Thursday, December 24, 2009 - At 0235 hrs Engine 18 was dispatched to Box 1-4 for a reported Working Structure Fire on Menne Alley in the City of Williamsport. Initial reports stated flames showing from the roof. Engine 18 responded and was instructed to lay-in from the hydrant to Tower 1 and send manpower forward. Engine 18 personnel were sent into the structure to help with the initial attack of the fire. Other units responding to the scene were Engine 2-1, Engine 4-1, Engine 14-1, Tower 1, and Mobile Air 18. Special Unit 18 responded and assisted Station 18 and 14 Fire Police with traffic control and Engine 14 was moved up to city headquarters.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - At 1935 hrs, Engine 18 was dispatched to a Working Garage Fire on Box 1-4, located in the area of the 800 block of Franklin Street in the City of Williamsport. Engine 18 was instructed to send manpower forward to help with fire operations. Other units responding were Engine 2-1, Engine 4-1, Tower 1, Engine 14-1, Engine 14, and Station 14 Fire Police.

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - At approx. 0800 hrs Station 18 was alerted to a Working Fire on Box 1-4 in the City of Williamsport. The dispatch came over as a transformer fire with flames showing endangering a structure and oxygen tanks at the Divine Providence Hospital. Engine 18 responded and was sent to the first floor of the hospital to check for extension. The fire was quickly knocked down by WBF firefighters. Engine 18 personnel also assisted with the ventilation of the upper floors that were affected. Due to the possibility of the fire spreading into the hospital, a second alarm was requested by Chief 1. Units responding to the incident were Engine 1, Engine 2-1, Engine 4-1, Tower 1, Engine 14-1, Ladder 20, Engine 14, Engine18, Amb 1-14, MICU 1-91, Platoon Chief 91, Amb 91, and Medic 1-91. Photo courtesy of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.

Thursday, September 24, 2009 - At approx. 1350 hrs. Station 18 was dispatched to Mutual Aid Box 20-5 in Upper Fairfield Township for a working structure fire at 4063 Route 864. Command was established by Chief 20 who immediately called for a second Alarm. The home was fully involved by the time the first units arrived and command called for exterior operations only. The fire was knocked down in around 20 mins and put under control in approximately an hour. Units responding were Tanker 20, Ladder 20, Engine 1-20, Ambulance 20, Tanker 18, Engine 18, MICU 18, Engine 22, Tanker 22, Engine 23, Tanker 23, Tanker 24, Engine 2-1, Engine 25, Tanker 25, Rescue 13, Engine 14, and Engine 15.

Sunday, August 23, 2009 - At approx 1215 hours Stations 18, 20, 22, 2, and 1 were dispatched to 100 Miller Lane for a working structure fire on Box 18-1. MICU 18 was first to arrive on-scene and found a two-story woodframe structure with flames and smoke showing. Chief 2-18 arrived on-scene and assumed command while Chief 3-18 assumed operations. Engine 18 arrived on-scene and hit the high pressure hydrant located adjacent to the structure. Tower 18 moved to side D of the structure upon arivial and Ladder 20 moved to Side A. Tanker 18 arrived on-scene and established a second water source having Engine 22 reverse lay to the hydrant located at the intersection of Northway Road and E. Third Street. A second alarm was initiated 45 mins into the incident to give crews on-scene a break. Units Responding on initial alarm were MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Special Unit 18, Engine 18, Tanker 18, Tower 18, Rescue 18, Mobile Air 18, Ladder 20, Engine 2-1, Engine 22, and Squad 2 (RIT). Second Alarm units responding were Engine 10, Engine 11, Ladder 11, Engine 14, Engine 9, Tanker 20, Tanker 8 and Rescue 13. Rescue 13 was moved to Station 18 to stand-by and Engine 15 was also standing-by in their station. Engine 24 was moved to Station 20. The fire was placed under control at approx 1600 hrs. Station 18 units remained on-scene while the State Police Fire Marshall conducted his investigation. All Station 18 units returned to service around 1830 hrs.

Sunday, August 09, 2009 - During a severe thunderstorm, Station 18 was alerted to a box alarm with a tree into the structure on Log Run Road. When units arrived on scene, they found multiple trees into the structure. Upon assessment, they found structural damage to the second floor of the house. All utilities were shut off to the structure for precaution. Units on scene included Rescue 18, Engine 18, and fire police.

Friday, June 19, 2009 - At 1753 hrs Station 18 was dispatched on working box 1-4 for a basement fire at 429 Germania St. in the City of Williamsport. Units arrived on-scene to find light smoke coming from the basement. Fire was kept to the basement and ventilation was required. Units responding were Engine 18, Engine 1, Engine 4-1, Tower 1, Engine 14-1, Ladder 20, MICU 1-91, and Station 14 fire police.

Saturday, June 06, 2009 - At approx. 0244 hrs Engine 18 was dispatched to 500 Pine St., Pizza Hut, in the city of Williamsport for a second alarm working structure fire. Engine 18 arrived on scene and was requested to send manpower forward for R.I.T. Engine 1, Engine 4-1, Engine 14-1, Tower 1, Ladder 11, and Engine 18 remained on-scene until approx 0400 hrs. Engine 14 and Resuce 45 were sent to stand-by at Station 1 for any other city incidents.

Monday, June 01, 2009 - At approx 0650, Station 18 was dispatched to Sherwin-Williams for a water cooler fire. Units on scene found a trash can and water cooler destroyed. There was also charring where the fire had extended up the wall. The fire was discovered by the staff reporting to work and found that the fire burned itself out before units dispatched.

Thursday, May 07, 2009 - At 2018 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to smoke in the structure at Taco Bell on East Third Street. Units arrived on scene to find a smoking AC unit. The building was evacuated, ventilated, and the building and roof were inspected by Engine 18's crew with no damage found. Units responding were MICU 18, Ambulance 18, and Engine 18.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - At approx 1845 hours Station 18 and Station 20 (Due to Tower 18 being out of service) were dispatched to Orchard Lane for a reported grill fire next to the structure. Units arrived to find the fire out and no extension. Units responding were Ladder 20, MICU 18, and Engine 18.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - At 0810 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to a reported smoke in the structure. As Engine 18 arrived on scene, they found melted plastic on top of the air compressor in the garage. The Engine crew ventilated the structure and returned to service. Units responding were Engine 18 and Ambulance 18.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - At approximately 1640 hours, Station 18 was dispatched to a working fire in Montoursville Boro. Engine 18 responded to the assignment. Once Engine 18 arrived on scene they performed overhaul operations. Additional units on scene consisted of Station 20 (Tanker, Ladder, Engine, Ambulance), Station 22 (Engine), Station 13 (Rescue 13 recalled prior to arriving on scene), Station 18 (Engine and MICU), Station 1 (Engine 2-1).

Monday, April 20, 2009 - At 0313 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to a report of a working apartment fire at 220 S. Russell Ave. MICU 18 was first on-scene and reported smoke and flames showing from the second floor. The fire was contained to the front porch area and was extinguished minutes after units arrived on scene. Ambulance 20 transported one patient to the hospital with a minor injury. Units on scene were Engine 18, Tower 18, Engine 1, Engine 22, Tanker 20, MICU 18, and Ambulance 20.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - At 1027 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to 1350 Washington Blvd., the Coca-Cola Plant for a gas leak inside the structure. Upon arriving on scene units were met by the gas company and notfied that gas levels were high and noone was to enter the building due to an explosion hazard. Initial setup had Engine 18 lay a supply line from Washington Blvd. and Lafayette Parkway to Pennsylvania Ave. and Washington Blvd. Command was established by Chief 3-18, Operations by Chief 2-18. Surrounding buildings were evactuated and homes within a 1 block radius. Chief 3-18 requested to have working box mutual aid stations to respond and stage at the corner of Washington Blvd. and River Ave. Mutual Aid units responding were Tanker 20, Ambulance 1-20, Engine 22, Engine 2-1, and Squad 2 for RIT. Building natuarlly ventilated for approx. 1 hour and units entered to check gas reading. No gas reading was found, command was terminated at 1222 hrs.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - At around 1650 hrs, Station 18 and Station 15 were dispatched to a reported chimney fire on Bloomingrove Road. Engine 18 and Engine 15 responded. Ambulance 18 arrived on scene and confirmed chimney fire with possible extension. Engine 18 crew checked and emptied out the fire box located in the basement of the house and checked the rest of the house for extension and used the T.I.C. to check for extension into the walls. Engine 15 crew started chimney operations and assisted Engine 18's crew with laddering the residence.

Saturday, March 14, 2009 - At around 1115 hrs, Station 18 was alerted to an electrical fire at Manor Care North. Due to Fire College Weekend, Chief 2-18 upgraded to a working box requesting additional units. It ended up being a small electrical fire on the first floor which caused smoke conditions on the kitchen. WBF, Montoursville, and South Williamsport were among those at the scene.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - At approximately 2015 hrs, Tanker 18 and Mobile Air 18 were dispatched with Station 20 and 22 to 234 Kuhns Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arriving on scene, Tanker 18 was requested to set up a fill site after sending the manpower forward. Tanker 18’s crew helped with fire attack, overhaul, and fill site operations. The Mobile Air set up for cascade operations for the various companies involved. After being released from command, Station 18 units went available at approximately 0130 hrs.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 - Station 18 and Ladder 20 were dispatched to TGIFridays on East Third Street for a partition fire. Units got on scene and found a small mulch fire which consumed the dining area with smoke.