***Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment and vehicle on fire***

As if the title was long enough, the call was quite long itself. Originally it came in as a vehicle accident, possibly on fire. It also originally came in as only being a half a mile away from Center Twp. School. Well, in that case it wouldn't have been our jurisdiction, however, I started my way up to our Fire Station just incase we would be called for traffic control or whatever. Well, just as I got to our station, an update on the call came in as being in our jurisdiction and vehicle was on fire. Still no word on if someone was inside or not. Well, I bunkered up, and bottled up as we left the station and it was only about a mile up the road. We got on scene seconds after our neighboring department go on scene, and I assisted with their handline and we continued to put out the fire. Here comes the bad part. Someone was still inside, and unfortunately, had absolutely no chance. My heart dropped to my ankles. I've seen my fair share of death, but this one tops it. I won't get into detail, but put 2 and 2 together. The vehicle rolled 4 or 5 times, and had rested on the passenger side and the body was in the back seat. It was a crew cab truck, so it was clear as day once the fire and smoke has disappeared. I don't have any pictures yet, and I'm unsure if I'll put any up once I do get some. The pictures that I did see, none were graphic in nature, but the fact that there was a body still inside, I may not put it on my blog. Anyhow, I thought I would pass it on, and go from one call to the next.

Another LODD

I hate to keep bringing unfortunate news to this blog, but last week a local volunteer firefighter was badly injured during a house fire. Wednesday, March 5 he finally passed from his injuries. Talking with a few people, it sounds like the house flashed (flashover) on them. From what I understand, the lady they went to rescue did exit the house safely, but re-entered the house. As soon as firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, conditions got worse within seconds, which to me sounds like a flash. It's definately a sad moment for our brothers in Pine Township and all the firefighting community, but we must remember to continue on and remember them. Take care Brad.