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January 23, 2012- Tractor Trailer vs. Car

At 1806 hours McKean County 911 Center dispatched Station 15 along with the Bradford City Ambulance for a motor vehicle accident on Route 219 northbound near Owens Way. Initial reports indicated no entrapment and one injury. Chief 1510 (B. Eliason) was first to arrive on scene and established Owens Way Command. He reported one patient still in the vehicle with minor injuries, and confirmed no entrapment. The crew of Engine 153 assisted the city ambulance with patient care and stabilizing the vehicle. Station 15 fire police assisted the township police with traffic control.

(Pictures by Jay Bradish)

January 16, 2012- Land Rescue for a Sledding Accident

At 1500 hours today, Station 15 was dispatched for a land rescue along with the Bradford City Ambulance at the top of Gates Hollow for a male patient who struck a tree while sled riding. Station 15 first responders made initial contact with the patient who was complaing of a possible broken leg. Engine 151 and crew made their way to the patient located off the road way, back in the woods a ways to assist the EMS crew with safely getting the patient out of the woods. Crews set up a basic lowering system and slowly moved the patient out of the woods.

January 11, 2012- 2 Alarm Bradford City Fire

Around 1030 hours today Station 1 and Station 15 were dispatched for a commercial structure fire at the Tuna Mill and Lumber Wood Shop off of Mechanic Street. Quickly after the initial dispatch a second alarm was requested with the visual of heavy smoke showing which was then upgraded to a full company response from Station 15. Engine 151 assisted Engine 2 on Walker Avenue, and Engine 153 was assigned exposure protection on Bishop Street. Station 11 and 19 were on scene along with an aerial from the City of Salamanca. Station 11 and 19 also provided stand by along with Station 6 and 21.

December 23, 2011- Mutual Aid on High Street

Around 0319 hours Friday morning, High Street Command (Captain M. Rettger) requested a second alarm for a structure fire at 15 High Street in Bradford City. The second alarm brought Station 1 off duty personnel, Chief 1, and Engine 151 with a crew to the scene. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) along with Engine 151 arrived on scene and were immediately put into operations. Command assigned Chief 15 as the Accountability Officer and the crew from Engine 151 split and performed interior operations on Divisions 1 and 2. Chief 1 (C. Angell) was assigned the Safety Officer by command. The fire was held to the original house that was on fire. All Station 15 units were available by 0500 hours.

(Pictures by Jay Bradish)

December 18, 2011- Christmas Party

This afternoon was our annual family Christmas Party. The kids enjoyed a magic show, games, and a visit from Santa. Even older members got to tell Santa what they wished for this Christmas!!!

While enjoying time with family and friends, BTVFD was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident in the area of 998 West Corydon Street with unknown details. Captain 15-53 (B. Eliason) arrived on scene and reported no injuries with one vehicle on it's side. All units were available and no services were needed with the exceptions of fire police.

December 17, 2011- City of Bradford Structure Fire's

At around 2100 hours this evening Station 1 requested a second alarm for a structure fire at 2 Congress Place bringing Engine 151 to the scene. Just after the second alarm was struck, McKean County dispatched a second box alarm to 8 and 10 Thompson Avenue for a structure fire. This brought Engine 153 and Engine 155 to the second of the second fire. Engine 151 arrived on scene of the Congress Place fire and split their crew and left man power on scene. They then continued to the second structure fire and layed 5" to establish a water supply to protect the exposures. Both structure fires were held to the original buildings. The Congress Place fire was considered a total loss. The State Police Fire Marshal was called to investigate the fires. Station 1 and 15 worked hand in hand at the scene of both fires to get them under control. Station 6, 11, and 19 were all on stand by.

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

December 17, 2011- Early Morning Mutual Aid

At 0256 hours McKean County 911 Center dispatched Box 2151 for a structure fire at 44 Spring Drive in Lafayette Township. The additional report given to responding units was that this was a single family home with an attached garage that was reported to be on fire. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) arrived first on scene and reported a working structure fire. The garage was fully involved, with fire spreading through the house and in to the attic of the residence. Engine 216 and Engine 153 arrived on scene and an aggressive interior attack was made on the quickly advancing fire. Crews were able to save a large portion of the house. Chief 21 (D. Fowler) had command and Chief 15 had Interior Operations. Tanker 62 supplied Engine 153 with a water supply. Engine 151 was called to the scene from standing by at the Custer City Station to relieve crews that had been working on scene and for additional water. Station 6 and 19 stood by for Station 15. All Station 15 units were available at 0730 hours.

 

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

December 15, 2011- Weekly Work Session

Tonight some of the new members as well as junior members went over proper fire extinguisher operations as well as department policy and procedures. While they were busy doing that, the rest of the department went through the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford pre-plans. Members toured some of the buildings and discussed specific situations.

December 13, 2011- Natural Gas Leak

At approximately 1430 hours Station 15 was dispatched for a natural gas leak inside of a residence at 73 Sullivan Road. Upon arrival, Chief 15 had all residents out of the house and had the crew of Engine 151 check the residence for LEL with the gas meter. Upon investigation, crews found a bad set of tubing behind the stove that was causing the leak. All units cleared the call within 30 minutes.

November 27, 2011- Mutual Aid Structure Fire

At approximately 0530 hours Station 11 went to a 2nd alarm for a structure fire on Olean Road. C15 (Burkhouse), and C15-10 (Wright) with E-151 and U-152 responded. The 2 story home was fully involved and suffered severe fire damage and interior operations were changed to defensive. Chief 11 (J.Kelley) had command and requested departments from PA and NY assist. Station 15 units returned to station and remained on stand by until 0930 hours.

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

November 23, 2011- Pre Holiday Fun

For this week's work session, we moved our normal Thursday night training to Wednesday night. There were 20 members present who reviewed MVA SOGs and some basic extrication techniques with two donated vehicles.

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

November 12, 2011- Tri-County Structure Burn Class

This past weekend many departments through out the area participated in a Structure Burn Class sponsored by the Tri-County Fire School. Approximately 30 students were enrolled. The weekend started Saturday in Smethport going over the crew assignments as well as safety guidelines for Sunday. Sunday morning started at 0800 hours with the class being broke into five groups of six members. Each member of the team had hands on experience and was pleased with the class itself.

November 10, 2011- Mutual Aid Chimney Fire

At approximately 1650 hours tonight, Station 19 (Corydon Township), Station 21 (Lafayette Township), Station 15, and Station 7 (Hilltop) were dispatched to Box 1931 for a possible structure fire on Heather Lane in Corydon Township. Station 19 units were first on scene and reported a chimeny fire. Units checked the chimney for extention into the structure as well as cleared the chimney for the home owner. Station 15 units were on scene for about 1 hour.  

(Photo by Jay Bradish)

October 22, 2011- Completion of Delmar 2011

This past Saturday, the 2011 Delmar class completed with the final burn in the burn tower. Students rotated between five different stations throughout the day including Fire Attack, Back-Up, RIT, Safety, and Rehab. Two seperate evolutions were created to give each student a hands on experience.

Congratulations to Zach Webster and Andy Eliason, as well as the rest of the class for a successful completion!!

September 19, 2011 - RIT TEAM PRACTICE

This Thursday night members of BTVFD, Bradford City, Corydon Township, and Lewis Run reviewed and practiced skills learned in the recent RICE class, as preparation continues towards the start of an area Rapid Intervention Team.

September 24, 2011- MVA

At 1450 hours an MVA was reported on West Corydon Street near Niles Hollow. A mini-van backing up from a drive way hit a boat being towed by a pick up truck. No injuries were reported. Engine 151 and fire police assisted the township police department with traffic control. All personnel were clear in about a half an hour.
 

September 17&18, 2011- Tri-County Fire School

Three members attended the third weekend of vehicle rescue classes at the training grounds in Smethport. These members also took the Department of Health Certification Test for Vehicle Rescue Technician.

Five members attended the RICE class which was held in Bradford at Station 1 and at a house on Amm Street in the City of Bradford. A structure fire dispatched for Station 1 at approximately 1130 hours Saturday put a hold on the class as a second alarm and special request put the class to work. Station 11 sent a full company response to the fire and Station 15 back filled Station 1 and handled a carbon monoxide call that had dangerous levels of CO in a structure. The source of the CO was determined and shut off. After the hose was repacked and clean-up accomplished, the class continued. The class concluded Saturday evening with life saving drills in the house. Participants started the day Sunday dealing with air supply change over, entanglement, ceiling collapse, and floor collapse. A total of 16 students participated in the vehicle rescue and 18 students participated in the RICE class.

September 15, 2011- Early Morning MVA

At 0800 hours, McKean County dispatched Station 15 and Ambulance 1 for a possible two car MVA just south of Custer City on Route 219. McKean County stated that there may be possible ejection. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) arrived on scene within minutes and reported one vehicle off the road with one patient ejected. Engine 153 responded and assisted MA-1 with patient care. Fire police assisted the township police with traffic control. All units were available at 0830 hours.

September 11, 2011- We Will Never Forget

Bradford area firefighters and police, as well as the National Guard gathered for a social gathering and picnic style dinner at 1800 hours at the Central Fire Station in Bradford. Emergency vehicles were lined up for the percession that concluded the days events. At 1900 hours, Chris Piaggi who played the bag pipes, played in front of the First United Methodist Church as emergency responders and their families entered. Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department Chaplain Robert Brest led the services. Cole Grandinetti, a BTVFD junior firefighter, welcomed everyone and thanked the committee of Pastor Brest, Rich Zmuda, Jim Long, Dan Burkhouse, Tim Burkhouse, and Rick Grandinetti for their help in organizing the evening of rembrence. Pastors from the area churches were Tom Verner, Father Steve Collins, and Brad Preston. Music for the evening was presented by Helen McMahon and piano by Melissa Britton. A video created by Tim Burkhouse, Jay Bradish, and Barry Larson was presented to the audience. After the service, Chief Dan Burkhouse dismissed all emergency personnel and an emergency vehicle percession followed the streets of Bradford City. It ended with a view of the Firemans Monument illuminating on the hill of the Oak Hill Cemetary. The monument was lit for 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Departments Present: Bradford Township, Bradford Township Police, University of Pitt Police, Bradford City Fire Department, Bradford City Police Department, Foster Township Police, Derrick City, Rew, Corydon Township, Lafayette Township, Lewis Run, Hilltop, and Eldred Township.

September 9, 2011- Remembering 9/11 

August 30, 2011- Hazmat in Corydon Township

Around 1630 hours today, Station 19 was dispatched for a Hazmat incident on West Washington in Corydon Township. Chief officers from Station 19 arrived on scene to find oil leaking into the streams and creeks in that area. McKean County EMA was quickly notified and quick action was taken to stop the oil from entering any other water sources in that area. Station 15 was requested for man power by CTVFD to assist with building dams in the near by streams.

 

 

August 13, 2011- Rope Rescue with Station 19

At approximately 2330 hours tonight, Station 19 (Corydon Township) requested the Rope Rescue Team assist them at the Rim Rock Trail head for a rope rescue. Members from BTVFD assembled and responded in U152 and POV's to assist Station 19. CTVFD was called at approximately 2130 hours to assist Clarendon Fire Department who was already on scene. All Station 15 units were available at 0100 hours.

 

 

July 24, 2011- Mutual Aid Structure Fire

At approximately 1840 hours Station 1 (Bradford City) was dispatched for a possible structure fire at DeFrank’s Appliances on Davis Street. With in minutes a second alarm was requested. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) and E-151 responded to the scene. The crew from E-151 took the B side exposures. Chief 1 (C. Angel) requested additional help, which brought E-153 and E-155 to the scene. The crew from E-153 took interior operations and held the fire from entering the apartments. The crew from E-155 were the relief crew and rotated in as the heat took its toll on the firefighters. Station 15 returned at approximately 2100 hours.

 

Station 6 (Lewis Run), Station 11 (Derrick City), and Station 19 (Corydon Twp.) provided stand by coverage.

 

July 23, 2011- Oil Spill

At 2000 hours, people taking relief from the heat found oil in the creek near Browntown Road. Station 15 was dispatched and Chief 15 assumed command. Chief 15-10 (E. Wright) sent crews up stream to attempt to find the source of the oil. Crews from Enging 153 determined there was oil as far north as East Warren Road. ARG was contacted for assistance with their stream booms. Collection booms were put in the stream at East Warren Road and a half mile North of East Warren Road. The source of the oil was found south of Browntown Road and booms were put in place around it to try and collect as much oil as possible.

 

DEP was contacted and the scene was released to them.

 

Units On Scene: Chief 15 (D.Burkhouse), Chief 15-10 (E.Wright), U-152, E-153, Bradford Twp. Police and ARG Personnel.  

July 16, 2011- MVA at Minard Run and High Street

At 1340 hours, McKean County dispatched Station 15 and Ambulance 1 along with the township police to a reported 2 car MVA at the intersection of High Street and Minard Run. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) was on scene in 2 minutes establishing Minard Run Command and reported both vehicles still in the middle of the intersection. He also advised of 3 patients who had moderate injuries. The crew from Engine 153 assisted with patient care and traffic control, while  the crew from Engine 151 also assisted with patient care and spill control. A second ambulance from the Bradford City Ambulance was requested to the scene due to the number of patients. Towing removed both vehicles and the road way was cleared at 1439 hours.

 

 

July 13, 2011- Mutual Aid Rescue

Tonight around 1930 hours, Station 11 (Derrick City) along with the Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Derrick Road near the intersection of Fairview Heights. First on scene reports indicated that one patient was still entrapped inside the vehicle. Chief 11 (J. Kelley) requested Limestone to be dispatched to set up a landing zone at the Bradford Mall as well as Bradford Township to send an engine and crew to stand by at Derrick City's Bolivar Drive Station. Engine 151 and crew responed within minutes and was quickly requested to the scene to assist with the extrication. Prior to Engine 151 arriving on scene, units on scene had extricated the patient and Station 15 personnel assisted with loading the patient into the ambulance. Engine 151 was back in quarters by 2200 hours.

 

 

July 11, 2011 - Route 219 MVA

At 1430 hours Station 15 was dispatched for a truck that had rolled over on Route 219 north of Custer City. Engine 153 and crew checked for fluid leaking and assisted the police with traffic control for just over 2 hours. The truck was eventually up-righted and removed from the ditch.

 

 

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

July 10, 2011 - Tree Fire

Sunday at 1930 hours, Station 15 was dispatched to 118 Minard Run Road for a tree on fire with electrical lines down. The crew for engine 153 secured the area and waited for Penelec's arrival.

July 9, 2011 - Mutual Aid to Lewis Run

Saturday evening at 2000 hours Chief 6 (K. Zandy) requested Station 15 to secure a landing zone at the Lewis Run Fire Hall. Engine 153 and Utility 152 responded and assisted Station 6.

 

 

(Photo by Jay Bradish)

July 8, 2011 - Marilla Reservoir Search

At 1000 hours, after the bad weather moved through the area 14 members of the department and 3 Bradford Township officers conducted a search of the Marilla Reservoir and hiking trails on Friday afternoon. A vehicle was reported to police that had been parked at the reservoir all week. Police had found out it belonged to a person missing from the Buffalo area. Police used Rod Johnson and his blood hound Thursday afternoon and evening to search the area. The Friday morning search was done as a follow-up on the findings of the dog the night before. The Mckean County Dive Team along with the Glade Township Water Rescue searched the water. At this time James Friel is still missing. If anyone has any information concerning this person, contact the Bradford Township Police. Search efforts were terminated at 2030 hours.

July 5, 2011 - Route 219 MVA

At 1700 hours today Station 15 & Ambulance 1 were dispatched to a report of a two car motor vehicle accident. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) was on scene minutes after dispatch, advised all vehicles were off the roadway, one patient was self extricated, and was being treated by EMT's who had been passing by the MVA. Station 15 personnel assisted with patient care and traffic control. All emergency personnel were on scene approximately one half hour.

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

July 2, 2011 - Saturday MVA

On Saturday, around 1830 hours a two car motor vehicle accident was reported sending Station 15, Ambulance 1, and Bradford Township PD to the intersection of Minard Run and High St . Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) assumed command and Chief 15-10 (E. Wright) handled triage operations as there were five patients involved, all reporting minor injury's. All were patient refusals. Ambulance 1 and QRS 15 checked all involved and Fire Police assisted Bradford Township PD until the road way was clear.

 

 

(Photo by Jay Bradish)

 

 

 

 

July 1, 2011 - Afternoon MVA

Around 1315 hours today, BTVFD was dispatched for a 1 car mva in the 200 block of Minard Run Rd. First ariving units found one vehicle off the road with one patient who had minor injuries. It was found that it was a rear end collision as well as a hit and run with the second vehicle fleeing the scene.

 

 

(Photo by Jay Bradish)

June 30, 2011 - MVA on High Street

At approximately 1200 hours today, Station 15 along with Ambulance 1 were dispatched to a 1 car motor vehicle accident on High Street near the intersection of Minard Run. McKean County relayed to responding units that the vehicle had rolled over, with one patient self extricated with minor injuries. QRS 15 assisted the city ambulance with patient packaging. Fire police assisted the township police until units cleared at 1245 hours.  

 

 

(Photo by Jay Bradish)

June 28, 2011 - Mutual Aid to Rew

At 0045 hours, Box 0821 was dispatched for a residential structure fire at 1428 South Kendall Avenue in Foster Township. First arriving units found the modular home fully involved. A second alarm was soon dispatched bringing an engine and crew from Station 15 at 0100 hours. Bradford Township crews assisted with ventilation and overhaul. A Rapid Intervention Team was also established. Station 15 was released at 0215 hours.

Units on Scene: Station 8, Station 1, Station 11, Station 7, Station 9, and Station 15

 

 

(Photos by Jay Bradish)

June 20, 2011 - Garage Fire

At 1733 hours, McKean County 911 dispatched Station 15 for a reported structure fire at 1087 West Washington Street. McKean County notified responding units that the garage at this residence was on fire. Three engines and 24 firefighters responded and found a small fire putting out a large volume of smoke. The fire was contained to a battery charger and items in the area of the charger. Crews removed the boat from the garage and cleared smoke from the structure. All units were available at 1817 hours.

 

 

(Photo by Jay Bradish)

June 17-18, 2011 - Jeep Jamboree

The annual Pennswoods Jeep Jamboree was held this past weekend at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Campus. The participants had beautiful weather to take place in the trail riding. The wet spring and the rain early in the week provided the mud for the departments annual Jeep Wash. This fun fundraiser was a combined effort of all members and their families.

 

 

June 11, 2011 - 6th Annual Howard J. Warfield Memorial Golf Outing

The 6th annual Howard J. Warfield Memorial golf outing was held this weekend at the Pennhills Club, after being rescheduled due to bad weather. The team of Corey Burns, Justin Girard, Luke Breese and Lou Cook took first place with a score of 59 after going 10 holes on a match of cards. Also shooting a 59, finishing second was the team of Nick Lyons, Dom Lyons, Corey Schachter, and Mike Cauley. Taking third with a score of 60 was the team of Paul Kessel, Paul Piccioli, Dr. Michael Tarbox, and Rod McCaslin. Finishing fourth with a score of 61 Butch Bartlett, Butch Bartlett Sr., Chris Bartlett, Andy Johnson. The format was a four person scramble. Closet to the pin on number 6 was Brian Larson with a distance of 5'11". Ray Learn won the ball toss that concluded our event.

BTVFD would like to thank all of the players and sponsors who supported us!

 

 

June 1, 2011 - Mutual Aid to Rew

Around 1600 hours today, Station 15 was dispatched for lines down on Clarks Lane. Personnel got on scene and confirmed high tension lines down across the roadway. Fire police shut the road down and waited for Penelec's arrival.

Shortly after the dispatch ended for the lines down, McKean County dispatched Box 0822 for a garage fire at 232 South Kendall Avenue. Fire personnel faught the fire while dealing with today's heat. At 1700 hours, Chief 11 (J. Kelley) requested Station 15 for an engine and crew to assist with overhaul and mop-up. Chief 15 (D. Burkhouse) gathered a crew together and responded with Engine 151 to the scene. Crews were back in quarters by 1830 hours.

 

 

 (Photos by Jay Bradish)