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2012 Incidents
  Fire EMS MVA Mis
Jan 18 54 13 11
Feb 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0 0
May 0 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0 0
Jul 0 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0 0
Sep 0 0 0 0
Oct 0 0 0 0
Nov 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0
Tot 18 54 13 11

Past Call Stats
2011 1167
2010 1086
2009 955
2008 1059
2007 1017
2006 949
2005 1001
2004 995

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Passing Of Brother Firefighter And Good Friend Walt Sumner

JANUARY 25 - Today, we lost brother firefighter and good friend Walt Sumner. Walt was a true brother to all in the fire service. Whether on the fireground or leading the torches in a live burn, he always had our backs. No matter how bad the situation, he was always right there. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Sumner family and our Brothers and Sisters at Cranesville Station 60. You will be sadly missed but know you will continue to always have our back and watch over us. Rest easy my friend.

" Hard ... (Full Story & Photos)

Porch Collapse

JANUARY 08 - At 0304 hours, Edinboro, CECPA Medic 2, Franklin Township and Fairview (Ropes Team) were dispatched for a building collapse with entrapment on Cove Drive. Chief 380 (Karotko) arrived on the scene and reported a cement porch collapse with one patient and a K-9 sub-level with negative entrapment. 380 assumed command. Rescue/Engine 384 and Squad 388 responded. Once crews arrived on the scene, crews made entry into the sub-level area and reported a class 3 patient. Crews quickly placed the patient on ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dryer Fire at the Local Laundromat

JANUARY 07 - At 1940 hours, Edinboro along with Cranesville, McKean, Franklin Township, Cambridge Springs, Mill Village, West Ridge (Tower 479), Waterford (RIT) and CECPA Medic 2 were dispatched for a Commercial Structure fire at the intersection of Waterford Street and Ontario Street. Engine 382, Rescue/Engine 384 and Ladder 389 responded. 382 arrived on the scene and reported a single story commercial strip plaza with smoke showing. Kuhl Hose Chief 680 (Erbin) assumed Waterford St. command. With no visible ... (Full Story & Photos)

1 Vehicle Rollover on I-79

JANUARY 04 - At 0852 hours, Edinboro and CECPA Medic 2 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident on I-79 at the 166 mile marker northbound. Squad 387 and Rescue/Engine 384 responded. Crews arrived on scene and reported one vehicle on its side with moderate damage. Assistant Chief 390 (Dahle) assumed command. After further investigation, crews found one class 4 patient who was self extricated. 384's crew secured the vehicle while a refusal was obtained from the patient. Command was terminated and the scene was ... (Full Story & Photos)

2011 Call Breakdown

JANUARY 02 - For the year 2011, Edinboro had 1167 calls. This is an increase of 81 calls from 2010.

Total Calls - 1167

EMS - 767
MVAs - 132 (15 with entrapment)
Structure Fires - 38
RIT - 29
Fire Alarms - 52
Electrical Fires - 4
Vehicle Fires - 12
Explosions - 1
Outside Fires - 3
Brush Fires - 3
Dumpster Fires - 3
Smoke Investigations - 2
Pole Fires - 1
Transformer Fires - 2
Standby/Transfer Assignments - 17
Rescues - 4
Elevator Rescues - 1
Water Rescues - 2
Agency Assists - 3
Investigations ... (Full Story)


Dumpster Fire with Exposure

JANUARY 01 - At 1626 hours, Edinboro was alerted for a dumpster fire on East Plum Street. Engine 382 responded. 382 arrived on scene and reported a working dumpster fire with an exposure of a wood-frame, single story commercial and requested Rescue/Engine 384 to the scene. Chief 380 (Karotko) assumed command. 382's crew extinguished the fire while 384's crew entered the exposure to check for smoke conditions and extension due to the high winds blowing embers onto the building. 384 reported negative extension ... (Full Story & Photos)

Structure Fire Assist To Mill Village

DECEMBER 28 - At 1847hrs. Edinboro was dispatched to assist Mill Village with an engine and ladder for a reported structure fire on South Old Rt. 19. Engine 382 and Truck 389 responded. Mill Village crews arrived on scene to find a two story wood frame residential with a working fire. 382 and 389 arrived on scene and assisted crews with extinguishment and opening up. Once the fire was brought under control, crews peformed extensive overhaul. Edinboro operated on scene for two and a half hours before returning ... (Full Story)


MVA Assist To McKean

DECEMBER 28 - At 0358hrs. as Squad 388 was returning from the hospital, they were dispatched to assist McKean with a reported motor vehicle accident on I-79SB at the 171MM. Information was givin as two vehicles with multiple patients. 388 arrived on scene with McKean. The crew assisted with triage and patient packaging and also transported one patient to Hamot. Edinboro was also dispatched for a rescue to assist but was put in service prior to going enroute.... (Full Story)


Snow Brings MVAs

DECEMBER 27 - Snowfall around the area brought several motor vehicle accidents for Edinboro. Edinboro handled five motor vehicle accidents throughout the day along with three EMS calls.

1148hrs. - Rt. 6N & Silverthorn Rd. - 1 vehicle rollover
1942hrs. - Rt. 98 & Rt. 6N - 2 vehicle mva
2008hrs. - Rt. 6N & Shamrock Lane - 1 vehicle rollover
2044hrs. - Rt. 6N & Blue Spruce Dr. - 1 vehicle off the road in a ditch
2159hrs. - I-79NB @ The 166MM - 2 vehicle mva

... (Full Story)


Christmas Eve Morning CO Alarm

DECEMBER 24 - At 0810hrs. Edinboro was dispatched for a reported co alarm on Stonehaven Dr. Engine 382 responded. Chief 390 (Dahle) arrived on scene and assummed Stonehaven Dr. command. Crews investigated and found 97 ppm in the residence. Crews traced the problem back to a faulty furnace. Ventilation was completed and 382 returned in service.... (Full Story)


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