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Southern Butler County stations were activated for the reported commercial structure fire today at 300Seven Fields Blvd.  This is the 10 Adams Place building.  Reports were obtained for smoke on the third floor.  Rescue Engine 42 called en route with 5 and arrived with numerous evacuations in progress.  FF McDonald the rescue engine OIC was met by building maintenance who reported smoke on the upper floors.  With the absence of a senior officer FF McDonald established Level 1operations and passed the command to Chief 21 (Speigel)  Engine 21-3 and Tower 21 were en route as Chief Speigel advanced the alarm to the second.  Interior command McDonald confirmed smoke.  As the unit arrived crews made their way to the roof  to find a AC unit on fire.  This fire was quickly controlled. After ventilation the alarm was down graded, and units were placed back in service.

UNITS ON SCENE: RE-42, C-21-1., E 21-3, TWR-21, TNK16, E-185,E-19, AAPD and Quality EMS

It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce the sale of Ladder 42.  The 1999 Emergenct One Quint  has been sold to the East Fishkill Fire District.  We're sure that they will enjoy her as muc has we have. 

So what's the future???  You'll have to stay tuned...........

The first alarm was struck for the south district this morning during a strong thunderstorm.  Butler county 911 reported the smell of smoke in the structure on Senate Court.  Rescue Engine 42, as well as, Tanker 42 called enroute with Chief 42-2 (minjock) as the responding officer. The tanker under the command of Lt. Mellinger marked on scene and established command with nothing showing.  Rescue Engine 42 arrived with the level 1 stage and took the hydrant.  As the initial investigation was commencing crews confirmed the callers initial complain of the strong smell of smoke in the area.  As AC Minjock began the initial 360 it quickly became obvious that s fire existed on the opposite side of the multi condo unit.   Crews advanced to Level 1 operations and handlines were placed into service.  Engine 19 arrived and was placed on the "charlie/delta" side. where the fire was now evident on the exterior siding.  Ladder 42 arrived and was set up on the "charlie/delta" side and prepared for ventilation.  Chief 42-2 requested the second and immediate third alarm as many other calls were working the region.  At this time searches began on the back side units, it became obvious that one of the homeowners was not accounted for.  AC Minjock forced the door of the fire building.  An elderly female was located in this area and was rapidly removed to the awaiting EMS unit by the crew of E-19.  As the fire progressed it became obvious that the lightweight construction used in this building was becoming a significant factor as fire rapidly extended.  Crews were ordered from the building and directed master streams were placed into service for a very short period while accountability officers reassigned crews for the upcoming interior firefight.  Crew then entered and began the monumental task of pulling ceilings to expose hidden fire. 

Fire was contained to only the initial unit, through an aggressive attack.  Crews returned after working on scene for 3 hours.

UNITS ON SCENE:  TNK-42, RE-42, C-42-2, L-42, E-19, M-76-2, E-241-1, E-241-1, TL-42, E-21-3, TL-21, E-228-4, TNK 16, E-16, L-290, AAP

Today the Adams Area Fire District took time out to honor those deserving members who were to be awarded recognition for meritorious actions over the past several years.  We were joined by the employees of MSA Inc corporate office. 

This year we honored emergency responders from three seperate emergencies.  First, the crew of Rescue Engine 42 that responded to a residental structure fire on Dorchester Drive on May 19th of 2007.  At this alarm crews removed an unresponsive  female from the burning structure.  This female was successfully resuscitated.  Honored with the "Silver Lifesavings Award": Honored were Captain Richard Mann, Lt. Talo Capuzzi and Josh Klein. The second alarm recognized was a medical response on March of 2010.  A female was reported ill on Myoma Road,  She was subsequently found in cardiac arrest.  CPR and AED were utilized to successfully resuscitate victim.  Honored were Patrolmen Michael Bailey and Ed Lenz, as well as, Fireifghter/EMT Kyle Frederick and Kevin Whittington.

The last alarm recognized was a motor vehicle accident that occurred May 27th, 2010.  At this alarm Lt DouglasMellinger effected the rescue of a critically burned male patient.  This rescue occurred at grave personal risk of Lt Mellinger as he had no gear or fire suppression equipment as he was returning home from work.  For this action Lt. Mellinger was awarded the "Medal of Honor".  Also awarded for this call with a "Unit Citation" were Lt. Talo Capuzzi, FF Jeff Leonberg and AC Al Minjock.  During this award we were honored to have the President of MSA, as well as, the injured gentleman's family.  The Adams Area Fre District received donation of a MSA Evolution 5000 thermal Imaging Camera  Thanks to MSA executive leadership and staff for joining us on this special day.

Adams  Fire and Quality EMS units were alerted today for the motor vehicle crash with injuries on PA Route 228 at Adams Ridge Boulevard.  This stretch of road is well know to the Adams Volunteers.  A rear end type collision occurred and cause injury to a young female passenger.  Chief 42-2 and Squad 42-1 responded and provided assistance to the injured female.  Units remained on scene for 25 minutes.

Units on Scene: C-42-2, S42, M-762, AAPD

We are please to announce that Adams Area Fire District will hold a Medal Day Ceremony.  This ceremony will be held at the Mars Area Middle School Common area.  This year we will honor several individuals who have performed meterous acts over that past 5 years.  One award of note is that Lt Doug Mellinger will receive the Medal of Honor.  Which is the highest award given to a firefighter in this department.  Please join us on August 7th at 10:00 AM.  A short reception will follow at the AAFD hall in Valencia following the ceremony.  Contact Assistant Chief Minjock for details.

Adams township fire crews were alerted for the motor vehicle collision on PA Rt 228 near the Springfield Grill today. Chief 42-2 marked enroute immediately along with the Rescue Engine. While in the area of the Springfield Grill Butler County 911 updated the location as 500 ft past Beaver Street. Chief 42-2 (Minjock) arrived and gave the update. Three vehicles one entrapped and unresponsive and one critical and awake. The Rescue Engine under the command of Chief 42 (Nickl) arrived and immediately began to initiate the action plan. Medic from Quality EMS arrived and with the help of Paramedic/Firefighters from 42 evaluated the driver as a DOA. The other patients were assessed and the vehicles were stabilized. Fluids contained and traffic on this busy stretch of road was re-routed. Accident reconstructors and the Butler County coroner arrived to begin their investigations. Crew remained on scene for 2 hours. Thanks to Callery Fire for responding and Cranberry Fire for standing by.

UNITS ON SCENE: C-42-2, AAPD, E-42, Tnk-42, S-42, R-19, M-762, M-763

This evening Allegheny County activated Station 185 Marshall Twp for the reported residential structure fire at 118 Searight Drive.  The initial alarm was upgraded to the full first bringing AGC 228 (Pine), Butler Co 21 (Cranberry) and AGC 242 Adams Area on the RIT Box.  185 Chief marked up quickly and with multiple calls for the working fire confirmed good fire from the roof.  While the first and extended alarm units marked up, Rescue Engine 42, Tanker 42 and Chief 42-2 marked enroute as the sepcial operations company.  While enroute it was noted that a manpower shortage existed on the first arriving companies.  Storms again were moving into the area causing some anxiety on the fire ground as it was ascertained that lightening was the cause of the fire.  Initial attack units were able to get a good knock-down however,  it was obvious that extensive overhaul would be necessary.  RIT size up was completed and a four sides were laddered.  RIT staging was established with a robust team of members.  As the overhaul process extended it was necessary to rotate company members into overhaul operations.  Crews worked 2.5 hours.

UNITS ON SCENE: E-185-1, E-185-2,R-185, E228, S-228, E21-3 TWR-21,C-185-1, C-185-2 ,C21-2, C-21-1, C-242-2, RE-242, TNK 242, Various support units and EMS units.

As the summer heat continues we decided it was time again to make the members sweat a little.  Adams members made the short trek to the Cranberry Twp. Fire Departments beautiful training center for an evening of Level 1 operations and initial arrival training.  The members were faced with various scenarios.  These included entrapment and hose-line advancement drills.  Smoke was used to help increase the difficulty.  After several tries and a little coaching our teams hummed like a well oiled machine!!! 

Much thanks to Chief Speigel and the gang for again allowing us to use this great asset!  Thanks again