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Afamily of five was displaced on by a fire in Cape Cod dwelling on Route 225 in Little Mahanoy Township.
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Yardley-Makefield crews, along with numerous other companies, responded to Lower Makefield Township for an apartment fire.
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Reflections on 9/11 and a Busy Fall Season From the Editor’s Desk
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Dennis Whittam, Editor
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Stay safe!
As I write this editorial, the date is September 1, 2022. This editorial is my October editorial. Sitting at my desk, my mind is reflecting ahead to September 11, 2022. Taking a few moments remembering the day our nation was attacked, it is our duty to never forget September 11, 2001. I remember driving to work on a clear crisp day. The major story on the radio was about a “small” airplane that crashed into the World Trade Center. When I arrived at work, I immediately turned on the news and realized the airplane was not a small plane and my city was probably under attack. Yes, we were under attack. I reflected and shared my recollection with my readers for the past 21 years.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Center, it is still common to find an FDNYFirefighter Transport Unit waiting outside of the hospital to bring one of our loved ones back home.
Remember; if it wasn’t for the beep, you would still be asleep! Change your smoke and CO detector batteries or if you have 10-year detectors, check their dates to ensure that they are still good.
As we move into 2023, try to think about something special your department can do to bring peace in our world. Plan on reflecting with your neighboring departments to never forget September 11, 2001. Remember to never forget those that continue to be lost to 9/11 diseases. Never Forget!
As the summer months are passing us by and we enter the fall, are you prepared to do your job under different conditions? Already I am finding that the windows on my car are fogging up on the inside, making response a little slower. Before you know it, the inside fog will move to the outside of your car windows, and you will be reminded that winter is not far away. Please take the time to clear off your frosted windows before you respond to a call. Think about the children who are waiting at school bus stops. Use caution while responding through school zones and bus stops. I have seen two students who were badly hurt when they tried to run across a busy street to catch a bus that they were late for.
Yes, September and October are busy times in the fire service. Polish off your ideas and incorporate new activities into your Safety Programs. If you need help, meet with your Fire Prevention Committees to discuss what you can do to embellish your Fire Prevention Program.
Last year, I attended as many memorial services as possible. One year later I find myself thanking many of my photographers who joined me and spread throughout as many communities as possible, capturing photographs of the memorial services. Fire News utilized our photographs in our 9/11 20th Anniversary-Fire News Remembrance and Tribute edition. This magazine was a work of art that remembered all those lost on September 11, 2001, and continued paying tribute to those that passed away over the past 20 years due to illnesses spurred by toxic chemicals generated by the attack. When I pass
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heavy smoke showing. Crews made an initial interiorattack but were forced out by heavy fire conditions. The fire went to two alarms plus special calls. - Fire News photos by Frank Wesnoski
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City of Chester2-AlarmerCity of Chester2-Alarmer
On May 17, 2022, while Chesterunits were operating at a different second alarm, covercompanies were dispatched fora building fire. Upon arrival they found a single-story commercial structure with
- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb
Woman and 3 Dogs Perish in Allentown 3-Alarm
- Fire News photo by Patrick Shoop
Family Displacedin Little Mahanoy Twp.
Fire Destroys SilverSpring Twp. House
- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
Afamily of five was displaced on July 14, 2022, by fire in Cape Cod dwelling on Route 225 in Little Mahanoy Township.
- Fire News photo by Harry Deitz
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On June 27, 2022, a few minutes afterSilverSpring and New Kingstown fire companies cleared a call fora backhoe accident, Box 31-07 dispatched Engines 31 and 33, Truck 30, and Tankers 33 and 20 to Wild Rose Lane fora house fire. Multiple calls were being received forreports of a bedroom fire and the house was evacuated. Chief 2-31, responding to the alarm, saw a a column enroute and requested the first-alarm assignment. Chief 1-31 arrived shortly afterto fire through the roof of a two-story, single-family dwelling. Companies led off with deck gun operations before stretching lines and protecting the D exposure. The TankerTask Force was requested to supplement watersupply in the neighborhood. The fire was darkened down in about 15 minutes and firefighters remained on the scene extinguishing the hot spots and overhaul.
Quick Stop Saves House
Engine 15 (Junction) arrived to find a working porch fire. Aquick attack prevented any extension into the main house.
At around 0500 hours on July 16, 2022, the Lehigh County Communications Centersent Allentown Battalion Chief 43, Engines 9,6 and 10, Truck 2, and Engine 14 as RITto Walnut Street foran apartment building fire. The callerreported heavy smoke coming from the building. Engine 4 arrived on scene to heavy smoke showing and reports of people trapped. Battalion Chief 43 took command. Engine 4’s crew pulled three 1-3/4 inch lines. Engine 6 went to the rearand laid a supply line. Engine 9’s and Truck 2’s crew did a primary search. Battalion Chief 43 struck the second alarm bringing in Engines 11 and 13, Truck 1, Air1, and Station 101 (Rehab). Crews encountered maze-like conditions, holes in the floor, and high heat, and were pulled. Battalion Chief 43 struck the third alarm bringing in county units to staff the city’s stations, as well the last available engine in the city to the fire. Truck 2 set up out front and went to the roof. Crews brought the fire undercontrol in about 45 minutes, but found a large amount of fire in the walls and the cockloft area. Crews remained on scene forabout two hours hitting hotspots and ventilating the structure. Despite the AFD’s attempts a woman and three dogs perished in the blaze.
- Fire News photo by Rich Rolen
On August 2, 2022, crews were called to a late evening kitchen fire on Kathryn Avenue in the Dauphin Middle Paxton. Chief 38-3 requested the first alarm assignment and arrived to fire through the roof as well as from the A, C and D sides of the home. Crews were advised of severe hoarding conditions within the home. As crews began the fire attack, command requested the evacuation of all crews and masterstream operations were begun from Duncannon Truck 2. With a large bulk of the fire load knocked down, crews began to try and open up the structure to reach remaining fire spots. Crews worked into the early morning.
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Hoarding Conditions at Dauphin Fire
House Fire NockamixoninTownship
On July 9, 2022, crews battled a house fire in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County.
- Fire News photo by Seth Lasko
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Firefighters and otherfirst responders from seven communities responded to a two-alarm house fire on August 13, 2022, on Alpha Avenue in the town of Elysburg. Apregnant woman and a young baby escaped when flames and smoke of undeterrmined origin filled the house. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation by officials.
In the early hours of May 28, 2022, the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company along with numerous otherfire companies were dispatched to the Corner stone Development off of Township Line Road in LowerMakefield Township foran apartment fire with possible entrapment. Yardley-Makefield Chie f Glenn Chamberlain arrived to heavy fire conditions from two units extending to others. First arriving companies went in service with multiple handline s and master streams and worked underextreme conditions to control the spread of the fire.
In the evening hours of August 28, 2022, Station 3 ButlerTownship Fire District was dispatched in the area of Acre Avenue forsmoke in the area. Station 38 (Veterans Affairs Fire Department), Station 99 (ButlerAmbulance Service) and ButlerTwp. Police were added to the alarm. Engine 3 arrived and found a working fire in a single-family dwelling. Crews encountered fire in the basement and all floors of the structure. Asecond alarm was requested bringing Station 1 (ButlerBureau of Fire), Station 11 (Penn Twp.), Station 12 (Connoquenessing), Station 13 (Prospect) and Station 14 (Unionville).
2-Alarmer in ButlerTownship
Lucky Lady, Baby Escape Elysburg Fire
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- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb
Page 12, Fire News, September/October2022 FireNews.com investigationmiles.eddestroyed.buildingNorthumberlandCrewsCommercialShamokinBuildingDestroyedbattledalargebarnfireonRoute61inShamokinTownship,County,onAugust18,2022,at2300.AlargeindustrialusedasagarageandstoragefacilityforatrailerbusinesswasAtleast30firecompaniesrespondedandfirefightersoperat-forsixhoursasflamestoweredovertheareaandcouldbeseenforRoute61wasclosedduetotheincident.Thefire’scausewasunderbyofficials.
Seven Row Homes Destroyed in Harrisburg
On June 9, 2022, at 1459, Harrisburg companies responded to reports of a structure fire in the 1400 block of Berryhill Street. Squad 8 arrived to a working fire in the 400 block of South 15th Street which involved the front porches of several row homes. Extra alarms were requested and reports of entrapment from an exposure dwelling kept firefighters heavily engaged while working to contain the fire. Numerous handlines were put in place and extensive opening up of the roof and ceilings allowed crews to bring the fire undercontrol in about an hour. The fire affected at least seven row homes and displaced numerous occupants.
- Fire News photo by Harry Deitz
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Corydon Township and Bradford Township VolunteerFire Departments were dispatched to a working garage fire at 1719 on August 290, 2022. Corydon Township responded with an engine and a tankerand Bradford Township responded with three engines. An additional tankerwas requested from the Lewis Run VolunteerFire Department. Firefighters were on the sc ene for approximately two hours. There were no injuries. Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals investigated the origin and cause of the fire.
- Fire News photo by Artie Osniak
- Fire News photo by Jay Bradish
- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb
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Page 14, Fire News, September/October2022 eveningworkedMembersStructureButlerTwp.FireNews.comFireoftheUnionvilleFireCompanyinButlerCountyaresidentialstructurefireinButlerTownshipontheofAugust28,2022.
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At around 0930 on August 19, 2022, the Lehigh County Communications Centersent Allentown Battalion Chief 43, Engines 10, 9,4, Truck 2, and Engine 6 as RITto Liberty Street fora reported house fire. Police were reporting that there was a male that was trapped on the roof. The Comm Centerthen notified the Battalion Chief that the male had jumped off the roof. Battalion Chief 43 furtherreported that there was heavy fire in the rearand was spreading to otherhouses. Engine 10’s crew secured theirown watersupply and stretched fourattack lines. Engine 4 took the alley to the rearand secured theirown watersupply as well. Engine 4’s crew stretched three attack lines. Battalion Chief 43 struck the second alarm bringing in Engines 13 and 14, Air1, and Station 101 (Rehab). Truck 1’s crew set up and went to the roof and made several cuts in the fire and the the exposure buildings, encountering fire in the cockloft. Chief 43 eventually struck the third alarm bringing in Engine 11 and the county units to cover. Crews remained on scene forthree hours hitting hotspots and ventilating the buildings. Three houses had fire damage and two others had smoke and waterdamage.
- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
Harrisburg Fire Strikes FourRowhomes
On July 1, 2022, Harrisburg fire companies and mutual aid companies battled a fire involving fourrow homes. Multiple lines were stretched into the exposures and the rearto knock down heavy fire. The fire building was a three-story, brick row of four dwellings in which the middle two were marked as no entry. Exteriorlines were used on these two dwellings and a partial collapse occurred on the C side. Eventually the balance of the second alarm would be requested as extensive opening up and humid temperatures required more manpower. Aggressive interiorwork an d masterstreams from Tower1 and Truck 32 knocked down the bulk of fire in about 20 minutes and the fire was placed undercontrol at 2039 hours. Two of the homes were occupied and 10 occupants displaced.
Allegany, Eldred Township, Eldred Borough and Hilltop. Firefighters were on the scene forseveral hours. The building a nd contents were destroyed. No injuries were reported.
Rew, Smethport and Otto Township volunteerfire departments were dispatched fora structure fire at an auto repairshop at 2245 on June 4, 2022. First arriving firefighters found the building fully involved and a large pile of tires outside the building on fire. Additional mutual aid was requested from Bradford City, Port
- Fire News photos by Jay Bradish
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Keating Township Auto Shop Destroyed
- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
At 1722 on June 28, 2022, the Perkiomen Township Fire Company’s Engine 66, Tanker66 and an all-volunteercrew responded on mutual aid to the Collegeville Professional Center on Second Avenue in Collegeville fora building fire. Light smoke conditions on the second floorwere confirmed by Battalion 34 upon arrival. Aftercrews searched the building, the source of the smoke was determined to be an airhandler. Volunteers were in service forabout an hour.
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- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins
Harrisburg Tire and Auto Shop Fire Burns
On July 3, 2022, firefighters battled a house fire in Middle Township, Monroe County. The fast-moving blaze gutted the home.
On June 14, 2022, at 1655, while Squad 8 and Tower1 were handling an active fuel leak from a vehicle at the Capital Complex, Box 1-3 sent Wagons 3 and 4, Truck 2, and Battalion Chief 6 (Bradford) to North 7th Street in the city’s Uptown fora fire at an automotive shop. Truck 2 arrived and Captain 3 reported a well-off fire. Wagon 3 led off with a step gun to the rear. Tower1 set up to the rearand was supplied a three-inch line from Wagon 3. Chief 6 requested the first alarm at 1701, bringing Engine 301, Truck 32, Rescue 69, and Air13. Wagon 4 supplied Truck 32 who set up on the A/D corner. Penbrook Engine 301 brought in watersupplying Squad 8. All employees were reported to be out of the building but two dogs were still inside. Firefighters remained on scene foralmost 12 hours. Companies were called back to the location several times on the next day as the remains of the building continued to smolder.
- Fire News photo by Rich Rolen
PowerLine Starts Allentown Fire
- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb
Fire Guts Home in Middle Township
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At around 1700 on May 24, 2022, the Lehigh County Communications Centersent Allentown Battalion Chief 43, Engines 9, 4 and 6, Truck 2, and Engine 14 as RITto North 6th Street fora house fire. The caller reported that a powerline came down on the house and was igniting a fire. Battalion Chief 43 arrived to fire showing from the rear. Engine 9 stretched two 1-3/4 inch lines. Engines 4 and 6 backed up the Engine 9. The fire was knocked down within 15 minutes and crews remained on scene for45 minutes checking forhotspots and ventilating the structure.
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Vehicle on Fire on Route 145
Fire News photo by Dennis Wetherhold, Jr.
At around 2055 on July 17, 2022, the Lehigh County Communications Center sent Whitehall Stations 36 and 37 to the area of Route 145 southbound and the Route 22 on ramp fora vehicle fire. Perthe cameras in the area the Communications Centerannounced that the vehicle was fully involved and was on the northbound side of the highway instead of the southbound side. With this information Deputy Chief 3502 called forStation 38. Truck 3831 and its crew stretched a 1-3/4 inch attack line and went to work. The fire was knocked down within minutes. Engine 3711 arrived on and supplied Truck 3831.
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- Fire News photo by Frank Wesnoski
Page 18, Fire News, September/October2022 FireNews.com storyStreetAllentownMiddle-of-the-RowAllentown2-Alarmerfirefightersbattledatwo-alarmdwellingfireonNorthFrontonJune21,2022.Crewsarrivedtofindfireventingfromthethirdofamiddle-of-a-row.
- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
On June 27, 2022, crews were dispatched foran odorinvestigation on the 100 block of Kedron Avenue in Ridley Township. Aftera significant delay crews found a working fire up a long-wooded driveway. The building was vacant.
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- Fire News photos by Frank Wesnoski
On July 16, 2022, crews dispatched fora working fire on Custer Avenue in Glenolden on the first floorof a two-story twin.
Glenolden House Fire
In December 1929, the Allison Fire Company wanted to buy a rig and dispense coffee and ‘sammichs’at alarms on Allison Hill. Allison purchased a used International furniture wagon and remodeled the rig into a neat little canteen wagon with three coffee urns, a three-burner stove with gas storage tanks, a 30-gallon water tank, a steam sterilizer, and cupboards and drawers for storage, and added a serving window on the right side. The truck was repainted red with “Allison Coffee Association” and a large Maltese cross with the number 12 appearing on each side. The rig was placed in service by Commissioner Herman on November 3, 1930. Haerrisburg Fire records the first response of the coffee wagon occurred on November 11, 1930, for a stubborn fire at the Harrisburg State Hospital.
responded. Upon arrival the crew assisted with laddering the building, interioroperations, overhaul and ventilation. The department returned to station around 0100. - Submitted by Limerick FD
Looking Back Allison Hill - 1929
- Submitted by Steve Austin; photo courtesy of the Harrisburg City Archives; story by David Houseal, Historian-Allision Hook & Ladder 2, Harrisburg Bureau of Fire
Ridge - 2002
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On August 9, 2002, at 2207, the Limerick Fire Department was dispatched to assist Ridge Fire Company at house fire on Old Schuykill Road. Ladder51, Engine 51, Air51 and Traffic 51
FireNews.com Fire News, September/October2022, Page 21 MahoningOnCrashHelicopterinCarbonCountyAugust3,2022,crewsrespondedtoahelicoptercrashinTownship,inCarbonCounty.
- Fire News photo by Rich Rolen
On August 14, 2022, Susquehanna Township Box 84-1 sent Progress Company 32 to Interstate 81 northbound in the area of milemarker67 fora vehicle accident with entrapment and fire. Engine 32 advised of a tractortrailer involved and a working fire. Chief 32-2 aboard Engine 32 requested three additional tankers (20, 37 and 38) and then two more tankers (35 and 6) to the scene. Two lines were stretched and operated, knocking down the fire in less than 10 minutes. Unfortunately, the incident was fatal to the operatorof the tractortrailer.
- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb
Susquehanna Twp. TractorTrailerMVAFatal
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On July 30, 2022, crews responded to a vehicle that crashed into a house in Forks Township, Northampton County.
- Fire News photo by Rich Rolen
LevittownMVAPkwy.
BensalemMVABlvd.
Two medic units were called to an MVAon Bensalem Boulevard in July 2022. At least two injuries were reported. One of the vehicles ran a red light. Newport Fire Company responded to assist. One of the vehicles went through a set of hedges.
- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross
- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross
Several medic units responded to the intersection of Route 13 and Levittown Parkway, in Tullytown, fora serious MVA. This happened in July 2022. Fire Police from Tullytown, Falls Township and Bristol Township were called to the scene.
Carinto House in TownshipForks
MVAon Ridge Pike and Township Line Roads
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- Submitted by Limerick FD
On July 30, 2022, at 1237, Limerick Fire Department was dispatched fora three-vehicle MVA. Rescue 51, Squad 51, Command 51, and Fire Police responded. Three vehicles blocked lanes on Ridge Pike. Deputy 51 determined the incident happened in UpperProvidence and Trappe Fire Company were dispatched. Crews and apparatus cleared debris and fluids from the road before returning to station approximately 30 minutes later.
Vehicle Rescue in Perkiomen
At 1941 on July 21, 2022, the Limerick Fire Department was dispatched fora vehicle rescue on Township Line Road and Bartlett Drive. Squad 51, Engine 51, Rescue 51 and Fire Police responded. Chief 51 arrived and determined the incident to be in Perkiomen Township. Crews found a tree on the road and the vehicle off the roadway in a ditch. Crews cut trees as the rescue team extricated the patient. - Submitted by Limerick FD
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Township Line Road MVA
At 1946 on July 21, 2022, Perkiomen Township’s Engine 66 and an all-volunteercrew responded to a single-vehicle MVAwith injuries on Town ship Line Road nearBartlett Drive. Also responding were Limerick Fire Dep artment, Collegeville Fire Company, Limerick Township Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police and Skippack EMS. Thanks to the Fire Police for keeping the scene safe forfirst responders.
High Angle Rescue
- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins
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Amid-day call was received fora reported high angle/technical rescue in Jefferson Township at a local camp. Additional information was of a juvenile on a high rope course approximately 20 to 30 feet in the airwho had become in need of emergency assistance afteran equipment malfunction. Crews from numerous UpperDauphin companies were dispatched. Units staged nearthe entrance and utilized ATVs to travel to the scene, which was in a steep wooded hilly area. Additional Upper Dauphin units were added, as well as Rescue 1 from Harrisburg Bureau of Fire. Camp staff were able to secure the distressed individual until fire crews arrived. Aftersecuring the individual with additional ropes and rigging equipment the individual was safely lowered to the ground and into the care of EMS. LifeLion was then requested to fly to the scene. Reliance Hose Company Rescue 21 assumed LZ responsibilities. Aftera short period of time the victim arrived at the LZ and was loaded onto the helicopter.
- Fire News photos by Seth Lasko
Franklin County Fire AirUnit - Fire News photo by Shane Shifflett
Canonsburg all-new attack engine.
- Fire News photo by Tim Solobay
The Wilson Borough Fire Department recently placed into service this 2022 Pierce Enforcer107-foot Rear-Mount Aerial with a 1750-gpm pump and a 500-gallon watertank as Truck 2421.
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- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
Antique fire apparatus from the Goodwill Fire Company of Carlisle. - Fire News photo by Shane Shifflett
Rigs
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CarFires/Mercedes Hose Demo
Perkiomen Wildland Fire Training
- Fire News photos by Ted Hodgins
- Fire News photos by Regina Jelski
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On June 6, 2022, Perkiomen Township Fire Company volunteers were presented with an overview and refresheron wildland fires. Firefighters then went to Lodal Creek Park off of Bridge Street to do some practical training using tools available on Field 66 to simulate creating a fire line. Back at the station, training continued with use of collapsible Indian waterpacks. The training was led by Battalion Chief Dan Melville and FirefighterLarry Keown. Combined, Dan and Larry have six years of wildland fire experience throughout Pennsylvania. Constant and consistent training, discussions, plus going through some practical exercises help keep crews ready to respond.
Training
On August 22, 2022, training began with a visit from Firestore who came and assisted in demonstrating the new Mercedes hoses. While some firefighters and the juniors tried out different hoses and practiced hose techniques, otherfirefighters trained on extinguishing carfires.
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Department’sofFirefightersFirefightingofClassfromnumerousdepartmentsattendedanEssentialsFirefightingclasspracticalattheWashingtonTownshipFireEmeraldStation. - Fire News
Page 30, Fire News, September/October2022 ingCrews2022,airbagTheCatasauquaFireNews.comTrainsCatasauquaFireDepartmenttrainedonusageandcribbingonAugust29,attheirregularMondaynighttraining.workedtoraisedumpstersandbuild-boxcribs. - Fire News photos by Dennis Wetherhold, Jr.
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On June 21, 2022, Perkiomen Township Fire Company’s Tanker66 and an all-volunteercrew participated in the 8th Annual Limerick Fire Department’s Youth FirefighterCamp. It was great to see the kids so enthusiastic about learning, listening and asking questions firefighting and the various apparatus. Lots of safe hands-on experiences had everyone engaged. Thanks to Limerick Fire Department fora terrific event and forthe invite.
Tanker66 at Limerick Youth FirefighterCamp
Essentials photo by Wetherhold,
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bon cutting, Chief/Officerspeeches, and awards were presented before pushing the apparatus into the new station. The apparatus was pushed in by members of different companies. Finally, a reception and firehouse tours were enjoyed by all companies/depts and the surrounding community members.
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FirefightersTrailerHead-onTractorfromBristolTownshipandMiddletownshowed up at a pickup truck accident on Woodbourne Road. Upon arrival, they found a head-on crash with minorentrapment. Forunknown reasons, the pickup truck slammed into a tractortrailerhead-on. The driverof the truck did not sustain any injury. The driverof the pickup was quickly freed from the wreckage. The assignment was held to Rescue 13 from Bristol Township and Engine 77 in Middletown.
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ANew ChapterforPhoenixville
On August 20, 2022, the Phoenixville Fire Department in ChesterCounty closed old doors and opened new ones. The building dedication started with a ceremony of closing the old station on Church Street and then a march to the new station on 150 Paradise Street. The parade was led by a memberof the Phoenixville Police, followed by the colorguard, the mayor, two horses in honorof the apparatus that used to be drawn by horses, the Irish ThunderPipes and Drums band, Phoenixville firefighters, and lastly, the Phoenixville apparatus. Ceremonies began with the raising of the American Flag, the state flag, and the department flag. This was followed by the department’s picture in front of the new station. Opening speeches, prayer, the singing of the National Anthem, the bell ringing, administrative speeches, rib-
FELLOWSHIP, FUN & FOOD
After classroom sessions end on Wednesday and before “The Bronx Twin Parks Fire: Strategic and Tactical Considerations fo r Large-Scale Incidents” in the Big Room, join attendees and sponsors for a welcome reception on the exhibit floor, featuring more than 150 exhibitors. Drinks and food will be provided as you make your way around the show floor to talk about your equipment and technology needs with exhibitors. Get full details on all of these activities and more at FirehouseExpo.com. To register, visit www.firehouseexpo.com.
The Firehouse Expo 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb returns to Huntington Park baseball stadium on Friday morning, Sept. 30. Join other firefighters, first responders and area residents who will honor the steps that were taken by FDNY’s fallen 343 while raising money to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation survivor support efforts. You can register as an individual, or team.
Grain Bin Rescue Awareness: Andy Bauer, Ohio Fire Academy.
Live Fire: The Intelligently Aggressive Fireground: Andy Starnes, Insight Training LLC Tower Ladder And Aerial Placement: Chris Eysse, Ken Ditata and Will Hickey, of the FDNY.
Live Fire: Tactics For Success With Limited Staffing: John Lewis, Passaic Fire Department.
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This year’s Conference Program and Workshops feature a top lineup of fire service instructors from across the nation covering a broad variety of topics suitable for any level of experience. For a detailed overview of sessions, visit: https://www.firehouse expo.com/fhe2022/conferenceprogram.
On Wednesday, September 28, learn about the heroism that was shown at the deadly Bronx tragedy in January 2022. Firehouse Expo keynote speaker Frank Leeb will return to the big stage that evening to speak about the bravery that FDNYmembers displayed and to
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BIGROOM SESSION: The Bronx Twin Parks Fire
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FIREHOUSE EXPO PREVIEWSEPTEMBER 26-30, 2022 GREATER COLUMBUS (OH) CONVENTION CENTER
Join us in Columbus, OH. On September 26 to 30 for the 38th annual Firehouse Expo at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (Firehouseexpo.com). We’re excited to be back in Columbus and to once again showcase all that the city has to offer. The city is protected by the world-class Columbus Division of Fire (CFD), and the department works hand in hand with surrounding cities, using a noborders approach to getting the closest fire and EMS resources to the scene as quickly as possible. In addition to the CFD, Firehouse is working with fire departments in Franklin County to provide handson training (HOT) and other educational opportunities.
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share the lessons learned from the massive fire that claimed 17 lives. Leeb, who was FDNY’s Citywide Tour Commander, took over as incident commander (IC) upon his arrival.
5TH ANNUALFIREFIGHTER HEALTH & WELLNESS
Down & Dirty Forcible Entry: Robert James, Capitol Fire Training LLC; Charley Hendry, Lieutenant, FDNYSpecial Operations Command Engine Company Ops: From The Science To The Street: Steve Robertson, Columbus Division of Fire; Keith Stakes, ULFire Safety Research Institute Engine Company Tactics For Limited Staffing: Jonathan Hall, Saint Paul Fire Department.
All Saws: Robert Faas, FOOLS International
The 5th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness conference is coming soon to Beavercreek, Ohio, on October 26, 27 and 28, 2022. The Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference is the most affordab le health and wellness conference in America! This year’s speakers include Former Firefighter, Police Officer, Author, and Comedian Travis Howze, Save-a-Warrior Founder Jake Clark, FDNYDeputy Chief Frank Leeb, Retired FDNYCaptain Mike Dugan, Retired OKCFD Major Chris Fields, Dr Sara Jahnke, Dr Jeff Burgess, and more! Visit our website to view our entire lineup and purchase your tickets! https://events.brothershelpingbrothers.org/ffhw2022 CONFERENCE
Can-Tanker-Ous Wisdom: The Art & Science Of Moving Water: Ed Collet, Ohio Fire Academy; Jeremy Keller, Ohio Fire Academy. SESSIONS WORKSHOPS
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SPECIALSESSION: The Fire Family
Join us for the second annual FireFest, sponsored by Columbus Fire Fighters Local 67. The event brings together attendees and Columbus firefighters for a great evening of fun, music, memorable conversations and the start of new friendships. Hop a free shuttle from the Convention Center or navigate a scooter over to Station 67 for FireFest. It’s an intimate event that provides a great view of downtown Columbus while everyone unwinds. This year’s FireFest takes place on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 1800 to 2100. and is free to all attendees and exhibitors.
Aerial Rescue In Trees: Evan Beck, Rescue Methods.
Personal Ropes Skills: Ascending, Rapelling & Mid:Height Rescue : Dalan Zartman, Rescue Methods, LLC.
Often, firefighters have two separate families: the family who is at home and the family who is at the firehouse. As lifestyles change, both families are fighting for the attention, which creates inc reased stress for all parties, including children. Join fire service veteran Todd Edwards and his wife, Kathy, as they bring their Fire Life Training program to Firehouse Expo to close out the week.
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On August 20, 2022, the NantyGlo Fire Department in Cambria County hosted the 2022 Central Districts Convention Parade. Apparatus from Cambria, Westmoreland and BlairCounties attended the parade.
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Central Districts Convention Parade
- Fire News photos by Artie Osniak
Allentown FirefighterBellois checks the roof forextension at a working house fire on Linden Street in Allentown on July 4, 2022.
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Dan SchaeferBook: The ChurchHandbookEmergency
- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
Emmaus Lieutenant Knauss stretches an attack line at an outside fire in the City of Allentown on July 16, 2022. - Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold
Crew from Jefferson Hills 180, and West Mifflin 295’s assistant chief. - Fire News photo by Nick Kurta
Allentown FirefighterWentz rescues a cat at a working house fire at North 6th Street in Allentown on May 24, 2022.
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Up Close &Personal
Shout out to Perkiomen Township Fire Company volunteerDan Schaefer; he has a Master’s Degree in emergency management and has served many roles in emergency management within Montgomery County. Dan shared his second book with us, The Church Emergency Handbook. This is great content that will assist concerned clergy and church members in recogni zing, mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazards, emergencies and disasters. This manual applies sound emergency management practices to the needs of all houses of worship of every size and faith.
Allentown FirefighterCochran at a working house fire at North 6th Street in Allentown on May 24, 2022.
His name is now etched onto the memorial alongside others who have answered the last alarm in Montgomery County. John Moran, Sr.,
On the night of August 29, 2022, (the five-year anniversary of Chief John T. Moran, Sr.’s, passing in 2017, after attending two incidents and a training exercise. He was 71). our members and members of the Moran family traveled to the Montgomery County Fire Academy in Conshohocken to honor and remember Chief Moran.
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John Moran Sr. 5th Anniversary of His LODD
The lights at Station 66 were turned red on August 29 in honor of John Moran, Sr.
was a former chief at the Perkiomen Township Fire Company who served in that capacity for 20 years and spent more than five decades with the agency. He also worked as Perkiomen Township’s Fire Marshal for about 15 years.
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2001 EMERGENCY ONE Former West Niles Fire Company purchased by Damascus Arkansas 2001 Emergency One 1250 gpm with 1000 gallon tank.
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2000 KME 95' AERIAL TOWER KME 95' aerial tower from East Norwich NY sold to Waterbury VT.
BETHPAGE ENGINE 905 "Pride of Plainedge" 1998 Seagrave 1500 GPM single stage pump , 500 Gallon Water Tank , 40 Gallon Foam Tank. Served the residents of Bethpage from 1998- 2019 . The rig now belongs to the Harwood Fire Company located in Hazel Township Pennsylvania.
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