NEW ENGINE Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - The cab is finished and mounted to the chassis. The body is started.  It will be equipped with a 2000 GPM Hale QMax pump, 750 gallons of water, and a 20 gal foam tank. It will also have a rescue style body. It will be powered by a 425 HP Cat C9 backed by an Allison 3000 EVS Trans. New pictures will be posted as it makes its way through the plant.

TRACTOR TRAILER CRASH WITH ENTRAPMENT Sunday, August 24, 2008 - At 17:30 this date The 15 House was dispatched to Interstate 80 mile marker 212 east bound for a vehicle accident involving two tractor trailers with injury and entrapment. Rescue 15-1 responded and was advised by UCES that PSP was on the scene confirming entrapment. Once the rescue arrived we found that one tractor trailer had rear-ended another with the driver heavily trapped. Captain 1506 (Stump) took command while the rescue crew went to work. The crew pulled off multiple hydraulic tools, reciprocating saws, and an extra Hurst power unit. The crew worked at making entry from multiple points on the truck. Engines 15-1 and 17-1 arrived a took care of the landing zone and fluid leaks from the truck. Due to the severity of entrapment command called for an additional rescue. During the extrication the Life Flight nurses along with EMS pronounced the patient deceased. Once the scene became fatal, all extrication attempts got put on hold until the investigation was completed. The driver of the other truck was uninjured. Units remained on the scene for about three hours. Units on Scene: Rescue15-1, Engine15-1, Engine 17-1, Rescue 9-1 (Warrior Run Area), Milton and Warrior Run EMS, PSP, Milton Fire Police, and Life Flight.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

HONORARY PRESIDENT Friday, August 22, 2008 - On the weekend of Aug. 22nd the Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Association held its annual convention in Mifflin PA. Ray Rugh along with other 15 House members attended this event. On Friday, while Ray was attending one of the meetings the association presented Mr. Rugh the Honorary Past President Award. Congratulations Ray.       Photo By Chris Cox

TRACTOR TRAILER OVERTURNS ON I80 Thursday, August 21, 2008 - At 03:06 on this date the 15 House was dispatched to Interstate 80 eastbound at mile marker 213 for a tractor-trailer overturned with an active fuel leak. Chief 1051 arrived to find one truck into the guiderail with the tractor on its side leaking diesel fuel and the driver out walking around uninjured. Rescue 15-1 arrived a short time later and started to work on controlling the leak and any other hazards. Units remained on the scene for about two hours. Units on scene: Rescue 15-1, Chief 1501, Engine 17-1, Milton Fire Police, and Minute Man Towing.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

2nd ALARM HOUSE FIRE Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - At 11:21hrs The 15 House was dispatched as part of a 2nd alarm assignment on a house fire in East Buffalo Twp. Rescue 15-1 arrived and immediately went to work assisting Co.2 and Co. 3 personnel with defensive operations. Rescue 15-1 sent the crew to the rear of the structure with a 2" attack line and a 1.5" attack line and began fire suspression and overhaul operations. Units on the scene: Rescue's 15-1, 3-1 Engine's 2-3 Lewisburg, 3-2 Mifflinburg, 4-1 New Berlin, 6-1 Winfield. Tanker's 2-1 Lewisburg, 3-1 Mifflinburg , 5-1 White Deer Twp, 9-1 Watsontown, 6-1 Winfield, Truck 3-1 Mifflinburg, Amb 2-3, Milton Fire Police, EBT Police, Milton State Police. Units remained on the scene approx / 3.5hrs       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.     Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

POTTSGROVE MVA Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - At 0230hrs this date Rescue 15-1 was dispatched along with Co.12 Pottsgrove to East Chillisquaque Twp. Rt.642 for an MVA with unknown injuries. Rescue 15-1 with Lt. Campbell responded and arrived on scene to find one ford bronco in to a utility pole that had been sheared off. Rescue 15-1 handled vehicle hazards and assisted the Amb with Pt care. Units on the scene Rescue 15-1, Co.12, Amb 16-1, Evangelical Community Hospital Paramedics, Milton Fire Police, Milton State Police. Units remained on the scene approx. / 1hr       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.     Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

MUTUAL AID TRAILER FIRE Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - At 23:27 The 15 House was dispatched along with Co 2 (Lewisburg) for a mobile home fire with possible entrapment at Modern Way Trailer Court in the Village of Montandon. Chief 1501 (Shaffer) was the first to arrive, and confirmed a working fire. Chief 202 arrived next and took command. Engine 15-1 arrived right behind Engine 2-2 and immediately went to work. Half the crew from Engine 15-1 pulled the second line off Engine 2-2 while the other half started a primary search. After the search was completed it was confirmed that there was no entrapment. Rescues 15-1, 2-1, and 5-1 ( White Deer Twp.) arrived and later helped with overhaul. Crews remained on the scene for about two hours. Units on the scene: Engines 2-2, 15-1, Rescues 2-1, 15-1, 5-1, Tankers 2-1, 15-1, Lewisburg EMS, Medic 60, Chiefs 202, 1501, 1502, American Red Cross, and Milton Fire Police.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

TRUCK SPECIAL CALLED TO LEWISBURG Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - On this date Truck 15-1 was called to the Borough of Lewisburg to assist the Game Commission and Lewisburg PD with a black bear. Once the Truck arrived, they set up and went to work. The crew went into the tree just above the bear and scared it down to the ground where the Game Commission caught it. This bear had quite an adventure throughout the day as it made its way down the main street prior to finding a tree just behind Lewisburg's firehouse. Truck 15-1 was on the scene for about 35 Min.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

MVA DOWNTOWN Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - On this date the 15 House was dispatched to Arch and Center streets in the borough for an MVA with injuries. Rescue 15-1 arrived and stabilized the vehicle and assisted EMS with patient care. The crew from the Engine checked the vehicles for hazards. Both Patients only had minor injuries. Crews remained on the scene for about 30 Min.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

TRUCK OVER TURNS ON I80 Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - At 03:54 this date THE 15 House was dispatched to Interstate 80 west bound at mile marker 214 for a tractor trailer overturned. Chief 1501 (Shaffer) responded and arrived on the scene a short time later to find one tractor trailer on its side and leaking diesel fuel. The crew from Rescue 15-1 assisted EMS and started to work on controlling the leak. The driver of the truck had only minor injuries. Crews remanded on the scene for about 30 minutes until the wrecker service arrived. Units on the scene: Rescue 15-1, Engine 15-2, Engine 17-1 (Turbot Twp.), Milton Ambulance, and Milton Fire Police.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Depr.

TRUCK RESPONDS TO LEWISBURG Sunday, June 29, 2008 - On this date an engine from the 15 House was dispatched to the Borough of Lewisburg at the Campus Theater for an odor of something burning. While enroute command advised the communications center that they had a water problem in the basement. The engine was than placed in service by command 2 (Lewisburg). About 45 minutes later Truck 15-1 and the Utility were dispatched to the same location for ventilation and portable pumps. Once the Truck and Utility arrived on the scene and were working, it was discovered that there was a small fire in the basement. Half of the truck assisted Lewisburg's engine crew with the fire while the other half checked for extension. The Truck crew had a moderate smoke condition in the attic area with no fire and began ventilation. Apparently the basement filled up with about 4 feet of water and than the electrical panel on the wall caught on fire. The Truck remained on the scene for about 3 hours. Units on the scene: Company 2(Lewisburg), Truck and Utility 15-1, Engine 5-2 (White Deer Twp.) Rescue 3-1 (Mifflinburg), Milton Fire Police.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.     Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

REPORTED BUILDING FIRE Saturday, June 28, 2008 - On this date the 15 HOUSE was dispatched to Broadway News in the borough for a building fire. Chief 1501 (Shaffer) responded and was on the scene minutes later with no visible fire. Apparently a cigarette came in contact with the siding and began to smolder. Upon arrival of the engine, a Milton Police officer dumped a jug of water on the smoldering hot spot. The engine crew checked for extension and any remaining hot spots and was available about 15 minutes later. Units on scene: Eng. 15-2, Chief 1501, Milton PD, and Milton Fire Police.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.     Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

50 YEARS OF SERVICE Saturday, June 14, 2008 - On this date The 15 House along with the Rugh family held a party for Ray W Rugh for having 50 years of active service. Mr. Rugh received several awards from borough and state officials. Ray first joined the fire service in 1958 with the Goodwill Hose Co. in Milton. Some years later he then transferred to the Fifth Ward Hose co. in Milton where he served as a Captain and Dept. Chief for many years. Ray also belonged to the White Deer Township Fire Dept. in New Columbia. Ray is still active with the Dept. and likes serving as a driver. The Milton Fire Department along with family and friends of Mr. Rugh would like to congratulate Ray on this great accomplishment.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.     Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

MVA IN THE TOWNSHIP Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - At 09:05 Hrs. this date The 15 House was dispatched to Rt. 405 and the Susquehanna Trail for a vehicle accident with injury. Rescue 15-1 arrived to find two vehicles involved with minor injuries. The crew from the rescue assisted EMS with patient care and took care of any hazards from the vehicles. Crews remained on the scene for about 25 Min. Units on the scene: Engine 15-2, Milton Fire Police, Milton PSP, and Chief 1501.       Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.     Photos By Jay Mabus Milton Fire Dept.

GET WELL SOON Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 15 house Firefighter/Paramedic member Roni LaRose-Shaffer was invloved in a motor vehicle accident on 6/1/2008.As a resault of the accident she remains hospitalizied with a broken L1 fracture in her back. She sould be home sometime this week. The members of the 15 house ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers.UPDATE: Roni will be coming home today 06/04/2008 she will be in a back brace for 8-12 weeks and the doctors are saying she should make a full recovery.Roni and her family would like to thank everyone for the thoughts and help with everything.