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Each year, the week that contains May 15th is officially designated as National Police Week. President John F. Kennedy first set this day aside in 1962 as a somber time to honor peace officers who were killed in the line of duty. Across the country, police precincts remember their fallen comrades and many convene in Washington D.C. for a week of memorial services and guest speakers.

National Police Week is an important chance to draw attention to the selfless men and women who put their lives on the line every day in order to protect us. We thank the Waynesboro Police Department, the Washington Township Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police for their service.

May 04, 2012  - Engine 2-2 and Utility 2 attended the 85th Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia.

May 02, 2012 at 16:40 hours - Rescue Local Vehicle Crash - North Grant Street and West King Street in Waynesboro - Box 2-01 - Engine 2-1 ,Rescue Squad 2 and BLS from Waynesboro EMS were on the scene. Fire - Police closed the street to all traffic. Units ere available at 16:56 hours.

(Photos by Career Operator Steve Biesecker)

April 30, 2012 at 09:22 hours - Replacements on the Rescue Local - Vehicle Crash, tractor trailer VS pick-up truck - 15,010 Buchanan Trail East and Military Access Road in Washington Township - Box 4-01 - Engine 2-1 and Rescue Squad 2 fill the assignment. Fluids on the roadway had the crews using large amounts absortant to control the hazards. Units were in service at 10:40 hours

(Photo by Markell DeLoatch - Public Opinion Chambersburg's Newspaper )

April 27,2012 at 14:33 hours - Camper on fire next to a single family dwelling - 105 West Walter Avenue in the Borough of Greencastle - Box 3-04 - Waynesboro responded with Engine 2-1. The box was ungraded to a full dwelling with working fire special dispatch. Engine 2-1 was available at 15:59 hours.

(Photo by James Erdenbrack)

April 24, 2012 at 19:51 hours - Church Fire - 2355 New Franklin Road, Guilford Township - Box 17-01 - New Franklin Assembly of God. Engine - Tanker 2 responded on the Commercial Building Fire  assignment.

(Photos from Biglersville Hose & Truck Company)

April 20, 2012 at 04:54 hours - Engine-Tanker 2 was transferred to Adams County Company 27 Buchanan Valley Fire Company. While enroute Engine-Tanker 2 was dispatched on Adams County Box 5-13 (Arendtsville) for the  "working" lumber plant fire at Mountain Valley Lumber on Nawakwa Road. Engine -Tanker hauled 11 loads of water. ET-2 was available at 10:35 hours.

(Photo by James Erdenbrack)

April 13, 2012 at 05:55 hours - Rescue Box - Vehicle Crash with ejection - 10355 Five Forks Road, Quincy Township - Box 2-17 - Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, Ambulance 2-8 and Medic 201 responded on the call. Air medical helicopter Life Net 81 was started to the scene and an engine from Mont Alto dispatched to cover the landing zone, but was cancelled. Deputy Chief 2-A arrived and confirmed the dispatch. He did a patient assessment and report a class 4 patient. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office was requested to the scene. Fire -Police from Waynesboro, Mont Alto and Greencastle had the road closed so that the Pennsylvania State Police could investigate the incident.

( Photos by Tyler Shank, James Erdenbrack and the WFD webcrew)

April 07,2012 at 15:44 hours - Wildland / Mountain Fire with dwellings in danger - 11281 Weatherstone Drive in Washington Township - Box 4-03 - Waynesboro responded with Brush 2, Special Unit 2 and Engine 2-2.

At one point crews had to be backed out , so that a air drop could be made safely. The last Company 2 unit when available at 20:17 hours, But the clean-up lasted late into the evening.

( Photo by Captain Bob Blizzard )

April 07,2012 at 15:40 hours - Wildland / Brush Fire - Pleasant Valley Road, Smithsburg, Washington County MD - Box 7-05 - Engine-Tanker 2 responded with both department captains on board. The Engine-Tanker drafted from a dry hydrant filling other tankers and wildland brush units. They were available at 18:27 hours.

(Photo by Tyler Shank)

April 06,2012 at 06:02 hours - Automatic Fire Alarm / Smoke in the building - 6596 Orphanage Road, Quincy United Methodist Home - Box 5-10 - Waynesboro was respond with Engine 2-1, 2-2, Rescue Squad 2 and Tower 2. The Rescue Squad was held by Chief 5 for smoke removal. Units were in service at  06:35 hours

April 01,2012 at 19:42 hours - Electrical fire in a single family dwelling - 7964 Tomstown Road - Quincy Township, Box 5-06,Company 2 responded with Engine 2-2 with 2, Rescue Squad 2 with 2 and Engine - Tanker 2 with 5.   Units were placed in service at 19:51 hours.

(Photo by Crystal Hagans)

March 31, 2012 - Annual Easter Egg Scramble at the Waynesboro Memoral Park WINNERS IN AGE GROUPS: (1-3) Dentoen Manahan, (4-6) Aleah Cramer (7-10) Arjanna Venetta

(Photo  courtesy of Company 5)

March 12 ,2012 at 07:32 hours - Electrical fire in a single family dwelling - 6075 Mt. Zion Road in Quincy Township - Box 5-02. Waynesboro Responded with Engine 2-2 and Engine Tanker 2 and later filled the box with the Rescue Squad and Tower. Chief 5 held the box to Company 5. Chief 5 placed the box in service at 07:51 hours.

March 09, 2012 - The Record Herald, Waynesboro's newspaper had a feature article on Life Member Robert "Bob" Shockley. Bob was this Friday's SUPER SENIOR! Staff Writer Denise Bonura did a very nice job telling everyone what we all ready knew; Bob Shockey has dedicated his life to the service of others! Bob you have earned our respect and love! Please buy a copy of todays Record Herald or check it out on line at http://www.therecordherald. You can meet Bob at BINGO on Saturdays at the Waynesboro Ambulance Squad.

March 07, 2012 at 18:00 hours - Department Training - Mr. Hovis from Vision Warehouse and Distribution Inc. at 144 Cleveland Avenue in Waynesboro, provided the Waynesboro Fire Department with a guided tour of the warehouse complex and the hazard outline of the SARA facility plan. The officers and career staff are working on a pre-operational guideline for the complex.

Feb. 24, 2012 at 17:47 -  Chimney fire in a single family dwelling - 14329 MacAfee Hill Road - Washington County Maryland - Box 7-06. Tower 2 responded as the first due truck. The Tower crew took the roof and chained the chimney. Units cleared the scene at 19:05 hours

Feb. 21, 2011 at 13:26 hours - Kitchen Fire in a duplex - 403 West Main Street in Waynesboro - Box 2-01 - the box brought Engine 2-1, Tower 2 and the Rescue Squad from company 2, Engine companies 5 and Washington County 9 and the Waynesboro Ambulance Squad were dispatched, but were cancelled en-route, when the Tower's crew reported the fire was out and only a light smoke condition. The Engine and Tower crew checked for extension and the squad crew ventilated the dwelling. The Fire Chief Dave Martin held the engine while he investigated the duplex for Waynesboro's fire safety codes for rental properties.  Engine 2-1 was in service at 14:49 hours. The Waynesboro Fire - Police closed one line  of traffic on West Main Street until the operations were complete.

2011 Awards Banquet

February 18, 2012

Jody Sanders was named Firefighter of the Year and Michael Huff was awarded Fire - Police Officer of the year. State Representative Todd Rock and Waynesboro Mayor Richard Starliper Presented the awards.

Jody Sanders was also awarded the Lieutenant's and the Chief Officers award. Josh Simmers was award the Captain's Award. Michael Huff was given the Presidents award.

Fire - Police Captain's award was given to  Gerald  Flood, Fire -Police Lieutenants award was given to  Joel Flood, and the Fire - Police Sgt's award went to Ronnie Hilton.

Five Top Firefighter Responders

5 - Fire Chief Dave Martin

4 - Robert  Atkinson

3 - Josh Simmers

2 - Captain  Brian Starliper

1 - Allen Brake with 350 calls

Three Top Fire - Police Officer Responders

3 - James Seilhamer

2 - Robert Shank

1 - Michael Huff with 208 calls

25 Years of Service Life Membership Award 

Dean Cool, Lee Monn, Roy Monn, Robert Rowe Jr., Jody Sanders

50 Years of Service Awards

Arthur Biesecker, H. Richard Biesecker, Larry Biesecker, William Brake, Gerald Cole, N. Raymond Coover, J. Larry Diffenbaucher, Paul Dunlap Jr., Richard Freeman, Benjamin Greenawalt, Ronald Hoover, Jesse Patterson, Clyde Skipper, Russell Weikert

The music was provided by the Power Company DJ

Dinner prepared by the Waynesboro American Legion

Engine Company Transfer crew was from Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Company

A crew from Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Inc. covered the Rescue Squad and Tower

A special thank you to the 2011 Banquet Committee: Arley Scott, Peggy Martin, Robert Shank, Sarah Ginn and Lisa Price

Feb. 03, 2012 at 20:30 hours - Rescue Local - Vehicle Crash - West Main Street and Franklin Street in Waynesboro - Box 2-01. Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, BLS Ambulance 2-8 and Deputy Chief Stoops respond on the call. Rescue Squad 2's crew assist with patient care and hazard control. Engine 2-1 crew took hazard control on the second vehicle. EMS transported one and took patient refusals for the rest. Waynesboro Police and Waynesboro Fire-Police closed three blocks of Main Street so that we could operate safely. Deputy 2-2 placed the box in service at 21:22 hours.

(Photo by James Erdenbrack)

Feb. 01, 2012 at 16:19 hours - Rescue Local Vehicle Crash - Car VS pole - 6944 Nunnery Hill Road - Quincy Township - Box 2-50A - Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, BLS Ambulance from Waynesboro and Deputy Chief Stoops responded on this call. Fire-Police from Waynesboro and Mont Alto closed the road until the power company replaced the pole. The assignment was placed in service at 17:14 hours.

Jan. 31, 2012 at 13:17 hours - Fire in a single family dwelling - 11840 Orlando Circle in Washington Township - Box 2-40 - Waynesboro responded with Engine 2-1, Engine-Tanker 2, Tower 2 and the Rescue Squad. Engine companies from Mont Alto, Blue Ridge Summit,  Fountaindale , Leitersburg MD and two BLS units from the Waynesboro Ambulance Squad were also on the scene. An electrical malfunction in the homes dishwasher was the cause for the smoke. The box was put into service by Chief 2 at 14:33 hours. About twenty minutes later Engine 2-1 and Utility 2 returned as a public service to placed new smoke detectors outside of every sleeping areas and on each floor.

Jan. 31, 2012 at 10:00 hours - The students and a teacher for Saint Andrews Catholic School presented both fire stations with hand made posters, homemade cookies and a very nice donation for Catholic Schools week.

They thanked us for our service and we thanked them for the poster, cookies and the donation.

Jan. 31,2012 at 11:32 hours - Rescue Box - Vehicle Crash - West North Street and CV Avenue in Waynesboro - Box 2-01 - Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, Medic 201, Ambulances 2-8, 2-9, 5-7 and Chief 2 responded on the call. Three patients were transported to the Waynesboro Hospital. Units were placed in service at 12:15 hours.

Jan 29,2012 at 12:30 Hours - Rescue Local - Vehicle Crash - Van VS Pole. Box 2-50 -10,000 Block of Anthony Highway in Quincy Township - Engine 2-2 and Rescue Squad 2's crews controlled the hazards, while Waynesboro Ambulance 2-8's crew attended to the patient that was not transported. Fire Police from Waynesboro and Mont Alto closed PA Route 997, so that the crews could work safely. The units were in services at 13:27 hours

(Photos by Steve Biesecker)

Jan. 24, 2012 at 23:31 hours - Fire in a single family dwelling - North Main Street in Smithsburg MD - Box 7-01 - Tower 2 responded on the first alarm assingment. Tower 2 was in service at 01:05 hours.

Jan. 23, 2012 at 18:53 hours - Kitchen Fire in a single family dwelling - 12089 Penn Mar Road in Washington Township - Box 4-02 - Waynesboro responded with Engine 2-1,Engine - Tanker 2, Tower 2 and the Rescue Squad 2. Engine 2-1 laid in, by orders of  command 4 and the Tower had a 1 3/4 line inside. Rescue Squad 2 and the Engine-Tanker level one staged until released. It turned out to be food on the stove, and the dwelling was ventilated.  Company 2 units were in service at 19:45 hours.

Jan. 22,2012 at 03:44 hours - Apartment Building Fire - 144 West North Street in Waynesboro - Box 2-01 - The call was dispatched for smoke in an apartment building. Upon arrival of Engine 2-2, Captain 2-1 reported a working attic fire. Apparatus on the scene was Engine 2-1,2-2,3-2,4-2,5-2, WC 7-1,WC 9-2,Tower 2, Truck 17, WC Quint 27, Rescue Squad 3, Air 10 and BLS Ambulance 2-8.  Captain 2-2 had the command, Captain 2-1 was assigned operations, Deputy Chief 4 was the safety officer, while WC Captain 9 was the Staging Officer. The fire was knocked down within 30 minutes, but there was extensive overhaul. Three families were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The fire was caused by an overloaded electric circuit. There were no working smoke detectors. The City of Hagerstown's Truck 1 and South Mountain's Engine 16-2 transferred to South Potomac Street Fire Station. The last units cleared the scene at 06:30 hours.

(Photos by Markell DeLoatch / Public Opinion Chambersburg's Newspaper)

09:40 Hours Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Rescue Squad 2 and Utility 2 were recalled to the scene for a possible rekindle. Crews found a hot spot in the blown insulation. Units were available at 10:15 a.m.

Busy Saturday!

10:24 hours - Vehicle Crash - Wayne Highway and Manheim Road - Rescue Box 5-03 - Quincy Township -
Rescue Squad 2 was cancelled en route at 10:28 hours

15:31 hours - EMS local - Medical Assist - Buchanan Trail East , Washington Twp. - Box 2-30 - Utility 2 with a staffing of three. In service at 15:53 hours.

Tower 2, Squad 2 and Engine -Tanker 2 was dispatched to Antrim Church Road Box 3-28 for a possible barn fire. At the end of the dispatch communications advised Duty 3 that they had received a call that it was a controlled burn and no services were requested. The box was cancelled before units responded.

18:30 hours - Vehicle Crash -5210 Old Forge Road in the area of the pipe line - Quincy Township - Box 16-4 - Rescue Squad 2 was cancelled en route at 18:38 hours.

18:49 hours - Chimney fire in a single family dwelling - 10238 Old Forge Road in Washington Township - Box 4-03 Waynesboro responded with Engine 2-2, Rescue Squad 2 and Tower 2.

The Tower crew laddered the dwelling, remove burning materials from the flue and assisted with checking for extension. Engine 2-2 and Rescue Squad were held in staging. Units were availible at 20:07 hours.

Jan. 17, 2012 at 16:13 hours - Hazardous Condition - Carbon Monoxide leak - 123 West Main Street in Waynesboro - Box 2-01. Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, Ambulances 2-8 ,2-9 and Deputy Chief Stoops responded on the assignment. Upon investigating crews found dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the apartment building. The carbon monoxide level was over 900 parts per million in the basement and near 400 ppm on the first floor. Crews shut down the furnace and ventilated the building using multiple fans. Seven people showed signs of carbon monoxide exposure and were transported to the hospital to be checked. Mont Alto's engine company transferred to the South Potomac Street Fire Station. Deputy Chief Stoops placed the box in service at 18:00 hours.

(Photo by Stephanie Harbaugh / The Record Herald Waynesboro's Newspaper)

Jan. 17,2012 at 10:50 hours - Rescue Box 2-95 - Vehicle Crash with a vehicle on it side. 13780 Anthony Highway South at intersection of Lyons Road in Washington Township. Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2 , 2 BLS ambulances from Co.2-A and Medic 79 from Smithsburg MD were on the assignment. Two patients were transported to the Waynesboro Hospital. Units were placed available by Chief 2 at 11:38 hours.

Jan. 16, 2012 at 09:57 hours - Hazardous Condition - Carbon Monoxide detector sounding with a patient. Rescue Box 2-30 - 6176 Marsh Road in Washington  Township. Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, BLS from Waynesboro Ambulance Squad and Advanced Life Support from Medic 200 responded to the call. Units were in service at 10:49 hours.

Jan.16,2012 at 01:54 hours - Tower 2 transferred to Company 1 - Headquarters Fire Station - 130 North Second Street in the Borough of Chambersburg while Truck 1 was on a third alarm assignment in Shippensburg. Tower 2 went in service at 04:27 hours, without any calls.

(Photo by James Erdenbrack)

Jan. 15, 2012 at 20;11 hours - Rescue Box - Vehicle Crash reported as a T-Bone collision with entrapment. Box 2-50 -Tomstown  Road and Anthony Highway in Washington Township. Engine 2-1, Rescue Squad 2, Two BLS Ambulance for Waynesboro and one from Mont Alto responded with ALS From Medic 200. While enroute to the scene Captain 2-1 put Air-Medical on stand-by.  The patients were transport to local hospitals and Air-Medical was cancelled. Fire-Police from Waynesboro and Mont Alto directed traffic to keep the responders safe. Units were available at 21:04 hours.

 
Jan. 12, 2012 - Career Apparatus Operator Steve Biesecker up-dates the pump panel on Brush 2. He is repairing the class A foam system and doing other maintenance in the off wildland fire season.

Click the link below for video of the Engine 2-1 by Company 16 member Bobby Johns

Engine 2-1 on Facebook link

Jan. 04, 2012 at 17:23 hours - Fire in an apartment complex - 278 Hawbaker Avenue in Waynesboro - Box 2-01. Engine 2-1, Tower 2 and Rescue Squad 2 responded with Engine Company 5, Washington County 9 and EMS from Waynesboro Ambulance Squad. Truck Company Captain Brain Starliper reported an electrical fire contained to the outlet box, and held the box to Waynesboro units. Mont Alto's Engine 5-2 filled the Potomac Street station until the captain placed the box available at 17:52 hours.

Since March 20th, 2011