Monthly Archives: March 2016

Car carrier hauling Jeeps rolls over in Nesquehoning

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Fire and Film

CARBON COUNTY, PA – Just after 8:00 AM on Thursday, March 31, Carbon County 9-1-1 dispatched Fire Districts 13 (Nesquehoning) and 11 (Jim Thorpe) to the intersection of State Routes 93 and 209 at the bottom of the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment.  Nesquehoning EMS and Lehighton ALS were also due. Responding units were advised of a tractor trailer that couldn’t stop at the bottom of the mountain struck another vehicle and both rolled over.  Chief 1304 and Engine 1310 arrived on scene to find a car carrier rolled onto its side with … Continue reading →

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Minersville rescues one from apartment building fire

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Just after 2:30 PM on Friday, March 25, the Minersville Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Sunbury Street and Delaware Street for a reported apartment building fire.  Police units in the area noticed smoke coming from the windows of the building on the corner. Minersville Fire Chief 510 arrived on the scene and confirmed a working building fire and requested the second alarm be dispatched bringing Pottsville Stations 50 and 60 to the scene. Fire could be seen venting from the second floor on the “C” side of the apartment building as crews were … Continue reading →

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One flown to burn center after house fire

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 12:16 PM on Friday, March 25, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the first alarm structure assignment to 74 Grier Avenue in Rush Township for a reported house on fire.  The first alarm included Fire Districts 26 (Ryan Twp.), 25 (Rush Township), 27 (Schuylkill Twp. – Tuscarora) and 06 (Delano Twp.).  Altamont Fire and Mahanoy City Fire (Citizens and Good American) were due as well as Polish American Tanker 759 out of Shenandoah. Engine 26-10, Tanker 26-30 and Engine 454 were all off the floor moments after the initial alarm sounded.  Chief 26 arrived on scene shortly … Continue reading →

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2016 Girardville St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Fire and Film

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Girardville on Saturday, March 19.             Click here for the entire photo gallery

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Minersville makes quick hit on rowhome fire

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 12:48 AM, on Tuesday, March 8, the Minersville Fire Department was dispatched to 514 Pine Hill Street in the borough for a reported house on fire. Chief 510 went responding and was advised of multiple calls reporting a working fire at this address. The Chief requested a second alarm be dispatched which brings Stations 50 & 60 out of Pottsville. Chief 510 arrived on scene shortly after and confirmed a working fire with heavy fire showing from a residence attached to five other buildings.  A third alarm was requested. The third alarm brought units from … Continue reading →

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