Athens Borough Fire Department

Another weekend of Department 1’s members in class with our friends at Greater Valley EMS and Rescue. This weekend members were learning and training in high angle rope rescue techniques. As always, our members are working endlessly to sharpen all skill sets to ensure safety of our citizens.

Today we are taking a look at the Super Duty we designed for Athens Borough Fire Department. We are thrilled with the final project, as we are sure you will be too!

The past few days consisted of members from Department 1 traveling to Elk Lake in Susquehanna County to assist with the search for a missing fisherman. Our boat was requested for use of our sonar capabilities. Other agencies on scene included Tunkhannock Dive Team, Germania SCUBA, Ledgedale Dive/Rescue, Elk Lake Fire Department, United Rescue, Montrose Minutemen, Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Athens Borough Fire Department is committed to providing services to not only our local residents, but those throughout the Commonwealth.

Thank you and congrats to Endless Winds Volunteer Fire Company on the purchase of our old Squad.

Greater Valley EMS is happy to announce that we will once again be partnering with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital to provide a free drive through flu shot clini...c! When: October 17, 2020, 9am to 1pm while supplies last! Where: Harlan Rowe Middle School complex in Athens Township Please wear a face covering for the safety of our volunteers!

LT Dale McConnell came in to the Sayre Post Office to officially lower the flag to half-staff in observation of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. E...very year since 1992, flags have been lowered in an effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. LT McConnell of the Athens Boro Fire Department lowered the flag in honor of Edward Daniels who was killed in the line of duty May of 1938 from his department. See more

The officers and members would like to congratulate Sgt. Stackhouse on his 45 years of service and dedication. Enjoy your retirement.

Trick or Treat night in Athens Borough will be Thursday, October 29th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM

This weekend members completed the PA Fish and Boat Commission’s Advanced Line Systems Rescue class. They learned and demonstrated line systems, movable control points using a boat, tethered swimming, direct contact rescues, and additional self rescue methods. These members now hold 1 of 3 of PFBC’s technician level certifications. Special thanks to Instructors Knapp and Brelsford.

We would like to say Congratulations to our Lieutenant Cameron Rogers for passing his Paramedic exams He is now a Paramedic/Firefighter Congrats Cameron Scott

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2020 Route 199 Reconstruction Project in Athens and Sayre Boroughs, Bradford County Montoursville, PA A four year reconstruction project is set to begin next week on Route 199 in Athens and Sayre Boroughs, Bradford County. The 2.6-mile project is located .44 miles north of the intersection with Route 1056 (Front Street) in Athens Borough to the intersection with Interstate 86 / New York 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) at the New York state l...ine in Sayre Borough. The project will begin at the New York state line and work south. On Tuesday, September 8, Route 199 will be closed to northbound traffic between Cayuta Street and Interstate 86 / New York 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) at the New York state line, while the contractor, Kriger Construction, begins a full depth pavement reconstruction. Work includes drainage improvements, utility relocation, sidewalk and curb improvements, ADA curb ramp installations, traffic signal upgrades, driveway adjustments, signing and pavement markings and other miscellaneous construction. Detour information: Northbound cars will follow a 3.4-mile detour using Mohawk Street, North Keystone Avenue, Route 1069 (Pitney and Elmira Streets), Route 220, Interstate 86 / New York 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) and Route 199 (Bradford Street). Southbound cars will be maintained in the work zone. Truck traffic northbound and southbound will follow a 7.7-mile detour using Route 220 and Interstate 86 / New York 17 (Southern Tier Expressway). Motorists should expect alternating lane closures with flagging during construction. Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays, watch for changing traffic patterns and drive with caution through the work zone. Kriger Construction, Inc., is the primary contractor on this $16.5 million, four year roadway reconstruction project. The project is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2024. Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training. See more

This weekend three additional Department 1 members partook in the PA Fish and Boat Commission’s WRER class with members from surrounding departments. This class is the entry level water rescue class for responders and focuses on shore based and self rescue techniques. These members are now eligible to take the advanced technician level classes.

Remember with this weekend’s heat wave to stay hydrated, in cool climates as much as possible, and to check on friends and family regularly, especially the elderly! We remain ready to respond to any and all emergencies.