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In this issue...

Tough Fight in Leechburg Crews responded to a heavily involved residential structure fire in Leechburg.

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Dauphin Fire Burns Historic Building Dauphin County sent Company 38, Engines 37 and 2, Truck 32, Rescue 20, and Tankers 37, 20 and 2 to Church Street for a structure fire.

See story on page 8

Rollover MVA with Entrapment in Arnold Crews had to remove the roof of a vehicle to safely extricate two patients from a rollover accident in Arnold.

See story on page 14

Lower Providence Open House An Open House and 75th Anniversary Celebration Housing on October 9, 2021.

See story on page 23

Limerick Hosts Convention Parade and Anniversary Limerick Fire Department hosted the 142nd Firefighter’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania Convention Parade.

See story on page 25

Obituary Allegheny Township’s (Station 99) Chief Don Nickels See story on page 26

PLUS: Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 20 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23 Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26

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From the Editor’s Desk Dennis Whittam, Editor

Are You Ready for Winter Whoa’s?

The other day, I responded to a call, only to find that my car windows were totally fogged up and I was unable to safely drive. While I was waiting for my car windows to clear, I realized that before we know it, we will be dealing with horrendous weather conditions that affect our response to the firehouse. I thought it would be fun to share some of the remedies that firefighters shared with me over the years. So, let’s have some fun.

Reminiscing over my past 50 years of driving, I thought of some of the advice I received on the topic of dealing with the cold conditions of winter. Many of the experienced drivers I talked to had to deal with weather conditions in areas like Alaska, the Dakotas and the Adirondacks. My first real lesson on the adverse effects of weather was in the early 70s. I learned how members of the military in Alaska kept their cars from freezing. I learned that drivers had to install battery warmers, oil warmers, coolant warmers and interior warmers. Interior warmer?

Yes, the vinyl seats in cars would crack into pieces if the seats were not kept warm.

Thankfully, Long Island only must deal with frosted windows, weak batteries losing their charge and black ice.

In 1979, I learned that cold conditions, even on Long Island, created havoc for my Volkswagen diesel engine. A few of my truck driver friends suggested installing coolant heaters to keep my engine block warm. Voila!

The problem of starting my car was solved.

The downside was that I had to plug my car in at night.

I joined the volunteer fire service in 1992.

It didn’t take me long to figure out that my response in the wee hours of the morning was detained because my car’s windshield had to be defrosted before I could respond.

Thankfully, remote starts came into play.

When a call came in at 0300, I reached over, hit the remote start, got dressed and ran out to my car which was starting to warm up. I also kept a spray bottle of windshield washer fluid that I added a few ounces of dry gas to. Dry gas is an alcohol-based liquid that further lowered the freezing temperature of my windshield washer fluid. It worked well to rapidly defrost my windshield. I also learned not to turn on my windshield wipers right away. Turning the wipers on would remove the fluid and the windows would fog up again.

If you go to your local auto parts store,

you will find windshield covers, spray deicer, and other items to help you overcome frosted windows. If you are in a cold area, do a search online to find all kinds of heaters that can keep your car warm at night.

Why am I sharing my stories of winter whoa’s with you? Over the years, I have seen members scrape a small hole in the frost that covered their windshield. Then, they would drive to the firehouse only realizing that the ice that was scraped off reappeared halfway to the firehouse. Be smart and safe. Don’t respond to the firehouse until your car’s windshield is clear. Have a safe winter. Think of winter whoa’s before they happen.

- Dennis

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Tough Fight in Leechburg

On October 18, 2021, crews responded to a heavily involved resi- the stubborn blaze for over an hour. dential structure fire on Market Street in Leechburg. Crews fought - Fire News photo by Steve Matto

Downed Wire on Plank Road Bridge At 1447 on October 8, 2021, Perkiomen Township Fire Company’s Engine 66 responded to a wire down and sparking on the Plank Road Bridge near the intersection of Gravel Pike (Route 29). The crew and fire police secured the scene until PECO arrived. The volunteers were in service for about 30 minutes.

- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins

Car Fire on US 322 The crew from Engine 2 (Mifflintown) arrived to find a working car fire on US Highway 322.

- Fire News photo by Pat Shoop

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Hot Day for a Fire Philadelphia firefighters were not happy to be called to a working fire at an accounting office on one of the hottest days of the year in August 2021.

When they arrived, they were greeted with heavy smoke coming from the roof of the two-story building. Thick black smoke could be seen for miles.

All hands went in service and the fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes. Crews dealt with water problems because people kept driving over firehoses that were stretched through the area.

- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

Quick Work in Yeagertown Crews arrived to find an outside fire rapidly extending onto an apartment building. Quick work by Engine 3 (Yeagertown) stopped the fire from penetrating the building.

- Fire News photo by Pat Shoop

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Dauphin Fire Burns Historic Building On October 17, 2021, at 0527, Dauphin County Box 38-1 sent Company 38, Engines 37 and 2, Truck 32, Rescue 20, and Tankers 37, 20, and 2 to Church Street at the Lions Club for a structure fire. An additional call from a passerby on Route 322 reported a working fire, prompting Captain 38 to request the firstalarm assignment, bringing Engines 32, 35 and 6, Tankers 29 and 6, and Air 30 to the scene. First arriving companies were met with heavy fire showing from the rear of a two-story commercial building that also housed the Dauphin MiddlePaxton Historical Society. All companies were advised of a burned-through first floor on the Church Street side. Multiple handlines, aerial streams, and blitz fires were set up. At daybreak, companies continued to mop up, douse hot spots, and salvage any historic items they could. Fire companies from several departments across Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties responded. The building was erected in 1826 and originally served as the Dauphin Public School. The day before the fire broke out the Borough of Dauphin celebrated its 250th Anniversary.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

Scott Road House Fire Recently, multiple calls came in for the sound of an explosion and a house on fire. Police arriving reported the rear of the Scott Road structure engulfed in fire and the trees next to the house catching. All residents escaped safely and no injuries were reported.

- Fire News photo by Ken Lager

Appliance Fire in Lower Frederick Township

On October 18, 2021, Lower Frederick and Upper Salford fire companies responded for an appliance fire in Lower Frederick.

- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins

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Chief Rich Marinucci Speaks His Mind on the ResponderSafety.com Podcast Chief Rich Marinucci, Executive Director of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, is the guest on Episode 3 of the ResponderSafety.com podcast. Chief Marinucci’s 30 years in fire service leadership spans departments, professional organizations as president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the federal government as Acting Chief Operating Officer of the US Fire Administration, and nonprofits as National Program Manager for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Everyone Goes Home program.

On the podcast, Chief Marinucci talks about how institutions must support firefighters so they have long and healthy careers with a rewarding retirement, professional development for safety officers, how firefighters build competence as the job responsibilities and hazards change, and how the concept of “continuous improvement” can be applied to emergency response.

The podcast spotlights how the fire service is changing. Statistics demonstrate that firefighters respond to approximately three times as many incidents on roadway properties as structure fire calls. No longer are vehicle fires all gasoline-powered vehicles. Today, firefighters have to understand electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, LPG vehicles, and LNG and CNG vehicles and how to suppress the fire in each of these types, and what hazards to look for during the response.

Firefighters are seeing more and more calls for natural disaster assistance that require special skills — technical rescue, swift water, trench rescue, high voltage electric, and more. Structure fires burn hotter and develop differently due to modern construction methods, materials, and furnishings. All these factors require the fire service to continually assess their community’s needs and the hazards they are exposed to at the types of runs they make then reconfigure their training to address those needs and hazards.

Chief Marinucci particularly emphasizes the hazards of working roadway incident scenes because there are so many factors outside the fire department’s control, including oncoming traffic, “D” drivers, and multi-agency response over long periods of time. He discusses creating a safe working environment on the roadway, the safety officer’s role in that effort, the responsibilities of every responder to act in safety-conscious ways, and the training and tools necessary to support safer roadway incident responses.

You’ll also learn about the new Certified Traffic Incident Management Technician credential available from the FDSOA, tested to NFPA 1091: Standard for Traffic Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications.

ResponderSafety.com podcast episode 3 is now available on the Responder Safety Learning Network (https://learning. respondersafety.com/Training/Podcast.aspx) and on all major podcast services. Subscribe to be notified when new episodes drop.

“One of the things I’ve learned in my travels over the years across this country is that any fire chief that suffers a line of duty death of one of their members is devastated by that. And then it weighs on their mind until the day they die. And if you want to be a leader, your goal should be to make sure that everybody leaves this job as healthy as they possibly can. And so once we know that there’s a risk in part of this job, and we know there are things that we can do to minimize those risks, it’s up to the leadership to take the initiative and make sure that becomes part of their department culture.”

- Chief Rich Marinucci, on the ResponderSafety.com podcast

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Susquehanna Township Duplex Blaze On October 13, 2021, at 0155, Box 32-1 toned for a residential fire on Walnut Street near the border with Penbrook Borough.

Company 32, Engines 30, 33 and 40, and Rescues 35 and 37 made up the initial responders. Chief 32-2 (Lawrence) arrived to smoke showing from side A of a three-story, duplex broken up into several apartments. The first alarm brought Engines 37 and 34, Trucks 34 and 35, Wagon 4, Rescue 91, and Air 30 to the scene at 0201. A 1-3/4 inch handline was stretched from Engine 32 to the door on side D and Truck 32 forced entry and laddered the building. Police confirmed entrapment and command reported the entrapment was on the first-floor rear. Despite the reports, all searches of the building proved to be negative. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in five minutes with limited extension. The fire was placed under control at 0220.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

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New Cumberland 2-Alarmer On October 21, 2021, shortly after 0030, crews responded to a building fire on Water Street. With Commander 100 on scene reporting a working fire, the full initial and first-alarm assignments consisting of Engine companies 19, 13, 68, 12 and14; Trucks 10, 69 and 12; Rescues 68 and 14; RIT 40; and Air 13 were dispatched. Chief 13 requested a second alarm for a 300- x 50-foot, commercial building with an attached apartment, well involved. A second alarm assignment consisted of Engine companies 30, 24, 37 and 17; Truck 14; and Rescue 37. Engines 68-1 and 2-13 each laid in from hydrants on Market Street and supplied the initial water to Trucks 12 and 69 as well as numerous lines and blitz fires.

Crews were able to knock down the bulk of the fire in about 30 minutes with extensive overhaul required. New Cumberland Engine 10 was sent back to the scene numerous times throughout the day for hot spots that flared up. Multiple companies from Cumberland, Dauphin, and York counties battled the fire.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

Early Morning Car Fire On October 16, 2021, at around 0352, Station 56 - 2 and 4 (New Kensington) responded to 7th Street in New Kensington for a vehicle fire.

- Fire News photo by Steve Matto

Coatesville Fire Snuffed On September 26, 2021, Coatesville firefighters made quick work of a working fire in the 300 block of Valley Road.

- Fire News photo by Pat Shoop

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Fatal MVA in Plum A late night head-on crash claimed the life of a young man after he apparently crossed the center line, hitting another vehicle. Stations 235 (Logan’s Ferry Heights), 56-2 (New Kensington), and 54 (Lower Burrell) were responded.

- Fire News photo by Steve Matto

2 Injured in Bristol 2-Car MVA

Firefighters from Station 14 in Bristol Township were called to the scene of a two-car MVA on Route 413 in August 2021. No one was trapped but at least two people sustained injuries when a vehicle attempted to cross the lanes and go into a donut shop which was closed. Fire crews helped with patient care and hazards, until the arrival of tow trucks.

- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

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Rollover MVA with Entrapment in Arnold

Arnold and New Kensington crews had to remove the roof of a vehicle to safely extricate two patients from a rollover accident on Ewing Street in Arnold.

- Fire News photos by Steve Matto

Nine Displaced by Carlisle Blaze Shortly after 0700 on October 20, 2021, Carlisle Borough and mutual aid companies responded for an apartment fire with possible entrapment on North East Street. Engine 1-41 arrived to heavy fire on the first floor of a two-story, semi-attached, wood frame. A second alarm was struck bringing additional mutual aid companies to the scene. Companies led off with an interior attack using several lines keeping the fire contained to the building of origin and brought it under control in 20 minutes. All searches were negative, however, a pet dog died in the fire. Nine occupants were displaced.

- Fire News photo by Jason Coleman-Cobb

Nun Dies in Truck Hit in Philadelphia In spite of their best efforts, a nun died after being struck by a PECO truck on Academy Road. The accident happened in August 2021 at Academy and Morrel in Philadelphia. The city dispatched two medic units, and engine and an EMS supervisor to the call. The nun was pronounced at the hospital, - Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

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Looking Back Philadelphia 1992 Fire crews in Philadelphia took a standby position in August of 1992 when a construction crane tumbled into a sinkhole in Philadelphia, on Frankford Avenue, near Levick Street.

- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

Philadelphia 1993 In December 1993, Philadelphia fire crews were at the scene of an accident involving a private ambulance responding to a call.

The accident happened at the intersection of Castor and Magee Avenues. One person was killed in the accident, with at least two others seriously injured.

- Fire News photo by Alex Lloyd Gross

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LZ Duty for Station 102

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On September 24, 2021, Station 102 (Washington Township) set up an LZ for patient transport by Stat MedEvac helicopter.

- Fire News photo by Steve Matto

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Training

THINK Class for Broughton and Pleasant Hills

On October 16, 2021, members of Broughton Volunteer Fire Department and Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company attended the THINK Weekend Class at Butler County Fire Academy.

THINK stands for “Thinking Helps Increase Necessary Knowledge” and is designed to have mutual aid companies work

together on situations based in their areas. Crews worked together and completed multiple roll-in style scenarios that include fire suppression, victim rescue, access issues, scene safety problems, etc.

Members of both departments also got to know each other better and learn each other’s equipment. - Fire News photos by Ken Lager

Training at DOW Chemical

On September 27, 2021, multiple area fire companies participated in a joint training held at the Dow Chemical/Pfizer campus off of Route 29 in Upper Providence Township in Montgomery County.

The training included securing a hydrant, using standpipes in an exterior parking structure and pulling hose up a stairway.

Participating units included Perkiomen Township Fire Company, Collegeville Fire Company, Trappe Fire Company No. 1, Black Rock Volunteer Fire Co., Royersford Fire Department and Upper Providence Township Fire and Emergency Services.

- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins

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Schuylkill County Firemen’s Association Convention

Schuylkill County Firemen’s Association Convention parade in Minersville on September 11, 2021.

- Fire News photos by Steve Lenz

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Valley Buggy Shop Restores 1899 Ladder Wagon Chuck Close, (left) and Loren Martin, President and Assistant Fire Chief, respectively, of the Mifflinburg Hose Company pose next to a restored 1899 hand-drawn ladder wagon. The fire apparatus is original to the fire company. It was restored by Vicksburg Buggy Shop.

- Photo by Eric Scicchitano; submitted by Bob Romig

New Apparatus for Mt. Pleasant The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department recently placed into service this 2020 E-One Cyclone 100-foot rear-mount ladder with a 1750gpm pump and a 500-gallon tank.

- Fire News photo by Geoffrey Wetherhold

Center Square Open House and Expo On October 1, 2021, Center Square Fire Company held its Fire Expo and Open House in Blue Bell.

- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins

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Lower Providence Open House On October 9, 2021, Lower Providence Township Fire Prevention held its Open House and 75th Anniversary Celebration Housing.

- Fire News photo by Summer Uchin

Safety Day at Kiski Elementary September 24, 2021, Stations 102 (Washington Township), 610 (Murrysville Medic One), Washington Township Police, Westmoreland County SWAT, brought vehicles, tools and equipment to show kids at Kiski Upper Elementary School in Washington Township for Safety Day. There were hands-on/interactive demonstrations, and questions from the students were asked and answered.

- Fire News photo by Steve Matto

NEW DEALER FOR PL CUSTOM IN PA P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PLCB) is pleased to announce the addition of 1st Out Specialty Vehicles & Equipment, in Moon Township, PA, to its growing family of dealers. 1st Out Specialty Vehicles will be providing sales and service of both PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and Rescue 1 in the western half of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for sales and service of Rescue 1 only in portions of Ohio and West Virginia.

Ron Faherty, President of 1st Out Specialty, had the following to say about this new partnership. “We are thrilled to partner with PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and Rescue 1 to represent their products in Western Pennsylvania, as well as portions of Ohio and West Virginia for Rescue 1. After an extensive review process, we feel that PL Custom shares the same commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and customer service that we pride ourselves on at 1st Out Specialty Vehicles & Equipment. We look forward to bringing these quality ambulance and rescue vehicles to our customer base.”

Chad Newsome, National Sales Manager for PLCB, welcomes the addition of 1st Out Specialty Vehicles & Equipment to the PLCB family. “1st Out Specialty Vehicles was high on our list of candidates

for this territory and we feel that their team will help strengthen and grow the PL Custom Emergency Vehicles and Rescue 1 brands. In these turbulent times in the emergency vehicle marketplace, 1st Out impressed me with their commitment to stability and long-term growth. On behalf of all of us here in Manasquan, we wish to express our thanks to Ron and everyone else at 1st Out for joining our team!”

P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. has been in business since 1946 and has been owned by the Smock family since 1970. Celebrating 75 years of independent ownership, this Manasquan, NJ, based company sells through a network of 19 independent dealers covering 26 states and the District of Columbia. PL Custom Emergency Vehicle and Rescue 1 are the manufacturing divisions of the corporation and are proud to maintain a strong reputation as a customer focused designer and manufacturer of ambulances and rescue vehicles. PLCB continues to grow at a consistent pace, happy to be able to add partners who share our long-term vision for high quality products, outstanding customer service, and smart and sustainable growth. We are small by design, family-owned, and rich in heritage and tradition.

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Pennsylvania State Firefighters Parade in Limerick Philadelphia Country Music Radio Station WXTU DJ Andie Summers with Parade Judges Association President Dennis C. Sharpe at the Pennsylvania State Firefighters Parade in Limerick on September 25, 2021.

- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe

$2500 Donation to Perkiomen Township Fire Company Congratulations and thank you Station 66 Battalion Chief Dan Melville. Dan was recently honored by an organization called Invest In Others which is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and empowers financial advisors who give back to their communities. Dan was honored by this organization in the 2021 Volunteer Awards. When Dan is not volunteering at our fire station he is a Financial Advisor and Partner at Financial Voyages, LLC, in Harleysville. At work, Dan helps clients work towards and attain their financial goals, and he also oversees all of the firm’s investment research.

Dan has been a valued member of the Perkiomen Township Fire Company since 2008 and currently serves as Battalion Chief and Vice President. As part of the award the Perkiomen Township Fire Company will receive a $2,500 donation from Invest in Others.

Pictured: President Brad Bonner (left) accepts a $2,500 donation for the Perkiomen Fire Company from Vice President/Battalion Chief Dan Melville.

- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins

Fire Prevention Expo in King of Prussia On October 13, 2021, a Fire Prevention Expo, sponsored by Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company in King of Prussia, was held. There were some great demonstrations and fire safety information, including a visit from Sparky The Fire Dog and the PENNSTAR helicopter.

- Fire News photo by Ted Hodgins

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Limerick Hosts Convention Parade and Anniversary

On September 25, 2021, the Limerick Fire Department hosted the 142nd Firefighter’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania Convention Parade along with the Limerick Fire Department’s 100-plus years of service to Limerick Township. The parade was attended by close to 200 units that included fire apparatus along with fire department marching units and a flyover by Penn Star Medical Helicopter. Numerous people were along the parade route to watch the parade. Other events were held throughout the week.

- Fire News photos by Artie Osniak

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Obituary Allegheny Township’s (Station 99) Chief Don Nickels

Funeral service and procession for former Allegheny Township (Station 99) Chief Don Nickels.

- Fire News photos by Steve Matto

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New toTHEM Sponsored by Command Apparatus

BETHPAGE ENGINE 905 "Pride of Plainedge" 1998 Seagrave 1500 GPM single stage pump , 500 Gallon Water Tank , 40 Gallon Foam Tank. Served the residents of Bethpage from 1998- 2019 . The rig now belongs to the Harwood Fire Company located in Hazel Township Pennsylvania.

2001 EMERGENCY ONE Former West Niles Fire Company purchased by Damascus Arkansas 2001 Emergency One 1250 gpm with 1000 gallon tank.

2000 KME 95' AERIAL TOWER 2000 KME 95' aerial tower from East Norwich NY sold to Waterbury VT.

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