On Wednesday September 15th 2010 Rescue Local 38-5 was sounded for a coal truck MVA on Rt 50 at the entrance to Tanglewood Road. Tower 38, Ambulance 38 and Squad 23 were due. At 09:35 hrs BLS 38-71 responded, and at 09:41 Tower 38 responded with 3. BLS 38-71 arrived at 09:43 to find 1 coal truck on its side it appeared that the driver was out of the vehicle. Tower 38 arrived at 09:45, Assistant Chief 38 established command. After investigation crews found 2 other vehicles involved in the accident. When the coal truck slid on to its side it lost some of its load of coal it also scooped up a full sized pickup and slammed it into another parked car. Luckily no one was in or around the parked cars. Squad 23 was placed in service. The driver initially refused any care and signed a refusal. Later in the incident he requested to be transported to PVH. BLS 38-71 after obtaining the refusal was placed in service. While en route back to the station BLS 38-71 was dispatched for an EMS local in Keyser. BLS 38-70 was committed to an emergency transport to Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. Burlington VFD EMS was alerted to transfer a crew to station 38. Units cleared the scene at 11:55.

Units on the scene – Tower 38, Air/Light 38, BLS 38-71, Squad 23, BLS 44-70.

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On Saturday September 11th 2010 at 21:52, Residential Alarm 38-2 was sounded for a possible structure fire on the Cut-Off Road (Rt 220), alerting Station 38 (for Tower 38 and Engine/Tanker 38), Engine 33, and Engine/Tanker 44. Tower 38 responded with 6 at 21:52 and the Engine/Tanker with 5 at 21:55. Due to insufficient directions, the crews were unable to find the residence at first. At 21:57, Tower 38 arrived on scene to find a 1 story single family dwelling, with smoke showing from the eves of Sides Adam and Baker. Due to the narrow driveway, Tower 38 was staged along the Cut Off Road. Engine/Tanker 38 took the driveway and deployed (2) 1 ¾” hand lines. Crews forced entry via the front door to find heavy smoke conditions. Upon investigation, crews found and contained the fire to the bedroom area of the residence. Tower 38’s crew was assigned as the backup crew at the entrance. Engine 33-13’s crew was assigned to vertically ventilate the roof of the structure. Engine/Tanker 44’s crew was assigned at the RIT team. Although only approximately 500 gallons of water were used, crews could have potentially been hampered by a broken water main. While opening the hydrant, the water main had shut down for unknown reasons (which later was found out to be a rupture of the line). Chief 38 (C. Biggs) had command of the incident, Captain 38 (C. Cox) had safety, Assistant Captain 38 (B. Biddle) had interior ops, and Captain 33 (B. Robinson) had roof top ops. Crews returned in service at 23:36.

Units on scene included – Tower 38, Engine/Tanker 38, Air/Light 38, Paramedic 38-70, Engine 33-13, and Engine/Tanker 44.

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On Thursday September 9th, at 17:21 hrs, Mineral County 911 dispatched local 38-4 for a possible brush fire in the Nancy Hanks area off of Penneroil Road. Engine/Tanker 38 responded with 5 at 17:25. Brush 38 responded with 4 at 17:27. While responding dispatch received an additional call indicating a large amount of smoke in the area. Burlington VFD was requested to start a brush and tanker to the area. An additional call was received, confirming a woods fire on the side of the mountain. A tanker and brush task force was requested bringing the next 3 of each unit to the scene. While investigating conflicting reports of what roads to take to access the fire, all units except ET 38 were requested to Level 2 stage at the Nancy Hanks cabin. After confirming the access was off of Joseph Hanks Road, units were able to reach the fire. Units found approximately 2 acres of involved wooded area. The area of involvement bordered a small camp ground area. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire without further spread. Due to the remote access, only ET 38, B38, B44, B23 were used on the scene, along with the tanker task force. The remaining brush units that were staged were returned in service. BLS 38-70 transported one firefighter for chest pains and breathing difficulties to WMRMC. After investigation, crews believed the fire began from a small fire pit that was not completely covered. Assistant Chief 38 had command. Engine 22-1 was placed on standby at Station 38. The New Creek VFD would like to remind all citizens of the burn ban that has been placed in to effect by Governor Manchin. No burning is allowed at this time of any type!

Units on scene included – Engine/Tanker 38, Brush 38, Tanker 38, Utility 38, BLS 38-70, Brush 44, Engine/Tanker 44, Tanker 44, Kubota 44, Brush 33 (x2), Tanker 33, Brush 39, Tanker 39, Brush 140, Tanker 140, and Engine/Tanker 150.

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Within an hour of returning and cleaning up after the woods fire, Rescue local 38-4 was sounded for a tractor trailer accident on Rt 50 near Hershey Hollow Road, alerting Station 38 and Squad 23 at 21:36. At 21:38, BLS 38-71 responded with 2, and at 21:42 Tower 38 responded with 5. Units arrived on scene to find 1 tractor trailer on it’s side partially off the roadway. Crews found 1 patient, out of the vehicle. The tractor trailer was hauling processed chicken from Pilgrim’s Pride in Moorefield, WV. Squad 23 was placed in service. Hazards of the MVA included a fuel leak that crews were unable to stop within the motor of the tractor. Crews attempted to control the leak, but were unable to do so at the time. Absorbent was placed to catch the leaking fuel. Moores Towing (heavy wrecker), WV DEP, WV DOH and WV PSC were notified of the incident. The leaking fuel line was eventually stopped with the assistance of Moores Towing. Crews assisted with traffic control until the arrival of WV DOH. BLS 38-71 transported the driver to Potomac Valley Hospital for minor injuries. Assistant Chief 38 had the Rt 50 command. Units returned in service at 22:53.

Units on scene included – Tower 38, Air/Light 38, BLS 38-71, and Utility 38.

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On Monday August 23, 2010, the New Creek VFD handled 5 mutual aid calls that were dispatched in less than one hour! The first call came at 14:55 hrs as Rescue local 33-8 for a vehicle accident in front of Sheetz on Rt 220. Station 33, Engine/Tanker 38, Ambulances 57 and 38, and Squad 23 were due. Assistant Chief 33 arrived on scene to find 3 vehicles involved, with most of the roadway blocked. BLS 38-71 arrived at 15:02, with Squad 33 and Engine/Tanker 38 arriving only a minute after. Crews were able to gain control of the snarled traffic situation. BLS 38-70 obtained 1 signed refusal, while BLS 38-71 transported 2 patients with minor injuries to Potomac Valley. Units on scene – Engine 33-13, Squad 33, Engine/Tanker 38, BLS 38-70, BLS 38-71, Squad 23.
While operating on the rescue local on Rt 220, units were dispatched for Rescue local 33-7 for a vehicle over the embankment on Stony Run Road at 15:12. Engine/Tanker 38 and BLS 38-70 were freed up from the incident to respond to the next. Tower 38 also responded to assist, along with Squad 23. BLS 38-70 arrived on scene at 15:17 to find the accident actually in New Creek’s first due on Pine Swamp Road. Crews found one vehicle off the roadway, with no injuries. Tower 38 and Squad 23 were placed in service.
At 15:21, commercial alarm 33-7 was sounded for an automatic fire alarm at the Keyser Primary Middle School. Engine/Tanker 38 was due and responded once available from the MVA, while Tower 38 responded in place of them temporarily. Squad 23 arrived on scene to find nothing evident. After a quick investigation by S23 and Engine 33-15, the New Creek units were placed in service along with the rest of the assignment.
At 15:37, EMS local 57-4 was sounded for a hand laceration. Ambulances 57 and 38 were alerted to meet a subject driving in a white van around the intersection of Virginia Street and Mineral Street in Keyser. BLS 38-71 responded from PVH. Crew met the PT in front of the entrance to Advance Auto at 16:08. The patient was transported to PVH.
At 15:34 Rescue local 33-8 was sounded yet again, just as 33 units were clearing the first incident, for a minor vehicle accident reported at the entrance to Tractor Supply. Engine 33-13, Squad 33, and BLS 38-70 arrived to find the incident closer to Burger King.

The department would like to say thanks and good job to all involved with all the incidents. The department would also like to say thank you to the public for their patience with the backed up traffic.

On Friday morning at 0117 hrs Station 38 was alerted for an MVA mutual aid to Tri Towns EMS (MD) at the Waverly Street Bridge. BLS 38-71 responded at 0122 hrs. Dispatch indicated the MVA involved an ambulance vs police cruiser. Just prior to responding Stations 38 and 57 (Keyser EMS) were dual alerted at 0120 hrs for a mental status change in Piedmont also mutual aid to Tri Towns EMS. At 0125 hrs BLS 38-70 responded. While BLS 38-71 was responding for the vehicle accident Allegany Communications notified the unit to divert to Station 50 to fill in and cover their first due. A Frostburg EMS ambulance and Allegany Bureau of Police cruiser were involved in the incident. Patients were taken to Western Maryland Health Systems with non-life threatening injuries. The members of the New Creek Volunteer Fire Department wish all involved a speedy recovery. BLS 38-70 handled the 2nd incident and transported the patient to Western Maryland Health Systems. BLS 38-70 returned to service at 0239 hrs and BLS 38-71 returned to service at 0330 hrs. Burlington VFD was placed on dual alert for any other EMS incidents for New Creek during the incidents.

At 1548 hrs, Local 38-2 was sounded for a vehicle fire in the area of Cut-Off Road. Reports indicated a tractor trailer hauling pulpwood was on fire. Assistant Captain 38 (B. Biddle) arrived on scene to confirm working fire. Engine/Tanker 38 responded with 2 at 15:57, and requested an engine to assist from Keyser. Further reports from Mineral County dispatch indicated a possible brush fire just East of the incident on the Cut Off Road, possibly caused by the tractor trailer. Crews were able to contain the fire to the tire/brake area, as well as some minor exposure to the pulpwood load. Engine 33-13 was directed to check out the possible brush fire. Only a small area was found, and was handled. Burlington was also alerted to assist with the reports of possible brush fires, but was held in station. Units returned in service at 16:53.

Units on scene included Engine/Tanker 38, Tanker 38, Utility 38, and Engine 33-13.

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At 08:29 hrs, Local 38-7 was sounded for a vehicle fire on Rt 93 in the area of Walker’s Ridge. Stations 38 and 200 (Maysville, Grant Co), were alerted. The original call was received at the Grant County Dispatch Center, then relayed to Mineral. At 08:34, Engine/Tanker 38 responded with 5. While responding, further info was received that Squad 200 was responding, and that the occupants were out of the vehicle. At 08:47, ET 38 arrived on scene just after Squad 200 to find an SUV fully involved at the peak of Walker’s Ridge. Assistant Chief 38 assumed the Rt 93 command. The crew from the ET quickly deployed an 1 ¾” hand line to attack the vehicle fire. Within minutes, the fire was under control. Units remained on scene for overhaul. Moores Towing was also contacted per owner request. At 09:15 command was terminated and all units returned in service.

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On July 3 2010, Residential Box 38-6 was sounded for a possible structure fire at 06:20. Station 38, E33 (Keyser), ET44 (Burlington), ET140 (Elk District), ET200 (Maysville), Ta33 (Keyser), ER23 (McCoole, MD) (RIT) ET150 (Mt Storm) to fill Station 38 were due for the assignment. Tower 38 arrived on scene at 06:35 to find a single story, wood frame structure with smoke showing from the flue and eaves. Crews investigated the structure to find no fire in the building. Crews found the flue area to be the problem. Due to the recent cold nights the resident had been keeping a fire in his stove. The flue was found to have no liner or thimble area. Crews assisted with smoke removal and with giving some recommendations to the occupants on flue safety. Crews returned in service at 07:03. Units on scene included – Station 38, E33 (Keyser), ET44 (Burlington), ET140 (Elk District), ET200 (Maysville), Ta33 (Keyser), ER23 (McCoole, MD) (RIT) ET150 (Mt Storm) to fill Station 38

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At 2:07, Commercial Box 33-8 was sounded for a working structure fire at the Pines complex along Rt 220 just south of Keyser. Stations 33 (Keyser) 38 (New Creek) Engine 23 (McCoole, MD), Engine/Rescue 39 (Fountain) and Ambulance 57 (Keyser EMS) were alerted for the incident. A Keyser PD unit arrived in the area to find heavy smoke, with fire venting from the C side of the \"T\" shaped structure. The bulk of the fire appeared to be in the dining room area of the restaurant. Chief 33 (C. Paitsel) arrived on scene to assume command. Engine 33-13 was first to arrive, and directed to catch the hydrant in front of the structure, and position on the C/D corner. Truck 33 took Side A in front of the restaurant. Tower 38 was directed to take the B side to set up for aerial fire attack. Due to very little water supply, only limited water was able to be applied to the structure. An attempt was made to knock the fire down with the water that was available. Engine/Tanker 38 was directed to assist with water supply to Tower 38. A tanker shuttle was utilized to aid with the water situation. In the end, 3 businesses were lost to the fire conditions, including the north wing of the structure. The businesses on the south wing were spared. Only 2 minor injuries were reported. WVSFMO was contacted for investigation. New Creek units cleared the scene at 8:38. Units on scene included – Keyser – Engine 33-13, Engine 33-15, Truck 33, Squad 33, Utility 33 New Creek - Tower 38, Engine/Tanker 38, Utility 38 McCoole – Engine/Rescue 23, Squad 23 Fountain – Engine/Rescue 39, Tanker 39, Medic 39-70 Burlington – Engine/Tanker 44, Engine/Rescue 44 Tri Towns Fire – Engine 24, Truck 24 Potomac – Engine/Tanker 22, Squad 22 Elk District – Engine/Rescue 140, Tanker 140 Bloomington – Tanker 36 Fort Ashby – Squad 37 Patterson Creek – Air 35 Short Gap – Engine 34 Keyser EMS – Ambulance 57-72 Ridgeley – Engine/Air 25-13 Rawlings – Engine/Rescue 47 Barton – Engine/Tanker 19 Tri Towns EMS – Ambulance 351 Units covering areas – Maysville Engine/Tanker 200, Lonaconing Engine/Rescue 20, Mt Storm Engine/Tanker 150, Romney Engine 1-13

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