Eagle Fire Company Reports
February 2008
Submitted by Richard Mangan

The members of the Eagle Fire Company are touring their response area preparing to upgrade the emergency response plan. During this time you may see fire apparatus in your area. 

This notice is being posted so that if you do see fire apparatus in your area it doesn't necessarily mean there is a fire emergency. If you would have a question or concerns pertaining to your property when they are in your area, ask one of the members and they will be glad to explain what they are looking at and give you recommendations on how to improve safety in your area. This project will be ongoing over the next couple of months.

Friday, Feb. 1, 08, 5:52 P.M., Auto Extrication, Rt 202, near Aquetong Road, Solebury Township, Engine 46 responded as well as Rescue 5, and Ambulances from Lambertville/New Hope Rescue Squad and Central Bucks Rescue Squad. Engine 46's crew had to remove the drivers door on one vehicle and Rescue 5's crew had to remove the drivers door on a second vehicle. Engine 46 personnel were on duty for 1.5 hours.

Feb. 7, 08, 9:00 P.M., Fire Police were dispatched for traffic control on Rt 32 between Aquetong Road and the New Hope Boro Line for a traffic accident which brought down a utility pole. 6 Fire Police were on duty for 4 hours detouring traffic. 

Feb. 9, 08, 8:30 A.M., Reported dwelling fire on Riverstone Circle, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 and tower 46 responded and found to be a problem with the dryer. 15 personnel were on duty for one hour. 
Feb. 10, 08, 12:37 P.M., Alarm System, S. Main Street, New Hope Boro, Chief 46, Engine 46 responded, alarm was reset before we arrived., 9 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 10, 08, 3:24 P.M., Alarm System, S. Main Street, New hope Boro, Deputy Chief 46 and Engine 46 responded, building was checked and nothing was found. 11 personnel were on duty for 45 minutes.

Feb. 10, 08, 6:15 P.M., Tree and wires down on Rt 32, between Ely Road and Rt 263, Solebury Township, Chief 46 and Tac 46 responded along with Fire Police closing the roadway till P.E. and Penn Dot responded, 12 personnel were on duty for 2.5 hours.

Feb. 10, 08, 7:15 P.M., Tree and wires down on Stoney Hill Road, between Aquetong and Street Roads, Solebury Township, Deputy 46 and Tac 64 responded along with Fire Police from Eagle and Midway Fire Company's closing the road till P.E. could arrive and clear the wires. 13 personnel were on duty for 1 hour.

Feb. 12, 08, 8:23 P.M., Alarm System, S. Main Street, New Hope Boro, Chief 46 and Tac 46 responded, alarm set off by power failure, 14 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 12, 08, 8:25 P.M., Reported wires down on Aquetong Road near Low Road, Solebury Township, Deputy Chief and Utility 46 responded, no problems were found in the area. 14 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 13, 08, 2:26 P.M., Tree and wires down on Rt 263 near Rt 32 in Centre Bridge, Solebury Township, Deputy 46 and Tac 46 along with Fire Police closed the roadway till barricades could be put into place. 10 personnel were on duty for 1 hour.

Feb. 15, 08, 3:12 P.M., Tower 46 was dispatched to the City of Lambertville, N.J., for a reported house fire, but was recalled by the Lambertville Fire Chief, 15 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 17, 08, 3:25 P.M., Alarm System, School Lane, Solebury Township, Engine 46 responded but was recalled by the Deputy Chief, 12 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 17, 08, 3:58 P.M., Reported chimney fire on Brighton Way, Solebury Township, Engine 46 and Tower 46 responded, home was checked by the engine crew and found everything to be safe, 14 personnel were on duty for 45 minutes.

Feb. 17, 08, 4:15 P.M., Alarm System, Bridge Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 and Tower 46 responded, building was checked and culinary incident was the cause of the alarm, 14 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 20, 08, 10:27 A.M., Tower 46 was dispatched to the City of Lambertville for a reported building fire, but was recalled by the City's Chief, 10 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes. 

Feb. 20, 08, 3:37 P.M., Alarm System, N. Main Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 was recalled by the Deputy Chief on location, 14 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 21, 08, 1:45 P.M., Alarm System, Fisher Alley, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 was recalled by Deputy Chief 46 who found the alarm was set off by accident from a plumber working in the building, 12 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 23, 08, 8:33 P.M., Reported vehicle fire after a traffic accident on Rt 32 just south of Old Mill Lane, Solebury Township. Engine 46 was recalled by the Chief after it was determined the smoke was from that Air Bag going off. 15 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 25, 08, 7:11 P.M., Alarm System, North Main Street, New Hope Boro, Engine 46 was recalled before leaving the station, a faulty detector was the cause of the alarm. 15 personnel were on duty for 30 minutes.

Feb. 26, 08, 3:34 P.M., Alarm System, Atkinson Road, Solebury Township, Property was checked by Chief 46 and Engine 46 personnel, 18 personnel were on duty for 1 hour.

Feb. 29, 08, 3:05 A.M., Reported auto extrication, at Bridgewater and Kauffman Way in New hope Boro. The vehicle was on it's roof but the driver was removed before the Fire Dept. arrived. Engine 46 was on the scene for 30 minutes and 18 personnel were on duty for 45 minutes. The Eagle Fire Police were also on duty at the scene.