CALL TOTALS

For: 2009

Engine and Squad Roll for MVA
Just after 14:00 hours on July 24, 2010, Station 63 along with Rescue 9 and Ambulance 9 (Factoryville) were alerted for the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of SR 407 and SR 438.  Crews arrived on scene to find a two car MVA, one vehicle on the roadway and one vehicle off the roadway, with four patients all out of the vehicles.  Three patients were transported to area hospitals while one patient refused treatment on scene.  Engine 63 stopped short of the scene to control traffic while the Squad came into the scene and the crew began treating patients. Rescue 9 was returned to service. 
Units operating: E-63, Sq-63, 36-9, 5-9, CLS, PSP

Heat Wave Increases Call Volume In Fleetville
With temperatures above average even for this time of year, crews have been challenged with a greater than normal call volume during the week of July 4, 2010 through July 11, 2010.  With 6 runs in the last week, Squad 63 has been the busiest piece, dealing with multiple patients suffering from heat related emergencies.  Crews also logged another call, standing-by at the station per the request of Susquehanna County, Hop Bottom Fire while they handled a possible structure fire on Route 11. 

Fire Company Looses a Friend and Life Member 1918 - 2010
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of George Andrejco, Jr. George was a life member of the fire company and a previous member of the Benton Township Lions Club. He was active in the fire company until the early 1980's working at carnivals and other fund-raisers. Until recent years George rarely missed an event at the fire hall. George will be a great loss to our community and his family. Our condolences go out to all of his family.

Chief Handles Partially Involved Lawn Tractor
On Tuesday May 25. 2010 at 17:29; Box 63-1 was transmitted for a lawn mower fire within 10' of a residence. Chief 63 (T. Saxton) arrived on scene within 45 seconds of dispatch and downgraded the box to a single engine response. Command reported a small tractor on fire approximately 20' from the home. Chief 63 extinguished the tractor with a dry chemical extinguisher. Command returned Engine 63 before it arrived on scene.

Units on Scene: Chief 63

Mid-Morning MVA
At approximately 08:10 on Sunday May 23, 2010 Station 63 and Station 9 were dispatched for a one car motor vehicle accident with injury at Fleetville Corners. Chief 63 (T. Saxton) arrived on scene correcting the location to Route 107, 200 yards west of the corners. Upon arrival of the Chief, command was established and reported one car into an utility pole, no wires down, no entrapment. The patient was evaluated and a refusal of treatment was obtained. Units remained on scene for approximately 50 minutes controlling traffic until the vehicle was removed.

Units on Scene: Engine 63, Squad 63, Ambulance 36-9, Rescue 9, Cottage ALS, and PSP Dunmore

Mid Day 63-1 Box Transmitted
At 12:10 on May 12, 2010 Station 63 along with units from Station 36 (Scott Twp.), Station 5 (Dalton), and Station 9 (Factoryville) were dispatched for a possible structure fire.  The resdential structure is located on Route 438.  Shortly after dispatch the call was upgraded to a confirmed fire in the basement wall.  63-30 (B. Gow) arrived on scene assumed command; confirming the fire.  Upon investigation a small electrical fire was found and units were requested to slow response.  The fire was extinguished with a pressurized water extinguisher and firefighters checked for extension.  

Command was handed over to Chief 63 (T. Saxton). An electrician arrived on scene to remedy the electrical problem.  Units cleared within 30 minutes.

Units on Scene:  Engine 63, Tankers 63 and 5, Ladder 5, and American Red Cross

Units in Staging:  Engines 9 and 36, Rescues 36 and 9

Past Member Memorial Ground Breaking
On May 4, 2010, President Rocco Valvano along with help from Benton Township broke ground for a memorial dedicated to former members of the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company. The memorial will be constructed over the next several weeks by Rocco Valvano Masonry. When completed the memorial will have the names of members that have passed away since the fire company was organized in 1948. The monument will consist of three brick pillars with past member names etched in marble. There will also be two flag poles proudly flying the American Flag and other respective flags.

Please check back again for updates on the construction of the Fleetville Fire Company Membership Memorial.
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63 Ends Weekend With Tractor Fire
At approximately 16:00 hours on May 2, 2010, Station 63 was dispatched to SR 438 about 1 mile from Interstate 81 for the farm tractor on fire.  63-34 (M.Ryman) marked on scene reporting a lawn tractor slightly involved.  With Engine 63 and Tanker 63 on the road, Chief 63A (Walton) had the Engine continue in at a reduced rate and the Tanker return.  The Engine crew extinguished the fire and moved what was left of the tractor to a better location before returning to service.  Units operated for around 20 minutes.

63 Member Recognized for Certification
Congratulations to Firefighter/EMT Mike Ryman for successfully passing the national certification of Firefighter 1. The testing consisted of both written and practical evaluations based upon the job performance requirements taken from the applicable NFPA Standard.

63 Double Pulls On 24's 2nd Alarm
At approximately 22:00 hours on April 29, 2010, Engine 63 and Tanker 63 were dispatched as part of the 2nd alarm assignment for the working structure fire in area 24 (Greenfield Twp.).  Crews arrived to find a fully involved mobile home.  Both Engine 63 and Tanker 63 arrived and were initially assigned to the staging area.  After a short period of time, Tanker 63 was released, and Engine 63 was requested to move to Station 24 to standby and cover any other calls in the area.  All crews returned to service around 01:30 hours.




Wagon Assists 24 With Fill Site
At approximately 11:30 hours on April 14, 2010, Engine 63 was requested to assist Station 24 (Greenfield) by setting up a tanker fill site at Munley's Grove while they worked a fatal MVA with explosions on Interstate 81.  Engine 63 responded and then the request was changed to setup the fill site at Heart Lake.  The fill site was established and crews operated for around 3 hours before returning to service. The crew also found time to flush out a nearby dry hydrant.
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2 Run Day for 63
  

At approximately 08:00 hours on April 5, 2010, Squad 63 was dispatched for a medical on States Rd. The patient was transported by ambulance 36-9 (Scott Twp.).

Then at approximately 17:00 hours Tanker 63 was requested to assist Station 17 (Nicholson) for a working trailer fire.  Due to mechanical issues with the Tanker, Engine 63 responded with a crew of 4 and staged shortly before being sent to establish a fill site at Munley's Grove on Rt. 374. The crew operated for around 3 hours. 

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny A Success
On Saturday, April 3, 2010, the crew started early, preparing the annual breakfast, to be held before the Easter Egg hunt put on by the Benton Twp. Lions Club. Throughout breakfast, children and adults alike had the opportunity to have there picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Those in attendance were also able to participate in a basket raffle consisting of donations from local families and businesses. Both the breakfast and the Easter egg hunt were a success. The Fire Company would like to thank everyone who came out for breakfast, participated in the egg hunt, donated to the raffle, and helped to organize the event.

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Engine and Tanker Roll for 36 Box
At approximately 20:30 hours on March 19, 2010, Engine 63 and Tanker 63 were requested to assist Station 36 (Scott Twp.) for a possible chimney fire on Lakeland Dr. (Rt. 247).  Engine 63 went into the scene, with the crew reporting to the roof to check to the chimney, while Tanker 63 was staged.  Units operated on scene for approximately 20 minutes. 

2nd Brush Fire in 24 hours
  

At approximately 14:30 hours on March 17, 2010, Station 63 was alerted for a brush fire on Seamans Rd, near the airport.  Brush 63 and Tanker 63 responded.  Engine 9 and Tanker 9 (Factoryville) were requested to the scene, along with Brush 17-2 (Nicholson).  Crews worked for approximately 2 hours to contain the fire and extinguish hot spots.  Best estimates are that nearly 5 acres were involved.

Brush Fire Season Begins
At approximately 14:30 hours on March 16, 2010, Box 63-1 was dropped for the reported brush fire endangering a residence off of Rt. 407, just south of Fleetville Corners.  This brought Station 63, Station 9 (Factoryville), Station 36 (Scott Twp.), and Ladder 5 (Dalton).  63-31 (Smirne) arrived on scene reporting a quarter of an acre involved, not endangering the structure.  Brush and Tanker 63 arrived and initiated an attack on the fire, with the crew from Ladder 5 coming in for manpower.  Station 9 along with Tanker 36 was returned to service, as Engine and Brush 36 assisted with wetting down hotspots.  Units operated on scene for approximately 1 hour.

2nd Chimney Fire of the Week
About 15:30 hours on February 17, 2010, Station 63 along with units from Station 9 (Factoryville), Ladder 5 (Dalton), and Station 36 (Scott Twp.) were dispatched to the reported chimney fire on Rt. 407 in the area of the sharp turn.  County Communications corrected the location to be Rt. 438 in the area of the sharp turn and bridge. Units were staged on Rt. 438 while multiple residences were checked.  Once the correct residence was discovered, no service was required, and all units were returned to service. 
Units Responding: E-63, E-9, T-9, A-9, L-5, E-5, R-36, T-36, 36-9

63-1 Box Brings Response For A Chimney Fire
At approximately 5:55 PM on February 15, 2010, Station 63 along with units from Station 36 (Scott), Station 9 (Factoryville) and Station 5 (Dalton) were dispatched for a chimney fire/possible structure fire on Baylor's Lake Road in Benton Township. Upon arrival Chief 63 (T. Saxton) reported flames and smoke showing from the chimney. Upon investigation the fire seemed to be confined to the chimney. As units arrive side B of the building was laddered. Crews from Engine 63 and Engine 9 extinguished the fire and cleaned the chimney. All other units were staged with manpower reporting to Engine 63. With no extension beyond the chimney all units were released. Units operated on scene for approximately 50 minutes.

Units on scene: Engine 63, Engine and Tanker 9, Rescue and Tanker 36, Ladder 5, Ambulance 36-9 and Ambulance 9.

63 Runs Brush Fire Hours Before Snow Storm
 
At approximately 17:00 hours on February 9, 2010, Station 17 (Nicholson) was dispatched to a brush fire on Spedini Hill Rd.  With nothing found at that location, Captain 9 (Howard) discovered the incident to be on Earl Clark Rd. in Area 63.  Captain 9 arrived establishing the "Earl Clark Command", with Engine 17-2 and Tanker 17-5 behind him.  17 units took care of the bulk of the fire, while Brush 63 arrived and took care of the hot spots.  Units returned to service around 18:00 hours.  Just under 2 acres were invovled. 

Super Bowl Sunday Brings A Chimney Fire For 63
At approximately 14:00 hours on February 7, 2010, Station 63 along with Station 9 (Factoryville), Station 36 (Scott Twp.), and Ladder 5 (Dalton) were alerted for a chimney fire on Davidson Rd In Benton Township.  Engine 9 arrived on scene just before Engine 63 with Tanker 63, Tanker 9, and Ladder 5 arriving just afterward. The crew from 63 found that fire had been burning in the chimney, but was no longer an issue.  All units with the exception of 63 were returned to service, while the crew checked for extension and emptied the firebox.  No extension was found, and the remainder of the box returned to service after operating on scene for about an hour. 
Units on the Box: E-63, T-63, E-9, T-9, A-9, L-5, E-36, T-36, 36-9

Add Another Run to an Already Busy Week

At approximately 07:40 on January 26, 2010 Engine and Squad 63 along with Rescue and Ambulance 9 (Factoryville) were dispatched for a one car MVA on Route 107 near the county line.  FP 9 (E. McElwee) arrived on scene reporting one car with two patients out of the vehicle.  FP 9 requested Engine 63 and Rescue 9 to cancel and EMS continue in for patient evaluations.  Chief 9B (B. Gow) arrived on scene requesting a second BLS ambulance.  Two patients were transported to an area hospital.  Fire Police from Stations 63 and 9 took care of traffic control.  Units operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes.
Units operating:  Squad 63, Ambulance 9, CLS 1, and PSP Dunmore

Puddles Rolls For Working Fire in Area 36
At approximately 00:05 hours on January 25, 2010, Engine 63 and Tanker 63 were dispatched to assist Station 36 (Scott Twp.) for a chimney fire on Tompkinsville Rd.  With a lack of drivers, Tanker 63 was prioritized and responded along with additional personnel going to the scene. Crews from 63 along with crews from Engine 36 found a working fire extending from the chimney into the walls and ceiling of the two story residential structure and mounted an aggressive interior attack, knocking down the bulk of the fire.  The crew from 63 was then tasked with opening up the exterior on the Delta side of the structure to assist in overhaul.  Units returned to service at around 03:30 hours.

Tanker and Engine Due on 28 Box
At approximately 22:00hrs on January 23, 2010, Tanker 63 was dispatched to assist Station 28 (Justus) with a working structure fire on Christy Lane.  Tanker 63 responded, and was placed in the tanker shuttle after arrival on scene.  As the Tanker was marking on scene, Engine 63 was added to the run.  Engine 63 was assigned to set up a fill site nearby.  Engine 63 was returned to service at approximately 03:00hrs, and Tanker 63 was returned to service around 04:30 hours.

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