Adah Volunteer Fire Department

At tonights Meeting of the Adah Vol. Fire Department, Membership voted to retain all current Officers of the Department. They are as Follows: Fire Chief- L.C. Otto 1st Asst. Chief- Ryan Huhn 2nd Asst. Chief- James Huhn... Captain- Joseph Stevenson Lieutenant- Alvin Smith President- Lou Otto Vice President- James Huhn Secretary- Jamie Stimmel Treasurer- L.C. Otto Financial Secretary- Ryan Huhn Relief Association President- James Blosser Vice President- Matthew Hunchuck Secretary- L.C. Otto Treasurer- James Huhn Fantastic Job to not only our Officers but to all of our Dedicated Members! We had an excellent year of teamwork, financial growth, equipment upgrades, increased training, and roster improvements! 2020 started out rough, but we persevered and are stronger than ever! Thank you to all of our Supporters! Without you, we would be nowhere!

Winner of Tonights Lotto Ticket is 842. Winner was notified and claimed!

You’ve got COMMAND - but do you have a CLUE? I’ve got command - these words are thrown out loosely on the radio all the time. Sometimes the person ass...uming command knows what they’re taking on, and what they’re responsible for, and how to do it. And sometimes they don’t... Sometimes you just have someone who thinks it’s COOL to be in charge, but doesn’t understand the responsibility, what the job is, or how to do it. I’ve seen people race to the scene so they can be command and then clearly have no idea what they’re doing once they are. The definition of being in command is being able to, through the incident’s chain of command and organization, control the location and action of all members on scene. If you can’t do that - you’re just responsible. Do you want to be RESPONSIBLE for something you have NO CONTROL over? Just calling yourself command, or a chief, by itself doesn't mean you have a clue how to run a fire. Being successful in command is having a methodical system that you have TRAINED on and PRACTICED. So that on a tough scene at 3am you carry it out like second nature. This must be developed, much like building familiarity with calculating your engine’s PDP, or troubleshooting a tough forcible entry challenge. Your preparation, or lack there of, will be very evident at the fire. A huge part of being in command is realizing what your job is, and what it is not. Managing the span of control and not becoming overwhelmed. Being the incident commander, and not just another firefighter. Command does not put the fire out, but COMMAND MATTERS. I’ve seen too many scenes go to crap because of weak command. Why limit our excellent firefighting abilities with weak commanders??? If we have strong firefighters, AND strong commanders - we are an exponential force. When either is weak, the citizens ultimately suffer. Hence - Aggressive Command Supports Aggressive Firefighting. We’ll discuss practical and fireground proven command practices on our live presentation of Aggressive Command Supports Aggressive Firefighting. Wednesday, 12/9 at 1900hrs. Includes access to recording afterwards. Sign up at link in my bio.

Volunteers just cleared a 1 Vehicle Accident w/ Rollover along Palmer Rd in German Township. Operator fled the scene. Squad 1 & Rescue 1 responded, along with German Township Police. All Units cleared without incident. CALL#2020-0163

Volunteers just cleared a Search Detail assisting German Township Police. Multiple mutual aid companies were called to assist with securing a perimeter while Police Agencies searched the wooded area. Rescue 1, SXS 1 & Brush 1 responded. CALL#2020-0151

With Honor, Respect, and Gratitude; Thank You Veterans!

Winning numbers from the Virtual Toy Bash with Collier VFD on 12/5/2020! Thank you all for your continued support and understanding!

December 5th 2020 Toy Bash

Volunteers are currently onscene with an EMS Assist In the Village of Gates. Brush 1 is onscene along with Fayette EMS. CALL#2020-150

Not only did our Firefighters do an incredible job at extinguishing the fire this morning, we also provided medical services to a small dog who was rescued from the Residence. All of our Rigs are equipped with animal CPR Kits. We are proud to be able to provide this additional service to our Communities we serve. Thank you to Fayette EMS for the assist!... #adahvfd See more

Volunteers just cleared a working structure fire in our first due area, in the Village of Ralph, German Township. Ladder 1 & Rescue 1 responded. Rescue 1 laid supply line from the hydrant and was the Attack Engine. Ladder 1 was set up for ventilation. Crews from the Rescue & Station 18- Footedale made a aggressive interior attack, keeping the fire contained to the point of origin. Mutual Aid Companies assisted with extinguishment, ventilation and overhaul. Another quick ...response by your local Volunteers saved the residence! Fantastic job to all assisting Fire Departments! All Units cleared without incident. CALL#2020-0149

Your Volunteers just cleared a working Residential Structure Fire assisting Station 26 - Mcclellandtown V.F.C. in German Township. Ladder 1 & Rescue 1 responded. Personnel assisted with extinguishment, ventilation & overhaul. We had 15+ firefighters respond! Fantastic job to all of the German Township & Masontown Fire Departments for such a quick response! The fire was contained to the basement, with little to no extension to the home. Great Job! Thank You Collier VFD & To...wer Hill #2 VFD for covering our areas while we were committed to the scene. Call#2020-0147

Volunteer’s are taking advantage of this unseasonable November afternoon for routine apparatus checks and maintenance.

Winner from the Cash Bash with Smock VFD!

Winning Numbers for our Cash Bash at Smock VFD on 11/7/2020. Thanks for your continued support!

Who wants a chance to be a millionaire????

It’s been a busy few days for your Volunteers! Between getting the Fire Engines Certified. mounting equipment on Engine 1, to running Calls, there has been little sleep at the 1 House! This morning, your Volunteers were activated to assist the Republic VFC with a Structure Fire in Redstone Township. Ladder 1 & Rescue 1 responded. Rescue 1 laid approx 500 Ft of supply line to Rescue 34. Manpower was used to assist with extinguishment All Units cleared without incident.... CALL#2020-0146

Today our Ladder, Engine, Tanker & Rescue Pumper all had their pump certifications! We are proud to be able to conduct this very important certification to give not only our Firefighters, but our Communites the peace of mind knowing their Fire Department is ready for the call! Thank You Kaza Fire Equipment, LLC for providing this service to us!

Reminder of Trick or Treat tomorrow in Palmer starting at 11am!

After a busy Saturday morning, volunteers crossed a few more things off the to do getting Engine 1 ready to go into service. We look forward to it running alongside Ladder 1 full time soon!