63 Runs 2 car MVA with Confinement
At approximately 16:00 hours on February 18, 2009, Squad 63 and Engine 63 along with Rescue 9 and Ambulance 9 (Factoryville) were dispatched for a two car MVA on Route 107 just east of Fleetville Corners.  Initial reports were of one victim complaining of hip pain with possible confinement.  Chief 63 (T.Saxton) arrived on scene and established the 107 command, reporting 2 cars involved, one patient walking around and the second confined to the vehicle.  Access was made through the passenger side of the vehicle and the patient was turned over to EMS for evaluation.  Command then canceled Rescue 9, since their services were no longer needed.  Both victims refused transport and signed refusals.  Units operated on scene for traffic control for approximately 1 hour.

Units on scene:  Engine 63, Ambulance 9, Pennsylvania State Police

Members Gain National Certification
Firefighters M. Ryman and B. Gow have received notice of their certification to the Operations level of Hazardous Materials through the IFSAC Pro-Board, which is nationally accredited.  To gain certification they were both required to complete written and  practical evaluations, after completing a 24 hour course sponsored by Bucks County Communtiy College and the Pennsylvannia State Fire Academy. 

63 Empties House for Another 18 Box

At approx. 2:30 hours on February 4, 2009, Tanker 63 was dispatched to assist Station 18 (Clifford) on the 2^nd alarm assignment for the working structure fire on Rt. 106 in Royal.  Tanker 63 responded with a crew of 2.  Then, due to another Engine Co. on the 2^nd alarm not crewing, Engine 63 was bumped up from the 3^rd alarm and at approx. 2:45 hours, responded with a crew of 3.  Tanker 63 remained in the tanker shuttle, while the Engine crew was requested to report to staging.  Due to the cold conditions crews were rotated and the Engine crew assisted in overhaul.  Tanker 63 was released by command at approx. 5:00 hours and the Engine was released at approx. 5:30 hours.  Special thanks to Station 9 (Factoryville) for standing by at their station while multiple companies from the 1^st due operated on the structure fire.

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