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House fire in Company 38’s first due Lower Windsor, York County, PA. At 10:48 a.m., Engine 41 was due as the RIT on a reported house on fire at Manor and Furnace Roads near Margaretta Furnace. (Co. 38) Chief 42 arrived with a fully involved two story residential. Engine 41 arrived first with seven men and laid a supply line up the driveway. Crews stretched three lines and began an exterior attack. Units began to arrive, and supplied the engine. The engine crew also operated the master stream on Truck 42 until the fire was extinguished. Crews worked for a few hours on overhaul with the help of a backhoe.

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Members complete RIT 1 over the weekend Sunday, September 7th wrapped up a two-day RIT 1 class for the volunteers in Wrightsville. Members were instructed by Matt Russ on various techniques for rescuing downed firemen from tough situations. In October, we will be attending a RIT 2 class. Currently, Company 41 is at 91% RIT 1, or higher. 85% of members are FF1 or higher, and 88% have Vehicle Rescue Technician or Special VRT. Strong work to all of those who attended the training.

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Heroism ruled the day on September 11, 2001 Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, PA. As the towers of the World Trade Center collapsed from the skyline on September 11, 2001, heroes were rising up to take their place, towering over the pain and the sorrow to inspire a city, a nation and the world. During 9/11 observances at the JUMP TO FILE# Garden of Reflec- 091514122 tion in Lower Makefield on Thursday evening September 11, 2014, hundreds gathered in the glow of candlelight to remember the people who lost their lives that day and to say a prayerful thank you to the first responders and citizen responders who came to the rescue of others. Responders like Keith Roma, a member of the New York City Fire Patrol, who made five trips in and out of the North tower leading people to safety before losing his own life in the collapse after refusing to leave the side of a Port Authority employee, who was too tired to continue the journey to safety. His name, along with the names of 343 members of the New York City Fire Department, 72 law enforcement officials and 15 Emergency Medical Technicians are etched in the glass panels embracing the garden memorial on Woodside Road and interspersed with the nearly 3,000 souls they were trying to save. “They ran toward danger while others were fleeing from it,” said State Rep. Steve Santarsiero. “They were the bright lights that thwarted the darkness for the thousands they rescued.” And there were other responders who wore no uniform, said Santarsiero, like Lower Makefield resident Jim Berger who worked to evacuate his employees at AON Corporation in the South tower prior to attempting his own escape. “Jim didn’t survive, but his sacrifice and those of many others that day define not only who they were, but who we are as a nation,” said Santarsiero. “Tonight we remember our heroes – their courage – and how they brought light out of darkness.” The Rev. Doug Hoglund, pastor of the Woodside Church, spoke about the stories of “unconquerable courage and incredible sacrifice” that rose from the smoldering devastation at Ground Zero. “When danger suddenly seizes us, there is within us a voice that cries out for self-preservation and safety. It tells us to run,” he said. “But on that day, there were heroes who did not listen to that voice, who found the strength to step forward into the fire, to run into the storm, to stay behind so that others could go.” Many of them, Hoglund continued, wore a uniform like Keith Roma and his father, Arnie. “That day, they willingly faced and bravely fought a cataclysm that was far beyond all their prepara-

tion,” said Hoglund. “There were others that day who were just going to work, who never trained or prepared for such a calamity. Yet in the darkness of that crisis, they lit the way,” he said. The first responders weren’t super heroes, continued Hoglund. “They weren't’t action heroes. They were ordinary people like you and me who made an extraordinary sacrifice. “Let us do more than remember these heroes,” he challenged the gathering. “Tonight and from this night forward, let us live by their example. Let us not be lost in living for ourselves. Like them, let us find how to love and to live for others.” In one of the more poignant moments of the evening, Arnie Roma, a retired registered nurse and retired New York City Police Officer who now makes his home in Bucks County and also volunteers as a firefighter, recounted his harrowing story of survival and grief at Ground Zero. Roma was finishing a 12 hour shift in the emergency room when the first plane struck the trade center. His son, Keith, was on duty at the New York City Fire Patrol and called his dad to let him know what had happened. “My last words to Keith were, “Alright. I’ll meet you there.” The elder Roma was just about to begin administering medical care in the lobby of the South tower when he heard a rumbling. It was the building starting to collapse. “As the rumblings grew, I felt myself get lifted off the floor and consciously willed myself to just go to sleep. I felt this overwhelming sense of serenity, peace and submission. I have never felt it before and I haven’t felt it since.” When he woke up, he found himself buried beneath 100 stories of building and enveloped in smoke, debris and dust. With the help of first responders from Ladder 131 from Brooklyn, he managed to escape from an air pocket in the debris pile and into the disaster zone. In the days and months after 9/11, Roma returned to “the pile” to search for his son, Keith, who was in the North tower when it collapsed. “I held out hope that like me he was trapped in an air pocket and within a few days he would be found and rescued. As the hours and days wore on, that hope diminished.” His son’s body was recovered – intact – on Christmas Eve 2001. “After the funeral, we were approached by a young girl. She was walking by Keith’s Fire Patrol House and he happened to be outside,” said Roma. “She was crying and he asked her why. She told him that she had just lost her mom. Keith ran down to the local flower store, bought her a dozen pink roses and gave them to her. She never forgot,” said Roma. He continued, “She returned to the fire house after 9/11 to check on Keith. When she heard what had

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Retired New York City Police Ofﬁcer/ Registered Nurse Arnie Roma delivering his speech during the September 11 Remembrance Ceremony.

happened, she went to the same flower shop and bought a dozen pink roses and left them at the firehouse for Keith.” “I’m proud of my youngest son and all those who answer the call everyday. And I’m certain that if the same type of incident happened today, first responders would answer the call in the same fashion,” said Roma. “We as a nation should pause to remember 9/11, but also on that day look around and if you see someone in the military or a first responder, extend your hand and say thank you. It means so much more than most people will ever know,” he said. Roma also encouraged the gathering to speak out in favor of continued health care for first responders like himself who have and continue to face lingering health issues from their time at the pile. “More New York law enforcement officers have died from 9/11 cancers than from the attacks themselves,” said Roma. “When the call came, the first responder community didn’t flinch or falter. They came to the danger. The least our nation can do is also not flinch and falter and ensure that 9/11 responder health issues are cared for.” His remark brought applause from the gathering. As Roma departed the podium, Lower Makefield Police Chief Kenneth Coluzzi stepped forward to read the names of the Bucks County victims along with five additional names whose families were represented at the ceremony. As each name pierced the solitude of the evening, Yardley-Makefield Fire Police Lieutenant Larry Schwalm rang a fire bell in their memory. “On 9/11, when those we honor tonight went to work, they had no idea it would be their last day. Had they known, perhaps they would have made one last phone call, sent one more email,” psychologist Susan Apollo told the gathering, which included a large contingent of family members. “They couldn’t do

that, but you can,” she said. “Life is about choices and this evening when you go home, you have the ability to hold, embrace and kiss a loved one and to call a family member, a neighbor, a colleague at work and let them know how much you care about them and maybe even say a prayer,” she said. As the evening drew to a conclusion, candlelight enveloped the darkened garden, embracing it in the warm glow of healing as the words to the song “The Prayer” ﬁlled the stillness of the hour. “The attacks of 9/11 took 102 minutes to commit and the ripples from that historic and horriﬁc event have changed the course of individual lives and our nation’s history,” said Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick.

“Despite those ripples, out of darkness there will be light. “The thousands acts of compassion and heroics that occurred on that day define the greatest of America and the greatness of Americans, whether it was someone letting another go first, someone insisting on staying with someone a moment longer or the bravery displayed by our first responders. It symbolizes who we, as Americans are and what we, when tested, will do. “And make no mistake, whether it was in New York, at the Pentagon or in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, heroism ruled the day,” said Fitzpatrick. - JEFF WERNER

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Two trapped after police chase Just after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 6th, the Chester Fire Department was dispatched to 4th and the Avenue of the States for an motor vehicle collision after a police chase. The police advised they had two trapped, Chester 11 (Batt. Chief Landrum) confirmed the police report and assumed the command placing Engine and Squrt 82 in service upon arrival. Crews had the extrication completed in ten minutes and the scene was under control in 30 minutes. Also assisting was Crozer EMS.

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Two alarm fire at Popular Green Dragon Farm Market in Lancaster County At around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014, Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company along with their first alarm assignment were dispatched to the popular farm market Green Dragon in Ephrata Township. Captain 15 went enroute and was advised of multiple calls of a working fire. Deputy 16 checked up and reported a large glow in the sky. Captain 15 arrived reporting a large commercial building well involved and requested his working fire dispatch. A short time later Command 15

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requested his second alarm be struck and requested eight additional tankers. Units placed in service multiple master streams and handlines. There were three ﬁll sites established. A total of four truck companies assisted in the master stream operation. The ﬁre was placed under control at 6:34am. There were a total of three buildings and a few stands destroyed by the blaze. The State Po-

lice Fire Marshal is investigating the ﬁre and at this time there is no cause. There were no injuries. All units cleared the scene at 11:30am. Companies assisting Ephrata Fire Company were Lincoln, Reinholds, Martindale, Akron, Denver, Durlach Mt. Airy, Reamstown, Stevens, Rothsville, Schoeneck, Weaverland Valley, Witmer, Manheim Township, Brickerville, Brunnerville, Manheim, West Earl, Fivepointville, Farmersville, Garden Spot, Lititz, and Ephrata EMS. - KIRK NEIDERMYER

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Two injured in two vehicle accident in Upper Hanover Twp. Upper Hanover Township, PA. On September 4, 2014 at 1:50 p.m., East Greenville Fire Company responded to a two vehicle accident with two women injured on Gravel Pike in Upper Hanover Twp. at the entrance to Walmart. Assisting East Greenville were Upper Perk EMS unit, Pennsburg Fire Police, and PA State Police from the Skippack barracks. KIRK NEIDERMYER

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injuries sustained when the roof of a burning commercial storage building collapsed on him and another firefighter. According to reports, the other firefighter sustained a broken ankle and minor burns. Investigation into the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State of Indiana Fire Marshal’s office. Kentucky: Jonathan French, 25 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 6, 2014 Death Date: August 6, 2014 Fire Department: Glendale Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Jonathan French was killed and another Firefighter, Lisa French, was injured when a semi tractor-trailer struck them and their fire apparatus while they were operating at the scene of a motor vehicle fire on Interstate 65. According to reports, Firefighter Lisa French, Jonathan’s mother, was flown to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities. Montana: Douglas James Casson, 46 Rank: Safety Officer Incident Date: August 6, 2014 Death Date: August 6, 2014 Fire Department: Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Safety Officer Douglas Casson completed fire department training that included non-routine physical activity at 2200hrs on Tuesday, August, 5, 2014. Casson passed away at 0200hrs on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at his residence.

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Smoke is seen pushing from the barn, with Engine 20 (Millersburg) in the foreground.

First alarm barn fire in Washington Township goes for ten hours Washington Township, PA. Around noon time on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Box 21-2 was dispatched to the 300 block of Botts Road, Washington Township for a reported barn fire. This brought units from Companies 21 (Elizabethville) and 20 (Millersburg). Initial reports indicated boxes on fire inside of the milk house and the farmer was working on removing the cattle from the barn. Engine 21 arrived on the scene and advised of fire starting to make it's way across the top of the barn roof and requested the first alarm to the scene. This brought in additional units from Companies 26 (Berrysburg), 216 (Fisherville), 29 (Halifax), 27 (Gratz), and 32 (Progress). Multiple hand lines were de-

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ployed off of both Engines 21 and 20 and a blitizfire was also set up at the garage door at the front of the second floor of the bar. The second floor of the barn was packed full of hay that was now on fire. With this, command requested additional tankers and manpower to the scene from Companies 23 (Wiconisco), 24 (Williamstown). Tanker 38 (Dauphin) and Engine 49 (Swatara Twp.) were in the process of transferring to Station 21 when they were called to the scene to assist. Truck 20 was positioned and their master stream was placed in service on the hay in the upper floor

of the barn. A tanker shuttle was started with Engine 22 establishing a fill site at a pond on Moore Road. After awhile, the fill site was them moved to a hydrant in town at Station 21. Crews worked from the ground and on ladders to remove sections of the tin roof to access the burning hay underneath it so that it could be extinguished. Command requested a track hoe to the scene, which was then used in conjunction with a skid loader to remove all of the hay from the second floor so that extensive overhaul could be done. Community Life Team provided rehab at the scene. Units were on the scene for a total of 10 hours.

Londonderry Twp., Tanker 54 a 1994 Spartan/Saulsbury (1750/3300) is seen here emptying its tank at a recent mutual aid ﬁre. This piece is currently for sale by the station.

LUKE PATTERSON

Temple Fire Companies Engine 11-1 using their bumper line for ﬁre protection at an airport drill.

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Rescue 11 using their tools at a drill.

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The Middletown Volunteer Fire Department operates this 1995 Chevy 3500 HD Special Unit which is primarily used for water rescue. Boat 88 is a 2003 War Eagle 24 foot-triple wide custom rescue boat

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Reading Engine 7 at a drill at Reading Airport.

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Third alarm with special call for rowhome fire with seven structures lost in Mahanoy City A third alarm with S/C was dispatched for a rowhome fire in the 200 block of East Centre Street, Mahanoy City. This fire had displaced 20 people. The cause of the fire has been listed as undetermined due to the extent of the damage. The fire was reported about 6:15 p.m. and incoming fire units were met with heavy fire to the rear of homes at 219 and 221 E. Centre Street prior to consuming seven homes with additional structure incurring smoke and water damage. The only injury was reported to

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be a one member of the Mahanoy City Fire Department was taken by ambulance to St. Luke’s HospitalMiners Campus, Coaldale, for treatment of heat-related injuries and later released. While several ﬁreﬁghters were treated at the scene for heat-related stress. Balloon construction of many of the homes in Mahanoy City and surrounding communities made

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Deputy Chief Sean Hart confers with Lieutenant Scot Landis after a fatal ﬁre on North 13th Street.

Fire claims life of college student, severely injures two others Reading, PA. Early Saturday morning on September 13th, the Berks County Communications Center received a report of a house fire at 1321 North 13th Street. As companies were responding, additional reports were being received there were people trapped in the dwelling. Engine 9 and Ladder 3 arrived to a two and a half story semi-detached with smoke showing. As firefighters began stretching a hose line into the dwelling, crews began searching for the trapped occupants. The fire was located in the

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basement, causing a large volume of smoke to fill the dwelling. Three minutes after arrival, two victims were removed from the dwelling. A second alarm was transmitted at 5:25 a.m. for additional hands. While crews were continuing their search, a third victim was found on the third floor and removed at 5:28. The fire was placed under control at 5:33.

The fire marshal's office is investigating, no other injuries were reported. One of the victims was deceased on scene, and two others were transported to the hospital in critical condition. Chief Serba was in command. An engine, rescue and additional medic unit were requested from Muhlenberg Township. Other units from the county were placed on standby along with a recall of off-duty firefighters. - JASON BATZ

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Looking for a quickie ‘AB’ routine you can do everyday? Of course you are! Crunches still work great, yet busting that same old routine from time to time is always a good idea. Grab a beach ball, a playground ball or a Swiss ball and give this a try. For those of you Pilates enthusiasts, these movements may be familiar. They target the abdominal muscles. They’re simple, quick and different. Go for it! Reverse Crunch – Lie on your back, knees bent feet flat and shoulder width apart. Hold the ball in both hands - arms fully extended upward at chest level. Head is flat on floor. Keeping the lower back in contact with the floor flex at the hips and draw knees toward your mid section. Stop when hip flexion reaches 90 degrees, pause two seconds then return to starting position. Shoulders remain fixed and ball is still throughout entire movement. Complete 10-15 reps. Pullover – This movement is the opposite of the reverse crunch. Lower back again is in contact with the floor. The knees are bent and held at 90 degrees of flexion with feet raised off the floor. The ball is held overhead (at floor level) in both hands with arms extended. The hips remain fixed and still and the feet remain off the floor. Raise the ball off the floor until it is extended directly over the chest. Pause for two seconds then return to starting position. Complete 10-15

reps. Combo – Now put both movements together. Begin with feet flat on the floor, knees bent. Ball is held overhead (floor level). The head and lower back remain in contact with the floor. Raise the ball to chest level as you simultaneously draw the knees toward mid section (90 degrees of hip flexion). Pause two seconds then return the arms/ball and the feet to the original starting position. Complete 10-15 reps Full crunch – Add a head/shoulder lift to the combo. Everything comes up together (the arms/ball, the head/shoulders and the hips/feet. Pause at the top for two seconds then return to the starting position. Complete 10-15 reps. Ball transfer – To further challenge yourself try this. Begin as you do in the full crunch (ball overhead at floor level, knees bent feet flat. Lift head/shoulders, arms/ball, feet/hips) and pause at the top. During the pause place the ball between the legs (just below the knees) squeeze it tight to keep it there as you return to the starting position (the ball is now between the knees/legs and the hands are empty – but the movement remains the same). Now repeat the movement. When you get to the pause at the top reach and retrieve the ball and return to start with the ball back in your hands. This is one rep. Continue your set, each time alternating placing the ball between the knees on one lift and then retrieving it on the next. Complete 8- 10 reps. (Remember, - one rep is really like two - count one each time you retrieve the ball with your hands.) Remember to receive clearance from your physician before beginning any exercise program. Not all movements are suitable for all individuals.

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The Union Fire Company of York ran this 1958 ALF series 900 engine. This engine is now property and housed in the York County Fireman's museum.

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PAUL GARRETT

IHC helps to remove victim, Lifeguard Nathan Lose, who jumped into the pool for relief of burn pains.

Jersey Shore holds chemical spill drill Firetrucks and ambulances rolled into the Jersey Shore community pool recently to aide in a chemical contamination incident inside the pump house just off of Thompson Street in the borough. The incident involved six pool employees who had various degrees of injuries due to a leaking hose line carrying, sodium hypochlorite, a corrosive chemical, used in the pool filtration process. The chemical can cause burns to the skin and irritate the nose and throat. Fortunately this was only a drill. “It’s basically to work with the pool employees who are contained in a room with a chemical solution,” explained West Branch EMA coordinator Dennis Buttorff. The exercise included the Jersey Shore Disaster Planning Team, Independent Hose, and Citizens Hose, along with the Jersey Shore EMS, and Jersey Shore Hospital and Lycoming County Control. The pool and recreation committee members were also on hand to observe the drill. Firefighters arrived on scene complete with res-

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pirator masks, gloves and full turnout gear to remove the victims from the “hot zone” inside the pool pump house. A triage area was set up to evaluate the extent of the injuries sustained in the leak. One individual had to be rescued from the pool after he jumped in to relieve the burning pain. Patients were then put through a decontamination station where water was sprayed on the contaminated individuals to remove any material on their bodies. All of the victims were transported to Jersey Shore Hospital for evaluation and treatment of their injuries. “As far as the pool is concerned, it helps us with what needs to be done if there is a chlorine leak or if there is a drowning victim or what ever emergency there might be,” said Pool Manager Bonnie Messersmith. According to Messersmith, the pool does training at the start of the swim season during orientation.

However, not everyone on staff has access to the filter room. “This kind of drill helps because shows who needs to do what. Who opens the gate, who calls 911? Everyone has their own job to do,” said Messersmith. Even though they do orientation and training at the pool, this is the first time in the 50 year history of the pool that an emergency drill was scheduled. Because of the two, 220 gallon chemical tanks and the possibility of an accidental leak, the West Branch EMA wrote the exercise to insure the borough had a plan to deal with such a situation. Moreover the evaluations and comments on the procedures will be reviewed and procedures will be fine tuned according to Buttorff. As for the victims? Lifeguard Ethan Kutza, one of the volunteers, believes the drill can only help. “I think this is a good practice for this community just in case anything would arise like this situation,” - PAUL GARRETT

KEN SNYDER

Catasauqua Engine 211 on scene at a mutual aid dwelling ﬁre in the borough July 26th

KEN SNYDER

North Catasauqua Engine 1811 on scene at a working mutual aid dwelling ﬁre in Catasauqua July 26th.

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DALE FEEHRER

West Donegal Township barn fire On Monday, August 25th at 4:45 p.m., Lancaster County Communications dispatched a possible barn fire in West Donegal Township. Shortly after dispatch, the box was confirmed to be a working fire with a large column being seen two miles out. As units arrived, they found a 100x25 building that was converted from a chicken coop to a masonry type facility fully engulfed with numerous explosions and a collapse on side A. Unit from three counties spent close to two hours battling the fire until control was marked. Lancaster County Haz-Mat was called into the scene due to the chemical run off from a couple dump trucks that burned inside the building.

PAUL GARRETT

Members of the Independent Hose Company proudly stand with their trophy next to the Special Unit they rode in the parade, Fireﬁghters Mike Bletz, Dave Marshall, Mark Bletz, and Mark Lomison.

Independent Hose Company of Jersey Shore wins award At the recent Central District Fireman's Association Convention, Jersey Shore's, Independent Hose Company #1 won ﬁrst place for Best Appearing in Association and Fire Department Traveling the Longest Distance. The annual convention was held in East Freedom and was hosted by the Freedom Volunteer Fire Co. This is the 122nd year for the convention, which includes 22 counties in the center of Pennsylvania including Clinton, Centre, and Lycoming counties.

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Over 1000 volunteer firefighters from more than 200 departments converged on the town in Blair County to compete in various activities during the three day event which culminated in a one and a half hour parade on Saturday. Firefighter Mike Bletz said the group was proud to represent the department. "It's a chance to meet other firefighters from around the

area without responding to a major incident such as a fire or accident. You can enjoy some time with fellow volunteer firefighters," said Bletz. The convention is held in the middle of August and is slated to be in Saxton, Bedford County next year. As for the four foot tall trophy the group won-until they can find a suitable place to put it, it will stand proudly in their radio room. - PAUL GARRETT

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Trash fire in East Greenville East Greenville, PA. On August 31, 2014 at 11:20 a.m., East Greenville Fire Company was dispatched to a trash fire of unknown origin at the rear of 219 Jefferson St. in the boro. The fire was within six feet of an outbuilding on the property. It was quickly extinguished with pressurized extinguishers. Assisting the fire company at the scene were Upper Perk police. No injuries were reported.

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Pioneer of Marietta utilizes their new rescue boat for a water rescue incident on August 24th

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ADAM ALBERTI

Lavalette, NJ Engine 6931 is a 1980 Duplex/Oren/1993 PA Fire Apparatus 1500/500 pumper that was donated to the department by the Three Springs Fire Department.

TIMOTHY COOVER

Fire destroys building in West Donegal Township At 4:48 p.m. on August 26th, crews from Rheems Fire Department along with mutual aid companies were dispatched for a reported barn fire. First arriving crews reported a column from two miles out. Chief Stanford (Rheems Fire Company) arrived on scene to find a JUMP TO FILE # 090214109 working fire at an old chicken house converted into storage units. First arriving crews in E701 started with master stream operations. Truck companies also were on hand from Elizabethtown (74) and Mount Joy (75) to help with stream operations. There were multiple explosions in the building before crews arrived. Crews established a water supply from a nearby hydrant and from tanker operations at the intersection of Ridge Road and Snyder Road. Using master stream operations, the fire was brought under control. Crews then used hand lines to put out any other fires that was still burning. The 100 foot long structure at 198 West Ridge Road had three separate businesses running out of it. Fire crews were able to stop the fire from further extension.

FRANK ROBINSON

West Fairview Goodwill Fire Company operate a 1997 Spartan/New Lexington 1750/1000. The unit saw service in Londonderry, PA.

DALE FEEHRER

The Mar-Lin Citizens Hose Company acquired this 1991 E-One Hush pumper (1250/500/50F). This engine formally served at the Greenwood Hill Fire Co. in Pottsville, which closed.

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The Trough Creek Valley Fire Department of Cassville, Huntingdon County, Pa is running the former Engine 2-6-1 from the Hope Hose Company out of Manheim, Lancaster County, Pa.

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Personal Safety Is Your Responsibility Who is responsible for the safety of firefighters at the scene of a fire or other emergency? Is it the incident commander, the company officer, the safety officer, the individual firefighter? The fact is they all share a responsibility for overall safety. Often times, with all the activity, adrenaline rush, and excitement at the scene of an emergency we focus on accomplishing the task assigned as expeditiously as possible and somehow we begin to disregard our personal safety, focusing in on our objective while losing sight of the big picture. That is when there will be a fellow firefighter, company officer, safety officer, or incident commander covering your back, bringing you back to reality, and insuring your safety. With today’s reduced staffing levels, on occasion you may find yourself operating alone, and it need not be in an IDLH atmosphere, but performing an exterior type operation or task. Then, you may be the only one looking out for your immediate personal safety! How responsible and dependable are you when operating on your own? Are you concerned about your personal safety on a regular basis? Do you run when you can walk? Do you have all your gear on and use it properly? Do you view the big picture? Do you think about what you are preparing to do before doing it and ask yourself is the task at hand really required? Do you review the worst possible scenarios in your mind and what the outcome might be if you do not succeed or if something goes wrong? Will you be following your departments SOG’s and training procedures and not be taking a shortcut? Can the task wait until additional assistance is available? Being responsible for you own personal safety requires you to do all the aforementioned as a minimum. Responsibility as defined in the dictionary “the quality or state of being responsible: as moral, legal, or mental accountability”; and Responsible is defined as “1 a : liable to be called on to answer b (1) : liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent (2) : being the cause or explanation for the accident c : liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties 2 a : able to answer for one's conduct and obligations”. A responsible firefighter is one who is able to act, at times, without guidance or supervision, because he or she is accountable and answer-

STAYING SAFE Chief Henry Campbell

able for his or her behavior. It requires one to accept responsibility for their actions and for the result of their actions. It is important that we have safety officers, company officers, and fellow firefighters looking after us, keeping us out of harm’s way, a shared responsibility. We must also be looking out for ourselves and accepting that as a major responsibility we owe our family and department. When one fails to act with individual responsibility relative to their personal safety some form of reprimand should be dispensed. Reprimanding individual firefighters for their unsafe actions or inactions delivers two messages; the first is to the individual who failed to comply with department safety policy, and the second message is delivered to all members of the department. The second message indicates that the department takes safety seriously and will reprimand those members who fail to comply with established training and safety regulations. Most times a formal reprimand is not necessary, just a brief “word to the wise” usually results in compliance. If this fails, the department should not fear disciplining and reprimanding individuals who fail to comply with department safety policy. These individuals are exhibiting poor habits and initiative relative to their own personal safety while setting poor examples for others and disregard for department policy. Strict discipline must be enforced relative to firefighter safety issues as we strive to reduce the annual death and injury rates. As difficult as it may be to swallow, human error is the root cause for most of our accidental injuries and deaths, and in order to correct the problem we must first own up to that fact. Individual firefighter responsibility begins when you leave home and family for the fire station or the emergency scene, and it doesn’t end until you have once again safely returned to home and family. They always expect you back, don’t let them down! Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

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Homeowner William White can be seen in the center of the photo by the porch railing watching as firefighters tear up the floor to get to the smoldering fire.

Porch fire in Avis caused by heat gun Avis Borough resident William White was working on a home improvement project, but instead ended up calling 911 for help. Fireﬁghters were called for a possible structure ﬁre at White's residence at 4 West Highland Street at around 12:45 Wednesday afternoon, when he noticed smoke coming from under the siding on his front porch. White said he was trying to get his porch ready to repaint it, but

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now he will have to replace the whole porch. "I was stripping the paint off of the ﬂoor using a heat gun. A spark must have gone underneath the siding," explained White. White says he went back into his home and was on the sofa with his laptop after he ﬁnished. That's when he smelled smoke.

Firefighters from Avis, Woolrich, and Jersey Shore responded to the call. The first responders had to tear up the floor of the porch as well as the bottom wall under the front porch window to get to the smoldering fire. The fire was contained to that one location. White says he has insurance and will be able to stay in his home. - PAUL GARRETT

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Oley Fire Company in Berks County ran a 1963 Ford Brush Truck and they replaced it with a 2014 GMC brush unit.

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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

STILL IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our “Still in Service” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com

September 30, 2014 NY-The Flanders Fire Department will host their 1st Annual Golf Outing at Hampton Hills Country Club on County Route 31 in Westhampton Beach. Sign in at 8am. Email flandersdist@optonline.net for additional information. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Mercer County Fire Prevention Parade and White Horse Fire Company will celebrate their 100th Anniversary. Contact Wood Emmons at firefighter523@gmail.com for more information. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Carteret Fire Department will host its First Annual Fire Safety Festival on Saturday October 4, 2014 from 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Carteret Park on Carteret Ave. Please contact Jason Lombardi at 732-489-4665 or e-mail lombardija@carteret.net.

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Espy Fire Company still operates a 1985 Pierce Dash 1000/2000 Pumper Tanker.

October 4, 2014 NJ-The Laurel Lake Regional Fire Alliance in Clementon will be holding their 2nd Annual Fire Prevention Open House at Clementon Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or directions contact 856-346-0935. October 4, 2014 NJ-The Carteret Fire Department will be hosting its first Annual Fire Safety Festival from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Carteret Park. Anyone interested in participating in the antique fire apparatus muster or the fire department chili cook off, please contact Jason Lombardi at 732-489-4665 or lombardija@carteret.net. October 6, 2014 NY-On behalf of Chief William Madden, Jr., the Oceanside Fire Department will be hosting their Annual Chief's Golf Outing on Monday, October 6th. Our golf outing is to honor Firefighter Kenny Marino, a brother firefighter in Oceanside and a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 as a member of FDNY Rescue 1. It will be held at the Middle Country Club. To be a sponsor or enjoy a day of golf, contact Gary Fish at 516-351-2319.

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October 8-12, 2014 NJ-The New Jersey First Aid Council’s 2014 Annual Symposium and Trade Show will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Somerset. For details, visit www.njsfac.org. October 11, 2014 NY-The North Patchogue Fire Department Benevolent Association presents “An Evening of Broadway Show from 6:30-10:30. Tickets are $50 and include dinner, beer, wine and soda. For tickets, please call 631-475-1788 ext. 139. October 18, 2014 NJ-An FDNY Black Sunday Seminar will be held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy Auditorium at 9am on October 18th for $30 per person. Coffee, tea and bagels will be served. For additional information, please contact Chief Scott Lovenberg 973-285-2658. Benefits the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation and the Morris Township Fire Department October 18-19, 2014 NJ-The Train, Educate, Empower Firefighter Training Weekend will take place at Montclair University and the Passaic County Fire Academy. For more information, visit www.njhottraining.com. October 25, 2014 NJ-The Dover Local FBMA 60 presents Chief Rick Lasky Talking Leadership and Pride and Owner-

ship in the Fire Service from 8am to 5pm at the Dover High School Auditorium. $40/day includes light breakfast and box lunch service available. For tickets contact Jon Sperry at 973-713-4794 orJSperry@Dover.NJ.US. October 25-26, 2014 NJ-A Firefighter Police Challenge will take place at Mercer County Park. All NJ firefighters and police officers are invited to participate. Pre-registration is recommended. For additional information, call Debbie at Cornerstone Health and Wellness at 609-5708833. October 25, 2014 NJ- The Morganville Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a Roast Beef Dinner at 5pm on October 25th. Serving begins at 6pm. Includes garden salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, freshly baked roast beef, gravy, desserts and beverages. $15/per person tickets are available for purchase by contacting one of our firefighters or at door 732-591-9820 October 30-November 2, 2014 NY-The Association of Fire Districts of NY will host their 43rd Annual Fall Workshop at Honors Haven in Ellenville, NY. Visit www.firedistnys.com for more details. November 1, 2014 NJ-Revolutionary Fools of Northern NJ is proud to present Man vs Machine. Incidents occur ranging from a ring stuck on a finger to a person trapped in a press machine...as first responders...are you prepared? Space is limited. Event is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must register by October 10. Call 973-214-4305 or revoluntionaryfools@gmail.com. February 7, 2015 NY-The Lt. Andy Fredericks, FDNY Memorial Seminar & Exhibits will be hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department with registration and exhibits open at 7:30 a.m. at the Westchester Marriott Hotel. Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Vehicle Extrication 1-2-3 presented by Ron Moore. Pre-register for $35. $40 at the door. For additional information, please contact Syd Henry at shenry@elmsfordfd.com or (914) 490-1981. February 28-March 1, 2015 PA-Information for the 2015 Pittsburgh FireRescue & EMS Expo can be found at www.simoneventmanagement.com May 2, 2015 PA-The Shoemakersville Fire Company is hosting a Lights and Sirens Parade and Open House. To register, please email the parade chairman at Constable473@aol.com or call 484-599-2860. May 3, 2015 NJ-Rifle Campo Fire Company 3’s 24th Annual Public Safety Expo will take place at McBride Ave and Memorial Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information contact, Alex or Ash at 973-k742-6122. June 7, 2015 NJ-The Newark Fire Department Historical Association's 48th annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster & Parade will take place in Washington Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Contact Firefighter Rich Mackey at shindigrich@aol.com or 973-600-4961. June 17-20, 2015 NY-The NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference and FIRE 2015 will take place at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. For details, visit www.nysfirechiefs.com.

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Community Day celebrated with Upper Darby Engine 37 (Bywoods Bravest) participated in Community Day in Upper Darby Township with Engine 37

Overturned dump truck on the 30 Strip Hellam Township, York County, PA. At 12:34 p.m. on August 15th, the rescue company along with Engine Company 21 were dispatched for an MVA with rollover involving a tractor trailer on Route 30 at the Wrightsville exit. Chiefs 40, 41, and both rescues were on the street with ten in less than a minute. Units arrived on scene to find a dump truck with a trailer overturned in the median, with no injuries. Crews controlled fluids, and remained on scene until the truck was removed.

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GOT DROP? LAKE CITY FIRE COMPANY

Lake City Fire Company Rescue Boat 578 stands by during hoisting revolution on Lake Erie with PA-HART

Lake City Fire Company water rescue team conducts training with PA-HART The Lake City Fire Company and Lake Shore Fire Department water rescue teams and the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (PA-HART) met on July 25, 2014 for training in Lake City. The PA-HART provides helicopter rescue assistance during rescues. They can be called to assist when other water rescue resources are unable. The PA-HART is a combination of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, along with civilian rescue specialists. The PA-Hart team arrived in Lake City by Pennsylvania Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters. An orientation and safety briefing was held at the fire station and two scenarios were set. Crews geared up and got in position for evolutions. One scenario was in Elk Creek in which two victims were placed as if they had been swept downstream by flood waters. Local water rescue teams were unable to get to the individuals, so the call was placed to activate PA-HART. PA-HART worked with on ground water rescue teams to locate victim. Once located, a res-

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cuer was lowered from the Black Hawk. Victims were assessed. A second rescuer was lowered and assisted with the second victim. Once secured in a rescue sling, victims were secured to hoisting cable hook one at a time with a rescuer. Rescuer and victim were hoisted to Helo for transport to the landing zone. The second scenario was on Lake Erie at the mouth of Elk Creek. Two victims were caught by ﬂood waters and pushed out into the lake. Local water rescue teams were unable to rescue due to swiftwaters and debris coming from the creek. A call was placed to activate the PA-HART, who completed the same process. The LCFC Water Rescue Boat 578 and 5710 were on the lake during drill. This training was a great opportunity for these teams to learn each others capabilities and equipment. Either locally or on deployments for ﬂooding these teams may work together.

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Reading firefighters raise more than $400 at MDA softball tournament The Reading firefighters recently returned home after attending the 41st Annual MDA Softball Tournament hosted by the PG County Firefighters Local 1619. The tournament featured many changes this year as the new director wants to breathe new life into the event. Over 50 teams from fire departments from across the country assembled for the weekend at Watkins Park in Maryland.

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The Monarch Fire Company is one of two departments that serve Amity Township in Berks Count. The fire department is situated in the town of Monocacy Station. The Monarch Fire Company added a Quint to their apparatus line up and replaced their tanker. They also started switching over to a unique black over slime green paint job.

Second alarm with tanker task force Excelsior, Northumberland County, PA. Around 1:23 p.m. on August 15, 2014, reports came across of a failed attempt to extinguish a dryer fire to NCCC (Northumberland County Communications Center) at 140 Lower Excelsior Road, Excelsior Coal Township, Pa. County confirmed that everyone exited the structure and was safely at a neighbor’s home. NCCC then dispatched a first alarm for a dryer fire. When the first in engine arrived, they confirmed the structure was fully involved and upgraded the box to second alarm with a tanker task force to supplement the lone hydrant in the village. Route 901 was closed in the area due to tanker operations. Defensive operations were mounted by Coal Township Assistant Fire Chief Michael Timco until it was deemed safe to mount an offensive operation due to the advanced state of the fire. The fire was placed under con-

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trol at 3:30 p.m.and out at 5:00 p.m. A van was also consumed by fire due to the close proximity to the structure. Responding to this incident included Coal Township Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Malukas, Shamokin Battalion Chief Bruce Rogers and Deputy Fire Chief Jason Zimmerman. In addition to all Coal Township fire units, also responding were firefighters from Shamokin, including ladder and rescue truck personnel. Tanker trucks were summoned from Elysburg, Overlook, East Cameron Township, Beaverdale and Aristes to aid with the water volume, AREA services personnel and PPL. - DON FILIPPO SCICCHITANO

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Who needs to laugh more than the Fire Companies ---the first responders who deal with dangerous circumstances each and every day? There’s an innovative concept for fund-raising developed by Joey Novick, who is a stand-up comedian and the Fire Commissioner in his hometown: Stand-up comedy shows. Fire companies can get much-needed laughs and profit financially as well. Novick's company, ComedyWorks, provides all-star headline comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, and the Tonight Show. Novick’s been producing comedy shows since 1977, and has experience producing shows with such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Larry The Cable Guy, and Tim Allen. "The comedians were very funny, and very professional," wrote Mark Bruhmuller, Fire Chief of the Churchtown Fire Company of New York. “Joey Novick did an excellent job. Everybody loves to laugh, and it's a great deal of fun." ComedyWorks produces more than 300 shows a year, almost 150 of those for emergency service organizations. The money these shows can

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raise varies, depending on things like the number of tickets sold, how they're priced, the amount spent on promotion and whether food and drink are available. "Mostly companies produce shows in their own facilities, which may hold 300–400 people," says Novick. "We'll put together a show for them that will bring in comedians from major comedy clubs, with a headliner from HBO, Comedy Central, or the Tonight Show. The feature performer will be someone who's headlined the comedy circuit: Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, the Comedy Store. The host of the show will be a comedian who's very high-energy, like a gameshow host, to get the audience warmed up. A triple headliner show!” The Somerset Fire Company of New Jersey produces two fundraisers a year through ComedyWorks. "We've done about ten shows so far, and it's been great," says Mike Rein-

beck, who coordinates the shows for the 65-member volunteer department. "A friend of mine who had used Joey told me, 'This guy books really good acts.' So, we did the first show, everything was great, and we've been doing shows with Joey ever since." "I find their people to be very funny," agrees Adam Hubney, chief of the Atlantic Highlands Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey, which books comedians through ComedyWorks for its annual dinner. "We have a professional comedy club in our county, and the quality is just as good." Comedy Works provides a 30-page ‘How-To’ guide that assists organizations through the comedy show production and warns of mistakes to avoid. "We make sure they follow everything in the guide," says Novick. "If a company has never done this before, it gives you everything from you need to know. We make sure that things get done right. Clients who follow the guide always do very well and tend to make money.” For information on Comedy Works, call 1 (888) 782-4589, go to www.comedyworks.org or e-mail joeynovick@earthlink.net.

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Fireﬁghters ventilate the basement after removing the burned pot (on ground) at the home of Vern and Patsy Lorson in Limestone Twp. ZACH ISHMAN

First due house fire At 7:57 p.m. on September 7th, Company 41 along with mutual aid units were alerted for the house fire on the 5900 block of Lincoln Highway. A passerby advised that there was smoke coming from the chimney. Chiefs 40, 41, Rescues 41-1, 41-2 and the engine went en route with 20 personnel in one minute. Ambulance 41 arrived on scene to find smoke showing. Engine 41 arrived and stretched two lines to the first and second floors. Crews found high heat in the walls on side Charlie. Crews opened up to find active fire in the walls between the first and second floors. The fire was quickly knocked down. Crews did extensive overhaul and inspection of the unburnt floors to ensure there was no further extension.

Kitchen fire in Nippenose Valley At around 2:45 p.m. Monday afternoon, August 25th, Vern Lorson returned to his home at 9048 Route 44 highway in Limestone Township, after mowing grass, to ﬁnd his smoke detectors sounding and smoke coming from his basement. According to Lorson, his wife Patsy, was boiling a mixture of vinegar and sugar on the stove in the basement and thought she turned the burner off before she left

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to go to town. Unfortunately, the burner was left on and started the mixture to burn when the water boiled off. "Above the stove there is no fire damage there is no charring or anything. It must have just broke into a flame before the fire depart-

ment got here," said Chief Dean Miller of the Nippenose Valley Volunteer Fire Company. Units from Antes Fort and Jersey Shore were also called to the scene of the smokey incident. No other damage was done to the home and the Lorsons do not need to leave according to rescue personnel on scene. - PAUL GARRETT

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The alumni association for the Scotland School for Veteran's Children (just outside of Chambersburg, Pa) still owns this very classy looking pumper that served as a ﬁre protection unit at the school for many years. This piece is a 1959 Ford/Pirsch engine that carries 500 gallons of water with a 500 gallon per minute pump, the alumni association still take this to parades on occasion.

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Still in service is Rescue 74, a 1990 Ford L8000/E-One from the Fourth Ward Hose Company out of Dubios, PA

PAUL GARRETT

A female passenger was taken to the hospital after this one car accident.

One injured in single vehicle accident

JOSH KNOLL

A Jersey Shore woman is in the hospital following a one car accident in Limestone Twp. Katelyn Kunes was transported to Jersey Shore Hospital with neck and back pain after the Red 2007 Chevy Cobalt she was riding in crashed into a utility pole. The driver of the vehicle Joseph Mitchell was not injured. According to Mitchell, the couple

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was traveling south on Rte. 880 just outside of Rauchtown, when they encountered a brief rain storm. Mitchell said the car began to hydroplane on the wet roadway and slide off the road traveling over 100 feet before hitting a utility

pole. The impact did damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle. Both occupants were wearing seat belts and the air bags did deploy. Ironically, Mitchell is a member of the Citizens Hose Company in Jersey Shore and the Jersey Shore EMS that transported Kunes to the hospital. - PAUL GARRETT

Still in service from J.E. Dubios Hose Company Station 73 is Engine 73-2 a 1983 Mack MC/New Lexington 1,250 gpm, 400 gal tank X-Friendship Hose Co, Dubios, PA

DAVE FRITZ

The Nemacolin Fire Department in Greene County acquired this tanker (1978 White chassis, 2,600 gallons) from GreensboroMonongahela Township Fire Department a number of years ago.

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Fire companies train for aircraft incidents FRANK ROBINSON

The Glen Hope Fire Company Station 26 out of Clearﬁeld County, operates this 1984 Duplex/E-One 1000 GPM 3000 Gal tank. XMiami Dade, FL

On September 13, several fire departments received a text for an aircraft that hit two smaller planes and went off the runway. The fire companies were West Reading 64, Township Of Spring 85, Greenfield's 55, Western Berks 18, Temple Fire Company 11, Mt Pleasant 30, along with two city units. The companies extracted the crew members and they also provided care for the "injured" people.

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IN SERVICE If you have photos you would like to see in our “In Service” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Heather@1stResponderNews.com

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The trucks can be backed into their new remodeled station with ease.

Mount Carmel dedicates its new ladder and remodeled building Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA. On July 26th Anthracite Fire Company of Mount Carmel conducted a housing ceremony for a new ladder truck and rededication of their current building. The Anthracite Steam Fire Company No. 1, is located at the front of Town Park at Market and Third Streets in Mount Carmel. The two-mile parade made up of local emergency units traveled the streets of Mount Carmel. The 2011 KME Ariel Cat 100 feet ladder was officially christened. The new ladder truck replaced the old 1980 Seagrave ladder. The new ladder has been in service since November 2010, but has not been properly housed in the fire station. The height of the ladder was too tall to fit in the Anthracite Fire Station. The basement area below the Anthracite two-bay truck room had to be filled in and the floor lowered by two feet. Ladder 2 and Engine 2 were displaced from the station for months until the remodeling and construction was com-

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pleted. The new ladder has been housed at the Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad truck room. The housing event was celebrated along with the 18th annual Mount Carmel Picnic in the Park. The Picnic in the Park is sponsored every year by the Mount Carmel Volunteer Emergency Services Association Inc.and raises funds for the borough's fire companies and local charitable organizations. A large fireworks display was then held in the evening has the grand finale of the three-day celebration. Saturday’s housing ceremony consisted of a 30 minute program and included remarks by various fire officials of the Mount Carmel Fire Department. Anthracite Fire Company Secretary David Berezovske served as master of ceremonies for the day’s events. The Rev. Frank Karwacki blessed the new ladder truck and the

improved fire station. Jim Williams Sr., captain and president of Anthracite Fire Company, told of the history of the fire company and the historic fire house. Anthracite's history dates back to 1882 and was one of the first fire companies in the Mount Carmel area. Assistant Fire Chief Jack Williams Jr. explained about the renovations to the fire house and work in securing the temporary housing during construction. Jack Williams Jr. presented plaques of appreciation to Joseph J. Stutz III, Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad, Mount Carmel Borough Council and Francis Latovich for their support. Anthracite Fire Company Lt. Sean Williams performed the christening ritual of smashing a bottle of champagne on the truck. Fire company members then pushed the new engine into its quarters with company captain and MCVESA president Eric Troutman manning the wheel.

DALE FEEHRER

Colonial Park operates this 2008 KME Predator (1500/750/50A).

FRANK ROBINSON

Lampeter Fire Company operates a 2011 Pierce Impel 1500/1000.

- STEPHEN BARRETT

DEPARTMENT PROFILE

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The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire operates this 2007 KME Severe Service pumper (2,000/500/25f) designated as Engine 3.

JOSH KNOLL

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Houtzdale Fire Company Station 23 out of Clearﬁeld County, PA placed in service Tanker 23 a 2013 Kenworth T-800/Sutphen 750 GPM/2800 gal tank

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DALE FEEHRER

Elizabethtown's Engine 74-2 and Truck 74 are seen here just after arriving to a possible building fire.

KEN SNYDER

Housing in West York West York, PA. After the York County Parade had ended on August 16th, the Reliance Fire Co. No.1 held their dedication and housing ceremony for their newly acquired 2010 E-ONE 1500/500/78' quint.

DALE FEEHRER

Middletown Truck 88 a 2009 Seagrave 95' tower is seen here set up at a working fire in West Donegal Twp.

DALE FEEHRER

Rheems Engine 701 a 2009 KME (1500/1000/20F) is seen here with multiple lines off at a recent commercial building fire.

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York City Truck 99-1 a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 100' tower is seen here operating at a 2 alarm commercial building fire.

East Derry Volunteer Fire Company Engine/Squad 2 in Lewistown, PA in Miffoin County at a teamwork exercise and air usage evaluation. Pictured are Ed Mann (State fire commissioner and chief), Captain Troy Force, Firefighter Joe Lyter, Firefighter Matthew Ginithan, Junior Firefighter Dillon Rhodes, Firefighter Mark Kaler, Firefighter Brad Condona nd Firefighter Cody Yohn.

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Garage fire on 13th Street for the D platoon Reading, PA. Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13th, the Berks County Communications Center dispatched crews to reported garage fire in the 400 block of South 13th Street. Tower 1 reported smoke showing from Perkiomen Avenue. Companies on scene with a fire from a center garage in a row of storage units. The fire was controlled quickly, Chief Mogel was in command.

JASON BATZ

Car strikes gas meter on 11th Street Reading, PA. On Tuesday, September 16th, the Reading Police Department received report of a vehicle accident at 11th and Spring Streets. Several officers on scene reported a vehicle into a gas meter with gas free flowing into the block. Engine 9 arrived at a two vehicle accident with two people injured. The companies also began to evacuate residents in the area. A hose line was stretched and adjacent properties were checked for gas levels, while EMS tended to the injured drivers. The gas company arrived shortly afterwards, and were able to shut down the gas. The incident was terminated 40 minutes later. Chief Lessar (C7) was in command.

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Water Rescue crews from Marietta and Londonderry Twp are seen here conducting a search of the Susquehanna River.

JEFF GOLDBERG

Deputy Chief Gary Mogel speaks during the 9/11 ceremony in Reading.

DENNY CLOPPER

Tyler Myers, 1st Lieutenant, Rescue Hose Co. of Greencastle gives a thumbs up from a second ﬂoor room of a house ﬁre, saying all clear.

SCOT LANDIS

Reading Lieutenant Gail Knauer practices using a throw bag during a water rescue course.

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Art Raysnake and Jon Serbin, Haverford Township EMT's working at Haverford Township Station 34, the Llanerch Fire Company.

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East Greenville Fire Co. Ladder 38 and crew at Annual Community Day event in East Greenville and Pennsburg.

Participants from a water rescue operations course in Allentown. Several ofﬁcers from the Reading Fire Department attended.

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A group of Reading firefighters pose with the first place trophy at the 41st annual MDA softball tournament in PG County Maryland.

Reading Fireﬁghters Local 1803 President Michael Shoumlisky.

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Reading Fireﬁgther Tim Swartz poses with Lt. James Stoudt at the conclusion of what will be his last hose test. Swartz is set to retire next year.

Reading Deputy Chief James Conrad rings the bell for the ﬁreﬁghters lost 13 years ago.

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Bristol Twp., Third District FC, TL-14, 2014 Seagrave Ma- Han-Le-Co Rescue 3341 is a 1994 Pierce Lance with Plymouth Fire Company operates a 2013 Pierce Arrow rauder II/ 75 foot Aerialscope with 10 kw generator. It was 1,250 gpm pump and 500 gal tank. The rescue went XT 105' Ladder. sold by Emergency Equipment Sales & Service LLC. through a lighting upgrade in 2013 as well as a change out of rescue equipment.

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Blue Rock now operates this International Durastar des- The Charotin Hose Company #1 of North Catasauqua, PA Adamstown Fire Company now operates a 2013 Pierce ignated as Collapse 906. Ladder 1831 is a 2014 Rosenbauer Commander 75â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ladder Saber 1500/500/75' Quint. with 1,500 gpm pump, 400 gal tank and 30 gal foam tank.

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Bushkill Township, PA Fire Company pumper/tanker Shillington now operates a 2014 Seagrave Marauder II The Black Rock VFC operates this 2014 Pierce Velocity 5231 is a 2014 Rosenbauer Commander equipped with rescue engine. (1500/600). Due to a publishing error in Mega PUC Squad (1500/750/30F). a 1,500 gpm pump and 3,000 gal tank. last months issue, an incorrect photo was used

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Rope rescue pick off training This evenings training was lead by Assistant Chief Russ. Members went over basic rope rescue and rigging techniques. Crews did rope rescue pick off evolutions, by lowering themselves to a "victim", attaching to them and lowering them to safety. Crews also worked with ascending devices.

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One flown from heavy entrapment in Gratz

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Gratz Borough, PA. Around 6:25 p.m. on August 22nd, Box 27-1 was dispatched to the 200 Block of West Main Street in Gratz Borough for an accident with entrapment. This brought units from Company 27 (Gratz) and EMS Company 6 (Life Team - Medic 6). Rescue 27 arrived on scene to find the accident in the 1500 Block of Specktown Road (Gratz Borough) and confirmed one person heavily entrapped in the vehicle that had struck a telephone pole. MICU 6-3 arrived on scene and within minutes had Life Lion placed in the air with the landing zone being set up in the field adja-

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cent to the accident scene. Crews from Company 27 removed the roof, all four doors and rolled the dash off of the patient. The force of the impact was so great that the steering wheel was sheared off of the steering column and was laying in the passenger's seat of the vehicle. The patient was extricated from the vehicle in 32 minutes and handed over to MICU 6-3 and the crew from Life Lion. - JESSE SHUTT

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It was 8:25 a.m. on October 25, 2006 when the phone rang. 911 what is your emergency? The female caller was reporting a fire on a loading dock. I quickly dispatched the first alarm assignment for a working fire. What seemed like seconds later Chief 36 (Cornwall) advised that he could see flames from the roof of the building. Assistant 25 was contacted and the second alarm was transmitted immediately. Once Chief 36 arrived and assumed command he advised over the radio. "County, I need seven more engines" (A phrase I will never forget.) Without hesitation, I dispatched seven engines from stations within the county that had two or more engines. Then what seemed like minutes later, I dispatched the full fifth alarm assignment. With still active fire and growing, the alarms kept going from six to seven and before I knew it, I was transmitting the tenth alarm assignment or a (general alarm). This was the first ever ten+ alarm working fire in Lebanon County history and as a result was Lebanon County’s first ever county-wide all call for any available manpower and equipment to respond to the incident. While this was the biggest fire in Lebanon County history, it was dispatched without the assistance of a CAD system at the time. Over the three day incident, 115 pieces of firefighting equipment were used from seven different counties. JOSH KNOLL

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