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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle crash with possible injuries on Route 61
Traffic
PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from multiple stations were dispatched to a reported vehicle accident with possible injuries on Route 61 South in North Manheim Township.
Two-vehicle crash on Route 61 blocks roadway
Traffic
PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 61 South in North Manheim Township near a local business. One vehicle was blocking the roadway with fluids leaking, and traffic was shut down. A woman was reported as not feeling well, and multiple ambulances and a medic unit were requested.
Hotel fire alarm from second floor electrical room
Fire
Travel Plaza Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a general fire alarm at a hotel on Travel Plaza Drive in Cass Township, with a smoke detector reported in a second-floor electrical room. Additional units were sent to a separate tree-down call on Wolf Road in Union Township.
Vehicle leaking fuel on South Ninth Street
Fire
S 9th St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fuel spill and roadway hazard in the Mount Carbon area near Beach Street and South Ninth Street after a caller reported a strong gasoline odor and a vehicle leaking fuel from its main line.
Fire investigation at Highland Drive residence
Fire
Highland Dr, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested units for a possible fire investigation near Highland Drive in Pottsville.
Automatic fire alarm at Conewago Development
Fire
S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a business on South Centre Street in Pottsville. Responders reported nothing visible from the outside and began investigating the alarm activation.
Stove fire contained at North 10th Street home
Fire
N 10th St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported house fire near North 10th Street in Pottsville. Radio traffic indicated the fire was actually in a stove, was extinguished with an extinguisher, and most units were canceled while one engine remained on scene.
Smoke investigation on Panther Valley Road
Fire
Panther Valley Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke investigation near Panther Valley Road in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Working house fire with reported propane tank explosions near Highland Drive
Fire
Highland Dr, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a confirmed working house fire in Pottsville near Highland Drive, with on-scene reports of multiple propane tanks exploding. Additional tanker, manpower, and line support were requested. Possible entrapment was initially reported but later ruled out, and the fire was reported under control with extended mop-up operations.
House fire with flames showing on Highland Drive
Fire
Highland Dr, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible working house fire at a residence on Highland Drive in Pottsville, with flames reportedly showing.
75-year-old having difficulty breathing on Valley Road
Medical Emergency
Valley Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 75-year-old person having difficulty breathing near Valley Road by Sunset Road and Sunrise Avenue in Shannondale Township.
Fire alarm at South Center Street building
Fire
S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near South Center Street in Pottsville.
Person experiencing ankle pain at Pottsville apartment
Medical Emergency
N Railroad St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible ankle pain issue at an apartment on Railroad Street in Pottsville.
Car hits wall after running stop sign in Pottsville
Traffic
N 3rd St & Fairview St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported crash near West Fairview Street and North Third Street in Pottsville, where a vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and struck a wall. Injuries were unknown at the time of the radio traffic.
Crash with possible injuries at West Fairview and 3rd
Traffic
N 3rd St & Fairview St, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries near West Fairview Street and North Third Street in Pottsville City.
Two-vehicle crash with fluids down on Clover Road
Traffic
Clover Rd, Heckscherville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a two-vehicle crash on Clover Road in Heckscherville, Pennsylvania. One vehicle was smoking and there was a significant amount of fluid on the roadway. EMS responded to evaluate a driver, and later units assisted with cleanup in a nearby parking lot entrance.
Alarm at store triggered by brief power issue
Fire
Keystone Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported alarm at a Dollar General store. A maintenance employee said a brief power flash likely triggered the alarm, and responders found nothing evident outside.
Commercial fire alarm at distribution center
Fire
Keystone Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm at a distribution center on Keystone Boulevard. Multiple units acknowledged and responded to the scene.
Controlled burn turns into small brush fire
Fire
Morningside Dr, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush fire near Morningside Drive, where a small controlled burn was reported to be out of control. Units established command and accessed the area from nearby roads, with additional tools and a booster line requested to help contain the fire.
Brush fire reported on Donald Avenue
Fire
Donald Ave, Pottsville, PA 17901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported brush fire near Donald Avenue in North Manheim Township. Additional units were dispatched to a separate possible vehicle accident on Frackville Shattuck Highway in Gilberton Borough, with the vehicle possibly on fire.