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2/12/21 - 1055 hrs B Shift A call was received at the station for an odor of something burning inside which sent units to the 400 blk of Gateway Avenue, Box 1-0...1. Units arrived on the scene to find normal conditions and after investigating, burnt food was located in the adjacent occupancy and natural ventilation was performed for the light smoke/odor that was present. See more

50 years ago today- W.T Grant Co. Store Fire Downtown On February 12, 1971, 50 years ago today, The W.T Grant Store at 206-208 Main St was destroyed by fire. T...he alarm came in at 8:45am, just a matter of hours after Greenville Firefighters had returned to quarters after being out most of the night at the American Service Station fire at 294 Main St. Fire Crews had returned equipment to service from the previous fire just prior to the W.T Grant Fire being reported. In command of the Greenville Fire Department at the time was Chief Norman Matteson and Assistant Chief Hugh Fuzzy Shields. Greenville’s newly acquired 1970 fire engine, capable of pumping 1,250 gallons of water a minute, was on-scene in just a few minutes and was instrumental in getting the initial large caliber hose stream into operation leading to a prompt knockdown of the fast spreading fire that had engulfed the 2nd floor to the 3rd floors. This quick response was attributed to the on-duty, around-the-clock staffing of the Greenville Fire Station which allowed crews to respond immediately. Hickory Township (Now Hermitage) was asked to respond their new Snorkel aerial truck to attack flames at the front of the building while Greenville’s 1966 ladder truck covered the rear of the building. Considering the size of this brick and wooden 3-story building and the advanced fire conditions found upon arrival of the first Greenville fire engine, it was a valiant effort by area firefighters to contain the fire to the Grant building with adjoined buildings only suffering some smoke and water damage. The presence of fire walls between the adjoined buildings was also credited with keeping the fire from spreading to the attached buildings. Fortunately, these fire walls were required by Ordinance enacted by a then proactive fire-safety minded Borough Council in the late 1800’s. Council enacted the fire wall requirement after several catastrophic downtown fires that consumed entire blocks of buildings in the late 1800’s and also and prior to downtown being re-built after these downtown fires. The Grant building was later demolished and a one-story building was erected in its place and still stands today.

02/09/21. Attic Fire on North 8th Street. https://www.readingpafire.com/history.html?view=1&id=264391

E-2 & M-5 responded to the SB Cross Valley Expy this morning for an MVA. Crews arrived on scene to find a car over the embankment. 1 patient was transported from the scene. Group 4 working. #wilkesbarrefire #ppffa

WSF HAZLETON CITY 01/03/21

Ambridge Fire Department 2020 Year End Review 343 Total Calls 64 Reported Structure Fires... 23 other type of fires 25 Medical Assists 26 Motor Vehicle Accidents 103 Service Calls 90 Alarm Activations 12 Rescues on land/water Over 1,200 Training hours logged Over 1,000 Residential Inspections completed Over 200 Commercial Inspections completed 5 firefighters gained certification as Basic Vehicle Rescue Technicians through the PA Department of Health bringing the department to 90% certified. Ambridge remains 100% Firefighter 1 Certified and is recognized by the PA State Certification program. Currently members are pursuing their Firefighter 2 certifications. Ambridge Firefighters will continue attending classes and training exercises to gain knowledge and certifications to provide the best service possible to our residents. Due to COVID-19, our fire prevention visits were limited. We were still able to attend various outdoor events and acquire a grant to purchase and install over 40 smoke/CO detectors. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support of the Ambridge Fire Department! We hope that everyone has a better 2021!

Today members honored the life and service of fallen Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948 Brother Brian Ritchie. Brother Ritchie succumbed after a battle against... COVID-19, which he contracted in service to the citizens of the City of Weirton. Please continue to keep the Ritchie family and the members of Local 948 in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. See more

Luzerne / Hazleton City / 564 Seybert St. / Working Fire / 02:20

Hazleton City 1/3/21 group 3 working.

Some scenes from Scranton firefighter Stephen Sunday's funeral on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Sunday, 28, died earlier this week from complications from COVID-19. https://www.thetimes-tribune.com//collection_3e5b8b2a-1b46

The A Platoon just cleared a working fire in the 800 block of Windermere Ave. As we prepare to set our clocks back an hour, we would like to remind residents to check the batteries in their smoke and/or CO detectors.

Brothers and sisters, I am pleased to announce that the Governor has signed into law HB 1673 which amends Title 35 (Health & Safety Act). This was an omnibus bi...ll that combined various SR6 recommendations into one bill that benefit all fire and ems services across the commonwealth. One part of the bill that we were watching was the reauthorization of the State Fire Commissioners Grant, It had sunset earlier this year and was not reauthorized. One of the exciting things about this reauthorization was the fact that after many hours of lobbying and multiple meetings with House & Senate leadership, we were able to get our Airport brothers & sisters added to the list of departments who are now eligible to apply for the grant. Prior language excluded them from applying and being awarded any grants from the Fire Commissioners Office. See more

* Now Hiring! Apprentice Firefighters * Want to serve your community? Have you ever thought about being a firefighter? ... The city of Chester is interested in establishing an Eligibility List for the position of Apprentice Firefighter. Applications will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, beginning November 2, 2020 until November 20, 2020 (with the exception of November 3, 2020) Date/Time to pick up or drop-off your application: Monday - Friday (10:00am-1:00pm) A non-refundable processing fee of Thirty-five ($35.00) Money Order or Cashier’s Check payable to the city of Chester is required at the time of obtaining the application. If there are any questions, please call (610) 447-7795 for further information.

Rest easy my brother. You will be missed!!

10/28/20 08:37. Nanticoke City Fire along with Hanover Twp Fire, Kingston Fire for RIT then changed to Avoca Rescue for RIT, were dispatched to 5 Alden Rd. for... a reported Commercial Structure Fire. Upon arrival of Truck 1 and Fire Command, a working fire was transmitted. Engine 3 had primary water supply from W. Church and W. Main Sts. Engine 2 had secondary water if needed at Alden Rd and W. Union Sts. Within 10 minutes after arrival, Fire Command reporting members had fire knocked down and overhaul in progress. Avoca Rescue to return to service. Units cleared within 1.5hrs. Responding apparatus: Nanticoke Truck 1 Nanticoke Engine 3 Nanticoke Engine 2 Nanticoke Rescue 1 Nanticoke Fire Command Nanticoke/Newport Fire Police Hanover Twp Truck 4 and Fire Command Avoca Rescue 112 RIT Medic 9

This webinar highlights the need for behavioral solutions to improve fire fighters’ physical activity habits and reduce their risk of musculoskeletal disorders ...and provides an overview of the framework used by the IAFF to improve fire fighters’ health, safety and overall wellness. Register: https://bit.ly/2TvVg7n See more

You can't extinguish the fight against #breastcancer! The Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Unit at your #neighborhoodairport raised $1,235.35 to support the America...n Cancer Society through t-shirt sales during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. #BreastCancerAwareness #lehighvalley #firefighters #airports See more

Roll over with injuries 6th and Locust st 7:15 am

02:59 Dept.300 dispatched to 2900 Maple Ave for a Multi-Dwelling fire. E-314 arrived o/s within 3 minutes of dispatch to find smoke showing from the 2nd floor. ...Crews stretched a line to the fire floor and discovered a small kitchen fire. Remaining crews checked for extension and the fire was placed under control in 15 minutes. No injuries reported. Units O/S: C300 DC305 FI391 E314 312 313 316 L351

The granddaughter of late 2nd Platoon Deputy Chiefs Aide Dave Flak keeping his memory alive. #302

10/26/20 - House Fire - North Strabane Township At 0028 hours Washington County 911 alerted fire units from North Strabane, Peters Township, Canonsburg, City o...f Washington for Rapid Intervention and Canonsburg EMS to the Meadowbrook neighborhood in the township for a house fire. Township Police arrived first and reported a working fire. Squad 642 and Engine 481 both arrived and confirmed a working fire with extension into the attic and established command. Engine 481 stretched an attack line and began fire attack. Engine 483 and Engine 641 arrived and units completed the water supply, pulled a second line to the second floor for suppression and over haul. Fire crews operated for two and a half hours before returning to service. No injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation. A Platoon working. Chief 482 (Yosi) had command. See more

A-Shift currently operating on a high rise fire, 501 Pine St, fire showing from the sixth floor, multiple rescues in progress. #iaff #ppffa

We ask all of our friends and followers to please keep Firefighter James Lerch and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Jim is battling a serious illness.