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CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO EARLY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE ON LAUREL ST.
  Friday June 25th, 2009 4:30 am

 Carbondale Firefighters were sent out to Laurel St for the Structure Fire. Engine 51 and Squad 51 responded and reported a working fire which also brought Ladder 51 to the scene.

Firefighters knocked down the fire then spent the next hour doing overhaul on the multi-family residence.
FF ARTHUR SERVES 20 YRS

Carbondale Firefighters celebrate FF Ray Arthur's 20th year as a career firefighter in the City of Carbondale. During that time FF Arthur has also served as a Union Officer for many years.
 
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS SENT TO SATURDAY MORNING BASEMENT FIRE ON CITY'S WEST SIDE
Saturday May 30th, 2009 10:37 am

 Carbondale Firefighters were sent out to Fallbrook St on the West Side of town for a basement fire. Ladder 51 arrived on scene and confined the fire to the basement until PP & L could arrive and disconnect power to the residence, while Engine 51 laid a supply line.

Units remained on scene for approximately one hour performing overhaul and ventilating the building.
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS CERTIFY TO FIREFIGHTER II
Carbondale Career Firefighters Ray Arthur, Brian Chapman, Carl Schweinsburg, and Steve Wright traveled along with many other area firefighters including Scranton Engine 2 Lt. Joe Sznyter to the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in to Doylestown, PA to take their Firefighter 2 Certification Exam.

Pictured from left: Lt. Sznyter, FF Fortuner (who instructed the prep class), FF Wright, FF Chapman, and FF Arthur. FF Schweinsburg was absent from the photo
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS HEAD TO JESSUP TO PREPARE FOR FIREFIGHTER II CERTIFICATION EXAM
Carbondale FF set up the foam line Wednesday April 22, 2009

Carbondale Firefighters were invited by the Jessup Hose Co. No. 2 to review some skills for their Firefighter 2 Certification Exam which will be held in May at the Bucks County Public Safety Center in Doylestown, PA.

The Class has been reviewing all of the skills required of a Firefighter Level 2 as set forth in NFPA 1001- 2002 edition. Once completed almost all of the career staff of the Carbondale Fire Department will be certified to at least this level. In order to achieve certification at
this level requires the candidate be able to perform functions, such as Rescue Operations, Hazardous Materials Response, Incident Command, Report Writing, Pre-Incident Planning, Evidence Preservation, Equipment Maintenance, Hose Testing, Fire Hydrant Testing and a 100 question written exam.

Firefighters have been preparing for over 30 hours to prepare for the test which will take place prior to the journey for the practical skills.		 Carbondale FF prepare to bulid an underflow dam
Casey MVA 4-1-09 ENGINE  RESPONDS TO ASSIST TWP. UNITS WITH AN MVA AND HAZ MAT

Wednesday April 1, 2009

Engine 51 responded to assist Stations 60 & 62 with a Tractor Trailer Accident with injuries and Hazardous Materials leaking. Engine 51 loaded up with as much of our haz mat supplies as we could fit and off duty personnel responded with the rest.  Engine 51 crews assisted in containing the fuel spill and returned to service after approximately 1 1/2 hours.

ENGINE AND LADDER RESPOND TO TRAILER FIRE ON THE WEST SIDE

Thursday March 5th, 2009

Engine and Ladder 51 responded to a Trailer Fire on Clidco Dr. Engine 51 extinguished the fire while Ladder 51 supplied additional equipment and personnel.

Fallbrook St Car Fire ENGINE AND SQUAD RUN NOON CAR FIRE ON THE WEST SIDE

March 4th, 2009

 Engine and Squad 51 were sent to a Vehicle Fire at the intersection of Fallbrook St. and Manilla Ave. that was close to a residence on the City's West Side Wednesday afternoon. The Engine determined that the Residence wasn't in danger and assigned the Squad to block traffic while the Engine Crew extinguished the fire.
ENGINE AND SQUAD RUN DELIVERY TRUCK FIRE

February 27, 2009

Engine 51 and Squad 51 were dispatched to a delivery truck fire in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store on West Side Dr in Carbondale, Friday afternoon.

Engine 51 stretched and knocked down the fire in the back of the truck while Squad 51 stood by at the hydrant at the intersection of Brooklyn St. and West Side Dr.		 Truck Fire at Dollar General
Photo Courtesy of Chief Tim MacDonald, Whites Crossing Fire Co
  ENGINE RESPONDS TO A VEHICLE INTO A HOUSE ON THORN ST

February 26, 2009

Engine 51 was dispatched to a vehicle into a residence on Thorn St in Carbondale at around 4 pm on Thursday. Engine 51 arrived on scene to find no serious injuries. There was significant damage to the structure though. Engine 51 crews helped build shoring to support the second story and also secured the utilities for the structure.
SQUAD RESPONDS TO ASSIST WHITES CROSSING WITH MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS

February 19, 2009

Squad 51 was dispatched to assist Station 62 (Whites Crossing) with multiple motor vehicle accidents on Thursday Afternoon. The Squad Crews helped with extrication, patient packaging, and traffic control.		 Casey & Roosevelt
HAZ MAT OPERATIONS REFRESHER SCHEDULED
 
The Carbondale Fire Dept. has scheduled a Haz Mat Operations Annual Refresher at Fire Headquarters on Mar 4th & 5th, 2009. The OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120) requires all emergency responders to receive refresher training at their level of training. Most of Carbondale's responders are trained to at least the Operations Level. Bucks CCC Instructor Kevin Howard will present the program which will start at 6:30 pm and last about 3 hours each night.
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LADDER CALLED TO ASSIST FOREST CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thursday January 15th, 2009 2:30 pm

 Ladder 51 was requested by the Forest City Fire Deprtment to assist the with a possible structure fire on Main St. in Forest City at Whisker's Bar. The building is currently under renovation and small fire started in the kitchen area. The fire was extinguished upon the arrival of Forest City Fire Personnel and Ladder 51 was returned to service.
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS WOULD LIKE TO REMIND EVERYONE TO KEEP WARM AS NEAR RECORD FREEZE HITS OUR AREA
 
 Thursday January 15th, 2009
If You Must Be Outside: If You Are Indoors:
  • Make outdoor trips as brief as possible.
  • Dress warmly in several layers of loose fitting clothing.
  • Cover your mouth and face with a scarf or knit mask to protect your lungs from extremely cold air.
  • Keep dry and change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.
  • Avoid exertion as cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart.
  • Remain in your vehicle if you become stranded. Keep warm by wrapping your entire body in extra clothing, blankets or newspapers. Move your arms and legs while sitting to improve circulation and stay warmer.
  • Watch for signs of frostbite. These consist of loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.

  • Conserve heat by avoiding unnecessary opening of doors or windows. Close off unused rooms, stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors and close draperies or cover windows with blankets at night.

  • Monitor body temperature of infants less than one year old. Infants should never sleep in a cold room because they lose body heat more easily than adults and can’t make enough body heat by shivering.

  • Check the temperature in your home often if you are over 65 years of age. Older adults often make less body heat because of slower metabolism and less physical activity.

  • Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated.

  • Eating a well-balanced meal will help you stay warmer. Do not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages as they cause your body to lose heat more rapidly.
 
BUSY THURSDAY FOR CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS

Thursday January 8th, 2008

Carbondale Firefighters started Thursday off with a Child locked in a vehicle on North Scott St at 10:15. Engine 51 arrived on scene to find the child trapped in the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. Since the child was not in distress in any way, Engine 51 stood by on scene until G & G Towing arrived to gain entry to the vehicle.

Firefighters followed that up with a 2 Car Motor Vehicle Accident at the intersection of Salem Ave & North Main St in front of Red Dragon USA Karate 2:46 pm. Squad 51 arrived on scene to find a Motor Vehicle Accident with minor injuries and began assessment of the scene and patients then transferred care to EMS.

Shortly after returning from the above accident, Ladder and Engine 51 were dispatched to a fire alarm at the 1st Liberty Bank on Salem Ave. Ladder 51 arrived on scene to find a detector which was set by a water problem.

At 8:30 pm, just as Carbondale Firefighters were beginning to relax for the evening the horn on top of City Hall began to signal out the number 49, sending out Ladder 51 and Engine 51 for the possible structure fire at the South High Rise. Ladder 51 arrived to find a smoke condition on the 3rd floor, with the occupants still in the apartment. Firefighters helped the occupant out of the apartment and ensured the cooking fire was extinguished prior to ventilating the apartment.
Above Photo Courtesy of Cottage Ambulance
CARBONDALE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO STRUCTURE FIRE ON 42ND ST

Wednesday November 12th, 2008 6:05 pm

Carbondale Firefighters responded to a report of a possible structure fire on 42nd St. in the City of Carbondale at just after 6 pm on Wednesday Evening. Engine 51 was the first arriving unit to find a heavy smoke condition around the structure.

Engine 51 deployed an attack line into the structure knocking the main body of fire down within minutes after gaining access. Secondary Lines were deployed to the basement and second floor to check for fire extension which was found on both levels. Squad 51 handled water supply duties laying in from the hydrant at the intersection of Short St and 42nd St.

Units remained on scene for approximately 1 1/2 hours performing extensive overhaul to ensure the fire was out while also trying to preserve as much of the homeowners property that we could.

Meredith Engine 60 assisted Carbondale Firefighters on the scene, while Greenfield Engine 24 and William Walker Rescue 59 stood by at Carbondale Fire Headquarters. Cottage Ambulance provided firefighter rehabilitation on scene.

Squad 51 returned to the scene on November 13 with the PA State Police Fire Marshall to assist in the investigation of the cause of the fire, which has been ruled accidental.

 

 

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