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SPECIAL RESCUE / ENTRAPMENT WITH MEDEVAC

Dec 30th - At 10:35 Rescue Box 6-E was alerted for male patient trapped under a tree. Subject was logging when a tree fell on top of his legs. Rescue 6 Pumper 6 and Chief 6 responded. Patient was located on a 4x4 only access road. Patient was alone and used his own chain saw to cut the tree off of him however he did have significant injuries. Stat Med Evac was called and Company 6 crews assisted EMS and Stat with a landing zone at the scene. Units were on scene for over an hour.

STRUCTURE FIRE

Dec 29th - At 14:45 Fire Box 4-B was alerted for a structure fire on Chan rd Washington Township. Caller reported smoke coming from a wall. Tanker 6 and Rescue 6 responded. Fire was contained and units were on scene for a half hour.

AUTO INTO A SMALL BUILDING

Dec 28th - At 10:44 Rescue Box 6-B was alerted for one vehicle into a school bus stop building with injuries. Pumper 6 And Rescue 6 responded to find 1 Vehicle that struck a school bus stop shelter with sever damage and 1 injury. Units assisted EMS with patient care and traffic control till PSP arrived. All Fire units cleared within a half hour.

MEDICAL ASSIST

Dec 24th - At 12:07 While returning from a previous fire Rescue 6 Came upon an elderly man who had fallen on a sidewalk and was semi-conscious. After clearing the fire scene Engine 6-2 arrived and also assisted Rescue 6 and EMS with patient care. Patient was loaded into ambulance and all units cleared the scene.

STRUCTURE FIRE

Dec 24th - At 12:00 Fire Box 6-G was alerted for a Structure Fire Jackson St. Reynoldsville Boro. Caller reported the porch of his residence was on fire. Engine 6-2, Rescue 6 and Chief 6 responded. Chief 6 arrived on scene and advised for Engine 6-2 only to proceed to the scene. Engine 6-2 arrived and utilized a water can to extinguish hot spots all units cleared the scene shortly after. Damage was contained to a porch swing and was caused by a cigarette.

2nd ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

Dec 21st - At 19:59 Fire Box 4-B was alerted for a structure fire with possible entrapment Airport rd. Washington Twsp. Reynoldsville Fire Company And Falls Creek Fire Company Due First Alarm. Rescue 6, Engine 6-2, Tanker 6, Engine 4 and Tanker 4 all responded shortly after dispatch. Falls Creek units arrived on scene and requested 2nd alarm. Upon arrival, a large garage with a full apartment above was fully involved and directly endangering another 2 story residential dwelling. Units contained the fire to the main fire building with minimal damage to the exposure despite winds blowing directly towards the exposure. Apartment above collapsed into the garage below. All occupants escaped without injury. The fire building is considered a total loss. Units Dispatched on the Box: Reynoldsville, Sykesville (Transfer to Reynoldsville), Falls Creek, Dubois City 73,71, Sandy Township 38,37, Brockway and Warsaw Township. Special Thanks To Amanda Makay and our Official Fire Company Photographer For the unbelievable Pictures once again.

FATAL MULTIPLE ALARM BUILDING FIRE IN DUBOIS CITY

Dec 18th - At 07:10 Dubois City Fire Box was alerted for a working building fire with entrapment on Jared st. Dubois City. Dubois units arrived with a working fire and several occupants still in the structure. Fire personal rescued several people from the building. Brockway Truck 1 and Reynoldsville Snorkel 6 along with Engine 6-2 responded to the scene. Additionally Sykesville Squad 8 was requested for a RIT team. Sandy Township 37 Responded to the scene and Sandy Township 36 was requested for stand by for Dubois City 73. Clearfield County Company 9 and Clearfield County Hyde Truck 6 was on stand by for Dubois City 72 And Sandy Township 37. Truck 72, Truck 1 and Snorkel 6 all utilized master stream operations for several hours. Snorkel 6 was also repositioned several times while the PA State Police Fire Marshall took Photos of the building from several angles, also assisted Clearfield County Coroner. Reynoldsville Units were on scene for over 7 hours. Unfortunately, two residents of the building did not make it out. The fire is still under investigation. Special Thanks To Our Official Fire Company Photographer and several members For the unbelievable pictures.  Click on the icon to see more pictures 

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

Dec 13th - At 09:43 Rescue Box 6-B was alerted for a vehicle roll over Route 322 east of Reynoldsville Boro. Pumper 6 responded to find 1 vehicle on its side no entrapment with injuries. Pumper 6 assisted EMS and PSP with traffic control. All units were on scene for 45 min.

2ND ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

Dec 12th - At 23:11 Fire Box 2-A was alerted for a working structure fire Craig st Brookville Boro. Rescue 6 and Snorkel 6 Responded. Rescue 6 responded to the scene while snorkel 6 was on standby by for Brookville then was later returned to Reynoldsville. Pine Creek Township and Brookville Fire made a good initial attack on the fire and Reynoldsville crews assisted with overhaul and clean up. Sykesville Company 8 was also placed on stand by for Reynoldsville.

1 VEHICLE MVA

Dec 8th - At 23:43 Rescue Box 6-A was alerted for a 1 Vehicle MVA into a tree with injuries Route 950 near Stevenson Hill rd. Pumper 6 and Chief 6 responded to find an SUV off the roadway into a tree. Crews assisted with traffic control and Patient care. All units cleared in an hour.

3 MVA'S WITHIN 30 MINUTES

Dec 5th - At 17:17 Rescue Box 6-B was alerted for a 1 Vehicle MVA Route 322 East. Pumper 6 and Rescue 6 Responded and assisted with traffic control. Units found 1 vehicle off the roadway with no injuries.
 

At 17:28 Rescue Box 6-B alerted for a 1 Vehicle MVA Route 322 East approximately 2 miles east of first MVA. Rescue 6 responded from the scene of first accident. Pumper 6 later cleared the scene of first MVA and responded to second MVA. units found another vehicle off the roadway with no injuries.
 

And then again 17:57 Rescue Box 6-A was alerted for 1 vehicle off the roadway with injuries and possible entrapment Route 950 near Stevenson Hill Road. Rescue 6 was already returning from second MVA and responded. Pumper 6 cleared the scene of second MVA and responded from there. Units arrived on scene and found 1 patient with injuries still in the vehicle. Reynoldsville EMS did not crew and Medic Unit from Dubois City advised they would have extended ETA. Falls Creek Company 4 QRS was requested to the scene. Stat Med Evac was not able to fly due to weather. Units were on scene for an hour and half.
 

2009 CHRISTMAS PARADE

Nov 28th - Company 6 along with several area Fire Departments Participated in the Annual Reynoldsville Christmas Parade. Check out the Photo Album for all the fun happenings.

TRANSFER FOR A MULTIPLE ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

NATURAL GAS INVESTIGATION

Nov 23rd - 21:15 Local Box 6-F was alerted for a Natural Gas investigation Cameron Camp rd. Winslow Township. Caller reported a gas well was leaking. Chief 6, Pumper 6 and Rescue 6 responded. Gas well was located and confirmed the malfunction. Gas company representative arrived on scene and took care of the problem. Crews were on scene for 30 min.

TWO VEHICLE HEAD-ON WITH INJURIES

INDUSTRIAL 2nd ALARM WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE

Nov 21st - Fire Box 6-B was alerted for a possible structure fire on Krajewski Road Winslow Township. Chief 6 arrived on scene first and advised of light smoke showing. upon further investigation it was found to be a working fire in the ceiling of a meat processing plant. Chief 6 requested 2nd alarm. Rescue 6 and Sykesville Squad 8 arrived simultaneously. The fire was quickly extinguished. All second alarm units with the exception of McCalmont township engine 16 were placed available. All units alerted were Reynoldsville, Sykesville, Brookville (Transfer), Dubois City, Sandy Township 36 and 37, Falls Creek, McCalmont Township, Big Run (Transfer).

PINK HEALS TOUR 2009

Reynoldsville Fire Company participated in the Pink Heals Tour 09! The "6" Pack hung up there fire gear and traded it for a pink shirt for the event! Members had a BLAST!!! Asst.6-1 (Jim Cribbs) placed second in the donut eating contest with members Brian Sprague (Pugsley) and Tom Mowrey (Trigger) not far behind! The end of the night wrapped up with the "Dude Looks Like A Lady" contest... Members participating in this contest were, Brian Sprague (Pink Shirt), Tom Mowrey (black shirt w/kilt), Andrew Flock (white dress) Jeremy Geer (red dress) and Patrick Lundy (aqua dress). The best-dressed woman was Patrick Lundy. Fire company members showed their support by wearing pink and decorating the apparatus! Story And Pictures by Casey Cribbs    Click the camera icon to see more photo's 

STRUCTURE FIRE - ELECTRICAL FIRE

Nov 14th - At 10:12 Fire Box 2-A was alerted for a structure fire/ outlet on fire in the basement of a residential structure on Pine Street Brookville Borough. Rescue 6 and Snorkel 6 responded along with Brookville Company 2 and Pine Creek Township Station 10. Brookville Engine 217 Arrived on scene and advised that the fire was out and checked for extension. Rescue 6 and Snorkel 6 redirected to station 2 for stand by. All units cleared in 45 minutes.

STRUCTURE FIRE

Nov 7th - Fire Box 4-C was alerted at 11:11 for a working structure fire on Route 1830 Washington Township Company 6 Along with Jefferson Companies 4 Falls Creek,1 Brockway,15 Warsaw Township were alerted. Rescue 6 and Engine 6-2 responded in less than 1 min from dispatch and Tanker 6 in 2 min. Chief 6 arrived on scene and assumed command. Reynoldsville units arrived on scene to find a fire in the kitchen area. All units were on scene for around an hour.

MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT & FLY-OUT

Oct 25th - At 01:39 Rescue Box 6-G was alerted for 1 vehicle MVA at the intersection of Route 322 And Yellow Brick Road, Reynoldsville Borough. Rescue 6, Pumper 6 and Chief 6 responded to find 1 patient with sever injuries, unresponsive and trapped in the vehicle. Engine 6-2 Responded to the Reynoldsville Football Field For a MedEvac. Patient was extricated and Stat MedEvac Safely transported the patient to a trauma center. Injuries are unknown at this time but were listed as sever.

MVA ONE VEHICLE INTO A POLE

Oct 14th - At 17:59 Rescue Box 6-G was alerted for a 1 vehicle MVA into a pole with injuries. Rescue 6, Pumper 6 and Chief 6 Responded to find 1 vehicle into a pole with an elderly patient still in the vehicle and sever damage to the pole. Crews secured the vehicle and assisted EMS with the patient.

TWO VEHICLE MVA

Oct 11th - At 12:22 Rescue Box 6-G was alerted for a two vehicle MVA on the "Tickle Belly Bridge" with no injuries and fluids leaking. Company 6 was at the Dubois Fire School Training while this took place bringing Sykesville Squad 8 automatically. Squad 8 responded within 2 min. Company 6 crews not at the training facility responded Pumper 6 and later canceled Squad 8. Crews assisted PSP and secured the scene. All units cleared within a half hour.

MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT

Oct 9th - 10:04 Rescue Box 6-C was alerted for a one vehicle MVA with entrapment. Jefferson 911 advised one vehicle roll over with 3 patients entrapped. Chief 6, Pumper 6 and Rescue 6 responded. Crews found one vehicle on its roof with two patients trapped inside the vehicle with one infant securely restrained in the vehicle. Stat Med Evac could not fly due to weather. Crews utilized both sets of tools from Pumper 6 and Rescue 6 along with Res-Q-Jacks. Two BLS units from Reynoldsville along with two ALS units From the city of Dubois responded along with Dubois PSP. Crews cleared the scene in a little over an hour.

AFA AT 1st NATIONAL BANK

Oct 7th - At 14:12 Fire Box 6-G-1 was alerted for an Activated Fire Alarm at the First National Bank of Reynoldsville. Chief 6 arrived on scene within a Minute and advised that is was a false alarm. All Units went available.

FLU FIRE IN REYNOLDSVILLE BOROUGH

Oct 4th - Fire Box 6-G was alerted at 18:02 for a structure fire/Flu fire north 5^th St. Reynoldsville borough. Rescue 6, Engine 6-2, Snorkel 6 and Chief 6 responded. Sykesville Company 8 was placed on an in-station stand by. Crews were on scene for over 2 and half hours. The owner of the residence stated the flu has not been cleaned for over 20 years.  

REKINDLE OF THE STRUCTURE FIRE

Oct 2nd - At 04:48 Fire Box 4-C was alerted for a rekindle of the previous structure fire. Caller stated he could see flames and smoke from the building. Jefferson Chief 15 arrived first and advised it was a woodpile burning inside the building. Rescue 6, Tanker 6 and Chief 6 responded. Rescue 6 arrived on scene and extinguished the small fire. Jefferson Tanker 1 was assigned to supply Rescue 6.

STRUCTURE FIRE

Oct 1st -Fire Box 4-C was alerted for a working Garage fire at 15:11 on Raybuck rd. Washington Township. Rescue 6, Tanker 6 and Chief 6 responded. Rescue 6 arrived 2^nd engine in and was requested to set up a fill site at a local dry hydrant. Rescue 6 established the dry hydrant only to find the hydrant was split and was out of service. Rescue then responded to another dry hydrant and established the fill site there.  

LARGE TREE DOWN

Sept 28th - Local Box 6-G was alerted at 15:36 for a large tree down involving lines and several vehicles on Grant St Reynoldsville Borough. Chief 6 and Brush 6 responded. Crews found a large diameter tree down along with a telephone phone pole onto 2 vehicles. Fire crews along with Reynoldsville borough crew with a backhoe cleared the tree and were able to remove the vehicles. Vehicles sustained minor to moderate damage. Grant st. remained closed until the utility companies arrived on scene.  

AFA AT REYNOLDSVILLE CASKET COMPANY

Sept 27th - At 07:45 Fire Box 6-G was alerted for an AFA at the Reynoldsville Casket Company. Rescue 6 and Chief 6 responded. Crews checked the building with nothing found. All units went available.

1 VEHICLE MVA

Sept 23rd - At 08:07 Rescue Box 6-F was alerted for a one vehicle MVA on Pardus Rd Winslow Township. Chief 6, Rescue 6 and Pumper 6 responded to find a one vehicle into a tree with minor injuries. Crews assisted EMS and provided traffic control. PSP Dubois arrived on scene, the vehicle was removed and all units went available.

2nd ALARM HIGH HAZARD STRUCTURE FIRE

Sept 21st - At 23:11 Company 6 was alerted mutual aid for Fire Box 30-Y. Reynoldsville FD along with Punxsutawney Fire Department, Knoxdale, McCalmont Twsp and Big Run FD all were dispatched for a working structure fire at Acme Machine, SR 310 North of Punxsutawney. Tanker 6 was requested and responded within minutes of dispatch. The Fire was contained and all mutual aid units returned within an hour. 17 Active members responded for the call.

(Photo courtesy of Station 20 FF Derek Miller)

AFA AT JEFF TECH

Sept 21st - While returning from the vehicle fire, Company 6 was dispatched at 12:02 for a general fire alarm on Vo-Tech rd, Jeff Tech High School. Rescue 6, Tanker 6 and Chief 6 all responded. Alarm panel advised the mens locker room, all units checked the area with nothing found.

FULLY INVOLVED BUS

Sept 21st - At 11:39 Company 6 was alerted for a working vehicle fire SR 322 west near Mcgarveys Equipment. Rescue 6 along with Tanker 6 and Chief 6 responded to find a very old bus being used for scrap metal fully involved. The owner of the vehicle was worried about the fire being relatively close to several structures and other vehicles which is the reason for the call. Fire was contained to the vehicle and all units available.

ANOTHER VEHICLE INTO A STRUCTURE

Sept 19th - At 02:03 Rescue Box 6-G was alerted for a Vehicle into a structure with injuries. Assist 6-2 arrived first on scene and advised 1 vehicle has traveled entirely through a structure with entrapment. Chief 6, Rescue 6 and Pumper 6 responded. EMS units from Reynoldsville, Sykesville and Dubois City were also called. 2 Female Patients and 1 Resident inside the structure were treated by EMS. Crews From Penelec and National Fuel were called in to secure utilities inside the structure before vehicle was removed. All units cleared in 2 1/2 hours.

VEHICLE INTO A STRUCTURE

Sept 15th - Rescue Box 6-G was alerted at 14:45 for a vehicle into a structure North 3rd st Reynoldsville Borough. Caller reports 1 vehicle struck the Reynoldsville Medical Center building with minor injuries and fluids leaking. Building suffered minor damage. Rescue 6 along with Assist 6-2 Responded. All units cleared in 45 min.

ANOTHER 2nd ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

Sept 8th - At 06:25 Clearfield County Fire Box 30-A was alerted for a well involved structure fire SR 322 Brady Township Clearfield County. Company 6 was originally dispatched for a transfer assignment to Jefferson Company 8. While at Company 8 for approximately 10 min Rescue 6 was requested to the scene with manpower. Rescue 6 responded and assisted crews at the scene. Fire involved the entire structure and appeared to be a total loss. Reynoldsville Crews were on scene for a little over 2 hours.

2nd ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

Sept 6th - At 12:32 Fire Box 2-AHH was alerted for a Structure Fire Main St Brookville Borough. Reynoldsville, Brookville, Pine Creek Twp and Corsica were all alerted for a working structure fire. First arriving crews made a good hit on a room and contents fire with no further extension to the structure. Rescue 6 and Snorkel 6 responded and assisted with man power at the scene. All units cleared in 2 hours.

TWO VEHICLE MVA

Sept 6th - Rescue Box 6-F was alerted at 12:12 for a 2 vehicle MVA SR 950 near Sandy Valley Rd. Jefferson County 911 advising 2 vehicles head-on with injuries. Rescue 6, Pumper 6 and Chief 6 responded to find 2 vehicles with no entrapment and minor injuries. Crews assisted EMS and PSP with traffic control. All Units cleared in a hour.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

Aug 24th - Rescue Box 6-B was alerted at 15:04 for a motorcycle accident Wayne Rd And Palumbo Rd. Chief 6, Rescue 6 And Pumper 6 Responded. Units found 1 patient off the roadway with minor injuries. All units cleared in 45 minutes.

LANDING ZONE

Aug 21st - At 02:31 Company 6 was alerted to set up a landing zone at the Reynoldsville football field. 1 patient that was stabbed in the abdominal area was transported Via State Med Evac. Rescue 6 and Crew established the landing zone.

ACTIVATED FIRE ALARM

Aug 10th - Fire Box 6-G was alerted for a AFA S. 4th St Reynoldsville Borough. Life Alert advised it was initially a Medical alarm but when they contacted the patient they could hear a smoke detector activated in the back round. Asst 6-2 arrived on scene and advised of a power outage in the area that caused the activation. Box was placed available.

2nd ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE IN BROOKVILLE BOROUGH

Aug 6th - Fire Box 2-A was alerted for a structure fire on Walnut St Brookville Borough. Caller reports fire and smoke from the attic. Rescue 6 and Snorkel 6 responded. Both units were initially redirected to stand by at Brookville station 2. Snorkel 6 was placed available and Rescue 6 was requested to the scene to assist with manpower. Brookville 2, Corsica 3, Pine Creek 10 And Reynoldsville 6 units were all dispatched for the call. All units cleared in a little over 2 hours.

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EXPLOSION / BURN PATIENT

July 28th - Company 6 was alerted for Box 6-C Wishaw Road in Winslow Township. Initial reports stated 1 patient with burns to her face arms and legs due to an explosion from an accelerant. Patient was attempting to burn a pile of brush. Rescue 6 along with Chief 6 responded and assisted EMS at the scene. Landing zone was not required at the scene. All units cleared in a 30 min.

TWO VEHICLE MVA

July 26th - Company 6 was alerted for box 6-G on E Main St. Reynoldsville Borough. Chief 6 and Pumper 6 responded to find a 2 vehicle rear-end collision with minor injuries. Crew assisted EMS with patient and returned to station. All units on scene for 30 minutes.

LINES DOWN IN THE BOROUGH

July 24th - Company 6 was alerted for Box 6-G for lines down on Myrtle St near Niagra Cutter, Reynoldsville Borough. Pumper 6 and Asst 6-2 responded. All units were on scene less than 15 min.

MVA WITH ONE FATALITY & TWO FLY-OUTS

July 15th - 06:36 Company 6 was alerted for an MVA Roll over Point View Rd Winslow Twsp. Rescue 6, Pumper 6, Brush 6 and Chief 6 responded. First arriving units found 1 vehicle rolled over down over an embankment with several patients with serious injuries. Command 6 requested Sykesville Squad 8 to the scene and Sykesville Engine 8-1 to the Reynoldsville Football Field For An LZ. Sykesville Units assisted in landing 2 Stat MedEvac Helicopters. PSP Reconstruction Team arrived on scene along with the Jefferson County Coroner and all units went AV. All Fire units were on scene for over 2 hours.

ANOTHER TWO VEHICLE MVA

July 14th - At 23:15 Company 6 was alerted for Box 6-G. Caller was reporting 1 vehicle into a parked car E. Main St near Uni-Mart. Pumper 6 responded to find 1 Chevy cavalier into a park SUV no injuries with fluids leaking and roadway partially blocked. PSP arrived on scene and units cleared.

SINGLE VEHICLE MVA

WOODS FIRE

July 10th - At 13:29 Box 4-H Caller reporting a woods fire, logging equipment attempting to put out fire at that time. Brush 6, Engine 6-2 And Tanker 6 responded. All units extinguished remaining fire. Units were on scene for over an hour.

TWO VEHICLE MVA WITH INJURY

July 8th - At 09:33 Company 6 was dispatched for a 2 vehicle MVA at the 10th St Light Reynoldsville Boro. Pumper 6, Rescue 6 and Chief 6 responded to find 2 vehicle rear-end accident with 1 female injured. FD assisted ems with patient and PD with traffic control and all units cleared in 45 min.

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