On Monday August 23, 2010, the New Creek VFD handled 5 mutual aid calls that were dispatched in less than one hour! The first call came at 14:55 hrs as Rescue local 33-8 for a vehicle accident in front of Sheetz on Rt 220. Station 33, Engine/Tanker 38, Ambulances 57 and 38, and Squad 23 were due. Assistant Chief 33 arrived on scene to find 3 vehicles involved, with most of the roadway blocked. BLS 38-71 arrived at 15:02, with Squad 33 and Engine/Tanker 38 arriving only a minute after. Crews were able to gain control of the snarled traffic situation. BLS 38-70 obtained 1 signed refusal, while BLS 38-71 transported 2 patients with minor injuries to Potomac Valley. Units on scene – Engine 33-13, Squad 33, Engine/Tanker 38, BLS 38-70, BLS 38-71, Squad 23.
While operating on the rescue local on Rt 220, units were dispatched for Rescue local 33-7 for a vehicle over the embankment on Stony Run Road at 15:12. Engine/Tanker 38 and BLS 38-70 were freed up from the incident to respond to the next. Tower 38 also responded to assist, along with Squad 23. BLS 38-70 arrived on scene at 15:17 to find the accident actually in New Creek’s first due on Pine Swamp Road. Crews found one vehicle off the roadway, with no injuries. Tower 38 and Squad 23 were placed in service.
At 15:21, commercial alarm 33-7 was sounded for an automatic fire alarm at the Keyser Primary Middle School. Engine/Tanker 38 was due and responded once available from the MVA, while Tower 38 responded in place of them temporarily. Squad 23 arrived on scene to find nothing evident. After a quick investigation by S23 and Engine 33-15, the New Creek units were placed in service along with the rest of the assignment.
At 15:37, EMS local 57-4 was sounded for a hand laceration. Ambulances 57 and 38 were alerted to meet a subject driving in a white van around the intersection of Virginia Street and Mineral Street in Keyser. BLS 38-71 responded from PVH. Crew met the PT in front of the entrance to Advance Auto at 16:08. The patient was transported to PVH.
At 15:34 Rescue local 33-8 was sounded yet again, just as 33 units were clearing the first incident, for a minor vehicle accident reported at the entrance to Tractor Supply. Engine 33-13, Squad 33, and BLS 38-70 arrived to find the incident closer to Burger King.

The department would like to say thanks and good job to all involved with all the incidents. The department would also like to say thank you to the public for their patience with the backed up traffic.

On Friday morning at 0117 hrs Station 38 was alerted for an MVA mutual aid to Tri Towns EMS (MD) at the Waverly Street Bridge. BLS 38-71 responded at 0122 hrs. Dispatch indicated the MVA involved an ambulance vs police cruiser. Just prior to responding Stations 38 and 57 (Keyser EMS) were dual alerted at 0120 hrs for a mental status change in Piedmont also mutual aid to Tri Towns EMS. At 0125 hrs BLS 38-70 responded. While BLS 38-71 was responding for the vehicle accident Allegany Communications notified the unit to divert to Station 50 to fill in and cover their first due. A Frostburg EMS ambulance and Allegany Bureau of Police cruiser were involved in the incident. Patients were taken to Western Maryland Health Systems with non-life threatening injuries. The members of the New Creek Volunteer Fire Department wish all involved a speedy recovery. BLS 38-70 handled the 2nd incident and transported the patient to Western Maryland Health Systems. BLS 38-70 returned to service at 0239 hrs and BLS 38-71 returned to service at 0330 hrs. Burlington VFD was placed on dual alert for any other EMS incidents for New Creek during the incidents.

At 1548 hrs, Local 38-2 was sounded for a vehicle fire in the area of Cut-Off Road. Reports indicated a tractor trailer hauling pulpwood was on fire. Assistant Captain 38 (B. Biddle) arrived on scene to confirm working fire. Engine/Tanker 38 responded with 2 at 15:57, and requested an engine to assist from Keyser. Further reports from Mineral County dispatch indicated a possible brush fire just East of the incident on the Cut Off Road, possibly caused by the tractor trailer. Crews were able to contain the fire to the tire/brake area, as well as some minor exposure to the pulpwood load. Engine 33-13 was directed to check out the possible brush fire. Only a small area was found, and was handled. Burlington was also alerted to assist with the reports of possible brush fires, but was held in station. Units returned in service at 16:53.

Units on scene included Engine/Tanker 38, Tanker 38, Utility 38, and Engine 33-13.

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At 08:29 hrs, Local 38-7 was sounded for a vehicle fire on Rt 93 in the area of Walker’s Ridge. Stations 38 and 200 (Maysville, Grant Co), were alerted. The original call was received at the Grant County Dispatch Center, then relayed to Mineral. At 08:34, Engine/Tanker 38 responded with 5. While responding, further info was received that Squad 200 was responding, and that the occupants were out of the vehicle. At 08:47, ET 38 arrived on scene just after Squad 200 to find an SUV fully involved at the peak of Walker’s Ridge. Assistant Chief 38 assumed the Rt 93 command. The crew from the ET quickly deployed an 1 Ύ” hand line to attack the vehicle fire. Within minutes, the fire was under control. Units remained on scene for overhaul. Moores Towing was also contacted per owner request. At 09:15 command was terminated and all units returned in service.

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On July 3 2010, Residential Box 38-6 was sounded for a possible structure fire at 06:20. Station 38, E33 (Keyser), ET44 (Burlington), ET140 (Elk District), ET200 (Maysville), Ta33 (Keyser), ER23 (McCoole, MD) (RIT) ET150 (Mt Storm) to fill Station 38 were due for the assignment. Tower 38 arrived on scene at 06:35 to find a single story, wood frame structure with smoke showing from the flue and eaves. Crews investigated the structure to find no fire in the building. Crews found the flue area to be the problem. Due to the recent cold nights the resident had been keeping a fire in his stove. The flue was found to have no liner or thimble area. Crews assisted with smoke removal and with giving some recommendations to the occupants on flue safety. Crews returned in service at 07:03. Units on scene included – Station 38, E33 (Keyser), ET44 (Burlington), ET140 (Elk District), ET200 (Maysville), Ta33 (Keyser), ER23 (McCoole, MD) (RIT) ET150 (Mt Storm) to fill Station 38

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At 2:07, Commercial Box 33-8 was sounded for a working structure fire at the Pines complex along Rt 220 just south of Keyser. Stations 33 (Keyser) 38 (New Creek) Engine 23 (McCoole, MD), Engine/Rescue 39 (Fountain) and Ambulance 57 (Keyser EMS) were alerted for the incident. A Keyser PD unit arrived in the area to find heavy smoke, with fire venting from the C side of the \"T\" shaped structure. The bulk of the fire appeared to be in the dining room area of the restaurant. Chief 33 (C. Paitsel) arrived on scene to assume command. Engine 33-13 was first to arrive, and directed to catch the hydrant in front of the structure, and position on the C/D corner. Truck 33 took Side A in front of the restaurant. Tower 38 was directed to take the B side to set up for aerial fire attack. Due to very little water supply, only limited water was able to be applied to the structure. An attempt was made to knock the fire down with the water that was available. Engine/Tanker 38 was directed to assist with water supply to Tower 38. A tanker shuttle was utilized to aid with the water situation. In the end, 3 businesses were lost to the fire conditions, including the north wing of the structure. The businesses on the south wing were spared. Only 2 minor injuries were reported. WVSFMO was contacted for investigation. New Creek units cleared the scene at 8:38. Units on scene included – Keyser – Engine 33-13, Engine 33-15, Truck 33, Squad 33, Utility 33 New Creek - Tower 38, Engine/Tanker 38, Utility 38 McCoole – Engine/Rescue 23, Squad 23 Fountain – Engine/Rescue 39, Tanker 39, Medic 39-70 Burlington – Engine/Tanker 44, Engine/Rescue 44 Tri Towns Fire – Engine 24, Truck 24 Potomac – Engine/Tanker 22, Squad 22 Elk District – Engine/Rescue 140, Tanker 140 Bloomington – Tanker 36 Fort Ashby – Squad 37 Patterson Creek – Air 35 Short Gap – Engine 34 Keyser EMS – Ambulance 57-72 Ridgeley – Engine/Air 25-13 Rawlings – Engine/Rescue 47 Barton – Engine/Tanker 19 Tri Towns EMS – Ambulance 351 Units covering areas – Maysville Engine/Tanker 200, Lonaconing Engine/Rescue 20, Mt Storm Engine/Tanker 150, Romney Engine 1-13

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At 4:07 hrs, Residential box 33-1 was sounded for a structure fire on South Main Street in Keyser. Engine/Tanker 38 responded with 5, Tower 38 with 4, and Air/Light 38 with 3. Crews were directed to assist with interior operations, ventilation and to provide air supply. Tower 38 was assigned to the "Charlie" side of the structure to set up for ventilation, due to power lines prohibiting access from the "Adam" side. Engine/Tanker was assigned to the rear also to support the Tower. Crews remained on scene until 06:56. A paramedic crew was held in station during the incident, and an Engine crew from Elk District was placed in Station 38.

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At 11:44 hrs, Station 38 and Squad 23 were alerted for Rescue local 38-2. Reports indicated a vehicle over the embankment about half way up the Cut-Off Road. Lieutenant 38 (J. Braithwaite) arrived on scene to find 1 vehicle over the embankment above the S-turns above Knobley Mt Orchard Subdivision. All occupants were out of the vehicle. Paramedic 38-71 transported one pediatric PT along with the mother (signed refusal) to Potomac Valley Hospital.

Units on scene - Engine/Tanker 38, BLS 38-70, Paramedic 38-71, Squad 23 (canceled)

Rescue 38-1 was sounded at 16:43 hrs for a vehicle vs dumpster at Beyberry apartments, alerting Station 38 and Squad 23. BLS 38-71 (with 2) and Tower 38 (with 5) responded at 16:45. Both units arrived at 16:47 to find 1 vehicle involved, with 1 occupant still in the vehicle. A large wooden fence and dumpster were knocked over. Investigation found 1 transport (non life threatening injuries), and 1 signed refusal. Squad 23 was placed in service. Units remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes total until the arrival of West Virginia State Police.

Assistant Chief 38 (D. Amtower) had command.

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Thursday proved to be a challenging day for the members of New Creek VFD. Beginning at 3:46 am, members were alerted for a mutual aid EMS call to Burlington. Prior to response, an ambulance from 44 responded and placed New Creek in service. Next, at 5:37 am Residential Box 33-1 was sounded for a house fire on Keys Street in Keyser. Engine/Tanker 38 was due, and responded with 3. Members assisted on the fire which unfortunately took the life of the occupant. The next call was at 11:09 am, an EMS call on Rockland Farm Road. Unfortunately like many other volunteer departments, available members were scarce at the time of this incident. Keyser EMS was alerted for mutual aid, and BLS response 38 responded driver only. Luckily the caller only needed assistance and was not injured.

12:44 pm was the next call, a direct phone call was made to the department for a special request for assistance. BLS 38-70 transported a chest pains patient. After a few hour break, the next round began. At 15:42 pm, Rescue 38-1 was sounded for a multi vehicle accident on Pine Swamp Road, alerting Station 38, Squad 23, and Ambulance 57. Tower 38, BLS 38-70 and 71 responded along with Squad 23 and BLS 57-70. Units found 3 vehicles involved. A total of 4 signed refusals were obtained. While still on scene, Rescue 38-2 was sounded for another vehicle accident on Hooker Hollow Road. Station 38 and Squad 23 were alerted for the incident. Tower 38 was able to clear the accident on Pine Swamp Road and respond to the 2nd accident. The scene on Pine Swamp was turned over to OEM1, who was also on scene. Due to both New Creek ambulances being committed to the Pine Swamp incident, and no other ambulances were alerted, Tower 38 requested the next due ambulance to be alerted, bringing BLS 44-70 (Burlington). Tower 38 arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles involved, in a near head on collision. Crews were able to obtain 2 signed refusals. Squad 23 was used for traffic control on the incident, until they received a 1st due MVA, which they were then released. Shortly after all units had returned to the station and the paperwork had begun, Rescue 38-7 was sounded for a 2 vehicle accident on Rt 93 at Walkers Ridge. Station 38, Squad 200 (Maysville) and Grant County Ambulance was alerted. Crews arrived to find 2 vehicles involved, head on collision. Luckily no injuries were reported on this incident also. 1 refusal was obtained by New Creek, while the other by EMS units from Grant County.

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