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CO detection sends one to the hospital

South just returned from a CO Alarm with illness. Crews arrived to find very high readings of CO throughout the home. Gas was secured immediately and UGI requested. Single occupant

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CO Alarming prevents sickness

South (Career/Volunteer) Responded to a handful of alarms this morning. Units were out for a two and half hours on this CO call in Loyalsock. Large warehouse building cut into

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Fast Acting Homeowner reduces damage

Newly Installed water heater begins to smoke while homeowner is nearby doing household chores. Homeowner called 911 which prompted a fast response between the career and volunteers. Chief 5 was

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A Quick Response Prevents a Major Incident

South’s fire crew had just returned from a small but potentially dangerous fire inside an apartment building. The fire was contained to the object of origin, thanks to the quick thinking of a resident and the alert from smoke detectors. Ventilation was necessary for the residence, and maintenance is now fixing the problem.

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SWFD Responds to Fallen Tree and Downed Utility Lines

Firefighters from South Williamsport responded to an emergency call earlier today involving a large tree that had fallen, bringing down multiple utility lines. Upon arrival at the scene, units discovered the tree had completely snapped at its base, pulling down several power, cable, and telephone lines in the process.

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SWFD Bravest Responds to Vehicle Accident in Loyalsock

Early this morning, crews from the South Williamsport Fire Department were dispatched to a reported accident involving a vehicle entrapment in Loyalsock. The Rescue unit, staffed by paid personnel, and an Engine with four crew members responded to the scene.

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