Retired DC fireman injuried in line of duty

[Lagerboy]

http://www.cvhose.com/fullstory.php?13266&PHPSESSID=d4357dfabcd75eb6a1d0f99552212e0a

[TCosgroveJones]

Let us all pray for Jackson's speedy recovery and the well being of his family.

Cosgr :D ve

[stillagoodjob]

There is some additional info on Jack on the front page of www.dcfd.com
Like Cos said lets keep him and his family in our parayers.

Zeke

[TCosgroveJones]

I stole this from Central PA Fire .Com

This is from the Gazettenew.com
Well-known volunteer firefighter seriously injured

By TERRY TALBERT
TheGazetteNews.com Staff Writer
Nov. 30 – A 65-year-old volunteer firefighter suffered severe injuries this morning when he either fell or collapsed to the street from the back of a fire truck, at the scene of a blaze in the borough.

Shippensburg resident Jackson Gerhart, who is well-known for his volunteer work for fire companies in that town and in Chambersburg, was listed in serious condition this afternoon at York Hospital, where he was flown following this morning’s accident.

A subdued borough Emergency Services Chief John Vandlandingham said this afternoon that he and other firefighters were waiting for more information on Gerhart’s condition. “Let’s hope we get good news,” he said.

Vandlandingham said Gerhart was volunteering with Junior truck company, which runs out of headquarters in Chambersburg, when he responded to a fire at 541 E. Washington Street shortly after 10 a.m. today. “He was assisting with a supply line– attaching a hose from the hydrant to the engine – when he collapsed or slipped and fell off the tailboard,” the chief said.

He said that it is not yet clear whether a medical condition caused Gerhart to crumple to the street, or if he accidentally fell off the truck.

Vandlandingham said when he arrived at the scene of the fire, he helped give aid to Gerhart until the West Shore Advanced Life Support unit arrived at the scene.

Gerhart, a retired District of Columbia firefighter, is an active member of a volunteer fire company in Shippensburg who also helps out in Chambersburg, according to Vandlandingham.

“He’s been a volunteer for years and years,” the chief said. “He’s pretty well known in the area.” He added that Gerhart collects antique firefighting memorabilia.

As it turns out, the “house fire” reported at the East Washington Street address was contained to one room, thanks to quick work by firefighters, according to Vandlandingham. “We think it was caused by an iron in an upstairs bedroom,” he said.


Cosgr :D ve

[Tk_3_Barman]

Tragic.

Lets hope Brother Gerhart makes a complete recovery and is back on his feet soon.

[Loo for life]

Any new news on Jack yet?

[Dan61]

From a friend who went a visited today, apparently Jackson has contracted pneumonia.

Keep praying for him....he's a great guy....but you all already know that I'm sure.

[fd141]

Unfortunatly,It appears Jackson needs our Prayers even more.... http://www.dcfd.com/

Thanks guys!!!!