Thursday, January 14, 2010
By Gina Anderson
Northeast Fire and EMS recently took delivery of a new 75' ladder truck from Pierce Fire Apparatus. This new truck will replace both our lead engine and ladder truck that ran out of the Grabill Station. It is referred to as a Quint in the fire service since it is made up of 5 components: a pump, a tank, a truck mounted aerial ladder, ground ladders, and fire hose. The truck was purchased by Cedar Creek Township. The truck will be put into service after mounting the loose equipment and training members on its operation.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
By Steven Herman
At 5:50am the paid crew made a response to the Cedars for a fire alarm. Upon arrival the crew was met by staff and informed there was smoke in the laundry room. E-172 crew checked the laundry room which had a light haze of smoke. On further investigation found the belt had burned off of the electric motor on the washer. Called it a response only for Engine 172.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
By Shane Compton
On Tuesday, September 1, 2009, Northeast, along with Woodburn Fire Department, were dispatched to the 12000 block of Cuba Road for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, E-142 found heavy smoke coming from points of the roof. E-142 called for an additional engine from St. Joe Fire Department. E-142 crew gained access to the attic and stopped the progression of the fire. Assisting Northeast were: St. Joe, Woodburn with the use of an insulation vacuum, Northeast EMS, the FAST team, and the Allen County Police Department. The fire is still under investigation by the FAST team. There were no injuries reported.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
By Shane Compton
On Friday, July 24, 2009, Northeast, along with Huntertown, were dispatched to the area of Hursh Rd. between I-69 and Tonkel. Upon E-175's arrivial, they found one patient pinned in the vehicle with injuries. E-171 took I.C., and R-98 and E-95 helped with removing the patient from the wreckage. TRAA paramedics from Fort Wayne transported the patient.