RE 5-5-1 was dispatched with Company 5-11 (West Willow) on a vehicle accident, on Rt. 272 in the area of Ship Rock Rd.  RE 5-5-1 arrived to find a single vehicle accident, where a northbound vehicle struck the end of a guard rail, with the vehicle coming to rest in the southbound lane.  E 5-11-1 arrived shortly after RE 5-5-1, crews found one patient already in care of EMS, with other occupants of the vehicle reporting they were not injured.  5-5 volunteers assisted with fluid control, depowering the vehicle, and debris cleanup.  5-5 and 5-11 fire police worked together to keep traffic flowing slowly on one lane.

Calls handled earlier in the week:

Friday, July 23, 1935 hrs. - Vehicle Accident Standby, 200 bl. Brenneman Rd. Deputy 5-5 arrived to find a single vehicle accident, with no injuries. Vehicle struck a pole, causing severe damage to the pole. Fortunately, there were no wires on this pole, as it had recently been replaced and was slated for removal.  The vehicle sustained moderate front end damage.  Response was held to the squad, for fluid control.  Fire Police handled traffic control. 

Thursday, July 22, 1459 hrs., assist to 5-11 on a possible cardiac arrest, squad made the run in place of the engine and crew provided assistance to SVEMS on scene.

Wednesday, July 21, 1301 hrs., Alarm Bells call at a farm on W. Penn Grant Rd., in the 5-5 local, called for Engine 2.  Southern Regional Police arrived to report no need for fire company, engine went back in service.