At Approximately 0536hrs Station 93 was dispatched for the smoke investigation in the area of Maple Ave.  While investigating, Chief 93 arrived on-scene and reported the working structure fire and upgraded the alarm to a structure box.  Crews encountered heavy fire and were forced to operate defensively. The fire was soon upgraded to a second alarm.  Ladder 4 arrived on-scene and was assigned to the “B-C” corner, division 1.  After completing overhaul, the crew was reassigned to side “A” for additional overhaul.  Once complete, Ladder 4 was released by command and returned to service.  Crews remained on-scene for several hours.

An Early evening fire kept the Lower Valley busy.  Units were dispatched to the Glenmaura area for a structure fire with possible entrapment.  Units arrived to find fire in the attic space above the garage, which had begun to spread to the main house.  Crews quickly went to work to stop the spreading fire, but soon it was upgraded to a second alarm.  Ladder 4, along with Rescue 27, relocated to Station 98 to cover the Lower Valley while units operated.  Ladder 4 was on the stand-by for two hours before returning to the Abingtons.

At approximately 1000hrs Rescue 2, Ambulance 2-9 and CLS-8 dispatched to mile 193N on I-81 for the two car MVA with injuries.  While responding Chief 2A was advised that SAPD on-scene reporting two patients, one confirmed entrapped.  The Chief requested Rescue 4, 4-9 and CLS-2 to the scene.  Crews arrived to find two vehicles on the shoulder, one with server rear end damage and the other overturned with a patient pinned underneath.  Crews freed the patient from under the vehicle and assisted with removing the other patient from the car.  Both patients were transported to the hospital.  Extrication was complete within ten minutes and the interstate remained closed for some time.

At approximately 2000 hours Rescue 4 and Ambulance 4-9 dispatched to S. State St. for the motor vehicle accident.  Responding units were advised that one vehicle struck a building causing moderate structural damage.  Chief 4 arrived on-scene to find one vehicle, with heavy front end damage, stuck on a boulder, which prevented the vehicle returning to S. State St, and moderate structural damage to the “A-D” corner.  The ambulance arrived and assumed patient care and then transported the hospital.  Rescue arrived, stabilized the vehicle and the corner of the structure.  Only one person was injured in the crash.  Units operated for one hour before returning to service.

At approximately 1900hrs Station 8 was dispatched to Route 307 and Gravel Pond Rd. for the one car MVA, rollover with possible entrapment and vehicle fire. Chief 8 responded to the scene and requested Rescue 4 to the scene. While the Chief was responding he was advised that additional callers reported the vehicle on fire and possibly one pediatric patient entrapped. Chief 8 arrived on-scene and reported no fire, but heavy entrapment, unknown on how many patients. Chief 8 then requested Rescue 2 to the scene. Rescue 8 and Rescue 4 arrived on-scene and made access to the passenger compartment to find no patient’s inside the vehicle. The crews then performed a search of the surrounding area, which was unfounded. The driver of the vehicle was later found at a near by house. He was self extricated and walked to the house to call for help. The vehicle was removed and all companies returned to service.

June 27, 2008- **More infomation to come.**

June 24, 2008- A full response was requested by Chief 5 to assist Station5 (Dalton) for a train derailed in Glenburn Township. Railroad workers on scene were stating that there were 9 cars derailed which was a mix of box and tanker cars. Units arrived on scene and went to work assessing the situation. Rail authorities stated that the cars were empty except for some residual left after offloading. EMA and DEP also assisted in evaluating any potential hazards. After 4 hours, crews cleared the scene after confirming there was no immediate danger. For more info check out the Scranton Times.

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June 1, 2008- Ladder 4 was dispatched to assist Station 93 (Old Forge) for a second alarm commercial building fire. First arriving units quickly went to work knocking down the bulk of the fire. Ladder 4 arrived on scene and assisted with overhaul of the first floor and side a of the structure. Ladder 4 operated for about two hours before going in service.

MAY 8, 2008- Ladder and Engine 4, along with 4-9, were dispatched for a second alarm assignment in South Abington for a working commercial fire. Crews quickly knocked down the fire on the roof of the building and searched the interior and adjacent stores for any extension. The majority of the damage was on the roof in the area of the air conditioning units where the fire started. Units operated for approximately 90 minutes.