Squad Due on Nicholson Twp. Double Fatal
At approximately 20:30 hours on August 25, 2009, Squad 63 was alerted to assist Station 17 (Nicholson), Rescue 9 (Factoryville), and Ambulance 9 for a motorcycle accident on Rt. 107 in Nicholson Twp.  Two patients were pronounced on scene.  Squad 63 remained on scene until 23:00 hours to assist with clean up.






Photo: Courtesy of Factoryville Fire Co.

63 Double Pulls On 9's 2nd Alarm
At approximately 01:00 hours on August 19, 2009, Engine 63 and Tanker 63 were alerted to respond on the 2nd alarm assignment for a working barn fire on Route 11 in Clinton Twp. The crew from Engine 63 was used for fire suppression and overhaul, while Tanker 63 was added to the water supply operation.  Tanker 63 was released by command at approximately 03:00 hours, and Engine 63 was released at 03:30 hours.






Photo: Courtesy of Factoryville Fire Co.

63 Holds More Vehicle Rescue Training, This Time With 9 And 28
On August 17, 2009, Station 63 along with Station 9 (Factoryville) and Station 28 (Justus) made their way to Cucurra's Junkyard for some vehicle rescue training. Crews concentrated on the use of hydraulic tools, but also made time for basic hand tools. The roof and doors were removed from one car, and two methods of dash rolls were preformed using the hydraulic tools. Crews were able to attack the doors from both the lock and hinge side with the spreaders and "O" cutters. The dash was rolled with rams as well as the spreaders. Crews were also able to remove the roof from a second car with only hand tools. The training was beneficial for all the crews, and more training is in the works for the future on various topics.
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Engine and Tanker Roll For 36 Barn Fire
At approximately 2:00 hours on August 16, 2009, Engine 63 and Tanker 63 were alerted to assist Lackawanna County Station 36 (Scott Twp.) for a working barn fire on Jermyn Farm Rd. First arriving crews found a fully involved barn, with no exposures. Tanker 63 was added to the tanker shuttle operation, while Engine 63 was brought into the scene for manpower. Crews operated on scene for about 2 hours before returning to service.

63 Ends The Night With A Tree Fire
At approximately 22:00 hours on August 13, 2009, Station 63 was alerted to a tree fire on SR 107 between Marshbrook Rd. and Hack Rd.  Engine 63 had literally just returned from the Station 17 (Nicholson) parade and rolled with a crew of 3.  With no power lines in the area, a 1 3/4" line was stretched and the fire was extinguished.  Engine 63 operated on scene for about 45 minutes.

Mutual Aid response to Scott Hose Company

At approximately 21:00 hours on August 18, 2008, Station 63 was special requested by Scott Chief for an engine and tanker to assist on a tractor trailer fire on Interstate 81.  Chief Tratthen (Scott Hose Company) requested Tanker 63 respond first and then Engine 63 to respond second. Engine and Tanker 63 both crewed for the assist.  While responding Chief Tratthen requested Tanker 63 to stage at Duchnick’s Service Station and Engine 63 was to proceed to the scene at mile marker 200.5 south.  Upon arrival the Engine 63 crew was requested to help exhausted personnel from Scott and Justus in overhaul operations.  Units operated on scene for approximately 1 hour.

Units Operating: Engine 36, Engine 63, Tanker 36, Tanker 28, Tanker 63, Rescue 28, Ambulance 36-9, PSP Dunmore, and Scott Township Police

63 Responds to Two Motor Vehicle Accidents on Back to Back Nights

On Monday morning at approximately 03:00 hrs Engine 63 and Squad 63 along with Factoryville Rescue and Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Farnham Road and Baylors Lake Road.  It was unsure if there were occupants in the vehicle.  Chief 63 (Saxton) arrived on scene reporting one vehicle over the embankment with power lines down.  Upon accessing the vehicle it was found that there were no occupants.  Rescue 9 and Ambulance 9 were canceled, and a search of the area was completed.  Station 63 units remained on scene until PPL arrived to begin restoring the power lines.

Units Operating: E-63, SQ-63, FP-63, PSP Dunmore

Tuesday morning brought another early wake up call.  At approximately 01:00 hrs Engine 63 and Squad 63 along with Factoryville Rescue and Ambulance were dispatched to a one car motor vehicle accident on Route 438 in the area of Pensak Tire. Upon arrival of Lieutenant 63 (Valvano) a one car MVA was confirmed with no entrapment and no injuries.  Rescue 9 was canceled and Squad 63 and Ambulance 9 were requested to respond in at a reduced rate to obtain a patient refusal, while Engine 63 provided traffic control.  Units remained on scene for approximately 1 hour.

Units Operating: E-63, SQ-63, Ambulance 9, PSP Dunmore