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Forums Up And Running
June 26, 2008 - With DoD Fire Forums going down and not coming back, we have heard several people wishing there was a forum comparable to DoD Fire. The MPFF Local F-307 forums is now up and running by clicking the link on the left. This provides a place for DoD firefighters to exchange information on topics all throughout the fire and emergency services. A Platoon Takes In Reported Apartment Fire
June 20, 2008 - Just after dinner, E-337 was dispatched on a box assignment in Hampden Township (Company 30) for a reported apartment fire on Bedford Court in the Delbrook apartment complex. E-330 arrived on scene first and laid a supply line into the dead end cul-de-sac. E-337 pulled in directly behind E-330 and positioned for use of the aerial if needed. E-337 crew threw an extension ladder to the balcony to gain access while the crew from E-330 charged the hydrant and stretched a line to the apartment. Captain 37 reported unattended cooking with no occupants home, fire out, and medium smoke that needed removed. Chief 30 held the box to Company 30 and E-337 to perform ventilation and pick up the line. Personnel remained on scene for about an hour. This is the third shift in a row for A platoon to respond to a reported fire in the mutual aid coverage area. FF Dombrowski may be the new good luck charm. E-337 Assists at Lower Allen "Kitchen" Fire - A Platoon
June 18, 2008 - Just prior to morning muster for "A" Platoon, E-337 was dispatched on a box assignment for a reported building fire at a manufacturing plant on Slate Hill Road in Lower Allen Township. While responding, a chief from Company 12 (Lower Allen) went on scene and confirmed what workers were calling a kitchen fire. Command had E-337 hold for Truck 12 to enter the narrow alley, grab a hydrant, supply Truck 12, and send a crew inside to assist with extinguishment. A 200ft preconnect was stretched from E-337 where crews found a nut dryer on fire. Crews made a quick knock on the fire with extensive overhaul needed to unload the dryer full of nuts. Crews operated on scene for two hours before going available. Captain 37 (Wurster) had interior "nut dryer" command. This marks another working fire for Captain Wurster with his new white helmet that he has not yet been able to get dirty.
A Platoon Runs to Building Fire, Finds Outside Deck Well Off
June 17, 2008 - E337 was dispatched around 0400 as part of a box assignment in the area of Simpson Ferry Road and St. John's Church Road for a reported building fire. The original information made county dispatch the incident as a Hampden Township (Company 30) box. Updated information from PD on scene put the fire in Lower Allen Township (Company 12). Chief 1-12 arrived on scene and reported a wooden deck outside of Fox's Pizzeria was on fire with undetermined extension into the building. E-337 arrived and pulled a 200ft preconnect to quickly knock down all visible fire. Crews from Company 37 and 12 checked to ensure no extension into the building and cut away portions of the deck to completely extinguish the fire. Firefighter Kipp "Helmets Are For The Weak" Dombrowski got to experience what its like getting out of a fire truck to fight a fire instead of sitting in a crash truck and fighting fire! Welcome to Mechanicsburg Kipp.
Remembering Our Brothers
June 18, 2008 - One year ago today, our nation lost the most firefighters in a single day since the 9/11 tragedy. On June 18, 2007, nine firefighters in the city of Charleston, South Carolina answered their final call to duty fighting a warehouse fire at a furniture store with people trapped. For information on the fire and the nine brothers who gave their life, visit Firehouse and watch this video done by ESPN on Charleston Fire Captain Louis Mulkey. Keep the Charleston family in your thoughts and prayers during the one year anniversary.
Union Dues Automatically Deducted via MyPay?
June 15, 2008 - If you are interested in paying your dues for MPFF Local F-307 bi-weekly via your paycheck, FF Keith Leonhard has come up with the solution. Once the treasurer gets the required information, if you are a current federal employee getting paid direct deposit through DFAS MyPay's system, we will be able to assist you in setting up an allotment that will deposit the bi-weekly amount of $7.50 into the Local's bank account automatically. There are two catches: If we assist you in setting up the allotment and you decide to terminate the allotment, you will be dropped from the IAFF Local membership and not allowed to re-apply. Also, once the allotment begins, one last check in the amount of your past dues will need to be collected to be up to date. Email John Fogg for more information. A Platoon Takes In Reported Building Fire, Finds Porch Well Off
June 15, 2008 - This morning, two hours prior to shift change, Company 37 along with Companies 12 and 22 were dispatched for a reported building fire on Simpson Ferry Road in Lower Allen Township. Police and a Company 12 officer arrived and gave an updated report of a fire outside of the pizzeria building with unknown extension. Engine 337 was arrived to find a wooden deck used for outside service of the pizzeria on fire with no obvious extension into the building. E-337 crew deployed a 200ft crosslay to knock down the bulk of the fire. Crews from Company 12 and 37 then used saws to removed the decking and check for further extension. Another handline from Engine 112 was pulled for overhaul. Crews cleared in less than an hour. Pictures yet to come! B Platoon Helps Hampden Township with AFA, MVA
June 13, 2008 - B Platoon took advantage of the nice weather to take some of the drivers in training out on mutual aid familiarization. While out touring the townships around the base in the "Mean Green Machine" (Engine 237), Hampden Township Company 30 was dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm at Country Meadows Nursing Home on Trindle Road. On Second dispatch, Chief 330 had an Engine from 37 added to the box. Since E-237 was already off base, they took in the call, but were quickly placed in service for the false alarm. Minutes later, Hampden Township was again dispatched for an MVA on the Carlisle Pike reported as a tractor trailer and a minivan. Chief 330 quickly added Company 37 to the accident. Rescue 30 and Engine 237 arrived simultaneously to find a rear end collision with one injury and substantial damage to the minivan.
Mechanicsburg works on going to 48/72 schedule
June 5, 2008 - Firefighters are one step closer going to a new work schedule after a video-teleconference with management. Since January, personnel have been gathering information and attempting to answer all questions related to the new 48/72 schedule. On Thursday, the AFGE Union and Management sat down to try and answer all questions on both sides of the issue. Personnel feel confident that the trial period for the 48/72 schedule can still happen on schedule in January 2009! Mechanicsburg Almost Back To Full Staffing!
June 2, 2008 - We would like to welcome Firefighter Kipp Dombrowski to the Mechanicsburg Federal Fire Department. Kipp has transferred to us from Brunswick Maine. With all the recent transfers into Mechanicsburg, the department is only one position away from being at full staffing for the first time in over a year. This IS NOT an official U.S. Government Website. It is privately owned and operated through Local F-307. Information located on this site is not approved or endorsed by any Government Agency. No U.S. Government funds are used in connection with the operations of this site. |
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