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

Blast from  the past We've added a photo link to some our apparatus from year's gone by.  See the pix

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Test

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.

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. 

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!
 

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.

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. 
 

The second MVC of 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.

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.
 

	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.
	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. 

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.

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.	.
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.

Pies sold in Factoryville

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

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.

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

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. 
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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.

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
 

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. 
 

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
 

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
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Tanker, Engine Assist on Area 63 Tractor Fire

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

	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.
EMS 9 (R. Carpenter) 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.

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.

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
 

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

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.

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. 

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.
 

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

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