On February 27, at 8:49 pm Bolivar and Richburg were dispatched 8026 County Rd. 5A in Genesee for a structure fire with an explosion. It is unknown if any occupants were in the structure. Westons Mills was also dispatched and Clarksville was sent to Bolivar Station
On February 27, at 7:50 am, Emporium Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Rt.120 near Old West Creek Rd. with injuries and entrapment. Update entrapment has been confirmed along with Rt. 120 being shut down. Air Medical has been requested. St. Marys rescue unit requested. Two persons are reported entrapped in this accident.
At 8:20 AM–One patient extricated and enroute to Penn Highlands Elk by ambulance. Second extrication still in progress. Stat helicopter returning available.
On February 26, at 6:34 pm Coudersport Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 1149 Rt. 44 North for a one vehicle crash with possibly no injuries the roadway is partially blocked.
At 2:50 PM on Monday, Port Allegany ambulance was called to West Ransom Street for abdominal pain. Roulette ambulance was also dispatched and subsequently cancelled.
At 1:58 PM on Monday, Belfast Fire Dept. was dispatched to a grass fire at 5841 Gleason Hill Road. Additional units have been dispatched to assist with this fire.
At 2:30 PM on Monday, Andover Fire Dept. has been dispatched to assist Greenwood with a wildfire at 2671 Rogers Road.
Spring like weather has caused fire danger conditions to exist that we don’t normally see until later in March & April. It’s best to avoid burning trash until the area is dampened by showers. If a fire gets away from you, you could lose your house, barn, sheds or maybe even your life, as well as the dedicated firefighters who respond.
Members of the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department were recognized at their annual banquet recently, with Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) serving as guest speaker. After thanking all members for their contributions to community safety, Causer presented citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to several members in appreciation of their milestone years of service. Pictured from left are Beverly Farren, 45 years; Captain Steve Banjor, 15 years; Deputy Chief Albert Aikens, 35 years; George Jones, 35 years; Terri Housler, 25 years; Captain Gary Olay, 35 years; Adam Johnson, 25 years; and Mike Singer, 15 years.
At 10:54 AM on Monday, Andover Fire & EMS has been dispatched to County Road 30 & Perkins Road for a vehicle vs Amish buggy crash. Wellsville ambulance also dispatched.
At 9:54 AM on Monday, Smethport Fire Dept. & Port Allegany Ambulance have been dispatched to two-car crash on Route 6 near Irons Hollow. Possibly no injuries.
On February 25, Canaseraga Fire and Ambulance and NTS Ambulance were dispatched to 2462 County Rd. 24 for a rollover motor vehicle accident with injuries in the town of Grove. A helicopter has been requested
At 5:07 PM on Sunday, Portville Fire Dept was dispatched to 371 Portville-Eldred Road for a fully involved shed fire. Tanker from Westons Mills requested.
At 2:40 PM on Sunday, Coudersport Fire & EMS have been dispatched to 1518 North Ayers Hill Road for a one-vehicle accident with one person possibly injured.
At 1:48 PM on Sunday, Portville Firefighters have asked for assistance of Westons Mills & Clarksville for a brush fire at 9208 Deer Creek Road in Genesee. Town of Olean firefighters also requested.
On February 24, at 11:54 pm Otto Twp. Fire and TLC Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at 601 Rock City Rd. A 22 year old male was transported to a LZ for Stat Medevac at the Bradford Mall. He was reported to be suffering from head & facial injuries.
On February 24, at 10:41 pm Wellsboro, Tioga and Austin Fire Depts. were dispatched to a structure fire at 772 Cummins Creek Rd. Two structures are fully involved
On February 23, at 9:49 pm Allegany Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 766 Lippert Hollow Rd. for a motor vehicle accident with injuries unknown extent of injury