Just
before 8 Thursday night Wattsburg Fire Department was
dispatched for a tanker roll over with fire and
entrapment. Before arrival Chief 171 requested Kuhl
Hose and Greenfield for Tender's to the scene. On
arrival Chief 171 assisted crews with fire suppression
while EMS crews attended to and transported the driver
to Hamot Shock Trauma with serious injuries.
On arrival Chief 680 assumed
command while Chief 171 continued to assist crews with
fire suppression. Several other departments were
requested for equipment and manpower. The decision was
made to let the tanker burn for environmental reasons.
Crews then used water and foam streams to contain spot
fires around the tankers perimeter. The tanker burned
for several hours.
Haz Mat members arrived on
scene and worked as support and offer technical
assistance to the fire department.
Crews remained to secure the
scene and assist both Haz Mat and PSP for several hours
and returned before 11 pm. The accident is under
investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
The following departments were
on the scene, Wattsburg, Kuhl Hose, Greenfield, Union
City, Fuller, Belle Valley, Emergycare.
Command - 680
Engine - 172, 683, 204
Tender - 686, 715, 173, 174, 1136, 206
Water Supply - 32
EMS - 178, 687, 1138 Medic 193, 190
Haz Mat, EMA, PSP
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