Monthly Archives: September 2014

2014 PA State Fireman’s Convention

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Fire and Film

CRAWFORD COUNTY, PA – On Saturday, September 27, the Crawford County Firemen’s Association hosted the 135th PA State Fireman’s Convention in Meadville.  The parade traveled through Meadville and then a celebration and awards were held at the end of Main Street. Click here for the complete photo gallery!

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One flown from Sheppton crash

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Just after 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 23, Sheppton-Oneida Fire Company was dispatched with Nuremberg EMS and APTS Medic 11 to the area of Center Street and Chapel Road in East Union Township for a motor vehicle crash with injury. Engine 09-10 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle crash just North of Sheppton on Route 924.  The car appeared to have struck a drainage ditch before crashing into a telephone pole.  The Engine crew began to assess the self-extricated driver while other personnel directed traffic and controlled hazards on the vehicle. Medic 11B arrived … Continue reading →

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Hi-rise evacuated after Pottsville Fire

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – On Friday, September 19 around 6:00 PM, Pottsville Bureau of Fire was dispatched to the 100 Block of Mahantongo Street in the City for an unknown type fire. The assignment was quickly upgraded to a working structure fire after crews find smoke coming from The Pottsville Republican Newspaper building.  Engines 32 and 41 took the front of the building allong with Ladder 21. Engine 72 and 62 took the rear of the building and the C side of the row while Ladder 51 also took the rear. Smoke had begun to enter the Necho Allen Apartments … Continue reading →

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No entrapment in Frackville house fire

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Just before 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, Fire District 43 (Frackville) was dispatched with Altamont Fire Company, Englewood Fire Company and Mahanoy City Tower 456 to the 100 Block of North Bell Street for a reported house on fire. Police quickly arrived on scene and confirmed the address to be 138 North Cherry Street.  Police also confirmed a working fire and possible entrapment.  Shenandoah ALS was added to the incident. Ladder 43-20 and Chief 43 arrived on scene to find fire venting from the second floor of a single family dwelling.  A rapid intervention team … Continue reading →

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