Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company

BRUSH FIRE

Nov 13th - At 1335 hrs NHFD was alerted to 100 Clayhill Road for a brush fire. Units arrived to find a 1/2 acre involved. NHFD and Brush 52 (Vigilants) handled the small fire. Units cleared at 1436 hrs

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

HOUSE FIRE IN 11'S AREA

Nov 9th - At 1540 hrs Tanker 151 and Tanker 251 were alerted to 8158 Upper Strasburg Road for a house fire. Units from Pleasant Hall arrived to find a two story house full involved. Crews made an interior attack and knocked the bulk of the fire down. NHFD tankers cleared at 1648 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

CRASH IN THE "S" TURNS

Oct 9th - At 0857 hrs NHFD was alerted to the famous "S" turns of the Shippensburg Road for an auto accident. Units arrived to find one auto on its side in the roadway. One patient refusal, units cleared at 0931 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

BARN FIRE IN 11'S AREA

Sept 2nd - At 0320 hrs the tanker task for from NHFD was alerted to 7701 Creek Road in Letterkenny Township for a barn fire. Both tankers arrived and assisted in water supply. Both tankers cleared at 0454 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

2009 NHFD SCAVENGER HUNT WINNER'S

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NHFD AT 102nd ANNUAL PATH VALLEY PARADE

NHFD WON 1st PLACE ENGINE & 1st PLACE TANKER

HOUSE OR GARAGE?

June 22nd - At 0822 NHFD was alerted to assist Co.52 with a tractor trailer into a house with fire and entrapment. Units were on the scene and confirmed all of the above conditions. A milk truck, and a pickup truck was into the house. Units worked to extinguish the fire and remove the patients. Air medical was used for both drivers of the trucks. NHFD cleared at 1020 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Sara Myers)

CRASH ON SHIPPENSBURG ROAD

May 30th - At 1438 hrs NHFD was alerted to Shippensburg Road and Lovers Lane for the auto accident. Units arrived to find one auto overturned with all patients out of the auto. A second BLS and Life Lion was requested. Units cleared at 1522 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

ANOTHER TRIP PAST B.F.E (20 MILES THIS TIME)

May 24th - At 0204 Tanker 151 and 251 were alerted to Route 75 Juniata County in the Village of East Waterford for a building fire. A pickup had crashed into a general store / sporting goods store and caught the building on fire. Both tankers returned to service at 0621 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

CRASH IN THE BORO

Apr 29th - At 2333 hrs NHFD was alerted to West Main Street and Newburg Road for an auto accident. Units arrived to find 2 autos involved with all patients out of the autos. Ambulance 4-73 took patient care. Co.51 secured the autos and cleared at 0036 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

AUTO FIRE

Apr 16th - NHFD was alerted to 17730 Cumberland Highway for an auto fire at 1120 hrs. Communications advised they received a second call back advising the fire was out. Engine 251 proceeded to the scene and checked to auto. Engine 251 cleared at 1141 hrs.

(Photo Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

Mar 28th - NHFD members met at Pleasant Hall Fire Department Banquet facility at 6pm for an evening of fun. Members were recognized for their hard work and dedication to NHFD in 2008.

Awards included: Erik Booz FF of the Year, Larry Singer Top Fire Police Responder, Matt Esh Rookie EMT, Aaron Baer Top Fire and EMS Responder, Ruth Hoover Special Award for EMS and Dedication.

600 BLOCK SHIPPENSBURG ROAD

Mar 28th - NHFD was alerted at 1313 hrs to Shippensburg Road. Units arrived to find one pickup off the roadway with a pole sheared off. One patient transported. Units cleared at 1355.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

HOUSE FIRE IN 11'S AREA

Mar 27th - At 1634 hrs NHFD was alerted to 11025 Roxbury Road in Franklin County for a house fire. Engine 251 and Tanker 151 responded. Engine 251 used 200' 1 3/4 line to help extinguish the fire. Tanker 151 stood by. Units cleared at 1811 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

BARN FIRE 10 MILES PAST B.F.E

Mar 14th - At 0013 hrs Tankers 151 & 251 were alerted to Route 75 in Lack Township Juniata County. The tankers arrived to assist Fannett-Metal with the water supply operations on the south side of the barn. Tankers 151 & 251 hauled 25,000 gallons of water before being released at 0453 hrs.

NEW FIREHOUSE UPDATE

Mar 5th - At the monthly meeting for NHFD, members voted on BREHM-LEBO ENGINEERING INC to begin the design of the new fire station.

BUSY DAY FOR NHFD VOLUNTEERS

Feb 24th - Tanker 151 and Tanker 251 were alerted to the 4-47-01 box for the barn assignment on Tuesday morning. Both tankers arrived and assisted with water supply. As both tankers arrived at the barn fire, Communications alerted the 251-01 assignment for the garage fire. Units arrived to find a working fire. Chief 251(H.Killian) had the command of the garage fire. Units cleared that scene at 1121 hrs. NHFD Also ran two field fires later in the day.

Barn Fire

Garage Fire

1 of 2 Field Fires

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

CRASH ON GREENSPRING ROAD

Feb 18th - At 1604 hrs NHFD was alerted to Greenspring Road in the area of Running Pump Road. Units arrived to find two autos in the roadway. EMS took care of the patient, the engine crew took care of hazards. Units cleared at 1647 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

TANKERS ASSIST ON HOUSE FIRE

Jan 30th - At 1736 hrs Tanker 151 and Tanker 251 were alerted to 12744 Mongul Hill Road for a house fire. Units arrived to find a two story house with fire visible from the roof. Units tried to put a knock on the fire but was stopped due to a water supply issue. After water supply was established, a attack was put on the fire. Units cleared at 1903.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

CHIMNEY FIRE

Jan 24th - At 1600 hrs NHFD was alerted to 1170 Green Spring Road Box 247-06 for the chimney fire. Engine 251 arrived to find normal conditions. Engine 251, Engine 247 and Truck 53 assisted the home owner with cleaning the chimney. Units cleared at 1644 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

CHIMNEY FIRE

Jan 13th - At 1258 hrs NHFD was alerted to 26 Oak Bend Road for a Chimney Fire. Engine 251 arrived to find normal conditions. Crews checked the chimney to find fire between the stainless steel liner and the masonry flu. Crews removed the flu. Units cleared at 1438 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

The Officers and Members of the Newburg Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company

would like to congratulate the Pryor Family on their new arrival.

Madison Louise Pryor 6 lbs 4 oz. 20 inches Long

The Officers and Members of the Newburg Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company

would like to congratulate the Bender Family on their new arrival.

Bryce Charles Bender 8 lbs 11 oz. 21 inches Long

NEWBURG INTERNATIONAL

Dec 18th - As plans are still in the works for the Newburg International Airport. A plane tried to land at the new facility, just a tad early. The plane ended up at the 207 mile marker on the turnpike. Crews assisted with patient removal. The patient was transported to Carlisle Hospital.

TOWNSHIP GIVES MONEY FOR NEW FIREHOUSE

The Hopewell Township Supervisors decided to give money to NHFD to assist with building a new Fire Department. Thanks to all the helped in this process.

BUILDING FIRE

Dec 7th - NHFD was alerted to assist with a building fire in 52's first due area. 90 Duncan Road crews arrived to find a working fire. NHFD arrived to find the fire starting to spread to the house, NHFD crews quickly put a stop on the fire and saving the house from a loss.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

ONE OFF IN THE TUNNEL

Dec 7th - NHFD was alerted with Fannett-Metal to the Turnpike for a auto fire in the tunnel. Units arrived to find one sport utility vehicle in the Kitt Tunnel well off with exploding ammunition for a 30-06 hunting rifle. Crews form NHFD and FMFD extinguished the fire and cleared around 10 am.

2-52-06 BOX

Nov 23rd - At 0833 hrs NHFD was alerted to 795 Shippensburg Road for the auto accident with entrapment. NHFD crews assisted with extrication and patient care. The patient was turned over to the crew of Life Lion.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

"S" TURNS - "S" TURNS

Nov 18th - At 0317 hrs NHFD was alerted to the famous "S" turns for another accident. Units arrived to find a car in a ditch over an embankment. The patient was found at another address. EMS and Rescue 51 assisted with patient care.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

TANKER 151 TO THE 44-09 BOX

Nov 6th - At 1109 Tanker 151 was alerted to Keefer Road in Hamilton Township for the chicken house fire. Tanker 151 arrived to haul two loads of water. The chicken house was a total loss.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

ONE CONFINED

Nov 5th - At 0931 hrs NHFD was alerted to the 600 block of Shippensburg Road for an auto accident with confinement. Engine 251 arrived to find one auto on its roof off the roadway. Patient was removed and transferred to EMS. Units available at 1034 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

FATAL ACCIDENT

Oct 25th - Around 1300 hrs NHFD was alerted to Mile Marker 204 Eastbound for an auto accident with ejection and entrapment. Engine and Rescue 51 arrived to find one tractor trailer and a passenger car involved. Crews found 4 people entrapped in the car, and 1 ejected. Ambulance 12-9 (FMFD) was the first EMS unit to arrive and set up triage. Ambulances from 11,47,40, and Medic 84 also assisted.

The Officers and Members of the Newburg Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company

would like to congratulate the Booz Family on their new arrival.

Olivia Ellen Booz 7lbs 10 oz.

The Officers and Members of the Newburg Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company wish the deepest condolences to the Pryor Family in their time of need.

RESCUE ASSIST P.H.V.F.C WITH EXTRICATION

Aug 7th - At 1515 hrs Rescue 51 was alerted to assist Pleasant Hall with an auto accident on Forge Hill Road. Units arrived to find a pickup down over the embankment. Units removed the patient and controlled a fuel leak. Rescue 51 went available at 1618 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

ALMOST A BARN FIRE

Aug 6th - At 1322 hrs NHFD was alerted to 26 Mowery Lane for a barn fire. Chief 51 arrived to find a pole barn that was half involved. Engine 251 put a knock on the fire, Chief 51 held Engine 251, 154, 252, and Truck 53. Engine 11-2 transferred to Co.51. Units cleared at 1414 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

SILO FIRE

Jul 13th - At 0719 hrs NHFD was dispatched to 20 Bridgewater Lane for a Silo Fire. Units arrived to find a silo witch was smoldering inside. Crews from NHFD, Cumberland Valley, and Newville assisted the farmer with unloading the silo for extinguishment. After a long twelve hours crews cleared the scene.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

BARN FIRE IN 50'S AREA

Jun 13th - At 1045 hrs Tanker 151 and 251 were alerted to 2357 Walnut Bottom Road for a barn fire. Both Tankers hauled 4 loads of water each before being released at 1245 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES

The Officers and Members of the Newburg-Hopewell Fire Company congratulate John Hoover, Adam Hoover, and Mark Ryder on graduating high school.

ACCIDENT WITH CONFINEMENT

(This is not how to become #1 Driver)

May 22nd - At 1526 hrs NHFD was alerted to 985 Ridge Road for an auto accident with confinement. Units arrived to find 2 autos with one patient confined to her SUV. Units extricated the patient and EMS transported to the hospital. Units cleared at 1621 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

EQUESTRIAN ACCIDENT

Apr 29th - At 1641 hrs NHFD was alerted to 570 Newville Road for an equestrian accident. Rescue 51 arrived to confirm dispatch and request air medical to the scene. Engine 251 set up the Landing Zone. Units cleared at 1729 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

GARAGE FIRE + TRANSFER

Apr 26th - At 0934 hrs Engine 251 was alerted to Bloserville Road for a Garage fire. Engine 251 arrived on the scene, command then ask them to transfer to Co. 48. Engine 251 cleared at 1228 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

FIRE IN THE 247-06 BOX

Apr 22nd - At 1519 hrs NHFD was alerted to 1040 Greenspring Road for a building fire. Engine 251 arrived to lay 500' of 5" line and supply Engine 247. Tanker 151 and 251 hauled 3 loads of water each. NHFD cleared at 1804 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

FLY OUT

Apr 9th - At 1751 hrs Rescue 51 was alerted to 12 Reasner Lane for an unconscious person. Units arrived to find a patient that was unconscious for approximately 6 minutes. Air medical was requested to the scene. Engine 151 arrived and took care of flight operations. Units cleared at 1844 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

2007 NHFD BANQUET

Mar 29th - NHFD members and guests met at the Shippensburg University Foundation building for the annual banquet. Numerous awards was given out, and all that attended had a very good time.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

THE NEWBURG BOAR STRIKES AGAIN

Feb 28th - At 2108 hrs NHFD was alerted to Bear Hollow Road and Three Square Hollow Road for a car into a barn. Units arrived to confirm dispatch. A patient refusal was obtained by EMS. The driver stated that a "Wild Boar" ran out in front of her. If anybody sees the "Wild Boar" please do not approach. Extreme caution should be used, the animal will attack cars. Here is a picture of the animal.

The Newburg Wild Boar

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

TANKER TASK FORCE ON THE 49 BOX

Feb 21st - At 0007 hrs both tankers from NHFD were alerted to 7 Wagner Drive in the 49 district for a house fire. Both tankers arrived and shuttled water. NHFD tankers were released at 0201 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

HOUSE FIRE IN THE 351-01 BOX

Feb 13th - At 0009 hrs NHFD was alerted to 1338 Mountain Road for a house fire. Engine 251 and Chief 51 arrived to find a 30'x 30' single family dwelling with fire showing from the roof and side "D". All occupants were out. Units extinguished the fire and cleared around 0400 hrs.

NHFD MEMBERS ATTEND CLASS

Feb 9th - Four members from NHFD attended class at the Franklin County Training Facility. The class was a structural burn evolution. Tanker 251 assisted with the class, as well as other Shippensburg area departments.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

GARAGE FIRE IN UPPER MIFFLIN

Jan 29th - At 1358 hrs communications alerted the 351-01 box for a garage fire. Chief 51 and Engine 251 arrived to find a 26x36 garage well off. Units from Co. 51, 52, 53, 54, & 47 arrived at the scene to assist with the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 10 minutes. Command held all units to assist with overhaul. Units cleared at 1549 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

DOUBLE FATAL ACCIDENT

Jan 14th - At 1506 hrs NHFD was alerted to the 400 block of Enola Road for an auto accident. LT. 51 arrived on the scene to find 2 autos with people trapped. NHFD arrived to find 2 class 4 patients. NHFD secured the scene and assisted the Coroner and State Police with their investigation. NHFD cleared at 1756 hrs. There was a mini van also involved that picture will not be displayed.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

SHED FIRE

Jan 13th - At 1937 hrs NHFD was alerted to 91 East Creek Road for a shed fire. Chief 251 arrived to find a 20x20 shed with fire showing. Fire was a box of newspapers in the shed. Command held Co.51 and Eng 252. Units cleared at 2028 hrs.

(Photo's Courtesy of Denny Clopper)

Shuster Announces DHS Grant to the Newburg-Hopewell

Volunteer Fire Company in Cumberland County

Jan 3rd - NHFD has received an Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program Award. They were awarded $58,402.00 to assist with 800 MHz radios. Thanks from all the Officer & Members of the Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Company.

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SMOKE IN THE ATTIC

Jan 1st - At 2158 hrs NHFD was alerted to 1124 Three Square Hollow Road for a chimney fire. NHFD arrived to find smoke in the attic and the engine crew placed a line in service. Crews found some fire in the wall around the stove. No other extension was found. Units cleared at 2307 hrs.