At approximately 9:40 AM on Monday May 26, 2008 firefighter A. Otto discovered smoke showing from the roof of CJ’s Deli on Route 407 in Fleetville.  Chief 63-A (Walton) requested Wyoming County dispatch the full first alarm assignment for a working structure fire at the Deli, and immediately special called a full response from Dalton with their ladder being the priority. 

Chief 63 (Saxton) marked on the scene assuming command.  Chief 63-A had interior group while crews from station 63 and station 36 (Scott) made an aggressive interior attack with lines operating on Divisions 1 and 2 of the apartment.  The fire was contained to Division 2, the attic, and the crawl space.

 Crews from Engine 9 (Factoryville) were assigned to the A/D side of the structure to check for extension.  Ladder 5 (Dalton) preformed truck company operations and ventilation. Engine and Tanker 5 were assigned water supply laying approximately 1200’ of 5” to the pond at Fleetville Station.  Crews from Scott assisted in overhaul on Division 1 and 2 and also assisted Dalton with water supply.

Crews operated on scene for approximately 2 hours.  Great work by all resulted in a quick knock down and minimal damage to the deli and the first floor of the apartment.

UNITS ON THE BOX: E-63, T-63, E-9, T-9, A-9, E-36, R-36, T-36, L-5, E-5, T-5, NE-1 and NT-4 (on stand by at Nicholson station), E-20 (on stand by at Scott station)

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Engine and Squad Run Afternoon Rollover

At approx. 1330hrs. on May 18, 2008, Engine and Squad 63 were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on Rt. 438 just west of Hack Rd.  Chief 63 (Saxton) arrived on scene establishing the Wallsville Rd. command reporting one patient refusal.  Squad 63 arrived on scene and obtained the refusal, while Engine 63 controlled traffic and some light fluids down on the roadway.   Units operated on scene for approx. 30 minutes before returning to service.

Units operating: Engine 63, Squad 63, PSP Dunmore

Engine and Tanker Assist Scott on Working Structure Fire

At approx. 0300hrs on May 17, 2008, Engine and Tanker 63 were dispatched to assist Station 36 (Scott) on a working structure fire in the area of Steins Grove.  Engine 63 was assigned to assist with suppression, while Tanker 63 was assigned to staging.  Crews from station 36 arrived to find the front of the house well off.  Tanker 63 operated on scene for approx. 2 hrs before being returned, while Engine 63 operated for approx. 3 hrs.

Units on the Box: E36-4, T-36, R-28, T-28, E-63, T-63, E-24,
T-24, E-20, R-59, 36-9

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63 Responds to Car vs. House at Bassett Lake

At approx. 17:15 on May 14, 2008, Engine and Squad 63 along with Factoryville Rescue and Ambulance were dispatched for a car into a house with unknown injuries on Maple Drive at Bassett Lake.  Chief 63 (Saxton) marked on scene and established command. 

 All occupants were out of the vehicle and there were no injuries.  Factoryville Ambulance and Rescue were canceled.  Upon investigation moderate damage was found to the front porch of the structure.

 PSP arrived on scene to investigate and all units were cleared and returned to service.

UNITS OPERATING: Engine 63 and Squad 63


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Engine and Tanker 63 assist Clifford on 2 alarm structure fire

At approx. 0230hrs. on May 14, 2008, Wyoming County dispatched Engine and Tanker 63 to assist Clifford on a second alarm fully involved structure fire on Main St. in Clifford.  Engine 63 responded with a crew of three and tanker 63 responded with a crew of 2.  Additional personnel also responded to the scene. 

The crew from Engine 63 was assigned to assist with fire suppression, and Tanker 63 was held in staging for a possible tanker shuttle.

Crews from Station 63 operated for approx. 4 hours.

UNITS OPERATING: L-18, E-24, T-24, E-41, E-63, T-63, R-36, T-36, R-59, HE-4, HT-3, E-52, T-52, L-58, HBE-1, E-28, T-28, NE-1, Car 43, 18-9, 24-9, HA-2

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