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BUTLER TOWNSHIP TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT 3-31-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : BUTLER TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 30th at 15:30 hours, the Goodwill-Frackville Fire Company, Englewood Fire Company, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries. The accident was reported to be a UPS tractor trailer into the guardrails on Route 61 at the "Two Miler Hill". The Engine 369 arrived on scene first and found a separated trailer off the roadway. The trailer was resting on top the guardrails. The driver was in his undamaged tractor and was waiting for assistance. The driver stated he was coming down the hill when his trailer separated from his tractor. The trailer struck and destroyed a large section of guardrails. The driver said he was transporting chemicals for a funeral home and it may be hazardous. Chief 366 took command and sent a team of fire fighters to check the contents of the trailer. Fire fighters enter the trailer with their protective gear and found none of the packages to be damaged. The trailer was then re-secured and left in place waiting for the tow truck. Engine 43-10 firefighters provided traffic control and set up road flares. The Frackville Ambulance crew evaluated the driver for injuries. The driver refused to be transported to a hospital and stayed with his truck. Engine 369 and Squad 363 took over traffic control and released Engine 43-10. The Englewood firefighters remained on the scene and provided traffic control while the damage trailer was removed by the towing company.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT 3-31-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

BUTLER TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 30th at 15:30 hours, ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 1:23pm PST

WAYNE TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE 3-30-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE :

WAYNE TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE 3-30-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 12:03pm PST

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP BURMA ROAD VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-30-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 30, 2011 at 12:30 hours the Shenandoah ALS, Mahanoy City Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident with injuries. The accident was reported to be in the area of the Coal Company on the Burma Road in Mahanoy Township. Delano Township Fire Chief 6 and Engine 6-10 was on the scene of a motor vehicle accident with an injury. Citizens Engine 454 and West End Rescue 993 responded to the scene and found a pick up truck off the road way into a large metal link fence. The vehicle went off the roadway and sheared off high voltage electric pole. The driver was still in the vehicle and talking with the Delano Township fire fighters. The driver stated he was unable to get out of the vehicle due to a stuck drivers door. He also complained of back and chest injuries. West End Rescue 993 parked next to the pick up truck and deployed it rescue tools. West End Fire Fighters forced the truck’s door open to extricate the driver. Citizens Engine 454 staged on the roadway and deployed foam hose lines. Citizen’s fire fighters stood by with the foam line until the patient was extricated. The driver was removed and immobilized on the ambulance litter with a spine board. West End rescuers had to cut the large metal fence with the hydraulic cutter to create a pathway. The patient was unable to be moved behind the pick up due to the low hanging live wires. Fire fighters helped carried the patient to the Mahanoy City Ambulance to be evaluated by Medic 64. The driver was then transported to a local hospital due to his serious injuries. The highways remained closed to traffic do to low hanging live wires. The power company responded to the scene to replace the shear off pole. Engine 454 stood by on the scene while its crew provided traffic control and waited for the tow truck. The vehicle received moderate damage and had to be towed from the scene. The State Police reported the driver who was an assistant fire chief lost control of the pickup truck. The driver made an attempt to swerve and miss a fire hose that fell off a fire engine. The injured assistant chief and Engine 6-10 were both returning from a house trailer fire in Ryan Township.

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP BURMA ROAD VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-30-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 30, 2011 at 12:30 h ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 12:40am PST

RYAN TOWNSHIP HOUSE TRAILER FIRE 3-30-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : RYAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On March 30, 2011 at 08:30 hours the Ryan Township Fire Department, Rush Township Fire Department (Two Stations – Quakake and Hometown), Schuylkill Township Fire Department (Two Stations – Mary D and Brockton), Delano Township Fire Company and Ryan Township Ambulances were dispatched to 695 Brockton Mountain Road in Ryan Township for a house trailer fire. Ryan Township Ambulance arrived on location and found flames and smoke coming from the house trailer. The residents were out of the home and were waiting for the fire department. The fire spread quickly and moved throughout the house trailer. The Ryan Township Fire Chief 26 and Delano Township Chief 6 arrived minutes later and found the one story trailer well involved. Chief 26 established Incident Command and requested an additional tanker and engine from Mahanoy City to respond to the scene to assist with a tanker shuttle. Delano Engine 6-10 arrived on location and stage on the D Side of the house trailer. Delano fire fighters deployed a large and small hose lines and started a defensive attack on the fire. Hometown Tanker 25-30 staged on the roadway and supplied Engine 6-10 with tank water. Engine 25-10 and Engine 26-10 staged on the roadway and sent their crews to assist the Delano fire fighters. Brockton Engine 27-14 stage on the roadway at the south side of the trailer. The engine crew deployed a hose line to the B Side of the trailer. Mary D Engine 27-10 staged behind Engine 27-14 on the roadway. The engine crew then assists 27-14 attack crew on the hose line. Tanker trucks from Ryan Township and Mahanoy City Good American provided additional water. Tanker 26-30 and Tanker 461 took over from Tanker 25-30 and supplied Engine 6-10 with water. Mahanoy City Citizens Engine 454 was directed to go to the near by Locust Lake State Park to set up a refill site. The Tamaqua Rescue 992 staged near the scene and provided incident support operations. The fire was under controlled in less than an hour and all hot spots were extinguished. The fire chief believes the fire started in the middle of the trailer and does not appear to be suspicious in origin. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries of fire fighters and the house trailer was destroyed. The fire is currently under the investigation of the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal.

RYAN TOWNSHIP HOUSE TRAILER FIRE 3-30-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

RYAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On March 30, 2011 at 08:30 hou ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 4:18pm PST

EAST NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP BUILDING FIRE 3-28-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : EAST NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 28th the East Norwegian Township Fire Department (three stations), Saint Clair Fire Department (Rescue and Columbia Fire Companies), Port Carbon Fire Company, Pottsville City Goodwill Fire Company and EMS were dispatched to Don’s Auto Sales for a possible commercial structure fire. The building is located just east of Saint Clair on the Port Carbon – Saint Clair Highway. A business owner reported to the 911 dispatcher that there was smoke coming from the walls in side the building. The Saint Clair Fire Chief went on scene and reported they had smoke showing from the interior of the building. Columbia Engine 702 was the first engine on scene and took a hose line into the building. The attack crew found fire burning around the stove pipes of an oil burner inside the building. The fire was extending in side the wall and was heading to the roof. The fire was quickly extinguished and the building was vented. Rescue Hook and Ladder, Ladder 703 was the first ladder on scene and sent its crew to the building roof to do ventilation work. Pottsville Engine 41 was the second engine company on the scene and staged on the B Side of the structure. The rest of the responding fire units staged in the area and sent their manpower to the scene to assist in operations. Saint Clair Rescue 707 responded to the scene and stood by a block away. The ceilings and walls were pulled to check for extensions and to be overhauled. The incident commander reported that the large building received minor smoke and fire damage. The fire chief believes the quick response of the fire fighters prevented a possible damaging fire in the auto sales building. The units cleared the scene in less than a hour.

EAST NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP BUILDING FIRE 3-28-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

EAST NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 28th the Eas ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2011 10:20am PST

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-27-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : POTTSVILLE CITY (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: - On March 27, 2011 at 16:30 hours the Norwegian Township Fire Department (Seltzer and Marlin Fire Companies), Pottsville City Humane Fire Company, and Pottsville ALS were dispatched to a vehicle accident with injuries on the Seltzer Road. The phone caller reported there was one patient in the vehicle and was injured. The Pottsville EMS arrived on scene first and found one person that was injured. The driver informed the EMS crew that her vehicle ran off the road and rolled a number of times. Marlin Engine 20-10 and Pottsville City Humane Engine 32 went on scene and found the single vehicle involved accident. The vehicle had major roof damage and was still on the roadway. Humane Squad 33 was then ordered to do traffic control by shutting down the Seltzer Road from the east. The driver was then moved to the ambulance and evaluated by the EMS personnel. The injured driver was then transported to the local hospital in Pottsville. The Humane Engine and Squad was then released by the Norwegian Township Fire Chief and returned back to their station. Engine 20-10 and Brush 20-40 stood by on the scene while the tow truck removed the wrecked vehicle. The Pottsville Fire Police assisted the Norwegian Township fire fighters by providing traffic control at the accident scene.

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-27-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

POTTSVILLE CITY (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: - On March 27, 2011 at 16:30 ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2011 5:01pm PST

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP MARLIN HOUSE FIRE 3-25-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : MARLIN - NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 25th at 11:30 hrs the Norwegian Township Fire Department (Marlin and Seltzer Fire Companies), Pottsville Fire Department (Yorkville, Humane, and West End Fire Companies) and Pottsville EMS were dispatched to 305 Beechwood Avenue for a possible house fire. The caller reported that neighbors pulled an older male out of the smoke filled residence. Marlin Engine 20-10 was the first engine on scene staged on Side A of the residence. The first fire engine on scene reported they had a working fire in the basement. Pottsville fire chief arrived on scene and reported that there was smoke showing from the home. The Chief then requested Good Intent Engine 11 and American Engine 71 respond to the scene for RIT. Neighbors were attending to the resident who was on the sidewalk with smoke inhalation. West End Ladder 51 was the first ladder on scene and staged on Side A. Yorkville Engine 62 established a water supply from a hydrant down the street from the fire. Engine 62 laid in and supplied Ladder 51 with the hydrant water. The Pottsville City units sent their crews into the home to search for the fire. Fire fighters advanced two hose lines into the basement from Ladder 51. The attack crews found the fire in the basement and knocked it down. The rest of the fire units staged in the area and sent their manpower to the scene to assist in operations. Seltzer Engine 20-15 arrived and established a second water supply from a hydrant two blocks away. Command then requested that the Engine 71 and Engine 11 take over the RIT assignment on Side A. Fire fighters threw ground ladders and vented the second floor windows. The additional engine crews pulled ceilings and walls to check for extensions. Command placed the fire under controlled by noon and released the majority of units by 13:00 hours. The home owner was transported by Pottsville EMS Medic 68 to a nearby heliport and flown to a trauma center. The home owner was treated for smoke inhalation and was listed in serious conditions. The fire chief credits the quick actions of the neighbors for saving the home owner’s life.

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP MARLIN HOUSE FIRE 3-25-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

MARLIN - NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 25th at ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2011 4:34pm PST

BUTLER TOWNSHIP MM 122 INTERSTATE 81 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-24-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE :

BUTLER TOWNSHIP MM 122 INTERSTATE 81 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-24-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 6:19am PST

SHENANDOAH MULTIPLE HOUSE FIRE 3-20-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE : SHENANDOAH (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA): On March 20th 2011 at 20:40 hours the Shenandoah Fire Department (Five Stations), Mahanoy City West End Rescue 993 and Shenandoah Ambulance were dispatched to 419 West Oak Street in Shenandoah for a house fire. The Shenandoah police and EMS arrived in minutes and found smoke and flames coming from the A Side of a single home. The fire spread quickly and began to move to the roof within the walls of the home. The fire quickly jumped to the adjacent homes in the tight narrow street. Phoenix Engine 747 and Columbia Engine 742 arrived on the scene first. Engine 742 connected to a hydrant on south Catherine Street and laid into the fire scene on Oak Street. Engine 747 staged in the front of the home and was placed into pump. Squirt 745 arrived on scene and staged behind Engine 747. The Squirt sent its ladder to the roof of the exposure home on Side D. The single home sat off the street and was well involved fire. The firefighters advanced hose lines from Engine 747 and Squirt 745 to the front of the home to attack the fire. The attack crews were stop by a down live wire that was arching on the sidewalk. Fire fighters had to make a defensive attack from the street with multiple hose lines. Polish American Engine-Tanker 759 established water supplies from a hydrant at New York and Gilbert Street. The tanker laid into the fire scene and supplied Engine 747 with hydrant water. Defender Engine 751 obtained another water supply and staged on South New York Street. Engine 751 sent its crew through the residences on New York Street with hose lines to reach the rear of the fire building. The additional Shenandoah fire fighters who arrived on scene entered the exposure homes to stop the spreading fire. Ladder 745 staged in front of the homes on the B Side and threw ground ladders. The ladder sent its crew to the roof of the exposure residences to do ventilation. West End Rescue 993 staged block away and sent its manpower to the scene to assist with RIT operations. The exposure attack crews stretched hose lines into the attics where they found heavy fire. The fire spread through the wall to the second exposure home’s attic. The smoke conditions in the first exposure home worsen and the fire spread to the next door residence. Shenandoah Fire Chief 740 order the second alarm dispatched and to respond to the scene. Mahanoy City West End Fire Company Engine 465, Englewood-Butler Township Engine 369, Shenandoah Heights-West Mahanoy Township Engine 881, Frackville-Goodwill Ladder 43-20, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched and responded to the scene Squirt 745 placed its elevated ladder on to the D Side exposure home and vented the roof. The fire chief ordered additional hose lines into the initial fire exposure homes when the fire vented from the roof vent holes. The other second alarm units staged in the area and sent their manpower to the fire scene. The crew from Ladder 43-20 proceeded to the roof to assist with ventilation. The second alarm engine crews were ordered to report to the A Side and wait for assignments. The incident commander ordered additional hose line crews in the exposure homes. The fire conditions became under control in the exposure homes and fire fighters moved into the overhaul mode. The walls and attic ceilings were opened up by the fire fighters to look for hotspots. The crews had the fire under controlled in less than hour. The second alarm fire fighters were then released from the scene before 23:00 hours. The electrical hazards were secured and the fire in the initial house was knocked down. Fire fighters entered the heavily burnt out 2 1/2 story home to extinguish multiple hot spots. Fire fighters remained on the scene overhauling until midnight to prevent rekindles. The State Police Fire Investigator, police chief and fire marshals returned back to the scene the next day to investigate the cause of the fire. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries to fire fighters or residents. The two alarm fire destroyed one house and damaged four row homes. Shenandoah, Frackville, and Lost Creek EMS crews provided rehab services to the fire fighters. The Red Cross Emergency Response Unit responded and assisted the fire fighters and displaced residents.

SHENANDOAH MULTIPLE HOUSE FIRE 3-20-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE

SHENANDOAH (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA): On March 20th 2011 at 20:40 hours ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2011 1:55pm PST

GILBERTON PUMPING OPERATIONS 2ND OPERATION PERIOD 3-11-2011 PICTURES BY MINERSVILLE FIRE-RESCUE :

GILBERTON PUMPING OPERATIONS 2ND OPERATION PERIOD 3-11-2011 PICTURES BY MINERSVILLE FIRE-RESCUE

Updated: Mar 23, 2011 12:15pm PST

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE FIRE 3-18-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE : MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 18th at 14:00 hours the Mahanoy City Fire Department (Citizens, West End, and Good American Fire Companies) and Mahanoy City Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the Morea Road . The fire was reported to be near the Sky Top Coal in Mahanoy Township. Citizens Engine 454 went on scene and found a fully involved passenger vehicle on the side of the road. Engine 454 crew advanced a foam hose line and knocked down the fire in the vehicle. West End Engine 465 arrived and supplies Engine 454 with its tank water. West End fire fighters backed up the Engine 454 crew. Good American Tanker 461 responded but was canceled on the scene. The Engine 454 crew remained on the scene to overhaul and investigate the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and had to be towed from the scene.

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE FIRE 3-18-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 18th at 14:00 hours ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2011 8:21pm PST

SHENANDOAH MULTIPLE HOUSE FIRE 3-20-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : SHENANDOAH (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA): On March 20th 2011 at 20:40 hours the Shenandoah Fire Department (Five Stations), Mahanoy City West End Rescue 993 and Shenandoah Ambulance were dispatched to 419 West Oak Street in Shenandoah for a house fire. The Shenandoah police and EMS arrived in minutes and found smoke and flames coming from the A Side of a single home. The fire spread quickly and began to move to the roof within the walls of the home. The fire quickly jumped to the adjacent homes in the tight narrow street. Phoenix Engine 747 and Columbia Engine 742 arrived on the scene first. Engine 742 connected to a hydrant on south Catherine Street and laid into the fire scene on Oak Street. Engine 747 staged in the front of the home and was placed into pump. Squirt 745 arrived on scene and staged behind Engine 747. The Squirt sent its ladder to the roof of the exposure home on Side D. The single home sat off the street and was well involved fire. The firefighters advanced hose lines from Engine 747 and Squirt 745 to the front of the home to attack the fire. The attack crews were stop by a down live wire that was arching on the sidewalk. Fire fighters had to make a defensive attack from the street with multiple hose lines. Polish American Engine-Tanker 759 established water supplies from a hydrant at New York and Gilbert Street. The tanker laid into the fire scene and supplied Engine 747 with hydrant water. Defender Engine 751 obtained another water supply and staged on South New York Street. Engine 751 sent its crew through the residences on New York Street with hose lines to reach the rear of the fire building. The additional Shenandoah fire fighters who arrived on scene entered the exposure homes to stop the spreading fire. Ladder 745 staged in front of the homes on the B Side and threw ground ladders. The ladder sent its crew to the roof of the exposure residences to do ventilation. West End Rescue 993 staged block away and sent its manpower to the scene to assist with RIT operations. The exposure attack crews stretched hose lines into the attics where they found heavy fire. The fire spread through the wall to the second exposure home’s attic. The smoke conditions in the first exposure home worsen and the fire spread to the next door residence. Shenandoah Fire Chief 740 order the second alarm dispatched and to respond to the scene. Mahanoy City West End Fire Company Engine 465, Englewood-Butler Township Engine 369, Shenandoah Heights-West Mahanoy Township Engine 881, Frackville-Goodwill Ladder 43-20, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched and responded to the scene Squirt 745 placed its elevated ladder on to the D Side exposure home and vented the roof. The fire chief ordered additional hose lines into the initial fire exposure homes when the fire vented from the roof vent holes. The other second alarm units staged in the area and sent their manpower to the fire scene. The crew from Ladder 43-20 proceeded to the roof to assist with ventilation. The second alarm engine crews were ordered to report to the A Side and wait for assignments. The incident commander ordered additional hose line crews in the exposure homes. The fire conditions became under control in the exposure homes and fire fighters moved into the overhaul mode. The walls and attic ceilings were opened up by the fire fighters to look for hotspots. The crews had the fire under controlled in less than hour. The second alarm fire fighters were then released from the scene before 23:00 hours. The electrical hazards were secured and the fire in the initial house was knocked down. Fire fighters entered the heavily burnt out 2 1/2 story home to extinguish multiple hot spots. Fire fighters remained on the scene overhauling until midnight to prevent rekindles. The State Police Fire Investigator, police chief and fire marshals returned back to the scene the next day to investigate the cause of the fire. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries to fire fighters or residents. The two alarm fire destroyed one house and damaged four row homes. Shenandoah, Frackville, and Lost Creek EMS crews provided rehab services to the fire fighters. The Red Cross Emergency Response Unit responded and assisted the fire fighters and displaced residents.

SHENANDOAH MULTIPLE HOUSE FIRE 3-20-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

SHENANDOAH (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA): On March 20th 2011 at 20:40 hours ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2011 11:41pm PST

GIRARDVILLE HOUSE FIRE 3-20-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE :

GIRARDVILLE HOUSE FIRE 3-20-2011 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 20, 2011 1:52pm PST

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE FIRE 3-18-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 18th at 14:00 hours the Mahanoy City Fire Department (Citizens, West End, and Good American Fire Companies) and Mahanoy City Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the Morea Road . The fire was reported to be near the Sky Top Coal in Mahanoy Township. Citizens Engine 454 went on scene and found a fully involved passenger vehicle on the side of the road. Engine 454 crew advanced a foam hose line and knocked down the fire in the vehicle. West End Engine 465 arrived and supplies Engine 454 with its tank water. West End fire fighters backed up the Engine 454 crew. Good American Tanker 461 responded but was canceled on the scene. The Engine 454 crew remained on the scene to overhaul and investigate the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and had to be towed from the scene.

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE FIRE 3-18-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 18th at 14:00 hours ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 4:31pm PST

RYAN TOWNSHIP MM 125 INTERSTATE 81 MULTIPLE TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT 3-16-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : RYAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On March 16 at 06:30 hours the Frackville-Goodwill, Englewood-Butler Township, Altamont-West Mahanoy Township Fire Companies, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of mile marker 123 on Interstate 81, just south of the Frackville Exit. A second phone call reported the accident was now at mile marker 125, north of the Frackville Exit in Ryan Township. The second call reported there were two tractor trailers involved with unknown injuries. Shenandoah ALS, Ryan Township Ambulance, Ryan and Delano Township Fire Companies were then dispatched to the location. Frackville Engine 43-10 traveled south on the Interstate 81 but were unable to find the accident. Altamont Engine 367 and Englewood Squad 366 went on scene and found an accident involving two tractor trailers at mile marker 126 northbound. One tractor trailer was off the roadway and into a wooded area with heavy damage. The truck was carrying a large piece of construction equipment. The truck came close of hitting the large steam pipes heading to the Frackville State Prison. Engine 367 investigated the first tractor trailer while Squad 366 and Squad 360 provided traffic control. Engine 43-10 was redirected to respond to the new location to assist. Engine 43-10 arrived on location and provided lighting on the second truck. The second truck was on the side of the road and had the trailer split open on the driver’s side. Salad mix and fresh vegetables were littered all over the roadway. Fire fighters had to disable the damaged refrigerator unit on the trailer before it caught fire. Delano Township Engine 6-10 arrived and assists the crew of Engine 43-10. The two drivers were able to exit their destroyed trucks and wait for help. They both suffered minor injuries and required medical treatment on scene. Shenandoah, Frackville and Ryan Township EMS Crews then evaluated the drivers of both trucks for injuries. The drivers were then transported to a trauma center by ground due to the bad weather conditions. Ryan Township Rescue 26 was canceled and Engine 6-10 returned back to service. Engine 367, Engine 43-10 and Squad 366 stood by on the scene while waiting for tow trucks. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews blocked off the right lane around the wrecked vehicles. Fire units cleared the accident scene before 08:30 hours.

RYAN TOWNSHIP MM 125 INTERSTATE 81 MULTIPLE TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT 3-16-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

RYAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On March 16 at 06:30 hours the ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2011 8:00am PST

NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP SCHUYLKILL MALL LANDING ZONES 3-14/15-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE :

NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP SCHUYLKILL MALL LANDING ZONES 3-14/15-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 15, 2011 5:31am PST

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP WILLIAM PENN VEHICLE FIRE 3-15-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE : WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 15th at 05:30 hours the William Penn-West Mahanoy Township Fire Company and Lost Creek Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Route 54. The fire was reported to be near the William Penn Fire House in West Mahanoy Township. William Penn Engine 881 went on scene and found a fully involved passenger vehicle on the side of the road. Engine 881 crew advanced a hose line and knocked down the fire in the engine compartment. The William Penn engine crew remained on the scene to overhaul and investigate the fire. The vehicle’s engine was destroyed and had to be towed from the scene. The owner was driving to work when the vehicle caught fire.

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP WILLIAM PENN VEHICLE FIRE 3-15-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 15th at 05:30 ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2011 4:10am PST

GILBERTON PUMPING OPERATIONS 3RD OPERATION PERIOD 3-11-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE :

GILBERTON PUMPING OPERATIONS 3RD OPERATION PERIOD 3-11-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 12, 2011 5:40am PST

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-11-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE :

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP VEHICLE ACCIDENT 3-11-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 12, 2011 5:03am PST

GILBERTON BOROUGH FLOODING 3-10-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE :

GILBERTON BOROUGH FLOODING 3-10-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 11, 2011 4:31am PST

MAHANOY CITY FLOODING 3-10-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE :

MAHANOY CITY FLOODING 3-10-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Mar 11, 2011 12:12am PST

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP VEHICLE ACCIDENT w EXTENDED ENTRAPMENT 3-7-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : BLYTHE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 7, 201 at 09:30 hours the Saint Clair Fire Department (Saint Clair Rescue and Columbia Fire Companies), Saint Clair Ambulance and Pottsville Medic 68 were dispatched to the Burma Road for a vehicle accident with entrapment. The accident was reported to be in the area of the Fire Tower Road in Blythe Township. Ambulance 62, Rescue 707 and Engine 702 arrived and found a pickup truck overturned, on its roof and into a drainage ditch with ice water. The crew examined the vehicle and found the driver heavily entrapped in the vehicle. Pottsville City Yorkville Rescue 63 was then requested to respond to the scene to assist. Medic 68 arrived on the scene and request Medivac Helicopter to fly to the scene to assist with the trapped patient. Rescue 707 fire fighters stabilized the vehicle with cribbing and rescue struts. Rescue 63 arrived and staged behind Ambulance 62. Yorkville fire fighters deployed additional rescue tools and stabilization equipment to assist with the rescue. Port Carbon Engine 59-10 was dispatched to go to the Saint Clair Borough to set up a landing zone for Medivac. Rescuers had to cut trees to get up close to the vehicle. Fire fighters had to stand in 3-4 feet of ice water in the drainage ditch to get to the drivers door. One fire fighter had to return back to the rescue to remove his frozen soak gear. Command then request that Ryan Township Rescue 26 to respond to the scene with additional manpower and rescue tools. Fire fighters were able to open the drivers door and cut the roof to gain access to the driver. Rescue 26 arrived on location and its crew reported up to the rescue scene. Rescue 26 fire fighters deployed its rescue tools and saws to assist with the rescue. The vehicle dash board was displaced with hydraulic rams. It was determined the driver foot was still stuck under the dash board and passenger door. Saint Clair Police went to the landing zone, picked up the helicopter crew and brought them to the accident scene. Rescuers had to cut the bottom of the vehicle to remove the drivers trapped foot. The driver leg was finally freed and he was moved to a long board. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and moved to Ambulance 62. The ambulance transported the driver and the flight crew to the landing zone. The driver was flown to a trauma center in Allentown to be treated. Saint Clair Fire Chief stated the rescue was very complex and difficult to perform. The Chief credits all the fire fighters for working together in rescuing the trapped driver. The rescue took over an hour and required three rescue companies.

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP VEHICLE ACCIDENT w EXTENDED ENTRAPMENT 3-7-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On March 7, 201 at 09:30 hour ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2011 5:30pm PST

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP OUT HOUSE FIRE 3-4-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA) - On March , 2011 at 14:40 hours the Pine Grove Fire Department (North End and Hose Hook N Ladder Fire Companies), Pine Grove Township (Ravine and Suedburg Fire Companies), and Pine Grove Ambulance were dispatched to Geary Wolf Road in Pine Grove Township for a vehicle fire. Fire fighters arrived in minutes at the fires location and found flames coming from a storage garage. Flames from the fully involved vehicle jumped to the one story garage. The fire first started as a brush fire and spread to the vehicle. The Pine Grove Township assistant fire chief quickly ordered additional engine company and tankers to the scene. Summit Station and Muir Fire Companies were then dispatched to the scene. Pine Grove Hose Hook & Ladder Engine 58-10 arrived on scene first and went to work attacking the fire. Pine Grove North End Engine 58-15 arrived second and parked on the roadway. Engine 58-10 then established a water supply from Engine 58-15 . North End Ladder 58-25, Ravine Engine 21-10, Ravine Rescue 21-50, Suedburg Engine 21-11 and Suedburg Tanker 21-31 staged in the front of the home on the roadway. Engine 58-10 placed hose lines into operation and knocked down the large flames. The additional arriving fire units assist the first crews with advancing hose lines to the fire building. The fire was knocked down in fifteen minutes and over haul operations were started. The engine crews were then able to extinguish hot spots in the walls and the roof. The fire units cleaned up and cleared the scene by 16:00 hours. The garage was destroyed by the fast moving fire. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries to the residents or firefighters. Pine Grove Ambulances responded to the scene and assumed control of rehab for the fire fighters.

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP OUT HOUSE FIRE 3-4-2011 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA) - On March , 2011 at 14:40 ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2011 1:45pm PST

ON SCENE WITH THE FIRST RESPONDERS OF THE COAL REGION