Manheim Fire Department - Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

CAR INTO A HOUSE IN RAPHO TOWNSHIP

May 31st - Shortly after 7PM on Sunday evening, the Manheim FD was dispatched to a vehicle accident, with the vehicle reported to be into a house on Mount Joy Road, near Weaver Road. Chief 2-6-2 arrived to find one car into the house, with no injuries to the driver or any residents. Deputy 2-6 arrived and established Command 2-6. The crews from Rescue 2-6 and Squad 2-6 were assigned to stabilize the corner of the house to prevent any additional collapse. Crews used wood cribbing and jacks to temporarily hold the wall in place. Command 2-6 then placed a call for Collapse 6-5 from Millersville Fire Co. to respond in order to shore the wall and ceiling so the car could be removed and the home owners could stay in their house.

In addition to the team from Millersville Fire Co., units from the County's Rescue Task also responded to assist the Collapse Team. Columbia #1 and Haz Mat 2-9 responded as part of the RTF. Units remained on scene for approximately 4 1/2 hours.

GARAGE FIRE IN RAPHO TOWNSHIP

May 31st - Shortly after 12:30 am, units from Manheim FD, Mastersonville FD, FDMJ and Manheim Ambulance were dispatched for a reported garage fire at 852 Hossler Road in Rapho Township. Deputy 2-12 arrived first to report a fully-involved garage fire with the main house as an exposure. Chief 2-6 arrived on the scene and established Command 2-6 and directed Engine 2-12-1 and Tanker 2-12 to protect the house from the Charlie Side and ordered Engine 2-6-2 and Tanker 2-6 to attack the fire from the Alpha and Delta sides as well as protecting the house. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire to the garage and prevent it from spreading to the house. The house only sustained heat damage to the Delta side of the house, as its vinyl siding melted from the intense heat. Crews from Truck 2-6, Rescue 2-6, Engine 2-12-2 and Squad 2-12 also assisted at the scene. Truck 7-5 arrived on the scene and was released by Command shortly after the fire was placed under control. Engine 2-8-2 from Penryn FD stood by at our fire station while we operated at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal.

TRIKE RACE AT MANHEIM DOWNTOWN

DEVELOPMENT MARKET ON THE SQUARE

May 16th - The fire department entered a team of members into the Manheim Downtown Development Market on the Square Trike Race in order to have a little fun and get involved in a great community event. Deputy Chief Brandy Rhodes, Captain Dave "DJ" Johnson, and Firefighters Jimm Landis, Josh Theis, and Chad Shank represented the fire department in this entertaining competition. The crew finished in second place and a fun time was had by all.

Just a warning - we will be coming back with more experience and training next year!!!

LIGHTNING BRINGS WORKING FIRE

Apr 21st - Manheim was alerted to a building fire on Doe Run Rd. Chief 2-6 (Olesen) and Deputy 2-6 (Rhodes) went enroute. Chief 2-6 arrived on location with a fully involved shed fire with exposures. Deputy Rhodes established command 2-6. Engine 2-6-2 enroute with 5, on arrival crews put 2 lines in service…1 for exposures and 1 for fire attack. Fire was knocked down quickly. Trucks 2-5 and 2-6 assisted with overhaul. Stations 2-8 and 2-12 were also on the assignment. Crews operated approximately 1 hour.

WIRES CALL GETS UPGRADED TO DWELLING

Apr 3rd - Shortly after 02:30 Station 2-6 was alerted for wires. Deputy 2-6 (Rhodes) went in route was alerted by police department that he had a working dwelling fire. Engine 2-6-2 enroute with 4. Deputy 2-6 confirming working fire and upgraded to a dwelling fire. Engine 2-6-2 arrived and pulled a handline and put a knock on the porch fire. Truck 2-6 and truck 2-5 assisted with overhaul. Also assisted by stations 2-8 and 2-12. On scene approximately a little over 2 hours.

DOUBLE PIN IN THE FIRST DUE

Apr 2nd - Station 2-6 was alerted for a vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Deputy 2-6 (Rhodes) arrived on location confirming confinement in both vehicles. On arrival Rescue 2-6 crew quickly went to work on both vehicles. Crews removed door from one vehicle and popped door on the other vehicle. Crews were on scene approximately 30 minutes.

ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BANQUET

Mar 21st - The members of the fire department, along with guests, including spouses, community leaders and neighboring emergency officials, participated in the Annual Fire Department Banquet, held at The Barn at Overlook in Manheim Township. Members were recognized by Fire Chief Ryan Olesen and President Brian Ober for their service and commitment to the fire department and community throughout the past year.

Members receiving recognition for Years of Service Milestones included: 5 Years - Norm Deck, Seth Gantz and Eric Patterson; 10 Years - David Johnson, Gina Ober and Barb Stokes; 20 Years - James Kraybill, Duane Ober and Brandy Rhodes; 25 Years - Bryan Wittel; and 35 Years - Bill Baltozer and Ray Herr.

Carl Metzler received the Fire Chief's Award for his service and dedication to the department as a fire police officer.

Matthew Landis received the Rookie of the Year Award.

Dan Wagner received the Firefighter of the Year Award.

Lt. Seth Gantz received the Officer of the Year Award.

Barb Stokes received the President's Award for her efforts in forming and leading the Manheim Fire Booster Club.

Also unveiled were the two newly updated Honorary Members and Honorary Fire Chiefs plaques that will be displayed at the fire station soon.

Following the awards ceremony, Ryan and Friends performed for the attendees. His show was great entertainment and his involvement of certain members was enjoyed by all.

AUTO FULLY INVOLVED

Mar 17th - Shortly before 4pm Station 2-6 was alerted of a vehicle fire. Chief 2-6-3(Wagner) arrived on scene confirming working vehicle fire. Engine 2-6-2 responded with 6. Arrived on scene and did fire suppression. Cleared the scene in 30 minutes.