Liberty Hose Co. No. 2 - Incident Detail #2761

Heavy sustained winds blanketed the area all day, causing periodic power outages. One caused loss of power in the lower part of Lykens Borough affecting the Rattling Creek Apartment building. Two individuals were in one of the buildings elevators when the power went out and the backup generator was not running. They called 911 and Company 22 was dispatched class three for an elevator rescue. Chief 22 responded POV and Truck 22 went enroute with 7. On arrival side D of a 4 story multi-residential apartment building there was no power to the building. Using the elevator key from the truck the doors were opened and the two occupants were freed un-harmed. Command then placed the box available just as the power came back on.