Eagle Fire Company Reports
August 2008
Submitted by Richard Mangan

August 3, 08, 3:39 P.M. Reported people needing help in the River at the wing dam, New Hope Boro, Utility 46 along with Chief and Deputy 46 responded along with the Lambertville/ New Hope Rescue Squad and a Medic Unit, a check of the river was made by water and shore lines and no services were needed. 12 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 6 hours of volunteers time.

Safety Tip:

We should all remember that winter is just around the corner and now is a good time to start thinking about getting your heater checked along with you chimney to be sure the draft is working properly so carbons do not back up into your home. Carbons have no odor but could sicken family members, or worse, it can be a killer.
Another important thing would be to have you fireplace or wood stove checked and your chimney inspected and cleaned. Chimneys build up creosote and can block your chimney which can back up smoke into your home and create a fire which could damage your home.
We at the Eagle Fire Company know full well it's hot out now, but now is the time to start thinking winter safety.

August 4, 08, 6:02 P.M., Alarm System, Phillips Mill Road, Solebury Township, Tac 46 along with Chief and Deputy 46 responded, no smoke could be seen from the outside, 9 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 4.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 5, 08, 2:30 A.M., Reported Dwelling Fire, Tahoe V-2, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 along with Chief and Deputy 46 responded, fire was found to be in the hot water heater, Fire was controlled, 10 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes consuming 5 hours of volunteers time.

August 5, 08, 8:14 A.M., Alarm System, Phillips Mill Road, Solebury Township, Tac 46 responded along with Deputy and Assistant 46, no smoke could be seen from the outside, 11 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes consuming 5.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 6, 08, 2:51 A.M., Alarm System, S. Main Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 and Chief 46 checked the condo's and nothing could be seen from the outside, 9 personnel were on duty 30 minutes consuming 4.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 10, 08, 8:13 A.M., Alarm System, South Sugan Road, Solebury Township, Engine 46 was recalled by Chief 46 after the alarm was checked, 6 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes consuming 3 hours of volunteers time.

August 10, 08, 9:58 A.M., Alarm System, Creekside Drive, Solebury Township, Engine 46 was recalled by Chief 46 after checking the alarm, 5 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes consuming 2.5 hours of volunteers time.

Personnel time:
Alarms 20 hours
Other Calls 5 hour

August 12, 08, 6:22 P.M., Tower 46 was dispatched to the City of Lambertville for a reported building fire, but was recalled as the tower was leaving the station, 13 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 6.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 14, 08, 7:52 P.M., Alarm System, W. Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 with Chief and Deputy 46, checked the building and found nothing fire related, 10 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes consuming 5 hours of volunteers time.

August 16, 08, 5:35 A.M., Alarm System, W. Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 along with Deputy 46 responded and found nothing fire related, 8 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 4 hours of volunteers time.

August 19, 08, 2:40 P.M., Alarm System, W. Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 was recalled by the Deputy Chief after checking the building, 9 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 4.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 20, 08, 5:43 P.M., Alarm System, Meetinghouse Road, Solebury township, Engine 46 and Deputy 46 responded and checked threw the windows of the home and found nothing, 13 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 6.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 23, 08, 5:16 A.M., Alarm System, Covered Bridge Road, Solebury Township, Engine 46 along with Chief and Deputy 46 responded and checked the dwelling threw the windows and found nothing, 8 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes consuming 4 hours of volunteers time.

Total Hours:
Alarms Calls 15 hours

August 26, 08, 12:16 P.M., Reported Brush Fire, Reeder Road near Walton Drive, Solebury Township, Tac 46 and Tac 64 responded, 9 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 8.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 26, 08, 1:27 P.M., Alarm System, Meetinghouse Road, Solebury Township, Engine 46 was recalled by Deputy 46, 6 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 3 hours of volunteers time.

August 28,08, 10:56 A.M., Reported Building Fire on Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46, Tower 46 and Lambertville Fire Dept. was also placed on standby, Deputy 46 found the fire in a city inlet and smoke was getting into the Building. Engine 46 was the only peace of equipment that was needed. 14 personnel responded and were in service for 30 minutes, consuming 7 hours of volunteers time.

Volunteers Time;
Fire Calls 15.5 hours
Alarm System 3 hours
Total hours: 18.5 Hours

August 30, 08, 12:07 P.M. Fire Investigation, Phillips Mill Road, Solebury Township, Tac 46 and Tac 64, responded but were recalled by Assistant 46, found fire was a controlled burning, 13 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 6.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 30, 08, 2:02 P.M., Alarm System, W. Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 was recalled by the Assistant 46 after checking the alarm, 9 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes, consuming 4.5 hours of volunteers time.

August 31,08, 8:05 P.M., Tower 46 and Assistant 46 were dispatched to Bridge Street, Stockton Boro, for a reported Building Fire, 13 personnel were on duty for 1 hour, consuming 13 hours of volunteers time.

TOTAL VOLUNTEER TIME FOR AUGUST ~ 74 Hours