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May 11, 2012- Friday Morning Structure Fire
At 0126 hours, Box 1531 was dispatched for Bradford Township to 6 West End Drive for a structure fire. Chief 15-10 (Eliason) arrived on scene first and reported a working fire with flames through the roof. Engine 151 laid a 5” supply on its way in to the scene and crews initiated an interior attack, pulling ceilings to get to the already advancing attic fire. Chief 15 (Burkhouse) requested Station 19 (Corydon Township) for man power and the newly formed B-RIT. Ambulance 1 was also dispatched to assist the occupants of the residence with pre-existing medical conditions. They were taken by personal vehicle to the hospital. The residential structure suffered severe fire and content loss as firefighters used four 1 ¾“ hand lines to extinguish the fire as most of the ceiling was pulled down. Firefighting efforts were pretty well wrapped up by 0530 hours, but crews remained on scene till 1430 hrs while PA State Police Fire Marshall assisted in determining the cause of the fire.
Units on scene- E-151, E-153, E-155, E-191, R-111, MA-1, B-RIT, and BTPD.
May 7, 2012- Structure Fire in Bradford City
At 1440 hours, McKean County 911 dispatched Box 0121 for a structure fire at 6 Kane Street, in Bradford. Chief 1 (C. Angell) quickly arrived on scene and requested a second alarm. The crew from Tower 1 under the direction of Captain 130 (M. Rettger) made an initial attack on the fire. Soon after the second alarm was dispatched, Chief 15-10 (B. Eliason), Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse), and Engine 151 all responded to the scene. The newly formed Bradford Area RIT was also dispatched and responded to the scene, under the command of Chief 11 (J. Kelley). Station 15 crews assisted with overhaul and ventilation. Safety 15-81 (H. Lamielle) and Safety 15-82 (J. Spindler) handled accountability. Station 15 units were available at 1730 hours.
April 20, 2012- Another Busy Day
Station 15 was dispatched around 1340 hours for a wild fire on the hill between Shep Run Rd and Songbird Rd. It was then located on Songbird a half mile from Niles Hollow. Heavy smoke was blowing across songbird due to the wind condition and caused the road to be shut down. Because of the windy and heavy smoke conditions, an indirect attack was used. Crews quickly started a fire line using chain saws, leaf blowers and a range of hand tools. As more resources arrived lines were improved and burn out operations were started to further improve the fire lines, and overhaul of burning heavy material near the line finished the operation. The fire was considered contained by 1630 hours. Personnel from Derrick City, Corydon, Lewis Run, and Lafayette assisted on scene. The fire burned a total of 18 acres. There were multiple fires around the area including one in Lafayette Township, which pulled away Station 21 members that responded to our fire to deal with their own. Also, a fire in Elk County called up the District 15 Wild Fire Suppression Crew for a night shift on a 60 acre fire near Wilcox.
April 14, 1012- Chimney Fire
Station 15 was dispatched to 77 Minard Run for a possible chimney fire, at 2150 hrs. A crew from E-153 checked the house and the chimney and determined that the best option was to allow the chimney to cool down on it's own. All Station 15 units were available at 2230 hrs.
April 9, 2012- Busy Day
The first of 4 dispatches came at 1050 hours for a reported wild fire off of Shep Run Road. The smoke from the fire could be seen from Minard Run Road near Penn Hills and on High Street. As officers were sizing up the fire and determining the best access, crews were assembling at the station.
It was determined access would be off the Songbird Road/Niles Hollow area.
A command post was established and Chief 15(Burkhouse), Chief 15-10(Eliason) and Captain 15-53(Smith) did a size up of the quickly growing fire. A fire line was put in and a burn out operation was done to contain the head of the fire. Fire line was put in on both the left and right flanks. The wind caused several spot fires that were quickly contained. FF 15-26 (Long) handled command with assistance from Bruce Manning, McKean County EMA, who also supplied additional communication. 15-81(Lamielle) had staging and 15-82(Spindler) was Safety Officer. The fire was contained at 1435 hours and Mop up operations began. The fire was declared out at 1845 hours. Command was terminated and units cleared at 1930 hours.
The following department s and agencies were on scene, Station 15, Station 6, Station 11, Station 19, DCNR and McKean County EMA.
While on this fire, another small wild fire was handled by mutual aid from Station 1 and Station 6 on Minard Run Road. At 1500 hours approximately ¼ acre burned near 109 Minard Run Road.
At 1600 hours a call was placed for the District 15 Wild Fire Support Crew to go to a fire on Dallas Road. Chief 15 released 10 BTVFD crew members to respond.
And at 1724 hours a dispatch for a structure fire at 72 Edgewood Road turned out to be a chimney fire. It was handled by E-151, E-153, and Tower 1 from the Bradford City. Tower 1 was released and 151 and 153 with 15 fire fighters remained on scene for approximately 1 ½ hours.
All units were ready for service at 2200 hours.
April 7, 2012- B-RIT Training
This afternoon members from area departments that are part of the Bradford RIT team gathered for a training session. This training session focused on dispatch information, simulated incidents to practice RIT team responding procedures, and firefighter rescue operations. The team is planning to go into action April 30th and will have one more training before then.
April 1, 2012- MVA on W. Warren Road
This afternoon, BTVFD along with the Bradford City Ambulance was dispatched to the area of 62 W. Warren Road for an MVA, reported pick up truck into a tree. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) was first to arrive on scene and reported one patient self extricated with minor injuries. The crew of Engine 153 assisted the ambulance crew with patient packaging and fire police assisted the township police with traffic control.
March 31, 2012- 30th Annual Awards Banquet
This evening, Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department celebrated their 30th annual awards banquet as well as 56 years to the community. After diner was served, Chief Dan Burkhouse presented his line officers for the year and President Jim Long presented his administration officers. Service awards were given to Larry Smith, Bill Webster, Zach Webster, Andy Eliason, and Drew Shreve for 5 years of service. Tim Burkhouse and Dave Kelly received their 10 year service pin. Ed Hayden was made a life time member after receiving 20 years in the department. Dave Farrell received recognition for 25 years with the department, as well as Jack Carns for 35 years in the department. Assistant Chief Bob Eliason and Lieutenant Tim Burkhouse presented the training awards to the members. Special awards were given to Tim Burkhouse and social member Sue Carns for going above and beyond within the department. Bradford Township Supervisors made a special presentation to the junior members of BTVFD. They also recognized Dan Burkhouse for his many years in the fire service. Master of ceremonies Andy Eliason, introduced Scott Hyde, the guest speaker for the evening. Scott is the Chief of the Albion Fire Department in Albion, PA. Scott talked to the guests about the duty we have as firefighters to come home safe. The evening concluded with the department Chaplain, Pastor Bob Brest, giving the benediction.