Another Busy Day For PML Volunteers

PML Members were woken up early at 07:20am, for a building fire on the 700 block of Lafayette Street. Station 36 along with Station 25 (Longwood), 23 (Avondale), and 19 (Hockessin, DE) were alerted to assist Station 24 (Kennett). Engine 36 made the response with 6 volunteers, as Chief 24 reduced the rate of incoming apparatus and held the response for the remaining units. Engine 36 returned to station to prepare for the day and the storm ahead.

As the snow began to fall at 12:40pm, Station 36 with MICU 25 (Longwood) were alerted to the 1500 block of Embreeville road for an Auto accident with one vehicle on its side. Rescue 36 responsed with the Utility. Captain 36, while enroute to the station, came across the single vehicle accident. He advised that the occupant was out of the vehicle and had minor injuries. MICU 25 arrived, treated and transported one patient to Chester County Hospital for evaluation.

At 1:28pm, while the crews were still operating at the accident scene, Station 36 was advised that a second call was being alerted on the 900 block of Mitchell Farm Lane, East Marlborough Township for a Chimney Fire. Rescue 36 responsed with TAC36 and Utility 36. Longwood Fire Company also responded to assist with cleaning out the chimney with chains. Rescue 36 crew cleaned the firebox and checked for any potential extension through the walls. Captain 36 placed the situation under control at 2:07pm. All units cleared the scene shortly after.

While the snow was still falling and volunteers were staffing the station, Station 36 and Tanker 25 (Longwood)were dispatched for an alarm at the New Bolton Center. Engine 36 made the immediate response with 4. Crews arrived to find water pouring out of the building from multiple broken pipes. Assistant Chief Griffith established command until maintenance arrived on location. While waiting, the station was alerted for an accident with injuries.

Asst 36 diverted TAC36 to respond to Mill Road and Route 82 for the accident. Rescue 36 and utility 36 made the response and arrived to find 2 vehicles blocking one into a house. Chief 36 reported all occupants out and requested a 2nd BlS ambulance and ALS for additional patients. Ambulance 24 (Kennett) and Ambulance 23 (Avondale) each transported one patient from each vehicle to Jennersville Hospital. Crews cleared the scene after both vehicles were towed.

Thanks to Tom Amico and Robert Mastrippolito for the pictures.