Super Bowl Sunday Wing Sale Sunday, February 7, 2010 1pm to 6pm $5 per order Pre-Order by Calling 689-2829 or Pre-Order Online! click here for more information 2010 Schedule of Events • Sun Feb 7 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun Feb 7 - Hot Wing Sale 1 to 6   • Sun March 7 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sat March 13 - Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner 3 to 7 Eat-In or Take-Outs Available   • Sat April 3 - Car Wash 8 to 2   • Sun April 11 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun May 2 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Mon May 4 - Hoagie Sale 7a to 8p Italian, Turkey or Roast Beef   • Sun May 23 - Car Wash 8 to 3   • Sun June 6 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Tues June 8 thru 12 - Carnival 2010   • Sat July 3 & 4 - Flea Market 8 to 4   • Sun July 4 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun Aug 1 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sat Aug 21 - Chicken BBQ 12 to 6 Eat-In or Take-Outs Available   • Sun Sept 5 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sat Sept 11 - Open House   • Sun Oct 3 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Mon Nov 2 - Hoagie Sale 7a to 8p Italian, Turkey or Roast Beef   • Sun Nov 7 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sat Nov 13 - Chicken & Biscuit Dinner 3 to 7 Eat-In or Take-Outs Available   • Sun Dec 5 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sat Dec 11 - Cookie Walk 12 to 4   • Sat Dec 18 - Santa Comes to Town Look for us in your community between 5-7 911 Address Signs For Sale Highly reflective & nationally recognized two-sided address signs are now available in Jefferson Township for $15 each. These custom aluminum signs measure 6" by 18" and are blue in color with white lettering.  Proceeds from sales benefit the Jefferson Twp. Fire Company. Help us better and more quickly find you in the time of an emergency.    Now being delivered! click here for more information or to fill out our online order form click here to print a mail order form Jefferson Twp Ordinance 2 of 2008 Smoke Detectors Available • Through WNEP-TV Operation Save-A-Life Program, a limited amount of smoke detectors have been made available to residence of Jefferson Township in need. Residence with children or elderly residence in need should contact the fire station at 689-2829 for more information. Pool Fill Service • The Jefferson Township Fire Company does offer a swimming pool filling service upon request. Inquires should be directed to Chief Jamie Wallace at 689-2829. Run Summary   2007 2008 2009 2010 January 10 11 23 19 February 19 25 08 02 March 14 12 22 - April 21 13 17 - May 13 19 05 - June 16 08 08 - July 10 06 12 - August 15 11 14 - September 11 10 15 - October   24 07 - November 19 11 13 - December 14 26 16 - Total: 162 176 160 021 2009-2010 Fund Drive Return Stats   • Check out the support we receive from our community during our annual 2009-2010 Fund Drive. Click on the above graph to view the amount of requests we have mailed out to our citizens vs. the amount of returns we have received to date. Local Weather Weather Forecast | Weather Maps | Weather Radar This site is viewed best by using: Microsoft Internet Explorer Click here to make the Jefferson Township Fire Company your default homepage  Join the Jefferson Township Fire Company on Facebook Today!
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2009-2010 Fund Drive Now Underway
• The 2009-2010 annual fund drive for the Jefferson Township Fire Company has officially kicked off. Each resident and business of the township should have received a fund drive donation request in the mail to help support your local fire company. This fund drive is our primary source of funding. It accounts for nearly 17% of our annual income. In this years request, we have also included a schedule of all the upcoming fundraisers we have planned. Please come out and support your local fire company.  Anyone who has not received a donation request, please contact us at 689-2829. We thank everyone for their continued support!
Winter Weather + Horrible Driving Conditions = Accidents
	Saturday, December 19, 2009
	• Just as crews were unwrapping from our first annual "Santa Comes to Town" visit to the communities, the accident box was dropped by the communications center for a reported 1 car rollover on the Interstate. Crews arrived on scene with Assistant Chief B. Shaffer assuming command to find one vehicle on its side, driver was self extricated and uninjured. Crews remained on scene providing scene safety for nearly an hour while awaiting the arrival of PSP and a towing company. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-QR, PSP
Early Morning Rollover
Friday, December 18, 2009
• Crews were called out just before 4am today for a reported 2 car MVA, 1 vehicle rolled over at 2131 Moosic Lake Road. Crews arrived on scene, with Assistant Chief D. Wallace assuming command, to find only 1 vehicle involved that failed to negotiate the roadway, resting on its roof. The loan occupant was self extricated and escaped injury. Crews remained on seen for 45 minutes before being released. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-8, 29-QR, LA 5, 27-PD, PSP
Afternoon Structure Fire Keeps Crews Busy
Friday, December 04, 2009
• Firefighters were dispatched just before 1pm for a reported Working Structure Fire, assist to Wayne County at 925 Lake Henry Road. Crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved garage fire endangering a nearby residential structure. The scene was under the command of Hamlin Assistant Chief Carl Mehne, with Mario Leone handling the operations sector and Engine Captain Matthew Bistran handling OIC of the 29 personnel. Crews assisted operations with overhaul & Tanker assisted with water supply. Units remained on scene for approximately 45 minutes before being released by command. The structure was a total loss. Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Brush 29, Engine 67-5, Tanker 67-8, Engine 68, Tanker 68, Rescue 68, Engine 36, Tanker 36, 1 Supply, Engine 56-1, Tanker 56, Engine 15, 67-2, 67-3
Early Morning Structure Fire Draws Full Response
Saturday, October 31, 2009
• Crews were dispatched just after 5:00 Saturday Morning for a reported working Residential Structure Fire at 161 Stanet Road. First arriving Engine Company Crews from Jefferson were faced with a fully involved mobile home and exposure problems to nearby vehicles, two 1¾" handlines were put into operation by firefighters to begin extinguishing the fire and protecting the exposures. Engine 67-5 also arrived on scene putting an additional 1¾" handline into operation on the addition located in the Charlie side of the main structure. Crews remained on scene for just over two hours extinguishing the fire and checking for hot spots. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the state police fire marshal. Hamlin Chief Joe Marconi had command of the scene. Units on scene: Engine 29, Rescue 29, Tanker 29, Engine 67-5, Tanker 67-8, Engine 36, Tanker 36, Engine 15, Engine 56-1, 67-2, PSP
Late Night Tractor Trailer Fire Awakens Crews
	Tuesday, October 06, 2009
	• A dispatch for a reported working tractor trailer fire on Interstate 84 at mile marker 7.9 eastbound awoke crews just after 1am today. Arriving Engine Company crews under Command of Chief Jamie Wallace encountered a working fire contained to the rear of the trailer. Crews made quick work advancing one 1¾" handline and utilizing the onboard foam from the Engine to extinguish the fire. Damage was contained to the rear of the trailer and the cargo was left unaffected. Crews remained on scene for 1 hour. Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, 7-9
Weekend Structure Fire Draws Full Response
Saturday, September 26, 2009
• Crews were dispatched just shortly after 8am for a reported working Structure Fire at 57 East Shore Drive in Moosic Lakes. First Arriving Engine & Rescue Company crews were encountered with a single story residential structure with a heavy smoke condition throughout the structure. Fire was contained to a single bedroom. Crews remained on scene for just under 1 hour extinguishing hot spots, ventilating and checking for extension under the command of Chief Jamie Wallace. With the re-addressing of Jefferson Township coming close to the 1-year mark of being put effective, township residents are reminded it is extremely important to give your correct (new) address and state that you live in Jefferson Township when dialing 911. Homeowners should also make sure with their phone company that their 911 calls are directed to the Lackawanna County Communications Center. Homeowners and Business Owners with security & fire alarm systems should also check with their carrier that their new address is on file and also that your carrier directs alarm signals to the Lackawanna County Communications Center. First calls on the above incident were directed into the Wayne County Communications Center sending Lake Ariel Fire Apparatus to East Shore Drive in Lake Township due to the callers previous mailing address being Lake Ariel before the change to the Jefferson Township mailing extension. This was a significant time delay in the dispatch and response of the proper units to the correct scene. Luckily, quick work by the homeowner contained the fire to a single room of the house. There were no injuries on the scene. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental. Units on scene: Engine 29, Rescue 29, Tanker 29, Rescue 25, 29-QR Units at staging: Rescue 7, Tanker 14, Engine 15, Tanker 15, Tanker 56-6, Engine 67, Tanker 68, 29-8
Late Afternoon Crash on Busy Stretch of Roadway
	Thursday, September 17, 2009
	• A call for a reported two car motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Mount Cobb Road & Wimmers Road drew the response of crews during the late afternoon hours today. First arriving Rescue Company crews encountered no injuries but fluids down on one vehicle. Fluids were contained and crews remained on scene until the arrival of the State Police and a towing company. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-8, PSP
2 Car Accident Backs Up Traffic on Saturday Evening
Saturday, August 01, 2009
• A two car motor vehicle accident drew the response of crews Saturday evening around 8:00pm. Crews were dispatched to 1509 Mount Cobb Road, in front of That Shake Place for a reported 2 car accident with injuries and fluids down. Arriving Rescue Company crews encountered with 6 patients, 1 ending up requiring transport by EMS. Mount Cobb Road was closed in both directions during the investigation. Crews operated for approximately 45 minutes. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-8, 29-9, LA 15, 29-PD
Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Summer Give-Away Winner Announced
• The Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company announced the winner of the Husqvarna Lawn Tractor Summer Give-Away (valued at $1,599.95) at its annual carnival on Saturday, June 13, 2009. The lawn tractor was donated to the Fire Company for the give-away by Wallace Tractor & Equipment. On hand for the drawing were Fire Chief Jamie Wallace, Owners of Wallace Tractor & Equipment Rick and Amy Wallace and Summer Give-Away Chairman Don Wallace. The winning ticket was held by Joe Costanzo, Jr. An amazed Costanzo purchased his ticket in the last chance 10 minutes to the drawing opportunity. All proceeds from ticket sales benefited the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company. Sponsors of the event included: Wallace Tractor and Equipment, Creative Sign Services and That Shake Place. Representatives of the Fire Company and Wallace Tractor and Equipment were on hand Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 1539 Mount Cobb Road in Jefferson Township as Mr. Costanzo, Jr. took delivery of his prize at Wallace Tractor and Equipment. Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Costanzo from the members of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company. Pictured (left to right): Don Wallace (Summer Give-Away Chairman), Rick Sadowski (President), Jamie Wallace (Fire Chief), Amy and Rick Wallace (owners of Wallace Tractor & Equipment); seated: winner Joe Costanzo, Jr.
Driver Escapes Serious Injury on Morning MVC
	May 13, 2009
	• Crews were dispatched just shortly before 6 this morning for a reported 1 car MVA on Route 590, 1 mile before Interstate 84. Initial calls dispatched Station 15 but Chief 15 advised the geographical layout would put 1 mile before I-84 in Area 29. Rescue Captain J. Crambo marked on scene of the crash located 400 feet before I-84, assuming the Route 590 command. The driver of the vehicle was found self extricated, ambulatory at the scene with minor injuries. Rescue 15 was put back in service and Rescue 29 provided scene safety & traffic control. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 7-8, LA 5, PSP
Engine Travels to Monroe County for a Structural Burn Class
April 26, 2009
• In early March, crews from Jefferson Twp. and Jessup #2 began taking on the responsibility of assisting with the completion of a 120+ hour Firefighter 1 Certification Program began by another local company but the class had to find a new location due to being dropped by the host due to the lack of enrollment from their department. Over the two month period students learned and practiced basics firefighting skills which were all put together during the final classes, a Structural Burn Session this weekend held at the Monroe County Training Center. Crews will test their competency of all the skills learned in mid-May as they travel to Buck's County for their state Firefighter 1 Certification. We'd like to give a special thanks to Jessup Hose Company #2 for providing EMS coverage the day of the burn and also William Walker Hose Company for providing rehab.
Winter is Back in the Area for A Day in April
April 20, 2009
• A blast of wintery weather through the area today didn't pass through without causing some havoc. As crews throughout the valley faced runs due to high wind conditions, the 29 Rescue Company was dispatched for a reported MVA rollover on the Archbald Mountain. Upon arrival, crews found the patient self extricated, refusing care. Conditions at the top of the mountain were foggy with a light snow covering the brush throughout the wooded area. Crews clear up the scene in approximately 45 minutes. Units on scene: Rescue 29, LA 17, PSP
Vehicle Fire Draws Response
March 15, 2009
• A evening vehicle fire drew a response from fire personnel this evening. Crews were called out just before 9 tonight for a reported 1 car MVA, vehicle into a "bank", vehicle on fire, near Routes 348 & 247. Crews arrived on scene with Chief Jamie Wallace assuming the Moosic Lake Road Command to find a fully involved mini-van that had crashed into an "embankment" after the driver failed to negotiate a turn with fire quickly spreading to the nearby dry brush. Crews made an aggressive attack putting two 1¾" handlines into operation to extinguish the fire. Crews cleared the scene in approximately 1 hour. Units on scene: Engine 29, Rescue 29, 29-9, 26-PD, 25-PD, 29-PD
2 Car Crash at Intersection
March 07, 2009
• Crews were dispatched just shortly after 4 this afternoon for a reported 2-car crash with injuries at the intersection of Route 247 & Route 348. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief B. Shaffer assumed the command, finding all occupants self extricated. Minor damage was noted to both vehicles involved. Refusals were obtained by EMS. Crews cleared the scene within approximately 45 minutes. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-8, 29-QR, PSP
3 Car Crash Injuries Two
March 04, 2009
	• A three car crash this evening damaged three vehicles and sent two people to the hospital. The crash happened shortly after 7pm at the entrance to Kingdom Hall on Moosic Lake Road. Initial reports were of a 2 car head-on MVA with injuries. Additional reports from the scene reported a third vehicle being just involved, one patient with serious injuries. The Rescue responded with a full crew and arrived on scene with Captain Jason Crambo assuming the Moosic Lake Rd Command.  Crews cleared the scene in just over an hour.
A Visit From Our Friends In Jefferson Township, New Jersey
Jefferson Township Fire Department, Milton NJ pictured with Engine 29 of Jefferson Township Fire Company, Mt Cobb PA	March 01, 2009
	• An unexpected surprise greeted members of the fire company this morning while serving at our monthly breakfast. Nearly a dozen members & family of the Jefferson Township Fire Department located in Milton, New Jersey traveled close to 75 miles to pay a visit. We'd like to thank the members of the Jefferson Township Fire Department that supported us and traveled up to see us. We hope to see you all again soon!
Members Complete Basic Ropes & Rigging Class
February 28, 2009
• Nine Firefighters traveled to Hamlin once again to complete the final 8 hours of another 16 hour training exercise hosted by the Hamlin Fire & Rescue Company. This program was entitled Basic Ropes & Rigging. Crews began learning the basic concepts of rope rescue and practiced several knots throughout the program before wrapping it all together and developing several hauling systems from 1:1 all the way up to a 4:1 system. Patient packaging techniques & load releasing hitches were also practiced. Jefferson Township Fire Company personnel have spent over 800 man-hours training in the past 3 months. Crews will continue to be proactive and push forward with more intense training throughout 2009.   Members completing the training included: Chief Jamie Wallace, Assistant Chiefs Don Wallace & Ben Shaffer, Rescue Captain Jason Crambo, Engine Captain Matt Bistran, Engineer Ken Notari, Firefighters Robert Benedict, John Patterson Jr., & Rickie Wallace.
Late Night Crash Injures One
February 16, 2009
• Crews were dispatched just shortly after 11pm tonight to 2141 Maplewood Road for a reported 1 Car MVA with Possible Entrapment. Crews arrived on scene with Chief J. Wallace assuming the Maplewood Road Command and found one patient out of the vehicle. Reports were of a possible second patient. Crews utilized the TIC to search the area with nothing found. One patient was transported by EMS to the local trauma center. Crews remained on scene and assisted with cleanup and traffic control. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-8, 29-QR, LA 18, PSP
Firefighters Complete RIT Advanced Training
February 15, 2009
• Eight Firefighters, the Engine and Brush spent their Sunday completing the final 8 hours of a 16 hours Advanced Rapid Intervention Team Class hosted by the Hamlin Fire & Rescue Company. This program combined skills learned by firefighters in the Basic RIT Class in mid December of 2008 along with new skills on how to rescue a trapped, injured or distressed firefighter. Crews had to navigate through difficult real-life collapse conditions in order to reach the downed firefighter and provide him with an additional air supply. Crews got hands on training practicing with some new equipment that was recently added to the arsenal on Engine 29 including a RIT Pack. We'd like to thank Hamlin for the opportunity to train together in this important class. We'd also like to give a special thank you to Wallace Tractor & Equipment for providing lunch & Donna Wallace for cooking it! Members completing the training included: Chief Jamie Wallace, Assistant Chiefs Don Wallace & Ben Shaffer, Rescue Captain Jason Crambo, Engine Captain Matt Bistran, Engineer Ken Notari, Firefighters Robert Benedict & Kevin Tierney.
Engine Assists on Wayne County Rollover
	February 15, 2009
	• Engine 29 was dispatched on an assist to Hamlin Fire & Rescue Company for a reported MVA Rollover, vehicle down an embankment with unknown entrapment, Interstate 84 Mile Marker 17 Eastbound. The engine responded with a full crew and arrived on scene to find the driver to be self extricated, in the hands of EMS personnel. Engine 29 was cancelled on scene.
Officers Gain National Certification
February 01, 2009
• Three officers of the Jefferson Township Fire Company have recently received word that they have successfully completed and passed their Fire Fighter 1 Certification Exam. During the fall months of 2008 Chief Jamie Wallace, Assistant Chief Don Wallace and Rescue Captain Jason Crambo spent time practicing skills, training and preparing with personnel from the Mid Valley & North Pocono Area Companies at a firefighter 1 certification prep class hosted by the Archbald Hose Company #1. These officers don't plan on stopping here with their training but are planning on obtaining their Fire Fighter 2 Certification in late spring. This is just some of the certifications our members are in the process of obtaining. Twelve members have recently completed Hazardous Materials Operations Level Training. Members will test later this month to receive National Recognition in this field as well. Several other firefighters are planned to be obtaining their Fire Fighter 1 Certification later this year.
Car vs Tree Draws Response, Occupants Escape Serious Injury
January 25, 2009
• Crews were dispatched just shortly after 4pm for a reported 1 car MVA, Van vs Tree with multiple injuries on Route 247 near Moosic Lakes. The Rescue and the Engine responded within minutes of dispatch and arrived on scene to find all occupants self extricated from the vehicle with minor injuries. Crews provided scene safety, hazard control & traffic control for the remainder of the incident. An additional BLS unit was requested out of Station 25 with the initial injury report of multiple patients but was later cancelled on scene. Units on scene: Rescue 29, Engine 29, 29-9, 29-8, 29-QR, 25-9, LA 18, 29-PD
Fatal Afternoon Head-On Crash on Route 247
January 08, 2009
• Crews were dispatched for a reported 2 car MVA just after 4pm today on Route 247 with reported entrapment and one victim unresponsive. Crews arrived on scene with Captain Jason Crambo assuming the Route 247 Command and were faced with two patients entrapped in the two separate vehicles. Quick work was made by personnel to access the patients, stabilize the vehicles and begin the extrication utilizing two hydraulic rescue tools simultaneously. One victim was a pronounced dead on scene by Lackawanna County Coroner Joe Swoboda. The other was transported to the local trauma center by EMS personnel. Route 247 was shut down for several hours during the investigation. Units on scene: Rescue 29, Engine 29, Brush 29, 29-9, LA 1, LA 5, PSP	Photo Courtesy of www.ScrantonTimes.com
Wintery Weather Causes MVA With Entrapment
	January 06, 2009
	• As the snow began to fall, crews gathered in preparation for a busy evening with wintery conditions expected ranging from snow to ice to rain. Not shortly there after crews were dispatched on the first run of the evening, to Mount Cobb Road for a reported MVA vehicle down the embankment. Rescue 29 marked on scene reporting entrapment, requesting an ALS unit to the scene. Assistant Chief Ben Shaffer assumed the Mount Cobb Road Command. Crews were faced with an SUV, into a tree resting on a culvert. The driver was pinned inside the vehicle with the roof of the vehicle collapsed down on top of the patient. Once the procariously positioned vehicle was stabilized, crews went to work beginning the extrication. Crews went to work putting two sets of hydraulic rescue tools into operation, removing the roof of the vehicle then very carefully removing the B post which was pinning the patient inside of the vehicle. Crews then performed the extrication, the patient was transferred to EMS and transported to the local trauma center. The storm ended Wednesday, with a total of 5 runs for the crews at Station 29. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-QR, 29-9, LA 17, PSP
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