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Friday Structure Fire on Wyoming Street Starts Off Busy Weekend for CFD
Friday February 17th, 2012 12:00pm

Carbondale Firefighters were called into action Friday just before noon as Box 25 rang in at Fire Headquarters. Engine and Squad 51 arrived on scene to find a confirmed working structure fire on Wyoming St. in the City. Engine 51 began Fire Attack and Squad 51 laid a supply line from the hydrant at Wyoming St and Garfield Ave.

Fire Crews manned four 1 3/4" attack lines and a 2 1/2" attack line as they battled the fast moving fire. The Fire had initially spread to a neighboring home, but damage was kept to a minimum on the exterior of the home and the heaviest damage was kept to the building of origin.

Ladder 51 was also brought into the scene and both and the Ladders were put into service on both the Ladder and the Engine.
Heavy Smoke on Arrival of Engine and Squad 51Heavy Smoke on Arrival of Engine & Sqaud 51
Ladder 51 on arrival on Wyoming St
Ladder 51 on Arrival on Wyoming St (All Photos by Cori Wright)
 Firefighters from William Walker Hose Co, Mayfield Hose Co, and Greenfield Fire Co, and the Red Cross were called to assist. The heavy volume of fire was knocked down in approximately 45 minutes, but crews remained on scene for approximately 3 1/2 hours ensuring the fire was out.

The Cause of the Fire is Under Investigation by PSP.


Saturday Afternoon at approximately 2 pm, Ladder and Engine 51 responded to a Dryer Fire at the Coin Laundry on Cottage St. Fortunately, the people using the facility at the time extinguished the fire and the Fire Department secured the utilities to the dryer involved and ventilated the building.

Firefighters were also kept busy with numerous Quick Response Service calls to assist the Ambulance as the weekend progressed.

Wyoming St Fire    Video 1   Video 2   Video 3  WNEP1 WNEP2
         WNEP 3     Times      PA Homepage

Photo Courtesy of www.wnep.com
Early Morning Structure Fire on Spring St. Starts off the Week

Monday February 13, 2012 2:00am

Engine, Squad, & Ladder 51 responded to the report of a structure fire on Spring St early Monday Morning. Engine 51 arrived to find a heavy wind driven fire in the rear of the structure with extension to a garage. Engine 51 operated as a "Quint" utilizing the Ladder to set up for Ventilation and operating two 1 3/4" handlines. Squad 51 performed water supply operation laying a 5" Supply Line from Intersection of Spring and Hendrick Lane. Ladder 51 responded and was returned to service shortly after arrival.

Units remained on scene approximately 2 hours before returning to service.
CARBONDALE FF BID SAD FAREWELL TO LONG TIME FIRE STATION MASCOT MARBLES

December 15, 2011

The CFD said goodby to its long time mascot today. Marbles came to us at the Fire Station back in 1995 from a local pet store. Throughout the years Marbles could be seen walking around the property at the Fire Station and visiting the local schools.. Marbles was a one of a kind dog with probably the most pleasant demeanor of any dalmatian that you would ever come across. There probably is not a person in Carbondale or the surrounding communuties that did not know of Marbles. She will be missed by many.


Farewell old friend, Farewell
Marbles the CFD Dog
Rest In Peace
Marbles
 
May 18, 1995 - December 14, 2011

Weather Map Courtesy of WNEP
WINTER WEATHER STARTS EARLY
 
October 2011

As many of our younger friends are dreaming of going "Trick or Treating" Monday Evening, a Heavy Winter Storm has began to blanket our region on Saturday Morning.
 
Remember, even though it is still a little warm, remember to stay safe. Roads could still be Hazardous. Also, Be Careful on sidewalks. They could also be slippery.
 
IF YOU DON'T NEED TO GO OUT, STAY IN

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH 2011
October 2011

Carbondale Firefighters spent the Month of October visiting the Schools and Day Cares of the City. Check back for Pictures & Updates
ENGINE, LADDER, & SQUAD RUN COMMERCIAL FIRE
Ladder & Squad on Dyvex Fire

Thursday June 3, 2010 2:00 am

Engine 51 and Ladder 51 responded to a report of an oil fire  at Dyvex Industies on Enterprise Dr in the city, while in route they found a heavy black smoke condition in the area. Additional Units were then requested from our surrounding mutual aid communities. Engine and Ladder 51 handled the initial fire attack and were assisted by Jermyn's Ladder and Greenfield's Engine, and Squad 51 was brought over for water supply duties and was later assisted by Mayfield Engine. Firefighters operated on scene for over 5 hours 

Update - Dyvex Fire Ruled Accidental - Scranton Times Story

WNEP-16 News - Accidental Fire Destroys Carbondale Plant

ENGINE, LADDER, & SQUAD RUN 2 ALARM BLAZE
Thursday April 22, 2010 10:53 pm

Engine 51 and Ladder 51 responded to a report of a working fire at 22 River St in the city, while in route the Ladder requested the second alarm which brought Squad 51 and mutual aid companies from surrounding communities. The Ladder initially handled the exposure problem while police helped evacuate the neighboring occupied home.

WNEP News Story

Scranton Times Story  Update

Photo by Mike McHale

River St Fire

ENGINE AND SQUAD RUN KITCHEN FIRE ON BIRKETT ST.
Thursday April 22, 2010 10:53 pm

Engine 51 and Squad 51 responded to a report of a smoke alarm going off on the second floor of a structure on Birkett St. Engine 51 arrived to find a heavy smoke condition on the second floor and FF Arthur and FF Aston of the Mitchell Hose located an unconscious person inside the residence. They passed the person to FF Scotchlas of Cottage Hose and the three of them removed the person to the hands of Cottage EMS. The Fire was contained to the stove and the building was ventilated.
ENGINE 51 ASSISTS SIMPSON WITH A CAR INTO THE BANK
Simpson Bank Thursday April 8th 2010 12:00 pm

Engine 51 was called to assist Station 61 (Gratthen-Singer Hose Co) with a vehicle which had struck the bank. The crew from Engine 51 pulled a hoseline for scene safety due to the light smoke condition inside the bank. Once the power was shut off the condition dicipated and Engine 51 began the shoring operation with the crew from Rescue 51 (Cottage Ambulance) and Engine 61-4 utilizing cribbing and long timbers from the rescue, so that the car could be removed from the bank.

The entire operation focused on teamwork between all of the personnel involved including some who were very resourcefull in acquiring the supplies that were needed to perform the shoring operation.

(photo courtesy of Cottage Ambulance)
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS RECEIVE FEDERAL GRANT TO UPGRADE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
February 19th, 2010

The City of Carbondale was notified today that their Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant Program Application for New Turnout Gear for all of its career firefighters had been approved. The City Received $24,915 to replace eleven sets of outdated Turnout gear which did not meet current standards. The Carbondale Firefighters would like to thank Mayor Justin Taylor and Community Development Director Christine Tocki-Mulvey for their assistance and making this project happen.
DOG RESCUE ON BELMONT STREET
February 15th, 2010

The New Ladder 51 was utilized for its first rescue today, to rescue a Dog from the roof the of a house on Belmont St. this morning. The animal crawled out the window onto the roof and was afraid to re-enter the house. The Aerial was set up on Belmont St. and the dog was helped back into the window of the house.
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON FIRE
January 24th, 2010

While the Firefighters were mounting some of the equipment to the "New" Ladder, they were dispatched to a working fire on Maple Ave. Engine 51, Squad 51 and Ladder 51 responded and made a quick knock on the attic fire which also injured a resident.

Engine 51 stretched attack lines to the second floor and Attic, Ladder 51, on its first response in its new home, set up the aerial and ventilated the attic windows, while Squad 51 handled water supply duties for both the Ladder and Engine
Maple Ave Fire
NEW LADDER COMES TO CARBONDALE
New Ladder after it arrived Old Truck 3 as it was being removed from service

January 23rd, 2010

Saturday morning, an excited group left Carbondale to head to East Norriton Township in Montgomery County, PA to meet with members of the East Norriton Fire Engine Co. to take delivery of the former Tower 61-16, a 1992 Simon LTI 100 foot Platform Ladder, which will replace our aging 1979 Ward Lafrance, which had served Carbondale for over 30 years. The new ladder has a larger tank, hosebed, pump and will reach an additional 15 feet more than the old ladder.

New Ladder on its first call The Boys checking out the Platform
 
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS TO ASSIST ON  ALS CALLS

November 2009

You may have notices something different around town over the last few weeks. You may have seen the Fire Engines responding a little more. Well, things are a little different. As of November 2009, through a partnership between the City of Carbondale, IAFF Local 1095, and Cottage Ambulance, one of the City's Fire Engines will respond to Advanced Life Support Calls within the City when there is a unit available. This project started back in January and took time to develop a plan, policies and procedures, and also acquire some needed equipment. The Fire Department helping on these emergencies will help ensure that the citizens of Carbondale receive the best care possible.
 

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