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TED HODGINS At 10:32 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st, Perkiomen Township’s Engine 66 was dispatched for a report of a technical rescue from a steep embankment on the Perkiomen Creek near the intersection of Rt 29 and Rt 73. Multiple fire companies responded. A kayaker needed assistance and crews waded into the water from Red Fox Park. They brought him and his kayak to the opposite shore. - S ee full story on p a ge 22

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The Washingtonville VFC operates this 2004 KME Excel (1500/1000/30a/30b) as Engine 83. This piece formally served as Engine 7 in Tunkhannock, PA.

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The Trevorton Fire Company placed their new to them 1996 Seagrave pumper (1750/1000) into service recently which replaces a 1990 Pemfab/E-One (1500/1000).

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The Exeter Twp. Fire Department has recently taken delivery of their 2023 Seagrave Marauder II tower-ladder with a 95’ Aerialscope. The delivery of the new tower-ladder signals the end of service in Exeter Township for their 1995/2015 Seagrave tower which was purchased used from the Monroe Twp., NJ.

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Easton City Council voted to donate this 1995 E-One 1500X500 pumper along with a 2004 KME Predator pumper to the Allentown Fire Academy and in turn it would waive the tuition for two of the six recruits the Easton Fire Department has in the academy.

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Upper Hanover Twp.- On May 25th at 7:10 a.m., the East Greenville Fire Co. was dispatched to a building fire on Blommer Dr. in the township. U pon arrival, they had smoke showing from the exte rior. The officer in charge called M ontgomery County Radio to up grade the call to a second-alarm for

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Easton City council Voted to donate this 2004 KME Predator 1250V500 pumper along with a 1995 E-One pumper to the Allentown Fire Academy and in turn it would waive the tuition for two of the six recruits the Easton Fire Department has in the academy.

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The Orwin Fire Company has placed this 1998 Sutphen pumper (1500/750/Amkus) into service as Engine 22-12. This piece formally served as Engine 4 in Harrison City, VA.

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emergency responders lost in the line of duty Tennessee: Robert "Bobby" Douglas Lewis, Jr., 40 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: January 24, 2024 Death Date: January 25, 2024 Fire Department: Vonore Fire Department Initial Summary: On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, Fire

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New Jersey: Marques Hudson, 32 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: January 26, 2024 Death Date: January 26, 2024 Fire Department: Plainfield Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, Firefighter Marques Hudson responded to a residential fire. While fighting the fire, he became trapped, and a mayday was and CPR was performed. He was then transported to the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital where he succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the accident. Four other fire fighters were also taken to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Alabama: William "Tony" Anthony Baumgartner, 70 Rank: Captain Incident Date: February 5, 2024 Death Date: February 5, 2024 Fire Department: Lawrence Mill Volunteer Fire Department

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California: Chris Nelson, 55 Rank: Firefighter-Paramedic Incident Date: February 8, 2014 Death Date: February 8, 2014 Fire Department: Selma Fire Department Initial Summary: On February 8, 2014, FirefighterParamedic Chris Nelson was injured and paralyzed dur ing an incident while participating in training on duty. On February 8, 2024, Firefighter-Paramedic Nelson passed away from the injuries he sustained in the inci dent.

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Virginia: Trevor Brown, 45 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 16, 2024 Death Date: February 16, 2024 Fire Department: Sterling Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: At approximately 7:38 p.m. on Fri day, February 16, 2024, the Loudoun County Emer gency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an odor o f gas outside o f a residence. Upon ar rival, units from Sterling, including Firefighter Trevor Brown, located an underground propane tank with a leak on the side o f the residence and requested the Loudoun County's Hazardous Materials Response Team, as well as additional units from Sterling and South Riding. A

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New York: Robert "Rory" Boire, 64 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 27, 2023 Death Date: January 3, 2024 Fire Department: Cumberland Head Volunteer Fire

Force and a second alarm were requested, bringing addi tional units from Fairfax County and the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Upon receiving the multi ple maydays and calls for help, fire and rescue crews worked to locate and rescue the trapped members from the debris. Ultimately, Firefighter Trevor Brown passed away from the injuries he sustained in the explosion.

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The Shavers Creek Valley Community Fire Company recently placed a new to them Rescue 11-4 in service. The 1991 Sutphen Deluge #HS2569 was donated to them by Mercersburg, Montgomery, Peters and Warren in Franklin County. It has a 1500 pump and 1000 water.

Huntingdon County's Trough Creek Valley Fire Company now operates a 1999 KME as Rescue 21. It came from Hermon, Maine and has 1750/1000/50 CAFS.

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The Defense Logistics Agency of New Cumberland operate this 2013 Pierce Arrow XT mid-mount tower as Truck 69 (1500/300/95').

Tanker 36 with Southern Area Fire And Emergency Rescue is a 2014 Pierce Arrow XT 1500YI450 and runs out of the Yoe station.

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Penn Forest Twp. Fire Company No.2 operates a 2003 Ford/KME 150/150.

Harleysville’s Ladder 89 is a 2006 Pierce Dash 2000/500/40/105’.

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The Jenkins Twp. FD continues to operate this 1989 Pierce Arrow as Ladder 148 (1500/200/105').

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New Firehouse Opened in Lancaster Twp On June 8th, the members o f the Lancaster Township Fire D e partment held a ribbon cutting cer emony to commerate the opening o f their new $5.8 m illion dollar firehouse. The event began with C hief Roy, as well as board m em bers, and County officials address ing the attendance about the new station and the process it took to complete it. The new nine bay firehouse re places both o f the township's sev enty plus year old fire stations and allows the department to consoli date into only one station. The new

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station is centerally located within the township along the Millersville Pike where previously the depart ment operated from a north and south station located in residential communities. Other perks o f the new quarters include more space both indoor and outdoor, drive through bays, larger social quarters (lounge/kitchen), and many more modern features the older stations were not able to offer due to size

and/or construction. As the ceremony continued, the guests which included area resi dents, former and current members, mutual aid departments, and media were able to witness the American flag raising and the ribbon cutting with an individual ribbon being placed infront o f all 5 front facing bays and cut by individuals directly involved with the new station. As the event concluded, guests were able to tour the new facility and speak with first responders.

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Phoenix Park Community Fire Co. Engine 3-15 is a 1977 Hendrickson/Pierce 1500/500.

Phoenix Park Community Fire Co. Tanker 3-35 is a ‘07 IH/Rosenbauer 1500/2500.

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Car Vs. House in Borough of Macungie At 11:25 a.m. on June 1st, Macungie EMS and the Lower Macungie Fire Department were dispatched for a vehicle into a house at 61 South Church St. in the borough of Ma cungie. Once on scene, Chief 30 of the Lower Macungie Fire Department had two cars that collided and one was in the street. The other car was on the sidewalk on the front steps against the house. One person was transported to the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest by Macungie EMS. DALEFEEHRER

Members of the American Hose Company of Tamaqua who will be marching during the 2024 Schuylkill County Firemen's Convention catch a ride to their divison on their retired 1971 CF prior to the start of the parade.

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The Earl Twp. Fire Company operates this 2019 Ford F-550/Vengeant as Attack 19 (1200/300/25f).

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Heroes of Amenia: Three Daring Rescues Highlight the Valor and Expertise of Amenia Fire Company In recent weeks, the Amenia Fire Company has showcased ex ceptional skill and dedication through three dra matic rescue opera tions, underscoring their crucial role in emergency response across Eastern Dutchess County and Northwest Con necticut. These inci dents reflect not only their heroism but also the power o f community collaboration and the relentless commitment to pub lic safety. A Canine in Crisis: Rippy’ s Rescue On May 6, 2024, the Amenia Fire Company joined a coordi nated effort to rescue Rippy, a small terrier mix stranded on a cliff in North Canaan. The North Canaan Animal Control initially responded to a distressing voicemail about a dog's bark near Lower Road. Despite hearing Rippy, the initial search proved unsuccessful. Leveraging social media to in volve the community, and with the assistance o f First Selectman Brian Ohler’ s drone, the search contin ued into the next day. Quarry worker Bobby Foley's persistence paid o ff when he located Rippy's barking source during a lunch break. This led to the rapid m obi lization o f the Northwest Rope Rescue Team and the Amenia Fire Company. Descending 50 feet down a precarious cliff, the Rope Rescue Team, with critical support from Amenia Fire Company members, successfully retrieved Rippy. Fire Chief Christopher Howard and his team, including Lt. Richard Howard Jr., Lt. Zach Klingner, and others, were integral to this heart warming rescue. The safe recovery o f Rippy not only reunited a beloved pet with its owner but also demonstrated the effectiveness o f inter-agency cooperation and com munity solidarity. Mountain Peril: Millerton's Dual Rescue On May 14, 2024, the Amenia Fire Company responded to an ur gent call at 89 Quarry Hill Road in Millerton, NY. Two individuals were injured on the mountain, one with a broken arm at the trailhead and another with a head injury higher up the mountain. The Amenia Fire Company, utilizing specialized units 31 -66 and 31 -96, partnered with multi ple local fire departments and emergency services. The rescue operation required advanced rope techniques and precise coordina tion. By 2:31 p.m., the male pa tient was located in challenging

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recent rescues highlight their unwa vering dedication to safeguarding the community. Through continuous training, inter-agency cooperation, and a profound sense o f duty, they have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to respond effectively to emergencies. From rescuing a beloved pet to saving lives in perilous terrains, the Amenia Fire Company stands as a beacon o f heroism and professional excellence. Their actions not only save lives but also strengthen the fabric o f the communities they serve. About the Amenia Fire C om pany The Amenia Fire Company is dedicated to serving the local com munity with unwavering commit ment and professionalism. As a vital part o f the Northwest Rope Rescue Team, they stand ready to respond to emergencies with specialized ex pertise and advanced resources. Their mission is to safeguard lives and property through proactive emergency response and public safety initiatives. ConclusionThese three recent rescues serve as a powerful reminder o f the im portance o f emergency services and the bravery o f those who serve. The Amenia Fire Company's expertise and dedication ensure that when a crisis strikes, they are ready to re spond with skill and compassion.

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Mini Drills As an instructor, I place a pre mium on training and firmly be lieve that training does not have to be confined to once-a-week drills like the format used by most volunteer departments. Training does not also have to be at the request of or creation by an officer as anyone within your department should be able to request a training opportunity. Training and drills can also be the result of perishable skills that need to be worked to estab lish or re-establish mastery. In many cases, the skills for mini drills are ones we take for granted, ones that we have done over and over but for some rea son need a refresher.

contractor who was on site my two partners easily dispatched the call but I had barely gotten out of the rig. I don’t think I’m going out on a limb here by say ing that this type of problem has happened to all of us at some point but that said I think we can all agree that is unacceptable on my part. After discussing with my col leagues over the next day or so we decided to run a mini drill to once again establish muscle memory with the objective being getting out of the apparatus effi ciently. This is an important step in that mistakes on the fireground cannot simply be dis cussed they must be performed so that excellence can once again be ascertained. It is actions of this caliber that must be second nature and performed smoothly and without thinking.

Just recently as I was getting out of the apparatus, I got my MMR caught in the seat belt. Let me describe the scene a little more in detail. In many cases, as with many volunteer departments there are open seats during the day. As such on this particular call on the way I reached for the air pack across from me instead of the one behind me (that was arguably mistake number one) and put a mask on the MMR.

This drill literally took about 20 minutes but the reestablished skill was immeasurable. We then took an apparatus out and in full turnout gear simulated a call from start to finish. We tried this from different seat positions and with an officer providing different circumstances for me to react to.

When we arrived at the scene, I pulled the cylinder out of the seat and swung it around my back not noticing the entangle ment of the seatbelt and the MMR. I didn’t notice the entan glement until after the air pack was on my back and making strap adjustments at which time it was dam near impossible to get untangled without taking the pack off and starting over. Since the call was an alarm set off by a

1) Alarm sounds - get full turnout gear on and enter the rig. 2) Put on my flashlight, tic and radio. 3) Click a mask into the MMR (on the air pack behind me) 4) Put on my headset. 5) Rig stops and I make sure to check my MMR for entangle ments. 6) Get out of the rig with appro priate tools. Whereas being part of a daytime

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crew as a station keeper pro vides me with an advantage of establishing and participating in mini drills there isn’t any reason to deny a firefighter additional training when necessary and re quested. Keep in mind that launching mini drills is a two-way street. If a firefighter thinks they need additional training, then they have to approach an officer or chief to get it done but it is also the responsibility of those two groups to notice and recog nize that additional training is necessary. Some examples of mini drill top ics would include: Donning and Doffing gear Tying knots Folding tarps correctly Entering and exiting an appara tus Tapping a hydrant Deploying ladders Deploying hose lays Of course, there is no reason that a couple of firefighters can’t dis play some ambition, get together on their own and complete a drill like the one described here as it can be accomplished without the apparatus in motion. Lastly, this article describes a situation where a problem came up and a mini drill was designed and im plemented to correct the prob lem but firefighters can also get ahead and shore up their skills by assuming the role of instruc tor (by possibly assisting an Ex plorer Post drill) because teaching a particular skill to the next generation of firefighters also works in reverse and helps the instructor improve as a fire fighter as well.

ALAN HOFFMAN

This mural is painted on the side of 307 West Market Street in the city of Potttsville and encapsulates the city’s firefighting history from 1829 to 2018. It was painted by Megan Price and took over two years to complete. The centerpiece is a depiction of a 1948 American LaFrance fire truck that was stationed at American Hose Company No. 2.

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With some creativity, the owner of Firehouse Coffee was able to take this former airport cart puller and turn it into a mobile coffee pot. The custom built features include (4) pull out doors which double as shelves to hold the coffee dispensers, a refrigerator, and sink for clean up. The piece does not respond to emergencies but rather social events and fundraisers. To view more about the com pany or book the coffee truck for your own event, visit firehousecoffee.com.

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Training at Auto Rescue with Limerick 51 On Monday June 17th, Perkiomen Township volunteers held a joint training with Limerick FD at Auto Rescue on Swamp Pike in Limerick Twp. The training focused solely on vehicle stabilization techniques and practical applications. Three dif ferent scenarios were set up and the teams rotated through each scenario to stabilize the vehicles (and an airplane). The mixed teams worked multiple scenarios and evolutions in a supervised training. It’s a best practice to train together with our mutual aid partners. Thanks to Limerick Fire Dept for hosting this joint training and thanks to Auto Rescue for the use of their facility. Constant and consistent training, discus sion plus going through some practical scenarios keep all of us ready to respond.

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The City of Hazleton Fire Department has taken delivery of this 2023 KME mid-mount tower equipped with an 84' Aerialcat boom.

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Summ it Hill Diligence Fire Company now operates a 2024 Freightliner/ Pierce 1250/3000 Pumper Tanker.

The Pittston City Bureau of Fire has placed this 2023 Pierce Saber pumper (2000/500) into service as Engine 3.

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Smithfield Volunteer Fire Company (Huntingdon County) recently received Rescue 10, a 2024 Seagrave Marauder heavy-duty rescue pumper/Seagrave serial #78L51/Hale QMax 2000gpm/1000gwt/25A/50B.

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Elverson Borough Garage Fire On June 25th at 9:28 p.m., Rescue 33 was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment assisting Company 69 (TVFD) for a re ported garage fire in Elverson Borough. The Chester County Fire Board was receiving multiple calls about a garage fire in the 50 block of East Main Street, with callers stating flames 30’ - 40’ high. Chief 69 arrived first and confirmed a two-story, detached garage that was fully involved, requested the work ing fire dispatch and established command. Ladder 69 arrived next and stretched multiple handlines to extinguish the fire. Rescue 33 was the 4th arriving unit and established RIT in the driveway. With crews making quick work of the fire, the RIT assignment was stood down a short time later, and Rescue 33 assisted with overhaul before clearing the scene.

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Dwelling Fire in East Greenville EAST GREENVILLE - on Sunday, June 23, at 8:37 p.m., the East Greenville Fire Co. along with several other fire companies was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 134 Main St. On arrival, they had flames and smoke showing from a second-story bedroom window. After entering, they had a mattress on fire. Any further extension was not available. Quick response from the first respon ders saved the fire from spreading through the dwelling and into the adjoining row homes. No injuries were reported. Assisting fire companies were Pennsburg, Red Hill, Green Lane, Hereford, and Milford. Upper Perk EMS along with East Greenville Borough police were on the scene. East Greenville Fire Police and Pennsburg Fire Police were also on the scene.

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