Eagle Hose Company No 1 - Eagle Lane Dickson City PA 18519

               

LATEST INCIDENT:  29 July  -  Denny's  -  vehicle crash

DCFD spends an evening at camp

July 22 - Firefighters spent an evening at Marywood University participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program.  The week long camp is held at various locations throughout the State and staffed by Troopers, local police officers and many other volunteers. The goal of Camp Cadet is to introduce participants to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship with law enforcement personnel.  The camp focuses on discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, drug and alcohol education, violence prevention and many other issues facing today’s youth.  Firefighters presented a vehicle rescue demonstration, hands on extinguisher training and provided tours of our Rescue and Ladder apparatus.  Members of Elmhurst/Roaring Brook Fire Dept gave cadets an opportunity to use a charged hand line while Lackawanna Ambulance provided tours of their ambulance and explained the different types of EMS equipment they carry.  An enjoyable night was had by all.  ~ Photo's by Mrs. H.

   

            Lt. Young supervises our Bullseye extinguisher trainer                           Cadets try on our SCBA with F.F. Keefer

Fire at apartment building displaces residents

photo from scrantontimes.com

July 01 -  (21:10)  DCFD first alarm companies were dispatched to 375 Main St., an apartment complex for senior citizens, for a report of the first floor filling with smoke.  Chief Chowanec arrived on scene followed by Engine 23 (which was returning from one of our many mulch fires) to find a heavy smoke condition coming from an apartment on the first floor.  The Engine crew established a water supply and advanced a hand line to the apartment while also venting the room as they gained entry to search for occupants.  Ladder 23 split crews and checked the fire floor and the apartment above for extension but found none.  Crews from Engine 22 and Rescue 27 did primary and secondary searches on all 3 floors above the fire.  Once it was determined that all occupants were safely out of the building and that the fire did not extend beyond the apartment of origin, all companies were tasked with ventilating the 4 story building.  As fire personnel were handling operations, EMS crews had their hands full with assisting approximately 42 displaced residents, many of whom required medical assistance to evacuate the building.  The fire was caused by careless smoking.  Approximately 8 residents were relocated for the evening by the American Red Cross. The officers and members of the DCFD would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who assisted at this incident.  Everyone worked together as a team to make this experience less traumatizing to all the affected residents. Crews were on scene for 2-1/2 hours.

Companies on scene:  C-23, L-23, E-23, E-22, R-27, 23-9, 25-8, 25-9, 2-9, Lackawanna Ambulance Units, CLS Units, American Red Cross, DCFD Ladies Auxiliary, DCPD.

SRN Companies L-20 and E-261 were placed on stand-by.

 

 

Truck vs. Utility Pole

June 20 - (06:00)  Rescue 23 was sent to the 1000 block of Main St. for a box truck that struck a utility pole, shearing it in half.  The driver of the truck, who was out of the vehicle as emergency personnel arrived, suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by Dickson City Ambulance.  Crews remained on scene until the arrival of PPL.  DCFD Fire Police assisted with traffic control till 08:00.  That area of Main street was expected to be closed to all traffic well into the evening hours until repairs could be made.

photo's by Brian Keefer

 

Firefighters make quick work of Throop fire

June 18 -  (10:20)  Ladder 23 assisted the Throop Fire Department for a report of a "smell of smoke" at 303 George St. (Junior's Convenience Store).  Crews arrived to find an odor of smoke in the building.  Upon investigation by Rescue 27 a smoke condition was found in the area above a drop ceiling in the rear apartment.  While Engine 27 was placing a hand line in service, Ladder 23 crews found the fire in the ceiling area of the apartments bathroom and extinguished it with a water can.  The fire was contained to the area of origin and units cleared within an hour.  The cause was believed to be electrical.                       Throop Fire Chief Hartshorn had command.  Companies on scene:  C-27, E-27, R-27, TSU-27, L-23, DC EMS
 

Firefighters acknowledged in editorial

Tranquil relocation

Editor: Viewmont Mall would like to thank the Dickson City Police Department, Dickson City Fire Department, Scranton Police Department and Pennsylvania Game Commission for apprehending a black bear on the mall's property in the early morning hours of June 11.

The government organizations worked closely with mall management to effectively address the situation and deter any instances that would have compromised the safety of the community or the well-being of the bear. Game commission officers took immediate steps and safely and humanely tranquilized the bear without causing any harm, and we are pleased to announce that the bear was returned to its natural habitat in good health.

Viewmont Mall is committed to taking every measure possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience for the community. We thank these local agencies for their support and efforts to help make this possible. 

TIMOTHY McGRATH

Viewmont Mall General Manager

Copied from The Scranton Times, Letters to the Editor 6/15/2010.

Viewmont Mall gets early shopper

June 11 - We've all had the occasional "cat in a tree" call, but how about a "bear on a roof"?  DCFD was called to the Viewmont Mall for just that early Friday morning.  Mall maintenance noticed a bear checking out their property at around 2 am.  Once the bear noticed he was gaining some attention, the startled animal jumped on a ground transformer and scaled the side of the building to the roof.  Dickson City Police were then notified and requested the PA Game Commission to the scene.  Once a game plan was put together they requested Ladder 23 and Johnson Towing's skid-steer unit for assistance.  The game commission officers tranquilized the bear and then it was time to go to work.  The bear, an estimated weight of 400 lbs., was placed on a roof ladder and carried to the skid unit.  Secured to the unit the bear was lowered to the parking lot where officers tagged the bear and transported him to a more remote location.  All personnel cleared by 05:00.

photo's by DCFD

Dickson City Remembers its Veterans

May 31 - The Borough of Dickson City celebrated this Memorial Day by honoring all veterans both living and deceased.  The annual ceremony started with a parade that stepped of at 11:00 from Fire Headquarters to the Borough Administration Building.  Many borough organizations participated in the parade. Once the parade reached the Admin. Building a ceremony was conducted in front of the War Memorials.  Following the ceremony, a luncheon was held at Eagle Hose Co. sponsored by Dickson City's American Legion, V.F.W. and  D.A.V.

Blue Mass Honors First Responders

May 16 - Msgr Patrick Pratico and the parishioners of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church honored all first responders who provide services to the Borough of Dickson City.  The special mass was held at 09:30 with St. Mary's Choir providing the liturgical music.  Members and representatives from the following organizations participated: Eagle Hose Co. #1 and its Ladies Auxiliary, Dickson City Community Ambulance, Dickson City Police Dept.,Throop Volunteer Hose Co. #3, Blakely Hose Co. #2, Wilson Fire Co., Dickson City Borough Administration and State and Federal Corrections Officers.  Eagle Hose Co. #1 Pipes and Drums played their rendition of Amazing Grace near the conclusion of Mass.  All first responders processed out of Mass to a thunderous roar of applause thanking them for their services.  A coffee social was held at Eagle Hose Co. #1 following the mass.

photo provided by Andy Hegedus (R27)

 

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