Elysburg Fire Department

FN 509C Raffle at 6pm

Rock Island Grey 10mm Raffle at 6pm

Our partners at Overlook Fire Company are in Facebook jail. However, they have lots of great stuff in their Square Store. Please take a look! https://ralpho-fire-co-1-overlook.square.site/s/shop

SOLD OUT This raffle is for a Smith & Wesson M+P Shield EZ TS 9mm. Prize will be raffled via Facebook Live Sunday at noon. Winner will also be notified via email. Prize must be picked up by the winner at Maple Ridge Sports, near Bloomsburg. Prize includes applicable taxes and background check. ... Review our raffle rules here: https://m.facebook.com//all-raffles-cond/4503402079735079/

1-7-21 Station 170 responded to back to back MVAs this evening. #1. 16:20 stations 170 & 290 responded to a two car MVA with one minor injury on West Valley Ave and Spruce Street. The township chiefs, the township squad and ladder companies, fire police and MICU 172 responded. ... #2. 17:20 crews just returned and were dispatched to Rush Township for an MVA vehicle vs deer on SR 54 and Kaboodle Road. 170 chief staff, Squad 175, Fire Police 170, and MICU 172 responded. No injuries reported.

In 2020 we responded to 148 emergency calls. Below is a break down of them. **WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for firefighters, drivers, fire police and individuals to assist with fundraising. All gear and training will be provided to you free of cost. We have a large coverage area and respond to incidents such as house fires, car accidents, brush fires, automatic alarms, EMS assists and many more. If firefighting, driving, or fire police doesn't interest you, then we would love your help with fundraising! If your interested please send a Facebook message so we can get you an application!**

9 tockets left on the Smith & Wesson! Let’s sell out before 8:30 so we can raffle it!!!!!

S&W Compact 9mm Raffle at 8:30pm

Boys bike Raffle in 2 minutes

SOLD OUT This raffle is for a Smith & Wesson M+P M2.0 Compact 9mm. Prize will be raffled via Facebook Live tonight at 8:30pm. Winner will also be notified via email. Prize must be picked up by the winner at Maple Ridge Sports, near Bloomsburg. Prize includes applicable taxes and background check. ... Review our raffle rules here: https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4503402079735079&id=477783285630332

Windham HBC 5.56 Raffle at 6pm

Girls bike Raffle in 2 minutes

Our next raffle is for a Kahr PM9 9mm. There will only be 75 chances sold, donation is $13 per chance. To purchase chances follow this link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/7EU3DYESNMBZJSMLROD4P72B Prize will be raffled via Facebook Live tonight at 8:30, if sold out. Winner will also be notified via email. Prize must be picked up by the winner at Maple Ridge Sports, near Bloomsburg. Prize includes applicable taxes and background check. ... Review our raffle rules here: https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4503402079735079&id=477783285630332

Ruger 57 Raffle at 6pm

SOLD OUT This raffle is for a Nintendo Switch 32GB gaming console in neon red and blue. Prize will be raffled via Facebook Live tonight, 11/13 at 8pm. Winner will also be notified via email. Prize must be picked up by the winner at the Elysburg Fire Company, 1 East Mill St. ... Review our raffle rules here: https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4503402079735079&id=477783285630332

Glock 19 & Conversion Kit Raffle at 6pm

YETI Navy Family Raffle at 6pm

1-3-2021 First run of 2021. Around 1745 Station 170 handled an MVA with fluids down on West Valley Ave in the area of Picarella's Pizza. Crews secured the vehicle and removed a large tree that was sheared off from the accident. Units operated for about 30 minutes

Tristar KRX 12g Raffle at 6pm

Raffle Raffle Raffle Raffle Raffle Ruger 57 5.7 x 28 - Sold Out Glock 19 with Conversion Kit - Sold Out... Windham HBC 5.56 - 100 chances/$15 per chance, 20 chances left https://checkout.square.site/buy/IDMNQ7XXUY6535P7SHG75UM3 All sold out items will be raffled via Facebook Live Tuesday at 6pm. Winners will also be notified via email. Prizes must be picked up by the winner at Maple Ridge Sports, near Bloomsburg. Prize includes applicable taxes and background check. Review our raffle rules here: https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4503402079735079&id=477783285630332

American Classic 1911 just sold out.Raffle at 5:30pm

WE DON’T WANT TO USE THESE TONIGHT.. PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE.. Stay safe everyone and have a Happy New Year!

2020 Elysburg Fire Department company officers: Chief 170: Dennis Kroh Chief 171: Dennis Seroskie Chief 172: Eric Haupt ... Captain 170: Aaron Kroh Lieutenant 170: John Ryan Lieutenant 171: Andrew Jones Safety Officer 170: Bob Dluge Jr Administrative officer positions: President: Dennis Seroskie Vice President: Joe Pechulis Secretary: Ceil Wesloskie Treasure: Dave Noll Trustees: Dennis Kroh, Blaine Madara Sr, Wayne Horne, Calvin Deitrick, Doug Gessner. Congratulations to those with their new positions!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Southside Fire Co. RIP Chief

State vigilante and use caution during your travels tomorrow!

Use caution tonight! Roads are very slick and snow covered around the area!

On behalf of all Station 170 personnel, we would like to wish you and your family, the military men and women who can’t be home and the ones who have to work this holiday a very Merry Christmas.

Some flooding, wind, and flash freezing are possible over the next 2-3 days. Use caution during your holiday travels! Watch out for slick spots, flooding or downed trees or power lines!

Crews were out yesterday shoveling hydrants in case an emergency would arise. Thank you to the residents who helped by shoveling around theirs.

RESIDENTS OF ELYSBURG If you haven’t done so already, please check your nearest fire hydrant and make sure it is clear of snow! It will help save us value time to get water on a fire! Please help us out and clean 3 feet around them and a clear path to the road!

Article on Assistant Chief Dluge looking back on his service

ROUTE 54 is closed in the are of crest haven and the Cherokee tap room due to an overturned tractor trailer. Use alternative route!

**CAUTION** @@ROAD IS OPENED FOR NOW AT 5:00pm@@ Please use caution if traveling to/from work. Crews are currently out closing down the Bear Gap mountain. Route 54 is closed between Catman Hollow Road and Airport Road due to disabled tractor trailers. ... If possible avoid the mountains in and out of Elysburg. If you have to travel them utilize caution! If not please stay home!

Friendly reminder to keep hydrants clear throughout the storm. Help us help you in case we need them!

170 and 290 crews just returned from an MVA with injuries on West Valley Ave at Boyer’s Market.

** URGENT ** As most of you already know a major snow storm is on the way for tomorrow and Thursday. It is very important you take time to shovel out your closest fire hydrant! Help us help you by cleaning a 3 foot area around it and a clear path to the street! ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM... EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 17 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...North central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of heavy snow with accumulation rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are likely Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous.

With the new year just a few weeks away means there is going to be some changes among our chief staff. Serving as assistant chief for over 40 years, Bob Dluge has decided to retire from his rank. Bob has faithfully served the Elysburg Fire Department and the community at large since 1966 when he joined as a junior member. Bob will continue to be active as he will now become our safety officer. If you live locally to Elysburg, chances are you have met Bob or have seen him around. We would like to take this time to congratulate Bob on this milestone and thank him for his service in our department. We would also like to thank Robert Sharpe and Remember It In Glass for another beautiful plaque.

Tonight members were out drilling on hose line advancement at one of our members houses. Size ups, 360’s and masking up at the door were also practiced.

If anyone see’s Chief Dennis Kroh today, be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday!

12-2-20 This morning around 0745 stations 170 and 290 responded to an MVA into a structure on SR 54 near High Road. Crews operated on scene for about an hour.

Attention Elysburg and Catawissa. We will be escorting the football team thru town for their 2A state championship. Parade will start at 3:15.

Congratulations to the Tigers! As usual there will be an escort from the Bear Gap area through Elysburg to the school. It is anticipated to begin around 3:00.

Good luck to the Southern Columbia football team today playing in Hershey today! Shout out to our own Nate Seroskie #44. Bring home another gold!

If you’re going to be deep frying tomorrow, please do so outside away from your house! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

11-20-20 Today around 12:20, station 170 with multiple other mutual aid departments responded to a large brush fire starting from a shed fire on the 5000 block of SR 61 in Shamokin Twp. Squad, brush and tanker responded and operated on scene for about 2 1/2 hours before returning.

UPDATE: Escort will be into Elysburg and right to the school tonight!! Congratulations to the SCA girls soccer team on winning the state title game today. There will be an escort for them tonight starting at 6:00! Stay tuned for more escort details!

LAST CALL! If you haven’t registered yet there’s still time. Great FREE class tomorrow!

Today around 1340 hrs, brush 173 responded with a crew of 4 to Mt. Carmel twp on the Merriam mountain for a brush fire. After arriving on scene crews took the south flank of the fire at the top of the mountain. Multiple units from multiple counties were on scene for about 2 1/2 hours while they worked to contain the 4 acre fire. Great work by all responding units.

Tonight after the escort Micu 170 came upon an MVA (deer strike) with no injuries by Southern School. Squad 175 conducted roadway cleanup and traffic control.

Tonight at 7pm station 170 will be escorting the Girls Soccer District 4 Champions!! Congratulations Girls on a job well done!

Please remember tonight as you reset your clocks to change your smoke detector batteries!

All raffles conducted by the Elysburg Fire Company will be done in accordance with the PA Small Games of Chance Act regulations and laws. These regulations are available at: https://www.revenue.pa.gov//Fo/SGOC/Documents/rev-1750.pdf All raffle drawings will be conducted by live stream and posted on the Elysburg Fire Company Facebook page. Raffle drawings will be completed when all raffle chances are sold and/or at the time announced by the Elysburg Fire Company. The date,... time, and location of the raffle drawings will be posted on the Elysburg Fire Company Facebook page. Anyone wishing to attend a live drawing should contact us by Facebook messenger. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate in non-firearm raffles, 21 years of age or older if it is a firearm raffle. Chances may be purchased through the link(s) posted on our Facebook page. Chances may not be purchased with a credit card. Visa or Mastercard debit cards will only be accepted. Your emailed receipt will serve as your raffle chance and proof of purchase. Chances may only be purchased by Pennsylvania residents. Out of state purchases will be refunded at our earliest convenience. Firearm prizes must be claimed at Maple Ridge Sports Center. Firearm winners are subject to a background check. Failure to pass a background check will result in forfeiture of the prize. All other prizes may be picked up at the Elysburg Fire Company located at 1 East Mill St, Elysburg PA. 17824. Gift certificates and checks for cash winners can be mailed due to COVID restrictions. All proceeds benefit the Elysburg Fire Company. Thank you for your continued support!

10-26-20 Station 170 cleared the second MVA today. This one being less than 100 yards away from the one earlier today. At 16:00 stations 170, 290 and 6-3 were dispatched to an MVA with injuries on SR 487 near the intersection of SR 61 in Shamokin Twp. Crews arrived with 2 cars in the road and operated on scene for about 30 minutes before returning. Chief staff... Squad 175 Ladder 294 Engine 631 Brush 632 MICU 170 See more

At 0730 hrs this morning station 170 was dispatched to an MVA with unknown injuries in the area of the Knights Inn on SR 487. Crews arrived on scene to find 3 vehicles in the roadway. Crews stabilized the vehicles and conducted roadway cleanup until all vehicles were removed. Crews were on scene for about 40 min. Units on scene Chief 172 Squad 175... Micu 170 Fire police 170 Ralpho twp police Ralpho twp street department Tire Ranch See more

10-23-20 2 runs. #1 10:30 stations 170 and 290 were dispatched to fluids leaking from a tractor trailer. Chief 172 arrived to find less than 5 gallons of diesel leaked. The box was held to station 170 and crews operated for 25 minutes. ... #2 19:50 stations 170 and 290 were dispatched to an MVA with unknown injuries on SR 487 near Three Ponds Golf Course. Chief 172 arrived with a rear end collision with no injuries. Crews were on scene for about 30 minutes.

Thanks to Overlook Station 290 for bringing over the new Ladder 294 last night to go over the aerial operation and compartment layout with our members. We run a majority of our calls with them in Ralpho Township and surrounding municipalities. It’s great to see a new piece of apparatus like this in the area.

Tomorrow night

Fahringer Hall located at the Elysburg Fire Department is one of the newest rental venues available in our area! We offer seating for larger events, but we can also make your smaller events intimate! Now booking for Holiday parties and 2021 weddings! Check out our website at fahringerhall.com For additional information or to schedule a visit to see our timeless venue please reach out to Leanne Moffitt Ryan or Melissa Gessner We look forward to meeting with you!

Last night members from 170 and Colonial Park Fire Co #1 had the honor and privilege to attend Aaron Krohs and Brooke Krohs wedding!! Congratulations to you both! Here’s to many many years of happiness.

Around 12:15 hrs, Squad 175 was dispatched to a working vehicle fire in the area of Catawissa Lumber. First arriving chief confirmed fully involved vehicle. Crews extinguished the fire and conducted clean up. Crews were on scene for about an hour. Units on scene: Chief 172, 290, 631, 632 Squad 175... Ladder 294 Engine 631 Ambulance 917 Fire Police from 170 and 631 Thanks to the on scene firefighter for the pictures.

One week away from opening night!

Who’s ready for this year?!

Live in Elysburg? Stop in and grab an application! We could use a few extra hands! Consider volunteering!

Best of luck Jacob from the 170 house!

**MEMBERS WANTED** Have you ever wanted to give back to your community but didn't know how, well here's your opportunity! We are seeking new members for various positions. We are looking for firefighters, drivers, fire police and individuals to assist with fundraising. All gear and training will be provided to you free of cost. We have a large coverage area and respond to incidents such as house fires, car accidents, brush fires, automatic alarms, EMS assists and many more. If firefighting, driving, or fire police doesn't interest you, then we would love your help with fundraising. If your interested and live in the Elysburg area please send a Facebook message so we can get you an application. Can you fill this empty locker? We sure would be happy to see your name on it! *PLEASE SHARE*

Congratulations to our brothers at Overlook on the delivery of the new Ladder 294 today!

Stations 170, 290, and 6-3 just returned from an MVA with possible entrapment on SR 61 in Shamokin Twp in the S turn. The patient was able to get out of the car with assistance of EMS. Fire units were on scene for about 25 minutes. Units on scene: Chiefs 172, 631, 632 Squad 175... Untility 290 Engine 631 MICU 170 & 92 See more

Less than 3 weeks away, we’ll see you there!

Still looking for new members!! Send us a message!

9-18-20 Stations 170 and 290 out again this morning for an MVA with fluids down on SR 54 near Catman Hollow Road. Crews from 170 cleared debris and assisted with traffic. Crews from 290 assisted with traffic on top of the hill (pictured below from Sta. 290). All personnel were on scene for about 25 minutes. No injuries reported. This was the 3rd call for stations 170 and 290 in the last 12 hours.

***ROADWAY IS NOW OPEN*** SR 54 (Market Street) is currently closed in Elysburg due to an accident please expect delays or find an alternative route if you are heading through town for work this morning. Stations 170 and 290 responded to an MVA with injuries this morning on Market St. Crews were on scene for about 45 minutes.

**ATTENTION ELYSBURG RESIDENTS. WE NEED YOU TO VOLUNTEER** Hello everyone, our numbers of active members has been on the decline lately and we are activity seeking new members! We could use new people as firefighters, drivers/operators, fire police, junior firefighters and help with fundraising in our community auxiliary. We are still able to respond to emergencies, however the number of firefighters on our apparatus responding to calls varies greatly. On good days we go o...ut the door with 5 or 6 people. On bad days we could go out with only 3 people. On average we respond to 3 emergency calls a week (numbers vary more or less of course) and have a training night once a week. An average call typically last 1 1/2 hours and our training nights usually last 3 hours. That’s only 8 hours a week (roughly)! Don’t have any previous experience? No worries! We will provide you the proper training, clothing and equipment to do the job. We ask that each of you take time and think of how you could help fill an empty locker here at your local fire station. It doesn’t matter if you’re in high school, working your day job through the week, or retired. We just need some of your time to ensure your family and your neighbors are safe. Please spread this message to your family and friends who might have an interest of being a firefighter. You never know, your neighbor could be the one who saves your life. Wouldn’t you want to save theirs also? Interested? Send us a message here on Facebook or email us at [email protected]! Thank you, Elysburg Fire Department

The haunted house is a go this year! Here are the dates!