2009 Schedule of Events • Sat July 4 - Comm. Flea Market 8 to 4   • Sun July 5 - Comm. Flea Market 8 to 4   • Sun July 5 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun Aug 2 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sat Aug 15 - Chicken BBQ 12 to 6 Eat-In or Take-Outs Available   • Sun Sept 6 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun Oct 4 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun Nov 1 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12   • Sun Dec 6 - Breakfast Buffet 8 to 12 911 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 January 10 11 23 February 19 25 08 March 14 12 22 April 21 13 17 May 13 19 05 June 16 08 08 July 10 06   August 15 11   September 11 10   October   24   November 19 11   December 14 26   Total: 162 176 83  2009 Fund Drive Return Stats     • Check out the support we receive from our community during our annual 2009 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
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2008-2009 Fund Drive Now Underway
November 21, 2008
• The 2008-2009 annual fund drive for the Jefferson Township Fire Company has 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. 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!
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.
Pennsylvania State Police Line of Duty Death
• Our deepest sympathy is with the friends and family of Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua Miller who lost his life in the line of duty at age 34 on Sunday, June 07, 2009. Trooper Miller made a split-second decision to ram the back of Daniel Autenrieth's fleeing Honda Civic after a domestic dispute, sending the car spinning into a guardrail. There, other police cars surrounded it while Trooper Miller and Trooper Robert Lombardo ran to the driver's side door to confront the 31-year-old Northampton County man. The troopers were just inches away when the bullets began flying, though investigators are not yet sure who fired first. Trooper Miller was hit twice, once in the upper chest and once in the thigh. He was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, where he was pronounced dead at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, said Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim. Mr. Grim said an autopsy performed Monday found the cause of death was a single gunshot wound. Trooper Lombardo, 35, of Pittston, was shot once in the left shoulder. He was treated at Community Medical Center and released on Monday, investigators said. While the Jefferson Township Fire Company did not personally know Trooper Miller, we work hand-in-hand with the state police from two separate barracks on nearly every incident we respond on. The death of Trooper Miller hit home to us, with some of our members being a fellow PSP Trooper. You will be greatly missed.
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
Congratulations to Assistant Chief Ben Shaffer on obtaining his State Firefighter 1 Certification
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
Crews Complete Rapid Intervention Team Training
December 14, 2008
• Eight firefighters spent their Sunday training with personnel from Hamlin Fire & Rescue Company in completing the final 8 hours of the 16 hour Basic Rapid Intervention Team Class. During the training crews practiced many rescue skills. Most training firefighters receive is how to rescue trapped or injured individuals. This training session was designed for firefighters to learn exactly how to rescue our own personnel should they become trapped, injured or run out of air inside of a burning structure. This class proved to be full of useful information that will be sure to help our firefighters when they are assigned to RIT Operations.   Members completing the training included: Assistant Chiefs Jamie Wallace & Ben Shaffer, Rescue Captain Jason Crambo,  Firefighters Robert Benedict, Matt Bistran, Ken Notari, & Kevin Tierney.
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Mount Cobb Road MVA Injuries One
November 22, 2008
	• Crews were dispatched for a reported 1 car MVA with injuries, car vs. pole at 1038 Mount Cobb Road. Upon arrival Chief 29-B (B. Shaffer) assumed the Mount Cobb Road Command. Crews were faced with 1 vehicle off the roadway, into some trees with the driver of the vehicle uncooperative and locked inside the vehicle. Crews gained access into the vehicle and started to provide patient care & extricated the patient while waiting for EMS to arrive. The patient was transported to the local trauma center by EMS. Units on scene: Rescue 29, Engine 29, 29-9, LA 5, PSP
NP Area Crews Gather for a Afternoon of Training in Moscow
November 22, 2008
• Seven firefighters from Jefferson gathered with crews from throughout the North Pocono Area during the morning and afternoon hours of November 22 for a training session at an abandoned residential structure in the Borough of Moscow that is scheduled for demolition later this week. Crews had the opportunity to work together and practice skills in search & rescue, rapid intervention team operations, ventilation, hoseline advancement, wall breechment, ladder skills & airpack training. Crews were faced with real smoke conditions that added a challenge to the drills. This session provided to be a great learning experience for all companies that participated. We thank Moscow for the wonderful training opportunity. Units on scene: Engine 29, Brush 29, Tanker 7, Rescue 7, Engine 15, Engine 55, Tanker 14-1, Ambulance 14-8
5 Runs, 18 Hours, 2 Working Jobs Starts off November
November 15, 2008
• A slow start to the month of November for 29 Fire finally ended with a busy 18 hours beginning on November 14. Over the next 18 hours, crews would answer 5 calls for service, ending with a working tractor trailer fire on the Interstate. The work began during the morning hours of November 14 with a reported car fire on the Interstate that was deemed to be an overheated vehicle. Crews were then dispatched to on working structure fire on Major Road in Madisonville, a standby/coverage assignment for Elmhurst, and a 2 car MVA on Route 247. Then during the early morning hours of November 15 crews were dispatched to a reported fully involved tractor trailer fire on the Interstate, unknown contents. With this report, command (J. Wallace) requested Engine 67, Tanker 67 & Tanker 15 to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire to the rear axles of the truck with extension up into the trailer. Crews make quick work advancing 2-1¾" handlines to attack and control the fire. Crews operated on scene for nearly 2 hours. Units on scene: Engine 29, Tanker 29, 29-9, Engine 67-5, Tanker 67-8, Tanker 15, PSP
Change your Clock, Change Your Batteries
• Its that time of year again, homeowners are reminded on Sunday November 02 while turning the clocks back to standard time for Daylight Savings Time, to also change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Smoke detectors should be replaced at least every ten years to ensure proper functioning while batteries should be changed annually. There should be at least one smoke detector on every level of your home, with an additional directly outside the sleep area. Any township resident in need of smoke detectors, can contact Assistant Fire Chief Jamie Wallace at the fire company (689-2829) for more information on how you can obtain them for free from us. Just think, of the risk placed on families without smoke detectors... That is why we are doing our part to continue to keep you safe.
	Fiery Early Morning Crash
	Saturday, September 27, 2008
	• Crews were dispatched to 271 Wimmers Road just before 5 this morning for a reported 1 car MVA, vehicle on fire, possible entrapment. Additional reports were of multiple explosions from the scene and wires down. Rescue crews marked on scene with Chief John Ligi taking the Wimmers Road command. Crews were confronted with live power lines down and a fully involved vehicle fire, unknown on entrapment. Crews quickly went to work carefully extinguishing the blaze while searching for any occupants in and around the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle had fled the scene prior to arrival. Crews remained on scene for over 3 hours and assisted PPL with the removal of the downed lines from the roadway. Units on scene: Rescue 29, 29-QRS, 29-9, , LA 15, PSP
Morning Structure Fire Keeps Crews Busy
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
• Crews were dispatched just shortly after 9am this morning for a reported working structure fire at 444 Cortez Road. The communications center reported multiple calls, an extra engine was requested to the scene with the second alarm assignment being put on standby. Crews arrived with Chief Ligi taking command, finding a moderate smoke condition from an attached garage to a single story residence with no visible fire. Rescue and Engine crews made quick work advancing 2-1¾" lines into the structure to attack the fire. As additional resources arrived, crews went to work with truck company operations, checking for extensions and ventilating. No extension was found into the main residence with only a slight smoke condition throughout the house. Damage was contained to the garage and breezeway. Chief 15-4 had interior operations, Captain 22 had exterior operations, Chief 21 had safety. Units on scene: Engine 29, Rescue 29, Tanker 29, Engine 15, Tanker 15, Rescue 7, Engine 68-3, Tanker 68-4, Tanker 68-4A, Engine 67-5, Ladder 6, Tanker 21-4, 29-9, QR-29, 25-9
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The Final Farewell
Monday, September 15, 2008
• The Jefferson Township Fire Company would like to thank all the departments, agencies and individuals that joined us in paying our final respects to our brother AJ. We'd also like to thank the departments that participated in the ceremony.
Chicken B-B-Q, A Success...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
• The members of the Jefferson Township Fire Company would like to thank the members of the community that supported us and made this years Chicken BBQ a huge success! We hope to see you again next year.
Jefferson Takes Home Best Appearing Tanker Trophy
Saturday, August 09, 2008
• An annual tradition for our firefighters is to attend the Spring Brook Fire Company Cow Flop. This years support brought the Tanker and the début of the new Engine to the 2008 parade. Both apparatus went through the inspection process with the Jersey Judges, being looked over from top to bottom. The tanker was lucky enough to catch the judges eyes with much equipment, many other tankers in the area do not carry. The only thing judges could find to deduct points for on the tanker was jokingly a few pebbles stuck in the tires from the parking lot. Great job guys!
Evening Crash Draws Response
Friday, August 01, 2008
• The Rescue along with EMS were dispatched for a reported 1 car MVA, car into a creek with the vehicle smoking near 8588 Route 590 during the early evening hours of August 01. Captain Crambo marked on scene assuming the 590 command finding all occupants out of the vehicle.  Rescue crews went to work providing scene safety and traffic control until the arrival of a wrecker company to remove the pickup truck from the ravine. The driver escaped this crash with only minor injuries. Units on the call: Rescue 29, 29-QRS, 29-9, PSP
Area Foam Demonstration
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
• With the arrival of the new engine, one of its capabilities is the ability to introduce foam into a handline to assist with firefighting knockdowns. This will add a new type of firefighting to our arsenal. Firefighters were lucky enough to be invited for their first experience using foam at a demonstration hosted by the Elmhurst/Roaring Brook Fire Department in conjunction with Chinchilla Hose Company & the Lackawanna County Foam Bank. Crews learned about the Lackawanna County Foam Bank Unit and got the chance to learn and play with some equipment that will aid in our firefighting techniques.  Units on the training: Rescue 29, Tanker 29, Engine 15, Rescue 15, Tanker 15, Tanker 7, Car 2
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	New Engine Now In Service
	Sunday, July 27, 2008
	• With the arrival of the new engine, crews have been working hard to transfer and mount all the equipment to get ready to put it into service. Training has begun and firefighters will continue to practice and get oriented to the new truck over the next several weeks. The arrival of the new truck is a very welcome and much needed replacement to our fleet. Our 1972 Engine has been taken out of service. This truck was made possible by FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Stay turned for more photos and updates as the final touches with the lettering and equipment is completed.
Fatal Accident Begins 4th of July Holiday Weekend
Thursday, July 03, 2008
• A violent crash ended with one dead and another seriously injured after an evening crash at the start of a long holiday weekend for many. Station 29 was dispatched at approximately 9:00pm for a reported 1 car MVA, vehicle vs. house with ejection at 1066 Cortez Road. Additional reports from the scene reported 1 ejected and 1 entrapped bringing in Rescue 68 as an additional rescue company. Rescue 29 arrived on scene and Assistant Chief Jamie Wallace assumed the Cortez Road command. Crews were faced with a car vs tree, 1 patient still in the vehicle and 1 ejected. Crews immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle, controlling hazards and assisting EMS with the ejected victim. Crews gained access into the vehicle utilizing HRT system allowing EMS personnel to reach the victim. Rescue crews remained on scene throughout the investigation assisting with lighting, traffic & hazard control. Units remained on scene for nearly 4 hours. Units on the call: Rescue 29, Engine 29, Rescue 68, Engine 1, 29-QRS, 29-9, 29-8, LA 6, Mobile 504-6, 29-PD, PSP
WNEP-TV News Story & Video
Scranton Times News Story
New Engine Arrives in Pennsylvania
Thursday, July 03, 2008
• Members received word late today that the engine has safely arrived at American Fire Apparatus in Dickson City after its journey to Pennsylvania, accompanied by the new Ladder 23 from the plant in South Dakota. The truck will remain at the shop in Dickson City for a short period of time while some more equipment is added and some details are finalized before the final delivery to us. After delivery, the truck will be equipped and members will go through some intense training on the new truck. The new engine is expected to be in service by the end of July.
Members Complete Vehicle Rescue Technician Training
	Saturday, June 21, 2008
	• Four firefighters completed the practical section of the  third and final stage of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Program being hosted by the Moscow Fire Company. In this stage, crews learned and practiced their skills in using HRT systems, airbags, air chisels, chain come-a-long and also many different extrication techniques. Firefighters from Moscow, Jefferson, Jessup & Archbald participated in this final 16 hour program.
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Assembly on Engine Continues
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• Work continues on the new engine at the Crimson plant in South Dakota. The truck is finally starting to take shape with the assembly of the pump module and body completed. The mounting of all modules on the chassis will be taking place in the coming days before the rapidly approaching delivery date in July.
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An Ending to Carnival-2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
• The members of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank all of our supports and contributors to this years carnival. It couldn't have been done without you. We would also like to thank all the companies & businesses that participated in this years parade. The weather for this years carnival was from one extreme to the other. Tuesday was a very slow night topped by strong storms that traveled through the area. Wednesday through Saturday afternoon was very nice brining in warmth and sunny but rain came into the area for part of the evening on Saturday before coming to end before the fireworks shot off. We hope to see you all again next year for an even bigger and better carnival we have planned with S & S Amusements. Thank you once again!
	90°'s Doesn't Stop Training
	Saturday, June 07, 2008
	• Record setting temperatures of over 90 degrees did not stop Jefferson Township Firefighters from training on Saturday, June 7th. Five Jefferson firefighters along with nearly 15 others from Moscow, Dickson City & Jessup spent their Saturday completing the practical section of the 16-hour Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations Program (part 2 of 3) hosted by Moscow Fire Company. Crews practiced their skills throughout the day using only simple hand tools to remove the roof, gain access and tunnel through the trunk and floor of a vehicle along with other hand tool tasks on two vehicles. Participating companies: Dickson City, Jefferson, Jessup & Moscow
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Overnight Crash Ends With Extrication & 1 Injured
Saturday, June 07, 2008
• During the early morning hours of Saturday, June 7th, the Rescue responded for a reported MVA rollover with entrapment at 8562 Route 590. Rescue Captain Jason Crambo marked on scene establishing the 590 command, reporting a vehicle on its side with one sole occupant still in the vehicle, 2 other vehicles damaged with no occupants, that were struck during the crash. The rescue arrived on scene and crews quickly went to work stabilizing the vehicle and controlling hazards. One 1¾" was stretched and charged with special attention paid to a previous engine compartment fire extinguished by bystanders prior to rescue arrival and also leaking gasoline from the vehicle. The extrication process began utilizing the cutters to flap the roof of the vehicle. The patient was quickly extricated and turned over to EMS personnel. Rescue remained on scene providing lighting, traffic control and scene safety until wrecker operators were able to remove all involved vehicles from the scene. The patient was transported to a local trauma center with what was described as non-life threatening injuries. Units on the call: Rescue 29, 29-9, 29-QRS, LA 5, 29-PD
Chassis Arrives for Production
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
• The Spartan chassis has arrived at the Crimson plant in South Dakota. Workers will continue to make progress with mounting of the body that is currently under production along with all the other components to make way for a completion and a July delivery. Once the truck arrives in Jefferson, it will be equipped, members will be trained on driving and pumping and the new apparatus will be placed into service as "Engine 29" and the current 1972 engine will be taken out of service.
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	Rescue Trains with Moscow
	Saturday, May 31, 2008
	• Five firefighters & the Rescue gathered with Moscow Rescue 7 to train and participate in a 16 hour PA-Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness Program (part 1 of 3) hosted by the Moscow Fire Company. Crews practiced their skills in vehicle stabilization. Participating companies: Dickson City, Jefferson, Jessup & Moscow
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	Rollover Snarls Traffic on the I
	Thursday, May 29, 2008
	• Rescue 29 responded to a report of 1 car rollover, vehicle on fire, on Interstate 84 mile marker 9 westbound. Call was found to be located at mile marker 11.1 in the westbound lanes and upon arrival of the rescue company, the vehicle was found to be lying on its roof against a rock embankment and some trees. Chief Ligi assumed the 11.1 command. All occupants were out of the vehicle and no fire was found. Rescue crew went to work with traffic & hazard control until being released by PSP. There were no serious injuries reported. Units on the call: Rescue 29, 29-8, 29-9, 29-QRS, LA 19, PSP
2 Car MVA
Saturday, May 24, 2008
• Rescue 29 responded to a report of a 2 car MVA with injuries at 1459 Mount Cobb Road, in front of Ritter's Farm Market. Upon arriving, Chief Ligi assumed the Mount Cobb Road Command and rescue personnel went to work with patient assessments, controlling hazards and traffic control. There were no serious injuries. Units on the call: Rescue 29, 29-8, 29-9, PSP
Structure Fire Box Interrupts Jessup Firemen's Parade
Friday, May 23, 2008
• First alarm assignment sent Rescue 29, Engine 29, Tanker 29, Tanker 15, Engine 67, Rescue 7, Engine 68, Tanker 68 to a reported working structure fire, car on fire inside a garage, 500 Salem Heights Road. Rescue & Tanker 29 responded from line of Jessup Firemen's Parade to the scene and arrived shortly there after. The SRN was activated by Captain Crambo while enroute due to the report of working structure fire bringing in Rescue 7, Ladder 6, Squad 22 & Car 22 as FAST Team. Later reports by 21-PD on scene reported no extensions into the residence at this time. Arriving Rescue Company crew was confronted with a single story residential structure with smoke showing out the garage on the delta side. Crew went to work in heavy smoke conditions extinguishing an engine compartment fire in a vehicle located inside the 2 car garage. Crews made quick work of the fire before the arrival of additional resources and were able to determine once the garage was ventilated that there was no extension into the garage or storage area above the garage. Command released all units with the exception of 29-Fire and 67-EMS. Units on the call: Rescue 29, Engine 29, Tanker 29, Engine 67-6, Ambulance 67-2, Tanker 68-4, Engine 68-3, Squad 22, Car 22, Ladder 6, Rescue 7, 21-PD, 29-PD
	Engine Hits Production Line
	Thursday, May 22, 2008
	• The new Engine has hit the Crimson production line with the fabrication of the body currently underway. The chassis is expected to arrive from Spartan at the Crimson plant in South Dakota in the next several days. Final delivery date is expected in mid-July. Check back for updates.
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Congratulations to 29-EMS
May 2008
• The Jefferson Township Fire Company would like to congratulate the Jefferson Township Ambulance Association and its members on the purchase of their new 2008 Hummer H3 Quick Response Vehicle that replaced their 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. Best of luck with your new vehicle!
Vehicle Rescue Training
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• Members of the Jefferson Township Fire Company spent their Wednesday evening on May 21st participating in a vehicle rescue program sponsored by Guardian Fire Equipment to allow us to train on our new HRT System. Members practiced their skills in several evolutions on two vehicles. We'd like to thank instructor John Sileski for the excellent program he put on.
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Tractor Fire Draws Response
Monday, May 19, 2008
• Rescue & Tanker responded for a reported tractor fire, 11 Cortez Road. With an error in call location by the communications center, the Rescue Company found the call to be located behind 567 Cortez Road. Chief Ligi assumed the Cortez Road command and put one 1¾" line into operation off the rescue on a piece of heavy logging machinery with an engine compartment fire. Firefighters made quick work of extinguishing the flames. Units on the call: Rescue 29, Tanker 29
	Weekend Crash Injures 1
	Saturday, May 10, 2008
	• Rescue responded for a reported 1 car MVA, car vs tree on Maplewood Road with possible confinement. Engineer Dale Mehne marked on scene establishing the Maplewood Road command, finding the driver to be self extricated from the vehicle. Significant damage was found to the passenger side of the vehicle. Rescue marked on scene and crews went to work controlling traffic and hazards before being released by PSP. Units on the call: Rescue 29, 29-9, PSP
Demolition Begins on House
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
• It didn't take long for the demolition of unoccupied structure located at 403 Cortez Road on Wednesday to come down. Sparrow Excavation & Demolition began the demolition and within 30 minutes the entire structure was on the ground. The Jefferson Township Fire Company made the decision earlier this year to demolish the structure to make way for future improvements to the grounds and an expansion on our carnival due to the associated costs it would have taken to improve the property to bring it up to code to be able to make any income for the company.
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