May 8, 2005: A Woods Fire in Hepburn Township

Station 15 was dispatched to a "Woods Fire" on Hemlock Hollow Road this afternoon. When crews arrived the fire had spread down the hill from this new home site. About 4000 gallons of water and a large complement of firefighters and apparatus were used to bring this fire under control.

Hepburn Township was assisted by Eldred Township, Trout Run , Old Lycoming Twp., Independent Fire Company from South Williamsport, Woodward Township and the Bureau of Forestry..

A few pictures are below.
Tanker 15 supplied water to Brush 15, Brush 22 and a 1 3/4" hand line.

The firfe is just down the bank in fron of Tanker 15.
The pump operator of Brush 22 keeps in touch with the crews on the handlines
Lt. Ryan Beatty mans the pump on Brush 15
Tanker 15 was supplied by Engine 15, Tanker 22 and Engine 14.
Hepburn Township Fire Chief coordinates the activities of personnel.