Amber Kaminski

This evening, 5 UAFD members participated in the 9/11 Memorial stair climb in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on this day 23 years ago. 110 stories is equivalent to 2,200 stairs! This event was hosted by Planet Fitness (Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg location).

Great job Grace, Lexy, Brandon, Aiden and Talen!

Upper Allen Volunteers respond to four calls before 1pm, two being working fires.

0835: Truck 23 was dispatched for a Structure Fire in Fairview Township, York County but was placed available shortly after responding due to a false alarm.

1000: Truck and Tanker 23 were dispatched for a working garage fire in Carroll Township, York County. Crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved garage endangering a house. Truck 23 crew secured power in the house, checked the interior for fire extension, and then assisted with overhaul and extinguishment of the garage. Tanker 23 staged near the scene for water supply.

1123: Squad and Tanker 23 were dispatched to America’s Auto Auction for a vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved pick up truck fire. A line was stretched and the fire was quickly extinguished and contained.

1204: Utility 23 was dispatched to Upper Allen Township for a medical assist. Utility crews assisted EMS with lifting and packaging the patient for transport.

Photos by Curt Werner and UAFD members.

Today, at 1:05pm, crews were called out for a lawn mower accident with entrapment in the 23-01 box. Squad 23 (with 3) and Engine 23 (with 2) responded along with Chief 223 and Chief 23. Chief 223 arrived on scene and advised the Squad that the air bags would be needed to help extricate the patient from under the lawn mower. Prior to Squad arrival, crews on scene were able to extricate the patient. Squad and Engine crews assisted EMS with patient care. Company 23 went available at 1:29pm.