2004 News Archive
2003 News Archive

August - ACVESA Annual Convention

The 2004 Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association (ACVESA) annual convention will be held August 5th – 7th. On Saturday August 7th, an Emergency Services Day will be held at the new Emergency Training Center off of Granite Station Road in Gettysburg, PA. Following with the initiative of the Company leadership and the assistance of government leaders in Carroll Valley, we were able to arrange a sprinkler demonstration trailer. The trailer is being provided by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) and will hold multiple demonstrations on the effectiveness of sprinklers in the event of a fire. Experts will be available for questions and additional information.
Schedule of events for Saturday August 7, 2004

June - OSFC Grant

Fairfield Fire and EMS was awarded a Grant from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner in June of 2004. The grant was directed at meeting needs not adequately satisfied by this department. The grant was awarded in the amount of $10,185 to be used to purchase five full sets of turnout gear as well as rope rescue equipment.

May 25, 2004 - Structure Fire

Shortly after 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25th. a structure assignment was dispatched for a possible house fire on Carroll's Tract Road. Company 2 units, Engine 2-1, Tanker 2, and Engine/Rescue 2 responded in about a minute, with other units from Gettysburg and Cashtown responding quickly as well. Engine/Rescue 2 arrived on the scene to find a Civil War era home with smoke and flame showing from the basement. The crews made a rapid attack, holding fire damage to the basement.

May 16, 2004 - Safe and Sane Car Wash (Update)

Fairfield Fire and EMS is working closely with the Fairfield High School Safe and Sane project as a part of our continued Public Safety and Wellness initiative. On Saturday, June 5th. Fairfield High School Safe/Sane* student volunteers will hold a car wash at Fairfield Fire and EMS (106 Steelman Street) from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Proceeds/donations from patrons will be used to support the second annual Safe/Sane after graduation lock-in party. Please stop by and support our local area youth with this important fund raising event!

*Safe/Sane is a concept successfully used by many other local area schools to help promote community awareness and participation in helping keep local youths safe by providing an alternative to end-of-year graduation parties where drugs or alcohol may be present. On a larger scale, Safe/Sane sends a clear message not only at graduation time, but all throughout the year that the community is involved with their youth and that safety and fun are not mutually exclusive.

May 6, 2004 - Garage Fire

Around 2:30 in the morning a garage fire next to a structure was dispatched in the 2-5 box area. A full box alarm was dispatched sending crews from Fairfield, Emmitsburg, MD, and Fountaindale. Engine Rescue 2 was the first to arrive on the scene to find a multiple car garage fully involved with the residence as an immediate exposure hazard. Two handlines were used, one to protect the exposure and the second to attack the garage. Crews brought the fire under control in less than half an hour. The fire consumed two vehicles and a boat as well as the rest of the contents in the garage.

May 5, 2004 - Residential Sprinkler Presentation

For the past several months Fairfield Fire and EMS has been working closely with the Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg, MD regarding the presentation of materials regarding residential and commercial sprinklers for our communities. In late May/early June, Fairfield will be hosting two speakers, Jim Dalton and Chuck Burkell, who has installed sprinklers in his own home twice. The presentations will cover what to consider in a sprinkler ordinance and how to confront the leadership challenges we'll face as pockets of resistance begin to surface. This event will be open to the public as well as the leaders of our community, especially those concerned with developing the building codes for our area. We will update the date and time when it is scheduled. Letter to local authorities

April 6, 2004 - "Fun Night"

Fairfield members train every Tuesday evening throughout the year. Our members are also constantly taking courses outside of our own facility. This results in hundreds of training hours throughout the year. Breaking away from the normal routine on Tuesday April 6th, we decided to host a BBQ and a trip to Sander's Square for ice cream. Our thanks to Sander's Square for staying open for nearly two dozen members! The night was finished with a simple lay-out scenario from a hydrant in town.

March 20, 2004 - Awards Banquet

The 2003 Awards Banquet was held on Saturday evening with more than 200 people in attendance. Another great evening honoring those that make Fairfield Fire and EMS an outstanding organization! Award Recipients

March 20, 2004 - A BIG "thanks" to our standby crews!

Fairfield Fire and EMS wants to thank the two crews that provided standby coverage for us during our annual Awards Banquet Saturday evening. Gettysburg provided an engine crew of six and Biglerville provided an ambulance crew of three. Their help was greatly appreciated all evening when a medical call sent Engine 1-2 and 2A out shortly after 6 PM. Later in the evening a 2 alarm structure fire put them all to work again! We are grateful for your assistance!

March 12, 2004 - Safety and Physical Fitness Initiative

In 2002 Fairfield Fire and EMS received a Federal Grant for the purpose of firefighter health and safety. The grant had several components, from gear cleaning and drying to a personal trainer and fitness equipment. In addition, fireground rehabilitation was included in the form of a rehab trailer and supplies to be used on any incident requiring rehab, by any Adams County and Mutual Aid departments. more >>

March 9, 2004 - New EMT's in Fairfield

After over 140 hours of training that began in September of 2003, four members of Fairfield Fire and EMS received their EMT certification in early 2004. With over 600 ambulance calls a year, their assistance will be greatly appreciated by the current core-group of EMS providers. The Company would like to congratulate Kathy Abrams, Kyle Benner, Kelli Kraft, and Dave Millstein. If you are interested in becoming an EMT or learning more about volunteering, please stop by the station on any Tuesday evening after 7:30 PM to obtain more information.

March 8, 2004 - MVC with Entrapment

Around 6:00 AM Monday morning a single vehicle struck a utility pole and rolled onto its roof, trapping the driver's arm under the roof of the vehicle. Apparatus from Fairfield, Gettysburg, and Medic 28 were quick to respond. Engine/Rescue 2 was the first piece of equipment on the scene, successfully extricating the patient in approximately ten minutes. High-pressure air bags and cribbing were used to lift the vehicle, freeing the patients arm. STAT Medevac 13 was dispatched and the landing zone was handled by Rescue 1. Crews were on the scene for about an hour.

January 21, 2004 - Structure Fire

At approximately 7:30 a full structure response was dispatched for a fire in Fountaindale, PA. A detached garage was fully involved upon arrival. Units from Frederick and Franklin County assisted Adams County Companies 2 and 3 in extinguishment and overhaul.

January 21, 2004 - Structure Fire

Four firefighters, a set of irons, two handlights, and a pressurized-water extinguisher were used to extinguish a fire on Apache Trail. Units were dispatched for a structure fire and arrived on the scene to find the road impassable due to a large 1/2 mile long icy hill. The crew from Engine/Rescue 2 made the trek on foot to find the fire had been mostly extinguished by the homeowner. The fire damaged about 20 square feet of siding and burned through some structural material. The quick-thinking of the homeowner turned a possible catastrophe into minor damage to the exterior and some smoke in the attic.

January 10-11, 2004 - 11 Members Receive Surface Ice Rescue Technician Level Training

During the coldest weekend the area has seen this year, 11 members of Fairfield Fire and EMS were on the ice in Lake Meade. In a class hosted by the Lake Meade Fire Department and instructed by Lifeguard Systems, our members learned how to assess and handle surface ice rescue scenarios. Over the two-day course, various techniques were learned, practiced, and finally used when the teams performed rescues on each other through the ice on Lake Meade. All 11 members from Fairfield Fire and EMS achieved the Technician Level of training meaning that they are all certified to perform the on-ice rescue techniques required to rescue a victim fallen through the ice. In addition, two members, Joe Junker and Jeff Kane achieved the "Fly Crew" status by demonstrating their ability to rescue 3 victims within a 10 minute period of time. These members are: Bobby Fitez, Joe Junker, Jeff Kane, Kevin Koons, Jim Phillips, Dave Millstein, Adam Jacobs, Ben Jacobs, Bill Jacobs, Sean Jones, and Adam Brown. Gallery

January 7, 2004 - New Officers for 2004

The new officers for Fairfield Fire and EMS have been selected for the upcoming year. Click here for a complete list.

January 2, 2004 - Late Night BINGO

The first Late Night BINGO was held on Friday evening. The funds raised were used to purchase a new MSA Thermal Imaging Camera. With the support of the community, and our membership, the evening was an outstanding success! Our THANKS go out to all those who attended and helped!