The Rohrerstown Fire Company would like to express our deepest sympathy to Alec and Brett Fassnacht and their family on the passing of his Grandfather, and Ryan Olsen and his family on the passing of his Mother.

The members are also keeping Ed and Zach Hartmann and their family, as well as, Chief Comfort of Lancaster Township and his family in our thoughts as they work through difficult times.

The Brotherhood of Firefighters is a bond that shines through all that life brings to us, and we ask that you join in keeping these families in your thoughts.

Friday morning started out with Engine 671 being alerted to assist EMS on a medical emergency on Good Drive near Community Way. Engine 671 arrived behind EMS to find no assistance was needed. During the afternoon, Tower 67 and Squad responded to a fire alarm assisting Company 76 (West Hempfield) with the crews finding a false alarm. As the Tower was returning they were alerted with Engine 671 to a fire alarm on Good Drive. Engine 671 arrived and confirmed construction trigged the alarm with the assignment being cleared out. To finish the day out, Company 67 responded to High Meadow Court for a CO alarm. Engine 671 and Tower 67 investigated and found normal levels and the assignment was cleared out. During the overnight hours; Companies 76, 84 (Susquehanna #4), 715 (Mountville), 78 (Washington Boro), 81 (Columbia #1), 75 (Mount Joy), 719 (Hempfield), and 67 were sent to Oak Hollow Apartments for a building on fire. Engine 841 arrived first with smoke showing from side Charlie with the crew finding burning pile of clothes on the second floor. The fire was quickly extinguished with the engine company opening up checking for extension. Tower 67 was the first arriving truck company and assisted with ventilation. The assignment was held to the units from 76, 84, and 67 with Tower 67 clearing the scene in 30 minutes. Sunday morning, Tower 67 along with units from 211 (Southern Manheim Twp), 24 (Eden), 27 (Neffsville), and 64 (Lancaster City) were sent to the 200 block of Pleasure Road for a house on fire. Engine 643 and Chief 211 arrived together with normal conditions, with the crew of Engine 643 finding food on the stove with no extension. The assignment was held to 211, 64, and 67 for ventilation with Tower 67 clearing the scene in 15 minutes.

The members of Rohrerstown recently were visited by Armand Young, who is walking across the United States. He started his venture on April 17, 2007 from Santa Monica, CA and his destination is Ground Zero in New York City. While on his journey, he is spreading a simple message, and it’s one of human kindness. Armand has visited many firehouses and police station along his venture.

Friday brought two calls for service with the first one being a Tower assist to Company 68 (West Lancaster) for a fire alarm. The second run was for Engine 671 to assist EMS with patient packaging and lifting. Saturday had two box alarms for the Tower Company with the first one being to assist Company 715 (Mountville) on Donnerville Road. Chief 65 arrived with a lawn mower that was self extinguished with a smoke condition inside. Tower 67 arrived on scene and laddered the building and assisted with checking for extension and ventilation. Tower 67 cleared the scene in 20 minutes. The second box alarm was assisting Company 76 (West Hempfield) with an apartment building on fire on Oswego Drive. Units from 76 arrived with a smoke showing from the second floor. Crews found a stove fire that was self extinguished with a smoke condition on the interior, the assignment was held to units from 76, 84 (Susquehanna #4), and 67 for ventilation with all units clearing in 30 minutes. Sunday morning brought a gas leak response to the units from 67, 68, 719 (Hempfield), and 23 (East Petersburg) on Bethel Drive. Engine 671, Engine 672, Tower 67, and Chief 67 (Dommel) made the response and arrived with an active gas leak on the exterior of a residence. Engine 671 deployed a suppression line with Engine 672 securing the water supply. Tower 67 started air monitoring of the residences and confirmed that all nearby structures were vacant. Crews remained on scene until UGI could arrive and dig another hole to secure the leak. Once the leak was secured and all air monitoring was within acceptable levels, the assignment was cleared out. To finish out the weekend, Tower 67 was alerted to assist Company 23 with a building fire on Graystone Road. Tower 67 arrived and was directed to stage while units from 23 investigated a possible control burn. Tower 67 cleared not long after their arrival.

This afternoon Companies 67, 719 (Hempfield), 211 (Southern Manheim Twp), 68 (West Lancaster), 23 (East Petersburg), 24 (Eden), and 65 (Millersville) were alerted to Welsh Drive for an apartment building on fire. Engine 671, Tower 67, and Captain 672 (Zahm) arrived with a two story building with smoke showing on side Alpha. The crew from Tower 67 found food on the stove that was already extinguished and started checking for extension with the Engine Company standing by with line if needed. No extension was found and the assignment was downgraded to Company 67 for ventilation. Units cleared the scene within 30 minutes. As the units were finishing packing up, Fire Radio alerted the units for a fire alarm on Harrisburg Pike. Engine 671, Tower 67, and Captain 672 made the response with the assignment being held to Engine 671 with information of a false alarm.

With the majority of the membership heading out to support a charity, a request was made to New Holland and Susquehanna Fire Companies to cover the 67 house during this time. Engine 391 filled in for the afternoon/evening shift with the crew from 84 running Engine 671 for the overnight/morning shift. No calls for services were received during these time and both crews were treated to meal. Thank you to both of these fire companies for covering our firehouse and to the Matthew Reifsnyder and Ankur Patel for volunteering to stay back with the cover companies.

This morning at 0721 hours, Tower 67 was alerted with other units to a reported building fire on Continental Drive in West Hempfield Township. Units were initially sent for a fire alarm and found smoke in the building. Tower 67 was directed to the roof to check the HVAC units with all operating normal. The assignment was downgraded with all units clearing the scene in 40 minutes. Units operating on the incident were 76 (West Hempfield), 715 (Mountville), 84 (Susquehanna #4), 78 (Washington Boro), 79 (Maytown), 65 (Millersville), 62 (Highville), 71 (Bainbridge), and 87 (Columbia #7). Then at lunch time; units from Companies 66 (Lancaster Twp), 211 (Southern Manheim Twp), 68 (West Lancaster), and 67 were sent to the 1200 block of Meadowbrook Road for a house on fire. Tower 67 staffed with five arrived and assisted on the interior with nothing being found. Tower 67 cleared the scene in 15 minutes. During the afternoon hours, Engine 671 responded for a wires call on Marietta Avenue. For the evening drill, Engine 671 and Tower 67 traveled to the training center to continue to work on high angle rescue set up with the Tower. While there Companies 67 and 68 were alerted to the 300 block of Running Pump Road for a crash with injuries. Engine 671 and Chief 67 arrived not long after Rescue Squad 68 with a minor crash. The crew assisted EMS with patient care and controlled hazards with all units clearing the scene in ten minutes.

Companies 67, 719 (Hempfield), 76 (West Hempfield), 715 (Mountville), 23 (East Petersburg), 24 (Eden), and 84 (Susquehanna #4) for an apartment building in the 300 block of Country Place Drive as a strong line of storms moved through the county. Engine 671, Tower 67, Chief 67, Deputy 67, and Captain 671 made the response with information of a lighting struck to the building. The units from 67 arrived with smoke from the roof and requesting the Working Fire Dispatch, adding additional units from 66 (Lancaster Twp), 76, 715, and 75 (Mount Joy). The crew from Engine 671 found a working fire in the attic and started working on fire suppression efforts while the crew from Tower 67 made the roof and started opening up. The fire was quickly knocked down with additional units assisting in opening up and checking for extension. The extension was kept to a minimal with units working on salvage and overhaul. All units cleared the scene in 90 minutes. Captain 672 cleared up during this incident and responded to assist on another working fire in Company 68’s (West Lancaster). During the rest of the day, Engine 671 responded to three wire calls and a vehicle accident with injuries.

This afternoon, Engine 671 was alerted to assist Company 211 (Southern Manheim Twp) with a crash with injuries on Route 283 at Manheim Pike. Company 211 arrived and confirmed a minor accident, placing Engine 671 available during its response. Then at 1721 hours; units from Companies 66 (Lancaster Twp), 65 (Millersville), and 67 were alerted to the Manor Shopping Center for a strip mall on fire. Units were advised of a smoke condition in the building. Tower 67 arrived and took side Charlie with the crew making the roof to check the HVAC units, while the engine companies worked on the interior. The Working Fire Dispatch was requested by command adding units from 68 (West Lancaster), 715 (Mountville), 512 (Willow Street), and 65 to the assignment. The roof units were isolated with the interior units isolating the source to an AC unit inside the building. Tower 67 cleared the scene in one hour, with the station maintaining a second crew.

This afternoon, Companies 719 (Hempfield) and 67 were alerted to the 900 block of Centerville Road for a natural gas leak. Engine 671 and Tower 67 made the response and arrived with a construction company that struck a gas line. The crew from Engine 671 secured its own water supply and deployed a hand line, while Tower 67 metered the inside of the house. The crews from 719 and 67 stood by until UGI could secure the leak and all levels were within safe limits. Units remained on the scene for about two hours.