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FIRE DISPLACES SEVEN IN HAZLETON

DAVE BUTCHER - ENGINE 72 PHOTOGRAPHY

Hazleton, PA - Sunday, October 11th was a busy day for Hazleton firefighters as they responded to two working structure fires less than 12 hours apart. The first one on E. Diamond displaced five people. The fire, which was caused by an electrical issue in the basement, was put out within 10 minutes by Hazleton firefighters.

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DALE FEEHRER

The North End Fire Department of Pine Grove has placed this 2008 Seagrave Marauder II (2000/900/100F) into service as Engine 5815. This piece formally served in Hillsborough Twp., NJ.

ALAN HOFFMAN

Attack 18-71 with the Charotin Hose Co. of North Catasauqua is a 2010 Ford F550/Fouts Brothers with a 350-GPM pump and 300gallon tank.

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Lower Providence Fire Department operates a 2018 Chevy Silverado 200/200/5 F.

CHUCK LOWE

Newbury, Massachusetts purchased this former Yardley-Makefield pump in 2005. The 1995 Pierce Dash 2000/750/40 continues to serve as Engine 9 with this department.

DALE FEEHRER

The Union Deposit VFC operates this 2003 Ford/Reading as Attack 47 (300/300).

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DALE FEEHRER

This 1975 Mack CF began its career as FDNY Engine 82, and was moved throughout the FDNY to serve in a slew of different houses.

Since its departure from the FDNY it served as Rescue 59 with the Lower Swatara FD for over 20 years before being replaced. The piece was sold to a department in Loudoun County, Kentucky, who after a short time, sold it again to a collector in New York. A little over a year ago the rescue was purchased again and brought back to Pennsylvania by a collector with close ties to the rig and the FDLS. The piece is currently being restored and maintained just miles from where it once served.

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Tac-64 with the Eagle Fire Company in New Hope, PA is a 2016 Ford F550/Pierce with a 1000-GPM pump and 300-gallon tank.

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Busy 24 Hours for Upper Merion Fire and EMS Upper Merion Twp., PA - It was a busy 24 hours for Upper Merion Fire and EMS Thursday, October 8th, into Friday, October 9th, with two elevator rescues, a vehicle rescue, small fire on the 6th floor of a high rise apartment, and a couple of incidental runs and myriad EMS calls, but this JUMP TO FILE# was the most signif- 101320105 icant one.

At 5:23 P.M. on October 8th, we were dispatched to the 500 block of Flint Hill Road at Shorty's U-Pull It junkyard in Upper Merion Township for a large trash/rubbish fire.

We arrived to find a large pile of metal, vehicles, tires and other debris well involved deep in the back of the junkyard lot. We quickly began requesting additional units to assist due to the deep seated and large volume of fire.

This fire brought mutual aid in from multiple counties including Delaware and Chester County departments.

Montgomery County Department of Public Safety's hazardous materials team, communication team and vehicles also responded along with the County foam task force and the DEP. The hazmat team along with the DEP remained on location monitoring air quality, water run off and other potential hazards resulting from the fire suppression operation. A secondalarm was called plus special call of hazmat and engines and tankers. Upper Merion Emergency Management staff and PD also provided excellent support The use of the county drone and camera tower was extremely useful during the incident.

The fire was placed under control a bit after 8:00 P.M. Upper Merion and Montco hazmat units were remaining on scene into the evening continuing to monitor conditions.

A tremendous job was done with incredible teamwork displayed by all of the responding agencies. Many thanks as well to the North Penn Goodwill Service Canteen 41 for providing food and drink for all personnel on scene!

There were no injuries reported.

(Thanks to Montco Station 43 for some of the photos and to all those who responded.)

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Texas: Leroy Lucio, 62 Rank: Captain Incident Date: June 17, 2020 Death Date: July 20, 2020 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: On July 20, 2020, Captain Leroy Lucio was battling the COVID-19 virus at a local hospital in San Antonio, TX, when he passed away. Captain Lucio contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.

Texas: Gerardo "Jerry" Pacheco, 50 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: July 18, 2020 Death Date: August 3, 2020 Fire Department: Houston Fire Department Initial Summary: On August 3, 2020, Firefighter/Paramedic Gerardo “Jerry” Pacheco was battling COVID-19 when he passed away. Firefighter/Paramedic Pacheco contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.

Michigan: Steven Splan, 46 Rank: Sergeant Incident Date: August 2, 2020 Death Date: August 2, 2020 Fire Department: Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety Initial Summary: On August 2, 2020, Sergeant Steven Splan was on fire duty and, at approximately 1200hrs, helped to remove a tree blocking a roadway. Sergeant Splan, later in the evening during patrol, went on a meal break to the public safety building, where he was found unresponsive in the department kitchen. CPR was immediately performed and he was taken to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack late in the evening on August 2, 2020.

New York: Alec Tannenbaum, 29 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: August 4, 2020

Death Date: August 4, 2020 Fire Department: Vails Gate Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Alec Tannenbaum completed an on-duty shift Tuesday with the West Point Fire Department before responding to numerous storm-related alarms as a member of the Vails Gate Fire Department. Firefighter Tannenbaum was found unresponsive in his home late Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack.

Florida: Anthony Craig "Tony" Christensen, 55 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: June 26, 2020 Death Date: August 4, 2020 Fire Department: City of Naples Fire-Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighters from the City of Naples Fire-Rescue responded to a medical emergency at a nursing home. The patient was exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and results were received the next day that showed the patient was positive for the virus. Firefighter Anthony Craig “Tony” Christensen did not respond to this call. However, he was in direct contact with fellow firefighters who had been exposed to the virus from the nursing home. He subsequently contracted COVID-19 and passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Hawaii: Eric Hayashi, 49 Rank: Fire Equipment Operator Incident Date: August 8, 2020 Death Date: August 8, 2020 Fire Department: Hawaii Fire Department Initial Summary: On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Fire Equipment Operator Eric Hayashi responded to an EMS call at a residence. While at the scene, Fire Equipment Operator Hayashi experienced a medical emergency. He was immediately taken to the Hilo Medical Center where he passed away a short time later from an apparent heart attack.

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Hot to trot…

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

Cooler autumn weather is the perfect time for chili; and while slow cookers are certainly popular when it comes to chili, nothing beats cooking it in a pot on the stove top so the aromas fill the firehouse. I mean, if chili ever had a “season” it most certainly is now.

This dish is the quintessential fireTrumbauersville Squad 58 in service at a two-alarm restaurant fire in Springfield Twp., March 21st.

house meal; it’s cheap, flavorful and can feed a crowd. Every year, firehouses all over the country have chili cookoffs, often resulting in heated competitions amongst local companies. See what I did there? And ask any firehouse chef, there are a million and one ways to make it and everyone has the best recipe. Most chili recipes are your standard beef, tomato and chile based, which is absolutely delicious and easily the most popular way to make it. But sometimes we crave variety or just something different to keep things interesting, and this Chipotle-Turkey Chili is the perfect answer to that. Ground

turkey is a great ingredient to use if you are looking to lighten up a dish. It has much less calories than beef, but still adds a ton of protein to help fill up the crew. But with this leaner meat also comes less flavor. With that being said, turkey is a blank canvas for other flavors like cumin, coriander and chipotle.

Garnishing with avocado adds some extra healthy fat and cilantro is the perfect ingredient to brighten it up. So if you are looking for something different to make at the firehouse, but still keep everyone happy...look no further!

Stay safe, eat well!

KEN SNYDER

CHIPOTLE-TURKEY CHILI Serves 4

Ingredients:

Springtown Quint 40 in service at a two-alarm restaurant fire in Springfield Twp., March 21st.

KEN SNYDER

Quint 25-31 of the Goodwill Fire Company of Trexlertown in service at a structure fire in the Borough of Macungie.

ALAN HOFFMAN

1 lb. Ground Turkey 1 Small Carrot, rough chopped 1 Celery, rough chopped 1 Medium Onion, rough chopped (½ reserved for garnish) 1 Garlic Clove 1 Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped 2 - 14 oz. Cans Chopped Tomatoes (preferably fireroasted) 2 - 14 oz. Cans Black Beans, drained Adobo Sauce from can of Chipotle Peppers, to taste 1 tsp. Cumin 1 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Coriander 1 tsp. Dried Oregano 1 tsp. Chili Powder Salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste EVOO Garnish (Optional): 1 Avocado, chopped 1 Lime, cut into wedges 1 Jalapeno, sliced Chopped Raw Onion Handful of Fresh Cilantro, chopped

*Note: I am a firm believer that no pot of chili is the same when it comes to seasonings.

Please taste yours and adjust it according to your liking.

Procedure:

DALE FEEHRER

Engine 91-2 of the Swatara Fire-Rescue, a 2005 Seagrave (1750/750), took a secondary hydrant assignment and supplied apparatus during a mutual aid two-alarm building fire back on 4/10/20.

-In a food processor, combine the carrot, celery, ½ of the onion and garlic. Pulse into a paste. If you do not have a food processor, just finely mince them all together. This is your sofrito mixture.

-In a large stock pot over medium heat, add enough EVOO to cover the bottom of pot. When the oil is shimmering, add your ground turkey.

Do NOT touch the turkey now until it starts to brown. At this point, season with a generous pinch of salt. Flip the turkey over and brown the other side.

Add your sofrito mixture and start to break up the turkey.

Cook, stirring frequently until mixture just starts to get some color.

-Add the dried spices, stir until fragrant. Now add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

AJ FUSCO

-Add the bell pepper and 1 can of black beans. Bring to a simmer. Puree the other can of black beans in a food processor and add to the pot. This step is optional but adds body to the chili. If you don’t have a food processor you can just mash them up with a fork.

After about 10 minutes or so, taste and adjust and seasonings/spices. At this point, add the chipotle a little at a time.

Taste and adjust.

-Continue cooking for 20-30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with avocado, cilantro, chopped onion and lime wedge.

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SHARON E. SIEGEL

A tractor trailer crossed multiple lanes, across I-84 median, down 60-foot embankment and into a school parking lot in Milford, PA, miraculously never hitting another vehicle or striking any individuals on the morning of October 15th. Westfall FD responded and operated at the scene.

Tractor Trailer Incident in Milford Could Have Been Disastrous Milford, PA - Westfall Township Volunteer Fire Department was among emergency responders who responded to an MVA on October 15th that could have, but fortunately did not, produce serious injuries and much worse damage.

WTVFD Chief Fred Jacobs was among emergency personnel who arrived quickly on scene for a reported crash with injuries in front of the Delaware Valley High School on Route 6 and 209 in Milford, PA. Jacobs said it was reported that a tractor trailer had left the roadway and landed in front of the high school area. This is what happened, but for those who arrived on scene, or heard about the accident later, the talk – and gratitude - was more about what didn’t happen.

According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop R in Blooming Grove, PA, the accident occurred at about 11:30 A.M. on October 15th.

The operator of a tractor trailer had been traveling westbound on Interstate 84, near mile marker 52, when he lost control of his vehicle, possibly due to a medical issue. The vehicle then traveled across the westbound lanes, through the center median, over the eastbound

DAVE BUTCHER - ENGINE 72 PHOTOGRAPHY

JUMP TO FILE #102220101 lanes, and through guide rails along the left shoulder of Interstate 84.

The truck then went down a 60foot embankment, entered and traveled across both lanes of U.S. Route 6, and entered the parking lot of Delaware Valley High School. It then struck a light pole and fence, before coming to rest in a ditch.

Despite happening on very busy highways, crossing multiple lanes, and entering a busy school complex, no vehicles or persons were struck during this crash and only minor injuries were sustained by the tractor trailer driver, who was transported to the hospital by EMS for evaluation.

Multiple units responded to the scene, including WTVFD and Ambulance, PASP, Eastern Pike Regional Police Department, Milford Fire Department Ambulance, and Delaware Valley School District Police. Also assisting at the scene were school district administrators and nursing staff who immediately responded to offer their help.

Hazleton Firefighter opens trim around a window on the front wall of 897 North Vine Street.

Fire Displaces Seven in Hazleton Hazleton, PA - Sunday, October 11th was a busy day for Hazleton firefighters as they responded to two working structure fires less than 12 hours apart. The first one on E. Diamond displaced five people. The fire, which was caused by an electrical issue in the basement, was put out within 10 minutes by Hazleton firefighters. Due to the power being cut to the building the residents were forced to leave

JUMP TO FILE #101320123 their home.

The second fire occurred in a double home located at 879-899 North Vine Street, and was caused by unattended cooking. They fire department had the fire out within 10 minutes of arriving on scene.

The city responded with five rigs

to the fire.

Firefighters checked the roof above the 897 N. Vine Street unit to ensure that the fire had not spread to the attic area or the wall to the second unit. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross assisted all of those affected by the fire.

- DAVID BUTCHER

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DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Fremont Fire Company Squad 101 is a 2010 Ford Escape, used for QRS calls.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

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KIMTEK® Corporation is proud to be included with Ford Motor Company and Filson...

Bronco® + Filson Wildland Fire Rig Concept

FRANK ROBINSON

Spring Mill Fire Company still operates this 1964 Maxim 750/500.

October 26, 2020–Orleans, VT—For the honor of wildland firefighters who risk it all to protect our forests and our natural resources. KIMTEK is proud to introduce the Ford Motor Company Bronco-Filson Wild Fire Vehicle which features the KIMTEK FIRELITE® Fire Rescue skid unit that includes a Darley-Davey Pump, Hannay Reel, and Mercedes Boostlite Forestry Hose. KIMTEK is excited about this collaboration between Ford, Filson and KIMTEK and more excited to see the formation of the Bronco Wild Fund to celebrate wildland firefighters and to help raise awareness and funds to assist in preserving America's Natural Resources and National Forests! KIMTEK thanks Ford Motor Company and Filson for choosing and trusting the design quality of the FIRELITE

Transport skids manufactured by KIMTEK Corporation.

About KIMTEK Corporation

KIMTEK Corporation is the largest producer and marketer of ATV/UTVspecific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. KIMTEK's FIRELITE® fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE® medical skid units are now in service in all fifty U.S. states and across Canada, all branches of the military, the National Park Service, numerous NASCAR tracks, sporting complexes, schools, universities, and in several countries worldwide. KIMTEK Transport skid units are made in the USA. Founded in 1984 as a research and development company dedicated to advances in life safety technology in the fire

sciences, KIMTEK Corporation manufactures and markets a full line of FIRELITE and MEDLITE Transport skid units for emergency service UTVs and pick-up trucks. The introduction of the new LEOLITE Transport rounds out KIMTEK’s already full line of UTV-based skid units with a new category specifically for Law Enforcement Officers. For more information, please contact KIMTEK at 888-546-8358 or visit www.kimtekresearch.com and www.brushtruckskids.com.

KIMTEK®, MEDLITE®, and FIRELITE® are registered trademarks of KIMTEK Corporation.

FORD® and Bronco® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Corporation.

DALE FEEHRER

The Good Intent VFC of New Philadelphia continues to run this 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 4x4 (400/250) as Engine 54-40.

CHUCK LOWE

Pocono Twp. Fire Company in Tannersville runs this 1966 Dodge Power Wagon as Brush 34-2. It is equipped with a 175-GPM pump and a 250-gallon water tank.

DALE FEEHRER

The Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Company continues to operate this 1988 Pierce Lance as Engine 14-2.

KIMTEK

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Bedroom Fire Does Significant Damage to Reading Dwelling Reading, PA - On Friday morning, October 16th, several companies from the Reading Fire Department were sent to the fire academy for training on confined space rescue.

Around 10:20 A.M., the Berks County Department of Emergency Serv- JUMP TO FILE# ices call center 101820107 began receiving calls reporting a house on fire in the 800 block of Thorn Street.

Ladder 1 and Engine 9 arrived with smoke showing from the second floor of a two-and-ahalf story MOR dwelling. As firefighters began a hose stretch into 830 Thorn St., the occupants reported that everyone was out of the home. Chief Stoudt (Car 1) arrived and requested an Engine and Rescue be released from training.

The fire was located in a second-floor bedroom in the middle of the home. All searches were clear and no injuries were reported. The fire was placed under control at 10:40 A.M. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating. Units from West Reading and Muhlenberg Twp. were also requested to assist.

- JASON BATZ

Firefighters from Engine 9 and Ladder 1 arrived nose-to-nose at this bedroom fire on Thorn Street in Reading.

JUSTIN AUKER

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On October 15th, firefighters from Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue arrived on Harrison Ave. with a vehicle well involved. The intensity of the blaze led local residents to believe there was a house on fire.

ALAN HOFFMAN

Engine 4017 of the Coaldale Vol. Fire Company is a 2007 KME Predator with a 1750GPM pump and a 1000-gallon tank.

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DEPARTMENT PROFILE If your department has photos you would like to see in our “Departmnt Profile” feature, please upload them on our website, www.1stResponderNews.com or email them to Lindsey@1stResponderNews.com

Wellsboro, PA had been made famous many years ago by articles in Fire Chief magazine, highlighting it's large fleet of American LaFrance apparatus along with it's huge coverage area. I was fortunate this summer to photograph almost the entire fleet of apparatus at Firetown. The current fleet still sports some very late American LaFrance's.

The current fleet is: Engine 1-11, 1994 E-One Protector 1250/1000, Engine 1-1 2003 ALF Eagle/RD Murray 1500/1000 ExNew Hartford, NY, Engine 1-2 1995 Ford F/E-One 1250/1000, Engine 1-3 2002 ALF Eagle/Squrt, 2000/750/25A/25B Foam/54' Squrt, Ladder 1-9 2002 ALF Eagle/LTI 2000/200/100' mid-mount ladder Ex-Wilkinsburg, PA, Patrol 1-4 1984 Chevrolet 250/250, Patrol 1-14 1989 Dodge/Knaphiede PP/150, Squad 1-18 1997 Ford F-Super Duty/American Fire Rescue, Rescue 1-8 1980 Hahn/Saulsbury/1998 ALF Eagle/Saulsbury.

The rescue was in a rollover accident and had a ALF cab placed on, with repairs made to the entire truck. Last is Tanker 1-5 2010 ALF Eagle 1500/3000/25A/25B Foam.

(Thank you to John Pagano and crew for assisting with photos and information.)

DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Ladder 1-9, 2002 ALF Eagle/LTI 2000/200/100' mid-mount ladder, Ex-Wilkinsburg, PA.

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Engine 1-11, 1994 E-One Protector 1250/1000.

Engine 1-1, 2003 ALF Eagle/RD Murray 1500/1000, Ex-New Hartford, NY.

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Patrol 1-4, 1984 Chevrolet 250/250, DCNR vehicle.

- DARIN SMITH

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Engine 1-2, 1995 Ford F/E-One 1250/1000.

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Squad 1-18, 1997 Ford F-Super Duty/American Fire Rescue.

PA on our website! www.1rbn.com DARIN SMITH/TRUCK 18 PHOTOGRAPHY

Engine 1-3, 2002 ALF Eagle/Squrt 2000/750/25A/25B Foam/54' Squrt.

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Tanker 1-5, 2010 ALF Eagle 1500/3000/25A/25B Foam.

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Pennsburg, PA, October 5, 2020 - Larry Seip passes away at the age of 77. He was an icon in the Pennsburg Fire Co. for 52 years as a fire policeman and held the position of Captain for 51 years.

Larry was well known in the Upper Perkiomen Valley and throughout Montgomery County for his leadership as a Fire Police Captain. He will be missed by all of the local fire companies because of his true dedication to his position. He also held differ-

TERRY RITZ

ent positions within the Pennsburg Fire Co., not only in the fire service, but as the Head Trustee of the organization for many years. He was the husband to his wife Dolores for 58 years and father to Pennsburg Fire Chief Scott Seip. He was preceded in death by a younger son, Jeffrey, a year ago.

He will be sadly missed, but not forgotten.

- TERRY RITZ

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Vehicle News

DALE FEEHRER

FRANK ROBINSON

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FRANK ROBINSON

The Rothsville VFC has taken delivery of this 2020 E-One Typhoon engine Harrisburg International Airport operates a 2020 Oshkosh Striker Crash Truck (1500/1030). Engine 24-2 was purchased as a demo unit.

2000/1500/210/450 Dry Chemical.

The Twp. of Spring Fire-Rescue has placed this 2020 E-One Typhoon Harleysville Fire Company now operates a 2019 Kenworth/Pierce 1250/3000 Pumper (1500/500/Hurst) into service as Rescue-Engine 85.

Tanker.

The Kenhorst FD has taken delivery of their 2021 KME Panther engine (1500/500). Bear Creek Township Vol. Hose Company operates a 2019 Spartan/4 Guys 2000/1250.

This piece will be designated as Engine 69-1.

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Small Fire Does Minor Damage to Hazleton Motel Hazleton, PA - An early morning fire on September 15th at the Mount Laurel Motel caused some anxious moments for firefighters and guests as smoke was reported in one of the rooms.

Hazle Twp. quickly struck a working commercial structure fire alarm and JUMP TO FILE# called for additional 092220114 resources and tankers.

The call for additional tankers and other resources was due to the closest hydrant being at least 2000-feet away.

The fire was in the wall of the room and it took firefighters from Hazle Twp. less than five minutes to extinguish it. One of the chief concerns of the first arriving firefighters was the open wood frame construction of the building and the possibility of the fire spreading to the second floor of the motel. The fire was limited to a small area in the room and was ruled as accidental in nature.

Along with five units from the Hazle Twp. Fire and Rescue, the City of Hazleton, McAdoo Fire Co., Harwood Fire Co., Valley Regional Fire and Rescue (provided EMS to the scene), and the Tresckow Fire Co. were on the scene. Other companies were returned to their station and in service shortly after being dispatched to the fire.

No injuries were reported.

- DAVID BUTCHER

DAVE BUTCHER - ENGINE 72 PHOTOGRAPHY

Firefighters stand by outside the Mount Laurel Motel after an early morning fire does minor damage. No injuries were reported.

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Don’t Vote for the Mule - Your Vote Makes a Difference Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Fernando Villicana

In 1938 the name Boston Curtis appeared on the ballot for Republican Committeeman from Milton Washington. In reality, Boston Curtis was a donkey. The town’s mayor sponsored the animal to demonstrate that people know very little about the candidates. He proved his point - the mule actually won the election!

It’s sad but true that too many

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Americans know very little about their government. Did you know that 10 major political decisions were won by just 1 vote?

By One Vote Oliver Cromwell was given control of England in 1845

By One Vote Charles I was executed in 1649

By One Vote English was made the official language in the U.S. over German in 1776

By One Vote Texas was admitted to the Union in 1845.

By One Vote President Andrew Johnson was saved from execution after his impeachment in 1868 .

By One Vote France was changed from a monarchy to a republic in 1875

By One Vote Rutherford B. Hayes became our 19th president in 1876

By One Vote Hitler won leadership of the German Nazi Party in 1923

By One Vote The US House of Representatives, in 1801, elected Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States

By One Vote In 1941, the Selective Service Act (the draft) was saved by a onevote margin just weeks before Pearl Harbor was attacked

Yes, Your Vote Makes a Difference

Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man/woman rules, the people groan.

This is why it is so very important for us to pray and vote. And know why we are voting for a particular candidate! I had someone tell me recently: “Well, I’m gonna sit this one out and just pray.” We need to understand something! We must pray AND VOTE!

I read a short story about two boys and their views on dealing with a crisis. Two Christian boys decided to take a short cut across a fenced field after church one day.

After hopping the fence and walking a short distance they noticed a raging bull kicking up the dirt and snorting out of his nostrils. One boy looked at the other and said: “We better stop and pray.”The second boy looked at him and said: “No, we’d better run and pray.”

Well, we better pray and vote!

Critically important issues are at stake in this Presidential election Christian!

-How do you feel about abortion (sanctity of life)?

-Late term and partial birth abortion?

-Same sex marriage?

-War, terrorism, foreign policy?

-Open borders/closed borders?

-Economy - the ability to prosper and grow and purchase homes etc.?

All of these and more will be heavily impacted by our next President. How do the presidential candidates values measure up to the Word of God (Bible)?

2 Samuel 23:3 “He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”

New Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue Organized Dallastown, PA – Representatives from two volunteer fire-rescue companies that serve Dallastown and Yoe Boroughs and parts of York and Windsor Townships in York County jointly announced on October 15th that they are starting a new chapter in their history. The new Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue, also known as SAFER York, was formed to improve public safety services and create a stronger volunteer fire-rescue service to serve these municipalities and surrounding communities.

"When this group of dedicated public servants looked at all the options available to improve the volunteer fire-rescue service from the community’s perspective, it was decided that a merger of Rescue Fire Company No. 1 Dallastown and Yoe Fire Company was the best path forward for the residents, businesses, and visitors to the area," Ron Miller, Chairman of the merger steering committee said.

Barry Myers, a life member and President of the Yoe Fire Company, agreed that there were several reasons to complete the merger. "We see how many volunteer Fire-Rescue and EMS organizations are struggling today across Pennsylvania and the country trying to maintain manpower, be fiscally responsible and provide top-notch service. Instead of waiting until both organizations were struggling, the merger allows us to begin the next

JUMP TO FILE #101520100 chapter in the history of these two fire companies stronger than ever before,” he stated. Matt Shields, Fire Chief of Rescue Fire Company No. 1 agreed, “Being proactive will help us sustain the volunteer fire-rescue service for many more years.”

“Both Rescue Fire Company No. 1 and Yoe Fire Company have proud traditions and history. It is important to remember where we came from, acknowledge where we are today and recognize where we need to get to in the future,” said Tyler Boyce, President of Rescue Fire Company No. 1. “By adopting the day-to-day name of SAFER York, it connects the newly merged fire-rescue company directly to our communities,” stated Yoe Fire Company Fire Chief Rick Searle.

The new Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue will have approximately 75 active volunteer members operating out of two fire stations, one in Dallastown Borough and one in Yoe Borough, respond to over 1000 calls for service a year and will protect the same coverage areas focusing on providing service to Dallastown Borough, Yoe Borough, parts of York and Windsor Townships, and surrounding communities.

- ROB BRADY

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Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.

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Box Truck Hits Upper Hanover Twp. Backhoe and Slams Into Front Porch of House Upper Hanover Twp., PA - On Wednesday, October 14th at 1:15 P.M., East Greenville Fire Co. was dispatched to stand by at an accident on Gravel Pike, between Palm Hill Road and Station Road in the township. A box truck hit an Upper Hanover Twp. backhoe on Gravel Pike and slammed into the front porch and front porch roof of the house on the corner of Gravel Pike and Palm Hill Road. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the accident was not available. Assisting the fire company were Fire Police from Pennsburg, East Greenville and Hereford. Also assisting were PA State Police.

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This is the final disk of the five DVD set and features Rescue 5 stationed in the Borough of Staten Island. The footage takes place in 1997 when they were assigned a Mack MR/Saulsbury rescue truck with a walk-in body in which four crew members suited up and sat during responses. Their current res-

cue trucks have non-walk-in bodies and the entire crew rides in the cab.

This DVD is 45 minutes rather than the others, which were 60 minutes. This coverage is different than the other four in the following respects: there is no introduction by any member of the company and there are no interviews or training sessions with specialized equipment. There is also no narration by the videographer. All that can be heard is radio traffic, which is not very audible in most cases. There is also no indication of what is burning, nor the date, box number or the number of alarms. On the back of the jacket of the set is a brief explanation of what is within and two third alarm fires are mentioned.

The fires are spectacular! One is in an attached two story building which could be a dwelling, offices or commercial establishments. Take your pick! The buildings are fully involved with exposures being threatened. Tower ladder streams and some handlines operate and have their work cut out for them.

The second fire appears to be in what might be a private property with several expensive dwellings.

The main fire is in the middle and two large buildings are exposed and burning. It is unclear what is burning in the middle. There is a construction shovel on the property which suggests that there was work in progress and the main fire may have been a building under construction because not much is left of it. Tower Ladder 77 comes in off the street and goes to work with its platform stream. Rescue 5 is heavily engaged in both of these fires, but a videographer would never be able to get close enough to view them.

Other parts of this DVD involve riding along with the crew while they gear up during responses. The DVD is also dedicated to a firefighter from the company who lost his life and part of the proceeds will help his family. This footage is a fitting way to bring to a close a salute to New York City rescues!

DAVE BUTCHER - ENGINE 72 PHOTOGRAPHY

Electrical Fire Displaces Six in Hazleton

Hazleton, PA - Hazleton firefighters were called out to 515 West Broad Street for a working structure fire on Saturday, October 17th, that was caused by an electric heater that shorted out. The short caught the couch on fire. When firefighters arrived, they found the residents out of the structure with a cushion on the sidewalk burning. As they entered the structure, they found the window frame and wall in the front of the house burning. The department had the fire knocked down within five minutes. The structure suffered heavy smoke damage and fire damage to the living room. No injuries were reported. Six people and two dogs were displaced. The American Red Cross assisted the displaced residents.

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