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MAJOR BLAZE HITS HISTORIC RESTAURANT IN SPRINGFIELD TWP.

KEN SNYDER

Springfield Twp., PA - Box 5634 was struck on April 21st at about 4:16 P.M. for a restaurant fire located at 1485 West End Blvd., (Rt. 309), north of Quakertown. First due companies experienced a smoke conditon coming from the rear portion of Bubba's Pot Belly Stove Restaurant.

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Fire Rips Through Franklin Park Home

Conshohocken Fire Co. #2 recently placed into service this 2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC 107’ Ascendant Heavy-Duty Ladder. The truck has a 1500-GPM pump, 500-GWT, 20-gallon Foam Cell, and is designated as Quint 35.

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Franklin Park, PA - At 6:55 P.M. on April 3rd, firefighters were dispatched to the 3500 block of Washington Lane for a reported deck on fire attached to a home. Responding firefighters notified dispatch that there was heavy smoke coming from the area. Police then arrived on-scene and found heavy fire coming from a log style home. Fire crews arrived and mutual aid was requested. Crews began attacking the fire while multiple supply sources were located. Crews then battled for some time before the fire was brought under control at 8:25 P.M. No one was home at the time of the fire, but the home sustained heavy damage. The cause is under investigation.

TERRY RITZ

This 2020 Pierce Engine is being delivered to Eddington Fire Co. in Bensalem, PA.

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Garage Fire at 211 Dotts St. in Pennsburg

Pennsburg, PA - On Friday, May 1st at 10:00 P.M, Pennsburg, East Greenville and Red Hill Fire Companies were dispatched to a garage fire at 211 Dotts St. in the borough of Pennsburg. When fire crews arrived there was smoke showing and contents on the inside of the garage had been on fire. Quick response by the property owner and firemen had the fire doused with extinguishers and a hand line.

Firemen removed the smoldering contents outside onto the driveway and wet them down with the handline, while firemen on the inside checked for extension. There were no injuries and no real damage to the structure. An exhaust fan was used for ventilation. Assisting the fire companies were fire police from Pennsburg and East Greenville. Upper Perk EMS was also on location.

The Landisburg VFD has taken delivery of their 2020 Ford F550/KME brush unit. Brush 4 features an EJ Metals twin pump slide in high pressure suppression system capable of pumping 1500 psi at 10-GPM at the ultra high setting. It will serve as a multi purpose piece with a 200-gallon water tank, 20-gallon foam cell, and will also carry Amkus extrication tools.

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Ridge Fire Company now operates this 2020 Freightliner/Pierce 1000/500/30 Foam.

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FIRE AND EMS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY Lake County, FL Fire Rescue to begin sterilizing Here's how Bergen County, NJ firefighters are stepping up safety N95 masks TAVARES, FL – Lake County Fire Rescue will begin the process of sterilizing N95 masks for reuse among first responders in Lake County. In partnership with the Florida Department of Health, the Lake County Office of EMS and Medical Director, and the Lake County Office of Public Safety Support, the procured Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination Unit can sterilize up to 300 masks at once during the three-hour process.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that N95 masks sterilized with Hydrogen Peroxide blocked infectious particles just as effectively as new masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved N95 sterilization and reuse, which will assist in filling the gap while product manufacturers work to meet the growing demand.

The mask integrity will be rou-

JUMP TO FILE #041320119 tinely evaluated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A sample run was completed over the weekend and tested by Advent Health. The test was negative for any bacteria or the virus, proving that the process is successfully sterilizing the masks.

“This will put our first responders at ease knowing that there is a system in place that will ensure an unlimited supply of PPE,” said Lake County Fire Rescue Chief Jim Dickerson. The Sterilization process is being conducted by Lake County Fire Rescue’s Special Operations Response Team; Hazardous Materials team members will wear personal protective equipment during

the process to protect both themselves and the integrity of the sterilized masks.

“The science behind it is highly effective,” said Meaghan Hislop, a biologist with CURIS Decontamination Systems. “What our device is going to do is disperse the Hydrogen Peroxide into the air and then hold the saturation in the air for a certain time period.”

The career firefighters of Lake County Fire Rescue protect county residents and visitors in an area covering approximately 1,200 square miles, with nearly 70,000 residences and up to 2,000 commercial properties. For up-to-date news on Lake County Fire Rescue, visit, www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFireRescue or www.twitter.com/lakefirePIO. - LAKE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

Nine Concord, NH Firefighters Cleared to Return to Work CONCORD, NH- Nine City firefighters who were self-quarantined at home have been cleared to return to duty after a person they came in contact with tested negative for COVID-19.

The nine members from two different fire companies responded to the same residence on different days for EMS runs unrelated to the coronavirus. Interim Concord Fire Chief Guy Newbury reported a patient from the home was transported to the hospital twice and someone in

JUMP TO FILE #040720100 the household later exhibited signs of COVID-19.

The city announced a few days later that the test results revealed the patient were not infected with COVID-19 and all nine firefighters were cleared to leave home after being quarantined and return to duty.

"The department will continue to utilize the protocols put into place

regarding personal protective equipment so our department can continue to treat patients in out community safely," city officials said in a statement. City firefighters were only using personal protective equipment or PPE on medical calls where COVID-19 was suspected. However, the recent scare quickly resulted in a change of department policy even when a patient is not suspected of COVID-19.

- JAY HEATH

Hampton, FL Center Serving as Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site OCALA, FL - April 22, 2020 – Ocala Fire Rescue paramedics will be staffing a temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Hampton Center, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd.

Testing will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to

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To schedule an appointment, please contact the Florida Department of Health in Marion County at 352-644-2590.

- OCALA FIRE RESCUE

amid coronavirus outbreak BERGEN COUNTY, NJ New Jersey residents are being told to stay home and avoid the dangers of the coronavirus. Yet thousands of men and women across the state are capable of breaking their self-quarantine at a moment’s notice as firefighters.

First responders are always deemed essential personnel in times of trouble, but the spread of the virus has brought with it added safety precautions. That is especially evident in Bergen County, which has seen the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 of any county in New Jersey.

“Firehouses are closed,” said Alan Silverman, fire official for the borough of New Milford. “It’s not often that you can say that’s the case. All meetings and drills are canceled. The door is locked unless there is a call.”

When there is an emergency, firefighters are asked to come out only if they show no symptoms themselves. Apparatus used is cleaned thoroughly, including a bleach spray for the inside of the trucks, and tools are checked to be in working order, used only in an emergency.

New Milford, much like other communities, has taken to social media and its own website to let people know what steps they can take if there is an alarm. Residents are asked to put signs on front doors if someone inside is infected with the virus. Residents are also being asked to inform dispatchers when calling for an emergency.

Dispatchers across the area have been instructed to relay virus information, providing a code over the radio to firefighters. The code, which may vary from town to town, is confidential to the public, so as to not worry other citizens who may be listening to dispatches.

Fire companies have Tyvek suits and goggles that can be worn instead of the usual turnout gear

JUMP TO FILE #033120115 and bunker pants in case there is a residence with a COVID-19 case.

Standard firefighting gear is swapped out when possible in a situation. Despite regular gear being cleaned often to remove hazards absorbed into the materials, the suits provide a safer alternative to first responders in this situation.

“We are here to serve our communities, but our priority for safety has always been our fellow firefighters,” said Marty Loesner, chief of the Little Ferry Fire Department. “If we do not keep ourselves safe, we cannot be there to keep our residents safe. We have to still provide a service, but we have to be as safe as humanly possible at this stage of the game.”

Departments have also cut themselves down to smaller crews in firetrucks when it's possible, to keep crews at a distance from one another.

“We have been fortunate to have a light load of calls,” Loesner said. “We haven’t had to use some of the policies we have in place. Hopefully, we don’t have to. If we do, we hope our residents can help keep us safe so that we can do the same for them.”

Silverman, who also works as a fire inspector in New Milford, said inspectors were informed this week that inspections have ceased for the time being as a safety precaution.

“I am in touch with the borough administrator often to check in on the situation,” Silverman said. “I don’t imagine that we will be allowing any fire inspections in town until probably May. That alone might keep some businesses closed that could otherwise remain open.”

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North Carolina: Joseph Jessie Tucker, Jr., 62 Rank: Safety Officer Incident Date: March 8, 2020 Death Date: March 8, 2020 Fire Department: Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Safety Officer Joseph Tucker was driving the department’s engine to a structure fire before complaining that he wasn’t feeling well to his coworkers. After arriving at the scene, Tucker was immediately transported to the Wayne UNC Hospital where he passed away.

Pennsylvania: Jerome Guise, 34 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 9, 2020 Death Date: March 9, 2020 Fire Department:Citizen's Fire Company No. 1 of Mt. Holly Springs Initial Summary: While battling a fire at a single-family home, Firefighter Jerome Guise was fatally injured when the structure’s heavy timber front porch roof collapsed on him. Firefighter Guise was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Michigan: Benjamen "Ben" Lauren, 23 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 13, 2020 Death Date: March 13, 2020 Fire Department: Forsyth Township Fire Department Initial Summary: On Friday, March 13, 2020, at approximately 2130hrs, Firefighter Benjamen “Ben” Lauren and Forsyth Township Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene of a fire in a duplex. While working the interior of the structure, part of the floor collapsed and Lauren became trapped between the first and basement floors. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is under investigation.

West Virginia: Zachary S. Blankenship, 26 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 5, 2020 Death Date: March 15, 2020 Fire Department: Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Firefighter Zachary S. Blankenship and the Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at a residential structure. Upon returning home, approximately 5 hours later, he collapsed. Blankenship was immediately taken to the Bluefield Regional Medical Center where it was determined he suffered a stroke. He was later flown to a hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.

Blankenship was pronounced deceased at 1442hrs on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

New York: Michael Field, 59 Rank: Firefighter/EMT Incident Date: March 24, 2020 Death Date: April 8, 2020 Fire Department: Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: On March 24, 2020, Firefighter/EMT Michael Field responded to a medical emergency at a residence where a patient had a known case of COVID19. He subsequently contracted the virus and passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

North Carolina: James "Tank" Waters, 40 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: April 7, 2020 Death Date: April 7, 2020 Fire Department: Tryon Fire Department Initial Summary: On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Chief James “Tank” Waters was assigned to work from his residence due to being quarantined for COVID-19 precautions. While on official duty, he fell ill and suffered a medical emergency. EMS crews responded and treated Chief Waters to where he was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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Vehicle Fire in East Greenville

East Greenville, PA - On Saturday, April 11th at 12:02 P.M., East Greenville Fire Co. was dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Univest Bank on Bank St. in the boro. Upon arrival, Deputy 38 had a working fire in a small SUV. A hand line with foam was utilized and the fire was brought under control in about 20 seconds. There was nobody in the vehicle and there were no injuries reported. Assisting the fire company was East Greenville Fire Police.

Quakertown's Ladder 18 opens up on a hot spot.

KEN SNYDER

Major Blaze Hits Historic Restaurant WHERE ARE THEY NOW? in Springfield Twp. If you have photos you would like to see in our Where are they now? feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com.

Ravine Fire Co. in Pine Grove Twp. now operates a 2003 Spartan/Marion as Rescue 21-50. It has a 250 pump and 300 water, and previously saw service with Fair Oaks, VA. DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Springfield Twp., PA - Box 5634 was struck on April 21st at about 4:16 P.M. for a restaurant fire located at 1485 West End Blvd., (Rt. 309), north of Quakertown. First due companies experienced a smoke conUMP TO FILE# diton coming from J042920103 the rear portion of Bubba's Pot Belly Stove Restaurant.

The historic twostory log cabin building was originally called the Red Cabin Inn and dated back to the late 1800's.

Companies made an internal attack but were eventually forced to retreat as the situation deteriorated along with wind and water problems. A second-alarm was transmitted along with a call for a tanker task force. Flames broke out through the roof causing it to collapse. Ladder pipes from Quakertown, Coopersburg and Springtown were placed into service to help quell the blaze.

There were no reports of any injuries and some firefighters remained on the scene checking hot spots until as late as 9:00 P.M. The North Penn Goodwill provided cantine service for the firefighters. At the present time, it is not known if Bubba's will rebuild.

- KEN SNYDER

Hazel Township now operates a 1999 Seagrave 100' Tiller. The unit once served the Paxtonia, PA Fire Department.

FRANK ROBINSON

Firefighters survey damage and check for hot spots.

KEN SNYDER

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Heavy Fire Found to the Rear of Pottsville Home Schuylkill County, PA – At 3:27 A.M. on Saturday, April 4th, Box 15 was struck for the City of Pottsville for a house fire in the 500 block of East Norwegian. Chief 68-3 arrived to find heavy fire to the rear of 533 East Norwegian Street. A working fire was declared and Schuylkill Haven was requested for their Rapid Intervention Team. Ladder 68-21 took the address but was unable to set up due to wires directly above the turntable. Engine 68-13 followed the truck and was the primary attack engine. Engine 68-14 came down from the east side and had a line stretched. The remainder of the department staged in the area. Firefighters were able to bring the flames, which were already through the roof, under control in 15 minutes. There were initially reports of entrapment, but searches proved negative.

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This patch belongs to Slatington Fire Department, Lehigh County Station 24.

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Thrilling Tales of the Montrose Search and Rescue ON THE BOOK SHELF

by John Malecky

Thrilling Tales of the Montrose Search and Rescue

By Mike Lawler Available from: FSP Books & Videos 188 Central Street, #4 Hudson, MA 01749-1330 1-800-522-8528 e-mail: support@fire-policeems.com www.fire-police-ems.com Price: $24.99

This is a soft cover book measuring 6 ½ inches by 9 inches and has 122 pages. These are select incidents responded to and operated at by the Montrose Search and Rescue team. Since 1947 this team of dedicated volunteers has been rescuing, and in some cases recovering, victims in the mountainous regions not too far from the city of Los Angeles, California. The group is from Crescenta Valley. After the history chapter the rescues are broken down into the categories of mountain. Ice and snow, car crashes, dog, plane crash, underground and the liter side of rescues.

The book is inundated with

both black and white and color photos and the stories are such that they brought me to both joy and sorrow because not all came to a happy ending. We think of volunteers as always being on call to fight fires and answer ambulance and rescue calls and for that we should all be respectful. However for Montrose, many of their calls last for extended times and involve difficult access situations, many times compounded by adverse weather conditions as well as treacherous ground conditions resulting from such weather. We must realize that victims need rescue either because of what predicament they are in or simply due to being unconscious or having injuries that cause them to become immobile.

In my younger years I would have been able to physically keep up a firefighting or rescue team but now being in the “fall” of my life so to speak I get exhausted as I empathize the agility needed to be a member of the team. Do not get me wrong…it is not that I get tired of reading of these incidents. On the contrary they are unique and keep you in suspense. It is just to picture myself in their place and the energy they expel in doing their devoted work. And all of this without pay!

This book is an easy read in terms of short stories, but the details of them make you want to hug your loved ones because on short notice and in innocent ways there could be a chance of loss or serious injury many times due to Mother Nature.

KEN SNYDER

Crews Battle Apartment Building Fire in Allentown

Allentown, PA - On the morning of April 23rd firefighters were dispatched to a working apartment fire located at 207 N. 8th St. To the rear of this address were three-story homes that had been converted into apartments. On arrival it was learned that all occupants had been evacuated from the buildings, freeing up the department for fire supression.

The blaze went to three alarms and was centered on the third floor, along with a partial roof collapse. There was also water damage throughout the buildings. The fire caused 52 people to be relocated and there was a report of someone receiving a laceration. Careless cooking is believed to be the cause of the fire.

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Four-Alarm Fire Damages Stores in Pittsburgh’s Strip District City of Pittsburgh, PA - At 8:07 P.M. on April 22nd, City of Pittsburgh firefighters were dispatched to the 1700 block of Penn Avenue in the city’s Strip District for a report of smoke and flames coming JUMP TO FILE# from a building.

042320118 3 Engine was first to arrive reporting a working fire with heavy smoke showing from a three-story warehouse type building. Arriving crews made entry into the building and encountered heavy smoke and high heat on the second floor, with reports of burning debris on that level.

When crews got to the third floor, they found heavy fire conditions. Flames then erupted from the roof of the building as the fire quickly grew to four alarms. Crews aggressively attacked the fire, knocking the bulk of it down in about 30 minutes. The fire was placed under control in about an hour as crews remained on-scene for some time performing overhaul and extinguishing hot spots.

One firefighter sustained a shoulder injury and was transported to a local hospital. No other injuries were reported. The fire was able to be contained to two upper units of the building.

Yinzers, a Pittsburgh sports themed merchandise store located directly under the fire, sustained smoke and water damage. A party supply store, also located along the first floor, sustained minor damage.

The fire is now under investigation.

- ERIC RASMUSSEN

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Reading Deputy Chief Tom Kemmery takes command at a fire at 618 Lancaster Ave. JASON LICWINKO

Multi-Alarm Fire in Fleetwood Damages Two Alarms Struck in Reading Four Homes and a Church Reading, PA - On the morning of April 17th, the occupants at 620 Lancaster contacted 911 to report a fire in their neighbor's home.

Box alarm 0402 was transmitted at 9:53 A.M., sending companies into the south side of Reading.

Car 3 (Kemmery) arrived at 9:54 A.M. with smoke showing at a two-and-a-half story semi-detached dwelling. Firefighters from Engine 5 began a hose stretch into the first floor of the structure.

Crews pushed into the dwelling, working their way back to the kitchen to knock down the flames while a search was conducted in 618 and 620.

Engine 1 took a position in the rear and stretched a two-and-ahalf inch line down the alley to cover the rear of the building which was extending into expo-

JUMP TO FILE #041820106 sures. At 10:08 A.M., Car 3 requested a second-alarm for additional hands.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down moments later, however there was a large amount of concealed fire to be exposed and extinguished. Crews also worked the rear roof to open up and expose the burned areas below.

The fire was placed under control at 10:53 A.M., with no injuries reported. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating. Units from Spring Township and Kenhorst assisted.

- JASON BATZ

Fleetwood, PA - On April 16th at 11:01 P.M., residents and neighbors of the 100 block of Locust St. in Fleetwood woke up to a raging inferno that consummed four homes and a church. Vehicles in front of the homes were also damaged. The small church suffered some damage, but it wasn't considered extensive.

The first crews that arrived on scene from Fleetwood Fire Co. had four homes with heavy fire showing and hot wires that were downed.

Multiple fire companies from the immediate area were on scene

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Crews remained on scene for several hours into the early morning conducting heavy overhaul. All residents of the homes made it out safely, according to a neighbor that lives across the street. There were no confirmed injuries and the cause of the fire is pending the outcome of

the investigation.

Some of the fire companies from the immediate area that responded were Fleetwood, Walnutown, Blandon, Lyons, Topton, Virginville, and others. Fire companies from as far as East Greenville, Kempton and others stood by at the fire companies that were already dispatched on the original call. EMS units from Fleetwood were also on scene. Numerous fire police from different fire companies also assisted.

- TERRY RITZ

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Reading Firefighters Rebecca Zentmyer and Brad Shanaman pose with members of the Stowe Fire Company after a house fire in Alsace Township.

SCOTT LERCH DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Juniata County's Fayette Township Fire Company of McAlisterville runs Brush 46, a 1994 Ford F-350, 200/200.

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Crews work on the scene of a fire in Columbia Borough.

TIMOTHY COOVER

Fire in Columbia Borough Goes to Three Alarms Columbia, PA - Around 11:15 A.M. on April 18th, crews from Columbia Borough Fire Department along with mutual aid companies were dispatched to 531 Union Street in the borough for an apartment building with multiple calls being received.

Columbia upgraded to the working fire assignment as they arrived on scene with a garage well off to the rear, with fire spreading to apartments in the front of the structure and a laundry mat at-

JUMP TO FILE #041920102 tached. Crews went to work trying to knock down the bulk of the fire and protect exposures.

A second-alarm was requested due to fire spreading to an adjacent dwelling on side 'Delta'. Within minutes the third-alarm was requested due to embers traveling across the street and causing a small fire.

Crews quickly put out a machinery fire in Plum.

At 11:34 A.M., command placed all exposure buildings under control. By 12:00 P.M., command placed the main fire building under control. PSP fire marshals determined the cause was unintentional; gas spilled out of a gas tank and found an ignition source as someone was working on a vehicle. The fire caused over $1.5 million in damages.

- TIMOTHY COOVER

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Machine Explodes Inside Plum Business, Creating Haz-Mat Situation Plum Borough, PA - At 11:36 A.M. on April 5th, firefighters were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire located in the 1900 block of Eastern Avenue at the Affival company, which produced steel products.

Dispatch advised crews that it was reported that a machine exploded and there was now a fire in the building. Dispatch then advised

JUMP TO FILE #041020104 responding crews that the building contained titanium and calcium powder. Command requested that the Allegheny County Haz-Mat team also be dispatched to the scene.

Crews arrived to find a fire in the rear of the building and were quickly

able to contain it using dry powder.

About a dozen employees were inside the building when the explosion occurred. Three of them were taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

- ERIC RASMUSSEN

Pennsburg, PA - A huge fire that occured at a school that dates back to 1875 gutted out the interior and the roof of the school on Seminary St. in Pennsburg back on April 17th and 18th of 1994. All that is left of the school is a brick shell.

Multiple fire companies from three counties battled the fire from mid afternoon into the late evening hours. The wind played a big factor in the spread of the fire. The building is the oldest of several on the campus and it was the original building that was called Perkiomen Seminary from the start of the school and later was changed to Perkiomen School.

Some archives and other things were saved by the people of the school with the help of the students. All people and students were evacuated before the fire companies arrived on the scene. The cause of the fire was determined to be from a malfunctioning fan in a closet in the attatched building in the rear of the main building of the school.

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sides and in the interior with handlines and at least four aerial pieces from above. Water was supplied from various hydrants and the use of tankers was also used to fill porta ponds for drafting. The following day, on April 18, 1994, fire companies were called back in for rekindling of hot spots in the interior of the shell.

Fire companies that responded were from Montgomery, Bucks, and Berks counties were Pennsburg, East Greenville, Red Hill, Green Lane, Upper Salford, Lower Frederick, Souderton, Quakertown, Milford Twp., Trumbauersville, Barto, Boyertown Hereford, Bally, Tylersport, and North Penn Goodwill. Fire police from all the local companies and EMS units from Upper Perk, Green Lane and Bally had responded.

Local police departments and utility crews also responded.

The Perkiomen School fire was one of the worst fires in the borough of Pennsburg.

- TERRY RITZ

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The spice blend you never knew you needed....

FORK & HOSE CO. a Food Blog by A.J. Fusco

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Dwelling Fire on Peevy Rd. in Upper Hanover Twp. Upper Hanover Twp., PA - On Friday, May 1st at 3:13 P.M., East Greenville, Pennsburg and Hereford Fire Co's. were dispatched to a dwelling fire at 2012 Peevy Road in Upper HanoverTwp. Upon arrival, East Greenville Chief 38 had a light smoke condition in the residence. The cause was determined to be from a malfunction with the electric stove in the kitchen. There were no injuries and the occupants of the dwelling were waiting outside upon firefighters' arrival. A smoke ejector was used to ventilate the interior. Assisting the fire companies were fire police from East Greenville and Pennsburg. Upper Perk EMS was also at the scene.

Let’s be honest, grilled chicken gets played out and quite frankly sucks a lot of the time. Chicken breast, while healthy, often falls short when it comes to flavor. Here is the good news, it doesn’t have to!

Spices are your friend when it comes to cooking, and this goes beyond just salt and pepper. Looking in the spice section of the supermarket, you can find pretty much anything from turmeric to smoked sea salt, and everything in between. This is a tremendous asset to us when we get in the kitchen because it allows us to take something as simple as a piece of grilled chicken and change its flavor each and every time we cook.

Ok, so now you are in the supermarket, looking for that spice blend to make your grilled chicken not suck. But every bottle you pick up is loaded with salt and a bunch of other

crap you can’t pronounce. Sure there are a few companies out there making great rubs, blends, etc. using good ingredients, but they are few and far between. And while I do find myself reaching for these when I am in a pinch and short on time, they do not compare to a homemade spice blend or rub. Making your own is not only healthier but it allows you to tailor it to your own liking, adjusting heat, salt, spice, etc. Often I find myself making more than I need just so I have it on hand. And one spice I absolutely love having around is actually a blend of various spices called Za’atar. It originates from the Middle East and is used in a variety of ways such as a vegetable and meat seasoning, mixed with olive oil to serve as a dip, blended with Labneh (a strained, thick Arab yogurt) or sprinkled on to hummus. Needless to say it is one of the more versatile spices in the kitchen. Traditionally it is made with a dried herb called Za’atar, which is hard to get in the United States, so common substitutes are dried oregano, savory, thyme and my favorite, marjoram.

There is also salt, sesame seeds and most important, sumac. Sumac is a

dried berry which is ground up to make a tart, almost lemon like powder and can now be found in most supermarkets. It is key in Za’atar so don’t skip it! All of these spices when blended together add an earthy, salty, sour flavor that is hard to beat. It can take any bland, mundane ingredient and make it shine.

Aside from using it in this recipe, if you put your leftovers in a plastic bag in the fridge it will stay fresh for a couple of weeks, perfect for the summer! This stuff is fantastic on grilled fish, shrimp and vegetables too, so having some around will certainly make your grilling season much more enjoyable.

This recipe for Grilled Chicken with Lentil-Chickpea Salad is the perfect compliment to Za’atar and a great way to start using this spice blend. The yogurt adds a delicious tang while adding the much needed “fat” element to the dish. Pomegranate seeds provide a nice, tart crunch.

And the lentil-garbanzo salad packs a ton of protein and fiber. So get the fires lit and spice up your life with some Za’atar! Pun intended!

Stay safe, eat well!

ZA'ATAR GRILLED CHICKEN W/LENTIL-GARBANZO SALAD

Serves 4

Ingredients:

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Kitchen Fire in O’Hara Twp. Temporarily Forces Residents Out

O’Hara Twp., PA – At 5:35 P.M. on April 22nd, crews were dispatched to a possible commercial structure fire located at the Fox Chapel Mews Apartments along Fox Chapel Road. Police arrived and advised units that there was smoke showing from the outside of the structure. Crews quickly arrived and found a working kitchen fire in a third floor apartment. The fire was quickly knocked down but heavy smoke conditions remained throughout the five-story building. Crews then began assisting residents out of the building or had them shelter in place.

Ventilation of the building took about an hour before residents were able to return to their apartments. The fire was contained to the single apartment, which sustained substantial damage. What sparked the fire is still under investigation.

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thinly sliced in half 2 Lemons, halved EVOO Salt, to taste Za’atar Seasoning, recipe to follow 1 Cup Lentils, cooked according to package 15 oz. Can of Garbanzo Beans 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced ½ Cup Pomegranate Seeds ½ Cup Fresh Herbs, chopped (Basil, Mint, Parsley or any combination of) 4 Cups of Arugula 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt Za’atar Spice: yields ¼ cup 1 Tbsp. Sumac 1 Tbsp. Cumin, ground 1 Tbsp. Sesame Seed, ground 1 Tbsp. Dried Marjoram, ground - sub. dried thyme or oregano 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1 tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Zest of 1 Lemon (optional) Procedure:

-Place the chicken breasts in a deep container or bowl. Drizzle with EVOO, juice of ½ of a lemon and a healthy pinch of Za’atar seasoning. Marinate

for 30 minutes up to 2 hours in the fridge.

-While the chicken is marinating, cook the lentils according to package and drain.

-In a medium bowl, add the cooked lentils, garbanzo beans, red onion, a pinch of fresh herbs and a pinch of za’atar seasoning as well as the juice from the other ½ of lemon. Stir, taste and adjust seasoning.

-Preheat grill to high heat.

-Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes

or until internal temperature is 165°F.

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-While the chicken is grilling, combine yogurt, a drizzle of EVOO, pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon in a bowl.

Stir, taste and adjust seasoning.

-Assemble the salad: Smear the yogurt on the bottom of the plate, top with arugula, followed by the grilled chicken.

Top with lentil - garbanzo salad, a drizzle of EVOO. Scatter the fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds. Top with more za’atar seasoning. Serve.

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Heavy Fire Consumes Vacant McKeesport Home City of McKeesport, PA – At 8:44 P.M. on April 2nd, firefighters were dispatched to a reported house on fire located in the 1500 block of Jenny Lind Street.

Police arrived on-scene and confirmed a working JUMP TO FILE# fire in an abandoned 041020102 house. As fire crews arrived, a secondalarm was requested as a defensive attack was set up. Crews battled the fire for over an hour before it was placed under control.

No one was injured and the fire is under investigation.

- ERIC RASMUSSEN

Heavy fire consumes a vacant McKeesport home.

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To additionally meet departments' specific needs, KIMTEK offers the new 400 Series in options that include a patient transport area which can hold a long board or stokes basket or accommodate other optional items that can be added such as storage boxes and supply line trays.

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The Cumru Township Fire Police recently acquired this 2007 Ford F-550 with Stahl Body for use as a traffic unit. The chassis was repurposed from a vehicle used at Public Works.

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Stay Safe Chaplain's Corner Didymus McHugh

Stay safe is a phrase that we have known from years ago. It would be our way of telling other responders to be careful. It was a constant reminder.

Now we hear many people saying that to each other.

During this present challenging time we need to stay safe. Domestic violence, suicide and depression is on the increase. People are getting cabin fever. People are trying to stay in contact using the different meeting platforms. I have even ventured to utilize FaceTime and Zoom meeting and trying to figure our Teams. These platforms give a face to the voice but there is nothing like being in the presence of the other individual.

People are now doing some funerals with Zoom or having wakes that way. Right now, social distancing is becoming the norm. Many of the houses of worship are having services or devotionals on a social platform.

People are trying whatever they can to do provide some "normalcy".

We need to be working diligently on self-care or resiliency. We need to

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know the thing that will bring us joy and practice it on a regular basis. Yes, it is great to spend more times with the family but I think that we all know that after a while we all need our own space. Everyone needs their own personal corner, where they can go to get away from everything.

No matter what is going on in society, even this pandemic, we see people that never stop and most people cannot figure out the mindset. Fire, police and EMS never skip a beat. Even when all this is going on and society is trying to figure out how their future is going to change, fire calls are still being answered, ambulances are still rolling to give aid and law enforcement is still going out. The procedures may be modified but Emergency Services still respond. We need to say "Thank you" to each other.

In this time I also want to thank the medical personnel that are working long and hard hours. I am also impressed to see how many businesses are still operating. There are too many to name and my appreciation goes out to all that are still going.

Let me end by saying thank you, stay safe and look out for one another.

We will see each other on the other side of this challenge.

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Crews Battle Two-Alarm Dwelling Fire Northampton, PA - At 5:49 A.M. on April 4th, firefighters were dispatched to 2206 Main St., where they had a working fire in a two-and-a-half story dwelling. The fire was on the first floor and was spreading JUMP TO FILE# throughout the house, 040720102 necessitating a second-alarm.

A male occupant was able to get out of the house safely. The dwelling was destroyed and the house on the 'B' side received some siding damage. There were no known injuries and the fire was under control around 7:17 A.M. Assisting Northampton were North Catasauqua, Allen Twp., East Allen Twp., Lehigh Twp., Hanover Twp., Whitehall Twp., and Bethlehem Twp. with their air unit.

- KEN SNYDER

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City of New Kensington, PA - A strong storm that occurred overnight on April 8th produced an EF-1 tornado that began in Frazer Twp., and traveled 4.1 miles, hitting New Kensington. New Kensington fire crews had multiple calls for downed trees, powerlines and building damage. One of the hardest hit buildings was St. Mary of Czestochowa Church.

The tornado ripped off half the roof and severely damaged a bell tower that has been deemed too unsafe to remain standing. According to the National Weather Service, the EF-1 tornado touched down in New Kensington at 1:19 A.M. Thankfully, no one was injured during the storm.

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SUV Burns in Reading Following Car Accident

Reading, PA - During the evening of Saturday, May 2nd, multiple calls rang into the Berks County DES 911 center reporting a car accident at 12th and Buttonwood Streets. As firefighters were being dispatched additional information was relayed that one of the vehicles was smoking. Medic 2 arrived to a two-vehicle accident with an SUV burning. Firefighters from Engine 9 and Ladder 3 arrived with a vehicle well involved in the intersection. Crews quickly deployed a hose line to extinguish the fire. Reading Police Officers confirmed that all occupants had fled the area. Units cleared the scene in 30 minutes.

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