The final run was dispatched at 1617 hours to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield) on an Environmental Rescue at Chiques Rock. Crews found two victims that fell down a steep embankment and were injured. Both 84 Rescues responded with Rescue 841 going to the top and Rescue 842 responding to the bottom. Crew assisted EMS with patient care. Once patients were in enroute to the local hospital, all units working the scene went available.

August 24, 2010 Day Crew Triple Pulls For 2 Working Fires! The first of two working fires was dispatched at 1120 hours. This fire had the 84 Heavy Rescue responding to assist Company 75 (Mount Joy) for a Barn Fire. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 6, Chief 75 (Hess) on the scene with a Commercial Building with a working fire in the attic. The 84 Rescue arrived with our crew setting up the RIT sector for the incident. Once the fire was placed under control the 84 Rescue crew assisted with overhauling the structure. Due to smoldering fires above the ceiling, crews had to remove the metal ceiling to expose the hidden fires. The 84 Rescue and crew worked this scene for almost 5 hours. The second working fire was dispatched at 1141 hours. This fire had the 84 Engine and Rescue 842 responding in our first due in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 6. As we were pulling out of the Station, smoke was showing from an end of a row home. The 84 Engine crew established a 5" supply line and advanced a 2" 200' CAFS attack line into the burning structure. Rescue 842 arrived behind the Engine with 5 responders. Rescue 2's crew started to open up ceilings and walls for the Engine crew as they were advancing the line. A quick knock was had on the fire. Both 84 units worked this scene for 80 minutes. Also at Company 84, we had 3 other members on stand-by giving the 84 House 20 firefighters for the Day Crew response! Once again, providing the citizens of Columbia Borough and surrounding communities the BEST fire protection they can ask for!

August 23, 2010 3 Runs For Monday! The first incident was dispatched at 0434 hours for a Vehicle Fire in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine went enroute with 5 and arrived on the scene first. The 84 Engine crew found a fire that was quickly extinguished by the Columbia Borough Police Department. The 84 Engine crew checked for any extension which was controlled by a PWC. The investigation started. The vehicle was impounded and a State Fire Marshal contacted. The next run was dispatched at 0917 hours for an Auto Alarm in our local. The 84 Engine and 84 Rescue responded with a total Day Crew of 12 firefighters. Additional reports had smoke on the 2nd floor. This report had Command covering units that failed the incident bringing in Engine 41 (Wrightsville) and Truck 75 (Mount Joy). After the 84 crews traced the source to burnt food, the assignment was held to Company 84 only putting 41 and 75 available. Once the smoke was cleared and the alarm reset, the 84 Units returned to service. The final run was a Water Rescue to assist Company 78 (Washington Boro). The 84 Rescue Boat assisted other boats with removing 3 victims from a disabled boat. The 84 Units worked this scene for 65 minutes.

August 22, 2010 4 Members Train At The NFA! This weekend four members attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitisburg , MD for some training and networking. Members attending the training along with the classes they attended were: Douglas Kemmerly - Executive Skill Series: Influencing. Henry Reese - Court Room Testimony. Jonathan Risley - Incident Safety Officer. Jerry Washe - Leadership 3 for Fire and EMS.

August 21, 2010 Two Runs For Saturday! Saturday started at 0656 hours for a Structure Fire to assist Company 68 (West Lancaster). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 7 and arrived on the scene. The 84 Rescue crew set up the RIT sector on the "Alpha" side of the incident. A small fire was quickly controlled by first arriving units. The 84 Rescue crew stood by with no other incidents. Once the fire was under control the 84 Rescue was put available. Then at 1937 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched to a leaking railroad car in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine arrived on the scene first and found a railroad car that was venting carbon dioxide from the tank. The Duty Officer from the Lancaster County Haz-Mat team was notified with no other actions needed. The assignment was put available and all units returned to service.

August 16, 2010 Back To Back Runs! Today the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Spill Control in the 84 Local. The 84 Engine responded with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene. Crew controlled the leaking fluids from a vehicle that was involved in a accident. As the 84 Engine was working this scene, the 84 Rescue Boat was dispatched for a Water Rescue to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). Rescue 842 and Boat 84 responded with a crew of 5. Updated information had 2 victims in the water holding onto their canoes. Boat 84 arrived, launched from the Columbia River Park and headed North on the Mighty Susquehanna River. Boat 84 arrived in the area finding the victims were swimming in the river with no problems. Assignment was put available and all boats returned to shore.

August 14, 2010 Apartment Building Fire! Saturday started early for the Night Crew. This morning at 0245 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for an Apartment Building fire to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 5 arriving on the scene with smoke showing. The 84 Engine laid 200' of supply line to the fire building. The 84 Engine crew advanced the 250' 2" handline into the building. Crew advanced the line up to the second floor finding a bag of laundry on fire. The can man on the 84 Engine extinguished the fire quickly with the handline never being needed. Truck 67 arrived on the scene and set up PPV to clear the smoke from the structure. The assignment was down-graded to 84, 67 and 76. Crews investigated and had the State Police Fire Marshal respond to the scene.

August 13, 2010 Dwelling Fire To Assist Company 78! At 1357 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for a Structure Fire to assist Company 78 (Washington Boro). The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 4 with Lieutenant 78 in the area reporting the incident to be a controlled burn behind the residence. Lieutenant 78 held the assignment to the 84 Engine and Station 78. The 84 Engine arrived with the crew advancing the trash line to the fire. Tanker 78 gave the 84 Engine and crews from 84 and 78 plenty of water to extinguish the burning pile of debris. Station 78 and 84 were available at 1430 hours.

August 10, 2010 Search Detail In Marietta Borough! At 1544 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Search Detail to assist Company 710 (Marietta). The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 7 with additional information that we were to respond to Station 710 to receive the additional information. The 84 Rescue and crew arrived and received the additional information that we were looking for a 53 year old male. The 84 Rescue crew worked the scene for 6 hours and 3 minutes until the male victim was found. EMS took over patient care and transported to the local hospital. During the height of the search, 8 Fire Departments were looking for the victim. As the 84 Rescue was committed to the search operations, Rescue 68 (West Lancaster) stood by in Station 84 to cover Columbia Borough, West Hempfield, and Manor Township. Thank You Rescue 68 and your crew! WGAL.com

August 7, 2010 6 On Saturday Keeps the 84 House Busy! Saturday morning started at 0203 hours with the final run for the day ending at 2345 hours. The first run was a Vehicle Fire on Walnut Street in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine enroute with 5, Police Department confirmed a airbag deployed with no Fire Department needed. The next run was to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield) on a Water Rescue. 76 arrived and confirmed no rescue needed. 84 Units were put available. Then another Vehicle Fire on Manor Street, Columbia had the 84 Engine responding. Crews found some wires smoldering in the engine compartment. The fire was quickly controlled and the 84 Units went available. As we were backing into station, Boat 84 was dispatched to assist Company 78 (Washington Boro) for a Water Rescue on the Susquehanna River. Crews found 2 victims stranded in their boat. Victims were taken to shore along with their boat. 84 Units worked the scene for 75 minutes. At 2257 the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Building Fire to assist Company 75 (Mount Joy). As the 84 Rescue was arriving, Company 75 held the assignment to 75 only. As we were responding to this incident, the 84 Engine was dispatched to an Apartment Building to assist Company 76. 76 was dispatched for an investigation with Chief 76 arriving, finding smoke showing and had the assignment upgraded. The 84 Engine arrived and advanced a handline into the apartment finding a stove fire which was out. Crews from 76 and 84 cleared the smoke condition and the assignment was put available.

August 1, 2010 Throw Back Photo! This photo was taken in the early 1970's showing a few members of the 84 Rescue crew treating an injured victim from a Vehicle Accident. The accident was in the 300 Block of North 2nd Street, Columbia Borough. 40 years later, the visitors and citizens of Columbia Borough continue to receive expedient, professional fire and rescue protection from the "Hambones"!

July 29, 2010 Smoke In The Mid-rise Apartment Complex! Today at 1944 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for an Auto Alarm in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine went enroute with 5, and Engine 87 investigated and find smoke on the 3rd floor. The 84 Engine arrived and laid a supply line from the hydrant to the FDC. The crew went interior to assist 87's crew. The 84 Rescue arrived with a crew of 4 and staged. Interior crews reported burnt food in the oven downgrading the assignment. The crews from the 84 Engine and Rescue picked up the supply line and went available.

July 27, 2010 Door Pop In Columbia! Today at 1545 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 4 with EMS reporting one patient confined in the vehicle. Engine 87 arrived ahead of the 84 Rescue and pulled a handline for fire suppression. The 84 Rescue arrived and stabilized the vehicle. The 84 Rescue opened up the driver's side door for EMS. Once the door was open, EMS packaged the patient and removed them from the vehicle. The patient was then transported to the local hospital for evaluation. Crews from 87 and 84 depowered the two vehicles, cleaned up debris and removed all hazards. Once this was done the 84 Rescue went available and returned to station.

July 26, 2010 Day Crew Runs 2 On Monday! The 84 Rescue was dispatched for an AFA to assist Company 715 (Mountville). First arriving units reported smoke in the building and upgraded the response also bringing the 84 Engine. The 84 Engine arrived on the scene and staged, working the scene for 25 minutes. Then at 0947 hours the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for an AFA in Columbia Borough. Engine 87 arrived first with the 84 Engine staging at the hydrant. Captain Keyser established Command 8 with the remainder of the crew going to the alarm panel. Crews found a false alarm in the apartment. Command terminated the event and all units went available.

July 25, 2010 Storms In The Area Brings 6 Runs! At 1203 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Vehicle Fire to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield). 76 and 84 units arrived to find a pick up truck that was on fire but extinguished by the owner before our arrival. 76 and 84 units went available. Then at 1356 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched for an Apartment Building Fire to assist Company 67 (Rohrerstown). First arriving units reported a working fire in the attack. The 84 Rescue arrived and assisted with overhaul. The 84 Rescue worked this scene for 59 minutes. As the 84 Rescue was working this scene the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Structure Fire to assist Company 715 (Mountville). The 84 Engine enroute with a crew of 5, Police Department on the scene with a working fire. The 84 Engine and 715's Engine arrived at the same time with the 84 Engine laying a supply line from the hydrant. 715 and 84 advanced two lines into the dwelling finding a working fire in the garage area of the home. Crews opened up the walls and extinguished the spreading fire. The 84 Engine worked this scene for 39 minutes. As the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue worked the two Structure Fires, Rescue 842 and the Boat were dispatched for a Water Rescue to assist Company 78 (Washington Boro). Rescue 842 and Boat enroute with a crew of 3 and arrived on the scene and launched the Boat to assist Boat 62 (Highville) and 78. Crews found two kayakers in the water holding onto their boats. Crews removed the victims from the water and towed their boats back to shore. The 84 Rescue Boat worked this scene for 65 minutes. Once the 84 Engine cleared the Structure Fire with Company 715, the 84 Engine was placed on a Stand By for Station 715 while they investigated the fire. The final run of the day was dispatched at 1941 hours for a Vehicle Accident in Columbia Borough. The 84 Rescue enroute with a crew of 6. QRS 8 on the scene reporting the MVA to involve a motorcycle. QRS 8 updated the incident to have no injuries and no need for fire department, so the 84 Rescue returned to station.

July 24, 2010 Brush Fire In Columbia! Today at 1841 hours the 84 Engine was dispatched for a Brush Fire in our local. The 84 Engine went enroute with 5, Chief 84 on the scene reporting a small fire. The 84 Engine arrived and used two Pressured Water Cans (PWC) on the fire. Once the fire was extinguished the 84 Engine went available and returned to station.

July 21, 2010 Truck Fire On Route 30...Then A Cookout Today started at 0922 hours for a Vehicle Accident involving fire on Route 30 Eastbound in the 81 local. The 84 Rescue went enroute with 6 and arrived on the scene first with a Tri-axle dump truck on fire and no accident. The reports of a working fire and no Engine on the street, the 84 Engine started to head to the scene with a crew of 4. As we were approaching the area, the 84 Engine was then requested by Command. The Engine arrived behind the 84 Rescue and advanced two cross lays to knock down the advancing fire. With the quick knock down, we held the fire from advancing any further. Engine 87 arrived behind the 84 Engine with them supplying us with their tank water. The lines were picked up and the 84 Units returned to service when the Tri-axle was removed from the scene. The 84 Units worked the scene for 61 minutes. When the 84 Units returned to station, there were 4 more Day Crew Firefighters awaiting our return to assist with clean up. Once this was done the 14 firefighters decided to do a cookout for lunch at the firehouse. As Chef Misal cooked up some burgers and hot dogs, the 84 Engine and Rescue 842 were washed by the remaining crew. The 84 Volunteers again provided the visitors and citizens of Columbia Borough the BEST fire protection they could ask for. Sticking to our motto: "We Strive To Save". Thanks to all our members for everything you do for our great town, COLUMBIA!

July 20, 2010 Three Runs For Tuesday! Today started early at 0121 hours for an Automatic Fire Alarm in Columbia Borough. The 84 Engine enroute with 5 and arrived on the scene first reporting a mid-rise apartment complex with nothing showing. The 84 Engine crew went interior and investigated the alarm. Crew found a faulty detector and put the assignment available. The next run had the Day Crew investigating a Automatic Fire Alarm at a large Industrial complex. The 84 Engine went enroute with a crew of 5 and arrived on the scene. Crew found the alarm to be coming from a riser zone. Crew investigated and found the alarm was to be on test with the alarm being false. The 84 Engine returned to service. As the 84 Engine was backing into Station, the 84 Engine and 84 Rescue were dispatched for the 3rd Automatic Fire Alarm today. The 84 Engine went enroute with 5 and arrived with normal conditions with the Engine holding at the Fire Department Connections (FDC). The crew went interior and found burnt food on the second floor. The 84 Rescue arrived and crew staged. PPV was set up and the smoke cleared from the floor. Once this was complete the assignment was put available and returned to service.

July 18, 2010 3 More Runs For Today! Today started early with the MVA with entrapment and the stand by. 3 more runs were handled by the 84 Volunteers. The calls were a Automatic Fire Alarm to assist Company 715 (Mountville), a Vehicle Accident involving a motorcycle in Columbia Borough, and another Automatic Fire Alarm in Columbia Borough.

July 18, 2010 Early Morning Crash To Assist 76! This morning at 0112 hours the 84 Rescue was dispatched to assist Company 76 (West Hempfield)  with a Vehicle Accident with two victims trapped. The 84 Rescue went enroute with a crew of 6 and arrived on the scene finding the vehicle overturned. As the 84 Rescue crew was going to assist, the first victim was extricated by Rescue 76 with EMS starting patient care. The second patient was determined to be deceased so rescue operations stopped so the Police Department Investigation Team could investigate the accident. Good work by Rescue 76's crew had the victim extricated in 21 minutes with the crew lifting the vehicle with air bags and doing a door removal to extricate the victim. Once the Rescue operation stopped, the 84 Rescue was placed available and put on a stand by for Company 76 as they continued to work this scene. The 84 Rescue and crew remained on stand by until 0538 hours. Fox 43 Story