Dual Calls in West Nantmeal End the Week
 
By TVFD
October 14, 2016
 

At 3:30pm, TVFD was dispatched to a tractor fire on Chestnut Tree Road in West Nantmeal. Responding units were advised of a combine tractor on fire in the middle of a corn field, with extension to the surrounding area. Chief 69 (Hornberger) arrived confirming the report, while crews from Engine 69-5 and the brush units split to extinguish both fires. After overhaul of the tractor, the department was cleared by Chief 69 at 5:25pm.

At 6:35pm, TVFD and EMS were dispatched to a motorcycle accident on Route 82 in West Nantmeal. While units were responding, the correct location was updated by Assistant 69 (K. Romig) to the "S-curve" in the area of Lammey Road. Ambulance 89-2 arrived and began assessing and treating the victim, while Rescue 69's crew cleared debris and fluids on the roadway. Traffic was controlled through the area down to one lane during the State Police investigation and removal of the motorcycle. The victim was treated and released by EMS, and all units were cleared by Chief 69 at 7:27pm.

 
Units: Engine 69-5; Brush(s) 69-2; 69-3; Rescue 69; Fire Police
 
Mutual Aid: Elverson-Honey Brook EMS; State Police