STOYSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
STATION 604

STOYSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
STATION 604

Traffic Control

Saturday March 6th 0327hrs: A tractor trailer hauling hazardous materials experienced mechanical problems descending a hill on Rt281 above Reading Mines early Saturday morning. The driver stated that his truck had shut off a few times and had to use his emergency brake to get the truck to stop along side the road just before running down over an embankment. Attack 604-2's crew established traffic control until Herring Motor arrived with their large wrecker and removed the tractor trailer. Attack 604-2 cleared at 0546hrs. 10-056
  
 

Qrs

Friday March 5th 1745hrs: Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance for breathing problems at 709 Pompey Hill Rd. 10-055

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Wednesday March 3rd 1619hrs: Dispatched for a Qrs assist at 3709 Whistler Rd. 10-054

Monday brings 3 calls so far for the day!

Monday March 1st: 2 Qrs calls started the day with the first one being at 0035hrs at 105 R Lower Rd 10-051 and then the second at 0055hrs at 471 E Main St 10-052. The third call at 0932hrs was a Carbon Monoxide alarm at 847 Brownstown Hill. 10-053

Mutual Aid House Fire and a Malfunctioning Furnace

Saturday February 27th 0501hrs: Dispatched to assist Jennerstown with our Attack 4x4 Mini  Pumper on a house fire at 319 Zarmatt Rd atop Laurel Mountain. Attack 604-2 was requested due to the very rural location of this house and a recent snow storm that dumped an additional 24.1 inches of fresh snow on the moutain. Only 4 wheel drive vehicles were able to access the fire scene. A CAFS (Conpressed Air Foam System) from Darlington Fire Dept was used to extinguish the fire while the mini pumpers shuttled water up and down the steep hills to the fire scene. Attack 604-2 was back in service at 0948hrs. 10-049

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At 1125hrs, Engine 604-1 and Attack 604-2 responded to a possible malfunctioning furnace/smoke in a structure at 327 Lambertsville Rd. Friedens and Shanksville Fire Company's assisted on scene. 10-050

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Accident and a Qrs

Thursday Frbruary 25th: 1352hrs Mutual aid assist with Friedens for a vehicle accident on Beaver Dam Rd near Day Rd. 10-047

  

 

 

1612hrs, Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance Stoystown station for a person with breathing problems at 125 Old Forbes Rd. 10-048

 

Standby Fire Crew

Wednesday February 24th 0133hrs: Station was dispatched to standby for Listie and Somerset Fire Departments. They were on scene of a commercial structure fire in Somerset Borough. 10-046

Vehicle Accident

Tuesday February 23rd 2146hrs: Dispatched to assist Shade Township with a vehicle accident with entrapment on School Rd. Attack 604-2 and Squad 604-4 responded but was later canceled. 10-045

Power Line Down-Qrs

Tuesday February 23rd 0309hrs: Dispatched for a live electric line down across the road in front of 450 Pompey Hill Rd. Thanks to Friedens Fire Company for handling this call for us. 10-043

1332hrs Qrs assist for an overdose at 125 Walnut Ave. 10-044

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Sunday February 21st 0523hrs: Qrs assist for an ill person at a residence on 153 Browning Rd. 10-042

2 Qrs Calls

Saturday February 20th: 1603hrs Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance Stoystown station for a lift assist at 661 Pompey Hill Rd. 10-040 Then at 2104hrs we were call back to 661 Pompey Hill Rd for a leg injury. 10-041

Report of Structure Collaspe with Injury

Tuesday February 16th 0950hrs: Crews responded to a report of a structure collapse with injury at 3021 Plank Rd. Upon arrival they found that a larger metal awning over a front door had collapsed from the heavy weight of snow and ice and fell on top of an elderly female. Crews freed the patient from under the awning and ice and attended to her injuries. She was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Trauma Center in Johnstown by Somerset Ambulance Stoystown station. 10-039

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Qrs and a Traffic Detail

Monday February 15th: 1524hrs dispatched for a Qrs assist for an injured person at Stoystown Auto Wreckers. 10-037 At 1723hrs, dispatched for a disabled tractor trailer on Rt30 Stonebridge Hill. Roads had become snow covered and hazardous when a tractor trailer wasn't able to make it up the steep grade and became stuck in a snow bank. Herring Motor arrived on scene with a large wrecker and was able to pull the tractor and trailer out of the snow bank and up over the hill. Crews then cleared. 10-038

 

 

 

Smoke in a structure assist to Boswell and Qrs for the day

Friday February 12th 0922hrs: Assisted Boswell with a smoke in a structure call. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find a dryer had caught fire in the basement . Boswell's crew had the fire extinguished upon our arrival. Our crew assisted with venting the structure and took carbon monoxide readings. The dryer was removed from the basement. Engine 1 was then released from the scene and went back into service. 10-035

  

1242hrs: Dispatched for a Qrs assist with Medic 902, Somerset Ambulance for an unconscious person at 4513 Ridge Rd in Shade Twp. 10-036

3 CallsFor The Day

Wednesday February 10th: Our first call for the day at 1445hrs for the lift assist with Somerset Ambulance at 3709 Whistler Rd. 10-032 The second at 1555hrs for traffic control for a disabled tractor trailer on Stonebridge Hill along U.S. Route30. Due to the current blizzard, the truck wasn't able to make it up the steep grade. Our crews directed traffic until a state plow truck arrived to plow and cinder the road. 10-033 The third incident at 1655hrs was a disabled vehicle along Bicycle Rd. 10-034

Carbon Monoxide

Tuesday February 9th 1709hrs: Engine and Squad crews responded to 1102 Old Lincoln Hwy for the carbon monoxide incident. Family members at this residence sought treatment at Somerset Hospital for carbon monoxide symptoms. Crews checked the residence an found 70ppm of carbon monoxide due to a malfunctioning furnace. Crews red tagged the furnace until a repairman could arrive on Wednesday. 10-031
 
 

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Sunday February 7th 1636hrs: Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance for a fall injury at 213 E Main St. 10-030

Busy day with 3 calls!

Saturday February 6th 0112hrs: With a major snowstorm pounding the region, we were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Lease Rd in Quemahoning Township. With already a foot of snow on the ground, the Attack, Squad and crews responded with the hope we can atleast get close to the incident. Along our way we stopped a PADot snowplow and asked for assistance getting to the scene. No roads were plowed in that area so the plow made a path for us as we followed. Units arrived on scene to find a working jeep fire. Crews went to work and extinguished the fire. 10-027

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Our second call of the day, at 1220hrs was a mutual aid house fire in Jenners (Boswell). Engine and Attack responded and assisted on scene. 10-028

  

The third call at 1331 was a Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance for an injured person at 305 N.Club Rd. 10-029

 

 

Vehicle Accident

Friday February 5th 2327hrs: During the start of a major snowstorm, we assisted Friedens with a vehicle accident on Rt281 just south of Marts Mini Mart. No injuries. 10-026

 

Reported Vehicle Accident

Thursday February 4th 0011hrs: Shortly after midnight, Stoystown crews were dispatched for a vehicle accident on Lambertsville Rd just past Highland Tank & Steel. Units responded and found the vehicle sitting across the road with no on around. We discovered that this was not a vehcile accident, however a pickup truck that was parked in a driveway that had slipped out of gear and coasted on to the roadway striking a mailbox. The owner was tracked down and responded to remove the vehicle. Units returned back to station at 0036hrs. State Police investigated. 10-025

 

Reported Structure Fire

Tuesday February 2nd 1545hrs: Dispatched for a structure fire at 105 R.Lower Rd in Reading Mines. Engine 604-1 responded and dispatched advised that a second call from the residence is indicating that the fire was possibly out. All mutual aid companies were held in station at this point. Engine crew arrived on scene and found normal conditions from the outside. Crew went inside and found smoke conditions on division one. Occupants of the house advised that they just hooked up a propane heater in the living room and attempted to light it when the flame blew out and ignited a home oxygen units supply line in which that line ignited, sending flames to a nearby corner of the room. A small blackened area was visible on top a computer tower that was in that corner. No other burns were noted. All mutual aid companies were then canceled at this time. Engine crew used a negative pressure fan to remove the smoke from the house. Ems crew from Somerset Ambulance Stoystown station was requested to evaluate the home owner which has a history of C.O.P.D. and is home oxygen. That person was treated and not transported to the hospital. No injuries were noted. Engine crew then cleared. 10-024
 
 
 

Qrs

Monday February 1st 1145hrs: Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance at 201 S.Linden Ave in the borough. 10-023

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Sunday January 31st 1610hrs: Qrs assist for a fall injury at the Hite House 121 W.Main St. 10-22

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Saturday January 30th 1719hrs: Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance at 102 Darr Rd for breathing problems. 10-021

Vehicle Accident

Thursday January 28th o735hrs: Vehicle accident along U.S.Rt30 just west of Stoystown. The driver lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered road and ended up in a field. No one was injured. Somerset Ambulance Stoystown station assisted on scene. State Police investigated. 10-020

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Wednesday January 27th 1739hrs: Qrs assist for a lift assist at 661 Pompey Hill Rd. 10-019

Structure Fire and 2 Qrs Calls

Friday January 22, 2010: Volunteer crews reponded to 3 calls for the day. The first alarm rand at 0712hrs for a mutual aid structure fire assist to Friedens at a residence along Taylor Rd in Somerset Township. Engine and Tanker responded and arrived on scene to find the structure fully involved. Very icy road conditions slowed response times however little could be done to save the structure. Stoystown crews were back in service around 1030hrs. 10-016

The first Qrs call, 1454hrs was for back pains at 3428 Whistler Rd 101-017

The second Qrs call, 1533hrs was for a person in seizures at the Medical Associates of Boswell, Stoystown office. 10-018

 

Flue Fire

Tuesday January 19th 2041hrs: Flue fire at 446 Schoolhouse Rd. Engine 604-1, Attack 6042- and Tanker 604-3 arrived on scene to find the fire contained to the flue pipe in the basement of the house. A crew laddered the roof to check the chimney and found normal conditions. Smoke filled some portions of the house so another crew vented the house. The home owner was treated on scene by Somerset Ambulance for smoke inhalation but refused transport to the hospital. Units cleared at 2138hrs. 10-015

 

Vehicle Accident

Monday January 18th 2304hrs: Dispatched to assist Shade Township with a vehicle accident at 1061 Dark Shade Dr Central City. Attack 604-2 and Squad 604-4 responded however were not needed on scene and were cancelled will enroute. 10-014

Mutual Aid Structure Fire

Saturday January 16th 2356hrs: Dispatched to assist Boswell with a structure fire at 125 Church St in Jenners. Engine 604-1, Attack 604-2 and Squad 604-4 responded and arrived on scene to find a working fire. Crews immediatly went to work to assist in extinguishing the fire. Crews were on scene until 0226hrs but wasn't in service until about 0315hrs. 10-013

 

 

2 Calls for the day

Wednesday January 13th: 1st call was a mutual aid assist to Shanksville for a garage fire at 795 Bridge St. Engine and Attack responded but was later cancelled. 10-011

2nd call was a Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance for an ill person at 2403 Plank Rd. 10-012

2 Qrs Calls

Friday January 8th 1428hrs: Qrs assist with Somerset Ambulance for a stroke at 564Milow-Kimmel Rd. 10-009

Then at 2055hrs Qrs assist at 628 Brownstown Hill. 10-010

2 Qrs Calls

Thursday January 7th: Dispatched at 0509hrs for a Qrs assist for chest pains at 954 Old Lincoln Hwy. Shortly after another Qrs call went out at 0509hrs for breathing difficulty at 206 Barta Rd. Since Medic 902 had already responded and another ambulance was dispatched that is further away, we responded to the Barta Rd call. Boswell Ems transported this patient. 10-007 and 10-008

Crew digs out and checks hydrants

Wednesday brought more snow to the area resulting in additional snow being plowed into and burying the fire hydrants. With more snow predicted for this weekend, a crew worked today clearing the snow from the hydrants and checking for any frozen or non working parts. We ask that if you live near a fire hydrant that you please keep it clear of any snow. This will help in case we need to access one in an emergency. Pictured is Christian Boyd and Cory Johnson. Not in the pictures is Elissa Boyd.

 

Flue Fire and a Tanker Assist Barn Fire

Monday January 4th brought to calls for the department. The 1st at 1737hrs for a flue fire at 450 Pompey Hill Rd in Quemahoning Township. Crews worked to contain the fire within the flue and checked for any extension. Crews remained on scene for nearly 2 hours. 10-005

 

 

 

Our 2nd call at 1855hrs was a Tanker assist with Sipesville for a barn fire at 1139 E.Bakersville-Edie Rd. Tanker cleared the flue fire call and responded. Tanker returned in service about 2 hours later. 10-006

 

2 Qrs Calls

Sunday January 3rd: 2 Qrs calls for the day. The 1first at 1434hrs was at 615 Goldsmith Rd and the second was at 2202hrs at 661 Pompey Hill Rd. 10-003 and 10-004

2 Calls For the day!

Saturday January 2nd 1037hrs: Assist Medic 902 with a head injury at 125 Walnut Ave in the borough. 10-001 

The 2nd call for the day at 1645hrs was a traffic control detail for a reported downed utility pole and lines that was struck by a PennDot snowplow. The incident was reported to be on Lambertsville Rd 1/2 mile of Route 30. Crews responded and found nothing. Second call advised that the incident was actually on Buckstown Road in Shanksville's district so all 604 units returned to station. 10-002

 

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