The Ladies Auxiliary
will be holding their Annual Lenten Pizza sales. They are Fridays
Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 from 3-6:30 call the firehouse
at 945-5769 to place your order.
FOR
SALE
1975 IH/1989 HAHN
Equipped
with a 10 compartment rescue body made by Hahn Fire Apparatus with a 1000
gallon "T" style booster tank with suction hose and pike pole storage under
the "T", Overhead ladder and pike pole storage. 6 kw diesel generator,
1000 g.p.m. Hale front mount pump with dual reels mounted on the front.
(4) 500 watt telescopic lights. The truck is powered by a 6V53 Detroit
diesel motor and a 5+2 trans. Warning lights and siren are included. For
more information please contact Jody Nowalk at 570-240-2032 or Ned
Sherman at 570-237-1248.
2009
Calls
Fire
207
EMS
417
2008
calls
Total
656
Fire
184
EMS
472
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Blast
from
the
past
We've added a
photo link to some our apparatus from year's gone by.
See
the pix |
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Sunday
February 14 - Chicken in the Snow
Chicken BB-Q, Chicken
Halves, $ 6.00 each. Pre-orders preferred, walk -ins accepted , to place
your order: call:
570-945-5769.
Station
9 hosting Recuit School starts
Firefighter I
Recruit class presented by BCCC Recruit program with the FF 1 cert
at the end will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Class starts
on February 8 at 6pm.
>Orientation
/ Safety / POV Safety 2/8/2010
> Highway
Scene Safety / L.Z. Safety 2/10/2010
> Hazardous
Materials Awareness 2/14/2010
> First
Aid 2/14/2010
> HazMat
Awareness Written Exam 2/15/2010
> CPR
2/15/2010
> CPR
2/17/2010
> PPE
& SCBA 2/21/2010
> SCBA
cont. 2/21/2010
> SCBA
cont. 2/22/2010
> Fire
Behavior 2/24/2010
> Building
Construction 2/28/2010
> Ropes
and Knots 2/28/2010
> Forcible
Entry 3/1/2010
> Fire
Extinguishers 3/3/2010
> Search
and Rescue 3/7/2010
> Water
Supply/ Sprinklers 3/7/2010
> Weather
Make-up Session 3/8/2010
> Weather
Make-up Session 3/10/2010
> Ground
Ladder Identification 3/14/2010
> Ground
Ladder Operations 3/14/2010
> Ground
Ladder and Aerials Ops 3/15/2010
> Ventilation
3/17/2010
> Communication
/ Mid-Term 3/21/2010
> Fire
Hose Identification 3/21/2010 |
> Fire
Hose Loads & Deployment 3/22/2010
> Advancing
Fire Hose Lines 3/24/2010
> Fire
Streams 3/28/2010
> S
& O / Arson Awareness 3/28/2010
> Wildland
Firefighting Awareness 4/5/2010
> Fire
Control 1 4/7/2010
> Fire
Control 2 4/11/2010 or 4/18
> Fire
Control 3 4/11/2010 or 4/18
> Weather
Make-up Session 4/12/2010
> Weather
Make-up Session 4/14/2010
> Weather
Make-up Session 4/18/2010
> Weather
Make-up Session 4/18/2008
> Hazardous
Materials Operations 4/19/2010
> Hazardous
Materials Operations 4/21/2010
> Hazardous
Materials Operations 4/25/2010
> Hazardous
Materials Operations 4/25/2010
> Hazardous
Materials Operations 4/26/2010
> Hazardous
Materials Operations 4/28/2010
> HazMat
Operation Test 5/2/2010
> HazMat
Ops Practical Skills 5/2/2020
> Structural
Burn Session 5/12/2010
> Structural
Burn Session 5/19/2010
> Structural
Burn Session 5/23/2010?
> Structural
Burn Session 5/23/2010??
> Practical
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Busy
start to new year
Saturday January
2 around 20:30 hrs Stations 4, 5, and 9 were dispatched for an activated
fire alarm along N.Abington Rd. in Abington Twp. Before T-9 could respond
command placed units on stand-by with the report of a false trip and after
further investigation command confirmed the false activation and returned
all companies.
Monday Jan.4 around
19:30hrs Stations 4, 5, and 9 were dispatched for an activated fire alarm
along Old Field Rd. in Abington Twp. Tanker 9 went enroute within minutes
and was advised by Lackawanna County 911 that they received a report from
the location stating it was a false activation. T-9 advised they would
continue until there was confirmation from a commanding unit. Chief 4-B
(J.Hoinowski) arrived and reported a false activation due to steam and
to have all companies return.
Within an hour of
returning from the A.F.A in area 1 the W.Abington structure box rang out
bring Station 5 along with an engine and tanker from station's 9&12
for a reported chimney fire on Stantontown Rd. As E-9 and L-5 arrived Chief
5 (R.Stacknick) advised that the fire seemed to be contained to the chimney
and for the ladder to take the roof and the engine to take division one.
The E-9 crew found no extension to the structure and L-5 cleared the chimney.
Units operating on scene: Engine's 5 & 9 Tanker's: 5, 9, &
12 Ladder 5 and Ambulance 5-9 & 12-9. All units cleared
after an hour on scene.
Tuesday Jan.5 around
22:30 Station's 9&5 were dispatched for a reported structure fire at
DeFazios trailer park in LaPlume Twp. Chief 9 (R.Gow) arrived and reported
a smoke condition in the structure with no fire visible. Ladder 5 arrived
and stretched one 1 3/4 line to the front door as Engine 9's crew took
the truck co. assignment and entered the structure on side c and began
ventilation. Once crews vented the structure the source of the smoke was
found. A set of wires were found melted to the blower on the furnace with
no extension to the structure. Crews cleared the scene after 45 minutess.
5
more runs for 2009
Monday December 28,
around 15:45hrs, Station 9 Fire/EMS along with Station 5 were dispatched
for a reported chimney fire on Rt.438 in LaPlume. Chief 9-B (B.Gow) arrived
on scene and reported no fire visible and no smoke in the structure. Ladder
5 arrived on scene and command was transferred to Chief 5-A (R.Melnikoff)
and comm center was advised this call was in N.Abington Twp. L-5 crews
cleaned the firebox and the chimney and found no extension to the structure.
Engine and Tanker 9 were staged along Rt.438 along with Tanker 5 and 5-9.
Station 9 units cleared after about an hour.
The second call of
the day came in around 21:00hrs for a reported 1 car MVC on Rt.107 near
Hack Rd. in Benton Twp. bringing in Station 9 Rescue/EMS along with Station
63. Comm center advised Chief 63 (T.Saxton) that they got a second call
on this reporting the vehicle left the scene. Chief 63 had all units hold
while he investigated and later returned all units after confirming the
report.
On Tuesday December
29, around 06:00hrs, Tanker 9 along with units from Lackawanna County were
dispatched for a reported A.F.A at the Parker Hill Church along N.Abington
Rd. All units were returned by command after reporting an accidental trip.
| Later on that evening,
around 19:00hrs, a second alarm assignment was transmitted for a structure
fire on Layton Rd. in S.Abington Twp. Engine 9 was requested to relocate
to Chinchilla station for the cover up while units from the abington area
operated at this fire. E-9 was on stand-by for about 3 hours until area
2 units returned. |
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And finally on Thursday
December 31, around 13:30hrs, Station 9 Rescue/EMS along with Station 63
were dispatched for a reported 1 car rollover on Spadine Hill Rd.
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Chief 9-B (B.Gow)
called enroute to scene and comm center advised him the caller stated he
was still in Nicholson Twp. and there was no one in or around the vehicle.
9-B requested all units hold at station and advise Station 17 that this
would be in their first due. Once 9-B arrived on scene he reported one
SUV on its roof blocking one lane of travel and requested Station's 9 &
63 return and have Brush 17 along with fire police proceed to the scene.
Crews returned once the vehicle was removed, about an hour after dispatch. |
Website
draws interest
In 2009 there were
13,171 visitors to this website. First time vistors tallied 8,833
while return visitors were at 6878. Thanks for stopping by!
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Factoryville
Women's Civic League present Person of the Year Award to Chief Gow
Factoryville Women's
Civic League officers present Chief Russ Gow with Person of the Year Honor
for 2009. Chief Gow, award recipient; Wendy Kramer, vice president;
Debbie Higgins, secretary; Bre Reynolds, president |
The award is presented
each year in recognition of "selfless service to the community." The award
was given at the annual Women's Civic League Christmas party held at Keystone
College in LaPlume on Friday, December 11.
Bre Reynolds, president
of the Factoryville Women's Civic League presented the award to Mr. Gow.
Mr. Gow serves as chief of the Factoryville Fire Company, Station 9. The
fire company responds to an average of 150 fire and rescue calls and 500
ambulance calls a year.
Chief Gow expressed
gratitude for the award and noted how well civic organizations in Factoryville
worked together on projects such as Christy Mathewson Days. The Person
of the Year award was established by the League in 2000 to honor a citizen
of our community who exemplifies outstanding community service.
Condolences
to the Schadt Family
It is with much sadness
and condolonces to the Schadt family on the passing of Factoryville Fire
Company member George Schadt. George was a active member of the Fire Police.
From the membership and officers of the Factoryville Fire Company we send
out heart felt condolences to the family. We will miss you George. Obituary
6
run holiday week
| Station 9 members
started the holiday week with a fuel spill on Wed. December 22 around 18:00hrs.
Chief 9 (R.Gow) contacted communications via radio and reported a moderate
fuel spill on Rt.107 and the 6&11 intersection and requested Rescue
9 to respond along with Wyoming County EMA. Crews arrived and applied large
amounts of stay-dry to the roadway. PennDot was contacted and once on scene
Station 9 units returned after operating for almost 2 hours. |
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Just as R-9 marked in-service
communications advised us to respond to Benton Hills to assist Station
63 for a reported CO alarm going off. Station 9 finally returned to service
at 20:45hrs.
Thursday December
23 Station 9 Rescue/EMS were dispatched around 09:00hrs for a reported
1 car MVC, car on its side, on College Ave. just north of the borough.
FP-9 (E.McElwee) arrived and confirmed a mini van on its side with 2 confined
to the vehicle. Chief 9-B (B.Gow) arrived just after the updated and placed
Station 1 rescue on stand by and had the next due bls unit respond in.
Once R-9 arrived crews cribbed the van and removed the windshield to gain
access to the patients. Both patients signed off with EMS on scene and
Station 1 was placed back into service. Crews operated on scene for about
an hour.
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the day came in at 19:00hrs with a report of a vehicle off the roadway
with one patient still in the vehicle on Tunnel Hill Rd just below the
high school. Chief 9-B (B.Gow) had Engine 17-2 placed on stand by until
a better on scene report was provided. A-9 arrived and reported one pick
up into a tree with heavy driver side damage and one patient self extricated.
R-9 arrived and provided traffic control along with fire protection due
to a possible gas leak. |
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LT 9-A (K.Stanton) established
the command and returned E-17-2 after the patient reported minor injuries.
A-9 transported one male to a local hospital. Crews operated on scene for
about an hour.
Christmas Eve crews
were dispatched for a 1 car MVC just after 07: 00 hours. Communications
advised this would be near the cemetery. R-9 arrived and reported a SUV
head on into a telephone pole along Capwell Ave on the edge of the boro
with one patient out of the vehicle. Chief 9-A (N.Sherman) arrived and
assumed the command and had the rescue crew perform traffic control. Crews
operated on scene for just over an hour.
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And the final call
came in just after 13:00hrs for a reported structure fire on SR1031 just
north of the boro. Chief 17 (T.Roberts) arrived reporting a fully involved
structure and requested the second alarm be transmitted bringing units
from Station's 9, 63, 18, and Hop Bottom with a special request for Triton,
Dalton, and Harford for tankers and manpower. T-9 arrived and was placed
in a shuttle operation. |
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E-9 arrived and was
placed on the D side of the structure and acted as a secondary attack truck.
Station 9 crew members assisted with fire attack, truck co. ops., and overhaul.
After almost 4 hours the fire was placed under control and crews returned.
Units on scene: Engine's 17, 17-2, 9, 63, and Hop Bottom E-1. Tanker's
17, 17-2, 9, 63, 7-2, 18, 5, Hop Bottom T-3, and Harford T-3. Additional
units were Ladder & Rescue 18 along with Amb.9 (rehab unit) and Dalton
5-9 on stand by. |
Bad
weather brings 5 runs
Wednesday, December,
9, around 12:30 am, Station 9 Rescue/EMS along with 601 were dispatched
for a reported 3 car mvc at the intersection of Rt.11 and Tunnel Hill Rd.
Chief 9 (R.Gow) arrived 3 cars involved in a chain reaction style crash
along side the south bound lane and reporting minor injuries and no entrapment.
R-9 arrived and took care of traffic while A-9 transported one patient
bls to an area hospital, 5-9 assisted and transported two other patients
to a city hospital. The fourth patients signed off with ems. Units operated
on scene for about and hour and a half.
Thursday, December,
10, around 5:45am Lackawanna station's 4 & 5 along with Tanker 9 were
dispatched for a fire alarm activation along N.Abington Rd. in Abington
Twp. Lackawanna advised units to stand-by at station and were later cleared
due to a false activation.
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Examiner
Sunday, December,
13, around 11:25am, as Station 9 was holding their annual breakfast with
Santa, Station 9 Rescue/EMS along with Dalton Station 5 were dispatched
for a reported 1 car mvc along the northbound lane of Rt.11 infront of
Tall Timbers. Chief 9-B (B.Gow) arrived and reported one pick-up truck
on its side with 2 patients out of the vehicle, one possible sign off and
one patient with reported injuries. |
The rescue and ambulance
crewed within minutes and once on scene R-9 was staged behind the scene
for traffic control and A-9 loaded the injured patient and received a sign
off from the second. Command advised communications to return the als unit
and to have Dalton stand by. Crews operated on scene for almost an hour.
Once units marked available communications redirected R-9 and 5-9 to an
ongoing mvc in area 17. Station 17 was working two separate mvc's along
Rt.92. Rescue 9 responded to the intersection of Rt.92 and Bacontown Rd.
to assist Nicholson with a road closure. Rescue 9 cleared after an hour
once the road was reopened. The final call was received 1:20pm for a car
into a pole along Rt.92 in West Nicholson. Chief 17 (T.Roberts) reported
one car into a pole with one patient wanting to be checked out by ems.
EMS units responded and treated the patient on scene and cleared with a
sign off. R-9 was returned after dispatch by command.
Sunday
morning keeps crews busy
At approximately
03:00 on Sunday December 6 Rescue 9, Ambulance 9, and Station 17 were dispatched
for a 1 car mva on SR 92 north with ejection. When crews arrived
they found one patient partially ejected, and appeared they had to succumbed
to injuries from the crash. The Deputy Coroner of Wyoming County
pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Units on Scene
Rescue 9, Ambulance
9, Engine 17-2, Tyler 601, PSP Tunkhannock, 59-2
With only being back
at the station for about an hour Rescue 9, Ambulance 9, and Station 63
were dispatched for a two car mva on SR 107 east of the four corners.
While enroute the communications center advised Chief 63 of two other accidents
he had in his coverage area. Engine 63, Squad 63, and Ambulance 9
handled the 107 crash, while rescue 9 shut SR 107 down at the four corners.
The other accidents were handled by PSP Dunmore.
Units on Scene
Rescue 9, Ambulance
9, Engine 63, Squad 63, CLS, PSP Dunmore
Community
tree lighting
On Saturday December,
5, at approximately 5 pm, the crew of Engine 9 led by Chief Russ Gow loaded
up and went down the block to the front of the Factoryville Borough Hall
and assisted the local Girl Scout and Brownie Troops with the lighting
the of the Borough Christmas and to welcome Santa Claus to town. |
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| With festive inclement
weather in progress Santa sought aletrnate transportation (there
was a report of sleigh and reindeer tracks at the rear of the borough building.)
Once the tree was lit, Factoryville Fire Company members headed inside
the borough building for some cookies and hot chocolate. A tip of the helmet
to the Girl Scouts and Brownies for a great job decorating the tree. |
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Pies
sold in Factoryville
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As a new fundraiser
this year, the Factoryville Fire Company sold Thanksgiving pies. The project
was the idea of fire company secretary Kathy Smith and treasurer Kim Lengel.
Read
Thanksgiving
Homemade Pies!
Pumpkin,
Apple or Apple Crumb
Price:
$ 7.50 each ... More
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Factoryville
Fire Company Elects Administrative and Operational Officers for 2010
On Tuesday November
3, 2009 the FFCO held its annual elections for Administrative and Operational
Officers for 2010.
The following
were elected :
President
Tom Schofield
Vice President
Gerard Welby
Secretary
Kathy Smith
Trustee
Russ Gow
Relief Association
President Wanda Schofield
Relief Association
Vice President Robert Carpenter
Fire Chief
Russ Gow
Ambulance Captain
Kim Hall
Fire Police Captain
Eric McElwee
Congratulations to
our leaders for 2010
Factoryville
Fire Company Fund Drive in Progress
The Factoryville
Fire Company Fund Drive recently was delivered to residents of our first
due coverage area via mail. The members and officers of the FFC understand
the economic concerns that are facing the citizens we serve, the bad economy
has also hit the Fire company, and every dollar counts.
Even though we have
been extremely fortunate in the past several years by receiving federal
and state grants for new and updated fire apparatus, which brought the
FFC into the 2000’s as far as apparatus goes, we still have ongoing expenses
that are incurred while providing our valuable service to the communities
we serve. Please give so we can continue to provide Fire-Rescue and Emergency
Medical Services to the residents of Factoryville Borough, Clinton and
LaPlume Townships. Again, thank you to the citizens who support us on an
annual basis.
If you feel you can
help the Fire Company by volunteering your time, we need all kinds of help
you don’t have to fight fires and or run ambulance calls, we need help
for fundraising and other administrative support, please contact the Fire
Company by calling 570-945-5769 or stop by on Monday nights after 7pm for
an application
5
run week keeps 9 busy
10/22/09 - *The first
alarm rang out early Thursday morning around 12:45am for an assist to Station
12 on a CO alarm in Overfield Twp. As we crewed Chief 12 reported they
were responding and Station 9 could be put back in. *Alarm two rang out
at 15:45 to assist Station 17 for an automatic fire alarm at S.J. Bailey
Apts. on Main St. County advised all units that they received a report
from the building stating workers tripped the alarm and all units were
returned by 17 command. *The third and final alarm for Thursday came in
at 22:00 for a reported CO alarm on College Ave. Both the Engine and Ambulance
crewed and responded within minutes. Chief 9 (R.Gow) arrived and reported
two patients feeling ill. Once on scene crews scanned the house while ems
evaluated the occupants. No CO was found in the home and all occupants
signed off with ems and units returned.
10/24/09 - Around
7:00am Station 17, Rescue & Ambulance 9 along with 601 were dispatched
to Rt.92 2 miles north of Nicholson for a reported 1 car MVC, car vs. pole.
Chief 17 (T.Roberts) arrived to find a car sideways into a pole with the
pole snapped in two and 1 patient out of the car. Rescue 9 arrived and
staged on scene with Engine 17-2 assisting in a road closure. Station 18
was requested to shut Rt.92 down north of the scene. Station 1 assisted
with 1 patient transport. Rescue operated on scene for just over an hour.
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10/28/09 - Around
16:00 Station 9, Rescue & EMS, were dispatched for a 1 car MVC on Upper
College Ave. just north of the boro. Chief 9-B (B.Gow) arrived and reported
one car into a tree blocking one lane of travel and i patient walking wounded.
Rescue 9 arrived and assisted fire police with traffic control while 601
received a patient sign off. Ambulance 4-9 was requested to assist. Crews
operated for about 45 minutes. |
New 1 and ¾
attack line placed in service on Engine 9, Thanks to Brian Gow, Eric Mc
Elwee and Mason Lengle------ Good Job Gang!
Fire
Safety Pledge Program
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Learning
how to protect your home from fire hazards is smart. What’s even smarter? |
Using your Fire Safety
IQ to earn a $10,000 Fire Safety Award for your local fire department.
The Fire Safety Pledge program is an interactive fire safety resource for
families from Liberty Mutual. Now through December 21st, 2009, learn more
about home fire hazards and take the quiz to test your Fire Safety IQ.
Then credit your quiz to your local fire department. If your community
rallies the most support, your local fire department could earn one of
ten $10,000 Awards! Learn more.
Visit
Be Fire Smart!
Just three easy
steps: 1.
Take the Quiz. 2. Credit Your Fire Department.
3. Spread the
Word!
Truck
blaze
10/21/09 - Around
3:45 Wednesday afternoon Station 17 and Ambulance 9 were dispatched for
a reported vehicle fire on SR 92 north of Nicholson.
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After conflicting
reports on the location Lt.17-14 (D.Bowman) arrived to find a working fire
involving a commercial boom truck and updated the location to be south
of the boro near the intersection of Padula Rd. Engine 17 arrived and placed
one 1 3/4 line into service and made an aggressive knockdown. With water
running thin the special call was placed for Tanker 9 to respond. The tanker
marked enroute within minutes and once on scene crews assisted with overhaul.
Units on scene: Engine 17, Tankers 17 & 9, and Ambulance 9.
Crews operated for about an hour and a half. |
Gun
Raffle a Huge Success
The
members of the Factoryville Fire Co. would like to thank all of the people
who supported our gun raffle. The fire co. would also like to thank
all of the businesses that supported the raffle. The following people
won guns at the raffle. The money made will help offset the costs
that it takes to do everyday operations at the firehouse. Once again
Thank you!!
Nancy Nowalk- Traditions
Muzzleloader
Basil Moots- Mossberg
Ulti Camo 12 ga.
Jeff LaCoe- Remington
870 20 ga.
Jim Robertson-
Kel Tec 9mm Pistol
Tim Stanton- Savage
.17 HMR
Don Melia Jr.-
Charles Daly Side x Side 12 ga.
Steve Leuthe-
Weatherby .257 Magnum
Tom Schoefield-
Savage 25-06
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Fire
prevention week activities
On Wednesday
October 7, 2009 the Factoryville Fire Company along with the Dalton, Fleetville
and Nicholson Fire Companies went to the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center
for the Annual Fire Prevention Day. |
Members visited students
from K-6 . For Grades Kindergarten through second Grade, students visited
interactive learning stations such as Stop,Drop,and Roll along with learning
how to dial 911 for emergencies, a review of smoke detectors and the importance
of a family escape plan. Students also had the opportunity to tour fire
apparatus and ambulances. Fire Fighters also demonstrated their personal
protective equipment to the students. Everyone had a great time learning
and teaching.
For students in third
through sixth a interactive learning quiz show “ Are you smarter than a
firefighter” was held. The 3rd and 4th grade students played against each
other and 5th and 6th were paired to participate. The game show host Mr.
Smokey Blaze quizzed students on fire safety trivia and then reinforced
the answers with a brief teaching moment.
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Congratulations to
all who participated. Winner and participation medals were provide to all
who played. Overall a great day was had by all and we appreciate the assistance
of Mr. Gregory the LTEC Principal, The Lackawanna Trail Parents, and Teachers
Organization (LTPTO), Mrs. Sheila Roberts who coordinated the activities,
and those persons who helped at the school and those who helped in the
background. |
Photos
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Congratulations!
The members
of the Factoryville Fire Company would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs
Keith Atkinson. Keith is an Interior firefighter with the Fire Company.
We would like to send our good will and wishes to Keith and Kecia, and
welcome her to the fire company family. They were married on Saturday September
5 at the Factoryville Sportsman Club. |
Engine,
Tanker Assist Area 12 on Working Fire
Around 22:30 on Monday
October 5 Wyoming County dispatched Box alarm 12-1 for the reported structure
fire on Dalton Rd. in Overfield Twp. Upon repeat of the dispatch
Wyoming County advised the caller stated the fire was spreading into a
near by field. Rescue 12 and Tanker 9 arrived simultaneously, and
did the initial attack on the fire. Command was established and requested
the next two tankers off of the box.
Engine 9 secured a
water supply at a near by pond, and set up for filling tankers. With
the road being narrow at the fill site Tanker 5 laid 1500ft of 5" from
Engine 9 towards the intersection of Dalton Rd., but ran about 200ft short.
Engine 12-2 picked up the lay and set up a manifold for filling tankers
up on Dalton Rd. Engine 9 maintained a steady flow through the 1700ft of
5" for the duration of the fire. The fire was knocked down, and after some
extensive overhaul units were returned around 02:30 Tuesday morning.
Units on Scene
Engines- 12, 12-2,
9, 7-3, Rescue- 12, Tankers- 12, 12-2, 9, 5, 7-2, 8-2, Ladder-
5
Ambulance- 12-9
Units on Standby
Rescue 36 & Tanker
36 at Station 5, Engine 129 at Station 12
Fire
Prevention Week starts, reminders for fire safety
Click
here to learn more about fire safety.
Tanker,
Engine Assist on Area 63 Tractor Fire
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At approx. 16:20
on Monday September 22 Engine 63 and Tanker 9 were dispatched for a tractor
fire on Earl Clarke Rd. in Benton Twp. Captain 63 (G. Barber) arrived
on scene advising a fully involved Corn Chopper with fire spreading through
the field. With the updated information Chief 63 (T. Saxton)
called for Engine 9, Tanker 17-2, and Brush 17. Engine 63 and Tanker
9 handled the attack while Brush 17 took care of the spreading fire.
Engine 9 was staged on the roadway incase the Class A foam was needed.
Units returned within 30 mins. |
Units on Scene
Engine 63, Engine
9, Tanker 9, Brush 17, Tanker 17-2
Responders
hit the pool
Water
Rescue and Emergency Response program
On Monday September
14, 2009 members of the Factoryville Fire Company Fire Company and others
from neighboring departments such as Dalton, Jessup, Justus, and William
Walker Fire from Mayfield along with some others taking the PA Fish Commission
16 hour Water Rescue and Emergency Response program headed to the pool
at St. Michaels School located off of Route 92 in Falls Township Wyoming
County for our pool session.
The training session
was lead by lead instructor William Conlon, and his assistants Joe Perugino,
Len Basara, Bill White, and Dan Zaleski.
| Students learned
and practiced self rescue skills if a responder were to fall in moving
water, and also practiced basic skills such as using throw bags, rescuing
an individual with a foot entrapment, and learned to set up a double
tether buoy. |
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The students practiced
these skills in a controlled but yet “chilly” environment of the pool before
heading out to finish the class in the next week.
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Students will be
practicing these skills in open water in the near future. Thanks to the
Wyoming County EMA Coordinator Gene Dziak for making the arrangements for
us to use the pool. Photos |
Another
firefighter attains certification
The Factoryville
Fire Company would like to congratulate Firefighter Sue Nowalk for completing
the National Pro Board and IFSAC certification process for Fire Fighter
II to the NFPA 1001 standard…….. Great Job Sue
Station
9 recognized for training efforts
| The Factoryville
Fire Company has received its recognition from the Fire Certification
Advisory Committee of the Office of the State Fire Commissioner as a 75
% Department of the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program.
To receive this recognition,
we had to meet or exceed the level 75% of active members who are certified
to the National Professional Qualifications Standards level. |
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We are very proud of
our members who have gone above and beyond to get their Fire Fighter I
Certification or higher. This is a very proud moment for us and a large
accomplishment for our department. Keep up the great work guys and girls.
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Station
17 Assists on MVA
At 13:00 on Thursday
August 27 Station 9 and Ambulance 9 was dispatched for a two car mva, car
vs. delivery truck on SR 6 west. With members at work, and the lack
of manpower during the daytime Rescue 9 and Ambulance 9 did not crew.
Station 5 and Ambulance 5-9 were requested as second due. |
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arrived on scene advising all patients out of the vehicle, one with injuries,
and fluids down. With Station 5 and 5-9 going for a second tone out,
Station 17 was requested to the scene. Engine 17-2 responded immediately
after the dispatch, and upon arrival crews assisted EMS with patient packaging,
controlled the hazards, and assisted with traffic. |
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Chief 9B (B. Gow) had
the command, and placed Station 5 on stand by with Engine 17-2 on scene.
All units were returned at 14:00.
Units on Scene:
Engine 17-2, CLS 6, Tyler 601, PSP Tunkhannock, FP 5
Late
afternoon crash
draws
response
At 18:00 on Tuesday
August 25 Station 9 and Ambulance 9 was dispatched for a two car mva on
SR's 6 & 11 at the intersection of SR 107. Driver 9-41 (A. Bianchi)
was already on scene advising five patients all possible sign off's. |
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FP 9-20 (A. Traettino)
arrived assessed the scene and advised units, two cars all patients out
of the vehicle, and one patient complaining of lower back pain. Chief
9-B (B. Gow) arrived and assumed the 6 & 11 command. Rescue 9
set up a traffic pattern and controlled the hazards, while Ambulance 9
obtained five patient refusals. Units controlled traffic for PSP
and the towing company before returning at 19:00.
Units on Scene:
Rescue
9, Ambulance 9, Tyler 601, PSP Tunkhannock
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Motorcycle
crash claims two
At 20:33 on Monday
August 24 Station 9, Ambulance 9, Station 17, and Squad 63 was dispatched
for a motorcycle accident on SR 107 near Lake Sheridan. With members
attending a water rescue class at the Station the Rescue responded within
a minute. |
EMS 9-C (K. Kulikowski)
was the first to arrive advising units that there were two patients down
on the ground, and all units to expedite. Chief 9 (R. Gow) arrived
and assumed command and advised Rescue 9 to set up lighting for the scene
and for Engine 17-2 to do the same. Upon patient assessment done
by EMS it was deemed that the patients had succumbed to their injuries
suffered from the crash. Command was transferred to Chief 17 (T.
Roberts) and SR 107 was shut down from the Lake Sheridan entrance to the
Blue Bird Diner in Factoryville. Units assisted PSP and the Coroner
on their investigations and were back in service at 23:26.
Units on Scene:
Rescue
9, Ambulance 9, Engine 17-2, Squad 63, Tyler 601, PSP Tunkhannock, PSP
R&I, Wyoming County Coroner, Station 5 Fire Police
Early
morning barn fire draws 2nd alarm
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At 01:13 on Wednesday
August 19 Station 9 was dispatched for a reported structure fire on SR
11 across from Lengel Rd. in Clinton Twp. As crews were assembling
at the station Chief 9 was enroute to the scene when Wyoming County advised
him that they have recieved three calls on the fire. |
With the multiple
calls comming in Chief 9 (R. Gow) called for a second alarm. Chief
9 arrived on scene to find a 30' X 50' Barn collapsed to the ground fully
involved.
Engine 9 arrived and
laid 200ft of 5" hose up the driveway for the next due engine to pick up.
Initially two 1 3/4" handlines were put into service to protect the exposures
and later on a third was added, and a 3" line with an Akron Step Gun was
also placed into service to extinguish the fire. Engine 17 picked
up the lay and set up for a tanker nurse operation, while Engine 17-2 set
up a tanker fill site down the road at a pond. Crews operated on
scene for approx. two and a half hours before returning to service.
Units on Scene: Engines-
9, 17, 17-2, 12-2, 63, Tankers- 9, 5, 17, 17-2, 12, 63, 7-2.
Rescue 9, Ambulance
9 and 5-9. Units from alarm placed on standby : Ladder 5, Rescue 2, Tanker
36
Rollover
Draws Response
| At 19:30 on Wednesday
August 12 Station 9, Ambulance 9, Station 17, and Hop Bottom Rescue 4 were
dispatched for a one car mva on Glenwood Rd. in Lenox Twp. Chief
17 (T. Roberts) arrived on scene advising one patient with injuries still
in the vehicle. Upon the arrival of Rescue 9 the patient had been
removed by crews from Engine 17-2 and Hop Bottom Rescue 4. |
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Rescue 9 ran blocker
for the scene and crews assisted with traffic. Ambulance 9 transported
one patient to an area hospital. All units were returned around 20:30.
Units on Scene
Rescue 9, Ambulance
9, Engine 17-2, HB Rescue 4, Tyler 601, PSP Gibson
Crash
with confinement
At 17:45 Station
9, Ambulance 9, and Station 17 was dispatched for a one car mva on SR 11
south of the borough, with one patient with injuries and possible entrapment.
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Chief 17 arrived
confirming one patient with injuries no entrapment. With the extent
of the injuries Tyler 601 had Lifeflight 3 put into the air. Rescue
9 arrived on scene to find one patient confined to the vehicle.
Nicholson units had
already gained access for EMS and had the drivers door hyper extended. |
Rescue crews started
cutting the "B" post with the reciprocating saws while the others hooked
up the Amkus "O" Cutters. The cutters were used to take the rear passenger
door off, and to finish taking out the whole B post.
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The patient
was then loaded into Ambulance 9, and transported to the LZ. Engine
17-2 had the LZ set up for Lifeflight 3, and the patient was loaded and
transported to an area hospital. Units cleared and were in service
at 18:50.
Units on the Crash
Rescue 9, Ambulance
9, Engine 17-2, Tyler 601, Lifeflight 3, PSP Tunkhannock |
Motorcycle
crash sends one to the hospital
At approx. 21:45
on Wednesday August 5 Station 9 and Ambulance 9 was dispatched for a motorcycle
crash on SR's 6 & 11, 100 yards north of the red light in Factoryville.
FP 9 (E. McElwee) marked on scene advising one motorcycle under the guide
rail, and one patient walking wounded. Engine 9 and Ambulance 9 arrived
on scene with EMS taking care of the patient and Engine 9 handling traffic
and controlling a small fuel leak. One patient was transported to
an area hospital. All units were in returned at 22:15.
Units on Scene: Engine
9, Ambulance 9, Overfield Twp. PD 14-3
Station
9 runs second fatal in a week
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At approximately
20:45 on Monday, August 3, Station 9, Ambulance 9, and Station 5 out of
Lackawanna county was dispatched to North Overbrook Rd. in LaPlume Twp.
for a female patient trapped under a car. Engine 9 and Support 9
went enroute within five minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival one patient
was found trapped under a sedan unresponsive. |
The engine crew started
cribbing the car and setting up the air bags, and with Engine 5 coming
right in behind to finish cribbing the car. An air bag lift was used
to lift the car and the patient was extricated from under the vehicle.
EMS packaged the patient and was transported immediately to CMC, but succumbed
to the injuries before arriving to the hospital. Crews cleaned up
and assisted PSP and the crime scene investigation unit. Units returned
at approx. 23:30.
Units on Scene: Engine
9, Support 9, Ambulance 9, Engine 5, Ambulance 5-9, CLS, PSP Dunmore, PSP
Crime Scene Investigators
Fatal
accident with entrapment
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