1933 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to Big Pocono State Park at the top off Camelback RD. Four hikers were hiking the trail but have become lost and unable to find their way back to the resort. They can see the resort in the distance. At first the hikers didn't want fire to respond, then called 9-1-1 back to request fire assist them. Hikers are still walking around the woods and speaking with the 9-1-1 operator who is triangulating their location. No injuries at this time, they are just off the trail.
1941 hours - 27-7 on scene, command post will be the game lands, security needed to open gates for access.
2010 hours - Command was moved to Lot 4. Hikers are still on the move and have been instructed to stop. Let 9-1-1 get a location and rescuers find them. As four firefighters were now headed down the trail the hikers believe they are on. Another group of firefighters were standing by as a back up team.
2028 hours - 27-7 / Command requested Station 34 be dispatched to assist in the search and with lighting. EMS was also requested for a standby.
2054 hours - 27-9-2 radioed that all four hikers had been located. No injuries and they were all headed back out now.
2110 hours - 27-7 / Command reported all hikers and firefighters were out of the woods.
2,400 entries in the Call History
1911 hours - Fire Stations 34 and 27 with EMS unit 921 were dispatched to I-80 west bound near mile marker 294 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. With icy rain falling for the last few hours, this makes road conditions extremely hazardous not only for drivers but firefighters as well.Upon the arrival of firefighters, no entrapment, minor injuries.
0744 hours - Fire Stations 34 and 27 with EMS units 921, 922 and 905 were dispatched to 2055 RT 611 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Two vehicle head on from the caller. Male trapped under the dash. Multiple patients and injuries.0749 hours EMS 921 requested medevac be placed on standby. Male bleeding from head, trauma injuries.0752 hours - medevac requested to fly but would eventually decline due to weather. Another agency Life Flight accepted the call.0754 hours - 34-8-1 requ...
1046 hours - Fire Stations 27 nd 34 were dispatched to 301 North RD for a motor vehicle accident. Car struck a pole. Pole and wires down.
1202 hours - Fire Stations 27 and 34 were dispatched to the area of 1829 RT 715 for smoke coming from across the lake.1213 hours - All units were returned for smoke from an outside furnace.
0241 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to 2498 Mountain RD for a carbon monoxide alarm.
0240 hours - 27-8 came upon a tree down blocking the roadway along with wires down and burning. Station 27 to handle the call for Station 34.
0200 hours - Fire Station 34 was dispatched to Cherry Land RD and Club House RD for a tree blocking the road and a fire along side the road.0201 hours - From 34-7, have Station 27 dispatched to this call. Station 34 was still on scene of the motor vehicle accident in the area of Sanofi Pasteur.0205 hours - Fire Station 27 was re-alerted to the call.
1643 hours - Fire Stations 34 and 27 with EMS unit 921 were dispatched to 4135 Cherry Lane Church RD for a reported trailer on fire.1652 hours - Per 34-9-8 flames showing. Double wide trailer, used for storage.1653 hours - 34 OIC requested both stations be re-alerted for a working fire and additional manpower.1657 hours - 34-8-1 requested tanker from Station 23. 1902 hours - All units were returned.
0459 hours - Fire Station 27 for tankers were dispatched to assist Station 23 with a working fire at 5109 High Terrace RD in Hamilton Township. Fire Stations 37 and 34 had also been dispatched for full response. 0540 hours - 27-9-2 requested Engine 27-3 be dispatched for manpower.
0832 hours - Fire Stations 27 and 34 were dispatched to 203 Center RD for alarms ringing.0834 hours - Both stations were canceled by the alarm company.
1458 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to 280 Five Springs RD for alarms ringing.1501 hours - Station 27 was canceled by the alarm company.
1250 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to 1582 Gardner RD for wires and a tree burning.1255 hours - Fire Station 27 was re-alerted to the call. 1301 hours - 27-S-1 on scene reported nothing showing. Small branch had burnt itself out. Power is on in the area.1308 hours - No fire or wires down. PPL requested to respond. Station 27 was cleared of the call and in service.
1911 hours - Fire Stations 34 and 27 with EMS unit 921 were dispatched to RT 611 and the Abeloff Nissan for a motor vehicle accident. Single vehicle vs telephone pole. Pole is sheared and and on car. 1921 hours - Station 27 was returned by 34-8-1.
1911 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to assist EMS responding to 1210 Neola Church RD. Elder male fell out of bed, his face is into the wall and unknown if he is breathing. Sad to have to report that the patient had passed away.
1130 hours - Fire Stations 43 and 27 with EMS units 822 and 8-1 were dispatched to 181 E Windsor RD in Chestnuthill Township for a possible house fire. Caller states the house is filling with smoke and she turned off the AC unit.1138 hours - With 43.-9-8 on scene reporting smoke in the resident but no fire.1155 hours - Station 27 was returned as Station 43 could handle.
1217 hours - Fire Station 27 and EMS units 921 and 1823 were dispatched to Running Valley RD and Johnson Lane for a motor vehicle accident. Single vehicle into a tree with a leg injury.1240 hours - All fire units were returned by 27-8.
1237 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to RT 715 and Doll RD for a motor vehicle accident.
1213 hours - Fire Stations 27 and 34 were dispatched to 142 Acorn Lane for alarms ringing. 1225 hours - All units were returned by 27-9-2.
1116 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to 239 Chatham Hill RD for a cat stuck in a hole between the house and concrete steps.1124 hours - Station 27 was re-alerted to the call. With a firefighter living in the neighborhood, they drove over too see what could be done. The cat was half in the hole and half way out of the hole. Home owner took a plastic bag to cover the cat and was able to pull him out. Cat and owner are doing well.1132 hours - 27-9-2 was responding and now returning Station 2...
1821 hours - Fire Station 27 was dispatched to 643 Critter Lane for alarms ringing.1825 hours - All units were returned with the exception of 27-8 would continue in to the scene. Home owner having a problem with the smoke detector.
2,400 entries in the Call History
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