Lock Haven Fire Department

***Working Fire*** At approximately 1340 hours today, the LHFD was alerted to a working residential fire in the Hill Section of the City. Engine 6-1 arrived on scene to find smoke showing from a 2-story woodframe. Tower 2 was placed in service and provided aerial access. Engine 1 secured a water supply and deployed a backup line. Crews where able to quickly suppress the fire, ventilate the smoke, and conduct a search ensuring no victims were present. Residents were able to escape without injury but lost most of their belongings.

This Sunday begins Burn Awareness Week. Although the survival rate for burns in the contemporary era are very good, the long-term effects can be physically and mentally debilitating. Some statistics suggest Americans spend more than $40 BILLION annually on burn treatment. On average, a moderate burn can require the patient to stay in the hospital for 54 days to receive adequate treatment. If your interested in learning how you can prevent burns and provide initial first aid, see our presentation under "Videos" entitled "Occupational Fire Safety: Burn Prevention and First Aid." Although this presentation is targeted toward workplace safety, much of it applies to the home as well.

With the impending inclement weather expected over the next couple days, please stay off the roads unless its absolutely necessary to travel. The more the public can reduce their exposure to risk, the less risk responders are exposed to.

***Working Fire*** At approximately 1300 hours today, City units were dispatched to assist Beech Creek/ Blanchard Fire Company with a structure fire in their first due. At this time, all units have cleared the scene and returned to service. It has been an exhausting day for City Fire units as multiple and prolonged emergency calls have been answered in below freezing conditions.

***Working Fire*** Tower 2 and Squad 6 were dispatched at 0202 hours to assist Beech Creek/ Blanchard Fire Company with an industrial fire in their first due. Squad 6 provided Rapid Intervention Team services while Tower 2 was placed in service to assist with ventilation operations. At approximately 0400 hours both units were placed available and returned to quarters.