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CO CALL IN THE TOWNSHIP

May 10th - At 12:14 units were dispatched to a CO Alarm on Bonneau Heights Road just after noon on Saturday. The EQ and Ambulance with a crew of 6 arrived to find the homeowner stating that the CO detector had been alarming for several hours. Upon entry to the home with the CO meter, we found 0 ppm on the meter. The box was reduced to units on scene as we completed a sweep of the home. After about 30 minutes with the meter, it was determined that the homeowners detector may have been defective and ensured the homeowner that her home was safe for occupancy.

Units dispatched: EQ19, 19A, R13. Units went available at 12:47.

DAYROOM UPDATE

May 7th - Work on the dayroom continues, with the Volunteers doing most of the work. We did have an outside contractor install the office window and new front entry door, along with the security system. Now that the door and window are in, we can get moving on the drywall. Check back for more pictures.

NEW FLAGS INSTALLED

ICE CREAM RUN ENDS IN BOROUGH MVA

May 5th - While units returned from an ice cream run to DQ, we came upon a car versus motorcycle at 1 East Hanover Street in the Borough. The EQ and ET with 10attended to the cycle rider who refused treatment and checked for fluid spills before holding the box to units on scene.

Units dispatched: EQ19, 19A, R13, 13A and M28. Units were available at 19:29

LANDING ZONE OPERATIONS FOR CO.1

May 2nd - At 15:12 the Engine Rescue with a crew of 4 responded to establish a landing zone for STAT 13 at the intersection of Hanover Rd and Montclair Rd, while crews from Gettysburg Fire Department worked a 3 vehicle MVA at the intersection of US 15 and Hanover Rd.

Units on scene: 1A, E1, R1, M28 and EQ19. The EQ cleared at 15:36.

MVA ON HANOVER ROAD

Apr 30th - At 18:44 units were dispatched to an 1 vehicle MVA in the 1900 block of Hanover Road, Mt. Pleasant Township Box 19-6. Chief 19 (Poland) arrived to find a mini van off the roadway with a Met Ed power pole taken off at the base and the single occupant out of the vehicle. 19A provided patient care while the crew from R1 checked for hazards assisted by the crew from EQ19. Chief 19 held the box to 19A, EQ19, and R1, all else in service. Patient refused treatment on the scene, and all units cleared with the exception of Fire Police at 19:04 hours.

Apr 27th - ET19 transferred to Adams County Station 23 at 16:09 while Greenmount assisted with a working structure fire in Fairfield. ET19 remained at Station 23 for 90 minutes.

Apr 26th - The Bonneauville Community Fire Company is proud to announce the release of our newly re-designed website with the help of 911 Web Dezigns. Please bare with us as more updated information will be added soon!

Apr 19th - Box 19 was struck at 19:45 at the intersection of Maple and Hickory for a motorcyclist struck. 19A arrived and requested aero medical for a class 1 trauma patient. EQ19 set up the LZ at the station, approximately one block away. Many thanks to J.B and Duce, and the crew from N.O.F.D for staffing our Engine and assistance at the scene while we were short handed.

Units: A19, EQ19, E13, R13, 13A & M28

Apr 18th - Box 1-9 was alerted at 17:42 to 801 Hanover Road for a brush fire. Command 1 arrived to find several acres off the roadway free burning on both sides of a dense tree line. Command 1 divided the call into two different sectors, and placed operations officers in each sector. Units cleared after approximately two hours of operations.

Units: E1-1, R1, Q1, Br19, ET19, 1A, 19A, Br29, Br23, Tanker 20, Serv 22 &13.

Apr 12th - Another Bonneauville Fire Department Shrimp and Chicken feed. We hold 4 of these a year and they are always a sell out. Thanks to the members who help prepare the food and work this function for us.

Apr 7th - Construction has started on the day room and office remodeling in the station. Sparkys Electric was in this week to run new wires for all of the planned updates and most of the old dark paneling has been removed. Most of the work is being done in house, and plans include new lighting, new drywall, new ceramic tile floors, larger restroom, all new office furniture, new leather recliners, 50" HD TV, new kitchen cabinets and microwave, and a new front entry door. Check back for updated pictures.