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LATEST INCIDENT: 16 February - Scr/Carb Hwy - vehicle crash

Essentials Recruits - Please click on the "MEMBERS CORNER" to view the schedule for the Delmar module 3 program.

If anyone has Eagle Hose Co. #1 memorabilia that they would like to share with us (photo's, badges, newspaper clippings etc.) please contact Jim Slocum III at (570) 983-6749. We are very curious to see what may be out there.

Attic Fire in Throop

Photo from LAW III

January 28 - (14:37) Station 27 along with Engine 23 were dispatched for a possible attic fire on Sanderson St. in Throop. Chief 27 arrived on scene, assumed command and confirmed that there was a smoke condition coming from the attic of the structure, thus requesting the SRN companies. Engine 23 arrived on scene established a water supply and advanced a hand line into the attic of the structure with the assistance of Rescue and Ladder 27 personnel. Crews encountered a light smoke condition while operating inside of the attic. The fire was located in the B/C corner of the structure between the floor of the attic and the ceiling of division two. Engine 23 then split crews, pulling the ceiling on division two while the rest of the crew worked to extinguish the remaining hot spots in the attic. Crews operated on scene for about an hour with no report of injuries.

2010 Installation of Officers Banquet

pictured above are the Life Members of Eagle Hose Co. who attended the dinner

January 23 - An enjoyable night was had by all who attended the annual installation dinner. The dinner honored members of Eagle Hose Co #1, Dickson City Community Ambulance and Volunteer Hose Co. # 3 of Throop. Catering was provided by Coopers Seafood and the band 1 Hot Mess, featuring Gia Mazur provided the entertainment.

Dave Edwards was honored as the 2009 Firefighter of the Year. This award was presented to him for his continued support and dedication that he has given to the department through the years. Congratulations Dave!

The following members of Eagle Hose Co. received their 25 years of service awards: William MacCallum, George Slocum Jr, James Wallo, Ed Kalinowski and Rich Chowanec.

Top responders for 2009: Shayne Young, Matt Horvath, Jim Slocum III, Dan Sosik, Rich Chowanec and William MacCallum. (Rich and Billy were tied for fifth place, so they have to share the plaque)

Boat / garage fire

photo from LAW III

January 19 - (19:30) DCFD crews made quick work of extinguishing a boat on fire next to a garage in Wilson Ct. Chief Chowanec arrived on scene to find a fishing boat well involved with extension into a nearby garage. Upon his arrival some neighbors were pulling the boat and trailer away from the structure. Engine 23 went to work extinguishing the fire while Ladder 23 started overhaul on the "D" side of the garage to check for any extension. Crews operated for about 40 minutes. Blakely Engine 22 and DC EMS were held in staging and then put back in service. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Fire damages Scott Rd. home - S. Abington Twp.

January 08 - (14:50) Station 2, Ladder 23, CLS 3 and Ambulance 28-9 were dispatched to the 200 block of Scott Road for a reported structure fire. Chief 2 arrived on scene within minutes reporting a working fire in a 3 story residential structure and requested Engine 4 and Tanker 28 to the scene. After confirming that all residents were out of the building, Chief 2 advised all units no one was to enter until proper ventilation could be done. Engine 2 and Rescue 2 arrived on scene and began to ventilate and prepare to make an attack. Ladder 23 arrived and went to work assisting with the ventilation. Crews began to attack the fire and were encountered with “Collyer Mansion” type conditions throughout the residence. Crews found heavy fire on division 2 and 3. Command requested ALL units out of the structure and the “EVAC” tones be activated. All units were accounted for and regrouped. Crews knocked down the bulk of the fire and then went back to an interior operation to complete overhaul and extinguish the hot spots. Crews cleared the scene at approximately 17:59 hours. Ambulance 2-9 and CLS 3 transported one patient to a local hospital for evaluation. The PSP Fire Marshal was called to investigate the fire.

~ Lawrence A. Waters III - staff reporter

1st Alarm: Station 2, Ladder and Car 23, Ambulances 2-9, 28-9, CLS-3

Special Called: Engine 4, Tankers 5 & 28, Ambulance 23-9, Red Cross

Main Street duplex fire

photo from Erin Lukasik

January 6 - (18:18) Dickson City first alarm companies were dispatched to the 800 block of Main St. for the report of a structure fire. First units on scene reported a working fire (side A division 1) with all occupants out of the building and accounted for. The SRN was requested for additional man power. Ladder and Engine 23 arrived on scene and provided Engine and Truck duties on division 1 & 2. Engine 22 assisted Engine 23 while Rescue 27 and Ladder 6 provided overhaul on division 2 and in the attic area. Engine 261 handled the RIT assignment. Crews had the fire knocked within a half hour and went to work checking for any extension or hot spots. With the exception of Rescue 23 who remained on scene to assist the PSP Fire Marshal, all other units were cleared by 20:45. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Units on the box: Engines 23, 22, 261, Ladders 23 & 6, Rescues 23 & 27, DC EMS, Red Cross

Please shovel out your hydrant

January 02 - With the winter weather upon us, the DCFD is asking borough residents to shovel out around any fire hydrants in your neighborhood. Shoveling out a 3 foot area around the hydrant will allow us to see the hydrant during an emergency and also hook up our supply lines more quickly. We thank you in advance for making our job a little easier.

Attic fire damages S. Abington home

Fire scene

photo from scrantontimes.com

December 29 - A fire Tuesday night tore through the attic of a home on Layton Road, S. Abington Twp. Dickson City firefighters were summoned to assist Chinchilla Hose Co. and other Abington Area Departments. The house sustained smoke and water damage after firefighters responded just before 7 p.m. to reports of flames shooting through the roof. The Ladder 23 roof crew was sent to the roof to provide vertical ventilation, while the interior crew assisted with overhaul on division two. A second alarm was transmitted bringing Engine 23 to the scene to assist with hand line operations and overhaul on division two. Dickson City crews operated for about an hour and a half. The cause of the fire is still unknown. A state police fire marshal will be investigating.

Santa visits Dickson

He's making a list and checking it twice..........

December 19 - The Jolly Old Elf toured the Borough handing out Christmas goodies to all the good boys and girls. After finishing his route he stopped by the firehouse for a quick bite to eat then headed back to the North Pole.

Dickson City's first ambulance.....a trip down memory lane

Eagle Hose Co. #1 purchased Dickson City's first ambulance in May of 1959. The ambulance was manned by Eagle Hose Co. members until 1981 when it was decided by the members of the Hose Co. to start The Dickson City Community Ambulance Association. Although the Ambulance Association became a separate entity, many fire dept members currently belong to both organizations. The ambulances were housed at the fire station until 1988 when the ambulance association constructed their own building across the lane from us. Till this day we work together providing emergency services to residents of Dickson City.

kneeling (l to r) Thomas Bentham, Thomas Ferguson, James Cooper, Ben James, Joe Kuha, Edward Sherbinko. standing (l to r) Thomas Vile, John Martin, Frank Mazur Sr, Steve Malec, Walter Rosiecki

photo - May 1959 in front of Dickson City Borough Building, Boulevard Ave.

Ladder goes to the Queen City

photo of FF Young is from scrantontimes.com

November 11 - (13:58) Ladder 23 assisted the Olyphant Fire Dept with a working residential structure fire on Delaware Ave. Olyphant crews arrived to find heavy fire from the rear second floor of the structure. Ladder 23 and Jessup Rescue 25 were special called to the scene by command. Upon arrival, Ladder 23 split crews and went to the roof and also assisted with exterior ventilation. When those tasks were complete the crews were sent to division 2 to assist with interior overhaul.

photo's by LAW III

Moosic RIT assignment

photo from taylorfirerescue.com

November 08 - (04:23) The 23 Rescue assisted Moosic 1st alarm companies with a fully involved structure fire on Ash Street, Moosic Borough. The Rescue handled the RIT assignment without any incidents. Crews were on scene for about 90 minutes.

Lil' firefighter Matt Horvath displays his custom built fire truck

September 26 - Eagle Hose Co. #1 members were invited to Lowe's Home Improvement to participate in their first annual "Safety Saturday". The crew took Ladder 23 and demonstrated the tools and equipment the apparatus carries. Fire prevention materials were handed out and participants were taught about the basics for preventing fires, planning escape routes out of their homes, and dialing 911 to summon help in the event of an emergency.

Pictured above: Firefighter Young, Firefighter Jenkins, Lowe's employee, & Lt. Homenchak

September 11 - Eagle Hose Co. Pipes and Drums leads a procession of emergency services personnel from the Avoca Hose Co. to St. Mary's Church in Avoca to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Mass.

entrapment on I-84

July 25 - The 23 and 98 Rescues were requested to assist Dunmore and multiple North Pocono Rescue Co.'s with an MVA with heavy entrapment on Interstate 84. Rescue 23 assisted in stabilizing and lifting the trailer which was on top of the car. Crews were then tasked to removing the car from under the trailer to allow final disentanglement of the patient to be completed. Two additional patients were removed prior to our arrival. Units were on scene for approximately two hours.

photo's from Lawrence the 3rd

house explosion and fire kills two

July 13 - At approx 0200 hours the DCFD and first alarm companies were dispatched to the 700 block of Carmalt St. for the report of a house explosion. Upon dispatch, Lt. Homenchak and EMS 23 arrived on scene confirming that one victim made it out of the residence and two victims were unaccounted for. Lt. Homenchak also confirmed there was multiple explosions with heavy fire extension into the side B exposure. He then advised that there were live power lines arching in the roadway. Lt. Homenchak then requested the SRN be dispatched along with the 2nd alarm. Due to the collapse of the original fire building, Ladder 23 arrived on scene and started a search of the exposure building. Soon after the search began the ladder company split crews and advanced a hand line due to heavy fire conditions in the interior. Engine 23 arrived, established a water supply and advanced a line to division 2 and the attic of the exposure building. Shortly after the attack began crews operating on the interior were ordered to evacuate due to the roof of the exposure building being weakened by heavy fire conditions in the attic. While DC crews worked on the side B exposure, Rescue 27 and Engine 22 established a water supply and began extinguishing the collapsed remains of the explosion / fire building of origin. Engine 25 established a water supply for Ladder 20 who set up an aerial master stream on side C of the exposure building. Engine 261 and Rescues 59 & 98 handled the RIT assignments. Engine 2 and Rescue 15 assisted with water supplies. The fire was brought under control at approx 0400 hours. Soon after, the second alarm companies were released while DCFD and rescue 27 remained on scene to extinguish hot spots and continued to search for two victims who perished in the explosion. The cause of the explosion/ fire is still under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant Chief MacCallum was the duty chief.