Upper Allen Fire Department
30
Aug
August 29, 2007: Around 0320 the UAFD was alerted along with other units to the Capitol City Mall Food Court for smoke in the building. Truck 23 (Kaminski) went responding shortly after dispatch as Chief 312 was given updated information that the police were on scene with a smoke condition present. The Truck arrived on [...]
30
Aug
August 28, 2007: For training, the department went to the acquired structure to review some basic skills. Topics reviewed included SCBA emergency use, navigation through narrow spaces and recognition of a firefighter in distress. We’ve recruited several new volunteers recently and this was a good learning experience for them, as well as a refresher for [...]
14
Aug
August 14, 2007: This week marks the first ever National Firefighter Health Week. According to their website, “The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), through its groundbreaking Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, will be reaching out through a week-long initiative to educate both the fire and emergency services community and the public not only on heart-health, but on [...]