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Smoke from a House turns into……. WORKING FIRE!!!

Jim Salter — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:37:48 +0000

September 9, 2010 UAFD was called out to 513 Miller Ave. in the township for a reported smoke for a building. Chief 23 arrived to find fire coming from side “C” & “D” of the home. After talking to the owner of the property he advised that the tenant was not home. Crews from company’s 23,28,27,25,30,12,33,YC64 & West Shore EMS all assisted with fire ground operations. Units had control of the fire in about 25 min and no injuries were reported. UAFD would like to ‘Thank” all mutual aid departments that assisted. Both families are being helped by the Red Cross.

Weekly Training at UAFD!

Jim Salter — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:21:59 +0000

September 7, 2010 UAFD members held weekly training and this week worked on trash pumps operations and equipment knowledge on apparatus. Crews worked on making sure they have an understanding of the operation and make sure when ready for storage they would be ready to go. After the pumps review it was time for new members to show all what they have learned for knowledge of equipment.

Water Rescue Night!!

Jim Salter — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:44:14 +0000

August 31, 2010 Members took to a local creek to work on some water rescue skills. On a very warm night it was a nice way to keep cool and still train on something that is needed to refresh from time to time. Members worked on several skills used to rescue “customers” and firefighters from water emergencies.

Trip to Pierce…. Looking for New E123!!

Jim Salter — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:36:29 +0000

August 23, 2010 Members of the department traveled to Pierce Manufacturing to take a tour and start to get ideas for Engine 123 that is due for replacement in 2011/2012. Chief J. Salter, Deputy Chief T. Shumberger, Firefighter K. Kunkel and Firefighter J. Kremer all made the trip out to Appleton, Wisconsin as a guest of Glick Fire Equipment (Cyle Shafer) and looked at several different rescue pumpers. It was a very useful trip and the committee is on a GREAT start for the New Engine 123…

Busy Saturday Continues…..

Jim Salter — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:19:19 +0000

August 21, 2010 UAFD was called out for the 3rd time of the day this time for an auto accident along Mill Rd. Crews from on scene at the crash along Rt.15 north did break free to respond. Chief 23 arrived on scene to find vehicle down into a corn field and fire department services were not needed. Engine 123 was placed in service shortly after arriving on scene.

Accident Causes Big Delays.

Jim Salter — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:14:16 +0000

August 21, 2010 UAFD was called to Rt. 15 North at Mile Marker 38 for an auto accident involving a motor cycle. Crews from UAFD assisted PD on scene with operations and remained on scene for about 3.5 hours. Thank you to all the Fire Police crews that assisted with traffic control.

Train Car Fire!!

Jim Salter — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:04:22 +0000

August 21, 2010 UAFD was called to the Mill Rd in the area of Messiah College for a reported train car fire. Chief 23 arrived on scene to find no train in the area. A call back to Norfolk Southern found that the train was reroute that direction and had a small fire which employees did try to extinguish with small extinguishers. Engine 223 arrived and used a small handline to put out some hot spots. Tanker 23 were also there to assist but was not needed. Crews worked on scene for about 20 min.