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In-House Training: Vehicle Stabilization, Patient Immobilization and Packaging
Crary Hose firefighters train and review vehicle stabilization and patient immobilization techniques.
Incident 2021-00038733 – Auto Fire Alarm Escalated to Structure Fire
11/15/2021 @ 16:56 Dept 5 Crary Hose was dispatched to an Automatic Fire Alarm at the Riverside Manor, 250 Race Street in Westfield Borough.
Incident 2021-00037418 – Establish LZ
11/4/2021 @ 15:50 Dept 5 Crary Hose was dispatched to set up a landing zone at Electricord Manufacturing in support of Dept 26 Sabinsville Ambulance 26-7 and UPMC Wellsboro Medic 3 handling a medical incident at 784 Mixtown Rd in Clymer Township. Engine 5-3 responded, established the LZ, and assisted Guthrie Air with landing and …
Gear Rack Project – Part 2
These ventilated beauties replaced a bank of steel lockers where the chief’s kept their gear. Not only are these wider, but they will provide better ventilation to dry damp gear. Thanks to FF Todd Streeter and FF Gary Bisel for finishing off the gear rack project and painting the walls with a sharp-looking red stripe. …
Incident 2021-00036450 – ALS Medical / Establish LZ
10/27/2021 @ 19:01 Dept 5 Crary Hose and Dept 26 Sabinsville Ambulance were dispatched to 122 Crippen Rd, Hector Twp to an ALS Medical. Tioga County Dispatch put LifeNet on stand-by immediately due to on-scene reports. Squad 5-18 responded to the scene, where Dept 5 EMTs confirmed the need for aeromedical on arrival. Ambulance 26-6 …
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Work Night 10/25/21
Firefighter Brent Skelton helps Will Ladd, our newest Junior Firefighter, try on his turnout gear, mask, pack and helmet for the first time. We all get a little nostalgic when helping out a new recruit. Good luck Junior Firefighter Ladd as you start your career in the fire service.
Incident 2021-00036093 Bomb Threat
On 10/25/21 at 09:34, Dept 5 and Dept 26 Sabinsville Ambulance were dispatched to Cowanesque Valley High School, 51 North Fork Rd Westfield Twp, to respond to a bomb threat. A note was found on the premises indicating there was a bomb in the school. School officials took immediate action to evacuate the building as …
Time: The Most Valuable Gift
“Even if you just change one life, you’ve changed the world forever.” Mike Satterfield Time is of the essence. Time is our most valuable asset. Time is infinite on the whole, but finite for the individual. How we spend our time determines our impact, our legacy, the significance of our existence. It is also the …
Incident 2021-00035218 Structure Fire, Outbuilding
DISPATCH 10/18/21 @ 1254 228 E MAIN ST, WESTFIELD BORO. Engine 5-3 responded to a fully involved 10×10 structure. Assisted on scene by Clymer Hose Engine 16-2 and SFAA Ambulance 26-7