Thursday, December 31, 2009 - At 0120 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of Sycamore Rd and Lincoln Drive. The initial dispatched stated 1 vehicle on it's side and unknown injuries. MICU 18 arrived on-scene to find one vehicle partially in the roadway on its side with no occupants inside. Rescue 18 stabilized the vehicle and controlled all fluid hazards. Units responding were Rescue 18, MICU 18 and Station 18 Fire Police.

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.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - At 1910 hours Station 18, Engine 15, and Squad 14 were dispatched to an MVA in the area of Williamsport Auto Sales & Service on Lycoming Creek Rd with unknown injuries. Squad 14 was first to arrive on-scene an report 2 vehicles still in the roadway and no injuries. Rescue 18 arrived on-scene shortly after and assumed command. Station 14 and 15 units were released and Rescue 18 crew assisted with hazard control and lighting. Scene was left to Station 14 and 15 Fire Police and all other units went available. Units Responding were Rescue 18, MICU 18, Squad 14, Engine 15, Stations 14, 15, and 18 Fire Police.

Friday, December 11, 2009 - At 0010 Hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and Shiffler Ave with no injuries. MICU 18 was first to arrive on-scene and found 1 vehicle in the parking lot and 1 vehicle still in the roadway, no injuries. Rescue 18 responded and provided traffic control until fire police arrived and checked for/controlled all hazards. Units responding were Rescue 18, Special Unit 18, MICU 18 and Station 18 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.

Saturday, November 28, 2009 - At approx. 1330 hours Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA in the area of the Olive Garden on East Third Street. Platoon Chief 91 was on-scene and reported two vehicles, 1 still in the roadway, no injuries. Rescue 18 and Station 18 Fire Police responded and assisted with traffic control and debris removal.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - On the eve of Thanksgiving, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of Shiffler Ave. and Washington Blvd. at approx 1915 hours. MICU 18 arrived on-scene to find 2 vehicles, 1 on it's roof with confinement. Rescue 18 personnel stabilized the vehicle and used tools to open the door in order to extricate the patient. Units responding in addition to MICU 18 and Rescue 18 were Special Unit 18 and Station 18 Fire Police.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - Station 18 participates in the 64th annual Mummers' Parade in South Williamsport.

Saturday, October 24, 2009 - At approx 1800 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA with reported injuries at the 1700 block of East Third Street. Chief 3-18 arrived on-scene to find 2 vehicles off the roadway, 1 into the bushes in front of Pizza Hut, all occupants out of the vehicles. Rescue 18, Ambulance 18, Medic 1-91, and Station 18 Fire Police responded and Ambulance 18 transported 1.

Monday, October 19, 2009 - At approx. 0955 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to Interstate 180 Eastbound for an MVA with at least 4 injuries. MICU 18 arrived on-scene to find two vehicles, one being a dump truck, partially in the roadway and median, occupants still inside the car. MICU quickly identified there were two Class 3 and two Class 2 patients. Rescue 18 arrived on-scene and removed the roof from the vehicle to help with the extrication of the patients. Ambulance 18, Ambulance 1-18, and Ambulance 1-20 handled the transports to the Williamsport hospital. Other units responding were Engine 18, Platoon Chief 91, Medic 1-91, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - At approx 1300 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on Warrensville Road just north of Four Mile Drive with report of a head-on collision and entrapment. Units arrived on scene to find two vehicles with heavy damage, 1 on it's roof, with multiple injuries. Rescue 18 personnel used rescue tools to extricate 1 patient from the vehicle. Command requested 2 additonal BLS units to the scene in addition to the 2 ALS units responding (MICU 18 and Platoon Chief 91). Platoon Chief 91 was soon recalled by Command and returned to service. MICU 18, Ambulance 18, and Ambulance 1-18 handled transports. Units responding were Engine 18, Rescue 18, Special Unit 18, Brush 18, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Thursday, October 08, 2009 - At approx 1230 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to the 2100 Blk of Warrensville road for an MVA with unknown injuries. MICU 18 arrived on-scene to find 1 vehicle on it's side, all occupants out. No hazards were found and MICU 18 obtained 1 patient refusal. Units responding were Rescue 18, Ambulance 18, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - As part of thier annual fire prevention activities Station 18 Inspectors met with the 2nd grade students of Schick Elementary. Topics discussed were fire extinguishers, stop, drop and roll, smoke detectors, and teaching the students that firefighters are their friends.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - At approx. 1900 hours Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the interserction of Northway Road and East Third Street. MICU 18 arrived on-scene to find two vehicles in the roadway all occupants out of the vehicles and fluids leaking. Rescue 18 responded to control the fluid hazards. Also responding were Station 18 Fire Police.

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.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - At approx. 1530 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of Sheridan and Shiffler Streets. Initial report had 1 injury with the patient unresponsive. MICU 18 arrived on-scene to find two vehicles, 1 patient still inside. Rescue 18 responded and assisted with the extrication of the patient by popping the driverside door and stabilization. Units responding beside MICU 18 and Resuce 18 were Engine 18, Special Unit 18, Medic 1-91, Platoon Chief 91, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - At appox 1500 hours Stations 18 and 15 were dispatched to the 2400 block of Lycoming Creek Road for a vehicle fire. Chief 15 was first to arrive on-scene and reported heavy fire coming from the rear of the vehicle. Chief 2-18 arrived on-scene shortly after and assumed command. Units responding were Engine 15, Tanker 15, Ambulance 15, Engine 18, Tanker 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, and Special Unit 18.

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.

Saturday, August 15, 2009 - At 1127 hours Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of Northway Road and Loyalsock Ave, reported 1 injury. Units arriving on-scene confirmed 1 injury and multiple vehicles involved. Units Responding were Rescue 18, Ambulance 18, Medic 1-91, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Saturday, August 15, 2009 - While on-scene of the MVA at Northway and Loyalsock Ave, Station 18 was dispatched to another MVA on the 1300 block of Commerece Park Drive. Resuce 18 was placed back in service along with Ambulance 18 and both units responded. Medic 1-91 was the first to arrive on-scene and reported two vehicles in the roadway, occupants still in the vehicle. Resuce 18 arrived and assisted with hazard and traffic control. Medic 1-91 and Ambulance 18 were placed back in service after obtaining refusals. Units responding in addition to Rescue 18, Ambulance 18, and Medic 1-91 were Ambulance 1-20 and Engine 1-20 (because station 18 units were on previous incident), and Station 18 Fire Police. Station 20 units were recalled by command.

Saturday, August 15, 2009 - After briefly returning to service from the previous two incidents, Station 18 was dispatched to the intersection of E. Third Street and Clayton Ave. for an MVA involving a motorcyclist. Units arrived on-scene to find the motorcyclist still down in the roadway and immediately asked for the availability of LifeFlight. Due to another incident, LifeFlight 4 out of Montoursville was unavailable so MICU 18 transfered 1 to the Williamsport Hospital, emergency conditions. Units responding were MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Rescue 18, Engine 18, Special Unit 18, and Station 18 Fire Police.

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.

Sunday, August 09, 2009 - While on other incidents during the storm, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of Northway Road Extentsion and Poco Farm Rd. When units arrived on scene, they found one vehicle into a pole with no injuries or hazards. The pole was sheared off and PP&L was notified and added it to their growing list of incidents. Units on scene were Rescue 18, Special Unit 18, Brush 18, and Fire Police.

Saturday, August 08, 2009 - At approx. 1330 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to the 1600 block of Warrensville Road for an MVA with unknown injuries, vehicle on its roof. Ambulance 18 arrived on-scene reported 1 vehicle down an embankment on its roof and the occupant was out of the vehicle. Rescue 18 responded and assisted with hazard controls. Units responding were Ambulance 18, Rescue 18, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Thursday, August 06, 2009 - At 2225 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA with possible entrapment with unknown injuries in the area of Four Mile Drive and Madden Rd. MICU 18 arrived on scene, reported no injuries, and all occupants out of the vehicle. The vehicle was found to be on it's roof and the accident was on Madden Rd. Units Responding were Rescue 18, MICU 18, Ambulance18, Engine 18, Special Unit 18, Brush 18, and Fire Police.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - At approx. 0930 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched for a reported MVA with a motorcyclist down, unresponsive at the intersection of Four Mile Drive and Richards Ave. Ambulance 18 immediately put Lifeflight on stand-by and arrived on-scene to find 1 person still laying in the roadway. Ambulance 18 transported the patient to the Montoursville Airport where Lifeflight 4 was waiting to transport the patient to Geisinger Medical Center. Units responding were Rescue 18, Special Unit 18, Ambulance 18, Medic 1-91, Platoon Chief 91, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Sunday, July 26, 2009 - Statino 18 was dispatched for trees down on the 1900 blk of Bloomingrove Road. Units arrived on scene, found multiple trees down on wires and a structure. Units responding MICU 18, Rescue 18, Brush 18, and fire police.

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - At 2028 hrs,Station 18 was dispatched to a reported MVA with entrapment, patient unresponsive in the area of 91 Cemetery Road, Loyalsock Township. Chief 2-18 arrived on-scene and confirmed one injury with no entrapment. Units arrived on scene to stabilze the vehicle and assist EMS with patient packaging. Units Responding were Rescue 18, Engine 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Special Unit 18, and Station 18 Fire Police who shut down Cemetery Road at Bloomingrove and Wildwood. Engine 15 was also dispatched and staged on Cemetery Road before being released by command.

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - At approx 1905 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA in the area of Kimble Hill Road. First unit on scene reported one pickup truck on its side with the driver pinned under the truck. The patient was found to be ejected out the back window of the truck and had his legs pinned underneath the cab of the truck. The patient was extricated and placed in the ambulance for transport to the landing zone within 10 minutes. Engine 18 had control of the LZ which was set up at LTHS. Units on scene were Rescue 18, MICU 18, Medic 1-91, Platoon Chief 91, Engine 18, SU 18 and Fire Police. The SU and fire police controlled the scene by blocking off both ends of Kimble Hill Road. The patient ended up being transported by LF4 to GMC.

Saturday, July 04, 2009 - The Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company attended the Millville Fire Company's annual 4th of July Parade. Units attending were Mobile Air 18, Tanker 18, and Ambulance 1-18. Ambulance 1-18 won Best Appearing Ambulance and Tanker 18 took home the Best Appearing 1990's Tanker award.

Saturday, June 27, 2009 - The Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company was asked by a local resident if they would be able to show up for Max's birthday party due to Max's interest in the fire department. Station 18 members showed up with Rescue 18, Tower 18, Ambulance 18 , and thier sirens blaring. Although a little scared/surprised at first, Max and his friends along with the Station 18 members in attendance had a great time as displayed in the photos.

Friday, June 26, 2009 - At approx 1530 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA with reported 1 injury. Rescue 18 arrived on scene to find two vehicles still in the roadway, 1 injured inside a nearby beauty salon, and fluids leaking. Units responding were Rescue 18, Special Unit and Brush 18 for traffic control, Ambulance 1-20, and Platoon Chief 91.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - At approx. 1415 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to 2345 Warrensville road for a reported MVA with injuries. Ambulance 18 was the first to arrive on-scene and found 2 vehicles with heavy damage. After checking on injuries, Ambulance 18 requested 3 additional BLS to the scene for a reported 4 patients and confirmed confinement. Units responding to the scene were Ambulance 18, Rescue 18, Ambulance 20, Ambulance 1-20, Ambulance 22, Medic 1-91, Platoon Chief 91, and MICU 91 (recalled). Photos courtesy of the Williamsport Sun Gazette.

Monday, June 22, 2009 - Old Lycoming Township Station 14 invited Station 18 to review the new Squad 14.

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.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - At approx. 1400 hours Station 18 was dispatched to East 3rd street in the area of Blockbuster Video for an MVA involving a motorcycle. Units arrived to find 3 vehicles involved and the motorcyclist still laying in the roadway. MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Rescue 18 and Fire Police responded,

Monday, June 08, 2009 - At approx 1130 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the 1700 block of East Third Street. Units on scene found 2 vehicles blocking the roadway with fluids leaking and atleast two injuries. Units found 1 patient to be confined in the vehicle. The patient was extricated by Rescue 18 crew. Units on scene were Rescue 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Ambulance 20, and 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.

Saturday, June 06, 2009 - Station 18 attended the 2009 Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department Parade and Carnival. Station 18 received Best Appearing Aerial for Tower 18 and the Judges Award for Mobile Air 18. Special Unit 18 also attended the parade.

Thursday, June 04, 2009 - Station 18 Fire Inspectors were invited to the Loyalsock Middle School to talk about the fire service during thier annual career day. Members talked to students, answered questions, and went over equipment on Rescue 18 and Tower 18.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - At approx 1600 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at Shiffler Ave and Washington Blvd. Units on scene reported no hazards but 1 injury. The patient was transported to SHED. Units on scene included Rescue 18, Engine 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Special Unit 18, and fire police. Once the roadway was clear, all units returned available.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - At approx 0753, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the 1000 block of Northway Road Ext. Units on scene found 1 vehicle involved with no injuries, no hazards. Units on scene were Resuce 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18 and Fire Police. Units went available after approximately 30 minutes on scene.

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.

Monday, June 01, 2009 - At approx 1715 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to Warrensville Road and East Third Street for a reported MVA, PSP already on scene. First arriving unit found 2 vehicles in the roadway, no injuries, no hazards. Units on scene were Rescue 18, Special Unit 18, Brush 18, MICU 18, and fire police. Traffic control was utilized due to the construction on I 180 and congestion from the accident. Units returned available after roadway was clear.

Saturday, May 23, 2009 - On Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 Station 18 held Pump Operations II class at our station.

Monday, May 18, 2009 - At 0130 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on Nottingham Road with reported 1 injury. MICU 18, Special Unit 18, and Rescue 18 responded and found that the driver had fled the scene. MICU returned to service with no patient found and Rescue 18 controlled fluid hazards and returned to service.

Monday, May 18, 2009 - At 1830 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA with rollover and unknown injuries on Interstate 180 East Bound. Units on scene found 1 vehicle and MICU transported 2 patients. Units on scene consisted of Rescue 18, MICU 18, SU 18 and Fire police.

Monday, May 18, 2009 - At 2126 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to a bicyclist struck by a vehicle at the 1800 blk of Four Mile Drive. RP stated “person in the roadway not moving”. Upon that report, the Communications Center placed Life Flight on standby. Rescue 18 arrived on scene and found 1 patient sitting in the roadway talking to bystanders. Upon patient assessment, MICU 18 stood down Life Flight and transported the patient to the Williamsport Hospital ER. Units on scene were Rescue 18, SU 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, and Fire Police.

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - At 1540 hrs, Station 18 and Station 15 were dispatched to the 1600 blk of Log Run Road for an MVA with injuries. Chief 15 arrived on scene stated roadway blocked and atleast 4 injuries. MICU 18 and Ambulance 15 transported two patient and two refusals were obtained. Fire Police shut down Log Run Rd at Bloomingrove Rd and Lycoming Creek Rd. Units on scene were Rescue 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Special Unit 18, Brush 18, Engine 15, and Ambulance 15.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - At 0920 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on Northway Road in the area of the Stopper Apartments. MICU 18 reported 2 vehicles involved and 1 patient still in the vehicle. Rescue 18 responded and was instructed by MICU 18 to remove the roof of one of the vehicles. Rescue 18 and MICU 18 were on scene.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - Loyalsock participated in the Jersey Shore parade with two pieces of appartatus. Tanker 18 and Tower 18 were staffed for this event. Loyalsock took home one award for Best Appearing Tanker.

Monday, May 11, 2009 - At 1900 hrs, Station 18 and Station 20 held a joint training session at Mill Street Boat Launch in Montoursville. The evolutions consisted of Tanker 18 supplying water to Ladder 20 and Tower 18.

Friday, May 08, 2009 - Loyalsock participated in the Woolrich Parade and came home with two awards. They received 2nd place for Best Special Unit and Most Professional Looking Crew. The crew consisted of Chris Suzadail and Andy Whelan. The judging process for the apparatus included a question and answer session by the judges regarding their apparatus and then a picture was taken of the crew with their apparatus.

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.

Thursday, May 07, 2009 - Aroudn 1830 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the intersection of East 3rd St and Old Montoursville Rd. Units on scene reported roadway blocked, fluids leaking, and 1 injury. Rescue 18 controlled fluids and helped with patient care, MICU 18 transported with assistance from Ambulance 18, and SU 18 assisted with traffic control.

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.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - Brush 18 was special called to Cabbage Hollow Road in northern Plunketts Creek Township for a forest fire. Crews assisted state forestry crews with extinguishment and mop up. In all, 62 acres burned.

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.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - After returning to service from previous alarm, Station 18 was dispatched to Westminister Dr and Reed St for a reported MVA with atleast two injuries. Rescue 18 responded for fluid hazards and assisted EMS with patient care and packaging. MICU 18 and Ambulance 18 transported two patients to a nearby facility. After hazards were controlled and roadway was open, Rescue 18 returned to service.

Friday, April 24, 2009 - At 1920 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to Fairview Road for a reported MVA with entrapment and one confirmed injury. Unit arrived on scene to find one pick-up truck on its drivers side with one patient trapped under the vehicle. The patient was extricated from under the vehicle and transported to MICU 18 which took the patient to Loyalsock Twp. High School where LifeFlight 1 was waiting for the patient. Units responding where Rescue 18, MICU 18, Ambulance 18, Special Unit 18, Pltn Chief 91, Medic 1-91, and Engine 18 had control of the landing zone.

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.

Monday, April 20, 2009 - At approximately 1730 hours, Station 18 was dispatched for an MVA with injuries at the intersection of Four Mile Drive and Lafayette Parkway. Upon arriving on-scene, units found 2 vehicles in the roadway and confirmed 1 injury. Rescue 18 assisted EMS with patient packaging and controlled fluid hazards. EMS went enroute to the hospital and Rescue 18 returned available.

Saturday, April 11, 2009 - At 1430 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA at the 700 blk of Pleasant Valley Road. Units on scene found one vehicle on its roof with no one around the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was found a short time later at his residence. Rescue 18 and MICU 18 responded.

Saturday, April 04, 2009 - It is with deepest sympathy that we inform the company of the passing of a past officer and lifetime member. During the morning hours of April 4, 2009, Captain Howard O. Harbach passed away at Sycamore Manor following an extended illness. A Life Celebration will be Wednesday April 8, 2009 at Maneval's Funeral home from 1900 - 2100 hrs. The funeral will take place at Faxon-Kenmar Church starting at 0900. At this time, Captain Harbach will take his last ride in the Old Mack to his final resting place at Twin Hills Cemetery. You will be forever missed and in our thoughts!!

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.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - At 1716 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to a reported MVA at the 1800 block of Four Mile Drive with no injuries, fluids leaking. Ambulace 18 and Rescue 18 responded. Rescue 18 controlled the fluid hazard and returned available.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - At 2059 hrs Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA with reported 1 injury in the area of Old Montoursville Road and East 3rd street. Rescue 18 responded to find one vehicle overturned in a ditch. Ambulance 1-20 was requested for patient care. Rescue 18 stabilized the vehicle and assisted Ambulance 1-20 with patient removal. Rescue 18 returned available at 2203 hours

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.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - Station 18 was dispatched to Warrensville Road for an MVA with unknown, RP did not stop. Chief 18 arrived on scene, found 1 vehicle off the side of the road, no occupants. Found that vehicle was being towed behind a pick up truck, went around the turn, became unhitched off the trailer and rolled up the enbankment. Rescue 18 was on scene for lighting, SU and fire police were used to run traffic down one lane.

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.

Saturday, March 14, 2009 - While the working box was being dispatched, Station 18 got alerted to a multiple vehicle MVA with one injury at the intersectino of Shiffler Ave and East 3rd St. Eldred Twp Fire Department assisted Loyalsock EMS with this incident. Ambulance 1-18 transported 1 female driver.

Monday, March 09, 2009 - Welcome to the new home of Loyalsock Fire.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on East Third St and Country Club Drive. Units arrived on scene and found three vehicles blocking the roadway. No injuries were reported. No services were required by the fire department.

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.

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on Lincoln Drive and Westminster Drive. EMS obtained refusals and Fire contained a small fluid leak.

Friday, January 16, 2009 - Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on I-180 at the Faxon Exit. MICU 18 transported 1 female occupant. Small fluid hazard was contained by fire deparment. Debris and traffic control was also utilized.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 - At 800 hrs Station 18 held its annual Hazmat Operations Level Refersher course.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - Station 18 was dispatched to an MVA on Log Run Road. Upon arriving on scene, found a pickup truck down over a 15 ft enbankment with occupants found sitting on the top of the hill. No services required by the fire department.