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House F ire in Em m aus D raw s M u lti-A g e n c y R esponse EMMAUS, PA - On July 6th at 2:55 PM, the Emmaus, Vera Cruz, Western Salisbury, Upper Milford Western District, Lower Macungie and Eastern Salisbury Fire Departments were dispatched for a dwelling fire at 911 Lawrence Drive in the borough of Emmaus. Chief 28 went responding, said he had a header showing and had the 2nd alarm dispatched. Chief 28 arrived on the scene and had a working fire in the rear of the house behind the garage. Two engines from the Emmaus Fire Department arrived on scene and went into service with several hand lines to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire is pending the outcome of the investi gation by the fire marshal.
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New York: John "JR”R. Gaudet, 40 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 12, 2025 Death Date: February 12, 2025 Fire Department: Binghamton Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, February 12, 2025,
him to the Welch Community Hospital. While in transit, Deputy Fire Chief Lawson became unconscious. Re sponders initiated CPR on Deputy Fire Chief Lawson who, despite the lifesaving efforts, was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The cause o f his death has yet to be determined.
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Virginia: Steve A. Weikle, 70 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: Feb. 13, 2025 Death Date: Feb. 13,2025 Fire Department: Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue, Inc. Initial Summary: On February 13, 2025, Firefighter Steve Weikle responded with the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue to a report o f a collapsed bam with a trapped
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A nnual J u ly 4 th Upper P erk R o cke t B a ttle EAST GREENVILLE, PA - The East Greenville Fire Company competed against the Pennsburg Fire Company at the an nual July 4th rocket battle, which has been held for over 50 years at the Upper Perk Hometown 4th of July Celebration in New Coshenhoppen Park on Third St. in East Greenville. Competing in the rocket battle this year was the Red Hill, Pennsburg, East Greenville and Seisholtzville fire compa nies. East Greenville was the winner and received a check for $750 as their prize.
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The 1925 Ahrens-Fox right hand drive piston pumper starts the parade on Jardin St.
SHFS Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Pumper SHENANDOAH, PA- On Sat urday, June 7th, the public was in vited to an open house and celebration for the 1925 Ahrens-Fox piston pumper at the Schuylkill His torical Fire Society museum on Jardin St. The purpose o f the day was to have a parade and to honor the Shamokin Sump-Pumpers for pre serving this rig for 60 some years. The history o f this unit began in 1925 when the Citizen Hose Co. of Fock Haven spent over $12,500 for this piston pumper. This rig remained in service there until 1948 when it was sold to the new Nittany Valley Fire Co. in the 60's. Eater, it was sold to the Brooklyn Hose Co. in Lewistown as a parts truck where it re mained in a field. The Ahrens-Fox then sat idle there until some vollies from the
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Afire truck parade was then held to honor the Ahrens-Fox. After the parade, a ceremony was held with several speakers, which included re tired Ashland Fire Chief Phil Groody as emcee, SHFS President Kurt Tatich, Girardville Fire Chief Frank Zangari and SHFS Past President and Curator Mike Kitsock. Honorary awards were then given to the Shamokin Sump-Pump original members Joe Row and Charles Gedman for donating the Ahrens-Fox to the museum. The program concluded with a large birthday cake being of fered after the singing o f Happy Birthday! The last made Ahrens-Fox piston pumper was back in 1952.
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The Geisinger Health System Life Flight Program bids farewell to its last BK-117 in their fleet. The 1995 BK-117 C-1 model was oneof-three last working BK-117's in the state of Pennsylvania. The aircraft will be used for scrap to keep other BK-117 models, like this flying with what parts are still in good condition and don't have too many hours on them. The Life Flight Program is in the process of getting a new aircraft, which will be delivered in the summer of 2026. The flight program now has 8 aircraft and once the new aircraft is delievered, they will be back with a fleet of 9 working helicopters. KEN SNYDER
A painted Philadelphia Philles Phanatic hydrant helps put out a two-alarm fire in Emmaus, 7/6/25.
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Slatington 2nd Alarm Damages Garages and Apartments, Displaces 10 SLATINGTON, PA - On July 7th at approximately 10:10 AM, the Lehigh County 911 Center dispatched Slatington and nearby companies to 627 Main St. in the rear alley, for a lawnmower on fire in a garage. A report o f heavy black smoke in the area was given out before arrival, and a second alarm was requested. The fast-mov ing fire totally de stroyed the garage, damaged two cars outside, and threatened the adjoin ing garage. A lso damaged were two rear alley apartments o f 627 and two apartments o f 635 Main St. This amounted to smoke dam age and some melting o f the sid ing. EM S checked out several v ic tims o f smoke inhalation. Ten people were displaced by the blaze. On Main St., the nearby Chinese restaurant and Post O f fice were temporarily shut down. The fire was brought under control in about 45 minutes. There were no reports o f any injuries.
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Brivado Cigars: Where First Responders Unwind in Style Tucked away in the vibrant city o f Orange, N ew Jersey, Brivado Cigars isn ’ t just another cigar lounge - it’ s a sanctuary, a celebration, and a second home for heroes. Owned by Deputy Fire Chief Brian Agnew o f the Flolmes Marshall Fire Company in Piscataway, Brivado Cigars is a place where first responders can kick back, relax, and enjoy the finer things in life - all while being hon ored for their service. Located at 14 N. C en ter Street, Orange, NJ, Brivado C i gars stretches across a generous 6,000-square-feet, offering the perfect blend o f luxury, leisure, and community. From the moment you step through the door, it’ s clear that this isn ’ t your average cigar spot. The vibe is elevated yet w el coming, the energy is electric, and the amenities? Next level. To show appreciation for those who protect and serve, every Tuesday is First R esp on d er A p preciation Day, with half-price day passes offered exclusively for firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and other first respon ders. It’ s Brian A gnew ’ s personal way o f giving back to the brother hood and sisterhood he knows so well, serving for over 19 years. “ Brivado is more than cigars,” says Agnew. “It’ s about creating a space for camaraderie, reflection, and celebration. As a firefighter, I know how important it is to de-
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community celebration, the team provides top-tier service and even offers custom -labeled ciga rs for wet-downs, w eddings, birth an nouncem ents, prom otions, re tirements, and charitable events - a personal touch that adds a nice touch to any occasion. Agnew, a lover o f cigars, scotch, and bourbon, founded Brivado Cigars with a simple phi losophy: cherish the moment. That vision echoes throughout the space - from the curated accessories and private cigar lockers to the laugh ter and m em ories shared nightly among its guests. So if y ou ’ re a first responder looking for a spot that honors your commitment and caters to your lifestyle, make your way to Brivado. Because when the shift ends, you deserve a place that un derstands what it means to serve and celebrates you for it. Brivado C igars 14 N. C enter St., Orange, NJ 732-366-3044 ww w .brivadocigars.com brivadocigars@ gm ail.com
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Yesterday brought things home for me as far as having people in your life to encourage us. I sat with a friend as he went for his first chemo treatment. I could under stand that it can be scary, no matter who you are. I tried to uplift his spirits and encourage him. We are easily finding those people who want to discourage us. They may beat us down, make us feel that we are useless, or some may threaten our lives. These peo ple are to be ignored. There are enough naysayers around. Why waste our time on the negative? I f I want negative, I will turn on the tel evision and watch the news. We need to have the proper balance in our lives. People who yell at us should be put where they can best serve society by keeping them away from people. We need encouragers in our lives, those who speak possibilities into us, lift us up, speak hope into our lives. When there are people who put drugs into their bodies or alcohol as a coping mechanism, we need to speak hope and possibilities into their lives. People have proba bly been speaking negative into their lives the entire time. Maybe we can see what they are good for or talented. When we are learning new skills, we would like encouragers. They would take the time and show us again and again how to do it the right way. They may celebrate the improvements that we are making, no matter how small. They may take extra time to coach us on the side so that nobody else would know that we might have been struggling. I know that there are certain leaders who have encouraged the people in their teams, where the in dividuals would rally around the positive and the encouragers. Those people would have their people willingly follow them into very dangerous situations because they knew that they trained where there was no way that they would fail a mission and would not want to let the encourager be let down. As a good leader, friend or per
son, we should work to encourage people. There is an old question that asks if people are better o ff when you leave versus when they came to you. You can speak value into some on e’ s life. You can develop the attitude o f encouraging each person that comes into your life. It does not take long or much effort, unless you encounter one o f those discouragers who is try ing to make you feel like garbage in stead o f them seeing the brighter side in life. For these people, if they are so head strong on being one o f those people sucking on lemons their entire life, then don't waste your time. In the Bible, in Hebrews 10:24 it states, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds". Through the proper encourage ment, we can develop the next gen eration. We can train the generation, maybe we can encourage them to en counter other people in person and encourage them to learn the proper coping skills. We should also be the encourager for others to develop the skills that they need for life. We can encourage people to help them get away from using sub stances like alcohol and/or different drugs that are harmful to them. When was the last time that you spent time and talk with people about what their passion is in life and direct them and encourage them to explore their dreams or talents. You may not realize how valu able your conversations are. I have had two people, different times in my life, tell me how valuable my conversation with them was. They both said that the conversation changed their lives. All I did was talk with them and speak into them the possibilities that can happen in their life or what God may have in store for their lives. Apparently, from those two conversations, there are two less people that were about to be suicide statistics. Have you ever felt so down that you did not think that you could lift yourself and then someone com es and may point out some o f your good qualities. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 states "therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." For me, as I was sitting with a friend that was receiving his first chemo therapy it was brought to me, " Praise be to the God and Father o f our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father o f compassion and the God o f all com
fort, who comforts us in all our trou bles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we our selves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. It is through the encouragement that we receive that we can encourage each other. As we watch some teams, for many fields, someone in the group can lift up their team, so that when the team needs encouragement, they can sup port each other. Most encouragement does not take much. You can send a text, make a phone call or something else that is simple with your own person ality to speak into others. One o f the things that I did to uplift someone was I took something that said, and I made a personalized painting for that person. Maybe you have another talent that would make someone en couraged. Maybe making a meal or helping do repairs on a car or house or helping with children. Romans 15:5 "May the God who gives en durance and encouragement give you the same attitude o f mind to ward each other that Christ Jesus had" Proverbs 12:25 "Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." What a way to help someone! Cheer someone up. Talk with someone who looks like they are carrying a load and weighed down by their situation. Maybe you can assist the person with their chal lenge or maybe you can just listen. Many times, people may just want to get something off their chest with no response or no advice. There are times where people may need to rant and rave and need to vent but it would probably mean a lot to the in dividual, if you can find a way to en courage them later. Who can you encourage? You are a special and unique individual and only you can encourage people the way that you do, positive and up lifting. I f you want, I am sure that you can find information from credible source as to how to listen and how to encourage. Remember that when you come across the information to make sure that you just don't trust the first thing that you see, research with reliable sources.
TERRY RITZ
Accident w ith Injuries on Main St. in Pennsburg PENNSBURG, PA - On May 12th at 3:46 PM, Pennsbvurg Fire Co. was dispatched to an accident with injuries on Main St. in the borough, involving three vehicles. A second alarm was needed for extra manpower to assist because it was up graded to a rescue. Assisting Pennsburg was East Greenville Fire Co. with manpower and Fire Police. After the rescue was completed, an elderly man was transported to the hospital with injuries. Two of the vehicles had extensive damage. As sisting the fire companies were Upper Perk EMS, Upper Perk Police, and East Greenville Police.
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Plainfield Twp. Fire Company operates this 2023 Dodge/Durmag Squad Utility Unit.
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Smoke at Chestnut Commons in Emmaus Sends Fire Crews to Scene KEN SNYDER
Nancy Run, Bethlehem E-5 and Palmer Twp. aerials were set up in the rear parking lot at a 4th alarm on 5/2/25.
EMMAUS, PA - On May 25th, the Emmaus, Vera Cruz, Lower Macungie and Western Salisbury Fire Companies, along with Upper Milford Western District and Eastern Salisbury fire companies, were dispatched for an apartment building fire at the Chestnut Commons Apartments on 10th street in the Borough of Emmaus. Engine 7 arrived on the scene and had light smoke in the building. After an investigation, the smoke was found coming from an apartment on the third floor due to a culinary incident. Ventilation was performed and the call was released.
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View of the Five 10 Flats fire building.
Rare Four Alarm Fire Strikes Bethlehem’s Southside BETHLEHEM, PA - On May 2nd, a major fire struck the historic south side o f the city. The fire occured at the Five 10 Flats; an 'L' shaped, block-long, mixed-use, fivestory apartment building with light commercial on the first floor, located at 510 E. Third St. The Northampton County 911 Center transmitted the call at 1:17 PM after receiving numerous phone calls and reports o f alarms going off. A driving high wind fire had devel oped on the roof, spreading across
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3P most o f that area with very heavy black smoke showing. Extra alarms were transmitted, and the city's three aerial pieces were placed into service; eventually three more mutual aid aerials were added to the assignment along with other units. As the roof fire was knocked down, companies remained on scene
most o f the day checking on hot spots and overhauling. Some 135 residents from 95 units were displaced and relocated until repairs to the structure can be made. There were no reported in juries. Also assisting the BFD were fire companies from Bethlehem Twp., Hanover Twp., Nancy Run, Lower Saucon Twp.,Palmer Twp., Allentown and Easton.
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The Evolution of Aerial Fire Apparatus ON THE BOOK SHELF by John Malecky
The Evolution o f Aerial Fire Apparatus By Walter P. M cC all Available from: FSP B ooks & V ideos 433 Main Street, Suite 2A Hudson, M A O 1749 1-800-522-8528 Email: support@ fire-policeem s.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $32.95 This is a soft covered b ook measuring 8 inches by 11 inches, with 158 pages. The author in my opinion (and o f many others), is an expert in fire apparatus. H e is also the author o f .American Fire Engines Since 1900 and other outstanding books. This has 11 chapters, plus an appendix and color gallery. The rest o f the out standing photos in the b o o k are black and white. I w ould strongly suggest that you, the reader, look over the Forward before starting to delve into this book. It has a wealth o f information with many surprising facts within it. Eight o f the chapters are divided into 10 years each, with the tenth chapter including the years 1990 through 2000’ s. Chapter 3 is devoted to the hydraulics and steel, and Chapter 11 is devoted to the water tower, the class later known as the
elevating platform. At the end o f Chapter 10 on page 124 is a list o f eight aerial devices that w ere on the market in 2008, 141 years after D aniel D. H ayes introduced the first successful mass produced aer ial ladder in the United States. This was done in San Francisco where he had b ecom e an SFFD machin ist. However, this inform ation is within the Forward o f the b ook so I w ill not g o any further, but let you read it. I cannot em phasize enough about how many interest ing and rare apparatus are in the photos. I f you are a fan o f fire ap paratus, this b ook is a m ust for you!
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This mural is located on the side of the Kutztown Fire Company engine room, and was created by Benjamin E. Hoffman in 2022. Called "Proudly Serving," the mural is dedicated to the men and women, past and present, who have answered that call to serve as volunteers.
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W est End Fire Co. o f M ahanoy C ity C elebrates 100th A nniversary MAHANOY CITY, PA - On .Time 28th, the West End Fire Company of Mahanoy City commemorated 100 years of service to the community with a pa rade & Mack party, and a series o f cere monies honoring its history. Capping off a week-long centennial celebration was a pa rade which featured 119 pieces of fire and emergency apparatus. Following the parade, company representatives were presented with citations and commen dations from state and local legislators acknowledging their dedication and contributions to public safety. Harvey Eckart, a Mack Fire apparatus histo rian, addressed the crowd, giving the history of Mack Fire Apparatus. The company's prized vehicles, a 1950 Mack F model pumper and a 1975 Mack CF pumper, played a spe cial role in the day's events. They led Hie parade and and took part in a tra ditional housing ceremony where they were christened and pushed back into Hie fire house. Equipment was judged in 25 different categories, and trophies were awarded to the winners in each category.
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Working Dwelling Fire with a Rescue in Allentown ALLENTOW N, PA - On May 7th just before 1:30 PM, the AFD was dispatched to a w orking dw elling fire. H eavy fire was com in g from the second floor rear o f 436 W A llen St., and a m ale had to be rescued from a third floo r front window. The victim was taken to the hospital for treat ment. The blaze affected three homes, two o f which were made uninhabitable. The third alarm blaze displaced 11 people.
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In May, Limerick firefighters, along with staff from the Limerick Township Fire Marshal's Office, conducted a training exercise at an old house slated for demolition on Main Street. The training fo cused on hoseline advancement, forcible entry techniques, VES (Vent, Enter, Search), breaching walls and windows, and improving radio communications. The goal was to provide crews with a real istic residential simulation, presenting challenges such as tight spaces, corners, and obstacles. Firefighters practiced advancing hose lines inside, communicating effectively over the radio, and forcing entry through doors, among other critical tasks.
Members of Greensburg Truck Co. #2 recently caught a glimpse of their replacement truck as it rolled by, turning heads and commanding attention. This 2011 Pierce, formerly in service near Buffalo, NY, is no ordinary apparatus. Nick named “The Undertaker,” this beast earned its title from the station’s unique location—right next to a cemetery. Though it may be new to Greensburg, “The Undertaker” carries a legacy of service and strength. Soon, it will join the fleet and answer the call with power, purpose, and just the right touch of mys tery. From one firehouse to another, the tradition lives on.
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Truck Checks If ever there was a necessary evil in the fire service it is def initely truck checks. It’s not going out on a limb to suggest that there aren’t many firefight ers that actually like to con duct truck checks. Not before drill when you’re itching to cut open a car and certainly not after a call or drill when you’re wiped out from dragging hose lines and overhaul. To put it bluntly firefighters, need to stop making excuses to partic ipate in truck checks because they serve several legitimate purposes most if not all are fairly obvious. First, truck checks allow fire fighters to get to know the lo cation of all the tools on each apparatus. An argument can be made that getting to know where the tools are on the ap paratus is more important for younger firefighters because they don’t have the knowledge base thus tool location may not have progressed to be coming second nature yet. That is simply not true. Every firefighter young and old stand to benefit from participating in truck checks. For starters, tool locations may change over time based on need and use. Hopefully the inventory sheets have been updated and the company informed (as a sta tion keeper I actually made my own because my employer did not provide them when asked)! Not to mention that tools do sometimes get put back in the wrong spots; happens all the time. This is a circumstance a veteran firefighter should be able to remedy immediately. All that said truck checks are from a skills standpoint low level. As such they are an out standing drill for Explorers and junior firefighters (JF) so that once they become mem bers, they hit the ground run ning knowing where everything is located. Having Explorers and JF conduct truck checks also benefits those that are tasked with teaching them since an advi sor needs to be present throughout. As an aside DO
NOT let Explorers and JF han dle pack/cylinder checks with out an advisor present to make sure this is done properly. Even as a veteran firefighter in the volunteer service you may not get to operate each tool consistently. If you haven’t started a chainsaw or K12 in a quite some time this is your opportunity to do so. Lastly, to expand on that thought not only might firefighters not han dle all the tools consistently, they may not even ride each apparatus consistently to re call all tool locations. On a per sonal note, I have my routine getting on the primary engine for an alarm but that routine was usually disrupted when having to take the rescue truck for an extrication because not only are the tools different but were not in the same loca tions. Truck checks help to solve that problem. Truck checks as tedious as they are simply train all of us to be more efficient when a particular tool(s) is needed; especially if doubles are needed such as requiring two sets of irons for forcible entry and knowing where the sec ond set is housed is certainly advantageous. Seriously ask yourself, if the first set of irons is in the cab, do you know where the second set is lo cated if you needed them? Beyond the practical aspect there is also the development of a personal connection with each apparatus and the tools themselves. Personally, I pre fer a Halligan and usually grav itate toward getting the irons. That personal connection fur ther develops into a sense of pride; pride that each tool is functional and ready to go, pride that each apparatus is maintained and clean. Fire fighters can also identify spe cific tools that they may need additional training with includ ing applicable situations. Last on a personal aspect is that truck checks also assist in helping firefighters decide their preferences i.e. engine or
truck. Departmental SOPs govern how and when truck checks are completed with each com pany deciding the specifics as to how and when. Most depart ments do so on paper. This un fortunately has contributed over the years to the compla cency and monotony. In some cases, there is one person with a clipboard with perhaps 3-4 firefighters in tow assisting by calling out tool names. This system does not allow every one to participate and/or en ables a lack of participation. On a weekly basis there are a couple of other ways to allevi ate this. The first is to assign firefighters to a particular ap paratus and then further bro ken down to have each compartment completed by one member of the team and report back to an officer. Many hands make light work is a common phrase used in many departments and is certainly applicable with truck checks. On an annual basis why not make truck checks more fun and/or competitional to make
this daunting task tolerable? Many departments also have an annual “inspection dinner” that results from a thorough cleaning and truck check. This will identify missing tools and maintenance issues and, in some cases, ready the appara tus for a public appearance such as being part of a Memo rial Day Parade. Usually, it works with a team assigned or chosen by the line officers for each apparatus. Once com pleted each piece is judged by members of neighboring de partments and the winner re ceiving bragging rights and possibly a more tangible prize. Some departments have out side companies come in for this annual cleaning but that undermines some of the bene fits outlined earlier. The last aspect is using a digi tal format to conduct truck checks. Although there are likely several programs avail able, one of the better ones is PSTrax. This is an online sys tem where each member is as signed a login that once online can view each apparatus bro ken down into the respective compartments and the tools listed that belong in that com partment. Each firefighter can then take a compartment, check off all the tools in that compartment and complete the
inventory. This is done in “real time” so once a section is completed it is removed from the list so there is no duplicate effort. Once implemented truck checks could be done as effi ciently as ten minutes. The set up for PSTrax is sim ple, their team assists depart ments build their site and checklists and is a true turn key solution. The end result is a streamlined truck check sys tem that accomplishes all the positive aspects with few, if any, disadvantages - perhaps teaching firefighters to em brace and use new technology as the only downside! PSTrax can be contacted at www. PSTrax.com. At the end of the day, truck checks are a necessity for all firefighters and they aren’t going anywhere. Good advice then would be stop putting wasted energy into avoidance instead of participating and getting the most you can out of this activity. The latter will only result in a much more positive firefighter experience espe cially when tools are obtained professionally resulting in a more efficient firefighting oper ation. - JOSEPH CEA
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On June 22nd, the heat was on—literally and figuratively— as firefighters from North Washington, West Sunbury, Rimersburg, Chicora, and Petrolia gathered at Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department for an intense Round Robin Train ing, hosted by Howell Rescue Systems. Despite the blazing tempera tures, spirits were high and de termination ran even higher. Crews rotated through handson rescue scenarios, sharpen ing vital skills and pushing themselves to be faster, safer, and stronger in the field. It was a tough day of training, but everyone gave it their all. Instructors from Howell Rescue Systems delivered top-notch guidance and kept the momen tum going all day long.
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East Brandywine Fire Company 49 of Chester County has a new change of quarters.
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Commercial Building Fire in Upper Hanover Twp. Upper Hanover Twp., PA - On June 4th at 5:30 AM, East Greenville Fire Co., along with several other fire companies from the Upper Perkiomen Valley, were dispatched to a commercial build ing on Blommer Drive in Upper Hanover Twp. for a fire in the building. Upon arrival, Chief 38 had a working fire in the interior of the building. He set up command and called Montgomery County Dispatch to upgrade the alarm due to the severity of the fire and the manpower shortage. Assisting East Greenville were fire companies from Montgomery, Berks, Bucks and Lehigh counties. Fire Police from the local companies and EMS units were also on the scene. Damage and cause of the fire are pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Vehicle News
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Maytown Fire Department now operates a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 300/300 Heavy Rescue.
Castanea Fire Company of Clinton County now operates a 2024 Pierce Velocity as Engine 3 with 2000/1000.
FRANK ROBINSON
DALE FEEHRER
Manheim Twp. Fire has a new 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000.
The Modena Fire Company has taken delivery of their 2025 Kenworth T480/Midwest tanker (1250/3000) which will serve as Tanker 37.
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DALE FEEHRER
We ordered our Engine on June 28, 2022. Finally, after 3 years, the Limerick FD took The Reliance Fire Company of Berwick has placed this 2024 Pierce Arrow XT delivery of the new Engine 51 (aka “Casper”)! It arrived officially on June 9th, and we (2000/425/25F) 100' rear-mount tower into service as Truck 121. are excited! Engine 51 is a 2025 E-One Cyclone Pumper. It has a 1500-GPM Hale Qmax pump with 780-gallons of water, 1200’ of 5” supply line, 600’ of 2.5”, and 900’ of 1.75” attack line.
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