EDINBORO VFD 2012

As Wagon 383 was returning from the McKean dryer fire, Edinboro was dispatched for RIT to standby at Albion St. 62. Albion was assisting Springboro with a reported structure fire on Rte. 18. Wagon 383 responded. 383 arrived at Albion and stood by while crews worked a stubborn chimney fire in Springboro. At 1517hrs. 383 was moved into the scene. 383 arrived on scene and assisted crews with overhaul and cleanout of the chimney. 383 operated on scene for about an hour before returning in service.... (Full Story)

At 1228hrs. Edinboro was dispatched for an engine to assist McKean on a reported structure fire on Neuburger Rd. Wagon 383 responded. As units were responding the updated information was givin of a reported dryer fire. McKean Chief 400 (Pyle) arrived on scene and reported a two-story wood frame residential with nothing visible from the exterior and assumed Neuburger Rd. command. After investigation he reported the fire was out in the dryer. Wagon 383 arrived on scene and assisted with removing the ... (Full Story)

Saturday Night 5 members of the Edinboro Fire Department honored the Belle Valley Fire Department (Station 36) during their 75 aniversary banquet held at Union Station. Edinboro was asked to provide the openening ceremonies in an honor guard format by Chief 360 (Semple). The 4 man honor guard was accompanied by Asst. Chief 390 (Davis) playing the bagpipes. This years awards dinner was extra special because of the key note speaker, Randolph Mantooth, more commonly known as 'Johnny Gage' from the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0811hrs. Edinboro was sent for RIT as part of the 2nd alarm to assist Vernon Central for a reported commercial structure fire at Ernst Conservation Seeds on Mercer Pike. Engine 382 responded. As initial crews were responding they were updated it was reported as machinery on fire inside the building. Vernon Central crews arrived on scene and reported a large steel frame fabric bulding with smoke showing and Chief 23 (Grinnel) assumed Mercer Pike command. Crews entered the building to find heavy ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0703 hrs, Edinboro was alerted for 2 engines to go to McKean on a structure fire at 125 Timberlake Dr. Wagon 383 responded with 6 volunteers shortly followed by Engine Company 382. Chief 400 (Pyle) arrived on the scene and reported a mobile home with a working fire. Engine 403 (McKean) took the address and advanced an inch and three quarter handline with assistance from Chief 480 (Schau) and put a good hit on the fire. West Ridge Engine 472 staged at the hydrant at West Rd and Timberlake Dr. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1251hrs. Edinboro along with the first alarm assignment were dispatched to Terrace Dr. for a reported structure fire in an apartment building. Engine 382 and Truck 389 responded. Crews arrived on scene and reported a one and a half story wood frame multi-residential with nothing visible from the exterior and Deputy Chief (381) Dahle assumed Terrace Dr. command. Crews investigated and found a smoke condition in the basement and traced it to a malfunctioning appliance. As mutual aid arrived they ... (Full Story & Photos)

October brought 148 calls....
EMS - (89)

Fire - (32)
RIT - 5
Structure Fires - 5
Fire Alarms - 15
Vehicle Fires - 2
Dumpster Fire - 1
Outside Fire - 1
Standby - 2
Transformer Fire - 1

MVA - (19 - 2 With Entrapment)

Misc. - (8)
Trees Down - 3
Animal Rescue - 1
Citizens Assist - 1
Event Standby - 1
Traffic Control - 2... (Full Story)

At 0437hrs. Edinboro was dispatched for RIT to assist Union City at a reported chimney fire on Old Valley Rd. Engine 382 responded. Union City Assistant Chief 1141 (Hawley) arrived on scene and reported a single story wood frame residential with smoke showing and assumed Old Valley Rd. command. Upon further investigation Chief 1141 reported a working structure fire in the rear of the house. Crews arrived on scene and began an aggressive interior attack. Crews were met with fire in a rear dining ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0757 hrs, Edinboro and Medic 2 were alerted for a vehicle accident on I-79 SB at the 166 mm. Rescue Engine 384 and Squad 387 responded. Medic 2 arrived on the scene just North of the first turn around and reported confinement. Rescue Engine 384 arrived on the scene and Deputy Chief 381 (Dahle) reported 2 vehicles with moderate to heavy damage and assumed the I-79 command. The crews had to perform a roof removal due to the position of the patient and the injuries they had sustained in the accident. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0835 hrs, Edinboro was alerted for RIT to assist Platea with a house fire. Engine Company 382 and Utility 397 responded. Chief 580 (Freeland) arrived on the scene and reported smoke showing and assumed the Neiger Rd command. Upon arrival of the RIT a 360 and face to face with command was completed to get up to speed. Assistant Chief 390 (Davis) assumed the RIT command and requested a second RIT team to the scene due to the layout of the structure and the windy conditions fueling the fire. Crews ... (Full Story & Photos)