Contact
Pennsburg Fire Co.
501 Penn St.
Pennsburg, PA 18073

Phone
215.679.8293
 
 
 
 
 
Vehicle Rescue in Upper Hanover
   
   
   
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 
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Station 65 was dispatched around 0800 hours for a vehicle accident with injuries at Kutztown and Church roads in Upper Hanover.  Chief 65 arrived in the area but couldn't find the incident.  Further investigation revealed the accident down Church Road about 1/4" with 2 vehicles into a PPL pole and one victim trapped.  The call was upgraded to a rescue adding Station 38 as well as a helicopter on stand by.  Squad 65 arrived and went inservice removing the drivers side doors and Squad 38 arrived and went inservice on the passengers side.  Engine 65 and Engine 38 arrived and provided support as well as the LZ for Mid Atlantic 3.  The patient was extricated and moved to Medic 369.  Crews assisted EMS with packaging and transport to the helo.  Fire Police Closed Church Road for about an hour while crews worked.