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At 17:02 hours Squad 71 was dispatched to assist station 42 (Green Lane) on a vehicle extrication at Gravel Pike and Lumber Street in Green Lane Borough. Also due on the assignment was Squad 78 (Upper Salford). QRS 71 also responded on the assignment.

Squad and Chief 71 hit the street in 3 minutes with a crew of 6 and arrived a few minutes later. The crew from the Squad handled fire suppression, secured the vehicle and removed 2 doors on one of the vehicles involved.

Squad 71 cleared after about 30 minutes on scene.

At 16:42 hrs Station 71 was alerted to stand by at a vehicle accident with possible injuries in front of Turkey Hill in the 500 Block of Main Street in the Borough. Chief 71 (S. Alderfer) and Battalion 71 (L. Yost) arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one blocking the roadway. Squad 71, Utility 71, QRS 71 and Field 71 all responded within minutes and arrived to assist in securing the two vehicles, containing the fluids and debris on the highway and assisting in traffic control around the scene of the accident. Shortly after tows arrival and removal of the two vehicles, 71 crews were made available by the Chief. Crews operated for about 45 minutes.

At 11:00 hrs. Squad 71 was alerted to assist 42 (Green Lane) on the Accident with Injuries on Geryville Pike and Hiffletrayer Road in Marlborough Township. Squad 71 with a crew of 6 and the Deputy (T. Leister) at the wheel made the response within minutes and were the first to arrive on scene. Crews secured the batteries of the vehicles and prepared stabilization of the vehicle struck for patient extrication. Upon tows arrival Chief 42 (Miller) released Squad 71 from the scene. Crews operated for about ½ hour.

At 16:25 hrs station 71 was alerted to stand by at a vehicle accident in the 300 block of Main Street in the Borough. Chief 71 (S. Alderfer) arrived to find a one vehicle accident into a parked vehicle in the northbound lane of Main St. Very similar to the accident on Wednesday the 18th. Squad 71 arrived and secured the batteries on both vehicles while Utility 71 and QRS 71 arrived and assisted EMS with patient care. Crews operated for about ½ hour before going available.

R.H.F.C. Visits the Annual Spring Melt in Allentown This past weekend members of R.H.F.C. traveled to the Allentown Fair Grounds for the annual Spring Melt Firefighters Flea Market. R.H.F.C. had two spots up there that they were trying to sell gently used equipment. Members had a great time meeting many faces from other Fire Houses and selling items knowing that proceeds were all going to a good cause, the Red Hill Fire Company Engine Room.

We still have several items available for sale which are listed below. If you have any interest please don’t hesitate to contact us at Station71@redhillfireco.com

Water Rescue Class III Stearns life vest…

Water Rescue Stearns Anti-Exposure Suits…

Water Rescue Stearns Cold Water Rescue Suits…

Water Rescue Pro Tec Helmets…

Hazardous Materials Deacon Shower and Basin…

Several Gas Meters

(Ion Science)

(Dragger)

(MSA Gas Meter Calibration Kit)

Again if you have any interest in any of these items and more, please contact us at Station71@redhillfireco.com Thank You, and remember all proceeds go to benefit the R.H.F.C. Engine Room.

At 14:57 Hrs. 71 crews were alerted to a possible car fire in the 300 block of Main St in the Borough. Squad 71 made the response and upon arriving on scene discovered it to be a one vehicle accident into a parked vehicle with air bag deployment, no fire and no injuries. Crews worked quickly to secure the battery on the vehicle that was hit and stood by for PSP and Tow’s arrival before securing the striking vehicle due to front end damage and placement of the vehicle. Upon Tows arrival 71 crews secured the second vehicle and cleaned up the fluids on the roadway and made themselves available. Crews operated for about a 1 ½ hours. A big thanks to 65 Fire Police (Pennsburg) and 42 Fire Police (Green Lane) for your assistance with traffic control at the scene.

The Mad Jack Magic Show Returns to the Red Hill Fire Company Banquet Hall on April 13, 2012. Join us at 6:00pm till Midnight for Dinner and one of the best Comedy and Magic Shows in the Valley!!! Tickets are $30.00 Per Person or $50.00 For a couple. See the Poster for further details!!!

Join The Red Hill Fire Company For the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 7, 2012 at 1pm on the Fire Company Grounds at 82 East 5th Street in the borough. There will be prizes for all ages boys and girls!!! Hope to see you there!!!

For Sale!!! Fully operational Code 3 MX 7000 Lightbar with built in arrowstick. Clear Lenses, Red Filters, Highspeed Rotators. For More information please Email Chief Scott Alderfer at Spalderfer@comcast.net Asking $300.00 O.B.O.