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Passing of Member
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The officers and members of the Jefferson Township Fire
Company regret to inform of the passing of member Tina Doerrie.
Tina A. Doerrie, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died
Monday morning at home after an illness. Her husband of 32 years is Ralph
Doerrie.
Born in Rockville Center, NY she is the daughter of Maria Santoro Miano of
Strongs Neck, NY and the late Henry Miano. She was a graduate of West Hempstead
High School and was a member of the St Thomas More-St Mary’s parish community.
Prior to her illness she had been employed by The Hideout in the Registration
Office, the former Ames Department store and Dutch’s market. She was a member of
the Jefferson Twp Volunteer Fire Company.
Also surviving a son Mark of Lake Ariel; daughters Nicole of Scranton and Tiana
of Lake Ariel; brothers Henry Miano and his wife Regina of New York and Paul
Miano and his wife Debbie of New York; a soon to be grandchild; several nieces
and nephews.
Anyone attending the funeral please go directly to the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30am in St. Thomas
More Church 105 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143
Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Duracell Batteries Power Those Who Protect Us
Program
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We would like to
give a big thank you to everyone from the community and especially Duracell
Batteries for their generous contribution to our company. Through Duracell
Batteries "Power Those Who Protect Us Program" they have generously donated
nearly 300 AA & AAA batteries free of charge to us. All these batteries will be
used for everyday maintenance of our battery powered life savings equipment.
Another Wayne County Structure Fire
Monday, April 25, 2011
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For the third night in a row, crews were called out
during the early morning hours on the first alarm assignment for a reported
working structure fire 387 Hamlin Highway. Hamlin Chief Carl Mehne arrived on
scene reporting a working structure fire in a storage building with exposure
problems. The 29 Engine Company arrived on scene and advanced one 1¾"
handline to backup Ladder 68 crews who got the initial knockdown on the fire.
Crews remained on scene for just over two hours extinguishing hot spots and
investigating.
Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Engine 67-5, Tanker
67-8, Ladder 68, Tanker 68, Engine 36, Tanker 36, Supply 1
Early Easter Morning Lake Ariel Barn Fire
 Sunday,
April 24, 2011
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Crews were called out just before 4:30am
today on the first alarm assignment for a reported fully involved structure fire
at 371 Stock Farm Road, Lake Township, Wayne County. First arriving units
reported a fully involved barn with collapse of the structure. Engine 29 arrived
on scene and assumed the Rapid Intervention Team duty while Tanker 29 joined in
on water shuttle operations. Crews remained on scene for nearly two hours before
being released by command.
Units on scene:
Engine 29, Tanker 29, Engine 1-1, Supply 1, Engine 67-5, Tanker 67-8, Ladder 68,
Rescue 68, Tanker 68, Rescue 13-7, Tanker 75, DNA Ambulance
Rescue Operates on Fatal Mid Valley Fire
 Saturday,
April 23, 2011
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The 29 Rescue Company was dispatched on the second alarm assignment for
a multi-family residential structure fire with entrapment in the Borough of
Jessup at 803 Church Street. Crews were first assigned to relocate to Station 25
to cover calls in the Mid Valley area but were soon called into the scene.
Firefighters were assigned with "opening up" the exterior on the Bravo/Charlie
Side, fire suppression duties in the basement division and overhaul in the third
division with crews from Ladder 20 & Rescue 59. Rescue 29 crews operated for
nearly six hours in the Mid Valley before being released by Command 25.
One occupant failed to escape the fire and was required to be rescued by
firefighters. This individual was taken to the hospital but despite life saving
measures, failed to survive and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause
of the fire has been ruled arson by the State Police Fire Martial. Anyone with
any information is asked to contact Jessup Police Department of the Pennsylvania
State Police-Dunmore.
Units on scene: Rescue 29,
Engine 25, Rescue 25, Brush 25, Car 25, Rescue 31, Engine 31, Engine 20, Ladder
20, Ladder 23, Squad 22, Squad 26, Rescue 59, Engine 21-1, Rescue 36, 25-8,
25-9, 23-9, 22-8, 22-9, 21-9, LA ALS
Engine & Tanker Run Overnight Vehicle Fire
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
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Crews were dispatched just before 4am this
morning for a reported vehicle fire at 11
Keating Road. Chief 29 arrived on scene assuming
the Keating Road Command and reported a working
vehicle fire with an exposure problem. Engine
Company crews arrived on scene and went to work
deploying two 1¾"
handlines to put a quick knockdown on the fire.
Tanker crews handled the water supply. Damage to
the structure was minimal and contained to the
front porch area. The vehicle was a total loss.
Units on scene: Engine
29, Tanker 29. 29-QR, 29-8 |
Crews Attend Engine Company Operations Training
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Six Firefighters spent their Saturday and Sunday
(April 9 & 10, 2011) along with nearly 25 other firefighters from throughout
Lackawanna County learning about Engine Company Operations through a course
hosted by the Blakely Hose Company. Firefighters from Blakely, Peckville,
Moscow, Jefferson and Old Forge spent two days learning about these important
duties that will either make or break the fire scene. Day One consisted of a
morning of classroom lecture while the afternoon hours allowed crews to get
hands on experience with rapid portable monitor (Blitz-Fire) and backup line
deployments while still securing a water source from a fire hydrant with the use
of large diameter hose. The use of seating assignments made accomplishing these
tasks flow smoothly for crews.
Day Two began with intense drills that continued throughout the
day at an acquired residential structure with crews practicing primary and
backup attack line advancements along with second and third attack lines
advancements through different routes of entrance. Crews also practiced basement
fire evolutions and hoseline advancements along with set-back line and high-rise
pack utilization. While there are no highrises in Jefferson Township, these
scenarios will come in handy for any fires in a school or commercial structure
utilizing the same technique. The class proved to be a great learning experience
to all that attended. Special thanks to the Blakely Hose Company for hosting the
program and also to the Old Forge Fire Department - Engine 93-3 for allowing the
use of your apparatus!
Passing of a Founding Member
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It is with great sadness, the Officers of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire
Company announce the passing of founding and lifetime member Conrad Mayeski.
Conrad past away on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at age 88 at the Gino Merli
Veterans Center.
His wife of 62 years, the former Annastiasia M. Okupniarek,
died Oct. 30, 2006.
Born in Throop, he was the son of the late Zigmund and Stella Lyncheski Mayeski.
A graduate of Lake Ariel High School, he was an Army veteran of World War II and
was awarded the World War II Victory Ribbon. He was employed as a truck driver
and owned his own company, C.Z. Mayeski Trucking. He then worked for New Car
Carriers and lastly worked for Elmer Strackbein. He was a founding member of the
Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as treasurer. He was a
founding member of the Jefferson Twp. Lions Club, where he served as president.
He was also district governor for District 14H Lions. He was instrumental in the
building of the Jefferson Twp. Lions Community Center. He was a member of St.
Eulalia's Church, Elmhurst.
He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed golf and fishing. He enjoyed
his time in Florida and loved being active in the community. He will be deeply
missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are four sons, Deacon Martin Mayeski and wife, Berenice, Beacon, N.Y.;
Conrad Mayeski and wife, Patty, Greenfield, Mass.; Donald Mayeski, Norfolk, Va.;
and Michael Mayeski, Jefferson Twp.; six grandchildren, Marisa, Lindsay, Mikie,
Ullrich, Carston and Chris; six great-grandchildren, Elisabeth, William, Robert,
Landric, Marin and Edith; several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois Kutyn; and two brothers, Joseph
and William Mayeski.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral
Home, 3 First St., Spring Brook Twp., with Mass at 10:30 in St. Eulalia's
Church, Blue Shutters Road, Elmhurst, to be celebrated by Monsignor John W.
Jordan, pastor. Interment with military honors, St. Catherine's Cemetery,
Moscow.
Friends may call Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, 405 Cortez Road, Jefferson Twp., PA
18436. For additional information, directions or to leave an online condolence,
visit www.strauchfuneralhomes.com.
(The Times-Tribune
www.scrantontimes.com)
Afternoon Accident Takes Down Pole, Injuring One
Monday, December 20, 2010
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Crews were dispatched during the late morning hours for a reported vehicle vs
pole with wires down on Archbald Mountain Road. On arrival of the Rescue
Company, the driver of the vehicle was self extricated with extensive damage to
the vehicle. Crews immediately went to work controlling hazards and securing the
vehicle and the scene. The Rescue remained on scene for nearly two hours while
awaiting the arrival of the utility companies. One patient was transported to
the hospital by Lackawanna Ambulance. Archbald Mountain Road remained closed in
both directions for the remainder of the afternoon during the repair. Special
thanks to Archbald Police and Penndot for assisting with the road closure.
Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-QR, LA 4, LA 15,
PSP, 21-PD
Morning Wayne County Structure Fire
Sunday, December 12, 2010
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Crews were dispatched just shortly
after six o'clock this morning on an assist to Wayne County, Maplewood Fire &
Rescue for a reported Structure Fire, Chimney Fire. First arriving units
encountered a working chimney fire with extension into the two story structure.
Crews from Ladder 68 performed an initial search, checking for extension inside
the residence while crews from Engine 29 advanced a handline and quickly began
extinguishment of the stubborn fire and began opening up the exterior wall.
Engine 1-1 arrived an assisted with the overhaul process. Crews remained on
scene for nearly two hours checking for hotspots and assisting the homeowner
with demolition of the now unsteady chimney structure.
Units on the scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Ladder 68, Tanker
68, Rescue 68, Engine 1-1, 67-3
Week Begins with Working Tractor Trailer Fire on I-84
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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Crews were dispatched just after 6pm this evening for a reported
working Tractor Trailer Fire on Interstate 84
near Mile Marker 11 Westbound. Updates from the
Lackawanna County Communications Center reported
multiple calls, now reporting the cab fully
involved with extension into the trailer
containing spinach. With these reports, the box
was upgraded bringing Tanker 15 and Engine 67-5
into the scene with Engine 15 relocating to
station 15. Upon arrival of Engine 29, crews
encountered heavy fire with the cab portion
fully involved with some extension into the
trailer. An aggressive attack by firefighters
under the direction of Captain Bistran contained
the bulk of the fire to the cab with minimal
extension into the trailer. Crews remained on
scene for over 2 hours overhauling and assisting
the
recovery
team with lighting and cleanup.
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Units on the scene: Engine
29, Tanker 29, Engine 67-5, Tanker 15, 29-9, PSP |
Another Wayne County Structure Fire
Friday, September 03, 2010
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Just after 7:30 this evening crews were called out once again for
a reported working structure fire with possible entrapment, 354 Goosepond Road,
Salem Township, Wayne County. First arriving units confirmed no entrapment but
encountered heavy fire on Division 2 with the fire already self venting through
the roof. An aggressive interior attack by Ledgedale and Hamlin Firefighters
contained the fire to the second floor and attic area. The rest of the structure
contained smoke and water damage. Engine 29 crews stood by on scene with the
Rapid Intervention Team Assignment while Tanker 29 assisted with water shuttle
operations.
Crews
remained on scene for nearly two hours before being released by 36 Command.
Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Engine 36,
Tanker 36, Engine 67-5, Rescue 67, Engine 18-1, Engine 18-2, Tanker 18, Utility
18, Engine 1-1, Supply 1, Mobile 504 EMS, 67-3, American Red Cross
Late Night Working Cortez Road Structure
Fire
Thursday,
September 02, 2010
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Crews were dispatched just after 1:30 this morning for a reported
working structure fire 1448 Cortez Road. Additional information would locate the
call to actually be loaded in the Lake Township Area, upgrading the box to the
Lake Twp Assignment through Wayne County. 29 Crews were on the road within
minutes with Engine 29 being first arriving with a moderate smoke condition
showing. Crews advanced one 1¾
handline into the doublewide single story structure and located the fire in a
bathroom on the alpha side. Crews performed an aggressive quick interior attack
to knock down the fire and began
ventilation
and overhaul. All units were on scene for approximately 1 hour.
Evening Tractor Trailer Pin-Job Scenario
a Success
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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The incident could be one of those rescue crews cringe as the
pull up upon, a vehicle pinned entirely beneath
a tractor trailer with occupants still inside
the vehicle. This was the scenario this evening
at Milewski's Towing in Jefferson Township with
the scene under the direction of Elmhurst Chief
Duane Hoover. Rescue crews from Jefferson
Township, Elmhurst-Roaring Brook and
Madisonville gathered together to practice their
skills on stabilizing a tractor trailer and
lifting the trailer utilizing airbags to create
an extrication pathway. Crews also practiced
some new techniques for securing a vehicle on
its side. The night proved to be an evening full
of worthy knowledge for rescue personnel. We'd
like to thank Mike Milewski, Jr and Bill Snyder
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Afternoon South Canaan Structure Fire RIT Assignment
Monday, July 19, 2010
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dispatched just before 4pm today on an assist to
Wayne County, Lake Ariel Fire Company for a
reported Structure Fire 329 Faller Road, South
Canaan Township. First arriving units, under the
direction of Lake Chief
(Jason Rossignol), encountered a
working fire with flames spreading quickly
through the single story home. Two 1¾"
handlines were stretched from Engine 1-1 to
knock down and extinguish the flames while
Engine 29 personnel provided Rapid Intervention
Team (RIT) coverage and Rescue 75 handled water
supply and Ladder 68 assisted with overhaul.
Crews were on scene for just over an hour before
being released by command.
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Units on the scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Engine
1-1, Supply 1, Rescue 75, Tanker 75, Ladder 68,
Waymart EMS, American Red Cross |
Afternoon Elmhurst Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment
Friday, July 09, 2010
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The 29 Rescue Company was dispatched just after 4:30pm today on a
reported Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment on Route 348 near Windsor Hill,
assisting Rescue 15
(Elmhurst-Roaring
Brook). Crews were on the road within minutes and arrived on scene
shortly there after and were immediately put to work on a SUV that rolled
several times and came to rest in a heavily wood area, three patients were still
in the vehicle. The scene was under the direction of Chief 15-4 (W. Smith)
holding the command role with Chief 15-3 (E. Shield) handling
operations. Crews were quickly put to work relieving Rescue 15 personnel and
continuing with creating an extrication pathway utilizing two hydraulic rescue
tools to obtain a compete roof removal and setup for a widebody conversion.
Rescue 29 & 15 personnel worked hand and hand together along with EMS personnel
from Moscow and Lackawanna Ambulance. All patients were successfully extricated
and transported to the local trauma center.
Units on the scene: Rescue 29, Rescue 15, 7-8, 7-9, 29-9,
LA 5, LA 7, 15-PD, 7-PD
Another Afternoon South Canaan Township Structure Fire
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Tanker was dispatched just before 11am to once again
assist Wayne County on a reported working Structure Fire, second alarm
assignment on Robinson Road, just off Route 296 in South Canaan Township. First
arriving units encountered a two story residential structure with heavy smoke
showing out of all sides on Division Two. Crews initially made an aggressive
interior attack and had a quick knockdown before being pulled out due to
deteriorating conditions. Tanker crews joined in with units from throughout
Wayne County in the water supply operations while crews extinguished the
stubborn blaze. The Tanker operated on scene for nearly four hours.
Evening Accident Sends Three to Trauma Center
Thursday, May 20, 2010
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A call for assistance just before 6:00pm tonight drew the
response of Rescue and Engine crews for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident
Rollover in the area of 981 Cortez Road with two patient ejected and one still
entrapped. First arriving fire department personnel encountered three patients
and immediately went to work assessing the scene, controlling hazards and
attending to the injured patients under the command of Assistant Chief John
Ligi. When all was said and done, three patients were transported to the
local trauma center, one by Life Flight Helicopter.
Units on the scene: Rescue 29, Engine 29, 29-8,
29-9, QR-29, Engine 68-3, Waymart EMS, Hamlin EMS, CH 1, LA 17, LA 9, Life
Flight 3, PSP
Afternoon Accident Takes Out Power Lines
Monday, May 17, 2010
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Crews were
dispatched just before 3pm today for a reported car vs tree near 889 Cortez Road
with injuries. Upon arriving on scene, crews were faced with a SUV vs pole with
wires down in the roadway and the driver being self extricated. Both Engine &
Rescue crews worked together under the command of Assistant Chief Don Wallace to
control hazards on the scene until PPL was able to fix the damaged pole and
restore power to the area. Crews remained on scene for nearly 3½
hours.
Units on the scene: Rescue 29, Engine 29, 29-8, LA
6, PSP
Morning South Canaan Township 2nd Alarm Structure Fire
Monday, May 10, 2010
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Tanker was dispatched just before 6am to assist Wayne
County on a reported working Structure Fire, second alarm assignment on Knobby
Knoll Lane, just off Route 296 in South Canaan Township. First arriving units
encountered a fully involved residential structure. Tanker crews joined in with
many other units from throughout Wayne, Susquehanna & Lackawanna Counties in the
water shuttle operations while crews performed an exterior attack with multiple
handlines and waterpipes on the well involved structure.
The Tanker operated on scene for nearly five hours.
Crews Respond on Lake Ariel Structure Fire
Friday, May 07, 2010
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Crews were summoned to respond on
an assist to Wayne County, for a reported working Structure Fire at 188 Shaffer
Road, Lake Township. On arrival Engine personnel from Jefferson were assigned to
the Rapid Intervention Team Role as crews from Lake Ariel & Waymart were busy
performing an exterior attack on the well involved structure. The Tanker joined
in with Maplewood & Waymart Tankers in the water shuttle operations. Crews
remained on scene for just over an hour
before
being released by Lake Ariel Chief.
Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Engine 1-1, Supply 1, Rescue 75,
Tanker 75, Supply 68, Tanker 68
Morning Wayne County Run
Saturday, April 03, 2010
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Crews were dispatched just after 6:30 this morning on an assist to Wayne County,
Hamlin Fire & Rescue for a reported possible commercial structure fire, smoke
condition in the Comfort Inn at Twin Rocks. First arriving units encountered a
smoke condition on Division 1 in the rear of the structure. Crews investigated
for a cause and ventilated the structure. Engine 29 crews stood by on scene
until being released by Hamlin Chief.
Units on scene: Engine 29, Engine 67-5, Engine
56-1, Engine 56-2, Tanker 56-6, Engine 23, Tanker 23, 67-3
Morning Structure Box
Monday, January 04, 2010
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Crews were dispatched to 1406 Mt Cobb Road for a reported
working structure fire in a woodshed attached to a residential structure just
before 8am. First arriving Engine Company crews encountered a working fire,
contained to the flooring of a woodshed with a smoke condition throughout the
structure. The fire was quickly knocked down with a water can. The rest of the
run card assignment was returned to service with the exception of the on scene
units while crews extinguished the hot spots and ventilated the structure.
Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, Tanker 68
Winter Weather Draws Rescue Response on the Interstate
Saturday, December 19, 2009
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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
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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
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Early Morning Structure Fire Draws Full
Response
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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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.
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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.
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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
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A dispatch for a reported working
tractor trailer fire on Interstate 84 at mile maker 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
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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
Driver Escapes Serious Injury on
Morning
MVC
May 13, 2009
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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
Vehicle Fire Draws Response
March 15, 2009
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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
Three Car Crash Injuries Two
March 04, 2009
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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.
Late Night Crash Injures One
February 16, 2009
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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,
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Fatal Afternoon Head-On Crash on Route 247
January 08, 2009
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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.
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on scene: Rescue 29, Engine 29, Brush 29, 29-9, LA 1, LA 5, PSP
Wintery Weather Causes MVA With Entrapment
January 06, 2009
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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 precariously 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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Car Wash
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Sun May 6 -
Breakfast Buffet
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Sun June 3 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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June 12 thru 16 - Carnival '12 |
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Sun July 1 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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Sun Aug 5 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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Sun Sept 2 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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Sun Oct 7 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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Sun Nov 4 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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Sun Dec 2 -
Breakfast Buffet
8 to 12 |
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Sat Dec 15 -
Santa Comes to Town |
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| Run Summary |
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2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
| January |
23 |
19 |
15 |
10 |
| February |
08 |
10 |
18 |
09 |
| March |
22 |
09 |
14 |
16 |
| April |
17 |
12 |
15 |
01 |
| May |
05 |
16 |
12 |
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| June |
08 |
15 |
15 |
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| July |
12 |
25 |
17 |
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| August |
14 |
17 |
44 |
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| September |
15 |
25 |
22 |
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| October |
07 |
11 |
18 |
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| November |
13 |
12 |
08 |
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| December |
16 |
16 |
04 |
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| Total: |
160 |
187 |
202 |
36 |
2011 Fund Drive Returns
The above graph represents
the statistics from our 2010-2011 Fund Drive. Our annual Fund Drive
Mailer is extremely important to us and accounts for nearly 18% of our
annual income. We recognize the impact the economy is having on our
citizens as we are experiencing the same impact. Any amount you are able
to contribute is greatly appreciated. The above graph shows the amount
of Returns Received to Date vs. the amount of returns that have
Not Been Received to Date from our community. Check back as the
graph will be updated monthly. If you have not received a Fund Drive
Mailer, please contact us at: 689-2829 and we will get one sent out to
you.
Once again we appreciate your continued support!
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