Tunkhannock Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Station 42

Ice Storm Warning URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 315 PM EST Sun Feb 14 2021 ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MOND...AY TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of three tenths to one half of an inch with up to one inch of snow and sleet. * WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and east central and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be extremely difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute on Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Children are amongst the most prone to burn injuries. As we continue with National Burn Awareness Week, DC’s Bravest offer these tips to help protect our young ones.

Earlier this evening Engine 42 and Tanker 42 with 5 members responded to a house fire assisting Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company and multiple other departments. Crews assisted with overhaul. Just after clearing the fire scene Station 42 was alerted for a gas leak in our district. Engine 42 and Rescue 42 responded with 7 members.

Public Safety Announcement... Do to the reported increase of COVID-19, there have been report of occupants not being able to smell the smoke during a fire. Thus... alerting them to a problem. Although we cannot confirm of deny these claims, we do have an answer for you!!!! Check your Smoke and CO alarms!!!! If you don’t have one, contact us, we have limited supplies of each. Drop us a line!!! We are more than happy to help! Reminder...... Smoke and CO alarms are best effective with the Battery installed! CO is also Colorless, Odorless and Tasteless! Recommended replacement date of a Smoke alarm is 10yrs, CO alarm is 5yrs. Also clean and dust around these items monthly.

Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. As you stay cozy and warm this winter, be fire smart! https://bit.ly/37Fs7P6

The Board, Officers, and Members send our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and students of Chief and Instructor Bob Ward.

Have a safe and happy New Year, from the Officers and Board of Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company!

Have a very Merry (and safe) Christmas!

The officers and members would like to thank Santa for taking time out of his very busy schedule to visit the children of Tunkhannock Township! Santa had to go home and get ready for the big day, but he promised us a bigger and better visit next year! Stay tuned folks ... Merry Christmas from all of us at Station 42

I’ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and mistletoe And Santa go to Emerald LakesI’ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and mistletoe And Santa go to Emerald Lakes

Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight ... because Santa is coming to the Estates at Emerald Lake! Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight ... because Santa is coming to the Estates at Emerald Lake!

It would be a blue Christmas without you We’d be so blue just thinking about you ...that’s why Santa is stopping in Tunkhannock Trails! It would be a blue Christmas without you We’d be so blue just thinking about you ...that’s why Santa is stopping in Tunkhannock Trails!

Rockin around the Christmas Tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see So Santa’s gonna stop .... in Baron Estates Rockin around the Christmas Tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see So Santa’s gonna stop .... in Baron Estates