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Events page updated  01/31/10

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Video Page has been updated.

The St. Thomas Township Fire & Rescue Co. Board of Directors are accepting resumes for the position of President. Please click on gavel picture for job description.

Longaberger & Vera Bradley Basket Bingo

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Doors open at 10:30

Meal at 12:00

Bingo at 1:00

Ticket includes meal, and reserves one seat. 25 Games of bingo.

Tickets are $20.00 in advance & $25.00 at the door.

For tickets or additional information call 369-5554

Chimney Fire  

Friday, January 29, 2010: This evening units were alerted to the 9 box for the chimney fire at 254 Skyhigh Dr. Engine 18-1 arrived and sent a crew to the roof placed a uncharged line at the door, and had a crew in the interior. Tower arrived and crews worked under the command of Deputy Chief 9, and after some time, brought the fire in the chimney under control. With negative extension, the box was returned and units went available at 2144 Hours.

All photos courtsey of Curtis Bryan

Who Would Have Thought 

Tuesday, January 26, 2010: This afternoon, after all the rain less then 24 hours ago, Company 18 was alerted to the 4400 block of Lincoln Way West, for the brush fire at 1610 hours. Engine 18-1 and Brush 18 arrived on the scene and found to small area along the embankment on fire. The brush placed the booster line in service and put the fire out and all units returned 1623 Hours.

Area Rain Storm 

Monday, January 25, 2010: Today as waters rised from all the rain, the area had recieved, after the early morning trip to Chambersburg, crews returned to St. Thomas and shortly after began to recieve calls about water in the basements. Crews spent most of the morning on pumping details.

Pictures taken around the Twin Bridge Rd. area.

Another trip to Chambersburg  

Monday, January 25, 2010: This morning Engine 18-1 was dispatched to transfer to Company 1 McKinley Street Station. Shortly after dispatch Command 1 requested the second alarm, to 572 Lincoln Way West, where other units were operating on smoke in the apartment. Engine 18-1 arrived and shortly after arriving on the scene second alarm units were placed in service and Engine 18-1 handled the transfer to McKinley Street, and returned at 0731 Hours.

House Fire & Transfer 

Thursday, January 21, 2010: This morning at 0145 Comapny 18 was alerted to assist Co. 1 on the second alarm for a house fire at 558 S. Main St.  Engine 18-1 & Engine 18-2 arrived and sent manpower to the staging area. Command then placed most second alarm units in service, and Engine 18-1 handled a transfer to company 1 McKinley Street Station, clearing the transfer at 0450 Hours. 

Outside Investigation

Saturday, January 16, 2010: This afternoon as members were getting ready for the banquet and transfer cews showed up around 12 noon, the crews were given the first call. An illegal burn was called in by Chief 18. Units arrived to find a pile of debris burning. The subject spoke with Chief 18 and the engine crew put the fire out. Units returned at 1234. Thanks to Liverpool Fire Company  & Mont Alto EMS who provided coverage. The ambulance transfer handled an additional 2 runs.  The engine transfer also handled a transfer to Station 4 on Sunday morning around 0800 Hrs.

Company Banquet

Saturday, January 16, 2010: This evening members and  guest attended the annual awards banquet. The evening started with social hour. Members were then served a meal, and then it was time for the guest speaker for the evening. Clyde Thomas, Training Coordinator for the Franklin County Fire Chief's Association, also a career fire fighter in Washington D.C.  He presented members and guest with a great speech. After the speech, the awards presentation began. Awards were given out for Fire Police, Fire & EMS, also administrative awards.  After all awards were presented members were shown a video made by members Kendra Straley and Angela Smith. Once this was complete members and guest were provided entertainment by Electrolinear Entertainment. 

A special Thank you goes to Liverpool Fire Company from Perry County for providing the Engine coverage, and Mont Alto EMS for the ambulance stand by from noon Saturday to Noon Sunday, so members could enjoy the evening.

Award Winners

 Fire Police of the year: Chris Walls

2009 Rookie of the year: Josh Knouse

2009 Fire Fighter of the year "Runner Up" : Angela Smith

2009 Fire Fighter of the year:  Shane Klouser

2009 EMT of the year: Adam McNew

2009 EMS driver of the year: Cameron Atherton

2009 Jr. Fire Fighter of the year "Runner Up": Robert Straley Jr.

2009 Jr. Fire Fighter of the year: Stephanie Wright

2009 Chief's Award: Everette Rogers

2009 Volunteer of the year: Adam McNew

2009 Presidents Award: Everette Rogers

2009 Company 18 Award: Clara May

This year another award was started in remembrance of charter member Charles "Babe" Harrison, who passed away earlier in the year.  This award is for someone who goes above and beyond in the operations side of the company. The first recipient of this award was Thomas Bigler.

Also a life membership card was given to Donald "Dusty" Stoner for 25 years as a member of the company.

Chimney Fire

Tuesday, January 12, 2010: This evening units were alerted to 395 Twin Bridge Rd. for a chimney fire at 1759 Hrs. Company 18 units arrived and found fire contained to the chimney. A check of the interior was done with no extension. Station 4 engine crew went to the roof and crews worked to extinguish the fire. All units wrapped up and company 18 cleared at 1853 hours.

Congratulations

Tuesday, January 12, 2010: This week Treasurer Clara May and Charter Member Galen  May, owners or Pine View Haven Christmas Tree Farm, had entered several trees in a contest at the annual farm show.  This year the May's come home with 4th & 5th place. Congratulations to the May's for the work they put into the Christmas tree farm.

Photos Courtesy of Stephanie Wright who attended the event.

House Fire

Monday, January 11, 2010: This evening around 2322 Hrs. Communications dispatched the first alarm assignment to Peters Township, 609 Path Valley Rd. for a house fire.  Engine 18-1 arrived first reporting a working fire. Engine 18-1 laid 200' of supply line and took a position in the yard on side A. Crews pulled a line and went to work. Crews encountered fire conditions on the first and second floor. Crews from many departments worked for several hours to bring the fire under control, and do the overhaul. Chief 18 had operations and Deputy Chief 18 had accountability and manpower staging. Company 18 units were back in service at 0317 Hrs.

Side A Yard position

The above two units working together

Thanks to Penn Dot for all their assistance this evening.

Wood Pile Fire

Sunday, January 3, 2010: Today members were dispatched at 1120 Hours to 4534 Warmspring Rd. for a wood pile fire. Engine 18-1 and Duty 18 (McNew) arrived on the scene to find a large wood pile fully involved. Crews put a line in service and knocked down the fire. Tractors were used for the overhaul. Units were placed in service at 1248 Hours.

Units on the scene: Engine 18-1, Engine Tanker 18, 8, & 3. Engine 43 had a fill site established at the firehouse.

Garage Fire

Saturday, January 2, 2010: This evening Communications dispatched the 3-18 box to Williamson Rd. for a barn fire at 1730.  While units were responding, they were advised it may be a house fire. Once units arrived it was found to be a garage fire. Company 3 units arrived and protected the exposure which was the house only a few feet away. Engine 18-1 arrived and assisted with fire attack on side C of the garage, and overhaul. Engine tanker 18 assisted in the water shuttle. Company 18 units available at 1927.   Thanks to Company 21 for the Engine transfer.

Another rekindle

Friday, January 1, 2010: This afternoon members were again alerted to Ward Dr. for the rekindle at 1535 hours. As units arrived and staged, Engine 18-1 was requested to set up a fill site. Engine 18-1 set up the fill site. After a short time, Chief 9 advised the water supply could wrap up and units could go in-service. Engine 18-1 returned at 1722 hours.

Then later in the evening Company 18 was dispatched to 1983 Appleway Rd. for a chimney fire. Engine 18-1 and Deputy Chief 18 arrived and found nothing evident for the exterior. Crews checked for extension and after finding the fire was contained to the stove pipe, Command held Company 18 and Station 4. Shortly after releasing station 4 and holding company 18 to wrap up. All units cleared the scene at 1900.  Thanks to Company 9 for the transfer.

Another day of back to back calls

Thursday, December 31, 2009: Today company 18 was dispatched to 1286 Hade Rd. at 0735 for a CO alarm. Units arrived and Squad 41 was requested do to some metering problems. After a check of the house nothing found Command 18 placed units in service.

Shortly after backing in, communications dispatched units again to Mountain Rd. for the shed fire at 0838. Engine 18-1 arrived and placed 2 lines in service and was putting a knock on the fire. Company 18, Station 4 and Company 8 assisted with some overhaul before Chief 46 placed units in service. Engine 18-1 returned at 1014.

Company 18 finished out the year with an auto accident at L.W.W. and Maxhiemer Rd. around 1330, with EMS transporting one class 3, and a Medical assist around 1800 Hours.

Rekindle of the house fire

Wednesday, December 30, 2009: Today members started the morning around 0900 hours when communications sent units back to Warren Township, to Ward Dr. for the rekindle of the dwelling fire. Engine 18-1 arrived and again parked the engine and sent manpower to the scene to assist with overhaul. Engine Tanker 18 assisted in the water shuttle.  All company 18 units cleared shortly after 1300 Hours.  Thanks to Company 17 for the transfer.

House Fire

Tuesday, December 29, 2009: Today brought on two back to back calls. At 1215 Hours units were dispatched to Mountain Rd. for the shed fire. Engine 18-1 arrived just behind Squad 41, who investigated and found a fire to be out. Engine 18-1 and Engine Tanker 18 was placed available.  

At  1236 Hours Engine Company 18 and Engine Tanker 18 was alerted to Warren Township, to  8450 Ward Dr. for a house fire. Units were on the scene with a working fire. Engine 18-1  arrived and was advised to park the engine and send manpower to the scene. Engine crew assisted with fire attack and overhaul. Engine tanker 18 assisted in the water shuttle operations. All Company 18 units were back in service at 1709 Hours.  Thanks to station 4 for the transfer.

Smoke in basement

Friday, December 25, 2009: This afternoon as members were enjoying Christmas events with the families, Units were alerted to Stone Bridge Rd. for smoke in the apartment building, in Antrim Township at 1239. Engine 18-1 arrived and assumed the first due position, and sent a crew to the basement, and a crew stayed outside at the fire area. It was told that a torch used to thaw water lines was used and then hay placed around the lines and the hay caught fire. The fire was out prior to our arrival, and crews from 18 & 3 checked for extension. Command 3 held an engine from company 3, 18, & 8. Crews then soaked the area and command placed the remainder of the box in service at 1319.

Toy Drive

Thursday, December 24, 2009: This afternoon members loaded up and once Santa arrived at the fire house the department began the yearly toy drive. This year we assisted many families. The St. Thomas Township Fire & Rescue Co. would like to Thank all supporters of the toy drive.

Training 

 Over the course of the last couple weeks the members have been training in the house that was purchased by the fire co. This has been a great chance to get some additional training such as breaching walls and numerous other skills. 

Early Morning Fire

Tuesday, December 8, 2009: This morning crews were alerted at 0238 Hours for the reported barn fire in the 1200 Block of Shields Rd. Engine 18-1 and Duty 18 (McNew) arrived with heavy fire from the rear of the barn. After making our way around to the rear of the barn it was found we had 2 trailers setting next to the barn fully involved. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes. Once overhaul was complete, units were released. Company 18 cleared at 0416.