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Thursday, May 17, 2012 14 NORTHVIEW ROAD ~ DISTRICT 143 ~ STRUCTURE BOX
Monday, April 30, 2012 Around lunch time, a box alarm was transmitted for a working commercial structure fire at Cuz’s Bar on Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter. Engine 128 and Truck 184 were both first to arrive and would team up to stretch an 1.75" attack line (Attack 1) into the front door of the bar.Once on scene, Chief 143 would be assigned as the Operations Chief while the crew from Engine 143 would then stretch another 1.75" attack line (Attack 2) into the kitchen door on Side "D" where they would encounter heavy fire. Engine 191 laid the primary water supply into Engine 128 and their crew would relieve Truck 184 on Attack 1. The crew from Truck 184 would then start hooking the ceiling.The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental and there were no injuries reported during this incident. All of the crews would operate on scene for nearly three hours before being released by Chief 128.Photos Courtesy of: Ed Mizenko
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Late Saturday morning members from Engine 143, Engine 933, and Engine 93 got together to sharpen their hose management skills. Working together, crews discussed scene size up, tactics for properly stretching out attack lines, and proper hose lengths when responding to fires in mixed occupancies (tax payers).The engine crews would complete four scenarios, stretching a 2” attack line to multiple locations throughout two different commercial properties on Main Street in Old Forge. This training proved to be very informative for our younger members because we don’t get to practice in these type of buildings on a routine basis. All in all it was a great day of training with the boys from Lackawanna County.We'd like to extend our gratitude to Chief 93, Chief 93A, and all of the officers and members from Station 933 for inviting us and allowing us to use their property for this training exercise.
Monday, April 16, 2012 The 2012 American LaFrance FDIC exhibit featured Hughestown Engine 143 along with several other custom pumpers and aerials.American LaFrance is the oldest North American fire apparatus manufacturer with its history dating back to 1832. The company was built on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, and continues to grow on that foundation today. They offer a full product line of custom apparatus including Pumpers, Tankers, Rescue Trucks, and Aerials to customers through their dealership network.Three facilities support new product demand as well as service operations. These include a manufacturing and service facility in Summerville, SC, a manufacturing and service facility in Ephrata, PA, and a service facility in Fontana, CA. Their corporate headquarters are within the Summerville facility and their website is www.AmericanLaFrance.com.
Saturday, April 7, 2012 Chief 143, Brush 143, Brush 143-2, and Tanker 143 all responded to assist DCNR on a large wildland fire in the area of Big Shinny Road near Bear Creek Township on Saturday afternoon. Once on scene, Chief 143 would set up a staging area while the members from our Specialized Wildland Fire Crew would be tasked with extinguishing a portion of the fire that jumped the road from where it initially had started. Because of the extremely windy conditions, the members from Station 143 operated on scene for three hours before being released by Lima 10.
Saturday, April 7, 2012 Early Saturday morning, a box alarm was transmitted for a working commercial structure fire at Antonio’s Restaurant on Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. The first arriving crews would encounter heavy fire throughout the ceiling space. The crews from Engine 191 and Engine 128 went right to work extinguishing the fire while the crew from Truck 148 handled the operations on the roof. Once on scene, Chief 143 would be assigned to assist at the Command Post with Accountability and Safety while the crew from Engine 143 would set up as the Rapid Intervention Team, controlling the utilities, laddering the building, and conducting a 360 degree survey. All of the crews would operate on scene for almost three hours before being released by Chief 191.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 The Chief & Engine would be dispatched on the SRN for a working structure fire with possible entrapment at 195 Keyser Ave. in Old Forge. Chief 93A was first to arrive on scene and found heavy fire showing from the first floor of a one story wood frame residence. The first arriving crews would establish a water supply and place three attack lines in service to extinguish the blaze. Chief 143 would assist at the Command Post while the crew from Engine 143 would handle the RIT duties. All of the crews would operate on scene for almost three hours before being released by Command 93.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Members from Station 143 drove our new American LaFrance Rescue Pumper back from the factory in Summerville, South Carolina, and placed it in service on Wednesday, February 8th. The members from Station 143 would like to personally thank the entire staff at American LaFrance for taking the time and effort on the final inspection that was conducted on our new rescue pumper on February 6th & 7th. We were impressed with the workmanship that went into our apparatus as well as the professionalism that was displayed by each person that we came in contact with from their staff. American LaFrance was outstanding to deal with and proved that they have raised the bar when it came to their workmanship, customer service, and professionalism, not only during our visit, but during the entire build process of our apparatus. Pictured below is a group photo of the Line Officers with everyone who was involved with building our new rescue pumper from the American LaFrance factory.
Monday, January 30, 2012 The Chief & Engine would be dispatched on the SRN for a working structure fire at 201 Wyalusing Street in Old Forge. Chief 93 arrived on scene to find fire showing from the second floor of a two story, multiple unit building. The first arriving crews would establish a water supply and made quick work of knocking down the fire. Chief 143 would assist at the Command Post while the crew from Engine 143 would handle the RIT duties. All of the crews would operate on scene for over two hours before being released.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 The Chief & Engine would be dispatched as part of a second alarm assignment for a working residential structure fire on Wilson Street in Dupont. Engine 125 arrived on scene first to find fire and smoke showing from the back porch of a one and a half story wood frame residence. The first arriving crews would handle the fire on the back porch with an aggressive attack and prevented it from spreading into the attic space. Once on scene, Chief 143 would be assigned as the Incident Commander while Chief 125 remained as the Operations Chief. The crew from Engine 143 would remain in staging in case a second attack line was needed. All of the crews would operate on scene for less than an hour before being released.
Photo Courtesy of: Don Hudzinski Sr.
Photo Courtesy of: Rebecca Zielinski
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