Manheim Township Fire Rescue

Lancaster, PA

RED FLAG WARNING – April 19, 2016

 Kelly Sylvester    April 19, 2016    No Comments

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ALL COUNTIES IN FOREST DISTRICT 17 TODAY: Tuesday April 19, 2016 from noon until 8PM.

The PA Bureau of Forestry has issued a RED FLAG WARNING.  This means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.  A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.

Open fires are NOT RECOMMENDED TODAY due to high risk of spreading, causing wildfires.

 

 

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According to the PA Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources, most people believe the greatest danger of wildfire occurs during the summer. Actually, our greatest danger of wildfires is in the spring months of March, April and May, and the autumn months of October and November. In Pennsylvania lighting-caused fires are relatively rare. Ninety-eight percent of our wildfires are caused by people.

Why spring and fall months?

Certain conditions are necessary for a wildfire to occur.
ONE…An available fuel source, such as grasslands or fields.
TWO…Dry conditions, including the fuel source.
THREE…An ignition source — some way for the fire to start.

Chart of PA wildfires by monthThe first two factors occur most frequently in Pennsylvania during the spring and autumn. As the spring sun climbs higher in the sky, days become longer and warmer. The trees are bare during this time allowing the sunlight to reach the forest floor warming the ground and drying last fall’s leaves. This, coupled with the fact that the winds in the spring are often very strong and dry, leads to a tremendous amount of fuel ready to burn. During the fall, starting around October, the leaves turn color and begin to fall, accumulating in a deep fluffy layer that creates a fire hazard.

The third factor, ignition source, also occurs during these periods. One of the major causes of forest fires in Pennsylvania is debris burning. A careless person burning accumulated trash can be responsible for causing thousands of acres of valuable Pennsylvania forests to burn. These fires most frequently start in someone’s backyard and travel through the dead grass and weeds into the bordering woodlands.

Regardless of the season, conditions often prevail that allow wildfires to start. Wildfires can occur in any month, at any time of the day, destroying valuable woodlands and wildlife habitat. Homes and buildings are threatened, not to mention the direct threat to human lives.

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Manheim Township Fire Rescue extends our condolences to our brothers at York City Fire on the horrific loss of two of their own today. All of the York City Fire Department, the families of those lost, and those injured in today’s event will be in our thoughts and prayers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Manheim Township Fire Rescue extends our thoughts and prayers to the Philadelphia Fire Department and its members on the loss of Fire Lt. Matt LeTourneau. Also, we extend our deepest sympathies to Lt. LeTourneau's family, some of whom we have worked with on fire service projects. ... See MoreSee Less

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On Monday evening December 11th, at the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners meeting, MTFR was proud to have our fourth and fifth fulltime personnel sworn in. These two new fulltime Firefighter’s join our staff of dedicated volunteers, fulltime and part-time career staff, and fulltime officers in continuing our mission of providing service to the residents and guests of Manheim Township.

Our new fulltime staff are Daniel Braden, sworn in as a Firefighter/EMT, and Keith Still, sworn in as a Firefighter/Paramedic. These two were sworn into their positions by Commissioner Heck, President of the MT Board of Commissioners, and then each had their badge pinned. Many family members and close friends attended the ceremony.

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On Monday evening December 11th, at the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners meeting, MTFR was proud to have our fourth and fifth fulltime personnel sworn in. These two new fulltime Firefighter’s join our staff of dedicated volunteers, fulltime and part-time career staff, and fulltime officers in continuing our mission of providing service to the residents and guests of Manheim Township.

 Our new fulltime staff are Daniel Braden, sworn in as a Firefighter/EMT, and Keith Still, sworn in as a Firefighter/Paramedic. These two were sworn into their positions by Commissioner Heck, President of the MT Board of Commissioners, and then each had their badge pinned. Many family members and close friends attended the ceremony.

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Woohoo yeah Keith congrats!!!

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Do I see a paramedic engine in the near future or a fire based Ems

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Woohooo go little brother :) proud of u !!!

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Congrats Dan Braden

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Awesome. CONGRATS

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Congratulations to both!

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Congratulations Dan Braden

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It’s the Amish Union

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Way to go Dan!!! So proud of you!! They are lucky to have you!!!

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Congratulations!

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Congratulations Dan Braden!

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Congrats Daniel!

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Congrats!

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Congrats Dan!

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Congratulations Dan!

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Congratulations Dan Braden. They hired an awesome man

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Congratulations to both of you!

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Awesome! We’re so happy for you Dan Braden!

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