Huntertown Vol. Fire Company

P.O. Box 421

15412 Lima Road

Huntertown, Indiana 46748

Phone: 260-449-3696

Fax: 260-449-3699

INCIDENT SUMMARY
2009

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(207) EMS Call

(31) False Alarm

(30) MVA

(12) Fire Service Call

(12) Structure Fire

(11) Power Line Down

(8) EMS Assist

(7) Dispatched And Disreqarded

(6) Alarm System Sounded

(6) Gas leak

(6) CO Detector Activation

(4) Grass fire

Incidents Total: 391 As Of 6/14/2009

Click on the following link to view the actual delivery of E-92 just before Midnight 7-2-09.  Special Thank to Robert Boren and Caleb Garman for staying in Appleton WI an extra night so Pierce Mfg could take care of some unexpected issues.  An even bigger "Thanks" to the community for providing us with top of the line equipment to assist in keeping them safe, as well as the firefighters who train hard to provide that service.  The Perry Twp Advisory Board also plays an important role to budget for such important expenses.  Click the link to see the arrival :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZVVGRrZK-I

Engine 92 has finally arrived at the station! Caleb Garman, Carl Dickes, Robert Boren and Rob Tucker made the trip to Pierce Mfg. in Appleton Wisconson to inspect and take delivery. We hope to have the truck in service in a couple of weeks. Specail thanks goes out the engine committee for thier hard work over the past year. The committee was Mike Aker, Caleb Garman, Chris Elett, Jason Hale, Shane Hart, Jason Meuller, Robert Boren and co-chairs Nate Messmann And Rob Tucker.

Engine 92 specifications are:

• 2009 Pierce ArrowXT chassis
• Cummins 400h ISL engine
• 1500 GPM Waterous single stage pump
• 1000 Gallon poly tank
• 30 gallon class A foam cell
• Husky 12 Foam System with six discharges
• 6kw PTO generator
• Front trash line
• All LED emergency and task lighting
• HID scene lights
• Hydraulic ladder rack
• Side roll protection
• Front impact protection
• Tac-4 double wishbone independant front axle
• Rear hose bed compartment for long spine board and stokes basket
• EMS compartment inside the cab

The Students that participated in the Mandatory Training Class that began April 6th, completed their training and took the Final State Exam Monday June 22nd.  The Class started with 21 students and finished with 20.  They were a great bunch of people and will be great assets to their Fire Departments.  Everyone came to class with super attitudes and more importantly a good sense of humor.  My Thanks to all the students for giving Huntertown FD the priveledge of participating in their training!!!  Good Luck and Stay Safe!

Here are some more pictures of our new engine. It is in the final stages of production and will be ready for delivery next Wednesday July 1st. Enjoy!

Presented by Parkview Trauma Services.

On Wednesday June 11th at approx 5pm. Huntertown FD and Churubusco FD responded to a fully involved garage fire at Miller Rd and Westley Chapel.  It was on the ground on arrival.  Everything was destroyed inside.  E91, T-93, T-94 and E-95 responded before the 702 was coded.  Units returned to sevice shortly after a quick mop-up.

Robert Boren, Billy Workman and Caleb Garman visited Pierce Manufacturing on Monday June 15th to check on the progress of our new engine. Work on the truck is proceeding extremely fast. It is scheduled to be completed on June 30th and ready for delivery on July 1st.

Engine 92 is an Arrow XT chassis, 1000 gallon tank, 1500 gpm pump, Husky foam system, side role protection, front impact protection, four wheel disk breaks and a Tak-4 front axle.

NIMS 200 (Click) http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200a.asp

NIMS 700 (Click) http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp

A strong showing from the members of the Huntertown FD contributed to a sucessfull Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday May 30th.  Approximately 24 members worked together to make this event a well organized effort.  Members started arriving at the Fire Station at 5:30am to begin setting up then started cooking before the doors opened up at 7am.  We took this opportunity to not only feed the public, but also to provide information on : CPR, Health and Safety, Fire Prevention, Tornado Preparedness, reflective addressing signage and much more including information on how to become a member of our Proud Fire Department.  A HUGE "Thank You" goes to the Community for showing an overwhelming show of support for our fundraising cause.  At last count we profited roughly $1,000.00   This money will go toward providing advance training to our members.  An extra thanks to EMS Chief Rich Sellers and Pvt. Derreck Schwehn for the countless hours and legwork necessary to put this event on.  Great job to all who helped including Rescue 178 and Truck 67 for coming to our Station to cover any runs.  After you click on this article, click again on the individual pictures to see what a good time everyone had!

Our tribute to the late John Candy. Remember the scene from the movie Uncle Buck? "You should have seen the toast! I couldn't even get it thrugh the door!"

Huntertown Fire and EMS was dispatched to an MVC at the intersection of Old Lima and Simon Road at approximately 8am.  Ambulance 95 and 98 Rescue arrived on scene at the same time to find a three car head on, with one roll over, accident with one person ejected out of the car laying on the road way.  There were only three people involved in the accident and one of which in critical condition while the other two with serious to minor injuries.  Fire 93 took the IC and called for a helicopter.  Fire 91 arrived on scene and took over IC while Fire 93 took ground contact for Samaritan.  An additional ambulance was called from Base 60.  Samaritan transported a B-, Ambulance 95 transported a B, and Ambulance 65 transported an A-. All patients were transported to a local trauma center.  All units cleared the scene and the accident is under investigation by the Allen County Sheriff's Department.

On Wednesday May 20th at approx 18:05 Huntertown FD was dispatched on the the 3rd structure fire in just over a week.  The original dispatch was a single call telling dispatch it was on Shoaff Rd west of Coldwater.  After checking that heavily wooded area, nothing was found until F-99 went 3/4 mile south on Coldwater Rd and down a 1 mile lane to the west and found a fully envolved vacant house fire.  F-99 called for an immediate tanker response and assumed command calling for a Defensive attack since the dilapidated structure was  vacant and structurally unsafe.  Another challenge was a live power line down in front of the structure, eliminating a side 1 exterior attack.  Multiple 2-1/2 lines were stretched on the 2,3 and 4 sides to extinguish the fire, while a safety perimeter was constantly monitored and caution taped around the power line.  The F.A.S.T. Team was dispatched and are performing an ongoing investigation.  Thanks to all the Mutual Aid Companies for their assistance.  Units returned to service around 21:00.

At around 17:00 hours, HFD was dispatched on a house fire in the Lakes of Willow Creek housing addition. Chief Engineer Robert Boren was first on scene and confirmed a working fire and assumed incident command.

Engine 91 arrived and stretched two 1 3/4" hand lines, one to the interior to attack the fire and another to side 4 to protect the exposure of the house next door. That house recieved minor heat damage to it's siding. Rescue 98 was assigned the task of pulling ceilings to check for extension. The fire extended heavly into the attic. Truck 67 from Washington Township conducted ventilation operations.

Engine 16 from Fort Wayne was also requested for extra manpower and Engine 171 from Northeast Fire was dispatched for a RIT Team. The Allen County FAST Team is conducting the on going investigation.

The fire caused extensive damage to the home. Thanks to all who assisted.

At 9:56pm on Monday May 11th Huntertown FD and Churubusco FD were dispatched on a barn fire located on McComb Rd.  Several calls were made to Dispatch indicating that it was a working fire.  On Engine 91's arrival at 10:01pm, heavy flames were reported on a large live stock barn.  Water supply was established as units stretched 2-1/2 attack lines in a defensive mode.  Several pigs were able to exit the structure to a pen on the exterior of side 3.  Unfortunately some had superficial burns and had to be put down.  Many rabbits, pheasants, turkeys and chickens also perished in the fire.  After the investigation, it was determined that the fire was not suspicious.  No firefighter injuries were reported, but 2 civilians were treated for smoke inhalation and were transported to the Hospital by private conveyance.  Thanks to all Mutual Aid Companies for their assistance.

Huntertown Fire Department would like to formally congratulate Jason Hale on accepting a full-time position with the New Haven-Adams Township Fire Department.  Thursday May 7th will be his last day as a full time employee with Huntertown FD.  Jason was a hard worker and well liked.  We congratulate not only Jason, but also NHAT FD on adding another high quality member to their full time staff.  Good Luck Jason!

On Tues. April 28th at approx 17:00 Huntertown FD was dispatched on an MVA with a possible patient ejected from the vehicle.  Samaritan Helicopter was immediately put on standby.  F-91 arrived on scene and had a single vehicle MVA roll-over.  The pt was able to remove himself from the vehicle and was in fair condition.  He was transported to Parkview Main Hospital.  Huntertown FD was assisted by Allen County PD and TRAA.   Units assisted PD with clean up and returned to service.

On Wednesday, March 18th, HVFD hosted another hands on training with the Fort Wayne SORT Team. Irving Ready-Mix was gracious enough to provide the trench at their headquarters on Coldwater Road.

Topics included shoring a bracing as well as collapse hazard. The SORT team conducted the major operations with HVFD in a support role, just as it would be on a real incident. Also attending this informative training were the St. Joe And Northeast Fire Departments.

Its been awhile since we have had an acquired structure to burn, but the opportunity came on Monday March 2nd.  It was an all wood barn structure with a tin roof.  Huntertown FD is proud to have several new members that were able to participate.  The barn collapsed perfectly.  It was a great night for a training burn.