Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Tower 18 and Mobile Air 18 attended the annual Mifflinburg Fireman's Carnival this year and took home awards for both units. Tower 18 received the Best Appearing and Equipped Aerial while Mobile Air 18 took home the Best Appearing and Equipped Specialty Unit.

A special thanks to the members that spent countless hours cleaning and waxing Tower 18 for the parade. Great Job!!

Monday, July 19, 2010 - On July 14th, 2010, FF Richard Springman, from the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company, was killed while responding to a fatal motor vehicle accident on Route 15. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the members of Station's 15, 16, and to the family of our fallen brother.

Rescue 18, Ambulance 18, and Brush 18 remained in service during the ceremony and staged at Station 15 for any mutual aid calls.

Friday, July 16, 2010 - At approx 1845 hours Tanker 18 was special called to a working structure fire on Route 973 in Wooward Township. Once on scene, Tanker 18 was used for tanker shuttles and it's crew for fire suppression and overhaul. Tanker 18 remained on-scene for nearly 4 hours while assisting Station 2 with foaming the structure and clean-up.

Units responding were MICU 94, Engine 4-45, Rescue 45, Engine 2, Tanker 2, Tanker 15, Tanker 16, Tanker 18, Tower 3, Engine 14, and Tanker 31.

Saturday, July 10, 2010 - The Station 18 Junior Firefighters held a car wash over the weekend that raised over $1300 dollars for the Junior Firefighter program. The two day event spanned 12 hours and had a great turnout. Job Well Done Juniors!!

Friday, June 18, 2010 - At approx. 0800 hours Station 18 was dispatched to TGI Fridays on east Third Street for a kitchen fire. Chief 2-18 arrived on scene to find nothing showing exterior. Chief 2-18 made entry and found the dining area filled with smoke. Engine 18 responded and pulled a line into the D side of the building. Ladder 20 assisted with ventilation and checking for extension.

Units responding were Engine 18, Tanker 18, MICU 18, AMB 18, and Ladder 20.

Sunday, June 06, 2010 - At approx 1600 hours Station 18 responded to a reported MVA with rollover and entrapment, 1 injury. Fire police LT 18 was first on scene and reported 1 vehicle on its side with 1 entrapped. With that report, Life Flight 4 was placed on stand-by. Rescue 18 extricated the patient from the vehicle who was then transport via MICU 18 to the LZ which was setup by Engine 18 at the Loyalsock Soccer Fields. Units responding were Rescue 18, Engine 18, Special Unit 18, MICU 18, AMB 18, Platoon Cheif 91, and Station 18 Fire Police.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - At approx 1130 hours Station 18 was dispatched for an MVA with at least 1 injury at the intersection of Lincoln Drive and Tinsman Ave. Units Arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles off the roadway and into yards on opposite sides of Lincoln Ave. MICU 18 transported 1 to the Williamsport Hospital with minor injuries. Rescue 18 assisted with hazard control and patient packaging. Other units responding were AMB 18 and SU 18 who assisted with EMS and traffic control.

Before all units were available from that incident, Station 18 was dispatched to E 3rd street in front of McDonalds for another MVA with 1 injury. Rescue 18 arrived on-scene to find 2 vehicles, 1 off the road-way and 1 blocking the exit of McDonalds, and 1 patient with minor injuries. MICU 18 and AMB 18 packaged the patient and AMB 18 transported to the Williamsport Hospital. Rescue 18 assisted with hazard control and clean-up and both Special Unit 18 and Brush 18 assisted with traffic control around the incident. Units returned to service shortly there after.

Monday, May 10, 2010 - The Loyalsock Volunteer Fire company participated in a mock DUI crash involving students from the Loyalsock High School. Station 18 assisted with removing live victims from the wreckage, landing Life Flight, and removing deceased victims for the county coroner. Students were shown first-hand what can happen when you make a bad decision to get behind the wheel after drinking.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the drill.

Saturday, April 24, 2010 - Loyalsock Fire participated in the annual March of Dimes Event held at Bruce Henry Park this year. Station 18 sent Rescue 18 and Special Unit 18 to the event where Members answered questions related to fire prevention, apparatus, and equipment. Special Unit 18 remained in service to provide QRS if needed.

Members attending were Chris Suzadail, Zack "Patches" Groff, James Place, and Chad Weaver.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - At approx. 0230 hours Engine 18 was dispatched to Box 1 in the City of Williamsport for a working structure fire. Engine 18 responded with 6 personnel and were instructed by command to send manpower forward when on-scene. Engine 18's crew 1st assignment was to ladder side B of the structure. After completing that task, Engine 18's crew reported back to command and were instructed to report to Operations for another assignment. 3 personnel were sent to the 3rd division and another 2 were sent to work on the 1st and second divisions.

Units responding to the scene were Engine 2-1, Tower 1, Engine 14-1, Squad 14, Engine 18, Ladder 20, Squad 2 (RIT), MICU 1-91, Ambulance 91, Platoon Chief 91, and Station 14 fire police.. Ladder 11 and Engine 8 were sent to city headquarters.

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - LVFC #1 sent 5 memebers to a structural burn class held by Station 11 in Pleasant Gap, PA. Topics included hose line management, hydraulic ventilation, fire behavior, search and rescue, and fire suppression. Members attending were Chad Weaver, James Place, Zach "Patches" Groff, Matthew Orshaw and Chris "Suzie" Suzadail.

A big THANK YOU to the members of Stations 8, 9 10, & 11 for a great weekend.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 - On April 10th, 2010, at 8 a.m. Station 18 held our annual Hazmat Refresher course. Topics included Damming/Diking, Decon, Rehab, basic containment and confinement operations, and basic hazard and risk assessment.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - At approx 0630 hours Station 18 was dispatched for Rescue 18 to respond to Hepburn Township for an MVA with entrapment. Rescue 18 responded with 6 personnel and, while en route, was advised to setup a landing zone for Life Flight 4 and Life Flight 2 at the Balls Mills Church at the intersection of Bloomingrove Road and route 973. Chief 2-18 established command of the LZ and Rescue 18 assisted with the packaging and loading of the patients. Rescue 18 returned to service at 0720 hours.

Friday, March 19, 2010 - At approx 0430 hours a second alarm was called for sending Tanker 18 and Mobile Air 18 to a working structure fire with entrapment in Hepburn Township. Tanker 18 responded and was ordered into the scene to supply water to Engine 14 and send manpower forward. Tanker 18's crew went to staging and was instructed to enter the structure on side B and keep the fire from spreading in that direction. The ceiling and walls were opened to prevent extension and the fire in the garage extinguished. Tanker 18 remained on-scene to assist Station 15 with overhaul and the removal of the victim. Tanker 18 returned to service at approximately 1100 hours.

Units Responding: Engine 15, Ambulance 15, Tanker 16, Tanker 17, Mobile Air 18, Tanker 18, Engine 14, Engine 14-1, Tower 1, Engine 9, and Stations 14, 15, and 16 Fire Police.

Thursday, March 04, 2010 - At approximately 0430 hrs, Engine 18 was dispatched, along with Station 1 to a working structure fire at 215 Germania Street in the City of Williamsport. The first arriving Chief on the scene reported heavy fire coming from the structure and requested a second alarm. Engine 18 was requested by command to establish its own water supply and take the front of the structure to the East Side. Due to limited access to the structure, Engine 18 and Engine 2-1 were the only two Engines able to gain access to the structure. The Engine 18 crew was split sending 3 to the front of the structure, and 2 to assist WBF on the east side. After the bulk of the fire was knocked down, Engine 18 was moved in order to get Ladder 20 in place to open the roof. The Engine 18 crew was reassigned to RIT while the RIT team was reassigned to help with the removal of the vicitim. Due to integrity problems with the structure, this was a prolonged recovery effort. Engine 18 was placed back in service at approx. 1030 hrs. Units responding were Engine 2-1, Engine 14-1, Engine 4-1, Tower 1, Engine 18, Ladder 20, Squad 14, Squad 2, Rescue 13, Engine 8, Ambulance 91, MICU 1-91, Medic 1-91, and Station 14 Fire Police.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - At 0837 hours Station 18 was dispatched for a technical rescue assignment in the 1500 block of Laffayette Parkway in Loyalsock Township for a trench collapse with entrapment. Initial reports had the victim completely buried. MICU 18 responded and immediately called for the status of Life Flight and Task Force 80 to be dispatched. MICU 18 arrived on-scene and found a male entrapped up to his chest. Captain 2-18 arrived on-scene moments before Rescue 18 and established command. Station 18 crews worked to remove soil from around the patient while task force 80 was en route. Task force 80 arrived on-scene and immediately began operations to secure the trench and gain access for EMS personnel. Access was gained and the patient was extricated safely from the trench at approximately 1215 hours.

Units Responding on initial dispatch were MICU 18, AMB 18, Rescue 18, Engine 18, Tower 18, Brush 18, Special Unit 18, Tower 18, and Platoon Chief 91. Units responding as part of Task Force 80 were Engine 14-1, Special Unit 8, Rescue 13, Squad 14, and Task Force 80 Personnel.

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - At 0311 hrs, Engine 18 was dispatched to Box 1-4 in the City of Williamsport for a working bedroom fire. Engine 18 arrived on-scene and was instructed by command to establish RIT. Units responding were Engine 18, Engine 1, Engine 4-1, Engine 14-1, Tower 1, and Engine 14 was moved to city headquarters. Photo courtesy of the Williamsport Sun Gazette.

Friday, January 29, 2010 - At 0645 hrs, Station 18 was dispatched to a working trailer fire on Freedom Road in Loyalsock Township. Chief 2-18 was first to arrive on-scene and found heavy fire from the rear of the structure. Engine 18 laid 400 ft of supply line and made the initial attack on the fire along with Engines 2-1 and 14-1. Units responding were MICU 18, Engine 18, Tanker 18, Rescue 18, Engine 2-1, Engine 14-1, Engine 14, Tanker 15, Tanker 22, and Squad 2 (RIT).

Monday, January 25, 2010 - At approx 2017 hrs, Station 18 was alerted to an MVA on Warrensville Rd and Lick Run Road for unknown injuries. Upon units arriving on scene, found 2 vehicles with one on its side in the middle of the roadway and the PSP Cruiser sitting alongside the guiderail. The reported fire in the other vehicle was knocked down by PSP and extinguished by Tanker 18. Bystander reports stated the Trooper pulled the one victim out of the car prior to EMS arriving on scene. Rescue 18 extricated the other patient within 19 minutes of initial dispatch. The Trooper was assessed by EMS on scene and transported by another PSP Cruiser to a medical facility. The patients in the vehicle on its side were being assessed by ALS (MICU 18, Medic 1-91, and P.C. 91) and transported via Life Flight 1 and 4 to a local trauma center. Units responding were: MICU 18, Rescue 18, Tanker 18, Ambulance 1-18, Engine 18, Ambulance 18, SU 18, Brush 18, Engine 22 (LZ @ St 22), St 18 and 22 Fire Police.

Sunday, January 10, 2010 - At 1515 hrs, Stations 18 and 15 were dispatched to an MVA in the 1700 block of Bloomingrove Road reported to be head-on with partial ejection. While enroute, Chief 2-18 was alerted that one of the vehicles was now on fire. Chief 2-18 arrived on-scene and confirmed a small fire in the engine compartment which was immediately extinguished. Chief 2-18 also checked on injuries and confirmed 1 injury, 1 fatality, and 2 refusals. The Lycoming County Coroner was then requested to the scene. Rescue 18, Engine 18, and Engine 15 arrived on-scene and assisted with removal and packaging of the injured patient. Ambulance 18 transported BLS to Williamsport Hospital. Rescue 18 remained on-scene while State Police conducted their investigation and helped with the removal of the victim. Units were placed in service within 3 hours of dispatch. Units responding were Resuce 18, Engine 18, Tanker 18, Ambulance 18, MICU 18, Engine 15, Special Unit 15, Ambulance 15, Platoon Chief 91 and Station 15 and 18 Fire Police.

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 - 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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.