Busy Sunday for 63, Without A Run
On Sunday, June 28, 2009 crews from 63 held the standard chicken BBQ.  As this took place, the Cali Memorial Car Show also took place.  The Fleetville Fire Co. was presented with a trophy (pictured left).  It reads, "In grateful appreciation for your outstanding assistance." 


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Afternoon Storm Rips Through Fleetville
Friday afternoon, June 26, 2009, suddenly became very busy for crews from 63.  A sever thunderstorm rolled through the coverage, knocking out power to many areas and causing multiple trees to come down blocking roadways.  Crews operated for approximately 5 hours in order to clear many of the roadways.  Along with tree removal, crews also handled a reported pole fire.  Then as crews were cleaning up equipment from the afternoon, Tanker 63 was dispatched to assist Station 5 (Dalton) for an activated fire alarm at a residence on Reynolds Rd.  The tanker stood by at station due to many road closures and was later returned to service by command.  




2 Run Saturday Starts Out Early for 63
Saturday, June 20, 2009 started out early for 63.  At approximately 6:30 hours, Squad 63 along with Ambulance 9 (Factoryville) were dispatched to a medical call at a residence on Semans Rd.  Both units responded and Ambulance 9 transported the patient along with ALS.
The second run of the day came in at approximately 16:00 hours when Squad 63 was dispatched for an MVA involving a bus in the area of the entrance to the Lackawanna State Park.  Chief 63 (Saxton) went enroute and requested Engine 63 be added to the run.  He also requested Ambulance 9 to the scene.  Chief 63 went on scene and established the "407 Command", reporting a bus into the telephone pole with only one patient, adding the incident was actually about 3/4 of a mile north of Wallsville Corners.  Squad 63 packaged the patient who was then transported by Ambulance 9.  The Squad was then used along with the Engine for traffic control.

   

63 Double Pulls for Fully Involved 18 Box
At approximately 11:45 hours, Engine 63 and Tanker 63 were dispatched to assist Susquehanna County Station 18 (Clifford) on a fully involved structure fire on Cameron Hill Rd. in Lenox Township. 
Engine 63 set up a fill site for the tanker shuttle, while Tanker 63 participated in the shuttle.  Units from 63 returned to service around 15:00 hours.



 

At approx. 03:00hrs on June 25, 2008, Station 63 along with Engine and Tanker 9, and Rescue and Tanker 36 were dispatched for the fully involved structure fire in the area of the Chase cemetery on Rt. 407.  Lt. 63 (Valvano) reported that he could see flames from the road as he made his way to the station.  Chief 63 (Saxton) marked on the scene establishing the command reporting a fully involved barn fire and requested Engine 63 lay 5” LDH up the driveway.  He also requested Dalton Engine 5 and Nicholson Tanker 5 to the scene.

The crew from Engine 63 layed out and stretched the 3” Blitz line.  Crews operated the Blitz line and deckgun until a water supply was established under the direction of Chief 9 (Gow).  Crews also used multiple 1¾” handlines to assist in overhaul. 

Factoryville Engine 9 established a water supply for the tanker shuttle at the pond at the Fleetville Fire Station just up the road.

Command 63 requested Peckville Engine 20 to the scene to assist already exhausted crews with the extensive overhaul that was required.   Due to the collapse of the barn roof, the Benton Twp. backhoe was also requested to the scene so that the front of the building could be pulled apart and wet down.  Upon its arrival crews finished the overhaul and started to break down.  Station 63 operated on scene for approx. 5 hrs.

Units on the Box: E-63, T-63, E-9, T-9, Ambulance 9, R-36, T-36, 36-9, E-5, E-20, Nicholson Tanker 5, E-26-1 (standby at Scott)

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