Fire Marshal Report to the Board of Supervisors

February 1, 1999

During the month of January, East Whiteland and Kimberton Fire Companies responded to: three trees/wires, one odor investigation, one automatic fire alarm and four vehicle accidents. Additionally, I had one incident of controlled burning.

The incidents were as follow:

• Trees and wires on Tinker Hill Road, Sidley Hill Road and Mine Road
• Odor investigation on Charlestown Hunt Drive
• Automatic fire alarm on Yellow Springs Road

Vehicle accidents on:

• Whitehorse Road near Ashenfelter Road
• Route 29 and Union Hill Road (2 incidents)
• Charlestown Road near Swiss Pines Lane

Controlled burning on Conestoga Road

Precipitation for January was 1.2" above normal which leaves a 7" deficit with over the last 13 months. Again, this year, the lack of any snow cover may be a concern in the spring. The burning ban for the township remains in effect.

Respectfully submitted,

Frederick C. Alston

Fire Marshal