63 and 9 Meet for Vehicle
Rescue Training
On
July 27, 2009, Station 63 and Station 9 (Factoryville) spent a hot summer
night doing some vehicle rescue training. Crews first reviewed the use of
basic hand tools, before moving on to the use of airbags. Pictured on the
left, Asst. Chief Gow (black helmet) calls the lift, as Firefighter Ryman
(lower yellow helmet) operates the bags. As the night progressed crews put
the Junk Yard Dogs stabilization system carried by Rescue 9 to work,
stabilizing a vehicle on it's side. This allowed crews to roll the roof of
a vehicle in this position. Pictured on the right, Firefighters Siegrist
(yellow helmet) and Atkinson (black helmet) use a reciprocating saw to cut
through the "C" post of the vehicle before the roof is can be rolled. Crews
enjoyed the chance to get their hands dirty, and more training is in the
works for the near future, focusing on the use of hydraulic tools.
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4th Annual Gracey Farm Car
Show A Success
The membership of the Fleetville
Fire Company would like to express our gratitude to Jerry Dipple, Jay
SaSalla, Jim Reese and the rest of the car show volunteers. On
July 12, 2009
Mother Nature finally gave us a break and provided us with a beautiful sunny
day. Along with the scenic beauty of Gracey Farms, good food, and great
entertainment, another spectacular car show was held. There were
approximately 175 show cars, craft and novelty vendors, a flea market, and a
remote control airplane air show to entertain the spectators. The Gracey
Farm Car Show brought approximately 800 spectators and car owners out on a
stunning summer day.
63 Hosts Archery
Tournament and Chicken BBQ All in One Weekend
On
July 26, 2008,
station 63 hosted the third and final leg of an archery tournament
triple crown . Approx. 18 two person teams competed throughout the
day. Crews had a busy week getting the course ready and taking care
of the food. The Fleetville Fire Co. would like to thank everyone
involved for their support, especially their sponsors; Deckers Bows &
More and Glenn’s Appliance Service. Crews finished out the weekend by
spending their Sunday morning cooking approx. 450 halves of chicken.
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63 Ends Weekend with
First Due Accident
At approx. 20:30 hrs. on Sunday,
July 20, 2008,
Engine 63 and Squad 63 along with Rescue 36 and Ambulance 36-9 were
dispatched to the intersection of Rt. 107 and Jordan Hollow Rd. in Benton
Twp. for a motor vehicle accident. Chief 36-B (Richardson) arrived on scene
reporting one truck over the embankment with the trailer it was towing only
partially over the embankment, and multiple patients already out of the
vehicle. Chief 63 (Saxton) arrived on scene and assumed command, requesting
that Engine 63 stage above the scene for traffic control and Squad 63 come
into the scene to obtain refusals. Rescue 36 was staged below the scene to
also assist with traffic control while 36-9 came into the scene for patient
evaluation. Squad 63 obtained three patient refusals while 36-9 transported
one patient. Due to the location of the vehicle Engine 63 was then brought
into the scene for lighting. The vehicle and trailer were removed from the
scene and all units returned to service after operating on scene for approx.
2 hours.
Units operating:
E-63, Sq-63, R-36, 36-9, PSP Dunmore
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Station 63
Members along with Family and Friends pay respect to Florence Colvin
Aylesworth: "Mrs. A."
 September 17, 1918 - May 16, 2008
On July 12, 2008 members of the Fleetville Fire Company along with family and
friends paid respect to "Mrs. A." with a Memorial Luncheon at the fire
station.
Several fire company members provided an honor guard prior to the
luncheon. Members that took part in the honor guard were: Gregg Barber,
Rocco Valvano, Andrew Siegrist III, Philip Saxton, Al Augustyn, and Tony
Saxton.
Mrs. A. was a very respected person in our community. She was very
active with the Fleetville Fire Company and Fleetville Ladies' Auxiliary
for many years. She welcomed customers into the General Store in
Fleetville for more than 50 years.
Mrs. A was loved by many and will be missed.
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Car Show
Held to Benefit Fire Co.
On
July 6, 2008,
a car show was held at Gracey Farms on Rt. 107 in Fleetville, to benefit the
Fleetville Fire Co. Crews spent most of the day taking care of traffic
control, registering show cars, and parking spectator cars. Approximately
175 cars were registered at the 3rd Annual Gracey Farms Car
Show. Despite hot temperatures the turn out was incredible. There was
great food, good music, and arts and crafts. Numerous pilots were on site
displaying and flying their remote control airplanes throughout the day.
The Fleetville Fire Co. would like to thank everyone involved, especially
Jay Sasall, Jerry Dipple, and the rest of the car show volunteers.
Holiday interrupted by afternoon MVA
At approx.
15:00 hrs on
July 4, 2008, Station 63 along with Rescue 36
and Ambulance 36-9 were dispatched for a motor vehicle rollover at the
intersection of Jordan Hollow Rd. and States Rd. in Benton Township. Engine
63 along with Chief 63-A (Walton) went responding and arrived on scene to
find one vehicle that had rolled over and landed on its wheels. Chief 63-A
established the command and returned Rescue 36 to service just after it
arrived on scene, while 36-9 obtained the patient refusals. The crew from
Engine 63 swept up and went back into service after the vehicle was removed
from the roadway. Station 63 operated on scene for approximately 30
minutes.
Units on the box:
E-63, FP-63, R-36, A36-9, PSP Dunmore
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